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Is the one night stand dead? According to research, it's in slow decline for a number of reasons. From being more safety-conscious to being disappointed and dissatisfied the next morning. Other reasons given is the rise in online dating, and some Gen Z don't know how to flirt!Henry McKean sent in this report.

Is the one night stand dead? According to research, it's in slow decline for a number of reasons. From being more safety-conscious to being disappointed and dissatisfied the next morning. Other reasons given is the rise in online dating, and some Gen Z don't know how to flirt!Henry McKean sent in this report.

Newstalk Reporter Henry McKean attends Ireland's Special Olympics and talks to competitors and their families

When people come to Ireland for the first time, they notice all sorts of customs unique to us. We say hello to strangers, we eat Tayto sandwiches, and we say thank you to the bus driver.But is this custom dying out?Newstalk reporter Henry McKean went to find out!

Hundreds of athletes from around the country are making their way to Dublin for the start of the Special Olympics Summer Games.It is the first time in eight years that the national games have been staged, after the Covid-19 pandemic disrupted plans to hold the last scheduled event in 2022.Newstalk reporter Henry McKean went to Tallaght Stadium for the opening of the games.

When people come to Ireland for the first time, they notice all sorts of customs unique to us. We say hello to strangers, we eat Tayto sandwiches, and we say thank you to the bus driver.But is this custom dying out?Newstalk reporter Henry McKean went to find out!

Writing in the Irish Times, Seamus O'Reilly has been swamped with questions from his 7 year old, including the question: would you rather have no stomach or no bum? Henry McKean has an 8 year old at home, and has to field similar questions, what is the best way to answer them?Henry met with parents and kids, and sent in this report.

Writing in the Irish Times, Seamus O'Reilly has been swamped with questions from his 7 year old, including the question: would you rather have no stomach or no bum? Henry McKean has an 8 year old at home, and has to field similar questions, what is the best way to answer them?Henry met with parents and kids, and sent in this report.

While it's often said that we are experiencing an epidemic of loneliness, is there value in our modern world to be alone sometimes?Henry McKean has been out asking the public, and sends in this report.

While it's often said that we are experiencing an epidemic of loneliness, is there value in our modern world to be alone sometimes?Henry McKean has been out asking the public, and sends in this report.

Katie Taylor will bring a fairytale ending to her stellar career; Ireland's greatest ever athlete will fight at Croke Park on Saturday, September the 5th. Fighting for the vacant WBC Super Lightweight Championship in a historic undisputed clash against France's undefeated Flora Pili.Henry McKean was at the launch at Croke Park this afternoon, and sent in this interview with Katie Taylor.

Elon Musk could become the world's first trillionaire. If you had that kind of money what would you do with it? Should any one person have that much money?Henry McKean spoke to Money Expert Eoin Magee and Oxfam Ireland, as well as listeners, and sent in this report...

Elon Musk could become the world's first trillionaire. If you had that kind of money what would you do with it? Should any one person have that much money?Henry McKean spoke to Money Expert Eoin Magee and Oxfam Ireland, as well as listeners, and sent in this report...

In many towns and cities across Ireland, you can get a supermarket meal deal, which includes a sandwich, a packet of crisps and a drink for as little as €3.99, but is it killing the traditional packed lunch or lunch break? Do you find it soulless and lacking in flavour and nutrition?Newstalk Reporter Henry McKean has been out asking the public, and joins Ciara and Shane to discuss.

A new survey reveals what people would most like to bring back from the 1990s, including renting videos and leaving the house without a phone. Whether it was your favourite band, TV show or memorable advert, there is so much to celebrate from the decade. What do you miss and what would you like to bring back?Henry McKean goes back in time to the nineties with news stories, TV shows, DJS, music and nostalgia!

A new survey reveals what people would most like to bring back from the 1990s, including renting videos and leaving the house without a phone. Whether it was your favourite band, TV show or memorable advert, there is so much to celebrate from the decade. What do you miss and what would you like to bring back?Henry McKean goes back in time to the nineties with news stories, TV shows, DJS, music and nostalgia!

Even though thunderstorms are expected in the south, most of Ireland is still enjoying glorious weather. Why does hot sunny weather cheer so many of us up? Henry Mckean spoke to Brianna Parkins in Australia, as well as experts.He sends in this report from Portmarnock Beach in Dublin!

Writing in today's Irish Times, Sadhbh O'Neill says there is little interrogation of public spending on car parking amid bike shelter angst. She writes about the astonishing amount of space in most urban areas given over to the publicly-subsidised storage of private cars.Henry has been looking into this in a very hot and sunny Cork, and joins Ciara Doherty to discuss.

"Tell them that you love them."Charlie McKean, a father, sailor, State Solicitor, and brother of Newstalk's Henry McKean, died suddenly of a heart attack last month, at the age of 46.Henry speaks with Moncrieff, surrounding National Brother's Day, about the heartbreak of losing a sibling...

"Tell them that you love them."Charlie McKean, a father, sailor, State Solicitor, and brother of Newstalk's Henry McKean, died suddenly of a heart attack last month, at the age of 46.Henry speaks with Moncrieff, surrounding National Brother's Day, about the heartbreak of losing a sibling...

Safefood says there are significant gaps in kitchen hygiene practices among Irish home cooks.As part of their ‘Clean As You Go' campaign, Safefood are asking households to adopt simple, practical habits to prevent the spread of harmful bacteria and safeguard family health.Henry McKean has been out asking the public for their poor kitchen habits, and joins Shane to share what he's heard.

Did you wake up this morning and think, are you living the life you want to live? Are you doing the job you dreamt about in school and are you in the relationship you want to be in? If not, are you going to do anything about it?Henry McKean has been asking the public, and sent in this report…

Did you wake up this morning and think, are you living the life you want to live? Are you doing the job you dreamt about in school and are you in the relationship you want to be in? If not, are you going to do anything about it?Henry McKean has been asking the public, and sent in this report…

One third of Irish children are not making their first holy communion, according to some parishes. So, with the cost of living crisis biting across Ireland, how are parents affording communion this year and are they cutting back? Henry McKean has this report.

According to a new study, a third of weight shed after fat jabs is lost from muscle and bones. The advice is to do strength training, or you could be at risk of fractures…Newstalk's Henry McKean has been investigating, and sent in this report.

Ireland's newest bathing area, Dún Laoghaire Baths, is off limits to swimmers this season because of water pollution. It's advised for swimmers not to get into the water.It was designated a bathing area in 2025 after a new jetty and access steps were built. The bathing area was found to be polluted from sewage overflows and dog poo…Newstalk's Henry McKean visited, and he sent in this report.

Tonight is the 70th anniversary of Eurovision in Vienna. It's the first of the two semi-finals, with the final on Saturday. However, 5 countries are boycotting it because of Israel's continued participation, including Ireland. RTÉ will not air it and instead will show the ‘My Lovely Horse' episode of Father Ted. The creator of the sitcom, Graham Linehan, isn't happy and says using his show is a tool of “antisemitic harassment”...To discuss further, Seán is joined by Eurovision fan, Newstalk's Henry McKean.Image: Channel 4

Cycling Ireland says that there is a “safety crisis” as more than half of cyclists say Irish roads have become more dangerous…Newstalk's Henry McKean has been investigating, and joins Shane to discuss.

Newstalk reporter Henry McKean reports on whether blondes have more fun or if brunettes do it better.

Tensions resulting from the actions of Donald Trump's government are now impacting on the experience of Americans living and visiting Ireland. That's at least according to some reports which have suggested that US citizens are now pretending to be Canadian to avoid the inevitable “Trump question”. But is this really the case? Our reporter Henry McKean took to the streets of Dublin to ask American tourists in how they feel about their President. Also speaking to Anton with more on this was Gina London CEO of Language of Leadership, Sunday Independent Columnist.

Break-up and divorce gift lists are growing in popularity, driven by a cultural shift to treat the end of a relationship as a significant life event, giving support and a move away from the stigma…To discuss further, Seán is joined by Henry McKean.

More than 300 children in Ireland are currently waiting for life-changing wishes according to Make-A-Wish Ireland.Last year over 229 wishes were granted, its highest number to date. The nationwide fundraising campaign, in partnership with Newstalk, which has been running all week finishes today with Donation Day.Now in its 18th year, Wish Week brought us powerful stories from children and families across Ireland to listeners, highlighting the life-changing impact of a wish for children living with critical medical conditions.We asked Henry McKean to get involved and he joins Seán to discuss!

Last year, Revenue's service dogs or sniffer dogs found over €100 million of drugs, tobacco and cash. Henry McKean visited Dublin Port and met the dogs in action, as well as Alan Foley, Revenue's National Detector Dog Programme Manager.He sent in this report.

It turns out we shouldn't be like the French and introduce alcohol to our kids over dinner when they are 12 to drink. A 1997 US based study showed if teens start drinking before 15, they have a 40% chance of alcohol dependence later in life.The advice? Wait as long as possible. Henry McKean has been out chatting to people of all ages about this and joins Ciara to discuss.

Today, Brianna Parkins writing in the Irish Independent says, “Men do see dirt, they are just unbothered because women are shamed into cleaning it”.Henry McKean has been asking the public about this, and joins Ciara and Shane to discuss.

Today the National Wax Museum launched a Taylor Swift wax works, which cost €40,000! This is two years after the Sinead O'Connor wax works was removed after complaints from her family because of the unlikeness...Henry McKean was there for the big reveal with Swifties, sent in this report.

With rising fuel prices, despite Government subsidies, still impacting pockets - it might be time to rethink how you get around. If public transport was free, would you be more likely to take it over the car?Newstalk's Henry McKean has been out asking the public, and joins Shane to discuss.

The Republic Of Ireland will not be going to The World Cup in North America. The boys in green crashed out last night in Prague on penalties. The dream is over. Henry McKean was in the Fortuna Stadium and met deflated Irish fans.

It's heartbreak for Ireland as the football team failed to beat Czechia in the World Cup qualifier semi-final.Newstalk's Henry McKean met with Irish fans on their journey home to get their reactions…

It's the final countdown to the must-win World Cup play-off match between Czechia and the Republic of Ireland in Prague.What is your favourite nostalgic moment supporting the boys in green? Was it Italia 90, USA 94 or more recently Troy Parrott getting a hat-trick against Hungary last November? Henry McKean is in Prague, and has been chatting to fans…

Joining us live from Prague ahead of Ireland's do or die World Cup Qualifier against Czechia is our reporter Henry McKean

Tonight the Republic of Ireland have to beat Czechia in order to stay in with a chance to qualify for the World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico in the summer. If they win tonight, they will face Denmark or North Macedonia on Tuesday in the Aviva.Right now, Prague is jam packed with over 10,000 Irish fans, most don't have a ticket to the game. One of them is Henry McKean who is ‘Czech-ing' in with Ciara!

The excitement is real ahead of tomorrow's World Cup qualifier. Ireland are facing Czechia in Prague, and the Irish fans are arriving in their droves to hopefully witness a victory from the team.Henry McKean has joined them to get a sense of the buzz, and joins Ciara and Shane to discuss!

Meet Micheál Fitzgerald, who has built a spaceship in a barn on a farm in East Cork. As first reported in the Irish Examiner, the realistic spaceship has been used as a set in films, and the Star Wars labour of love looks just like the real thing - which Micheál started to build back in 2019.Henry Mckean blasted off to space, and sent in this report…

It's been over a year on since the LA Fires, which killed over 30 people and destroyed over 18,000 homes and structures and displaced around 200,000 people…How are LA communities doing a year on, and are they getting back to normal and rebuilding or facing unforeseen struggles? Henry McKean has visited one of the worst affected parts of LA and joins Seán to discuss.

Baywatch is coming back! We are being promised more sun, sand and slow-motion running on the beach.Newstalk reporter Henry McKean spoke with Matt Nix, the reboot's showrunner and executive producer, as well as Greg Bonann, co-creator of the original series and executive producer of the new show, to get a taste of what's to come.

Last night, the 98th Academy Oscar Awards took place with Killarney's Jessie Buckley making history by becoming the first Irish woman to win Best Actress for her role as Agnes in Hamlet. Treasa spoke to her cousin and presenter of the Afternoon Show, Brendan Fuller and Henry McKean of Newstalk who is currently in LA. The winners of the Jessie Buckley competition organised by Radio Kerry in partnership with the National Tertiary Office, and partners MTU and Kerry County Council were also announced. The €1,000 prize was won by Knocknagree National School. Labour councillor Marie Moloney is a member of Killarney Musical Society for almost 40 years and knew Jessie since childhood when she became involved with the group.

Don't forget it's Mother's Day this Sunday! What is the best advice your mother ever gave you?Henry McKean has been out asking the public, and joins Seán to discuss.

According to a study, if you start laughing during a serious situation, it could be a sign of high intelligence. Henry McKean met people who start laughing at inappropriate times, how do teachers and business leaders cope with it and asked experts why it happens?He sent in this report.

It's now early March: is it time for a spring clean and a declutter? Does it clear the mind?Henry McKean met people spring cleaning at a recycling centre and met decluttering experts. He sent in this report.