Podcast Episodes

Irish novelist Ciara Geraghty on her new book!

Ciara Geraghty began writing at the age of 34 when she had two young children at home and was working in insurance. Now the bestselling Irish novelist is on her tenth book, Late Learner, which is pub…

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Gardai warn about rising incidents of rental scams in the student market

Every years issues around student accommodation shortages are raised. On top of high rents and limited supply, Gardai have now issued a warning about rising incidents of rental scams in the student …

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

Ask The Expert: On drafting a will

Writing a will can be a daunting task even for young, healthy people. but if you die without a will, your loved ones will find it much more difficult to gain access to your finances and make your fin…

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Best-selling author Lynda La Plante

Best-selling author Lynda La Plante has written dozens of books and screenplays, including the award-winning prime suspect. Her latest, The Scene of the Crime, was released last month.  Lynda chatted…

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What matters in the Presidential campaign

With the October presidential election looming large, what really makes a good campaign? From finance to face, what does the Irish electorate value in a candidate? In a rapidly changing political lan…

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How to spot and treat invasive plants

From Japanese knotweed to giant hogweed to the much fabled rhododendron. What do you do about invasive plants in your garden? And how can you actually identify them? Paul Smyth talks us through how …

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Travel: What to do and see in Mallorca

Pól O’Conghaile Travel Editor at the Irish Independent has just returned from Mallorca and he brings us tips and what to do and see there.

All with thanks to Ryanair.

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

Why our media preferences are what they are!

Why do some people take comfort in horror movies while others can only relax with a comedy? We’ll find out with UCD School of Psychology Assistant Professor and Director of the Media and Entertainme…

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Do we need to do more to regulate e scooters ?

A new study conducted by the national maxillofacial unit in Saint James hospital has found that more than a third of people injured in e-scooter crashes in Ireland have drugs or drink in their system…

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Five Al Jazeera journalists killed by Israeli airstrike

Five Al Jazeera journalists have been killed in Gaza City by an Israeli airstrike. One of the reporters who was killed said he had “lived the pain in all its details” in a message left in the event …

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago