
Using Viking techniques to make 'jewellery and knives'
28 September - 5 minsWhile once upon a time this island was full of blacksmiths, nowadays they are sadly few and far between. But one man in Co. Tipperary continues to use the methods of the Celts and the Vikings to make and repair a wide variety of tools and equipment.
Sean was joined by Jamie Smith, blacksmith at Triscele Forge…

The Lesbian Couples of the 1916 Rising
A new documentary will air next week which focusses on female couples at the heart of the Irish Revolution Croíthe Radacacha, which translates to Radical Hearts, is a feature about some of the female and lesbian relationships at the centre of the Irish Revolution. Director Ciara Hyland joined John Fardy on the show today.... Image: TG4
7 mins
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Woodpeckers wrecking electricity poles around Ireland
Pole-wrecking woodpeckers. It’s not a tongue twister, but a problem faced by the ESB as woodpeckers have been damaging electricity poles and causing power outages. So why are the birds choosing poles over natural trees? Niall Hatch, Head of Communications and Development at Birdwatch Ireland...
9 mins
28 November Finished

How to Make the Friends 'Moist Maker' Sandwich
“MY SANDWICH!? YOU ATE MYYYY SANDWICH!!!?” Those are the words of Ross Gellar in an episode of Friends, when someone stole his Thanksgiving leftovers sambo, “The Moist Maker.” But what’s in it? How is it prepared? How could one sandwich be that delicious? Well, the secret is in it’s title. John Fardy was joined by Ali Dunworth, culinary creative and food writer to discuss… Image: Netflix
8 mins
28 November Finished

'It changed everything' - Henry McKean celebrates 40 years of 'Now That’s What I Call Music'
Today is the 40th Anniversary of Now That’s What I Call Music. And it’s still going. Henry McKean joined John Fardy to ask why?
17 mins
28 November Finished

New VR game aims to help men understand testicular health
A new video game, using virtual reality, aims to help men understand testicular health in a more accessible way. Tom Dunne was joined by Dr. Mohamad Saab, a senior lecturer and director of graduate studies at UCC’s School of Nursing and Midwifery,...
10 mins
28 November Finished

Travelling Around Europe with a Dog
The idea of taking a year off work to travel may put the fear of God into some people but this is exactly what Ariana Dunne did for a year in 2022. She travelled with her chocolate cockapoo, Molly. Tom was joined by Ariana Dunne, Host of the Solo Powered Podcast...
9 mins
27 November Finished