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Henry's Christmas Cracker! Christmas Day at 10am-12pm then 8pm to 10pm on Newstalk. A 2 hour celebration with Daniel O’Donnell, Neven Maguire, a Christmas cracker record attempt, the 30th anniversary of Home Alone Lost in New York. Tom Dunne lo
It’s the 2nd semi final of the Eurovision Song Contest, this year, it's hosted by Italy. Ireland are 10th on the stage tonight with ‘That’s Rich’. Henry McKean is in a hot Turin, its 28 degrees, If Ireland win outright it will cost Paddy Power
Will Smith slapped Chris Rock live at the Oscars in response to a joke the comedian made about Smith’s Wife Jada’s hair loss as a result of alopecia. The Show went on and the Academy said later it did not condone violence in any form. Will Smit
Will Smith slapped Chris Rock live at the Oscars in response to a joke the comedian made about Smith’s Wife Jada’s hair loss as a result of alopecia. The Show went on and the Academy said later it did not condone violence in any form. Will Smit
According to the CSO two thirds of people living in rural areas would be very comfortable asking a neighbour to keep a set of keys to their home for emergencies for example if they were locked out, but in towns and cities this drops to half. We
It’s Day one of The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall’s visit to the republic. Today Charles and Camilla visited Waterford. Henry McKean was there to capture the mood for us.
In Bray County Wicklow a new sustainable suspension bridge proposed for Bray Harbour has run into protests from locals who want to save the swans. The 100 swans who live on the River Dargle can't see suspension cables and fly straight into the
According to new research women spend 2 hours and 49 minutes cleaning and cooking and washing everyday. But the average man spends less than 70 mins doing the same chores. Henry McKean has been looking at the study and speaking to former cleane
On Newstalk Breakfast this morning they asked is the depiction of Irish nuns on screen, fair or foul? Religious sisters are the last group of women which we can say whatever we like. That’s was the view of David Quinn, Columnist with the Sunday
According to the Irish Daily Mail today the next Dail is set to have 15 more seats as the population grows. The census will see a jump in the population meaning an increase in TDs. But do the public want them. Under the constitution there must
Australian cricket legend Shane Warne, one of the greatest cricketers of all time has died of a suspected heart attack aged 52. He was found unresponsive in his villa on the island of Koh Soamui in Thailand. Henry McKean visited North County Cr
“It’s a difficult thing to have to say, but recognising a problem is the first step in solving it. Our capital city at night is a dangerous place, where you feel deeply concerned about your personal safety. Walk from the Spire to Stephen’s Gree
An Australian Estate Agent accidentally put up a walk through video online where he openly broke wind to advertise a rental. Has breaking wind become socially acceptable and here in Ireland have we lost our manners when it comes to etiquette? O
Yesterday Paul O’Donoghue on the Pat Kenny show, was speaking to teachers and pupils complaining of ‘freezing’ classrooms. But what is the science behind getting really cold and can you work in these conditions long term, is it bad for you or d
The rumour mill was in overdrive today, Mayo is still waiting for Sam, but they have won the biggest Irish Lotto of all time. Castlebar and surrounding areas were buzzing with the news the winning €19.6m ticket was sold locally in the county to
According to DoneDeal used cars have zoomed up in price by 56% from the beginning of the pandemic to the end of 2021. Outstripping the rate of inflation in the US and the UK. Why is it that we are in the strange situation where a second hand ca
Across the water in England, Tory MPs are putting pressure on the BBC to play God Save the Queen daily for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. In response the BBC said they don’t play it on BBC One because it doesn’t closedown in the evening but inst
According to Fisherman's Friend, Harry Potter has been voted the most feel good film to banish the January Blues. Henry McKean asked people on the street what movie cheers them up in January?
It turns out Irish people love their fruit and veg far more than our European Neighbours. 33% of us took our 5 fruit and veg a day. According to research by Eurostat, Ireland had a higher gobbling of daily fruit and vegetables across the 27 na
Henry McKean asked people in Dublin and kids in Cork from Bunscoil Chriost Ri about their New Year's resolutions.
We sent Henry McKean and his family to the Arctic Circle with thanks to Sunway to experience the magic of Christmas. Once we got all our paperwork in order, rapid PCR tests and passenger locator form all sorted it was magical. We travelled last
Many parents in Dublin cried foul when The Department of Education just before 10pm last night said that all Dublin schools would remain closed for a second day, despite by 8am this morning the county was no longer on an Orange Alert. But what
Taxi drivers are calling for a promised fare hike of 5% to be implemented while a review is carried out. Those working in the industry say the rising cost of fuel, and the increased use of contactless payments, are among the main reasons given.
Up and down the country the backbone of Ireland's response to the Pandemic is your local General Practice Surgery. From the beginning of restrictions they have continued to serve their patients. Now we are in the 4th wave, Henry McKean spent th
It's been 7 years since the Garth Brooks fallout when he didn't get planning permission for 2 of his 5 gigs at Croke Park so he walked away. Is all forgiven? In Croke park Henry McKean met Garth Brooks who has sold 160 million albums with hits
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