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The daily dose of madness and intrigue from Sean Moncrieff and his rebel radio crew. CONVERSATION THAT COUNTS | Ireland’s national independent talk station for news, sport, analysis and entertainment Listen to Newstalk at http://newstalk.com/listenlive | Download the GoLoud app now, the new home for Newstalk

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How do you choose the right mattress?

We spend a third of our lives in bed, but are we choosing the right mattress? Experts say the wrong one can affect everything from sleep quality to daily wellbeing… Joining Seán is Pam Stone, CEO of Respa Beds, to discuss how to get it right.

7 min.
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How hard is it to get a retrofit grant?

We’re all being encouraged to upgrade our homes to make them more sustainable, but with new windows, solar panels and insulation, it can get expensive… SEAI grants are available, but they come with many conditions and require the homeowner to pay a lot up front. At least, that’s the view of some people. So, how difficult is it to get one of these grants, and is it worth the effort? Joining Seán to discuss is Peter Finn, AKA Pete the Builder, Presenter of ‘Home Rescue’ and the ‘Behind the Walls’ podcast.

15 min.
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Are we in the golden age of short stories?

A new collection of short stories by Irish writers continues the tradition of this particular format of fiction being a particularly strong medium for writers in this country. Joining Seán to discuss is Christopher Morash, Professor of Irish Writing at Trinity College and Editor of ‘Irish Stories’, who put the anthology together...

8 min.
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German bank heist - how safe are your valuables?

A massive bank heist in Germany has left thousands of customers devastated after thieves emptied over 3,000 safety deposit boxes during a Christmas break-in. With millions potentially stolen, victims have lost not just money, but valuables and peace of mind. It’s raising serious questions about bank security and protection. Joining Seán to discuss is Kate Connolly, Journalist with the Guardian.

7 min.
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The Star Wars ship built in Cork - Henry McKean Reports

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…

12 min.
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Should you ban screens in the household?

While the debate around excessive screen use is often framed around children being out of control and addicted to their devices, Seán’s guest takes a different view… It’s the parents who are addicted to outsourcing their own caregiving responsibilities. Joining to discuss is Newstalk’s Simon Tierney, who has been writing about this in the Irish Times.

15 min.
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How do you cook elk?

At the Masters golf championships, it's traditional that the reigning champion chooses the menu for one of the dinners. Rory McIlroy chose elk as one of the meats on offer, but how do you cook that? Joining Seán to discuss is author and TV Chef Brian McDermott.

7 min.
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New collection showcases messages from Irish diaspora in the 1900s

A new university project showcases an online collection of messages sent between Ireland and America in the 1900s. Joining Seán to discuss this is Breandán MacSuibhne, Historian of Modern Ireland and Director of the University of Galway’s Imirce Project.

8 min.

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The daily dose of madness and intrigue from Sean Moncrieff and his rebel radio crew. CONVERSATION THAT COUNTS | Ireland’s national independent talk station for news, sport, analysis and entertainment Listen to Newstalk at http://newstalk.com/listenlive | Download the GoLoud app now, the new home for Newstalk