A new survey reveals that 40% of women have an 'uneasy relationship' with their mother-in-law - but that a good relationship with them is key to a successful marriage. It's a theme that has been explored in movies to great hilarity, as Dave Fanning explains...
Box Sets, Books and the latest films all reviewed for Christmas shopping. Edel Coffey, Eibhear Walsh, Joe O'Shea, Dave Fanning and Paul Whitington all in studio with their recommendation.
In-depth interviews, human interest stories, consumer and lifestyle news as well as a lively panel discussion on issues of the week and newspaper reviews
Colm Rapple joins us to discuss personal finances at the start of the new year. Heather Wall, volunteer with South-East Animal Rescue, comes on the 'phone to talk about the nine Vietnamese pot-bellied pigs who were found roaming around on the Carlow-Wexford border. Authors Carlo Gebler and John Boyne join us in studio, while M.J. Hyland talks to us from Manchester - all speaking about being a writer and how to become one. See www.writing.ie for more. James Hickey, CEO of the Irish Film Board, comes on the line to speak about Irish film releases in 2013. And last but ...
Nestwatch 2013 - Blue Tits We've got a pair of Blue Tits in our first nest of the year located at Derek's house in Dublin. The nest is almost complete and the female has now laid two eggs! Click here to watch Nestwatch 2013 - Swallows We're watching a pair of Swallows building a nest in a shed behind Áras an Uachtaráin. Click here to watch
Yesterday, we revealed that a new spider, Aptostichus bonoi, has been named after U2 singer Bono. The trapdoor spider can be found in the Joshua trees of California - and of course U2's seminal 1987 album was called The Joshua Tree. But why? Broadcaster and RTÉ 2fm legend Dave Fanning joins us in studio for the definitive reason for the album title!
Interview: Marian talks to cookery expert Delia Smith about her career, life, religion - and passion for football! Her new book is, "Delia's Cakes," published by Hodder&Stoughton and her website is www.deliaonline.com. CNN Golf Correspondent Shane O'Donoghue joins us on the line from Florida to give an update on Rory McIlroy. John Kidd, chairperson of the Irish Fire and Emergency Services Association, talks to us about the effects that the Croke Park talks could have on their members. Pete Lunn, behavioural economist with the ERSI, comes in to describe how people behave when we think we're being treated unfairly. Charles ...
In-depth interviews, human interest stories, consumer and lifestyle news as well as a lively panel discussion on issues of the week and newspaper reviews
Live stimulating mix of news, interviews, reports and discussion. On today's show, Áine speaks to Bono about President Higgins', "Glaoch - the President's Call," highlighting Irish creativity, that speech at the TED conference (which you can see here - http://www.ted.com/talks/bono_the_good_news_on_poverty_yes_there_s_good_news.html) , and what he'll be doing for St. Patrick's Day. Irish soprano Celine Byrne tells Áine about her life, career and the competition that started it all off. Comedians and comic writers John Murphy, Colm O'Regan and Frank Kelly join us live in studio to talk about the growing success story that is Irish comedy. Monsignor John Kennedy tells us about the ...