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Why is everybody joining run clubs?

2026/10/21

The psychological motivations behind this popular phenomenon include mating, community, online connections, wellness and nature See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you need an 'admin night' with friends to fix your finances?

2026/10/14

Dealing with bills, insurance forms, subscriptions and other low-grade bureaucratic life admin with friends can make things feel more doable See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you due a tax refund? 3 tax credits you may not know about

2026/10/07

Thousands of taxpayers are missing out on refunds by not availing of tax credits for medical expenses, rent and college tuition fees See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is Ireland's EV home charging infrastructure fit for purpose?

2026/09/30

Around 30% of Irish households don't have easy access to private home charging, with policy and regulatory gaps hindering progress See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sunny, cloudy or rainy: how the weather affects our mood

2026/09/23

The weather can impact us in both obvious and subtle ways, and both rain and sun bring different benefits to our lives See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why are Irish taxi fares so high?

2026/09/17

The Irish taxi market doesn't need a free-for-all, but it does need competition, flexibility and a serious conversation about value for money See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why are employers making you do so many rounds of job interviews?

2026/09/09

The move to get applicants to complete multiple interviews for jobs is another form of the conservative bias around hiring in many firms See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do high price tags really mean a better quality t-shirt or coat?

2026/09/02

True durability is measured in design intelligence, responsible materials and emotional connection, not luxury markups or brand prestige See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's the logic behind the spelling mistakes you keep making?

2026/08/26

The English language is often viewed as chaotic and full of "exceptions," but most spellings follow patterns of sound, meaning, and structure See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why you should pay attention to the weather in space

2026/08/19

Solar flares and geomagnetic storms can have very significant effects on satellites, airplanes and GPS and electrical systems. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why is Ireland home to so many bogs?

2026/08/12

The convergence of geology, climate, vegetation and human history allowed peat to accumulate on an extraordinary scale over thousands of years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The secret history of volcanoes in Ireland

2026/08/06

You might not know it, but Ireland is dotted with extinct volcanoes that have shaped the island we know and love today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All you need to know about the evolution of the spice bag

2026/07/30

The spice bag sits proudly alongside the spiceburger, jumbo breakfast roll, jambon and chicken fillet roll in the pantheon of great 21st century Irish dishes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meet the Bart Simpson of 16th century Ireland

2026/07/23

An Ceithearnach Caoilriabhach was a rule-breaking trickster in Early Modern Irish culture, a figure who caused chaos wherever he went.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why do some people play their phones out loud on buses and trains?

2026/07/16

New social norms and behaviour are behind the rise of headphone dodgers on public transport showing zero consideration for those around them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.