We’re used to the idea of American or Australian tourists coming here to trace their lineage, but do we really know where our own line comes from, and how far back can you trace an Irish name?The television series Sloinne, which airs at 8.30 on TG4 on Sunday night follows seven guest hosts as they attempt to answer these questions.Bríd Seoighe is the Series Producer of Sloinne, and joins Seán to discuss.Image: TG4
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The man who accidentally bought back his stolen car
How well do you know your car?After his beloved Honda Civic was stolen, Ewan Valentine went on the hunt to replace his so-called ‘mid-life crisis car’, and ended up accidentally buying back his exact car in the process…So, what clues gave it away?Ewan joins Seán to tell more.
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Millennials aren’t cool anymore, apparently
It’s official, millennials are not cool anymore. If you’re a millennial, you can take your avocado toast and your single speed sustainable bike and get out of here!So says TikTok anyway…Joining Seán to defend her people is millennial and Fashion Commentator, Lorna Weightman.
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Why concept art is needed to make movies
The process of getting a movie from script to the cinema screen, is a lengthy one, especially if it is a major blockbuster, but one aspect of the process which maybe goes under the radar is creating concept art for productions.Seán is joined by Dermot Power, who is a movie Concept Artist, and has worked on such blockbusters as Star Wars, Harry Potter and Batman.Image: Dermot Power
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2026 World Cup - is Trump up to the task?
Earlier this week, Donald Trump convened the first meeting of his administration’s 2026 World Cup taskforce, insisting that the tournament will go off without a hitch.However, serious questions remain over how that will happen considering the considerable obstacles the tournament faces…Off the Ball’s David Wilson joins Seán to discuss.Image: AP Photo
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