In this episode, Niall Boylan speaks to callers about a deeply personal dilemma sent in by a listener who admits she no longer loves her husband. Married for 18 years with three young children, she says there are no major arguments, no affairs and no abuse. They simply live together more like friends or housemates than husband and wife. In fact, she now believes she should never have married him in the first place.
Following RTÉ’s documentary Ireland’s Population Crash, Niall Boylan is joined by journalist, podcaster and founder of the Iona Institute, David Quinn, to discuss why Irish people are having fewer children and what the long-term consequences could be.
Has Christmas Gone Mad? Are We Celebrating Too Early and Forgetting What It’s Really About? Halloween is barely over, and already the Christmas decorations are up, Santa’s grottos are open, and shops are packed with festive stock. But have we gone completely overboard with Christmas?
Religion has been at the heart of Irish education for generations, but is it time for that to change? With around 90% of Ireland’s primary schools still under religious patronage, a Department of Education survey reveals a divided nation. While 60% of parents are happy to send their children to religious schools, 40% would prefer an alternative.
Are today’s teenagers becoming increasingly spoiled, demanding and expensive to raise? Or are parents and society creating a generation of young people who believe looking good comes with an enormous price tag?
Is Ireland witnessing the beginning of a major political shift? After decades of increasingly liberal and progressive politics, are voters starting to turn towards the right, or is this simply a temporary protest against an unpopular Government?
This week, it’s officially Karen’s Fault Week, although Karen doesn’t seem particularly bothered about accepting responsibility for anything! Her glasses are causing confusion, the Hare Krishnas (or should that be Harry Krishnas?) get a mention, and Niall has a rather worrying mystery on his hands. *Two whole hours of his life have completely disappeared!* Could he have been abducted by aliens during surgery, or is there a slightly more sensible explanation?
This week, the pair get their heads around the bizarre idea of a washable condom, wonder why ageing pop stars refuse to retire and take a hilarious look back at the filthy lyrics we all innocently sang as children without having a clue what they actually meant!
Is the Irish Government losing the confidence of the people? And if a general election were called tomorrow, would it bring real political change or simply deliver more of the same? In this episode, Niall Boylan is joined by Peadar Tóibín TD, leader of Aontú, to discuss the latest opinion poll showing a significant decline in support for the Government and growing momentum for smaller political parties.
Is It Selfish to Break Up a Happy Family Just Because You’re Unhappy?
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