The Magic of Inis Meáin with Ruairí and Marie-Thérèse de Blacam

We’ve been hearing a lot about the Australian ban on social media for younger people, but are adults as addicted to screens? Elaine Burke from The For Tech Sake podcast and neuroscientist Ian Robertson, author of How Confidence Works, offer their take on whether we are living too much of our lives online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Earlier this morning, Donald Trump announced that the President of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro, and his wife had been captured. Dan O'Brien, chief economist of the Institute of International and European Affairs, joins Richard to discuss the political consequences of the Venezuelan developments, as well as Ireland's international reputation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Christmas over and the new year beginning, it’s always a time to embrace change. Consultant Psychiatrist Brendan Kelly offers his advice on how to best introduce new habits.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ruairí and Marie-Thérèse de Blacam travelled by both boat and land today to discuss the story behind Inis Meáin Knitwear and the realities of island living.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sticking with knitwear and all things cosy, Dave McCardle has been catching up with others who are involved in Ireland's large craft tradition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

House of Read, a beautiful coffee shop on Parliament street, is Dublin's oldest merchant house. The business once began on Crane Lane, where Richard goes to meet Clem Kenny, the owner of the building.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Siofra Mulqueen explores the splendid sounds of Christmas in Dublin city.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richard calls into Grogan's on South Williams Street to meet Daniel Smith, a grandson of one of the founders, to discuss the changes that have taken place in the pub over the years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At the top of Grafton Street, Richard meets fire and knife juggler Ross O'Brien to discuss how he first began his career in juggling and the risks of using fire in his routine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave McCardle reports on what it's like to be a delivery driver in Dublin at the busiest time of the year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.