Why do we have so few cockroaches in Ireland?

Why do we have so few cockroaches in Ireland?

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Chef uses partner’s breastmilk to make ice cream - why?

Seán’s guest is a Chef who has been experimenting with a very unusual ice cream…(It’s breastmilk flavour).Joining to discuss is Alasdair Gill, Chef and author… 

What does Irish-grown wine look like?

On a segment like Movies and Booze, you’ll see many exotic types of wine tried, from different parts of the world, but what does a local wine taste like? How is it grown?Seán is joined by Mary Llewellyn, who has her own vineyard in her front garden. 

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