Drivetime

Storm Dave

Drivetimes looks ahead to what we can expect from the weekend weather and its effects on tavil this bank holiday weekend.

Why do we use slang?

Behavioral psychologist Pádraig Walsh explains just why we use slang.

Can “Downsizers” benefit from updated mortgage rules?

Whether you are a home owner that needs to Down size or Right size – the updated mortgage rules, which are set to come in shortly, will be of interest to you. Drivetimes discusses the new rules with Michael Dowling of Irish mortgage brokers , Regina Mangan, MD of Liberty Blue Estate Agent & Consultant Geriatrician Ronan Collins

Biggest Comebacks of all time!

After years away from the spotlight, one of the world’s most powerful voices is returning to the stage — Celine Dion will be back with 10 concerts scheduled in Paris, spread out over September and October. Kate Demolder, culture journalist & host of 'Culture Pigs' podcast looks back at some of music biggest comebacks over the years.

MV Matthew – how much is it costing the state

New figures from Revenue show keeping the MV Matthew in the harbour at Cork has so far cost the State nearly 14.5 million euros - that's around 120,000 euros per week. Drivetimes Una Kelly has more details and we also hear from Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Sinn Fein TD for Cork South Central