Hardware Matters Ep2

Ana Dolan and Anne Connolly are planning to set up the first Cohousing community in Ireland. It’s an idea which became popular in the 1970s in Denmark and then spread to other countries, including the USA. It involves buying into community living – where maybe you share dining facilities with neighbours, but otherwise you own your own apartment and live independently. Ana told us about her plans for a community in south Dublin.

Want to attract more birds into your garden but you’re not quite sure what sort of a birdhouse you need? Niall Hatch from Birdwatch Ireland explains how best to use birdhouses, what species will make homes in your garden and when to disinfect the boxes. Bluetits, Robins, Blackbirds, Swallows and other species can all be encouraged to set up homes in your garden with the right nest box.

Did you know you can use hairspray as a stain remover? Or is that just an old wives’ tale? We went to Topline Murtagh’s in Ashbourne and asked some of their customers what remedies they have for hard to remove stains on soft furnishing, kitchen counters and flooring. We got some interesting responses.

PRESENTER/RESEARCHER: Roisin Murphy PRODUCER: Fergus Sweeney EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Paul Allen