Grey Matters
Today: #23 in Society & Culture, Ireland on our combined chart.
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Silver Splitters
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How Ireland has Changed
October 21, 2026 · 36 minLoneliness, and a withdrawal from the community organisations that keep older people connected, are among the biggest challenges facing older people in Ireland today, according to author and former TD Liz McManus. This week Liz joins…
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What's funny when you're old?
October 14, 2026 · 40 minComedy expert Brendan Balfe joins Terry and Fergus this week to explore what makes great comedy, share some of his favourite comedians and discuss his career, humour, and talent behind a truly good laugh.
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Before We Die
October 7, 2026 · 42 minTony Murray and his son Conor join Fergus on this week's episode of Grey Matters to discuss what it means to be an older parent, and a sibling, of an adult with an intellectual disability, and why they believe the State’s approach to…
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Grandparents Under Pressure
September 30, 2026 · 29 minThis week Grey Matters looks at their recent survey findings that 56% of women regularly mind grandchildren, compared with 37.8% of men, while 15.4% of women feel a lot of pressure to help with grandchildren, compared with just 1.4% of…
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How to Beat Ageism in the Job Market
September 23, 2026 · 35 minWhat does ageism look like when you’re trying to find a new job? In this episode, Terry and Fergus are joined by careers expert Sarah Geraghty to explore the barriers older workers can face, from being “ghosted” after sending hundreds of…
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How To Get Your Book Published
September 16, 2026 · 33 minThis week, Terry and Fergus sit down with one of Ireland's best literary agents, Jonathan Williams. They discuss how unpublished writers can get their books on shelves, writing advice and Jonathan's career working with some of the biggest…
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Wish you were here..and insured - with Conor Pope
September 9, 2026 · 36 minOn this week's episode of Grey Matters, Terry and Fergus sit down with Conor Pope on the questions older listeners actually want answered: how to switch health insurance without losing cover, why travel insurers and car-hire firms quietly…
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Fergus Takes a Hospital Pass
September 2, 2026 · 31 minTerry and Fergus are back for Season Two of Grey Matters. This week they discuss Fergus's health diagnosis last spring and reflect on vulnerability, ageing, family, the Irish healthcare system. Fergus opens up about the support of his wife…
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Cruises: Paradise or Floating Nightmare?
July 8, 2026 · 14 minOn this week's episode, Valerie Cox joins Terry and Fergus to debate the older generation's love of cruises. A devoted cruiser for more than 25 years, Valerie explains why small-ship voyages have taken her from Venice and the Greek Islands…
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What Happens When the Salary Stops?
July 1, 2026 · 39 minFinancial planner Eoin McGee joins Terry and Fergus to talk money, ageing, and the moment a lifetime of saving turns into a lifetime of spending. From inheritance tax thresholds and the €3,000 gift exemption, to the risks of equity release…
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Fighting for the Right to Keep Working with Valerie Cox
June 24, 2026 · 35 minIn this week’s episode of Grey Matters, Terry and Fergus sit down with broadcaster Valerie Cox to reflect on her distinguished career in journalism and her difficult departure from RTÉ.

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