The Gordon Bennett Cup is the longest hot air balloon race in the world.  It recently took place, and there was only one female team in the competition.  One of those was Deborah Scholes, who joins Seán to discuss.

Sally Rooney’s much anticipated new novel ‘Intermezzo’ is set in the world of competitive chess. But, how does it compare to the real scene? Joining Seán to discuss is Mark Watkins, Treasurer of Cork Chess Club, who has been analysing the book for the Irish Examiner. Image: Faber & Faber