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98FM’s Did You Know?

Have you ever heard tales about Dublin or spotted an usual place name in the city and thought to yourself what's the backstory to that? The "Did You Know" series with Emma Tyrrell on 98FM will be delving into some of the weird and wonderful facts about our capital city, from wild wallaby colonies to bomb shelters and castles.

Latest episodes

Did You Know The Luas Was Actually Free At One Point?

7 months ago - 4 mins

98FM’s Did You Know?

Did You Know About Dublin's Herd Of Firefighting Goats?

8 months ago - 5 mins

98FM’s Did You Know?

Did You Know About Dublin's Secret Elephant Graveyard?

8 months ago - 4 mins

98FM’s Did You Know?

Did You Know About Ireland's First Aeronaut?

8 months ago - 8 mins

98FM’s Did You Know?

Did You Know The Famous MGM Lion Was Born In Dublin Zoo?

8 months ago - 7 mins

98FM’s Did You Know?

Did You Know About Dublin's Dark Bodysnatching History?

9 months ago - 4 mins

98FM’s Did You Know?

Did You Know How The Forty Foot Got Its Name?

The Forty Foot is one of Dublin's most famous and popular swimming spots. People have been coming to the Sandycove bathing place for a dip in the sea for over 250 years but there's a question mark around where the name comes from. Most people think it has to do with the depth of the water but that's not the case. Emma Tyrrell headed out to the seaside to ask the regulars and the locals what they think.