What are the main differences between men and women?

What are the main differences between men and women?

Author: Newstalk June 4, 2026 Duration: 12:31

One of the oldest clichés in the book is that men prefer things and women prefer people, well researchers have just proved that may be true!

But what do you think, is this the main difference between men and women?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Dr Brendan O’Shea, Kildare GP, and Assistant Adjunct Professor in General Practice In Trinity College, Comedian Julie Jay, Comedian Claire Roche, and Editor of Cork Beo, Joe O’Shea.


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