The Last Word On Travel : Christmas Breaks In Ireland
02 Nov 2022
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Looking for a Christmas or New Year's break? Sarah Slattery from travelexpert.ie joined The Last Wor...
Book - Playing Under The Piano : From Downton To Darkest Peru
01 Nov 2022
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Hugh Bonneville, actor and author speaks on the ups and downs of career which has seen him star in D...
Last Word On Music : Adele Sets Record For Las Vegas Ticket Prices
01 Nov 2022
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Dee Reddy and Dave Hanratty discuss all the latest music news and releases, including Adele commandi...
US With Cal And Marion : Suspect Charged Over Paul Pelosi Attack
01 Nov 2022
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Cal Thomas, nationally syndicated columnist, and Marion McKeone of the Business Post discuss the ass...
Kellie Harrington's Journey To Olympic Gold
01 Nov 2022
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Boxer and Olympic Gold medalist Kellie Harrington and author Roddy Doyle discuss collaborating on “...
Book - Cheers Geoff : Tales From The Touch Line
28 Oct 2022
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Geoff Shreeves is a giant of football and in his memoir 'Cheers Geoff', he shares hilarious, bizarre...
How Might Twitter Change With Elon Musk In Charge
28 Oct 2022
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Elon Musk has completed his $44m takeover of Twitter after months of speculation over the deal. Jenn...
The Week Trending
28 Oct 2022
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Today FM presenter Pamela Joyce and Mark Paul, Business columnist with the Irish Times discussed som...
Decommissioned Cars Over The Years
27 Oct 2022
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Ford have announced that the Fiesta has reached the end of the road. First introduced in 1997, the ...
From Book To Screen : Emma Donoghue On 'The Wonder'
27 Oct 2022
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Emma Donoghue is the writer of the new movie 'The Wonder' coming to Netflix in November and starring...
Should Music Fans Boycott Kanye West After His Anti-Semitic Comments?
27 Oct 2022
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Recent anti-Semitic remarks made by rapper Kanye West have caused deep upset and have received wides...
The Last Word On The Environment : Levels Of All Three Greenhouse Gases Hit Record High
27 Oct 2022
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The World Meteorological Organisation has found there is now more planet-warming carbon dioxide, met...
Ian McKinley - Second Sight : Rugby And Redemption
26 Oct 2022
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In his new book, Ian McKinley explores how a catastrophic eye injury derailed his career and his pat...
General Practice At Crisis Point
26 Oct 2022
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There is a workforce and workload crisis in general practice in Ireland and as a result qualified do...
Teacher Shortage Sees Some Secondary Schools Unable To Fill Posts
26 Oct 2022
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A study from the Teachers' Union of Ireland has revealed that nine in ten secondary schools have str...
US With Cal And Marion : Russian Court Rejects Brittney Griner Appeal
25 Oct 2022
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A Russian court has rejected an appeal by the US basketball player Brittney Griner against her nine-...
Richard E Grant : A Pocketful Of Happiness
25 Oct 2022
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When Richard's beloved wife Joan died in 2021 after almost four decades of marriage, she set him a c...
The Last Word On Music : Arctic Monkeys & Taylor Swift Album Reviews
25 Oct 2022
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This weekend saw Taylor Swift and Arctic Monkeys battle it out on the charts following the release o...
Obesity Now Recognised As A Disease Instead Of Lifestyle Illness
25 Oct 2022
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New treatment guidelines that redefine obesity care have been launched with the support of doctors, ...
Interview With Zak Moradi - Life Begins In Leitrim : From Kurdistan To Croke Park
24 Oct 2022
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‘Life Begins In Leitrim : From Kurdistan to Croke Park’ is Zak Moradi’s autobiography. The f...
TV & Streaming : Netflix's 'The Crown' To Get 'Fictionalised' Disclaimer
24 Oct 2022
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Due to the nature of it's storytelling, Netflix's hit show The Crown will now carry a 'fictionalised...
Richard Harris Archive Given To UCC
24 Oct 2022
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University College Cork will take on the archive of the late actor Richard Harris. The Limerick bo...
The Last Word On Travel : Malaga
24 Oct 2022
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Malaga airport is frequented by millions of international visitors each year, but most use it as a g...
Last Word On The Environment : Calls For Government To Reconsider Nuclear Energy Ban
21 Oct 2022
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Given the extent of the current climate and energy crisis, Engineers Ireland have called on the Gove...
Liz Truss Resigns As UK Prime Minister
20 Oct 2022
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After just 45 days in Number 10, Liz Truss has stepped down - becoming the shortest-serving prime mi...
The Last Word On Health : Signs Of Perimenopause
20 Oct 2022
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This week is Menopause Awareness Week - the first ever in Ireland. To mark the occasion, we discus...
An Post Book Awards Short Listings
20 Oct 2022
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With the An Post Irish Book Awards 2022 drawing closer, we are delighted to announce the shortlists ...
Interview : Tommie Gorman
19 Oct 2022
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Journalist and author Tommie Gorman discusses his new book ‘Never Better: My Life In Our Times’....
Would Less Dogs Be Surrendered If Ireland Was More Pet Friendly?
19 Oct 2022
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More than 50% of people believe that companies with a pet-friendly policy are a more attractive plac...
Personal Finance : Changes To Mortgage Lending Rates
19 Oct 2022
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Charlie Weston, personal finance editor with the Irish Independent, and Michael Dowling, managing di...
Government Approves Winter Eviction Ban
18 Oct 2022
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Cabinet has signed off on a winter eviction ban which is expected to run from November until the end...
Tech Tuesday : Meta VR Headsets To Track Eye Movements
18 Oct 2022
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Andy O’Donoghue, tech journalist, outlines how Meta’s latest technology will track eye movements...
US With Cal And Marion : Kevin Spacey Denies Sex Abuse Claim During Testimony
18 Oct 2022
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Cal Thomas, nationally syndicated columnist and Marion McKeone, US Correspondent with the Business P...
Last Word On Music : Arctic Monkeys And Taylor Swift Are Both Set To Release New Albums This Friday
18 Oct 2022
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Arctic Monkeys and Taylor Swift will go head-to-head in the charts this week as they both release ne...
Can Liverpool's Victory Over City At Anfield Kickstart Their Season?
17 Oct 2022
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Liverpool secured an impressive 1-0 win over Manchester City on Sunday which has left Guardiola's si...
Pathfinder Programme Aimed At Bringing More Public Transport To Towns And Villages Launched
17 Oct 2022
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Thirty-five projects aimed to increase the use of public transport, cycling and walking have been la...
TV & Streaming : Actor Robbie Coltrane Remembered
17 Oct 2022
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Actor Robbie Coltrane has sadly passed away at the age of 72, after an iconic and memorable career. ...
Jonathan Dowdall Sentenced To 4 Years
17 Oct 2022
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Frank Greaney, Courts Correspondent with Today FM, has the latest on the sentencing of Jonathan Dowd...
Enoch Burke's Mother Escorted From Appeal Court During Hearing
14 Oct 2022
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The mother of jailed teacher Enoch Burke was removed from court today after interrupting proceedings...
Liverpool Hope To Rein Manchester City In On Sunday When They Host Guardiola’s Side At Anfield
14 Oct 2022
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It's a huge match up this weekend in the Premiere League, with Liverpool playing host to Manchester ...
The Week Trending
14 Oct 2022
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Climate protest at the London National Gallery, controversial football celebrations and much more on...
The Last Word On The Environment : Five Climate Myths Debunked
13 Oct 2022
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When it comes to discussing climate change, everyone has an opinion! But often dangerous myths and m...
Movies : 'Emily'
13 Oct 2022
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A new biographical film about the life and times of writer Emily Brontë is being released this week...
The Last Word On Health : Dry Eyes
13 Oct 2022
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Dry eyes are extremely common and a source of discomfort for many people. But what causes this issue...
Ukrainian Refugees To Stay In Co. Kerry After Government Intervention
12 Oct 2022
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A welcomed last minute reversal on the decision to move Ukrainian refugees from Co. Kerry to Co. May...
Republic Of Ireland Apologize For Dressing Room Chant After Securing World Cup Qualification
12 Oct 2022
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Apologies have been made on behalf of the Republic of Ireland women's soccer team after a video surf...
Personal Finance : How Will The Pension Auto-Enrolment Impact Me?
12 Oct 2022
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A new pension auto-enrolment scheme is in the works for those without a private or occupational pens...
US With Cal And Marion : Harvey Weinstein Back In Court
11 Oct 2022
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Disgraced former film producer Harvey Weinstein is back in court to face trial for multiple charges ...
The Good Drinker : How I Learned To Love Drinking Less
11 Oct 2022
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Well known British television presenter Adrian Chiles joined the Last Word today to discuss his new ...
The Last Word On Music : Kanye's Twitter And Instagram Accounts Locked
11 Oct 2022
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Kanye West has been suspended from Twitter and Instagram after the latest in a long string of contro...
Tech Tuesday : AI Recruitment Tools Don't Work
11 Oct 2022
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Why may Artificial Intelligence used for job recruitment not be as 'intelligent' as we once thought?...
Travel : Tips For A Beginners Ski Holiday
10 Oct 2022
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The idea of a first time Ski holiday can be daunting, so Sarah Slattery joined the Last Word with he...
TV And Streaming : Brendan Gleeson Hosts Saturday Night Live
10 Oct 2022
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Beloved Irish actor Brendan Gleeson hosted the long running American comedy show 'SNL' over the week...
Arsenal Remain Top Of The League After Win Over Liverpool
10 Oct 2022
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Are Liverpool at crisis point after their loss to Arsenal over the weekend? Mark Lawrenson joined t...
Green Light For Auto-Enrollment Pension Scheme
10 Oct 2022
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About 750,000 people in Ireland are without a private or occupational pension, and will depend on s...
Government Considering Eviction Ban Until The End Of March
08 Oct 2022
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Many people are facing potential eviction this year due to the rise in bills, rent and other costs. ...
The Week Trending
08 Oct 2022
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Royal visits to Northern Ireland, and odd toilet behaviour off the coast of the republic. Edel Coff...
Arsenal Host Liverpool On Sunday And Southampton Are Next To Take On Haaland
08 Oct 2022
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It's a big weekend of Premiere League fixtures with Arsenal hosting Liverpool, and Southampton takin...
Interview : Shane Ross
06 Oct 2022
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What is the background story behind the polarizing figure of Mary Lou McDonald? Shane Ross joined t...
Movies : 'Nothing Compares' - Sinead O'Connor's Rise To Fame
06 Oct 2022
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A documentary about Sinead O'Connor's life and views has been released entitled 'Nothing Compares'. ...
The Last Word On The Environment : Why Taxis Should Be Banned From Bus Lanes
06 Oct 2022
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Should taxis be completely banned from bus lanes? John Gibbon joined the Last Word to discuss. Cat...
The Last Word On Health : Children And Constipation
06 Oct 2022
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When it comes to constipation in children, what is normal and what should you keep an eye out for? ...
Should We Alter How Rugby Is Played In Order To Improve Player Safety?
06 Oct 2022
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With increasing evidence to show the risks of serious injury and neurodegenerative brain disease for...
Interview : Marina Hyde
05 Oct 2022
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Renowned journalist Marina Hyde joined us on the Last Word to discuss the crazy times we are living ...
Personal Finance : People With Company Car Have Been Hit With 'Benefit-In-Kind' Tax Increase
05 Oct 2022
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For potentially 150,000 people driving a company car, a new 'benefit-in-kind' tax has been introduce...
US With Cal And Marion : Musk In Twitter Row With Zelenskyy
04 Oct 2022
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Elon Musk has landed himself in trouble with Ukraine after strange 'Trump-like' tweets. Cal Thomas ...
The Last Word On Music : Lindsey Buckingham Cancels Remaining Tour Dates
04 Oct 2022
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Lindsey Buckingham has become the latest popular artist to cut a tour short. Zara Hedderman and Joh...
Tech Tuesday : Final EU Approval For Universal Charger
04 Oct 2022
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From 2024 all mobile phones in the EU will use USB-C. Andy O’Donoghue joined the Last Word to di...
Is A United Ireland Inevitable?
03 Oct 2022
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As conversations on the topic become more common, is the prospect of a United Ireland becoming inevi...
City Hammer United In Manchester Derby As Arsenal Beat Spurs To Stay Top Of The League
03 Oct 2022
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Was Manchester City's fantastic performance this past weekend a sign they will dominate the premiere...
The Last Word On Travel : Travelling With Pets
03 Oct 2022
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Taking a pet on holiday can be tricky. How can you take an animal away and ensure they are safe, hap...
Dowdall Entering Witness Protection As He Agrees To Give Evidence
03 Oct 2022
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Former Sinn Fein councilor Jonathan Dowdall was due to stand trial for murder, however his situation...
The Last Word on Sport
30 Sep 2022
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This weekend sees the return of the premier league, with North London derbies and a Manchester derby...
Deborah Somorin on Tackling Barriers for Single Parents Accessing Education
30 Sep 2022
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Deborah Somorin joined The Last Word to discuss her experience being homeless at the age of 13, befo...
The Week Trending
30 Sep 2022
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One of the biggest stories of the week was the controversial statement made by Russian President Vla...
The Last Word On Health : Gut Health
30 Sep 2022
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Something we often overlook is the importance of having good gut health! But where should you start?...
Longlist For An Post Bookshop Of The Year Is Announced
29 Sep 2022
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12 bookshops across the country have been longlisted for the ‘An Post Bookshop of the Year’ cate...
The Last Word On The Environment
29 Sep 2022
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With mixed reactions to budget 2023, how did environmental issues fare in the Government's spending?...
Recovery From Addiction Is Tough But Achievable
29 Sep 2022
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With International Recovery Day taking place tomorrow, Pauline McKeown, CEO of Coolmine Therapeutic ...
Budget 2023 'Leaves The Poor Behind' According To Social Justice Ireland
29 Sep 2022
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According to Social Justice Ireland, the €11 billion that was spent in yesterday's budget has been...
Personal Finance : Listener Queries About Budget 2023 Answered
28 Sep 2022
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Charlie Weston joined us this week for a personal finance special, answering your questions about Bu...
Opposition Reaction To Budget 2023
28 Sep 2022
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What do the opposing parties of our Government think of the choices made for Budget 2023? Ged Nash ...
Business Reaction To The Budget
27 Sep 2022
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What has the reaction of businesses been like to Budget 2023? Neil McDonnell, Lisa Eccles, Paul Gal...
Interview : Paschal Donohoe
27 Sep 2022
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After a number of historic and unprecedented years which have affected the Irish economy massively, ...
What's In The Budget?
27 Sep 2022
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Today was Ireland's long awaited Budget day, but what are the details? Ian Guider, Nancy Fallon and...
House Prices Stabilise
26 Sep 2022
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Amongst all of the economic uncertainty, is there some good news emerging from the housing market? ...
Why Are Chinese Police Operating From A Premises In Dublin's Capel St?
26 Sep 2022
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Why is a Chinese intelligence unit operating on Capel Street in Dublin, independent of the Chinese e...
TV And Streaming
26 Sep 2022
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Only weeks after the death of Queen Elizabeth III, Netflix have announced the fifth season of their ...
The Last Word O n Travel : Christmas Markets
26 Sep 2022
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Christmas is still a while away but if you're considering going on holiday in December, now is the t...
Wolf Hall Writer Hilary Mantel Dies Aged 70
23 Sep 2022
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Beloved British novelist Hilary Mantel has passed away at the age of 70. Kevin Power joined the Last...
Far Right Expected To Win Italian Snap Election
23 Sep 2022
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An important election taking place this weekend in Italy could have far reaching economic and politi...
The Week Trending
23 Sep 2022
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One of the biggest stories of the week involved an Irish Rugby legend taking home the wrong dog from...
Movies : Don't Worry Darling
22 Sep 2022
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After the unbelievable hype and drama that has surrounded Olivia Wilde's latest movie, is it any goo...
Northern Ireland Census - Is There An Opportunity For A United Ireland?
22 Sep 2022
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After new census findings, is it starting to look like there's a possibility for a future United Ire...
Last Word On The Environment : Will Charles III Be A 'Green King'?
22 Sep 2022
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With King Charles III having established himself as environmentally conscious in the past, has John ...
Last Word On Health : Contraception
22 Sep 2022
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Since last week all women in Ireland from the age of 17 up to 25 can now avail of free contraception...
Is Ireland Doing Enough To Tackle Anti-Social Behaviour?
21 Sep 2022
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The events that took place in Cherry Orchard this week have highlighted a potential lack of force wh...
New Bill Would Allow Tenants To Keep Pets In Their Apartments And Dry Their Clothes On The Balcony
21 Sep 2022
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For those living in apartments, news of a new bill that will allow tenants to keep pets and to save ...
Culture Club : Emer Reynolds
21 Sep 2022
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This week for the culture club we are joined by multi award winning director, Eimear Reynolds! Her w...
Personal Finance : Will Older Retirees Benefit From Increased Pension Rates
21 Sep 2022
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The pension age will stay at 66, but workers will have the option of working on until the age of 70 ...