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5 DAYS AGO

From doom and gloom to a record win in Twickenham

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Gareth Steenson to reflect on Ireland's historic victory over England in London. The doom and gloom dissipated over 80 minutes at Twickenham as the visitors beat their hosts by a record margin. The victory gets the campaign back on track and sets the team up for a crack at the Triple Crown over the next two games. Can this be a turning point ahead of a World Cup year in 2027? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Newspaper Panel

Joining Brendan to discuss the Sunday papers, are publisher at TheBriefing.ie, Liz Carolan; research professor at the ESRI, Alan Barrett; Sunday Independent and Irish Daily Mail columnist, Brenda Power; Irish Times Political Editor, Pat Leahy; and professor of US and International Politics at UCD’s Clinton Institute, Scott Lucas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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55 min
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Playback - Feb 28th

This week on Playback. We mark the fourth year of the war in Ukraine. Flares on the astroturf - when the beautiful game gets ugly. And managing playdates and freeloaders. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3 days ago

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46 min
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Temper flares, Rent's up, Rugby's back

Plus BAFTAs row and Bono's lyrics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Armagh, Dublin and Galway facing the drop, Offaly learning hard hurling lessons

Cathal Mullaney is joined by Peter Canavan, Michael Duignan and Conor Neville to set the scene ahead of another weekend of Allianz League action. Monaghan's race might be run in Division 1, but who of Armagh, Dublin or Galway will join them in the drop? At the other end, Roscommon continue to impress as the seek a trip to a first top flight league final since 1981. In hurling, Offaly are learning tough lessons in Division 1A, while the loser of Galway and Waterford on Sunday might be going down with them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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“De-escalation is out of the question” Middle East Update

Following joint US/Israeli strikes on Iran overnight, Iranian-American journalist Borzou Daragahi joins Brendan with the latest updates, as the impact of the attacks becomes clear and the Iranian leadership vows retaliation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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18 FEB

Ireland must take England out of comfort zone

Hugh Cahill is joined by Bernard Jackman and Jonny Holland to preview Ireland's crucial Six Nations clash with England. With the England team already named, Andy Farrell and his coaching staff can start planning for Twickenham, with Jonny saying it is crucial Ireland take England out of their comfort zone. Henry Pollock's inclusion for England could spell bad news for Ireland, but a fascinating back row battle awaits. An improved scrum performance is critical, especially as Steve Borthwick preaches the brilliant basics of the England approach. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18 Feb

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34 min
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Colum McCann “With my brain condition - the medicine altered me more than the pain”

Award winning novelist, Colum McCann joins Brendan to discuss the songs that have formed the soundtrack to his life, including Ray Charles’ ‘Hit the Road, Jack’ and Colm Mac Con Iomaire’s ‘The Minbar of Saladin’. He also tracks his literary childhood, his 9/11 novel and his attempt to emulate Jack Kerouac by cycling across America.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32 min
20 FEB

Trump's tariff thump and a Royal in Andy-cuffs

Plus Govt backtracks and the leftie latte gals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20 Feb

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24 min
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BONUS - US attacks Iran

The US and Israel have commenced 'major combat operations' against Iran. Iran has responded by hitting sites in several Gulf States including Israel. Fran and Paul are joined by Gregg Carlstrom, Middle East Editor with the Economist and by Ali Vaez, Iran Project Director with the International Crisis Group to discuss the situation and to explore the possible outcome of US action and the increased threat to the global economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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