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Ask Me Anything: Prison Governor
Every Friday, as part of our ‘Ask Me Anything’ series, we put your questions to people from interesting backgrounds or working in different careers.
Andrea Gilligan was joined by Niall Spelman who, until recently served as the second Governor of Wheatfield Prison, to answer all of your questions. -
What is StudyTok?
With the Junior and Leaving Cert exams just a few weeks away, many students are turning to TikTok for study tips and advice. Has this trend changed how we learn? We speak to three Irish teachers who are making a big impact on #StudyTok to discuss their strategies and how social media is transforming exam prep.Stacy Stout has amassed over 12K followers on TikTok, becoming the go-to source for Leaving Cert history study tips and exciting topics like the first-ever moon landing @missstoutshistoryclass
Katie Lenehan If you're looking for tips for international language exams, TikTok creator Katie, a French and Spanish teacher, is a must-follow @mslenslanguages1
Tadgh O'Donovan, with over 300K followers, this secondary school science teacher is revitalising science for students in Ireland. He offers tips for both Leaving and Junior Cert exams @teachwithtadgh -
Should Ireland have free fertility checks?
Andrea was joined by guests to discuss France’s new approach to tackling a decade-long decline in its birth rate. President Emmanuel Macron has introduced a program offering free fertility testing to all 18 to 25-year-olds, including semen analysis and ovarian reserve checks. Is this a measure Ireland should consider adopting?
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Who cares for our elderly and dying?
We've frequently discussed palliative care and elder care on this show, as they often involve challenging and emotional conversations. Simon Chambers, who has created a poignant documentary about his relationship with his elderly uncle, joined Andrea to delve into these topics and share his insights on the responsibilities and burdens of caregiving.
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Regional Roundup with Shane Beatty
From a Netflix show filming in Ireland to a thatched pub hitting New York – Breakfast briefing Presenter Shane Beatty has some of the stories from around the country that you may have missed this week.
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What do Irish Eurovision fans think of this year's contest?
Andrea talks to Irish fans about the dramatic buildup to this year's Eurovision final in Malmö, Sweden. Ireland’s Bambie Thug has secured a spot in the final for the first time since 2018. However, protests in Malmö and outside RTE headquarters back home have overshadowed the event, primarily due to Israel's participation.