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Updated 21/10/2025
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Society & Culture

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2 days ago

Lonely Planet describes O’Connell Street as ‘troubled’

O’Connell Street has been described as ‘troubled’ with ‘visible drug use’ by none other than Lonely Planet. The publication talked about the street struggling with decline, with safety concerns persisting. Speaking to Claire was the author of the piece Fionn Davenport and also Debbie Lawrence, CEO and Director of Carlton Entertainment Group.

2 days ago

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15 min
3 days ago

Government urged to speed up the rollout of cheap solar panels

The Government is being urged to speed up the rollout of cheap solar panels. Plug-in solar panels cost about €500 and can be installed in gardens or even balconies without the need to hire an electrician. So, how do they work? Plug in Solar Association is Craig Morris explained all to Claire.

3 days ago

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9 min
2 days ago

Are fruit juices the nutritional wasteland we believe?

Fruit juices have been vilified for years. But should we really feel guilty sipping a freshly squeezed OJ? Claire asked Sarah Keogh, Dietician and founder of Eatwell.ie.

2 days ago

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9 min
3 days ago

Is a United Ireland in our future?

Tanaiste Simon Harris recently revealed that Fine Gael will be developing a blueprint for a united Ireland. He said that the country has to seriously engage with the future of the island, ahead of the 30th anniversary of the 1998 Belfast Agreement. Claire discusses this further with Adjunct Professor in Economics at Trinity College Dublin, John Fitzgerald, Director of the Centre for Peace and Conflict at UCD, Dr Dawn Walsh and Journalist and former Editor-in-Chief of The Belfast Telegraph, Eoin Brannigan

3 days ago

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20 min
Season 2, Episode 3

Episode 3: The Investigation

In this episode, we delve deep into the garda investigation which was following a number of leads. Could the killer have been a male prostitute? Who was the man who went home with Charles that night? There was an unidentified finger print and bloodied shoeprint found at the scene - could these hold the key to the murderer? Meanwhile, concerns grew within the gay community at the number of men brought in for questioning, as well as the manner in which they were questioned. Did gardaí have ulterior motives for their investigation? Subscribe now to make sure you don't miss a moment of this Irish true crime podcast.

S2, E3

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36 min
11/12/2019

A break in Gdansk, Poland

On this week's Travel on The Hard Shoulder, Poland was the destination, as Michelle Jackson from The Novel Traveller.com got more than she bargained for at the Christmas Markets on Gdansk.

11/12/2019

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18 min
27 Jan

Bankers seeking simplification of banking regulations

Ireland hosts the EU presidency from July and many sectors are hoping that they can magically improve their lot within the European Union in that six month period. Among those are the bankers who want to see a lot more simplification and perhaps even dilution of some of the strict regulations put in place following the financial crisis, caused mostly by the banks. Speaking to Joe to discuss this further was Chief Executive of the Banking and Payments Federation Ireland.

27 Jan

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7 min
7 Jun

How does sperm work in outer space?

Guests: Hannah Lyons, Reproduction Researcher in Adelaide University Matthew Campbell from Trinity College Dublin Dr Ruth Freeman from Research Ireland

7 Jun

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34 min
14/05/2025

The Trial – Episode Four

Each of the survivors we have spoken to so far has mentioned how difficult it is to fight for justice, be it a concern about being believed or a delay in the trial going ahead. We wanted to learn more about the experience once you finally get your day in court. Despite being a solicitor herself, Sarah Grace found the legal proceedings harder to endure than the sexual assault itself. In this episode, she tells us how she was shocked to learn about the need to disclose her therapy notes and the tough cross examination she faced despite the clear-cut evidence against the man who broke into her home and attacked her in the middle of the night. Barrister Gemma McLoughlin Burke offers her insight as to the reasons behind delays to trials and explains why despite all of the setbacks, she is positive about the direction of the Irish legal system. If you are affected by any of the issues raised in this podcast help is available. Contact Dublin Rape Crisis Centre’s National 24-Hour Helpline on 1800 77 8888. This podcast was supported by Avolon.

14/05/2025

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1hr 22min
14 Jun

Before Trees - What Were ‘Prototaxites’?

Guests: Dr. Corentin Loron, Paleobiologist in Trinity College Dublin Dr. Susan Kelleher, Associate Professor of Chemistry in DCU Shane Bergin, Physicist & Assistant Professor in Science Education at UCD

14 Jun

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31 min

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