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29/06/2025

FRANCE - SLOVAKIA - GREECE

A new memorial garden will be opened in Paris to commemorate the 10th anniversary of terrorist attacks across the city. How has the Greek island of Hydra managed to avoid the perils of mass tourism? In Slovakia there is opposition to what could be the only appearance in Europe this year by controversial rapper Kanye West.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

29/06/2025

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17 min
10/06/2009

DocArchive: Seawatch

A look at the intricate system of services and personnel who make up the Irish Sea Rescue Services Organisation (Broadcast 1986).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10/06/2009

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44 min
01/10/2009

DocArchive: Becoming Hugo Hamilton

This bilingual documentary tells the story of how Dublin-born Hugo Hamilton made sense of his own story and went on to become a novelist and short story writer and most recently the author of his just published memoir - The Speckled People (Broadcast 2002)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01/10/2009

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44 min
12/04/2009

DocArchive (2002): Cleggan Disaster

The Cleggan Disaster took place in the Galway fishing village in 1927. This tragedy took the lives of 45 fishermen from the local community. A hurricane struck, destroying the fishing boats at sea. The programme speaks to surviving families and features extracts from poems and books about the event. (First Broadcast 2002).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12/04/2009

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27 min
23/01/2025

Political storm, Oppo ambush & barristers named James

It was a good day, ministerially speaking, for male barristers named James. Women fared far worse in Cabinet appointments. There's the freshness of new new faces, but also a lack of experience. How much scope does James Browne have at Housing, after Darragh O'Brien's struggle? Paul's bus chats provide crucial intelligence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

23/01/2025

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27 min
18/04/2024

Showdown: Simon Harris versus Mary Lou McDonald

Áine and the team consider the unlawful killing verdict in the long-running inquest into the Stardust fire. On the political front, they look at the very combative dynamic emerging between the Taoiseach and the Leader of the Opposition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18/04/2024

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27 min
13/02/2025

Who can't handle the truth? Stoic wisdom, standing orders

The latest fracas between Sinn Féin and the Gov has our correspondent reaching for Marcus Aurelius. Micheál Martin's irked remarks got the Ceann Comhairle's attention: is a walk-back imminent? Then he's got that tricky Paddy's Day visit to the White House. Housing continues to dominate, briefly eclipsed by the Arts Council blowing millions of euro.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

13/02/2025

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23 min
26/09/2024

Harris gets US nod, security hut woes, Michael D's letter

Bike shelter costs in the ha'penny place after reports on the security shelter emerge. The Budget days away, and spending choices to be made. The runaway costs for the NCH puts the Taoisesach in the cross hairs, and his comments on immigration add to the heat. And then there's that New York trip by President, Taoiseach and Tánaiste...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

26/09/2024

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26 min
08/02/2024

Fanning the flames: latest arson attack sparks concern

An eventful week, which saw the passing of former taoiseach John Bruton and a moving tribute from his brother, Richard. Another arson attack prompted charges of Govt inaction, and there's a slip in support for Sinn Féin (which retains a commanding lead). Áine Lawlor is joined by Paul Cunningham, Sandra Hurley and Tommy Meskill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08/02/2024

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28 min
01/02/2024

Govt takes harder line on migrants

Another damning report into mismanagement at RTÉ, and still no clarity over whether the Government can agree on a new funding model. Áine notes "a lot of fudge built into" the deal to get the Northern Ireland Executive back up and running. Along with someone wearing a wire to the crucial DUP gathering.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01/02/2024

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21 min

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