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2 DAYS AGO

Pathways, loss of form, gameplans, lack of leadership... What's eating Ireland?

Hugh Cahill and Bernard Jackman dive deeper into the state of Irish rugby as the senior men's team face into a critical Six Nations clash with a resurgent Italy on Saturday. Bernard has had a lot of correspondence in recent days from people who are very engaged and concerned about the future of Irish rugby (2:00), even if there is a feeling of disconnect among others. He cites the small crowd at the Ireland XV game in Limerick on Friday night. Hugh asks Bernard for his take on the theory that Jacques Nienaber is to blame for Ireland's poor form... Spoiler alert, he isn't buying it (10:00). Ireland are the only team in the world chasing a high phase count, believes Bernard, when the game now requires a different, less draining approach. Has closing the foreign project player pathway impacted Ireland negatively (18:00)? The IRFU can't be surprised given the rule change so the onus is on the provinces to identify the talent. Looking ahead to Italy, Bernard believes Andy Farrell will drop some frontliners this weekend (21:00), whatever the risks involved against an Azzurri unit who have their tails up. Bryn Ward being promoted from the XV bench to the senior 23 at the Aviva would be a remarkable rise, with Bernard also making a case for Edwin Edogbo. The loss of leadership from retirements of Cian Healy, Conor Murray and Peter O'Mahony is being felt but Bernard says that shortfall has to come from the new generation of players, rather than coach Johnny Sexton (25:00). But are the new generation cut from the same cloth? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2 days ago

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32 min
5 DAYS AGO

The Watchlist

Brendan previews the best TV shows and films coming to a screen near you with Michael Doherty, RTÉ Guide Movies Editor and Fionnuala Jones, Podcaster and Presenter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5 days ago

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12 min
4 FEB

News Bulletin and What are the French saying about the Irish?

Siobhan Madigan with the days news and James Coughlan joins Marie to discuss the French view of Ireland ahead of the Six Nations opener.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4 Feb

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16 min
1 FEB

Magical childhoods

Magical woodlands, stone sanctuaries and divine intervention, with Val Mulkerns, Sam McAughtry, Vona Groarke, Nuala Hayes, Peter Jankowsky, Catherine Ann Cullen, Liz Nugent and Michael HardingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 Feb

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43 min
5 FEB

Cortisol – truths and myths surrounding the “stress hormone”

Professor Samantha Dockray at the School of Applied Psychology at UCC and Dr Brendan O’Shea, Kildare based GP.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5 Feb

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13 min
4 FEB

Gold prices

Last week it reached record highs a few days ago it plummeted and now Gold has started to rally again. Adam Maguire takes a look at this.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4 Feb

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8 min
1 FEB

Newspaper Panel

Joining Brendan to talk through the Sunday Newspapers are former Fine Gael TD for Waterford, John Deasy; Political Correspondent at The Irish Examiner, Louise Burne; Professor of International Relations at UCD, Ben Tonra; Director and Co-Founder at Fenton-Fitzwilliam, Lorna Fitzpatrick; and White House Columnist with The Hill, Niall Stanage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 Feb

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56 min
30 JAN

Truth, Love or Promise by Nuala McKeever

Truth, Love or Promise written & performed by Nuala McKeever. Truth, Love or Promise was the winner of the 2025 IMRO award for best drama.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

30 Jan

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55 min
1 FEB

Six Nations Preview

Ahead of Ireland's opening Six Nations match against reigning champions France this Thursday, Brendan is joined by sports reporter Jacqui Hurley. She talks through the injury concerns, squad depth, and the relative experience of the two teams and which nation is best poised to win the overall tournament in 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 Feb

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7 min
25 JAN

Working yourself, or watching others at it

Labour-saving devices, hard labour, labouring cerebrally or otherwise, all forms of work are the theme of today's archive programme, with John Ryan, Angela O'Rourke, Lar Redmond, Benedict Kiely, James Plunkett and Sharon HoganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

25 Jan

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34 min

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