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Updated 09/10/2025

1 DAY AGO

The Newspaper Panel

Joining Brendan to discuss the stories in Sunday’s newspapers are: Oisín Coghlan, Public Policy Advisor; Ellen Coyne, Political Correspondent with the Irish Times; Finian McGrath, Former Independent TD and former Minister of State for Disability Issues and Brigid Laffan, Emeritus Professor at the European University Institute.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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55 min
3 DAYS AGO

Up, Up and away: what to consider before booking a flight!

The airline industry is sounding the alarm over jet fuel shortages. The cost of aviation fuel has doubled since the Iran war broke out and some airlines are cancelling flights. Travel expert Eoghan Corry and Aviation expert Marina Efthymiou join Fran for a deep dive on the concern within the industry and what's expected to happen, if they conflict continues. Eoghan has advice for those planning overseas holidays this summer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3 days ago

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31 min
1 DAY AGO

Nóirín Ní Riain – “The modern world badly needs a spiritual transplant”

Singer and interfaith minister Nóirín Ní Riain joins Brendan to talk about the story of the resurrection and why it has such resonance for humanity today. Nóirín also sings an Alleluia to praise the lord on this Easter Sunday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11 min
24 MAR

Alcoholism and Young People

We hear from two young people who living with AlcoholismSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

24 Mar

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34 min
30 MAR

Beds in sheds: State incentives to rent rooms

Seamus McGrath, Fianna Fáil TD for Cork South-Central & spokesperson on Housing and Conor Sheehan, Labour Party TD for Limerick City & spokesperson on Housing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

30 Mar

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18 min
29 MAR

Newspaper Panel

Joining Brendan to discuss the lead stories in Sunday’s newspapers are: CEO of Spunout and board member of Cybersafe Kids, Sinead Keane; Managing Director of Baggot Investment Partners, Peter Brown; Sunday Times columnist and commentator, Alison O’Connor; and professor of US and International Politics at UCD’s Clinton Institute, Scott Lucas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

29 Mar

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57 min
1 DAY AGO

Kathryn Thomas - “I would never have admitted to Botox five years ago”

TV and radio Presenter Kathryn Thomas talks to Brendan about her new two-part documentary series for RTE ‘Young Forever: The Death of Ageing?’. She talks about how it feels to age in the public eye, what made her decide to get Botox and the effect technology has had on how we view ageing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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26 min
24 MAR

Asbestos in Smyths Toys products

Listeners got in touch to voice their concerns over Smyth toy products which contain trace amounts of AsbestosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

24 Mar

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34 min
25 MAR

Prague Warning

We hear from a listener offering some advice for those visiting Prague this weekSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

25 Mar

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9 min
27 MAR

Drug intimidation in rural areas and Max Verstappen's hissy fit!

Drug initimidation gangs are threatening families in rural areas. At a recent community meeting in Co Galway, a young women told people how an armed and masked gang turned up to her parents house demanding money. Reporter Jacqueline Hogge joined Fran and co host, Eamon Horan to chat about drug use in rural areas. Later, Fran and Eamon discuss Formula 1 driver Max Verstappen's outburst at a press conference in Japan on Thursday night. Verstappen took issue with a reporter and demanded he 'get out'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

27 Mar

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29 min

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