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Dr Niall Breen from the Portmarnock GP Clinic joined Andrea Gilligan to tackle your medical queries.

David and Paudie Clifford won their second All-Ireland together this weekend. The Kerry players are a formidable family dynasty, but they’re not the only ones.Sporting talent seems to run in families. Whether you subscribe to the ‘nurture or nature’ theory, some of the greatest players of all time happen to be related.Andrea is joined by Off the Ball’s Nathan Murphy to discuss.

Donald Trump's US Tariffs could see a rise in EU pharma imports into the US from zero to 15%.The tariffs which have been discussed between the US and the EU pose major hikes to multiple suppliers. We want to know who will be most impacted by these tariff hikes?Joining Andrea to discuss is Simon McKeever, CEO of the Irish Exporters Association, Carol Lynch, Customs and Trade partner with BDO Ireland, Mary Sadlier, CEO of Coole Swan Cream Liqueur and more.Image: Reuters

Apparently, the Irish are the biggest per-capita users of fake tan in the world!So, do you love it or loathe it?Joining Andrea to discuss is Noelle O’Connor, CEO of the Kind Brand Company, Off the Ball’s Kathleen McNamee, Michelle Ragazzoli Stone, AKA Mrs Makeup and more.Image: NBC

Welcome to The Pod Squad!We review podcasts every week so you always have something new to listen to.Stylist and Journalist Laura Mullet and 98fm’s Russell Alford join Andrea Gilligan to review ‘The Ex Files’!Image: Global

A listener has reached out to the show to express their frustration over ongoing delays to the move-in date for a newly purchased home in Sligo. Their experience raises questions about the roles and responsibilities of key stakeholders, such as ESB, Irish Water, developers and estate agents in setting, and repeatedly missing, realistic delivery timelines…Peter and Fiona join Andrea to discuss.

It’s time for some summer memories!We chat to some well known names and faces and reminisce over those long summer days.Broadcaster and Dancing with the Stars Judge Brian Redmond joins Andrea to reminisce!

Over 82,00 fans will be in Croke Park this Sunday to watch the All-Ireland final, but how does the stadium operate on All-Ireland final day? How many meals will be served? How many pints will be poured and who gets the pitch perfectly ready?Andrea went to find out!

Donegal take on Kerry in this weekend’s All Ireland Senior Football Final.Donegal haven’t won the all-Ireland since 2012, and Kerry took home the Sam Maguire in 2022…But, who will claim the silverware on Sunday?Joining Andrea to discuss is Eamon McGee, 2012 All-Ireland winner with Donegal, Jack O'Shea, member of the Kerry Senior Football Team from 1976 until 1992, Tony Boyle, former Donegal Player, Mortimer Murphy, Freelance Sports journalist, Broadcaster, GAA Podcaster and Mary Coughlan, Chair of Donegal County Board and former Tánaiste.

From WWII movie filming to Limerick being the home of Halloween, Breakfast Briefing Presenter Shane Beatty joins Andrea Gilligan with plenty of stories from around the country this week!