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Jul 22, 2025 • 15min
Should pets be allowed in rental properties?
Almost 20,000 people have signed a petition calling on the Government to stop tenancy agreements banning pets, after a 112% increase in surrenders to Dogs Trust.So, should pets be allowed in rental properties?Joining Andrea to discuss is Ciara Murrin, Head of Communications at Dogs Trust, Maurice Deverell, Landlords Member of Irish Property Owners Association and more.

Jul 21, 2025 • 18min
Ask the GP with Katie Mugan
Lactation Consultant, Breastfeeding and Formula Feeding Specialist Katie Mugan joined Andrea Gilligan to tackle your medical queries…

Jul 21, 2025 • 10min
Woman left stranded by no show airport bus in Sligo
There was frustration for a recent Bus Éireann passenger waiting for the early-morning bus service from Sligo to Dublin Airport, as the bus did not stop at its designated bus stop in Castlebaldwin Village.Maura joins guest host Anna Daly to discuss what happened.

Jul 21, 2025 • 13min
Why weren't there more Tipperary fans in Croke Park?
The Liam McCarthy cup was lifted once again yesterday as the Tipperary hurlers took to the Hogan stand to claim their title as All Ireland Hurling Champions 2025.However, the victorious side were left celebrating to a sea of red, as it appeared most of the fans in Croke Park were there to support Cork.What does this say about the ticket allocations, and how did so many Cork fans get their hands on tickets?Guest host Anna Daly is joined by Off the Ball’s Eoin Sheahan, as well as listeners, to discuss.

Jul 21, 2025 • 12min
Should art be child friendly?
The Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA) removed a film showing two men kissing after a member of the public claimed it was “harmful” to her child’s health.Was it the right thing to do?Guest host Anna Daly is joined by Willie White, Artistic Director of the Dublin Theatre Festival, Katie Makk from the Opinions Matter Podcast and Lucy Medleycott, Director of the Irish Street Arts, Circus And Spectacle Network.Image: IMMA

Jul 21, 2025 • 11min
The Pod Squad: What It Was Like
Welcome to The Pod Squad!We review podcasts every week so you always have something new to listen to.Broadcaster Padraig Wilson McCarthy and Laura Donnelly from Newstalk’s Newsroom join guest host Anna Daly to review ‘What It Was Like’!Image: Superreal

Jul 21, 2025 • 24min
Ryanair staff get paid €1.50 per oversized bag found
Michael O’Leary has admitted what we’ve all long suspected – Ryanair crew get paid bonuses for spotting and fining oversized bags…He said that Ryanair staff are paid €1.50 per bag to catch oversize bags, with a cap of €80 per month.So, would you put someone through the misery of the oversized bag debate for €1.50?Guest host Anna Daly is joined by listeners to discuss.

Jul 18, 2025 • 15min
Summer Memories with Celine Byrne
It’s time for some summer memories!We chat to some well known names and faces and reminisce over those long summer days.Soprano Celine Byrne joins Anna Daly to reminisce!

Jul 18, 2025 • 10min
What does it take to be a ballerina?
Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a ballerina?How gruelling it can be on the body – is it anything like Black Swan?Ireland’s most celebrated ballerina, Melissa Hamilton, joins guest host Anna Daly to discuss.

Jul 18, 2025 • 21min
Who will win the All-Ireland Hurling Final?
With the All-Ireland final taking place on Sunday. We want to know who is favorite to win, and what we can expect for a great game of hurling.Also, how much of a struggle is it to get tickets to the game?Joining guest host Anna Daly to discuss is former Cork hurler Lorcan McLoughlin, All-Ireland winner with Tipperary in 1989 and 1991 and Manager of Tipperary Senior Hurlers from 2003-2005, Ken Hogan, 10-time All-Ireland football final winner with Cork GAA, Valarie Mulcahy and more.


