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Dec 23, 2025 • 7min
How to have a good Christmas dinner without the hassle
There’s no question about the kind of food you cook on Christmas Day – but what should you do with all the leftovers after you’ve cooked enough to last to New Year’s Day? Shane Coleman was joined on the show by JP McMahon, the chef, restaurateur, and author from Galway, who brought us some tips, tricks, and trimmings.
Dec 23, 2025 • 6min
Family of Sophie Toscan du Plantier still hope a cold case review could provide answers
The family of Sophie Toscan du Plantier will mark the 29th anniversary of her death with a private ceremony this Christmas as a garda cold-case review into the killing nears completion. Ralph Riegel, Southern Correspondent with The Irish Independent and author of a Dream of Death about the tragic case spoke to Shane Coleman on the show this morning.
Dec 23, 2025 • 7min
Is the UK going to re-join the EU?
Last week we heard that the UK is going to re-join the study abroad ‘Erasmus’ programme in 2027 but now they might be going a step further. Their Health Secretary Wes Streeting said that he would support re-joining the EU customs union in order to grow their economy. Adam Boulton, a political commentator, columnist with the I paper, and presenter on Times Radio joined us on Newstalk Breakfast this morning.
Dec 23, 2025 • 8min
Concerned government set to miss its social housing targets
Just 30 per cent of the Government's target for new social homes was met in the first nine months of this year. That’s according to new figures from the Department of Housing. Eoin O’Broin TD and Sinn Fein Spokesperson on Housing joined Shane Coleman on the show.
Dec 23, 2025 • 7min
How alcohol can take over the entire Christmas season
“The best parts of Christmas in Ireland have nothing to do with alcohol - but we forget that.” That’s according to Colleen Frawley, Irish-American writer and child health policy advocate. Shane Coleman caught up with Colleen and asked what her experience was of Christmas in Ireland...
Dec 23, 2025 • 5min
Judges to consider community service for crimes
Judges will be obliged to consider community service for crimes that would normally warrant a two-year jail sentence, according to reports in the Irish Daily Mail this morning. These new plans from the Department of Justice are aimed at reducing prison overcrowding. Michael Fitzmaurice, Independent Ireland TD for Roscommon-Galway, joined us on Newstalk Breakfast to discuss.
Dec 23, 2025 • 5min
Are dyslexic students being denied the right to learn Irish through exemption?
In the 2024 to 2025 academic year, over 73,000 students in primary and secondary schools were exempt from learning Irish, according to the Irish Times. But are students with dyslexia being ‘denied’ the right to learn Gaeilge through this exemption? Rosie Bissett, CEO of Dyslexia Ireland joined Shane Coleman on the show to discuss.
Dec 23, 2025 • 5min
Trump rekindles desire to annex Greenland
The prime ministers of Denmark and Greenland have demanded respect for their borders after US President Donald Trump appointed a special envoy to the Danish territory, which he has said repeatedly should be under US control. So, has Trump put himself on a collision course with the EU yet again? David Smith Washington Bureau Chief, The Guardian joined Shane Coleman on the show this morning.
Dec 23, 2025 • 3min
Latest on the arrest of a woman on suspicion of the murder of toddler Daniel Aruebose
Gardaí are continuing to question a woman in connection with the disappearance of Daniel Arubose four years ago. The woman, who is in her twenties, was arrested yesterday. Chief Reporter Barry Whyte, brought us the latest on the development.
Dec 22, 2025 • 6min
The GAA maintains its association with Allianz
The GAA’s argument for maintaining its links to Allianz is flawed – tainted money is not worth having. So writes Sunday Independent Columnist and former Meath footballer Colm O’Rourke, who joined us on Newstalk Breakfast to discuss.
