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Oct 24, 2025 • 6min
What is the future of Dublin’s Iveagh Markets?
Once the heart of Dublin’s trading scene, the Iveagh Markets in the Liberties has been closed for nearly three decades. Newstalk reporter Ellen Kenny spoke to former traders about their own history with the Iveagh Markets, and what they want to see in the future…
Oct 24, 2025 • 8min
What impact will new sanctions from the EU and US have on Russia?
The US has announced new sanctions targeting Russia's two largest oil companies in an effort to pressure Moscow to negotiate a peace deal in Ukraine. It comes as the EU also announces its own sanctions, including energy and trade. Dr Jenny Mathers, Department of International Politics at Aberystwyth University joined Ciara Kelly on the show.
Oct 23, 2025 • 10min
23 people were arrested during a second night of disturbances at the Citywest
23 people were arrested during a second night of disturbances at the Citywest accommodation centre in Dublin which gardaí say was predominantly carried out by teenagers and young adult males. It raises broader questions about the strain on Ireland’s immigration system. Ciara discusses this morning with Conor Lally Irish Times Crime and Security Editor and Matt Carthy, Sinn Fein’s Justice, Home Affairs and Migration spokesperson.
Oct 23, 2025 • 14min
Bob Geldof on the 50th anniversary of The Boomtown Rats first gig!
A commemorative plaque will be unveiled later today at Technological University Dublin to mark the 50th anniversary of The Boomtown Rats’ first-ever gig, which took place at Bolton Street Technical College on 31 October 1975.Shane spoke to Bob Geldof this morning on his memories of the first gig and more.
Oct 23, 2025 • 3min
Results of the last presidential poll
Support for Catherine Connolly is now at 44 per cent, according to the latest presidential poll from the Business Post and Red C. Heather Humphreys remains at 25 per cent – 19 points behind her opponent. To discuss the findings of the poll further was Daniel McConnell, Editor of the Business Post.
Oct 23, 2025 • 3min
Riff: Would you like a four day working week?
Ireland should implement a four-day working week across the entire country, according to one Dublin City Councillor. Do you agree? Ciara and Shane gave their view.
Oct 23, 2025 • 5min
Why giving up small talk can lead to bigger conversations
“I gave up small talk for a month – and the world came alive”. So wrote Claire Eastham, Author and anxiety coach in the Guardian and Claire explained why to
Oct 23, 2025 • 4min
Last report on Local Authorities’ environmental performance
‘Solid fuel burning and traffic noise continue to harm the environment and public health’. That’s according to the Environmental protection agency in their latest report on Local Authorities’ environmental performance. Dr Tom Ryan, Director of the Office of Environmental Enforcement at the EPA explained the report findings.
Oct 23, 2025 • 5min
Protest against the use of CPO's for new Dundalk Greenway
Campaigners are organising a protest outside the Dáil in November, against the use of Compulsory Purchase Orders for the proposed Dundalk Bay to Carlingford Greenway. To discuss further with Shane was Francie Gorman, President of the Irish Farmers’ Association.
Oct 23, 2025 • 6min
Seasonal food inspiration with Neven Maguire
Chef Proprietor of McNean House, Neven Maguire will be at the Women and Agriculture Conference in Sligo and Neven chatted to Ciara this morning a with a flavour of what he will be talking about at the conference later today.
