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Apr 28, 2025 • 6min
School at Dublin Islamic Centre to reopen with heavy security
Following its closure last week amid a heated internal dispute, the Islamic Cultural Centre of Ireland in South Dublin is set to reopen its national school and creche on Monday, with heightened security in place. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast this morning was Founder and Chair of the Irish Muslim Council Shaykh Dr Umar Al-Qadri.
Apr 28, 2025 • 5min
All Things Considered: Gardaí call for state financial assistance to buy homes
Gardaí call for State financial assistance to buy homes. Is this a good idea. Shane and Ciara discuss this morning.
Apr 28, 2025 • 6min
The coffee shop that offers a child-free experience
Old Barracks Coffee Roastery in Tipperary offers drinks for up to 15 euro for caffeine lovers and their dogs. but not for kids. Owner Alan Andrews offers customers a “child-free experience.
Apr 28, 2025 • 5min
Irish Rail are introducing major fare changes today
Major changes are underway today for rail users in the Dublin area and beyond with the introduction of the “Dublin Commuter Zone". This will bring new fares with it. We get more details with Mark Gleeson, Spokesperson for Rail Users Ireland.
Apr 28, 2025 • 7min
A nine-day period of mourning begins in Rome
The eyes of the world were on St Peter’s Square this weekend for the funeral Mass of Pope Francis. Now, a nine-day period of mourning begins, after which the conclave to elect his successor will take place. Speaking live from Rome was Vatican Correspondent for EWTN Colm Flynn.
Apr 28, 2025 • 6min
Calls to introduce “climate leave” for workers affected by extreme weather
Maximum working temperatures, risk assessments and paid “climate leave” are among the proposals from Unite as part of their “Extreme Weather” package to protect workers We hear more on this with Tom Fitzgerald, Unite Regional Coordinating Officer.
Apr 28, 2025 • 6min
Kneecap under investigation for allegedly calling for violence against MPs
In the UK, Kneecap are being investigated by counter-terror police in relation to a 2023 video allegedly showing one band member saying, “The only good Tory is a dead Tory”. We discuss this further with Trevor Ringland, Former Unionist Politician.
Apr 25, 2025 • 2min
Don’t lose hope! Warm weather is on the way
The weather might have been a bit miserable this week. But there is light at the end of the tunnel, and warmer weather is on the way. Alan O’Reilly from Carlow Weather brings us some good weather news.
Apr 25, 2025 • 8min
Islamic Cultural Centre closure
Clonskeagh, south Dublin, has temporarily closed to the public following an allegedly “deeply troubling” incident said to have occurred last Saturday We heard from Dr Ali Salim, Chair of the Irish Muslim Board.
Apr 25, 2025 • 5min
Why do we tend to lose our sense of play in adulthood?
Why do we tend to lose our sense of play in adulthood, and how can we reclaim it? All to discuss with Richard Hogan, Family Psychotherapist and author of “Home Is Where The Start Is”.
