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Nov 20, 2024 • 3min
Is snow on the way?
A Nationwide snow and ice alert is in place since 8pm last night. We get the latest on the cold snap that is hitting the country with Met Eireann Forecaster Aoife Kealy.
Nov 19, 2024 • 6min
Civil case against Conor McGregor enters its final stages
After eight days of evidence, the civil legal action against Conor McGregor will enter its final stages when the trial resumes before the High Court later this morning. Our Courts Correspondent Frank Greaney brings us the latest on this.
Nov 19, 2024 • 5min
Moscow vows response if Ukraine hits Russia with US missiles
Russia has warned that any use of long-range missiles to attack its territory would constitute a "radical change" in the war provoking an "appropriate and tangible" response. It comes after Joe Biden lifted a ban on Ukraine striking inside Russia with long-range US missiles. We get the latest on this with Paul Rogers, Emeritus Professor of Peace Studies at Bradford University.
Nov 19, 2024 • 4min
Should we have Irish language labels on food packaging
The one thing the majority of political parties can agree on is the introduction of bilingual packaging. Should Ireland introduce packaging that would see the Irish language included on products in Ireland? We discuss with Cian Ward, Advocate for Irish & English language bilingual Packaging.
Nov 19, 2024 • 13min
How did each party fair in last night's debate?
The first televised leaders' debate of the General Election campaign took place last night. How did the each party perform last night? We discuss with Johnny Fallon, Political Commentator and Strategy Director at Carr Communications and also Alison O’Connor, Journalist, Broadcaster, and Commentator.
Nov 19, 2024 • 6min
Jean McConville's son Michael on new TV drama
A new TV drama depicting the Troubles and the murder of Belfast woman and mother of 10, Jean McConville has been released on Disney+. Speaking to Shane this morning was Jean’s son, Michael McConville.
Nov 19, 2024 • 4min
Health of the Nation annual research report
A generational divide has emerged in Ireland’s health and wellbeing standards with more than half of younger adults considered in ‘poor health’. That’s according to the Irish Life 2024 Health of the Nation annual research report. We discuss the findings of the report with Dr Carol Rogan, Psychologist with Irish Life.
Nov 19, 2024 • 6min
Why are secondary school teachers protesting today?
30,000 secondary school teachers will stage a lunchtime protest today outside their respective schools, calling for delays to the redevelopment of the Leaving Cert. We speak to Donal Cremin, President of the Association of Secondary Teachers Ireland.
Nov 19, 2024 • 3min
Ireland braces for a cold snap!
A Status Yellow ice warning has been issued for the whole country from 8pm this evening, while snow could accumulate overnight in some areas. We get the latest on what the cold snap could bring around the country with Mark Bowe, Meteorologist with Met Eireann.
Nov 18, 2024 • 6min
How the Trump Presidency could spell bad news for Ireland’s trade
How could Robert Emmet Lighthizer, the man tipped to be Donald Trump’s Trade Tsar negatively impact the Irish economy? Cliff Taylor, Irish Times Columnist has been writing about this and discussed with Shane this morning on the show.
