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Jan 14, 2025 • 4min
Female role models in sports
42 per cent of Irish people are more likely to attend female GAA games if there is a high profile player. But female players often remain less popular than their male counterparts That’s according to new research from Lidl Ireland and the Ladies Gaelic Football Association. We discuss the findings further with Carla Rowe, Dublin Senior Captain and LGFA All-Star.
Jan 14, 2025 • 7min
What will the Trump Presidency mean for Irish trade?
With less than a week to go until the Inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th president of the United States – what will this mean for Irish trade? We discuss further with Minister for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company Regulation, Dara Calleary.
Jan 14, 2025 • 4min
The Irish in LA preparing to evacuate homes
In Los Angeles, thousands have been forced to evacuate their homes many of which have now been destroyed by devastating wildfires. Others are preparing to evacuate including Irish model and TV host Tiffany Stanley.
Jan 14, 2025 • 4min
ATC: Why female sports stars are less likely to consider themselves role models
All things considered: Why female sports stars are less likely to consider themselves role models. Ciara and Jonathan discussed this morning.
Jan 14, 2025 • 8min
Hopes for a Gaza ceasefire deal
Outgoing US President, Joe Biden has said both sides are on 'on the brink' of achieving a Gaza ceasefire deal. We get the latest on this with Fawaz Gerges, Professor of International Relations at the London School of Economics.
Jan 14, 2025 • 6min
A call for smart speed cameras for Cork!
In Dublin, speed cameras will soon be introduced that automatically register number plates and award penalty points to anyone driving too fast. In Cork, councillors are asking when Cork will receive the same technology to reduce speeding on roads. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast this morning on this was Independent councillor for West Cork Finbarr Harrington.
Jan 14, 2025 • 5min
Does second-hand shopping lead to overconsumption?
Does second-hand shopping rival fast fashion when it comes to overconsumption? Are platforms like Vinted and Depop exacerbating the problem? We discussed this further with Chloe Hamilton, Freelance journalist, who recently revealed her guilt about buying second-hand too much.
Jan 14, 2025 • 5min
How is the passenger cap hindering Ireland’s tourism vision?
At a press conference later this morning, the Dublin Airport Authority will provide an update on the DAA’s efforts to increase the current 32 million passenger cap at Dublin Airport But how is the cap hindering Ireland’s tourism vision? We discussed with Eoghan O’Mara Walsh, Chief Executive at Irish Tourism Industry Confederation.
Jan 14, 2025 • 4min
Strong winds threatening to trigger new wildfires in LA
More firefighters have travelled to Los Angeles as stronger winds have been forecast, threatening to trigger new wildfires. We get the latest on the situation there with Colleen Shalby, LA Times Reporter and native of Altadena, California.
Jan 13, 2025 • 5min
How obesity medications significantly reduce alcohol use
New research has found that obesity medication significantly reduces alcohol intake among heavy drinkers. To discuss further we heard from Dr Maurice O’Farrell Medication Weight Loss Clinic Lead and GP who carried out the research.
