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Sep 11, 2025 • 4min
Is Irish music taking centre stage?
Irish acts CMAT and Fontaines D.C. are among the artists nominated for the 2025 Mercury Prize, a sign that Irish music is really having a moment on the main stage. All to chat with Newstalk Presenter Tom Dunne.
Sep 11, 2025 • 8min
Minister for Housing James Browne
Minister for Housing James Browne has announced that €50 million will be used to target the removal of families from long-term emergency accommodation. Minister for Housing gave details of the plan to Shane.
Sep 11, 2025 • 7min
Trump acknowledges 'Russia violating Poland's airspace'
Poland’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski said that Russian drones “did not veer off course” but deliberately targeted Polish airspace, as he called out “lies and denials” from Russia. Speaking to Fionnuala this morning was Misha Glenny, Rector of the Institute for Human Sciences in Vienna and a former BBC Central Europe Correspondent.
Sep 11, 2025 • 13min
How the US is reacting to the shock shooting of Charlie Kirk
US President Donald Trump has said he is "filled with grief and anger" following the death of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. Kirk was shot dead at a university event in Utah on Wednesday afternoon. Speaking to Shane this morning with reaction to the killing was Amy Tarkanian, Former Nevada Republican State Chairwoman and Republican Strategist.
Sep 11, 2025 • 5min
Thursday Riff: US Conservative influencer Charlie Kirk shot dead
US Conservative influencer Charlie Kirk dead following shooting. Shane and Fionnula discussed this further this morning and President Trump's response.
Sep 11, 2025 • 5min
A need to restore confidence in Dublin city centre
Dublin Town, the collective voice of traders in the city centre, says businesses in the city centre cannot wait any longer for urgent action to restore confidence. The are calling for immediate funding of the Taoiseach’s Taskforce report. We discuss further with CEO of Dublin Town Richard Guiney.
Sep 11, 2025 • 4min
What goes into the making of a commemorative stamp?
Today, An Post is marking a milestone in Irish music history by issuing a limited-edition stamp collection celebrating 25 years of Westlife. But what goes into the making of a commemorative stamp? All to discuss with Aileen Moloney, Irish Stamps Manager at An Post.
Sep 11, 2025 • 6min
US right-wing activist Charlie Kirk shot dead
US right-wing activist and commentator Charlie Kirk has died at the age of 31 following a shooting at an event at Utah Valley University. We get the latest on this from David Smith, Washington Bureau Chief of The Guardian.
Sep 11, 2025 • 5min
The greater issues with our planning legislation
Planning permission for the Greater Dublin Drainage scheme was applied for in 2018. However, seven years later, it remains under judicial review. Is this a symptom of greater issues with our planning legislation? Shane discussed this further with Michael McDowell, Independent Senator and Irish Times Columnist.
Sep 10, 2025 • 5min
Is there any hope left at all for qualifying hopes?
Ireland's World Cup dream has turned into a nightmare after losing two-one to Armenia last night. But is there any hope left at all for qualifying hopes? We asked Johnny Ward, sports journalist.
