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Aug 15, 2025 • 3min
Daithí Ó Sé joins us as the Rose of Tralee kicks off
From today, crowds will gather in the Kingdom as the Rose of Tralee gets underway. Speaking to Shane was the festival’s front man, Dáithí O’Sé.
Aug 15, 2025 • 7min
The presidential election race has been thrown into uncertainty
The presidential election race has been thrown into uncertainty by the shock announcement by former European Commissioner Mairead McGuinness that she was dropping out for health reasons. All to discuss with Paul Hosford Acting Political Editor of the Irish Examiner.
Aug 15, 2025 • 18min
Sharone Lifschitz the daughter of a Hamas hostage
On October 7th, Sharone Lifschitz’ parents were kidnapped from Israel by members of Hamas. Her mother was released two weeks later, but her father’s body was returned to Israel last February. Now, she is urging the Israeli Government not to annex Gaza as they will be risking the lives of all remaining hostages. Ciara spoke to Sharone began by asking her about the shocking events of the day her parents were kidnapped.
Aug 15, 2025 • 3min
Fossil fuels were Ireland's primary energy source last year
Fossil fuels were Ireland's primary energy source last year, accounting for 81% of primary energy supply, according to an analysis of global energy data by KPMG. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast to discuss further was Clare O’Connor, Friends of the Earth Programme Coordinator.
Aug 15, 2025 • 4min
A call for an overhaul of Ireland’s school transport system
Labour’s Education Spokesperson Eoghan Kenny TD has called for an urgent overhaul of Ireland’s school transport system following a surge in complaints from parents who cannot secure bus places for their children. Eoghan spoke to Shane this morning.
Aug 15, 2025 • 6min
Trump meets face to face with Putin today
US President Donald Trump is meeting with Vladimir Putin in Alaska later today to discuss the possibility of peace in Ukraine. It comes after Trump said Putin must agree to a ceasefire or face “serious consequences” Speaking to Ciara was Ian Bond, former British Diplomat and now the Deputy Director of Foreign Policy at the Centre for European Reform.
Aug 14, 2025 • 9min
Former President Mary Robinson on her visit to the Gazan border
After visiting Egypt and the Rafah border with Gaza, former Irish President Mary Robinson has called on states to implement “decisive measures” to halt the “unfolding genocide and famine” in the region. Mary discussed her visit with Shane.
Aug 14, 2025 • 5min
Ireland is the 7th most expensive country to take out a mortgage
Ireland is the seventh most expensive country in the eurozone when it comes to taking out a mortgage despite falling interest rates. That’s according to Central Bank statistics. We discuss these findings with Daragh Cassidy, Head of Communications at Bonkers.ie.
Aug 14, 2025 • 6min
Should public dining areas be pet free zones?
‘Pet-friendly cafes? No thanks, the only animals I want to see in a restaurant are on a plate’ So wrote Sinead Ryan, Presenter of The Home Show and Columnist with the Irish Independent. Sinead explained why to Shane this morning.
Aug 14, 2025 • 9min
Trump eyes a meeting with Putin and Zelensky
US President Donald Trump has said that if his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin goes well, he would like to have a quick second meeting with Putin, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and himself. We discuss this further with Sean Bell, Former Fighter Pilot, Military Analyst and Co-Host of the Red Matrix Podcast.
