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Jun 10, 2025 • 14min

Cork Crowned Munster Senior Hurling Champions After Dramatic Win Over Limerick

Cork put a stop to Limerick’s bid for 7 Munster titles in a row on Saturday night when they beat John Kiely’s side after extra time and penalties.Elsewhere, Kilkenny made it 6 titles in a row in Leinster as they overcame Galway at Croke Park on Sunday.Matt spoke to Off The Ball’s Will O’Callaghan and John McIntyre about the weekend’s action.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the piece.
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Jun 9, 2025 • 12min

Opposition Parties Criticise Proposed End To Rent Pressure Zones

Conor Sheehan, Labour housing spokesperson and Pat Davitt, CEO, Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers debate the use of rent pressures zones and proposals to remove rent caps.To listen to the full conversation, press the ‘play’ button on this page.
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Jun 6, 2025 • 32min

Week Trending: Trump V Musk

Week Trending: Trump V MuskLarry Donnelly, Law Lecturer at the University of Galway, and Sinead O’Carroll, Editor of thejournal.ie, discussed some of the biggest stories of the week including a guest Influencer at Leinster House who slagged off the Oireachtas food, Amazon testing humanoid delivery bots and planning exemptions for granny flats.As Trump V Musk has dominated the headlines, Marion McKeone kicked off the chat to explain how the feud between the US President and the Richest Man In The World exploded overnight, and what the rift could mean for both parties.To catch the full conversation, press the ‘play’ button on this page.
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Jun 6, 2025 • 15min

1 In 4 Empty Council Houses Boarded Up For Over 12 Months

Freedom of information figures released to Sinn Féin TD Thomas Gould have found that 2,749 council homes are currently boarded up in Ireland.Matt spoke to Deputy Gould, alongside Seamus McGrath TD, Fianna Fail Spokesperson on Housing and Jude Sherry, Founder and Director of Anois, about the issue.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.
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Jun 5, 2025 • 10min

The Search for Justice: The Robert Delaney Story

Robert Delany. who was 27 when he was shot in 2008, suffered a catastrophic brain injury and has remained in a permanent life altering state ever since. However, for 17 years, the man who called for Robert to be killed continues to walk free.Stephen Breen, Irish Sun Crime Editor and contributor to the podcast and Terry Delany, the father of Robert Delany tell key insights into the investigation and outline the Delany family’s ongoing fight for justice.Hit the 'PLAY' button on this page to hear the discussion.
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Jun 5, 2025 • 10min

Tech Thursday: Home Security

Andy O'Donoghue reviews the best in homes security from Ring Doorbells, outdoor security cameras, floodlights and smartlocks. To listen to the full conversation, press the 'play' button on this page.
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Jun 5, 2025 • 12min

Campaigners Call For Sustainable Fishing Measures Off The Cork Coast

There have been calls to ban industrial trawlers partaking in inshore fishing due to what’s been described by campaigners as “indiscriminate harvesting” of sprat fish off the coast of Cork.Environmental commentator John Gibbons spoke to Matt on Thursday’s The Last Word.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the chat.
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Jun 5, 2025 • 8min

How Will Trump’s 50% Tariffs Impact The World Economy?

US President Donald Trump has increased steel and aluminium tariffs to 50%, which came into effect at 8am Irish time on Wednesday.How is this decision going to impact Ireland’s economy, and the economy around the world?Brian Carey, Business Editor with the Sunday Times spoke to Matt on Wednesday’s business news.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.
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Jun 4, 2025 • 30min

Culture Club: Amanda Coogan

Ahead of her performance at the Glucksman Gallery in Cork as part of the Cork Midsummer Festival, artist and sign language interpreter Amanda Coogan spoke to Matt about her cultural influences.To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button on this page.
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Jun 4, 2025 • 9min

Richard Satchwell Sentenced To Life In Prison For Murder Of His Wife Tina

Richard Satchwell, who was found guilty of the murder of his wife Tina last Friday by unanimous verdict, was sentenced to life in prison on Wednesday.Ms. Satchwell’s sister Lorraine Howard told the court that Mr. Satchwell “put us as a family though the ultimate hell of not knowing what had happened to Tina for years”.Jamie O’Hara, Today FM’s Court Reporter, spoke to Matt on Wednesday’s programme.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.

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