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Ireland's capability to respond to wildfires was tested in the Wicklow Mountains.
More than 100 people participated in the first EU Modex exercise in Ireland.
The muti-agency event assessed our preparedness for wildfires, and Newstalk reporter Josh Crosbie was there.
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This week, Kieran Cuddihy was joined by the presenter of Weekend Breakfast on Today FM, Alison Curtis Off the Ball’s Ger Gilroy to look back on the week that was, but with a few twists…
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Second round of the Women’s Six Nations returns this weekend, with the Girls in Green heading to Parma to face off against the Italians.
To help look ahead to what to expect and what challenges might face the Irish team, Kieran is joined by former Irish International Eimear Considine and current Harlequins and Italian International Silvia Turani.
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Aisling Larkin, Mindful Eating Coach and TV Chef joins Kieran to talk how you can treat a mother to a lovely meal this Mother’s Day!
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Off The Ball's Eoin Sheahan joined Kieran Cuddihy on The Hard Shoulder to review the week in sport and look ahead to the weekend action…
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Met Éireann’s Flood Forecasting Centre is currently in development as part of a government-wide approach to flooding in line with ‘international best practices’.
But, if flood warnings are being made available to local authorities, why can't they be provided directly to the public?
Social Democrats TD Aidan Farrelly raised this very question in the Dáil this week, and joins Kieran along with Alan O’Reilly of Carlow Weather to discuss.
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Don't forget, it's Mother's Day this Sunday! Henry McKean visited South City CNS in Dublin 8, to find out how the kids are preparing for it…
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Radical reform is needed for young women who present with symptoms of breast cancer; this is according to Senator Teresa Costello, herself a survivor. She is advocating for the breast screening age to be extended to 40, and a greater care attached for those presenting with symptoms aged 20–50.
Joining Kieran to discuss and share their own stories is Senator Costello, Ziva Cussen and Muireann McColgan...
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Speaking in court this week, Norwegian track superstar Jakob Ingebrigtsen explained that he had stopped calling his father “Dad” when he was around 11 years old due to his pushiness and involvement in his career. When it comes to crossing the line of being a pushy parent, how do you navigate between being supportive and being pushy?
Joining Kieran to discuss is Steve Cummins, Comedian, Antonio Montero, Founder of the Silent Sideline Campaign Coach and Sheila O’Malley, Parenting Expert and Keynote Speaker in all aspects of wellbeing for the corporate world.
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Kerry Independent Alliance Councillor John O’Donoghue has called for Kerry airport in Farranfore to be renamed after Daniel O’Connell.
He cites the political giant known as ‘The Liberator’ as “the most significant Kerry and Irish person of all time”.
To discuss, Kieran is joined by great, great, great grand-nephew, Maurice O’Connell.
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It's been well documented how much of this week was chaotic in the Dáil.
A motion of no confidence is coming next week for Ceann Comhairle, and the Government will place confidence in Verona Murphy... all while, at least in the view of the public, not a lot else is being done.
So, why would a new TD want to come into this?
Sinead Gibney is Social Democrats TD for Dublin Rathdown, and is former Chief Commissioner of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission. She joins Kieran to discuss. -
EU citizens are being advised to stockpile food, water and essentials as part of a European strategy that aims to increase readiness for potentially catastrophic floods, fires, pandemics and military attacks.
“72 hours of self-sufficiency is what we recommend...” said European Commissioner for Crisis Management, Hadja Lahbib.
But, is that enough? Joining Kieran to discuss is Frank Deegan, Founder of the Irish Survivalist & Prepper group.
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Earlier in the show, a debate on if religion should be taught in schools was had, but how is it taught today?
To discuss, Kieran is joined by Edward Platt, School Development Officer with Educate together and Hazel McWey, Principal of Catholic Ballinabranna National School Carlow…
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A woman who said she was penalised for taking time off to have a child has settled a discrimination case with her former employer for 260 thousand euro.
Maeve Bradley was an Assistant Vice President at Citibank in Belfast when she took maternity leave in 2023. She alleged that she was excluded from a promotion opportunity during her maternity leave, and says the firm promoted the person who had covered her absence.
So, how vulnerable are women in the workplace to this, and what are your rights when it comes to maternity leave?
Joining Kieran to discuss this is Caroline Reidy from the HR Suite…
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US President Donald Trump has promised to put tariffs on pharmaceutical products coming into the country - specifically mentioning Ireland’s large pharmaceutical industry.
With 7 out of the world's top 10 pharmaceutical companies being based in the Rebel County, Newstalk Reporter Josh Crosbie has been speaking with workers in Cork to get their thoughts on what the future may look like, and joins Kieran to discuss.
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The issue of whether or not religion should be taught in schools will later be debated by Kieran’s guests: Ronán Mullen, Independent Senator and Bríd Smith, former People Before Profit TD.
They join to give a preview on their thoughts on the topic.
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Life can be full of confusing things, but no need to worry! Every Wednesday, Simon Tierney will be showing you ‘How to do Stuff’ - bringing his best tips for those things you might not think about.
This week, Simon joins Kieran to discuss how you can properly pull off an April Fool’s prank!
Image: Murphy’s Toymaster
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Ambulance services are back in the spotlight again following an incident earlier this week, in which a woman from county Clare was left waiting 4 hours on the roadside for an ambulance following a collision…
To discuss the wider issue of ambulance wait times, Kieran is joined by David Hall, CEO of Lifeline Ambulance Services. Also joining is Graham Helps, whose son Alex was forced to wait over 45 minutes when he was knocked down by car in Celbridge, County Kildare in June 2022 - where he sadly later passed away from his injuries...
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The release of the ‘Snow White’ remake has led to a seemingly commercial and definitely critical flop - with projections not looking positive when it comes to the film recouping its massive $370 million budget. How did the movie get to this stage, and what is the landscape of the movie business at the moment?
Joining Kieran to discuss is Andy McCarroll, Host of the Extra Vision Podcast.
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The Oxford English Dictionary has announced that multiple ‘Irishishms’ will be added to its next edition. This includes the spice bag, debs and blaa! What do you think of these additions, and what other Irish words should be included?
Henry McKean has been asking the public, and joins Kieran to discuss.
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