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Mo Chara on trial in London - has it become a spectacle?

21 mins; August 20, 2025

Ask the Expert: Child Psychologist

12 mins; August 19, 2025

Should disposable BBQs be banned?

10 mins; August 19, 2025

Has tipping culture gone too far?

18 mins; August 19, 2025

Assisted dying clinic changes policy after family was blindsided by death

14 mins; August 19, 2025

Is the Rose of Tralee outdated?

11 mins; August 19, 2025

Does the Leaving Cert set you up for the future?

19 mins; August 19, 2025

Ask the GP with Dr Brian King

13 mins; August 18, 2025

Can we learn from Paris being car-free?

10 mins; August 18, 2025

What went wrong at the Oasis Dublin shows?

17 mins; August 18, 2025

The Pod Squad: Flesh and Code

10 mins; August 18, 2025

Why is it so hard to eat healthily?

10 mins; August 18, 2025

Should people get fines for playing music out loud?

22 mins; August 18, 2025

Summer Memories with Bryan Dobson

12 mins; August 15, 2025

Why do parents have to deal with scoliosis wait times?

11 mins; August 15, 2025

Are you excited for the Oasis Dublin gigs?

21 mins; August 15, 2025

Should we get time off work when it’s sunny?

11 mins; August 15, 2025

Regional Roundup with Shane Beatty

11 mins; August 15, 2025

Why are independent breweries closing their doors?

16 mins; August 15, 2025

Should pets be allowed in public dining spaces?

7 mins; August 14, 2025

The Home Squad: Easy fixes to do yourself!

13 mins; August 14, 2025

Former Israeli Hostage Negotiator says Israel has gone too far

18 mins; August 14, 2025

Will you do things just for the Instagram picture?

8 mins; August 14, 2025

The Making Of Oasis’ ‘(What’s the Story) Morning Glory?’

12 mins; August 14, 2025

Why are there so many scoliosis surgery delays?

22 mins; August 14, 2025

Should you be looking at a colder place for your next holiday?

10 mins; August 13, 2025

Reasons to be Happy: Rose of Tralee, Fry-Ups, Electric Picnic

11 mins; August 13, 2025

Should the Government try to entice teachers back from the UAE?

15 mins; August 13, 2025

Making Babies: The Early Signs of Labour

12 mins; August 13, 2025

Why do we still see price gouging on ticket resales?

12 mins; August 13, 2025

Is it too little too late for Bono’s comments on Palestine?

21 mins; August 13, 2025

Ask the Expert: Ophthalmologist

11 mins; August 12, 2025

India Day celebrations cancelled - how does the community feel?

22 mins; August 12, 2025

Will a shortage of Bean an Tí’s kill the Gaeltacht?

13 mins; August 12, 2025

How I Live Well: Rage Room

9 mins; August 12, 2025

Should clamping be banned in the country?

22 mins; August 12, 2025

Ask the GP with Dr Niall Breen

12 mins; August 11, 2025

Why are people taking selfies at Michael Gaine’s farm?

10 mins; August 11, 2025

Should littering fines be more strict?

17 mins; August 11, 2025

Woman offered place in TU Dublin is trapped in Gaza

11 mins; August 11, 2025

The Pod Squad: Titanic - Ship of Dreams

10 mins; August 11, 2025

Should chicken nuggets be banned from schools?

23 mins; August 11, 2025

Summer Memories with Muireann O’Connell

12 mins; August 08, 2025

Why are we such big spenders on a holiday?

8 mins; August 08, 2025

Should politicians get more perks in their job?

17 mins; August 08, 2025

Should parents be punished for teaching their children to steal?

12 mins; August 08, 2025

Regional Roundup with Shane Beatty

12 mins; August 08, 2025

Is it fair to expect workers to return to the office?

21 mins; August 08, 2025

The Home Squad: Getting the right light

15 mins; August 07, 2025

Have cabin crew become salespeople?

13 mins; August 07, 2025

Six-year-old yet another victim of recent racial abuse

11 mins; August 07, 2025

Would you have a relationship with an AI chatbot?

12 mins; August 07, 2025

The Making of Paul Simon’s ‘Graceland’

9 mins; August 07, 2025

Family speak out on not being informed about assisted suicide

21 mins; August 07, 2025

Dealing with the back to school costs

11 mins; August 06, 2025

Reasons to be Happy: Waterford, Sausage Roll, Bend it Like Beckham

10 mins; August 06, 2025

Racial attacks continue nationwide - what can be done?

22 mins; August 06, 2025

Making Babies: Male Infertility

15 mins; August 06, 2025

Ed Sheeran plays surprise gig in Wexford!

10 mins; August 06, 2025

Would you pay a ‘carbon free’ fee in restaurants?

16 mins; August 06, 2025

Ask the Expert: Wine

13 mins; August 05, 2025

Why are some electric cars charging slower than advertised?

9 mins; August 05, 2025

Kidnapping in Haiti - what happens now?

24 mins; August 05, 2025

Why the Very Pink Run is so important

14 mins; August 05, 2025

How I Live Well: Pickleball

9 mins; August 05, 2025

Should we tax tips?

21 mins; August 05, 2025

Summer Memories with Derry Clarke

12 mins; August 01, 2025

How much should you spend on an engagement ring?

16 mins; August 01, 2025

How are the Indian community in Ireland feeling after unprovoked attacks?

11 mins; August 01, 2025

Do you have a ‘fun’ job?

14 mins; August 01, 2025

Why are men embarrassed to talk about their health?

17 mins; August 01, 2025

Regional Roundup with Shane Beatty

11 mins; August 01, 2025

The Home Squad: Weekend DIY Jobs

12 mins; July 31, 2025

Is there still a bias against people with tattoos?

9 mins; July 31, 2025

Is the school transport system fit for purpose?

22 mins; July 31, 2025

What constitutes cyberstalking?

10 mins; July 31, 2025

The Making of Fontaines D.C.’s ‘Romance’

8 mins; July 31, 2025

Why are so many return bottles left unclaimed?

20 mins; July 31, 2025

Should you exercise through pain?

13 mins; July 30, 2025

Reasons to be Happy: CMAT, Sound Commuters, Male Contraceptive Pill

13 mins; July 30, 2025

Family’s appeal after HSE refuse to reimburse baby’s treatment

18 mins; July 30, 2025

Making Babies: Endometriosis & Immune Testing

12 mins; July 30, 2025

How bad is the light pollution in your area?

10 mins; July 30, 2025

Why is tourism in Ireland down?

21 mins; July 30, 2025

Ask the Expert: Dream Interpreter

12 mins; July 29, 2025

Is it difficult to get a Solicitor?

9 mins; July 29, 2025

Are grandparents used too much for childminding?

20 mins; July 29, 2025

What do we need from the new Garda Commissioner?

12 mins; July 29, 2025

How I Live Well: Horse Therapy

8 mins; July 29, 2025

Are modular homes really the answer to the housing crisis?

25 mins; July 29, 2025

Ask the GP with Dr Niall Breen

12 mins; July 28, 2025

What are the greatest family dynasties in sport?

13 mins; July 28, 2025

What will US tariffs mean for Irish businesses?

20 mins; July 28, 2025

Why are we addicted to fake tan?

13 mins; July 28, 2025

The Pod Squad: The Ex Files

12 mins; July 28, 2025

Family left in limbo after housing development delays

13 mins; July 28, 2025

Summer Memories with Brian Redmond

10 mins; July 25, 2025

How Croke Park gets ready for the All-Ireland

12 mins; July 25, 2025

Donegal V Kerry - who will win?

24 mins; July 25, 2025

Regional Roundup with Shane Beatty

12 mins; July 25, 2025

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