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"It should be a personal individual choice"

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Listeners debate whether cyclists should have to wear Hi-Vis and helmets by law

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"You're not expecting to hear somebody go 'Hey, hey!' from a wall"

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Therese got the shock of her life when she encountered somebody hiding behind a false wall in her holiday rental

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"It [the phone} fused into his skin, under his shoulder blade"

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Donna's son fell asleep on his phone while it was charging, resulting in severe burns on his shoulder

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"Seeing Ryan's final moments was devastating..."

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Edward Gibbons and Elaine Weir tell Kieran about their son Ryan, who died after being attacked in Kildare

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"I shot the wheels..."

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Seamus speaks to Kieran about a very frightening experience he had at his home on July 11th

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Remembering Brenda Fricker

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:45:00 +0000

After the announcement of the passing of Oscar winner Brenda Fricker, Kieran speaks to those who knew her both professionally and personally.

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The Need for Early Breastcheck

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Women speak to Kieran about the importance of early breast checks.

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Teenager Sexually Assaulted at a Sleepover

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Sexual assault survivor Ella Hewson (18) waived her anonymity to name the Defence Forces member who sexually assaulted her as child when she was at a friend's sleepover in his house. Patrick Byrne (42), of Grange Rath, Drogheda was sent to prison after being found guilty of two counts of sexual assault at Trim Circuit Court last month. Ella and her mother Dawn join Kieran in studio to share her story.

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"We don't seem to want to pay for necessary things"

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Anne believes that people in Ireland should pay for their water usage to bring the nation into line with other European countries.

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"Every biker you meet will have some sort of traumatic story like mine, if not worse."

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Listeners share their experience of attempted motorbike robberies.

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What's the process for a manhunt?

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:45:00 +0000

John O’ Brien-Retired Garda Detective Chief Superintendent and author who was also the National Head of Interpol and Europol speaks to Philip Boucher Hayes on interpol and process of detaining people across the borders.

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"There's no point in getting to semi-finals if you're not going to win it."

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Listeners from Louth join in to talk about how they are gearing up for the All-Ireland football semi-finals.

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"I am zipping up my body warmer my chest and my mouth are covered"

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Listeners discuss how use of air conditioners aggravate lung conditions like Asthma.

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"I say go to the beach in a fur coat get in the sea. Are you colder? No."

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Experts share advise on how to keep your pets cool in this sweltering weather.

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"This has a detrimental effect on the environment and artists who have to work for a living."

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Listeners share their thoughts on use of artificial intelligence for making art after The Thomas House pub banned AI posters for gigs at their venue.

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"We call the cows 'Walking Radiators' "

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Listeners tell us about coping with the heat in the workplace and what Ireland's hottest job might be.

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"It's awful music...leprechauns wouldn't be playing it"

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Gerry Barry defends his leprechaun street performance in Cork City.

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Circus Bikes Stolen: "They'd be an unusual bike to see knocking around"

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Edward Fossett appeals for information after four of the motorbikes from the circus were stolen last night

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The best place in Ireland to live?

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Limerick? Athlone? Kilkenny? Dublin? Listeners from around the country talk about their towns and cities and what could make them even better.

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"It's like he was no longer there"

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Michael O'Connor speaks to Cormac about the care his late dad PJ O’Connor received at University Hospital Limerick in 2021. A bleed on PJ's brain was not detected during reading of his scans, an action which was outsourced. The hospital expressed their regret and admitted that the care provided 'fell below our standards and best practice'.

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"Why are people not supporting England then?

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Listeners debate the idea of supporting England for the remainder of the World Cup

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"I'd ban all motorbikes, mopeds, scramblers from the roads"

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Listeners discuss rising incidents of injuries, offences and other accidents by rogue users of scrambler bikes, e-scooters.

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"I would have thought that in 2026 we'd be just a bit more sophisticated."

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Listeners discuss their stance on hare coursing.

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"People don't tend to use indicators an awful lot and if they do sometimes they are misleading"

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Listeners discuss rising incidents of drivers breaking traffic rules in Ireland.

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"There's an onus on clubs to take responsibility of the supporters"

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Referees discuss facing abuse and assault during games following an incident at an underage GAA match in Co Clare.

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"The school said that the leaving cert project may not be signed off if the correct iPad is not bought "

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Listeners react to schools pushing students to buy electronic devices.

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"They threw it into the bin and she just burst into tears and I started crying with her"

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Mother of a neurodivergent child shares her ordeal at Luton airport where the security confiscated her nee-doh cube, a toy that helps them cope with overwhelming crowded spaces.

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"We were not allowed to see that character reference..."

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Karen Ryan talks to Cormac about the killing of her father, James, and welcomes the proposed changes to the use of character references in court.

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"They go to such lengths to convince them"

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Nathan Carter talks to Cormac about scammers impersonating him online.

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"I can still see Pico in the dressing room waving his jersey and busting a few moves"

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Pico's only Irish international manager, Paul Doolin, and Pico's mam, the "Queen of Crumlin," Judie Lopes, speak to Cormac.

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"Everything was smashed"

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Sabrina and Eleanor talk to Cormac about damage to the honesty boxes on their respective properties.

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Decriminalisation of Drugs

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:45:00 +0000

We hear from listeners who share their opinions on the potential decriminalisation of drugs

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"If you want to really do something you'll find a way, if you don't want you'll find excuses"

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Listeners discuss how beaches remain inaccessible for persons with disability.

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"It felt such a violation, I felt stripped, I felt dirty"

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:45:00 +0000

In light of latest CSO crime figures showing 8% increase in the number of women who were attacked in the first quarter of this year, listeners Caoimhe Haughey and Natasha O' Brien shared their experience of facing violence.

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"The size of a ruler with a tail..."

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Listeners discuss their ordeal with rat infestation.

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"We don't need a redevelopment of the GPO"

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Callers discuss the plans for redeveloping the GPO.

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"The temperature is showing here at 42 °C"

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Eddie recently moved to France from Ireland and is struggling with the record temperatures and intense heat

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"He was 15 years of age and he was afraid to go asleep"

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Jordan speaks about his late brother, Killian, who died following a severe asthma attack after waiting more than four years to see a specialist consultant.

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"The whole four years have been a nightmare"

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Mandy tells Kieran about her struggle to bring her children back to Ireland after they were abducted by their father

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"At the moment there is no tourism centre there"

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Locals tell Kieran about the importance of protecting Cú Chulainn’s Castle in Co. Louth

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"People can look out their front window and see a sense of decline..."

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Kieran gets reaction to Keir Starmer's resignation as Prime Minister

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"He's tired and sore this morning!"

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Pico Lopes' mam updates us from Florida after her son fought out a 2-2 draw with former World Cup Winners Uruguay

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"He would have done anything for anyone"

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:45:00 +0000

A listener tells how her son tragically died due blood loss.

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Military Museum faces closure

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Listeners get in touch to lament the closure of a Military museum in Meath

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Metallica Blood Drive

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Metallica fans are giving blood

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Roberto Lopes's family update from their Campervan traveks

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Martin, Pico's father in law, gives an update from their travels

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My daughter told me, "I've just been spat at in the face".

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Listeners discuss anti-social behaviour on public transport.

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"It is an affordability issue"

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Listeners discuss the new €3 customs duty that will apply to many e-commerce parcels valued at €150 or less coming into Ireland from outside the European Union from July 1.

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Should the three-day wait period for abortion in early pregnancy be removed?

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Listeners discuss the mandatory three-day wait period for abortion in early pregnancy

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"Belfast used to be the biggest economic part of this island"

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Listeners discuss Simon Harris' announcement of a blueprint for a "unified island"

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"He's very calm, taking it all in his stride"

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Pico Lopes' family chat to us from an Uber on the way to the stadium as he gets ready to play Spain in the World Cup

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Anti-Social Teens

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Kieran speaks to callers about the difficulty they are having in dealing with the anti-social behaviour of teenagers across the country as the summer holidays begin.

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Airborne nut allergies

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Callers talk to Kieran about the risks of passengers not paying attention to announcements about peanut allergies on flights.

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Tickets for Katie Taylor at Croke Park

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:45:00 +0000

With Katie Taylor preparing for her final fight in Croke Park their is already disappointment among fans about ticket prices and availability.

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"To grow up and play in a World Cup, that's what little kids dream of"

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:45:00 +0000

The family of Roberto 'Pico' Lopes is excited about heading to the World Cup with the League of Ireland star.

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"If it wasn't for stupidity, there'd be no clamping"

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Kieran hears from a clamper and those who have an issue with clamping

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"I seen our shop burning on the news"

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Kieran hears from those affected by the rioting in Belfast last night; Sultan's business was destroyed by fire.

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"As long as I get away with it I will do what I have to do"

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Cian tells Kieran how he deals with private clamping

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"As his daughter, I'm just so proud of everything he's achieved"

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Mikey's daughter speaks out in support of her dad following online criticism.

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France v Ireland v Israel

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Will Ireland qualify for the World Cup tonight? And what will happen with the home game against Israel?

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"No-one should ever have to choose between their healing and getting justice"

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Rianna speaks to Kieran about her experience at the hands of her former partner who tried to control, dominate and punish her and has since been jailed.

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"Katie Taylor is gonna have her day in Croke Park, this was our one"

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Jacqui Hurley's son is disappointed that Katie Taylor and photographers walked onto the pitch to be introduced to the crowd during his team's half-time match at Croke Park over the weekend.

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"He ran off with my husband's hearing aid"

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Callers give Kieran their thoughts on domestic cats being predators of small animals and birds

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"She actually burst out crying in the exam hall"

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Kieran hears from parents whose children were upset about a very difficult maths paper in the Leaving Cert.

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"They were like three athletes up there hitting every point"

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Jedward's Edward really enjoyed Boyzone's final performances in London and feels that any criticism is unfair

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Rotunda consultants row rages on

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Listeners get in touch to give their reaction to the ongoing Rotunda

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Katie Comes to Croke Park

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Listeners react to the news that Katie Taylor is coming to croke park

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"It reduces a deeply personal healthcare decision to a caricature"

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Jessica is astonished at an article she read about private maternity care referencing "posh push". Other callers call in about the importance of having the option to use private maternity care.

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"There are three adult eating disorder beds in Ireland"

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Callers share their concerns about the lack of adequate eating disorder services in Ireland.

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Katie Taylor to Fight at Croke Park

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:45:00 +0000

News emerges that an announcement regarding Katie Taylor fighting at Croke Park will be made this Friday.

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"People will describe other weapons...bicycle spokes, umbrella spokes..."

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Dr. Shane Broderick from the Mater Hospital in Dublin talks about the increase in stabbing injuries being treated in the emergency department.

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"When Daddy lost his life, 90% of me went with him."

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Michelle Ryan remembers her father, Bobby Ryan, 15 years after his murder.

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CMAT and Body Shaming

Fri, 29 May 2026 13:45:00 +0000

CMAT has said her success is being "tarnished" by ongoing body shaming as she prepares for a sold-out Dublin show this weekend. Callers talk to Kieran about their own experiences with body shaming online and in person.

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"I burst into tears because I couldn't boil the ham" Uisce Éireann Problems

Thu, 28 May 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Callers from around the country talk to Kieran about their difficulty in getting water issues resolved by Uisce Éireann.

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Irish Doctor Separated From His Wife Over Visa issues

Thu, 28 May 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Kieran talks to a doctor who has been separated from his wife for their entire marriage due to visa issues.

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"Why would somebody do this?"

Wed, 27 May 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Parents in Carlow tell Kieran about the threats sent to primary schools across the county.

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"Most people in the village have had no water for three days"

Wed, 27 May 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Kieran hears from Eileen in Ballivor, who had to collect her children after their school ran out of water.

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"Open water lifeguarding differs from pool lifeguarding"

Wed, 27 May 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Lifeguards talk about the importance of patrolled beaches and lakes in April and May

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"It is currently unsustainable"

Tue, 26 May 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Some listeners feel we need to be more serious about climate change during this hot May weather.

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"Time is not on our side"

Tue, 26 May 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Aoife and Craig share their personal experience of Friedreich ataxia and the fight for a breakthrough drug to be made available in Ireland

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"What happens if that is blocking my view?"

Mon, 25 May 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Listeners debated the merits of relaxing housing planning laws in rural areas.

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E-Scooters being sold online

Fri, 22 May 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Listeners get in touch about the the dangers of E scooters and how they are being sold online

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Bat Equipment stolen

Fri, 22 May 2026 13:45:00 +0000

We hear from a listener who had their Bat equipment stolen from their Car

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Benches on Grand Canal

Fri, 22 May 2026 13:45:00 +0000

A listener gets in touch about the lack of benches on Grand Canal

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Squatters in Spanish Villa

Fri, 22 May 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Kieran talks to a listener who has been dealing with an ongoing issue of squatters in his holiday home.

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"I'm absolutely appalled but not surprised"

Thu, 21 May 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Listeners react to the news of the €50m write-off of an Iarnród Éireann IT project.

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"I pulled up the blanket then, just to check, and seen I had no leg"

Thu, 21 May 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Aga Narloch and her teenage son Shaun speak to Kieran from the Mater Hospital after Shaun was injured in a road collision.

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"What do we do with RTÉ?"

Wed, 20 May 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Listeners speak to Kieran about RTÉ's latest appearance in front of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Media.

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"It's such a lovely vibe when you go in"

Tue, 19 May 2026 13:45:00 +0000

A listener gets in touch with Liveline to express her disbelief that the Chester Beatty cafe will have to close for 6 months

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"It's really sad to see someone you knew growing up, in that situation"

Tue, 19 May 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Reaction to the death of Yves Sakila on Henry St in Dublin last Friday.

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"My main concern now is how they are treating Joshua and all of the captives..."

Tue, 19 May 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Linda talks to Kieran about her son, Joshua, who was on a flotilla intercepted by Israeli forces.

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"I spend an extra €77 on magnesium a month"

Tue, 19 May 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Hilary tells Kieran how Crohn's disease impacts her life.

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"We're on this mission because the Government stayed silent"

Mon, 18 May 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Kieran spoke to listeners as well as Helena Kearns, an Irish citzen who is onboard one of the boats of the Global Summit Flotilla heading towards Gaza with aid.

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"I couldn't go anywhere, I couldn't socialise; I was going to the bathroom probably 20 times a day"

Mon, 18 May 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Kieran spoke to listeners as well as Amy Dennis, living with Crohn's disease and her call for better public toilet facilities and better awareness around the condition.

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"This is a place people come to explore their own journey" The George turns 40!

Fri, 15 May 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Liveline does a special broadcast from the George as it celebrates its 40th birthday

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"I counted 15 cars, 10 of those cars had drivers looking down at their phone"

Wed, 13 May 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Callers spoke to Kieran about the dangers of drink-driving and distracted driving

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"To see him on the ground, getting kicked and punched...I'm so grateful I'm not planning his funeral"

Wed, 13 May 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Marie tells Kieran about the horror of seeing a video of her son getting kicked in the head

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"We are a great nation here...we've opened our shores to people all over the world"

Wed, 13 May 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Michael tells Kieran he is disappointed to hear Bertie Ahern's comments about immigration

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"[Ireland] weren't missed...the show must go on"

Wed, 13 May 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Tommy watched the Eurovision last night and says Ireland weren't missed

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"I'm actually doing this interview from the back of an ambulance"

Tue, 12 May 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Maeve joins the picket line as a member of the public in support of the ambulance strike, while Matt feels the strike could have serious repercussions.

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