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Episode four of 'Tipp FM Investigates - Sport and Society' looks at the issues facing Tipperary and Tipperary GAA in changing demographics. Paul hears about issues facing some clubs in the county from Tom McGrath and Anthony Shelly whilst Tipperary GAA Demographics Officer Laurenz Egan outlines how these issues are being tackled and what the future could look like.

Listen back to the Friday October 2nd 2026 edition of Across The Line as Paul Carroll looks ahad to the weekend's sporting action in Tipperary. On this week's show: - Anthony Shelly joins Paul to preview the county football semi-finals - Martin Grey previews the county ladies football finals which takes place this weekend - Barry Drake previews the weekend's greyhound racing action

On this morning’s show... Johnny Luby will chat in a few moments The River Suir in Thurles with Cllr Jim Ryan Activists share their wish lists ahead of the Budget next week. We will hear about a free community garden called Ballyboe, Garden Grower The Friday Panel will unpack the hot topics of the week.

It’s time now to speak to Johnny Luby! Johnny good morning.....

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On this morning’s show... The emergency preparedness booklet has landed in most households. What do we need to know? Labor Councillor Michael Brennan joins us. Tom Hennessy discusses the campaign for one hour of free parking in Clonmel. Amputee Austin Broderick and regular contributor Mary Gordon share their personal experiences of sepsis. Muriel and Charlotte join us for our regular wellbeing slot. Nenagh College hosts its Careers Exhibition this morning. And Joe Price takes us back in time with the Memory Keepers.

Muriel and Charlotte had this week's Health Slot...

On this morning’s show... Seamie Morris on the algal bloom has been detected on Lough Derg. Gareth Wilson of the DUP will join us about the latest in the Garvaghy Road controversary. Sean Callinan looks to what the budget may hold for older people Matt O’Reilly will tell us about therapy through AI Daniel O’Donnell is returning to Killarney for his only Irish live shows of 2027 Tipperary Mental Health Week 2026 runs from the 5th to the 11th of October. Organiser, Thomas Ryan will join us. John G O’Dwyer brings us another episode of The History Makers.

Rivers in Tipperary will struggle to recover from excessive plant and algal growth unless pollution from nutrients is reduced. LAWPRO is warning that sustained action is needed to improve water quality and help rivers cope with drought and extreme weather. Cllr Seamie Morris got in touch with the show, and he joins me in studio now...

Our Agony Aunt Phil Prendergast was in studio...

Karen had this week's Interior Slot...

The Future of Sustainable Farming in Tipperary - Tilage Farming The future of tillage farming is a balancing act between technological innovation, environmental sustainability, and economic volatility. While the sector faces major hurdles—such as skyrocketing input costs (fertiliser, fuel) and highly unpredictable climate-driven weather—the long-term outlook highlights a critical, high-value industry.

Ag Report with Jim Finn on the latest news and views from the Agricultural world. Tune in on Saturday from 9 am.

Saturday from 10 am we go on a journey with Eamon as he meets with people across the Premier Country on Down Your Way.

This week we have semi final action to look back in the hurling championships with two double headers in the Stadium as well as Intermediate and Junior games to also cover. We hear from Sarsfields, Killenaule and Moycarkey Borris management. Analysis comes from Ken, Cian, John Pat and Tom. We have camogie with Ger and TSDl action with Barry to round off another busy Extra Time: we hope you like...

On this morning’s show... Protesters took to the streets in Portadown over the weekend as The Drumcree parade attempted to enter the Garvaghy Road.. Dentist Aidan Burke from Thurles Dentist will join us.. Paul Carroll will look back on the weekend’s sporting action... Thomas Conway has Global News... Deputy Seamus Healy will join us in the second hour... Dr Conor Reidy has this month’s instalment of Hidden History... Ultan Nesbitt has the gardening slot... And Cathal Nolan will give us a weather update..

Stephen Gleeson was joined by Deputy Seamus Healy this morning...

Thomas Conway had this week's Global News...

On episode 3 of 'Tipp FM Investigates - Sport and Society' we take alook at the pathways available to ambitious sports stars in Tipperary chasing the elite level of sport.

Listen back to the Friday September 25th 2026 edition of Across The Line as Paul Carroll previews the weekend's sporting action in Tipperary. On this week's show: - Shane Brophy and Cian Treacy join Paul for an extended preview of the weekend's hurling action - Paul talks through what else is happening around the Premier county this weekend - Barry Drake previews the weekend's greyhound racing action

On this morning’s show... We will have the first installment of Tipp Today’s new series the Memory Keepers with Joe Pryce... Today is world lung day and Professor Eddie Moloney, President of the Irish Thoracic Society will tell us everything we need to know... Johnny Luby will join us in the ten o’clock hour for his take on the week that was.... Cllr Peter O’Donoghue will offer us an update of the revival of the National Anthem... And our Friday Panel will unpack the hot topics of the week... All of this and much much more on this morning’s Tipp Today...

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On this morning’s show... Today, we’re taking part in ‘One Day, Many Voices’ — giving a platform to different communities and experiences across Tipperary. “A Budget held together with Blue Tack will come unstuck and fail Ireland.” That’s the warning from Independent Ireland, and we’ll be putting that claim under the spotlight in just a few moments. Helen McGrath jumped out of a perfectly good aeroplane! We’ll find out why she decided to take the plunge — and what she was hoping to achieve.

Today’s One Day, Many Voices is about celebrating diversity, inclusion, and making sure that everybody gets the chance to have their voice heard. But of course, that’s not something that should happen just for one day. Right across Tipperary, there are people and groups doing great work all year round to make our communities more welcoming, more inclusive, and to make sure nobody feels left out. One of those groups is Clonmel Together, and joining me in studio now is their PRO, Dean Buckley.

Two years ago, our good friend of the show Michelle O’Shea challenged me to spend some time in a wheelchair and see for myself some of the everyday barriers wheelchair users face. So myself and Leanne headed off to the IWA in Tipperary Town, and believe me, it was an eye-opener. Things most of us take for granted — getting through a building or even using a cash machine — suddenly became a real challenge. Michelle spoke then about the barriers she faces every day and called on politicians to experience it for themselves and, more importantly, listen to wheelchair users.

Tipperary’s Indian community brings a huge amount of colour, culture and community spirit to the county. We see that at events like the Tipp Vinayaka Festival and Community Fair, but there’s so much more behind the celebrations — the traditions, customs and heritage. So today, as part of One Day, Many Voices, we’re finding out a little more about the Indian community here in Tipp. And joining me in studio is Kuldeep Joshi, Director Treasurer of the Federation of Indian Communities in Ireland, Vice Chair of the Ireland India Business Association and a board member of the Tipperary Public Participation Network.

Pat Mullaly from Cahir has been a familiar voice here on Tipp Today for many years.. You’ll usually hear Pat talking to us about everything from current affairs and technology to politics, and of course he’s a regular on our Friday Panel, where he’s never afraid to give his opinion!.. But what some listeners may not know is that, a few years ago, Pat underwent an amputation of his leg... It was a huge life change, but Pat has continued to join us, debate the issues and, thankfully, give us plenty of his views along the way... And Pat joins me in studio now...

“A Budget held together with Blue Tack will come unstuck and fail Ireland” — that’s according to Cllr Michael Sheehan, Independent Ireland’s Spokesman for Finance and Enterprise... In a statement this week, he said the ongoing back-and-forth between Government Ministers and the Government parties is undermining confidence among households, businesses and investors... And Michael Sheehan joins me on the line now...

On this morning’s show... “A Budget held together with Blue Tack will come unstuck and fail Ireland.” That’s the warning from Independent Ireland, and we’ll be putting that claim under the spotlight in just a few moments. Helen McGrath jumped out of a perfectly good aeroplane! We’ll find out why she decided to take the plunge — and what she was hoping to achieve. Today, we’re taking part in ‘One Day, Many Voices’ — giving a platform to different communities and experiences across Tipperary. We’ll be hearing from the disability community, the Traveler community, the Indian community and older people, among others. All of that, plenty of reaction, and much more coming up on Tipp Today.

Saturday from 10 am we go on a journey with Eamon as he meets with people across the Premier Country on Down Your Way.

Ag Report with Jim Finn on the latest news and views from the Agricultural world. Tune in on Saturday from 9 am.

Coming up.... Peter Ryan is with me in a few moments Padraig Culbert on leadership. Tommy Barret on the Suir Clean up in Thurles. We will discuss Earl Spencer’s book, Swan Song: Diana, My Sister, which is due to be published this week. John Lynch from Lynch solicitors has the legal advice Jim Finn will report from a special event taking place this morning on the farm of Bill Carroll in Rathronan.

Susan O'Donoghue had this week's Relationship Slot...

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Football takes center stage this evening with two county senior quarter finals up for discussion. We also have reaction to knockout games in the intermediate and junior grades. Minor hurling is down to a final pairing after wins for St.Mary's and Newport. Ladies football too had their county semi finals at the weekend and Moyle Rovers and Cahir will contest the Senior Final. Conor O'Donovan joins us to give his views on the proposed changes to the hand-pass in hurling. Barry on the TSDL rounds off another bust Extra Time; we hope you like...

On Friday, a piece on National Airwaves caused quite a stir when a clip from the programme was shared on social media... The piece asked whether people in their 20s are “no craic anymore” — looking at changing attitudes towards nights out, drinking and socialising... Our producer Leanne is part of the age group at the centre of the discussion, and she joins me in studio now..

Thomas Conway had this week's Global News...

Listen back to episode two of Tipp FM Investigates - Sport and Society. This week we focus on the topic of youth participation in sport and the challenges in tackling the issue of teens dropping out of sport.

Listen back to the Friday September 18th 2026 edition of Across The Line as Paul Carroll previews the weekend's sporting action in Tipperary. On this week's show: - We hear from Shane Ryan, Martin Quinlivan and Murtagh Brennan at the launch of the Philly Ryan Cup - Anthony Shelly previews the county football quarter-finals - Martin Grey looks ahead to the county ladies football semi-finals - Barry Drake previews the weekend's greyhound racing action

On this morning’s show... Johnny Luby is with us in a few moments. We meet the new CEO of Clonmel BIDs. Donal shares a frightening experience on the motorway. John G O’Dwyer on Charles Kickam. The Friday Panel unpacks the hot topics of the week.

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On this morning’s show... Deputy Matt Carty of Sinn Fein will join us in a few moments JJ Killian is in studio in this hour to discuss Leadership. John Leahy- Drug Education Officer for the HSE on vapes and Cocaine use in the farming community. Matt O’Reilly will explain the controversary around the accusation that tech companies are "playing with our lives" in the race to develop AI models capable of self-improvement. Muriel Cuddy has the wellness slot. Nutrition for children. Listeners will contribute through out.

It’s time for our well-being slot and Muriel Cuddy joins me in studio now..

On this morning’s show... We will hear about the findings from the latest Irish Examiner/Ipsos B&A Rural Ireland Thinks survey in a few moments. Eamonn Grey from Grey’s Funeral Home in Templemore will chat to us about the Irish obsession with death. Irish Times columnist Breda O’Brien has been discussing calls for the rollout of the reformed Leaving Cert to be suspended. Tom Ban joins us to discuss the Medicine of the Wild. Matt O’Reilly responds to the accusation that US companies are "playing with our lives" in the race to develop AI models capable of self-improvement. Dr Pat Harrold will make a house call And Jim Finn will join us from day 2 of the ploughing championships.

On this morning’s show... Superintendent Eddie Golden has the details on that collision near Rosegreen. Regular contributor, John Hally has some interesting thoughts. Jim Finn is at the ploughing championship for us. Health insurance customers are facing another round of price increases Dermot Goode will advise us. Karen with Interior Design and Dear Phil has all the answers James Sexton from The National End Discrimination in Inheritance Tax Campaign Group is back with us.

Our Agony Aunt Phil Prendergast joined us live in studio...

It is time for our interiors slot and I am joined in studio now by Karen Prendergast from Interior Concepts..

The Future of Sustainable Farming in Tipperary – Beef Production Beef farming remains at the heart of agriculture in County Tipperary, supporting thousands of farm families while contributing significantly to the local economy and rural communities. However, the sector is facing a period of unprecedented change, with increasing pressure to improve environmental performance, embrace new technologies and maintain profitability in a challenging marketplace. In week four of Tipp FM's special series, The Future of Sustainable Farming, Ag-Report presenter Jim Finn examines the future of beef production and the role it will play in delivering a sustainable agricultural sector for generations to come. Joining the programme is researcher Peter Doyle, who discusses the key challenges and opportunities facing beef farmers today. The Future of Sustainable Farming, funded by the News Reporting Scheme.

Saturday from 10 am we go on a journey with Eamon as he meets with people across the Premier Country on Down Your Way.

Ag Report with Jim Finn on the latest news and views from the Agricultural world. Tune in on Saturday from 9 am.

After a pivotal weekend of hurling this weekend we have match reports from as many games as we can fit into 60 minutes. Quarter final action across the championships and relegation playoffs adding spice to an already packed weekend. We also have camogie reports and local TSDL action with Barry. We hope you like...

On this morning’s show... Ireland’s reading and maths scores have fallen significantly in recent years — we’ll look at what’s behind the decline and what it means for students and schools. Donal got in touch with the show after a frightening experience while driving on the motorway. Brian believes the Camogie Association should remain independent of the GAA. He’ll explain why he feels women’s sport should retain its own organisation and decision-making structure. Global News with Thomas Conway — bringing us the latest stories and developments from around the world. Students are planning to take to the streets of Dublin next month. We’ll find out what is driving the planned demonstration and what students are hoping to achieve. And Paul Carroll will look back at the weekends of sport. .

Thomas Conway had this week's Global News...

For Men's Mental Health Week Sean Callanan joined us in studio to share the worries faced by pensioners in our community...

For Men's Mental Health Week Fr Michael Toomey spoke to us about struggles faced by priests...

For Men's Mental Health Week, Cllr Michael Chicken Brennan joined us in studio to share his story...

Listen back to episode one of Tipp FM Investigates - Sport and Society where we look at issues surrounding disability and inclusion in sport in the Premier County.

Listen back to the Friday September 11th 2026 edition of Across The Line as Paul Carroll looks ahead to the weekend's sporting action in Tipperary. On this week's show: - Shane Brophy and Cian Treacy join Paul to chat about the county hurling championship quarter-finals this weekend - Geraldine Kinane looks ahead to the weekend's camogie action - Barry Drake previews the Irish Greyhound Derby final

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Every week, we sit down with Laoise De Brún of The Countess to take a step back from the noise of day-to-day politics and look at some of the bigger questions shaping our society... Laoise joins me now...

On this morning’s show... Johnny Luby will join us in a few moments Our friend Donal had a close call while driving. Every week, we sit down with Laoise De Brún of The Countess to take a step back from the noise of day-to-day politics and look at some of the bigger questions shaping our society. Poet, Gerry Coffey will join us in studio Lina Ryan Lina Ryan, former PRO Tipp LGFA, responds to the Mary McElise controversary. The Friday Panel unpacks th hot topics of the week.

Johnny Luby offered his take on the week that was...

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This week, an issue around outstanding commercial rates has been brought to our attention... Letters sent to businesses warn that if the money owed isn’t paid, or a payment plan agreed, within seven days, legal proceedings could begin... Community activist Tom Hennessy brought the issue to our attention, and he joins me now...

On this morning’s show... Disability activist Cara Darmody joins us in a few moments to talk about the issues facing people with disabilities. An Aontú councillor has claimed that “Russia is not, has not and never will be an enemy of the Irish state unless the Irish state makes Russia its enemy.” Around 100 students from Ave Maria University in Florida are due to arrive at Mount Melleray this Sunday. Commercial rates: An issue concerning outstanding commercial rates has been brought to our attention this week. We’ll examine the issue and hear what it means for those involved. Food security: Ireland is one of the world’s major food producers — but how secure is our own food supply? Paul McCarthy will join us to discuss this. And in the 11 o’clock hour, Gillian O’Mahony from Lynch Solicitors will be with us to take your legal questions.

It’s time for our legal slot now and I’m delighted to be joined by Gillian O’Mahony from Lynch Solicitors

Around 100 students from Ave Maria University in Florida are set to arrive at Mount Melleray this Sunday, September 13th, as the historic abbey prepares to welcome its first semester of students... Professors and programme staff are already on site making final preparations, with the former Cistercian monastery now serving as a study abroad campus for the Catholic university... Dr Samuel Shepard, a professor at Ave Maria and director of the West Waterford campus, is among those already based at Mount Melleray and he joins me on the line now...

Ireland has committed more than €670 million in bilateral support to Ukraine since the war began in February 2022... That includes more than €254 million in humanitarian and stabilization support, over €200 million in military assistance, including non-lethal equipment, as well as a further €125 million package announced for 2026... Last week, it was announced that Ireland is to provide €10 million towards the modernization of military training facilities in Ukraine — some view that as a significant development in Ireland’s support for the Ukrainian military.... Aontu Cllr Peter O’Donoghue joins me on the line now...

On this morning’s show... Deputy Peadar of Aontu will join us in a few moments Mary McAleese: The former president of Ireland resigns as chairperson of the GAA Steering Group on Integration I will talk to Cllr Seamie Morris on communication with local representatives. Cllr John O’Heaney on a new approach to artificial intelligence in schools Jo Noble and Bawny Hayes on old cures A new history feature with John G O’Dwyer We continue with our spotlight on disability and More of your voice notes.

Tipperary has produced some remarkable characters over the centuries — people who have shaped not just the county, but the country and, in some cases, left their mark far beyond Ireland. So, in a new series, we’re going back through the pages of Tipperary history with historian John G. O’Dwyer to meet some of those extraordinary figures — their achievements, their personalities, their politics, and the times in which they lived. And who better to start with than a man who quite literally put Ireland on wheels?

Earlier this week, we brought you the latest on the cancellation of a meeting in Dundrum about the proposed IPAS centre. Residents and politicians had been told they would not be able to attend, raising questions about how communities are being consulted and whether local representatives are being properly kept informed about decisions that directly affect them. It also brought back memories of an incident last year for Cllr Séamie Morris, who joins me now.

On this morning’s show... In just a moment, we’ll hear from Cllr Davy Dunne about concerns over the low number of Gardaí allocated to policing Carrick-on-Suir and the surrounding areas. We’ll also be joined by Richie Kennedy, GRA Representative for Tipperary. We’ve continued to be inundated with complaints from listeners about the condition of the River Suir in Thurles. Cllr Jim Ryan will join us to discuss the concerns and what can be done. A grandmother shares her family’s battle to secure a school place for her grandson, Jamie. We’ll hear about the difficulties they’ve encountered and the impact it’s having on the family. Tales of the Road with musician Gay Brazel. Wheelchair user James Flannigan will discuss the fact that Ireland has one of the lowest disability employment rates in the EU at barely 32%. And Tipperary musician Pat Marnane joins us ahead of his album launch at Brú Ború on September 10th.

Over the past few weeks, our Investigating Disability feature has sparked several important conversations around housing and employment for people with disabilities, including wheelchair users... James Flanaghan got in touch and he joins me now...

Gay Brasel joined us for this week's Tales of the Road...

Tonight we have hurling preliminary quarter final action to reflect on after a busy weekend, which saw the end of the road for a number of teams. With the quarter final line ups completed, we have reaction to the draws. After an historic occasion in Croke Park on Saturday, we take Katie Taylor with Martin Fennessy. Ladies football and TSDL rounds off another busy Extra Time; we hope you like...

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On this morning’s show... Katie Taylor Victory in Croak Park we will chat to Martin Fennessy in a few moments. Paul will review the weekend;'s sport. Deputy Michael Murphy on the Dundrum IPAS Center meeting that was to be held tonight. Thomas Conway has the Global news. Acclaimed psychotherapist and Jungian analyst Brendan Harding is with us ahead of his appearance at Nenagh Arts Center. Local historian Michael Reynolds will join us in studio.

Listen back to Tipp FM's live coverage of Holycross/Ballycahill vs Loughmore/Castleiney in the preliminary quarter-final of the 2026 Tipperary senior hurling championship. The game took place in The Ragg on Saturday September 5th 2026. Tipp FM's commentary team was Paul Carroll and Cian Treacy whilst the coverage was in association with Templetuohy Farm Machinery. Photo credit: Diarmuid Brennan/Sportsfocus.

Over the past three years, local historian Michael Reynolds has been helping people research their family history, particularly those looking to trace ancestors who served as Gardaí or Civic Guards... His work has helped uncover stories and connections from the past, giving families a fascinating insight into the lives of those who served in the force... And Michael joins me in studio now...

Nenagh Arts Centre will welcome acclaimed psychotherapist and Jungian analyst Brendan Harding back again for two thought-provoking evenings exploring consciousness and the deeper patterns that shape our lives on Wednesday and Thursday, September 9 and 10, at 7.30pm... The two part series, 'Becoming Conscious' and 'Becoming Conscious: Going Deeper', draws on Brendan’s remarkable career spanning medicine, psychotherapy and Jungian practice... And Brendan Harding joins me in studio now...

Thomas Conway had this week's Global News...

Sheep farming is facing significant challenges, from market volatility and rising input costs to labour shortages and evolving environmental requirements. We'll hear from local sheep farmers and industry experts about how the sector is adapting to meet changing demands while remaining economically and environmentally sustainable. From flock management and animal health to breeding, profitability and the next generation of farmers, we'll explore the opportunities and challenges facing sheep farming in Tipperary today and what the future might hold for this cornerstone of rural life. The Future of Sustainable Farming, funded by the News Reporting Scheme

Saturday from 10 am we go on a journey with Eamon as he meets with people across the Premier Country on Down Your Way.

Ag Report with Jim Finn on the latest news and views from the Agricultural world. Tune in on Saturday from 9 am.

Listen back to the Friday September 4th 2026 edition of Across The Line as Paul Carroll looks ahead to the weekend's sporting action in Tipperary. On this week's show: - Ken Hogan and Cian Treacy preview the first knockout games in the county hurling championships - Barry Ryan discusses the idea of a Tipperary Soccer Super League and previews the weekend's TSDL games - Barry Drake previews the weekend's greyhound racing action as the Irish Greyhound Derby reaches the semi-final stage

For generations, Irish universities have been places of debate, critical thinking and challenging established ideas. Students have played a major role in political and social movements — from the revolutionary period to anti-war, anti-apartheid and education protests. But are our universities still encouraging young people to question accepted wisdom — and to challenge ideas they disagree with? Critical thinking is the ability to question information, examine the evidence, spot assumptions and biases, and reach a reasoned conclusion rather than simply accepting something as true. In short: Don’t just ask “What do I think?” — ask “Why do I think it, and is the evidence good enough?” It’s a point I put to Noel Buckley earlier this week, and I’m delighted to be joined by Alice Leahy from the Alice Leahy Trust now...

On this morning’s show... Johnny Luby is on the way in a few moments... Alice Leahy will talk to us about critical thinking in this hour.. Laoise De Brun of The Countess on Feminism John Hally on the Golden Era... Ceola, a five-piece group from Thurles is getting ready for their biggest performance to date.. The Friday Panel will look at the big topics of the week...

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On this morning’s show... We will hear from regular contributor Philip Lynch in a few moments. Waiting for lists for special educational places are still an issue. The Association of Lactation Consultants in Ireland (ALCI) has paused ticket sales for its forthcoming annual conference following controversy over the inclusion of a speaker who had previously given talks on “inducing lactation for kinksters” at fetish convention GP numbers in Ireland have risen by just 185 in the past five years, despite a growing population and increasing pressure on the health service. Matt O’Reilly will speak to us about Nasa's powerful next generation telescope whose mission is to explore dark energy, black holes and other mysteries of the Universe.

GP numbers in Ireland have risen by just 185 in the past five years, despite a growing population and increasing pressure on the health service... In 2021, there were 3,058 GPs in the State. According to the latest HSE figures, that number now stands at 3,243 medical personnel, including 2,606 GPs working under a full GMS contract... With those figures in mind, Care Champions took to social media to highlight the growing pressure on general practice. Majella Beattie, Chairperson of Care Champions, joins me on the line now...

Matt O’Reilly is a cryptographic systems design specialist who has become a regular contributor to the show in recent months, as the rapidly evolving world of cybersecurity continues to shape the digital landscape... This week, Matt will be looking at NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope which launched on Saturday

A breastfeeding conference due to take place at the Ardilaun Hotel in Galway in October has been cancelled over what the hotel described as health and safety concerns. The controversy centres on the inclusion of American lactation consultant Jacob Engelsman, who was due to speak about lactation support for gender-diverse families. There has been strong criticism from women's sex-based rights and child-safeguarding campaigners, while the HSE has defended the inclusion of the speaker on the grounds of supporting families from diverse backgrounds. Advocate for women’s sex-based rights, child safeguarding and fact-based education, Sandra Adams, joins me now.

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For one unforgettable weekend, from September 4th to 6th, Kraków will become a vibrant celebration of Celtic culture, bringing together musicians, performers, artists and Celtic enthusiasts from across Poland, Ireland, Scotland, Brittany and beyond... From traditional melodies and contemporary sounds to lively dance performances and hands-on workshops, the festival promises a chance to discover, experience and celebrate the rich and diverse traditions of the Celtic world... Bartek Sieniawski one of the festivals organisers joins me on the line now..

On his first trip to Northern Ireland, UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham ruled out holding a referendum on Irish reunification, saying a border poll is “off the table” ... The Labor leader says the experience of Brexit and the Scottish independence vote shows the risks of such decisions can take a long time to heal... Instead, he says the focus should be on improving public services and tackling the cost-of-living pressures facing people across Northern Ireland... Cllr Carl Whyte, SDLP councillor representing the Castle area on Belfast City Council joins me on the line now...