Discover the vibrant communities of New Jersey as host Mike Ham travels across the Garden State, connecting with local business owners, nonprofit leaders, and influential residents. Uncover inspiring stories, triumphs, and insights that shape the essence of the Garden State. From the iconic Jersey Shore to historic landmarks, immerse yourself in the diverse landscapes and bustling cities that define New Jersey. Tune in now to "Greetings From the Garden State" for an unforgettable journey tha ...
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Improvised comedy with the premise of being a medical education podcast. Typical episodes include a medical topic, short sketches, and a strange guest. Listen as Dr. London Smith (.com) and his producer Cameron discuss medical topics with guests that Cameron finds. Not so boring! Co-Created by: Cameron Clark, Cassie Walker, Dylan Walker. Created by: London Smith.
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The Hard Shoulder Highlights with Kieran Cuddihy on Newstalk. Join Kieran every weekday afternoon from 4-7pm for a round-up of the day’s events, interviews with the people at the centre of the stories – and a bit of craic along the way. Listen and subscribe to The Hard Shoulder on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, pl ...
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The Coral Island - A Tale of the Pacific Ocean by Robert Michael Ballantyne


Ralph Rover is a traveler at heart, and has always dreamed of shipping out to the South Seas islands. He finally convinces his aging parents to let him go and find his way in the world. But the islands that Ralph finds are not as idyllic as in his dreams. Shipwrecked on a large, uninhabited island, Ralph and his fellow survivors, Jim and Peterkin, discover a world of hostile natives and villainous pirates. Danger, high adventure, and wonders of the sea greet them at every turn. When all seem ...
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You Are What You Eat: Pub Grub x South Africa
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The Hard Shoulder was LIVE from The Bridge 1859 in Ballsbridge ahead of the Rugby World Cup clash between Ireland and South Africa. TV Chef and Mindful Eating Coach Aisling Larkin joined Kieran to discuss pub grub ahead of the big game tomorrow, joined on this occasion by none other than travel expert Fionn Davenport to discuss the sights to see an…
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'A match made in rugby heaven' - BJ Botha previews Ireland v South Africa
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The Hard Shoulder was LIVE from The Bridge 1859 in Ballsbridge ahead of the Rugby World Cup clash between Ireland and South Africa. BJ Botha, World Cup Winner with South Africa joined Kieran to preview the game...
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The Hard Shoulder was LIVE from The Bridge 1859 in Ballsbridge. Tonight celebrates Culture Night 2023 all around the country and Jo Mangan, Director of the Performance corporation and Willie White, Artistic Director, Dublin Theatre Festival joined Kieran to discuss...
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Ryle Nugent: 'We can't afford to lose tomorrow'
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Ryle Nugent, former Head of Sport at RTÉ and legendary commentator, joined Kieran Cuddihy LIVE in The Bridge 1859 in Ballsbridge to preview the Rugby World Cup clash between Ireland and South Africa...
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TMO: 'We need to try and put a limit on the number of interactions throughout a match'
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The Hard Shoulder was LIVE from The Bridge 1859 in Ballsbridge ahead of the Rugby World Cup clash between Ireland and South Africa. Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly joined Kieran to discuss the presence of technology and AI in sport...
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'We need a bit of luck' - Henry meets fans ahead of Ireland v South Africa
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The Hard Shoulder was LIVE from The Bridge 1859 in Ballsbridge ahead of the Rugby World Cup clash between Ireland and South Africa. Henry McKean joined Kieran LIVE from Paris ahead of the game...
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Ireland v South Africa: 'The World Cup starts now'
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The Hard Shoulder was LIVE from The Bridge 1859 in Ballsbridge ahead of the Rugby World Cup clash between Ireland and South Africa. Kieran was joined by by two armchair rugby fans, Sinead Ryan, presenter of The Home Show on Newstalk and Ian O’Doherty columnist with the Irish Independent to preview that massive match tomorrow and to hear why the lov…
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'Dublin Airport does need to be bigger' - daa CEO Kenny Jacobs
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Speaking on The Pat Kenny Show on Newstalk today, Eddie Wilson, CEO of Ryanair, was not happy with the DAA, after cancelling 17 routes and moving 19 more to alternative EU airports. Kenny Jacobs, CEO of DAA joined Kieran to discuss...
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‘Where is the money coming from that’s funding this?’ - Joe Brolly on far-right protests
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Around 200 protesters held a demonstration outside Leinster House yesterday. Those in attendance beared signs and banners featuring anti-immigration slogans. Kieran was joined by Joe Brolly, co-host of the Free State Podcast to discuss...
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St Anthony revealed as Ireland's Favourite Saint
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The final day of the National Ploughing Championships takes place in Ratheniska in Co Laois today and over the course of the past three days there have been a number of activities taking place, including a world record welly throw and brown bread competitions. But today, one event will answer the long burning question, who is Ireland’s favourite s…
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Brendan Ogle: 'These are not protesters, these are facists'
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Kieran was joined on The Hard Shoulder by David Davin Power, former RTE Correspondent and Trade Unionist, Brendan Ogle to discuss yesterday's protests outside Leinster House...
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Renewed calls for Dublin buildings to go high-rise
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How high should we build in Dublin? Yes the debate has been sparked again. Some say developments need to go up to increase housing stock others say it will ruin Dublin’s image. Newstalk reporter Josh Crosbie has been getting the pulse of the city.
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Protests: 'When it comes to violence, that is an absolute red line that nobody should cross'
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Some 200 protesters held a demonstration bearing signs and banners featuring anti-immigration slogans outside Leinster House yesterday. Politicians, journalists and staff were verbally abused as they entered the parliament and those inside were advised by Gardaí to be careful when leaving. Kieran was joined on The Hard Shoulder by Razan Ibraheem, a…
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What is the cost of contentment in each country? That’s what a recent study out of Harvard University focused on, finding the highest cost of happiness was in Iran at nearly €232,000 and the lowest was in Sierra Leone at just over 8 grand. Ireland was rudely left off the list of 173 countries, but our own reporter Sarah Madden has been looking into…
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Dáil Protest: ‘We should have no place in society for that’ - Michael Healy-Rae
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The Dáil resumed following the summer break today. However, politicians, journalists and staff have been advised not to leave amidst protests that are happening outside Leinster House. Independent TD for Kerry Michael Healy Rae and Louise Burne, Political Correspondent with the Irish Daily Mirror joined Kieran to discuss...…
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Today marks 25 years since the establishment of TV3. To celebrate this and look back on the memories down the yers, Kieran was joined by Anna Daly, former presenter on TV3 and Virgin Media, former CEO David McRedmond and Aidan Cooney, former presenter on Ireland AM from 1999 until 2018, and now presenter of Q102 Breakfast...…
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Senator slams ‘absurd’ use of Lenin image by human rights activists
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A trans rights march took place at the weekend, and one of the images that caught some attention was the face of Vladimir Lenin on transgender flags. Senator Michael McDowell has been writing about it in The Irish Times and he joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss...
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'Specialist PE Teachers' in primary schools could help to get kids moving
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Today is National Fitness Day in the UK and they’re encouraging everyone to get out and be active as much as possible. Do we need this same encouragement here? Particularly for young people, what are we doing to keep our kids fit? And what’s the difference between being fit and being physically active. Kieran was joined by Brendan O’Keefe, assistan…
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Leaving Cert reform faces unprecedented 'challenges' in the era of AI
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As we have been hearing throughout the day, the proposed plans to the Leaving Cert examinations have been shelved. One the cited reasons was the increased prevalence of GenAI, that’s your ChatGPTs, in examinations and school projects but how strong has the impact of AI been on education sector and is it too late to reverse the damage? Kieran was jo…
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Former GAA president 'would like to see them taking cash at the stiles'
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Finance Minister Michael McGrath has today asked all state owned bodies to continue to accept cash payments. It came following criticism of the NCT service for attempting to move to a cashless system. One such body which has moved cashless in recent times is the GAA, a move which has garnered much criticism. Two former Presidents of the GAA, Sean K…
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'Farmfluencers' in demand for meet and greets at the Ploughing
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Tens of thousands attended the second day of the Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska, Co Laois, for what was a mostly dry day. There may be vintage tractors and brand new machinery on display, but one growing trend among young farmers is online content creation. Social media apps are now full of cows being milked, tractors baling silage and sheep…
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A dress code in the Dáil: ‘The least you can do is make an effort’
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From Vibrant pink shirts in the Dáil to Dublin football kits in Seanad – there has been a fair share of fashion faux pas in the government buildings. But should there be a dress code? That’s not the thinking in the US, where Senators are now allowed to wear whatever they want to when debating or voting on bills. Michael Healy Rae Independent TD for…
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Every week for Tuesday Travel on The Hard Shoulder, Fionn Davenport takes a closer look at some of the fantastic destinations to visit around the world. This week, Fionn joined Kieran to give him tips for a trip to the oldest of the Canary Islands, Fuerteventura...
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'No real will' to address toxic culture in television - Meirion Jones
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There has been a story that has dominated the headlines over the last couple of days, and that is Russell Brand. The comedian faces allegations of controlling, abusive and predatory behaviour, following a joint investigation by The Sunday Times, The Times and Channel 4 Dispatches. Kieran was joined by Meirion Jones, former Editor of the Bureau of I…
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Common Ground: Are young people today better off than their parents?
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Kieran Cuddihy was joined by Fine Gael Senator, Regina Doherty, and Socialist Party TD for Cork North Central, Mick Barry. Continuing the series, ‘Common Ground’, they will debate some of the biggest, most divisive topics around. The series continued with a debate on 'Are young people today better off than their parents?'…
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Overspending in Budget 2024 ‘risks exacerbating inflation’ - - Irish Fiscal Advisory Council
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The Central Bank has signalled caution ahead of Budget 2024, lowering its forecasts for growth in the economy, while also saying that the Government's spending plans for the upcoming Budget risk adding to inflation. Kieran was joined by Michael McMahon, who is the acting chair of the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council and Michelle Murphy Research and Po…
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‘I’m quite scared for my staff’: Temple Bar venue pulls out of Culture Night
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The Clockwork Door Time House in Temple Bar has decided to not partake in this year’s Culture Night as a result of anti-social behavior in the capital city. The venue took part in Culture Night last year and while trying to celebrate, their equiipment was sadly robbed. Kieran was joined by owner of The Clock Work Door Time House, Ciaran Hogan to di…
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Comments made by Seán Quinn on Newstalk under Garda review
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Gardai in Cavan and Monaghan are have launched a probe in to comments made by Sean Quinn. The complaint has been made by Mannok directors Liam McCaffrey and John McCartan following comments made on The Hard Shoulder on Newstalk. Kieran was joined by crime journalist with The Irish Independent, Paul Williams for more on this...…
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Calls for an 'independent agency' to oversee biodiversity in Ireland
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An Oireachtas Committee on Environment and Climate Action was held today on the importance of biodiversity loss across Ireland. Praising farmers for the work they have done to maintain a healthy environment were one of the topics mentioned by Dr Aoibhinn Ni Shúilleabháin. Yet many changes still need to be made to maintain Ireland’s biodiversity and…
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Ehren Ryan's Journey from Globetrotting Chef to Owner of Millburn's Common Lot
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We're joined by Ehren Ryan, the accomplished owner and chef behind Millburn's renowned Common Lot restaurant. Ehren's culinary journey is a fascinating one, beginning with his upbringing in various countries due to his parents' diplomatic careers. Despite not having a family background in the food industry, Ehren's passion for travel eventually led…
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'I'll wait for more facts to come out' - Reginald D. Hunter on Russell Brand allegations
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Comedian Reginald D. Hunter joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss his upcoming irish tour and allegations against Russell Brand...
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Ireland's Call: 'It represents all of us on this island' - Trevor Ringland
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Kieran was joined by former Irish rugby international and Chairman of The One Small Step Campaign, Trevor Ringland, to discuss the Irish sporting anthem 'Ireland's Call' why it was ever needed in the first place and why we might need to hold on to it...
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‘It’s the lowest of the low’: Stephen Bradley on chants about ill son by Cork City fans
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On 29th of September the Irish Cancer Society is holding their Relay for Life event. One of the society's ambassadors and manager of Shamrock Rovers Stephan Bradley joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss...
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'It's beggars belief' - Items purchased in DIY shop used in surgeries at Temple Street
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The HSE's commissioned an external review into aspects of orthopaedic surgery at Children's Health Ireland at Temple Street. It follows a number of serious spinal surgical incidents there. Roisin Shortall, Social Democrats TD and Health Spokesperson joined Kieran to discuss...
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'Cultural shift' needed to cut down on plastic packaging in Ireland
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Are you aware that the majority of your bins can be traced to your weekly shop in the supermarkets? That’s according to a new survey by Voice Ireland who found 66% of waste items in Irish recycling bins can be traced back to supermarkets and that 59% of these supermarket waste items were made from plastic. This begs the question should we cut down …
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Temple Street: 'Huge amount of questions' remain around spinal surgical incidents
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The HSE's commissioned an external review into aspects of orthopaedic surgery at Children's Health Ireland at Temple Street. It follows a number of serious spinal surgical incidents there. Priscilla Lynch Clinical Editor with the Medical Independent joined Kieran to discuss...
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'I think we need a new national anthem' - Damien Tiernan
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Every year when rugby matches take over our screens again, and particularly around World Cup season this time around, there’s an age old debate of should we sing Ireland’s Call? Or should we just sing Amhrán na bhFiann. Or should we get a new national anthem altogether? Kieran was joined by Damien Tiernan, WLR FM Presenter, and John McGahon, Fine G…
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Listen as Dr. London Smith (.com) and his producer Cameron discuss Ulnar Neuropathy as they share about how to navigate getting your first tattoo. Sponsored by Caldera + Lab (use code "jockdoc" to get 20% off!). Not so boring! https://calderalab.com/pages/podcast-special-offer?show=Jock+Doc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=JocDoc https://www.patreon.c…
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Man behind Portmarnock hole 'lost for words'
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A hole on Portmarnock beach this week excited one local astronomy enthusiast, as it looked like it may have been a meteor strike. However, it soon became clear that the hole had actually been dug by two local lads. Charlie Wallace, Portmarnock beach hole digger joined Kieran to discuss...
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Aisling Larkin, Mindful Eating Coach and TV Chef joined Kieran today to talk all things buffets
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Refusal for Shannon Estuary LNG terminal ‘a high risk strategy’
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An Bord Pleanála has today rejected the application from U.S Corporation New Fortress Energy to build a LNG terminal on the Shannon Estuary. Kieran was joined by Don Moore , Chair of the Energy and Climate Action Committee at the Irish Academy of Engineering and William Hederman, Member of Slí Eile organisers of climate camp ...…
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Off The Ball's Ger Gilroy joined Kieran Cuddihy on The Hard Shoulder to review the week in sport and look ahead to the weekend action...
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Rugby World Cup: 'Tonga are not going to be easy for Ireland'
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Ireland’s world cup campaign shot off last week with a demolition of Romania in Bordeaux. Ireland are now off to Nantes where they will face off against Tonga in match game two in Pool B. Kieran was joined by Former Ireland and Munster player and Newstalk’s Own Alan Quinlan to get all the latest on the boys in green...…
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Holding housing portfolio 'a red line issue' for Sinn Féin in coalition
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Around the country the Government parties have been assembling across the country for their think-Ins ahead of the start of the next Dáil term. Kieran was joined by Sean Defoe, Newstalk’s Political Correspondent who was at the Fine Gael Think in in Limerick and Hugh O’Connell, Deputy Political Editor, Irish Independent who was at the Clayton Hotel …
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Late Late Show returns: 'RTÉ needs a win'
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A new era for the Late Late Show begins tonight, as Patrick Kielty officially takes the reins. Is the show still the force it once was? Kieran was joined by Terry Prone, chairman of the Communications Clinic and Deirdre Molumby, pop culture and entertainment expert... Image: Andres Poveda
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'I got a little good luck message from Ryan' - Henry meets Patrick Kielty ahead of the Late Late Show return
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Tonight is the night the Late Late Show returns to your screens, with the debut of host Patrick Kielty. There has been plenty of chat about to expect. Our reporter Henry McKean has been asking people whether they will watch the show and even met the man in charge, Patrick Kielty...
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190,000 families at risk of poverty in Ireland - Children's Rights Alliance
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This week is End Child Poverty week and throughout it the station has been having conversations on the topic With Budget 2024 on the horizon, Tanya Ward Chief Executive of the Children's Rights Alliance
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Road users give their reaction to Dublin's new transport plan
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There are plans to transform Dublin's transport system and road layouts. New proposals announced show a push towards more public transport, cycling and pedestrianisation infrastructure, and a move away from the private car. Newstalk reporter, Josh Crosbie, met with users of different modes of transport, to hear their views on the Dublin City Centre…
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'Neighbours is back, bigger and better' - Actor Alan Fletcher
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That was a little taster of a new tribute to one of Ramsay Street’s most beloved characters: Susan Kennedy, who is married to the one and only Dr Karl Kennedy, played by Alan Fletcher in the iconic Aussie soap Neighbours. As many of you will know, Alan has played Dr. Karl Kennedy on the show for 28 years and has released a new album The Lighter Sid…
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