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Why Aren't We Allowed To Drink In Public In Ireland?
May 13, 2026
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Eurovision: A Competition In Crisis
May 12, 2026
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100 Years of Fianna Fáil: What Is The Future For The Party?
May 11, 2026
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Far Right Foreigners on Irish Social Media - The Canary in The Coalmine
May 8, 2026
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Why is the Irish Peacekeeping Mission In Lebanon Ending?
May 7, 2026
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| 5/13/26 | ![]() Why Aren't We Allowed To Drink In Public In Ireland? | Maybe it’s something we only notice when the sun comes out, but it's always a hot button issue when we do see it. Why can’t you have a drink in a park or on the street in Ireland? And it feeds into a bigger question, not just about alcohol, but about space, and who gets to use it.Ciara is joined by Una Mullally, columnist with the Irish Times and Sunday Independent columnist, town planner and urban theorist, Conor Skehan | — | ||||||
| 5/12/26 | ![]() Eurovision: A Competition In Crisis | It's meant to be a celebration of music spectacle and European unity but as the Eurovision Song Contest marks its 70th anniversary this year, the atmosphere surrounding the competition is more complicated than ever.What does the future hold for the Eurovision?Ciara is joined by Johnny Fallon, Director at Carr communications and Eurovision analyst, and Mara Hvistendahl, author of a recently published piece in the New York Times about how Israel has turned the Eurovision into a soft power tool. | — | ||||||
| 5/11/26 | ![]() 100 Years of Fianna Fáil: What Is The Future For The Party? | This week marks 100 years since Fianna Fáil was founded by Éamon de Valera in May 1926.It's a century in which the party helped to shape modern Ireland and dominated Irish politics. But at 100 years old, is Fianna Fáil now a remarkable survivor story, or a warning about how Irish politics struggles to change?Ciara is joined by Irish Examiner Special Correspondent Mick Clifford and Fianna Fáil TD for Cork East, James O’Connor. | — | ||||||
| 5/8/26 | ![]() Far Right Foreigners on Irish Social Media - The Canary in The Coalmine | Fuel prices… cost of living pressure… and protests that, at first glance, looked like they were coming straight from the ground up. But online, there was a different conversation being had... Some were amplified… shaped… and pushed by voices far outside Ireland. So, how much of what we saw was actually homegrown and who is attempting to control to narrative? Ciara is joined by Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs, Neale Richmond and by Aidan O’Brien, analyst with the European Digital Media Observatory Ireland, which is part of the FuJo institute. | — | ||||||
| 5/7/26 | ![]() Why is the Irish Peacekeeping Mission In Lebanon Ending? | For nearly 50 years, Irish troops have been deployed to southern Lebanon as part of a UN peacekeeping mission. Now, that half a century mission is coming to an end. But, is now the right time, or could the UNIFIL Mission be needed now more than ever? Ciara is joined by security analyst Declan Power and Senator Tom Clonan, both of whom served in Lebanon. | — | ||||||
| 5/6/26 | ![]() A Murder Investigation Beset By "Institutional Misogyny" - The Katie Simpson Case | In August, 2020, 21 year old Katie Simpson was rushed to hospital in Derry with severe injuries. The explanation given at the time was that she had tried to take her own life, but almost immediately, there were questions. Quiet ones at first from those who knew her, from people who felt that something about the story didn't sit right.What followed was a case that would unravel layer by layer, exposing inconsistencies, missed opportunities, and one that would become the focus of a murder investigation and ultimately a damning review of the PSNI's handling of the case.Ciara is joined by Allison Morris from the Belfast Telegraph and Katie's aunt Paula Mullan | — | ||||||
| 5/5/26 | ![]() TikTok Superstar on Trial: The D4vd Murder Case | A multi-platinum superstar — a TikTok icon — on trial for murder. David Anthony Burke, the 21 year old singer from Los Angeles known as D4vd, is now on trial for the murder of a 14-year-old girl. Details of this case have been heard over the last few weeks, and some are truly disturbing.Ciara is joined by journalist Dani Anguiano. | — | ||||||
| 5/4/26 | ![]() Why Are The 90s So Back? | They’re everywhere again… baggy jeans, low-rise fits, VHS filters… even Italia ’90 references creeping back into everyday life.From TikTok trends to pop music and fashion, the 1990s revival is in full swing.It's a longing for a simpler time… When we weren’t so chronically online.Our nostalgia paints the time as carefree and cool…The reality was more complicated — from extreme body standards to a culture that wasn’t always as liberating as it looked.So why are Gen Z and millennials so obsessed with 90s culture right now?And what are we choosing to remember — or forget?Ciara is joined by journalist Kate Henshaw and broadcaster Sarina Bellissimo to separate the aesthetic from the reality — from 90s fashion trends and Y2K style… to diet culture, “heroin chic,” and the return of low-rise jeans. | — | ||||||
| 5/1/26 | ![]() Ozempic Breasts, Skinny Culture & The Dark Side of GLP-1s | They’ve been hailed as miracle drugs… reshaping bodies... changing lives... and fuelling a global weight-loss boom. But now, there’s a new phrase creeping into the conversation — “Ozempic breasts.” It might sound flippant... Maybe even a bit ridiculous. But doctors have finally confirmed that the changes behind it… are anything but. Ciara is joined by Rosalind Skillen from Irish Country Living & GP Specializing in Obesity, Mick Crotty | — | ||||||
| 4/30/26 | ![]() Guns in the Hands of Children: Gang Feuds in Dublin | A drug feud.A chase.A discarded gun found and subsequently fired by an 11 year old.What is going on, on the streets of Dublin?Ciara is joined by Stephen Breen, the Irish Sun’s Crime Editor | — | ||||||
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| 4/29/26 | ![]() The Monk Strikes Back | Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch is back, confirming he’ll run in the Dublin Central by-election after narrowly missing out on a Dáil seat in 2024. His candidacy blurs the line between notoriety and politics, raising fresh questions about protest votes, public frustration, and what kind of TD voters are willing to elect. With nominations closing this Friday and the race tightening, how serious a contender is he — and who stands in his way? Ciara Doherty is joined by Louise Burne of the Irish Examiner and Craig Hughes of the Irish Daily Mail to assess the impact of Hutch’s return the political scene. | — | ||||||
| 4/28/26 | ![]() Speaking To A Killer: The Murder of Tina Satchwell | Tina Satchwell went missing from her home in March 2017. In the months that followed, there were appeals, media interviews, and repeated searches of the house that she shared with her husband Richard in Youghal. He spoke publicly... Spoke to journalists... He even invited them into the home. And for a long time, the case remained officially one of a missing person. In 2023, that all changed, and a missing person was found dead in her own home.Ciara is joined by journalist and author of Buried Secrets: The Murder of Tina Satchwell and a Journalist’s Journey into Ireland’s Most Chilling Cold Case, Barry Cummins. | — | ||||||
| 4/27/26 | ![]() Extra: The Aftermath of a Third Assassination Attempt on Donald Trump | Almost 48 hours on from what appears to be a third attempt to assassinate Donald Trump, we’re left with more questions than answers. Has political violence become the norm in US politics? Does the President have adequate security in place? And what will it all mean for the coming mid terms? Ciara is joined by Sky News’s US Correspondent, David Blevins who was at the White House Correspondents dinner. | — | ||||||
| 4/27/26 | ![]() UFOs and Missing Scientists: Mystery or Distraction in Trump's America? | At least 10 scientists... dead or missing... with access to sensitive US nuclear and aerospace research. And a conspiracy theory that they’re all connected that’s gone all the way to the White House. Is this just another day in the Trump presidency, or might there be something deeper happening in the United States? Is the truth really out there? | — | ||||||
| 4/24/26 | ![]() Saving America By Putting Women Back in the Home: The Heritage Foundation's Plan for the Next 250 Years | Growing influence from conservatives, religious groups, and parts of the tech industry seem intent on eroding the rights of women in the United States. And it’s happening right before our eyes in the courts and senate across the Atlantic. But could that ever really happen here? Ciara is joined by Margaret E. Ward, leadership consultant and a contributor to The Irish Times. | — | ||||||
| 4/23/26 | ![]() Is Harm Reduction The Right Approach To Ireland's Drug Problems? | Ireland’s approach to drugs has shifted — toward harm reduction, treating addiction as a public health issue rather than a criminal one. But as drug-related violence and intimidation come more into focus, there are questions about whether that balance is right. And whether compassion for addiction is coming at a cost to wider public safety.Ciara is joined by Dr Chris Luke, a retired consultant in emergency medicine who worked within the system for years and author of Chasing the Scream: The First and Last Days of the War on Drugs, Johann Hari. | — | ||||||
| 4/22/26 | ![]() The Risks of Tracing Your Heritage Through Your DNA | In a week when a lot of people are considering tracing their heritage through the newly released 1926 census, we look at the implications of those who take the step of using their DNA in that search. On the face of it, it seems quite benign. You put a swab in your mouth, place it in a plastic tube and send it off to a company who then tell you about your genetic ancestry a few weeks later.But who then owns that data and what can they do with it?Ciara is joined by Professor of law at University College London, Orla Lynskey. | — | ||||||
| 4/21/26 | ![]() What Happens To The Kinahan Cartel Now? | The Kinahan cartel is facing its most serious pressure in years After the arrest of Daniel Kinahan, questions are growing about where the organisation goes next And whether its leadership can even continue to operate from Dubai.Ciara is joined by Connor Plunkett from Bellingcat | — | ||||||
| 4/20/26 | ![]() Money Mayweather No More: What Happens To Sports Stars? | He was once the wealthiest athlete in history and built an entire persona around wealth, excess, and being the best boxer in the world And now — at 49 — you might be surprised to learn that Floyd Money Mayweather may be about to lose a majority of that wealth.Ciara is joined by Off The Ball’s Cameron Hill | — | ||||||
| 4/17/26 | ![]() Stolen From Ireland: The Irish Artefacts in British Museums | There are thousands of Irish artefacts sitting inside the British Museum. Some are on display… But many more are locked away in archives — rarely, if ever, seen. From ancient art… and religious relics… to objects tied to deeply local Irish stories. They’ve been in London for decades — in some cases, centuries. But now, the question is getting louder again… Should we be asking for them back? Ciara is joined by Professor Laura McAtackney from the School of the Human Environment at UCC | — | ||||||
| 4/16/26 | ![]() Am I Neurodivergent? What's Behind The Rise in Diagnoses? | More adults are going for ADHD assessments than perhaps ever before Maybe, trying to get a handle on things that maybe haven’t quite made sense for a while. For some, that process is pretty straightforward — for others, it opens up something bigger than they were expecting. Ciara is joined by photographer Ruth Medjber and Dr. Brendan Kelly, Professor in Psychiatry in Trinity College Dublin | — | ||||||
| 4/15/26 | ![]() Is The US/Israeli Alliance Unravelling? | For decades, support for Israel in the US felt locked in. But after the latest escalation involving Iran… and now the war in Lebanon… that certainty might be starting to slip So, is the great friendship between these two nations built to last, or will this current conflict prove its demise? Ciara is joined by Freddie Hayward, US Correspondent for the New Statesman and by Public opinion researcher and columnist at Haaretz newspaper, Dahlia Scheindlin | — | ||||||
| 4/14/26 | ![]() The Controversial Plan to Build Housing on Site of the Bessborough Mother and Baby Home | Another 36 infant remains have been recovered at Tuam — bringing the total found there to 69 since excavations began last year. At the same time, a separate site is coming under renewed scrutiny. Planning permission has been granted for housing on lands linked to the former Bessborough Mother and Baby Home in Cork — where women and hundreds of children are still unaccounted for.Ciara is joined by Maeve O’Rourke Senior Lecturer in Human Rights Law at the University of Galway, who is also one of the campaigners behind Bessborough | — | ||||||
| 4/13/26 | ![]() The Enduring Mystery of the Killing of Emer O'Loughlin | A young woman… a burnt-out mobile home… and a disappearance that still doesn’t add up, more than two decades on This week, Gardaí have renewed their appeal for information into the killing of Emer O’Loughlin... A case that continues to haunt the family in the small Clare community of Ennistymon.Ciara is joined by Páraic McMahon, Head of News and Sport with The Clare Echo | — | ||||||
| 4/10/26 | ![]() Can Orbán Stay in Power in Hungary? | He built a system that keeps him winning... became a poster boy for MAGA Republicans...and forged close ties with Vladimir Putin. But with voters heading to the polls this weekend, Viktor Orbán’s grip on Hungary is under real pressure. And critics say what’s at stake isn’t just an election… but democracy itself.Ciara is joined by Ábel Bede, a freelance journalist based in Hungary | — | ||||||
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