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On this episode of Opinions Matter, Adrian & Jeremy take on the backlash after the Belfast riots — and the bizarre sight of people down south praising loyalists “like we're all united now”, while the same gangs will be burning tricolours on 11th night bonfires in a few weeks.They ask how anyone calling themselves a “patriot” can cheer on riots that saw homes targeted and families terrified.

This Episode Contains Material That Some May Find Triggering - There are certain episodes that just leave us traumatised by the stories we hear. This is one of those episodes but its important to listen to, because it could save a child... We speak to Babs... She was working away in her restaurant minding her own business when a 6 year old child told her something harrowing.

On this episode of Opinions Matter, Adrian & Jeremy react to a horrifying stabbing in Belfast that's gone viral online — and they slam people sharing graphic videos around WhatsApp “like it's a meme”.A listener, James, says Ireland has “gone to the dogs” and blames immigration for the country no longer being safe...that sparks a heated debate: is immigration the problem, or are we making blanket statements off the back of one shocking case?

On this episode of Opinions Matter, Amy gets in touch from holidays in Marbella after witnessing hotel staff demand a father “prove” a teenage girl was his daughter — and the police end up being called when he refuses to cooperate. Adrian argues you can't be too careful when it comes to child safety, while Jeremy says it's a disgusting insult and that dads are being profiled in a way mothers never are. Live callers weigh in with their own stories from airports, hotels and even a shocking incident of abuse on holidays. Plus, stay listening for your chance to win an Opinions Matter travel mug.

On this Opinions Matter EXTRA Adrian & Jeremy shoot the breeze about whether chocolate should be stored in a fridge or not...what Jeremy does in bed to get off to sleep...Why can't you get a Chinese takeaway at lucnhtime...AND why isn't our podcast available on the Aer Lingis entertainment system.Our weekend episode is the random ramblings of our crew as we get a load of issues off our chest!!

On this episode Gary brought his 5 year old son into Dublin City Centre on Monday...and was horrified when two grown men exposed themselves in front of him.

On this episode we heard from Jeff who was reacting to episode 1318 (Mum Accused of "Sexualising Her Children" Over Words She's Teaching Them)...who went on to say parents need to teach their kids to me more tolerant of Gay parents.He told us how his 10 year old son is being picked on because he has two Dads.

On this episode sparks flew over parents who teach their kids the correct names for their private body parts.Jeremy went into full meltdown when an angry listener accused him of all sorts!!

Autism Parents were disgusted over how this passenger reacted to a child with Autism having a meltdown on his flight from Lanzarote to Dublin. He even recorded the incident and sent it to us!

A message from listener Dave , about his home owner son, sparks absolute mayhem: He's only 26 and just bought a home in Balbriggan after three years of saving..... so.. is there really no excuse for young people not to buy? You'll find out after listening to this episode

It's Opinions Matter Extra – the uncut, unedited weekend episode where Adrian and Jeremy chat pure “bollocksology” while the Facebook audience builds… and it goes everywhere.Jeremy marks the anniversary of an anti-vaxxer's “you'll be dead in five years, clot boy” tweet… only to declare he's officially cheated death.Then it's onto the important stuff: why rounds only suit big drinkers, how to make fish fingers, chips, beans and even a battered Mars bar sound posh with ChatGPT… and a full-on row over whether Ireland has any decent tourist attractions at all.

We are shocked by what we heard on Opinions Matter today about the man in the estate in Tallaght and the claims by various locals that he is danger to local children.... They have branded him a "predator" and say that local children are "unsafe".They told us about they believes he is "grooming" local children and that parents need to be highly vigilant!!!We are also speechless by the number of parents in Tallaght (in various estates) who have gotten in touch to say that they no longer feel safe letting their children out to play!!! We have had reports from various locals who say they have seen a local man exposing himself while children play nearby! They say Tallaght is now a "no go" for children.... We did not realise that things were that bad in Tallaght - the number of messages we got from worried parents is huge!

A WhatsApp lands from Jay about his mate Andre (20) who's been kicked out of home after his parents found a bag of cocaine in his bedroom. Now Andre is sleeping in a car in Shankill and washing in the gym — and the big question explodes: did his Mam and Dad do the right thing, or is it “shame on you” for making your own child homeless?Adrian says there has to be consequences when someone brings drugs into the family home. Jeremy argues love should be unconditional.

A shocking video from a Centra in Dun Laoghaire has gone viral...a gang of teenagers wrecking the shop, squaring up to staff and security, knocking over shelves and causing absolute mayhem in broad daylight.Adrian and Jeremy ask the big question: what can actually be done about feral anti-social behaviour when there's “no consequences”, and where were the Gardaí when the station is only minutes away?Callers and voice notes describe a rampage through the area, assaults outside McDonald's, terrified families, and claims the same gang were back at it again today.And then… a message lands blaming the show for posting the video — and defending the “nephew” in it.

A heartbreaking email lands in the studio and Adrian & Jeremy debate a topic they nearly didn't do. “Brian” (not his real name) is a married Dad of two girls, 7 and 11… and he says he's secretly gay.He insists he's never “been up to all sorts” — but admits he's kissed two men on drunken nights out and is terrified of the fallout if he tells his wife.Should he come clean now, or stay quiet to protect his kids from embarrassment and bullying?

A devastated mum gets in touch after her 16-year-old son “snapped” after years of bullying and battered one of the lads tormenting him. Now the bully's parents are threatening to press charges… and she's terrified her boy could end up with a criminal record for life. Adrian and Katie ask the hard question: is fighting back ever justified, or was this assault completely disproportionate? As callers pile in, the details of the bullying are shocking (including a message that left listeners raging), and the debate turns explosive: self-defence, breaking point, consequences… and where the line actually is.

It's the weekend uncut chaos of Opinions Matter Extra, and Adrian & Jeremy and Katie, this week... wait until you hear about Jers awkward moment with a "pregnant" woman on the luas and why he refuses to pay condolences to a friend. You'll enjoy this!

Hours after it was announced that Enoch Burke has been sacked from his job, we ask the big question: was the school right to terminate his employment, or was Burke standing up for his beliefs? And if he no longer works there, what happens if he shows up again?

A dad is furious after his 6th class son comes home saying the teacher told the class she was at a pro-Palestine march “against genocide”. He rang the school to complain, calling it “woke nonsense” and demanding teachers keep their agenda out of the classroom.

“Why bother having babies just to hand them over to strangers in crèches?” That's the message from Luigi that kicks off one of the most heated debates we've had in agesIf you do have your children in a creche, you may be triggered by what this caller has to say about you!

"I cut off all ties with my sister in law when she joined Coolock Say No, and started spreading anti immigration lies"..... We spoke to Joseph on today's podcast who revealed exactly why he disowned a close family member

War erupted on this episode! A mum called Ciara is heartbroken after her daughter finishes 5th year and drops a bombshell: she doesn't want to do the Leaving Cert… she wants to do a nails course instead! Ciara says her daughter is too intelligent for it and fears she's “throwing her life away” when she could've gone to UCD to study psychology.

It's the weekend uncut chaos of Opinions Matter Extra, and Adrian & Jeremy (and Katie) are in rare form.Jeremy admits to the most disgusting thing he's ever done on a flight… including “dribbling” all over a stranger and trying to wipe it off without getting caught.Then it's onto marriage rows, takeaways, “wrong spice” Nando's disasters and the big question: what toppings should be illegal on a pizza? (Pineapple, sweetcorn, olives and even fried eggs get it.)And finally, the conversation goes completely off the rails with dinosaurs, chemtrails, and Katie's wild theories that leave the lads speechless.

€123 million of taxpayers' money has been set aside for free legal aid this year… and Jeremy is raging. After hearing about a career criminal with 129 previous convictions back in court, he asks: why are we funding repeat offenders' defence, again and again? Adrian argues it's a constitutional right — access to justice and a fair trial, no matter who you are or what you earn. Jeremy wants a “three strikes and you're out” rule… while some callers go even further and say scrap legal aid altogether. From family law horror stories and massive legal bills, to “scrotes in tracksuits” and court translators, this one turns into an explosive, no-holds-barred debate.

Bertie Ahern has found himself in the eye of a storm after secretly-recorded comments about “Africans”, the Congo, Muslims and fears about the “next generation” were leaked from a doorstep canvass — and now Ireland can't stop talking about it. Adrian and Jeremy break down what he said, whether he was led into a “gotcha” moment, and the big question: should he apologise, or is this just free speech? Callers are split down the middle — from claims Ireland is being “destroyed” by immigration, to others saying you can't tar people with the same brush, and that fear and online rabbit holes are fuelling hatred.

A heated debate about allowing your children to have sleepovers, was stopped in its tracks, when regular listener Rita, opened up about what happened to her pre-teen son on a sleepover (warning: contains graphic description of abuse)

Graham Carey from Dunsink Drive, Finglas has been convicted of incitement to hatred — and in this episode Adrian and Jeremy look back at the years of videos, threats and online abuse that led to his arrest and the jury's guilty verdict.Comedian and activist Therese Cahill joins them to describe the vile DMs she received, including being falsely labelled a paedophile and targeted with disgusting “rape” rhetoric — and why she says social media can't be treated like the Wild West.

A video from Ballymun goes viral showing a group of Muslim men praying in a small apartment — and it sparks a street protest with claims there's a “makeshift mosque” in the block. Adrian and Jeremy try to cut through the misinformation and talk to Jay, who was inside at the gathering. He says it was standard Friday prayers, plus a condolence for a cousin who died back home — about 20 men, no threat, no “mosque”, just five minutes to pray. Then the phones light up: fire safety, fear of the unknown, racism accusations, and one big question… where are they supposed to pray?

Jeremy reckons he's cracked the secret to happiness: get on the dole and every weekend is basically a bank holiday. From 5.08am alarms and level crossings to laying out clothes for the full week like a man possessed, the lads go off on one about work, routines and “planning” your life.Then it takes a hard left into pure madness: bedside lockers, celebrity crushes, and the very awkward question of why Jeremy's wife has a framed photo of her draped over Max George from The Wanted.And if you thought that was as weird as it gets… wait until you hear what one of the last keeps in a mini-fridge beside the bed.

Jeremy drives through Ballygall in Finglas East on a weekday afternoon and says he spots “dozens” of young lads (18–30) hanging around doing nothing — and it kicks off a furious debate. His argument is simple: if you're under 30, able-bodied and not a carer or on disability, there's “no excuse” for being on the dole… so cut it off. Others hit back with questions about mental health, addiction, education, and whether some people are genuinely “unemployable”. Callers don't hold back, with suggestions ranging from tougher sign-on rules to mandatory courses and community work.

Gender-neutral toilets in schools… harmless modern design, or a step too far? Adrian and Jeremy dig into the outrage after a photo of toilets in Harold's Cross Educate Together went viral — sealed cubicles, but shared sinks in the middle. Some callers say it's “woke nonsense” and a threat to girls' privacy, especially around periods, while others argue it's no different to planes, festivals or swimming pools. The debate gets heated fast: fears about assault, bullying, supervision, and whether parents are focusing on the wrong problem altogether. Plus: want to win an Opinions Matter travel mug? WhatsApp “mug” to 085 825 2626.

Michael O'Leary says airport bars shouldn't be serving alcohol at 4am — and it sparks a savage row on Opinions Matter.Jeremy reckons early-morning pints are “pathetic” and fuel bad behaviour in the air, while Adrian argues it's holiday mode and most people can handle one or two without causing trouble.Callers from Wexford to Chicago weigh in: nervous flyers who swear by a glass of wine, others calling pre-flight drinkers “losers”, and plenty saying the real problem is airlines not refusing drunk passengers at the gate.

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Today on Opinions Matter there was outrage when we received a picture from a listener of 2 women who came into the shop she works in in North County Dublin over the weekend in their pyjamas... she says this needs be banned!!! There was war then when the women in the picture saw their photo online and they contacted us demanding that we remove the photo immediately... This all lead to a very lively debate about people wearing pyjamas in public!!!!

A listener has been going out with a woman for 4 months… and she's just told him she's pregnant. He reckons he's been “trapped!... one called claimed that "working class" women are deliberately getting pregnant just to get moved up the housing list

It's the weekend “Opinions Matter Extra” — the totally uncut version where Adrian and Jeremy chat absolute rubbish while the live audience builds… and somehow it turns into one of the most random episodes yet. Jeremy reveals he's “living in hell” thanks to Communion season prices (a €440 dress… and a request for a cage of doves to be released), then the lads spiral into slugs with 27,000 teeth, gym nonsense, and whether people who show up hours early for gigs are just odd. Plus: Pitbull's “number” in Jeremy's phone, hugging strangers at gigs, and a “scary noise” in the middle of the night that nearly ended him.

A row has kicked off in a private housing estate in Swords after the management company emailed residents giving them three days to remove eight Irish tricolours hanging from lampposts. On this episode, Adrian and Jeremy ask: do management companies have every right to enforce the rules… or should people be allowed fly their own flag with pride wherever they want in their estate? Callers are furious, arguing it's “our flag, our island” and claiming the tricolour is treated differently to other flags. Others say it's simple: you don't own the lamppost, and flags on poles look tacky and can cause division. Plus: another Opinions Matter travel mug winner.

The Social Democrats want to scrap Ireland's mandatory three-day “cooling off” period before an abortion — and on this episode Adrian and Jeremy ask: is it a sensible safeguard… or a patronising barrier that drags out an already traumatic decision? Callers clash hard. Some argue women have already “thought long and hard” before they ever walk into a GP, especially in crisis situations. Others insist the wait protects women, offers support, and could prevent regret — with heated debate over statistics claiming thousands don't return for a second appointment. Plus, another Opinions Matter travel mug winner… and a new mug giveaway question at the end.

Anthony thought he was doing the decent thing — stopped at the lights on Pearse Street and dropped 50 cent into the cup of an elderly Roma woman begging. Seconds later, an Irish passer-by roared at him: “Don't give her any fucking money… give money to your own!”On this episode, Adrian and Jeremy ask the question: are you encouraging organised begging and scams… or are you just showing basic humanity?Plus, another Opinions Matter travel mug giveaway at the end.

It's Communion season… and Breda is raging. She says if you never go to Mass, don't believe in God, and only show up for the photos, the money and the big day out… then you've no business letting your child make their First Holy Communion.Adrian and Jeremy get stuck right into it — is it pure hypocrisy, or has Communion just become “a traditional thing” in Ireland?Callers clash over tradition, Catholic schools, “plastic Catholics”, and whether it's actually offensive to treat the Eucharist like an excuse to party!Plus, there's another Opinions Matter travel mug up for grabs at the end.

Buses being “bricked out of it” in places like Killinarden has people raging — and today Adrian and Jeremy ask what can actually be done to stop it before someone is seriously injured.Is the only solution to permanently pull Dublin Bus services from areas where the Number 27 keeps getting attacked… even if that means punishing the whole community, including elderly passengers and kids? One Father had the next to defend their behaviour of teenage vandals/

It's the weekend edition of Opinions Matter… and there's no “main topic” at all — just Adrian and Jeremy letting rip with the most random studio chat you'll hear all week. Are slices of bread getting smaller? Have Cadbury's Fingers secretly turned into “pinkies”? And why is Jeremy convinced companies shave a millimetre off everything every year to “fuck us over” without us noticing? Then it gets even more unhinged: Jeremy reckons he wants another baby (after the snip), admits he's lying to his kids about an island holiday having “no beaches”… and somehow the conversation ends up in prison cells, Liverpool supporters, and “I couldn't whack one out with you in the same cell as me.”

A viral video sparks today's debate: should someone on the social housing list be allowed to demand a house in the exact estate they grew up in — near their mam for babysitting — or is it pure entitlement and “beggars can't be choosers”?..... Expect a lot of angry exchanges in this episode!