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For this week's Kids Clinic, Ciara is joined by Dr Richard Hogan, Family Psychologist and Columnist with The Irish Examiner to discuss how to support your child as they transition from primary to secondary school.

A recent study found that almost four in ten Irish people are choosing Ireland for their main holiday this year rather than going abroad.More than 8 in 10 people planning summer holidays are concerned about flight disruptions and cancellations, the research also shows.So, should we go back to the good old days of staycations down the country?Joining me now is Esther McCarthy, Columnist with The Irish Examiner and Mia Sherwood Scully, Freelance Journalist.

Liz Dunphy, southern correspondent with the Irish Examiner, spoke to Treasa about the options open to gardaí in relation to a person of interest being held in Jordan in relation to the murder of Jamey Carney.

Writing in The Irish Examiner today, writer Marc De Faoite, who is living in France, highlights the difference of Ireland's attitudes to public toilets in comparison to France. "Ireland is still making grown adults say the equivalent of an “bhfuil cead agam dul go dtí an leithreas?”, he says, which he states comes from the lingering legacy of Catholic-era attitudes.Marc joins Ciara to discuss, as well Victoria Spillane, Interim Chief Operations Officer at Crohn's and Colitis Ireland.

Caitriona Redmond, Consumer Columnist for The Irish Examiner.

What’s coming out of both camps is the absolute opposite of trash talking. Kerry and Dublin are falling over themselves downplaying their own chances and bigging up the other side’s. Jerry spoke to Tony Leen who’s sports editor with the Irish Examiner.

RTE has said it will need an additional €65m from the government in 2028, suggesting that the number of households without a television has “increased steadily”, meaning it's missing out on potential revenue.Louise Burne, Political Correspondent with the Irish Examiner, and Fianna Fáil TD Albert Dolan speak to Matt on The Last Word.Hit the ‘Play' button on this page to hear the piece.

RTE's Director General Kevin Bakhurst appeared before the Oireachtas Public Accounts Committee today, with him saying that RTE aren't looking for extra state funding, but that the national broadcaster have looked into selling off their Montrose site.Joining Ciara to discuss is Louise Burne, political correspondent at the Irish Examiner.

Gardaí are searching for a man of "significant interest" in connection with the death of a woman in Kerry, with Gardaí believing the man has left the country.Jamey Carney was found dead at her home on Muckross Road in Killarney on Tuesday.Joining Ciara to discuss this is Liz Dunphy, Senior Reporter with the Irish Examiner. Also joining to discuss violence against women in Ireland is Graham Kavanagh, Research and Development Officer at Muintir NaTíre and former Garda Sergeant.

Maurice Brosnan, Senior Sportswriter with the Irish Examiner joins Dermot to talk through all of the matches.

Do you ever go to someone's house, and are told to take off your shoes? Or, are you the person making that ask? Is it too much to ask?Jennifer Horgan, Columnist with the Irish Examiner, joins Seán to discuss.

There is a clampdown on chatbots when buying a financial service or product.A new law was signed protecting the right to speak to a human in customer care, and to protect consumers from manipulative marketing tactics.What is your experience with chatbots and customer service?Joining Andrea to discuss is Damian O'Reilly, Lecturer in Retail Management in TU Dublin, Caitríona Redmond, Consumer Columnist with the Irish Examiner and listeners.

Do you ever go to someone's house, and are told to take off your shoes? Or, are you the person making that ask? Is it too much to ask?Jennifer Horgan, Columnist with the Irish Examiner, joins Seán to discuss.

Joining Brendan to discuss the big stories in Sunday's newspapers are: Liz Carolan, publisher of TheBriefing.ie; Economist, David W. Higgins; Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent at the Irish Examiner; and Brigid Laffan, Emeritus Professor at the European University Institute.

A new book by the New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman claims that Donald Trump insisted on carpeting the en suite of his bedroom in the White House. Now, while many listeners no doubt had a carpeted bathroom growing up here in Ireland back in the day, they have long gone out of fashion, but why?Joining Seán to discuss is Jennifer Sheehan, former ‘Home of the Year' winner and Columnist for the Irish Examiner…

Maurice Brosnan, Senior Sportswriter with the Irish Examiner was at one of the games this weekend and joins Oliver to talk through the draw.

Joining Brendan to discuss the big stories in Sunday's newspapers are director of stroke services, at Tallaght Hospital, Professor Rónán Collins; political correspondent with The Irish Examiner, Louise Burne; professor of politics at DCU, Donnacha Ó Beacháin; columnist, Brenda Power; and Irish Times London correspondent, Mark Paul.

Aileen Hickey, CEO of Parentline and Tadgh McNally, Political Reporter for the Irish Examiner

Caitriona Redmond, Consumer Columnist with Irish Examiner

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) warns that dirty dishcloths, floor cloths or tea towels can cause microbiological contamination AS they are often used for multiple tasks, including wiping surfaces, drying hands, cleaning spills and drying dishes. Joining Andrea to spill all the tea towel life hacks is The Irish Examiner's Digital Features Editor, Denise O'Donoghue.

Maurice Brosnan, senior sportswriter with the Irish Examiner was at two of the games this weekend, and he talks through it all.

Joining Ciara, filling in for Pat, to take a look at the main stories in the Sunday papers Louise O'Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal West, Paul Hosford, Deputy Political Editor with The Irish Examiner, and Pat Rabbitte, former Labour Party leader.

Neil Michael, Irish Examiner

This week, Ciara and Shane were joined by Mick Clifford, Investigative Reporter with the Irish Examiner and author and Broadcaster Meghan Scully to look back on the week that was, but with a few twists…

Are school summer holidays too long? An article in today's Irish Examiner by Stephanie Parks says that Ireland's long school holidays don't suit the modern family. Do you agree?Joining Andrea to discuss is Jennifer Horgan, teacher and Irish Examiner Columnist, Lisa O'Sullivan Shaw (@modernirishmom on Instagram) and listeners.

On tonight's panel we were joined by Shane Curley, Fianna Fail Senator (for Galway East), Louis O'Hara, Sinn Fein TD for Galway East, Aubrey McCarthy Independent Senator, Louise Burne, political correspondent, Irish Examiner.

On tonight's panel we were joined by Shane Curley, Fianna Fail Senator (for Galway East), Louis O'Hara, Sinn Fein TD for Galway East, Aubrey McCarthy Independent Senator, Louise Burne, political correspondent, Irish Examiner.

On tonight's panel we were joined by Shane Curley, Fianna Fail Senator (for Galway East), Louis O'Hara, Sinn Fein TD for Galway East, Aubrey McCarthy Independent Senator, Louise Burne, political correspondent, Irish Examiner.

On tonight's panel we were joined by Shane Curley, Fianna Fail Senator (for Galway East), Louis O'Hara, Sinn Fein TD for Galway East, Aubrey McCarthy Independent Senator, Louise Burne, political correspondent, Irish Examiner.

Neil Michael, Irish Examiner journalist

Fake Tan has been a fixture in Irish adolescence for years now, but is it time to finally ditch the tan from a tube?Joining Ciara to discuss is Jane Cowen, Lifestyle Columnist with the Irish Examiner.

From the 1st of July, a new customs duty of €3 per item in a parcel will apply to items bought online from the UK and other non EU countries.Why and how will it affect Irish consumers?Caitríona Redmond, Consumer Columnist with the Irish Examiner, joins guest host Clare McKenna to discuss.

Catriona spoke with Neil about what information she discovered about the cost of living.

As parents, we want nothing more than our kids away from the screen, but maybe we are all becoming a bit too attached to the phone. So, should we limit our own screen time as an example to our kids?Joining Ciara to discuss is Esther Mc Carthy, Columnist with The Irish Examiner.

Jerry spoke to independent councillor from Tralee, Sam Locke about Michael Healy-Rae confirming to Jerry yesterday the split with his brother Danny. Cllr Locke is an ally of the Healy-Raes and has received the backing of the family’s political machine in previous elections. Mick Clifford, special correspondent with the Irish Examiner, has also analysed the significance of the rift. Michael Healy-Rae’s interview on Radio Kerry has made the national headlines.

Caitriona Redmond, Irish Examiner consumer columnist

Treaty Talk | 382 | Time to take back the Mick Mackey? Plus all the latest action. John Fogarty of the Irish Examiner chats hurling ahead of the 2026 Munster Senior Hurling final. Matt and Tom discuss Minor win, Celtic Challenge, Camogie and LGFA latest. #SportLK

Séamas O'Reilly discusses with Ivan six things which should be better known. Séamas O'Reilly is a writer and author who has worked as a columnist for the Observer, the Irish Times and the Irish Examiner. He is Features Editor of London satirical magazine, The Fence and his writing has appeared in The Guardian, the New Statesman and the New York Times. His memoir Did Ye Hear Mammy Died topped the Irish Times Bestseller List for seven weeks, and won Best Biography at the 2021 Irish Book Awards. Séamas currently lives in Walthamstow, London with his family. His new novel is Prestige Drama, which is available at https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/seamas-oreilly/prestige-drama/9780349727899/. The book "On Bloody Sunday" by Julieann Campbell https://www.theguardian.com/books/2022/jan/30/on-bloody-sunday-by-julieann-campbell-review-the-most-powerful-account-of-a-brutal-day The writer Flann O'Brien/Myles na Gopaleen https://www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v41/n07/clair-wills/anti-writer The Dyatlov Pass Incident https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2021/05/17/has-an-old-soviet-mystery-at-last-been-solved AI Is A Scam https://www.gardenofmemory.net/historian-vs-ai-the-technology-sucks-and-is-basically-a-scam/ Alan Moore's Top Ten comics series https://pagechewing.com/comic-commentary-top-10-by-alan-moore/ John Carpenter's The Thing Is Probably The Best Film Of All Time https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/thing-2-review/ This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

Joining us for the Catch-Up this week are Jen Hogan, columnist with The Irish Times, and Tadhg McNally, political reporter with the Irish Examiner.

Gardaí are investigating an email that was sent yesterday to primary schools in country Clare which threatened bomb attacks or mass shootings. A number of schools did close yesterday but have reopened today with a visible Garda presence. Cormac O'Keeffe is Security Correspondent with the Irish Examiner brought us the latest.

With temperatures climbing into the mid 20 degrees this week, many workers are once again facing the challenge of balancing professional office attire with dressing comfortably for the summer heat.Some have fully embraced the warmer weather, arriving to work in floral dresses and shorts, while others are sticking to more traditional office wear.But, as the temperatures continue to rise, is it time to relax workplace dress codes, or should smart-casual office etiquette still prevail?Joining guest host Anna Daly to discuss is Today FM Producer Cathal Minogue, Stylist Laura Mullet and Columnist with the Irish Examiner & Chair of the Communications Clinic, Terry Prone.

Tomorrow will see the Galway West and Dublin Central constituencies take to the ballot box for the by-elections.Who are the front runners in each constituency, and will there be any surprises?Louise Burne is Political Correspondent with the Irish Examiner, and joins Shane to discuss.

Caitriona Redmond, Irish Examiner consumer columnist

If you fancy getting yourself a cheaper Ryanair flight - now seems to be the right time with concerns about jet fuel availability, despite Michael O'Leary's assurances.Are these fears founded, or is everything fine? What's the best advice for travel this summer?Joining Seán to discuss is Caitríona Redmond, Consumer Journalist with the Irish Examiner.

“For today's teenagers, where every activity is organised and structured, the loss of ‘hanging around' for no particular reason has created a gap that no amount of texting or planning can fill…”So writes Colman Noctor, Child Psychologist, in the Irish Examiner. Is it true? Are teenagers missing out?Colman joins Seán to discuss.

Bertie Ahern has said he has 'no problem' with people from Africa or the Congo as he rolls back on comments he made during a recent canvas in Dublin Central.In a video circulating on social media, the former Taoiseach says, in a conversation on a doorstep, that he has concerns about the level of immigration and that Ireland "can't be taking in people" coming from "the Congo".Louise Burne, political correspondent with the Irish Examiner, and Gary Murphy, professor of politics at the School of Law and Government in DCU, join The Last Word to discuss Ahern's comments and to look at the lay of the land in the upcoming bye-elections in Dublin Central and Galway West.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

There are certain traits that people value, and others that people hate. For some Irish people, being called tight or stingy could be one of the worst things to hear!Jennifer Horgan, Teacher and Columnist with the Irish Examiner, joins Seán to discuss.

“We take our public services a bit for granted in Ireland. And they're not always as good as they might be. But to be honest, our quality of life as a whole would be a lot poorer without them…”So writes Fergus Finlay in today's Irish Examiner. Is he right? Do we take our public services for granted?Fergus Finlay, former political activist, the former Head of children's charity Barnardos, and co-host of the ‘Grey Matter's podcast joins Seán to discuss.

Life Hacks Columnist of the Irish Examiner, Denise O'Donoghue, has a heap of summer hacks like: why baby powder is a summer essential; how to wash your wheelie bin; tick bite tips; protecting your hair in summer; how to efficiently pack a carry-on suitcase and lots more.

SOMETHING SHOT BACK! | During the Korean War, an American soldier opened fire on a strange craft hovering over his regiment — and what happened next left an entire company of men hospitalized, and one man permanently changed for the rest of his life. | #WDRadio APRIL 05, 2026==========HOUR ONE: In 1882 the Ma'amtrasna murders, the brutal killing of several members of the Joyce family in rural Galway, caused outrage in Irish society and remains one of the most notorious homicides in Irish history. However a few years later Cork was rocked by an equally heinous case which has largely been forgotten. We'll look at the brutal murders of four family members that took place in Castletownroche, Ireland. (The Castletownroche Murders) *** An Arizona family encounters a creature from the dark side of a Navajo legend. (The Arizona Skinwalker) *** John Blair liked to keep things “in the family”. But in his case, it wasn't just a saying. It was literal. Because John was infamous for being bigamous. (Bigamous Blair) *** Dozens of Korean War GI's claimed an unidentified flying object made them all sick. Theories range from high-tech Soviet death rays to extraterrestrials studying how we engage in battle to combat-stress-induced hallucinations. What actually happened? (The Korean War UFO)==========HOUR TWO: In 1761, a young Frenchman died violently. This tragedy would lead to what is still one of that country's most famous cases of judicial injustice. Assuming, of course, that it truly was an injustice at all. (The Mysterious Death of Marc Antoine Calas) *** Most know them as “The Hidden Folk.” The elusive and magical residents of Iceland, who live inside rocks and sometimes play games with unsuspecting passers-by. Are they real? That's a complicated question, if you ask Icelanders. (The Elves of Iceland) *** As two boys were walking back to the house on their farm, a small stone rolled past them. Then a second one. They immediately thought some other boys were hiding in the scrub and throwing stones for a joke.  They couldn't have been more wrong. (Stone Throwing Spirits) *** Belle Gunness lured numerous suitors to her Indiana farm. Not to entertain them or to be courted by them. She simply wanted to kill them in cold blood and dump their bodies in her hog pen. (Belle Gunness – The Black Widow of the Midwest) *** "They're going to steal your organs!" screamed Sabina Eriksson, before running toward oncoming traffic on the M6 highway, having already been hit head-on by a Volkswagen. Her twin sister, Ursula, legs crushed by the truck that had just run her over, was spitting and screaming at paramedics on the side of the road. Now, many years after these events, we're still no closer to understanding the chaos that occurred over two days in 2008 involving psychotic twin sisters on a UK highway. (The Disturbing Case of the Eriksson Twins)==========SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME: Were people ever really tortured in Iron Maidens? (The Iron Maiden)==========SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT'S SHOW:“The Disturbing Case of the Eriksson Twins” by Harrison Tenpas for Graveyard Shift: https://tinyurl.com/r6cbnxf“The Mysterious Death of Marc Antoine Calas” from Strange Company: https://tinyurl.com/rrs89rx“The Elves of Iceland” by Rob Schwarz for Stranger Dimensions: https://tinyurl.com/u4bcw6v“Stone Throwing Spirits” from The Fortean: https://tinyurl.com/qnuf7sd“Belle Gunness – The Black Widow of the Midwest” by Steven Casale for The Line Up: https://tinyurl.com/tqyceby“The Iron Maiden” by Karl Smallwood for Today I Found Out: https://tinyurl.com/t2y6vj6“The Korean War UFO” by Natasha Frost for History.com: https://tinyurl.com/y765nsgm“The Castletownroche Murders” by Fin Dwyer for the Irish Examiner: https://tinyurl.com/y9fhagfb“The Arizona Skinwalker” by Stephen Wagner for Live About: https://tinyurl.com/yxkdh9vv“Bigamous Blair” from London Overlooked: https://tinyurl.com/y9qpo54x==========(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for material I use whenever possible. If I have overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it immediately. Some links may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)=========="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46==========WeirdDarkness®, WeirdDarkness© 2026==========To become a Weird Darkness Radio Show affiliate, contact Radio America at affiliates@radioamerica.com, or call 800-807-4703 (press 2 or dial ext 250).