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Anne Rabbitte, Fianna Fáil Senator // Duncan Smith, Labour TD // Christina Finn, Political Editor, The Journal.ie // Mary Regan, Political Editor, Irish Independent

Adrian Weckler, Irish Independent's Technology Editor

Mary Regan, political editor with the Irish Independent, previews the first debate of the Presidential Election campaign

Apple is now calling for reforms to EU anti-monopoly legislation and claims they may stop shipping some of their products to the EU if no changes are made. The company is criticising Brussels' tech regulations and argues that user experience is suffering as a result. Joining us to analyse and discuss this dispute was technology editor with the Irish Independent and the Sunday Independent, Adrian Weckler.

Here is a free segment this week's Sunday Paper Review where John Duggan was joined by Dan McDonnell of the Irish Independent & Linda Maher of the Irish Daily Mail.You can catch the full hour by subscribing to the Off The Ball podcast network.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

John Downing is away this week so Fionnán Sheahan, Ireland Editor of the Irish Independent at Mediahuis Ireland reviewed the week in politics. The presidential election campaign, of course, took centre stage.

This week, Kieran Cuddihy was joined by Off the Ball's Ger Gilroy and Saoirse Hanley, Feature Writer with the Irish Independent, to look back on the week that was, but with a few twists…

Today marks the first full day in campaigning for the Presidential election with all three candidates taking to the campaign trail across the country. Fionnán Sheahan, Ireland Editor, Irish Independent brings us the latest on the campaign.

Fionnán Sheahan, Ireland Editor with The Irish Independent and Dr. Emma Howard, Economics Lecturer at TU Dublin

Over two million homeowners in Ireland are set to receive a letter from Revenue warning them to revalue their homes.The new valuation will apply for the local property tax from 2026.Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with the Irish Independent, explained this on Wednesday's The Last Word.Hit the ‘Play' button on this page to hear the piece.

Should we be tracking our kids, or are things like Xplora watches simply another way to helicopter parent?Joining Kieran to discuss is Mary McCarthy, Columnist with The Irish Independent and Ciara O'Brien, Business and Tech Journalist with The Irish Times.Image: Xplora

If you're a political junkie, and you want to take your hobby on holiday, what are the great political sites you can actually visit? Pól Ó Conghaile, Travel Editor, Irish Independent brings us all the details.All with thanks to Ryanair.

Mary Regan, Irish Independent's Political Editor

Ireland's bin system of open competition is unique and may be about to change Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor of The Irish Independent, tells PJ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shay Brennan, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Rathdown; Richard O'Donoghue, Independent Ireland TD for Limerick County; Thomas Gould, Sinn Féin TD for Cork North Central; Mary Regan, Political Editor for the Irish Independent

Shay Brennan, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Rathdown; Richard O'Donoghue, Independent Ireland TD for Limerick County; Thomas Gould, Sinn Féin TD for Cork North Central; Mary Regan, Political Editor for the Irish Independent

Shay Brennan, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Rathdown; Richard O'Donoghue, Independent Ireland TD for Limerick County; Thomas Gould, Sinn Féin TD for Cork North Central; Mary Regan, Political Editor for the Irish Independent

Shay Brennan, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Rathdown; Richard O'Donoghue, Independent Ireland TD for Limerick County; Thomas Gould, Sinn Féin TD for Cork North Central; Mary Regan, Political Editor for the Irish Independent

The household waste collection system could be due for a revamp. Bin companies may start to take ­responsibility for an entire geographic area rather than competing for customers on the same street.The new change, however, may come at a cost to customers as they will no longer be in competition with one another, meaning companies will have full control over their costs.We want to know what do our listeners feel about the change, would you like to only have one bin provider in your locality?Joining Andrea to discuss is former Irish Rugby International and owner of AWD Waste Solutions Shane Byrne, Consumer Journalist with the Irish Independent and Presenter of the Home Show on Newstalk, Sinead Ryan and listeners.

Bin companies could be taking ­responsibility for an entire geographic area rather than competing for customers on the same street. Could this increase your waste collection bills? All to discuss with Charlie Weston Personal Finance Editor for the Irish Independent.

Gareth Sheridan admits defeat and left-wing parties distance themselves from Catherine Connolly's remarks on Hamas, Kevin Doyle, Executive Editor with the Irish Independent brings us up to date on the presidency race.

How important is religion when it comes to ceremonies in life? Instead of a holy Communion, can kids have a different type of event?Joining Kieran to discuss is Columnist with the Irish Independent, David Quinn and Aideen Finnegan, Presenter of the ‘Better with Money' podcast with the Irish Times.

A piece in today's Irish Independent covers a Dublin teacher who has said that he's had to leave his job because he can't afford to rent in the city anymore…It got us thinking – should public sector workers in Dublin get an extra payment levy to keep them in the capital?They do it in other cities like London, so why not here?Joining guest host Anna Daly to discuss is Mark Candon, Principal of St. Laurence O'Toole's National School in Dublin, Jason Cullen from the Dublin Commuter Coalition, and listeners.

With Sinn Féin's decision to back Catherine Connolly, the presidential field may now be set though Maria Steen is still pursuing a place in the race. Fionnan Sheahan, Ireland Editor with the Irish Independent, gives his analysis.

Is an adult-only getaway the key to keeping your marriage alive, and where does AI come in? And, how difficult is it for parents of young children to balance friendships along with the rest of the everyday slog?Author Sophie White explores these topics in her Irish Independent columns, as well as her new book ‘Such A Good Couple'. She joins Seán to discuss.

Tabitha Monahan, Political Reporter with the Irish Independent

This week, Kieran Cuddihy was joined by Off the Ball's Ger Gilroy and Saoirse Hanley, Feature Writer with the Irish Independent, to look back on the week that was, but with a few twists…

Mary Lou McDonald has said Sinn Féin will endorse a presidential candidate with ‘plenty of Irish' ahead of tomorrow's announcement, causing speculation on who the likely candidate will be…Joining Kieran to discuss this and more is Fionnán Sheehan, Ireland Editor with The Irish Independent.

Conor Feehan, reporter with the Irish Independent

It may only be September, but is it already time to start saving for the expensive Christmas season? Charlie Weston, personal finance editor with Irish Independent, joins The Last Word to discuss how you can start budgeting for Christmas so that it doesn't break the bank.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

The Legal Affairs Editor at the Irish Independent, Shane Phelan, talks to Jerry about John Magner’s legal battle to buy a 751-acre estate in Tipperary. Mr Magner’s court loss opens the possibility of Kerry man and construction magnate Maurice Regan buying the vast estate.

The Government is under increasing pressure to include energy supports for households in the upcoming Budget to offset hikes in electricity and gas bills.Daniel McConnell, editor of the Business Post, and Tabitha Monahan, political reporter with the Irish Independent, join The Last Word to discuss what could be coming in Budget 2026 as the Government continues to insist that there will be no additional cost-of-living package. They also discuss the latest news from the presidential race as independent Gareth Sheridan gets closer to the ballot and Social Democrats TD Eoin Hayes' blackface controversy.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

The comments being made about Eamon online disgust Tanya Sweeney of the Irish Independent she tells PJ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jennifer Whitmore TD, Wicklow, Social Democrats. Spokesperson for Climate, Energy and Biodiversity; and Spokesperson for Agriculture, Fionnán Sheahan, Ireland Editor of Irish Independent and also Shay Brennan TD, Dublin Rathdown, Fianna Fáil was our Friday Forum today.

Energy provider Energia has announced a price increase of up to 12.1% for its electricity but Electric Ireland is cutting its gas prices while its electricity rates stay the same. Why is one provider raising prices while another is cutting them? And how can consumers get a better deal? Charlie Weston, personal finance editor with the Irish Independent, joins The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Three confirmed candidates for the presidential election with former Dublin GAA boss Jim Gavin getting the nod from the Fianna Fáil party. For more on this Mary Regan, political editor with the Irish Independent, Paul McAuliffe, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin North West and Derek Mooney, Public Affairs Consultant & former Fianna Fáil Government Adviser.

Jim Gavin has been nominated by Fianna Fáil for the Irish Presidency, beating out MEP Billy Kelleher in a vote today. And, with Taoiseach Micheal Martin backing the candidate who lost the vote, what does it tell us about the party's faith in his leadership?Kieran is joined by Fianna Fáil MEP Billy Kelleher as well as Newstalk's Political Correspondent Seán Defoe to discuss the nomination, and later Fionnan Sheahan, Ireland Editor with the Irish Independent and Ivan Yates, former Government Minister, join to discuss what this could mean for the future of the party.

Jerry O'Sullivan, host of Today with Jerry O'Sullivan on Radio Kerry and Fionnán Sheahan, Ireland Editor, Irish Independent

Well, it didn't take long for autumn to be in the air. Though summer is behind us, the changing season throws up some great travel opportunities too. Pól Ó Conghaile, Irish Independent travel editor, joined Pat Kenny to discuss.

Jennifer Whitmore, Social Democrats TD for Wicklow // Paul McAuliffe, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin North-West // Ellen Coyne, Political correspondent with The Irish Times // John Downing, political columnist with the Irish Independent

Research conducted by the Irish-owned network of financial advisers Ask Acorn has found that the average Irish woman's pension pot is 40% lower than a man.While one in four men have no retirement savings, the figure rises to more than a third for women in Ireland.Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with the Irish Independent, spoke to Matt on Wednesday's show.Hit the ‘Play' button on this page to hear the chat.

PJ talks to Charlie Weston of the Irish Independent about the link between the two Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On The Sunday Paper Review today Adrian Barry was joined by Kelli O'Keeffe, the Managing Director of Teneo Europe, and David Kelly, the Irish Independent's Chief Sports Analysis Writer.This is a free section, with the full podcast available in the Sunday Paper Review podcast feed weekly.The Sunday Paper Review on Off The Ball.

Joining Brendan to discuss the Sunday papers this week are Professor Alan Barrett, Research Professor at the ESRI, Liz Carolan Publisher of thebriefing.ie, and Political Scientist, Oisín Coghlan, Public Policy Analyst, Mary Regan, Political Editor with the Irish Independent and Sunday Independent

It's the last weekend of August, and big money moves are in play. No, this isn't football transfer deadline day, it's the Irish radio industry. Claire Byrne is to leave RTÉ later this year and will take over the show currently anchored by Pat Kenny, it has been announced. Dave Hanratty is joined by Irish Independent journalists Darragh Nolan and Declan Lynch, to discuss how a dramatic day unfolded at both RTÉ and Newstalk, and ask what comes next for our two national radio broadcasters? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Downing, political columnist with the Irish Independent

Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with the Irish Independent

It's been a dramatic week for Irish artists, activism and the UK's terrorism law. Sally Rooney — one of Ireland's most prominent literary voices — has made headlines for her vocal support of Palestine Action, a group recently designated a terrorist organisation by the UK government. The Normal People author has pledged to donate earnings from her books and BBC adaptations to the group — a move that could place her at risk of arrest under UK anti-terror legislation. Her stance came in the same week that Kneecap rapper Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh appeared in a London court on terrorism charges, accused of displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah. Meanwhile, back home, another protest is gathering momentum — this time in the world of sport. A letter signed by around 800 GAA players — including stars from football, hurling and camogie — was delivered to Croke Park, calling on the association to cut ties with Allianz, one of its biggest sponsors. The call comes after a UN special rapporteur's report named Allianz, through its asset-management arm Pimco, as a significant buyer of Israeli government bonds. On today's Indo Daily, Tessa Fleming is joined by TRT World presenter Enda Brady and Conor McKeon, sports journalist with the Irish Independent, to look at the high-profile costs and consequences of speaking out on Israel and Palestine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nuacht Mhall. Príomhscéalta na seachtaine, léite go mall.*Inniu an 23ú lá de mhí Lúnasa. Is mise Niall Ó Cuileagáin.Tharla cruinniú mullaigh idir Uachtarán na Stát Aonaithe Donald Trump agus Uachtarán na Rúise Vladimir Putin in Alasca Dé hAoine an tseachtain seo caite inar phléadar an cogadh san Úcráin agus na roghanna atá ann chun deireadh a chur leis.Cuireadh an cairpéad dearg amach do Putin agus, i ndiaidh an chruinnithe, dúirt Trump nach raibh gá le sos comhraic agus go mbeadh sé ag iarraidh comhaontú síochána a dhéanamh ina ionad san. Spreag an ráiteas san imní i measc ceannairí Eorpacha agus go háirithe san Úcráin, ar eagla go mbeadh orthu talamh sa Donbas a ghéilleadh don Rúis. Chuaigh Uachtarán na hÚcráine Volodymyr Zelensky agus roinnt ceannairí Eorpacha go dtí an Teach Bán Dé Luain chun an plean a phlé le Trump. Dúirt Trump go bhfuil sé ag iarraidh cruinniú mullaigh a shocrú anois idir Zelensky agus Putin ach níl aon rud beartaithe go fóill.Tá fórsaí míleata Iosrael tar éis 60,000 saighdiúir cúltaca a ghairm chun seirbhíse agus iad ag tosnú le hionsaí nua ar Chathair Gaza in ainneoin an cháinte idirnáisiúnta. Maíonn na hIosraelaigh go bhfuil siad ag iarraidh deireadh a chur le Hamas leis an ionsaí so ach tá eagraíochtaí daonnúla ag tabhairt rabhadh go bhfuil ar Phalaistínigh teitheadh ón gcathair agus go bhfuil sé mar sprioc ag na hIosraelaigh an chathair a bhánú. Tá forghabháil Iosrael, agus aon mhéadú sna hionsaithe, mídhleathach de réir an dlí idirnáisiúnta. Cháin Ard-Rúnaí na Náisiún Aontaithe, Antonio Guterres, na forbairtí is déanaí agus d'impigh sé ar Iosrael agus Hamas teacht ar sos comhraic. Mhol sé d'Iosrael na forbairtí lonnaíochta nua sa Bhruach Thiar a stopadh chomh maith. Scoiltfeadh an lonnaíocht mhídhleathach seo an Bruach Thiar ó Iarúsailéim Thoir agus bheadh sé ana-dheacair réiteach dhá stát a fháil dá bharr. Chomh maith leis sin, dhearbhaigh eagraíocht a bhfuil tacaíocht na Náisiún Aontaithe aici go bhfuil gorta ar siúl go hoifigiúil in Gaza anois.Tá an duais liteartha Polari curtha ar ceal tar éis conspóide leis an údar Éireannach John Boyne. Is duais í a cheiliúrann litríocht LADTA an duais Polari ach tharraing sí conspóid nuair a ainmníodh John Boyne dá leabhar Earth. Tá cáil ar Boyne mar gheall ar a leabhar The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas ach spreag sé cáineadh géar le déanaí de bharr a chuid tuairimí faoi dhaoine trasinscneacha. Scríobh Boyne alt san Irish Independent cúpla seachtain ó shin inar thug sé tacaíocht don údar achrannach J.K. Rowling agus a seasamh i gcoinne cearta trasinscneacha. Tharraing go leor údair eile amach as an bhfadliosta mar gheall ar ainmniúchán Boyne, chomh maith le beirt mholtóirí. D'fhógair Polari go gcuirfí an duais ar ceal i mbliana mar gheall ar an gconspóid agus go ndéanfaidís iarracht níos mó moltóirí trasinscneacha a chur ar an bpainéal as so amach. Chuir Boyne ráiteas amach inar sheas sé lena thuairimí agus inar mhaígh sé go bhfuair sé bulaíocht mhillteanach le linn na conspóide.*Léirithe ag Conradh na Gaeilge i Londain. Tá an script ar fáil i d'aip phodchraolta.*GLUAIScruinniú mullaigh - summit meetingcomhaontú síochána - peace agreementforghabháil - usurpationlonnaíocht mhídhleathach - illegal settlementachrannach - controversialmoltóirí - judges

This episode was originally published asa Patreon exclusive on 12 Jan 2020.In 2016, shocking news broke that an elderly couple were found dead in their own home in rural Co Mayo, and a younger man was found there too - badly injured. Over the following days, while family friends and the community in Irishtown grappled with the tragic news, it became clear that something very sinister had occurred in the small farmhouse. And for reasons - that to this day - have yet to come to light.Music:Kevin McLeod, Quinns Song : The Dance Begins. (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Sources:Ryan Nugent, “Village in shock over tragedy involving 'saint like' pair who were the perfect match” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/village-in-shock-over-tragedy-involving-saintlike-pair-who-were-the-perfect-match-35184599.html (3 November 2016) Ryan Nugent, “Death in rural Mayo: murder and suicide suspected in deaths of elderly couple” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/deaths-in-rural-mayo-murder-and-suicide-suspected-in-deaths-of-elderly-couple-35184593.html (3 November 2016) Ryan Nugent, “Neighbours in quiet rural area left stunned by couple's death” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/neighbours-in-quiet-rural-area-left-stunned-by-couples-deaths-35190063.html (5 November 2016) Meave Sheehan, “Mayo father suspected of killing wife, attacking son – then taking own life” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/mayo-father-suspected-of-killing-wife-attacking-son-then-taking-own-life-35191796.html (6 November 2016) Robin Schiller, “Tragic Mayo couple will be buried together” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/tragic-mayo-couple-will-be-buried-together-35193648.html (7 November 2016) Greg Harkin, “'A silence has fallen across this parish' – Priest tells of 'shattered community' at double funeral of Tom and Kitty Fitzgerald” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/a-silence-has-fallen-across-this-parish-priest-tells-of-shattered-community-at-double-funeral-of-tom-and-kitty-fitzgerald-35194737.html (7 November 2016) Greg Harkin, “Community mourns as couple who died in murder-suicide laid to rest together” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/community-mourns-as-couple-who-died-in-murdersuicide-laid-to-rest-together-35196930.html (8 November 2016) Tom Shiel, “Man killed wife then took his own life, inquest told” in The Irish Times (21 November 2017) p. 4. 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Anton McNulty, “Horrific Evidence heard at murder/suicide inquest” in The Mayo News http://www.mayonews.ie/news/31158-horrific-evidence-heard-at-murder-suicide-inquest (21 November 2017) Darragh McDonagh, “Verdict of murder-suicide recorded at inquest into deaths of Tom and Kitty Fitzgerald (72)” in TheJournal.ie https://www.thejournal.ie/murder-suicide-mayo-fitzgerald-3707726-Nov2017/ (20 November 2017) Caroline Crawford, “Son has no memory of what happened the day his parents died in murder-suicide, inquest hears” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/son-has-no-memory-of-what-happened-the-day-his-parents-died-in-murdersuicide-inquest-hears-36336486.html (20 November 2017) Emma Lake, “OAP found battered to death next to husband who was dead in water trough surrounded by poison next to badly injured man” in The Sun https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/2098419/oap-found-battered-to-death-next-to-husband-who-was-dead-in-water-trough-surrounded-by-poison-next-to-badly-injured-man/ (2 November 2016) Ryan Nugent, “Answers to grisly deaths of couple lie within the home” in The Evening Herald https://www.herald.ie/news/answers-to-grisly-deaths-of-couple-lie-within-the-home-35184129.html (3 November 2016) James Ward and Tom Shiel, “Heartfelt tributes paid to elderly couple found 'beaten to death' in Mayo home” in The Irish Mirror https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/heartfelt-tributes-paid-elderly-couple-9176939 (1 November 2016) Trevor Quinn, “'God's own way is not our way': brother of Tom Fitzgerald pays tribute to slain Mayo man” in The Irish Mirror https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/gods-way-not-way-brother-9180453 (2 November 2016) “Homicide verdicts at inquest into deaths of Mayo couple” in The Connaught Telegraph https://www.con-telegraph.ie/news/roundup/articles/2017/11/20/4148750-homicide-verdicts-at-inquests-into-deaths-of-mayo-couple/ (20 November 2017) Cianan Brennan, “'A silence fell across this parish' – funeral takes place of pensioners found dead at home” in TheJournal.ie https://www.thejournal.ie/tom-kitty-fitzgerald-funeral-3068005-Nov2016/ (7 November 2016) Sinead O'Carroll and Cianan Brennan, “Married couple found dead in house on Galway/Mayo border” in TheJournal.ie https://www.thejournal.ie/irishtown-mayo-bodies-3057574-Nov2016/ (1 November 2016) Tom Sheil, “Murder-suicide verdict returned in Mayo inquest” in The Irish Times https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/courts/coroner-s-court/murder-suicide-verdict-returned-in-mayo-inquest-1.3298900 (20 November 2016)