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The Last Word with Matt Cooper
Personal Finance: How To Get A Better Deal On Your Energy Bills

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 7:11


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!

RTÉ - Drivetime
Jim Gavin wins the Fianna Fáil nomination to run for the presidency

RTÉ - Drivetime

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 15:55


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.

Highlights from The Hard Shoulder
Jim Gavin wins Presidential bid - what does it mean for Fianna Fáil?

Highlights from The Hard Shoulder

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 30:09


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.

Today with Claire Byrne
Mary Lou McDonald rules herself out of the race for the Presidency

Today with Claire Byrne

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 21:22


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

Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show
Autumn breaks with Pól Ó Conghaile

Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 9:30


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.

Today with Claire Byrne
The Gathering

Today with Claire Byrne

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 23:35


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

Books for Breakfast
82: Henrietta McKervey on new fiction titles

Books for Breakfast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 31:57


Send us a textOn this morning's show novelist Henrietta McKervey talks to us about four recent novels: Fair Play by Louise Hegarty, Air by John Boyne, Murder takes a Vacation by Laura Lippman and Long Island Compromise by Taffy Brodesser-Akner. And she also does a surprising Toaster Challenge. Listen to see what she chooses ...Henrietta McKervey is the author of the acclaimed novels What Becomes of Us, The Heart of Everything, Violet Hill and A Talented Man. She has a Hennessy First Fiction Award and won the inaugural UCD Maeve Binchy Travel Award. She has programmed the ECHOES festival and International Literature Festival Dublin, and contributes to the Irish Times, Irish Independent, Sunday Independent and the Brendan O'Connor show on RTÉ Radio 1.This episode is supported by a Project Award from the Arts Council/An Chomhairle Ealaíon.Intro/outro music: Colm Mac Con Iomaire, ‘Thou Shalt Not Carry' from The Hare's Corner, 2008, with thanks to Colm for permission to use it. Logo designed by Freya Sirr.Support the show

The Last Word with Matt Cooper
One Third Of Irish Women Don't Have Retirement Savings

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 9:36


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.

Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
The Link Between Sláintecare And Increased Health Insurance Prices

Cork's 96fm Opinion Line

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 9:38


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.

Highlights from The Hard Shoulder
Could dodgy boxes ever be stopped?

Highlights from The Hard Shoulder

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 9:43


Following the latest clampdown on dodgy boxes, where 15 retail outlets that help provide the service were targeted across nine counties, the question remains: can you really stop dodgy boxes?Joining Kieran to discuss is Kieron Sharp, Chairman of the Federation Against Copyright Theft (FACT), and Sinead Ryan, Presenter of the Home Show on Newstalk & Consumer Columnist with the Irish Independent.

Highlights from The Hard Shoulder
Should children be engaging with AI?

Highlights from The Hard Shoulder

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 6:45


According to a national survey by CyberSafeKids, there has been a huge uptick in the usage of AI chatbots by children in the country - without any safeguards.Should children be using AI at all?Joining Kieran to discuss is Tech Editor for The Irish Independent, Adrian Weckler.

Highlights from Lunchtime Live
Are Kneecap keeping young people politically engaged?

Highlights from Lunchtime Live

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 25:08


Electric Picnic is over for another year. With headline acts as big as Hozier, Chappel Ronan and Kings of Leon taking to the main stage. The most talked about and in demand act of the weekend, Kneecap, took to the stage at 3:30 on Saturday afternoon.Many festival goers weren't happy with their time slot, but the afternoon didn't seem to be an issue for the Irish rappers, and has been deemed a family favorite for all.How are the band keeping young people politically engaged, and what did you make of them at Electric Picnic?Joining Andrea to discuss is Journalist with the Irish Independent, Saoirse Hanley, as well as listeners who were there.

Highlights from Off The Ball
UNLOCKED - OTB Sunday Paper Review: Jim Gavin's run for President

Highlights from Off The Ball

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2025 21:36


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.

Brendan O'Connor
The Newspaper Panel

Brendan O'Connor

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2025 52:02


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

The Anton Savage Show
Anton's Sunday Newspaper Panel August 31st

The Anton Savage Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2025 44:57


Joining Anton to go through the main stories from the Sunday papers is Kate O'Connell, Former Fine Gael TD; Dan Mulhall, Former Irish ambassador; and Barry Doyle, Chief Financial and Operating Officer at Johnson Hana.Anton also speaks to Fionnán Sheahan, Ireland Editor of the Irish Independent at Mediahuis Ireland, about Fianna Fáil's potential presidential nomination & Willie O'Reilly, former director of Today FM, FM104, Highland Radio, and former RTÉ Group Commercial Director, about Claire Byrne's move to Newstalk.

The Indo Daily
Extra: Montrose woes - Claire Byrne leaves RTÉ, taking Pat Kenny's Newstalk slot

The Indo Daily

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 13:23


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.

Today with Claire Byrne
Presidency: Will Micheál Martin get Jim Gavin as his choice for President?

Today with Claire Byrne

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 9:13


John Downing, political columnist with the Irish Independent

The Irish FIRE Podcast
The Freedom Before FI Interview

The Irish FIRE Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 50:35


In this episode, Michael republishes his interview on the Freedom Before FI podcast which covers his journey to financial independence and what life looks like along the way. He shares his story of moving from New Zealand to Limerick, raising a family of five, and how he's built up a €700k+ investment portfolio split between property and stocks.  Michael also talks about lifestyle design, seasonal and part-time work, and how keeping a 75% savings rate was possible while still enjoying life. The interview also considers the human side of FI - how financial freedom has improved family life, the way he teaches his kids about money and investing, and what purpose looks like once work is optional. Michael shares what it's like writing for The Irish Independent, filling his days with meaningful projects, and the habits and lessons that have shaped his path. Stick around until the end for a fun quick-fire round where Michael reveals the book that changed his perspective, the small things you can do this week to start investing, and the lessons he wishes he'd known ten years ago. Show Notes: Here are the links to the original interview: https://open.spotify.com/show/0XxPgEeuGayTqaEwUE19mk See the interview on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndeNIEUwtn0 Become an Irish FIRE newsletter subscriber: https://www.firepodcast.ie/newsletter

Today with Claire Byrne
Health insurance price increase

Today with Claire Byrne

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 2:46


Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with the Irish Independent

Today with Claire Byrne
Who could be Fianna Fáil's Presidential nominee?

Today with Claire Byrne

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 14:27


Billy Kelleher, Fianna Fail MEP for Ireland South and Fionnan Sheehan, Ireland Editor with the Irish Independent.

Highlights from The Hard Shoulder
Financial planning advice for 60+ year olds 

Highlights from The Hard Shoulder

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 11:05


It's never too late to get your finances in order, and when you're getting into the later stages of your life, it becomes more and more important. Sinead Ryan, Consumer Journalist with Irish Independent and Presenter of the Home Show on Newstalk joins Kieran to give her top financial planning tips for those aged 60+.

Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show
Travel with Pól: The beauty of West Cork

Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 10:09


From its wild peninsulas to its wonderful food, West Cork can be a wildly beautiful destination. Beyond the likes of Kinsale and Clonakilty, however, why does so much of it still feel like a secret? Pól Ó Conghaile, Irish Independent travel editor, is just back. All with thanks to Ryanair.

The Indo Daily
Sally Rooney threatened under UK's Terrorism Act: Could she face arrest?

The Indo Daily

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 26:36


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.

Today with Claire Byrne
Presidential race: Bertie, Jim Gavin and Siofra O'Leary mulling runs

Today with Claire Byrne

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 10:08


Mary Regan, Irish Independent's Political Editor and Cathal Mullaney, Broadcaster

Kerry Today
Speculation That Fianna Fáil Has Approached Jim Gavin – August 25th, 2025

Kerry Today

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025


The Irish Independent reports that that Fianna Fáil senators and TDs may have approached former Dublin football boss, Jim Gavin, about running for the presidency for the party. Jerry spoke to Fionnán Sheahan, Ireland Editor with the Irish Independent, Mediahuis Ireland.

Nuacht Mhall
23 Lúnasa 2025 (An Clár)

Nuacht Mhall

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2025 6:42


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

Today with Claire Byrne
The Friday Gathering

Today with Claire Byrne

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 27:23


Naoise Ó Muirí Fine Gael TD for Dublin Bay North Matt Carthy, Sinn Fein TD for Cavan Monaghan, Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs and Defence Mary Regan, Irish Independent's Political Editor Christina Finn, Political Editor of The Journal.ie

Highlights from The Hard Shoulder
Winners and Sinners

Highlights from The Hard Shoulder

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 31:07


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…

Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show
The Friday Forum look back on the new stories of the week

Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 22:18


Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD and Spokesperson for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Tabitha Monahan, Political reporter for Irish Independent and Presenter on The Indo Daily Podcast and Neale Richmond, Minister of State for International Development and Diaspora all joined Pat for this week's Friday Forum.

RTÉ - Adhmhaidin
John Downing,Tuairisceoir leis an Irish Independent.

RTÉ - Adhmhaidin

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 4:18


Cúrsaí polaitíochta an lae.

RTÉ - Adhmhaidin
John Downing, Eagraí Polaitíochta Irish Independent.

RTÉ - Adhmhaidin

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 4:59


Cúrsaí Polaitíocht an Lae. 

The Last Word with Matt Cooper
Over-50s Most Likely Cohort To Be In Debt In Ireland

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 10:23


New figures have shown that people aged over 50 are the biggest group seeking personal insolvency solutions in Ireland.Mitchell O'Brien of IRS Ireland found that most of his insolvent clients are over 50, and many are nearing retirement age.Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with the Irish Independent, spoke to The Last Word on Wednesday.Hit the ‘Play' button on this page to hear the chat.

RTÉ - Drivetime
Is it time to stop wasting after school playtime on homework?

RTÉ - Drivetime

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 5:02


Does the end of summer mark the end of the joy of unstructured playtime and will the return of school mean the return of schedules, excessive homework and too much time inside. Máire Treasa Ní Cheallaigh has been writing about this in the Irish Independent and spoke to John.

Highlights from The Hard Shoulder
Financial planning advice for 45-60 year olds

Highlights from The Hard Shoulder

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 9:14


It's never too late to get your finances in order, and when you're getting into the later stages of your life - it becomes more and more important.Sinead Ryan, Consumer Journalist with Irish Independent and Presenter of the Home Show on Newstalk joins Kieran to give her top financial planning tips for those aged 45-60!

RTÉ - Morning Ireland
Heather Humphreys gains popularity as potential Fine Gael candidate

RTÉ - Morning Ireland

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 8:28


Fionnan Sheahan, Irish Independent, discusses the merits of Heather Humphreys becoming Fine Gael's candidate for President.

Today with Claire Byrne
Crackdown on Long-term learner drivers

Today with Claire Byrne

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 11:59


Ralph Riegel, Southern Correspondent with the Irish Independent and Kevin Horgan, Managing Director of the National Driving School

Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show
The latest on the race to the Áras

Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 15:30


A presidential race that was shaping up to be relatively uneventful has been shaken up by the surprise withdrawal of Mairead McGuinness due to health issues. Heather Humphries and Sean Kelly are potential nominees from Fine Gael. While pharma tycoon Gareth Sheridan attempts to secure a spot on the ticket, Independent TD Catherine Connolly is the only official candidate at this stage. All to discuss with Fionnán Sheahan, Ireland Editor of the Irish Independent.

This Week
Where now for the Presidential Election after Mairead McGuinness' withdrawal?

This Week

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2025 13:14


After Mairead McGuinness' withdrawal on health grounds, Fine Gael are now searching for another candidate for the Presidential Election. So who looks the most likely? We first hear from Fine Gael MEP Regina Doherty, and then get analysis from the Political Editor of the Irish Independent, Mary Regan.

Highlights from Moncrieff
Has dating become more transactional?

Highlights from Moncrieff

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 14:11


What were your first impressions of your partner?And were you thinking about whether they were ‘MORTGAGE material as well as MARRIAGE material' when you first met, or was it a matter whether you fancied the pants off them?Columnist with the Irish Independent, Mary McCarthy feels that dating has become so much more transactional, and joins Seán to discuss.

Today with Claire Byrne
Presidency shock as Mairead McGuinness withdraws

Today with Claire Byrne

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 19:12


Dr. Theresa Reidy, Political Scientist UCC and John Downing, political columnist with the Irish Independent

Today with Claire Byrne
Are work productivity rates dropping?

Today with Claire Byrne

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 5:35


Mary Regan, Irish Independent's Political Editor and Caroline Reidy, Managing Director of The HR Suite.

Highlights from Newstalk Breakfast
Should public dining areas be pet free zones?

Highlights from Newstalk Breakfast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 6:07


‘Pet-friendly cafes? No thanks, the only animals I want to see in a restaurant are on a plate' So wrote Sinead Ryan, Presenter of The Home Show and Columnist with the Irish Independent. Sinead explained why to Shane this morning.

The Last Word with Matt Cooper
Mortgage Lenders Accused Of Banking On Apathy To Charge High Interest Rates

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 8:12


According to the latest Irish Independent Doddl.ie Mortgage Switching Index, up to 100,000 mortgage holders in Ireland are overpaying on their home loans.While fixed rates have reduced significantly over the last 18 months, the same cannot be said for variable rates.Martina Hennessy of Doddl.ie said that “unless more borrowers actively review their rates and switch, there's no pressure to bring these uncompetitive rates down and we will struggle with pricing discipline in the Irish market.”Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with the Irish Independent, spoke to Ian Guider on Wednesday's The Last Word.Hit the ‘Play' button on this page to hear their chat.

Highlights from The Hard Shoulder
Should we still carry cash?

Highlights from The Hard Shoulder

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 12:24


In today's digital world, most people don't even think to carry cash with them, because why bother if everywhere accepts contactless payments?But actually, research shows that there are still times where cash comes in handy.A study in the UK, found that 41% of people have been caught out by not having cash.They said that they've needed cash when tipping at restaurants, paying for car parking or simply grabbing a trolley in a supermarket.Joining Kieran to debate is Ian O'Doherty, Columnist with the Irish Independent and Aoife Rooney, Assistant Editor of Weekend Magazine with the Irish Independent.

RTÉ - Adhmhaidin
John Downing - Iriseoir leis an Irish Independent.

RTÉ - Adhmhaidin

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 4:44


Tá an fear gnó, Seán Gallagher – fear a sheas faoi dhó mar iarraitheoir neamhspleách i dtogchán na huachtaránachta ag cur fainic ar dhaoine a bhfuil suim acu seasamh an turas seo. Déir Gallagher nach mbeadh go leor ama ag aon iarrthóir nua tacaíocht a fháil.

Highlights from Moncrieff
Women taking partners' surnames - are Gen Z bringing it back?

Highlights from Moncrieff

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 13:32


Traditionally in this country, a bride would have taken her new husband's surname upon marriage. While this doesn't happen as much nowadays, are Gen Z women now taking up the tradition again?Joining guest host Tom Dunne to discuss is Saoirse Hanly, Columnist with the Irish Independent…

RTÉ - News at One Podcast
Investigation into death of man in Co Tipperary

RTÉ - News at One Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 2:24


Ralph Riegel, Southern Correspondent for the Irish Independent, reports on the death of a man in Carrick-on-Suir in Tipperary which is being treated as suspicious by Gardaí.

Highlights from Moncrieff
What is ‘bathroom camping'?

Highlights from Moncrieff

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 12:23


Anyone with small kids will know about those sneaky escapes to the bathroom to get a moment's peace, but the trend of so-called ‘bathroom camping' is now something that people do on a night out and even in the office.Kirsty Blake Knox, Columnist with the Irish Independent, has been writing about this phenomenon, and joins guest host Tom Dunne to discuss.

Mens Rea:  A true crime podcast
Bonus - Tom & Kitty Fitzgerald

Mens Rea: A true crime podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 23:34


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. 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Tom Shiel, “Couple's deaths left community 'like orphans looking for a hand to hold' priest tells funeral” in The Irish Times (8 November 2016) p. 8. Tom Shiel, “Bodies of two pensioners found in Mayo” in The Irish Times (2 November 2016) p. 4. Tom Shiel, “Mayo couple's deaths a murder-suicide” in The Irish Times (3 November 2016) p. 1. 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)

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Episode 132: Paris Morgue - Museum of Death

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