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Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 11ú lá de mí an Mheithimh, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1976 tháinig an nuacht amach go mbeadh an cáiníocóir chun cabhrú leis an tionscal Éireannach ionas go mbeidís ábalta mair. I 2004 tháinig The Way ar ais an oíche roimhe I gcóir an teacht ar ais de na Colombia Three chuig Éirinn. I 2001 bhí plean ag comhairle contae Tuaisceart Tiobraid Árann chun 86 tí nua a thógáil I Ros Cré. Bhí na tí chun a bheith I Glentara sa bhaile. I 2004 don chéad uair riamh bhí an seans ag cailíní ón chontae chun a bheith mar ionadaí don chontae sa Rose Of Tralee. Dá mbeidís chun a bheith mar Rose – líon siad amach foirm. Sin UB 40 le I Can't Help Falling In Love With You – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 1993 Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1988 bhí cheolchoirm do bhreithlá Nelson Mandela ar siúil I Wembley dá breithlá seachtódú. Bhí Whitney Houston, Phil Collins, Dire Straits, Stevie Wonder, Tracy Chapman, George Michael, Eric Clapton, UB-40, Eurythmics agus Simple Minds ag canadh ann. Bhí sé ar siúil ar BBC2 I 40 tír agus bhí níos mó ná 1 billiúin ag féachaint air. I 2000 chuaigh Aaliyah chuig uimhir a haon I Meiriceá lena amhrán Try Again. Bhí sé ag chéad amhrán a bhí ar an raidió a chuaigh chuigh uimhir a haon gan aon tráchtála ón eisigh. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh aisteoir Shia LaBeouf I Meiriceá I 1986 agus rugadh aisteoir Hugh Laurie sa Bhreatain ar an lá seo I 1959 agus seo chuid de na rudaí a rinne sé. Beidh mé ar ais libh amárach le heagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo. Welcome back to another edition of Ar An Lá Seo on the 11th of June, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1976: the taxpayer was to prop up irish industry if it was to survive. 2004: the way appeared last night for the return of the colombia three to ireland. 2001 - NORTH Tipperary County Council drafted a draft plan for constructing eighty-six new houses in Roscrea. It is intended that the houses are to be constructed n the Glentara area of the town.  2004 - It's one of the major social highlights of the year, and for the first 'time, Tipperary has , an opportunity to have its very own representative in the Rose of Tralee contest. Application forms could be filled out if you wanted to be a rose.  That was UB-40 with I Can't Help Falling In Love With You – the biggest song on this day in 1993 Onto music news on this day In 1988 Nelson Mandellas 70th birthday tribute took place at Wembley Stadium, London, featuring Whitney Houston, Phil Collins, Dire Straits, Stevie Wonder, Tracy Chapman, George Michael, Eric Clapton, UB40, Eurythmics and Simple Minds. The event was broadcast live on BBC 2 to 40 different countries with an estimated audience of 1 billion. 2000 Aaliyah went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Try Again'. It became the first "airplay-only" song to reach No.1 on the US singles chart (no points from a commercial single release). And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – actor Shia LaBeouf was born in America in 1986 and actor Hugh Laurie was born in the UK on this day in 1959 and this is some of the stuff he has done. I'll be back with you tomorrow with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 4ú lá de mí an Mheithimh, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1976 bhí an faitíos d'ardú pá laghdaithe mar go raibh comhaontú nua don phá náisiúnta. I 1993 bhí comhairleoir an Taoiseach, Dr Con Power in argóint talamh de 6 milliún punt. I 1998 bhí an Chros Dhearg sa chontae ag iarradh míle saorálaí a traeináil. An phlean a bhí ann ná chun uasghrádú a dhéanamh ar na sheirbhísí sa chontae agus lainseáil sé I Ros Cré ó Teachta Dála Michael Smith. I 2006 lochtaigh comhairleoir Sinn Féin Seamus Morris mar gur labhair sé le TippFM faoi na fadhbanna sóisialta san eastát tithíochta comhairle nua Árd Crúidín. Dúirt sé níor chóir an chomhairle daoine áirithe a chur faoi dhíon in Árd Crúidín mar gur daoine achrannach iad. Sin Madness le House Of Fun – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 1982. Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1977 shroich The Jam uimhir a 40 ar na cairteacha lena chéad amhrán In The City sa Bhreatain. Lean siad ar aghaidh agus fuair siad 18 amhrán eile ar na cairteacha sa Bhreatain ón chéad amhrán I 1977 go dtí a amhrán deireanach I mí na Nollaig I 1982 – agus fuair siad ceithre uimhir a haon chomh maith. I 1992 tháinig an sheirbhísí post I Meiriceá amach le torthaí den pholl a bhí ann chun cinneadh a dhéanamh faoi cén pictiúir de Elvis Presley a bhí siad chun úsáid ar stampa comórtha. Bhuaigh an pictiúr nuair a bhí sé níos óige. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh Russell Brand sa Bhreatain I 1975 agus rugadh aisteoir Angelina Jolie I Meiriceá ar an lá seo I 1975 agus seo chuid de na rudaí a rinne sí. Beidh mé ar ais libh amárach le heagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo. Welcome back to another edition of Ar An Lá Seo on the 4th of June, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1976: Fears of a mad scramble for pay rises diminished last night with the proposed new national wage agreement. 1993: Taoiseachs consultant, Dr con power was in a £6m land row. 1998 -Tipperary Red Cross set out to train 1.000 volunteers. A comprehensive plan to upgrade the range of services offered by the Red Cross within County Tipperary was launched in Roscrea by the Minister for Defence, Michael Smith, T.D.  2006 -Sinn Féin's Cllr Seamus Morris was criticised for speaking to Tipp FM about social problems in the council's new housing estate Árd Crúidín. Cllr Morris said the council should not have housed certain people in Árd Crúidín because they were known troublemakers.  That was Madness with House Of Fun – the biggest song on this day in 1982 Onto music news on this day In 1977 The Jam's debut single 'In The City' made No.40 on the UK singles chart. They went on to score 18 consecutive Top 40 singles in the United Kingdom, from their debut in 1977 to their break-up in December 1982, including four No.1 hits. 1992 The US Postal Service announced the results of a poll conducted to see which picture of Elvis Presley should be used on a commemorative stamp. The young Elvis beat the (older and larger) Vegas Elvis. And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – comedian Russell Brand was born in the UK in 1975 and actress Angelina Jolie was born in America on this day in 1975 and this is some of the stuff she has done. I'll be back with you tomorrow with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 5ú lá de mí an Mheithimh, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1971 chuaigh iascaire printíseach a raibh aois 16 ó gcontae Maigh Eo ar iarradh agus thit sé ó thrálaer I mBaile Átha Cliath. I 1981 tháinig an nuacht amach go mbeadh peitreal 2 punt gach galún roimh dheireadh an mhí de bharr go raibh an dollar ag ardú. I 1997 bhí níos mó na 6 míle duine ó gach áit sa tír ag an imeacht caora darbh ainm Sheep 97, I Ros Cré. An tarraingt is mó a bhí ann ná bearradh caorach ó churadh domhanda David Fagan. I 2006 scríobh Brinsley Weldon ceoldráma Orfeo Baggio agus d'oscail sé I Florence agus bhí ceiliúradh ann don treoraí na himeartha Iodálach Roberto Baggio mar dhraíodóir agus dúradh go raibh Eoin Kelly ó Muileann na mUamhan ag déanamh an rud céanna. Sin Shania Twain le You're Still The One – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 1998. Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1964 chan The Rolling Stones a chéad cheolchoirm I Meiriceá nuair a chan siad ag an Swing Auditorium I gCalifornia. Chan siad amhráin óna chéad albam darbh ainm The Rolling Stones agus bhí siad I Meiriceá Thuaidh. I 1993 phós Mariah Carey uachtarán Sony Music, Tommy Mottola I Manhattan. Bhí daoine ann cosúil le Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen, Barbra Streisand agus Ozzy Osbourne. Scair siad I 1997. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh aisteoir Jeff Garlin I Meiriceá I 1962 agus rugadh aisteoir Mark Wahlberg I Meiriceá ar an lá seo I 1971 agus seo chuid de na rudaí a rinne sé. Beidh mé ar ais libh amárach le heagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo. Welcome back to another edition of Ar An Lá Seo on the 5th of June, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1971: a 16 year old co . mayo apprentice fisherman was lost overboard from a Dublin trawler yesterday. 1981: Petrol was likely to be £2 a gallonn before the end of the month of June due to the soaring value of the dollar. 1997-Upwards of 6,000 people from all over the country attended Sheep '97, Ireland's biggest sheep event, at Gurteen Agricultural College in Ballingarry, Roscrea, one of the main attractions of the day was a sheep shearing display by World Champion David Fagan  2006 –Brinsley Weldon wrote, an opera, Orfeo Baggio, opened in Florence and celebrated the pig-tailed Italian playmaker Roberto Baggio as an enchanter of the masses – Mullinahone's Eoin Kelly deserves similar. Deserves singular celebration. The ability of this 24-year-old smacks of the ridiculous.  That was Shania Twain with You're Still The One – the biggest song on this day in 1998 Onto music news on this day In 1964 The Rolling Stones played their first-ever live date in the US when they appeared at the Swing Auditorium, San Bernardino, California. The Stones were supporting their first album release The Rolling Stones, in North America. 1993 Mariah Carey married the President of Sony Music, Tommy Mottola in Manhattan, guest's included Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen, Barbra Streisand and Ozzy Osbourne. (The couple separated in 1997). And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – actor Jeff Garlin was born in America in 1962 and actor Mark Wahlberg was born in America on this day in 1971 and this is some of the stuff he has done. I'll be back with you tomorrow with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.

In recent years, Ireland has seen a steady increase in anti-immigration, racist and conspiracy laden politics.What began as an online fringe has manifested in recent months and years into events such as the Dublin riots in 2023, or the burning down of buildings destined to house asylum seekers across the country.While the sentiment and emotion behind Ireland's anti-refugee activists tends to be represented in the media by racist and xenophobic protesters, there are underlying cultural and societal issues that have been trigger points the political fringe have latched on to.Here, we delve into the issues that have given rise to far-right sentiment in Ireland, such as the housing crisis, the Covid-19 pandemic and post 2008 austerity.Roscrea crew: Oisín Deignan, Peter Cooney and Eoin Ronayne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tim Meagher from Roscrea, Co. Tipperary, who will host this year's Irish grassland Association Beef Event, is on this week's Beef Edge podcast to discuss his farm system, while Paddy Casey from the Irish Grassland Association highlights what to expect at the event. It will take place on Tuesday June 10th, with the event kicking off at 6:30 pm sharp and will conclude at 8:30 pm.  Tim operates a store-to-beef system on 88 ha of grassland and 24 ha of tillage. When he took over the reins, he pushed suckler cow numbers to 90 – they were predominately Limousin which were crossed with a quality Charolais stock bull; heifers at the time were ran with an Angus bull. Separately, weanlings were also purchased from the west of Ireland. At the time, the farm was also home to roughly 200 ewes.  However, over a decade ago, Tim moved to simplify the operation and focused on moving to a traditional store-to-beef enterprise, prioritising on incorporating as much grass into the diet as possible.  Looking at the stock present on the farm, it's evident that Tim - who does all the purchasing from marts in the west of Ireland - has a keen eye for quality. Heifers and bullocks are bought in September and October each year weighing in the 500 – 520 kg bracket. These are then finished the following year from July to October as they come fit for slaughter; all cattle are slaughtered under 30 months-of-age.  Currently, there is 252 head of cattle on the farm - 160 bullocks and 92 heifers. During the grazing season, the cattle are run in large batches of roughly 40-50 head in a paddock system; there are roughly 43 paddocks on the farm. Strip wires are also used to achieve desired clean outs and to manage paddocks correctly.  In the springtime, all cattle are grouped according to age (January, February, March and April-born calves) to ensure easy management during the summer period.  Tim places a huge focus on preserving top-quality silage as a winter feed. If he can hit 75% plus DMD silage, he can cut out the need for meal over the winter.  However, due to weather conditions in 2024, silage quality ranged from 68% to 73% DMD on the three cuts harvested last year.  As part of the operation, Tim places a big focus on animal health to ensure all animals reach peak performance during their stay on the farm. Vaccination and dosing are carried out when required, and Tim has invested in state-of-the-art handling facilities to manage animals efficiently and safely. Tim first introduced clover onto the farm in 1998 and now both red and white clover play a pivotal role in silage production and on the grazing platform. Since incorporating clover into the system, he has reduced the reliance on chemical nitrogen (N), while not negatively impacting the kilograms of beef sold off the farm.  A slurry aeration system is also present on the farm. Tim places a huge emphasis on health and safety and outlined his handling facility and technologies he uses to be safe and labour efficient Paddy Casey said that the Irish Grassland Association National Beef Event is an event not to be missed. Following such a fantastic event on Martin Shaughnessy's farm in Mayo last year, Paddy says really it's a very social evening for all beef farmers.  Everyone is invited to the free event kindly sponsored by FBD Insurance and the move this year from a suckling farm to a finishing farm will showcase the top quality stock that Tim is purchasing in the west and finishing efficiently with grass key to his system. Further details available at:https://www.irishgrassland.ie/event-detail/beef-event-2025/  For more episodes from the Beef Edge podcast, visit the show page at:https://www.teagasc.ie/thebeefedge Produced on behalf of Teagasc by LastCastMedia.com 

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 29ú lá de mí Bealtaine, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1971 dúradh go mbeadh stailc ann de 400 oibreoirí ESB agus dá mbeidís chun an stailc a dhéanamh go mbeadh 140 míle custaiméirí chun a leictreachas a chailleadh. I 1987 bhí ráflaí ann go mbeadh laghdú sa phraghas I bpeitreal agus bhí an Rialtas na hEorpa ag labhairt faoi. I 1997 fuair Bertie Ahern fáiltiú iontach nuair a chuaigh sé chuig Ros Cré. Chuaigh sé ann de bharr go raibh an scairdeán I Rosemary Square ag oscail arís tar éis é a athchóiriú. I 2000 bhí Craobh na Mumhan chun tosú ag an am le Tiobraid Árann agus Port Láirge chun imir I gcoinne a chéile sa chéad bhabhta le John Leahy sa tosaí agus bhí sé sin an rud a bhí gach duine ag labhairt faoi. Sin The Tamperer agus Maya le Feel It – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 1998. Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1992 bhí daoine buartha go raibh páistí sa Sacred Heart I New Jersey ag aitheantais mar Freddie Mercury, rinne siad an cinneadh gan We Are The Champions ó Queen a canadh ag an searmanas bronnta. I 2002 nocht siad mósáic sa mhúsaem The Beatles Story a bhí 16 troigh a bhí dearadh ag John Lennon. Bhí an mósáic pháirteach de linn snámha John Lennon ina dteach I Surrey nuair a bhí sé ina chónaí ann ó 1964 go dtí 1968. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh amhránaí Noel Gallagher sa Bhreatain I 1967 agus rugadh amhránaí Mel B sa Bhreatain ar an lá seo I 1975 agus seo chuid de amhrán. Beidh mé ar ais libh amárach le heagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo. Welcome back to another edition of Ar An Lá Seo on the 29th of May, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1971: strike action by 400 esb engineers a tactic that wouldve left 140,000 consumers without power supplies had been deferred. 1987: a strong hint of a drop in petrol prices currently amongst the highest in europe was given by the government last night. 1997 - Fianna Fail Leader, Mr Bertie Ahern TD, got a rousing reception when he arrived in Roscrea. His visit co-incided with the opening of the restored 120 year old fountain in Rosemary Square, he addressed the gathering from the fountain wall.  2000 – The Munster Championship was a bout to begin, Tipp would face Waterford in the first round with the selection of John Leahy in the forward line, the main talking point ahead of the opener.  That was The Tamperer with Feel It – the biggest song on this day in 1998 Onto music news on this day In 1992 Concerned that some pupils were overly identifying with Freddie Mercury, the sacred heart School in Clifton New Jersey decided not to sing the Queen song 'We Are The Champions', at their Graduation Ceremony. 2002 A 16ft by 6ft mosaic designed by John Lennon went on display at The Beatles Story museum in Liverpool. The mosaic had been built into Lennon's swimming pool at his Kenwood home in Surrey where he lived between 1964 and 1968. And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – singer Noel Gallagher was born in the UK in 1967 and singer Mel B was born in The UK on this day in 1975 and this is one of her songs. I'll be back with you tomorrow with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 30ú lá de mí Bealtaine, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1964 bhí an dul chun cinn mall de na cainteanna sa Bhruiséil. I 1975 bhí an rialtas cúisithe an oíche roimhe go raibh siad ag tabhairt neamhaird ar 52 míle daltaí a bhí chun an scoil a chríochnú. I 1998 tháinig an nuacht amach go raibh an bhóthair ó nDurlas chuig Ros Cré an bhóthair is measa sa tír a dúirt Noel Coonan. Rinne Coonan moladh chuig an chomhairle chun litir a scríobh chuig an Aire Timpeallacht chun airgead a thabhairt dóibh chun an bhóthair a dheisiú. I 2000 bhí Joan Kennedy ó Doladh ar a slí chuig Meicsiceo. Bhí sí mar imreoir liathróid raicéid agus bhí sí ar an fhoireann a bhí I gcraobh an domhain. Bhí sí san fhoireann a bhí sa craobhchomórtais na hEorpa I 1988. Sin B*Witched le C'Est La Vie – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 1998 Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1964 chuaigh The Beatles chuig uimhir a haon sna cairteacha I Meiriceá lena amhrán Love Me Do. Bhí sé a cheathrú uimhir a haon I cúig mhí. An leagan a tháinig amach I Meiriceá bhí Andy White ag seinm na druma agus bhí Ringo ar an tambóirín agus an leagan a tháinig amach sa Bhreatain bhí Ringo Starr ag seinm na druma. I 1996 chuaigh Alan Whitaker ó Penzance ar Mastermind agus bhí a ábhar speisialta The Sex Pistols. Chuaigh sé chuig an bhabhta leathcheannais de bharr gur d'fhreagair sé 18 gceist cheart. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh Tom Morello I Meiriceá I 1964 agus rugadh amhránaí agus aisteoir Idina Menzel I Meiriceá ar an lá seo I 1971 agus seo chuid de amhrán. Beidh mé ar ais libh an tseachtain seo chugainn le heagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo. Welcome back to another edition of Ar An Lá Seo on the 30th of May, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1964: the council of ministers made slow progress in brussels talks. 1975: the gov was accused last night of turning its back on next months 52,000 school leavers. 1998 - The main Thurles to Roscrea road is "the worst in Ireland", Councillor Noel Coonan told the Council.Councillor Coonan proposed that the Council write to the Minister for the Environment, Mr Noel Dempsey calling on him to immediately make available funds to improve the condition of the road.  2000 - Joan Kennedy from Dolla was off to Mexico. The extremely talented racquetball player has been selected on the Irish team to compete in the World championships. Joan represented Ireland in the European championships in 1988  That was B*witched with C'Est La Vie – the biggest song on this day in 1998 Onto music news on this day In 1964 The Beatles went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Love Me Do', the group's fourth US No.1 in five months. The version released in America had Andy White playing drums while Ringo played the tambourine. The British single was a take on which Ringo Starr played the drums. 1996 Alan Whitaker from Penzance appeared on the UK TV quiz show Mastermind, his specialist subject being the Sex Pistols. He won a place in the semi-final of the show answering all but one of the 18 questions correctly And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – Tom Morello was born in America in 1964 and singer Idina Menzel was born in America on this day in 1971 and this is one of her songs. I'll be back with you next week with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 12ú lá de mí Bealtaine, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1978 tháinig nuacht amach nach raibh in ainm a bheith amach chuig an phobail ón rialtas faoi chás á fhiosrú ag na Gardaí. I 2000 bhí an Bank of Ireland ag pleanáil chun 40 áis a dhúnadh ach ní dúirt siad aon rud faoi aon phost. I 1998 stop cluiche I gcoinne Durlas agus Knock de bharr gur bhuail duine réiteoir Michael Webster de bharr gur chuir sé imreoir as an bpáirc. I 2005 tháinig an nuacht amach go raibh The Congregation of the Sisters of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary ag aistarraingt óna seirbhís do na daoine le míchumas intleachta ag St Anne's I Ros Cré. Bhí an áis ag soláthair cúram cónaithe agus seirbhís I rith an lae I Ros Cré agus na baile timpeall air. Ag an am bhí 125 áit do chúram cónaithe, 4 áit faoiseamh agus 131 áit do sheirbhís I rith an lae. Sin Britney Spears le Oops! I Did It Again – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 2000. Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1968 bhí Brian Jones le The Rolling Stones don uair dheireanach nuair a chan siad ag ceolchoirm New Musical Express Poll Winners sa Bhreatain. Bháigh é nuair a bhí drugaí agus alcól ina chóras nuair a chuaigh sé I gcóir snámh I mí Iúil 1969. Fuair sé bás ag aois 27. I 2000 ghoid daoine na geataí den Strawberry Fields sainchomhartha ó amhrán ó The Beatles. Fuair siad na geataí ag mangaire dramh-mhiotal sa Learpholl cúpla lá tar éis. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh Tony Hawk I Meiriceá I 1968 agus rugadh aisteoir Rami Malek I Meiriceá ar an lá seo I 1981 agus seo chuid de na rudaí a rinne sé. Beidh mé ar ais libh amárach le heagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo. Welcome back to another edition of Ar An Lá Seo on the 12th of May, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1978: Leakage of highly confidential Government papers were to lead to a major garda investigation. 2000: Bank of Ireland was planning to close up 40 branches but was not saying what this wouldve meant in terms of jobs. 1998 - A junior hurling league game between Thurles Fennelly's and Knock was abandoned after Referee Michael Webster was struck as he sent off a player.  2005 - The Congregation of the Sisters of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary would withdraw from the provision of services to persons with intellectual disability at St Anne's, Roscrea. The headquarters of the service, known as St Anne's Service, provides residential and day services in Roscrea and the neighboring towns. St. Anne's service provides 125 residential places, 4 respite places, and 131 day places.  That was Britney Spears with Oops! I Did It Again – the biggest song on this day in 2000. Onto music news on this day In 1968 Brian Jones made his final live appearance with The Rolling Stones when they appeared at the New Musical Express Poll Winners Concert at the Empire Pool, Wembley, England. Jones drowned while under the influence of drugs and alcohol after taking a midnight swim in his pool, on 3rd July 1969 aged 27. 2000 Thieves stole the gates to Strawberry Fields the Merseyside landmark immortalised by The Beatles song. The 10' high iron gates were later found at local scrap metal dealers in Liverpool. And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – Tony Hawk was born in America in 1968 and actor Rami Malek was born in America on this day in 1981 and this is some of the stuff he has done I'll be back with you tomorrow with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.

On Tuesdays Tipp Today, Fran spoke to Christine, who is one of the many that have had their transport entitlement cut by the HSE, Cllr Liam Browne also gave his thoughts on it. Ronan Quirke on Rachel Blackmore's retirement, Phillip on whether Ann Boleyn was born in Carrick on Suir! We also spoke to Cllr Shane Lee who had an update on the Community Hotel in Roscrea, Bridget on the transport cuts, Tracy with a warning on non alcoholic drinks, our interiors expert Karen Prendergast, conspiracy theories focussed on the latest discovery regarding the pyramids, the Clonmel Fleadh and the legal slot.

The Cistercian college in Roscrea is one of Ireland's leading boarding schools for boys but this is all about to change as the college goes co-ed. We hear all about this change with Colm Moloney President of Cistercian College Roscrea and also Fr Malachy Patron of Cistercian College Roscrea.

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 5ú lá de mí Bealtaine, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1978 tháinig an nuacht amach go mbeadh athruithe chuig rialachán foirgníocht agus go mbeadh an costas de na tí nua ag dul suas 50%. I 1989 tháinig sé amach nach raibh na daoine a raibh ag bunú gnó nua ag úsáid an airgid a thug an rialtas dóibh I gcóir an ghnó nua, bhí siad ag úsáid é I gcóir rudaí eile. I 1994 nuacht iontach do chumadóir amhrán Brendan Graham mar scríobh sé Rock n Roll Kids agus chan Paul Harrington agus Charlie McGettigan é ag an Eurovision agus bhí sé seo an tríú bua a bhí ag Éire nuair a bhí sé ar siúil I mBaile Átha Cliath. I 2012 dúradh le daoine a raibh ina chónaí in eastát I Ros Cré go gcaithfidh siad a tí a fhágáil de bharr gur tharla pléasc cúpla céad méadar ón eastát. Tháinig an Fhoireann Airm Diúscairt Buamaí chun déileáil leis. Sin The Bee Gees le Night Fever – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 1978. Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1969 tháinig The Beatles amach lena amhrán Get Back I Meiriceá. Tháinig John Lennon amach I 1980 agus dúirt sé go raibh roinnt rudaí faoi Yoko Ono agus dúirt sé go raibh Paul McCartney ag féachaint uirthi nuair a bhí siad sa stiúideo le chéile agus é ag canadh roinnt liricí. I 2016 tháinig The Rolling Stones amach agus chuir siad cheist ar Donald Trump gan a amhráin a sheinm I rith a fheachtas uachtaránachta. Tháinig siad amach ag rá nach raibh cead aige a amhráin a úsáid. D'úsáid Trump amhrán a tháinig amach I 1969 'You Can't Always Get What You Want' cúpla uair. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh amhránaí Craig David sa Bhreatain I 1981 agus rugadh amhránaí Adele sa Bhreatain ar an lá seo I 1988 agus seo chuid de amhrán. Beidh mé ar ais libh amárach le heagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo. Welcome back to another edition of Ar An Lá Seo on the 5th of May, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1978: strict government building regulations were to increase the cost of new houses by up to 50 per cent. 1989: it was confirmed that some people who recieved government cash to help them set up in business did not use all the money for its intended purpose. 1994 - The target was finally hit for Nenagh's songwriter BRENDAN GRAHAM born in Kickham, when Rock n Roll Kids' sung by Paul Harrington and Charlie McGettigan cruised to a third successive Eurovision Song contest win for Ireland at the Point in Dublin.  2012 - RESIDENTS of an estate in Roscrea had to be evacuated from their homes while a viable bomb was exploded only a few hundred meters from where they lived. An Army Bomb Disposal Team dealt with the object.  That was The Bee Gees with Night Fever – the biggest song on this day in 1978 Onto music news on this day In 1969 The Beatles single 'Get Back' was released in the US. John Lennon claimed in 1980 that "there's some underlying thing about Yoko in there", claiming that Paul McCartney looked at Yoko Ono in the studio every time he sang "Get back to where you once belonged." 2016 The Rolling Stones told Donald Trump to stop playing their songs during his presidential campaign. The band issued a statement saying that the US presidential candidate did not have permission to use the band's music. Their 1969 hit 'You Can't Always Get What You Want' had been a particular favourite during his campaign. And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – singer Craig David was born in the UK in 1981 and singer Adele was born in the UK on this day in 1988 and this is one of her songs. I'll be back with you tomorrow with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 15ú lá de mí Aibreán, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1972 dúradh go mbeadh leabhair luachmhar ó Bhaile Átha Cliath chun a bheith I gceant I Londain I gceann seachtain. I 1983 cuireadh cheist ar Fhianna Fáil ó Pharlaimint na hEorpa conas ar chaith siad 40,000 punt den airgid EEC ag tosach an bhliain. I 1999 phioc Páirtí an Lucht Oibre bean ó Ros Cré darbh ainm Anne Keegan chun dul in iomaíocht sa toghchán áitiúil. Phioc siad í ag comhdháil. I 2011 tháinig an nuacht amach go raibh cead pleanála ag an ionad athchúrsála Durlas chun a bheith suite ag an monarcha shiúcra sa Chabrach. Ní raibh na daoine áitiúla sásta leis agus de bharr rinne siad achomharc chuig an Bhord Pleanála. Sin David Bowie le Let's Dance – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 1983. Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1989 shroich an ghrúpa The Bangles uimhir a haon sna cairteacha sa Bhreatain lena amhrán Eternal Flame agus d'fhan siad ann ar feadh ceithre sheachtain. Chomh maith leis sin bhí sé uimhir a haon san Astráil agus Meiriceá. I 2010 tháinig sé amach nach raibh daoine sásta nuair a chuaigh siad chun Whitney Houston a fheiceáil I gceolchoirm. Dúirt Whitney go raibh sí ag canadh do shlua deacair. Bhí sí san ospidéal roimh an cheolchoirm ar feadh tamall le riníteas. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh aisteoir Seth Rogan I gCeanada I 1982 agus rugadh aisteoir Emma Watson sa Fhrainc ar an lá seo I 1990 agus seo chuid de na rudaí a rinne sí. Beidh mé ar ais libh amárach le heagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo. Welcome back to another edition of Ar An Lá Seo on the 15th of April, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1972: a valueable collection of books from dublin was to be auctioned in london in the next week. 1983: fianna fail was facing a european parliament inquiry on how it spent £40,000 of EEC money earlier this year. 1999- The Labour Party selected Roscrea woman Anne Keegan to contest, the local elections in the Roscrea - Templemore area. She was unanimously chosen at a convention.  2011 - After planning permission was granted,Thurles Recycling Centre was set to be located at the old Thurles Sugar Factory site in Cabragh. It left angry residents of the area appealing to an Bord Pleanala.  That was David Bowie with Let's Dance – the biggest song on this day in 1983. Onto music news on this day In 1989 American all girl group The Bangles started a four-week run at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Eternal Flame.' Also a No.1 in Australia (the biggest selling single of 1989) and the United States. 2010 After receiving some bad reviews and even enduring some boos during her performance, Whitney Houston brushed off criticism of her first show in the UK in over eleven years by insisting she was playing to a 'tough crowd'. She had recently been hospitalized with chronic rhinopharyngitis, which is a swelling of the membranes in the nose and throat. And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – actor Seth Rogan was born in Canada in 1982 and actress Emma Watson was born in France in 1990 and this is some of the stuff she has done. I'll be back with you tomorrow with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.

On this morning's show... A colony of bats prevents building in Roscrea... The UK Supreme Court has ruled in favour of For Women Scotland in their case against the Scottish government... Nostalgia surrounding school lunches of the past... We will hear from some contributors on their holiday disasters... Orthopedic Consultant Dr Stuart Edwards will answer your queries Muriel Cuddy will discuss hair loss... All this and much much more...

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 10ú lá de mí Aibreán, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1981 thug an ghrúpa gallaher timpeall 10 milliún punt do shuíomh a bhí 41 acra timpeall Stephen's Green. I 2009 bhí clann timpeall an tír ábalta nach mór 500 euro gach mí a shábháil ar an teach de bharr gur thit praghsanna go mór I 75 bhliain. I 2012 bhí gnólacht ó Ros Cré ar Dragon's Den. Tháinig Graham Kenny agus a bean chéile suas le gnólacht chun fráma a chuir timpeall a chéad bhróga bábóg. Tháinig siad suas leis an smaoineamh I 2001. I 2014 tháinig an nuacht amach san Aonach Urmhumhan go raibh siad chun óstach a dhéanamh ar an Fleadh Cheoil I 2015. Is imeacht é a raibh seachtain ar fhad agus cheap na ndaoine a raibh ina chónaí sa bhaile go mbeadh níos mó ná 20,000 duine breise sa bhaile. Sin Flo Rida agus Kesha le Right Round – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 2009. Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1985 thosaigh Madonna a chéad cheolchoirm I Meiriceá Thuaidh – chan sí trí oíche sa Paramount Theatre I Washington. D'oscail The Beastie Boys do Madonna ar an turas seo. I 2019 chuaigh Billie Eilish chuig barr na cairteacha sa Bhreatain lena chéad albam When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? Bhí sí an cailín is óige chun shroich uimhir a haon lena chéad albam sa Bhreatain. I 2020 ag na Grammys bhuaigh sí Albam den bhliain, agus Amhrán den bhliain lena amhrán Bad Guy – agus I bhfad níos mó. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh aisteoir David Harbour I Nua Eabhrac I 1975 agus rugadh amhránaí Sophie Ellis Bextor sa Bhreatain ar an lá seo I 1979 agus seo chuid de a amhrán. Beidh mé ar ais libh amárach le heagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo. Welcome back to another edition of Ar An Lá Seo on the 10th of April, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1981: The gallaher group paid an estimated 10 million pounds for a 41 acre site adjoining stephens green in one of irelands biggest property deals. 2009: Families were able to save up to €500 a month on their household spending thanks to the biggest price drop in over 75 years. 2012 - A business that frames baby's first shoes based in Roscrea featured on RTE's 'Dragons' Den' Graham Kenny, a farmer all his life, set up a picture framing business, Framed Memories Forever, in 2001 with wife Cassandra, an artist and ballet teacher, as a source of off-farm income.  2014 - News broke that Nenagh was been chosen as the host town for the 2015 Munster Fleadh Cheoil. The week-long music event – the biggest of the provincial Fleadh gatherings, would attract as many as 20,000 visitors to Nenagh and its surrounds. It was the town's first time to host a Munster Fleadh.  That was Flo Rida and Kesha with Right Round– the biggest song on this day in 2009. Onto music news on this day In 1985, Madonna kicked off her very first North American tour by playing the first of three nights at the Paramount Theatre in Seattle, Washington. The Beastie Boys opened for Madonna on this 40-date Virgin Tour. In 2019, Billie Eilish was at No.1 on the UK chart with her debut studio album When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? It made Eilish the youngest female solo act to chart at No.1 in the UK. At the 2020 Grammy Awards, it won Album of the Year, Best Pop Vocal Album, while 'Bad Guy' from the album won Record of the Year. And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – actor David Harbour was born in New York in 1975 and singer Sophie Ellis Bextor was born in the UK in 1979 and this is one of her songs I'll be back with you tomorrow with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.

News has reached us this morning of the very sad passing of the Bishop Emeritus of Killaloe, Willie Walsh. Willie, who recently turned 90, served as Bishop of Killaloe between 1994 and 2010. A native of Roscrea in Co. Tipperary, he spent much of his life in Clare, having become a member of staff of St Flannan's College over 60 years ago. To pay tribute to Bishop Williem, Alan Morrissey was joined by Bishop Of Killaloe, Fintan Monahan. Photo (c): Clare FM

For part two of his return visit to Roscrea - Drivetime's John Cooke has also been finding out what happened to a government supported proposal to open an alternative community hotel in the area.

It's just over a year since protests were mounted outside the Racket Hall Hotel in Roscrea in Co. Tipperary in response to the sudden announcement that it would close to the public and become a Direct Provision Centre for International Protection Applicants. Drivetime's John Cooke tells us more.

On this morning's show... An update from the Clonmel Public Meeting on Tuesday night.... What do people really want to see come out of the general election...we will hear from listeners... Good news stories from Roscrea.... Susan O'Donoghue is here to talk about becoming a successful leader... Muriel Cuddy on stress... Christmas Lights to be switched on in Nenagh this weekend... Farming news...

The new commission-free Love Tipperary Gift Card has gone live in the county with over 190 businesses accepting the card, including national brands and independent businesses. Tipperary businesses say the new gift card will drive footfall in local towns, take 'shop local' to the next level and provide an easy way to reward staff. County Tipperary Chamber and Tipperary County Council are behind the newly launched county-wide gift card for the towns of Carrick-On-Suir, Clonmel, Cahir, Cashel, Tipperary Town, Thurles, Templemore, Nenagh and Roscrea. Available to buy online as physical gift cards or digital e-cards, a range of shops, restaurants, salons, attractions and services are participating. Edel Kennedy is the owner of ladieswear boutique Edel's Boutique in Nenagh and said the gift card is a positive move for the county: "Nenagh is a thriving market town with many wonderful restaurants, coffee shops and of course boutiques. It's a shopper's paradise, we have it all! Nenagh's success can definitely be attributed to the fact that so many of the businesses are managed and run by the owners. We really do care about our customers and our town. Edel's Boutique has been in Nenagh for 19 years and has seen so many changes in that time, including plenty of challenges for small business owners. "The gift card is a fantastic initiative because it keeps money in the community. Small businesses have to pay commission to accept the national gift cards which is tough when margins are already tight. But the Love Tipperary Gift Card is commission free. As we approach the Christmas trading period, we as business owners are very excited for the launch of the gift card. We feel positive that we can take 'shop local' to the next level and put Tipperary on the map. "In Ireland, we have such a great incentive to reward staff tax free through the Small Benefit Exemption scheme and what better way to reward staff than the Love Tipperary Gift Card, encouraging employees to shop in the county, driving footfall and helping create thriving towns where people want to live and work. It's a no-brainer for organisations." A unique feature of the gift card is that it can be spent with both national brands and independent businesses, including New Look in Clonmel. Aisling O'Meara is the store manager and said: "New Look in Clonmel is one of the most profitable in Ireland but even as a national brand, we'd noticed a drop in footfall and were keen to look at initiatives to increase both footfall and dwell time in Clonmel. When we heard about the Love Tipperary Gift Card, we said 'this is amazing and how do we get involved'. "Even though New Look is a big brand, we're all local businesses staffed by local people and we all have pride in our town. By working together and backing each other through the gift card, we can help our town and our businesses to succeed. "The great thing about the Love Tipperary Gift Card is that it has to be spent in Tipperary county and will encourage people to visit Clonmel and other towns. I think the choice on offer with the card is really good. People will look at where to spend it, visit one business, and likely stay to try others. We have a reward and recognition scheme at our store, and this year we will buy the Love Tipperary Gift Card because it puts the money we invest in rewards back into our town." 5th generation Tipperary Town business O'Rahelly Sports is also participating. Bryan O'Rahelly said the gift card promotes the county: "The fact that people will have a card in their wallet - physical or digital - that has Tipperary on it is brilliant. It's a bit of advertising for our county and it's a push for people to shop local who might not have otherwise. It also means it's less likely to be forgotten about. "Some of the national gift cards have a 10% commission for businesses to accept the card whereas the Love Tipperary Gift Card has no commission, so when people buy the Love Tipperary Gift Card as a present, or orga...

County Tipperary Chamber and Tipperary County Council are collaborating to introduce a county-wide gift card to champion 'shop local' and boost the local economy. The Tipperary Gift Card is set to launch pre-Christmas as part of efforts to drive footfall and spend across the county and in the towns of Carrick-On-Suir, Clonmel, Cahir, Cashel, Tipperary Town, Thurles, Templemore, Nenagh and Roscrea. Once launched, the Tipperary Gift Card will only be able to be spent with registered businesses, in person, locking spend into the county. There will be a 0% commission rate for the first 12 months for Tipperary businesses to accept the new gift card, keeping 100% of the transaction within the business. All types of businesses are eligible to accept the card, including retail, hospitality, leisure and tourism, health/beauty and services, with no additional equipment required. Businesses don't have to be a County Tipperary Chamber member to be a part of the new gift card. Michelle Aylward, Chief Executive at County Tipperary Chamber said: "Local businesses are the backbone of our Tipperary communities and now is the time for us to work together on a single shop local gift card for the whole county that will be transformative for our towns. "The Tipperary Gift Card is a phenomenal opportunity for Tipperary businesses to bring people through their doors with money to spend. With the zero commission to accept the card, there is no reason for a business not to be a part of this gift card. And as all types of consumer facing businesses can accept the card, it spreads out the benefit across Tipperary. It will provide tangible support for businesses and help to pull our communities together." Sinead Carr, C.E. of Tipperary County Council stated: "The availability of such an opportunity in County Tipperary is something I have long envisaged and I am particularly delighted to see that it will be in place for the Christmas 2024 period. Registering to accept the forthcoming Tipperary Gift Card is straightforward and cost-free. As we approach the key Christmas trading period, being a part of the gift card is a route to new revenue and new customers." The Tipperary Gift Card will be part of the multi award winning Town & City Gift Card concept active across Ireland in Ballinrobe, Carndonagh, Drogheda, Letterkenny, Sligo and Waterford. Over €7 million Town & City Gift Cards were sold in Ireland in 2023, with around 80% of sales to organisations for staff rewards and incentives. Colin Munro is the managing director of Miconex and said: "What makes the Tipperary Gift Card unique is the technology behind it. The card is Mastercard backed so the balance gets automatically updated when customers spend. Customers can check their balance in moments using the QR code on the gift card. And there will be a digital version of the card that customers can upload to digital wallets. This all makes the process of accepting the gift card friction-free for businesses, and that is vital." Cathaoirleach of Tipperary County Council Cllr Declan Burgess stated: "The collaboration between County Tipperary Chamber and Tipperary County Council on the forthcoming county-wide Tipperary Gift Card is a fantastic example of organisations joining together for the benefit of their communities both socially and economically. When we look at the success of Town & City Gift Card programmes across Ireland, the potential of the new gift card to keep Tipperary money in Tipperary towns is considerable." See more stories here.

An Ennis man is set to take up a high-profile position within the Catholic Church later this month. Newly ordained honorary Archbishop of Árd Sratha in Co.Tyrone, Seamus Horgan will take up the mantle as the first ever Apostolic Papal Nuncio to South Sudan and will be the personal representative of Pope Francis in the country, where the Holy See will be key to help maintain peace following a civil war and famine which have both ravaged the nation, since its establishment in 2012. A mayoral reception was held at Áras Chontae An Chláir yesterday afternoon to mark the achievement of Archbishop Horgan who has previously held diocesan roles in Bodyke, Roscrea, Uganda and the United States. A capacity crowd turned out at Council HQ for the event and among them was Clare FM's Daragh Dolan, who spoke to childhood friend of Archbishop Horgan and Leas Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council Mary Howard, but firstly to the man of the moment, his excellency Seamus Horgan, who outlined his career in the church to date. Photo (c) Clare County Council

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The Pope has nominated a Killaloe Priest as Apostolic Nuncio to South Sudan. Monsignor Séamus Horgan, who will be based in the city of Juba, is also appointed by Pope Francis to the titular See of Árd Sratha - Ardstraw, CoTyrone. A native of Tobarteascáin near St. Flannan's College where he completed his secondary schooling, Monsignor Horgan entered St Patrick's College Maynooth in 1987 before being ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Michael Harty in 1994 at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul in Ennis. Commenting on the appointment, Bishop of Killaloe Dr. Fintan Monahan said, "I warmly congratulate Monsignor Séamus Horgan on his appointment by Pope Francis to be Nuncio to South Sudan based in the city of Juba. He is also appointed to the titular See of Árd Sratha - Ardstraw, County Tyrone." Bishop Monahan continued, "Monsignor Horgan brings a wealth of pastoral and practical experience with him to his new role. A conscientious, diligent and prayerful pastor, his engagement with people is marked with great kindness and courtesy. He served with distinction in his appointments at local level in Bodyke and Roscrea in the diocese and in his various appointments since he entered the diplomatic service." "I wish Monsignor Horgan every good wish and blessing in his important role and assure him of the prayers of the faithful of Killaloe Diocese,” added Bishop Monahan. “At this time there are three Apostolic Nuncios, originally from Ireland, in active diplomatic service for the Universal Church - and here in Killaloe we are very proud of the fact that two of them are natives of our diocese." St. Flannan's College Principal Fr. Iggy McCormack said, “This episcopal appointment is a tremendous honour for Monsignor Séamus and for our school. We are very proud of what he has achieved in his ministry to date during which time he has served as Secretary of the Apostolic Nunciatures in Kampala, Berne and Manila, as well as working at the Secretariat of State in Rome from 2015 to 2020 before assuming his current role in the United States." "This is the first time in many decades that a Papal Nuncio has emanated from our alumni. The students and staff of St Flannan's College wish Monsignor Séamus the very best for the future," added Fr. McCormack. Following six years of pastoral ministry in the Diocese of Killaloe Diocese, Monsignor Séamus Horgan was sent to Rome 2000 for further studies. After completing a Licence in Canon Law (Pontifical Gregorian University), he joined the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy in Rome to prepare for the service of the Holy See. In 2008 he was appointed a Chaplain of His Holiness and in 2019 a Prelate of Honour. Monsignor Horgan speaks English, Italian & French and has a working knowledge of German.

On this episode we heard about a large protest in Roscrea, with women saying they no longer feel safe since asylum seekers arrived in the town. We asked do Irish women feels less safe in 2024 Ireland.

For extra episodes and to support the podcast visit the Patreon here!This week Carl Kinsella and I discuss the ongoing events in Gaza as well as the protests this week outside accommodation for refugees and asylum seekers in Roscrea, PLUS a bit of good news via some energy price cuts. I catch up with Gearoid Farrelly about doing around 180 shows with Joanne McNally's Prosecco Express tour and how he became best pals with Niamh Kavanagh as well as his own tour (get tickets here!). Finally, James O'Hagan and I chat through the latest happenings in awards season, including why Ayo Edebiri is Irish now, as well as the Daily Mail's hilarious reporting on Kate Moss's 50th birthday party!Check out James' radio show here!Recommendations:Great Pottery ThrowdownBig BoysPoor Things Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mary Mullen, chair of the Sliabh Beagh board of directors in Knockatollon, Monaghan explains how Ireland's only community hotel works and what it adds to the town

John and Sarah discuss Javier Millei and the World Economic Forum, and how Argentina's President is confounding expectations. Also, Roderic O'Gorman and Throuples, Roscrea's community hotel, and Jordan Petersen's re-education.

Sportswashing works. From the English Premier League to the World Cup to golf, sport is being transformed by countries whose main interest is transforming their image. On Free State today, Dion and Joe ask what is the real cost of sportswashing and is it an inevitable consequence of a broader issue?Society is divided and while inequality grows people have been persuaded that the problem is the refugee child looking for shelter in a Roscrea hotel. The real problem lies elsewhere and sport is being used to conceal the truth.Free State with Joe Brolly and Dion Fanning is a Gold Hat Production in association with SwanMcG.For more on Free State: https://freestatepodcast.com/To get in touch with the podcast: info@freestatepodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Protests continue over plans to house International Protection applicants in Roscrea in Tipperary."Cuckoo funds" that are buying up properties are back on the political agenda.And Zara, Richard and Gavan have watched "Saltburn" and they have thoughts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jackie Cahill, Tipperary TD, on the asylum seeker protests in Roscrea and the agreement in principle for a new 'community hotel' in the town.

Michael Murray, Chief Executive of North Tipperary Development Company discusses their outreach programme for refugees and asylum seekers in Roscrea.

The government yesterday agreed in principle to the request to turn a derelict hotel in Roscrea into a community hotel, in an attempt to calm tensions over the arrival of a number of asylum seekers to the area. But what is a community hotel and how do they work? Sean was joined by Kieran Harrahill, Senior Researcher in Climate Justice at TASC, the Think Tank for Action on Social Change...

Michael Smith, Fianna Fail Councillor, Tipperary and Padraig O' Reachtagoin a Dentist in Roscrea for the past 34 years

Cian McCormack speaks to protesters in Roscrea, Co. Tipperary about why they are objecting to Racket Hall being used to house asylum seekers and Roderic O'Gorman, Minister for Integration, outlines the latest Government plans for housing asylum seekers.

Cian McCormack reports from Roscrea, Co. Tipperary amid protests outside a local hotel where asylum seekers are now staying.

On this episode we debated the recent protests outside a Tipperary hotel that was being used to house asylum seekers. Callers said the residents should have walked away when they saw it was women and children being moved in.

RTÉ Reporter John Cooke

Locals in Roscrea in Co Tipperary continue their protest following the arrival of the first group of 160 Asylum Seekers insisting their town's health and social services can't cope with further arrivals. John Cooke is in Roscrea.

One man was arrested after protesters clashed with Gardaí outside a Roscrea hotel as asylum-seekers were being brought inside. Allison O'Reilly, Journalist with The Irish Examiner who was at the scene last night spoke to Ciara this morning.

Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration, and Youth Roderic O'Gorman gave his reaction to the scenes in Rackett hall yesterday in Tipperary where it seems families of asylum seekers had to run the gauntlet of protesters being restrained by Gardai your reaction to those scenes .

A motion has passed unanimously by Mayo County Council today, to cease cooperation with the Department of Integration over the housing of Asylum seekers and refugees in the County. Protests have also continued outside Racket Hall in Roscrea today, where 17 international protection applicants have been housed since yesterday. Minister Roderic O'Gorman met with some local representatives today to discuss the concerns of locals. Kieran was joined by Cllr Michael Kilcoyne, Independent Councillor Mayo CC and Deputy Jackie Cahill, Fianna Fáil TD for Tipperary to discuss...

First, a report at the scene from John Cooke. Later, we hear from Jackie Cahill, Fianna Fáil TD and Mattie McGrath, Independent TD.

Our reporter Sharon Lynch

There are two referendums around the corner on March 8th, but are they too complex and less immediately understandable than other referendums in recent times? Hugh is joined by Jack Horgan-Jones and Jennifer Bray and on the podcast, with Jennifer spelling out exactly what changes we will be voting on. Protests against the influx of male asylum seekers have been a fixture on the front pages since the start of year, with Ballinrobe and Roscrea making headlines in recent days. But are the Government running out of road in terms of policy or are they simply responding to an unfolding humanitarian crisis?And with numbers in emergency accommodation at record levels, the panel teases out the political impact of ill health and death on the street and how the public expect more from those in power when it comes to protecting people forced to sleep rough. Plus, could Leo Varadkar or Micheál Martin be in line for a top job in Brussels after Charles Michel's surprise decision to step down as European Council president? While both have distanced themselves from the role, Jennifer explains why Micheál is the more likely candidate of the two. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Noel Coonan, local Fine Gael Councillor, on a meeting held in Roscrea last night following confirmation to local representatives that the Racket Hall hotel is to be used to accommodate people seeking asylum.

Shane Lee, Independent Councilor 

First, a report from John Cooke. Then we hear reaction from Jackie Cahill, Fianna Fail TD for Tipperary; Michael Lowry, Independent TD for Tipperary; and Emma Lane Spollen, national co-ordinator of the Ukraine Civil Society Forum.

Roscrea's only operating hotel, Racket Hall, will see its 40 rooms repurposed to accommodate 160 asylum seekers. This decision has sparked protests among locals Eoghan O'Mara Walsh, Chief Executive of the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation joined Kieran to discuss...

This is the Afternoon Update – The Hard Shoulder's daily catch up on the day's news. Today, Kieran was joined by Liz Dunphy, Senior reporter Irish Examiner and Gráinne Ní Aodha, News Reporter with Press Association to discuss today's top stories...

  In 1880, Frank Hart, age 23, was recognized as one of the top ultrarunners/pedestrians in the world. But after a life-threatening illness, many speculated that he would never return to his dominant form. He had also gone through a life-changing transition by accumulating more wealth in one year than most men acquired in a lifetime, and he was freely spending his fortune. Make sure you read/listen/watch parts one and two. Hart's six-day world record of 565 miles had been broken by Charles Rowell (1852-1909) of England by one mile in November 1880, which deeply bothered Hart. In January 1881, he accepted a challenge from Rowell to meet head-to-head later in the year. That became his focus and he tried to get back into world championship shape. But then another rival appeared on the scene full of racist hatred. Racism from a Competitor John Hughes John “Lepper” Hughes (1850-1921) of New York did not hide his racist hatred for Hart. He had been a “poor day laborer” before he found success in pedestrianism. He was born in Roscrea, Tipperary, Ireland, and was the son of a competitive runner. When he was a boy, he was a fast runner, won some races, and could run close to hounds in fox hunts. With no formal education, he emigrated to America in 1868 at eighteen, became a citizen, and worked for the city of New York in Central Park. It was said that he was “stubborn as a government mule.” He was called, “the Lepper” because of his peculiar way of walking with an odd jumping gait. 2nd Astley Belt Race - O'Leary and Hughes Hughes was known for his temper and often showed inappropriate behavior in races. He desperately wanted to be recognized as the champion pedestrian of the world. It was reported, “Hughes is a boastful and ignorant fellow, with a fine physique and unlimited confidence in his powers.” He had a deep personal hostility against fellow Irish American, Daniel O'Leary, who had beaten him soundly in the Second Astley Belt Race in 1878. Hughes blamed his backers for purposely poisoning his milk and swindling him out of all his prize money. Hughes in International O'Leary Belt Since then, Hughes had experienced some success but had failed to win any of the big six-day races. His best six-day mark was 520 miles, when he finished sixth at the Rose Belt Race in 1879, won by Hart. But finally, on January 29, 1881, Hughes had the finest race of his career when he broke the six-day world record, achieving 568 miles in the “First O'Leary International Belt Race” held at the American Institute Building in New York City. Hart did not compete in the race, choosing instead to get ready to defend the original “American” O'Leary Belt, to be held the following month. As the Third O'Leary Belt approached, Hughes desperately wanted to win that O'Leary belt too and beat Hart. He boasted he would cover 600 miles. Hart and Hughes Fight In 1881, Bernard Wood's Gymnasium and Athletic Grounds on North 9th and 2nd Street (Wythe Ave) in Brooklyn, New York, was a popular place for runners to train on an indoor sawdust track. In February 1881, both Hart and Hughes used the track to train for the upcoming O'Leary Belt. Hughes would often yell hate-filled racist slurs at Hart. Hart had nothing good to say about Hughes. One Sunday afternoon, while both were training there, they competed in an ego-based sprint together, which Hughes won. Hart joked that at the upcoming match there would be no poison soup, referring to Hughes' excuse for losing the Second Astley Belt. He added he would beat Hughes at the upcoming match. “Hughes turned around and shouted, ‘You lie, you black (n-word).' Saying this, he struck Hart with a powerful blow under the chin. Hart fell flat on his back but was up again in an instant and hit Hughes over the right eye.” They continued to deliver blows, but Hart was no match for the bigger Hughes. Trainer Happy Jack Smith jumped in and separated them. “As Hart went away,