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Reporter, Cian McCormack joins Morning Ireland from Dublin Castle, where Catherine Connolly will be inaugurated as the 10th President of Ireland. He speaks to Dr. Mary McAuliffe, historian and gender studies director at UCD.

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack Sojood Bakroon is a graduate of Literature at Al-Aqsa University in Gaza. She is a writer and a poet, who hopes to amplify the Palestinian voice and let the world know about Palestine and Gaza. She is now in Ireland doing English and Communication at UCD. In this PalCast episode, she shares her experience of loss, displacement and fonding hope and sadness after leaving Gaza. “The world is a hotel and Gaza my home,” she says. She hopes to return back to Gaza one day to help rebuild. The John Gibbons Climate Action - the lie of the land - podcast is out now here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-142412733 Support Dignity for Palestine details here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/call-to-stand-143037542

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack Sojood Bakroon is a graduate of Literature at Al-Aqsa University in Gaza. She is a writer and a poet, who hopes to amplify the Palestinian voice and let the world know about Palestine and Gaza. She is now in Ireland doing English and Communication at UCD. In this PalCast episode, she shares her experience of loss, displacement and fonding hope and sadness after leaving Gaza. “The world is a hotel and Gaza my home,” she says. She hopes to return back to Gaza one day to help rebuild. The John Gibbons Climate Action - the lie of the land - podcast is out now here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-142412733 Support Dignity for Palestine details here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/call-to-stand-143037542

Éilís Ní Dhuibhne tells Ruth McKee about the books which have been important in her life, through childhood, love, and loss—and talks about how her writing practice has evolved.  Éilís Ní Dhuibhne, The Laureate for Irish Fiction, writes in both Irish and English. A member of Aosdána, she is Writer Fellow at UCD, where she teaches MA-level Creative Writing. She has been the recipient of many literary awards, most recently the Pen Award for an Outstanding Contribution to Irish Literature, and a Hennessy Hall of Fame Award, many Oireachtas Awards for her writing in Irish, and the Stuart Parker Award for Drama. Her novel, The Dancers Dancing, was shortlisted for the Orange Prize in 2000. She has published several collections of short stories, the most recent being Selected Stories (Blackstaff 2023) and Fáínne Geal and Lae (Clo Iar Chonnacht 2023).

Does the Spire get taller in the summer? Is buttered toast more likely to fall butter side down? Terence comes prepared for this special episode of Talking Bollox with thanks to Science Week, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year.Science week is a national celebration of science with hundreds of events for people of all ages taking place across the country from the 9th – 16th November. This year it's all about “Then, Today, Tomorrow" and the unexpected experiments that brought about progress, and it's safe to say having a professor come in and answer Terence's questions was an experiment of it's own!Associate Professor in Science Education at UCD, Shane Bergin was our guest and he explained how science is all around us and why we should nurture our natural curiosity in it. If you feel inspired after hearing Shane's passion for science why not get involved in one of the many Science Week events taking place across the country! Find out more on Instagram: @researchireland

A Clare teaching representative says online bullying is becoming increasingly difficult for schools to tackle. A new UCD report published by the Department of Children, Disability and Equality has found that bulling and family diversity are "significant risks to a child's emotional development and wellbeing". The findings also state that screen time has "increased markedly" for children between the years of 2008 and 2024, with increased time with technology associated with lower levels of wellbeing and physical activity. INTO Rep for Clare, Principal of Sixmilebridge National School Gareth Heagney, says the prevalence of online incidents is a "huge" societal issue.

A Clare teaching representative says online bullying is becoming increasingly difficult for schools to tackle. A new UCD report published by the Department of Children, Disability and Equality has found that bulling and family diversity are "significant risks to a child's emotional development and wellbeing". The findings also state that screen time has "increased markedly" for children between the years of 2008 and 2024, with increased time with technology associated with lower levels of wellbeing and physical activity. INTO Rep for Clare, Principal of Sixmilebridge National School Gareth Heagney, says the prevalence of online incidents is a "huge" societal issue.

On the first episode of our new podcast, Growing Minds, aimed at secondary school students, Sarah McIntosh speaks to two college students about the different pathways into agriculture, student life and the future of farming. The Irish Farmers Journal has launched a brand-new podcast series, ‘Growing Minds', aimed at secondary school students and those studying agricultural science in school.On this week's episode, careers and education journalist Sarah McIntosh explores the different educational pathways into agricultural science through the CAO system and beyond.Joining her live in the studio are two third-level students, Ciaran McLoughlin, the Ag Soc auditor in University College Dublin and Ellen Feerey, a final year student from South East Technological University, Waterford. Hailing from a sheep farm in Trim, Co Meath Ciaran outlines why he decided to study a course in UCD and what growing up on a farm taught him from a young age. Ellen from Tyrellspass, Co Westmeath took a different pathway into college, spending two years in Gurteen Agriculture College before transferring into a Level 8 agriculture science degree at SETU. She outlines the benefit this had on her studies and why she would encourage other students to look into alternative pathways. Both students offer their advice on studying agricultural science, what to look out for when choosing your college course and what the future of farming looks like from a young perspective. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining Brendan to analyse the Sunday papers are; Gerard Howlin, Public Affairs consultant and Irish Times columnist; Scott Lucas, Professor of US and International politics at the Clinton Institute in UCD; Louise Byrne, Political Correspondent at the Irish Examiner; and Dr Emma Howard, Economist.

Eithne Dodd speaks to house developer Brian McKeown in Hollystown before we get analysis from Conor O'Connell, Director of Housing, Planning and Development for the Construction Industry Federation, and Orla Hegarty, Assistant Professor at UCD's School of Architecture.

Graham Finlay, Lecturer in the School of Politics and International Relations at UCD

Shona Murray Europe Correspondent for Euronews Scott Lucas, Professor of US and International Politics at Clinton Institute in UCD

Tensions remain high in Citywest, where protests continue outside a centre for asylum seekers. Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly has promised a “robust response” to any violence as concerns grow over public safety and community division. Joining the discussion are Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon, Sinn Féin TD and Justice Spokesperson Matt Carthy, and Eimer McAuley, News Correspondent with The Journal.Later, outrage after a deepfake video of presidential candidate Catherine Connolly, falsely claiming she had quit the race, spreads online. Could AI manipulation truly sway voters? Adrian Weckler, Irish Independent Technology Editor, and Dr. Susan Leavy, Assistant Professor at UCD's School of Information and Communication Studies, explore how deepfakes threaten democracy.Unrest on the ground, deception online — all on The Tonight Show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How have authoritarian regimes risen around the world? Alexander Dukalskis from UCD looks at the rise of authoritarianism and how countries have put the internet and universities, things the west value as ways to spread democracy to use to enhance their regimes.

Miguel Ángel González Suárez te presenta el Informativo de Primera Hora en 'El Remate', el programa matinal de La Diez Capital Radio que arranca tu día con: Las noticias más relevantes de Canarias, España y el mundo, analizadas con rigor y claridad. Miguel Ángel González Suárez te presenta el Informativo de Primera Hora en 'El Remate', el programa matinal de La Diez Capital Radio que arranca tu día con: Las noticias más relevantes de Canarias, España y el mundo, analizadas con rigor y claridad. Hoy hace 2 años: Román Rodríguez afirma que el Gobierno de CC y el PP ha consumado un “fraude electoral” al renunciar a la bajada del IGIC … Y hoy hace dos año: Fuga de congresos de Tenerife a Gran Canaria por la parálisis del Magma en Adeje. La inactividad en el centro de convenciones de Costa Adeje, el principal de la Isla, supone la pérdida de un subsector turístico que genera en Canarias 180 millones de euros anuales. Hoy se cumplen 1.346 días del cruel ataque e invasión de Rusia a Ucrania. 3 años y 236 días. Hoy es lunes 20 de octubre de 2025. Día Internacional del Chef. Cada 20 de octubre se conmemora el Día Internacional del Chef, una fecha que instauró la Asociación Mundial Culinaria, para rendir homenaje a todos los encargados de crear los platos más exquisitos del mundo. La palabra chef viene del francés y significa jefe de cocina. El chef no es solo la persona encargada de dirigir la cocina de un restaurante, también es el encargado de educar el paladar de sus ayudantes y enseñarles a elaborar platos magistrales con su toque personal. 1968.- Boda de Jacqueline Kennedy con Aristóteles Onassis. 1972.- Se inaugura la Casa de la Radio, el centro de producción de programas de Radio Nacional de España (RNE) en Prado del Rey (Madrid). 1973.- Isabel II inaugura la Ópera de Sydney (Australia), obra arquitecto danés Jørn Utzon. 1978.- En la segunda jornada del I Congreso de la UCD, Adolfo Suárez se convierte en su presidente al ser el único aspirante. 1979.- El FC Barcelona inaugura La Masia, la residencia para su joven cantera de fútbol. 1986.- Pilar Miró toma posesión como directora general de RTVE. Primer mujer en ocupar el puesto. 2002.- El IRA auténtico anuncia su disolución y el fin de sus actividades terroristas. 2011.- ETA anuncia el cese definitivo de la actividad armada en un vídeo enviado al diario "Gara". 2011.- El dictador libio Muamar el Gadafi es asesinado por los rebeldes en Sirte. 2020.- La Audiencia Nacional absuelve de sedición al mayor Josep Lluís Trapero, responsable de los Mossos durante el 1-O. Hoy, 20 de octubre, se celebra las onomástica, entre otros, de Santa Irene de Tancor y San Honorio Abad. Fin del alto el fuego: Israel suspende la entrada de ayuda a Gaza tras reanudar los ataques. Ataque militar de EE.UU. a un supuesto submarino narco en el Caribe. Roban 9 joyas históricas de Napoleón y la Emperatriz en un audaz atraco al museo Louvre de París. Lorenzo Amor, presidente de la Asociación de Trabajadores Autónomos, sobre la subida de las cuotas: "Es un sablazo, un atraco" Empresarios de Las Palmas toman el control del agua en Tenerife. La multinacional francesa propietaria de Canaragua vende el 45% de la sociedad a tres compañías de Las Palmas: Domingo Alonso, Satocan y Grupo Martinón. El anuncio provoca malestar e indignación en el empresariado tinerfeño por una operación que consideran una “intromisión inadmisible en la gestión de un bien esencial” La fiebre turística no basta: los isleños son más pobres que antes del covid. Por cada 100 euros de renta media per cápita en España, en Canarias apenas entran 80 La región solo supera a Andalucía y Extremadura. El IGN admite que la serie sísmica en Tenerife es peculiar por persistente: “Si fuera a más se podría convocar un gabinete de crisis” Desde el pasado jueves, la costa de Fasnia y Arico lleva acumulados 55 terremotos. Los extranjeros compran de media 26 casas al día en el Archipiélago El precio medio del metro cuadrado en los primeros seis meses en las Islas incrementó un 14,5%, de los mayores del país. Casi 100 migrantes, entre ellos una bebé, llegan a Canarias tras una semana en el mar. Entre sus ocupantes hay cuatro posibles menores. Llega a La Restinga por sus propios medios un cayuco con 98 personas, entre ellas un bebé. Los supervivientes, entre los que hay cuatro menores, proceden de Senegal, Gambia y Guinea y aseguran haber salido de la localidad gambiana de Barra. 2011.- Estreno de la versión española del musical "El Rey León", en el teatro Lope de Vega, en Madrid. Esta tema se lo dedico a una gran periodista que estuvo muchos años en esta casa y que desde hace tiempo nos guía desde el cielo, Auxi de La Rosa. Este era su tema favorito que cantaba habitualmente

Diarmaid Ferriter, Professor of Modern Irish History at UCD and Catriona Crowe, Archivist

Bel Trew, Chief International Correspondent, London Independent // Simon Marks, Chief Correspondent, Feature Story News // Vincent Durac, Associate professor in School of Politics and International Relations, UCD

Guests:Neurologist Dr Suzanne O'SullivanShelley Brady, DCUShane Bergin, UCD

A visiting lecturer at UCD has been speaking about the pivotal role Ireland played in helping him process his survivor's guilt after fleeing war-torn Kosovo when he was just eight years old.Professor Islam Borinca's life changed forever when his father and brother were murdered during the war between Kosovo and Serbia in 1998…In a recent feature for The Journal, he speaks movingly about witnessing the destruction of his home, and how these experiences shaped his commitment to studying reconciliation and intergroup healing from war trauma.The Social Psychologist reflects on what Ireland's own history of division taught him, and how societies can work toward understanding, repair, and mutual respect.He joins Seán to discuss.

More young people than ever have been trading and investing in stocks.Revolut reported a 17% surge in young investors across the Irish market.But, why has there been this shift?Joining Andrea to discuss is Emer Walsh, Business Journalist for the Irish Examiner, Senan Delargy, the CEO of the Trinity Student Managed Fund, Mihaela Borta, President of UCD's Investor and Entrepreneurs' Society and Content Creator Leo Gibson.

On the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution, we'll discuss the Irish involvement in the conflict and the impact it had on our history.Featuring: Prof Finola O'Kane Crimmins, Professor at the School of Architecture, Planning and Environmental Policy at UCD; Dr Joel Herman, Research Fellow at the Virtual Record Treasury of Ireland, History Department at Trinity College Dublin; Prof Patrick Griffin, Madden-Hennebry Professor of History at the University of Notre Dame, and Bye-Fellow at St Edmund's College at the University of Cambridge; and Prof Eliga Gould, Harmsworth Professor of American History at Oxford.

The U.S. Federal Government has ground to a halt in what's known as a ‘shutdown'. But, what exactly does that mean, and why does it keep happening?To help make sense of it all, Seán is joined by Scott Lucas, Professor of International Politics at the Clinton Institute in UCD.

Returning to the subject of invasive alien species, it is hard to imagine that some of these species might still be found for sale in some local garden centres around Ireland, but they are according to Noeleen Smyth, Assistant Professor in Environmental and Sustainable Horticulture at UCD.

After last weeks nightmare in Longford, Dundalk FC bounce back with a home win over UCD to gain a crucial 3 points in the title race. The Lilywhites enjoy a slice of good luck being awarded 2 spot kicks and survive a late UCD rally in a game where the Students dominated possession and passing but nonetheless have to watch a Horgan inspired Dundalk take all 3 points in the second half.

A symposium will take place in An Díseart, Dingle tomorrow which examines one of the worst massacres in Irish history. In 1580, 600 women, children and men were massacred by the English in Dún an Óir/ Smerwick. Dr Declan Downey of the school of history at UCD is one of the speakers.

Has our reliance on technology and AI meant we have lost our literacy skills? Is this problem getting worse?Joining Kieran to discuss is Aidan Regan, Professor in the School of Politics and International Relations in UCD and Thomas Kenny, of Kennys Bookstore in Galway, and later Terry Prone, Chairman of the Communications Clinic.

The Office of Public Works have culled more than 118 deer in Phoenix Park since the beginning of last year. It comes after they have paid €17,000 to snipers to manage the deer population in the capital.UCD, who tag fawns and keep track of the deer population in the park, found that the way deer were being targeted for culls by the OPW up to 2018 was “not a recommended approach”.The report recommended that “at least 65 individuals” should be targeted during each culling season in order to keep the deer population in the Phoenix Park “stable and sustainable”.Is culling deer the best approach to managing this population, or are there alternative measures to manage these animals?Joining Andrea to discuss is John Tierney from the Association of Hunt Saboteurs, as well as listeners.

Diarmaid Ferriter, Professor of Modern History, UCD

On this week's episode, sporting legends Tommy Durnin, Lizzie Murphy, Stephen Coen and Daire Cregg join Sarah McIntosh live from the Ploughing in Tullamore to talk all things sport and farming.We have a special Young Stock Podcast this week as we record live at the National Ploughing Championships in Screggan, Co. Offaly. Sarah McIntosh is joined by four sporting legends who have a strong tie to agriculture and the land. Louth footballer Tommy Durnin, who also owns a suckler farm, discusses the recent success of the team winning the Leinster Senior Football Championship for the first time in 68 years. Along with this he gives some advice to young players.Irish Hockey goalkeeper Lizzie Murphy, who studied agriculture in UCD, is now working as a tax associate for PwC Ireland. She discusses what it was like travelling to the Tokyo Olympics during COVID-19 and the importance of encouraging women in sport.Stephen Coen, the general manager of Senus and a senior footballer for Mayo, also joins us to discuss dealing with disappointment and encouraging the next generation of players into the squad.Finally, the newest edition to the Irish Farmers Journal dairy team, Daire Cregg, who is also playing on the Roscommon football team joins us to discuss the opportunities for Irish athletes abroad and his own experience studying agriculture in UCD. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guests:Professor Sanjeev Gupta, Professor of Earth Science at Imperial College LondonDr Susan Kelleher of DCUDr Shane Bergin of UCD

Andrew Parnell, AIMSIR Centre director and Met Éireann Professor of Data Science for Climate and Weather at UCD, discusses the significance of a new AI centre which will strengthen Ireland's preparedness for changing weather.

US television host Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show was pulled from the air last night, hours after the US government threatened to cancel broadcasting licences because of comments the host made about the killing of far-right activist Charlie Kirk…The stunning move by network ABC to remove one of America's most influential late-night shows was blasted by critics as government censorship, but celebrated by Donald Trump.Joining Kieran to discuss is Senior Lecturer at the School of Media in Technical University Dublin, Harry Browne, and also Professor and Political analyst, of the Clinton institute, UCD, Scott Lucas Image: Reuters

Donald Trump has announced that he will sue the New York Times for 15 billion dollars for alleged defamation. The US President now has several major active lawsuits against media outlets, but what is the reason for his war on the media, and what does it mean for free speech in America?Joining Seán to discuss is Graham Finlay, Lecturer in the School of Politics at UCD…

Edward Burke, historian at UCD and author of Ulster's Lost Counties, joined Newstalk Breakfast to argue why Gotcha” claims about Heather Humphreys' husband and his alleged ties to the Orange Order has no place in modern Ireland. And to ask if the Humphreys apologise for their historical connections with the Orange tradition?”

In this episode of It Happened To Me, we share a story of love, loss, and advocacy in the rare disease community. We are joined by Jordan Kruse, whose son, Pruitt, was born with ornithine transcarbamylase (OTC) deficiency, and Dr. Susan Berry, a geneticist at M Health Fairview and professor at the University of Minnesota Medical School, who specializes in rare metabolic disorders like OTC deficiency and helped Pruitt.  OTC deficiency is a rare urea cycle disorder (UCD) that prevents the body from properly removing ammonia from the blood. This dangerous buildup can cause severe complications, and in Pruitt's case, tragically ended his life at only six months old.  Through her grief, Jordan founded The Brave Little One Foundation, honoring Pruitt's legacy by supporting families facing medical hardship and raising awareness about rare genetic conditions. Together, she and Dr. Berry shed light on: What OTC deficiency is and how it affects the body Why newborn screening doesn't always catch the condition The role of geneticists and medications in diagnosing and managing OTC deficiency Jordan's experience advocating for Pruitt's care in a complex medical system The importance of foundations and rare disease organizations in offering resources and hope What families and healthcare providers need to know about navigating rare disease diagnoses Resources: The Brave Little One Foundation National Urea Cycle Disorders Foundation (NUCDF)  The Rare Diseases Clinical Research Network (RDCRN Consortia) The Future of Personalized Medicine is Here: Baby KJ received a first-of-its-kind personalized gene editing therapy at CHOP to treat his urea cycle disorder Ornithine transcarbamylase deficiency explained by MedlinePlus    Stay tuned for the next new episode of “It Happened To Me”! In the meantime, you can listen to our previous episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, streaming on the website, or any other podcast player by searching, “It Happened To Me”.    “It Happened To Me” is created and hosted by Cathy Gildenhorn and Beth Glassman. DNA Today's Kira Dineen is our executive producer and marketing lead. Amanda Andreoli is our associate producer. Ashlyn Enokian is our graphic designer.   See what else we are up to on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and our website, ItHappenedToMePod.com. Questions/inquiries can be sent to ItHappenedToMePod@gmail.com. 

Guests:Prof Redmond O'Connell, Professor in Decision Neuroscience at Trinity College DublinDr Ruth Freeman of Research IrelandDr Shane Bergin of UCD

Joining Brendan to discuss the Sunday papers are Pat Leahy, Political Editor of the Irish Times, Elaine Burke, Science and Technology journalist, Scott Lucas, Professor of US and International politics at the Clinton Institute in UCD and Brenda Power, Columnist with the Irish Daily Mail and Sunday Times.

Following the first Irish satellite's journey in space concluding, we're going to look back on what it achieved.To talk more on this, Kieran is joined by the Director of UCD's Centre for Space Research, and the Endorsing Professor for EIRSAT-1, Lorraine Hanlon.Image: European Space Agency

Israel strikes Hamas in Qatar while Poland defends itself from Russian attacks. We get reaction with Asher Freedman Former Israeli Strategic Affairs Official & Executive Director of the Misgav Institute for National Security and also Scott Lucas, Professor and Political Analyst, Clinton Institute, UCD.

Guests:Dr Terence D. Capellini, Chair of Human Evolutionary Biology at Harvard UniversityDr Lara Dungan, ImmunologistDr Shane Bergin of UCD

A black hole that may have been spotted seconds before the big bang has been sighted by the James Webbs space telescope, which has the power to upend all the theories of the universe.Shane Bergin, a Physicist and Assistant Professor in Science Education in UCD joins Seán to tell more.

Dr. Joe Mooney is an Assistant Professor of Social Work at UCD and Peadar Tóibín, TD, Leader of Aontú

Connacht have made 14 changes for Saturday's under-18 girls interprovincial final against Leinster with Tuam/Oughterard's Juno Hayes remaining in the 2nd row (30th August 2025) The Galway contingent on the starting team includes Ballinasloe trio Roisin O'Sulivan, Esther Albert and co-captain Anna McDermott; Tuam/Oughterards' Aoibh Morrow and Juno Hayes; Creggs' Mia White and Ciara Corrigan; along with Gort Monivea's Cairinn Kearns. Connacht under-18 head coach Craig Hansberry caught up with Galway Bay FM's William Davies. == Kick-off at UCD on Saturday is 2.45pm. CONNACHT U18 GIRLS MATCHDAY SQUAD VS LEINSTER RUGBY 15. Roisin O'Sullivan (Ballinasloe RFC) 14. Kate Gallagher (Ballina RFC) 13. Esther Albert (Ballinasloe RFC) 12. Ruth Conway (Westport RFC) Co-Captain 11. Aoibh Morrow (Tuam/Oughterard RFC) 10. Mia White (Creggs RFC) 9. Kitty Fin Sweeney (Westport RFC) 1. Isabel Lynott (Ballina RFC) 2. Ciara Corrigan (Creggs RFC) 3. Cairínn Kearns (Gort/Monivea RFC) 4. Aoibhinn Lyons (Westport RFC) 5. Juno Hayes (Tuam/Oughterard RFC) 6. Ruby Jennings (Claremorris RFC) 7. Anna McDermott (Ballinasloe RFC) Co-Captain 8. Evie Kennedy (Ballina RFC) 16. Millie Ager (Claremorris RFC) 17. Holly Horkan (Westport RFC) 18. Sharron Thornton (Tuam/Oughterard RFC) 19. Orla Palasz (Westport RFC) 20. Poppy Tunney Ware (Westport RFC) 21. Maebh Smith (Claremorris RFC) 22. Sally Fleming (Buccaneers RFC) 23. Leah McNamara (Westport RFC)

Linda Sheehan, patient and Professor Cormac McCarthy, Consultant Respiratory Physician at SVUH and Associate Professor at UCD

Guests:Ciara Greene, Associate Professor in the School of Psychology at UCD, where she heads up the Attention and Memory LaboratoryDr Lara Dungan, ImmunologistDr Tara Shine of Change By Degrees

Joining Dearbhail to dissect the Sunday papers are Brenda Power, Columnist at the Irish Daily Mail & Sunday Times, Graham Finlay, Assistant Professor of Politics and International Relations at UCD, Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent, for The Irish Examiner, and Keire Murphy, Senior Policy Advisor, ESRI,

Helena Smith, Athens Correspondent, The Guardian, Gerald Mills, physical geographer, UCD, expert in the climates of cities and Isabel Moreno, is a meteorologist based in Madrid

Strata, Ireland's leading provider of construction time management and digital construction services, recently released the 2025 Strata Report: Digital Transformation in Construction. Ronan recently caught up with Enda Grimes, the Director and Founder of Strata to find out more about the 2025 Strata Report and digital transformation in the construction sector.Enda talks about his background, what Strata does, the 2025 Strata Report, AI, and more.More about Enda Grimes:Enda Grimes is the Director and Founder of Strata, Ireland's leading provider of construction time management and digital construction services. At Strata, he leads a specialist engineering team providing expert planning, BIM services, project controls, analytics, 4D visualisation, and delay analysis services.With over 20 years' experience across all construction sectors both national and global, he previously served as head planner for the €3 billion ESS project in Sweden. He holds an MSc in Engineering and Civil Engineering from UCD and an MSc in Construction Law and Dispute Resolution from King's College London.

Will O'Callaghan and Keith Treacy are joined by Ronan Finn this morning to look back at St Pat's loss to Besiktas last night, Melia's potential, Shamrock Rovers' disappointment, and Ronan's own journey to UCD.Off The Ball Breakfast from 7:30am with UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction

In this episode of The First Day from The Fund Raising School, host Bill Stanczykiewicz, Ed.D. dives into the big, shiny (and slightly confusing) changes in federal tax law passed in July 2025, and what they mean for your fundraising plan in 2026 and beyond. Bill brings clarity with his signature blend of research, wisdom, and a dash of humor. The laws don't take effect until 2026, which gives fundraisers time to plan. His top-line takeaway? Don't panic. This isn't the end of charitable giving as we know it, nor a sudden waterfall of donations. One of the headliners in the new law is the return of the Universal Charitable Deduction (UCD). Everyone can now claim a tax deduction for their giving. Singles can deduct up to $1,000, and married couples filing jointly can deduct up to $2,000, starting with their 2026 giving. Research, and our collective memory of the COVID-era UCD, suggests this could spark an uptick in donations from lower- and middle-income donors. So go ahead, fundraisers: invite gifts at all levels, and make sure your donors know they can give generously and get a tax break. New “ceiling and floor” limits for high-income donors could put a slight damper on larger gifts. Those in the top 1%, earning over $626K (single) or $751K (joint), can only deduct at the 35% rate instead of the usual 37%, potentially shrinking their incentive to give. But Bill urges fundraisers to stay calm and start conversations. Talk with major donors about how this may or may not change their giving. Likewise, the new "floor" rule, which removes deductions on the first 0.5% of adjusted gross income, is unlikely to affect generous donors giving in the $20K–$30K range. In short: tax math may change, but generosity often stays the course. Bill also touches on a sleeper hit of the new law: the expanded SALT deduction limit, from $10,000 to $40,000, which could lead to more folks itemizing their taxes and, therefore, giving more charitably. Business owners with S-corps and those filing jointly might find fresh incentives to give. Even though businesses can no longer deduct the first 1% of giving, Bill reminds us that corporate philanthropy isn't just about taxes; it's about community goodwill, employee engagement, and customer loyalty. And hey, if all else fails, there's always IRS Section 513(i), your best friend when turning sponsorships into tax-deductible marketing. Bottom line? Your mission still matters. The tax landscape may shift, but relationships and purpose are still your most powerful fundraising tools.