Episode 66: The cannabis epidemic threatening Ireland's teens

Episode 66: The cannabis epidemic threatening...

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Conor McGregor's drug dealing pal convicted of vicious assault at Black Forge inn

Conor McGregor's drug-dealing childhood pal has been convicted of viciously assaulting a man outside the UFC fighter's pub, The Black Forge Inn.Andy Murray was by McGregor's side as he travelled the world by private jet and was with him when he fought Floyd Mayweather.But today, ...  Show more

Bill Kenneally survivor Jason Clancy tells of horrific sexual abuse by basketball coach

This week, Bill Kenneally, one of Ireland's worst ever child sexual predators, died at the Midlands Prison in Portlaoise. The 75-year-old was also a member of Waterford's most powerful political dynasties, a collection of Fianna Fáil TDs, senators, city councillors, and mayors wh ...  Show more

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