The ongoing issue of congestion on the M50

We continue to get more updates and information on the Middle East this morning, and the impacts it may have across the globe. To discuss the situation on the ground and globally Claire spoke to Irish mother who is stuck in Dubai, Nicola Hanlon. Also we heard from Professor Ray M ...  Show more

Now that we’re in March, many of you might be starting to look for a little break away, without breaking the bank. To give us some inspiration for a weekend trip in Ireland, I’m now joined by Travel Content Creator, Eadaoin Fitzmaurice. 

Leamhain, an ice cream store located in Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre, is encouraging its customers to use Irish at the till-point and has set up the discount as a special incentive. Conor Sweeney is the owner and he joins me on the line. 

Conor McGregor says the Irish people are intentionally being erased by mass migration. He’s considering a run for president of Ireland to stop it. (00:00) How Is Ireland Doing? (06:38) McGregor’s Humble Beginnings as a Plumber’s Assistant (08:53) The Erasure of Irish Culture (11: ...  Show more

On today's First Up pod - Black Friday is upon us, we find out if the cost of living crunch may keep people away from the shops; Retail New Zealand boss Greg Harford joins us to talk to us about Paywave fees and if we really need to pay it and Sandringham residents demand answers ...  Show more

In this special podcast, we bring you some of our chat as part of our weekly Sunday Paper Review segment. Irish Independent journalist Conor McKeon and Kevin Byrne of the Irish Sun joined OTB’s John Duggan to look back at the All Ireland Football final and discuss how the game wa ...  Show more