A Changing Northern Ireland
23 May - 13 minsThere was been celebrations in Sinn Fein over the last couple of days after their success in the council elections up north. They upped their representation by 39 over the weekend, meaning they’re the biggest party at national and local level. Joe Brolly commentator and part of the Free State podcast, joined Anton to discuss if this could be down to an increasing number of Catholics being born over the past few years.
But what is this down to? And why the move away from Unionism? Some have suggested it might be to do with more Catholics being born in recent years…
Series Episodes
"I love my red hair." We celebrate world red hair day
Today is World Redhead Day. New research says Redheads only finally start to love their hair by the age of 20. Over half experienced bullying and battled with their hair colour and tried to dye it. Henry McKean took to the streets of Drogheda to meet people with the red haired gene.
9 mins
26 May Finished
Would a tax credit for the middle class be fair?
Fine Gael Senator John Cummins and Fianna Fáil Senator Lisa Chambers joined Kieran to debate the notion that a tax break for the middle class has already been publicly floated for Budget 2024. Is it foolish or not?
10 mins
26 May Finished
"I was named called, I was pushed and shoved.."
A video showing a teenager being bullied and beaten has resulted in a national outpouring of solidarity for the 14 year old. The teenager suffered concussion, broken teeth, extensive bruising in the attack which left him with a shoe print on his forehead. His family have said they hoped no other child “suffers like this.” Author and Broadcaster Chris Sherlock joined Anton to discuss the lasting impacts bullying can have on a child.
10 mins
25 May Finished
When Rory Cowan met Tina Turner
Following the death of music icon Tina Turner at the age of 83, actor Rory Cowan joined Kieran to talk about that unique occasion when he met the icon.
12 mins
25 May Finished
BBQ Foods and Drink
The sunshine here has made us all very excited for the good weather over the weekend. And what can be better in the sunshine than a BBQ? Holly Dalton, Chef and Director of Conbini Condiments and Oisin Kelly from The Westbury joined Kieran with food and drink BBQ tips for anyone looking to make the most our of the sunshine.
12 mins
25 May Finished
Was the decade of commemorations successful?
100 years ago today saw the end of the Irish civil war that had divided counties, communities and indeed households across treaty and anti treaty lines. This anniversary will be marked by events up and down the country, many of which are funded by the ‘Decade of Centenaries’ programme. But just how effective has this programme been in enticing people into the annals of Irish history, especially younger generations? Dr Mary McAuliffe Director of gender studies UCD and Conor Mulvagh Associate Professor of Modern Irish history in UCD joined Kieran Cuddihy on the show.
13 mins
24 May Finished
