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Join Kieran Cuddihy every weekday afternoon from 4-7pm for a round-up of the day’s events, interviews with the people at the centre of the stories – and a bit of craic along the way.
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You Are What You Eat: Garlic
Aisling Larkin, Mindful Eating Coach and TV Chef joined Kieran today to discuss on how much garlic we should eat.
13 mins
3 February Finished

Should confirmations be on weekdays?
Confirmations shouldn't be on weekdays - so says Sarina Bellissimo, host of The Bellissimo Files Podcast. In her opinion weekday ceremonies make it even harder both for children and their parents to give enough time and focus with a milestone ceremony.
8 mins
3 February Finished

Will Johnny Lydon represent Ireland on Eurovision?
Johnny Rotten now Johnny Lydon performs Hawaii with his band Public Image Limited. Tonight that song is one of six competing for Eurosong, a Late Late Show special to pick who Ireland sends to Eurovision, in Liverpool in May. Henry McKean has been back stage and to meet legendary punk rock star, and he gave us his report.
13 mins
3 February Finished

Is the rise of Far Right in Ireland inevitable?
We have seen anti-immigration protests across the country over the last couple of weeks. Just yesterday, protesters gathered outside Columb Barracks at 7pm and marched to Market Square in the centre of Mullingar. With protests becoming more frequent, what can be done about it? Trade unionist Brendan Ogle and security analyst, Declan Power joined Kieran to discuss.
13 mins
3 February Finished