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Paul has witnessed two car break-ins at the Phoenix Park. Jim observed a couple of African Hoopoes mating. Bruno's unofficial playground has to be dismantled. Nicola explains the diffculties she had setting up enduring power of attorney for her mother. Callers describe their petrol pump mishaps. Rebecca tells a good samaritan story.

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Dympna Kerr is the sister of Columba McVeigh, one of the four Disappeared still to be found. As the Dáil prepares to reconvene, callers discuss the ongoing arguments over TD's speaking rights. Dessie is a sheep farmer and his flock has experienced attacks from dogs. Marian and Eileen remember the handywomen from their families.

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Handywomen were the early midwifes of Ireland. Katie speaks to callers about their family members who delivered children in the early 20th Century. Katie speaks to Katie O'Connor's Dad & trainer, Michael, about her pentathlon silver medal win at the World Indoor Championships in Nanjing, China.

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Callers including John Watson remember the late Eddie Jordan. Patricia tells her story of travelling solo for the first time. “Gardaí clash with punk rockers” fans remember The Cure playing Cork on Monday 25 May 1981.

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Callers talk about the joy of shopping in small local shops. Noelle has been experiencing severe pain since her first period.

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Nikita is 18 and has been suffering with severe pain for over 3 years. Darren counted 33 bags of dog poo during his 250 metre walk in the Phoenix Park. Nell was surprised by the letter she found recently that her father wrote to her mother, just before she died.

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Tony Walsh's daughter Anneke was a victim of false imprisonment in Dublin city centre in 2018 // Following Susan Plower's story about over 500 poison pen letters being sent to her, her sister and brother-in-law tell of how they are also being targeted.

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Susan has received over 500 poison pen letters since 2020 and still doesnt know their source...

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Laura was pregnant with twins but Sophie died two hours after she was born. Callers discuss songs about armageddon and the fear of nuclear war. Eileen works in The Gravediggers and her picture is being sent up to space.

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Callers discuss the relevance of Barry McGuire's song 'Eve Of Destruction' in today's political climate. Should Irish people use Irish more on an everyday basis? Gerry avoids Dorset Street as he brings tours from Dublin Airport to the City Centre.

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Brian believes Riverdance should make a stand regarding their Kennedy Center shows. Cara believes the NHS is allowing too many people to receive weight loss drugs for free. Pat is having issues getting solictors to sign off on Power Of Attorney. Paul explai ns that time depends on where you are. Mike's charity was offered a free piano.

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Paula accidentally put diesel into her car instead of petrol. Peter's distillery will now be facing US tariffs.

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Collette O'Leary recounts her run-in with the jailed serial fraudster. Joe remembers the late, great poet, Pat Ingoldsby. Margaret Cotter used the post as a means to ward off loneliness. Tom bemoans how communions break the family's bank.

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Callers share stories of their children who cannot stomach most foods due to avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID). Pat Walsh sends postcards to strangers in all four corners of the Earth.

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Barrie hates when people refer to St. Patrick's Day as St. Paddy's Day. Anne remembers poet and raconteur, Pat Ingoldsby. Stephen says antisocial behaviour has gone out of control on Moore Street. Laura Ruth believes foxes are misunderstood. Callers describe their experiences of using Ozempic and Saxenda.

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Vladimir is proud of President Zelenskyy. Callers describe their experiences with Ozempic. Philip is delighted Kevin Dundon was eliminated from Dancing With The Stars. Tony was amazed when he saw the sky covered in wild geese, moving in formation.

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Brendan Courtney, from outside A&E, describes last night's attack on him. Aidan has always wanted to hear a radio recording of his Dad singing. Bríd won a competition for writing a limerick anout Miwadi. Sue's husband wrote the 'Just One Cornetto' jingle. Friends and family discuss Cardinal Kevin Farrell.

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Ruth is hunting for a 1986 Comfies nappy ad which she starred in as a baby. Dermot tells the story of his parent's health during the Covid lockdowns. Joe chats to people who started projects during Covid and never gave them up.

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Listeners discuss the best places in Ireland to view a murmuration. Callers describe their experiences of the Covid era and the impact it still has on them. Meme was looking for a coat which had been left in a stranger's car by mistake. The stranger has now been located!

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Joe speaks to people who lost family members during the pandemic. Listeners describe what it was like to lose their sense of smell. Meme's mother got into the wrong car and left her coat there. Dáithí applied to become a guard 3 years ago and has just heard they are still considering him

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Joe talks to people who have had brushes with scammers but walked away just in time. Listeners remember the loved ones they lost and the impact that Covid had on them as we approach the 5 year anniversary.

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Abraham's Garda application was rejected for minor hearing loss in one ear. Philip observed men putting heavy bags into a car boot and was then chased away by men with hatchets and hammers. Joe talks to fans of James Bond about his appeal.

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Anne is upset by a TV ad which shows women shaving their pubic hair. Martin is optimistic that his business can still grow in the states, despite any tariffs. Ann's sheep were attacked by four dogs.

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Orla's husband has had to send his sample four times for bowel screening. Former guards debate the new changes to fitness testing for Gardaí. Trudy's flight was diverted to Newfoundland for a weekend. Tara Maria is looking for photos of people who experienced the War Of Independence.

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Callers discuss the idea of relaxing planning regulations on back garden buildings. Joe talks to Tersa Burke about Cognitive Neuroscientist, Eleanor Maguire.

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Conal runs an Air B&B which was broken into by a man with a balaclava. Callers discuss Pope Francis' ill health and what his legacy might be. Eleanor Maguire is a world-renowned Irish Cognitive Neuroscientist who recently died, age 54.

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Philip is upset that Kevin Dundon wasn't eliminated in last night's Dancing With the Stars. Joe talks to bird-owners who have to house their birds indoors to keep them safe from avian flu. Fiona runs a shop in Dublin City Centre and has noticed an increase in anti-social behaviour.

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Gerard contacted the show to describe a letter he received when his house went up for sale. Parents discuss the difficulty for their children living with a nut allergy.

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Ukrainians in Ireland respond to Trump and Putin's potential peace negotiations. Ned and Ann talk to Joe about what it was like discovering they had dyslexia later in life.

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Joe speaks to César Ladeiro, father of André (8) who was killed at a pedestrian crossing by a dangerous driver. Callers debate the exemption from studying Irish for people who have dyslexia.

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Mark Dunlop, boxing manager, on the death of boxer John Cooney. Noreen tells of the difficulty of finding a job in her late 50's. Paddy, Margaret and Rita tell of the price increases they've encountered trying to get a medical form signed for their driving license. Teena is one of the 126 St Patrick's Guild babies that were incorrectly registered.

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Anne is one of the 126 St Patrick's Guild babies who were incorrectly registered. Viv is looking for his scrapbook which he compiled about Irish peace enforcing troops in Somalia. Sarah tells Liveline of the horrific attack on her brother who has autism. Liz discusses the new price increases for stamps.

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Kevin is legally blind but, despite having letters from his consultant, was initially denied his blind person tax credit. Adopted people describe their experience of there being no record of their existence when they go to get a Public Services Card. Antoinette thinks Irish men are not stylish.

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Michael's business is already affected by the expected US tariffs. John Whelan's brother, Liam Whelan, was killed in The Munich Air Disaster of 1958. Val wants the age group who have access to free bowel checks to be expanded. Eddie is worried about the number of people cycling without helmets.

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Callers discuss how often they shower and wash their clothes. Listeners who were adopted explain their experience of getting a Public Services Card. Ken & Kay share their memories of Bob Marley's 1980 gig at Dalymount Park. Catherine is 14 days without electricity.

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Listeners who were adopted as babies describe their experience of navigating red tape.

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Martin was annoyed by the constant interruptions at the Aviva Stadium as people went back and forth to the bar. Eillen tried to get a Public Services Card but she couldn't be found in the system as she was adopted. Callers who are still without power following the storm describe how they are getting on.

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Joanne is dismayed by the lack of female representation in the new cabinet. Geraldine has had no power since last week's storm.

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Frank invested in forestry for his retirement but most of it was destroyed by the storm. Callers debate whether Ireland can or should remain neutral.

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Katie chats to callers who are living without electricity, following the storm.

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Listeners who lost power and water chat to Katie about how they are surviving the storm. Listeners discuss the pros and cons of the new GAA football rules. Women suffering with Endometriosis describe how it has affected them.

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John is not happy with the new Gardaí uniform. Bill's ice skating rink in Blanchardstown was damaged by Storm Eowyn. Gerald Fleming chats about the history of Met Éireann. Shazia Waheed explains how birds and marine life deal with storms.

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Live coverage of Micheál Martin's speech as the new Taoiseach. Friends remember musician and showband star, Paddy Cole, who died yesterday. Joe speaks to callers about the threat of falling trees during Storm Eowyn, panicked supermarkets and how it might compare to previous storms.

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Joe discusses the chaos in the Dáil with listeners. Ruth's 23 year-old son, Joshua has Down Syndrome and was robbed in the centre of Dublin.

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Callers talk of the need for quiet carriages, giving examples of train travel across the world as well as at home... Listeners tell their stories of disgust of people urinating in public...

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Joe speaks to callers about the race to send humans to Mars. Lucianne loves the new craze of saunas by the beach. Callers discuss road safety in relation to cyclists and the need for patience amongst road-users.

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Tony sees lots of cyclists in dark clothing with no lights or Hi-Vis jackets. Joe talks to Donald Trump supporters as he becomes the 47th President of the USA.

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John found a dead foal in a ditch. Joe talks to callers about the history of hares in Ireland, mythologies and superstitions involving hares and those that became family pets. Mildred loves drying clothes on her washing line.

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Maurice has encountered illegal hare hunters on his land. Barbara, 81, was told that she was being turned down for a car insurance policy because she was over 30 when she got her driving licence. Breda explains the consequences that carer's means testing has had on her life.

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