On ‘The Bookshelf with Ryan Tubridy’, the renowned broadcaster, author and book lover sits down with household names to discover the books that have influenced their lives. Every week, Ryan will turn the pages of their life through the prism of three books: The childhood book, the book that brought them joy, and the book that changed their life. ‘The Bookshelf with Ryan Tubridy’ is brought to you by Eason – Ireland’s favourite bookseller. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor ...
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Subscribe to 'OTB GAA' for the very best GAA coverage from OTB Sports. Bringing you the insights and stories from the top names in Gaelic Games - from Tommy Walsh to The Football Pod with Paddy Andrews and James O'Donoghue, The Hurling Pod with James Skehill and Paul Murphy and much more besides. With Off The Ball Breakfast, Off The Ball, live GAA coverage and our world famous roadshows, we'll be bringing you the yarns, the tales, the fallouts and the analysis right across Hurling, Camogie, ...
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On Ireland's most cutting edge current affairs show, Matt and his guests provide a running stream of intelligent opinions and heated debates on the issues that matter most to Irish listeners. You might not always agree, but you'll never want to miss a Word.
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Welcome to today, this is your captain speaking. With Iano at the helm, the Breakfast Show brings you up to speed on everything. News, sport, guests, giveaways, listener interaction and music - not to mention the legendary Gift Grub - all add to the mix of this 2-hour radio rollercoaster. Buckle up and come and have your breakfast.
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The desert island disc of books. Authors, writers and readers discuss the books that shaped them throughout their lives.
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Gift Grub: Ryan Tubridy Pays €150,000 Back To RTE
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4:28What will RTE do with the money they've received from Ryan Tubridy? Everyone in the RTE office are spitballing ideas. We'll see what they land on...
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The Week Trending: Ryan Tubridy Repays €150k To RTÉ, Fox News Reports On 'Dangerous' Dublin & AI Chatbot Romances
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39:16Broadcaster Ryan Tubridy repays €150,000 sum that was at the centre of the RTÉ payments scandal, Fox News reports on 'dangerous' Dublin but the stats don't add up, and a new study says that 10% of adults in Ireland have pursued a romantic relationship with an AI chatbot. Aoife Barry and Joe O'Shea join The Last Word to discuss these stories and mor…
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Ryan chats live with Andrea Mara, author of 'It Should Have Been You' - the unputdownable No.1 bestselling thriller. Brought to you by Eason – Ireland’s favourite bookseller. All episodes available to watch on YouTube: https://shorturl.at/oBFZy Follow the show: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookshelfpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@b…
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SETTLE IN: The Andy Moran factor | Finding an identity after moving from Pakistan | Shairoze Akram
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44:36Former Mayo footballer Shairoze Akram joins Eoin Sheahan for this week’s edition of Settle In, wherein he discusses moving from Pakistan at the age of 4, finding his identity in the Irish culture, and the impact Andy Moran had on his life and career. '#SettleIn' w/ Guinness 0.0
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Why Is Ireland Not Considered A "Truly Rich" Country?
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11:54Ireland didn't make the cut for the annual ranking of the world's richest countries published by The Economist magazine because it is not "truly rich". Ian Guider, columnist with the Business Post, joins The Last Word to discuss whether Ireland’s wealth ranking is a true measure and more of the latest business news. Catch the full chat by pressing …
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The Last Word On The US: Coalition Of The Willing Go On White House Charm Offensive
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19:51European leaders went on the charm offensive in their visit to the White House with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as they sought to ensure that US President Donald Trump's doesn't bow to Russia in an attempt to end the war in Ukraine. On The Last Word, Marion McKeone and Cal Thomas are joined by Edward Burke, lecturer in war studies at UC…
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Downing Street Warns Sally Rooney She Could Face Prosecution If She Supports Palestine Action
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10:23Award-winning Irish author Sally Rooney has said she would donate her earnings from her books to support Palestine Action, with Downing Street warning that she risks facing a terrorist offence if she does so. The group was recently proscribed as a terrorist organisation in the UK. Mark Paul, London Correspondent with the Irish Times, spoke to Frank…
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As Michael D. Higgins prepares to step down, the race to become President is heating up! On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian introduced a brand new board game called 'Presidency', where anyone, even you, could roll the dice to win the Áras. Hit play now to hear the sketch in full.
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With incredible wildlife, mesmerising culture and stunning white sand beaches, Sri Lanka has so much to offer. Sarah Slattery from thetravelexpert.ie joins The Last Word to give her guide to visiting the beautiful island in the Indian Ocean. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!…
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Strictly Come Dancing 2025 Lineup Revealed
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13:21The lineup for this year’s Strictly Come Dancing has been revealed, which features former footballer Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, Game of Thrones actor Kristian Nairn and reality star Vicky Pattison. Elsewhere, the Rose of Tralee kicks off on Monday night and Ryan Tubridy is set to return to Irish television screens. Joe O’Shea and Elaine Burke joined …
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Oasis Live ’25 Tour Leaves Irish Fans Feeling Euphoric
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11:15Oasis brought the house down over the weekend with two unforgettable gigs at Croke Park. Fans basked in the sunshine on Saturday and Sunday as the Gallagher brothers rolled back the years with over two hours of hits. Frank Greaney and Alison Healy both attended Sunday night’s show, and they discussed what made the weekend so special. Hit the ‘Play’…
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Over 160,000 people packed into Croke Park this weekend for the Oasis gigs. It was a weekend of singing, laughing, and nostalgia. On this morning's Gift Grub, Marty Morrissey and Davy Fitz relived all the magic. Hit play now to hear the full episode.
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Gift Grub: Could Heather Humphreys Be Our Next President?
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2:19With Michael D. Higgins stepping down later this year, the Presidential Race is wide open! Heather Humphries is not ruling anything out....
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The new season of the Premier League kicks off on Friday night as current holders Liverpool play host to Bournemouth at Anfield. Can Arne Slot's side win back to back titles, will Man City recover after a disappointing season last year, or could Mikel Arteta's Arsenal finally get over the line? Daniel McConnell was joined by former Republic of Irel…
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The Week Trending: Child Free Zones; Sylvanian Drama & Should The President Be Fluent In Irish?
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26:46Tennis star Emma Raducanu's request for a crying child to be removed during her match sparks debate about child free zones; Sylvanian toymaker drops its lawsuit against Irish social media creator; and should the president of Ireland have more than a cúpla focal? Sarah McGuinness, political correspondent with Irish Daily Mail, and Cathal O’Sullivan,…
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Andy O'Donoghue was back to give his rundown of the very best in back to school tech, from laptops, to iPads, and reusable notebooks. To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button on this page.
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Row Over Air Conditioning Breaks Out In France As Heatwave Continues Across Europe
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11:45Temperatures have continued to soar across Europe, with parts of Paris experiencing 39 degrees Celsius this week. Far-right leader Marine Le Pen said that she would deploy a “major air conditioning equipment plan” around the country if her party came to power. She accused the French government of “forcing ordinary citizens to endure unbearable heat…
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Epstein Sold Prince Andrew's Secrets, Claims New Book
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15:29An explosive new book about the House of York includes revelations about Prince Andrew's links to the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and physical fights amongst members of the royal family. Historian and author Andrew Lownie joins The Last Word to discuss his book 'Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York'. Catch the full chat by pressing the…
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Oasis Return To Ireland For The First Time In 16 Years This Weekend
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26:17The biggest gigs of 2025 are almost here as thousands of fans look set to descend on Croke Park to see Oasis. It will be the first time Noel & Liam Gallagher play Ireland since they headlined Slane Castle in 2009, and excitement has been building all summer. Today FM’s news and sport anchors, Ben Finnegan and Stephen Doyle, are two Oasis superfans …
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Make the most of your OTB subscription! Join our Insider mailing list for exclusive subscriber-only newsletters, behind-the-scenes access, and first dibs on live show tickets and members-only events. Colm Boohig and Eoin Sheahan have all the details. It takes 30 seconds. Sign up now at offtheball.com/insider…
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AI Startup Makes €34.5bn Bid For Google Chrome
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7:49Artificial intelligence startup Perplexity AI has made a longshot €34.5 billion bid for the world's most popular web browser, Google Chrome. Brian Carey, business editor of the Sunday Times, joins The Last Word to discuss this and more of the latest business news, Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!…
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Taylor Swift has announced the release of her twelfth album and has broken the internet in the process. With hints being dropped in the lead up to the big day, there is plenty to speculate on.
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Ian asks the nation; has a loved one ever betrayed you? All your little (but unforgivable) betrayals have been brought to light. Plus the nation is kickstarted with a banger AND Arnold Schwarzenegger makes a Waffle appearance.
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Gift Grub: Radio Roy Takes On the Premier League!
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4:29The Premier League has kicked off and Radio Roy is ready with all the match highlights you need! Plus many recognisable voices are joining him on the panel to bring you the very latest in football drama!
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Ahead of the Gaiety production of The Secrets of Primrose Square, actor Marion O'Dwyer was our latest inductee in the Culture Club where she discussed all the cultural influences in her life To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button on this page.
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Mortgage Lenders Accused Of Banking On Apathy To Charge High Interest Rates
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8:12According to the latest Irish Independent Doddl.ie Mortgage Switching Index, up to 100,000 mortgage holders in Ireland are overpaying on their home loans. While fixed rates have reduced significantly over the last 18 months, the same cannot be said for variable rates. Martina Hennessy of Doddl.ie said that “unless more borrowers actively review the…
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Gift Grub: The Scramble For Oasis Tickets Is On!
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3:43Oasis will be in Croker in only a matter of days, and everyone including some familiar names are scrambling for tickets! Who will be able to bag a ticket?
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The Last Word On The US: Trump Calls In National Guard To Tackle 'Wave Of Lawlessness' In Washington
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17:14US National Guard troops are arriving in Washington DC on the order of President Donald Trump who has declared a "public safety emergency" in the city. Marion McKeone and Cal Thomas join The Last Word to discuss this and more as Trump also prepares to sit down with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Pla…
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Former IDF Soldier Says Israel's Actions In Gaza Amount To Genocide
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13:17Many have described Israel's offensive in Gaza over the last 22 months as genocide, something which the Israeli government has strenuously pushed back on. Omer Bartov has a unique perspective on this, not only as professor of Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Brown University in the United States, but also as a former member of the Israeli Defence …
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THE DUBS x THE NFL | Brian Howard, Paddy Small & Sean Brennan visit Pittsburgh Steelers training camp
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28:58Dublin intercounty footballers Paddy Small and Brian Howard, along with Dublin intercounty hurler Sean Brennan, journey from Dublin to Pittsburgh to partake in drills with some Pittsburgh Steelers NFL players. Off The Ball's Cian Fahey tagged along to document some of the journey and interview the lads before and after the event. Stay tuned to UPMC…
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Why Can’t The Irish Diaspora Vote In Presidential Elections?
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13:54In June, Sinn Féin tabled a motion which sought extend presidential voting rights to Irish citizens in Northern Ireland and abroad. At the moment, only citizens living in Ireland can vote in the presidential election. Why is this the case, and does it alienate those residing abroad? TV Producer Paddy Duffy, who is originally from Donegal but now li…
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Gift Grub: An Angry Johnny Sexton Interrupts The Show!
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2:26Johnny Sexton isn't happy about the state of the RDS after the Dublin Horse Show. Apparently their training session has been interrupted by a lot of horse dung.
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