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Bits & Bobs | The GAA's AFL problem, Match of the Day decline, Felix Jones' influence

Joe is joined by Will and John Greene for a Thursday Bits and Bobs that covers the AFL’s raid of GAA talent, Felix Jones’ Springbok influence, Ireland’s athletics boom & the decline of Match of the Day are all on the menu.Joe also explains how his golf game has taken a leap forward with the help of modern technology...

Indo Daily Extra: 'Almost zero sympathy for dead children' – unprecedented reaction to M9 crash

Five teenagers dead, three sisters and a seven-year-old boy seriously injured, and a wave of public outrage in the wake of the horrific wrong-way crash on the M9 motorway last weekend. In the days since, the tragedy has sparked a huge amount of anger and debate around youth crime, garda powers, social media and even the role of parents. Has this incident exposed a much bigger problem in Irish…

Stair Bhéal Feirste: ‘Stair a mhúnlaigh mo mhuintir’ - Séamus Ó Tuama

Tar éis bás a athar, gheall Séamus Ó Tuama go gcríochnódh sé féin an leabhar a bhí tosaithe ag a dhaid, Diarmuid. Leabhar ar stair Bhéal Feirste atá ann ó pheirspictíocht phoblachtánach, le scéal muintir Uí Thuama féin agus an t-eispéireas a bhí acu féin fite fuaite le stair chorraitheach na cathrach féin. Leanann an leabhar turas na clainne, ó fhear óg Corcaíoch a bhog ó thuaidh i ndiaidh an…

The food that fuels your cancer journey

When someone is diagnosed with cancer, food can become a source of confusion, with endless advice online about what to eat and what to avoid. This week on The Real Health podcast, oncology nurse and nutritional therapist Marilla Healy explains how nutrition can support the body through treatment, from maintaining muscle and strength to managing nausea and poor appetite. She looks at why there is…

Money, sex and rows: how to survive a couples’ holiday

A couples’ holiday sounds romantic until you’re tired, lost and arguing over where to eat. Jennifer is joined by psychotherapist Síle Uí Chiaráin to explain why holidays can expose pressure points in a relationship – and how couples can manage conflict, repair a row and reconnect.Just Between Us is part of the Trust Project. You can see our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism

Arsenal's next step, Liverpool concerns & Rashford's future | Damien Delaney & Gary Breen

Joe is joined by Damien Delaney and Gary Breen for a bumper Premier League preview ahead of Friday’s kick off.Arsenal’s favourites tag, new eras at Man City, Liverpool and Chelsea and Man United’s tougher schedule are all on the menu.Damien and Gary also weigh in on Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid return and the next move for Troy Parrott and Evan Ferguson.Football coverage on the Indo Sport podcast…

Money Makeover: 160k income, six holidays... no pension?

Regular listeners to Money Talks will know that the show has always focused on the personal side of personal finance. Now we’re really putting our money where our mouth is with our new Money Makeover series.Financial expert Cian Carolan joins Katie Byrne to apply the actionable advice from Money Talks to real-life circumstances faced by our listeners.Today, he focuses on a couple with very…

Hurling’s year in review | All Ireland championship quiz | Mullane & Ryan

Pat Ryan and John Mullane join Michael to review the hurling year that was, from the most memorable moments to the standout players and managers.Michael also reprises his role as quizmaster, where he puts the lads’ championship knowledge to the test.Let us know your thoughts or fire in questions to indogaapodcast@independent.ie.The Indo GAA podcast is sponsored by AIB.

Parrott & Ferguson's uncertain future | Understanding James McClean | Dan McDonnell

Joe is reunited with Dan McDonnell at long last to discuss a very newsy week in Irish football.Evan Ferguson and Troy Parrott’s next move, a bad 10 days for Shamrock Rovers and Dan’s take on the recent League of Ireland vs Premier League debate are all on the menu.Dan also weighs in on James McClean’s dispute with Derry and Stephen Bradley’s popularity among other managers.Our football coverage on…

Is AI making us jealous?

On this episode of The Big Tech Show, Katie Byrne is joined by producer JJ Clarke to explore how algorithms shape what we watch, buy and believe, and the digital defences that can help us take back control.They discuss the addictive pull of social media, why JJ keeps his phone out of the bedroom, and whether technology can help us switch off.They also examine the growing role of AI as a confidant,…