A Few Scoops with Aoife Moore and Colm O’Regan

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The Trial of Soldier F - A Chaser
Aoife and Colm are back with your weekly chaser to give you A Few More Scoops. In this shorter episode, they're delving further into one of the week's biggest stories. After a Belfast court found Soldier F not guilty of committing two murders and five attempted murders on Bloody Sunday, Aoife and Colm discuss the legacy of The Troubles and the fight for justice that lead to the trial.Let us know what you think about the bonus episodes by emailing [email protected]
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24."They Grow Up So Fast"
Aoife and Colm react to Catherine Connolly's resounding win in the Presidential election and reflect on what the disastrous campaigns by both Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael mean for their party leaders. Brigitte Macron, the wife of the French president, is taking on a legal battle after false rumours that she is transgender circulated online. And unfortunately, it's not the only story of hateful sentiment towards the LGBTQI+ community, after a horrific attack on two drag queens in Cork at the weekend was captured on video.After the PSNI were caught on tape disparaging a victim of domestic violence, Aoife wonders how trust in the police can ever be rebuilt. And Colm has the most scientific good news possible as he updates us on the new discovery that can turn air to water!Send us your good news on [email protected]
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The Presidency - A Chaser
Need A Few More Scoops this week with everything going on? Aoife and Colm are back with a chaser for you, a shorter episode with more detail beyond the headlines. This week, as the country prepares to head for the polls, they look back at the presidential campaign so far, and share their favourite moments from presidencies gone by. Let us know if you like these bonus episodes by emailing [email protected]
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23. "People Contain Multitudes"
Aoife details the new legislation 'Jennies Law' set to be brought before Cabinet. Named in honour of Jennifer Poole who was tragically murdered by her ex parrtner, the law would establish a Domestic Violence Register.They ask whether the recent robbery at the Lourve is one of the most French crimes ever and hark back to a day when crime stories as entertaining as this one were more plentiful.Aoife looks at the ceasefire in Gaza and Israels recent behaviour in Palestine that has made reduced hopes of true peace in the region.And Colm has some personal good news!And in response to your comments, we've decided to start releasing a bonus episode so keep an eye out for that on Thursday morning! And let us know what you think by emailing us on [email protected]
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22. "Can't We Just Do It Right?"
Aoife explains why the latest Nobel peace prize winner, María Corina Machado is so contentious and explores the ceasefire in Gaza that has Donald Trump thinking he deserved the award.Not for the first or the last time, the housing crisis is on the agenda this week. Aoife and Colm explore the new rules requiring landlords to publicly disclose rent prices and ask why this system didn't exist before.And they discuss the latest in the Presidential campaign and the proposal for a "smear" campaign.Get in touch on [email protected]
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About A Few Scoops with Aoife Moore and Colm O’Regan

A Few Scoops makes the news a little more manageable and lot more fun. Reporter Aoife Moore and comedian Colm O’Regan will each week offer their unique take on the most pressing news stories of the day, taking a not-always-serious look at the major events in Ireland and abroad. This is the news, but not as you’re used to. Combining Aoife’s experience and insight honed from her time as a political correspondent breaking major stories from the heart of government, and Colm O’Regan’s unique comedic style, A Few Scoops brings analysis of the news that is always informed and insightful but never dull. If you’re want to stay informed, but you’re feeling exhausted by the news cycle, join us for A Few Scoops.

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