A Few Scoops with Aoife Moore and Colm O’Regan

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17. "More Should Be Done"
Conor McGregor, the presidential candidate who was never even nominated, has withdrawn his name from consideration as the next President of Ireland. Aoife and Colm are much more interested in the wheelbarrow being put forward instead. In the UK, Prime Minister Keir Starmer's leadership is facing challenges after losing his 'Prince of Darkness' Peter Mandelson when the US Ambassador's close ties to paedophile Jeffrey Epstein came to light. Aoife is surprised that Starmer has held onto the Labour leadership for as long as he has.The world continues to watch on as Israel commits a genocide in Gaza and as Russian drones encroach on Polish airspace.Colm does his best to explain the online ecosystem from which right wing leaders Nick Fuentes and the recently murdered Charlie Kirk emerged.And of course, there's some good news too sent in by you to [email protected]
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16. "Are You Serious?"
Is Nigel Farage going to put the Good Friday Agreement at risk? And is there any news programme that isn't improved by a dance remix? Aoife and Colm are asking the big questions this week. They also look at the latest updates to the presidential campaign here in Ireland, and the struggle to find a new Prime Minister in France. The war on Gaza is continuing to escalate, but Aoife and Colm highlight the important work being done by activists.And in good news, Trump is not immune to consequences and the Luas is free [along with a number of other public transport routes, provided you're under the age of 8].Comment, like and subscribe now! Send your good news to [email protected] And if you want to hear the full dance remix - Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BP17i8HfUg
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15. "Born To Do It"
It looks like Fianna Fáil has finally settled on former GAA manager, Jim Gavin, as their presidential candidate, but Billy Kelleher isn't giving up the fight until the secret ballot is counted.Aoife asks if the tricolour has been co-opted by the far right and what can be done about it? And the two discuss the horrific threats made against the children of Tánaiste Simon Harris. Colm laments the lack of storms baring his name, and in a rare piece of good news in relation to the war on Gaza, the Central Bank of Ireland is no longer approving Israeli war bonds. A hedgehog sighting at Electric Picnic made Colm's weekend while Aoife's festival included crying twice and clashing with Kneecap.Get in touch with your good news - Hedgehog related or otherwise - on [email protected].
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14. "Careful What You Wish For " - Live at All Together Now
Ahead of the next live show at 4pm on Saturday in the Ah Hear Tent at Electric Picnic, take a listen back to the first ever live episode of A Few Scoops from All Together Now. There's stories of Michael Flatley and his flute, badges for being sound and a male contraception pill has finally been developed - But will men take it? Eric Lalor also joined Aoife and Colm on stage for a game to see who could tell the real news headlines from the fake. And there was good news directly from the audience!
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13. "If He Wanted To, He Would"
Aoife explains how the delayed vote on UN peacekeeping troops in Lebanon affects Irish defence forces, explains the triple lock system and wonders why the government has decided that now is time for them to be held to account for their decisions?With names like Jim Gavin and Bertie Ahern being bandied about, Colm reckons the Fianna Fáil presidential candidate race is veering into comedy sketch territory. Perhaps re-imagining the entire election into a reality show like The Traitors Ireland is what's needed at this stage?Rents continue to rise all around the country. And one of Ireland's top authors, Sally Rooney, puts her money where her mouth is and backs Palestine Action, the group recently proscribed as terrorists in the UK.And, as always, there's good news, involving buttery popcorn, discarded sausages, and a search through the dump. 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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