Starting today, we begin a county-by-county journey across Ireland, exploring all 32 counties that make up this remarkable island. Have you been to some of these places and hidden gems? Today, Andrea is joined by Travel Content Creator Kevin Penrose to find out what the best things to see and do are in County Antrim.
Are you getting back into VHS and cassette tapes?
12/06/2026 | 9 mins.
Do you remember the days of running in to hit record on the VHS player to record Coronation Street for your mam? Or using a pencil to rewind a cassette to listen from the start again? Apparently, long-abandoned formats such as cassettes and VHS tapes are making a comeback! Elaine Power, co-host of the ‘What’s Trending in F1?’ podcast and listeners join Andrea to discuss.
Are the summer holidays too long for schools?
12/06/2026 | 20 mins.
Are school summer holidays too long? An article in today’s Irish Examiner by Stephanie Parks says that Ireland's long school holidays don't suit the modern family. Do you agree? Joining Andrea to discuss is Jennifer Horgan, teacher and Irish Examiner Columnist, Lisa O’Sullivan Shaw (@modernirishmom on Instagram) and listeners.
8-year-old’s golf bag damaged in flight - listener experience
12/06/2026 | 12 mins.
8-year-old Theo Hughes is a champion golfer, but he is now having to play with damaged gear after his kit was broken coming off a flight... His dad Danny joins Andrea to discuss.
Regional Roundup with Shane Beatty
12/06/2026 | 11 mins.
Breakfast Briefing Presenter Shane Beatty joined Andrea with a roundup of some of the stories from across the country this week.
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