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• All-Ireland Buzz: Rivalries, History and Hype

  It’s All-Ireland Hurling Final weekend — one of the biggest in the Irish sporting calendar. In today’s episode of Newstalk Daily, Ciara Doherty is joined by Sinéad O’Carroll, camogie veteran and editor of thejournal.ie and Paul Rouse, professor of history at UCD and former Offaly football manager, to talk all things GAA. They dive into the ticket frenzy, the deep-rooted county rivalries, the origin stories of our Gaelic games, and why Croke Park on All-Ireland Sunday is more than just a stadium. But this conversation isn’t just for the GAA faithful. Paul and Sinéad reflect on their own experiences of playing sport, and on the deep connection between Irish identity and place — the role of the local club, the parish, and community in shaping who we are. The panel also debates one of the great Irish sporting questions — which is better: hurling or football? And looking ahead to next weekend's All-Ireland football final, they discuss some of the standout personalities on and off the pitch — especially Donegal manager Jim McGuinness and Kerry’s David Clifford. Whether you're shouting for Tipperary or Cork in the hurling, or backing Donegal or Kerry in the football, or just curious about why these games matter so much — this episode has something for you. Want more from Paul and Sinéad? They'll be appearing at the Galway International Arts Festival tomorrow afternoon for a public talk entitled “Double-Edged Sword,” alongside Ciarán Murphy — a discussion on the GAA’s future in a rapidly changing Ireland. More details at giaf.ie 📧 Email the podcast at [email protected]

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• Tipperary Turf War: Inside the Magnier–Regan Land Battle

  There is a battle-royal underway at the High Court in Dublin. Two of Ireland’s wealthiest men are going head-to-head over a historic estate—and the outcome could reshape the Munster land market. On Newstalk Daily, Ciara Doherty is joined by Niall Sargent, current affairs correspondent with The Currency, to unpack the background to the legal showdown between racing tycoon John Magnier and multi-millionaire developer Maurice Regan. In this podcast, we explore the rise to fame and wealth of Magnier and Regan, the vast land, bloodstock and business empires they’ve built, and the disputed €22.5 million sale of the Barne Estate in Clonmel, county Tipperary. The interview also looks at how handshake deals, offshore trusts and court injunctions are shaping the case—and examines the growing pressure on local communities as deep-pocketed buyers drive up land prices. A story of power, legacy, rural Ireland —and a rising tide of land consolidation. 📰 You can read more of Niall Sargent’s reporting on thecurrency.news 📩 Got thoughts on this story? Email us at [email protected]

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• Jake’s Amendment: Why Sinn Féin Wants to Expand Coroners’ Verdict Options

  Content Warning: This episode contains references to mental health and the loss of life. Listener discretion is advised. On today’s episode of Newstalk Daily, Ciara Doherty explores how the death of one young boy who took his own life was recorded, and why Sinn Féin is calling for a change to the Coroner’s Act of 1962. Stephanie McGill-Lynch lost her 14-year-old son Jake to suicide in 2013. His inquest concluded with an open verdict, leaving his family without the full recognition they believe was needed. Now, Stephanie is campaigning for Jake’s Amendment — a proposed legal change that would allow coroners to cite iatrogenic factors (relating to medical treatment) as a cause of death where appropriate. Ciara is joined by Stephanie and Sinn Féin TD Mark Ward, who explains the party’s legislative proposal and its potential impact on families and future inquests. Together, they discuss the challenges families face following the death of a loved one to suicide, the limitations of the current legal framework, and why Stephanie believes that acknowledging iatrogenic loss is a vital part of justice and healing. If you’ve been affected by anything discussed in this episode, help is available: Call the HSE Mental Health Information Line free, 24/7, on 1800 111 888, or text HELLO to 50808 to speak anonymously with a trained volunteer at any time.

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• Christian Horner: The Rise, the Fall, and What It Reveals About F1

  Christian Horner is out.Last week, the Red Bull Racing team principal, reality TV personality, and Formula 1 power broker was sensationally sacked after two decades at the top of the sport. But why now? And what does this shock move reveal about the power struggles, internal politics and off-track pressure at the heart of modern Formula 1?In this episode of Newstalk Daily, Ciara Doherty takes a deep dive into the world of F1 alongside two leading motorsport journalists. The podcast explore Horner’s dramatic fall from power, tensions within the Red Bull camp, what this means for the team, the personal dimension of his exit — including his high-profile marriage to Spice Girl Geri Halliwell — Horner’s next career move, and why this story goes far beyond the pit lane.Formula One has never just been about the racing.Ciara’s guests are:🚥 Luke Smith, Senior F1 Writer for The Athletic and author of On The Grid: The Inside Track on Formula 1, and🏁 Thomas Maher, Irish F1 journalist with PlanetF1.com.📘 Luke’s latest book, On The Grid: The Inside Track on Formula 1, is published by Simon and Schuster.📧 Got thoughts on the show? Email us at [email protected] — we’d love to hear from you.

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• Conor McGregor’s Record: Beyond the Octagon

  Conor McGregor is back in the news — and back in the courts.Last week, the High Court heard that a civil action against McGregor by former friend and sparring partner Artem Lobov will likely be heard this autumn. ‘The Russian Hammer’ alleges he was cut out of the €500 million Proper No. Twelve whiskey deal.On what happens to be the birthday of the MMA fighter and would-be presidential candidate, Newstalk Daily takes a closer look at the legal legacy of one of Ireland’s most controversial public figures.Ciara Doherty is joined by courts correspondent and crime podcaster Frank Greaney to chart the growing list of civil suits, criminal incidents, and political controversies that continue to define McGregor’s life — well beyond the UFC Octagon.The episode covers the civil jury ruling in favour of Nikita Hand, who sued McGregor for rape in a Dublin hotel — and the subsequent appeal. It looks at the UFC Brooklyn bus attack in 2018, the Marble Arch pub assault, and various driving offences. Ciara and Frank also examine McGregor’s social media activity during the Dublin riots, which led to an incitement to hatred investigation, and his increasingly vocal support among far-right circles.🎧 Guest: Frank Greaney🎙️ Listen to Frank’s podcast Inside the Crime: newstalk.com/podcasts/inside-the-crime📩 Got thoughts on the episode? Email us: [email protected]

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