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    'We were just teenagers' - women recall abuse while babysitting

    09/08/2026 | 9 mins.
    On July 27th last, two brothers from Co Westmeath who sexually assaulted teenage girls in the mid-nineties were identified for the first time. Three of the women spoke to RTÉ Midlands Correspondent Sinéad Hussey, and she joined Aisling on the line with a report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    FIFA complain of a campaign to 'undermine' Gianni Infantino

    09/08/2026 | 8 mins.
    FIFA's reputation has taken a kicking in recent weeks following its President Gianni Infantino's ill-fated bid to sell off part of the men's World Cup. Aisling spoke with Miguel Poiares Maduro, former Chair of FIFA's Governance and Review Committee and dean of the Catholic Global School of Law in Lisbon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    Kinahan extradition under way as Government jet leaves UAE

    09/08/2026 | 13 mins.
    Daniel Kinahan is due back on Irish soil this evening, after being arrested and then extradited on the Government jet from Dubai. Aisling was joined by Crime Correspondent with the Irish Daily Mirror and Irish Daily Star Paul Healy and Former Asst Garda Commissioner Micheal O'Sullivan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    Tullamore Show celebrates its 35th year

    09/08/2026 | 5 mins.
    Tens of thousands of people are flocking today to the Tullamore Show near Bluebell County Offaly as the agricultural showcase celebrates its 35th year. The packed programme of events features livestock competitions, trade exhibitions and family entertainment. RTÉ Agriculture Correspondent Aengus Cox joined us for a preview.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    Shortfall in special education places for children as schools prepare to reopen

    09/08/2026 | 8 mins.
    Ireland's primary schools are to reopen at the end of August. But once again this year many autistic children who were promised a school place for September will remain at home. Aisling spoke to Labour's spokesperson on health and TD for Dublin Central Marie Sherlock.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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News, interviews and analysis every Sunday from Ireland's longest-running radio news programme, presented by Paul Cunningham. Listen live at 1 pm on RTE Radio 1.
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