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Drogheda months-long water supply crisis continues
2d ago00:07:10Tap to summarizeResidents of Termon Abbey in Drogheda say they have been forced to use watering cans to shower, bottled water to flush toilet. In some cases, leave their homes altogether as a months-long water supply crisis continues.Speaking to Anton this morning was Lorraine Dunne from Termon Abbey in Drogheda and also Paul Davies, Lecturer in Public Procurement at DCU.
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Warning women about the misogyny of the manosphere and tradwife influencers
2d ago00:06:13Tap to summarizeThe Government is to fund an awareness campaign to warn women and girls about the misogyny of the manosphere and tradwife influencers. Speaking to Anton with reaction to this was Ellen Coyne, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times.
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Infantino faces FIFA officials in Morocco
2d ago00:06:17Tap to summarizeFIFA President Gianni Infantino has apologized for errors he made following his controversial plans to sell stakes in the World Cup. We get the details of the meeting with Kieran Cunningham, Chief Sports Writer at the Irish Daily Star.
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Iran says new Hormuz route agreed with Oman
2d ago00:04:55Tap to summarizeIranian and Omani officials reported further progress toward an arrangement governing shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. This is including agreement on the proposed maritime route's coordinates. We get the details from Fawaz Gerges, Professor of International Relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science.
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Did You See?
2d ago00:08:58Tap to summarizeWe take a closer look at some of the stories you may have missed in the news this morning. Joining Anton this morning was Gina London, Leadership Communication Coach, and Sunday Independent Columnist.
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Should you really embrace the “Mediterranean life”?
2d ago00:06:45Tap to summarize“As climate disaster stares us in the face, the radical right says ‘Embrace the Mediterranean life’.” So writes Environmental Journalist George Monbiot in the Guardian this week. As July is officially declared the hottest July ever in Ireland since 1900. George discussed all this further with Anton.
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Belfast abuzz with Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann
2d ago00:05:01Tap to summarizeFootfall in Belfast is currently well exceeding expectations as it hosts Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann for the first time. To tell us all about the excitement and events around the Fleadh was Siobhan McGuigan is Head of Events at Tourism Northern Ireland.
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Parking shortages are causing growing tensions in Cork housing estates
2d ago00:03:23Tap to summarizeParking shortages are causing growing tensions in Cork housing estates, with councillors warning the problem is worsening. Rising car ownership and housing pressures are being blamed. Speaking to Anton was Martin Coughlan Independent Cllr for Cork.
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Government insists there are no issues with its new €53 million jet
2d ago00:04:24Tap to summarizeThe Government is insisting its new €53 million jet can operate without restrictions. This comes after reports suggested it may struggle to land in fog because it lacks an optional navigation system. We get the details of how the jet operates was Retired Lieutenant Colonel, Airport Safety and Security Officer, Kevin Byrne.
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Zelensky asks allies for more missile defences
2d ago00:06:06Tap to summarizeNATO says it is working to get Ukraine the air defences it needs after Wednesday’s ballistic missile and drone attack by Russia. Anton discusses this with Sean Bell, Former Fighter pilot and now Military Analyst and Co-Host of the Red Matrix podcast.
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