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This Week
Hosted by RTÉ Radio 1 · EN
A look at events making the news in Ireland over the last week, presented by Justin McCarthy. Listen live every Sunday at 1pm on RTÉ Radio 1.
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Summit a big moment for Montenegro's EU ambitions
4d ago00:08:24Tap to summarizeThe Taoiseach was in Montenegro this week, the Adriatic nation of just 630,000 people, which is set to become the EU's 28th Member State. Negotiations on its accession are due to be completed during Ireland's 6-month Presidency of the EU, which begins on July 1st. Paul was joined by journalist, historian and author Misha Glenny.
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TBC boxing
4d ago00:09:28Tap to summarizeOn Friday it was confirmed that the final fight of Katie Taylor's boxing career will take place at Croke Park in Dublin in September. It's the first time that boxing has taken place at GAA HQ since Muhammad Ali fought Alvin "Blue" Lewis all the way back in 1972. Paul was joined in studio by Peter McKenna, who is the Croke Park Stadium Director.
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World Cup looms through a fog of controversy and conflict
4d ago00:05:51Tap to summarizeThe World Cup kicks-off on Thursday, with co-host nation Mexico playing South Africa in Mexico City. But the football hasn't been the only thing garnering headlines, with controversy about changes to the game, pricing and security. Paul was joined for a breakdown by Miguel Delaney, author and Chief Football Writer at The Independent.
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US and Iran exchange fire with peace talks deadlocked
4d ago00:03:44Tap to summarizeThe US / Israeli war on Iran is entering its 100th day without any clear sign as to how it will be resolved. The Strait of Hormuz is still blocked, and there's been sporadic US bombing runs and Iranian retaliatory drone strikes. To assess the likelihood of any breakthrough, Paul was joined by David Blevins, US Correspondent of Sky News .
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Natalie McNally's partner sentenced to life for murder
4d ago00:07:14Tap to summarizeA 36-year-old man was jailed for over 30 years by the Belfast Crown Court this week for the murder of his partner, Natalie McNally, in December 2022. Since 2020, 30 women have been violently killed in Northern Ireland. Paul was joined by Karen Devlin, Membership Services & Support Officer with Women’s Aid Federation of Northern Ireland.
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WHO issues 'Strong Warning' over Snus use
4d ago00:07:25Tap to summarizeHealth experts are raising concerns about the use of 'snus.' These nicotine-filled products are rising in popularity among young people. Because they are tobacco-free, they can be sold in Ireland without any of the restrictions placed on similar products such as cigarettes and vapes. RTÉ reporter Eithne Dodd has been finding out more.
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Rotunda facing questions amid phasing out of private care
4d ago00:08:04Tap to summarizeTomorrow is the deadline set by Health Minister Jennifer Carroll-MacNeill for the Rotunda Maternity Hospital to provide the HSE with an audit of the private work being carried out by consultants on public-only contracts. Paul was joined by David Cullinane, Sinn Féin's health spokesperson and one of the party's two TDs in Waterford.
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US warns of restarting Iran strikes if no deal reached
2w ago00:04:40Tap to summarizeAs the US and Israeli war on Iran approaches its 100th day, tentative negotiations continue on a draft memorandum of understanding on a possible peace deal. For an update, we're joined by Gregg Carlstrom, who is the Financial Times Middle East Correspondent
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Ireland and the EU Presidency
2w ago00:22:17Tap to summarizeTo discuss Ireland's priorities for the EU Presidency, and more, we'll shortly hear from the Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence, Thomas Byrne. Followed by Tony Connelly, RTE's Europe Editor.
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The Volunteer run shop in Carrigaholt
2w ago00:05:58Tap to summarize"An Siopa Beag" is a volunteer run shop working to support the local community of Carrigaholt, reporter Peter O’Connell has more.
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