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Mar 13, 2026 • 18min

Dealing with toxic masculinity and the ‘manosphere’

Many families will be sitting down to watch some telly over the weekend and Louis Theroux’s new documentary ‘Inside The Manosphere’ is essential viewing.It raises questions around misogyny, toxic masculinity and will leave parents wondering what can be done to protect their sons and daughters…Joining Andrea to discuss is Irish Times Columnist and Mother of 7, Jen Hogan, Family Psychotherapist, Dr Richard Hogan, Dannielle McKenna, Project Manager of Rialto Youth Project and more.
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Mar 13, 2026 • 12min

How can society improve for those with ADHD?

All week we’ve been discussing different aspects of living with ADHD as an adult, from getting a diagnosis, parenting with ADHD and navigating relationships. Today, we’re looking at how we as a society can make things better…Joining Andrea to discuss is Fiona Meehan, Principal at Beaumont BNS in Mahon, Jon Slattery from Trilogy Media and Ken Kilbride, CEO of ADHD Ireland.
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Mar 13, 2026 • 12min

Regional Roundup with Shane Beatty

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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Mar 13, 2026 • 18min

How do short-term rentals impact the rental crisis?

More than 8,600 homes were advertised as short-term lets nationwide in March, compared with just 2,100 listed for private rent on Daft.ie.The figures, from housing charity Threshold, highlight growing pressure in the rental market and have prompted calls for the Government to enforce new short-term letting rules later this year.But it also raises a question: while many people are frustrated by the shortage of rental homes, do we also contribute to the problem when we book short-term accommodation ourselves when travelling?Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss.
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Mar 12, 2026 • 8min

What films have been shot in Kerry?

We might be all chat about Jessie Buckley today, but it’s not Kerry’s first brush with Hollywood!Freelance journalist Édaein O' Connell and Newstalk’s resident Kerry man Josh Crosbie join Andrea to discuss some of the movies that have been filmed in the Kingdom.
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Mar 12, 2026 • 14min

What can we expect fashion-wise from Jessie Buckley at the Oscars?

While it may be Jessie Buckley fever in her hometown of Killarney today, the last minute preparations for stylists and design teams in LA are also in full swing.So, what can we expect to see Jessie Buckley in for the Oscars ceremony, and could she wear something from an Irish designer?Designer Don O’Neill, who dressed stars including Oprah for the Academy Awards, and Stylist Corina Gaffey join to discuss.
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Mar 12, 2026 • 6min

Andrea goes jaunting!

Killarney attracts huge tourist numbers every year, and one of the big attractions is the Jaunting cars. Andrea wanted to see what all the fuss was about, and puts her feet up to see Killarney in style! Calvin Tangney from Killarney Jaunting Cars joins Andrea!
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Mar 12, 2026 • 14min

Derry and Tadhg Fleming talk the Killarney St Patrick’s Festival!

Not only is it buzzing down here ahead of the Oscars, the Killarney St Patrick’s Festival kicks off this weekend too!Andrea is joined by father and son craic merchants, Derry and Tadhg Fleming, who are judging this year’s parade.
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Mar 12, 2026 • 8min

Navigating ADHD as a parent

Parenthood can be a challenge at the best of times, but how do you navigate the hurdles if you have ADHD?Joining Andrea to discuss is Karen Beckett, Parent doing research on parenting and ADHD in DCU and David Condon, expert in ADHD in children who runs a parenting workshop for kids with ADHD.
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Mar 12, 2026 • 12min

How healthy is tourism in Kerry? - Josh Crosbie Reports

Not only is it the home county of Jessie Buckley - Kerry is a tourist destination for many, but how is the summer season shaping up? And, how are things looking for St Patrick’s Day?Newstalk Reporter Josh Crosbie has been investigating, and joins Andrea to discuss.

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