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Mar 12, 2026 • 7min
The Irish peacekeeping outpost at Camp Shamrock
Israeli tanks and soldiers have entered Lebanese territory near an Irish peacekeeping outpost. Lebanese sources have said that the IDF soldiers and the tanks were spotted on a roadway inside the Lebanese side of the line.Speaking to Anton this morning was Commandant Alex Quigley Defence Force Press Officer.
Mar 12, 2026 • 4min
How kids’ social background is impacting their exam results
Kids’ mother’s education, social class, family type and experience of financial strain have a sizeable impact on their performance in the Leaving Cert That’s according to new research from the ESRI. Emer Smyth is a Research Professor at ESRI & co-author of the report discussed these findings further with Anton.
Mar 12, 2026 • 5min
The Mandelson files what does it mean for the UK government?
Government documents running to 147 pages have revealed new details about the appointment of Peter Mandelson as the UK's ambassador to the US and the fallout from his sacking last year. What does it mean for the UK government?James Lyons, Former Director of Strategic Communications for Keir Starmer discuss all with Anton.
Mar 12, 2026 • 4min
We pay tribute to Irish Olympic champion Ronnie Delany
The death has taken place of Ronnie Delany at the age of 91. Ronnie remains Ireland’s last Olympic gold medalist in athletics. To look back on his career and to pay tribute Anton spoke to Athletics Journalist Cathal Dennehy.
Mar 12, 2026 • 8min
What is the manosphere and how is it causing harm?
The online community known as the manosphere is once again making headline as Louis Theroux’s Netflix documentary about is has hit the streaming platform What is the manosphere and how is it causing harm. Joining Anton to discuss is Debbie Ging, Professor of Digital Media and Gender in the School of Communications at DCU.
Mar 12, 2026 • 7min
Did You See?
It’s time for "Did You See”. Where we take a closer look at some of the stories you may have missed in the news this morning. Joining Anton this morning was Ronan McGreevy, Irish Times Reporter.
Mar 12, 2026 • 3min
A call for childcare infrastructure to delivered alongside new homes
Childcare infrastructure, like crèches, should be delivered alongside new homes – and the developer should ensure an operator is found to run the creche. That’s the call in a motion from Mark Boland Labour Councillor for Dublin Fingal West who spoke to Anton this morning.
Mar 12, 2026 • 5min
Starmer warned Mandelson was a 'reputational risk'
Government documents running to 147 pages have revealed new details about the appointment of Peter Mandelson as the UK's ambassador to the US and the fallout from his sacking last year. Stephen Pound, Former Labour MP for Ealing North & Former Shadow Minister for Northern Ireland for 10 years joined Anton to analyse.
Mar 12, 2026 • 3min
The idiosyncrasies of memory
Memories are a fickle thing you might have asked yourself many times why you can remember every lyric to a song you heard 25 years ago. But you can’t remember why you needed to enter a room, or what you needed to get in the shop ... Professor Michelle Spear, School of Anatomy at the University of Bristol joined Anton to wade through the idiosyncrasies of memory.
Mar 12, 2026 • 2min
A three-year-old has died after he was hit by a car in north Dublin
A three-year-old boy has died after he was struck by a car in the underground car park of a shopping centre in Finglas, county Dublin. Gabija Gataveckaite, BBC Dublin Correspondent is here with the details.
