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Feb 25, 2026 • 7min
President Trump delivered the longest State of the Union address
President Donald Trump delivered the longest State of the Union address in history overnight. We got reaction to the speech with Amy Tarkanian, Former Nevada Republican State Chairwoman and Republican Strategist.
Feb 25, 2026 • 6min
Locals left shaken as poitín source dries up!
The sudden closure of an illegal poitín operation caused a bizarre health crisis, a doctor in Limerick has revealed. We get the details from Jimmy Wolfe a Limerick Journalist.
Feb 25, 2026 • 11min
Minister Helen McEntee on the National Maritime Strategy
The government will today publish a five-year National Maritime Strategy aimed at protecting Ireland maritime interests and enhancing national security and defence. The strategy will also strengthen protections around undersea cables and energy connections in Ireland's waters. All to discuss with Helen McEntee, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Trade and Defence and Fine Gael TD for Meath East.
Feb 25, 2026 • 5min
Latest on the Garda investigation into the murder of Michael Gaine
We get the latest on the Garda investigation into the murder of Michael Gaine with Jerry O’Sullivan Presenter of Kerry Today on Radio Kerry.
Feb 25, 2026 • 8min
The national anthem a mandatory in primary schools?
Waterford County Councillors have unanimously passed a motion to make the national anthem a mandatory part of the Irish primary school curriculum The motion was proposed by Donnchadh Mulcahy, Sinn Féin Councillor for Waterford County Council. Donnachadh spoke to Anton this morning.
Feb 25, 2026 • 6min
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 Gabija Gateveckaite Dublin Correspondent, BBC.
Feb 25, 2026 • 4min
Calls for all local authority meetings to be streamed
Conor Sheehan Labour TD for Limerick, is to introduce a Bill calling for the mandatory broadcasting of all local authority meetings. Conor explained why to Anton this morning.
Feb 25, 2026 • 3min
Cancer is surging among younger people
Six cancer types are rising faster in younger adults than in those who are older in at least five countries. A new study of global cancer incidence shows. So why is this happening? All to discuss with Professor John Crown Oncologist at St. Vincent Hospital Group.
Feb 25, 2026 • 7min
President Trump gives his State of the Union Address
We cross live to DC after President Trump gives his State of the Union Address. We get reaction to the speech with David Smith, Guardian's Washington Bureau Chief.
Feb 24, 2026 • 6min
Do we need a stand alone offence for crimes against retail workers?
The Minister for Justice should reconsider his position on introducing a standalone offence for crimes against retail workers. That’s according to James Geoghegan, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Bay South who explain why to Anton this morning.
