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Mar 27, 2026 • 6min
Only biological females can compete in women’s sport from the 2028 Olympics
The International Olympic Committee has announced that eligibility will henceforth be determined by a "once-in-a-lifetime" sex test, which would prevent transgender women and those with differences in sexual development who have gone through male puberty from competing. We get reaction to this ruling withSu Wong Spokeswoman for SEEN in Sport.
Mar 27, 2026 • 6min
Reaction to the push to rename Herzog park
We get reaction from Oliver Sears on Dublin City Councillors pushing the renaming of Herzog park. Speaking to Anton this morning was Oliver Sears, Founder of Holocaust Awareness Ireland.
Mar 27, 2026 • 5min
An analysis on prospect of peace in the Middle East
US President Donald Trump has said he would once again extend his pause on threats to attack Iran’s energy infrastructure, claiming talks with Tehran are going “very well”. We get an analysis on prospect of peace in the Middle East with Fawaz Gerges Professor of International Relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science.
Mar 27, 2026 • 3min
Liam Brady gives his take on last night game
Liam Brady, Former Irish International gave his take on the game last night as Ireland's World Cup dream ends.
Mar 27, 2026 • 6min
The age young Irish boys are encountering pornography
More than half of boys in Ireland, first encounter pornography between the ages of ten and thirteen. That is according to new research from the European Commission. Anton discusses the report findings with Thomas Regnier, European Commission Spokesperson.
Mar 27, 2026 • 8min
The World Cup dream is over!
The Republic Of Ireland will not be going to The World Cup in North America. The boys in green crashed out last night in Prague on penalties. The dream is over. Henry McKean was in the Fortuna Stadium and met deflated Irish fans.
Mar 27, 2026 • 4min
Should we ban kids from the pub?
In the UK, The Kenton Pub in east London has garnered a lot of attention for banning anyone under the age of 18. We ask should we ban kids from the pub? Anton discussed this with Robbie Fox, Restauranteur and former club owner with 40 years' experience in hospitality.
Mar 27, 2026 • 3min
Ireland’s World Cup dreams were shattered last night
Ireland’s World Cup dreams were shattered last night as Czechia won out on penalties. Our reporter Josh Crosbie was out around the streets of Dublin last night getting some local reaction at home.
Mar 27, 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 Frances Fitzgerald Former Tanaiste, currently adviser to the G7, Gender Equality Advisory Council and Ambassador For Ruhama.
Mar 27, 2026 • 5min
A fresh push to rename Herzog Park
Dublin councillors want to push forward with plans to rename Herzog Park in Rathgar and Diamond Park off Gardiner Street in the city centre. Speaking to Anton was Dáithí Doolan Sinn Fein Councillor in Ballyfermot.
