Lead Learner Round Table is a podcast for educators to gather and share ideas, innovative practices, and inspirational stories. Each episode features interviews with practicing educators and representatives from the hottest education-related companies. Our podcast and website, LeadLearnerAcademy.com, provide a window into successful schools and classrooms from around the country, delving into what allows these Lead Learners to achieve life-changing results for their students!
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Newstalk Breakfast brings you all the news you need to set you up for the day – from politics, business, sport, entertainment and everything in between. Shane Coleman and Ciara Kelly have all the stories that matter, every weekday from 7-9AM. Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast Highlights on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'
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A new podcast series of incredible sporting stories brought to you by Off The Ball Series 1 (2019) Episode 1: 'Brawl' by Eoin Sheahan (October 13th) Episode 2: 'Champion' by Raf Diallo (October 13th) Episode 3: '"Mam, that's for you" - The Ken Doherty Story' by Shane Hannon (October 20th) Episode 4: 'A New Don In Dublin' by Eoin Brennan (October 27th) All episodes co-produced by 'The Classic' series producer Eoin Brennan
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In this podcast, I will focus on the human spirit, determination to make a difference, and what people can achieve with all this and some hope, chatting to extraordinary people living ordinary lives, so come along on this journey with me. Thanks for reading and hopefully listening, and remember you’re always welcome on HarteLines. All The Best, Shane Harte, Hartelines Podcast
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The introductory podcast of the 1913 Unfinished Business series on the centenary of the Dublin Lock-out. The team look at Ireland and Dublin in the early twentieth century and introduce two of the key protagonists of the battle, the ITGWU's Jim Larkin and the employers' leaders William Martin Murphy. Historian Dr. Conor Kostick speaks about the genesis of the Lock-out, its politics and how it developed. We finish by asking what relevance the 1913 Lock-out has in our society one hundred years ...
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An interview series with those involved in the world of sport; to unearth what it takes to make it to the top and inspire the next generation of athletes. The podcast also gives exposure to the stars of the future and those currently flying under the radar. Subscribe so you don't miss an episode. Instagram @thesidelinelive Twitter @thesidelinelive Email - thesidelinelive@gmail.com Website thesidelinelive.com
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Business owners in Bantry to demand a commercial rates waiver
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Angry business owners in Bantry will contact Cork County Council today to demand a commercial rates waiver, following a pummeling from the torrential rain over the weekend that left more than 40 premises flooded. We speak to Cllr Danny Collins from Independent Ireland.
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The Taoiseach said yesterday he “wasn’t surprised” by allegations that Russian intelligence recruited an Irish politician as a spy. To discuss why that might be is a former deputy of Military Intelligence Michael Murphy.
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Charging diners for not finishing their Carvery!
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A pub in Cornwall has started charging customers extra for large amounts of food they do not finish from an all you can eat roast dinner buffet. Darina Allen ,Chef, Author and founder of Ballymaloe Cookery School gave us her reaction.
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From today Security Guards will be deployed as part of a new 20-week pilot programme aimed at enhancing security across the Dublin Bus network. We speak to Fianna Fáil Senator Mary Fitzpatrick is based in Dublin City.
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7th October 2023 one of the deadliest days in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
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On October 7, 2023, Hamas launched a large-scale attack on Israel, marking one of the deadliest days in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in recent decades. We hear from Eylon Levy, Former Israeli Government Spokesperson.
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Today marks the beginning of Irish Road Safety Week
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Today marks the beginning of Irish Road Safety Week. Motorists and pedestrians are being reminded to take precautions and be mindful of others using the roads. Recently on the programme, there was a call for more ‘black-box’ styled devices to be fitted in cars to monitor driver behaviour. Our reporter, Josh Crosbie has been looking into this.…
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We should have built 200,000 homes this year report finds!
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Ireland should have built 200,000 homes this year to match the UK’s population, according to a new report by MyHome.ie. We get reaction to these findings with Property District CEO Carol Tallon.
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The Palestinian Ambassador on the first anniversary of October 7th
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On October 7, 2023, Hamas launched a large-scale attack on Israel, marking one of the deadliest days in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in recent decades. Shane spoke to Dr Jilan Abdalmajid, Palestinian Ambassador to Ireland.
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Irish Cancer society is launching their big pink breakfast initiative
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and the Irish Cancer society is launching their Big Pink Breakfast initiative urging people to be breast aware and remind people that breast cancer can affect anyone. Joining Ciara and Shane this morning was Dr Mariana Cervantes, Dr in Immunology and now a stage three breast cancer patient, Sonya Carr, Canc…
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Should climate protestors receive jail sentences?
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Why do the mass killers of the fossil fuel industry walk free while the heroes trying to stop them are imprisoned? That’s the view of Environmental Activist George Monbiot who spoke to Newstalk Breakfast.
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The latest on escalations in the Middle East.
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Over a million people have been displaced in Lebanon since the beginning of Israeli strikes. We get the latest on the situation there with Sherzada Khan is the Concern Worldwide Country Director leading the teams in Lebanon.
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The Swedes are calling time on begging should we follow suit? Newstalk Reporter Sarah Madden reports for us on this.
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Ahead of Irish Road Safety Awareness week, MCL insurance is calling for all new drivers to have a black box in their car to reduce the crash rate. We discuss with Gary McClarty, director of MCL Insurance.
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We remember political powerhouse Mary O'Rourke
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Mary O'Rourke, a towering figure in Irish politics and a long-serving Fianna Fáil TD, has passed away at the age of 87. We remember her with Conor Lenihan, Former Fianna Fail Minister and Mary’s Nephew.
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Experts are predicting that long lost species will be brought back from the dead by 2028. Scientists in Texas are using gene-editing technology to bring back dodos, Tasmanian tigers and woolly mammoths. To discuss further we spoke to Rodger Highfield, Science Director of the Science Museum London.
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Ireland is playing catch-up when it comes to environmental actions!
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Progress, economic prosperity, and health are all at risk unless Ireland improves its environmental action – that’s according to the Environmental protection agency’s State of the Environment report. We discussed the findings with the EPA Programme Manager and is one of the Editor’s of the report Andy Fanning.…
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As the mornings get darker and colder, the temptation to hit the snooze button and stay in bed a little longer becomes even more appealing. But is that snooze button a hindrance or help? We asked Tom Coleman, Sleep Expert and Health Scientist.
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100 more static speeding cameras on Irish roads in 2025
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Minister Helen McEntee will today announce €9 million in funding for up to 100 new speed cameras to enhance road safety. Independent TD Michael Healy-Rae calls it a waste of money and he explained why to Newstalk Breakfast.
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Six killed in Israeli airstrike on medical centre in central Beirut.We get the latest on the tensions in the Middle East with Alistair Bunkall, Sky’s Middle East Correspondent along with Declan Power, Defense and Security Expert.
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The Government will invest €9 million to prevent phone use in schools, but how else can you prepare children for the digital world? We discuss with CyberSafe Kids CEO Alex Cooney.
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By-laws attempt to restrict buskers in Limerick
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By-laws to restrict busking in Limerick City were blocked by Fine Gael Councillor Olivia O’Sullivan. Olivia explained why to Newstalk Breakfast.
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Public health workers will begin a series of protests today
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Public health workers will begin a series of protests today as the staff shortages reaches a boiling point. We speak to Damian Ginley SIPTU’s Health Sector Organiser.
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Should atheists take on the role of godparent?
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Research in DCU found that, almost a quatre of parents believed their chosen godparents weren’t religious at the time of baptism. Should atheists take on the role of godparent? We discussed with Sinead Ryan, Presenter of The Home Show on Newstalk and Consumer Journalist with the Irish Independent.
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Now that we’ve all had time to process Budget 2025, we’re joined by Taoiseach Simon Harris.
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The teenagers of today are nicer than past generations at least according to comedian Julie Jay who spoke to Ciara this morning.
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Addressing misinformation and deepfakes in democracy
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Deepfakes and hacktivists are just some of cyber problems to expect in future elections. We discuss this with Righard Zwienenberg is a Senior Researcher at ESET, a digital security company.
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Budget 2025 was a “giveaway on steroids”, according to opposition parties. Speaking to Shane in studio this morning with reaction to Budget 25 was Social Democrats Leader Holly Cairns.
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The Middle East braces for further escalation
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The Middle East braces for further escalation after Iran missile attack, as the IDF launches strikes on Beirut. We get the latest with Nada Atallah, Beirut Correspondent with The National Newspaper.
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The Israeli Defence Forces have launched a ‘targeted’ ground operation in Lebanon. We get the latest from Nada Atallah, Middle East Correspondent with The National Newspaper in Beirut.
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The iconic Cork chipper, Lennox’s set to close
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The legendary Jackie Lennox chipper in Cork, widely regarded as an institution in the city is set to close after more than 70-years in business. We got reaction from Esther McCarthy, Lifestyle Editor and Saturday Weekend Magazine Columnist with The Irish Examiner.
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Electric vehicle drivers proven more likely to cause a crash
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Electric vehicle drivers are more likely to cause a road crash, according to new research from the University of Limerick. Dr Barry Sheehan, researcher in Lero Research Centre for Software in Ireland and the Kemmy Business school was an author of the study and Barry discussed the findings.
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XL Bullies will be banned in Ireland on a phased basis from today – but is that the right decision? We discuss with is Ian O Doherty, Columnist with the Irish Independent and Vet Pete Wedderburn.
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The countdown to Budget 2025 is on. We hear from different sectors ahead of Budget 2025. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast this morning was IBEC's Director of Policy and Public Affairs Fergal O’Brien, Michael O’Flynn of the O’Flynn Construction Group and Early Childhood Ireland’s Policy Director Frances Byrne.…
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“Road to 2030” is the theme of this year’s Irish Solar Energy conference. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was UCC Lecturer in Clean Energy Paul Deane and he explained what the road to 2030 looks like.
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Israel has launched a ground offensive against Hezbollah in Lebanon with air strikes intensifying. Ciara spoke to Alistair Bunkall, Sky’s Middle East Correspondent to get the latest on the situation there.
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Budget 2025 will be announced at 1 o’clock today. What will be on the cards? We discuss with Hugh O’Connell, Political Editor with the Sunday Times.
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Traditional church weddings are declining amid the rise of non-religious ceremonies or weddings, that’s according to a new report from the Iona Institute Wedding Planner, Tara Fay joined Newstalk breakfast to discuss..
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Tech Check: Should you invest in a second-hand laptop?
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Last week we heard about the benefits of buying a refurbished phone, but is the same true for laptops?? Newstalk’s Tech Correspondent, Jess Kelly joined us once again…
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Israel strikes Houthis in Yemen after targeting Hezbollah in Lebanon
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Israel has said it bombed Houthi targets in Yemen in response to missiles fired by the Iran-aligned militants Joining Newstalk breakfast to discuss this further development was Sky’s Middle East Correspondent Alistair Bunkall
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Do we really want big spending in Budget 2025?
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Budget 2025 is coming tomorrow, and many are expecting a “giveaway” budget – but is that the wisest move? With me to discuss is Enterprise Minister Peter Burke and Public Affairs Consultant and Irish Times columnist Gerard Howlin
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Sexual offender awarded €5,000 for unfair dismissal
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A man found guilty of sexual assault was awarded €5,000 for “unfair dismissal” after his employers discovered his conviction. Joining Newstalk breakfast to discuss this shocking case was barrister and Sunday Times columnist Brenda Power.
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Daft.ie House Price Report - Second-hand home shortage pushing prices upwards
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The severe shortage of second-hand homes hitting the market has pushed prices upwards – that's according to the latest Daft.ie House Price Report Ronan Lyons, Economist at Trinity College Dublin & author of the report spoke to Newstalk breakfast this morning.
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Multiple power outages have been reported across the south and east of Ireland due to a Status Orange rain warning. Alan O’Reilly, Carlow Weather has the latest.
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With Budget 2025 set to be announced tomorrow morning - what can we expect? I’m joined by Niall Conroy, Senior Economist at the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council.
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Israel rejected a push by allies for a 21-day ceasefire in Leba
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Israel rejected a push by allies for a 21-day ceasefire in Lebanon and vowed to keep fighting Hezbollah militants "until victory", ahead of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's expected address to the UN General Assembly. We an analysis of the situation in the Middle East with Justin Salhani, Freelance Journalist in Beirut and also with Defence Expe…
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Hurricane Helene made a historic landfall as the strongest hurricane on record to slam into Florida’s Big Bend. We speak to Dr Athena Masson, Meteorologist and Hurricane specialist.
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Frustration grows over waste failures in Dublin city centre
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Labour Senator, Marie Sherlock believes the time has come for a comprehensive overhaul of how waste is managed across Dublin and Marie explained why to Newstalk Breakfast.
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Six Dublin City schools are launching a new programme to prevent anti-social behaviour in later life. To explain how this works is the programme’s founder, Leslee Udwin from Think Equal.
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Findings of the annual report from the Medical Bureau of Road Safety
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One driver was arrested seven times by gardaí on suspicion of driving while intoxicated that's according to the 2023 annual report from the Medical Bureau of Road Safety. We speak to Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor with the Sunday Independent.
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Hurricane Helene makes landfall in the states
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Hurricane Helene made a historic landfall as the strongest hurricane on record to slam into Florida’s Big Bend. We get the latest on this with Jacqui Goddard, US correspondent from the Times of London.
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