Opinions Matter is the brainchild of award-winning broadcasters Adrian Kennedy and Jeremy Dixon. On each episode the lads will debate the big stories of the day, highlight listener concerns, local issues and discuss the weird and wacky stuff going on in their lives
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Listeners Speechless Over Mother Getting Her Child an "Innapropriate" Piercing
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On this episode we debated a viral video of a baby screaming when getting it's ears pierced. Some callers said it's a form of child abuse and should be illegal.
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"I Found VILE Content On My Childs Phone...I Feel Sick"
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On this episode we heard from Lydia, who found hardcore pornography on her sons smartphone. She's concerned that he has seen some depraved material, which might have caused psychological damage.
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Blanch Shop Worker Calls for Ban On Muslim Women Wearing Full Face Covering!
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On this episode we heard from Gary, who finds it intimidating when Muslim women come into his shop wearing a Burqa, which completely conceals their faces. He wants Ireland to follow other nations by banning women wearing full face covering.
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Man Slammed Over His Reaction to Disabled Tinder Date
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On this episode we heard from Keith who was shocked when his tinder date showed up, in a wheelchair. He says she should have told him this before they met.
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Muslim Waiter Suspended For Refusing To Serve At Gay Wedding
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** OPINIONS MATTER EXCLUSIVE ** On this episode we hear from the Muslim man working in a Dublin hotel who has been suspended for refusing to work at an LGBT wedding event.
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**EXCLUSIVE: Disturbing Incident With Finglas Kids Leaves Locals Reeling & Local Woman Traumatised**
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TRIGGER WARNING : EXTREMELY DISTURBING CONTENT* Today on the show we heard about a group of children in Finglas who terrorised and terrified an elderly lady going to do her shopping yesterday... Her story made us feel absolutely sick!!! Then there heard another absolutely horrific story from a Finglas woman who was out walking yesterday and was tar…
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Woman Causes Outrage by Telling Couples to Stay Together Even After Affair
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On this episode we heard from a listener complaining that she's the only one from her friend group who's still married. She said couples with children should try harder to stay together.
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Mum of 5 Hangs Up In Disgust Over Jeremy's Comments
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On this episode we heard from Kayla, a Mum of 5 who's digusted with recent comments by Jeremy who said "don't have a large family unless you've a very good job".
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Listeners Speechless Over Parents Putting Their "Child" On The Pill
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Opinions were divided on this latest episode when it was revealed that a parent had put their "child" on contraception. One Listener had too much to say about this and branded it "Trampy"...
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Armed Robber Pleads With Listeners "Give Me a Second Chance"
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On this episode we heard from Gary who served time in prison for armed robbery. Since his release he's tried getting a job... but no employer will hire him when they discover he's a former criminal. Does everyone deserve a second chance?
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"I Shoplifted Two Trolley Loads from My Local Dunnes"
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On this episode we debated whether there is ever an excuse for shoplifting groceries, out of desperation. It's after a woman was convicted of stealing from a Finglas store "to survive".
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Asylum Seeker Living In Ireland Claims He Was "Treated Like Dirt"
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On this episode of Opinions Matter we hear from an Asylum Seeker who has been living (and now working) in Ireland over 10 years and claims that while going through the asylum process, he was treated like dirt. He also had a thing or two to say about Irish racists...
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Woman Reveals Shocking Details of Partners Cocaine Habit Live on Air
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On this episode Shannen asked whether she should dump her new boyfriend...because he's a 'recreational' cocaine user. We heard some horror stories of the effect the drug has on relationships...and how low some users will go to get their drug!!!
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Balbriggan Residents Claims Council Tenants Are "Ruining His Private Estate"
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This episode will have your blood boiling!! We hear from Sam who has just spent €395k on a house in Balbriggan... But he's no happy with his neighbours in affordable housing who are "ruining the area"
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Listeners Disgusted When They Hear Grown Man Brag About His Very Young Girlfriend!
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On this episode we heard from Jason who's 'fit to kill' over his 17 year old daughter dating a 35 year old man! We heard from another man in his 30's who met his girlfriend when she was still at school!
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Jeremy Infuriates Parents With Comments On Easter Eggs!
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On this episode Jeremy declared that his kids will only get ONE Easter Egg this year, because he doesn't want them to become obese! He lost the plot when one Father admitted his child got 20 eggs last year!!!
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Ardee Woman Scorned & Furious After First Date With "Ballymun Scanger in Nike Air Max" Goes Wrong!!!
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Today we heard from an Ardee woman who is not happy after being ghosted by a "Ballymun scanger in Nike Air Max who looks like he'd rob your granny for a fiver" (her words, not ours) because he ghosted her after their first date... but wait till you hear why!!!! Lisa is livid and had some harsh words to say about about her date!!! We then heard some…
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"They're Being Brainwashed to Hate" - Woman Says Children Have No Place at Coolock Asylum Seeker Protest
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On this episode we got reaction to a video circulating which shows kids being coached to chant "Get Them Out, Get Them Out" at a protest in Coolock. We debated whether or not children should ever be at any type of protest.
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Boyfriend Exposed Live On Air For Having Alledged Violent Background
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On this episode we heard from Vic who's partner admitted to being physically abusive to his ex, on one occasion. She says her friends are telling her to 'run for the hills'....she says he never lift a finger to her! (Pic:designed by Freepik)
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*Exclusive* Dublin Busker Claims He Was Pepper Sprayed By Gardai "For Doing Nothing"
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During a conversation about arming the Gardai with taser guns, we got a call that divided opinion when Dublin busker John made a claim about alleged Garda assault. But do you believe him?
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*Trigger Warning*: Mother Tells Parents "DO NOT Let Your Children Go On a Sleepover"
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On this episode we heard from Lou, who is horrified that the parents of 7 out of 8 children invited to her childs birthday sleepover, won't allow them go. She called the parents "paranoid Karen's".
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Caller Brands Coolock Asylum Seeker Protestors as "Wasters with Selective Outrage"
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On this episode we heard from locals who have been protesting outside the disused Crown Paints factory in Coolock...fearing that it's to be used to house Asylum seekers.
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"Council Tenants in Arrears Should Be Turfed Out On The Street...No Mercy!"
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On this episode we discussed the fact that rent arrears for social housing tenants are over €70 million...with 900 tenants owing over €11,000. Should they be evicted, or helped?
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Me and My African Partner Want a House Transfer from Clondalkin...It's Full of Racists
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On this episode we heard from Melissa who's annoyed that the council haven't given a housing transfer to her and her Zambian partner...who's been subject to years of racial abuse by neighbours in their Clondalkin housing estate.
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Female Jogger Is Victim of Disturbing Incident In Phoenix Park
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Every single woman needs to listen to this episode. We heard from THREE different women who experienced sexual intimidation and Cat-Calling, while out jogging, recently
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"I'm Being Judged For Having An Abortion Without Telling My Partner"
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** Trigger Warning For This Topic ** On this Episode, a woman was branded cold-hearted and dishonest after she admitted that she had kept a VERY big secret from her partner.
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Disgust Over Men Admitting to Sick Game Involving Large Women
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On this episode we heard from Eugene who was accused of Fat Shaming after he admitted he won't date overweight women. He was called misogynistic, sexist and rude...but he believes he's done nothing wrong.
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Man Brands Couples Who Have Sex During Pregnancy as 'Perverts'!
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On this episode we heard from Mel, who's 5 months pregnant, and is being made to feel worthless by her partner...he refuses to have sex with her. Jeremy reckoned most men feel the same...as you'll hear he was very wrong!! Image by shurkin_son on Freepik
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***Most Vile Racist Caller Ever Claims He's Not Racist**
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Today on the show we spoke to two of the most disgusting and racist callers we have ever spoken to... When one of the callers told us what he did this morning to a black taxi driver in Dublin city people were left horrified.... and then he claimed he wasn't a racist... which really infuriated and shocked people!!!…
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Vile Comment From Caller Sparks Fury: "Women Who Don't Breastfeed are Selfish"
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On this episode we heard from Daniel, who's annoyed that his partner is refusing to breast feed their new born baby. Has a man any right to a say in this or is it her body, her choice.
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Stuck Up Father Makes Disgusting Remarks About People Who Work In Retail
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"I won't let my kids pack shelves... No way" Is this the most stuck up caller we've even spoke to? On this episode we spoke to a father of two teenager boys who refuses to let them get a part-time job. He said that there's no way they will be working in a pub collecting glasses or in a supermarket packing shelves.…
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Trans Woman Causes Uproar by Celebrating International Women's Day
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On this episode we discussed the online reaction to our Facebook post wishing woman, trans-women and those who identify as women a Happy International Womens Day!
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Horror Over Mums OnlyFans Pics Being Shared in Sons School
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On this episode we heard how photos of a Mother of 2, an OnlyFans content creator, have been spread around her sons school. Was she irresponsible for being on the platform in the first place, or is she the victim of revenge porn.
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Listeners Disgusted Over What "ROBOCOP" Jeremy Did To Teenage Shoplifter
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On this episode Jeremy told us how he reported a teenage shoplifter to store staff - after spotting him steal €5 worth of sweets! Is he a hero or zero for ratting on the young lad???
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**Tallaght Mum Threatens To Expose Teacher Over Sexual Encounter**
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So much drama on this episode! We heard from a Tallaght mum whose daughter had a sexual encounter with a local teacher.... This mother is now branding him a predator even though everything was "above board"... Things got really heated on this episode
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Listeners Furious With Council Tenant Over Her List of DEMANDS!
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On this episode Janice complained that the council won't fix broken doors and draughty windows in her 'forever home'. Many callers condemned her 'sense of entitlement'...while others felt she's right to be angry.
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"I'm 24 And My Parents Still Won't Let My Boyfriend Sleep With Me"
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Today's episode is every parents nightmare! We hear from 24 yr. old Amy, who's annoyed that her parents won't let her boyfriend stay over in her room! Wait until you hear what one father on the show allows happen!!
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I'm Horrified That My Fella Ran Over a Dog...and DIDN'T Stop!
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On this episode we asked who's at fault when a dog is run over on the road - the driver - or the owner of the dog? We heard both sides in this - including the woman who ATE the rabbit she ran over!!!
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**EXPLICIT** Two Parents Reveal Shocking Details About Their Daughters Virginity Live On Air
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On this episode we heard from Jake, who can't understand why people slag him for being a 31 year old virgin. He said he's waiting until he meets a woman he loves, but his friends ridicule him.
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Callers Say Its Wrong to Blame the Government for Death of Homeless Ann
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On this episode we discussed the tragic death, on the streets of Dublin, of rough sleeper Ann Delaney. One listener said it's wrong to blame the Government when a death like this occurs.
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Listeners Stunned When Mother Admits Sharing Bath With Teen Daughter
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On this episode we asked how old is too old for parents and children to be sharing a bath/shower together...or is it always weird??
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"I'm Suing My Former Employer For Forcing Me To Get Covid Vaccine"
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On this episode we heard from Gavin, who was working in a Nursing Home during Covid. He alleges he was bullied into getting the vaccine and now suffers chest pains as a result. He's now suing his former employer.
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**Coolock Mother Shocks Listeners By Admitting What She's Spending For Childs Communion**
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You're Spending What?!!! On this episode we discussed the fact that, on average, parents are spending about €1,000 on the child's Communion day. We heard from some parents who are spending five times that amount!!!
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Major Red Flag As Possessive Husband Makes Shocking Admission On Air
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On this episode we heard from "A.F." who says her jealous boyfriend is not happy with her planning to go to Usher's London concert in April, with her best friend...who's male!!! Is he being possessive and unreasonable - or would most people feel the same?
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Woman Who Suffered Tragic Loss Tells People To Keep Their Kids Pics Off Social Media
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**** Trigger Warning **** Today's epsiode could be very upsetting for you.. but its a debate that needed to be had. We spoke to several women who have lost babies and find certain posts on social media upsetting
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Outrage Over Women's 'Twisted' Comments About Men Working in Childcare
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On this episode we heard from 'Greg' who is a childcare worker in a Kildare Creche. Last week two sets of parents asked management to ensure male members of staff don't change their babies nappies. He's infuriated over this.
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Two Women Slam Far Right For Scare Mongering About Asylum Seekers
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On this episode we heard about a large protest in Roscrea, with women saying they no longer feel safe since asylum seekers arrived in the town. We asked do Irish women feels less safe in 2024 Ireland.
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Shock Over What Happened to Two Teenage Girls in Crumlin Park
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On this episode we heard from Mandy who complains that Gardai in Crumlin are constantly harrassing her teenage sons, for nothing. Many callers said "there's no smoke without fire".
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Cheater Dad Disgusted That Ex Told Their Child "The Truth"
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Does a child really need to know why mammy and daddy split up? Especially if daddy was caught cheating? It all came our on this episode!
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**Shocking Update on Finglas Love Triangle - Scorned Woman Spills the Beans**
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Today on the show we spoke to the Finglas woman who caused war on the show on Monday when she put a handwritten letter through the letterbox of another woman's home in Berryfield, Finglas when she found out she had been sleeping her fella... Tooday the scorned woman spoke to us.... and left us all speechless with what she had to say!!! Everyone was…
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