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On this morning’s show... Independent MEP Michael McNamara will join us in a few moments. Following the recommendation to refuse funding for a drug used to treat the degenerative disease Friedreich’s Ataxia we will hear from a woman who has the condition. Tony got in touch to say he believes atheists, as well as Christians, are facing persecution The latest on the Dundrum House Saga, Cllr Davy Dunne features in our Beyond politics slot. The GRA say that gardaí are not trained to pursue stolen cars "going down the wrong way" on a motorway.. Cashel Rugby Football Club will host Cashel Music Festival, Our interior designer, Karen, will drop in.

Football takes precedence on tonight's Extra Tine with round two of the county championships taking place at the weekend, we have match reports from around the county. The camogie championship is underway also and Ger has the results for us. The TSDL is back at the weekend and Barry makes a welcome return. Martin Flynn on athletics rounds off another busy Extra Time. We hope you like...

On this morning’s show... We will hear from Mary Gordon in a few moments Catherine says it’s a pity we don’t have a Donald Trump in Ireland. Muiris Walsh will share his opinion on the President Trump Visit. Thomas Conway has the Global News. Pilgrim Walking in Ireland and Spain. The Banshee re appears.

A lot of people have been asking about Mary Gordon, who was such a much-loved contributor to the show for many years. Mary has been through a very difficult health journey over the past number of months, but I’m delighted to say there’s some good news. Leanne and I went to visit Mary at home last Wednesday, and she’s looking really well after everything she’s been through. We had a great chat, lots of laughs, and it was just lovely to see her again.

On this morning’s show... Johnny Luby is on the way. Our GP, Pat Harrold, will join us later this hour. Gerry Molumby will chat to us from Nottingham. Ronan O’Brien, administrator with Brú Ború in Cashel” reflects on the Belfast Fleadh and The Bru Boru summer show. Roscrea Rugby Club will host a fundraising music festival next weekend. The Friday Panel will unpack the big topics of the week.

The Irish Cycling Campaign is a network of cycling advocates from both urban and rural Ireland. They believe cycling is a key solution to many of society’s challenges – improving public health, protecting the environment, and strengthening the economy... Their vision is an Ireland where everyone, regardless of age or ability, can safely cycle to shops, schools, and workplaces... Kevin Jennings from the Irish Cycling Campaign joins me on the line now...

On this morning’s show... Fr. Michael Toomey will join us in a few moments. Tipperary Neutrality Network is organising a march in Clonmel this Saturday, calling for the defence of Irish neutrality... South Tipperary has been hit by a spate of water outages in recent months, Kevin Jennings from the Irish Cycling Campaign will talk about road safety from a cyclist’s point of view. The Thurles Crokes A.C. Streets of Thurles 5K Road Race is back this weekend after a two-year break. Andy Ryan will tell us about it. National Heritage Week gets underway this Saturday, running from August 15th to 23rd, John G O’Dwyer with the latest episode in The History of Ireland.

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On this morning’s show... The latest on the Ukraine Russia A solar eclipse will be visible from Ireland this evening The return of The Banshee. A Tipperary publican responds to Alcohol Action Irelands argument that increasing the tax could help reduce alcohol-related harm Country Fest is on the way to Dundrum. Jo Noble will chat to us. We have our spotlight on Health slot and More on role models.

On this morning’s show... Fr. Brendan Kilcoyne joins me in a few moments. A North Tipperary community activist is calling for a 24-hour mental health A&E service to be piloted in Tipperary Professor Gerry Killeen talks about the exotic diseases that we are now seeing in Ireland. John Lynch brings us legal advice Bernie Goldbach on Regime Change the book charts the dramatic first year of Donald Trump's second presidency.

It's another busy Extra Time this week after round two of the county hurling championships took place at the weekend. We are joined by Ken, Cian, Tom, Frances J.J. and Pat who, between them will report on up to 14 games from the last three days. We also have an interview with James Woodlock after our minor manager has been handed the reins of the Under 20's. Athletic news too after Tipp retained their National League Final in Morton Stadium.

Susan O'Donoghue had this week's relationship slot...

On this morning’s show... Stephen Gleeson will take us through a very busy weekend of sport. Alcohol Action Ireland is calling on the Government to increase excise duty on alcohol by at least 15% in Budget 2027 This year is proving to be a tragic one on Irish roads. Sgt Carol O’Leary will join us on that. Cllr John Fitzgearld is with us in our Beyond Politics slot. Thomas Conway has the Global News Our Relationship expert Susan O'Donoghue will join us after 11 Cllr Davy Dunne says "With another month comes another rise in energy prices for hard-pressed workers and families"

Saturday from 10 am we go on a journey with Eamon as he meets with people across the Premier Country on Down Your Way.

Ag Report with Jim Finn on the latest news and views from the Agricultural world. Tune in on Saturday from 9 am.

Listen back to the Friday August 7th 2026 edition of Across The Line as Paul Carroll looks ahead to the weekend's sporting action in Tipperary. On this week's show: - Cian Treacy and Enda Treacy look ahead to round two of the county hurling championship in Tipperary - 2001 All-Ireland senior camogie winning captain Emily Hayden reflects back on their victory ahead of Sunday's Jubilee celebrations - Barry Drake previews the weekend's greyhound racing action

On this morning’s show... Johnny Luby joins us with his usual mix of wit, stories and observations. Independent Ireland leader Michael Collins TD says there's a "blatant double standard" in Ireland's medical card system. He'll explain why. Cashel councillor Roger Kennedy discusses the ongoing parking issues in the town. Community cafés are feeling the strain of rising costs. We'll hear how it's affecting volunteers and services in Loughmore and Anacarty. John G. O'Dwyer returns with another fascinating chapter in The Story of Ireland. And our Friday Panel will debate and dissect the biggest stories making headlines this week. That's all ahead on Tipp Today. Stay with us.

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On this morning’s show... Disability campaigner, Cara Darmody, is in studio in a few moments. Former RTÉ journalist and Tipperary woman, Mary Wilson called on Tipperary's TDs and councilors to do more to recognize the remarkable contribution of the county's women. We'll hear from Mary later this hour. We have response to yesterday's Covid Panel Wellbeing with Muriel Some great fundraisers and We have another Disability Spotlight with Rachel Kelleghan

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A commemorative event celebrating the life and legacy of Seán Hogan and his Flying Column takes place this Saturday at 5.30pm in Killanure, near Cahir... The programme includes an oration by John Carroll of Offaly, a talk by Seán Hogan's grandson Treacy Hogan, as well as traditional music and poetry...

It's over six years since Covid-19 first arrived in Ireland and changed life as we knew it. Lockdowns, school closures, masks, nursing home restrictions and daily case numbers ... Few events have had such an impact on modern society. This morning we're asking, with the benefit of hindsight, what did Ireland get right? What did we get wrong? And if another pandemic struck tomorrow, what lessons have we really learned? We have a midweek panel discussing this idea with Fran this morning..

On this morning’s show... The Government is set to launch its new National Public Procurement Strategy. Minister Frank Feighan will join us on that in a few moments. Beyond Politics with Cllr Marie Murphy. We have amid week panel looking back at Covid. The lockdowns, empty streets, closed businesses, and separation from family and friends can sometimes feel like a distant memory. Cllr Máirín McGrath has called on the HSE to urgently explain why the Breast-Check mobile screening unit has been removed from Cahir A commemorative event celebrating the life and legacy of Seán Hogan. Cllr Seamie Morris chatting about New York, New York.

Football takes center stage on this evening's Extra Time with the opening round of the County Football Championships getting underway at the weekend. We have as many match reports as we can squeeze into the hour. We also talk horse racing with David Byrnes and we also announce the Tipp FM Sports Award winner for the month of July. We hope you like..

It is time for our Tales of the Road Slot, and I am delighted to be joined by musician Gay Brazel in studio now...

I’m delighted to be joined in studio by our Agony aunt Phil this morning. Good morning, Phil...

It is time for our interiors slot and I am joined in studio now by Karen Prendergast from Interior Concepts...

On this morning’s show... Cashel fisherman George McGrath joins me in a few moments. The Social Democrats have urged the Department of Education and the Department of Justice to work together to remove barriers facing more than 20 Gazan students who have been refused study visas. Thomas Conway has Global News. Cllr Seamie Morris on Ney York New York. Karen brings us interior design information. Dear Phil. Gay Brazel has more tales from the road.

Saturday from 10 am we go on a journey with Eamon as he meets with people across the Premier Country on Down Your Way.

Ag Report with Jim Finn on the latest news and views from the Agricultural world. Tune in on Saturday from 9 am.

Listen back to the Friday July 31st 2026 edition of Across The Line as Paul Carroll looks ahead to the weekend's sporting action in Tipperary. On this week's show: - Paul attends to the unveiling of anew statue outside of Semple Stadium and speaks to GAA President Jarlath Burns and artist Aidan Harte - We hear from Clonmel Commercials' Darragh O'Connor and Thurles Sarsfields' Kieran Costello as well as analyst Anthony Shelly ahead of the county football championship - Barry Drake provides our weekly greyhound racing action

This month on Tipperary's Hidden History Conor recalls a saga that played out between the hinterlands around Thurles and the front of Nenagh Gaol during 1847 and 1848. Once more we encounter a county in the grips of agrarian crisis and famine. Resentment lurked around every corner. And all too often, peasants with murderous intent were never far behind.

Our Friday Panel unpacked the hot topics of the week...

As always on a Friday, we are delighted to be joined by the great Johnny Looby!

On this morning’s show... Johnny Luby joins us with his usual mix of wit and wisdom. Deputy Michael Murphy brings us the latest update on the ongoing situation at Slievenamon. Donal Looney shares some thoughts from his travels. It's time to get your gardening questions ready as Ultan Nesbitt from Arra Tipp is back with his weekly gardening advice. Fiona joins us to tell us about her special connection to County Mayo. Hidden History with Dr Conor Reidy. And our Friday Panel looks back on the biggest talking points from this week's programme That, and plenty more, on Tipp Today. Stay with us.

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It is time for the next installment of the Story of Ireland and John G O’Dwyer joins me in studio now...

On this morning’s show... Cllr Andy Moloney has called for improved security at fire stations... Niall Stokes from the Hot Press pays tribute to Glen Hansard... Minister is Jim O’Callaghan is sticking with the flat fee payment of €520 for criminal legal aid cases The Marian shrine of Medjugorje, has been vandalized Cllr Kay Cahil Skehan joins me for our Beyond Politics slot. The Labour Party has raised concerns that the relaxation of planning laws Sliebhnambon is still in the news. Eamon O’Dwyer is dropping in. John G on The History of Ireland.

On this morning’s show... Problems at The Nenagh Bus stop Betty’s experience of living abroad. Laoise DeBrun on Margaret Thatcher. The Department of Finance has since indicated that introducing a single inheritance tax threshold would be too expensive. Paul, Theresa, and Paulie on their tra

Saturday from 10 am we go on a journey with Eamon as he meets with people across the Premier Country on Down Your Way

Ag Report with Jim Finn on the latest news and views from the Agricultural world. Tune in on Saturday from 9 am.

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A few weeks ago on the programme, founder of The Countess, Laoise de Brún, joined us on the show. During that conversation and in passing she mentioned her respect for former UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, one of the most polarising political leaders of modern times.

On this morning’s show... Ireland is to provide a further €125m (£106m) in support to Ukraine next year. Cllr Liam Brown has some thoughts on this. IFA President Francie Gorman says there are stark lessons to be learned from the Slievenamon wildfire. Our producer, Leanne, has just returned from her travels around Poland. She will spill the beans. Journalist and travel writer Eoghan Corry will join us Legal Advice from Lynch Solicitors Callers will share their opinions.

The opening round of the County hurling championships took place this weekend and we will have as many match reports as we can fit into the next 55 minutes for you. Heartbreak at the semi final stage yet again for our County Senior Camogie team who were defeated by Cork in Thurles. Its a busy whistle stop tour of the county; we hope you like...

Susan O'Donoghue had this week's Relationship Slot...

On this morning’s show... The Slievenamon wildfires – We hear from the IFA about the impact of the fires Planning and local issues – Cllr Peggy Ryan joins us to discuss the latest planning changes and other issues. Cyber Security – Matt O'Reilly Global News – Thomas Conway rounds up the major international stories making headlines. Managing Stress – Susan O'Donoghue offers practical tips on reducing stress by setting healthy boundaries. Fire Crew Vehicle Break-ins – Cllr Mairin McGrath reacts to the thefts from firefighters' vehicles while they were tackling the Slievenamon fires Sport – Paul Carroll looks back on the latest sporting action and what a weekend it was.

Listen back to the Friday July 24th 2026 edition of Across The Line as Paul Carroll looks ahead to a busy weekend of sport in Tipperary. On this week's show: - A bumper preview of the county hurling championships with Darragh McCarthy, Shane Brophy and Enda Treacy - Paul speaks to Tipperary forward Eimear McGrath and analyst Geraldine Kinane ahead of the All-Ireland camogie semi-final against Cork - Paul takes a trip to Golden to speak with 5-time Irish Greyhound Derby winning trainer Graham Holland along with GRI Director of Racing Derek Frehill whilst Barry Drake provides the weekly greyhound racing update

Earlier this week Deputy Ruth Coppinger joined us on the show and as part of that conversation she discussed her proposed legislation that would introduce an “X” marker on gender recognition certificates and birth certificates for people who were born intersex or those who identify as nonbinary... The Countess is an advocacy organisation that aims to promote public discussion on contentious social issues . It’s founder and CEO, Laoise de Brún joins me now.

Susan O'Donoghue had this week's Relationship Slot...