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Presented by Anton Savage, a seasoned broadcaster and communications expert, this show has everything you need – and want – to know first thing each morning, brought to you with insight, intelligence and wit.

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August 28 · 5 min
Andy Burnham says border poll on united Ireland ‘off the table’
On his first visit to Northern Ireland as Prime Minister, Andy Burnham has said a referendum on a united Ireland "is off the table". Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald had some strong words for him following a meeting with Burnham. For more on this Anton spoke to Amanda Ferguson, Freelance Journalist based in Belfast.
August 27 · 5 min
Remembering Actor Tim Curry
British actor Tim Curry, best known for his iconic role in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, has died aged 80. The cult classic holds a special place in Dublin too, having been screened every Friday night for more than 20 years at the Classic Cinema in Harold’s Cross. To tell us more was Brian Merriman,   Founder of International Dublin Gay Theatre Festival.
August 27 · 4 min
Resetting your children's sleep routine
After a summer of holidays and late nights, it's time to set those back-to-school alarms. How do you get your children back into a proper sleep routine? With some advice for was Erica Hardagen, Sleep Consultant and Founder of Babogue.
August 27 · 4 min
 Meta settles in landmark US case
Meta has settled its landmark case with US States in territories leading it to pay a maximum of eighteen billion dollars, or 15 billion euros to the states. Also agreeing to make changes to its platform. Our Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly brought us the details.
August 27 · 11 min
Reaction to cabinet plans for excise cuts
Cuts to excise duty on petrol and diesel are set to be phased out over a period from November to the end of February. This comes under proposals that will go to Cabinet this morning. Anton gets reaction from Kevin McPartland, Chief Executive of Fuels for Ireland and Pearse Doherty, Sinn Fein Deputy Leader, Finance spokesperson, TD for Donegal.
August 27 · 6 min
Did You See?
We take a closer look at some of the stories you may have missed in the news this morning. Joining Anton this morning was Owen Reidy, General Secretary, ICTU.
August 27 · 6 min
Should Andy Burnham be wearing a tie?
Andy Burnham has come under fire for his increasingly casual dress sense, with critics questioning whether his relaxed style is appropriate for the UK Prime Minister. Anton asked Noel Cunningham, Hotelier, TV personality if he agreed with the casual dress sense.
August 27 · 4 min
The birth of a "bounty of barn owl chicks"
Conservationists are celebrating the birth of a "bounty of barn owl chicks" in Northern Ireland. Two barn owl pairs were discovered to have bred successfully on farm visits in Co Fermanagh this summer by Ulster Wildlife, each raising five chicks. Speaking to Anton Éanna Ní Lamhna, Biologist and Environmental and Wildlife Consultant.
August 27 · 4 min
A proposal plan to close Ireland’s flood insurance gap
Insurance Ireland has proposed a national plan to close Ireland’s flood insurance gap. Warning that around 1 in 20 properties currently struggle to obtain cover, which can make homes difficult to mortgage or sell. To discuss this further was Michael Horan Manager of Regulation and Policy Development at Insurance Ireland.
August 27 · 6 min
A call for a fossil fuel inflation fund
The Green Party has called on the Minister for Public Expenditure to make provision for a once-off Fossil Fuel Inflation Fund. This fund would be as part of Budget 2027 to protect households from ongoing/renewed energy inflation. Roderic O’Gorman, Leader of the Green Party and TD for Dublin West spoke to Anton with more on this.
August 27 · 6 min
The latest on the devastating landslide in Nepal
At least 160 are dead following a devastating landslide and flash floods in Nepal. Two Irish nationals are among the hundreds of missing tourists. For an update on the situation there Anton spoke to Rachel Clayton is South Asia Correspondent for the ABC.
August 26 · 3 min
The legacy of the late great Dolly Parton
Tom Dunne joined Anton to chat further about the legacy of Dolly Parton who passed away at the age of 80.
August 26 · 6 min
Garda recruitment continues to fall short of targets
The Government will fail to meet its recruitment targets for An Garda Síochána once more this year according to figures released to Sinn Féin TD Mark Ward. To discuss these finding was John Joe O’Connell, Vice President of the GRA.
August 26 · 8 min
Advice on navigating your CAO offers
Today, CAO applicants across the country will receive their offers for third-level education. With us to give advice on how to prepare, and what to do once you get your offer was Gemma Lawlor, Guidance Counsellor at Tyndall College Carlow.
August 26 · 9 min
Remembering Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton died on August 25, 2026, aged 80, in Nashville, Tennessee. Her family announced her death, with her nephew Bryan Seaver sharing the news publicly. Looking back on her legacy was Priest and broadcaster Fr Brian D’Arcy and country music star Lisa McHugh.
August 26 · 7 min
Commercial unit vacancy dips slightly for the first time since 2013
Commercial unit vacancy fell slightly in the second quarter of the year for the first time. This is since GeoDirectory began reporting the data in 2013. To bring us through the details was Dara Keogh the CEO of GeoDirectory.
August 26 · 7 min
Did You See?
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 and currently a member of G7 Equality Advisory Council.
August 26 · 5 min
Dublin civil servant accused of leaking sensitive government
A Dublin civil servant accused of leaking sensitive government information to a hostile foreign power now faces extra charges. Charges including breaking the Official Secrets Act. We get the details from Court Reporter Tom Tuite.
August 26 · 3 min
Active Travel Investment Programme research findings
New research from the NTA has shown that every one euro invested in active travel this decade generates almost four euro in benefits to society. We get the details from Conor Geraghty is Head of Active Travel with the NTA.
August 26 · 4 min
TUI ballots for potential strike action
The Teachers Union of Ireland has announced that it will ballot its members for industrial action. This is over the lack of implementation of a one percent salary increase as part of an agreement on the new senior cycle. Speaking to Anton was Michael Gillespie, the General Secretary of the TUI.

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