Kevin shares stories from across Ireland, beginning with Storm Bram’s impact on the north‑west and then turning to a tribute to legendary Belfast‑born guitarist Gary Moore, whose career, collaborations and upcoming memorial statue are explored through press coverage and personal reflections. He highlights new economic comparisons showing the Republic outperforming Northern Ireland in disposable income, population growth and life expectancy, and touches on shifting labour‑force trends across the island. Other stories include ongoing winter disruption across Northern Ireland and Scotland, and commentary on the shifting global balance of economic influence. Kevin closes the programme with Christmas and New Year wishes for listeners ahead of the holiday season.

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