Women in Ireland drop out of Gaelic Games far more often then people realise. In this programme, Kelsey Doogan will explore why that is. She will be talking to former player, Megan McGee, on her reasons why she left and what may have made her stay. We will also hear from a current LGFA coach, Edel Finn, on her perspective on the situation and what she thinks it takes to keep girls in Gaelic Games.

Together, these two points of view try and shed some light on the serious topic of women dropping out of sports and how we can fight to keep them there.

Do my friends care about the news? Is it weird that I do?

‘Why Should I Care’ is a short audio documentary in which I try to figure out just how much my friends know about news and current affairs, and wonder if we should be worried.

Presented by Jack Massey, a final year Journalism student in TU Dublin, who is hopefully about to embark on a career in broadcasting.

A simple quiz regarding our politicians, our presidents and the relationships that young people have with news and current affairs helps gain insight into the knowledge and interest of my peers. Should they care more, or am I just a news nerd?

Veteran broadcaster and journalist Claire Byrne gives an insight into what made her want to get into journalism, her views on what the term ‘Current Affairs’ really means and asserts that a little bit of nosiness will go a long way.

‘Why Should I Care’ will at the least give you some entertainment as some truly shocking attempts to name our three female presidents, and at the most, it might just make you think. ‘Why Should I Care’, available on Spotify and Soundcloud now.

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Copyright FREE Quiz BACKGROUND MUSIC – Cream Media

Claire holds Nigel Farage to account and tells him, “he hasn’t got a clue” | Claire Byrne Live | RTÉ

Everyone knows about gambling, but not many are aware of the dangers of online crypto-gambling. One small sports publication from Dublin took on one of the biggest crypto-gambling companies worldwide. With no legal licences, traceability, or accountability, these cryptogambling websites have taken social media by storm with advertising, often targeting young impressionable men with their sports betting advertisements. Paddy Keogh joins us to tell us how he brought awareness to the issue and the backlash he faced from it.

An audio report about survivors of Ireland’s industrial school system and their 2025 hunger strike for healthcare, pensions and state recognition.

Ireland's nightlife is crying out for help. With the constant closure of nightclubs all around the country, Irish dancers are now taking it upon themselves to create their own spaces to dance.

After the pandemic, massive attention was given to the closure Irish club culture and its rapid decline. Although the spaces that this culture typically call home are slowly dwindling, the culture hasn’t halted. Many dancers have decided to not let their situation dictate when or where they can dance, creating their own dancefloors in unconventional spaces.

More and more, people are becoming disillusioned with the state of the world and our governments inaction to change things. Some people aren’t taking this lying down. Many people have restored to direct action protesting to show people that they’re serious and demand change in a way people can’t ignore.

My short audio piece Rural Ireland: The Young Farmers Holding On, shares the opinions of Shane McGuinness and Luke O’Boyle, two young farmers from rural Ireland. It shares their opinions on the lack of young people getting into farming and the recent fuel protests across the country.

To watch the full short documentary, click the link below:

The documentary offers a more in-depth look into the lives of Shane and Luke. It focuses on their love for farming while also exploring the hardships they face.

According to the Central Statistics Office, just 4.3% of farm holders in Ireland are under the age of 35, with the average age of farm holders aged 59. It’s a stark figure that shows the lack of young people pursuing the career.

Luke and Shane share the highs and lows of farm life, their first memories on the farm and why they believe young farmers are becoming a rare sight.

During the editing process, Irelands farmers and hauliers took to roads across the country to protest the rising fuel prices. This led me back to Shane and Luke’s farms to hear their thoughts and the effects the fuel costs were having on their farms.

Working on this documentary opened my eyes to what life is like for the people who work our land. I hope you take the time to watch it and get a better understanding of what it means to be a young farmer in Ireland today.

An audio portrait of Naomh Barróg GAA Club, telling the story of a community shaped by sport, tradition, and the voices at its heart.

Background music by: AshamaluevMusic

AI has rapidly become a growing topic of conversation, with the technology becoming more and more associated with students. But how deep does its usage run and how are lecturers at third level tackling it? This piece provides interviews with lecturers, who shine a light on the benefits and dangers of LLM usage.

An audio report looking at Irish traditional music and where it lies nowadays. Speaking to Tomás Mulligan, a singer and guitarist, and Caoimhe Giles, a harpist, the interviewer got to delve into their world. Irish music culture has grown immensely in recent years, why can't trad music have that same trajectory. Both Mulligan and Giles think trad music is finally having its moment.