Dublin Today

On Dublin Today, Elizabeth Hearst was joined by Matt Hodge, founder of 'REEL ICONS', to chat all about their pre-Christmas convention for a very good cause.

Mario Ledwith from The Times also joined Kevin O’Mahony to discuss their brand new podcast, “The Poppy Day Bomb,” which looked at the Enniskillen bombings nearly forty years on.

Art O’Leary from the Electoral Commission ahead of Friday’s Election.

Plus, with just days to go before heading to the polls, the candidates' rivalry was heating up, and we got all the latest.

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On today's episode of Dublin Today: The Irish Blood Transfusion Service issues an urgent appeal, saying 12,000 donations are needed immediately.

We'll also hear why Dublin City Council is facing criticism over its failure to fix up neglected planters on Parnell Square.

Plus, a warning for all households to be on the lookout for the venomous False Widow spider.

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On Dublin Today with Elizabeth Hearst, we talk about a story from Donaghmede, where a teenage boy tragically died.

We discussed the most extensive phase of BusConnects launching this week and how it will impact your commute.

Then, for anyone struggling with the property ladder, Harrison Gardiner from the series Build Your Own Home shares his essential tips.

Plus, we spoke with Carmel Winters about her new play, Cuckoo Time, at the Glass Mask Theatre.

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On this episode of Dublin Today with Elizabeth Hearst: We dive into the LABUBU craze, as Sunday Times reporter Julieanne Corr warns about a flood of fakes.

We also got a preview of 'The Blame Game,' a new socially charged dance event in Blanchardstown.

Paul Mangan unveils the Museum of Curiosities' spooky Halloween offerings.

Plus, Corina Fitzsimons from the Irish Blue Cross discusses their 'More Time' campaign.

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On Dublin Today with Elizabeth Hearst - Sinn Fein TD Mark Ward joined us to discuss the concerning decrease in community Gardaí in Dublin Mid West since 2020.

For businesses looking to boost their online presence, Thomas Arnold from Fearless Media shared his expert advice on utilizing TikTok.

We also heard from Nathan Mannion, Head of Exhibitions and Programmes at EPIC - The Irish Emigration Museum, about their new exhibition, "Frontlines: Irish Journalists Abroad," which highlighted two centuries of Irish reporting worldwide.

Finally, we brought you an important warning from the HPRA about the dangers of buying weight loss jabs online, following the detention of fake injections containing insulin instead of Tirzepatide.

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Join Elizabeth Hearst on Dublin Today, for a packed show! We talk about the month of October as ADHD Awareness Month.

Ken Kilbride, CEO of ADHD Ireland, talks about the month-long program, which includes an extensive online conference, a national watch party, a new partnership with Maynooth University, and a special screening.

Also, with the Presidential Election just over two weeks away, Fine Gael's candidate, Heather Humphreys, joins Elizabeth in the studio to discuss her campaign.

Tune in for all that and more!

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On today's show, we're joined by Sinn Féin's Daithí Doolan as he details why local representatives in Ballyfermot are rallying together to fight against proposals for a new gambling arcade on Ballyfermot Road.

Irish Book Week 2025 is kicking off on October 18th, and Elizabeth speaks to award-winning, bestselling author Sheila O’Flanagan about the importance of celebrating Irish literature and bookshops.

Getting married in 2026? Ellen Rose Bird, known as Your Story By Elle, joins us to discuss the biggest wedding trends for the year ahead and explain the rise in popularity of the Wedding Content Creator.

Finally, get ready to party as we preview the Dublin By Night Festival, a free celebration of the city's evening economy, which returns on November 1st.

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It's National Carers Week, which shines a light on the more than 500-thousand people who care for loved ones at home.

Among them is Sinead Tighe from Tallaght, who is a full-time carer to her son Daniel.

She and Catherine Cox from Family Carers Ireland joined Elizabeth in studio.

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Is there anything we can learn from how teenagers consume media?

Talking Transition is an original short documentary by Dublin's Q102 News Broadcaster, Jonathan Byrne. Jonathan spoke to 9 Transition Year students from all across Dublin about their media consumption habits, and explored how they view and interact with content.

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Robert O’Byrne is now travelling across the city giving inclusive PE classes to youngsters. 

Rob himself was seriously injured in a freak accident on holidays when he was 17, and was left paralysed from the chest down as a result. He's hoping that by bringing these PE classes to kids, he'll encourage them to be more open and inclusive in their school lives.

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