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Ireland take on France tomorrow afternoon in the Six Nations.

But, which one of the two top sides will claim victory?

Joining guest host Jess Kelly to discuss is Former Irish Rugby International, Shane Byrne, Ger Gilroy from Off The Ball and more!

TDs have claimed over half a million euro in expenses in just one month.

And that covers just one Dáil sitting. Is that figure as high as it seems?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Newstalk's Political Correspondent, Seán Defoe.

Putting together a bathroom can have many do’s and don’ts. So, what’s the best way to tackle designing one?

The Home Squad are here to let you know! Guest host Sinead Ryan is joined by Roisin Lafferty, Founder & Creative Director of Roisin Lafferty Designs and Sarah Carroll from Sand & Deliver to discuss.

Fishing is a time-honored activity that has been practiced for thousands of years, blending skill, patience, and an appreciation for the natural world.

Whether pursued as a hobby, a sport, or a livelihood, fishing offers a unique way to connect with nature.

So, has fishing become more popular in recent years?

Sinead Ryan is joined by Gerard McLoughlin from the Kells Anglers Association, owner of Rory’s Fishing Tackle in Temple Bar, Mary Harkin and Host of the Lure Fishing Podcast, Cormac Walsh to discuss.

Young people not drinking is killing music venues…

That is according to one of the UK’s leading Music Agents and Promoters, John Giddings, who has worked with the likes of David Bowie, Madonna, Sex Pistols, Rolling Stones and has run the Isle of Wight Festival since its revival in 2002.

Is there any truth to this?

To discuss, guest host Sinead Ryan is joined by John Brereton, Grand Social PR Manager & Director of the Dublin Bowie Festival, Rebecca Cappuccini, Spokesperson for Music and Entertainment Association of Ireland, First Music Contact CEO Angela Dorgan and Marcus Lester from Plug Artists.

There are growing fears that people will fall further into arrears as energy prices remain stubbornly high - with price hikes incoming.

This year the costs will be compounded by the lack of energy credits…

So, how will households deal with these increases?

Guest host Sinead Ryan is joined by Izzy Petrie, Research & Policy Officer for Energy Poverty SVP, Darragh Cassidy from Bonkers.ie and more to discuss.

For this week’s Throwback Thursday, Laura Donnelly from the Newstalk Newsroom joins guest host Sinead Ryan to look back on the year that was 2002!

Prison overcrowding is at another crisis point with all secure jails having reached, or exceeded, capacity for the first time.

More than 100 prisoners were sleeping on the floors of Mountjoy on Tuesday night when numbers reached a record 1,000.

With, clearly, some major issues with the Irish prison system, how can things be solved?

Joining guest host Sinead Ryan to discuss is Niall Spelman, retired Prison Governor, Kathleen Chada, Founder of SAVE Action Group, Vincent Jennings, CEO of the Convenience Stores & Newsagents Association and more.

For this week’s Ask the Expert, Andrea is joined by Clare Devereux, Trichologist and Hair Coach to answer any of your hair and scalp questions!

Last night, Meghan Markle’s Netflix cooking show finally dropped, after much anticipation… and it has been roasted by critics and pretty much anyone who has seen it.

So, has all interest in Harry and Megan finally waned?

Andrea is joined by Founder of Goss.ie, Alexandra Ryan and Entertainment TikTokker Holli Breslin.

Image: Netflix