My grandad’s war: It’s the 80th anniversary of D Day. The largest land, air and naval operation in history. We retrace Henry McKean's grandfather’s footsteps George Borny on Sword beach. 100,000 Irish fought with the Allies during WWII.

My grandad’s war: Henry McKean retraces his grandfather's footsteps on D Day

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Just hours after a major operation to remove tents of asylum seekers along the Grand Canal, tents reappeared in the area and there have been reports of tensions between residents and migrants. We get the latest from Craig Hughes, Political Correspondent at the Irish Daily Mail.

Migrants chased off as tents Reappear at the Grand Canal

Kyren Wilson became the 2024 World Snooker Champion at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield on Monday evening, and he’ll be hoping to avoid becoming the latest victim of the ‘Crucible Curse’ in next years’ tournament. Off The Ball’s Shane Hannon joined Pat in studio to chat about the very best in ‘sporting curses'.

Shane Hannon on the very best 'sporting curses'

Eadoin Fitzmaurice, content creator brings us some great suggestions of what to get up to this weekend coming.

Some great suggestions of what to get up to this weekend

Trump and Stormy in court, temper tantrums in the House and worms ate part of Robert Kennedys brain. We find out what’s going on in the US with Terry Sheridan Managing Editor, WSHU Public Radio.

Trump and Stormy in court

US President Joe Biden yesterday warned he would stop supplying weapons if Israel attacks Rafah in Southern Gaza. We get the latest from Duncan Bullivant CEO of the Henderson Risk Group.

My grandad’s war: Henry McKean retraces his grandfather's footsteps on D Day

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