News at One

U2 has released the details of their upcoming European and UK tour, but with no Irish dates! For the latest, Ken Sweeney, Showbiz Editor of the Irish Sun. 

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Evidence of human activity dating back some 9,000 years has been uncovered in Wicklow for the first time in the County. An archaeological dig near Blessington discovered a number of artefacts buried in a charcoal pit on the site of the Threecastles Solar Farm. Archaeologist Laurence Dunne tells us exactly what they dug up. 

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Eli Lilly’s next generation weight loss drug, known as retatrutide, was shown to provide more than double the weight loss of Ozempic’s highest dose, according to new clinical trial results. Professor Donal O'Shea, Anti-Obesity Specialist on the results of this study.

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Over the past 12 months there have been 38,589 homes built in Ireland. New CSO figures show just over a 10% increase then the same time last year. Our reporter Cara McHugh gets reaction from people in Dublin about housing and our Economics and Public Affairs Editor, David Murphy tells us more about the figures.

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The train crash has claimed the lives of 69 people, Spanish police say work to identify victims is still ongoing. Freelance Journalist Simon Hunter spoke to Cian from Spain.

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More then 60 people have been killed and another 80 were injured when two trains crashed in Spain. For the latest Spain Based Freelance Journalist, Simon Hunter. 

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More than 80% of clubs have closed in the past 25 years . 'Last Orders' is a symbolic wake featuring replica gravestones commemorating some of those venues. Our reporter Cara McHugh spoke to clubbers in Dublin. The event is taking place at Pawn Shop, Dublin 1, on Wednesday, 28 October, from 6pm to 9pm.

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Professor Marina Romanello, Executive Director of the Lancet Countdown on Climate Change. 

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Russell Brand took the stand this morning to give evidence in his defence. Our London Correspondent Sean Whelan is at Southwark Crown Court. 

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A Belfast court has ruled that the Northern Secretary made a lawful decision when he banned the Drumcree parade earlier this month. Our Northern Ireland Correspondent, Conor Mccauley was in court this morning. 

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