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Footfall in Belfast is currently well exceeding expectations as it hosts Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann for the first time. To tell us all about the excitement and events around the Fleadh was Siobhan McGuigan is Head of Events at Tourism Northern Ireland.

The Government is insisting its new €53 million jet can operate without restrictions. This comes after reports suggested it may struggle to land in fog because it lacks an optional navigation system. 

We get the details of how the jet operates was Retired Lieutenant Colonel, Airport Safety and Security Officer, Kevin Byrne. 

NATO says it is working to get Ukraine the air defences it needs after Wednesday’s ballistic missile and drone attack by Russia. 

Anton discusses this with Sean Bell, Former Fighter pilot and now Military Analyst and Co-Host of the Red Matrix podcast. 

The immortal jellyfish, Turritopsis dohrnii, can reverse its ageing process and start life all over again. 

To tell us more was Wildlife Expert Eanna Ni Lamha.

Nearly six thousand people have got in touch with the HSE so far this year to look for help in finding a GP. The figures received by Sinn Fein’s Health Spokesperson David Cullinane who spoke to Anton about this situation

Tougher action is needed against ‌migrant smuggling networks after about 72,000 migrants entered Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta last week.

To discuss further with Anton was Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director for Europe, Dinushika Dissanayak.

Now, the FAI have confirmed that no tickets will be sold to Irish fans for the upcoming UEFA Nations League games against Israel. Irelands so-called “home game” is due to take place behind closed doors on October 4th.

We get reaction to this with Keith Treacy, former Irish footballer.

Barnardos have launched their annual “Back to School”. Parents of students starting secondary school are paying some of the highest average costs at €1,240.  

Speaking to Anton about the report findings was Stephen Moffatt, Barnardos National Policy Manager.

We take a closer look at some of the stories you may have missed in the news this morning. Joining Anton this morning was Owen Reidy, General Secretary ICTU.

A SpaceX Falcon Nine rocket is supposed to have crashed into moon. The rocket launched last year and was found to be on a collision course with the moon after its launch.

We get the latest on this with Niall Smith, Head Of Research Of Munster Technological University And Head Of Blackrock Castle Observatory.