This week on Playback. We get the latest from the war in Ukraine. Gendering the thermostat as the chill sets in. And we meet some unlikely pigeon fanciers. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.

This week on Playback with Philip Boucher-Hayes the marking of the passing of one Elizabeth; the rise to prominence of another, and the moment the waters off Kerry became warmer than our public buildings.

On this week's Playback with Philip Boucher Hayes; news to lift everyone’s horizons, spider death matches in the name of science and “winter-ready” energy saving top-tips.

This week on Playback. The resignation of Robert Troy. Keeping the lights on – we get some energy saving tips. And the best worst album ever – maybe. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.

This week on Playback. Calls for a Garda presence on our buses after some shocking behaviour on public transport. Record breakers – we hear from the fastest man in Irish History. And empty packets put back in the press, single sheets left dangling on the loo roll – the little habits that irritate. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.

This week on Playback. Impossible to find – and if you do – prepare to pay - a new report on renting in Ireland. Kathryn talks blind dates. Oliver meets some vengeful spiders and of course – King Puck - apply the factor 50 now. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.

This week on Playback. Mega leases in Mullingar and the gendering of dry robes. Super Mario gives Oliver a run for his money. And on Liveline, a young man comes home from the war in Ukraine. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.

This week on Playback. The great art of compromise and our carbon emission targets – turns out no one is happy. Death of a Statesman - David Trimble remembered. Get ready to gurn – we're getting into face yoga. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.

This week on Playback. Just how much is too much for the agriculture sector when it comes to carbon emissions – we hear the debate. Joe gets down and dirty on the beach. Meanwhile Ryan turns seagull and Ray breaks out the red noses. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.

This week on Playback. It’s getting hot, hot, hot – we join the rest of Europe in battling a heatwave. We get a lesson in laziness from the sloth. And Limerick and Kilkenny get ready to square up for the Sunday final.All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.