Theresa Reidy, Political Scientist at University College Cork; Gerard Howlin, Public affairs consultant & Sunday Times columnist; and Kevin Doyle, Political Editor for the Irish Independent, give their reaction to the Dublin Bay South by-election

James Geoghan, Fine Gael candidate; Duncan Smith, Labour TD for Dublin Fingal; Padraig MacLochlainn, Sinn Féin TD for Donegal; and Mary Fitzpatrick, Fianna Fáil Senator discuss the Dublin Bay South by-election

Kingston Mills, Professor of Experimental Immunology in Trinity College, on whether we need need a booster shot in the race against new variants

Frances McCarthy, Astronomer and Education Officer at Blackrock Castle Observatory, tells us all about the Hubble telescope

In the final episode we reflect on how the difficult days of the pandemic has led to unexpected friendships, possibilities, and connections. Today we hear about the different kinds of creative endeavours that have helped older people across Ireland to rediscover their uninhibited selves, as we turn once again to hope.

A selection of stories from the week: England vs Italy in Euro 2020 final; Bonfire night in Northern Ireland; Josepha Madigan reveals sexual assault; Covid hits Travellers disproportionately; EU Digital Covid Cert; Yeats painting finds new permanent home

Damian Lawlor looks ahead to the weekend's action with Shane Dowling and Keith Higgins. Stephen Poacher defends Roscommon's style and Enda McGinley on fate of smaller counties.

Dr Mike Ryan of the WHO on the current pandemic situation, a crash course in Disco and a herb-based quiz to test Ryan...

Jane think's Love Island is Fake Island because there are too many people with perfect teeth, bum lifts, boob jobs and lip filler.

On todays show Brenda chats to Packie Bonner ahead of the Euros Final this Sunday, Bibi Baskin talks about her retirment, Dave Minogue and Ryan Minogue-Lee talk about a new Irish film hitting cineams today called Poster Boys and Gina and Karol Daly are on to talk about Battle of the Food Trucks.