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The Journeys of Lear and Gloucester

The Gloucester family storyline – Edgar and Edmund.

Claire Byrne, Green Party Councillor for South East Inner City, Eoin O'Malley, Associate Professor of Public Policy, DCU, discuss the cost of preserving the Poolbeg Chimneys and whether or not they should be torn down.

Naomi O'Leary, Europe Correspondent of the Irish Times, and David Cullinane, Sinn Féin's Health Spokesperson, discuss the vaccine rollout in Europe and Ireland.

Laura Noonan, Financial Times reporter, and Jim O'Callaghan, Fianna Fail Dublin Bay South, discuss the Central Bank's investigation into Davy.

Dr Susan Kelleher, Assistant Professor School of Chemical Sciences Dublin City University, and Laura de Barra, author of Gaff Goddess, discuss the importance of keeping bedding and pillows clean.

Dr Una May, Director of Participation and Ethics, Sport Ireland, talks to Sarah about the new 'Adolescent Girls Get Active' research.

Chief Superintendent Pat Lordan, the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau, speaks to Cormac about fraudsters who are promising a Covid 19 vaccine and contacting unsuspecting members of the public to obtain their personal data.

The parallels in the families of King Lear and The Earl of Gloucester

What in your opinion are the most important changes that take place in the character of King Lear during the play. (Cog sheet! How to answer a typical exam question interrogated and analysed by introduction, body of answer and conclusion. )