This week, Ciara and Shane were joined by the presenter of Weekend Breakfast on Today FM, Alison Curtis and Off the Ball’s Ger Gilroy to look back on the week that was, but with a few twists…

“This International Women’s Day, I want to propose that we stop telling women they don’t look their age. We hand out this observation like it’s a medal, when it’s actually toxic.”

So says Irish Independent Columnist, Mary McCarthy, who joins Ciara and Shane to discuss.

How can you tell if you have gum disease? And if you do, how can it be treated?

Dentist Dr Bronagh Keane joins Shane to discuss.

Minister Peter Burke today issued a statement regarding the increased abuse retail workers have been experiencing in recent days following the increase in fuel prices. In his statement he said, “I want to make it clear that this behaviour is unacceptable, and no one should take their frustration out on any retail worker.”

Have you noticed an increase in abuse?

Joining Ciara to discuss this is Jim Fuery, Assistant General Secretary of Mandate.

Off The Ball Senior Producer Mick McCarthy joined Ciara and Shane on The Hard Shoulder to review the week in sport and look ahead to the weekend action…

Last night was reported to be the heaviest night of bombardments in the capital Tehran, with the Israeli Defence Forces also carrying out a wave of strikes on the Lebanese capital Beirut.

Joining Shane with the latest updates is William Christou, Journalist in Beirut writing for The Guardian.

Rúaidhrí O’Connor is an Irish rugby fan who struck up a conversation with Welsh fans 50 years ago, which led to 50 years of friendship…

They’re celebrating it tomorrow, and Rúaidhrí joins Shane to share his story.

A conference will take place on Saturday to discuss the Gender Recognition Act 2015 & its potential impact on Irish society.

Ciara is joined by one of the speakers at the event, Helen Joyce, Author of ‘Trans: Gender Identity & The New Battle for Women’s Rights & Director of Advocacy at Sex Matters’.

Shane Lowry has been speaking about the perspective he gained from his daughter after placing second at the Cognizant Classic last week.

His daughter asked "Why is everyone acting so sad that you finished second? Second is good.”

So, how do you deal with coming second?

Joining Shane to discuss is Enda McNulty, CEO of McNulty Performance.

Yesterday we heard from Labour TD George Lawlor and Ann Marie Lamb, a tenant in one of the thirty six homes in Bridgetown County Wexford issued with eviction notices. Those tenants have now been told that those eviction notices have been withdrawn.

Anna, Tenant at Hazelwood in Bridgetown, joins Ciara to discuss.