The prices of green fees for Ireland’s top golf courses have soared in the past four years, with some courses doubling their prices since 2022. With another rise expected post Ryder Cup next year, a question remains…

Is the perception of golf being an elitist sport accurate?

Joining Ciara to discuss is Chief Operating Officer of Golf Ireland, Tracy Bunyan and Law Lecturer in the University of Galway and Columnist with the Journal, Larry Donnelly.

A recent online consultation from South Dublin County Council for a plan to set up a number of large digital advertisements along roadsides has received more than 100 objections, from councillors, residents, and interest groups. But why are people unhappy with the proposal?

Joining Shane to discuss is Sarah Barnes, a Fine Gael councillor and Deputy Mayor of South Dublin County Council and Conor Faughnan, Independent Motoring Expert with Carzone.

Life can be full of confusing things, but no need to worry! Every Wednesday, Simon Tierney will be showing you ‘How to do Stuff’ - bringing his best tips for those things you might not think about.

This week, Simon joins Ciara and Shane to discuss how to join the Mile High Club!

"Dublin Bus has been forced to look as far afield as South Africa in its endless search for bus drivers... Welcome and needed as these drivers undoubtedly are, their arrival raises several interesting questions. The first one being why are Irish people not interested in the job?" So, writes John McManus, in The Irish Times today.

Joining Ciara to discuss this is Dermot O’Leary, General Secretary of the NBRU.

House price inflation slowed to its lowest level in two-and-a-half years in June as a combination of increased supply, higher borrowing costs and uncertainty caused by the Iran war cooled the market.

Joining Shane to discuss this is Marian Finnegan, CEO of Sherry Fitzgerald.

For this week’s Tech Takeover, Jess Kelly, Newstalk’s Technology Correspondent, joins Ciara to discuss why OpenAI will be introducing a version of ChatGPT for those between the ages of 13 to 17…

Off The Ball’s John Duggan joined Shane and Ciara on The Hard Shoulder to review the week in sport and look ahead to the week’s action…

The ex-Ukrainian Defence Minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, has called for wartime elections, arguing the nation has faced a crisis of governance since the war.

His address, which was posted on YouTube, is the first such demand by a major Ukrainian political figure since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in 2022.

Joining Shane to discuss this is Ukrainian MP, Inna Sovsun…

Social media giant TikTok has been invited to appear before an Oireachtas media committee meeting as soon as possible to address growing concerns over videos which "glorify illegal activity" on the platform.

Committee Chair and Labour TD Alan Kelly joins Ciara to discuss…

While purchasing your first car is an exciting endeavour, there are many practical questions and considerations you should have at the top of your mind before signing for the keys...

Joining Shane to discuss this is Paddy Comyn, Head of Automotive Content and Communications with DoneDeal Cars and Comedian Steve Cummins.