The Men’s Development Network was founded in 1997 when men working in the social care field, probation, youth work, addictions, academia and health came together to discuss what was rapidly becoming a crisis.

Together it was decided that this group of men would work to identify the key issues in their lives, highlight the issues that needed addressing and offer solutions.

Derek Smith is Supervisor for the Men’s Development Network,he spoke to Fran on Tipp Today.

Ag Report with Jim Finn on the latest news and views from the Agricultural world. Tune in on Saturday from 9 am.

Saturday from 10 am we go on a journey with Eamon as he meets with people across the Premier Country on Down Your Way.

Listen back to Friday February 3rd, 2023's edition of Across The Line with Paul Carroll.

Here's what's on a very busy show:

- Ken Hogan previews Tipperary vs Laois in the National Hurling League

- Philly Ryan talks Conor Sweeney's injury and Tipp vs Cavan in the National Football League

- Samantha Lambert looks ahead to Tipperary vs Roscommon in the Ladies National Football League

- Harty Cup final preview with Thurles CBS manager Éamonn Buckley and Cashel CS manager Brendan Ryan

- Schools camogie with Geraldine Kinane

- Loughmore native and Ireland U20 rugby player Brian Gleeson talks about his rise through the ranks

- Nenagh Ormond Director of rugby John Long looks ahead to their Munster Senior Cup semi-final

- Talking Dogs with Barry Drake.

Tánaiste Micheál Martin has signaled support for a decriminalization of drugs, saying he backs calls from his own TDs for a health-led approach.

Two Fianna Fáil TDs, including the chair of the Oireachtas justice committee, said the war on drugs is not working, and there must be a legalization of drugs in this country.

Recreational drug users could be able to access their substance of choice in a “off license”-style outlet, in a bid to control the make-up of the drugs and limit the ability of drug gangs to make vast fortunes from their illegal trade.

Drug Policy Reform Activist Martin Condon spoke to Fran on Tipp Today.

Johnny Luby gave his comedic take on the week that was.

On Fridays Tipp Today, Fran began by speaking to Johnny Luby for his take on the week that was, Martin Condon who is a drug policy activist spoke about the story that the Taoiseach may be considering decriminalising drugs, Ger Redser O'Grady on the news that Katie Taylor won't get to fight in Croke Park, Senator Garret Ahern on calls to cap refugees and the views from a refugee Lucky who also spoke to Fran, a taste of this weekends Down Your Way and our friday Panel of Richie, Phil and Karl discussed the main news stories of the week.

Truffles , Items left on trains , Searching for Sugarman , How's your Irish ,Eating with the enemy , Andrew had he's nuts removed , Passwords , Strange items on Ebay and loads more .......

For this week’s Health slot, Fran took a trip down to Mareto 80/20 to speak to someone who was getting a procedure done, just to see for himself how the process worked. To begin he got the royal tour.

An update from our friend Cara Darmody on her weekly visits to Leinster House

The traffic chaos surrounding Tipp Town continues

Does anyone have a house coat anymore?

Our GP Pat Harrold

Changes to the Leaving coming in from September

Molly-Mae Hague reveals baby daughter's unique name

Farming with Amy Forde

Muriel Cuddy of Mareto 80.20