Paddy Fahy was on the line for our regular cooking slot chatting to Fran about how to create the perfect summer salad.

We continue with the Walks and Talks series where Fran is dragged off the couch by author, educator and hill walker, John G O’Dwyer. For this week’s hike it’s the 5km Inch Loop walk that takes you along pleasant country roads, riverbanks, farmland pathways and woodlands.

We have been following the progress of Songwriter, Séamus Doran’s musical project centred around the centenary of the “Decade of Revolution”; The latest song in the collection tells the story of the great Sean Hogan and we will launch that on the programme tomorrow.

Ahead of that, and as part of our coverage of the events of the War of Independence, I spoke to historian, Johnny Connors at his home in Borrisoleigh about Sean Hogan.

Fran spoke to The Sunday Word's Investigations Editor Nicola Tallant about state witness Joseph O'Callaghan. Joseph's story gives an insight into how crime gangs groom children and he's hoping to raise awareness about the dangers.

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

Eamon O Dwyer takes a Pre Covid Trip to meet some wonderful people and hear great music within the Premier County. Tune in Saturday morning from 10 am.

On this evening's edition of Across The Line with Shane Brophy, we focus on four key games in Tipperary's respective National Leagues this weekend.

Hurling - Waterford v Tipperary preview with 2016 All-Ireland winning manager Michael Ryan.

Gaelic Football - Longford v Tipperary Division 3 relegation play-off preview with former Tipp selector and Tipp FM analyst Shane Stapleton.

Camogie - Kilkenny v Tipperary semi-final build up with former Tipp manager and player Niamh Lillis.

Ladies Football - Tipperary v Westmeath Division 1 relegation play-off preview with former Tipp inter-county manager and selector Tony Smith.

Early in the week we spoke to Fethard Pharmasist Jimmy O’Sullivan about the announcement that pharmacists would be vaccinating the over 50’s with the Johnson and Johnson vaccine.

Now we are hearing that many pharmacies are puling out of the deal. Jimmy spoke to Fran on Tipp Today about the issue.

The 2 Johnnies are Ireland’s favourite musical comedy duo. From their humble beginnings publishing relatable Irish small town life sketches and self-released music videos on Facebook & YouTube, the pair have gone on to produce Ireland’s no.1 podcast, “The 2 Johnnies Podcast”, release 9 no.1 Irish singles, bring live podcast shows to four continents around the world and produce two TV shows on RTE.

Johnny B joined Fran earlier for the chats and the banter.

Krysia Lynch, chair of the Association for Improvements in the Maternity Services – Ireland spoke with Fran about the many women who are not allowed to have their partners in the room until they are at least four centimetres dilated.