Regional Roundup with Shane Beatty

Have You Been To? - The things to see in Clare

We continue a county-by-county journey across Ireland, exploring all 32 counties that make up this remarkable island. Have you been to some of these places and hidden gems? Today, Andrea is joined by Travel Content Creator Tony Smyth to find out what the best things to see and do are in County Clare!

Flying ants - how do you get rid of them?

It’s (unfortunately) the season for flying ants. As we’re enjoying the lovely warm weather, so are these nuisance pests! Joining Andrea to discuss how to get rid of flying ants is Trevor Hayden from Complete Pest Control.

Living in unsuitable conditions - how can Threshold help people?

Throughout the week, Andrea has been speaking to people living in social housing across the country. Many said that they are living in unsuitable conditions, and feel their concerns have gone unheard by their landlords… Andrea is joined by the CEO of Threshold, John Mark McCafferty, about what rights these tenants have, and who they can talk to if their needs have not been met.

Women who suffer with endometriosis will be given state-funded IVF treatment

Women experiencing infertility due to endometriosis will now be eligible for Ireland's publicly funded Assisted Human Reproduction (AHR) scheme. Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill has announced this as part of the Women's Health Action Plan 2026–2027. Patients must be referred by their GP to a Regional Fertility Hub before their 41st birthday. Eligible women must be aged 18 or over, while a male partner, where applicable, must be under 60. Do you welcome this new scheme, and will it help parents to start a family? Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss.

Regional Roundup with Shane Beatty

Breakfast Briefing Presenter Shane Beatty joined Andrea with a roundup of some of the stories from across the country this week.