Why is there no audio visual description for the World Cup on RTÉ?

The Home Squad: Lighting up a dark room!

If you have a dark room in your home, are there any tricks to light it up naturally? This week, the Home Squad are here to discuss lighting for a dark room! Joining Andrea to discuss is Jenny Sheehan, Co-Host of ‘Rip it up: The Renovations Podcast’ (@workerscottage on Instagram) and Interior Stylist Sarah Doyle of Retwiggd.

The hottest day of the year - how are you spending it?

We are finally seeing some summer sunshine this Thursday afternoon. As the temperatures soar, today is looking to be the hottest day of the year on record. Where in the world are you, and what are some of the best things to do in your area while the sun is splitting the stones? Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss!

Why is there no audio visual description for the World Cup on RTÉ?

Whether you’re a soccer fan, or just hopping on the bandwagon, the World Cup matches are attracting audiences across the globe... But, for people who are blind or visually impaired here in Ireland, they aren’t able to tune into the matches because of the lack of audio visual description on RTÉ… A petition on this has attracted 3,000 signatures. Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss.

25 Junior Infants students at risk of having no teacher

Parents of pupils at St. Corban's Boys National School are facing uncertainty ahead of the new school year this September. The situation arises because the Department of Education has been unable to allocate an additional teacher to the school. As a result, 25 children due to start Junior Infants could be left without a school place, or alternatively, the school's First Class pupils may be combined into a single class to accommodate demand. This has left many parents concerned as they await clarity on arrangements for the upcoming academic year… Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss.

The Making of Daft Punk!

We’ve decided to do a deep dive on some of our favourite albums to explore the stories behind them. What did the artists really think of each other? Where did the inspirations from the songs come from? Joining Andrea to discuss is Alan Buckley from the Irish Rock ‘N’ Roll Museum Experience, who’s going to talk through the life and work of duo Daft Punk!