Week 49 - Friday

05/12/2025 1h 49min
Week 49 - Friday

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Episode Synopsis

Wildlife, winnings and a warning — Offaly biodiversity officer Ricky Whelan responds to new research showing young people are wary of reintroducing wolves and lynx to Ireland; and excitement builds in Mullingar after a €6.2m Lotto jackpot ticket is confirmed sold in Eason’s on Pearse Street, with the winner already making contact.

Beauty risks, Eurovision politics and remembrance — Abbeyleix make-up artist James MacInerney explains why expired cosmetics can cause rashes and infections; author Mick Lynch reacts to RTÉ’s decision to boycott Eurovision 2026 over Israel’s participation; and Tullamore prepares for the Ashling Murphy Memorial Day with music, fundraising and the launch of a new Gaeltacht Scholarship.

Education pressures, festive trends and Friday debate — the TUI warns flexible working elsewhere is drawing teachers abroad; professional Christmas decorating surges in popularity as families prioritise time and wellbeing; and the Friday Panel tackles rising fuel costs, prison overcrowding, AI in healthcare, gender pay gaps and Google’s top searches of 2025.

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