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A listener has contacted the show with an admission most parents would probably be afraid to say out loud. She says she despises her own 14 year old daughter. She describes a home filled with constant rows, disrespect and resentment. She says she has tried grounding her daughter, taking away her phone and laying down rules, but every time she attempts to discipline her, her husband steps in. He believes the punishments are too harsh and accuses her of treating their daughter differently from their other two children.

Fuel prices are soaring again, with diesel reaching around €2.20 a litre in some areas and petrol close to €2, adding even more pressure to households, motorists, farmers and businesses already struggling with the cost of living

A playground in Darndale Park in north Dublin has been destroyed by fire, sparking anger over yet another attack on a community facility. Local TD Barry Heneghan described it as more than an attack on a playground, saying it was an attack on the entire community. And this is far from an isnt.olated incide

Ireland defeated Israel 3–0 at the Nagyerdei Stadion in Debrecen, Hungary, but the result on the pitch has done little to end the controversy surrounding the fixture. In this episode, Niall is joined by journalist Brenda Power, social commentator Karl Deeter and callers from across the country to debate whether Ireland should play Israel in the return game next Sunday, October 4th, at the TSC Arena in Bačka Topola, Serbia.

Would You Let Your Seven Year Old Daughter Take Up Boxing? Niall talks to Karl Deeter about a family disagreement sparked by the influence of Katie Taylor. Around 80,000 fans are expected at Croke Park this Saturday night to watch Taylor take on undefeated French fighter Flora Pili, but one listener says Katie’s success has caused a row at home.