When Judge Max Barrett threw out billionaire John Magnier’s High Court case against the Thomson-Moore family, it was a rare defeat for a man who had built an empire on backing the winning horse. We look at the latest twists in the battle for the Barne Estate, and ask what it tells us about Magnier’s empire and the future of farming in Ireland. 

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This time last year, Taoiseach Micheál Martin was grasping an American-flag emblazoned short straw, playing second fiddle to Conor McGregor as our disgraced UFC representative took the St Patrick’s Day podium. Now that the Taoiseach has been restored to March 17 parity, he has one hell of a job on his hands. What kind of reception awaits him in Donald Trump’s Oval Office next week?




Host: Kevin Doyle, Guest: Mary Regan

This time last year, Taoiseach Micheál Martin&nbsp;was grasping an American-flag emblazoned short straw, playing second fiddle to Conor McGregor as&nbsp;our disgraced UFC&nbsp;representative took the St Patrick’s Day podium. Now that the Taoiseach has been restored to March 17 parity, he has one hell of a job on his hands.&nbsp;What kind of reception awaits him in Donald Trump’s Oval Office next week?
 
Host: Kevin Doyle, Guest: Mary Regan

What does Donald Trump have in store for Micheál Martin and Ireland on St Patrick’s Day?

Petrol prices are flashing past €2 a litre as conflict in the Middle East rattles global energy markets. From food bills to mortgage rates, the shockwaves could hit far beyond the forecourt. So are we facing a return to 1970s-style energy chaos, and how bad could it get? 
Host: Fionnán Sheahan, Guests: Kim Bielenberg and Charlie Weston 

Queues, cuts and €2 fuel: Irish oil crisis fears mount as Iran war drags on 

The enduring saga of Enoch Burke and his family has a fresh chapter, with Martina and Ammi Burke set for a stint behind bars. Last week, Justice Brian Cregan handed down an imprisonment order as he called for “a halt to this family circus”. Initial attempts to arrest Martina and Ammi Burke proved unsuccessful. So, what can they expect in prison? And what does the timeline of the entire Burke story look like? 

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Host: Tabitha Monahan

Guest: Shane Phelan

The enduring saga of Enoch Burke and his family has a fresh chapter, with Martina and Ammi Burke set for a stint behind bars. Last week, Justice Brian Cregan handed down an imprisonment order as he called for “a halt to this family circus”. Initial attempts to arrest Martina and Ammi Burke proved unsuccessful. So, what can they expect in prison? And what does the timeline of the entire Burke story look like?&nbsp;
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Host: Tabitha Monahan
Guest: Shane Phelan

Coolmore, more, more - John Magnier's High Court defeat

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