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Catch Up with Louise McSharry

Goodbye Aoife (kind of), James Kavanagh and Taylor Swift's Impact

Season 1, Ep. 79

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Well, the moment has come for the last news catch-up with Aoife Moore, who's leaving the nest for a new job with the big bad BBC. I'm so proud, and also so sad, but mainly happy for her. We've got some good stories to cover in our final conversation in this context!


Gra ar an Tra launched this week on Virgin Media Television and people were ready to hate the Love Island meets the Gaelteacht format but... they loved it? I catch up with one of the show's hosts, and my pal, James Kavanagh.


Finally, Esther O'Moore Donohoe ad I discuss the week's stories from the world of popular culture, from Taylor Swift inventing American football to Laurence Fox's disgusting display on GB News.


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