In this episode, Niall is joined by social commentator Elaine Mullaly to unpack a striking new story that has sparked fear, debate, and soul-searching among parents across Ireland.

The conversation centres on the Data Protection Commission’s dramatic new advert, part of its “Pause Before You Post” campaign, which warns about the dangers of “sharenting” — the habit many parents have of regularly sharing photos, videos, and personal details of their children online.

The ad, which plays out like the start of a horror film, follows a mother and father walking through a shopping centre with their young daughter. As they move, strangers begin addressing the child by name, referencing her birthday, her friends, her football club, and even her training schedule — all information her parents posted publicly on social media.

The climax comes when a man casually says:

“Ah, back playing football Thursdays, Éabha. Hope your dad picks you up on time for once.”

He is then shown scrolling through and saving images of the girl that her father had posted online.

The ad has been described as “terrifying,” “eye-opening,” and “the best warning parents will ever see.” Many parents admitted they had never realised just how much personal detail they reveal about their children every day.

Elaine and Niall dive into the implications:

Are parents unintentionally exposing their children to real-world risks?

What rights do children have over their digital footprint?

Is sharenting harmless… or is this ad a wake-up call?

And Niall opens the lines, asking listeners to weigh in with their views:

📞 Is it irresponsible to post pictures of your kids online?

Are parents overreacting — or are we not reacting enough?

A lively and important discussion about privacy, safety, and the modern pressures of social media.

Niall is Joined by John McGuirk (Gript Media)

In this episode, Niall sits down with John McGuirk, Editor-in-Chief of Gript Media, to dive into one of Dublin’s most heated current controversies: the proposal by several Dublin councillors to rename Herzog Park — a small southside park named after Chaim Herzog, the Belfast-born Jewish man who grew up in Ireland and went on to become the 6th President of Israel.

The discussion begins with the origins of the debate:

A motion raised at Dublin City Council suggests removing Herzog’s name due to objections raised by some councillors about his association with Zionism and his role in Israeli history. CLLR Conor Reddy (People Before Profit) has argued that:

“You can’t decouple genocide in Gaza and ethnic cleansing today from Zionism or the colonisation of Palestine over the 20th century. Genocide is an extension of the logic of Zionism. Denaming Herzog Park is about recognising historic crimes and placing ourselves on the right side of history.”

But others — including local residents, Jewish groups, historians, and elected representatives — strongly object, arguing that such a move is misguided, historically inaccurate, and risks crossing into antisemitism by targeting Irish-Jewish heritage rather than government policy.

Niall and John unpack the story of Chaim Herzog himself:

Born in Belfast in 1918 and raised in Dublin

Son of Ireland’s Chief Rabbi

Joined the British Army and served in WWII

Later became an Israeli military leader, UN ambassador, and eventually Israel’s President

Remembered by many as a significant figure in Jewish and Irish history

Criticised by others for his role in Israeli state actions and rhetoric during times of conflict

They explore why Herzog remains a complex and sometimes controversial figure, and whether modern political disputes should reshape how Ireland remembers one of its most notable Jewish-born statesmen.

The conversation also broadens to a second debate now emerging:

Should Dublin Airport be renamed after a cultural or historical figure — and if so, who? Or is the entire trend of renaming public places creating more division than unity?

Throughout the episode, callers join with a range of perspectives:

Some support the motion, some see it as performative politics, and others worry about erasing Irish-Jewish heritage in a climate of heightened global tension.

This is a lively, thoughtful, and at times passionate discussion about history, identity, memory, and the politics of naming in modern Ireland.

On today’s show, Niall opens the lines to listeners after a heated debate broke out yesterday. One caller argued that any driver involved in a fatal road traffic accident caused by careless driving should automatically face manslaughter charges and go to jail.

The comment split the audience. Some listeners agreed, saying Ireland’s penalties for dangerous or careless driving causing death are far too lenient. Others insisted that accidents—while tragic—aren’t always crimes, and that long prison sentences won’t bring loved ones back.

Niall asks the tough question:

Should a driver responsible for the death of another person in a road traffic accident spend more than 10 years in prison?

Is this justice—or is it too extreme?

Join the discussion, share your views, and tell us where you stand.

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