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The Tonight Show

Virgin Media Originalswww.virginmediatelevision.ie

A sharp look at the major stories shaping Ireland and the world, led by Kieran Cuddihy and a panel of guests.


Expect thoughtful analysis and robust discussion on the country’s only independent TV current affairs programme.


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episodes

25th March - Guests: Thomas Byrne TD, Roisin Shortall TD, Shona Murray, Kieran McQuinn, Eamon Dunphy, Jack Lambert, Aoife Moore.

Matt is joined by guests to discuss the latest on the EU row over vaccine exports, the current COVID-19 situation in Ireland, and we also hear from Eamon Dunphy ahead of the Finding Jack Charlton documentary which tells the story of the footballing legends battle with dementia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 26, 202146 minSeason 8Ep. 31

March 18th- Darren McCaffrey, Gerald Barry, Minister Josepha Madigan, Dr Knut Moe, Nóirín Hegarty, Aoibheann Garrihy, Joanna Fortune

On the Tonight Show with Cara Doherty As the EMA is set to approve the continued use of the AstraZeneca vaccine, what impact has the suspension had on our rollout? The EU suggests a “digital green certificate” for those who are vaccinated to allow them to travel - but is it too soon for talk of foreign holidays and what impact has the lack of St Patrick’s Day visitors had on the tourism industry? And are our restrictions too focussed on the family, leaving young adults and those living alone fee...

Mar 18, 202146 minSeason 8Ep. 27

16th March - Mary Lou McDonald TD, Jack Chambers TD, Sarah O’Connor, Ewan MacKenna, Pat Leahy, Lord Mayor Hazel Chu, Gina London

Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald joins us live in studio to discuss the latest political and COVID-19 developments. Protests planned for St Patrick's Day as 2,500 gardaí set to be deployed but how will the Gardaí police the streets? And later, Virtual St Patrick's Day celebrations at home and abroad this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 17, 202146 minSeason 8Ep. 26

5th March - Guests:

Matt is joined by guests to discuss the delays in the vaccine rollout, policing challenges during the pandemic, and the level of state funding to the Horse Racing industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 05, 202146 minSeason 8Ep. 20

February 18th - Guests: Eamon Ryan TD, Senator Lisa Chambers, Joanne O'Riordan, Brianna Parkins, Ruairí Brugha, Dr Nina Byrne, Sinead Ryan.

Matt is joined by Minister Eamon Ryan to discuss the latest in the state's response to the COVID-19 crisis and the potential repercussions of Ulster Bank leaving the Irish market. Later on we're joined by guests to discuss the vaccine rollout, and we also take a look at the issue of online harrasment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 19, 202146 minSeason 8Ep. 16

February 17th - Guests: Blindboy, Harry Barry, Jennifer Carroll McNeill, Amy McLoughlin, Dick Clerkin, Rose Conway Walsh, Fionnan Sheahan

Matt is joined by Blindboy to discuss the impact the pandemic is having on mental health and how he deals with his own. Following that we're joined by Jennifer Carroll McNeill and Dr Harry Barry to discuss the mental health epidemic. Later in the programme, we discuss the latest as four people to be charged for GolfGate scandal and the news of the day with Amy McLoughlin, Dick Clerkin, Rose Conway Walsh and Fionnan Sheahan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Feb 18, 202147 minSeason 8Ep. 15
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