We’re getting very excited about visiting the Ploughing Championship tomorrow but before we head down here are the best bits of the show from today!

Joe’s response to Enda Kenny using his phone in front of the Pope was to use his phone in front of Tom during the Coffee Break. We also found out that Joe has an announcement for us later in the week…

As towns across Ireland start laying claim to the ancestral home of George Clooney, Tom spoke to Noreen Bourke Hayes of Kilkenny, who has uncovered that she is related to Mr. Clooney with the help of Fiona Fitzsimons of Eneclann

Mary MacEvoy joins us every Tuesday to help our listeners with their worries and problems. This week’s topics included an issue about working hours and how to cope with the end of an important relationship. You can send your queries to tom@newstalk.ie

And finally on today’s show Tom was joined by Sally Mulready one of the recipients of the First Annual Presidential Distinguished Service Award for the Irish Abroad. Sally won the award for her continuous philanthropic efforts and campaigns for the elderly and victims of abuse

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