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As millions of Catholics from around the world continue to mourn the death of Pope Francis, speculation is now rising around who his replacement might be. To discuss this John Allen, Editor of Crux, the Independent Commentator on the Vatican and the Catholic Church.

With some of the lowest obesity rates in Europe, Denmark may have found a secret ingredient to a healthier population - wholegrains. But what is it about wholegrain foods that makes them so beneficial, and how much of the hype is really justified? To tell us more Kathryn Stewart - Registered dietitian at the Dublin nutrition centre.

Tens of thousands of mourners have begun saying their last goodbyes to Pope Francis at St Peter's Basilica, as the remains of the late Argentine pontiff lie in state for the next three days. For the latest on today's events in Rome Sarah is joined by John Cooke who's in St Peter's Square.

Kneecap has come in for some praise and also some criticism following its performance at the Coachella Music Festival in California last weekend. Some commentary online has called for their working visas to be revoked as a result. Sarah speaks with Kneecap's manager, Daniel Lambert.

Dr Paul D’Alton, Associate Professor of Psychology at UCD is back for the next few weeks to help us find ways to live with the global and local uncertainties that seem to be hitting us from every direction. Talking about how awe can help us weather the storms, live with uncertainty & more joy and increase our resilience.

On Friday last a man holding what appeared to be a gun threatened a Dublin Bus driver. A number of incidents lately which have led to the curtailment of some services across the transport network. To discuss this Blake Boland, spokesperson for Dublin Bus and Paul McAuliffe, Fianna Fail party whip and TD for Dublin North-West.

A young stable hand 25-year old Dylan Phelan says he won over three hundred thousand euro off a 60 euro bet on two long-shot horses. But Ladbrokes won't pay him - saying the races are subject to an inquiry by an Irish state body. Reporter Barry Lenihan has more.

Colm O'Gorman, founder and former director of One in Four and Monsignor Enda Murphy, head of office, at the Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments joined Cormac to talk about Pope Francis' legacy.

Last minute preparations are underway to transfer the remains of Pope Francis from the chapel of his former residence to St. Peter’s Basilica where he will lie in state for 3 days from tomorrow, ahead of his state funeral on Saturday. John Cooke reportes from Rome.

Four in five longer-serving teachers say they couldn’t afford to enter the profession today, according to a stark new survey by the Teachers’ Union of Ireland . Education Minister Heln McEntee says teachers will now be able to gain a permanent contract a year earlier. TUI president David Waters

Tributes continue to pour in from across the globe for Pope Francis. To look back at his legacy Breda O' Brien, Catholic Commentator and Columnist with the Irish Times and from Rome Fr. Michael Collins, author of Pope Francis, A Photographic Portrait of the People's Pope.

At the end of February, the National Parks and Wildlife Service at Killarney National Park got some new machines to tackle the rhododendron problem there. The invasive shrub is a major threat to biodiversity in the area. We get an update on their progress.

The US will abandon trying to broker a Russia-Ukraine peace deal within days unless there are clear signs a truce can be reached, the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned.

The lack of housing for Irish speakers in Gaeltacht areas is getting worse and placing Irish as a living community language in jeopardy. That's according to a community campaign for housing in the Gaeltacht, BÁNÚ. Meanwhile Ireland South MEP Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, has said that the Gaeltacht will die if more planning permissions are not granted.

It began life as an interval act during the Eurovision Song Contest in 1994, and grew into a cultural phenomenon that captured imaginations worldwide. As Riverdance celebrates 30 years, the team is focused on finding the new generation, and have been holding open auditions in Dublin.

A new weight loss pill is showing promising results in clinical trials, offering similar benefits to injectable drugs like Ozempic.

Shereen Alsabbagh has been trying to get her mother out of Palestine for 17 months and she has finally arrived. Najwa Alsabbagh, one of 23 Gazans who arrived in Dublin on Friday, Shereen spoke to Cormac.

Podcaster Cassie Delaney reacts to the news that 86% of people TV cheat by secretly watching the next episode of a series behind their partner's back.

Evanne Ní Chuilinn, Fine Gael Senator, and : John Farrelly, Chief Executive of the Mental Health Commission, discuss the latest report from the Inspector of Mental Health Services.

Dr. Máire Treasa Ní Cheallaigh who is also a journalist says sometimes she feels uncomfortable by how much of their children's lives people are sharing online.