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Morning Ireland Friday 17 January 2020

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Full Programme Podcast: Friday, 17th January 2020

Live news, sports, weather and traffic, presented by Gavin Jennings and Bryan Dobson.

Investigation after young man fatally stabbed in Cork

Paschal Sheehy, Southern Editor, reports on the death of a man who was stabbed at a house party in Cork city.

Varadkar, Flanagan to meet gardaí in Drogheda

Sinéad Hussey, Northeast Correspondent, reports from Drogheda on the fallout of the ongoing feud in the town. Paul Reynolds, Crime Correspondent, reports on the latest in the murder of Keane Mulready-Woods.

Farmers' protest causes major traffic delays in Dublin

Conor Faughnan, Director of Consumer Affairs for AA Ireland, on traffic disruption caused by this week's tractor demonstrations in Dublin

Tractor protest causes disruption to businesses

Adrian Cummins, Chief Executive of the Restaurants Association of Ireland and Daniel Long of the Individual Farmers Association, on this week's 'tractorcade' demonstration.

How will the independent candidates do in election 2020?

Dr Adrian Kavanagh, Maynooth University, discusses how the Independents will do in the General Election.

Director of Election Interviews: Aontú

Peadar Tóibín, Aontú leader, discusses his campaign to win seats in general election.

HSE warning as mumps outbreak become widespread

Dr Kevin Kelleher, Assistant National Director, Public Health, warns schools, colleges and universities about the outbreak, and asked students to check their vaccination status before returning to college.

Issues facing voters in the Wicklow constituency

Gill Stedman speaks to Peir Leonard, Independent Cllr for Wicklow and Eimear Dodd, Reporter with the Wicklow People take a look at some of the issues facing voters in the Wicklow constituency.

Kilcoo dreaming the impossible dream

Gail Conway reports on Kilcoo GAC, which will go in search of a first AIB All-Ireland Club Football Championship title when they take on four-time winners Corofin at Croke Park.