The Irish Cancer Society provided almost 30,000 free lifts to patients for chemotherapy treatment

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Next to Co Donegal, where the grounds of a protected national monument have been damaged by what appear to be scrambler bikes. The hilltop fort known as An Grianán of Aileach is one of the most important sites in the North West. Local historian Dessie McCallion told Rachael about the damage to the monument, and its significance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has arrived at Fota House in East Cork for a meeting with Taoiseach Micheál Martin. Both leaders have committed to closer working relationships on maritime security, trade, energy and culture. RTÉ Southern Editor Paschal Sheehy joined the show to tell us more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The UK government is to support legislation to help survivors of mother and baby homes now living in the UK. It follows concerns that survivors aren’t claiming the redress they’re entitled to so as not to risk losing means-tested benefits. Patricia Carey, advocate for survivors of institutional abuse, told us what this new legislation will entail.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump has again been talking up the damage wrought by the US-Israeli war on Iran, saying on social media that the regime was being totally destroyed. Every day about one thousand people cross over the Iranian border into Turkey. BBC Correspondent Dan Johnson has been speaking to them and told Rachael what he's heard.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.