Part 2 – Tommy Fleming – ‘For the first time in my life, the fear is gone’

In an emotionally charged interview with Ciara Kelly on The Hard Shoulder on Newstalk this evening, Tommy Fleming spoke publicly for the first time about living a double life, coming out as a gay man, a suicide attempt last September, and the long road towards peace with himself. Tommy Fleming turned 55 on the day […]

Tommy Fleming opens up about his sexuality, marriage breakdown and suicide attempt

Irish singer Tommy Fleming has spoken publicly for the first time about the end of his marriage, revealing he is gay, that he attempted suicide in September, and that he was admitted to St. Patrick’s Hospital for treatment for depression and anxiety. Speaking to Ciara Kelly on The Hard Shoulder on Newstalk, Fleming, who rose […]

Claire Byrne explains why she was paid by RTE after her departure from broadcaster

Newstalk’s Claire Byrne has said she was willing to continue working until the end of her contract last year, following RTÉ’s publication of updated payment figures yesterday. The newly released figures showed that both Ray D’Arcy and Claire Byrne continued to receive payments after ending their broadcasting roles with RTÉ in October 2025. According to […]

Delays to the Children’s Hospital to be ‘expected’ building expert claims

The inordinate delays to the National Children’s Hospital were ‘not unusual’, a property expert has said. Head of development at Temple Bar Properties, Maeve Jennings, said complex projects are often difficult to keep on schedule. She was speaking on the anniversary of the hospital getting planning permission a decade ago. ‘Often with big projects, because […]

Claire Byrne reveals she was given last rites after being diagnosed with meningitis

Claire Byrne has revealed that she was given the last rites after she was diagnosed with meningitis as a teenager. Worries have intensified following a spike in meningitis B cases in the UK, following an outbreak in Kent that has seen three young people die. While the HSE has reassured people here that there is […]

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