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So it wasn't to be for the Republic of Ireland last night as they were swept aside by a rampaging Denmark team at the Aviva stadium with the match finishing 5-1. There had been high hopes before the game that the Republic would qualify for their first World Cup since 2002 but it wasn't to be. So with Northern Ireland and the Republic failing to qualify there have been calls again for an all-Ireland team with Sinn Fein MLA Caral Ni Chuilin tweeting her support. But would you back the idea? Stephen got the views of commentator and Republic of Ireland fan Brendan Mulgrew and Northern Ireland fan and blogger Jamie Bryson.

Also on the programme, a radical shift in Sinn Fein's position on abortion could be imminent - according to one former MLA. The issue will be discussed at the party's Ard Fheis this weekend. Daithi McKay says one of the proposals might be more radical than some people expect, and it could signal a shift in party policy which would be closer to the 1967 act in Britain. But is the party ready for such a major change in policy? And could it expose a serious split within the party on the issue? Stephen spoke to 大象传媒's political correspondent Enda McClafferty, and got got reaction from former Sinn Fein councillor Anne Brolly and former Sinn Fein MLA Daithi McKay.

And, grannies and grandas are bad for your kids health! That's the suggestion from scientists who have analysed data from 56 studies in 18 countries. Spoiling with sweet treats, serving fatty foods, and exposing their grandkids to second hand smoke - are among the allegations. What do you reckon? Are grandparents killing grandkids with kindness? Stephen got the views of commentator Lynette Burrows and journalist Paul Martin.