Morning Ireland
Episodes
Concern as Dublin City Council plans to leave Wood Quay offices
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dublin City Council CEO, Richard Shakespeare discusses a potential move of their civic offices from Wood Quay to Kevin Street.See omnystudio.com/liste...
Clare GAA tackles teen mental health, drink, drug issues
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Reporter, Peter O'Connell highlights a Clare GAA Health and Wellbeing Committee event which focusses on drug treatment options and mental health issue...
EU and continental European leaders to meet to discuss Iran and Ukraine
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tony Connelly, Europe Editor, reports from Armenia for the eighth summit of the European Political Community.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...
Trump announces reduced German military presence
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Michaela Kuefner, Chief Political Editor with Deutsche Welle, reports on the rift between Germany and the United States, as the US prepares to withdra...
Ukrainian drones hit Russian port, oil tankers and military ships
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Christopher Miller, Chief Correspondent at the Financial Times in Kyiv, reports on Ukraine's weekend attacks on Russian's energy infrastructure.See om...
8.10am It Says In The Papers
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by John S. Doyle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.35am Sports News
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Darren Frehill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bank holiday weekend events around the country
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Reporter, Barry Gallagher takes a look at events happening across the country this bank holiday weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...
The Devil may wear Prada but the gloves are by Paula Rowan
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Paula Rowan, Irish glove designer, discusses her items featuring in the new The Devil Wears Prada film.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...
7.10am It Says In The Papers
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by John S. Doyle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Number of criminal gangs in prisons nearly doubles in past year, says Irish Prison Service
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Caron McCaffrey, the Director General of the Irish Prison Service, speaks to our Crime Correspondent, Paul Reynolds, about the number of criminal gang...
8.35am Sports News
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Des Cahill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8am News Bulletin
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Susan Jackson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Iran claim US have suffered a 'shameful defeat'
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Lyse Doucet, BBC Chief International Correspondent, brings us the latest developments from the conflict in the Middle East.See omnystudio.com/listener...
8.10am It Says In The Papers
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by John S. Doyle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Still no opening date for National Children's Hospital
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Prof. Matthew Sadlier, President of the IMO, discusses the continuing delays in the opening of the National Children's Hospital.See omnystudio.com/lis...
Weather Forecast
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Holly O'Neill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New initiative allows first-time buyers to borrow up to five times their income
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Charlie Weston, personal finance editor with the Irish Independent, discusses Núa Money's new initiative which will allow first-time buyers to borrow...
Detained Gaza flotilla activists to be taken to Greece - Israel
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Natalie Murphy, daughter of Robert Murphy, who was intercepted as part of an aid flotilla heading for Gaza, reacts to her father's detention by Israel...
7.35am Sports News
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Des Cahill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stalemate between US and Iran over Strait of Hormuz closure continues
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr John Sfakianakas, Chief Economist of the Gulf Research Centre, outlines the global impact of a prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz.See omnyst...
Birdwatch Ireland advise against using bird feeders in Spring and Summer
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Niall Hatch, Head of Communications at Birdwatch Ireland, explains why people are being advised to not use bird feeders during the summer.See omnystud...
7.50am Business News
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Tania Reut.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
One in seven households couldn't afford adequate heat in 2024 - ESRI
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The ESRI's Dr Andrés Estévez discusses widespread growth in energy poverty.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trump discusses months-long blockade with oil companies
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Parsons, Sky News Middle East Correspondent, discusses the latest developments in the conflict in the Middle East.See omnystudio.com/listener for...
Israel intercepts Gaza aid ships in international waters, detains Irish activists
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Caoimhe Butterly, Irish activist onboard an indepedent observer vessel currently following the flotillas bound for Gaza, discusses the interception of...
Farmers feeling the pinch of increasing costs
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Reporter, Cian McCormack visits Grass 2026 at Cuffesgrange, billed as the biggest grass and silage event of the decade.See omnystudio.com/listener for...
7.35am Sports News
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Pauric Lodge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Death of Alexander Millar in 1975 under investigation by ICRIR
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda Logan, Assistant Commissioner for Investigations at the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery, outlines the invest...
8.35am Sports News
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Pauric Lodge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'Better plans needed' for dealing with concussion in sport
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Prof Colin Doherty, Trinity College and James Hospital, discusses brain issues in sport.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How can the government help people struggling with rising prices?
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Minister of State in the Department of Enterprise, Alan Dillon and Pearse Doherty, Sinn Fein's Finance spokesperson discuss the impact that increasing...
7.50am Business News
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Tania Reut.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8am News Bulletin
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Karin Carthy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.10am It Says In The Papers
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by John S. Doyle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oil prices reach "scorchingly high" prices
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Susannah Streeter, Chief Investment Strategist at Wealth Club, discusses the elevated cost of oil due to the Middle East war.See omnystudio.com/listen...
Weather Forecast
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Ailís Hankinson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Far-right narrative not the majority view - report
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Edel McGinley, Executive Director of the Hope and Courage Collective, outlines the findings of a report into the changing attitudes in Ireland to far-...
7.10am It Says In The Papers
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by John S. Doyle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Prison conditions 'national scandal' - prison officers
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Gabriel Keaveny, Prison Officers' Association Deputy General Secretary, discusses record overcrowding and increased violence in Irish prisons.See omny...
Weather Forecast
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Liz Walsh.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8am News Bulletin
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Sharon Lynch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.50am Business News
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Gail Conway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ireland requires up to €700m annually to restore nature, report
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin, Chair of the Independent Advisory Committee on nature restoration, discusses how recommendations from the committee s...
Dept defends welfare standards for calves exported from Ireland
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Joost Schellevis, Data and Tech Editor with Dutch State Broadcaster, NOS, discusses its report which found animal welfare abuses in the importation of...
8.35am Sports News
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Darren Frehill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Proposal to restrict use of 'forever chemicals' in Europe
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Barry Andrews, Fianna Fáil MEP for Dublin, outlines a proposal to restrict the use of "forever chemicals" in cosmetic products throughout Europe.See ...
8.10am It Says In The Papers
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by John S. Doyle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Meta criticised over measures aimed at under-13's
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tony Connelly, Europe Editor, reports on the European Commission's preliminary finding against the US tech giant Meta for allegedly failing to prevent...
'Extreme frustration' over lack of parking spaces in Mallow
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Cian McCormack reports on the lack of parking in Mallow, Co. Cork, which some believe is driving business out of Mallow's town centre.See omnystudio.c...
Adare households issued with free Ryder Cup tickets
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Midwest correspondent, Petula Martyn reveals that each household in Adare, Co Limerick has received two complimentary passes to the Ryder Cup 2027.See...
Four arrested over fatal house fire in Offaly in December
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Midlands Correspondent, Sinéad Hussey reports on the arrest of three men and a teenage boy as part of the investigation into the murders of a four-ye...
UAE leaves OPEC in blow to global oil producers' group
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Urquhart Stewart, investment manager, on the impact of the United Arab Emirates' decision to exit the OPEC oil cartel.See omnystudio.com/listen...
Europe is fastest-warming continent, report finds
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Samantha Burgess, Strategic Lead for Climate at the ECMWF, explains the weather extremes experienced across Europe in 2025.See omnystudio.com/liste...
King Charles makes case for stronger ties between Britain and US
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
David Smith, Washington Bureau Chief with the Guardian, reports on King Charles' visit to the United States.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...
78 third-level courses now available outside of CAO system
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tanya Jones, Head of the National Tertiary Office, announces 32 new third-level courses outside of the CAO system, including primary school teaching.S...
7.35am Sports News
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Darren Frehill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Government to announce fuel support scheme
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Political Correspondent, Barry Lenihan looks ahead to the government's announcement of fuel supports later this morning.See omnystudio.com/listener fo...
7.10am It Says In The Papers
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by John S. Doyle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
State-provided accommodation to be withdrawn for many Ukrainian refugees
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Reporter Andrew Lowth gets reaction to plans by the government to withdraw State accommodation supports for Ukrainian refugees.See omnystudio.com/list...
Woman in her 40s dies after assault in Waterford city
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Marc O'Driscoll, South East Correspondent, has the latest on the fatal assault in Waterford city yesterday evening.See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...
Call for grants targeting rural drivers to switch to electric vehicles
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Michelle Murphy, Research and Policy Analyst at Social Justice Ireland, outlines how government should incentivise people to make the switch to renewa...
King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive in US for trip
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sara Firth, foreign correspondent based in Washington DC, reports on the visit of Britain's King Charles to Washington DC days after a gunman launched...
Ministers to update Cabinet on fuel support scheme for several sectors
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mícheál Lehane, Political Correspondent, reports on changes to the accommodation system for Ukrainians and details of the Government's fuel subsidy ...
Starmer faces vote on possible parliamentary probe over Mandelson
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Lucy Fisher, Whitehall Editor with the Financial Times, looks ahead to a House of Commons vote that could see the British Prime Minister face an inqui...
7.10am It Says In The Papers
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by John S. Doyle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.35am Sports News
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Darren Frehill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fears of major job loss at outsourcing firm Covalen
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ian McArdle, CWU Deputy General Secretary, discusses the threat of over 700 redundancies at a firm that provides services to Meta.See omnystudio.com/l...
Weather Forecast
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Aoife Kealy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Immunising infants and older people against RSV found to not be cost-effective - HIQA
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Máirín Ryan, HIQA Director of Health Technology Assessment, explains its assessment of immunisation programmes against RSV.See omnystudio.com/li...
8.35am Sports News
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Darren Frehill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Up to 16,000 Ukrainians to lose State-provided accommodation
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Colm Brophy, Minister of State at the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, outlines plans to withdraw State provided accommodation for U...
Lottery betting reduces contribution to charitable causes by over €80 million - report
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Cian Murphy, CEO of the National Lottery, outlines the findings of a new report on the negative impact of lottery betting, the process by which bookma...
Putin meets Iranian Foreign Minister, pledges support to end conflict
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tara Kangarlou, Global Affairs Journalist and Author of "The Heartbeat of Iran", brings us the latest developments in the conflict in the Middle East....
7.50am Business News
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Gail Conway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.10am It Says In The Papers
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by John S. Doyle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8am News Bulletin
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Vivienne Traynor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"Another reckless act by a desperate group of no-hopers" - PFNI Chair on Dunmurry attack
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Liam Kelly, Chair Police Federation for Northern Ireland, on attack that saw hijacked car with a gas cylinder inside explode outside Dunmurry police s...
Weather Forecast
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Linda Hughes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gunshots at Trump-attended event shake US again
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jackie Fox, RTE Washington Correspondent, brings us the latest regarding the White House Correspondents' dinner which was shut down after a shooter en...
Call for tighter regulations around synthetic cannabis
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Brian O'Mahony, Senior registrar in psychiatry, St Vincent's Hospital, discusses concerns by a number of leading psychiatrists about the availabili...
Dolphin found on Sandymount Strand
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Gemma O' Connor, Live Stranding Co-ordinator with the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group, discusses the increasing level of dolphin live strandings followi...
8.10am It Says In The Papers
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by John S. Doyle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.35am Sports News
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Des Cahill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8am News Bulletin
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Vivienne Traynor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rathwood Home & Garden World enters examinership process
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Aengus Cox, Consumer Affairs Correspondent, discusses the latest advice for customers after Rathwood Home & Garden World enters examinership process.S...
Eye-witness describes White House Correspondents' dinner shooting incident
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
David Smith, Washington Bureau Chief with The Guardian, recounts his experience of the White House Correspondents' dinner which was shut down after a ...
Ex-TD Jim Glennon confirms he wrote character reference for sex offender
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Noeline Blackwell, Online Safety Coordinator with Childrens Right's Alliance, reacts to Fianna Fáil TD, Jim Glennon's admission that he wrote a chara...
Sharp rise in older people needing support from ALONE
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Moynihan, CEO of ALONE, on their 2025 End of Year report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.50am Business News
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Gail Conway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'Reckless' car bomb attack on Belfast PSNI station condemned
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Claire Hanna, SDLP Leader & MP for South Belfast and Mid Down, on an attack that saw a hijacked car with a gas cylinder inside explode outside Dunmurr...
7.35am Sports News
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Des Cahill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.10am It Says In The Papers
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by John S. Doyle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Donnchadh Gough and Benny McCarthy of Danú perfom live
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Donnchadh Gough (bodhrán) and Benny McCarthy (accordian), from the trad band, Danú play live from the Waterford Festival of Food.See omnystudio.com/...
Bread, coffee and vegetables at the Waterford Festival of Food
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Fergal Walsh of Dún Bakery in Dungarvan, Stephen Cass, owner of Cass & Co, and Clotilde Kiely, who runs Comeragh Mountain Produce join us live at the...
"We need to stand firmly by the rule of law" - Secretary General of the Council of Europe
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Alain Berset, Secretary General of the Council of Europe, discusses matters of human rights and international law in the Middle East, Ukraine and Asyl...
Weather Forecast
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Gerry Murphy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.50am Business News
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Adam Maguire.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.35am Sports News
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Damien O'Meara.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Israel, Lebanon extend ceasefire as Trump seeks Iran deal
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sebastian Usher, Middle East analyst with BBC World, outlines the latest in the region as President Trump says the US has “total control” over the...