Morning Ireland
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Government drops plan to move Rotunda to Connolly Hospital
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Sean Daly, Master of the Rotunda, discusses the government's U-turn on plans to move the Rotunda to Connolly Hospital in West Dublin.See omn...
7.50am Business News
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Adam Maguire.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.35 Sports News
04 Mar 2026
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Presented by Des Cahill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Plans to charter flight from Middle East for stranded Irish
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kildare man Aaron Bannon-Whelan talked to Justin about being stranded in Dubai amid the raging Iran war.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...
8.10am It Says In The Papers
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by John S. Doyle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Israel launches fresh wave of attacks on Lebanon and Iran
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Raya Jalabi, Middle East Correspondent with the Financial Times in Beirut, gave us an update on the latest on the Iran war.See omnystudio.com/listener...
€59m in damage to roads after Storm Chandra, say councils
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
RTÉ reporter Aaron McElroy gave us an update about local road repairs following Storm Chandra.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
AI fakes, misinformation about War in Iran spreading online
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
RTÉ Clarity correspondent Kate McDonald joined the show to talk about misinformation and fake video footage of the Iran war flooding social media.See...
Oil, gas shipping costs surge as Iran vows to close Strait of Hormuz
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Nikolaos Valantasis-Kanellos, lecturer in logistics at TU Dublin, explained the impact the War in Iran is to have on oil prices.See omnystudio.com/...
7.10am It Says In The Papers
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by John S. Doyle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.35am Sports News
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Des Cahill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Irish people in the Middle East waiting for flights out as Iran war rages
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
RTÉ reporter Sheila Naughton spoke to an Irish man waiting for flights out of the Middle East.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.35am Sports News
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Darren Frehill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Over 500,000 journeys made walking, cycling in Dublin every day - report
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Reporter, Andrew Louth discusses a new report that shows more than half a million journeys are being made daily by people walking, wheeling or cycling...
Irish in Persian Gulf advised to only make essential journeys
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Neil Richmond, Minister of State for International Development and Diaspora, with the latest on Irish citizens living and travelling through the Persi...
European gas prices increased by 46% yesterday
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa Ryan, Professor of Energy Economics at UCD, outlines how energy supplies may be impacted by the conflict in the Middle East.See omnystudio.com/li...
"Big shift in Iran's strategy" - Middle East analyst
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sebastian Usher, Middle East analyst with BBC World, outlines the latest situation in the conflict-torn region.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
Air strikes happening near Irish peace-keepers in Lebanon
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Commandant Alex Quigley, Press Officer for the Defence Forces, outlines the role of Irish peace-keepers in the Lebanon in the context of the unfolding...
'No strong argument' for sending in US ground presence
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Peek, Chair of The National Security Resilience Initiative at the Atlantic Council, discusses the latest developments in the US-Israeli led con...
7.50am Business News
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Tania ReutSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8am News Bulletin
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Kate Crolan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.10am It Says In The Papers
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by John S. Doyle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Weather Forecast
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Liz Walsh.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trump warns of longer Iran war as Riyadh and Beirut hit
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Lindsey Hillsum, International Editor with Channel 4 News, reports from Beirut on the latest events in Lebanon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
"Things are a lot calmer" - Teacher describes situation in Dubai
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Denis Óg Fahey, a teacher working in Dubai, discusses the experience of Irish residents there as conflict continues in the Middle East.See omnystudio...
7.10am It Says In The Papers
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by John S. Doyle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.35am Sports News
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Darren Frehill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Collection of Irish news reels from 50's and 60's released to public
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sunniva O'Flynn, Head of Irish Film Programming with the Irish Film Institute, discusses the launch of a collection of Irish newsreels, dating from th...
Government considers contingency plans for Irish in Middle East
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mícheál Lehane, Political Correspondent, looks ahead to today’s cabinet meeting which will be updated on the welfare of Irish citizens in the Midd...
Taoiseach criticised over effort to get X to appear before committee
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Brian O'Donovan, Work and Technology Correspondent, reports on the details of an email from Taoiseach Micheál Martin to social media platform X askin...
Voluntary code to bring more clarity from motor insurers
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor of the Irish Independent, highlights changes to data that motor insurers may have to provide regarding changes...
Oil prices surge as Iran conflict escalates
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Maguire, of RTÉ's Business desk, reports on oil prices and European market movements, following the turmoil in the Middle East.See omnystudio.co...
'Petrified' Doha residents recall Iranian attack
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Reporter, Cian McCormack speaks to Áine and Scott Little about their ordeal in Doha.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jessie Buckley continues to sweep up at Awards ceremonies
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jessie Buckley wins Best Actress at the Actor Awards in Los Angeles for her performance in Hamnet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.10am It Says In The Papers
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by John S. Doyle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trump vows to avenge US deaths as Iran war escalates
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jackie Fox, RTÉ Washington Correspondent, has the latest from the US on the conflict in Iran.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.35am Sports News
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Darren Frehill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"You can expect more disruption" - DAA on Middle East flights
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Graeme McQueen, Head of Media Relations Manager with the Dublin Airport Authority, outlines the latest regarding flights to the Middle East.See omnyst...
8am News Bulletin
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Karin Carthy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"The entire region is ablaze"
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tara Kangarlou, global affairs journalist and author of The Heartbeat of Iran, analyses the situation in Iran following Saturday’s attack by the Uni...
Weather Forecast
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Michelle Dillon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Israel strikes Lebanon following Hezbollah attacks
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Secunder Kermani, Channel 4 News Foreign Correspondent, reports on the latest from the Middle East following the US and Israeli attack on Iran.See omn...
Advice to Irish people in the Gulf to remain in place - Byrne
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Thomas Byrne, Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence, advises Irish citizens currently in the Gulf and Middle East.See omnystudio.com/list...
'I thought my world was going to end' - Irish man stranded in Doha
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Reporter, Cian McCormack spoke to Christian Walsh, who has been stranded in Doha with his twin brother due to events in the Middle East.See omnystudio...
7.10am It Says In The Papers
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by John S. Doyle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.50am Business News
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Adam Maguire.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"It was one of the best days of my life" - Iranian on Khamenei death
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Zahra Gholamvand, Scientist from Iran living in Dublin, reacts to the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei & the conflict in Iran.See omnystudio.com/listen...
7.35am Sports News
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Darren Frehill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This year's Seachtain na Gaeilge connects the Irish language and music
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Orlaith Nic Ghearailt, Seachtain na Gaeilge Manager and Dr Huw Lewis, language revival specialist at Aberystwyth University, discuss what more can be ...
Meteorological Spring begins this weekend
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Moore, Met Éireann climatologist, discusses the weather trends of Winter 2025/2026 as the meteorological Spring begins on 1 March.See omnystudio...
"I certainly expect rents to fall" - Minister for Housing
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
James Browne, Minister for Housing, discusses the new rules for private rental properties.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Weather Forecast
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Rebecca Cantwell.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"People are going to the library, to cafés and going to bed earlier"
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Reporter, Joe Caulfield speaks to people who are struggling to pay their energy bills.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.35am Sports News
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Des Cahill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.10am It Says In The Papers
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Ronan Kelly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8am News Bulletin
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Sharon Lynch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.50am Business News
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Adam Maguire.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
US, Ukraine talk future reconstruction as war grinds on
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tony Connelly, Europe Editor, reports from Kharkiv in Ukraine as the country enters its fifth year of war following Russia’s full-scale invasion in ...
7.35am Sports News
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Des Cahill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hillary Clinton confident husband knew nothing of Epstein's crimes
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
RTÉ's Sean Whelan reports from Washington DC on Hilary Clinton's appearance at a congressional committee.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...
7.10am It Says In The Papers
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Ronan Kelly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Winning €11m Lotto jackpot ticket sold in Co Mayo shop
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Kelly, owner of Kelly's Mace in Newport, Co Mayo and Sarah Orr, National Lottery spokesperson celebrate Kelly's as the sellers of the €11m l...
Nearly 320,000 unable to pay energy bills last December
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Pearse Doherty, Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Finance, discusses the increase in the number of households in arrears for electricity.See omnystudio.com/l...
Green Party wins UK by-election in blow to Starmer
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
George Parker, Finanical Times, discusses the Manchester by-election, and what impact the result may have on Kier Starmer.See omnystudio.com/listener ...
FAI has 'no choice' but to fulfil Israel fixtures
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Gavin Cooney, Sports Correspondent at The 42 and Declan Power, Security and Defence analyst, discuss the FAI's confirmation that the Republic of Irela...
US presses missile issue ahead of indirect Iran talks
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tara Kangerlou, Iranian expert, discusses what the next chapter holds for the country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dullard/Jacob search concludes at Co. Wicklow site
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Journalist, Barry Cummins, discusses the ending of the current search for Jo-Jo Dullard and Deirdre Jacob on the Kildare/Wicklow border.See omnystudio...
Former Air Corps staff allege toxic exposure
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Prime Time reporter, Paul Murphy outlines a special report about people who say they were harmed by exposure to dangerous chemicals while in the Air C...
Government apologises to institutional abuse survivors
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Patricia Carey, Special Advocate for Survivors of Institutional Abuse, on the State Apology to Survivors of Industrial School and Reformatory Institut...
Abuse survivor and hunger striker on impact of institutional abuse
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mary Donovan, Hunger Striker and abuse survivor, reacting to the State's apology to Survivors of abuse in Industrial Schools and Reformatory Instituti...
8.35am Sports News
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Shane Dawson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8am News Bulletin
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Éilís Sheehy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.50am Business News
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Adam Maguire.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.10am It Says In The Papers
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Ronan Kelly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Weather Forecast
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Holly O'Neill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Power grid facing 'challenging situation', says EirGrid
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Brian Ó Gallachóir, Director of MaREI in UCC, on EirGrid warnings of future struggles to meet electricity demand.See omnystudio.com/listen...
Hillary Clinton to testify in US House Epstein probe
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sara Firth, Foreign Correspondent based in Washington, looks ahead to Hillary Clinton’s appearance before the House Oversight Committee, as part of ...
School absence leads to poorer education, wellbeing as adult - ESRI
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Emer Smyth, ESRI, on the long term consequences of missing attending school.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
From pain to power: Sligo hub changing lives
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Shane Ó Curraighín, North-West Correspondent, highlights a pioneering, community-led health initiative in south Sligo which is changing lives across...
7.10am It Says In The Papers
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Ronan Kelly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.35am Sports News
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Shane Dawson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.10am It Says In The Papers
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Ronan Kelly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.10am It Says In The Papers
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Ronan Kelly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
70-year-old athlete competing in World Rowing Virtual Indoor Championships final
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mary McBride, from Dublin, on competing in the World Rowing Virtual Indoor Championships final at 70.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...
Are Stripe planning to acquire PayPal?
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian Weckler, Technology Editor with the Irish and Sunday Independent, discusses reports that payment processing firm Stripe is considering acquirin...
Trump's speech unlikely to change people's opinions of him
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Whelan, Washington Correspondent, analyses Trump's State of the Union speech. Larry Donnelly, US Political Commentator and columnist with TheJour...
8.35am Sports News
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Shane Dawson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Uncertainty about the future is key concern for Ukrainians in Ireland
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Niall O’Keeffe, Head of International & Migration at the Irish Red Cross, on new research into the experience of Ukrainians in Ireland under the Tem...
7.50am Business News
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Tania Reut.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8am News Bulletin
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Éilís Sheehy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Two new Irish Naval Service bases under consideration
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Mag Raollaigh, RTÉ Political Coverage Editor, discusses Government plans to give greater powers to Irish Naval Service ahead of EU Presidency.See...
Weather Forecast
25 Feb 2026
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Presented by Aoife Kealy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How do we solve Ireland's GP crisis?
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Reporter, Barry Gallagher speaks to Doctor Brian King, owner of Drumcondra Medical, about the challenges GPs currently face. Pádraig Rice, Social Dem...
Concerns raised over absence of drug testing for gardaí
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Elaine Byrne, Chairperson of the Policing and Community Safety Authority, discusses the latest review of measures to counter internal corruption in An...
Clare, Tipperary councils oppose Shannon pipeline plans
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Petula Martyn, RTE Mid-West Correspondent, on objections to plans by Uisce Éireann to extract water from the River Shannon to the east of the country...
Call for drug for rare neuromuscular disease to be approved for Ireland
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Reporter, Róisín Cullen speaks to campaigners calling for a treatment for Friedrich's Ataxia to be approved on the Irish market.See omnystudio.com/l...
7.10am It Says In The Papers
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Ronan Kelly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.35am Sports News
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Shane Dawson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trump sets record for longest State of the Union speech
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Whelan, Washington Correspondent, assesses Donald Trump's State Of The Union speech which took place last night.See omnystudio.com/listener for p...
Government u-turn on SNA position
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Andy Pike, Head of Education with Fórsa, on the Government's u-turn on SNA redeployment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.