Morning Ireland

7.50am Business News

08 Jan 2026

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Presented by Adam Maguire.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

21st Tradfest unveils programme today

08 Jan 2026

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Martin Harte, Festival Director for Tradfest, discusses the 21st year of the Dublin festival.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Is the United Kingdom complicit in international illicit activity?"

08 Jan 2026

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Professor Philippe Sands, International Human Rights lawyer, on the legality of recent US operations in Venezuela and the seizure of a Russian-flagged...

8.35am Sports News

08 Jan 2026

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Presented by Shane Dawson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8.10am It Says In The Papers

08 Jan 2026

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Presented by John S. Doyle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mayor demands ICE leaves Minneapolis after fatal shooting

08 Jan 2026

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Reporter, Sheila Naughton speaks to Fionnuala Ní Aoláin, a Professor in Law at Queens University Belfast, and the University of Minnesota Law School...

Ireland more vulnerable to outcome of Mercosur deal than many larger EU countries

08 Jan 2026

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Professor Thia Hennessy, Head of the College of Business and Law at University College Cork, explains the importance of the EU-Mercosur trade agreemen...

Corofin woman carries Olympic torch

08 Jan 2026

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Regina McInerney, Winter Olympics Torch Bearer, on her experience during the ceremony in Italy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Govt expected to decide stance on EU-Mercosur trade deal

08 Jan 2026

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Michéal Lehane discusses the Irish political issues with the Mercosur deal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7.35am Sports News

08 Jan 2026

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Presented by Shane Dawson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Coimisiún na Meán could fine X a substantial amount"

08 Jan 2026

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Sarah Benson, CEO of Women's Aid, discusses the organisations decision to deactivate its X account.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

Athenry Camogie champions bring excitement to local school

08 Jan 2026

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Reporter, Sally-Ann Barrett visits St. Oliver Plunkett National School in Newcastle, Co. Galway, the first school to receive a visit from All Ireland ...

7.10am It Says In The Papers

08 Jan 2026

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Presented by John S. Doyle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7.50am Business News

07 Jan 2026

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Presented by Gail Conway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"President Trump is proposing new rules"

07 Jan 2026

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Luis Moreno Ocampo, Argentinian barrister and Former Chief Prosecutor at the International Criminal Court, highlights the significance of the US ousti...

Mercosur deal poses 'significant threat' to Irish farmers - Macra na Feirme

07 Jan 2026

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Josephine O’Neill, President of Macra na Feirme, outlines her concerns for the agriculture sector in light of the proposed EU-Mercosur trade agreeme...

7.10am It Says In The Papers

07 Jan 2026

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Presented by John S. Doyle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7.35am Sports News

07 Jan 2026

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Presented by Darren Frehill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Venezuela incursion has knock-on effect on China as Taoiseach makes official visit

07 Jan 2026

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Denis Staunton, Irish Times China Correspondent on the Taoiseach's official visit to China.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Govt to decide on Mercosur support ahead of EU vote

07 Jan 2026

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Jack Power, Irish Times Europe Correspondent, looks ahead to today’s EU agriculture ministers meeting in Brussels ahead of Friday’s EU vote on the...

US and Ukraine officials to discuss security guarantees

07 Jan 2026

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Siobhan O'Grady, Ukraine Bureau Chief with the Washington Post, on the deal between Western allies of Ukraine to provide security guarantees in the ev...

Weather Forecast

07 Jan 2026

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Presented by Holly O'Neill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8.10am It Says In The Papers

07 Jan 2026

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Presented by John S. Doyle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Six dead in weather accidents as cold snap grips Europe

07 Jan 2026

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Paris-based journalist, Sharon Gaffney reports on the cold snap in Europe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8.35am Sports News

07 Jan 2026

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Presented by Darren Frehill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Use of Grok tool to make sexually explicit images 'shocking' - Taoiseach

07 Jan 2026

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Caoilfhionn Gallagher, Special Rapporteur on Child Protection, on the Grok artificial intelligence tool being used to create sexually explicit images ...

Stripe Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition gets under way

07 Jan 2026

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Reporter, Aaron McElroy visits the 2026 Stripe Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition which officially launches today.See omnystudio.com/listener f...

US says military use 'always an option' for acquiring Greenland

07 Jan 2026

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Michael Becker, Assistant Professor of International Human Rights Law at Trinity College Dublin, assesses the latest situation in Venezuela after Pres...

Corporation Tax take rose by over 17% last year to almost €33bn

07 Jan 2026

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Seamus Coffey, Chairperson for the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council, on last year's Exchequer returns published by the Department of Finance.See omnystud...

8am News Bulletin

07 Jan 2026

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Presented by Kate Carolan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8.10am It Says In The Papers

06 Jan 2026

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Presented by John S. Doyle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The story behind Nollaig na mBan

06 Jan 2026

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Today is Nollaig na mBan, or Women's Christmas. Reporter, Aaron McElroy looks at why and how it is celebrated.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy ...

Europe's reaction to events in Venezuela

06 Jan 2026

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Suzanne Lynch, Brussels Bureau Chief at Bloomberg, discusses Europe's response to US actions in Venezuela.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

Taoiseach set for in-depth trade talks with China's Li

06 Jan 2026

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Aengus Cox reports from Beijing on the Taoiseach's official visit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why did Trump decide to capture Maduro before trying other options?

06 Jan 2026

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Charles Shapiro, former US Ambassador to Venezuela, discusses the US capture of the Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores.See ...

8am News Bulletin

06 Jan 2026

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Presented by Kate Carolan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7.50am Business News

06 Jan 2026

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Presented by Gail Conway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Batches of baby formula recalled due to potential toxin

06 Jan 2026

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Michelle Minahan, FSAI Director of Audits, Incidents and Investigations, on the recall of SMA baby formula.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

Weather Forecast

06 Jan 2026

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Presented by Donal Egan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8.35am Sports News

06 Jan 2026

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Presented by Darren Frehill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Regulator engaging with EU over explicit images on Grok

06 Jan 2026

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Barry O'Sullivan, Professor of Computer Science at University College Cork, discusses concerns that Elon Musk's AI tool Grok is being used to create s...

Venezuela: "People are absolutely terrified"

06 Jan 2026

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Catherine Ellis, freelance journalist who specialses on Venezuela, reports on the latest in the country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

Dark mood at UN as US actions in Venezuela discussed

06 Jan 2026

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Global Security Reporter, Yvonne Murray on the emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council and Maduro's court appearance.See omnystudio.c...

"Colombia and Venezuela are very different countries"

06 Jan 2026

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Reporter, Sheila Naughton speaks to Irish people based in Colombia about Trump's threats on the country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

Iran protests spread to 26 of their 31 provinces

06 Jan 2026

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Tara Kangarlou, global affairs journalist and author of The Heartbeat of Iran discusses the significance of the ongoing protests in Iran which are ent...

7.35am Sports News

06 Jan 2026

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Presented by Darren Frehill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7.10am It Says In The Papers

06 Jan 2026

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Presented by John S. Doyle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taoiseach calls for more open trade during visit to China

05 Jan 2026

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Aengus Cox reports from Beijing on the Taoiseach's meeting with Presient Xi Jinping.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US military monitoring Russia-bound oil tanker off Ireland's west coast

05 Jan 2026

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Conor Gallagher, the Crime and Security Correspondent of the Irish Times, discusses the presence of an oil tanker off Ireland's west coast.See omnystu...

What happens next in Venezuela?

05 Jan 2026

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Dr Barry Cannon, Associate Professor at Maynooth University, analyses the potential ramifications for the ousting of Venezuelan president Nicolas Madu...

8.10am It Says In The Papers

05 Jan 2026

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Presented by John S. Doyle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Weather Forecast

05 Jan 2026

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Presented by Ailís Hankinson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8.35am Sports News

05 Jan 2026

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Presented by Darren Frehill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How has the market reacted to events in Venezuela?

05 Jan 2026

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Justin Urquhart Stewart, investment manager, analyses the market reaction to the events in Venezuela.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

7.50am Business News

05 Jan 2026

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Presented by Gail Conway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Venezuelans in Ireland react to Maduro removal

05 Jan 2026

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Reporter, Andrew Lowth speaks to Venezuelan natives currently living in Ireland about the ousting of President Nicolas Maduro by the United States.See...

8am News Bulletin

05 Jan 2026

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Presented by Kate Carolan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

37 NGO's to be suspended from operating in Gaza

05 Jan 2026

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Jamil Sawalmeh, ActionAid Palestine country director, on the expulsion of 37 NGO's from Gaza.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7.35am Sports News

05 Jan 2026

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Presented by Darren Frehill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Temperatures could drop to -6C with snow-ice warnings in effect

05 Jan 2026

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Ailis Hankinson, Met Éireann meteorologist, outlines the latest as several counties remain under a Status Yellow Snow-Ice warning. Bryan Cannon, Dire...

7.10am It Says In The Papers

05 Jan 2026

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Presented by John S. Doyle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Venezuela's Maduro to appear in US court

05 Jan 2026

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Global Security Reporter, Yvonne Murray looks ahead to an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council following the events in Venezuela.S...

Trump says further Venezuela strikes possible, following Maduro capture

05 Jan 2026

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Philip Crowther, International Affiliate Correspondent with the Associated Press, reports on the latest in Venezuela after President Nicolas Maduro wa...

Lower litter levels result in improvement in nationwide cleanliness in 2025 - survey

05 Jan 2026

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Conor Horgan, Spokesperson for Irish Business Against Litter, discusses the findings of the group’s final litter survey of 2025.See omnystudio.com/l...

8.35am Sports Bulletin

02 Jan 2026

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Presented by Des CahillSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It Says In The Papers

02 Jan 2026

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Presented by Ronan KellySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8am News Bulletin

02 Jan 2026

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Read by Sharon LynchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Flight sales and new routes to explore in 2026

02 Jan 2026

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Eoghan Corry, Editor of Travel Extra, discusses airlines' flight bargains and new travel routes for 2026See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

Irish Cancer Society highlights 'Your Health Matters' campaign

02 Jan 2026

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One in two of us will get cancer in our lifetime, and it continues to be the biggest cause of death in Ireland every year. But early detection can mak...

Stranger Things finishes on Netflix after nine years

02 Jan 2026

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After nine years, the phenomenon which created global stars of its cast has closed the door on the "Upside Down." We're joined by Rory Cashin, Enterta...

No Christmas break for GAA players with major club finals on horizon

02 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

While the rest of us were enjoying some over-indulgence over Christmas and the new year, for some GAA players it's been a period of hard training and ...

The average home list price nationally rose by 5.5% in 2025

02 Jan 2026

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A new report this morning from Daft.ie finds the average home list price nationally rose by an average of 5.5% during last year. Ronan Lyons, author o...

Authorities seek to identify victims of Swiss bar fire

02 Jan 2026

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As people all over the world were ringing in the New Year, a fire broke out at a crowded bar in the Swiss ski resort Crans-Montana, killing at least 4...

Could you be the holder of a lotto ticket worth €500,000 yet to be claimed?

02 Jan 2026

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Mairead Darnell, owner of Darnell's Spar and Applegreen in Ardara, Donegal, on the excitement of an unclaimed €500,000 prizeSee omnystudio.com/liste...

Family of five lucky to survive New Year's Eve arson attack

02 Jan 2026

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Gardai say a family of five in Dublin's Finglas area were lucky to survive an arson attack when the wrong property was targeted by a criminal gang. Fo...

8am News Bulletin

31 Dec 2025

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Presented by Kate Carolan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8:05am It Says In The Papers

31 Dec 2025

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Presented by Ronan Kelly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8:35am Sports News

31 Dec 2025

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Fishermen say industry facing 'toughest ever year'

31 Dec 2025

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Members of the fishing industry will meet minister Timmy Dooley today as they face what they say will be their toughest year ever. We spoke to Timmy D...

Israel threatens to bar 37 aid groups from Gaza

31 Dec 2025

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Israel has said it will stop dozens of aid organisations working in Gaza, including MSF Doctors without Borders and ActionAid, within the next day for...

New Year's Eve traditions across the world

31 Dec 2025

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Tonight many people will gather to ring in the new year. It might be with friends and family, or watching a fireworks display. RTÉ reporter Aaron McE...

Migrant health workers living in fear of racist abuse, warns doctor

31 Dec 2025

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Dr Liqa Ur Rehman - the founder of the Irish Society of International Doctors - has said that migrant healthcare workers are living in fear of racist ...

Woman airlifted to hospital after dog attack in Carlow

31 Dec 2025

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A woman is believed to have suffered serious injuries following a dog attack in Carlow. Gardaí and emergency services were at the scene of the incide...

Nursing home residents on their hopes for the New Year

31 Dec 2025

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It's New Years Eve, and later this evening people will gather together across the country to usher in the new year. RTÉ reporter Sheila Naughton met ...

Taiwan leader expresses 'strongest condemnation' over China live-fire drills

31 Dec 2025

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China has been holding military drills around Taiwan simulating the seizure of the island's key areas. Beijing described its actions as a warning agai...

State Papers: Saudi plans for a Cork oil refinery, U2 diplomacy, and more

30 Dec 2025

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RTÉ Arts and Media Correspondent Evelyn O'Rourke delved deep into the declassified State Papers files for new insights about what those in power were...

8am News Bulletin

30 Dec 2025

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8:35 Sports News

30 Dec 2025

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Trump warns Iran on nuclear revival as he hosts Netanyahu

30 Dec 2025

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The US president Donald Trump has warned the Islamic militant group Hamas that it would have hell to pay if it did not disarm while hosting Israel's p...

Organ transplant numbers down over 25% year on year

30 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The year marked a significant drop in the number of organ transplants in Ireland. We were joined for a breakdown by Colin White, national advocacy man...

Pension auto-enrolment system goes into effect 1 January

30 Dec 2025

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In two days a new retirement savings system for employees will come into effect. People without a pension scheme earning over 20,000 euro and aged bet...

Why are fewer tourists coming to Ireland?

30 Dec 2025

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The number of tourists visiting Ireland fell 6% compared with 2024, to an estimated total of 6.16 million this year. Eoghan O'Mara Walsh, CEO of the I...

Denmark postal service to stop delivering letters

30 Dec 2025

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The last letters are to be delivered by Post Nord, the combined Danish and Swedish postal service. The removal of the Danish end will leave 1500 peopl...

8:10 It Says In The Papers

30 Dec 2025

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Presented by Ronan Kelly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Embassy gave stranded Irish fans World Cup '94 tickets worth thousands

29 Dec 2025

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Fiachra O'Cionnaith reports on the latest release of official state documents from the 1990s and onwards, revealing behind-the-scenes commentary on ma...

Peace 'close' but Donbas remains a key unresolved issue

29 Dec 2025

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David Smith, Washington Bureau Chief with The Guardian, and Ivanna Klympush Tsintsadze, Ukrainian MP and Chair of the Committee on Ukraine’s Integra...

Tackling drug intimidation 'huge priority' for gardaí

29 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

RTÉ Crime Correspondent Paul Reynolds speaks to the head of the Garda Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau, Chief Superintendent Seamus Boland, about ill...

8am News Bulletin

29 Dec 2025

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Presented by Susan Jackson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8:35am Sports News

29 Dec 2025

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Presented by Shane Dawson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What should be done with port-Christmas waste?

29 Dec 2025

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Tom Gaynor, Repak Chief Operations Officer, discusses how 102,000 tonnes of packaging waste can be recycled this festive season.See omnystudio.com/lis...