Morning Ireland
Episodes
"We should never have been here. They should have listened"
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Darren O'Rourke, Sinn Fein Spokesperson on Education and Youth, discusses the government's reversal on the cuts to SNA deployment.See omnystudio.com/l...
Why is the National Maritime Security Strategy important?
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Mellett, retired former Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces, reflects on the likely key components of Ireland’s new National Maritime Security...
At least 25 troops killed in violence after Mexican cartel leader's death
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Deborah Bonello, Managing Editor at InsightCrime, a research organisation analysing organised crime in the Americas, on the latest developments in Mex...
Man arrested in Michael Gaine murder investigation
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Gardaí investigating the murder of County Kerry farmer Mike Gaine have arrested a man in his 50s for questioning. Southern editor, Paschal Sheehy rep...
"Our lives have changed forever" - Ukrainian Ambassador
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Larysa Gerasko, Ukrainian Ambassador to Ireland, reflects on the impact of the ongoing full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine which happened four year...
"They thought they could get away with it" - School principal on SNA redeployment
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jean Leonard, Principal of Assumption Junior School in Walkinstown, Co. Dublin discusses the changes to the redeployment of SNA's.See omnystudio.com/l...
8am News Bulletin
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Susan Jackson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.10am It Says In The Papers
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Ronan Kelly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.35am Sports News
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Darren Frehill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Weather Forecast
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Mark Bowe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.50am Business News
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Tania Reut.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
€19 million extra to be allocated to fund SNA'a
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Lehane, Political Correspondent, discusses the decision not to reduce special needs assistants for the next school year.See omnystudio.com/lis...
7.35am Sports News
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Darren Frehill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mandelson released on bail pending further investigation
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
George Parker, Financial Times political editor, on the arrest of Peter Mandelson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"It's very much in Ireland's interest that this war ends" - Minister Byrne on Ukraine
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Thomas Byrne TD, Minister of State for European Affairs outlines the EU's approach to supporting Ukraine on the fourth anniversary of its full-scale i...
Ukraine marks four years since Russian invasion
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron McElroy, reporter, on voices from the frontline in Ukraine as the Russian war enters its fourth year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...
7.10am It Says In The Papers
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Ronan Kelly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.35am Sports News
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Darren Frehill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jessie Buckley wins Leading Actress at BAFTAs for Hamnet
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Evelyn O'Rourke, RTÉ Arts and Media Correspondent, on Irish success at the 2026 BAFTAs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mexican military kills drug cartel boss 'El Mencho' in US-backed raid
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Andalusia K.Soloff, freelance news correspondent based in Mexico City, on the death of Nemesio Oseguera, commonly known as 'El Mencho'.See omnystudio....
Weather Forecast
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Gerry Murphy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8am News Bulletin
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Susan Jackson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Andrew Mountbatten Windsor's place in the royal line of succession scrutinised
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jack Royston, Chief Royal Correspondent for Newsweek, discusses what may happen next as the Andrew Mountbatten Windsor investigation continues.See omn...
EU to make 'mature assessment' on US tariffs changes - Gill
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Olof Gill, European Commission Spokesperson for Trade and Security, discusses the commission's response to US President Donald Trump's latest tariffs....
Foo Fighters play secret gig in Dingle
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Patrick Freyne, feature writer with the Irish Times columnist, reviews the secret gig by Foo FightersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...
Winter Olympics come to an end
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nancy Chillingworth, Team Ireland Chef de Mission and Ben Lynch, Irish Winter Oympian and closing ceremony flagbearer, look back at the 2026 Milano Co...
7.50am Business News
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Tania Reut.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.10am It Says In The Papers
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Ronan Kelly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Significant increase in reported fraud offences
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Reynolds, Crime Correspondent, reports on the latest Provisional Crime Statistics for year-end 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...
Man shot dead after trying to enter Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
David Smith, Washington Bureau Chief with The Guardian, reports on the killing of a man who attempted to enter Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort and the react...
Seven of the ten most borrowed books in Ireland in 2025 written by Irish authors
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Darina Molloy, Senior Executive Librarian, Mayo Libraries, discusses the popularity of Irish writers when it comes to Ireland's most borrowed book lis...
Drogheda and Dundalk condemn fan trouble at derby game
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Joe McGuinness, Dundalk FC CEO, discusses crowd trouble and damage caused to the newly relaid Oriel Park pitch by flares.See omnystudio.com/listener f...
7.10am It Says In The Papers
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Ronan Kelly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.35am Sports News
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Darren Frehill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Missiles pound Kyiv ahead of Russia invasion anniversary
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Siobhán O' Grady, Ukraine Bureau Chief for the Washington Post, discusses the latest in Ukraine as fourth anniversary of the Russian invasion approac...
8.10am It Says In The Papers
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Pauric Lodge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"We are a nation of storytellers" - Panel discuss Irish film industry
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ellius Grace, Dublin-based director, writer and photographer, discusses A Song, which is screening at the Dublin International Film Festival. Clare St...
Why is the world fascinated by Punch the Japanese Macaque?
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Gerry Creighton, former Operations Manager at Dublin Zoo. discusses Punch the Japanese Macaque, an orphaned baby monkey in Ichikawa City Zoo who only ...
8.35am Sports News
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Des Cahill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Farmers warn of slurry storage issues after wet weather
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Aengus Cox, Agriculture Correspondent, visits a farm in Gorey, Wexford to see how farmers are coping with the impact of all the recent wet weather.See...
Weather Forecast
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Ailís Hankinson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'No point' in giving SNA review completion date, says Moynihan
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Moynihan, Minister of State at the Department of Education and Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North West, on the Government's pause of a review in S...
8am News Bulletin
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Susan Jackson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Searches continue after Andrew's release from custody
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Danny Shaw, British public affairs commentator, discusses the fallout of the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...
'Hallmarks of genocide' evident in Darfur, Sudan
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mona Rishmawi, Expert Member of the Fact-Finding Mission, outlines the findings of a new UN report which found the hallmarks of genocide being perpetr...
Ireland as a film location
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Lowth, Reporter, reveals what goes into finding an appropriate film location in Ireland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.35am Sports News
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Des Cahill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chairperson of Temple Bar group calls for more gardaí in area
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Kennedy, Chair of the Aston Quay and Temple Bar Business and Residents Alliance, reacts to the latest attack in Temple Bar which left a man in...
7.50am Business News
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Tania Reut.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dublin International Film Festival showcases health of Irish film
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
David McLoughlin, co-founder of Dublin International Film Festival and co-CEO of Metropolitan Film International, Elaine Gill, tax consultant and advi...
7.10am It Says In The Papers
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Pauric Lodge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
U2 surprise fans with politically charged EP, Days of Ash
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Niall Stokes, editor of Hot Press Magazine, reviews U2's surprise EP 'Days of Ash'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Farmers employ CCTV and drones in bid to battle organised theft gangs
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Conor McMorrow, Prime Time reporter, highlights the theft of farming vehicles and equipment across Ireland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...
No consultant child psychiatrist working full-time in Kerry - HSE
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Amanda Burke, National Clinical Lead for Child and Youth Mental Health, reacts to the report into Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services in N...
Weather Forecast
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Holly O'Neill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8am News Bulletin
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Vivienne Traynor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.50am Business News
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Gail Conway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.35am Sports News
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Des Cahill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Almost half of corporation tax paid by three multinationals - IFAC
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Seamus Coffey, Chair of the IFAC, discusses the very high level of corporation tax paid by just three multinationals.See omnystudio.com/listener for p...
8.10am It Says In The Papers
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Pauric Lodge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trump kicks off his 'Board of Peace' with eye on Gaza and beyond
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Whelan, Washington Correspondent, reports ahead of the inaugural meeting of US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace.See omnystudio.com/listene...
Bid to encourage protection for hedgehogs as numbers plummet
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Elaine O'Riordan, University of Galway’s School of Natural Sciences, on the launch of a "Save the hedgehogs" campaign.See omnystudio.com/listener fo...
7.10am It Says In The Papers
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Pauric Lodge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Increase in horse manure dumping in Liberties area of Dublin
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Samantha Libreri, Eastern Correspondent, reports on the dumping of horse manure in the Liberties area of Dublin since Dublin City Council stopped taki...
CCPC calls for taxi market to be opened to ride-hailing platforms
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Brian McHugh, Chairperson, Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, explains the CCPC's call for the Irish taxi market to be opened up to ride-...
7.35am Sports News
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Des Cahill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
North Kerry CAMHS review found potential risk of harm in 209 cases
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Louise Rooney, Policy & Research Manager for Mental Health Reform, outlines reforms to governance and oversight structures required in light of the...
Ukrainian Poet Yaryna Chornohuz on how war has influenced her poetry
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Peter O'Connell meets Ukrainian poet Yaryna Chornohuz who has been serving on the front line for more than four years since Russia’s full-scale inva...
Limerick's Mayor launches attack on a number of councillors
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Petula Martyn, Mid West Correspondent, reports on Limerick's directly elected mayor accusing some councillors of a deliberate strategy to ensure his t...
Remembering Jesse Jackson
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We look back at a memorable visit to Morning Ireland by Jesse JacksonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Report into Kerry CAHMs to be released today
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Southern editor Paschal Sheehy speaks to a mother whose daughter prescribed a combination of anti-depressant, anti-psychotic and anti-anxiety medicati...
8.10am It Says In The Paper
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Shane McElhattonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Weather Forecast
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Rebecca CantwellSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.50am Business News
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Gail ConwaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8am News Bulletin
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Read by Sharon LynchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Met Éireann has issued a yellow warning for rain for 17 counties
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Keith Leonard, National Director of the National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management, outlines preparations being made to respond to a yello...
8.35am Sports News
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Read by Darren FrehillSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
More heavy rainfall is on the way for large areas of the country today
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca Cantwell, Meteorologist at Met Éireann, brings us the latest update as a yellow warning for rain is issued for 17 countiesSee omnystudio.com/...
Next Tuesday marks four years since Russia began its full-scale invasion of Ukraine
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Liam Nolan speaks to young Ukrainian men who have left the country since the warSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Has the social media ban in Australia worked?
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Cale Matthews, BTN High reporter with ABC, discusses the implementation of the social media ban on teenagers in AustraliaSee omnystudio.com/listener f...
Government plans to introduce age restrictions on social media
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mícheál Lehane, RTE's Political Correspondent, outlines the government's plan to introduce age restrictions on the use of social media.See omnystudi...
7.10am It Says In The Papers
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Shane McElhattonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How a social media ban would work in Ireland
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
TJ McIntyre, Assistant Professor in Law in the Sutherland School of Law in UCD and chairperson of Digital Rights Ireland, outlines potential issues wi...
7.35am Sports News
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Darren FreehillSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.10am It Says In The Papers
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by John S. Doyle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8am News Bulletin
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Éilis Sheehy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.50am Business News
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Gail Conway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Weather Forecast
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Donal Egan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Godfather star Robert Duvall dies aged 95
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Doherty, Movies Editor at the RTÉ Guide, discusses the life and legacy of the actor Robert Duvall who has died aged 95.See omnystudio.com/lis...
"Naked political propoganda dressed up as theatre"
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Craig Hughes, Irish Daily Mail political editor, discusses the opening night of a play based on Gerard Hutch’s trial at the Special Criminal Court.S...
Search for Jo Jo Dullard and Deirdre Jacob to resume
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Alan Bailey, retired Detective Sergeant and former National Co-ordinator of Operation Trace, discusses the latest search for Deirdre Jacob and Jo Jo D...
Rain recorded every day this year at Valentia Observatory, travel agents busy
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Barry Gallagher, Reporter, speaks to members of the public about the fact that it has rained every day this year. Siobhan Ryan from Met Eireann looks ...
8.35am Sports News
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Darren Frehill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Latest search for Deirdre Jacob and Jo Jo Dullard to focus on Wicklow quarry
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Breen, Irish Sun Crime Editor discusses renewed search for Jo Jo Dullard and Deirdre Jacob who were murdered in the 1990s.See omnystudio.com/l...
"I'm very disappointed about the decision" - Minister on Rotunda planning ruling
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, Minister for Health and Fine Gael TD for Dún Laoghaire, reacts to the decision by on An Coimisiún Pleanála to overturn p...
100 deaths every week from tobacco products - report
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Paul Kavanagh, Chair of the RCPI Clinical Advisory Group on Smoking and E-Cigarettes, outlines the findings of a new report on reducing the harm of...
Trump says he will be involved 'indirectly' in Iran talks
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Negah Angha, Former Senior Advisor at the US Department of State and National Security Council, discusses the latest negotiations between US and Irani...
"This is a fiasco" - Dublin Civic Trust on Rotunda plans
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Graham Hickey, CEO of Dublin Civic Trust, outlines the reasons why the Trust appealed the decision to grant planning for the proposed development of a...
7.35am Sports News
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Darren Frehill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.10am It Says In The Papers
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by John S. Doyle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.