Morning Ireland
Episodes
8:10am It Says In The Papers
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Ronan Kelly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People urged to check in on older neighbours this Christmas
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Reporter, Joe Caulfield met with ALONE volunteers and the older people they care for in Dublin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
UNIFIL to withdraw from South Lebanon by end of 2026
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Justin McCarthy speaks to members of the Defence Forces serving in Camp Shamrock in Lebanon. Mark Mellett, retired former Chief of Staff of the Defenc...
Christmas Day Coffee
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trevor Mangan, owner of Mocha Beans Coffee Shop in Ballina, Co. Mayo & Claregalway, Co. Galway, discusses opening Christmas Day for those who need war...
8.35am Sports News
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Des Cahill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Santa's Secrets
24 Dec 2025
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Reporter, Sheila Naughton examines the most-often asked question about Santa Claus.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Message From Santa
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Santa Claus gives an exclusive interview to Morning Ireland about the incredible trip he has ahead of him tonight.See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...
First Christmas in Ireland for Gaza student
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abdallah Aljazzar, Masters student from Gaza studying Literature of Engagement at Maynooth University discusses his time in Ireland & life for his fam...
7.50am Business News
24 Dec 2025
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Presented by Adam Maguire.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Judicial review into planned MetroLink rail line is withdrawn
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Darragh O'Brien, Minister for Transport and Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Fingal East, discusses the future of Metrolink, after an application for a judi...
Weather Forecast
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Liz Walsh.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Keeping Irish airspace clear for Santa
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Aisling Duff, Air Traffic Controller at Airnav Ireland, explains how Irish airspace will be kept clear for the arrival of Santa.See omnystudio.com/lis...
8am News Bulletin
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Jason Kennedy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.10am It Says In The Papers
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Ronan Kelly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Andrew, Epstein and Russell
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Enda Brady, London-based journalist, discusses former prince, Andrew Mountbatten Windsor's inclusion in the Epstein files and the latest charges again...
Pope Leo's first Christmas
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Elise Ann Allen, Senior Correspondent with Crux, the Independent Commentator on the Vatican and the Catholic Church, looks ahead to Pope Leo XIV's fir...
Trump prepares more aggressive immigration crackdown next year
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Foley, immigration lawyer based in Boston, Massachusetts, discusses reports of increased unease in the US over President Donald Trump's immigrati...
'Like a second family' - Healthcare staff on working Christmas Day
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Reporter, Andrew Louth speaks to healthcare staff who will be working in the country's hospitals on Christmas Day.See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...
7.10am It Says In The Papers
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Ronan Kelly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Winter in Gaza
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alla Abu Samura, Action Aid's Emergency Response Manager for Gaza, on the current situation in Gaza as families face winter weather.See omnystudio.co...
7.35am Sports News
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Des Cahill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.35am Sports News
23 Dec 2025
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Presented by Pauric Lodge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Singer-songwriter Chris Rea dies aged 74
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Eoghan O'Neill, Bass Guitarist, reacts to the passing of Chris Rea, at age 74, with whom he recorded five albums in the 1980s and 1990s.See omnystudio...
2030 target of 300,000 ESB Network connections an "extraordinarily ambitious figure"
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Seán Fleming, Chair of the Oireachtas Committee on Infrastructure and NDP Delivery, outlines concerns over ESB Network's ability to meet targets on n...
"Everyone is feeling the pinch": The essential service of food banks
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Reporter, Peter O'Connell visits Mid-West Simon, an organisation that provides access to food, emergency accommodation and permanent housing.See omnys...
Season's Spendings - How are shops in Cork and Dublin doing this Christmas?
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Richard Guiney, CEO of Dublin Town, discusses the festive footfall in the capital this December. Eddie Mullins, Owner of Fitzgerald Menswear in Cork C...
8am News Bulletin
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Kate Carolan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
EU backs Denmark as US escalates efforts on Greenland
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Carstensen, freelance journalist in Copenhagen, discusses political tensions as Denmark and Greenland react to the new US envoy to Greenland.See o...
8.10am It Says In The Papers
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Ronan Kelly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.50am Business News
23 Dec 2025
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Presented by Gail Conway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Russia strikes Ukraine. days after peace talks in Miami end
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Siobhan O'Grady, Ukraine bureau chief with the Washington Post, on the latest from Kyiv after Russia intensifies its strikes following talks between U...
Weather Forecast
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Michelle Dillon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30% of new-build social homes target met by Q3 - Dept of Housing
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Eoin Ó Broin, Dublin Mid-West TD and Sinn Féin's spokesperson on Housing, discusses figures showing the Government has only met 30% of its target fo...
Season's Spendings - How are shops in Limerick and Galway doing this Christmas?
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tadgh Kearney, of Tadgh Kearney Jewellers in Limerick, and Vinny Browne, Manager of Charlie Byrne's Bookshop in Galway, discuss the uptick in business...
"I wake up at two in the morning" - Children describe their Christmas traditions
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Reporter, Aaron McElroy visits Ashbourne Educate Together in Meath to hear how young pupils there celebrate the festive period.See omnystudio.com/list...
Churches act as 'vital anchor' for new arrivals to Ireland
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Samantha Libreri, Eastern Correspondent, reports on the call for State bodies to include religious communities in efforts to help integrate members of...
Gardaí call for caution over busy Christmas travel period
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Garda Superintendent, Liam Geraghty, outlines the latest figures relating to road fatalities with the Garda Christmas road safety campaign continuing ...
7.10am It Says In The Papers
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Ronan Kelly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.35am Sports News
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Pauric Lodge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8am News Bulletin
22 Dec 2025
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Presented by Sharon Lynch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'Game of cat and mouse' - What happens when you call a scammer?
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Aengus Cox, Consumer Affairs Correspondent, outlines some of the most recent scams targeting bank customers ahead of Christmas.See omnystudio.com/list...
8.10am It Says In The Papers
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Ronan Kelly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Christmas reunions at Dublin Airport
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Reporter, Andrew Louth speaks to people as they return to Dublin for Christmas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30 years to ratify Ireland's UNESCO Underwater Cultural Heritage Protection
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Connie Kelleher, senior archaeologist with the National Monuments Service in Ireland, on the country's ratification of the 2001 UNESCO Convention o...
Nigerian authorities secure release of abducted students
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sister Mary T Barron, Superior General of the Missionary Sisters of Our Lady of the Apostles, which manages St Mary's Catholic Primary and Secondary s...
7.35am Sports News
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Pauric Lodge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nine killed in gun attack at bar near Johannesburg
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Patrick, News24 journalist, reports from South Africa on a mass shooting in a pub west of Johannesburg.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...
Irish citizen held by ICE for five months freed after court hearing
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Donna Hughes-Brown, an Irish citizen, reflects on her release from an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Kentucky where she was held sinc...
Train and DART timetable changes over Christmas
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Barry Kenny, Head of Corporate Communications at Iarnród Eireann, outlines train and DART time changes over the Christmas period.See omnystudio.com/...
7.50am Business News
22 Dec 2025
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Presented by Adam Maguire.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Weather Forecast
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Ailís Hankinson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.35am Sports News
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Pauric Lodge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car park at Castletown demesne reopens following two-year standoff
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Claire O’Rourke, Social Democrats county councillor based in Celbridge, discusses news that vehicular access for visitors to the Castletown demesne ...
7.10am It Says In The Papers
22 Dec 2025
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Presented by Ronan Kelly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Last minute Christmas shopping tips
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Grainne Griffin, Director of communications with the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, with tips ahead of the final days of Christmas ...
"We try to make Christmas normal for the children"
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fr Kevin Kiernan, Director of Capuchin Day Centre, discusses the work they do.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.10am It Says In The Papers
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Lisa Pereira.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fota Wildlife Park to reopen tomorrow
19 Dec 2025
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Aileen Tennant, Fota Wildlife Park Director, on the park's reopening after a bird flu outbreak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Weather Forecast
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Siobhán Ryan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"From all walks of life, they all have their story to tell": Cupuchin Day Centre
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Caulfield, Reporter, speaks to people collecting their Christmas voucher from the Capuchin Day Centre. Gavin Jennings interviews volunteers and st...
8.35am Sports News
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Des Cahill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'I was broken' - how domestic violence shelter changed one woman's life
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ailbhe Conneely, Religious and Soicial Affairs correspondent, speaks to 'Jennie' who was supported by domestic violence services charity, Saoirse.See ...
'Challenging' for Govt to meet 2030 housing target - Central Bank
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Kelly, Director of Economics and Statistics at the Central Bank, on the latest forecasts for the Irish economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for ...
7.50am Business News
19 Dec 2025
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Presented by Gail Conway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8am News Bulletin
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Karin Carthy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Democrats release dozens more new images from Epstein estate
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David Smith, Washington Bureau Chief with The Guardian, after the release of more images related to Jeffrey Epstein.See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...
Increase in demand for Cork Penny Dinners
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Catriona Twomey, Cork Penny Dinners, on a rise in demand for their services this Christmas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
About 3,000 people expected to receive €50 food voucher at Capuchin Day Centre
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Reporter, Joe Caulfield interviews a volunteer, Jim, at the Capuchin Day Centre, Dublin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
St. Vincent de Paul at Christmas: Helping people who are choosing 'between heating and eating'
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Reporter, Joe Caufield visits the national office of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul to learn more about the demand for their services heading into...
7.10am It Says In The Papers
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Lisa Pereira.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.35am Sports News
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Des Cahill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
EU agrees €90bn loan to Ukraine without using frozen Russian assets
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tony Connelly, Europe Editor, reports on the latest at today's EU council summit focused on releasing frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine.See omn...
7.50am Business News
18 Dec 2025
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Presented by Adam Maguire.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oscars to stream exclusively on YouTube from 2029
18 Dec 2025
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Ciara O'Brien, business and technology journalist with The Irish Times, on the Oscars moving to Youtube from 2029.See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...
8.35am Sports News
18 Dec 2025
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Presented by Des Cahill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.10am It Says In The Papers
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Lisa Pereira.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Over 2,400 families will spend Christmas in emergency accommodation
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Reporter, Joe Caulfield visits DePaul's Rendu Centre, 12 self-contained apartments for women and women with children.See omnystudio.com/listener for p...
'No evidence' data taken in cyber attack - Ombudsman Ger Deering
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ger Deering, Ombudsman and Information Commissioner for Ireland, on the cyber attack which has impacted the Office of the Ombudsman's IT systems.See o...
Weather Forecast
18 Dec 2025
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Presented by Donal Egan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
RSA reform plans scrapped due to 'improvements' over last 12 months - Minister Canney
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Canney, Minister of State with responsibility for road safety, on the decision to scrap plans to reform the Road Safety Authority.See omnystudio....
8am News Bulletin
18 Dec 2025
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Presented by Kate Carolan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'More doors will close' - Butchers call for support amid decline in stores
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sinead Hussey, Midlands Correspondent, reports from Athlone where there used to be 22 butchers - now there are three.See omnystudio.com/listener for p...
Budget to lead to 1.3% drop in disposable incomes - ESRI
18 Dec 2025
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Dr Conor O'Toole, ESRI, comments on our economy as we enter 2026, warning there may be some challenges ahead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...
7.10am It Says In The Papers
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Lisa Pereira.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Australian PM vows hate speech crackdown in wake of Bondi Beach shooting
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Phil Mercer, BBC Reporter based in Sydney, outlines Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's plans to crack down on hate speech, following Sunday'...
RSA reform plans: "The Government have done a complete u-turn"
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Susan Gray, founder of PARC Road Safety Group, on the decision by the government to scrap plans to reform the Road Safety AuthoritySee omnystudio.com/...
7.35am Sports News
18 Dec 2025
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Presented by Des Cahill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ukraine funding to top agenda at high-stakes EU summit
18 Dec 2025
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Tony Connelly, Europe Editor reports on EU meetings today focused on releasing frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine.See omnystudio.com/listener fo...
Trump has 'an alcoholic personality', says White House Chief Of Staff
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Whelan, Washington Correspondent, on Donald Trump's Chief of Staff Susie Wiles comments on the US President, Vice President JD Vance and Elon Mus...
8am News Bulletin
17 Dec 2025
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Presented by Kate Carolan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.35am Sports News
17 Dec 2025
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Presented by Pauric Lodge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Five reviews into care at Portiuncula in progress
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fergal Bowers, RTÉ Health Correspondent, discusses appearance of HSE Chief Executive Bernard Gloster before the Health Committee on Maternity service...
"This was put to a vote of party members" - Thomas Byrne defends Gavin nomination
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Minister of State for European Affairs, Thomas Byrne on the report into Fianna Fáil's failed presidential election campaign.See omnystudio.com/listen...
Search for remains of Columba McVeigh ends without success
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Eamonn Henry, lead investigator with the Independent Comission for the Location of Victims Remains, on the unsuccessful search for the remains of Colu...
7.50am Business News
17 Dec 2025
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Presented by Adam Maguire.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.10am It Says In The Papers
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Lisa Pereira.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"Jim Gavin's sudden exit from that campaign was Mícheál Martin's luckiest day"
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gerard Howlin, former government adviser, analyses what the report into the Fianna Fáil presidential election campaign means for leader and Taoiseach...
Weather Forecast
17 Dec 2025
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Presented by Mark Bowe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"It would appear that the gullibility factor sweeps right across Fianna Fáil"
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fionnan Sheahan, Ireland Editor with the Irish Independent, on what's next for Fianna Fáil following the publication of the review into the president...
Ireland needs to break link between economic growth and fossil fuel use - SEAI
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
William Walsh - Chief Executive of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI), on their Energy in Ireland 2025 report.See omnystudio.com/liste...