Morning Ireland
Episodes
Surge in actively psychotic patients held in prisons, RTÉ finds
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Conor Ryan of RTÉ Investigates discusses how acutely mentally ill and actively psychotic people are being held in prison because a lack of appropriat...
7.50am Business News
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Adam Maguire.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Maxwell to be questioned by US Congress in Epstein probe
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
David Smith, Washington Bureau Chief with The Guardian, on Ghislaine Maxwell testifying before US congress today.See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...
30th Festival of Youth Orchestras takes place this weekend
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ciara Murphy, conductor, and harpists from Music Generation Laois, look ahead to the Festival of Youth Orchestras.See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...
8.35am Sports News
06 Feb 2026
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Presented by Shane Dawson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Excitement building ahead of Winter Olympics opening ceremony
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Eamon Horan reports from the opening ceremony of the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics which take place later tonight.See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...
8.10am It Says In The Papers
06 Feb 2026
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Presented by John S. Doyle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Weather Forecast
06 Feb 2026
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Presented by Mark Bowe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
FBI reviewing ransom note allegely sent from kidnappers of US TV host's mother
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Futterman, US-based journalist, discusses reports that Police in Arizona believe that Nancy Guthrie, the missing 84-year-old mother of TV presen...
8am News Bulletin
06 Feb 2026
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Presented by Susan Jackson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Man in his 80s killed, three hospitalised after Dublin bus crash
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Burke, Dublin Reporter for the Irish Independent, reports on the latest following a fatal crash involving a bus on a pedestrianised street in Du...
Iran and US prepare for nuclear talks in Oman
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Gregg Carlstrom, Middle-East Correspondent with The Economist, discusses the talks between Iran and US which are due to take place today.See omnystudi...
Orange weather warnings remain in Dublin, Wicklow, Louth and Waterford
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Keith Leonard, National Director of the National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management, discusses the impact of the Status Orange weather warn...
Flood, transport hazards with Orange alerts in effect
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Bowe, meteorologist with Met Éireann, highlights the various Status Orange and Yellow weather warnings. Reporter, Andrew Lowth is in Dublin; Jan...
7.50am Business News
06 Feb 2026
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Presented by Adam Maguire.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hot Press celebrates 50th anniversary
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Evelyn O'Rourke, Arts & Media Correspondent, looks back at the history of Hot Press magazine as it celebrates fifty years in business.See omnystudio.c...
What does future hold for small rural schools?
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Reporter, Sally-Ann Barrett visits two schools in the west of Ireland to find out how a declining population in the primary school-going age group is ...
7.35am Sports News
06 Feb 2026
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Presented by Shane Dawson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Famous Tannery restaurant in Dungarvan closes after 30 years
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Máire Flynn and Paul Flynn, from the Tannery restaurant in Dungarvan, Co Waterford, discuss their decision to close after 30 years in business.See om...
7.10am It Says In The Papers
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by John S. Doyle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.10am It Says In The Papers
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by John S. Doyle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Starmer under pressure over Mandelson appointment
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Whitehall Editor with Financial Times, Lucy Fisher reports on the pressure mounting on UK Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, following criticism over Peter...
8.35am Sports News
05 Feb 2026
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Presented by Darren Frehill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ten years on, hunt for Regency Hotel attackers continues
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Detective Chief Superintendent Seamus Boland, Head of the Garda’s Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau, speaks to Crime Correspondent, Paul Reynolds, ab...
South Dublin County Council prepare for further flooding
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Reporter, Joe Caulfield accompanies a South Dublin County Council crew to find out how they're preparing for potential flooding.See omnystudio.com/lis...
NSPCA calls for prohibited list of species to be kept as pets
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron McElroy, Reporter, visits exotic animal rescue centres, following the NSPCA warning against keeping exotic animals.See omnystudio.com/listener f...
Derry Girls creator follows up with Belfast-based Netflix drama
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Journalist, Olivia Fahy discusses Lisa McGee's new Netflix drama which is based in Belfast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.50am Business News
05 Feb 2026
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Presented by Adam Maguire.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wicklow and Waterford prepare for more rain
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Flynn, Senior Engineer at Wicklow County Council and Gabriel Hynes, Director of Services at Waterford City and County Council, speak about the...
Weather Forecast
05 Feb 2026
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Presented by Gerry Murphy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8am News Bulletin
05 Feb 2026
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Presented by Karin Carthy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.10am It Says In The Papers
05 Feb 2026
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Presented by John S. Doyle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Council 'optimistic' Wexford Town will avoid 'extensive flooding'
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Eddie Taaffe, Wexford County Council CEO, outlines the likely impacts heavy rain will have on the county.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...
640 jobs under threat as owners of EuroGiant chain enter liquidation
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Damien O'Reilly, lecturer in retail management at TU Dublin, on the appointment of liquidators to low-cost retailer EuroGiant.See omnystudio.com/liste...
7.35am Sports News
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Darren Frehill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wicklow and south Dublin residents urged to 'be vigilant, prepare for flooding'
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Gerry Murphy, Senior forecaster with Met Eireann, details the forecasted weather for the East and South-East and the various weather warnings in place...
'Changes for good, but more to do' - Dublin inner city
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Reporter, Dyane Connor, examines the recommendations made by the Mulvey Report to tackle crime and rejuvenate the North East Inner City and what impac...
57 Defence Forces personnel have convictions or are before courts
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Cian McCormack discusses the 57 serving members of the Defence Forces who either have criminal convictions or are currently before the courts.See omny...
Weather Forecast
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Andrew Doran-Sherlock.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
AI transforming breast cancer treatment, doctors say
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Nuala Healy, consultant radiologist at the Beaumont Breast Centre, on research findings of AI and breast cancer screening.See omnystudio.com...
"Superhuman" 13-year-old in Australian sea rescue of his family
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Doreen Cunningham, from Carrickmacross, discusses the incredible rescue by 13 year-old, Austin Applebee of his mother, originally from Monaghan, and h...
Interim flood measures introduced in known vulnerable areas
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Keith Leonard, National Director of the National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management, outlines the rain and flood latest in the East and Sou...
South Dublin prepares for further severe rainfall
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Reporter, Joe Caulfield speaks to Damien McNulty, Senior Engineer in Public Realm, about the precautions being taken ahead of expected rainfall in Sou...
8.35am Sports News
04 Feb 2026
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Presented by Des Cahill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.10am It Says In The Papers
04 Feb 2026
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Presented by John S. Doyle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8am News Bulletin
04 Feb 2026
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Presented by Kate Carolan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Flatley secures injunction over Lord of the Dance show
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Shane Phelan, Irish Independent Legal Affairs Editor, reports on the legal challenges surrounding Michael Flatley's 30th anniversary Lord of the Dance...
Platforms to outline safety features at Oireachtas Media Committee
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Brian O'Donovan, Work and Technology Correspondent, outlines the hearing before the Oireachtas Media Committee which will take place today with execut...
7.50am Business News
04 Feb 2026
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Presented by Gail Conway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Local authorities asked to identify interim flood measures
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mícheál Lehane, RTE Political Correspondent, reports on the senior Government meeting on weather response and previews the Cabinet meeting.See omnys...
Ireland's sexual offence rate 43% higher than EU average
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Garrett, Director General of the Law Society, outlines a new report looking at the justice and courts systems.See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...
Dublin City roads likely to have 30km/h speed limits by next year
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Brendan O'Brien, Dublin City Council's Executive Manager, discusses a review to reduce the speed limit on roads to 30km/h.See omnystudio.com/listener ...
Mandelson quits UK's House of Lords over Epstein scandal
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Bloom, Political Editor, POLITICO, discusses Peter Mandelson stepping down from the House of Lords due to his links to Jeffrey Epstein.See omnystu...
7.35am Sports News
04 Feb 2026
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Presented by Des Cahill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.10am It Says In The Papers
04 Feb 2026
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Presented by John S. Doyle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Further heavy and persistent rain forecast for East and South-East
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Doran Sherlock, Meteorologist with Met Eireann, discusses the impact of the heavy rainfall in the east and southeast overnight.See omnystudio.c...
7.35am Sports News
03 Feb 2026
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Presented by Darren Frehill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.35am Sports News
03 Feb 2026
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Presented by Darren Frehill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Grammy win for Killarney mastering engineer
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ruairi O’Flaherty, Mastering Engineer, speaks following his Grammy win for his work with rap artist, Kendrick Lamar.See omnystudio.com/listener for ...
Cork family tell story of burst water main damage to their home
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Justin McCarthy speaks to Gary and Annmarie O’Donovan who were forced to flee their home after a water main burst in Cork.See omnystudio.com/listene...
Ireland to host Michelin Guide Awards next week
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Gillian Nelis, Managing Editor with the Business Post, looks ahead to the Michelin Guide Awards which take place in Dublin next week.See omnystudio.co...
Ukraine-Russia-US talks to be held in Abu Dhabi tomorrow
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Orysia Lutsevych, Head of Ukraine Forum at Chatham House, looks ahead to the trilateral meeting between Ukraine, Russia and the United States.See omny...
8am News Bulletin
03 Feb 2026
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Presented by Kate Carolan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mandelson revelations: "It's completely shaken Westminster"
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Labour MP Rachael Maskell reacts to the latest in the party regarding Peter Mandelson's friendship with convicted sex-offender Jeffrey Epstein.See omn...
Musk merges xAI, SpaceX in bid to build space data centres
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Susannah Streeter, Investment Strategist with investment platform Wealthclub, discusses Elon Musk's merging of SpaceX and his artificial intelligence ...
8.10am It Says In The Papers
03 Feb 2026
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Presented by John S. Doyle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.50am Business News
03 Feb 2026
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Presented by Gail Conway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Taoiseach visits homes and businesses affected by flooding
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
John Leacy, owner of L&M motors on Island Road, Enniscorthy, on Taoiseach Micheal Martin's visit to the town.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...
Weather Forecast
03 Feb 2026
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Presented by Holly O'Neill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Babies can categorise objects at two months, TCD-led research reveals
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Rhodri Cusack, Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience, explains research that found two-month-olds can categorise objects in their brain....
Starmer orders urgent inquiry into ties between Mandelson and Epstein
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Lucy Fisher, Whitehall Editor with the Financial Times, on the latest regarding former British Ambassador to the US Peter Mandelson and his links to f...
7.10am It Says In The Papers
03 Feb 2026
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Presented by John S. Doyle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Flood warning as Status Yellow rainfall alert in place for eight counties
03 Feb 2026
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Holly O'Neill, Meteorologist with Met Éireann, discusses the impact of the Yellow rain warning overnight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...
European Commissioners to meet with Tánaiste and Minister for Agriculture
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tony Connelly, Europe Editor, looks ahead to the visit to Ireland of the EU Budget and Agriculture Commissioners.See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...
Tullow, Carlow vulnerable to further rainfall
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Coilín O'Reilly, Chief Executive of Carlow County Council, on the latest weather updates in the county.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...
8.35am Sports News
02 Feb 2026
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Presented by Darren Frehill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bad Bunny makes Grammy history with top prize win
02 Feb 2026
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Steve Futterman, US-based Correspondent, discusses the winners from the 2026 Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...
Number of wintering waterbirds in Ireland has dropped by one third
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
John Kennedy, Birdwatch Ireland Scientific Officer, discusses a study that highlights trends in wintering waterbirds in Ireland over the past 30 years...
Abuse survivor David Ryan to have private meeting with Pope Leo
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ailbhe Conneely, Social Affairs and Religion Correspondent, reports from Rome ahead of abuse survivor David Ryan's private audience with Pope Leo XIV....
Israel to terminate MSF work in Gaza over staff list
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Filipe Ribeiro, Head of Mission for Palestine at Médecins Sans Frontières, discusses Israel's decision to ban the organisation from operating in Gaz...
Fire and emergency services on standby
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Keith Leonard, National Director of the National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management, outlines preparations being made ahead of expected flo...
George Mitchell's name removed from scholarship programme over Epstein links
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Enda Brady, London based journalist, discusses the latest batch of Epstein files, featuring former Senator George Mitchell, Peter Mandelson and Andrew...
8.10am It Says In The Papers
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by John S. Doyle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8am News Bulletin
02 Feb 2026
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Presented by Karin Carthy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Met Éireann issues Status Yellow rain warning for Leinster and Munster today
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Bowe, meteorologist with Met Éireann, outlines the latest weather alerts issued by the forecaster with heavy rainfall expected.See omnystudio.co...
8.35am Sports News
30 Jan 2026
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Presented by Des Cahill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
St. Brigid's Bank Holiday Events
30 Jan 2026
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Reporter, Andrew Louth highlights events around the country this weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trump says Fed pick due today after meeting Warsh at White House
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Danni Hewson, Head of financial analysis at AJ Bell, discusses Trump's nomination to replace Jerome Powell, the current chair of the Federal Reserve.S...
Back to the future: Dublin school opens time capsule from year 2000
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Reporter, Sheila Naughton visits the Sacred Heart of Jesus National School in Huntstown, Dublin 15 where a time capsule sealed 25 years ago was opened...
7.50am Business News
30 Jan 2026
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Presented by Gail Conway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.10am It Says In The Papers
30 Jan 2026
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Presented by Ronan Kelly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Further flooding alerts for weekend in vulnerable locations
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Eddie Taaffe, CEO of Wexford County Council, and Simon Walton, Director of Roads and Services with Laois County Council, outline the latest as heavy r...
Flood risk increased by climate change - study
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Claire Bergin, from the ICARUS Climate Research Centre in Maynooth and lead author of a study on the impact of Storm Chandra, discusses their repor...
Moscow's strikes leave millions of Ukrainians without heating during extreme cold snap
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Christopher Miller, Chief Correspondent for the Financial Times in Kyiv, outlines the humanitarian situation in Ukraine, as millions are left without ...
Weather Forecast
30 Jan 2026
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Presented by Linda Hughes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8am News Bulletin
30 Jan 2026
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Presented by Kate Carolan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trump planning to speak to Iran amid rising tensions
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Reporter, Joe Caulfield speaks to an Iranian woman living in Dublin about finally making contact with her brother there. Gregg Carlstrom, Middle East ...
Wexford on high alert for flooding after Storm Chandra
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Marc O’Driscoll, South-East Correspondent, reports on the latest as more heavy rainfall hits the region today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...
7.35am Sports News
30 Jan 2026
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Presented by Des Cahill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.10am It Says In The Papers
30 Jan 2026
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Presented by Ronan Kelly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.