Morning Ireland
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US says military use 'always an option' for acquiring Greenland
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Kate Carolan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.10am It Says In The Papers
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by John S. Doyle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The story behind Nollaig na mBan
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Darren Frehill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.10am It Says In The Papers
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Darren Frehill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How has the market reacted to events in Venezuela?
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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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Presented by Pauric Lodge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fishermen say industry facing 'toughest ever year'
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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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Presented by Susan Jackson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8:35 Sports News
30 Dec 2025
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Presenting by Pauric Lodge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trump warns Iran on nuclear revival as he hosts Netanyahu
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Gaynor, Repak Chief Operations Officer, discusses how 102,000 tonnes of packaging waste can be recycled this festive season.See omnystudio.com/lis...
8:10am It Says In The Papers
29 Dec 2025
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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
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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
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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
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Presented by Liz Walsh.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Keeping Irish airspace clear for Santa
24 Dec 2025
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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
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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
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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.