Morning Ireland

EU backs Denmark as US escalates efforts on Greenland

23 Dec 2025

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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

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7.50am Business News

23 Dec 2025

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Russia strikes Ukraine. days after peace talks in Miami end

23 Dec 2025

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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

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30% of new-build social homes target met by Q3 - Dept of Housing

23 Dec 2025

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

7.35am Sports News

23 Dec 2025

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8am News Bulletin

22 Dec 2025

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'Game of cat and mouse' - What happens when you call a scammer?

22 Dec 2025

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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

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

Christmas reunions at Dublin Airport

22 Dec 2025

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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

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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

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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

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Nine killed in gun attack at bar near Johannesburg

22 Dec 2025

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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

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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

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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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Weather Forecast

22 Dec 2025

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

8.35am Sports News

22 Dec 2025

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Car park at Castletown demesne reopens following two-year standoff

22 Dec 2025

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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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Last minute Christmas shopping tips

22 Dec 2025

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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

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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

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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

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"From all walks of life, they all have their story to tell": Cupuchin Day Centre

19 Dec 2025

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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

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'I was broken' - how domestic violence shelter changed one woman's life

19 Dec 2025

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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

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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

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Democrats release dozens more new images from Epstein estate

19 Dec 2025

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Presented by Lisa Pereira.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7.35am Sports News

19 Dec 2025

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EU agrees €90bn loan to Ukraine without using frozen Russian assets

19 Dec 2025

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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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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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8.10am It Says In The Papers

18 Dec 2025

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Over 2,400 families will spend Christmas in emergency accommodation

18 Dec 2025

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Australian PM vows hate speech crackdown in wake of Bondi Beach shooting

18 Dec 2025

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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

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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

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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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8.35am Sports News

17 Dec 2025

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Five reviews into care at Portiuncula in progress

17 Dec 2025

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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

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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

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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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8.10am It Says In The Papers

17 Dec 2025

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"Jim Gavin's sudden exit from that campaign was Mícheál Martin's luckiest day"

17 Dec 2025

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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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"It would appear that the gullibility factor sweeps right across Fianna Fáil"

17 Dec 2025

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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

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William Walsh - Chief Executive of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI), on their Energy in Ireland 2025 report.See omnystudio.com/liste...

Martin heavily criticised at FF meeting over review into Gavin campaign

17 Dec 2025

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Political correspondent Mícheál Lehane on the fallout of the Fianna Fáil party review into the presidential election campaignSee omnystudio.com/lis...

"It's time that the party moves on now" - FF TD on presidential election campaign

17 Dec 2025

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Seamus McGrath, Fianna Fáil TD for Cork South-Central, reacts to the internal party review into the presidential election campaign.See omnystudio.com...

7.10am It Says In The Papers

17 Dec 2025

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Presented by Lisa Pereira.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Govt approve major plan to relieve overcrowding at UHL

17 Dec 2025

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Sandra Broderick, Regional Executive Officer for HSE Mid-West, on plans to build new hospitals in the region and expand University Hospital Limerick.S...

Dhaka: the frontline of the climate migration crisis

17 Dec 2025

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In the final of our special reports from Bangladesh, Kate Varley has been finding out how the climate migration crisis is shaping the country’s capi...

7.35am Sports News

17 Dec 2025

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Presented by Pauric Lodge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8.10am It Says In The Papers

16 Dec 2025

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Presented by Lisa Pereira.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jane Austen at 250: a unique Donegal connection and celebration

16 Dec 2025

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Caroline Carr, Assistant Curator of the Donegal County Museum in Letterkenny, on their celebration of Jane Austen's 250th birthday, and the authors co...

EU yields to pressure from automakers as it rethinks 2035 combustion car ban

16 Dec 2025

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Geraldine Herbert, Sunday Independent Motoring Editor on the European Commisions expected decision to end the EU's effective ban on sales of new combu...

PCSA criticises An Garda Síochána's policing performance

16 Dec 2025

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Helen Hall, Chief Executive of the Policing and Community Safety Authority, on the body's mid-year review into An Garda Síochána.See omnystudio.com/...

Wheelchair user says exoskeleton experience 'incredible'

16 Dec 2025

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Ronan Langan, Clinical Lead DCU Exoskeleton Programme, discusses new research on positive emotional & social impact of robotic exoskeleton walking.See...

8.35am Sports News

16 Dec 2025

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7.10am It Says In The Papers

16 Dec 2025

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Jewish community members pay tribute at Herzog Park event to victims of Bondi Beach shooting

16 Dec 2025

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Aaron McElroy reports on the Hanukkah event in Dublin's Herzog Park last night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Weather Forecast

16 Dec 2025

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Presented by Gerry Murphy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8am News Bulletin

16 Dec 2025

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What are customers getting for the increase in electricity bills?

16 Dec 2025

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Commissioner Fergal Mulligan, member of the Commission for Regulation of Utilities, on the plans to upgrade the national electricity grid and the cost...

Bondi gunmen inspired by Islamic State - police

16 Dec 2025

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Sean Tarek Goodwin, reporter with ABC News in Sydney, discusses the latest information released about the killers of 15 people at Bondi Beach last wee...

Fianna Fáil presidential review submitted to Micheál Martin for consideration

16 Dec 2025

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Billy Kelleher MEP, Fianna Fail, on calls to publish a delayed report on the party’s botched presidential campaign.See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

7.35am Sports News

16 Dec 2025

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Impact of aid cuts on world's largest refugee camp

16 Dec 2025

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Reporter, Kate Varley highlights the current situation in Cox's Bazar in Bangladesh - the world's largest refugee camp.See omnystudio.com/listener for...

7.50am Business News

16 Dec 2025

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

Electricity bills rising to pay for up to €18.9bn national grid revamp

16 Dec 2025

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Economics and Public Affairs Editor, David Murphy highlights the increased network tariffs that electricity users will face over the next five years.S...

8.10am It Says In The Papers

15 Dec 2025

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Presented by Lisa Pereira.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Weather Forecast

15 Dec 2025

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Ireland wins four medals at European Cross Country Championships in Portugal

15 Dec 2025

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Nick Griggs, U23 gold medallist and Mark Kirk, Nick's coach, recall the success of Irish athletes at the European Cross Country Championships in Portu...

What's the story with scam phone calls coming from apparent British numbers?

15 Dec 2025

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Adrian Weckler, Technology Editor with the Irish Independent, on the rise in scam phone calls coming from apparent British numbers.See omnystudio.com/...