Morning Ireland
Episodes
"This is a clear choice between democracy and anarchy" - Minister Heydon
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Martin Heydon, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, outlines the impact of nationwide fuel protest on the farming sector.See omnystudio.com/...
8.50am Traffic Disruption Updates
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A final round-up of traffic disruptions due to the fuel protests from Blake Boland, Dublin Bus Spokesperson; Reporter, Andrew Lowth in Dublin; Petula ...
"It's the government that's holding people to ransom, not the protesters"
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
John Dallon, Fuel Protest Spokesperson, outlines the demands of the protesters demonstrating against the impact of rising fuel prices.See omnystudio.c...
Bloody day in Lebanon puts fragile ceasefire at risk
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Edmund Heaphy, RTE Deputy Foreign Editor, reports from Beirut with the latest on Israeli attacks on Lebanon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...
TD's react to fuel protests
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Reporter, Cian McCormack speaks to government and opposition TD's about the ongoing fuel protests.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Latest attacks on Lebanon throws peace talk hopes into "total confusion"
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver McTernan, Director of Forward Thinking - a mediation and conflict resolution organisation in the Middle East - discusses the challenges facing ...
About half of Ireland's fuel supply blockaded by protesters
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Aengus Cox, Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Correspondent, reports on the blockages at fuel depots and the impact it is having on deliveries.See omny...
7am Traffic Disruption Round-up
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Traffic disruptions due to fuel protests around the country are assessed by Reporter, Andrew Louth in Dublin; Blake Boland, Dublin Bus Spokesperson an...
8.35am Sports News
08 Apr 2026
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Presented by Shane Dawson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Iran: "There is a sense of relief"
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Roja Fazaeli, Iranian woman living in Ireland & Professor of Law and Islamic Studies at the University of Galway, gives her reaction to the latest dev...
Weather Forecast
08 Apr 2026
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Presented by Liz Walsh.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"These people are the people we rely on every day" - Michael Healy Rae on protesters
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Healy Rae, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture and Independent TD for Kerry, discusses what the Government can do on energy cos...
Traffic disruptions on motorways
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sean O'Neill, Communications Director at Transport Infrastructure Ireland, discusses the latest news from the fuel protests.See omnystudio.com/listene...
8am News Bulletin
08 Apr 2026
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Presented by Éilís Sheehy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fuel protests in Galway and Tipperary
08 Apr 2026
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Reporter, Teresa Mannion assesses the fuel protests and traffic disruptions in Galway and Tipperary.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...
Confusion in Lebanon surrounding ceasefire
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Raya Jalabi, of the Financial Times in Beirut, assesses the situation in Lebanon following the announcement of a ceasefire between US and Iran.See omn...
Middle East ceasefire: "The real hard work starts today"
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jasmine El Gamal, Former Middle East Advisor at the Pentagon analyses the ceasefire announcement in the US/Iran war.See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...
8.10am It Says In The Papers
08 Apr 2026
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Presented by Shane McElhatton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.50am Business News
08 Apr 2026
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Presented by Gail Conway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dublin city 'effectively at a standstill'
08 Apr 2026
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Reporter, Andrew Lowth reports live from Dublin city centre where fuel protests are disrupting traffic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...
"Enormous gap" between what both sides want
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Gregg Carlstrom, Middle East Correspondent for The Economist, discusses the ceasefire announcement in the US/Iran war.See omnystudio.com/listener for ...
Two fuel terminals blocked by protestors, delaying deliveries to forecourts
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin McPartlan, CEO of Fuels for Ireland, discusses the blocking of fuel depots in Foynes and Galway by protestors.See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...
Trump agrees to suspend attacks on Iran for two weeks
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Yvonne Murray, RTE's Global Security Reporter, has the latest on the ceasefire announcement in the US/Iran war.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
Fuel price protests set to cause second day of disruption on roads
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Boland Blake, from Dublin Bus, discusses the travel disruption cause by fuel protests. Reporter, Andrew Lowth visits O'Connell St., Dublin. Reporter, ...
Will Israel agree to a ceasefire in the Iran war?
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Harry Fawcett, Freelance Correspondent working for Channel Four News discusses the Israeli reaction to the ceasefire announcement in the US/Iran war.S...
7.10am It Says In The Papers
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Shane McElhatton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Same issues remain between Iran and US as both sides claim victory
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kasra Naji, Special Correspondent at BBC Persian, discusses the Iranianan reaction to the ceasefire announcement in the US/Iran war.See omnystudio.com...
Strong economy boosts tax receipts 3.4% in Q1
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Seamus Coffey, Chair of the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council, reacts to the exchequer returns showing an increase in taxes collected since the start of t...
7.35am Sports News
08 Apr 2026
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Presented by Shane Dawson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
GAA stars not immune to struggle of drug addiction
07 Apr 2026
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Cian McCormack investigates the misuse of cocaine and other drugs by GAA players.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.35am Sports News
07 Apr 2026
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Presented by Darren Frehill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Weather Forecast
07 Apr 2026
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Presented by Deirdre Lowe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.10am It Says In The Papers
07 Apr 2026
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Presented by Shane McElhatton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trump doubles down on promise to bomb infrastructure unless Strait of Hormuz is reopened
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
David Smith, Washington Bureau Chief with The Guardian, reacts to the latest threats from US President, Donald Trump, against the ruling Iranian regim...
40% of parents want multi-denominational schools - survey
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Emma O'Kelly, RTÉ Education Correspondent, on a new Department of Education survey on the future of primary education.See omnystudio.com/listener for...
Former Fine Gael minister Seán Barrett dies aged 81
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Reporter, Conor Hunt looks back at the life and career of former Ceann Comhairle and Fine Gael minister, Sean Barrett, who has died at the age of 81.S...
7.35am Sports News
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Darren Frehill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.50am Business News
07 Apr 2026
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Presented by Gail Conway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8am News Bulletin
07 Apr 2026
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Presented by Donal Ryan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.10am It Says In The Papers
07 Apr 2026
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Presented by Shane McElhatton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dublin Literary Award nominations announced
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Disha Bose, novelist and judge for the Dublin Literary Award, discusses the shortlist for the award.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...
Rollout of therapists in schools begins this month
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hildegarde Naughton, Minister for Education, on issues raised across each of the Teaching Union conferences which are underway.See omnystudio.com/list...
US deadline looms for Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Vincent Durac, Associate Professor in Middle East Politics at University College Dublin, assesses the conflict in the Middle East, in light of US P...
Slow-moving convoys on multiple routes in fuel protests
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Reporter, Andrew Louth visits Monasterevin, Co. Kildare, which is one of the starting points of the protests against the price of fuel which are takin...
Artemis II crew on way home from historical voyage
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
History has been made as Artemis II crew go around the moon. Professor Caitriona Jackman, from the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies, at Dunsink o...
Artemis II crew flies further than humans have gone before
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Nolan, Lecture in Physics at TU Dublin, with the latest on the Artemis II mission after they set a new space distance record.See omnystudio.com/...
Mystery of HMS Saldanha sinking may be close to being solved
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
North-West Correspondent, Shane Ó Curraighín reports on the mystery surrounding the HMS Saldanha, which sank off North Donegal more than 200 years a...
Industrial action by primary school teachers could be on the cards
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
John Boyle, General Secretary of the INTO, looks at the key issues to be raised at the annual congress of the Irish National Teachers’ Organisation....
8.10am It Says In The Papers
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Shane McElhatton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Iran declares Trump's threats of infrastructure strikes are 'incitement for war crimes'
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Gregg Carlstrom, Middle East Correspondent with The Economist, discusses the latest developments in the Iran War.See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...
Artemis astronauts ready for Moon flyby on fifth day of historic mission
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Niamh Shaw, Science Communicator specialising in Space, on Artemis II astronauts reaching the far side of the moon.See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...
8.35am Sports News
06 Apr 2026
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Presented by Darren Frehill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sinn Féin call for Dáil to be recalled to deal with fuel crisis
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mairéad Farrell TD, Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Public Expenditure, explains her party's call for the Dáil to be recalled because of the energy crisi...
First African GAA Cúl Camp begins in Uganda
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
John Conroy from Clare, Founder of the Nile Óg Cusacks GAA Club in Jinga, Uganda, on the East African country's first-ever GAA Cúl Camp.See omnystu...
Trump posts expletive-laden warning to Iran over Strait
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Eric Ham, US political analyst, discusses the reaction in the United States to President Donald Trump's latest warnings of further attacks on Iran.See...
Man arrested over Belfast murder of Robbie Lawlor
03 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
John Hand, News and Crime Correspondent with The Irish Sun, reports as a man is arrested in connection with the murder of gangland criminal, Robbie La...
Weather Forecast
03 Apr 2026
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Presented by Donal Egan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trump replaces Bondi with former personal lawyer
03 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Lucas, Professor of American Studies at the UCD Clinton Institute, discusses President Trump's firing of Attorney General, Pam Bondi.See omnystu...
8am News Bulletin
03 Apr 2026
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Presented by Susan Jackson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Irish Road Hauage Association to meet with Transport Minister over rising fuel prices
03 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Eugene Drennan, Deputy Vice President of the Irish Road Haulage Association, outlines issues facing hauliers ahead of a meeting with the Minister for ...
8.10am It Says In The Papers
03 Apr 2026
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Presented by John S. Doyle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.35am Sports News
03 Apr 2026
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Presented by Des Cahill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
U2 surprise fans again with Easter Lily EP
03 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
DJ and broadcaster, Dave Fanning discusses the new U2 EP, Easter Lily which was released today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Change in mortgage rules to benefit downsizing homeowners - Tánaiste
03 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with the Irish Independent, assesses the updated mortgage rules regarding downsizing due to come into effect i...
Artemis crew break away from Earth's orbit to the Moon
03 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The four-person Artemis II crew, which had been orbiting Earth, has carried out a critical move to send the spacecraft on its path towards the Moon.Se...
Concern over Israel's plans to set up buffer zone in South Lebanon
03 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Najat Saliba, MP in Lebanon, on the concerning issues in the south of the country with attacks from Israel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...
'I live in a van because rent is too high,' says UL student
03 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Petula Martyn, Mid-West Correspondent, speaks with a UL chemical engineering student, Conor Davidson, who is living in a converted van.See omnystudio....
7.35am Sports News
03 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Des Cahill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.50am Business News
03 Apr 2026
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Presented by Gail Conway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
No delay to MetroLink after programme director's departure, says TII
03 Apr 2026
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Jason Cullen, Dublin Commuter Coalition, discusses why the MetroLink project must continue, as planned.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...
Motorists advised to take care with Storm Dave to arrive
03 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Gerry Murphy, Senior Forecaster with Met Éireann, discusses Storm Dave's arrival this weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.10am It Says In The Papers
03 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by John S. Doyle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What's on this Easter weekend
03 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Reporter, Joe Caulfield gives a rundown of events planned for the weekend around the country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Will the US leave NATO?
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Patrick Bury, lecturer in Defence and Strategic Studies at the University of Bath and former Nato analyst, discusses current developments in the Iran ...
Four arrested after €7m of cannabis seized in Co. Kildare
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Reynolds, Crime Correspondent, reports on a seizure of cannabis in Co. Kildare, worth an estimated 7 million Euro.See omnystudio.com/listener for...
Artemis II: "It was amazing...it went off beautifully"
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Nolan, space expert and lecturer in physics at TU Dublin, assesses the launch last night of the Artemis II space mission.See omnystudio.com/list...
8.35am Sports News
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Pauric Lodge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.50am Business News
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Gail Conway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.10am It Says In The Papers
02 Apr 2026
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Presented by John S. Doyle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cost of fuel continues to concern commuters
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Reporter, Joe Caulfield speaks to people in Balbriggan about the cost of commuting to work.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Weather Forecast
02 Apr 2026
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Presented by Aoife Kealy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trump threatens to bomb Iran "back to the stone age where they belong"
02 Apr 2026
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Larry Donnelly, US political analyst and law lecturer at the University of Galway, assesses President Trump's televised address to the American public...
8am News Bulletin
02 Apr 2026
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Presented by Karin Carthy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stormy weather set to hit Ireland over Easter weekend
02 Apr 2026
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Michelle Dillon, meteorologist with Met Éireann, discusses stormy weather conditions expected this weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...
Irish Thalidomide Association continue to fight for state apology
02 Apr 2026
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Finola Cassidy, spokesperson for the Irish Thalidomide Association, on their meeting with the Taoiseach and Tanaiste yesterday.See omnystudio.com/list...
Starmer offers to take lead on forming coalition of nations to reopen Strait of Hormuz
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
George Parker, Financial Times, discusses the latest UK government measures to deal with the Iran war.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...
7.35am Sports News
02 Apr 2026
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Presented by Pauric Lodge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trump claims gains against Iran but gives no timeline to end war
02 Apr 2026
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Washington Correspondent, Jackie Fox reports on President Donald Trump's address to the United States.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...
Water safety advice for bank holiday weekend
02 Apr 2026
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Joanne Walsh, Chief Executive Officer, Water Safety Ireland, discusses water safety during the Easter bank holiday weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener...
NASA rocket launches from Florida for Artemis II mission
02 Apr 2026
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Dr Niamh Shaw, science communicator, discusses the launch of the Artemis II space mission.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.10am It Says In The Papers
02 Apr 2026
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Presented by John S. Doyle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bluey as Gaeilge
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Suzanne Kelly, RTÉ Group Head of Children’s and Young People’s Content, discusses the arrival of the Irish-language version of Bluey on RTÉ.See...
Growing speculation that US may add ground force to Middle East conflict
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jasmine El Gamal, Foreign Affairs analyst and former middle east advisor to the US Department of Defense, on the latest developments in the Iran War.S...
8.10am It Says In The Papers
01 Apr 2026
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Presented by John S. Doyle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Average price of motor insurance rose by 4% in 2025
01 Apr 2026
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Moyagh Murdock, CEO of Insurance Ireland, on why motor insurance premiums continue to rise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.35am Sports News
01 Apr 2026
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Presented by Darren Frehill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Clare Co. Council to look at potential safety measures at Blue Pool area
01 Apr 2026
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Rita McInerney, Fianna Fáil Councillor on the death of two anglers near Doonbeg, Co. Clare.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bomb driven into police station in delivery driver's boot, says PSNI
01 Apr 2026
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Naomi Long, Justice Minister for Northern Ireland, on the likely dissident republican attack on a police station in Northern Ireland.See omnystudio.c...
8am News Bulletin
01 Apr 2026
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Presented by Vivienne Traynor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Climate change exposing vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure - report
01 Apr 2026
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Professor Peter Thorne, Chair of the Adaptation Committee of the Climate Change Advisory Council, on the body's latest report on the impact of climate...