Morning Ireland
Episodes
8.35am Sports News
19 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Darren Frehill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'Faster to get than the delivery of a pizza': Cocaine in rural Ireland
19 May 2026
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Cian McCormack visits Cuan Mhuire treatment centre in Athy to learn about cocaine addiction in rural Ireland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...
Sky targets dodgy box owners
19 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Pollock, Senior journalist with the Irish Independent, reports on legal warning letters being sent from Sky to 200 dodgy-box owners across the co...
Bureau formed to manage invasive species in Ireland
19 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Christopher O’Sullivan, Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, on renewed efforts to tackle invasive species in Ireland.See omnyst...
Tánaiste on RTÉ Top Ten Presenters controversy
19 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tánaiste, Simon Harris gives his perspective on the latest RTÉ controversy outside the Dáil.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.10am It Says In The Papers
19 May 2026
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Presented by John S. Doyle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Legislation to be brought before Cabinet aimed at tackling puppy farms
19 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jennifer Whitmore, Social Democrats' agriculture spokesperson, on draft government legislation to tackle puppy farms.See omnystudio.com/listener for p...
Concerns 'excessive force' used against Congolese man
19 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Eastern Correspondent, Samantha Libreri reports on the death of Yves Sakila, who was restrained after an alleged shoplifting incident on Friday.See om...
7.50am Business News
19 May 2026
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Presented by Gail Conway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8am News Bulletin
19 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Éilís Sheehy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Weather Forecast
19 May 2026
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Presented by Donal EganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
EU Commission to issue measures to address fertiliser costs
19 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tony Connelly, Europe Editor, reports on measures being introduced by the European Commission to address rising fertiliser costs.See omnystudio.com/li...
No contact with those detained by Israel, activist says
19 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Caoimhe Butterly, Irish activist supporting the Global Sumud Flotilla, provides an update as Irish flotilla members are detained by Israel.See omnystu...
Record numbers contacted Dublin Rape Crisis Centre helpline last year - report
19 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Rachel Morrogh, Dublin Rape Crisis Centre Chief Executive, discusses 2025 being the busiest year in the centre's 47 year history.See omnystudio.com/li...
Channel 4 removes all past seasons of MAFS UK after 'serious allegations'
19 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Bryan, media commentator and broadcaster, on allegations of rape in the UK edition of Married At First Sight uncovered during a BBC Panorama inv...
7.35am Sports News
19 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Darren Frehill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.10am It Says In The Papers
19 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by John S. Doyle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Almost 60% of domestic septic tanks fail inspection in 2025 - EPA
19 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Noel Byrne, EPA Programme Manager, discusses the findings of a report that found almost six in ten septic tanks failed inspection in 2025.See omnystud...
8.35am Sports News
18 May 2026
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Presented by Darren Frehill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The wonders and woes of living in Dublin Central
18 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ellie Kisyombe, who was the first person living in the direct provision system to run for election in Ireland, Anna Quigley, Coordinator of Citywide D...
Westmeath celebrate Leinster Football Final win
18 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Reporter, Sheila Naughton comes live from Westmeath following their victory at the Leinster Football Final yesterday.See omnystudio.com/listener for p...
Derelict houses and the impact on local residents in Dublin 1
18 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Audrey Carville speaks to residents of Connaught Street, Phibsboro, Dublin about derelict houses on the street.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
8am News Bulletin
18 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Kate Carolan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'Gaza is now forgotten,' says Jerusalem bishop
18 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Bishop William Shomali, West Bank, discusses the most up to date concerns in the region.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.10am It Says In The Papers
18 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by John S. Doyle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.50am Business News
18 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Gail Conway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Weather Forecast
18 May 2026
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Presented by Michelle Dillon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Enniscorthy developer creates national flood prediction app
18 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
George Lee, Environment Correspondent, reports on a new app and website that claims to provide national flood predictions and alerts.See omnystudio.co...
Dublin Central: "There is a sense that the State hasn't looked after this area"
18 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Samantha Libreri, Eastern Correspondent, and Daniel McConnell, Editor of the Business Post, discuss the forthcoming Dublin Central bye-elections.See o...
7.10am It Says In The Papers
18 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by John S. Doyle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ebola outbreak an international health emergency - WHO
18 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Djaffar Al Katanty, freelance journalist in DR Congo, reports on the Ebola outbreak declared an international emergency.See omnystudio.com/listener fo...
'Hidden charges, long queues, unexpected extra costs' - The price of renting cars abroad
18 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Orla Delargy, Deputy Head of Communications at the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, discusses their new report detailing issues with ca...
Dublin Central voters on what matters to them
18 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Barry Gallagher, Reporter, speaks to Dublin Central voters about how they will decide who to vote for in the upcoming bye-election.See omnystudio.com/...
7.35am Sports News
18 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Darren Frehill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Reclassification of Mooney role 'perfectly justifiable' - RTÉ DG
15 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Bakhurst, RTÉ Director General, discusses the broadcaster's decision to revise its top 10 highest earning presenters list for 2024.See omnystud...
Quieter mood in Vienna as Eurovision final nears
15 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Evelyn O 'Rourke, RTÉ Arts and Media Correspondent, has the latest on the Eurovision Song Contest in Austria.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy ...
7.50am Business News
15 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Gail Conway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.10am It Says In The Papers
15 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Shane McElhatton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Weather Forecast
15 May 2026
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Presented by Linda Hughes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"The actual top ten list for the last numbers of years needs to be reflected on"
15 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Alan Kelly, Chair of the Oireachtas Media Committee, reacts to RTÉ’s decision to revise its top 10 highest-earning presenters for 2024.See omnystud...
8.35am Sports News
15 May 2026
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Presented by Shane Dawson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tension between Council of Europe members and Strasbourg Court judges on migration issues
15 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
RTÉ Europe editor, Tony Connelly reports on a declaration from the Council of Europe which could influence how judges handle migration cases.See omny...
8am News Bulletin
15 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Susan Jackson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.35am Sports News
15 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Shane Dawson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
RTÉ revises 2024 top earning presenters list to include Derek Mooney
15 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Aengus Cox, Consumer Affairs Correspondent, outlines the details behind RTÉ’s decision to revise its top 10 highest-earning presenters for 2024.See...
Xi warns Trump mishandling of Taiwan may spark 'conflict'
15 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Timothy Ash, Associate Fellow, Russia and Eurasia Programme at Chatham House analyses the significance of US President Donald Trump’s visit to China...
Sinn Féin & Social Democrats battle for top spot in Dublin Central bye-election poll
15 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Pat Leahy, political editor with The Irish Times, on the second opinion poll of the bye-election campaign in Dublin Central.See omnystudio.com/listene...
7.10am It Says In The Papers
15 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Shane McElhatton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Burnham to seek MP return, paving way to challenge Starmer
15 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
George Parker, Financial Times Political Editor, on the latest in British Labour politics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Schools embrace biodiversity in schoolyards
15 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Reporter, Cian McCormack visits Gaelscoil Mhichíl Uí Choileáin in Clonakilty to look at schools embracing biodiversity in their own schoolyards.See...
An Post to unveil two national stamps celebrating Irish Traveller History and Culture
14 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Martin Collins, Co-Director, Pavee Point Traveller & Roma Centre discusses the unveiling of two stamps celebrating Irish Traveller History.See omnystu...
8.35am Sports News
14 May 2026
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Presented by Des Cahill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Calls for Bertie Ahern to apologise over migrant comments
14 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Cynthia NÍ Mhurchú, Fianna Fáil MEP with Renew Europe Group and, Nial Ring, Independent Councillor and former Lord Mayor of Dublin, discuss comment...
Removing Bertie from bye-election canvassing 'would only give the story more legs'
14 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Gary Murphy, Professor of Politics at Dublin City University, outlines the political reaction to comments made by former Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern aroun...
Xi hails trade progress in Trump summit, sends Taiwan warning
14 May 2026
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Stephen McDonell, BBC China Correspondent, discusses US President, Donald Trump's, state visit to China.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...
8am News Bulletin
14 May 2026
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Presented by Kate Carolan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Starmer promises to "fight on" as potential successors prepare for possible challenge
14 May 2026
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Adam Boulton, reports from London, on the latest in the battle for Kier Starmer to remain the Prime Minister.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...
8.10am It Says In The Papers
14 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Shane McElhatton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Weather Forecast
14 May 2026
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Presented by Aoife Kealy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.50am Business News
14 May 2026
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Presented by Gail Conway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Social Democrats' abortion bill defeated in Dáil vote
14 May 2026
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Barry Lenihan, Political Correspondent, discusses the voting down of a Social Democrats bill which would have reformed abortion law.See omnystudio.com...
"Mountains of rubble. There are no buildings left" - Red Cross Spokesperson on Gaza
14 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Pat Griffiths, Spokesperson for the International Committee of the Red Cross, discusses his recent visit to their field hospital in Gaza.See omnystudi...
7.35am Sports News
14 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Des Cahill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Labour Court to hold talks on ambulance service pay dispute
14 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Brian O' Donovan, Work and Technology Correspondent, discusses Ambulance workers going to the Labour Court, and the Fórsa conference.See omnystudio.c...
Streeting prepared to quit as PM tries to avoid challenge
14 May 2026
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Edmund Heaphy, RTE Deputy Foreign Editor, reports from London with the latest on the future of Kier Starmer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...
7.10am It Says In The Papers
14 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Shane McElhatton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Proposal to enter Irish women's team in Australian Rules Football League
14 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Eddie McGuire, Former President of Collingwood AFL club based in Melbourne, and Aishling Moloney, AFLW player with Geelong Cats & Former Tipperary Lad...
No recommendation to ban social media for under 16's in new online safety report
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Alan Kelly, Chair of the Oireachtas Media Committee, outlines the details of their report on the Regulation of Online Platforms which is published tod...
Summit in Dublin today to discuss cost of having disability in Ireland
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dara Calleary, Minister for Social Protection, discusses the consultation on shaping future policy on the financial impact of disability.See omnystudi...
International Fund for Ireland celebrates 40th anniversary
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Northern Correspondent, Conor Macauley discusses the International Fund for Ireland, which is celebrating it's 40th anniversary as a funder of peace-b...
8am News Bulletin
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Kate Carolan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.50am Business News
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Adam Maguire.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Weather Forecast
13 May 2026
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Presented by Mark Bowe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"A new chapter with a new leader is needed" - Labour MP on PM Starmer
13 May 2026
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Rachael Maskell, Labour MP for York Central, explains why she is calling for British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, to step down.See omnystudio.com/lis...
8.35am Sports News
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Pauric Lodge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.10am It Says In The Papers
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Shane McElhatton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ambulance strike continues overnight, further action planned
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Eddie Keane, lecturer in labour law at University of Limerick, discusses how the industrial action by 2,000 ambulance staff could be resolved.See ...
Starmer to meet leadership rival Wes Streeting as leadership rift deepens
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Whelan, RTÉ's London Correspondent, outlines the latest developements as British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, battles to retain the leadership ...
Almost 100k patient record requests amid lack of online system
13 May 2026
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Reporter, Aisling Kenny highlights the absence of a national electronic patient record system which The Irish Patients Association says is resulting i...
7.35am Sports News
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Pauric Lodge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
98% of Ireland's designated swimming points met or exceeded minimum standards last year
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Reporter, Andrew Lowth visits Sandymount Strand whose bathing waters improved in 2025, resulting in the lifting of swimming restrictions.See omnystudi...
Sites hosting child abuse material using paywalls to evade detection - report
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mick Moran, Irish Internet Hotline CEO, outlines the details of their latest report which has found that Child Sexual Abuse Material is increasingly p...
7.10am It Says In The Papers
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Shane McElhatton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8am News Bulletin
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Vivienne Traynor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Call on Govt to introduce permanent school library funding stream
12 May 2026
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Elaina Ryan, Children’s Books Ireland CEO, explains her organisation's call for permanent funding for school libraries.See omnystudio.com/listener f...
8.35am Sports News
12 May 2026
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Presented by Darren Frehill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Climate scientists warn extreme weather events likely this year
12 May 2026
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George Lee, Environment Correspondent, outlines extreme weather predictions made by the World Weather Attribution.See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...
"This strike does severely curtail how many ambulances are on the road" - HSE
12 May 2026
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Dr. Rosa McNamara HSE National Clinical Lead for Emergency Medicine, on the state of Ireland's emergency departments during Ambulance worker protests....
8.10am It Says In The Papers
12 May 2026
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Presented by Shane McElhatton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Primark opens in Manhattan
12 May 2026
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Aoife Rooney, Assistant Editor of the Irish Independent's Weekend Magazine, discusses her visit to Primark's new flagship New York store.See omnystudi...
Reports of 80 MP's calling for Starmer to resign
12 May 2026
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Sean Whelan, London Correspondent, reports on the mounting pressure on British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer to resign.See omnystudio.com/listener for ...
Weather Forecast
12 May 2026
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Presented by Gerry Murphy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Likely Starmer will be 'forced out' by own MPs - Former Director of Strategic Communications
12 May 2026
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James Lyons, former Director of Strategic Communications at 10 Downing Street, on challenges to Keir Starmer's leadership.See omnystudio.com/listener ...
7.50am Business News
12 May 2026
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Presented by Adam Maguire.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"People may get to hospital quicker if they make their own way"
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Reporter, Andrew Lowth visits the National Ambulance Service picket at Davitt Road, Dublin, where they are striking over a salary scales dispute.See o...
Keir Starmer fighting for his political future as cabinet ministers quit
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Bloom, Political Editor, POLITICO, discusses the latest on Keir Starmer’s future as pressure mounts on the British Prime Minister to resign.See ...
7.10am It Says In The Papers
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Shane McElhatton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.35am Sports News
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Darren Frehill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Last evacuation flights from hantavirus-hit cruise ship land in Netherlands
12 May 2026
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Nyka Alexander, WHO Head of Communications on Emergencies, provides an update on the spread of hantavirus.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...
Chambers to discuss stricter department spending controls
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Barry Lenihan, Political Correspondent, looks ahead to today’s cabinet meeting which will focus on stricter spending curbs for government department...