Morning Ireland
Episodes
Increased interest in vocations to priesthood
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Reporter, Aaron McElroy attends the ordination of one of Ireland's newest priests.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
40th Anniversary of legendary Dublin bar, The George
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Barry Gallagher, Reporter, reflects on four decades of iconic Dublin venue, The George.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oil prices surge as Trump rejects 'unacceptable' Iran peace proposal to end war
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Maguire of RTÉ's Business Desk looks at current oil markets, following President Trump's rejection of Iran's response to a US peace proposal.See...
Israeli Eurovision act encourage people to vote ten times for them
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kirsty Blake Knox, Features Journalist with Irish Independent, discusses this year's Eurovision Song Contest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...
8.35am Sports News
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Darren Frehill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Irish passengers arrive in Baldonnel after evacuation
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Mary Horgan, Interim Chief Medical Officer, with the latest on Hantavirus following repatriation of two Irish citizens who were on the MV Ho...
"Ambulance personnel are seeking recognition for significant changes" - Unite Trade Union
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Eoin Drummey, Unite trade union regional officer, discusses the industrial action National Ambulance Service are taking over a salary scales dispute.S...
8.10am It Says In The Papers
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Shane McElhatton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8am News Bulletin
11 May 2026
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Presented by Karin Carthy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.50am Business News
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Adam Maguire.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Starmer launches political fightback, pledges to put UK 'at heart of Europe'
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Lucy Fisher, Whitehall editor at The Financial Times, analyses the precarious status of British Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, following last week'...
Weather Forecast
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Andrew Doran-Sherlock.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Basic Income for The Arts Scheme extended
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sheila Naughton, Reporter, assesses the Basic Income for the Arts Scheme, which is being extended following a pilot scheme in 2022. [Pictured: Pastich...
US-mediated ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine held over weekend
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Christopher Miller, Chief Correspondent at the Financial Times in Kyiv, reports on the short ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine.See omnystudio.com/l...
90 people removed and repatriated from MV Hondius
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Cliodna O'Flynn, freelance journalist in Tenerife, on the evacuation of the hantavirus-stricken MV Hondius.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...
7.35am Sports News
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Darren Frehill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Up to 40 businesses severely damaged by Waterford fire
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Hepburn, Owner of DG Foods, reacts to damage caused to his business as a result of a fire in Tycor, Waterford City.See omnystudio.com/listener ...
7.10am It Says In The Papers
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Shane McElhatton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
HSE warns of ambulance delays due to industrial action
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Brian O'Donovan, Work and Technology Correspondent, reports on the work-to-rule by Unite and SIPTU members of the National Ambulance Service.See omnys...
Beloved naturalist Attenborough celebrates 100th birthday
08 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sophie Darlington, Wildlife Cinematographer, discusses David Attenborough's life on his 100th birthday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...
Hearts have chance to break Celtic/Rangers dominance of Scottish Premiership
08 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Grant, Scottish Football Correspondent with the Times, on Hearts potentially winning the 25/26 Scottish Premiership title.See omnystudio.com/l...
8.35am Sports News
08 May 2026
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Presented by Pauric Lodge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.10am It Says In The Papers
08 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Lisa Pereira.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
No passengers on hantavirus ship currently symptomatic
08 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Reporter, Joe Caulfield discusses the work involved to safely disembark passengers from the MV Hondius ship which was hit with an outbreak of hantavir...
Labour likely not to be first party in Wales for first time in over 100 years
08 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Lucy Fisher, Whitehall editor at the Financial Times, analyses the results that have come in so far in the UK local elections.See omnystudio.com/liste...
UAE counters Iranian air attack after Trump says ceasefire still in effect
08 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Bell, former fighter pilot and military analyst, discusses the current state of play between US and Iran.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy ...
Cruise ship hantavirus outbreak 'not the start of a pandemic', says WHO
08 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kingston Mills, Professor of Experimental Immunology at Trinity College Dublin, assesses the potential impact of the Andean strain of the hantavirus.S...
8am News Bulletin
08 May 2026
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Presented by Karin Carthy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Weather Forecast
08 May 2026
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Presented by Deirdre Lowe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.50am Business News
08 May 2026
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Presented by Gail Conway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Increase in recycling rates needed to meet 2030 target, says EPA
08 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Warren Phelan, EPA, discusses why Ireland must improve our recycling to meet 2030 EU targets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.35am Sports News
08 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Pauric Lodge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.10am It Says In The Papers
08 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Lisa Pereira.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Middle East Conflict: "Iranians are the masters of negotiations"
08 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Parsons, Sky News Middle East Correspondent, discusses the latest developments in the conflict in the Middle East.See omnystudio.com/listener for...
Fianna Fáil & Sinn Féin polling low for Galway West bye-election
08 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Pat Leahy, political editor with The Irish Times, on the first opinion poll of the bye-election campaign in Galway West.See omnystudio.com/listener fo...
Labour and Conservatives have bad night in UK local elections
08 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
RTÉ'S Sean Whelan reports from London on the council elections in England, Wales & Scotland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.10am It Says In The Papers
07 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Lisa Pereira.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
€3 million temporary train station planned for Ryder Cup in Adare
07 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Barry Kenny, Irish Rail, discusses the temporary train station being planned for Adare village for the Ryder Cup.See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...
8.35am Sports News
07 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Des Cahill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Starmer faces test as millions vote in UK local elections
07 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Whelan, London Correspondent, looks ahead to the UK local elections as 30 million voters go to the polls.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy ...
New Poetry Ireland HQ officially opens today including Seamus Heaney Poetry Library
07 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Claire Power, Poetry Ireland, discusses the official opening of No.11 Parnell Square by President Catherine Connolly today, which will house the share...
8am News Bulletin
07 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Kate Carolan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Neither US or Iran can 'afford to continue this war'
07 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tara Kangarlou, global affairs journalist and Author of "The Heartbeat of Iran", assesses if there is an end in sight to the war between the United St...
HSE to pause some recruitment, overtime due to €250m overspend
07 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ashley Connolly, Fórsa Trade Union, discusses the financial issues at the HSE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Irish people on hantavirus-hit cruise ship to quarantine in Ireland, says dept
07 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Christine Kelly, Consultant in Infectious Diseases, National Isolation Unit, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital Dublin, on the return o...
8.10am It Says In The Papers
07 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Lisa Pereira.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.50am Business News
07 May 2026
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Presented by Gail Conway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Weather Forecast
07 May 2026
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Presented by Rebecca Cantwell.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.35am Sports News
07 May 2026
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Presented by Des Cahill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ireland has most expensive electricity prices in European Union - Eurostat
07 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dara Lynott, CEO, Electricity Association of Ireland, on Ireland having the highest household electricity prices in the European Union.See omnystudio....
Iran currently reviewing US peace proposal
07 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Gregg Carlstrom, Middle East Correspondent with The Economist, on the latest efforts to negotiate a peace deal in the U.S-Iran war.See omnystudio.com/...
Marco Rubio to meet with Pope in Vatican today
07 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Elise Ann Allen, Senior Correspondent with Crux, looks ahead to the meeting between the Pope and the US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio.See omnystudio...
Government's spending on wages up 9.3% so far this year
07 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
RTÉ's David Murphy discusses the current state of Exchequer finances.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
86% of Meals on Wheels providers struggling with rising costs
07 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Reporter, Sheila Naughton visits Bud's Meals on Wheels in Kerry to understand the struggles Meals on Wheels providers are currently experiencing.See o...
8.35am Sports News
06 May 2026
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Presented by Des Cahill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"I have always been her mother" but only recognised legally as guardian
06 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mary Seery Kearney, former Senator and parent of a daughter born through surrogacy on calls for immediate enactment of surrogacy laws.See omnystudio....
Parents of surrogate children in call over new law
06 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ailbhe Conneely, RTÉ Social Affairs Correspondent, discusses calls to commence the Assisted Human Reproduction Bill 2024.See omnystudio.com/listener ...
8am News Bulletin
06 May 2026
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Presented by Kate Carolan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
€8.7 million winning lottery ticket bought in Dublin 12
06 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Orr, National Lottery Spokesperson, on Saturday’s 8.7 million euro jackpot winning ticket being purchased in Dublin 12.See omnystudio.com/list...
12 nurses face some form of assault every day - INMO
06 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Phil Ní Sheaghdha, General Secretary of the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation, speaks ahead of the body's annual conference in Dundalk.See omnys...
7.50am Business News
06 May 2026
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Presented by Tania Reut.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
US to pause Hormuz shipping operation in push for deal with Iran
06 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jackie Fox, RTE Washington Correspondent, brings us the latest as the US announce the offensive stage of Iran war is 'over'.See omnystudio.com/listene...
7.10am It Says In The Papers
06 May 2026
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Presented by Lisa Pereira.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Humanitarian aid is not the answer, we must "address the root causes" - Red Cross
06 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Pierre Krähenbühl, Director General of the International Committee of the Red Cross, outlines their ongoing work across a number of conflict zones.S...
Weather Forecast
06 May 2026
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Presented by Linda Hughes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.10am It Says In The Papers
06 May 2026
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Presented by Lisa Pereira.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Media regulator to probe Meta over recommender systems
06 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Noeline Blackwell, Online Safety Co-ordinator with Childrens Rights Alliance, on the decision by the media regulator to open an investigation into Met...
HSE continue to freeze hiring of Physician Associates
06 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Reporter, Laura Fletcher highlights the recommendations of an independent expert on the role of Physician Associates.See omnystudio.com/listener for p...
Hantavirus-hit cruise ship to sail to the Canary Islands, says Spain
06 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Freelance Journalist, Simon Hunter reports on the hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius ship.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ukraine reports Russian strikes as ceasefire due to begin
06 May 2026
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Vitaliy Shevchenko, Russia editor, BBC Monitoring, on the rival ceasefires proposed separately by Moscow and Kyiv.See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...
Three mothers to address European Parliament over special needs assessments
06 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Reporter, Joe Caulfield highlights the plight of Jane McKenna, Charlotte Cahill and Alison Field, who are travelling to Brussels today to highlight ex...
7.35am Sports News
06 May 2026
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Presented by Des Cahill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Volodymr Zelensky meets with EU and European leaders over EU membership
05 May 2026
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Joined by Kira Rudik- MP and leader of the opposition Golos partySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.35am Sports News
05 May 2026
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Presented by Darren Frehill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fashion's biggest night Met Gala took place in New York
05 May 2026
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Victoria Brunton is a fashion journalist and editor who stayed up to watch it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.35am Sports News
05 May 2026
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Presented by Darren Frehill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.50am Business News
05 May 2026
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Presented by Tania Reut.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Legislation on the way preventing someone who had killed their child's other parent from keeping their guardianship
05 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The law would be known as Valerie's Law in memory of Valerie French who was murdered by her husband seven years ago in county Mayo. We spoke to David ...
“Project Freedom” Donald Trump's plan to assist stranded ships
05 May 2026
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Sebastian Usher, the BBC Global Affairs Correspondent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Weather Forecast
05 May 2026
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Presented by Aoife Kealy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.10am It Says In The Papers
05 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Lisa Pereira.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8am News Bulletin
05 May 2026
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Presented by Susan Jackson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.10am It Says In The Papers
05 May 2026
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Presented by Lisa Pereira.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Two people killed and several others injured in SUV attack in Germany
05 May 2026
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Jenny Witt - freelance journalist in Hamburg speaking to us.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Surge in violence by the Islamic State linked group in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
05 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Bowen, Executive Director of Amnesty International Ireland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
US military fired on Iranian forces sinking six boats amid conflict in the Gulf region
05 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
For the first time since a ceasefire took hold in Early April, the United Arab Emirates came under repeated attacks from Iran - including on ships and...
By-Election registration closes as Dublin Central sees low numbers of registrants
05 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Joined by Brian Dawson from An Coimisiún Toghcháin- the Electoral Commission.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
UK Council Elections
05 May 2026
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Our London correspondent Sean Whelan spoke to us about what this election means for the future of Britain.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...
Concern as Dublin City Council plans to leave Wood Quay offices
04 May 2026
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Dublin City Council CEO, Richard Shakespeare discusses a potential move of their civic offices from Wood Quay to Kevin Street.See omnystudio.com/liste...
Clare GAA tackles teen mental health, drink, drug issues
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Reporter, Peter O'Connell highlights a Clare GAA Health and Wellbeing Committee event which focusses on drug treatment options and mental health issue...
EU and continental European leaders to meet to discuss Iran and Ukraine
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tony Connelly, Europe Editor, reports from Armenia for the eighth summit of the European Political Community.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...
Trump announces reduced German military presence
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Michaela Kuefner, Chief Political Editor with Deutsche Welle, reports on the rift between Germany and the United States, as the US prepares to withdra...
Ukrainian drones hit Russian port, oil tankers and military ships
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Christopher Miller, Chief Correspondent at the Financial Times in Kyiv, reports on Ukraine's weekend attacks on Russian's energy infrastructure.See om...
8.10am It Says In The Papers
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by John S. Doyle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.35am Sports News
04 May 2026
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Presented by Darren Frehill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bank holiday weekend events around the country
01 May 2026
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Reporter, Barry Gallagher takes a look at events happening across the country this bank holiday weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...
The Devil may wear Prada but the gloves are by Paula Rowan
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Paula Rowan, Irish glove designer, discusses her items featuring in the new The Devil Wears Prada film.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...
7.10am It Says In The Papers
01 May 2026
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Presented by John S. Doyle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Number of criminal gangs in prisons nearly doubles in past year, says Irish Prison Service
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Caron McCaffrey, the Director General of the Irish Prison Service, speaks to our Crime Correspondent, Paul Reynolds, about the number of criminal gang...
8.35am Sports News
01 May 2026
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Presented by Des Cahill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.