Morning Ireland
Episodes
"Way too many scenes of the devastation" - UNICEF on Lebanon
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
James Elder, UNICEF Spokesperson, outlines the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Lebanon due to the latest conflict with Israel.See omnystudio.c...
Kinahan cartel figure arrested in Spain yesterday
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Crime Correspondent, Paul Reynolds reports on the arrest of a key Kinahan cartel figure in Spain yesterday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...
Lufthansa cancels 20,000 flights between May and October
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Eoghan Corry, Editor of Travel Extra, reports on flight cancellations due to jet fuel shortages and the war in Iran.See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...
8.10am It Says In The Papers
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Lisa Pereira.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8am News Bulletin
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Kate Carolan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Government surplus underestimated by billions
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Martina Lawless, Director of the Economic and Social Research Institute, analyses the details of the Spring Economic Forecast which is proje...
Children in care: one year following a system in crisis
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Barry O'Kelly, RTÉ Investigates, previews tonight's documentary looking at young people in the care system.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...
7.10am It Says In The Papers
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Lisa Pereira.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"This is a game of brinkmanship over the American blockade of the Strait of Hormuz"
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Gregg Carlstrom, Middle East Correspondent with The Economist, reacts to the extension of a ceasefire in the conflict in Iran, announced by US Preside...
7.50am Business News
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Tania Reut.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Weather Forecast
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Deirdre LoweSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Calls for National Lottery draw to be moved post-watershed
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Frank Houghton, principal investigator of the Tobacco, Alcohol and Gambling Research Group at Technological University of the Shannon, on their ca...
7.35am Sports News
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Darren Frehill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trump declares Iran ceasefire extension with peace talks in doubt
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jackie Fox, Washington Correspondent, discusses the latest developments in Iran war, after US President, Donald Trump, extends the ceasefire to the co...
Cabinet approves to exempt back garden modular homes from planning permission
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Anne-Marie O'Reilly, National Advocacy Manager with Threshold, on their call on Government to halt proposed planning exemptions for modular garden hom...
Downing Street exerted pressure to clear Mandelson - sacked UK official
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Bale, Professor of Politics at Queen Mary University of London, discusses British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s future as pressure increases sur...
Call for Free Contraception Scheme to be opened up to everyone
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Doireann Crossan, Head of Policy with the National Women's Council, on their calls for the extension of the Free Contraception Scheme.See omnystudio.c...
8.35am Sports News
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Darren Frehill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Phoenix Park's Magazine Fort reopens to the public
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Reporter, Cian McCormack visits the Magazine Fort in the Phoenix Park which has reopened after being closed to the public for decades.See omnystudio.c...
Breakthrough in measure aimed at reversing decline in curlew population
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Owen Murphy, Senior Project Manager of the Breeding Waders European Innovation Partnership, discusses the news that a curlew released in Co Leitrim tw...
Ireland's Spring Economic Forecast to be published today
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mícheál Lehane, Political Correspondent, on what's to come in the Spring Economic Forecast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.10am It Says In The Papers
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Lisa Pereira.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cúirt International Festival of Literature opens in Galway today
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
RTÉ arts and media correspondent, Evelyn O’Rourke looks ahead to Galways' international festival of literature - Cúirt - which kicks off today.See...
7.50am Business News
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Tania Reut.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Iran deploy 'Mosquito Fleet' to block Strait of Hormuz
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Rowlands, Editor of the Royal United Services Institute Journal, outlines the guerrilla tactics employed by Iran to block transit through the St...
New Apple CEO John Ternus to take over from Tim Cook
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Work and Technology Correspondent, Brian O'Donovan reports on Tim Cook stepping down as CEO of Apple and his successor, John Ternus.See omnystudio.com...
8am News Bulletin
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Susan Jackson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Weather Forecast
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Siobhan Ryan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.10am It Says In The Papers
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Lisa Pereira.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Starmer's opponents unable to disprove Starmer's vetting fail defence
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
George Parker, Political Editor with the Financial Times, on the future of Keir Starmer's leadership.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...
EU ministers to consider suspension of trade with Israel
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tony Connelly, Europe Editor, reports on the EU foreign ministers meeting in Luxembourg to review the EU Israel Association Agreement.See omnystudio.c...
Garda group's concerns over policing EU Presidency
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Crime Correspondent, Paul Reynolds reports on the GRA annual conference which continues today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.35am Sports News
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Darren Frehill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
US, Iran warn of readiness for war as talks in limbo
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Azadeh Moshiri, BBC Correspondent, assesses whether or not talks to end the US-Israel war on Iran will go ahead as planned today.See omnystudio.com/li...
Rutland Centre opens new inpatient detox unit
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Maebh Mullany, CEO of the Rutland Centre in Dublin, outlines the significance of a new inpatient detox unit at the addiction treatment centre in respo...
Adi Roche on 40th anniversary of Chornobyl: "An enduring and potent metaphor for catastrophe"
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Adi Roche, founder and Voluntary CEO of Chernobyl Children International, and Krystina Nikityonik, a woman born in Belarus following the Chornobyl nuc...
Eight children killed in Louisiana shooting
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Rilee Curry, Louisiana journalist with KTBS news, reports on the shooting of eight children in the city of Shreveport, in northwestern Louisiana.See o...
Weather Forecast
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Ailís Hankinson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Taoiseach says he will 'fulfil mandate' and lead Fianna Fáil into next elections
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mary Regan, Political Editor with the Irish Independent, reacts to comments made by Taoiseach Micheál Martin, after a turbulent week for the governme...
Unifil peacekeeper died following attack in Lebanon
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dany Ghafary, UNIFIL Spokesperson, reacts to the death of a French UNIFIL peace-keeper, who was wounded and died from his injuries while on operations...
8.10am It Says In The Papers
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Lisa Pereira.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.35am Sports News
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Darren Frehill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8am News Bulletin
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Susan Jackson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Daniel Kinahan arrested in United Arab Emirates
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Breen, Irish Sun Crime Editor discusses Daniel Kinahan's arrest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Call for new system to reduce uninsured vehicles on Irish roads
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
David Fitzgerald, CEO of the Motor Insurers' Bureau of Ireland, discusses their report findings which show 211k uninsured or unregistered vehicles on ...
GRA conference to hear call to tackle threats on gardaí
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Niall Hodgins, Vice President of the Garda Representative Association, looks ahead to the organisations Annual Conference in Westport, County Mayo.See...
7.50am Business News
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Tania Reut.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
President Connolly to meet with Council of State
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Jennifer Kavanagh, law lecturer at South East Technological University, previews the meeting of the Council of State which will consider the Intern...
7.35am Sports News
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Darren Frehill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Iran vows to 'soon respond' after US hits cargo ship
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Philip Crowther, International Correspondent with the Associated Press, brings us the latest developments on the conflict in Iran from Islamabad.See o...
7.10am It Says In The Papers
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Lisa Pereira.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Catalpa flag goes on public display to mark 150th anniversary of ship rescue
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Éimear O’Connor, Interim Director of the National Museum, outlines the background to the flag of the Catalpa which will be on public display at ...
8.35am Sports News
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Shane Dawson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
First census of Irish Free State to be released tomorrow
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Fiona Fitzsimons, Genealogist at EPIC’s Irish Family History Centre, on the release of the first census of the Irish Free State.See omnystudio.com/l...
7.10am It Says In The Papers
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Ronan Kelly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hegseth's fictional script(ure)?
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
During a worship service at the Pentagon, Secretary Pete Hegseth delivered a prayer, which he claimed was based on a Bible passage in the Old Testamen...
FF TD: 'Very small' number of TD's calling for Mícheál Martin to go
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Fianna Fail party whip Paul McAuliffe TD discusses a week of unrest and upheaval for Fianna Fail and leader Micheál Martin.See omnystudio.com/listene...
Europe has six weeks of jet fuel left, warns energy chief
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Eoghan Corry, Editor of Travel Extra, discusses the warning from the International Energy Agency that Europe might have only six weeks of jet fuel rem...
8.10am It Says In The Papers
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Ronan Kelly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8am News Bulletin
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Susan Jackson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.35am Sports News
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Shane Dawson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pay talks requested by ICTU to tackle cost of living commence today
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Work and Technology Correspondent, Brian O'Donovan reports on talks between unions, business groups and government leaders regarding the cost of livin...
7.50am Business News
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Tania Reut.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Weather Forecast
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Gerry Murphy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Two cabinet ministers pledge support for Taoiseach
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Christina Finn, political editor with TheJournal.ie, on the latest into the internal dispute in the Fianna Fáil party, as leader Micheál Martin secu...
Fianna Fáil councillors on party leadership
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron McElroy, reporter, speaks to local Fianna Fáil councillors for their view of the party's leadership after fuel protests.See omnystudio.com/list...
Israel 'surprised' by ten day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Parsons, Sky News Middle East Correspondent, reports on the latest from the region following an announcement by US President Donald Trump of a 10...
Asylum system reform imminent after International Protection Bill passed
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Liam Herrick, Chief Commissioner of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission, discusses concerns about the International Protection Bill 2026.Se...
Senior UK civil servant ousted over Mandelson vetting
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
George Parker, Financial Times Political Editor, on the latest into the former UK Ambassador to the United States, Peter Mandelson.See omnystudio.com/...
8.35am Sports News
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Pauric Lodge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New 'Inclusive Special Class' to launch at five post-primary schools
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Deirdre Matthews, General Secretary of Joint Managerial Body for Voluntary Schools, discusses the introduction of inclusive special classes in five po...
Lebanon not aware of planned talks with Israel - source
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Raya Jalabi, Middle East Correspondent for the Financial Times, in Beirut, reports on a possible ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.See omnystudio...
Young blood within Fianna Fáil may make 'life very uneasy for the Taoiseach'
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Gerard Howlin, political commentator and columnist with The Irish Times, discusses the turmoil within Fianna Fáil.See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...
New national safety camera strategy aims to help enforce traffic violations
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Reporter, Aaron McElroy highlights a national safety camera strategy expected to be published this month by the Department of Transport.See omnystudio...
Uisce Éireann to invest over half a billion euro in 30 critical water supply projects
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Burke, Uisce Éireann’s Regional Water Operations Manager for the Eastern Region, discusses the utilities' Water for Growth Programme which ...
7.50am Business News
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Tania Reut.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Taoiseach meets FF TDs who issued statement critical of Government
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Malcolm Byrne, Fianna Fáil TD, on the tensions emerging within the party towards leader Micheál Martin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...
8.10am It Says In The Papers
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Ronan Kelly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Weather Forecast
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Liz Walsh.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8am News Bulletin
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Aidan Fitzsimons.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.10am It Says In The Papers
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Ronan Kelly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hungary’s prime minister-elect to suspend state media news coverage
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Thorpe, BBC Central Europe Correspondent, reports from Budapest as Hungary comes to terms with the two-thirds majority secured by Prime Minister ...
US, Iran may resume talks this week despite port blockade
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Philip Crowther, International Affiliate Correspondent with the Associated Press, reports from Islamabad on the latest on potential peace talks betwee...
Call for HSE not to close 10-bed CAMHS unit in Dublin
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Hughes, General Secretary of the Psychiatric Nurses Association, looks ahead to their annual conference today which will focus on the pressures ...
Nearly 30% discount for tenants under cost rental scheme - ESRI
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Rachel Slaymaker, Research Officer with the ESRI, analyses the effectiveness of the cost rental scheme.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...
'Mutiny in the air' within Fianna Fáil
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Fionnán Sheahan, Ireland Editor with the Irish Independent, analyses the latest discontent from within the Fianna Fáil parliamentary party following...
7.35am Sports News
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Pauric Lodge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lebanon, Israel talks expose deep rift between Lebanese government and Hezbollah
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Washington Correspondent, Jackie Fox on peace negotiations between Israel and Lebanon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Michael Healy-Rae resigns as Govt 'let the people of Ireland down'
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mícheál Lehane, Political Correspondent, on the shock resignation of Michael Healy-Rae as junior minister.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...
Drama in the Dáil
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Reporter, Andrew Lowth looks back on a day where Michael Healy-Rae announced he would not vote confidence in the government he was part of and resigne...
Greenland shark washes up on Irish coast for first time
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Geraghty, Aquatic Zoology Curator with the National Museum of Ireland, discusses the first Greenland shark to wash up on the Irish coast.See omnys...
8.35am Sports News
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Darren Frehill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"He ultimately felt he wanted to be in opposition because that's where his support in Kerry lies"
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Gary Murphy, Professor of Politics at Dublin City University, analyses the fall-out after the Government won a confidence vote but lost Michael Healy-...
91-year-old filmmaker to complete Shannon airport protest walk today
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Reporter, Sheila Naughton speaks to Lelia Doolan, film producer. who is completing a 220km walk in protest against the use of Shannon airport by the U...
7.35am Sports News
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Darren Frehill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"There may well be further shocks" - Minister Foley
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Minister for Children, Disability and Equality Norma Foley, discusses the Government's motion of confidence win and the resignation of Michael Healy-R...
Social Democrats to bring energy cost-reduction motion to Dáil
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD, explains his party's motion that aims to tackle rising energy costs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...
7.50am Business News
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Adam Maguire.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Weather Forecast
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Ailís Hankinson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.10am It Says In The Papers
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Ronan Kelly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.