Morning Ireland
Episodes
"This government is running out of road" - Sinn Féin TD Carthy
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sinn Féin TD, Matt Carthy reacts to the Government winning a motion of confidence and Michael Healy-Rae resigning as a minister of state.See omnystud...
8am News Bulletin
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Kate Carolan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'Huge pressure' on Healy-Rae to not support Government
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Councillor Niall 'Botty' O'Callaghan, Kerry County Council, gives local reaction to the resignation of Michael Healy-Rae as junior minister.See omnyst...
7.10am It Says In The Papers
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Ronan Kelly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
PTSB employee unions to meet with management over bank's future
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jean O’Dowd, Unite Regional Officer, on the sale of PTSB to Austria's BAWAG Group.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"What a wonderful, wonderful person" - Friends remember Moya Brennan
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh, lifelong friend and lead singer for Altan, and Fiachna Ó Braonáin, musician and founder of Hothouse Flowers, on the death of...
7.10am It Says In The Papers
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Ronan Kelly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fuel protests show 'rules of engagement have changed' - ICTU
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Minister of State, Timmy Dooley and Owen Reidy, general secretary of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, on the impact of the fuel price package on th...
Rising fuel prices causing increase in construction costs across Ireland
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Brownlee, CEO of the Construction Industry Federation, on rising fuel prices driving increase in construction costs.See omnystudio.com/listener...
7.50am Business News
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Adam Maguire.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8am News Bulletin
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Kate Carolan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.10am It Says In The Papers
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Ronan Kelly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Weather Forecast
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Andrew Doran-Sherlock.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.35am Sports News
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Darren Frehill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tehran threatens to retaliate as US blockades Iran's ports
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Gregg Carlstrom, Middle East Correspondent for The Economist, discusses US blockades of Iranian ports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...
Govt. faces confidence vote over its handling of fuel protests
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mícheál Lehane, Political Correspondent on the return of the Dáil, ahead of a motion of no confidence in the government.See omnystudio.com/listener...
Irish electricity prices 8th highest in Europe in 2024 - ESRI
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Muireann Lynch, Senior Research Officer at the Economic & Social Research Institute, outlines how Irish electricity prices compare to other Europe...
Rubio to attend Washington peace talks between Lebanon and Israel
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Edmund Heaphy, RTÉ Deputy Foreign Editor, reports from Beirut, as Lebanese and Israeli officials prepare to meet in Washington for talks.See omnystud...
7.35am Sports News
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Darren Frehill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Minister to ask media watchdog to review protest coverage
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Roddy Flynn, Assistant Professor at DCU's School of Communications, discusses comments from Minister for Communications, Patrick O'Donovan that he ...
Irish musician Moya Brennan dies aged 73
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Evelyn O'Rourke, Arts and Media Correspondent, on the death of Moya Brennan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transport disruption continues after protests
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Reporter, Sheila Naughton provides an update on traffic around the country, with some protests continuing around the country.See omnystudio.com/listen...
New fuel supports announced after days of protests
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Helen McEntee, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence, outlines details of government measures in response to nationwide protests over the cost of f...
"It's a rollercoaster watching Rory"
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Des Smyth, Former Ryder Cup Vice Captain, and Audrey Gibson, Lady President of Holywood Golf Club, discuss Rory McIlroy's victory at the US Masters.Se...
"The government mis-read it three or four weeks ago" - Independent Ireland TD
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Collins, Independent Ireland leader and TD for Cork South West, reacts to the Government's package of fuel support measures.See omnystudio.com...
8.35am Sports News - Rory McIlroy interview
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Darren Frehill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Motorways still affected by go-slows, closures and congestion
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sean O'Neill, Communications Director of Transport Infrastructure Ireland, on the latest road disruptions as a result of ongoing fuel protests.See omn...
8am News Bulletin
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Sharon Lynch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.50am Business News
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Adam Maguire.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Weather Forecast
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Holly O'Neill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.10am It Says In The Papers
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Ronan Kelly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Intimidation and threats of fuel delivery drivers continuing
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin McPartlan, CEO of Fuels for Ireland, outlines the latest regarding the availability of fuel following nationwide cost related protests.See omnys...
Sinn Féin to table motion of no confidence in Government
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Pearse Doherty, Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Finance and TD for Donegal, discusses his party's motion of no confidence in the Government.See omnystudio....
7.35am Sports News
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Darren Frehill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
McIlroy becomed fourth golfer to successfully defend Masters title
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Vincent Kearney, Northern Editor, speaks to friends and supporters of Rory McIlory in his old club in Hollywood, Co. Down.See omnystudio.com/listener ...
Taoiseach accuses Opposition parties of supporting blockade
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mícheál Lehane, Political Correspondent, outlines reaction to the government's €505m energy package which was announced on Sunday night.See omnyst...
'Quite some time' before fuel supply returns to normal
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Vincent Jennings, Chief Executive of the Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association, on fuel supplies in Irish forecourts.See omnystudio.com/listen...
7.10am It Says In The Papers
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Ronan Kelly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Viktor Orbán concedes defeat in Hungarian election
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Liam Nolan, Eastern Europe Reporter, with the latest from Budapest following the Hungarian elections.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...
Gardaí having 'animated' private meeting with protesters at Whitegate Oil Refinery
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Marc O'Driscoll, RTÉ South East Correspondent, reports on the latest events at the country's only oil refinery in Whitegate.See omnystudio.com/listen...
Accompanied freight now being allowed to leave Rosslare Europort
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jane Cregan, Iarnród Eireann Spokesperson, provides updates on which items are being allowed to leave Rosslare Europort.See omnystudio.com/listener f...
8.50am Traffic Disruptions Updates
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sean O'Neill, Communications Director of Transport Infrastructure Ireland, on the latest traffic disruptions around the country.See omnystudio.com/lis...
Melania Trump says she was not one of Epstein's victims
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Lucas, Professor of US and International Politics at Clinton Institute in UCD, discusses Melania Trump's denial of ties to Jeffrey Epstein and u...
Blockade remains in place at Galway Port
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Teresa Mannion, RTÉ Western Reporter, with an update on the fuel protest at Galway Port.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.35am Sports News
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Des Cahill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Confusion among leaders of protests
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Lowth, Reporter, on the latest regarding who is actually meeting with government today to discuss the fuel protests.See omnystudio.com/listener...
Protesters say they will join meeting with Government
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Neilus O'Connor, Fuel Protester, outlines why he is determined to continue protesting until the government reduce the price of fuel.See omnystudio.com...
Minister - "We cannot meet groups that is stopping fuel getting to our communities"
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dara Calleary, Minister for Social Protection, discusses the government's response to ongoing nationwide fuel protests.See omnystudio.com/listener for...
Significant presence remains at Whitegate Oil Refinery
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Marc O'Driscoll, RTÉ South East Correspondent, has the latest from the ongoing blockade of Whitegate oil refinery in Co Cork.See omnystudio.com/liste...
"We don't have a shortage of fuel" - Fuels for Ireland
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin McPartlan, CEO of Fuels for Ireland, discusses the availability of fuel at petrol stations today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...
8.10am It Says In The Papers
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Shane McElhatton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.50am Business News
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Adam Maguire.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
More motorway blockades in place today
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sean O'Neill, Communications Director of Transport Infrastructure Ireland, outlines the latest traffic disruptions as a result of ongoing fuel protest...
8am News Bulletin
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Aidan Fitzsimons.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Weather Forecast
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Rebecca Cantwell.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Some forecourts running out of fuel over blockades
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Reporter, Cian McCormack speaks to people queueing up to fill their tanks in Dublin last night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Unclear who will be at meeting with Government today
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ger Hyland, President of the Irish Road Haulage Association, discusses the upcoming talks at Government buildings as fuel protests continue.See omnyst...
Fuel protests impacting volunteer-led services supporting cancer patients
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mary O'Brien, Director of Services and founding member of Arklow Cancer Support, discusses the impact of the fuel protests on transport services for c...
Netanyahu vows to continue striking Hezbollah in Lebanon
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Edmund Heaphy, RTÉ Deputy Foreign Editor, reports from Beirut as Israel announces it will begin direct ceasefire negotiations with Lebanon.See omnyst...
7.35am Sports News
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Des Cahill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Government to meet representative bodies to discuss fuel protests
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Mag Raollaigh, RTÉ Political Coverage Editor, brings us the latest development in attempts to bring nationwide fuel protests to an end.See omnyst...
7.10am It Says In The Papers
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Shane McElhatton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
North and South quays of Dublin open to traffic this morning
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Lowth, RTÉ Reporter, with latest from Dublin City as fuel protests continue to cause disruption for motorists and public transport.See omnystu...
Weather Forecast
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Linda HughesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Protests cause headache for Government
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tadgh McNally, Irish Examiner Political Reporter, on the political implications of the fuel protests.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...
7.50am Business News
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Adam Maguire.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.10am It Says In The Papers
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Shane McElhatton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
AI adoption among Irish firms likely to lead to job losses - ESRI
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Karina Doorley, ESRI, discusses the challenges the country faces with the future use of AI.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.35am Sports News
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Shane Dawson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8am News Bulletin
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Karin Carthy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8am Traffic Disruption Updates
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Updates on traffic disruptions around the country from Political Coverage Editor, Joe Mag Raollaigh; Jennie O'Sullivan, Southern Reporter; Petula Mart...
7.10am It Says In The Papers
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Shane McElhatton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.35am Sports News
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Shane Dawson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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...