Morning Ireland
Episodes
"The entire region is ablaze"
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tara Kangarlou, global affairs journalist and author of The Heartbeat of Iran, analyses the situation in Iran following Saturday’s attack by the Uni...
Weather Forecast
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Michelle Dillon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Israel strikes Lebanon following Hezbollah attacks
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Secunder Kermani, Channel 4 News Foreign Correspondent, reports on the latest from the Middle East following the US and Israeli attack on Iran.See omn...
Advice to Irish people in the Gulf to remain in place - Byrne
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Thomas Byrne, Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence, advises Irish citizens currently in the Gulf and Middle East.See omnystudio.com/list...
'I thought my world was going to end' - Irish man stranded in Doha
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Reporter, Cian McCormack spoke to Christian Walsh, who has been stranded in Doha with his twin brother due to events in the Middle East.See omnystudio...
7.10am It Says In The Papers
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by John S. Doyle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.50am Business News
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Adam Maguire.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"It was one of the best days of my life" - Iranian on Khamenei death
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Zahra Gholamvand, Scientist from Iran living in Dublin, reacts to the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei & the conflict in Iran.See omnystudio.com/listen...
7.35am Sports News
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Darren Frehill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This year's Seachtain na Gaeilge connects the Irish language and music
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Orlaith Nic Ghearailt, Seachtain na Gaeilge Manager and Dr Huw Lewis, language revival specialist at Aberystwyth University, discuss what more can be ...
Meteorological Spring begins this weekend
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Moore, Met Éireann climatologist, discusses the weather trends of Winter 2025/2026 as the meteorological Spring begins on 1 March.See omnystudio...
"I certainly expect rents to fall" - Minister for Housing
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
James Browne, Minister for Housing, discusses the new rules for private rental properties.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Weather Forecast
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Rebecca Cantwell.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"People are going to the library, to cafés and going to bed earlier"
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Reporter, Joe Caulfield speaks to people who are struggling to pay their energy bills.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.35am Sports News
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Des Cahill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.10am It Says In The Papers
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Ronan Kelly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8am News Bulletin
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Sharon Lynch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.50am Business News
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Adam Maguire.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
US, Ukraine talk future reconstruction as war grinds on
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tony Connelly, Europe Editor, reports from Kharkiv in Ukraine as the country enters its fifth year of war following Russia’s full-scale invasion in ...
7.35am Sports News
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Des Cahill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hillary Clinton confident husband knew nothing of Epstein's crimes
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
RTÉ's Sean Whelan reports from Washington DC on Hilary Clinton's appearance at a congressional committee.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...
7.10am It Says In The Papers
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Ronan Kelly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Winning €11m Lotto jackpot ticket sold in Co Mayo shop
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Kelly, owner of Kelly's Mace in Newport, Co Mayo and Sarah Orr, National Lottery spokesperson celebrate Kelly's as the sellers of the €11m l...
Nearly 320,000 unable to pay energy bills last December
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Pearse Doherty, Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Finance, discusses the increase in the number of households in arrears for electricity.See omnystudio.com/l...
Green Party wins UK by-election in blow to Starmer
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
George Parker, Finanical Times, discusses the Manchester by-election, and what impact the result may have on Kier Starmer.See omnystudio.com/listener ...
FAI has 'no choice' but to fulfil Israel fixtures
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Gavin Cooney, Sports Correspondent at The 42 and Declan Power, Security and Defence analyst, discuss the FAI's confirmation that the Republic of Irela...
US presses missile issue ahead of indirect Iran talks
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tara Kangerlou, Iranian expert, discusses what the next chapter holds for the country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dullard/Jacob search concludes at Co. Wicklow site
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Journalist, Barry Cummins, discusses the ending of the current search for Jo-Jo Dullard and Deirdre Jacob on the Kildare/Wicklow border.See omnystudio...
Former Air Corps staff allege toxic exposure
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Prime Time reporter, Paul Murphy outlines a special report about people who say they were harmed by exposure to dangerous chemicals while in the Air C...
Government apologises to institutional abuse survivors
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Patricia Carey, Special Advocate for Survivors of Institutional Abuse, on the State Apology to Survivors of Industrial School and Reformatory Institut...
Abuse survivor and hunger striker on impact of institutional abuse
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mary Donovan, Hunger Striker and abuse survivor, reacting to the State's apology to Survivors of abuse in Industrial Schools and Reformatory Instituti...
8.35am Sports News
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Shane Dawson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8am News Bulletin
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Éilís Sheehy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.50am Business News
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Adam Maguire.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.10am It Says In The Papers
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Ronan Kelly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Weather Forecast
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Holly O'Neill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Power grid facing 'challenging situation', says EirGrid
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Brian Ó Gallachóir, Director of MaREI in UCC, on EirGrid warnings of future struggles to meet electricity demand.See omnystudio.com/listen...
Hillary Clinton to testify in US House Epstein probe
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sara Firth, Foreign Correspondent based in Washington, looks ahead to Hillary Clinton’s appearance before the House Oversight Committee, as part of ...
School absence leads to poorer education, wellbeing as adult - ESRI
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Emer Smyth, ESRI, on the long term consequences of missing attending school.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
From pain to power: Sligo hub changing lives
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Shane Ó Curraighín, North-West Correspondent, highlights a pioneering, community-led health initiative in south Sligo which is changing lives across...
7.10am It Says In The Papers
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Ronan Kelly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.35am Sports News
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Shane Dawson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.10am It Says In The Papers
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Ronan Kelly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.10am It Says In The Papers
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Ronan Kelly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
70-year-old athlete competing in World Rowing Virtual Indoor Championships final
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mary McBride, from Dublin, on competing in the World Rowing Virtual Indoor Championships final at 70.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...
Are Stripe planning to acquire PayPal?
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian Weckler, Technology Editor with the Irish and Sunday Independent, discusses reports that payment processing firm Stripe is considering acquirin...
Trump's speech unlikely to change people's opinions of him
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Whelan, Washington Correspondent, analyses Trump's State of the Union speech. Larry Donnelly, US Political Commentator and columnist with TheJour...
8.35am Sports News
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Shane Dawson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Uncertainty about the future is key concern for Ukrainians in Ireland
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Niall O’Keeffe, Head of International & Migration at the Irish Red Cross, on new research into the experience of Ukrainians in Ireland under the Tem...
7.50am Business News
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Tania Reut.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8am News Bulletin
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Éilís Sheehy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Two new Irish Naval Service bases under consideration
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Mag Raollaigh, RTÉ Political Coverage Editor, discusses Government plans to give greater powers to Irish Naval Service ahead of EU Presidency.See...
Weather Forecast
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Aoife Kealy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How do we solve Ireland's GP crisis?
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Reporter, Barry Gallagher speaks to Doctor Brian King, owner of Drumcondra Medical, about the challenges GPs currently face. Pádraig Rice, Social Dem...
Concerns raised over absence of drug testing for gardaí
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Elaine Byrne, Chairperson of the Policing and Community Safety Authority, discusses the latest review of measures to counter internal corruption in An...
Clare, Tipperary councils oppose Shannon pipeline plans
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Petula Martyn, RTE Mid-West Correspondent, on objections to plans by Uisce Éireann to extract water from the River Shannon to the east of the country...
Call for drug for rare neuromuscular disease to be approved for Ireland
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Reporter, Róisín Cullen speaks to campaigners calling for a treatment for Friedrich's Ataxia to be approved on the Irish market.See omnystudio.com/l...
7.10am It Says In The Papers
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Ronan Kelly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.35am Sports News
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Shane Dawson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trump sets record for longest State of the Union speech
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Whelan, Washington Correspondent, assesses Donald Trump's State Of The Union speech which took place last night.See omnystudio.com/listener for p...
Government u-turn on SNA position
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Andy Pike, Head of Education with Fórsa, on the Government's u-turn on SNA redeployment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"We should never have been here. They should have listened"
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Darren O'Rourke, Sinn Fein Spokesperson on Education and Youth, discusses the government's reversal on the cuts to SNA deployment.See omnystudio.com/l...
Why is the National Maritime Security Strategy important?
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Mellett, retired former Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces, reflects on the likely key components of Ireland’s new National Maritime Security...
At least 25 troops killed in violence after Mexican cartel leader's death
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Deborah Bonello, Managing Editor at InsightCrime, a research organisation analysing organised crime in the Americas, on the latest developments in Mex...
Man arrested in Michael Gaine murder investigation
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Gardaí investigating the murder of County Kerry farmer Mike Gaine have arrested a man in his 50s for questioning. Southern editor, Paschal Sheehy rep...
"Our lives have changed forever" - Ukrainian Ambassador
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Larysa Gerasko, Ukrainian Ambassador to Ireland, reflects on the impact of the ongoing full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine which happened four year...
"They thought they could get away with it" - School principal on SNA redeployment
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jean Leonard, Principal of Assumption Junior School in Walkinstown, Co. Dublin discusses the changes to the redeployment of SNA's.See omnystudio.com/l...
8am News Bulletin
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Susan Jackson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.10am It Says In The Papers
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Ronan Kelly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.35am Sports News
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Darren Frehill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Weather Forecast
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Mark Bowe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.50am Business News
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Tania Reut.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
€19 million extra to be allocated to fund SNA'a
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Lehane, Political Correspondent, discusses the decision not to reduce special needs assistants for the next school year.See omnystudio.com/lis...
7.35am Sports News
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Darren Frehill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mandelson released on bail pending further investigation
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
George Parker, Financial Times political editor, on the arrest of Peter Mandelson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"It's very much in Ireland's interest that this war ends" - Minister Byrne on Ukraine
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Thomas Byrne TD, Minister of State for European Affairs outlines the EU's approach to supporting Ukraine on the fourth anniversary of its full-scale i...
Ukraine marks four years since Russian invasion
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron McElroy, reporter, on voices from the frontline in Ukraine as the Russian war enters its fourth year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...
7.10am It Says In The Papers
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Ronan Kelly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.35am Sports News
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Darren Frehill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jessie Buckley wins Leading Actress at BAFTAs for Hamnet
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Evelyn O'Rourke, RTÉ Arts and Media Correspondent, on Irish success at the 2026 BAFTAs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mexican military kills drug cartel boss 'El Mencho' in US-backed raid
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Andalusia K.Soloff, freelance news correspondent based in Mexico City, on the death of Nemesio Oseguera, commonly known as 'El Mencho'.See omnystudio....
Weather Forecast
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Gerry Murphy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8am News Bulletin
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Susan Jackson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Andrew Mountbatten Windsor's place in the royal line of succession scrutinised
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jack Royston, Chief Royal Correspondent for Newsweek, discusses what may happen next as the Andrew Mountbatten Windsor investigation continues.See omn...
EU to make 'mature assessment' on US tariffs changes - Gill
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Olof Gill, European Commission Spokesperson for Trade and Security, discusses the commission's response to US President Donald Trump's latest tariffs....
Foo Fighters play secret gig in Dingle
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Patrick Freyne, feature writer with the Irish Times columnist, reviews the secret gig by Foo FightersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...
Winter Olympics come to an end
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nancy Chillingworth, Team Ireland Chef de Mission and Ben Lynch, Irish Winter Oympian and closing ceremony flagbearer, look back at the 2026 Milano Co...
7.50am Business News
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Tania Reut.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.10am It Says In The Papers
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Ronan Kelly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Significant increase in reported fraud offences
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Reynolds, Crime Correspondent, reports on the latest Provisional Crime Statistics for year-end 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...
Man shot dead after trying to enter Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
David Smith, Washington Bureau Chief with The Guardian, reports on the killing of a man who attempted to enter Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort and the react...
Seven of the ten most borrowed books in Ireland in 2025 written by Irish authors
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Darina Molloy, Senior Executive Librarian, Mayo Libraries, discusses the popularity of Irish writers when it comes to Ireland's most borrowed book lis...
Drogheda and Dundalk condemn fan trouble at derby game
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Joe McGuinness, Dundalk FC CEO, discusses crowd trouble and damage caused to the newly relaid Oriel Park pitch by flares.See omnystudio.com/listener f...
7.10am It Says In The Papers
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Ronan Kelly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.35am Sports News
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Darren Frehill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Missiles pound Kyiv ahead of Russia invasion anniversary
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Siobhán O' Grady, Ukraine Bureau Chief for the Washington Post, discusses the latest in Ukraine as fourth anniversary of the Russian invasion approac...
8.10am It Says In The Papers
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Pauric Lodge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"We are a nation of storytellers" - Panel discuss Irish film industry
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ellius Grace, Dublin-based director, writer and photographer, discusses A Song, which is screening at the Dublin International Film Festival. Clare St...
Why is the world fascinated by Punch the Japanese Macaque?
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Gerry Creighton, former Operations Manager at Dublin Zoo. discusses Punch the Japanese Macaque, an orphaned baby monkey in Ichikawa City Zoo who only ...
8.35am Sports News
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Des Cahill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.