Today with David McCullagh
Episodes
'Pirate Predator’ - new RTE podcast
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Mulryan, presenter and producer of ‘Pirate Predator’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Starmer leadership challenge
11 May 2026
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Patrick Maguire, chief political commentator for the Times.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Irish passengers return home from Hantavirus ship
11 May 2026
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Aubrey McCarthy, Independent Senator and Chair of Tiglin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Waterford fire
11 May 2026
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Blánaid MacCann, Co-founder of Nomac Productions, Paul Hearne, owner of Celtic Warrior Martial Arts and Mary Butler, Minister of State at the Departm...
Tips for training a shelter dog
11 May 2026
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Suzi Walsh, Dog BehaviouristSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Your parenting questions answered – Dr. David Coleman
11 May 2026
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David Coleman, Clinical Child PsychologistSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Roles Recast – TV & Movie stars who have been replaced
11 May 2026
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To take a look at some of the most famous recasting's in TV and film history, Fionnuala Jones, Broadcaster.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...
Study Hub - Irish
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The leaving cert is less than three weeks away and we are focusing on the exam one subject at a time for Study Hub 2026. Today is Irish with Seadhan D...
Mortgage fixed rates rush
11 May 2026
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Charlie Weston, personal finance editor Irish Independent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Haemorrhoid Q&A
08 May 2026
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Dr Fergal McNamara, co-founder of the Dublin City Clinic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Robot Wars
08 May 2026
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Professor Alexandru Stancu a specialist in robotics, AI and autonomous systems from New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE) in Here...
UK Election
08 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Geri Scott, Senior Political Correspondent, The London Times and Kevin Maguire, Associate Editor at the Daily Mirror.See omnystudio.com/listener for p...
Hantavirus
08 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Ian Norton, Managing Director of Respond Global & former head of the World Health Organization’s Emergency Medical Team (EMT) Initiative.See omny...
US-Iran war latest: Trump says ceasefire will hold despite exchanges of strikes in Strait of Hormuz
08 May 2026
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Jeremy Bowen, International Editor, BBC News.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Decline of Match Programmes
08 May 2026
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Seb White, Football Journalist and John Kelly, author of The GAA Covered.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Gathering
08 May 2026
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Alan Dillon, Minister of State for Employment, Small Businesses and Retail & Circular Economy and Fine Gael TD for Mayo, Jennifer Whitmore, Social Dem...
Banning phones in the workplace: Is it a workable solution for distracted employees?
07 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Our reporter Maura Fay asked people in Mullingar if your employer should be able to prevent you having your mobile phone in work. David is joined by E...
Almost 300 asylum seekers claiming to be children were adults
07 May 2026
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Tanya Ward, Chief Executive of the Children’s Rights Alliance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
UK Politics - biggest set of elections since the general election two years ago
07 May 2026
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Lucy Fisher, Whitehall Editor, Financial TimesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The return home – plans underway to get Hantavirus ship goers repatriated
07 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Senay Boztas, journalist in the Netherlands, Thomas Hoffman, ECDC Head of Emergency Preparedness and Response, Dr Scott Walkin, Irish College of GP’...
Demining the Strait of Hormuz: Understanding the complex operation that lies ahead
07 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jacob Judah, West Africa correspondent, Financial Times and Mick Ryan, a retired major general in the Australian Army and a combat engineer.See omnyst...
Study Hub 2026: Maths
07 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Leaving Cert is less than four weeks away and we are focusing on the exam one subject at a time. Today is maths with Louise Boylan, Teaches Maths,...
Culture: TV and film recommendations for the month ahead
07 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Aoife Barry, Freelance Arts Journalist & co-presenter of the ‘Get Around To It' podcast and Brian Reddin, Producer and Director.See omnystudio.com/l...
What will become of them? Ukrainian families prepare to leave Irish hotels
07 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Next week, some 100 Ukrainians living in a hotel in Killarney, many of them for the last 4 years, will have to leave their accommodation. Reporter Bri...
Hantavirus- ship heads to Canaries
06 May 2026
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Cliodna O'Flynn, freelance Journalist in Tenerife.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Babies, salmon & toy soldiers: Politicians and their props
06 May 2026
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Graham Finlay is a Lecturer in the School of Politics and International Relations at UCDSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Call for implementation of Short Term Lets register by May deadline
06 May 2026
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Máire Ní Mhurchu, CEO Irish Self-Catering Federation and John-Mark McCafferty, CEO, Threshold.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Government TD introduces bill to allow for Nuclear Power
06 May 2026
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James O’Connor, Fianna Fáil TD for Cork East and Roderic O’Gorman, Green Party Leader and TD for Dublin West.See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...
Ban pre-flight pints: Is this the best way to manage aggressive inflight behaviour?
06 May 2026
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Cathy Adams, Travel news features editor, The Times and Sunday Times.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Irishman Conor McNamara on winning prestigious British commentator of the year
06 May 2026
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Limerickman Conor McNamara was recently named British sports commentator of the year, finishing ahead of broadcasting legends BBC Radio 5 Live's John ...
Parents of children born through surrogacy call for government action
06 May 2026
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Amy White - has two children through surrogacy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What to cut when culling streaming subscriptions
06 May 2026
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Marty Meany, Goosed.ieSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Donald Trump pauses project Freedom
06 May 2026
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Donald Trump says the US is pausing its operation to guide stranded ships through the Strait of Hormuz. Roland Oliphant, Senior Foreign Correspondent,...
Early intervention key to managing Asthma
06 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Prof. Marcus Butler, Respiratory Consultant at St Vincent’s University Hospital, Dr Lucy Perrem, Pediatric Respiratory Medicine Consultant at Childr...
Ask the Vet – Itchy dogs
05 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It’s important for your dog to have a good skincare routine to prevent itchy skin conditions. Lucy Jerram, Vet tells us the best way to go about it....
Tensions in Strait of Hormuz push US-Iran ceasefire to the brink
05 May 2026
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Lyse Doucet, BBC’s Chief International Correspondent and Sean Bell, former fighter pilot & Royal Air Force Vice-Marshal, now military analyst.See om...
A €1.5 million price tag: Should the state Sandymount Martello tower?
05 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An historic landmark on Dublin’s coastline has just gone up for sale - prompting calls for the State to step in and preserve it. Maura Fay, RTE Radi...
Study Hub 2026: English
05 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
we’re going to start a new series OF STUDY HUB to help Leaving cert students as they prepare for their exams which begin in just over 4 weeks time. ...
True Crime revisited: The murder of Veronica Guerin
05 May 2026
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Barry Cummins, True Crime Author, Journalist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Taoiseach says nuclear power should be examined as option for Ireland but is it a realistic option?
05 May 2026
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Philip Boucher Hayes, Countrywide Presenter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's gaming inspiration, why video games are being turned into movies
05 May 2026
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Sarah Maria Griffin, Irish novelist and video game reviewer for The GuardianSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hantavirus
05 May 2026
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Graham Fry, Director of The Tropical Medical Bureau and Chris Reynolds, former Director of the Irish Coast Guard and former head of the EU's counter-p...
Is Duolingo’s ‘taxi driver test’ an effective way to vet job applicants?
05 May 2026
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Sinead Brady, Career psychologist and author of ‘Total Reset’ and Adam Maguire, RTÉ Business Desk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...
Borrow five times income for mortgages
01 May 2026
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Eoin McGee Financial PlannerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mayday festival on the Hill of Uisneach
01 May 2026
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Today is May 1st, or Lá Bealtaine, which in Celtic tradition marks the beginning of summer. The day is steeped in folklore and custom Reporter Maura ...
Shane Bergin takes a closer look at the Moon
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On the back of humanity’s recent return to lunar orbit, we thought we’d take a closer look, Dr Shane Bergin, associate professor at UCD.See omnyst...
HOW to save Irish towns outside commuter belts from decline
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Briain Smyth CEO of Rural Link, Derek Clune, Chairperson of Shannon Tidy Towns and Liam Heffron, Social change advocate.See omnystudio.com/listener fo...
Prison officers to be issued with body cameras, batons amid rise in violence
01 May 2026
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Saoirse Brady, Executive Director of the Irish Penal Reform.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dawn Chorus preview
01 May 2026
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Derek Mooney, RTÉ ProducerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Get run ready: How to best prepare for the Dublin City Half Marathon
01 May 2026
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Mary Jennings, founder and running coach at ForgetTheGym.ie and Dr David Nolan, Assistant Professor of Sport and Exercise Science, DCU.See omnystudio....
EU/ Mercosor deal kicks in
01 May 2026
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Neil McDonnell ISME and Francie Gorman- President of the Irish Farmers Association.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Gathering
01 May 2026
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Thomas Byrne, Minister of State for Europe and Defence // Conor Sheehan Labour TD for Limerick city and Housing spokesperson // Ellen Coyne, political...
Escalating gang feud in Ballymun to blame for 11 year old firing handgun: can increase in community policing help?
30 Apr 2026
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Barry Ward, Fine Gael TD for Dún Laoghaire and Rory Hearne, Social Democrats TD.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Deep retrofits and energy grants - SEAI Q&A
30 Apr 2026
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Ciaran Byrne, Director of National Retrofit, SEAI and Brian McIntyre, Programme Manager, SEAI.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Birth order: what does it mean and does it really shape who we are?
30 Apr 2026
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Dr Emma Farrell LIS Assistant Professor of Mental Health at the Department of Psychology Maynooth UniversitySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...
Why have avalanche deaths surged in the Alps this season?
30 Apr 2026
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Johan Gaume, former pro snowboarder and a professor of alpine mass movements at ETH Zürich and SLF DavosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...
Mental Health Commissioner
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Mental Health Bill was passed through the Dáil yesterday. It's the first significant change to Irish mental health laws in more than quarter of a...
More funding pledged to Jewish Community in London following terror attack
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Aldworth, the UK’s former national co-ordinator for Counter Terror Policing and Rabbi Dr Benjamin Elton Chief Minister of the Great Synagogue i...
WORKING ON: Fall in GAA fans at US matches over fears of ICE arrests
30 Apr 2026
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Brian O’Connell, RTÉ ReporterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
BOOK: Leaving Russia - How Putin Forced a country's future to flee
30 Apr 2026
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Jason Corcoran, author and war correspondentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car upkeep: the basics you shouldn’t ignore to avoid high costs down the line
30 Apr 2026
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David Corbally, Mechanic from Service Stop LtdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Enduring Powers of Attorney – why you need to plan in advance
29 Apr 2026
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Áine Flynn, The Director of the Decision Support Service.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NSPCA - New single organization to advocate for animal welfare
29 Apr 2026
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Alex Kavanagh, NSPCA veterinary surgeon and Conor Dowling, Director of Advocacy with the NSPCA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Best champions league game ever last night
29 Apr 2026
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Martin Zeigler, Chief sports reporter with the London Times.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
France launches probe into adult website linked to Pelicot mass-rape trial
29 Apr 2026
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Niamh Kennedy, CNN Producer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
EV buses lying idle due to lack of charging infrastructure
29 Apr 2026
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Professor Brian Caulfield from School of Engineering at Trinity College Dublin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Come to your census – a journey to know your relatives
29 Apr 2026
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Mick Lynch- former General Secretary of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers or RMT.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...
The Com: Europol issues warning of online network grooming
29 Apr 2026
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Mick Moran, CEO of Hotline and Ollwyn Moran, Child Neurological Developmental Therapist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Made in Europe – how Beijing plans to battle the EU’s manufacturing scheme
29 Apr 2026
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Adam Maguire, RTÉ Business Reporter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Book recommendations with the Librarians
29 Apr 2026
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Tracy McEnaney, Executive Librarian, Waterford Libraries and Darina Molloy, Mayo County Libraries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Watch your back – gym workouts that protect your back.
29 Apr 2026
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Derek Cawley, Spinal SurgeonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Reversing the trend: Why are more and more Americans making Ireland home?
28 Apr 2026
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For the first time in the two nations’ shared history, the number of American citizens moving to Ireland is greater than the number of Irish citizen...
Scabies: Warning issued to Students in Waterford
28 Apr 2026
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Scott Walkin Irish College of General Practitioners lead for Infection Control and Mayo GP.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Back garden homes: Brian O’Connell visits a factory to see how viable modular units could be
28 Apr 2026
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The Government decision last week to exempt modular homes in back gardens from planning permission has met significant criticism. Our reporter Brian O...
Social Democrat Leader Holly Cairns
28 Apr 2026
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TD for Cork South West and Leader of the Social Democrats, Holly Cairns on what the Social Democrats proposing to help people with the cost of living ...
National Lottery urging Government to stop bookmakers taking bets on its draws
28 Apr 2026
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Jack Horgan Jones, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times, Sharon Byrne, Chairperson, Irish Bookmakers Association and Dr Frank Houghton, princi...
Why Kinship carers should be ‘cornerstone’ of Ireland’s care system
28 Apr 2026
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Laura Dunleavy, Coordinator of Kinship Care Ireland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Children challenging a parent’s will: Lawyer Andrea McNamara answers your questions
28 Apr 2026
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Andrea McNamara, head of private client law at EY LawSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What’s in a name: Why small spelling mistakes and mispronunciations can be a big deal
28 Apr 2026
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Séamas O'Reilly, Author and Journalist, Edaein O'Connell, Freelance Journalist and Vera Regan, Professor Emeritus of Sociolinguistics and Second Lang...
Cocaine addiction and the battle to get clean
27 Apr 2026
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Richie Molloy, former addict; Elaine; Emma Kavanagh, Head of Clinical Services at the Rutland CentreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...
King Charles’ ‘high-stakes’ US visit
27 Apr 2026
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Paul Johnston, former UK Ambassador to IrelandSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Buried Secrets: The Murder of Tina Satchwell
27 Apr 2026
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Barry Cummins, True Crime Author, JournalistSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'Shedsit’ garden flats could cause issues with housing in the future
27 Apr 2026
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Lorcan Sirr, Senior Lecturer in Housing at the Technological University Dublin -See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
London Marathon completed in less than two hours – what does it mean for elite athletes?
27 Apr 2026
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Greg Allen, Athletics Commentator, RTE Sport and David Gillick, Olympian & RTE Sports CommentatorSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Could we see one off payments for EV’s and heat pumps?
27 Apr 2026
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Ellen Coyne, political correspondent The Irish Times & Dr Paul Deane, Senior Lecturer in Clean Energy at University College CorkSee omnystudio.com/lis...
Fallout from latest attack on US president and prospect of further US peace talks with Iran
27 Apr 2026
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Sara Firth, Foreign Correspondent based in Washington.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How a proposed 400metre access route is dividing communities in Moyross
24 Apr 2026
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A proposed 400 metre stretch of road, which would link parts of Moyross in Limerick with surrounding areas, is creating tension between communities in...
Ryder cup tickets set to go on sale
24 Apr 2026
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Gavin Cooney, sportswriter with The42.ie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Gathering
24 Apr 2026
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John Clendennen, Fine Gael TD for Offaly // Matt Carthy, Sinn Féin spokesperson on Justice and TD for Cavan Monaghan // Dr. Emma Howard, Economist at...
Should therapy notes be used in court?
24 Apr 2026
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Bairbre Kelly, counsellor and psychotherapist and Noeline Blackwell, former CEO of Dublin Rape Crisis Centre.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...
The history of money
24 Apr 2026
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Dr. Linda King, Senior Lecturer in Design and Visual Culture at the Institute of Art, Design and TechnologySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...
Weather: temperatures set to rise this weekend
24 Apr 2026
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Matthew Martin, meteorologist at Met ÉireannSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Waka Waka - World Cup and Olympic songs
24 Apr 2026
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Graham Smyth, Musician & 2FM broadcaster takes a look at some of our favourite songs from major sporting events over the decades.See omnystudio.com/li...
What is Trump doing to the world?
24 Apr 2026
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Alistair Bunkall, Sky News Foreign Correspondent and Matt Frei, Channel 4 Presenter and Europe Editor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...
The ordinary people who become extraordinary heroes when they saved the lives of others
23 Apr 2026
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Terry O’Mara, suffered a heart attack in Kerry last summer while out running / Teresa Clifford, Performed lifesaving CPR on Terry / Madeleine Shinni...
Blank canvas to dream garden: Transforming outdoor space for families in a Meath housing estate
23 Apr 2026
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Brian Burke, judge & former Super Garden winner / Kerrie Gardiner, Super Garden Judge & Show garden and horticulture content manager for BloomSee omny...
RTÉ Investigates: Heartbreaking cases of children in care
23 Apr 2026
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Tanya Ward, Chief Executive of the Children's Rights AllianceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New security watchdog warns of significant threat of ‘lone wolf’ terrorist attacks
23 Apr 2026
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Conor Lally, the Irish Times Crime Editor / Ronan Murphy, CEO of Smart Tech / TJ McIntyre, Associate professor in UCD and Chair of the Digital Rights ...
Hamnet and 28 Days Later among films queried with Irish Film Classification Office
23 Apr 2026
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Dr Ciarán Kissane, Director of Film Classification at the Irish Film Classification OfficeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How ‘liquid gold’ is helping premature babies thrive in NICU
23 Apr 2026
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Maura Fay, RTÉ reporterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.