Today with David McCullagh
Episodes
As vital as salt and pepper: fears of potential egg shortages
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Caroline Murphy, founder of West Cork Eggs, Rory O’Connell, chef and Co-founder Ballymaloe Cookery School and Garret Bannon, free range egg producer...
Sale of Snus being banned for U18’s, but is it enough?
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mary McCarthy, Irish Independent columnist and Prof. Marcus Kennedy, Consultant respiratory physician, Cork University Hospital & outgoing President I...
Life after prison
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Cullen, former prisoner and Saoirse Brady, Executive Director of the Irish Penal Reform Trust.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...
The sinister underworld of drug-facilitated sexual violence
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Saskya Vandoorne, CNN Paris Bureau Chief and Niamh Kennedy, CNN Producer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Conflict resolution and communication skills: couples wedding prep ahead of their big day
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Reporter Maura Fay has been speaking to couples preparing to walk down the aisle, and to those helping guide them through the journey with Accord.See ...
Inflation rates and economic impacts of the war in the Middle East
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Philip Lane, Chief Economist with the European Central Bank.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Beds in sheds: State incentives to rent rooms
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Seamus McGrath, Fianna Fáil TD for Cork South-Central & spokesperson on Housing and Conor Sheehan, Labour Party TD for Limerick City & spokesperson o...
Parenting
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. David Coleman, Clinical child psychologistSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Should staff work from home to ease the impact of a potential energy crisis?
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Cosgrove, MD of ‘Futurewise’ and Patricia Murray, Work psychologist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wooing, cheating, rejection.... the lowdown on romance in the animal
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Donna Mullen, Ecologist and author of 'Make Your Home a Nature Reserve'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Helpful tips to help navigate the leaving cert Orals
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Séadhan De Poire, Irish Teacher and Donnchadh O’Mahony, Guidance CounsellorSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Meals on wheels crisis as older people go to centres to stay warm
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Linda Ledger, CEO of St. Munchin’s Community Centre, Limerick. Margaret Lynott, a volunteer co-ordinator of Donard Dunlavin Meals on Wheels, West Wi...
Middle east latest and crisis in Lebanon
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sally Hayden, journalist with the Irish Times based in Lebanon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tourist Tax
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Paul McAuliffe, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin North West.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pain in Prague – penalties put a pin in Irelands dream
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Gavin Cooney, Sportswriter and broadcaster with the 42, Maura Fay, RTE Reporter, Dick Redmond, former Kit Manager for the Ireland football team and Fi...
From Hollywood to Hinge: Why a bushy moustache is making a comeback
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
James Coughlan, owner of Jimi's Barbers in Kilrush in Co Clare.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dairy price cuts in supermarkets – good for consumers, bad for farmers
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Denis Drennan, President of the Irish Creamery Milk Supplier Association (ICMSA).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hope for a diplomatic solution to the situation in Iran – G7 members meet
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Shona Murray, Murray Europe Correspondent for Euronews.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Easter Eggs – are we getting bang for our buck?
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Maguire, RTE business desk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Gathering
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
John Clendennen, Fine Gael TD for Offaly, Rose Conway Walsh, Sinn Féin TD for Mayo and Party Spokesperson on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, Dr ...
How to BBQ everything
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jim Moore, author, an international BBQ judge, and member of two-time BBQ championship winning team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...
Loneliness blamed for spike in number of older people contacting SeniorLine
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Anne Demspey, Communications Manger with SeniorLine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The dream is still alive: Ireland take on Czechia
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Méabh De Búrca, former Irish international and RTE Pundit, Liam Brady, Former Ireland International and Ray Houghton, Former Ireland InternationalSe...
Farmers forced to sell cattle to pay drug debts
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jaqueline Hogge, Rural Affairs and Investigative journalist, The Farmers Journal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Have Iran’s athletes become political pawns?
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Christina Lamb, Sunday Times Chief Foreign Correspondent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Do you have a dodgy box? Sky is about to find out who you are.
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian Weckler, Irish Independent's Technology Editor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Should we be softening one-off house rules for rural communities?
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Philips, Planning Consultant and adjunct associate professor in Architecture and Planning in UCD and Josephine O'Neill, Macra National President.S...
Clare convenience store ransacked less than 24 hours after grand opening
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Alannah Barron, Barron’s Spar Blackwater, Griffin’s Cross in ClareSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Should we have paid leave for miscarriage?
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ivana Bacik, labour leader and TD for Dublin Bay South and Nina Doyle, mam Liam and Grace and regional co-ordinator with Féileacáin.See omnystudio.c...
Shows that moved from the UK to the US - but are they funny?
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jim Elliott, Comedian and Writer and Fionnuala Jones, Broadcaster.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ireland’s World Cup dream - we get the lowdown from the Czechia side
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Willoughby, Irishman working as broadcaster in Czechia // Jiri Hosek, Czech football journalist for Canal + Sport // Noel Mooney, the CEO of the ...
Noble false widows becoming more dominant in Irish towns
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Brandon Collier, doctoral researcher at University of Galway and first author of the study and Collie Ennis, Biodiversity Officer with Trinity Colle...
Ghosted after a great date? Why its happening more and more
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ghosting, the phenomenon where one person abruptly cuts off all communication with someone without warning, has become more and more common in modern ...
Controversial planning and immigration judicial review changes dropped
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jim O’Callaghan TD, The Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration and Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Bay South.See omnystudio.com/listener for p...
What energy supports are in place in other EU countries?
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
John Campbell, BBC Northern Ireland’s Economics Editor, Kate Connolly, Berlin Correspondent for the Guardian and Emma Pearson, Editor of The Local F...
Norovirus lockdown: vomiting bug continues to surge
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Phil Kieran, GP in Cork City.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Great books for children to read over Easter
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tracy McEnaney, Executive Librarian, Waterford Libraries and Darina Molloy, Mayo County Libraries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Do we have too many TDs?
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Michael McDowell, Independent Senator and Cathal Crowe, TD for Clare.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
I passed my driving test on the fifth go
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
June Shannon, Health JournalistSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Major funding boost for disadvantaged schools
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Conor McCarthy, principal Tallaght Community National School.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
From Cork to the Dutch Cabinet – Housing plans in the Netherlands
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Elanor Boekholt O’Sullivan, Dutch Housing Minister.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Planes, trains and automobiles.. Irish fans make the Pilgrimage to Prague
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Willoughby, Irish journalist based in Prague and Gary Spain, supporter liaison officer with the FAI.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...
Children waiting up to 7 years for dental appointments
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dentist Caroline Robins, Owner of Kiwi Dental and past President of the Irish Dental Association.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Have government broken their promises to children and young people
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tanya Ward, Chief Executive of The Children's Rights Alliance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Financial Phone in – your questions answered
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Eoin McGee, Financial plannerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Waterlogged fields, delayed planting, mounting pressure to get stock out grazing – a tough start to the year for farmers
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Maura Fay, RTE reporter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Temporary measures - Government agree cut to excise duties on diesel and petrol
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin McPartland, CEO of Fuels for Ireland, Jack Horgan Jones, Political Correspondent with the Irish Times and Damian O’Reilly, a senior lecturer i...
'It’s Probably Your Period’ by Dr Mary Ryan
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Mary Ryan, author and endocrinologist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dodgy boxes and cheap smart TVs are the next frontier for scammers
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ciara O’Brien, technology journalist for the Irish Times and Dr Hazel Murray, Chair of Cybersecurity at Munster Technological University.See omnystu...
A sharp rise in landlord sales is leading to a severe shortage of family rental homes
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Seamus Carthy, REA spokesperson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is the grass really greener for Irish abroad?
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Megan Fitzgerald, living in Copenhagen, Debra O’Brien, living in Brisbane, Australia and Ciaran Gaffney, living in London.See omnystudio.com/listen...
Is it time to start ‘soft prepping’?
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin McSherry, openseason.ie, Nenagh Co Tipperary and Mick Kelly, founder of GIY (Grow It Yourself) and presenter of Food Matters RTE One.See omnystu...
How CEOs can sabotage their own brands
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Maguire, RTÉ Business desk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Clubbers want to get back to the dancefloor, but earlier
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hundreds of nightclubs have closed in this country over the last 20 years, one man in Cork decided to reopen a nightclub and live music venue which ha...
Concern grows over energy costs as Government relief measures set to be announced tomorrow
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ellen Coyne, political correspondent The Irish Times, Sean Moynihan, CEO Age Action and Ger Hyland, president of the Road Haulage Association.See omny...
Remembering Michael Lyster
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Broadcasting legend Michael Lyster passed away yesterday, aged 71. During the summer months his voice was fondly enjoyed in sitting rooms across the c...
Youth Vaping Prevention Campaign
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Martina Blake, HSE Tobacco Free Ireland Lead and Brian Doyle, English and Geography teacher at Presentation De La Salle College, Bagenalstown.See omny...
Is Driver Behaviour Getting Worse?
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Suzanne Meade, Road Safety specialist with Transport Infrastructure Ireland, Tony Kelly, forensic collision investigation expert, road safety consulta...
Pubs Staying Open Late for World Cup Matches
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Donal O’Keeffe, CEO of Licensed Vintners Association, Paul Montgomery, owner of Clancy’s Bar, Cork and Tony Gallagher, Former Garda Inspector and ...
The Gathering
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Shane Moynihan, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Mid-West, Marie Sherlock, Labour TD for Dublin Central, Brenda Power, Journalist & Commentator and Grainne...
Funny Focail
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Louise O’Toole and Diane O’Connor, two Irish comedians and founders of a bilingual comedy show called Funny Focail.See omnystudio.com/listener for...
“A Rebel and A Traitor: A Fugitive, the Manhunt and the Birth of the IRA”
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Roger Casement a tragic figure from the revolutionary period, his story is at the centre of a new book. The book is called “A Rebel and a Traitor: A...
Military escorts through the Strait of Hormuz
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Bell, former fighter pilot & Royal Air Force Vice-Marshal, now military analyst.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New phone hack threat DarkSword can steal phone data
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Honan, CEO BH ConsultingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second -hand furniture: trash or treasure?
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Reporter Maura Fay goes second hand furniture shipping.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Meningitis B outbreak in UK
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Vincent McAviney, London based journalist and Dr. Primrose Freestone, Associate professor of Clinical Microbiology, University of Leicester.See omnys...
Maternity care: why moving to a fully public model is a good thing
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sara Burke, Associate Professor and Director of the Centre for Health Policy and Management at Trinity College Dublin.See omnystudio.com/listener for ...
UK military to discuss plans to reopen Hormuz with the Americans
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Larisa Brown, Defence Editor, London Times and General Ben Hodges, Retired US Army Lieutenant General, and commander of US forces in Europe.See omnyst...
Government considers energy cost of living package
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Harry McGee, political correspondent with the Irish Times.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Real Housewives 20 year anniversary
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Conor Behan, 2FM broadcaster and DJ and Ali Dunworth, Food, Drink & Travel Writer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What it’s like to have a stroke and how to avoid them
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Around 7,500 strokes occur in Ireland each year, making it the leading cause of acquired adult neurological disability and the second leading cause of...
Essential tools you need in every home
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Harrison Gardner, eco-builder and broadcaster.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A defence of Starmer and robust exchanges in the Oval Office
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mary Regan,Political Editor, Irish Independent in Washington.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Increased survival rates for invasive cancers
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
One in two of us will develop an invasive cancer in our lifetimes. Dr. Maire Finn, GP in Clare, discusses options for cancer treatment.See omnystudio....
Vape disposal: fires in bin lorries and sorting facilities and one hundred million euro worth of damage
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Caroline O’Doherty, Climate and Science Correspondent with The Irish Times and Conor Walsh, Secretary of the Irish Waste Management Association.See ...
Best chance to influence future of education in a generation
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The first convention on education in 30 years is due to get under way this week, with a meeting in Athlone this weekend. Professor Ann Looney, Executi...
The worst potholes across the country
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This year’s prolonged rainfall, as well as increasing traffic, have seen a deterioration in road surfaces in parts of the country. Brian O’Connell...
‘Competency Porn’ explained
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You may be familiar with the terms ‘foodporn’ or ‘property porn’, well here’s a new one for you - ‘competency porn’, which refers to our...
Iranian national top security advisor killed as Trump scolds NATO
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tara Kangarlou, Global Affairs Journalist and AuthorSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Five ways to bring life back to towns and cities.
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Green Party leader, Eamon Ryan on the five ways we can help bring life back to our towns and cities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...
Sean-nós dancing resurgence
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Maura Fay, RTÉ ReporterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Middle East
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Patrick Wintour, Guardian Diplomatic EditorSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Are supports for spiralling energy bills on the way?
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa Ryan is professor in energy economics in the School of Economics in UCD Harry McGee, Irish TimesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...
Who needs an ATM: Instant payments and why we love them!
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Rachel O'Dwyer, author of Tokens, the Future of MoneySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A diplomatic nightmare or golden opportunity: Taoiseach Micheál Martin in Washington DC ahead of meeting with Donald Trump
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Christina Finn, political editor with the Jounal.ie from Washington DC and Fionnán Sheahan, Ireland Editor of the Irish independentSee omnystudio.com...
Rugby review of the weekend as Ireland won the Triple Crown
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Bernard Jackman, rugby pundit and former Irish internationalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brain awareness week – living with Huntington’s Disease
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Fiona Moran, Family member of a person living with Huntington’s disease and Orla Russell, Advanced Nurse Practitioner in Huntington’s Disease, Bea...
Do you need a sleep divorce?
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Sophie Crinion, Consultant in respiratory and sleep medicine at St Vincent’s University Hospital in DublinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
Oscars
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Gráinne Humphries, Director at the Dublin International Film FestivalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bad Bunny leads Latino takeover of charts
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Graham Smyth, 2FM broadcaster & MusicianSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Countdown to nail-biting Six Nations finale
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Molloy, Host of Indo Sport Podcast and host of Virgin Media’s rugby coverage / Stephen McIvor, Sports Psychologist and former Ireland playerSee ...
Stark warning of child homelessness and destitution
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ber Grogan, Executive Director of Simon Communities of IrelandSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Are we facing electricity bill hikes?
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dara Lynott, CEO of Electricity AssociationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Number of people abroad seeking Irish passports has surged
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Donncha Ó Murchú, TG4 political correspondentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Irish journalist displaced by Israeli bombs
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sally Hayden, Irish Times journalist based in Beirut / David Patrikarakos, journalist who recently took a boat through the Strait of HormuzSee omnystu...
The Gathering
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
James Geoghegan, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Bay South / Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin MEP for Dublin / Daniel McConnell, Editor of The Business Post / Alison O...
Supercharge your weekend breakfasts
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Lou Robbie, author and chefSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oil prices surge and call for reintroduction of energy credits
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Danii Hewson, Head of Financial Analysis at AJ Bell and Richard Boyd Barrett, People before Profit TD for Dún Laoghaire.See omnystudio.com/listener f...
Iran war spreads across gulf
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Lindsey Hilsum, International Editor, Channel 4 news and to talk about drone welfare, Steve Wright avionics and unmanned aerial systems (UAS) expert, ...
Why are people still waiting on their new cars?
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
One listener got in touch because, having ordered a new car last October, it’s held up somewhere in Germany, and no one can tell her when she’ll h...