Morning Ireland
RTÉ's flagship news and current affairs radio programme and the most listened-to show in Ireland, featuring the latest news and analysis. Listen live Monday to Friday at 7am on RTÉ Radio 1. Presented by Gavin Jennings, Audrey Carville, Sarah McInerney and Justin McCarthy.
Episodes
Musicians, songwriters and composers seek support for AI copyright bill
Danny O’Donoghue, songwriter and lead singer with The Script discusses a motion to go before the Dáil calling on Government to protect the livelihoods of Irish artists and composers against generative AI.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Murder investigation after three people found dead in Co Antrim
Reporter, Áine Ní Ghallchóir discusses the murder investigation underway in County Antrim after three people were found dead inside a family home in Ballymena.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bill Kenneally survivors to receive State apology
Jason Clancy, who made the first formal complaint against the convicted paedophile Bill Kenneally, outlines what he hopes to hear at today’s State apology to survivors in Dáil Éireann.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.10am It Says In The Papers
Presented by Ronan Kelly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Grace Lynch's parents call for enforcement of scrambler and e-scooter laws
Martin Lynch, father of Grace Lynch, speaks ahead of their appearence before the Oireachtas Justice Committee, to discuss scramblers and public safety.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.35am Sports News
Presented by Shane Dawson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8am News Bulletin
Presented by Kate Carolan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Weather Forecast
Presented by Linda Hughes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trump claims US aims to become 'the guardian' of Strait of Hormuz
Kevin Rowlands, Editor of the Royal United Services Institute Journal, discusses the latest on the Strait of Hormuz as US President Donald Trump says that the United States is reinstating a naval blockade on Iran.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Man sought by gardaí over Kerry murder arrested in Jordan
Paul Reynolds, Crime Correspondent on the latest on the detention in Jordan of a person of interest into the death of Jamey Carney in Killarney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
100 more solicitors to resign from panel over legal aid fee row
Barry Lenihan, Political Correspondent, discusses the latest in the dispute between the justice minister Jim O'Callaghan and the legal profession as one hundred Dublin-based solicitors have said they will resign immediately from the Criminal Legal Aid panel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
EU foreign ministers show support for proposals to block trade with illegal Israeli settlements
Minister for Foreign Affairs, Helen McEntee on attending a meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council, which discussed potential clampdowns on Israeli settlement trade.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.50am Business News
Presented by Tania Reut.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.35am Sports News
Presented by Shane Dawson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ukraine and nine other countries agree on protection programme against ballistic missiles
Shona Murray, Europe correspondent at Euronews, discusses key points emerging from the meeting of the Coalition of the Willing, in France.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Widdecombe murder probed as possible act of terrorism
Dan Johnson, BBC’s West of England Correspondent,with the latest developments in the Ann Widdecombe murder investigation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.10am It Says In The Papers
Presented by Ronan Kelly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jurassic Park star Sam Neill dies aged 78
Entertainment journalist, Brian LLoyd discusses the career of Sam Neill who has died at the age of 78.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.35am Sports News
Presented by Darren Frehill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Devastation after NI homes set alight by bonfire embers
Stewart Dickson, Alliance MLA for East Antrim, discusses the damage caused to houses set alight by bonfire embers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fire exits in Bangkok bar were impeded, says governor
Jonathan Head, BBC South East Asia Correspondent, on the death of at least 27 people in a Bangkok bar fire.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Police not looking for any other suspects in Ann Widdecombe murder probe
Dan Whitehead, Sky News, has the latest on the investigation into the death of former Conservative Minister, Ann Widdecombe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.50am Business News
Presented by Tania Reut.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8am News Bulletin
Presented by Éilís Sheehy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
CAB handed over almost €15m to exchequer from seizures in 2025
Paul Reynolds, Crime Correspondent, reports on the Criminal Assets Bureau annual report which showed almost €15m was returned to the Exchequer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.10am It Says In The Papers
Presented by Ronan Kelly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Concerns about water supplies due to warm dry weather
Stephen Burke, Uisce Éireann’s Regional Operations Senior Manager, discusses efforts to conserve water during the warm weather.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Weather Forecast
Presented by Deirdre Lowe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Status Yellow high temperature warning this afternoon for Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Galway, Mayo
Rebecca Cantwell, Met Éireann meteorologist, provides an update on the warm weather being experienced across Ireland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Videos tout misleading claims about suncream
Professor Anne Marie Tobin, HSE Clinical Lead in Dermatology, discusses the TikTok trend which demonizes sunscreen use.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'Devastating' wildfires in southern Spain now contained, at least 13 dead
Reporter, Dimitri O'Donnell reports from Southern Spain, where a wildfire which has killed at least 13 people has been brought under control.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Increased demand for free legal advice
Eilis Barry, Free Legal Advice Centres Chief Executive, on FLAC’s Annual Report for 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Key person of interest in Jamey Carney murder investigation no longer in Ireland
Ralph Reigel, Irish Independent Southern Correspondent, with the latest on the investigation into the death of Jamey Carney in Killarney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.35am Sports News
Presented by Darren Frehill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Iran claim Strait of Hormuz closed, US insists it remains open
Sebastian Usher, Global Affairs Correspondent with BBC News, has the latest on the war between the United States and Iran.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.10am It Says In The Papers
Presented by Ronan Kelly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Louth GAA fans hoping for another 'day of days' in Croke Park
North East Correspondent, Laura Hogan highlights the excitement surrounding this weekend's all Ireland semi-final clash between Louth and Mayo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.35am Sports News
Presented by Des Cahill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Safeguarding group to carry out review of DUP over Donaldson
Conor Macauley, Northern Correspondent, reports on the Democratic Unionist Party’s request for a safeguarding group to carry out a review of former leader and convicted paedophile Jeffrey Donaldson’s time in the party. He also has the latest update on the loyalist bonfire in Moygashel, Co Tyrone.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"This is a very dangerous phase of armed bargaining"
Negah Angha, former Senior Advisor at the US Department of State and National Security Council, analyses the latest escalations between Iran and the US.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8am News Bulletin
Presented by Susan Jackson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
At least 11 dead, 19 unaccounted for after Spanish wildfire
Journalist, David Sharrock reports from Madrid on the deaths in Southern Spain due to wildfires.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Status Yellow high temperature warning in place for 12 counties
Reporter, Peter O'Connell, vists Lahinch in west Clare to gauge the temperature on the Atlantic coast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Two arrested after drugs worth €2m seized during raids of vape shops
Detective Superintendent Sé McCormack, from the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau, outlines the risk of cannabis-infused products after €2 million worth were seized.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Weather Forecast
Presented by Andrew Doran-Sherlock.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.10am It Says In The Papers
Presented by Ronan Kelly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Grain and Shine - How the weather is affecting farming
Agriculture Correspondent, Aengus Cox reports on how the hot weather is impacting farmers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Imported fossil fuels met 78% of Irish energy needs last year - SEAI
Jim Scheer, Head of Data and Insight at SEAI, on new data showing 72% of Ireland's energy needs were met through imports in 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.35am Sports News
Presented by Des Cahill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Iran buries Khamenei after new fighting erupts with US
Adam Parsons, Sky News Middle East Correspondent, reports on the latest on the US-Iran conflict.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second-hand housing market 'stuck'
Reporter, Sheila Naughton assesses the MyHome housing report published this week which shows that the sale of existing housing stock is at its weakest rate since 2014.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.50am Business News
Presented by Adam Maguire.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.10am It Says In The Papers
Presented by Ronan Kelly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What impact can prolonged hot weather have on our mental health?
Brendan Kelly, Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin, outlines how prolonged exposure to hotter than usual temperatures can impact mental health and behaviour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tusla ends use of special emergency arrangements
Social Affairs Correspondent, Ailbhe Conneely reports on Tusla's new statutory framework for emergency placement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What is the All-Ireland pollinator plan?
Dr Úna FitzPatrick, Chief Scientific Officer at the National Biodiversity Data Centre, discusses the 2026-2030 All-Ireland Pollinator Plan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Right to be Forgotten legislation passes all stages in Oireachtas
Lydia Whelan, Breast Cancer Survivor, reacts to the Right to Be Forgotten legislation passing all stages in the Oireachtas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.35am Sports News
Presented by Pauric Lodge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8am News Bulletin
Presented by Aidan Fitzsimons.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Call for national card to give chronic illness sufferers access to toilets
Maria Crowe, Founder of the No Wait Card Ireland Campaign, outlines her campaign to introduce a national card, that would grant urgent access to private or staff toilet facilities in shops and businesses.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22 days into 60 day ceasefire, bombing resumes
Lyse Doucet, BBC Chief International Correspondent, reports on the latest US military strikes on Iran.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Weather Forecast
Presented by Holly O'Neill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.10am It Says In The Papers
Presented by Ronan Kelly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.50am Business News
Presented by Adam Maguire.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gardaí continue search for man linked to murder probe
RTÉ Correspondent, Pat McGrath reports a 'significant person of interest' is being sought in Killarney murder investigation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Further US-Iran strikes as Tehran warns of 'broken promises no longer cost-free'
David Smith, The Guardian's Washington Bureau Chief, reports on how President Donald Trump's latest comments on Iran have been received in the US.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
RTÉ executives to appear before Public Accounts Committee
Evelyn O'Rourke, Arts and Media Correspondent, reports on RTÉ executives appearing before the Public Accounts Committee.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oil prices rise after US launches fresh strikes on Iran
Investment Manager, Peter Brown on the effect on oil prices of strikes on Iran.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Leitrim human remains date to at least 5,300 years ago
RTE's North West Correspondent, Shane Ó Curraighín reports on how remains discovered almost a century ago in a megalithic tomb in County Leitrim have now been dated as 5,600 and 5,300 years old.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.35am Sports News
Presented by Pauric Lodge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The sunshine continues...
Deirdre Lowe, Forecaster with Met Eireann, describes the weather expected over the coming days and into next week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.10am It Says In The Papers
Presented by Ronan Kelly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What to do if your holiday is affected by extreme weather events
Irish Independent's Travel Editor, Pól Ó Conghaile outlines what holidaymakers who have bookings in areas affected by wildfires can do.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ireland's criminal justice system facing growing disruption
Cathy McDarby, Solicitor at McDarby & Company Solicitors in Ballinrobe, discusses the ongoing dispute between solicitors and the Minister for Justice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
UK Parties to boycott by-election triggered by Nigel Farage resignation
Adam Boulton, journalist and commentator, on the decision by Reform UK leader Nigel Farage to step down as an MP and run in the subsequent bye-election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.35am Sports News
Presented by Darren Frehill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.50am Business News
Presented by Gail Conway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gardaí participate in global human trafficking operation
Detective Superintendent Derek Maguire of the Garda National Protective Services Bureau, outlines the details of Operation Gold Chain which targeted human trafficking.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Weather Forecast
Presented by Siobhan Ryan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Metrolink construction to begin in 2 years - Minister Chambers
Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, Jack Chambers, on the greater risks to be taken by civil servants to speed up the delivery of major projects.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
