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
2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off today
Tim Vickery, Football Journalist in Brazil, reports on the beginning of World Cup 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.50am Business News
Presented by Tania Reut.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
US/EU trade agreement is "not perfect" - German MEP
Manfred Weber MEP, German Politician and Leader of the European People's Party, discusses Europe US relations, post Brexit UK, and Ireland's EU Presidency.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Can Andy Burnham win the Makerfield bye-election?
London correspondent, Sean Whelan reports from Makerfield on next week's bye-election race that could shape the political future of the UK in the coming years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.35am Sports News
Presented by Darren Frehill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Weather Forecast
Presented by Siobhan Ryan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8am News Bulletin
Presented by Kate Carolan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'No place for thuggery, racism' in NI - Little-Pengelly
Emma Little-Pengelly, Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland, responds after unrest in Belfast in recent days.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
500,000 Irish households now in energy arrears
Pearse Doherty, Sinn Fein Finance Spokesperson, reacts to CRU findings that over 500,000 Irish households are now in arrears.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.10am It Says In The Papers
Presented by Lisa Pereira.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Study analysing pharmacy pricing and service requests public input
Geoffery Gray, CCPC, discusses why they are studying pharmacies in Ireland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"Racism is not the way to solve this"
Joe Caulfield reports from the East Belfast Mission on the Newtownards Road on a second night of violence in Belfast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.35am Sports News
Presented by Darren Frehill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.10am It Says In The Papers
Presented by Lisa Pereira.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SpaceX shares expected to make Elon Musk a trillionaire
Jim Clarken, CEO of Oxfam Ireland, on Elon Musk becoming the world's first trillionaire.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
HSE audit criticises implementation of public-only consultant contract
Health Correspondent, Fergal Bowers reports on an internal HSE audit into the implementation of the public-only consultant contract.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second night of unrest in Belfast as stabbing victim's family calls for calm
Allison Morris, Crime Correspondent with the Belfast Telegraph, on the latest unrest in Belfast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
95,000 children living in consistent poverty in 2025
Tanya Ward, Children's Rights Alliance CEO, explains the need for continued investment to tackle child poverty.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.35am Sports News
Presented by Damien O'Meara.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"I worry for the long-term impacts" - West Belfast Cllr
Independent Councillor, Paul Doherty reacts to last night's violence in Belfast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It is unnaceptable "for people to destroy their own community while claiming to protect it" - Naomi Long
Naomi Long, Northern Ireland Justice Minister, on the violence across Belfast on Tuesday night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
IFAD warning of looming food crisis
Alvaro Lario, President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development, on the threat of a food crisis due to the war in the Middle East.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8am News Bulletin
Presented by Aidan FitzsimonsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"We can't collectively punish our migrant population for the actions of one man"
Allison Morris, Crime Correspondent with the Belfast Telegraph, assesses the potential fallout of the violence in Belfast on Tuesday night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
95,000 children living in consistent poverty in 2025
Tanya Ward, Children's Rights Alliance CEO, explains the need for continued investment to tackle child poverty.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 Gail Conway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Weather Forecast
Presented by Aoife Kealy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bus set alight, fires spread to homes amid Belfast unrest
North West Correspondent, Shane Ó Curraighín, and London Correspondent, Sean Whelan on the violence in Belfast last night following a knife attack on Monday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'Clear dereliction of duty' by senior gardaí in Kenneally investigation
Marc O'Driscoll, South-East Correspondent, discusses reaction to the publication on Tuesday of a Commission of Investigation report into the activities of convicted paedophile Bill Kenneally.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
IFAC warns borrowing needed to part-finance saving funds
Seamus Coffey, chair of the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council discusses their latest report which warns that spending is growing faster than the sustainable growth rate of the economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"Someone could have lost their lives in a house fire" - Sinn Féin MLA
Deirdre Hargey, Sinn Fein MLA for South Belfast, reacts to violent scenes across the city on Tuesday night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.35am Sports News
Presented by Damien O'Meara.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.
Iran targets US base in Jordan after Trump orders strikes
Gregg Carlstrom, Middle East Correspondent with The Economist, reports on the latest conflict between the United States and Iran.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Who sanctioned public-only consultants to treat private patients?
Priscilla Lynch, Medical Independent Clinical Editor, discusses news that following government pressure the Rotunda Hospital has said consultants on public-only contracts will no longer treat private patients.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.35am Sports News
Presented by Darren Frehill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ireland on track to ratify trade agreement with Canada next week
Washington Correspondent, Jackie Fox reports from Ontario, where a minister has stated that the trading relationship between Canada and Ireland has increased due to tensions with the United States.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Arrest after man seriously injured in 'shocking' Belfast stabbing
Northern Correspondent, Conor Macauley reports on a violent attack in Belfast.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.
Iran, Israel halt strikes but warn of further retaliation if truce breached
Tara Kangarlou, global affairs journalist and author of The Heartbeat of Iran, analyses the situation in the Middle East as Israel announces an end to attacks on Iran.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Can Ireland win tonight, leading to place in 2027 Women's World Cup?
Shaun Paul Barrett, father of Amber Barrett, looks ahead to the Republic of Ireland's World Cup qualifier against France.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Weather Forecast
Presented by Gerry Murphy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ireland's home game with Israel looks set for neutral venue
Joanna Byrne, Sinn Fein TD and former chairperson of Drogheda United, ahead of the party's motion to boycott the Republic of Ireland's Nations League matches against Israel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8am News Bulletin
Presented by Kate Carolan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
McGovern jailed for directing criminal gang activities
Michael O'Sullivan, former Assistant Garda Commissioner, on the jailing of Sean McGovern and how it will impact the criminal gangland world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Family carers facing significant financial pressure - report
Dr. Nikki Dunne, Research Manager with Family Carers Ireland, on a new report into the struggles of carers due to the cost of living and inadequate access to services.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rotunda Hospital agrees to Government policy over public contracts
Barry Lenihan, Political Correspondent, discusses the latest on the Rotunda Hospital’s dispute with the government and looks ahead to today’s cabinet meeting.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.
7.35am Sports News
Presented by Darren Frehill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.50am Business News
Presented by Gail ConwaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Final report of Bill Kenneally inquiry due to be published
South-East Correspondent Marc O'Driscoll discusses the expected publication in to a report on the abuse perpetrated by Bill Kenneally.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gap between experts' and public's view of obesity causes
Dr Deirdre Robertson, ESRI Associate Research Professor, explains research that shows differing opinions between the public and experts on the cause of the obesity epidemic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.35am Sports News - Tailteann Cup Quarter-Final Draw
Presented by Darren Frehill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Denmark great Christian Eriksen conscious after on-pitch collapse
Dr Dermot McCaffrey, Consultant Cardiologist and Heart Failure Specialist, discusses Danish footballer Christian Eriksen's collapse during a match against Ukraine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
UK, France, Germany back Zelensky's call for Putin meeting
Roland Oliphant, Senior Foreign Correspondent for The Telegraph, discusses the latest talks in Downing Street between Volodymyr Zelensky and some European leaders.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"It's not a role for the state to provide private health care" - Social Democrats TD
Pádraig Rice, Social Democrats health spokesperson, discusses the latest in the row over the Rotunda maternity hospitals implementation of Public Only Consultant Contracts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8am News Bulletin
Presented by Éilís Sheehy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Israel hits Iran with new strikes despite Trump warning
Sebastian Usher, Middle East analyst with the BBC, discusses Israel's bombing of Iran for the first time since a ceasefire was signed in April.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.
Minister for Justice to bring 'Jennie's Law' to Cabinet
Jason Poole, campaigner for Jennie's Law, on the proposed legislation being brought before Cabinet this week for approval.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kinahan gang member to be sentenced today
Crime Correspondent, Paul Reynolds looks ahead to the sentencing of Sean McGovern, who was convicted of directing the activities of a criminal organisation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Weather Forecast
Presented by Donal Egan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Deadline today for Rotunda to provide HSE with private work audit
Fergal Bowers, Health Correspondent, outlines the latest in the dispute between the Rotunda maternity hospital in Dublin and the health minister over the full implementation of Public Only Consultant Contracts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How do Canadians feel about the United States?
On the eve of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney visiting Ireland, Washington Correspondent, Jackie Fox speaks to Canadians about how they feel about the US.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Israel hit southern Beirut despite US-brokered truce
Najat Saliba, Lebanon MP, discusses the latest as Israel hit southern Beirut on Sunday in the first attack on the Lebanese capital since a renewed truce brokered by the US.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.
Sligo named Ireland's cleanest town after litter survey
Conor Horgan, spokesperson of Irish Business Against Litter, looks at the group's latest survey showing improved overall litter levels across Irish towns and cities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.35am Sports News
Presented by Darren Frehill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'Baby sleep pillows' posing risk of death warns consumer watchdog
Dr. Fiona Cianci, Consultant in Public Health Medicine discusses the CCPC warnings to parents and caregivers not to give sleeping aids or pillows to babies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Christy Brown memorial garden to be unveiled in Kimmage Crumlin
Ciarán DeBrún, nephew of acclaimed writer and artist Christy Brown, discusses his uncle ahead of the unveiling of a memorial to him in Dublin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Five year roadmap for national action on diabetes published
Kate Gajewska, Diabetes Ireland Advocacy and Research Manager, discusses the publication of Ireland's first national diabetes strategy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.35am Sports News
Presented by Des Cahill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Zelensky, in open letter, invites Putin to talks to end the war
Vitaly Shevchenko, Russia Editor of BBC Monitoring, discusses the open letter Ukraine President, Volodymyr Zelensky, has written to Russian President, Vladamir Putin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Katie Taylor to bow out in Croke Park bout
Kieran Cunningham, sports writer, looks ahead to today’s expected confirmation that Katie Taylor will fight her last bout in Croke Park this September.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8am News Bulletin
Presented by Donal Ryan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.10am It Says In The Papers
Presented by Shane McElhatton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Israeli strikes on Gaza kill 11 people despite ceasefire
Raya Jalabi, Middle East Correspondent for the Financial Times, brings us the latest developments in the conflict between Israel and Lebanon from Beirut.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Weather Forecast
Presented by Michelle Dillon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
