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
8am News Bulletin
Presented by Peter Ferris.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
MI5, PSNI ordered to pay damages to journalist over illegal phone data access
Vincent Kearney, RTÉ Northern Editor, discusses judgement that MI5 & PSNI must pay him damages over illegal phone data access when he worked for BBC Northern Ireland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pico Lopes Interview - "The welcome home has been amazing"
Pico Lopes, Shamrock Rovers captain & Cape Verde International, discusses the World Cup & the civic welcome in his honour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.10am It Says in the Papers
Presented By John S Doyle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"No evidence" of alumina from Limerick ending up in Russian military complex - Minister Burke
Peter Burke, Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, discusses the summary report on Aughinish Alumina.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.50am Business News
Presented by Tania Reut.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'Significant wildfire' remains active on Slievenamon
Reporter, Andrew Lowth visits the village of Kilcash, close to Slievenamon, Tipperary where a large, multi-agency effort to extinguish a fire is continuing for a fifth day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Weather Forecast
Presented by Rebecca Cantwell.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.35am Sports News
Presented by Des Cahill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Zelensky wants Aughinish sanctioned in next EU sanctions package
Shona Murray, Euro News, discusses how the EU Commission might react to the Aughlinish Alumina report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'Real political will' can protect Aughinish Alumina jobs, Ukrainian MP says
Ivanna Klympush Tsintsadze, Ukrainian MP and Chair of the Committee on Ukraine’s Integration into the EU, reacts to the government's report into Aughinish Alumina exports to Russia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Park rangers to be able to issue fines under by-law plans
Christopher O’Sullivan, Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, discusses the announcement of his intention to develop a National Parks Bill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.35am Sports News
Presented by Des Cahill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.10am It Says in the Papers
Presented by John S Doyle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Irish Times investigator 'surprised' that Govt did not request their Aughinish evidence for report
Conor Gallagher, Investigations Reporter with The Irish Times, reacts to the government's summary of a report into alleged breaches of sanctions by Aughinish Alumina.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kerry set sights on 40th All-Ireland football victory
Southern editor, Paschal Sheehy, reports on Kerry's hopes to win their 40th Men's Senior All-Ireland Football Final this weekend when they face Mayo, looking for their first win since 1951.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Spain temperatures reach mid-40's Celsius, wildfires spread
Neil Hesketh, Reporter for Sur in English based in Southern Spain, discusses the ongoing heatwave in Spain with weather warnings in place.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.10am It Says in the Papers
Presented By John S Doyle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Minister will meet Law Society to discuss legal aid dispute
Jim O'Callaghan, Minister for Justice, discusses the ongoing pay dispute with free legal aid solicitors and new rules on e-scooters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mayo fans not afraid to dream ahead of football final
Sally-Ann Barrett, Reporter, on Mayo's hopes to lift the Sam Maguire this weekend for the first time in 75 years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
AI models go rogue in testing, triggering 'unprecedented' breach at startup
Barry O'Sullivan, Professor at the School of Computer Science at University College Cork, discusses one of Open AI's advanced systems going rogue and hacking a start-up tech firm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.35am Sports News
Presented by Darren Frehill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Planned spending increase in Budget 2027 points to "poor planning" - IFAC Economist
Niall Conroy, Acting Chief Economist at IFAC, discusses the latest economic statement from the Government.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.50am Business News
Presented by Tania Reut.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jonathan Anderson to hold Dior fashion show at Trinity College
Victoria Brunton, Fashion Journalist and Editor, on the announcement that Dior will present its pre-fall collection at Trinity College Dublin in December.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Weather Forecast
Presented by Linda Hughes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8am News Bulletin
Presented by Éilis Sheehy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.35am Sports News
Presented by Pauric Lodge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Calls for targeted supports after Summer Economic Statement
Michelle Murphy, Social Justice Ireland, discusses the latest government statement on our economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Weight loss drugs 'linked to hair loss' - study
Professor Donal O’Shea, Specialist in Obesity, discusses new research exploring the link between hair loss and the use of weightloss drugs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'Too early' to assess forest fire damage in Tipperary - Coillte
Pat Neville, Communications Manager at Coillte, discusses the fire in Slievenamon, and the continuing efforts to deal with it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Taoiseach in Kyiv to pledge EU support following fresh Russian strikes
Liam Nolan, RTE Eastern Europe Reporter, discusses Taoiseach Micheál Martin's trip to Kyiv, at a time of political turmoil in Ukraine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.10am It Says in the Papers
Presented by John S Doyle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Two gardaí hospitalised after processing vape products in Co Offaly
Sinéad Hussey, Midlands Correspondent discusses the hospitilisation of two gardaí after processing vape products.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.35am Sports News
Presented by Darren Frehill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Day four of firefighting on Slievenamon
Carol Kennedy, Acting Senior Assistant Chief Fire Officer at Tipperary Fire and Rescue Service, outlines latest on operation to bring wildfire on Slievenamon, Co. Tipperary, under control.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Escalation by legal aid solicitors in dispute over legal aid fees
Vivienne Traynor, RTE Courts Reporter, discusses the latest escalation by legal aid solicitors in their dispute over the imposition of a new payment scheme. Rachel Morrogh, Chief Executive of Dublin Rape Crisis Centre, outlines how the ongoing row could impact victims survivors awaiting their day in court.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Liverpool FC in talks to sell minority stake in club
Kieran Maguire, Professor of Football Finance at Liverpool University, discusses reports that Jeff Bezos has been approached to join a consortium - led by former QPR co-owner Amit Bhatia - to buy a stake in Liverpool FC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Uisce Eireann extends the hosepipe ban nationwide
Mairéad Conlon, Asset Strategy Senior Manager with Uisce Éireann, discusses the extension of the Water Conservation Order nationwide.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Weather Forecast
Presented by Liz Walsh.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mayor of Limerick calls for Govt to lobby EU to prevent Aughinish Alumina sanctions
John Moran, Mayor of Limerick, discusses his call for the Government to start lobbying the EU to ensure no sanctions are applied to Aughinish Alumina.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8am News Bulletin
Presented by Kate Carolan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.10am It Says in the Papers
Presented by John S Doyle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.50am Business News
Presented by Gail Conway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Woman arrested by gardaí investigating alleged deception against UCD
Paul Reynolds, Crime Correspondent, reports on an arrest by gardaí investigating alleged deception against a third-level institution.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
U.S bomb Iran for 11th night in a row
Raya Jalabi, Middle East Correspondent for the Financial Times, brings us the latest from the conflict in the Middle East, as the US strikes Iran for a tenth consecutive day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Summer Economics Statement to be published later today
David Murphy, Economics and Public Affairs Editor, looks ahead to the publication of the Summer Economic Statement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.35am Sports News
Presented by Darren Frehill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
RTÉ's latest annual report to be published following today's cabinet meeting
Fionnán Sheahan, Ireland Editor with the Irish Independent, looks ahead to the publication of RTÉ's 2025 Annual Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Housing Minister James Browne recommends creation of municipal councils
Andrew Lowth, RTÉ Reporter, discusses the proposed creation of Municipal Councils.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Zelensky dismisses Ukraine's army commander-in-chief
Christopher Miller, Chief Correspondent for the Financial Times in Kyiv, discusses the decision by Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, to remove commander in chief of the armed forces, General Oleksandr Syrskyi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.10am It Says in the Papers
Presented By John S DoyleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New Conor McPherson Play, 'The Brightening Air' to open
The Brightening Air, from award winning writer Conor McPherson opens in the Gate theatre in Dublin tomorrow nightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Should children be banned from social media?
Washington Correspondent, Jackie Fox speaks to Michael McGrath, EU Commissioner, about the possibility of limiting social media use for children.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Identical Quadruplets born in Australia
Professor Rhona Mahony, fetal medicine specialist at the National Maternity Hospital, discusses identical quadruplets born in Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.50am Business News
Presented by Gail ConwaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Connemara ponies being brought to Áras an Uachtaráin for summer
Conor Coyne, CEO of Kylemore Abbey, discusses the Connemara ponies being brought to Áras an Uachtaráin for the summer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Daughter describes trauma of losing mother to E-Scooter accident
Denise McDonnell, the daughter of Peg Bernie, who died after she was hit by a stolen e-scooter in 2023, reacts to new proposals on e-scooter use.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Weather Forecast
Presented by Ailís HankinsonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cross-party delegation in Germany to observe trial of Irish citizen Daniel Tatlow-Devally
Duncan Smith, Labour Party TD for Dublin Fingal East, discusses why he is joining a cross-party delegation in Germany to observe the trial of Irish citizen Daniel Tatlow-Devally.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.35am Sports News
Presented by Darren FrehillSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8am News Bulletin
Presented by Susan JacksonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.10am It Says in the Papers
Presented by Susan JacksonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.35am Sports News
Presented by Darren FrehillSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New proposals to ban E-Scooters for under 18's
Matt Carthy, Sinn Fein Spokesperson on Justice and Home Affairs, reacts to new proposals banning e-scooters for under 18s.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.10am It Says in the Papers
Presented by John S Doyle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Andy Burnham's first full day as Britain's new prime minister
George Parker, Financial Times' Political Editor, outlines the changes Andy Burnham, the UK's new Prime Minister, made to his cabinet on assuming power.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Liam McCarthy returns to Limerick
Our Mid West correspondent Petula Martyn was in Pery Square for the homecoming, which was MC'd by Newcastle West man, Liam Aherne.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A wildfire continues to burn on Slievenamon in County Tipperary
Carol Kennedy, Acting Senior Assistant Chief Fire Officer at Tipperary Fire and Rescue Service, outlines the operation underway to bring a wildfire on Slievenamon, Co. Tipperary, under control.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Living in emergency accommodation with children
Callie Culligan is a 28 year old mother of three, who spent three summers in emergency accommodation with her children, She told our reporter, Joe Caulfield about the impact this had on her family. John O'Haire, Head of Family Services at Focus Ireland, outlines how living in homelessness impacts children during the summer months.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Spain celebrates World Cup victory
Miguel Murado, Spanish journalist based in Madrid, with reaction from Spain to their Second ever World Cup win.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Are we caring for air fryers properly?
Gráinne Griffin, Director of Communications with the Competition and Consumer Protections Commission, discusses the dos and don'ts of airfryer care.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8am News Bulletin
Presented by Susan Jackson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Solicitors to withdraw services for two days in dispute
Barry Ward, Fine Gael TD for Dún Laoghaire and senior counsel, discusses the ongoing row between solicitors and the Minister for Justice over legal aid fees.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.10am It Says In The Papers
Presented by John S. Doyle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.35am Sports News
Presented by Darren Frehill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Govt leaders to discuss e-scooter concerns with gardaí
Sean Canney, Junior Transport Minister, discusses possible next moves for Government around the regulation or banning of e-scooters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Man held over Dublin incident where car driven at group
Cllr Tony Murphy, Mayor of Fingal, on three teenagers being hospitalised after a car was driven at a number of people during an incident in Skerries, Co Dublin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Weather Forecast
Presented by Donal Egan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.50am Business News
Presented by Gail Conway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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