Playback
Sinéad Mooney presents a weekly roundup of the best from RTÉ Radio, including news, features, drama, documentaries, sport, and music.
Episodes
Playback June 6th
This week on Playback. Private or Public? Our maternity care under scrutiny. Popstars climbing mountains with dodgy knees. And what's your Leaving Cert song? All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Playback May 30th
This week on Playback. Sunny days but who dares to speak of the climate crisis. A learjet for all - the challenges of managing Fleetwood Mac. And flatpacking the craic - the Irish pub abroad. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Playback - May 23rd
This week on Playback. The flotilla activists and the Israeli government. What happens when football and spycraft collide. And poetry on the nightshift. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Playback - May 16th
This week on Playback. Bertie Ahern and that recording. RTÉ and salaries on the front page again. And Lyric turns its hand to heavy metal. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Playback - May 9th
This week on Playback. The Hantavirus – all you need to know. Ireland has the priciest electricity in Europe - we discover why. And those who fear some rest and relaxation. All on Playback with Sinéad Mooney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Playback - May 2nd
This week on Playback. Changes to accommodation supports for Ukrainian refugees. Druids welcome in Bealtaine as summer begins. And in praise of difficult women. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Playback - April 25th
This week on Playback. The Government’s unexpected budget surplus. Sig tunes under scrutiny. And how much would you pay for an unopened parcel? All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Playback April 18th
This week on Playback. The Strait of Hormuz re-opens – might an end be in sight? Tributes are paid to the singer Moya Brennan. And fast walking with a furrowed brow – how to look busy at work. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Playback - April 11th
Presented by Fiona KellySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Playback - April 4th
This week on Playback. Heading to the moon with Artemis II. Drumming and deception – unusual mating habits in the wild. And keep your eyes peeled for the Asian Hornet – it's back. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Playback - March 28th
This week on Playback. Energy supports and mixed messages on the war in Iran. Yapping yahoos and cornerboys – unparliamentary language unpicked. And of course, the match. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Playback - March 21st
This week on Playback. The war goes on – and the energy crisis deepens. Liveline get into the St Patrick’s Day Float controversy. And the rules of a good pub snug. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Playback - March 14th
This week on Playback. Operation Epic Fury continues – but when might it end? Size, smell and location - the science of poo. And the clover – almost a shamrock but not quite. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Playback - March 7th
War in the Middle East hits home, heartfelt friendships outside of Hollywood, and Shay Byrne gets a digital glow-up. All on Playback presented by Brian O’Connell.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Playback - Feb 28th
This week on Playback. We mark the fourth year of the war in Ukraine. Flares on the astroturf - when the beautiful game gets ugly. And managing playdates and freeloaders. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Playback - Feb 21st
This week on Playback. The Andrew formally known as prince arrested as the Firm looks on aghast. Aliens – yes – but not as we know them. And how to stay sane in the rain. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Playback - Feb 14th
This week on Playback. Heart-shaped pizzas and snot filled rom-coms. Culchies, clubbing and Wuthering Heights. And one man’s tale of finally falling for the beautiful game. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Playback - Feb 7th
This week on Playback. Derry, Londonderry – President Connolly gets a schooling. Rain and more rain as the east braces for flooding. And the Irish winning big at the Grammys. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Playback - Jan 31st
This week on Playback. Flooding, sewage and sandbags – Storm Chandra tips us over the edge. Ghosting and slow fades – Liveline goes dating. And Bob Geldof on loss, grief and love. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Playback - Jan 24th
This week on Playback. Greenland, Trump and the EU – what a week. Family feuds put brand Beckham in the spotlight. And Team Edward or Team Jacob? McCullagh picks a side. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Playback - January 17th
This week on Playback. Radio 100 – yes, we’re having a birthday. Busy, busy, busy – our toxic love affair with productivity. And the sneaky poetry lovers on Morning Ireland. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Playback - Jan 10th
This week on Playback.Trump takes on Venezuela, Greenland and the tankers. Mercosur and the farmers – we hear the debate. And Liveline gets a schooling in womansplaining. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Playback
Hill walking, deep breathing and how sport and comedy can be used to deal with grief, as well as the best of the week’s radio between the ears. Presented by Brian O'Connell.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Playback - The Best of 2025
This week on our Playback special, we bring you all the radio highlights of 2025. From the race for the Áras to Katy Perry in space, ructions in the Dáil to the skorts controversy. All this and more on this Playback special presented by Sinéad Mooney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Playback - Dec 20th
This week on Playback. Fianna Fáil, the Presidency and that report. Matchmaking mothers and sexual tension - we celebrate Jane Austen. And the science of a hangover. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Playback - Dec 13th
This week on Playback. The aisle 7 hustle and the cost of Christmas. Why certain fonts are just too woke. And just why won't pine martens tune in to Radio 1? All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Playback - Dec 6th
This week on Playback. Rock ‘n’ Roll Kids no more - RTE boycotts the Eurovision. Ukraine, militarisation and the visit of Volodymyr Zelensky. And payment rings, leeches and rage baiting. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Playback - Nov 29th
This week on Playback. Ireland’s new migration rules set out. Slinkies at the ready - Toy Story turns 30. And Oliver gets himself a drag name. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Playback - Nov 22nd
This week on Playback. Paschal Donohoe heads for Washington. Swiping right for the season that’s in it. And we do a deep dive into Wicked. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Playback - Nov 15th
This week on Playback. McCullough and Yates go head to head. The cost of living hits the donor kebab. And all hail Troy Parrott. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Playback - November 8th
This week on Playback. Poultry on lockdown as bird flu spreads. Daniel Day Lewis coaxed out of retirement. And cover your ears – we're doing six/seven. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Playback - Oct 31st
This week on Playback. Rollercoasters - Presidential and otherwise . Sports, Starlings and Sin. And Melissa, Gaeilge and Neil Hannons song for his father. All on Playback presented by Brian Lally.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Playback - Oct 18th
This week on Playback. The race for the Áras enters its final days. Shane Ryan on the Enhanced Games. And radio's role in the Occult. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Playback - Oct 11
This week on Playback. Hopes for a lasting peace in Gaza. And then there were two – all the latest in the race for the Áras. And buckle up - drama and big changes on the radio. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Playback - Oct 4th
This week on Playback. Storm Amy hits the country. Presidential hopefuls get canvassing and debating. And who dares challenge an Olympian to a 6am road race. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Playback - September 27th
Brendan O’Connor meets Brenda Fricker, Morning Ireland says farewell to Mary and Aine and the presidential election campaign gets underway... Presented by Brian O'Connell.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Playback - September 20th
Student day’s regrets, Marty Morrissey channels his inner Tom Cruise - and Dermot Whelan’s bedroom tips. Presented by Brian O'Connell.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Playback - Sep 13th
This week on Playback. From Poland to the USA – it's been a turbulent week in international news. Come on ye boys in green – or the sound of grown men crying. And finally, time to lick the faces of your favourite boyband. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Playback - Sep 6th
This week on Playback. Bowing out and stepping in – the great dance to the park continues. China’s parade of laser weapons, giant underwater drones and robotic wolves. And if you’re breathing through your mouth – you're doing it all wrong. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Playback - Aug 30th
This week on Playback. The English teacher said yes – but does the gym teacher have the backing of the fans? Yet more twists and turns in the race for the Áras. And new planets seeking better names. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Playback - August 23rd
The Presidential Campaign gets going, the Rose of Tralee draws criticism - and we hear about overpriced sandwiches... Presented by Brian O'Connell.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Playback - Aug 16th
This week on Playback. The latest in the race for the Áras. Wasps, pigeons, rats and ferrets – the creatures we love to loath. And it’s the 90s all over again as Oasis come to town. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Playback - Aug 9th
This week on Playback. When is a black hole, not a black hole? Camogie, skorts and filling Croke Park. And down on the farm – piggie snorts and purrs. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Playback - Aug 2nd
This week on Playback. The tariff deal dissected. Brendan and Alison Spittle get into body size. And we pay tribute to Seán Rocks. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Playback - July 26th
This week on Playback. The National Development Plan in the spotlight. Oliver, Daniel and Daithí get into the big match. And the agony of the leaf – tea like you’ve never tasted before. All on Playback presented by Sinéad MooneySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Playback - July 19th
This week on Playback. Playback. Square lighthouses and hard cheese, Oliver takes the road west. Hurl or hurley – which way do you sliotar? And the Dáil rises for the summer recess. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Playback - July 12th
This week on Playback. Sunshine at the beach - but watch out for those weever fish. Conspiracy theorists and a call for empathy. And gather ye rosebuds while ye may – for the end is nigh. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Playback - July 5th
This week on Playback. Are college fees set to rise? Students and families react. The Liveline hunger games begins. And the Presidential election - anyone for the big house – anyone? All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Playback - June 28th
This week on Playback. Pork or vegan – when is a sausage not a sausage? Is it ever OK to drop the F bomb? And after 27 years, it’s Joe’s last Liveline. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Playback June 21st 2025
Wars in the Middle East and elsewhere, Druid Supremo Gary Hynes on grief, Arena Celebrates Jaws at 50, and the country is gripped by Euromillions fever. Presented by Brian Lally.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Playback - June 14th
This week on Playback. We get to grips with the new Rent Pressure Zones. We pay tribute to the genius of Brian Wilson. And the London Irish kids growing up cockney. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Playback - June 7th
On this week's Playback. Trump, Musk and the broken bromance. Beauty, judgement and the pretty privilege. And care failings and neglect in our nursing homes. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Playback - May 31st
This week on Playback. Bono on fathers and fame. Madonna and some patron saints. And Joe Duffy goes all Metallica. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Playback - May 24th
This week on Playback. Housing, holiday homes and boycotts. Empire, the guillotine and horrible histories. And just who is in the running for Liveline. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Playback - May 17th
This week on Playback. The jet, the deals, and the entourage – President Trump on tour. AI Robots storm Montrose. And just who sleeps where on Dolly’s tour bus. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Playback - May 10th
This week on Playback. The coy love child of the short and the skirt - we give you the skort. Liveline and Joe’s shock announcement. And of course the Conclave and the Pope. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Playback - May 3th
This week on Playback. The politics and pricing of festivals. Advice on grown-up hope for uncertain times. And just how do you park a Dublin bus? All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Playback - April 19th
This week on Playback. Space, the universe and Katy Perry. Finally - the green jacket for Rory McIlroy. And fairy forts – where the real power lies. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Playback - April 12th
This week on Playback. Tariffs on. Tariffs off again. But just where are we now? With Brendan - Bryan Adams, Bono and tennis whites. And snipe guts on toast anyone? All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Playback April 4th
Taking stock of the tarriffs, memories of Micko and how to spot a hoopoe. All on this week's Playback, presented by Fiona KellySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Playback - March 29th
This week on Playback. The holy show that was the Dáil speaking row. 1985 and the phenomenon of the Moving Statues. And end of the world bunkers and grab bags. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Playback March 22nd 2025
on this week’s Playback... Silent and ice free – the benefits of greasy fur... Your water bottle – slime and gunge – and no, a quick rinse won’t do... And Síle na Gigs uncovered... Presented by Sinéad Mooney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Playback - March 15th
This week on Playback. Micheál and Donald meet in the Oval Office. On Liveline, a shocking story of poison pen letters. And Bryan Dobson as you’ve never heard him before. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Playback - March 8th
This week on Playback. Another week of geopolitical turmoil and the plan to ReArm Europe. With Brendan, the cables on the ocean floor connecting us all. And on Liveline, don’t you dare Paddy’s Day me. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Playback - March 1st
"Make a deal or we’re out" – Trump and Zelensky Clash. The Dáil speaking rights row rumbles on. And Ray is in a sponge city while Claire takes a cleansing flight. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Playback - Feb 22nd
This week on Playback. Modular buildings or beds in sheds – we get the low down. Who might be going for the Áras - or at least not ruling it out. And the mosh pit that is frog spawn. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Playback - Feb 15th
This week on Playback. Trump, Putin and the war in Ukraine. The mystery comedy correspondent on Lyric. And does God approve of sex? All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Playback - Feb 8th
This week on Playback. Winning a Grammy and phoning the Mammy. How often is too often? Washing that is. And a week of headlines from President Donald J. Trump. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Playback - Feb 1st
This week on Playback. Biddies and brídógs - we get our Bridget on for Imbolg. DeepSeek has its AI Sputnik moment. And coping without power or water in the aftermath of Storm Éowyn. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Playback - January 25th
This week on Playback. The Dáil suspended not once, but twice. President Trump’s flurry of executive orders. And the devastation of Storm Éowyn. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Playback - Jan 18th
The new programme for government analysed, why women might have ruled in the Iron Ages and hopes for a lasting ceasefire in Gaza – all on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Playback - Jan 11th
This week on Playback. The cold snap, the deep freeze – how did you fare? Big tech gets a ticket on the Trump train and the quiet joy of being average. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Playback - January 4th
This week on Playback. The year ahead and those pesky resolutions. The Boston Irish and gang warfare. And 'No Spend Days' – should you? Could you? All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Playback - Best of the Year
The very best bits of the radio year for 2024 - all in this special Playback presented and produced by Sinéad Mooney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Playback - Dec 21st
The Daíl returns, but there isn't much festive cheer. Planes, trains and ferries home for Christmas. And the science behind Santa. Presented by Una Kelly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Playback - Dec 14th
This week on Playback. Tommy Tiernan on the pleasures of driving the backroads. Sarah steers the trolley for the Christmas food shop. And the trials of being a December baby. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Playback - Dec 7th
This week on Playback. The election is over – now it's all about parity of esteem. Meanwhile, Joe goes sulky racing and Cormac tortures the neighbours. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Playback - Election 2024 Medley
A listen back to some of the sounds of Election 2024 coverage on RTÉ Radio 1. Compiled by Sinéad Mooney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Playback - November 23rd
This week on Playback. Germany - the home of cutting edge tech? Not so much. Homework and some harsh economic truths. And one liners from Gore Vidal. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Playback - November 16th
This week on Playback. Trump’s cabinet nominees raise eyebrows. Small enough to fit my dog - Liveline callers go online shopping. And look up to see the wonder of starling murmurations. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
