Today with David McCullagh
David McCullagh brings you closer to the stories defining your day - with live reports, sharp analysis, and engaging conversations across politics, entertainment, sport, and every day life.
Episodes
Getting the most of a museum visit
Summer is peak season for visiting a museum or art gallery. But how much should you try to see and how can you avoid complete information overload.To tell us how to get the best out of our visit, Jessica Fahy an art historian who organizes museum tours across Europe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gaeltacht: rite of passage for young Irish teens
Mac Dara Ó Conaola, Traditional Singer & Irish Language advocate, Tanya Sweeney, Journalist and author and Maighread Mhic Grianna, Bean An Tí at Coláiste Bhríde, Ranafast / Rann Na Feirste, Dun na nGall.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
60 years of free education
60 years ago today, Taoiseach Seán Lemass reshuffled his Cabinet, moving a young minister from Limerick to the Department of Education. Minister, Donogh O’Malley, would make one of the most consequential announcements in the history of the independent Irish State, free secondary education. Michael O’Dwyer, coordinator of remembering Donagh O'MalleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio
Weekend sports wrap
Marty Morrisey on the GAA and Paul Corry, Former Shamrock Rovers and Sheffield Wednesday footballer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ann Widdicombe
On Friday morning the death of Former British MP, Ann Widdecombe, was announced by her management agency. The UK police have launched a murder investigation into the 78-year-old politicians' death. For the latest on this developing story, LBC Reporter, Sheelagh Fogarty.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
State of the parties
Theresa Reidy, Professor in Government and Head of School of Society, Politics and Ethics at University College Cork and Kevin Cunningham, Lecturer in Politics at TU Dublin and Founder of Ireland Thinks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
EV charger etiquette
Paddy Comyn, Head of Communications for Done Deal cars and James Kavanagh, Presenter and Podcaster.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Weather and water safety
Holly O’Neill, Met Éireann, Ger Carthy, Independent councilor in Wexford & Operations Resource Manager with the National Ambulance Service, Lola O'Sullivan, a Water Safety Ireland volunteer in Waterford and Lisa Louis, journalist based in Paris.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Petrol prices
Professor Aoife Foley, Chair of Net Zero Infrastructure and Vincent Jennings, CEO of Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Gathering
John Clendennen, Fine Gael TD for Offaly, Ciarán Ahern, Labour TD for Dublin South West, Jennifer Bray, Sunday Times Political Editor and Caroline O’Doherty, Science & Climate Correspondent, The Irish Times.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fractured families: Can you mend estranged relationships?
Dr. Ann Marie Creaven, Department of Psychology, University of Limerick and Jo Hemmings, Behavioural Psychologist specialising in media and news analysisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New GAA campaign puts dementia in the spotlight
At this Sunday’s All Ireland semi-final in Croke Park, large screens will show an awareness video highlighting how GAA clubs across Ireland can embrace members living with dementia. Brian O’Connell was at Croke Park yesterday where people living with dementia, family members, medics and members of Government were present to launch this campaign.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How are Irish shoppers adapting to the new €3 EU customs charges?
Conor Pope, Irish Times Consumer Affairs Correspondent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Andy Burnham on track to be next UK PM after party backing
Lucy Fisher, Whitehall Editor, The Financial Times.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
World Cup: Mbappé stunner secures semi-final spot for France
Stephen Kelly, soccer analyst and former Ireland international.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
At least 12 killed in fast-moving wildfires in southern Spain
Stephen Burgen, freelance journalist based in Barcelona and Clare Dunne, CEO of the Irish Travel Agents Association.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Eurogroup Ministers discuss inflation
Sarah Collins, reporter with the Irish independent in Brussels.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kerry manhunt continues after murder of Jamey Carney in Killarney
Jerry O’Sullivan, Presenter of Kerry Today on Radio Kerry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Best things on the box: What to watch on the big and small screen in July
Aoife Barry, Freelance Arts Journalist & co-presenter of the ‘Get Around To It' podcast and Brian Reddin, Producer and Director.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Legal warning about employee benefits for those staying in work past retirement
Jennifer Cashman, Head of Employment, with law firm RDJ.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ultra-premium cabins and beds in the sky why has there been a surge in luxury commercial air travel
Adam Maguire, RTÉ Business Desk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
E scooter seizures
Shane Moyniha, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Mid West Shane Moynihan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mortgage Rates
Daragh Cassidy, Head of Communications at bonkers.ie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is it ever appropriate to wear shorts to work?
Fernando Augusto Pacheco, Monocle Radio’s Senior Correspondent and proud shorts-wearer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
AI Jobs are there alarm bells ringing about potential job losses?
Richard Curran, Presenter of The Business on RTÉ Radio 1.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why are more schools not helping to bridge the afterschool care gap?
Clare Moriarty is a Researcher in UCD’s School of Philosophy and Jen Cummins Social Democrats TD for Dublin South-Central.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Family abandons holiday in France due to extreme heat
Conor Dowling, Green Party Councillor with Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Update on manhunt after young mother found dead in Kerry
Jerry O’Sullivan, Presenter of Kerry Today on Radio Kerry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Picking and dipping: The sea swimmers cleaning the beach before a morning swim
Cleaning the beach before taking their morning dip, RTÉ Reporter Brian O’Connell meets the sea swimmers taking care of their environment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is it science – or is it just a myth?
Dr. Shane Bergin, Physicist, UCD School of EducationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rediscovering your inner poet
Clodagh Havel, English teacher, Institute of Education.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Holding faith: Navigating the priesthood as vocations drop to a record-low
Fr Willie Purcell, Parish priest of St Canice's Catholic Parish Kilkenny & National vocations coordinator for diocesan priesthood, Fr Paddy Byrne, Parish Priest of three parishes in the Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin and Fr Bryan Shortall, Capuchin monk and Parish Priest in St Michan's Church in Dublin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
President Trump says ceasefire with Iran is ‘over’ after strikes
Gregg Carlstrom, middle east correspondent with The Economist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dealing with summer allergies- GP advice
Maire Finn, GP in Clare.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Acting RSA CEO to appear in front of Oireachtas Transport Committee
Roderic O’Gorman, Green Party TD for Dublin West.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Keep your cool: How to cope in the heat as temperatures continue to rise
Orla Walsh, Dietitian at Orla Walsh Nutrition, Mary Jennings, Running Coach - ForgetTheGym.ie and Annie McGuinness, sheep farmer county Louth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Investigation underway after American woman found dead in Killarney
Jerry O’Sullivan, Presenter of Kerry Today on Radio Kerry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Data Centres
Billy Kelleher, Fianna Fáil MEP for Ireland South and Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin MEP for DublinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Taoiseach to address European Parliament in Strasbourg
Flor McCarthy, journalist and Broadcaster.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Perfect pitches: the Irishman behind the pristine playing fields around the world
George Mullan, founder and executive chairman of SIS PitchesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Book: Knives and Spoons
Alasdair Gill, chef and author of Knives and Spoons.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Should farmers be entitled to holiday pay and sick leave?
Teresa Roche, IFA farm family chair and Josephine O’Neill, Macra president.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Heatwave conditions expected to extend into next week as Met Eireann issues weather advisory
Ailís Hankinson, Met Éireann and Dr. Illona Duffy, GP in Monaghan Town.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cost of living crisis driving prison overcrowding
Saoirse Brady, Executive Director at Irish Penal Reform Trust.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Miscarriages of Justice: Barry Cummins Reports
Barry Cummins, crime journalist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Marine le Pen appeal decision awaited
Hugh Schofield, Paris Correspondent with the BBC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tougher regulations on e-scooters under consideration
Aisling Moloney, political reporter with the Irish Independent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why a surge in sexually transmitted infections in Europe should worry everybody
Pierre Daram, Associate Director for Sexually Transmitted Infections and Peter Beyer, deputy executive director of the Global Antibiotic Research & Development Partnership.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
World Cup Update
Nick Pisa, Senior Global Reporter with the MailOnline and Paul Kenny, Irish businessman in Guadalajara Mexico.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Parenting Advice with David Coleman
David Coleman Clinical Child Psychologist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jellyfish warning: watch where you swim
Lola O'Sullivan, a Water Safety Ireland volunteer in WaterfordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Should cars be fitted with Automatic speed controllers?
Professor Denis Cusack, Director of the Medical Bureau of Road Safety.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Queue chaos from new EU border system continues
Cathy Adams, Travel news features editor, The Times and Sunday Times and Kevin Byrne- retired Air Corps Lieutenant Colonel and airport security and safety auditor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
United Ireland – what would it look like?
Neale Richmond, Fine Gael TD and Minister of State for International Development and Diaspora and Conor Murphy, Sinn Féin leader in the Seanad.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What are the rules around summer jobs?
Michelle Loughnane, Employment law solicitor with Mullany Walsh Maxwells.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Children's Author Panel
Niamh Donnellan, Children’s Author & Poet, Niamh Sharkey, Children’s Author/Illustrator & former Laureate na nÓg and Jessica Scott-Whyte, Children’s Author.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Gathering
Tony McCormack, Fianna Fáil TD Offaly, Louise O'Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal and spokesperson on Social Protection, Olivia Kelly, Dublin Editor of the Irish Times, Kevin Doyle, Executive Editor of Irish Independent (& Group Head of News at Mediahuis Ireland).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
From people watching to prosecco popping: why is Wimbledon the most prestigious tennis tournament?
Aileen Hickey, Tennis enthusiast and Graham Smyth, Musician & 2FM broadcaster.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wildfires in France
Richard Assheton, Journalist for the Sunday Times and others based in Marseille.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Free things to do with kids during the summer holidays
Sinead Fox, Blogger, Bumbles of Rice dot.com blog.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Should emergency contraception be available in high street shops?
Dr Zara Haider, President of the College of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare and Kate O'Connell, pharmacist and Director O'Connell Pharmacy Group.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lack of safe waterways putting children at risk during heatwaves
Dr Suzanne Crowe, Intensive Care Consultant at CHI at Crumlin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
America 250: has the event been gazumped by Trump?
Prof Darragh Gannon, Associate Director of Global Irish Studies, Georgetown University and Marion McKeown, journalist and broadcaster.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Land Use review report
Philip Boucher Hayes, presenter of RTÉ Radio 1’s CountrywideSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gardai seeking pursuit training to target rogue e-scooter users
John Joe O’Connell, Vice President of the Garda Representative Association.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Looking after your eye health
Dr. Rachel Bishop, Ophthalmologist & assistant professor at the Veteran’s Administration Hospital in Martinsburg, West Virginia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Probate: A user-friendly guide
Gwen Bowen, Conveyancing and probate solicitor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dog fouling and littering fines to increase to €250 from September
lan Dillon, Minister of State with responsibility for the Circular Economy and Niamh Kennedy, Independent Donegal County Councillor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
World Cup: England, USA & Belgium progress to last 16
Gavin Cooney, Sports correspondent Irish Times.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A blessing or a burden: Is the cruise industry responsible for overtourism?
Franko Gugic, Taxi driver in Dubrovnik, Cliodna O'Flynn, Journalist in Tenerife and Cathy Adams, Travel news features editor, The Times and Sunday Times.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trump-backed outsider wins Colombian presidential election
Graham Finlay, Lecturer in the School of Politics and International Relations at UCD.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Huge demand for new EV scrappage scheme: Could there be a second round?
Paddy Comyn, Head of Communications for Done Deal cars.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3 billion bottles and cans processed through Re-turn scheme but ‘bin scavenging’ remains an issue
Ciaran Foley, CEO of Re-turn.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why British Columbia ended its drug decriminalization pilot
Bonnie Henry, British Columbia’s public health officer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Scrappage Scheme goes live
Rowena Dooley, Dealer Principal of Dooley Motors in Carlow, Ted Sheils, Director of Sheils Motor Group and Niall Cunningham, BYD Galway & Cunningham Autopoint Galway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The American Royal Wedding
Taran O'Sullivan, Comedian and 2FM Presenter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
World Cup update
Stephen Kelly, Soccer Analyst and former Ireland international.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What do the public think of Ireland's EU presidency?
Una Kelly, RTÉ Radio 1 Reporter outside Dublin Castle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Work first, family second? Maternity leave rights, are they enough?
Emma Pearson, Editor of The Local France and co host of ‘The Talking France’ Podcast, Sarah Morris, Correspondent for France 24 in Spain and Kate Connolly, Berlin Correspondent for the Guardian newspaper.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How safe is our drinking water?
Noel Byrne, EPA programme ManagerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
