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Morning Ireland

RTÉ Radio 1·Hosted by Gavin Jennings, Audrey Carville, Áine Lawlor and Mary Wilson·200 episodes

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RTÉ's flagship news and current affairs radio programme and the most listened-to show in Ireland, featuring the latest news and analysis with Gavin Jennings, Audrey Carville, Áine Lawlor and Mary Wilson. Listen live Monday to Friday at 7am on RTÉ Radio 1.

Why listen

Morning Ireland is a fast, authoritative way to understand the Irish news day as it starts. Gavin Jennings, Audrey Carville, Áine Lawlor, Mary Wilson and the RTÉ Radio 1 team move between headlines, live reports, expert interviews, sport, business and weather in short focused segments. It is best for listeners who want Ireland-first current affairs with enough international context to know what matters before the day gets moving.

Episodes

3 min
Jun 3, 2026
7.10am It Says In The Papers

Presented by Shane McElhatton.

9 min
Jun 3, 2026
Michael Healy-Rae claims brother cost him ministerial job

Politcal Correspondent, Míchéal Lehane assesses an extraordinary Michael Healy-Rae interview where he blamed his brother, Danny for losing his ministerial role.

6 min
Jun 3, 2026
"There's supposed to be a ceasefire. Believe me, there is no ceasefire"

Lindsey Hilsum, Channel 4 News' International Editor, brings us the latest developments from conflicts in the Middle East.

4 min
Jun 3, 2026
Heart procedures may be affected by industrial action

Linda Kelly, National Secretary of Forsa Trade Union, outlines why industrial action is being taken by perfusionists next week.

4 min
Jun 3, 2026
7.35am Sports News

Presented by Pauric Lodge.

7 min
Jun 3, 2026
Protesters clash with police in England over Nowak murder

Sean Whelan, RTÉ's London Correspondent, discusses the reaction in the UK to the release of bodycam footage showing how officers responded to the murder of teenager Henry Nowak.

3 min
Jun 3, 2026
The search for stolen pony, Eleanor

Martina Kenny, Co-founder of the My Lovely Horse Rescue sanctuary in Kildare, discusses the disappearance of Eleanor, a small pony who was last seen on Friday evening.

3 min
Jun 3, 2026
7.50am Business News

Presented by Tania Reut.

2 min
Jun 3, 2026
Weather Forecast

Presented by Rebecca Cantwell.

4 min
Jun 3, 2026
8am News Bulletin

Presented by Éilís Sheehy.

3 min
Jun 3, 2026
8.10am It Says In The Papers

Presented by Shane McElhatton.

10 min
Jun 3, 2026
"This is the break-up of Michael and Danny as we know it"

Stephen Fernane, journalist with The Kerryman newspaper, discusses reaction in the county to the political tension evident between TD’s Michael and Danny Healy-Rae.

6 min
Jun 3, 2026
At least 23 killed in heavy Russian attack on Ukrainian cities

Siobhan O'Grady, Ukraine Correspondent for the New York Times, brings us the latest from Kyiv, as Russia steps up its bombardment of Ukraine.

5 min
Jun 3, 2026
8.35am Sports News

Presented by Pauric Lodge.

6 min
Jun 3, 2026
Government misses target for completed Asessment of Needs

Andrew Lowth reports on the government shortfall in meeting childrens' Assessment of Needs targets.

5 min
Jun 3, 2026
Weight training for 90 minutes a week 'cuts risk of early death'

Niall Moyna, Professor of Clinical Exercise Physiology in Dublin City University, on research finding that weekly weight training can reduce risk of early death.

4 min
Jun 3, 2026
Former world snooker champion, Ken Doherty announces retirement

Ken Doherty, former world snooker champion, announces his retirement from competitive snooker.

3 min
Jun 2, 2026
7.10am It Says In The Papers

Presented by Shane McElhatton.

7 min
Jun 2, 2026
Lebanon partial ceasefire announced but attacks continue

Negah Angha, Visiting Fellow at Kings College London, reacts to an agreement for a mutual cessation of attacks between Israel and Hezbollah.

6 min
Jun 2, 2026
"Dublin is a safe city" - FF Cllr reacts to fatal city centre stabbing

Rory Hogan, Fianna Fáil Councillor for Pembroke, reacts to a 21 year old man being stabbed to death on Clarendon Street in Dublin.

4 min
Jun 2, 2026
Mandelson said government would 'never regret' appointment to US role, files show

Lucy Fisher, Whitehall Editor with the Financial Times, discusses the latest documents on Peter Mandelson.

3 min
Jun 2, 2026
Munster GAA to prevent jersey colour clashes during games

Reporter, Petula Martyn assesses a new policy from Munster GAA to prevent colour clashes in provincial championship matches and improve the viewing experience for colour-blind supporters.

8 min
Jun 2, 2026
7.35am Sports News

Presented by Darren Frehill.

4 min
Jun 2, 2026
Left to Rot: How the State ends up fining itself over derelict sites

Conn Corrigan of RTÉ Investigates shares his findings of his analysis of all 31 derelict sites registers in the country.

4 min
Jun 2, 2026
7.50am Business News

Presented by Tania Reut.

2 min
Jun 2, 2026
Weather Forecast

Presented by Linda Hughes.

4 min
Jun 2, 2026
8am News Bulletin

Presented by Vivienne Traynor.

3 min
Jun 2, 2026
8.10am It Says In The Papers

Presented by Shane McElhatton.

17 min
Jun 2, 2026
Government publishes report in support of data centres

Peter Burke, Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, describes the economic benefits of data centres in a newly-published government report.

6 min
Jun 2, 2026
Positive results for new pancreatic cancer drug

Oncologist Austin Duffy discusses the development of a new daily drug for panceatic cancer.

11 min
Jun 2, 2026
8.35am Sports News - All-Ireland SFC Round 2A/2B draw

Presented by Darren Frehill.

6 min
Jun 2, 2026
Final preparations under way ahead of Leaving Certificate exams

Ahead of the beginning of this year's Leaving Certificate tomorrow, Reporter, Barry Gallagher visits Athlone, where the State Examinations Commission is headquartered.

4 min
Jun 1, 2026
8am News Bulletin

Presented by Aidan Fitzsimons.

3 min
Jun 1, 2026
7.10am It Says In The Papers

Presented by Ronan Kelly.

7 min
Jun 1, 2026
UN Security Council to hold emergency meeting as Israel pushes deeper into Lebanon

Sebastian Usher, Middle East analyst with BBC World, brings us the latest developments in the conflict between Israel and Lebanon.

4 min
Jun 1, 2026
Police fired at stolen PSNI car before officer struck

Colin McGrath, SDLP MLA for South Down, on an attempted murder investigation following the injury of a PSNI officer after being hit by a stolen police car in County Down.

8 min
Jun 1, 2026
President Connolly leads tributes to Holocaust survivor Tomi Reichental

Oliver Sears, Founder of Holocaust Awareness Ireland, pays tribute to Tomi Reichental, Holocaust survivor, who passed away aged 90.

8 min
Jun 1, 2026
7.35am Sports News

Presented by Darren Frehill.

5 min
Jun 1, 2026
Government Energy Grants: "It's a net wealth transfer from the poorest to the richest in society"

Professor Peter Thorne, Director of ICARUS Climate Research Centre, explains why he's critical of the governments energy grants.

5 min
Jun 1, 2026
Inis Bó Finne islander returns to celebrate 100th birthday

Kelise McCready, Great Grand-niece of Maggie McFadden, discusses Maggie's life on the occasion of her 100th birthday.

3 min
May 29, 2026
7.10am It Says In The Papers

Presented by Ronan Kelly.

6 min
May 29, 2026
EU Commission holds off on sanctioning Aughinish Alumina

RTE's European Editor Tony Connelly on EU plans not to sanction Aughinish Alumina.

7 min
May 29, 2026
Conflict and disease colliding catastrophically in Democratic Republic of Congo

David Jones, Concern Worldwide Country Director in the Democratic Rebublic of Congo, on the outbreak of Ebola in the country.

3 min
May 29, 2026
Tennis ball protests at Aviva Stadium over October Israel game

Adrian Eames speaks to fans about events at last night's friendly match between Ireland and Qatar at the Aviva Stadium.

2 min
May 29, 2026
Italy issues red heat warning for Rome

Josephine McKenna, journalist based in Rome, on a red heat warning in Rome amid record breaking May temperatures across Europe.

8 min
May 29, 2026
7.35am Sports News

Presented by Des Cahill.

1 min
May 29, 2026
What kind of weather lies in store for weekend?

Gerry Murphy, Senior Forecaster with Met Éireann, looks ahead to the June Holiday Weekend weather following a week in which the highest temperature on record for May was broken on successive days.

3 min
May 29, 2026
Ireland to host Laser Class World Sailing Championships

Eve McMahon, Irish Olympic Sailor, on competing at the Laser-Class World Sailing Championships in Dublin this August.

3 min
May 29, 2026
7.50am Business News

Presented by Tania Reut.

2 min
May 29, 2026
Weather Forecast

Presented by Liz Walsh.

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Background-friendly
Best for: morning routines, commutes, school runs, quick news catch-ups, housework
Tone: authoritative, urgent, informative, journalistic

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