Best Ireland News Podcasts (2024)

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What is It Like Working In The CSI? 15:59

42m ago15:59

15:59

Former guard and author of Traces of Truth, Ciaran Prior joins Matt to discuss his life as a crime scene investigator within the force.

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Meta Fined €91m Over Password Storage Issue 8:42

26m ago8:42

8:42

Ian Guider spoke to Matt on Friday’s business news about how Meta has been fined €91m by the Data Protection Commission following an investigation into the storage of passwords. Meanwhile, a review by DNG has found that house prices in Dublin have risen by 8.4% over the past 12 months. Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the chat.…

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The Week Trending 21:36

1h ago21:36

21:36

Plans to cut university parking spaces, the phenomenon of Sally Rooney and the death of Oscar-winning actress Maggie Smith. Lorcan Nyhan, head of training at the Communications Clinic, and Roe McDermott, advice columnist with the Irish Times, join The Last Word to discuss the week's trending stories. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' butto…

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Will Budget 2025 be like a Toy Show giveaway? 48:02

30m ago48:02

48:02

Host Hugh Linehan is joined by Harry McGee and Jack Horgan-Jones to look back on the week in politics: · The budget was somewhat overshadowed this week by stories with far less cost involved, but no shortage of outrage – not least the final cost of Government Buildings security hut hitting €1.4 million and the row over the announcement of new sport…

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Will Budget 2025 be like a Toy Show giveaway? 48:02

11m ago48:02

48:02

Host Hugh Linehan is joined by Harry McGee and Jack Horgan-Jones to look back on the week in politics: · The budget was somewhat overshadowed this week by stories with far less cost involved, but no shortage of outrage – not least the final cost of Government Buildings security hut hitting €1.4 million and the row over the announcement of new sport…

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Playback - Sept 21st 47:42

7m ago47:42

47:42

From Saoirse Ronan to tea with Francis Brennan, it's this week's Playback with Brian Lally.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Why do we have so many vacant commercial buildings nationwide? 10:42

4h ago10:42

10:42

The latest report from Geo Directory - which keeps a full database of commercial and residential buildings in Ireland - says the national commercial vacancy rate was 14.1% in June. Aoibhinn Garrihy, owner of BEO on O'Connell Street in Ennis and Architect, Roisin Murphy discuss the issue.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Strong explosions hit Beirut this afternoon 7:28

4h ago7:28

7:28

Israeli military says it has targeted Hezbollah's central command in the city's southern suburbs. A doctor treating casualties on the ground in Lebanon, Dr. Marwa Saleh, MedGlobal's medical director, has the latest.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Six Dublin primary schools launch an education pilot to combat anti-social behaviour and hate-crime in later life. 10:30

4h ago10:30

10:30

'Think Equal' is a revolutionary early years educational programme which will run in 31 classrooms across primary schools in Dublin’s Dockland's area. Think Equal Founder, Leslee Udwin, discusses the new project.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Episode 4: The Present Day 27:13

4h ago27:13

27:13

The final episode of this series covers the war from the ninth month to the present day, with ceasefire talks proving fruitless and the conflict threatening to spread from Gaza to the West Bank and Lebanon.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Benjamin Netanyahu faces a UN walkout.. but says Israel is 'fighting for its life'- the Palestinian Ambassador responds.. 11:44

4h ago11:44

11:44

Palestinian Ambassador Dr Jilian Wahba Abdalmajid reacts to the statements given by the Israel Prime Minister at a UN address earlier today.By RTÉ Radio 1

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How social finance can help finance community projects 7:39

4h ago7:39

7:39

In Ireland and across Europe the "ethical finance" sector is used to help not-for-profit organisations - from faith groups to sports clubs - to grow. 33 of those European ethical financiers met in Dublin today. Community Finance Ireland chief executive Dónal Traynor joins the programme.By RTÉ Radio 1

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What is happening with rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs? 23:38

23m ago23:38

23:38

Puff Daddy, P Diddy, Diddy, Love or Sean Combs — many of us would have grown up with the numerous names of that rapper over the last 30 years or so. The 54-year-old music producer, businessman and global celebrity is in federal custody in the United States, awaiting trial for a number of serious charges, including sex trafficking and racketeering. …

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More leaks on what the budget will contain 4:38

3h ago4:38

4:38

Micheál Lehane, Political Correspondent on budget leaks and Labour's Ivana Bacik reacting to Leo Varadkar's commentsBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Mans body discovered at Dublin recycling centre 2:20

3h ago2:20

2:20

Crime Correspondent Paul Reynolds says Gardai are investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery of a man’s body in Ballymount facilityBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Earth will get a second moon from Sunday 5:28

3h ago5:28

5:28

Dr Niall Smith, MTU & Blackrock Castle Observatory on the mini-moon and also the comet that's comingBy RTÉ Radio 1

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30 women killed by men in the North over 5 year period 8:15

3h ago8:15

8:15

Detective Chief Superintendent Anthony McNally from the PSNI and hear Chelsea Hamilton's storyBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Documentary hears from Housewife of the Year winners 4:35

3h ago4:35

4:35

Ciaran Cassidy, Housewife of the Year Director on the contest that ran from 1968 and the mid ninetiesBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Meta fined €91m by DPC for password storage issues 3:49

3h ago3:49

3:49

Brian O'Donovan, Work & Technology Correspondent has the storyBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Israeli Prime Minister due to address UN in New York this afternoon 5:50

3h ago5:50

5:50

Scott Lucas, Professor of American Studies, UCD Clinton Institute previews Netanyahu's speech to the UN and pressures for ceasefireBy RTÉ Radio 1

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27th September 2024 2:06:32

4h ago2:06:32

2:06:32

Writer Cónal Creedon, not wanting kids and is chivalry dead? Cork, it’s time to talk, weekdays from 9am. The Neil Prendeville Show on Red FM.

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1313. The Future of Work – RTE Workers Speak 1:04:37

2h ago1:04:37

1:04:37

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshackThis week this very podcast triggered several Parliamentary Questions to Ministers about illegality in the "gig-economy". So we're lifting the paywall so as many people as possible get to hear what is for workers an important and must-listen podcast.This was recorded in front of a live audience in the Suga…

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The Last Word On Movies: Megalopolis - The Legacy Of Francis Ford Coppola 16:31

5h ago16:31

16:31

Brian Lloyd joins Mario to chat about Francis Ford Coppola's new release Megalopolis; a movie that has been postponed since the 80s.

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XL Bully Ban Brought To Cabinet 8:36

5h ago8:36

8:36

Minister Heather Humphreys has briefed the cabinet on new regulations to ban the importation, breeding and sale of XL Bully Dogs. Dog Behaviourist Suzi Walsh and Veterinary Officer James Madden join Mario to discuss whether this is the correct solution.

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Episode 3: Months 7 - 9 26:43

2h ago26:43

26:43

Revisiting the seventh to the ninth months of the war, with strikes threatened on Rafah and the widespread displacement of Palestinians as ceasefire talks prove fruitless, and the international criminal court deliberates over the conduct of Israel in Gaza.By RTÉ Radio 1

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A Day in the Life of Limerick's Directly Elected Mayor as John Moran approaches 100 days in the new office 12:14

3h ago12:14

12:14

Voters in Limerick made history in June of this year as they chose John Moran to become Ireland's first Directly Elected Mayor. As he approaches 100 days in office, John Cooke spent a day in the life of the Mayor of Limerick to find out what difference the new role can make.By RTÉ Radio 1

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More air strikes in Lebanon as 200,000 people now displaced 7:11

3h ago7:11

7:11

The US, the UK and Saudi Arabia have issued a joint statement this afternoon for an immediate Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire and appealing for a diplomatic settlement. Over 200,000 people are now displaced in the Lebanon. For the latest on the humanitarian crisis from Beirut, Irish woman Ettie Higgins, The deputy representative of UNICEF in Lebanon.…

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Minister Alan Dillon on increases to the housing adaptation grant and and Social Democrat's Cian O'Callaghan on his party's housing plan 15:08

3h ago15:08

15:08

An increase of grant limits and income thresholds for Housing Adaption Grants have been approved by Cabinet today. Sarah spoke to Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Alan Dillon and Social Democrat TD Cian O'Callaghan.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Cancer Society on why we need more clinical trials here 6:38

3h ago6:38

6:38

Ireland is significantly behind other European countries in the number of clinical trials that it carries out, according to a new report. The Cancer Society says these trials are vital to save lives. Averil Power, CEO of the Irish Cancer Society tells us more.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Tech Thursday: Best Digital And Bluetooth Radios And Smart Speakers 10:56

1h ago10:56

10:56

Andy O'Donoghue joins The Last Word to discuss the best digital and Bluetooth radios to allow you listen to your favourite shows. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

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€1.4m Security structure criticised in Dáil 6:08

2h ago6:08

6:08

Carole Coleman asked people for their reaction to the structure at the Department of Finance and Political Correspondent Paul Cunningham repots on other developmentsBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Lebanese man in Ireland on the effects of war on family 12:02

2h ago12:02

12:02

Ali El Hadi Hammoud talks about his parents and siblings back in Lebanon, and analysis from Prof Lina Khatib, Director, Middle East Institute, University of LondonBy RTÉ Radio 1

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World's longest-serving death row prisoner acquitted in Japan 5:17

2h ago5:17

5:17

Journalist David McNeill reports from TokyoBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Burglary and fraud offences up, homicide figures down - CSO 4:23

2h ago4:23

4:23

Crime Correspondent Paul Reynolds has the detailsBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Gamers and investors gather in Dublin 3:54

2h ago3:54

3:54

Work and Technology Correspondent Brian O' Donovan reports on an industry seeking a bigger slice of global pieBy RTÉ Radio 1

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26th September 2024 2:07:31

3h ago2:07:31

2:07:31

Senator Tom Clonan on the security hut, the hotel for international protection applicants on MacCurtain Street, and Dan’s chronic back pain. Cork, it’s time to talk, weekdays from 9am. The Neil Prendeville Show on Red FM.

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Culture Club: Sinéad Crowley 29:05

12m ago29:05

29:05

Sinéad Crowley joins Matt in the studio for this week's Culture Club and to discuss the release of her new book Author of A Maid on Fifth Avenue. Subscribe to The Ray Foley Podcast wherever you get your podcast!

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Three Wagamamas Restaurants In Dublin Close With Immediate Effect 7:13

1h ago7:13

7:13

Three Wagamama restaurants in Dublin have closed after receivers were appointed to the restaurants that are part of the Press Up Group. Ian Guider, columnist with the Business Post, joins The Last Word to discuss this and more in the business news. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!…

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Tourism Sector At 'Tipping Point' Hears Conference 9:59

27m ago9:59

9:59

Eoghan O'Mara Walsh, chief executive of the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation, spoke to Matt about calls for Government for the sector ahead of Budget 2025. To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button on this page.

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Buying or selling a car? A new online service aims to make the process simpler 10:08

4h ago10:08

10:08

The Minister of State with special responsibility for Road Transport, James Lawless, today launched the new Online Change of Vehicle Ownership service. This allows private vehicle owners to transfer registration to another private owner, entirely online. Minister James Lawless joined Cormac to tell us more.…

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Calls to simplify the health insurance market to make switching policies easier 6:55

4h ago6:55

6:55

Calls for health insurance providers to reduce the number of plans in the Irish market. The Health Insurance Authority says 71pc of those with health cover have never switched, and the average length of time people have a policy is 20 years. To discuss this Brian Lee, the chief executive of the Health Insurance Authority.…

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Politicians press for answers on the new Childrens' Hospital, the Dáil bike shed and the Department of Finance 1.4m euro security hut 13:40

4h ago13:40

13:40

The Oireachtas Committee on Health was told that construction firm BAM has "shifted the substantial completion date" of the new National Children's Hospital project 14 times in just four years. To discuss this and other news today Neasa Hourigan, who is Health spokersperon for the Green Party and also by Áontu Leader Peadar Tobin.…

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Hezbollah fires missile towards Tel Aviv for first time ever as Lebanese death toll rises to nearly 600 5:34

4h ago5:34

5:34

Israel continues to fire missiles into Lebanon as the death toll rises to nearly 600. Humanitarian agencies said today that the Lebanese people risk the “face the same fate” as Gaza civilians with 90,000 people fleeing their homes. For more Julie Mehigan, Head of Asia, Middle East & Europe for Christian Aid.…

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The Last Word On The US: Will The Election Be Won By The Candidate Who Wins in Pennsylvania? 14:50

1d ago14:50

14:50

Nationally syndicated columnist Cal Thomas and US Correspondent with the Business Post Marion McKeone joined Matt for The Last Word’s weekly US slot where Matt began by asking about the significance of the Pennsylvanian vote in November’s presidential election. Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.…

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Taxi Fares to Rise By 9% In Time For Christmas Party Season 9:14

3h ago9:14

9:14

Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with the Irish Independent joined Matt to discuss how taxi fares are to rise by 9% in December. Will this lead to more people opting to stay at home instead of going out? Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.

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Can Sinn Féin reverse its decline in popularity before the election? 45:17

30m ago45:17

45:17

It's not that long ago that a Sinn Féin-led government after the next election was seen as something of a sure bet. Now, with polls showing the party losing almost half its support in the past year, the party's future seems much more uncertain. So what happened to Sinn Féin's support, can it regain ground and where should it target its resources in…

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Can Sinn Féin reverse its decline in popularity before the election? 45:17

3h ago45:17

45:17

It's not that long ago that a Sinn Féin-led government after the next election was seen as something of a sure bet. Now, with polls showing the party losing almost half its support in the past year, the party's future seems much more uncertain. So what happened to Sinn Féin's support, can it regain ground and where should it target its resources in…

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The US Presidential Election and the Global Economy with Constantin Gurdgiev

19h ago

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Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshackIn this packed podcast US-Based, Russian-Irish Professor of Economics (and listener favourite) Constantin Gurdgiev talks Trump v Kamala, the broader context of US politics, the Apple Tax in the US and Ireland, his thoughts on Sinn Féin's housing plan, Ireland's ongoing corporate tax take, the BRICS working…