Best RTÉ Radio 1 Podcasts (2024)

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Arena Galway Film Fleadh special with Brian Cox 52:56

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Highlights from our Galway Film Fleadh special, where we were thrilled to host a public interview with the actor Brian Cox to a sold-out audience at the Galmont Hotel.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Why playing Dungeons and Dragons is good for you. 8:45

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Whether you are an Elf, Barbarian, a Wizard, or a Human, the benefits of playing "Dungeons and Dragons" can be great for your mental health! That's according to UCC research which identified escapism and social support as key aspects of the table top game. Orla Walsh is PhD researcher in UCC School of Applied Psychology has been looking into this.…

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Dr Colin O'Gara on dramatic surge in cocaine, gambling and alcohol addictions 11:04

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A new report from the Rutland Centre shows a dramatic surge in the number of people seeking treatment for multiple addictions. The study says 62% of people presented with multiple addictions last year, up from 48% in 2022. Professor Colin O'Gara Head of Addiction Services at St John of God Hospital & Clinical professor of Psychiatry at UCD.…

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Fact & Fiction campaign - an initiative that challenges the narratives around immigration in Ireland. 5:08

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The Fact & Fiction campaign is an initiative that looks at challenging the narratives that exist around immigration in Ireland. Created by the South Dublin County Council, the campaign looks to stop misinformation about international protection applicants that has spread online. To tell us more Alan Edge, South County Dublin Independent Councilor.…

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Migrants in tents attacked in Dublin last night - details from one volunteer, and reaction 16:12

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Tents sheltering 15 asylum seekers were attacked on City Quay in Dublin last night. We hear from volunteer named Grainne who has been involved with a group of other volunteers helping other international protection applicants and get reaction from CEO of the Irish Refugee Council, Nick Henderson.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Accomodation for Ukrainians and migrants in Dundrum Co. Tipperary 11:49

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Locals in a County Tipperary village have criticised a government pledge to improve engagement with communities where International Protection Applicants are to be accommodated, after 7 weeks of protests outside their local hotel. Reporter John Cooke has been to Tipperary to meet the locals.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Is Inheritance Tax Fair? 1:08:53

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Callers debate the fairness of inheritance tax and whether it's discriminatory against single people.By RTÉ Radio 1

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British government commits to repealing and replacing NI Legacy Act 0:53

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Taoiseach Simon Harris who is due to meet the British Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomes the announcement in the King's Speech.By RTÉ Radio 1

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President leads tributes to former Trócaire Executive Director Justin Kilcullen 5:23

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Sorcha Fennell, Director of International with Trócaire pays tribute to her former colleague and friend Justin Kilcullen.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Govt currently assessing 30 buildings to buy to house IPAS applicants 11:53

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Roderic O'Gorman, Integration Minister speaks to us about the events in Coolock this week & their plans for IPAS applicantsBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Dublin Rape Crisis Centre sees increase in calls in past 24 hours 4:26

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Rachel Morrogh, CEO Dublin Rape Crisis Centre says they've seen an increase in calls since the case of a man jailed for life for the rape and assault of his wife over 24 years.By RTÉ Radio 1

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SF leader reports death threat to gardaí 11:04

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We also talk to Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald about the situation following the Coolock unrest.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Govt. approves the formal drafting of the Roads Bill 2024 8:07

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James Lawless, Minister of State at the Department of Transport discusses the drafting of two new road related Bills.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Over 60% of people seeking treatment at The Rutland Centre in Dublin have multiple addictions 6:25

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Maebh Mullany, Chief Executive Officer at The Rutland Centre, discusses' the growing increase in the number of people entering treatment for alcohol, drugs and gambling addictions.By RTÉ Radio 1

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7:10am It Says In The Papers 2:57

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Presented by Fiona Kelly.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Six people found dead in luxury hotel suite in Bangkok 3:39

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Philip Sherwell, TheTimes Asia Correspondent based in Bangkok, discusses' the latest news following the shocking deaths of six people in a luxury hotel suite in upmarket Bangkok.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar will not stand in the next general election 6:28

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Micheál Lehane Political Correspondent discusses former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar’s decision not to stand in the next general election.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Waterford U-15 hurling match abandoned following brawl 4:30

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Nickey Brennan, former GAA President, discusses the brawl at an U-15 hurling match in Waterford on Monday night which resulted in the game being abandoned.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Calls for more engagement with communities in relation to housing migrants 6:21

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John Lannon, CEO of Doras, a refugee and migrant rights organisation, discusses the reaction of migrants here to the disturbances seen outside accommodation centres such as in Coolock in Dublin this week.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Just 158 new social homes built accross country in first three months of 2024 5:41

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Ivana Bacik, leader of the Labour Party and their housing spokesperson, discusses the delivery of social and affordable housing in the first three months of 2024.By RTÉ Radio 1

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8am News Bulletin 6:43

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Presented by Brian Jennings.By RTÉ Radio 1

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7:35am Sports News 3:58

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Presented by Darren Frehill.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Weather Forecast 1:51

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Presented by Andrew Doran-Sherlock of Met Éireann.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Taoiseach to meet new British Prime Minister Keir Starmer today 3:38

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Tommy Meskill, London correspondent, on the significance of the meeting in Chequers later today between Taoiseach Simon Harris and the new Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, as part of growing British-Irish relations.By RTÉ Radio 1

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8:10am It Says In The Papers 3:39

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Presented by Fiona Kelly.By RTÉ Radio 1

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7:50am Busines News 3:29

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Presented by Adam Maguire.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Haley and DeSantis praise former rival Donald Trump at RNC 9:02

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Sean Whelan, Washington Correspondent reports from the Republican convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Siptu claims DFB response to Coolock highlights staff resource issues 5:22

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Geoff McEvoy, Siptu Organiser, discusses the resourcing of the Dublin Fire Brigade in the aftermath of the Coolock disturbance.By RTÉ Radio 1

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8:35am Sports News 7:53

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Presented by Darren Frehill.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Arena (Podcast) 40:07

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Movie: Crossing - Book: The Dark Manual - Music: Harpist Aisling EnnisBy RTÉ Radio 1

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The Department of Education has today published 'TRES' it's Traveller and Roma Education Strategy for 2024 to 2030. 7:38

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Dr Sindy Joyce - Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Limerick and member of the Council of State.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Youth Justice Project Leader in Coolock Keith O'Driscoll FF TD and Jim O'Callaghan on the violence and public disorder 13:59

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Minister for Integration Roderic O'Gorman has rejected suggestions that there was limited engagement with the local community in Coolock on a proposed new accommodation centre. For more on this, Youth Justice Project Leader with the KEEP Project, Keith O'Driscoll and Fianna Fáil TD, Jim O'Callaghan.By RTÉ Radio 1

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The Forgotten West 5:49

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This week the Northern and Western Regional Assembly is urging the government to fast-track the delivery of 13 major infrastructure projects after a new study found that investment in the region is now on par with the least well-off areas of Europe in terms of infrastructure. John Daly, Economist with the Northern and Western Regional Assembly.…

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Concerns are growing over delays in the publication of a major new report into the Kerry Child Mental Scandal. 10:58

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The review of treatment received by patients of North Kerry CAMHS is expected to contain even more harrowing details than the Maskey Review of two years ago. Our reporter Barry Lenihan has followed this story closely.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Concern raised about the level of disinformation being spread online about yesterdays disturbances in Coolock 13:49

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Irish Times Security and Crime Editor, Conor Lally and Senior Analyst with the Institute for Strategic Dialogue, Ciarán O'Connor discuss the concerns raised about the level of disinformation being spread online about yesterdays disturbances in Coolock.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Forensic Expert On Murder & Criminal Cases - Subpar Holiday Accommodation - Fake OPW Website - Where Is Daniel O'Connell's Heart? 1:08:06

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Fingerprint and handwriting expert, John Sweetman discusses cases he investigated. Gary was disappointed his holiday accommodation was not as described. Claire thought she was buying tickets for Kilmainham Gaol until she realised she was not on the correct website. Daniel O'Connell's heart used to be in Rome, but has gone missing.…

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Minister defends Garda management of Coolock incident 8:15

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We talk to Minister for Justice Helen McEntee.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Revenue remind renters to claim €750 tax credit 2:55

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We talk to Assistant Principal with Revenue's PAYE Services, Dan Ooshuizen.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Air pollution exposure linked to poorer mental health in older people 3:43

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We talk to Professor Anne Nolan, research professor with the ESRI.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Gardaí maintain presence at Coolock site 1:28

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Our Crime Correspondent Paul Reynolds reports.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Concerns over number of young people at Coolock protest 6:04

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We talk to Paul Rogers of Coolock's Northside Partnership in Dublin about the community's reaction to yesterday's events in Coolock.By RTÉ Radio 1

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158 new social homes built in first three months of 2024 3:45

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Our Political Correspondent Míchéal Lehane had the details.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Gareth Southgate departs England managerial position 3:17

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We talk to Miguel Delany, Chief Football Writer with the London Independent.By RTÉ Radio 1

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7:10am It Says In The Papers 3:09

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Presented by Fiona Kelly.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Trump names JD Vance as running mate in presidential race 9:13

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Bill O'Reilly, Republican Political Consultant, discusses Donald Trump's choice of Vice-Presidential candidate of JD Vance, and President Biden's NBC interview.By RTÉ Radio 1

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First plenary session of European Parliament in Strasbourg today 4:58

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Juliette Gash reports ahead of the first plenary session of the European Parliament will take place in Strasbourg.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Coolock disturbances 'unacceptable', says Commissioner 9:21

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Paul Reynolds, Crime Correspondent, on 15 people being charged with public order offences at the Criminal Courts of Justice last night following protests at the former Crown Paints factory in Coolock.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Trump makes first public appearance since assassination attempt 6:36

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Suzanne Lynch, Associate Editor at POLITICO, discusses the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Donald Trump's Vice-Presidential selection of JD Vance.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Fianna Fáil MEPs to vote against Ursula von der Leyen’s re-election as EU Commission President 8:31

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MEPs Billy Kelleher and Luke Ming Flanagan discuss the upcoming vote to re-elect Ursula von der Leyen as President of the European Commission.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Ursula von der Leyen's fate hangs in the balance ahead of vote 5:21

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Andy Bounds, Financial Times EU Correspondent, previews this week's vote by the European Parliament that is likely to see Ursula von der Leyen remain at the helm of the European Commission for another five years.By RTÉ Radio 1

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