Best Rte Kids Podcasts (2025)

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S3Ep10 – Kidcast School Tour - Roar to Restore 23:56

28d ago23:56

23:56

Nine home educated children from Cork, aged 7-11, have created a very special audio drama as part of their exploration of ‘Religious and Ethical Education’. What will happen to the Quack-Lion stolen from Harmony Hills Animal Sanctuary? And how will Garda Francis deal with some BAD choices?By RTÉ Kids

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Kneecap Criticised For Pro-Palestine Chant At Coachella 12:13

1h ago12:13

12:13

Belfast/Derry trio Kneecap have been criticised for pro-Palestinian chants during their Coachella sets, with TV personality Sharon Osbourne urging US authorities to revoke their visas. Given how outspoken they’ve been about political issues in the past, should we be surprised by the move? Furthermore, should we be more encouraging to artists and ce…

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The Last Word On The Environment: Was Pope Francis An Environmentalist? 13:13

1h ago13:13

13:13

Tributes have been paid to Pope Francis, whose death was announced on Monday morning. UN climate official Simon Stiell said that the Pope was “a towering figure of human dignity, and an unflinching global champion of climate action as a vital means to deliver it”. Environmental commentator John Gibbons spoke to Matt about this. Hit the ‘Play’ butto…

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The Vatican prepares to bury Pope Francis 4:08

3h ago4:08

4:08

John Cooke, RTÉ ReporterBy RTÉ Radio 1

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A guide to the best varieties of potatoes 12:19

3h ago12:19

12:19

Shay Phelan, Crops and Potato Crop Specialist at Teagasc / Paula McIntyre, Chef and Food Writer and Chair of the Irish Food Writers GuildBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Russia launches huge drone attack on Kyiv 9:49

3h ago9:49

9:49

Sviatoslav Yurash, Ukrainian MP with President Zelensky’s ‘Servant of the People’ Party and chair of the Irish/Ukrainian Friendship Group / Roland Oliphant, Senior Foreign Correspondent, The TelegraphBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Inside the secret world of drug gangs' phone systems 15:16

3h ago15:16

15:16

an Op Gen Oorth, Head of Corporate Communications at Europol / Conor Lally, Crime and Security Editor, Irish TimesBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Ofcom cracks down on big tech 14:03

3h ago14:03

14:03

Henry Riley, reporter with LBC in London / Alex Cooney, CEO of Cybersafe KidsBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Trump lashes Zelenskyy; Musk scales back DOGE role 10:32

3h ago10:32

10:32

Simon Marks, Chief Correspondent of Feature Story NewsBy RTÉ Radio 1

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The woman behind Spain's first #MeToo case 14:31

3h ago14:31

14:31

Nevenka Fernandez, subject of the film ‘Soy Nevenka’ / Icíar Bollaín, Director of the film ‘Soy Nevenka’By RTÉ Radio 1

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Brian O'Connell learns to fly a plane 12:35

3h ago12:35

12:35

Brian O’Connell, RTÉ ReporterBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Investors are flocking to gold - but is it a safe bet? 8:58

3h ago8:58

8:58

Russ Mould, Investment Director, AJ BellBy RTÉ Radio 1

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From Smart Taps To Robot Lawn Mowers: The Best In Garden Tech 9:22

19m ago9:22

9:22

Andy Donoghue has his top garden gadget picks from watering systems, to lawnmowers, plant sensors, outdoor lighting and outdoor sockets. To catch the full conversation, press the play button on this page.

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Culture Club: Will Sliney 31:21

15m ago31:21

31:21

Will Sliney, comic book artist and creator of Draw With Will, talks to Matt about his favourite music, film, TV, books and other cultural touchstones that have influenced his life and work. To catch the full conversation, press the play button on this page.

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Fears For Irish Jobs As Intel To Announce Plans To Cut 20% Of Global Staff 7:12

1d ago7:12

7:12

Intel will announce plans to cut more than 20 per cent of its staff this week as part of a bid to streamline operations, according to Bloomberg news. The global tech giant employs over 5,000 people across Ireland. Ian Guider, columnist with the Business Post, joins The Last Word to discuss the future of Intel and to run through more of the latest b…

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Personal Finance: Customers Paying More For Less As Health Insurers Cut Back On Benefit Plans 13:02

1d ago13:02

13:02

Insurers are cutting benefits on health plans as they hike the price of premiums, meaning that customers are now getting less value for their money. Meanwhile, the government’s take from taxes on home energy and motor fuels has topped €4bn for the first time, with Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín TD accusing the government of “cashing in” on the cost-of-…

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20th Anniversary of First You Tube Clip 12:24

8h ago12:24

12:24

Fionnuala Jones, BroadcasterBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Health Insurance Benefit Cuts 8:00

8h ago8:00

8:00

Dermot Goode from Total Health Cover.ie, part of the Locton GroupBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Marco Rubio pulls out of Ukraine Peace Talks 11:53

8h ago11:53

11:53

Jeremy Bowen, BBC News International EditorBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Mid Term Book Club 13:07

8h ago13:07

13:07

Librarians Jennie Loughran / Tracy McEnaneyBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Skin Q&A 8:27

8h ago8:27

8:27

Dr. Marie Finn, Clare based GPBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Pope Francis Latest 14:48

8h ago14:48

14:48

John Cooke, RTÉ Reporter / Catherine Pepinster, Journalist & religion commentatorBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Turkey Earthquake 2:49

8h ago2:49

2:49

David O’Byrne, journalist based in IstanbulBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Rethinking Rent in Ireland 12:03

8h ago12:03

12:03

Professor of economics TCD Ronan LyonsBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Intel to cut over 20% of workforce 18:45

8h ago18:45

18:45

Adrian Weckler, Technology Editor with the Irish Independent / James Lawless, Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, and Fianna Fáil TD for Kildare North / Justin Urqhart Stewart, economist and markets commentatorBy RTÉ Radio 1

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The Last Word On The US: Donald And Melania Trump To Attend Pope Francis’s Funeral 21:33

4h ago21:33

21:33

US President Donald Trump has confirmed that he and his wife, First Lady Melania Trump, will attend Pope Francis’s funeral at The Vatican on Saturday. Pope Francis had previously been critical of President Trump’s views on immigration, describing the program of mass deportations as a “major crisis”. Nationally syndicated columnist, Cal Thomas, and …

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The Legacy Of Pope Francis 17:27

16h ago17:27

17:27

Following the death of Pope Francis, Redemptorist priest Tony Flannery, theologian Gina Menzies and catholic commentator Breda O'Brien join The Last Word to discuss the legacy he has left behind. Catch the full discussion by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

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What now for Ukraine peace talks? 14:39

22h ago14:39

14:39

Scott Lucas, Professor of US and International Politics at Clinton Institute in UCD; James Waterhouse, BBC Ukraine CorrespondentBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar on meeting Pope Francis 11:11

22h ago11:11

11:11

Former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar reacts to death of Pope FrancisBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Pete Hegseth signal messages and President Trump spooks the markets again 11:01

22h ago11:01

11:01

Sarah Firth, Foreign Correspondent based in Washington; and Stephen Carroll, host of Daybreak Europe on BloombergBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Minister McEntee goes to the teacher unions conferences 9:13

22h ago9:13

9:13

Jack Horgan Jones, Political Correspondent with the Irish Times, reports on concerns around department of education payBy RTÉ Radio 1

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How to create a good morning routine 10:29

22h ago10:29

10:29

Niamh Delmar, psychologist, tells Philip about setting a good morning routine.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Pope Francis RIP 15:17

22h ago15:17

15:17

Nick Pisa, MailOnline Global Reporter in the Vatican; Lucía Cholakian Herrera journalist based in Buenos Aires; Gerard O’Connell, America Magazine's Vatican correspondent and author of "The Election of Pope Francis: An Inside Account of the Conclave that changed history”By RTÉ Radio 1

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Graham Finlay: Australian elections runners and riders 13:06

22h ago13:06

13:06

Graham Finlay, School of Politics and International Relations at UCDBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Pope Francis's body to lie in state ahead of funeral 16:23

22h ago16:23

16:23

Paola Arriaza, Journalist based in Rome; Brian O’Connell, RTÉ Radio 1 reporter, in Knock; Ursula Halligan Joint Co-ordinator of We Are Church Ireland; Seán Dunne, RTÉ Reporter, in RomeBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Interim head coach Paul O’Connell on his summer at the helm of Irish rugby 6:25

5d ago6:25

6:25

Paul O’Connell, interim head coach for Irish rugby teamBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Catherine Fulvio gives us her last-minute Easter feast tips 13:40

5d ago13:40

13:40

Catherine Fulvio, chef, owner of Ballyknocken House & Cookery School in WicklowBy RTÉ Radio 1

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J.D. Vance – who is President Trump’s right-hand man? 15:26

5d ago15:26

15:26

Josh Glancy, Editor of News Review, The Sunday TimesBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Will the US exit efforts to reach a ceasefire deal between Russia and Ukraine? 9:36

5d ago9:36

9:36

Dr Patrick Bury, Defense and Security Expert at the University of Bath & former NATO analyst // Steven Erlanger, chief diplomatic correspondent covering Europe, New York TimesBy RTÉ Radio 1

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The whistleblower who made a protected disclosure about “Grace” 13:44

5d ago13:44

13:44

Paula (not her real name)By RTÉ Radio 1

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Road safety ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend 7:53

5d ago7:53

7:53

Ralph Riegel, Southern Correspondent with the Irish IndependentBy RTÉ Radio 1

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The Gathering 29:10

5d ago29:10

29:10

Elaine Loughlin, Political Editor, The Irish Examiner // John Lahart, Fianna Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin South-West // Peadar Tóibín, Leader of Aontú and TD for Meath // Oisín Coghlan, Spokesperson, The Stop Climate Chaos CoalitionBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Manchester United’s euphoric win against Lyon 4:35

5d ago4:35

4:35

Conor McNamara, BBC Sport CommentatorBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Tech Thurs: Google Pixel 9a And Other Alternatives To iPhones 11:03

6d ago11:03

11:03

Andy O'Donoghue reviews the best and more affordable smartphones on the market from Google, Samsung and Oneplus.

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Dublin Councils Developing Plans For Tourist Tax In The Capital 11:17

6d ago11:17

11:17

Dublin's four local authorities are developing plans for a new tourist tax in the capital which they say could help fund the upkeep of the city. A working group is due to be set up later this year to consider the proposal. Sinn Féin councillor on Dublin City Council Séamus McGrattan and Paul Gallagher, chief executive of the Irish Hotels Federation…

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Acute Mental Health Patients Leaving EDs Without Appropriate Care, Report Suggests 8:21

6d ago8:21

8:21

A new report from the Mental Health Commission has said that there is an urgent need to improve mental health services at emergency departments and that steps should be taken to make access to care easier. Professor Jim Lucey, Inspector of Mental Health Services at the Mental Health Commission, spoke to Matt on The Last Word about this. Hit the ‘Pl…

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Should Dublin introduce a tourist tax? 16:05

6d ago16:05

16:05

Hazel Chu, Green Party councillor for Dublin City Council // Micheal Lennon, Director of the Skylon Hotel in Dublin and General Manager of the Westport Woods HotelBy RTÉ Radio 1