The mystery of the Palestinian flag on The Spire
https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22605116/
Published: April 28, 2026 16:00
Report from Una Kelly
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The mystery of the Palestinian flag on The Spire
https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22605116/
Published: April 28, 2026 16:00
Report from Una Kelly
Taylor Swift protects her voice from AI
https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22605106/
Published: April 28, 2026 16:00
Emmet Ryan, technology journalist
UAE abandons OPEC as Taoiseach rules out mini budget
https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22605104/
Published: April 28, 2026 16:00
David Murphy, RTÉ Economics Editor and Tadgh McNally, Irish Examiner Political Correspondent
Morgan McSweeney questioned by MPs over Mandelson
https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22605107/
Published: April 28, 2026 16:00
Shelagh Fogarty, LBC presenter
RSV vaccine costly, but effective
https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22605108/
Published: April 28, 2026 16:00
Dr Ilona Duffy, GP in Monaghan and Dr Brian Turner, Health Economist at Cork University Business School
Govt to withdraw tourist accommodation housing Ukrainians
https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22605110/
Published: April 28, 2026 16:00
Malcolm Byrne, Fianna Fáil TD for Wicklow-Wexford and Conor Sheehan, Labour Party TD for Limerick City
4,000 drivers fined over Easter for speeding
https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22605105/
Published: April 28, 2026 16:00
John Legge, consultant in Emergency Medicine at St. Vincent’s Hospital and David Cliff, Chief Executive of the Global Road Safety Partnership
Irish peacekeepers prepare for UNIFIL deployment to Lebanon
https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22605126/
Published: April 28, 2026 16:00
Report from John Cooke
Croke Park or nowhere for Katie Taylor's last bout
https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22605111/
Published: April 28, 2026 16:00
Gavin Casey, sports journalist with the42.ie
Common laptop charger rule comes into force in EU
https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22605109/
Published: April 28, 2026 16:00
Elaine Burke of the ‘For Tech’s Sake’ podcast
How are other European countries reducing road deaths?
https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22604798/
Published: April 27, 2026 16:00
Liam Nolan, RTÉ Eastern Europe correspondent in Poland; Josephine McKenna, journalist in Italy; and Colm O’Callaghan, Sweden-based journalist
Are heat pumps the solution to the energy crisis?
https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22604772/
Published: April 27, 2026 16:00
Róisín Murphy, architect
Man due in court over shooting at gala in Washington
https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22604775/
Published: April 27, 2026 16:00
Harriet Alexander, US-based journalist and Tim Miller, Founder of LionHeart International Services Group and former Secret Service Agent
Should we have a 'No Wait Card' for toilets?
https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22604774/
Published: April 27, 2026 16:00
Report from Una Kelly
Love those leftovers
https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22604773/
Published: April 27, 2026 16:00
Edward Hayden, chef
Should we scrap daylight savings to cut costs?
https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22604771/
Published: April 27, 2026 16:00
Prof Andrew Coogan from the Department of Psychology at Maynooth and Sean Kelly, Fine Gael MEP for Ireland South
Sinn Féin calls for emergency budget
https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22604797/
Published: April 27, 2026 16:00
Pearse Doherty, Sinn Féin spokesperson on Finance and Timmy Dooley, Fianna Fáil Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture
35 years since the disappearance of the Dwyers in Cork
https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22604800/
Published: April 27, 2026 16:00
Ralph Riegel, Southern Correspondent for the Irish Independent
Binge burnout - streamers return to weekly episodes
https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22604776/
Published: April 27, 2026 16:00
Sarina Bellissimo, presenter and broadcaster
Former NSA head on the Washington attack and Trump's travails in the Middle East
https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22604799/
Published: April 27, 2026 16:00
Mike Rogers, former four star Admiral in the US Navy and previous head of the National Security Agency
Who is in charge of Iran?
https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22604265/
Published: April 24, 2026 16:00
Farnaz Fassihi, UN Bureau Chief for the New York Times
2027 Ryder Cup tickets for Irish fans sell out within an hour
https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22604263/
Published: April 24, 2026 16:00
Ciara O’Brien, Irish Times Business and Tech journalist
The Catch Up
https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22604267/
Published: April 24, 2026 16:00
Eimer McAuley, reporter with The Journal and Michael Sheridan, motoring journalist
Over 17,500 homeless in March, rise of 209 in month
https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22604262/
Published: April 24, 2026 16:00
Rory Hearne, Social Democrats spokesperson on housing and Seamus McGrath, Fianna Fáil spokesperson on housing
How to say 'No'
https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22604264/
Published: April 24, 2026 16:00
Padraig Walsh, Chartered Behavioural Psychologist at changeable.ie
School staff suffer injuries from students
https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22604266/
Published: April 24, 2026 16:00
Report from Una Kelly
EU lays out mutual assistance clause ‘blueprint’
https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22604260/
Published: April 24, 2026 16:00
Sarah Collins, Irish journalist covering the European Union summit in Cyprus
The rising cost of communions
https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22604261/
Published: April 24, 2026 16:00
Jen Hogan, Irish Times columnist and host of 'Conversations with Parents'
The sun returns to Ireland
https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22604259/
Published: April 24, 2026 16:00
Report from John Cooke
How to manage debt with the rising cost of living
https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22603958/
Published: April 23, 2026 16:00
Robert Whelan, Rockwell Financial Management
How to keep your energy costs down as prices surge
https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22603949/
Published: April 23, 2026 16:00
Danni Hewson, Head of Financial Analysis at AJ Bell and Darragh Cassidy, Bonkers.ie
Two mothers share their stories of long ambulance waiting times in Clare
https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22603956/
Published: April 23, 2026 16:00
Report from John Cooke
4,000 fined over Easter speeding on the roads
https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22603953/
Published: April 23, 2026 16:00
Conor Faughnan, independent motoring expert and Meghan Scully, author and journalist
90% of builders construct less than 50 homes a year
https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22603950/
Published: April 23, 2026 16:00
Conor O’Connell, Director of Housing and Planning at the Irish Home Builders Association
The rise and rise of Maura Higgins
https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22603957/
Published: April 23, 2026 16:00
Kate Demolder, culture journalist and host of ‘Culture Pigs’
Light pollution – why bugs hate artificial light
https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22603951/
Published: April 23, 2026 16:00
Collie Ennis, Biodiversity Officer at Trinity College Dublin
NTA faces renewed scrutiny at the Dáil Public Accounts Committee over delays and IT
https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22603954/
Published: April 23, 2026 16:00
John Brady, Sinn Féin TD and Chair of the Public Accounts Committee
A tale of two cities? - Gardaí release Dublin City crime stats
https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22603952/
Published: April 23, 2026 16:00
Report from Una Kelly
Iran: What now for the US, Ireland and the markets?
https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22603955/
Published: April 23, 2026 16:00
Simon Marks, Feature Story News in Washington and Kate English, Chief Economist with Deloitte
Where to go in Ireland if you're staying home this summer
https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22603529/
Published: April 22, 2026 16:00
Thom Breathnach, travel writer
Before We Die Campaign - Adult children with intellectual disability
https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22603538/
Published: April 22, 2026 16:00
Jane Johnstone
Trump looks to extend ceasefire with Iran indefinitely
https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22603540/
Published: April 22, 2026 16:00
John Nichols, Executive Editor of The Nation
Calls for more opportunities to work from home amid energy price shock
https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22603526/
Published: April 22, 2026 16:00
Report from Una Kelly followed by a debate between Mark Wall, Labour Party spokesperson on Social Protection, Children, Disability and Equality & John Barry, founder and a director of MSS – The HR People and ISME National Council member
Should National Lottery ads be moved to after the 9pm watershed?
https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22603527/
Published: April 22, 2026 16:00
Aubrey McCarthy, Founder and Chairman of Tiglin
Can you safely introduce teens to alcohol?
https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22603532/
Published: April 22, 2026 16:00
Mary McCarthy, Irish Independent columnist and Dr Sabina Brennan, psychologist and neuroscientist
Pricey tickets announced for Ryder Cup at Adare Manor
https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22603530/
Published: April 22, 2026 16:00
Report from John Cooke
What's in the EU's energy package?
https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22603528/
Published: April 22, 2026 16:00
Tony Connelly, RTÉ's Europe Editor
Airlines cut flights and raise prices
https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22603539/
Published: April 22, 2026 16:00
Simon Calder, Travel Editor with the London Independent
Leo Varadkar apologises for urban/rural comments
https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22603531/
Published: April 22, 2026 16:00
Fionnan Sheahan, Ireland Editor with the Irish Independent
Fed Chair nominee Kevin Warsh says he won't be Trump's 'sock puppet'
https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22603109/
Published: April 21, 2026 16:00
David Smith, Washington DC Bureau Chief for The Guardian
Modular homes - more solutions or more problems?
https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22603105/
Published: April 21, 2026 16:00
James Geoghegan, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Bay South and Conor Sheehan, Labour TD for Limerick City
HSE formally apologises to Aylward family 22 years on
https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22603106/
Published: April 21, 2026 16:00
Report from Barry Lenihan
Trump's deadline for ceasefire with Iran looms
https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22603104/
Published: April 21, 2026 16:00
Amber Phillips, Washington Post Political Reporter
The peril of parent group chats
https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22603108/
Published: April 21, 2026 16:00
Rebecca Horan, broadcaster and journalist
Minister Darragh O'Brien on home energy upgrades and the current state of fuel supplies
https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22603103/
Published: April 21, 2026 16:00
Darragh O'Brien, Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment and Minister for Transport
Downing Street exerted pressure to clear Mandelson - sacked UK official
https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22603107/
Published: April 21, 2026 16:00
Kevin Maguire, Associate Editor for the Daily Mirror
Govt downgrades growth forecasts but predicts higher surplus
https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22603101/
Published: April 21, 2026 16:00
Mary Regan, Political Editor for the Irish Independent
Football is being spoiled by ‘time wasting’
https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22603102/
Published: April 21, 2026 16:00
Dr Robert Butler, Co-director of Centre of Sports Economics and Law
Is there an urban and rural divide in Ireland?
https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22603100/
Published: April 21, 2026 16:00
Report from Una Kelly; Edmond Phelan, ICSA Rural Development Chair; and Alan Matthews, Emeritus Professor of Agricultural Policy at Trinity College Dublin
Effects of energy costs on vulnerable people
https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22602706/
Published: April 20, 2026 16:00
Louise Bayliss, Head of Social Justice and Policy at SVP; Muireann Lynch, Senior Research Officer with the ESRI; and Susan Power, wheelchair user
Why nature is good for us
https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22602705/
Published: April 20, 2026 16:00
Dr Ruth Freeman, Director of Research for Society at Research Ireland
Starmer under siege - British PM questioned over Mandelson vetting
https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22602707/
Published: April 20, 2026 16:00
George Parker, Financial Times Political Editor
The President and the Pope
https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22602704/
Published: April 20, 2026 16:00
Fr Michael Collins, priest and author of 'Leo XIV: Builder of Bridges'
Will there be fresh US-Iran peace talks?
https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22602710/
Published: April 20, 2026 16:00
Borzou Daraghi, journalist
Will your holiday be affected this summer?
https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22602703/
Published: April 20, 2026 16:00
Conor Pope, Irish Times Consumer Affairs Correspondent; Eoghan Corry, Editor of Travel Extra; and Sorcha Tunney, Irish Manager of Opportunity Green
Kerry CAMHS whistleblower sleeps rough in London
https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22602711/
Published: April 20, 2026 16:00
Barry Lenihan speaks to Dr Maya Sharma, Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist and whistleblower about the systemic failures in CAMHS and their personal and professional consequences
TCD medical students to be assessed on ability to love
https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22602708/
Published: April 20, 2026 16:00
Dr Colin Doherty, Head of Medicine at Trinity College Dublin
Character references in court
https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22602709/
Published: April 20, 2026 16:00
Noeline Blackwell, human rights lawyer, campaigner and former CEO of the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre and Regina Doherty, Fine Gael MEP for Dublin
EU Commission working on new protections for energy consumers
https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22602712/
Published: April 20, 2026 16:00
Ian Johnston, EU Correspondent for Financial Times