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7.10am It Says In The Papers

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 3:35


Presented by Ronan Kelly.

Trump prepares more aggressive immigration crackdown next year

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 5:46


John Foley, immigration lawyer based in Boston, Massachusetts, discusses reports of increased unease in the US over President Donald Trump's immigration laws.

'Like a second family' - Healthcare staff on working Christmas Day

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 5:24


Reporter, Andrew Louth speaks to healthcare staff who will be working in the country's hospitals on Christmas Day.

Pope Leo's first Christmas

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 4:32


Elise Ann Allen, Senior Correspondent with Crux, the Independent Commentator on the Vatican and the Catholic Church, looks ahead to Pope Leo XIV's first Christmas as Pontiff.

Andrew, Epstein and Russell

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 3:29


Enda Brady, London-based journalist, discusses former prince, Andrew Mountbatten Windsor's inclusion in the Epstein files and the latest charges against Russell Brand.

7.35am Sports News

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 4:13


Presented by Des Cahill.

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Winter in Gaza

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 4:24


Alla Abu Samura, Action Aid's Emergency Response Manager for Gaza, on the current situation in Gaza as families face winter weather.

People urged to check in on older neighbours this Christmas

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 6:17


Reporter, Joe Caulfield met with ALONE volunteers and the older people they care for in Dublin.

Keeping Irish airspace clear for Santa

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 3:04


Aisling Duff, Air Traffic Controller at Airnav Ireland, explains how Irish airspace will be kept clear for the arrival of Santa.

7.50am Business News

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 3:34


Presented by Adam Maguire.

Weather Forecast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 2:18


Presented by Liz Walsh.

8am News Bulletin

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 5:15


Presented by Jason Kennedy.

8.10am It Says In The Papers

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 3:37


Presented by Ronan Kelly.

Judicial review into planned MetroLink rail line is withdrawn

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 8:44


Darragh O'Brien, Minister for Transport and Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Fingal East, discusses the future of Metrolink, after an application for a judicial review of the project was withdrawn.

UNIFIL to withdraw from South Lebanon by end of 2026

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 9:51


Justin McCarthy speaks to members of the Defence Forces serving in Camp Shamrock in Lebanon. Mark Mellett, retired former Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces, discusses the potential impacts of the UNIFIL's withdrawal from South Lebanon at the end of 2026.

8.35am Sports News

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 4:13


Presented by Des Cahill.

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Christmas Day Coffee

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 2:39


Trevor Mangan, owner of Mocha Beans Coffee Shop in Ballina, Co. Mayo & Claregalway, Co. Galway, discusses opening Christmas Day for those who need warmth, a hot cuppa, & company.

First Christmas in Ireland for Gaza student

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 6:18


Abdallah Aljazzar, Masters student from Gaza studying Literature of Engagement at Maynooth University discusses his time in Ireland & life for his family at home in Gaza.

Santa's Secrets

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 6:33


Reporter, Sheila Naughton examines the most-often asked question about Santa Claus.

A Message From Santa

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 3:43


Santa Claus gives an exclusive interview to Morning Ireland about the incredible trip he has ahead of him tonight.

7.10am It Says In The Papers

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 3:37


Presented by Ronan Kelly.

Gardaí call for caution over busy Christmas travel period

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 5:23


Garda Superintendent, Liam Geraghty, outlines the latest figures relating to road fatalities with the Garda Christmas road safety campaign continuing into its fourth week.

30% of new-build social homes target met by Q3 - Dept of Housing

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 8:10


Eoin Ó Broin, Dublin Mid-West TD and Sinn Féin's spokesperson on Housing, discusses figures showing the Government has only met 30% of its target for new-build social homes so far this year.

Churches act as 'vital anchor' for new arrivals to Ireland

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 7:15


Samantha Libreri, Eastern Correspondent, reports on the call for State bodies to include religious communities in efforts to help integrate members of immigrant communities.

7.35am Sports News

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 4:04


Presented by Pauric Lodge.

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Season's Spendings - How are shops in Limerick and Galway doing this Christmas?

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 8:51


Tadgh Kearney, of Tadgh Kearney Jewellers in Limerick, and Vinny Browne, Manager of Charlie Byrne's Bookshop in Galway, discuss the uptick in business since the start of December.

"I wake up at two in the morning" - Children describe their Christmas traditions

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 4:02


Reporter, Aaron McElroy visits Ashbourne Educate Together in Meath to hear how young pupils there celebrate the festive period.

7.50am Business News

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 3:51


Presented by Gail Conway.

Weather Forecast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 2:32


Presented by Michelle Dillon.

8am News Bulletin

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 3:44


Presented by Kate Carolan.

8.10am It Says In The Papers

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 3:46


Presented by Ronan Kelly.

"Everyone is feeling the pinch": The essential service of food banks

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 5:29


Reporter, Peter O'Connell visits Mid-West Simon, an organisation that provides access to food, emergency accommodation and permanent housing.

Russia strikes Ukraine. days after peace talks in Miami end

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 7:11


Siobhan O'Grady, Ukraine bureau chief with the Washington Post, on the latest from Kyiv after Russia intensifies its strikes following talks between US and Ukraine in Miami.

Season's Spendings - How are shops in Cork and Dublin doing this Christmas?

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 6:26


Richard Guiney, CEO of Dublin Town, discusses the festive footfall in the capital this December. Eddie Mullins, Owner of Fitzgerald Menswear in Cork City, discusses the festive season in Munster's main city

8.35am Sports News

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 6:09


Presented by Pauric Lodge.

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EU backs Denmark as US escalates efforts on Greenland

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 4:21


Tom Carstensen, freelance journalist in Copenhagen, discusses political tensions as Denmark and Greenland react to the new US envoy to Greenland.

2030 target of 300,000 ESB Network connections an "extraordinarily ambitious figure"

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 6:30


Seán Fleming, Chair of the Oireachtas Committee on Infrastructure and NDP Delivery, outlines concerns over ESB Network's ability to meet targets on new housing connections.

Singer-songwriter Chris Rea dies aged 74

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 5:52


Eoghan O'Neill, Bass Guitarist, reacts to the passing of Chris Rea, at age 74, with whom he recorded five albums in the 1980s and 1990s.

7.10am It Says In The Papers

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 2:56


Presented by Ronan Kelly.

Christmas reunions at Dublin Airport

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 10:40


Reporter, Andrew Louth speaks to people as they return to Dublin for Christmas.

Nigerian authorities secure release of abducted students

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 8:14


Sister Mary T Barron, Superior General of the Missionary Sisters of Our Lady of the Apostles, which manages St Mary's Catholic Primary and Secondary schools in Papiri, Nigeria on the release of children abducted from the school last month.

Last minute Christmas shopping tips

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 6:25


Grainne Griffin, Director of communications with the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, with tips ahead of the final days of Christmas shopping.

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