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Sinéad Mooney brings you the best of the week's wireless - from the big news stories to the features, drama, documentaries, sport and music.

Location:

Dublin, Ireland

Networks:

RTE Ireland

Description:

Sinéad Mooney brings you the best of the week's wireless - from the big news stories to the features, drama, documentaries, sport and music.

Twitter:

@RTERadio1

Language:

English

Contact:

RTÉ Radio 1 Donnybrook, Dublin 4 353 (0) 1 208 3111


Episodes
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Playback - Oct 18th

10/17/2025
This week on Playback. The race for the Áras enters its final days. Shane Ryan on the Enhanced Games. And radio's role in the Occult. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.

Duration:00:44:52

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Playback - Oct 11

10/10/2025
This week on Playback. Hopes for a lasting peace in Gaza. And then there were two – all the latest in the race for the Áras. And buckle up - drama and big changes on the radio. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.

Duration:00:46:27

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Playback - Oct 4th

10/3/2025
This week on Playback. Storm Amy hits the country. Presidential hopefuls get canvassing and debating. And who dares challenge an Olympian to a 6am road race. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.

Duration:00:43:06

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Playback - September 27th

9/26/2025
Brendan O’Connor meets Brenda Fricker, Morning Ireland says farewell to Mary and Aine and the presidential election campaign gets underway... Presented by Brian O'Connell.

Duration:00:45:30

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Playback - September 20th

9/19/2025
Student day’s regrets, Marty Morrissey channels his inner Tom Cruise - and Dermot Whelan’s bedroom tips. Presented by Brian O'Connell.

Duration:00:44:23

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Playback - Sep 13th

9/12/2025
This week on Playback. From Poland to the USA – it's been a turbulent week in international news. Come on ye boys in green – or the sound of grown men crying. And finally, time to lick the faces of your favourite boyband. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.

Duration:00:44:52

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Playback - Sep 6th

9/5/2025
This week on Playback. Bowing out and stepping in – the great dance to the park continues. China’s parade of laser weapons, giant underwater drones and robotic wolves. And if you’re breathing through your mouth – you're doing it all wrong. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.

Duration:00:45:52

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Playback - Aug 30th

8/29/2025
This week on Playback. The English teacher said yes – but does the gym teacher have the backing of the fans? Yet more twists and turns in the race for the Áras. And new planets seeking better names. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.

Duration:00:46:43

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Playback - August 23rd

8/22/2025
The Presidential Campaign gets going, the Rose of Tralee draws criticism - and we hear about overpriced sandwiches... Presented by Brian O'Connell.

Duration:00:43:31

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Playback - Aug 16th

8/15/2025
This week on Playback. The latest in the race for the Áras. Wasps, pigeons, rats and ferrets – the creatures we love to loath. And it’s the 90s all over again as Oasis come to town. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.

Duration:00:45:21

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Playback - Aug 9th

8/8/2025
This week on Playback. When is a black hole, not a black hole? Camogie, skorts and filling Croke Park. And down on the farm – piggie snorts and purrs. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.

Duration:00:45:39

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Playback - Aug 2nd

8/1/2025
This week on Playback. The tariff deal dissected. Brendan and Alison Spittle get into body size. And we pay tribute to Seán Rocks. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.

Duration:00:47:26

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Playback - July 26th

7/25/2025
This week on Playback. The National Development Plan in the spotlight. Oliver, Daniel and Daithí get into the big match. And the agony of the leaf – tea like you’ve never tasted before. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney

Duration:00:46:05

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Playback - July 19th

7/18/2025
This week on Playback. Playback. Square lighthouses and hard cheese, Oliver takes the road west. Hurl or hurley – which way do you sliotar? And the Dáil rises for the summer recess. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.

Duration:00:48:00

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Playback - July 12th

7/11/2025
This week on Playback. Sunshine at the beach - but watch out for those weever fish. Conspiracy theorists and a call for empathy. And gather ye rosebuds while ye may – for the end is nigh. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.

Duration:00:47:14

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Playback - July 5th

7/4/2025
This week on Playback. Are college fees set to rise? Students and families react. The Liveline hunger games begins. And the Presidential election - anyone for the big house – anyone? All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.

Duration:00:45:01

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Playback - June 28th

6/27/2025
This week on Playback. Pork or vegan – when is a sausage not a sausage? Is it ever OK to drop the F bomb? And after 27 years, it’s Joe’s last Liveline. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.

Duration:00:44:50

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Playback June 21st 2025

6/20/2025
Wars in the Middle East and elsewhere, Druid Supremo Gary Hynes on grief, Arena Celebrates Jaws at 50, and the country is gripped by Euromillions fever. Presented by Brian Lally.

Duration:00:43:56

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Playback - June 14th

6/13/2025
This week on Playback. We get to grips with the new Rent Pressure Zones. We pay tribute to the genius of Brian Wilson. And the London Irish kids growing up cockney. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.

Duration:00:42:59

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Playback - June 7th

6/6/2025
On this week's Playback. Trump, Musk and the broken bromance. Beauty, judgement and the pretty privilege. And care failings and neglect in our nursing homes. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.

Duration:00:43:11