Morning Ireland
RTE Ireland
RTÉ's flagship news and current affairs radio programme and the most listened-to show in Ireland, featuring the latest news and analysis with Gavin Jennings, Audrey Carville, Áine Lawlor and Mary Wilson. Listen live Monday to Friday at 7am on RTÉ Radio 1.
Location:
Dublin 4, Ireland
Networks:
RTE Ireland
Description:
RTÉ's flagship news and current affairs radio programme and the most listened-to show in Ireland, featuring the latest news and analysis with Gavin Jennings, Audrey Carville, Áine Lawlor and Mary Wilson. Listen live Monday to Friday at 7am on RTÉ Radio 1.
Twitter:
@morning_ireland
Language:
English
Contact:
RTÉ Radio 1 Donnybrook, Dublin 4 353 (0) 1 208 3111
Website:
http://www.rte.ie/
Email:
morningireland@rte.ie
Episodes
Hegseth's fictional script(ure)?
4/17/2026
During a worship service at the Pentagon, Secretary Pete Hegseth delivered a prayer, which he claimed was based on a Bible passage in the Old Testament book of Ezekiel, but actually appeared to contain elements of a speech from the movie Pulp Fiction.
Duration:00:01:56
First census of Irish Free State to be released tomorrow
4/17/2026
Fiona Fitzsimons, Genealogist at EPIC’s Irish Family History Centre, on the release of the first census of the Irish Free State.
Duration:00:05:41
Catalpa flag goes on public display to mark 150th anniversary of ship rescue
4/17/2026
Dr Éimear O’Connor, Interim Director of the National Museum, outlines the background to the flag of the Catalpa which will be on public display at the National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks this weekend.
Duration:00:05:12
8.35am Sports News
4/17/2026
Presented by Shane Dawson.
Duration:00:08:17
Europe has six weeks of jet fuel left, warns energy chief
4/17/2026
Eoghan Corry, Editor of Travel Extra, discusses the warning from the International Energy Agency that Europe might have only six weeks of jet fuel remaining.
Duration:00:05:08
Pay talks requested by ICTU to tackle cost of living commence today
4/17/2026
Work and Technology Correspondent, Brian O'Donovan reports on talks between unions, business groups and government leaders regarding the cost of living.
Duration:00:04:37
FF TD: 'Very small' number of TD's calling for Mícheál Martin to go
4/17/2026
Fianna Fail party whip Paul McAuliffe TD discusses a week of unrest and upheaval for Fianna Fail and leader Micheál Martin.
Duration:00:10:08
8.10am It Says In The Papers
4/17/2026
Presented by Ronan Kelly.
Duration:00:03:36
8am News Bulletin
4/17/2026
Presented by Susan Jackson.
Duration:00:05:03
Weather Forecast
4/17/2026
Presented by Gerry Murphy.
Duration:00:01:57
7.50am Business News
4/17/2026
Presented by Tania Reut.
Duration:00:04:24
Fianna Fáil councillors on party leadership
4/17/2026
Aaron McElroy, reporter, speaks to local Fianna Fáil councillors for their view of the party's leadership after fuel protests.
Duration:00:03:45
Senior UK civil servant ousted over Mandelson vetting
4/17/2026
George Parker, Financial Times Political Editor, on the latest into the former UK Ambassador to the United States, Peter Mandelson.
Duration:00:05:55
7.35am Sports News
4/17/2026
Presented by Shane Dawson.
Duration:00:06:29
Asylum system reform imminent after International Protection Bill passed
4/17/2026
Liam Herrick, Chief Commissioner of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission, discusses concerns about the International Protection Bill 2026.
Duration:00:05:43
Two cabinet ministers pledge support for Taoiseach
4/17/2026
Christina Finn, political editor with TheJournal.ie, on the latest into the internal dispute in the Fianna Fáil party, as leader Micheál Martin secures two important supporters.
Duration:00:05:49
Israel 'surprised' by ten day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel
4/17/2026
Adam Parsons, Sky News Middle East Correspondent, reports on the latest from the region following an announcement by US President Donald Trump of a 10-day cease-fire between Israel and Lebanon.
Duration:00:06:13
7.10am It Says In The Papers
4/17/2026
Presented by Ronan Kelly.
Duration:00:02:46
Young blood within Fianna Fáil may make 'life very uneasy for the Taoiseach'
4/16/2026
Gerard Howlin, political commentator and columnist with The Irish Times, discusses the turmoil within Fianna Fáil.
Duration:00:04:21
New national safety camera strategy aims to help enforce traffic violations
4/16/2026
Reporter, Aaron McElroy highlights a national safety camera strategy expected to be published this month by the Department of Transport.
Duration:00:04:33