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Paul Howard watched every World Cup game – here’s what he learned

Paul Howard watched every World Cup game – here’s what he learned

In the News podcast: Bloated tournament shows how little Fifa cares about players, says Howard

Fri Jul 17 2026 - 06:15
Listen | 33:27
What will it take to bring prime suspect in Jamey Carney’s murder back to Ireland?

What will it take to bring prime suspect in Jamey Carney’s murder back to Ireland?

In the News podcast: Ahmed Al-Saqar was back in Jordan hours after American woman’s body was discovered at home in Killarney

Thu Jul 16 2026 - 07:00
Listen | 19:06
Was Ann Widdecombe murdered for her political beliefs?

Was Ann Widdecombe murdered for her political beliefs?

In the News podcast: High-profile UK politician (78) killed in her own home

Wed Jul 15 2026 - 07:15
Listen | 23:14
Why inquest into Noah Donohoe’s strange and lonely death was adjourned

Why inquest into Noah Donohoe’s strange and lonely death was adjourned

Irish Times Northern correspondent Seanín Graham talks through the evidence heard by jurors

Tue Jul 14 2026 - 07:00
Listen | 30:48
How black-market betting sites lure Irish punters

How black-market betting sites lure Irish punters

In the News podcast: Irish authorities granted a betting licence to six gambling companies run by Soft2Bet or related entities

Mon Jul 13 2026 - 06:15
Listen | 31:28
In court as Dublin man is found guilty of American nurse’s murder in Budapest

In court as Dublin man is found guilty of American nurse’s murder in Budapest

In the News podcast: Irishman sentenced to 14 years for killing Mackenzie Michalski in Hungary

Fri Jul 10 2026 - 07:00
Listen | 23:04
Marine Le Pen: Could hard-right leader be France’s next president?

Marine Le Pen: Could hard-right leader be France’s next president?

In the News podcast: Politician says she is free to campaign without an electronic tag pending a further court appeal

Thu Jul 09 2026 - 07:00
Listen | 24:53
Inside the court as George Gibney is found guilty

Inside the court as George Gibney is found guilty

In the News podcast: Notorious paedophile guilty of 40 counts of child sex abuse

Tue Jul 07 2026 - 12:45
Listen | 22:32
Why Zelenskiy’s nod to Aughinish Alumina puts pressure on Irish Government

Why Zelenskiy’s nod to Aughinish Alumina puts pressure on Irish Government

In the News podcast: Limerick plant exports vast amounts of material to Russia, which is then used by country’s military

Mon Jul 06 2026 - 07:00
Listen | 23:07
Why our love of big cars is killing us

Why our love of big cars is killing us

In the News podcast: Pedestrians and cyclists struck by SUVs more likely to be injured or killed than those struck by cars

Fri Jul 03 2026 - 07:13
Listen | 24:29
Europe is bracing for another heatwave in July, what about Ireland?

Europe is bracing for another heatwave in July, what about Ireland?

In the News podcast: Heat dome in June caused record breaking high temperatures

Thu Jul 02 2026 - 07:00
Listen | 26:23
Riad Bouchaker found guilty of the attempted murder of three children in Dublin

Riad Bouchaker found guilty of the attempted murder of three children in Dublin

In the News podcast: Knife attack took place outside a city-centre school in November 2023

Wed Jul 01 2026 - 20:22
Listen | 21:38
US-Iran war: Why has violence flared up again?

US-Iran war: Why has violence flared up again?

In the News podcast: Tensions high over control of Strait of Hormuz

Wed Jul 01 2026 - 05:30
Listen | 26:55
Modern slavery in Donegal: How gardaí saved seven victims

Modern slavery in Donegal: How gardaí saved seven victims

In the News podcast: Two men jailed for human trafficking for the purpose of labour exploitation, a first for Ireland

Tue Jun 30 2026 - 07:00
Listen | 29:46
Fans hate them but hydration breaks are the World Cup’s new money spinner

Fans hate them but hydration breaks are the World Cup’s new money spinner

Fifa says they’re for player welfare but advertisers have been the big winners

Tue Jun 30 2026 - 05:00
Who is the millionaire fugitive arrested in Dublin?

Who is the millionaire fugitive arrested in Dublin?

In the News podcast: Jason Cardiff has been charged with fraud in connection with a homeopathic business

Mon Jun 29 2026 - 07:39
Listen | 20:25
Inside Iceland trial of mother charged with murder in Dublin-based family’s suicide pact

Inside Iceland trial of mother charged with murder in Dublin-based family’s suicide pact

In the News podcast: Ming Ting Mancel is charged with killing her daughter Catherine, in collaboration with her husband, Emeric

Fri Jun 26 2026 - 07:00
Listen | 20:01
How child ‘skinfluencers’ became a toxic beauty trend

How child ‘skinfluencers’ became a toxic beauty trend

In the News podcast: Toddlers and teenagers show their complex skincare routines online

Thu Jun 25 2026 - 07:00
Listen | 19:17
What does Andy Burnham stand for?

What does Andy Burnham stand for?

In the News podcast: Will ‘Manchesterism’ bring stability and hope to the UK?

Wed Jun 24 2026 - 07:00
Listen | 26:19
Radio Nova cracks into AI for ‘Mad Yolk’ advertising campaign

Radio Nova cracks into AI for ‘Mad Yolk’ advertising campaign

Use of artificial intelligence in ads has proved contentious with consumers more likely to find them ‘annoying’

Tue Jun 23 2026 - 07:00
What we know about the lives of Irish primary school children

What we know about the lives of Irish primary school children

In the News podcast: New study shows how children from poorer backgrounds are failed

Mon Jun 22 2026 - 06:26
Listen | 20:04
Who is the Swedish hitman killed in a car crash in Limerick?

Who is the Swedish hitman killed in a car crash in Limerick?

In the News podcast: Armed man wearing balaclava when collision occurred, but accomplice managed to flee scene

Fri Jun 19 2026 - 07:00
Listen | 19:05
Inside the court: Riad Bouchaker on trial for Parnell Square attack

Inside the court: Riad Bouchaker on trial for Parnell Square attack

In the News podcast: Algerian faces charges of attempted murder of three children in Dublin

Thu Jun 18 2026 - 07:00
Listen | 21:52
Murder at the bridge: What happened to Terence McKeever?

Murder at the bridge: What happened to Terence McKeever?

In the News podcast: The newly-wed businessman was killed by the IRA, but evidence has gone missing on both sides of Border

Wed Jun 17 2026 - 12:21
Listen | 25:11
A romance scammer deceived his mother. He flew to Nigeria to track them down

A romance scammer deceived his mother. He flew to Nigeria to track them down

In the News podcast: Carlos Barragán’s mother was the victim of a Yahoo Boy; he went to find him

Tue Jun 16 2026 - 06:15
Listen | 29:08
National Lottery’s new campaign sends chills through advertising industry

National Lottery’s new campaign sends chills through advertising industry

Kiwis’ cash-in-transit caper adapted for Ireland

Tue Jun 16 2026 - 05:37
World Cup 2026: The ruthless rise of Gianni Infantino

World Cup 2026: The ruthless rise of Gianni Infantino

In the News podcast: Fifa president owns the modern game

Mon Jun 15 2026 - 06:15
Listen | 28:56
Inside court as Jeffrey Donaldson takes the stand

Inside court as Jeffrey Donaldson takes the stand

In the News podcast: ‘It just didn’t happen’ he tells court of sex abuse allegations

Fri Jun 12 2026 - 06:36
Listen | 15:58
Will Jennie’s Law help save women in Ireland from domestic abuse?

Will Jennie’s Law help save women in Ireland from domestic abuse?

In the News podcast: Register of convicted domestic abusers to be made publicly available

Thu Jun 11 2026 - 07:00
Listen | 30:33
How the Belfast riots unfolded

How the Belfast riots unfolded

In the News podcast: Violence sparked by brutal stabbing incident in the city

Wed Jun 10 2026 - 15:00
Listen | 20:44
What 24-year jail term for Sean McGovern means for his boss, Daniel Kinahan

What 24-year jail term for Sean McGovern means for his boss, Daniel Kinahan

In the News podcast: Hefty sentence for cartel henchman prompted gasps in court

Wed Jun 10 2026 - 07:00
Listen | 25:20
‘Irish only or it burns’ – the rise in racist attacks on Dublin council houses

‘Irish only or it burns’ – the rise in racist attacks on Dublin council houses

In the News podcast: Anger over who should be entitled to council housing boils over into criminal damage

Tue Jun 09 2026 - 07:00
Listen | 21:07
Naomi James gave birth without medical help – with tragic consequences

Naomi James gave birth without medical help – with tragic consequences

In the News podcast: Ireland’s midwives warn HSE about growing number of women choosing to give birth without medical help

Mon Jun 08 2026 - 06:00
Listen | 31:45
Inside the event where Irish far-right activists mingled with ‘white Europe’ remigration movement

Inside the event where Irish far-right activists mingled with ‘white Europe’ remigration movement

In the News podcast: Portugal summit drew ultranationalists from all over Europe

Fri Jun 05 2026 - 04:00
Listen | 25:25
Will a new autism diagnosis system speed up service delivery?

Will a new autism diagnosis system speed up service delivery?

In the News podcast: Approach will ‘streamline’ access to autism diagnoses, HSE says

Thu Jun 04 2026 - 07:00
Listen | 14:44
Record heat in Ireland predicted this summer – and why that’s not good news

Record heat in Ireland predicted this summer – and why that’s not good news

In the News podcast: World’s weather forecasters almost certain El Niño will return

Wed Jun 03 2026 - 07:00
Listen | 19:29
Was death of billionaire fashion mogul Isak Andic an accident or murder?

Was death of billionaire fashion mogul Isak Andic an accident or murder?

In the News podcast: Death of Mango founder has gripped and mystified Spain

Tue Jun 02 2026 - 07:00
Listen | 19:17
Our food reviewers give their picks for great summer restaurants

Our food reviewers give their picks for great summer restaurants

In the News podcast: How the 100 great restaurants, cafes and places to eat around Ireland for summer 2026 were chosen

Mon Jun 01 2026 - 06:00
Listen | 19:46
Jeffrey Donaldson sex abuse trial: What the jury has heard so far

Jeffrey Donaldson sex abuse trial: What the jury has heard so far

In the News podcast: Inside Newry Crown Court as prosecution lays out its case

Thu May 28 2026 - 20:26
How aggressive drivers are deterring Irish women from cycling

How aggressive drivers are deterring Irish women from cycling

In the News podcast: New TII research reveals women cyclists’ fears of taking to the roads

Thu May 28 2026 - 06:00
Listen | 20:14
AI is coming for tech jobs, but what will it mean for the Irish economy?

AI is coming for tech jobs, but what will it mean for the Irish economy?

In the News podcast: Meta staff in Ireland face cull of 350 jobs and more firms may follow suit

Wed May 27 2026 - 07:00
Listen | 18:34
How one Irish school is teaching children about AI

How one Irish school is teaching children about AI

In the News podcast: US company Merlyn is trialling its AI tool in 48 Irish schools

Tue May 26 2026 - 07:00
Listen | 19:28
Jeffrey Donaldson’s sex offences trial set to start in Newry

Jeffrey Donaldson’s sex offences trial set to start in Newry

In the News podcast: Eleanor Donaldson ruled unfit to stand trial on medical grounds

Mon May 25 2026 - 07:00
Listen | 14:17
Why RTÉ is caught in a never-ending payments drama

Why RTÉ is caught in a never-ending payments drama

In the News podcast: RTÉ boss says broadcaster is paying ‘price for transparency’

Fri May 22 2026 - 04:00
Listen | 29:07
Who will win the Dublin Central and Galway West byelections?

Who will win the Dublin Central and Galway West byelections?

In the News podcast: Such elections traditionally give voters a chance to thump the Government

Thu May 21 2026 - 08:13
Listen | 29:57
Why videos of Yves Sakila’s last moments on Dublin street are key to Garda investigation

Why videos of Yves Sakila’s last moments on Dublin street are key to Garda investigation

In the News podcast: Sakila (35) was held down by group including security guards as bystanders filmed

Wed May 20 2026 - 07:00
Listen | 17:48
How punters on Polymarket have bet big on Gerry Hutch to lose

How punters on Polymarket have bet big on Gerry Hutch to lose

In the News podcast: Online trading platform has seen €1m bet on outcome of Dublin Central byelection

Mon May 18 2026 - 06:20
Listen | 23:26
Trump in China: What is at stake?

Trump in China: What is at stake?

In the News podcast: Two-day state visit by US president was deferred due to Iran war

Fri May 15 2026 - 06:15
Listen | 17:23
Why do Dubliners suddenly love Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre?

Why do Dubliners suddenly love Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre?

In the News podcast: Planning permission to knock it has awakened a new appreciation for the shopping centre

Thu May 14 2026 - 06:00
Listen | 19:55
Keir Starmer is clinging to power but for how long?

Keir Starmer is clinging to power but for how long?

In the News podcast: Heavy losses for Labour at local elections prompts calls on PM to resign

Wed May 13 2026 - 08:03
Listen | 19:35
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