
A morning news update from The Irish Times. Our top stories five days a week.
Produced in association with MSD.
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| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 130 | Founded | 7 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsDaily News | |||

Voters in Dublin and Galway are going to the polls in two byelections on Friday after intense canvassing in the closing days of the campaign and efforts by candidates to ensure their supporters turn up to vote.
The Government has exceeded its annual... more
Meta is to cut 350 jobs from it’s Irish workforce amid a global round of layoffs affecting around 8000 roles worldwide.
RTÉ has faced tough questions at an Oireachtas committee about newly disclosed salaries.
More than 40 leading climate scientists... more
200 users of so-called dodgy boxes used to illegally stream live TV have been issued with cease and desist notices.
Rents across Ireland have just shot up at the fastest rate ever recorded, rising 4.4% in just three months, according to Daft.ie.
Mo... more
Irish diplomats in Brussels have been warned to be on high alert for lobbying by the tobacco industry.
The European Commission has signalled tighter restrictions on exports that could be used by Russia’s military, following concerns raised about mat... more
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A concise morning news briefing that blends Irish and international coverage with cultural and human-interest reporting. Episodes frequently aggregate on-the-ground reporting from Dublin reporters, political and financial analysis, and context from correspondents on global events, plus cultural features such as columns on media history or entertainment trends. Notable strengths include timely updates on debt, housing, crime, and policy, alongside accessible explainers of complex topics like money laundering, energy prices, and regulatory changes. The show often weaves local issues (housing, homelessness, transport) with national and international developments, making it useful for listeners who want a steady, multi-topic daily brief with cr... more
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