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A morning news update from The Irish Times. Our top stories five days a week.

Produced in association with MSD.

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Latest Episodes

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.

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RTÉ has faced tough questions at an Oireachtas committee about newly disclosed salaries.

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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.

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Irish diplomats in Brussels have been warned to be on high alert for lobbying by the tobacco industry.

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Recent Guests

Patrick Freyne
Columnist for The Irish Times, writing on culture and media
The Irish Times
Episode: Ballooning national debt, women and cycling, and Patrick Freyne’s ‘history of sexy tellly’
Sarah Burns
Journalist reporting on Dublin housing
Irish Times
Episode: Four to a bed, Keir Starmer, one-off housing, and ice Hockey in Dublin?
Owen Drummey
Union regional officer for Unite/Siptu
Unite and Siptu Unions
Episode: Ambulance strike; guns ordered off the dark web; and falling overseas holiday bookings
Justin Kelly
Garda Commissioner
An Garda Síochána
Episode: Ambulance strike; guns ordered off the dark web; and falling overseas holiday bookings
Hugh Dooley
Event participant at Garda recruitment launch
Garda Síochána
Episode: Ambulance strike; guns ordered off the dark web; and falling overseas holiday bookings
Dennis Stanton
Correspondent, In the News analysis segment
Irish Times
Episode: Asylum seekers posing as children; peace negotiations over Iran; billion dollar TV series’
Collette McEntee
Dublin-based mother who joined Mothers in Harmony choir; experience with postnatal mental health
Mothers in Harmony (occupational therapy-led programme)
Episode: Katie Simpson murder review; replaceable batteries in electric devices
Claire Doyle
Social worker specializing in perinatal mental health at the Coombe Hospital
Coombe Hospital
Episode: Katie Simpson murder review; replaceable batteries in electric devices
Conor Lally
Journalist, The Irish Times
The Irish Times
Episode: Money laundering cases surge; British King Charles III likely to visit Ireland and the case for electric HGVs

Hosts

Aideen Finnegan
Host of Early Edition; The Irish Times morning news update; covers morning briefing and on-the-ground reporting.
Andrew McNair
Host of Early Edition; The Irish Times; provides news anchoring and analysis.

Chart Rankings

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#139
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#192
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#196
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#225
Germany/News/Daily News
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#184
Ireland/Top Podcasts
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#9
Ireland/News/Daily News
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#31
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#70
Belgium/News/Daily News
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#86
Spain/News/Daily News
Apple Podcasts
#177
Denmark/News/Daily News
Apple Podcasts
#196
Singapore/News/Daily News
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#200
Switzerland/News/Daily News
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#219
Colombia/News/Daily News
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#222
Norway/News/Daily News
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#231
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#232
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#232
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#239
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Katie Simpson murder review; replaceable batteries in electric devices
Q: How seismic is that in terms of the shift in Welsh voters' psyche?
The host asks about the magnitude of political shifts in Wales, with the London-based correspondent describing the seismic change in voter attitudes and the potential implications for regional governance.
Third day of fuel protests, gambling tipster faces questions, and AI coming for Irish white collar jobs
Q: What is the potential impact of AI on Irish jobs according to ESRI?
ESRI/Department of Finance report warns of significant white-collar job losses (up to around 7%), with broader implications for state finances and disposable income.
Third day of fuel protests, gambling tipster faces questions, and AI coming for Irish white collar jobs
Q: What is Gambana and why is it controversial?
Gambana is presented as a Belize-registered offshore gambling site accused of operating with a fraudulent license and lacking regulation, prompting questions about promoter Rob Heneghan and consumer risk.
Third day of fuel protests, gambling tipster faces questions, and AI coming for Irish white collar jobs
Q: What do you do on the ground with the protests and government talks?
The coverage emphasizes ongoing protests, government in talks with representative bodies, and calls for dialogue as the situation evolves.
Landlord ‘traumatised’ after tenants left him €20k in arrears, and today's other top stories
Q: What do we need to see from Ireland tonight if we have any chance of making a dent in this tournament?
Ireland needs a solid set piece performance to impose themselves in the game, especially given their extensive injury list in the front row.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Early Edition

What is Early Edition about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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2. Sarah Burns
3. Owen Drummey
4. Justin Kelly
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7. Collette McEntee
8. Claire Doyle

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