This Week
RTÉ Radio 1A look at events making the news in Ireland over the last week. Listen live every Sunday at 1pm on RTÉ Radio 1.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 106 | Founded | 12 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsPolitics | |||
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Health experts are raising concerns about the use of 'snus.' These nicotine-filled products are rising in popularity among young people. Because they are tobacco-free, they can be sold in Ireland without any of the restrictions placed on similar prod... more
On Friday it was confirmed that the final fight of Katie Taylor's boxing career will take place at Croke Park in Dublin in September. It's the first time that boxing has taken place at GAA HQ since Muhammad Ali fought Alvin "Blue" Lewis all the way b... more
The World Cup kicks-off on Thursday, with co-host nation Mexico playing South Africa in Mexico City. But the football hasn't been the only thing garnering headlines, with controversy about changes to the game, pricing and security. Paul was joined fo... more
The Taoiseach was in Montenegro this week, the Adriatic nation of just 630,000 people, which is set to become the EU's 28th Member State. Negotiations on its accession are due to be completed during Ireland's 6-month Presidency of the EU, which begin... more
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Ireland4 years ago - Loud breathing is off-putting
I have only listened to one episode of this podcast, and I really don’t mean to be rude and I am sorry in advance if someone has respiratory issues but one of the presenters breathes and sighs quite loudly when they are trying to interrupt the Taoiseach, I am not commenting at all on the interrupting (it’s journalists with a politician; you need to interrupt otherwise they just go on political spin tangents, particularly Leo) but if one of the presenters could just try not to breath and sigh so ... more
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Apple Podcasts | #51 | Ireland/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #146 |  Japan/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #161 | Ireland/News |
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This weekly patchwork of Irish and international affairs offers interview-driven discussions with policymakers, healthcare experts, journalists, and activists. Episodes frequently tackle politics, public policy, governance, and current events, often through the lens of Irish institutions and parliamentary actions. A notable strength is its ability to bring on-site reporters and subject-matter experts to contextualize complex issues for a broad audience. Listeners likely appreciate clear explanations of policy choices and real-world impacts, though some critics flag production quirks or pacing. The show's mix of high-profile politicians, regulatory bodies, and frontline professionals makes it a solid resource for staying informed on how deci... more
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Recent guests on This Week include:
1. Miguel Delaney
2. Peter McKenna
3. Misha Glenny
4. Karen Devlin
5. David Cullinane
6. Gregg Carlstrom
7. Lieutenant Colonel Mark Lennon
8. Jim Muir
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