Best ESB Podcasts (2025)

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2030 target of 300,000 ESB Network connections an "extraordinarily ambitious figure" 6:30

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23h ago6:30

6:30

Seán Fleming, Chair of the Oireachtas Committee on Infrastructure and NDP Delivery, outlines concerns over ESB Network's ability to meet targets on new housing connections.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Re: Purpose (Design & Ingenuity) 32:15

8d ago32:15

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Repurposing and upcycling can be a great way to breathe new life into old objects, but on this episode, Meghann sits down with three people who are repurposing on a grand scale! Patrick Bradley is an architect based in Derry whose designs have reused shipping containers in incredibly creative ways. In fact, his own multi-award-winning house used fo…

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Friday 5pm – it's not an ESB 1:05:11

19d ago1:05:11

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This week we answer the questions on everyone's lips and no, it's not an ESB. Brad's got his tin foil hat on and a Terry's Chocolate Orange Calendar, and Jonny is pouring Mliko Brown Ales. WATCH THIS WEEK'S VIDEO: https://youtu.be/d_eH6oOnm5s Support the show Brought to you by the team behind the Craft Beer Channel, The Bubble is a weekly podcast t…

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Christmas Day Coffee 2:39

3h ago2:39

2:39

Trevor Mangan, owner of Mocha Beans Coffee Shop in Ballina, Co. Mayo & Claregalway, Co. Galway, discusses opening Christmas Day for those who need warmth, a hot cuppa, & company.By RTÉ Radio 1

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8.35am Sports News 4:13

3h ago4:13

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Presented by Des Cahill.By RTÉ Radio 1

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A Message From Santa 3:43

3h ago3:43

3:43

Santa Claus gives an exclusive interview to Morning Ireland about the incredible trip he has ahead of him tonight.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Trump prepares more aggressive immigration crackdown next year 5:46

3h ago5:46

5:46

John Foley, immigration lawyer based in Boston, Massachusetts, discusses reports of increased unease in the US over President Donald Trump's immigration laws.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Winter in Gaza 4:24

3h ago4:24

4:24

Alla Abu Samura, Action Aid's Emergency Response Manager for Gaza, on the current situation in Gaza as families face winter weather.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Santa's Secrets 6:33

3h ago6:33

6:33

Reporter, Sheila Naughton examines the most-often asked question about Santa Claus.By RTÉ Radio 1

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7.35am Sports News 4:13

3h ago4:13

4:13

Presented by Des Cahill.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Keeping Irish airspace clear for Santa 3:04

3h ago3:04

3:04

Aisling Duff, Air Traffic Controller at Airnav Ireland, explains how Irish airspace will be kept clear for the arrival of Santa.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Judicial review into planned MetroLink rail line is withdrawn 8:44

3h ago8:44

8:44

Darragh O'Brien, Minister for Transport and Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Fingal East, discusses the future of Metrolink, after an application for a judicial review of the project was withdrawn.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Andrew, Epstein and Russell 3:29

3h ago3:29

3:29

Enda Brady, London-based journalist, discusses former prince, Andrew Mountbatten Windsor's inclusion in the Epstein files and the latest charges against Russell Brand.By RTÉ Radio 1

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First Christmas in Ireland for Gaza student 6:18

3h ago6:18

6:18

Abdallah Aljazzar, Masters student from Gaza studying Literature of Engagement at Maynooth University discusses his time in Ireland & life for his family at home in Gaza.By RTÉ Radio 1

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7.50am Business News 3:34

3h ago3:34

3:34

Presented by Adam Maguire.By RTÉ Radio 1

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7.10am It Says In The Papers 3:35

3h ago3:35

3:35

Presented by Ronan Kelly.By RTÉ Radio 1

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UNIFIL to withdraw from South Lebanon by end of 2026 9:51

3h ago9:51

9:51

Justin McCarthy speaks to members of the Defence Forces serving in Camp Shamrock in Lebanon. Mark Mellett, retired former Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces, discusses the potential impacts of the UNIFIL's withdrawal from South Lebanon at the end of 2026.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Pope Leo's first Christmas 4:32

3h ago4:32

4:32

Elise Ann Allen, Senior Correspondent with Crux, the Independent Commentator on the Vatican and the Catholic Church, looks ahead to Pope Leo XIV's first Christmas as Pontiff.By RTÉ Radio 1

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People urged to check in on older neighbours this Christmas 6:17

3h ago6:17

6:17

Reporter, Joe Caulfield met with ALONE volunteers and the older people they care for in Dublin.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Weather Forecast 2:18

3h ago2:18

2:18

Presented by Liz Walsh.By RTÉ Radio 1

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8.10am It Says In The Papers 3:37

3h ago3:37

3:37

Presented by Ronan Kelly.By RTÉ Radio 1

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8am News Bulletin 5:15

3h ago5:15

5:15

Presented by Jason Kennedy.By RTÉ Radio 1

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'Like a second family' - Healthcare staff on working Christmas Day 5:24

3h ago5:24

5:24

Reporter, Andrew Louth speaks to healthcare staff who will be working in the country's hospitals on Christmas Day.By RTÉ Radio 1

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8.35am Sports News 6:09

23h ago6:09

6:09

Presented by Pauric Lodge.By RTÉ Radio 1

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"Everyone is feeling the pinch": The essential service of food banks 5:29

23h ago5:29

5:29

Reporter, Peter O'Connell visits Mid-West Simon, an organisation that provides access to food, emergency accommodation and permanent housing.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Russia strikes Ukraine. days after peace talks in Miami end 7:11

23h ago7:11

7:11

Siobhan O'Grady, Ukraine bureau chief with the Washington Post, on the latest from Kyiv after Russia intensifies its strikes following talks between US and Ukraine in Miami.By RTÉ Radio 1

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30% of new-build social homes target met by Q3 - Dept of Housing 8:10

23h ago8:10

8:10

Eoin Ó Broin, Dublin Mid-West TD and Sinn Féin's spokesperson on Housing, discusses figures showing the Government has only met 30% of its target for new-build social homes so far this year.By RTÉ Radio 1

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"I wake up at two in the morning" - Children describe their Christmas traditions 4:02

23h ago4:02

4:02

Reporter, Aaron McElroy visits Ashbourne Educate Together in Meath to hear how young pupils there celebrate the festive period.By RTÉ Radio 1

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7.35am Sports News 4:04

23h ago4:04

4:04

Presented by Pauric Lodge.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Season's Spendings - How are shops in Limerick and Galway doing this Christmas? 8:51

23h ago8:51

8:51

Tadgh Kearney, of Tadgh Kearney Jewellers in Limerick, and Vinny Browne, Manager of Charlie Byrne's Bookshop in Galway, discuss the uptick in business since the start of December.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Gardaí call for caution over busy Christmas travel period 5:23

23h ago5:23

5:23

Garda Superintendent, Liam Geraghty, outlines the latest figures relating to road fatalities with the Garda Christmas road safety campaign continuing into its fourth week.By RTÉ Radio 1

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8am News Bulletin 3:44

23h ago3:44

3:44

Presented by Kate Carolan.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Season's Spendings - How are shops in Cork and Dublin doing this Christmas? 6:26

23h ago6:26

6:26

Richard Guiney, CEO of Dublin Town, discusses the festive footfall in the capital this December. Eddie Mullins, Owner of Fitzgerald Menswear in Cork City, discusses the festive season in Munster's main cityBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Churches act as 'vital anchor' for new arrivals to Ireland 7:15

23h ago7:15

7:15

Samantha Libreri, Eastern Correspondent, reports on the call for State bodies to include religious communities in efforts to help integrate members of immigrant communities.By RTÉ Radio 1

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7.50am Business News 3:51

23h ago3:51

3:51

Presented by Gail Conway.By RTÉ Radio 1

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EU backs Denmark as US escalates efforts on Greenland 4:21

23h ago4:21

4:21

Tom Carstensen, freelance journalist in Copenhagen, discusses political tensions as Denmark and Greenland react to the new US envoy to Greenland.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Singer-songwriter Chris Rea dies aged 74 5:52

23h ago5:52

5:52

Eoghan O'Neill, Bass Guitarist, reacts to the passing of Chris Rea, at age 74, with whom he recorded five albums in the 1980s and 1990s.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Weather Forecast 2:32

23h ago2:32

2:32

Presented by Michelle Dillon.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Car park at Castletown demesne reopens following two-year standoff 3:57

2d ago3:57

3:57

Claire O’Rourke, Social Democrats county councillor based in Celbridge, discusses news that vehicular access for visitors to the Castletown demesne in Kildare will reopen today.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Weather Forecast 2:15

2d ago2:15

2:15

Presented by Ailís Hankinson.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Irish citizen held by ICE for five months freed after court hearing 14:01

2d ago14:01

14:01

Donna Hughes-Brown, an Irish citizen, reflects on her release from an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Kentucky where she was held since July.By RTÉ Radio 1