RTÉ

•

Channel • 71 Shows

Daily News

Daily News

Updated Daily
Books

Books

Updated 06/10/2020
Documentary

Documentary

Updated Jan 21
Society & Culture

Society & Culture

Updated 20h ago
News Commentary

News Commentary

Updated Weekly
Personal Journals

Personal Journals

Updated Daily
History

History

Updated 03/22/2025

2D AGO

Ireland must take England out of comfort zone

Hugh Cahill is joined by Bernard Jackman and Jonny Holland to preview Ireland's crucial Six Nations clash with England. With the England team already named, Andy Farrell and his coaching staff can start planning for Twickenham, with Jonny saying it is crucial Ireland take England out of their comfort zone. Henry Pollock's inclusion for England could spell bad news for Ireland, but a fascinating back row battle awaits. An improved scrum performance is critical, especially as Steve Borthwick preaches the brilliant basics of the England approach. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2d ago

•

34 min
5D AGO

Newspaper Panel

joining Brendan to discuss the Sunday newspapers are commentator and former presidential hopeful, Maria Steen; head of the ERSI's Behavioural Research Unit, Professor Pete Lunn; columnist and commentator, Alison O'Connor and Professor of US and international Politics at UCD's Clinton Institute, Scott Lucas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5d ago

•

56 min
JAN 30

Jamaica Daly

Meg Daly uncovers her family’s hidden history of slavery in Jamaica. In this programme, we hear from local Jamaicans who helped Meg in her search for her ancestry and their family connections with slavery. Meg and her family also speak of the profound shame they now feel over the behaviour of their ancestors. (2026) Produced by Chris Nikkel and Ciarán O’Neill with Tim Desmond, Ronan Kelly and the Documentary On One team. Diary reader: Patrick Dunne. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 30

•

51 min
FEB 11

Pathways, loss of form, gameplans, lack of leadership... What's eating Ireland?

Hugh Cahill and Bernard Jackman dive deeper into the state of Irish rugby as the senior men's team face into a critical Six Nations clash with a resurgent Italy on Saturday. Bernard has had a lot of correspondence in recent days from people who are very engaged and concerned about the future of Irish rugby (2:00), even if there is a feeling of disconnect among others. He cites the small crowd at the Ireland XV game in Limerick on Friday night. Hugh asks Bernard for his take on the theory that Jacques Nienaber is to blame for Ireland's poor form... Spoiler alert, he isn't buying it (10:00). Ireland are the only team in the world chasing a high phase count, believes Bernard, when the game now requires a different, less draining approach. Has closing the foreign project player pathway impacted Ireland negatively (18:00)? The IRFU can't be surprised given the rule change so the onus is on the provinces to identify the talent. Looking ahead to Italy, Bernard believes Andy Farrell will drop some frontliners this weekend (21:00), whatever the risks involved against an Azzurri unit who have their tails up. Bryn Ward being promoted from the XV bench to the senior 23 at the Aviva would be a remarkable rise, with Bernard also making a case for Edwin Edogbo. The loss of leadership from retirements of Cian Healy, Conor Murray and Peter O'Mahony is being felt but Bernard says that shortfall has to come from the new generation of players, rather than coach Johnny Sexton (25:00). But are the new generation cut from the same cloth? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 11

•

32 min
4D AGO

Kickout piggery, maverick Meath and Antrim’s agony

Cathal Mullaney is joined in studio by Niall McCoy and online by Enda McGinley to break down the third round of the Allianz Football League, a weekend that brought a somewhat unexpected Armagh defeat, a halt to Mayo’s momentum, and a notably aggressive performance from Tyrone. Enda (1:30) reflects on how managers are struggling to exert control from the sidelines amid the heightened chaos created by last year’s rule changes. While the shift has been challenging for those in charge, he notes that it has made the game more enjoyable to play. The panel also digs into Kieran McGeeney’s “piggery” remarks surrounding kickout battles. Former manager Enda explains that while possession is still central to modern football, the days of relying on intricate set plays are fading as teams become less consistent at securing their own restarts. The conversation turns to Roscommon’s growing promise, the group debates whether Mayo’s re-found chaos isn't going to work against teams that maintain possession for long spells. Niall floats the idea that Donegal legend Michael Murphy could evolve into a devastating “super sub” for Jim McGuinness in this year’s Championship, with Enda imagining the lift Murphy could provide if introduced during a difficult spell. The panel then shifts to Tyrone (37:00), with Enda praising the side’s rediscovered aggression, energy, and attacking pace. However, he believes a few more players need to elevate themselves into top-tier roles for the team to fully reach its potential. Finally, the spotlight moves to Division 4, where, with two Ulster men on the pod, the discussion naturally lands on Antrim. Enda shares his view that there is little reward for competing in the division at present and suggests the League may be a tough sell in a dual-code county (38:30). Watch the RTÉ GAA Podcast on the RTÉ Sport Youtube: https://youtu.be/vaOEGUmoV2M Web http://www.rte.ie/sport X: https://x.com/RTEsport Follow us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/rtesport See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4d ago

•

46 min
3D AGO

Massage Parlours

Kieran talks to owners of massage parlours around the country about inappropriate calls from men looking for "extras".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3d ago

•

1h 8m
1D AGO

RTÉ GAA Podcast

Ahead of this weekend Gaelic football and hurling action, Cathal Mullaney is joined by Dessie Dolan, Damian Lawlor and Liam Sheedy. Cathal, Dessie and Damian look ahead to an Allianz Football League weekend where arguably the Division 2 action outstrips the top tier, with Cork and Meath of particular interest. Dessie reckons Cork need to put together a consistent 70 minutes to compete with a Meath team who have been turning heads. Elsewhere, the lads assess Darragh Canavan's loss to Tyrone, Armagh's keeper conundrum and Kerry's motives as they head to Croker to take on the Dubs. Also, with kick-out 'piggery' supposedly ruling the game, Dessie says a player of Paul Galvin's quality would be worth an astronomical value. Liam Sheedy joins Cathal in studio (36:45) to preview the weekend's hurling. The All-Ireland winning Tipp manager backs Kyle Hayes to fill the centre-back position for Limerick in the long term as the game comes to terms with the value of a sitting 6 versus a deep 11. Waterford will give a good test to their neighbours Kilkenny, who are looking to fill a few positions. After some good performances with no reward, Galway are in need of a result against Offaly. In Division 1B, Lee Chin's return is just in time for the trip to Croke Park, with Wexford dealing with a dearth of leaders, while Clare seem to be getting the old gang back together for one more heist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1d ago

•

1h 7m
5D AGO

Sea dips and serene cruising

Bracing coastal waters, past-their-prime vessels and the glorious freedom of swimming, with Mae Leonard, Mervyn Wall, Benedict Kiely, Marie McSweeney, Gerald Dawe, Joe McGowan and Anne Le Marquand HartiganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5d ago

•

36 min
2D AGO

"My body was completely frozen"

Stephen Markham speaks to Kieran about being sexually assaulted by a stranger while walking homeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2d ago

•

1h 11m
6D AGO

Glen Hansard: "My headmaster told me to leave school to busk at 13"

The Academy Award winning songwriter, solo artist and Frames frontman, tells Brendan about leaving school at 13 with the support of his headmaster, fatherhood and his own parents, his evolving relationship with music and exciting projects for the year ahead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6d ago

•

39 min

Original podcasts and the best of RTÉ Radio from Ireland's Public Service Media RTÉ