Morning Ireland

EPA sends warning despite falling greenhouse gas emissions 08.07.2026 6:09 ↓

Dr Eimear Cotter, Director General of the Environmental Protection Agency, discusses figures which show that while greenhouse gas emissions reduced by 2.2% in 2025 they are off track for the national climate ambition of a 51% reduction by 2030 compared to 2018 figures.

Post-mortem due after woman's body found in Killarney 08.07.2026 2:32 ↓

Reporter, Marian O'Flaherty has the latest on the death of a woman in Killarney, County Kerry.

Iran targets military sites in Bahrain, Kuwait after wave of US strikes 08.07.2026 6:15 ↓

Tara Kangarlou, global affairs journalist, on the latest from the Middle East following US military strikes against Iran on Tuesday night in response to what it said were Iranian attacks on commercial vessels on the Strait of Hormuz.

7.10am It Says In The Papers 08.07.2026 3:09 ↓

Presented by Ronan Kelly.

"It is the job of government to lead this process" - Mary Lou McDonald 07.07.2026 13:25 ↓

Mary Lou McDonald, Sinn Fein President, on the party's Bill which would significantly raise preparations for the event of a United Ireland.

8.35am Sports News 07.07.2026 6:16 ↓

Presented by Pauric Lodge.

French wildfires: "The white clouds turned a brown ashy colour and we could smell smoke" 07.07.2026 7:31 ↓

Orlaith Darcy, who fled her French holiday campsite with her husband and four children because of wildfires, recalls the experience.

"His day of reckoning came thanks to the tireless, courageous and determined survivors" 07.07.2026 4:45 ↓

Rachel Morrogh, CEO of Dublin Rape Crisis Centre, on the conviction of former swimming coach George Gibney of sexual abuse of four young swimmers in the 1970s and 1980s.

George Gibney found guilty of sexually abusing four girls 07.07.2026 9:47 ↓

Irvin Muchnick, author of "Underwater: The Greed-Soaked Tale of Sexual Abuse in USA Swimming and around the Globe" reacts to the conviction of former Irish Olympic swimming coach, George Gibney.

8.10am It Says In The Papers 07.07.2026 3:25 ↓

Presented by Lisa Pereira.

8am News Bulletin 07.07.2026 6:05 ↓

Presented by Kate Carolan.

Weather Forecast 07.07.2026 2:11 ↓

Presented by Aoife Kealy.

7.50am Business News 07.07.2026 3:53 ↓

Presented by Gail Conway.

Asking price inflation for homes rose to 5% between April and June - analysis 07.07.2026 4:55 ↓

Conall McCoille, Chief Economist with Bank of Ireland, on the latest MyHome.ie housing report, showing 5% house price inflation nationwide.

Prince Harry will not stay at Buckingham Palace during visit to UK 07.07.2026 4:54 ↓

Sarah Hewson, Journalist and Royal Commentator, discusses Prince Harry returning to the UK amid another high profile disagreement with the Royal Family.

'America First' collides with world's game after red card, raising questions for FIFA boss 07.07.2026 4:54 ↓

Alexander Abnos, Guardian's US soccer correspondent, discusses US's defeat to Belgium last night and the controversy surrounding the game.

7.35am Sports News 07.07.2026 4:05 ↓

Presented by Pauric Lodge.

Online anti-Islam hate on the rise - Hope and Courage Collective NGO 07.07.2026 5:49 ↓

Reporter, Eithne Dodd assesses how anti-Islam hate online is impacting Muslims in Ireland.

NATO showcases defence spending with new arms deals 07.07.2026 5:33 ↓

Patrick Bury, lecturer in Defence and Strategic Studies at the University of Bath and former Nato analyst, look ahead to a meeting of NATO leaders in Turkey.

Heatwave conditions expected as weather advisory issued 07.07.2026 4:39 ↓

Ailis Hankinson, Met Éireann meteorologist, explains the warm weather advisory and what temperatures could reach later this week. Aaron McElroy, Reporter, speaks to Alone CEO Sean Moynihan about how older people might be impacted by the heat.

7.10am It Says In The Papers 07.07.2026 3:04 ↓

Presented by Lisa Pereira.

Ten-man England escape Azteca cauldron to reach World Cup quarter-finals 06.07.2026 6:50 ↓

Miguel Delaney, Chief Football Writer with the Independent, brings the latest from the World Cup including England's last 16 encounter with co-hosts Mexico.

ITV to sell media and entertainment unit to Comcast's Sky for £1.6 billion 06.07.2026 5:42 ↓

Jim Waterson, Former media editor with the Guardian and Editor of London Centric, discusses Sky's announcement of a £1.6bn deal to buy ITV’s broadcasting and streaming services.

8.35am Sports News 06.07.2026 8:09 ↓

Presented by Shane Dawson.

"Public service pay is not keeping pace with the rate of inflation" - SIPTU 06.07.2026 5:20 ↓

John King, SIPTU General Secretary, outlines intention for the union to ballot its public service members on potential strike action.