RTÉ Radio 1

Playback

Society EN ↓ 43 episodes

Sinéad Mooney brings you the best of the week's wireless - from the big news stories to the features, drama, documentaries, sport and music.

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RTÉ Radio 1

Category

Society

Podcast website

www.rte.ie

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Playback - January 17th 16.01.2026

This week on Playback. Radio 100 – yes, we’re having a birthday. Busy, busy, busy – our toxic love affair with productivity. And the sneaky poetry lovers on Morning Ireland. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.

Playback - Jan 10th 09.01.2026

This week on Playback. Trump takes on Venezuela, Greenland and the tankers. Mercosur and the farmers – we hear the debate. And Liveline gets a schooling in womansplaining. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.

Playback 02.01.2026

Hill walking, deep breathing and how sport and comedy can be used to deal with grief, as well as the best of the week’s radio between the ears. Presented by Brian O'Connell.

Playback - The Best of 2025 19.12.2025

This week on our Playback special, we bring you all the radio highlights of 2025. From the race for the Áras to Katy Perry in space, ructions in the Dáil to the skorts controversy. All this and more on this Playback special presented by Sinéad Mooney.

Playback - Dec 20th 19.12.2025

This week on Playback. Fianna Fáil, the Presidency and that report. Matchmaking mothers and sexual tension - we celebrate Jane Austen. And the science of a hangover. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.

Playback - Dec 13th 12.12.2025

This week on Playback. The aisle 7 hustle and the cost of Christmas. Why certain fonts are just too woke. And just why won't pine martens tune in to Radio 1? All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.

Playback - Dec 6th 05.12.2025

This week on Playback. Rock ‘n’ Roll Kids no more - RTE boycotts the Eurovision. Ukraine, militarisation and the visit of Volodymyr Zelensky. And payment rings, leeches and rage baiting. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.

Playback - Nov 29th 28.11.2025

This week on Playback. Ireland’s new migration rules set out. Slinkies at the ready - Toy Story turns 30. And Oliver gets himself a drag name. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.

Playback - Nov 22nd 21.11.2025

This week on Playback. Paschal Donohoe heads for Washington. Swiping right for the season that’s in it. And we do a deep dive into Wicked. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.

Playback - Nov 15th 14.11.2025

This week on Playback. McCullough and Yates go head to head. The cost of living hits the donor kebab. And all hail Troy Parrott. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.

Playback - November 8th 07.11.2025

This week on Playback. Poultry on lockdown as bird flu spreads. Daniel Day Lewis coaxed out of retirement. And cover your ears – we're doing six/seven. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.

Playback - Oct 31st 31.10.2025

This week on Playback. Rollercoasters - Presidential and otherwise . Sports, Starlings and Sin. And Melissa, Gaeilge and Neil Hannons song for his father. All on Playback presented by Brian Lally.

Playback - Oct 18th 17.10.2025

This week on Playback. The race for the Áras enters its final days. Shane Ryan on the Enhanced Games. And radio's role in the Occult. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.

Playback - Oct 11 10.10.2025

This week on Playback. Hopes for a lasting peace in Gaza. And then there were two – all the latest in the race for the Áras. And buckle up - drama and big changes on the radio. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.

Playback - Oct 4th 03.10.2025

This week on Playback. Storm Amy hits the country. Presidential hopefuls get canvassing and debating. And who dares challenge an Olympian to a 6am road race. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.

Playback - September 27th 26.09.2025

Brendan O’Connor meets Brenda Fricker, Morning Ireland says farewell to Mary and Aine and the presidential election campaign gets underway... Presented by Brian O'Connell.

Playback - September 20th 19.09.2025

Student day’s regrets, Marty Morrissey channels his inner Tom Cruise - and Dermot Whelan’s bedroom tips. Presented by Brian O'Connell.

Playback - Sep 13th 12.09.2025

This week on Playback. From Poland to the USA – it's been a turbulent week in international news. Come on ye boys in green – or the sound of grown men crying. And finally, time to lick the faces of your favourite boyband. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.

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