Daft Doris

The Smart 7 Ireland Edition

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The Smart 7 Ireland Edition is an Irish version of the hugely successful Smart 7 daily news podcast. It's currently paused, with the last live episode dated Friday 25th of August 2023 Hosted by Ciara Revins, it brings you the biggest Irish stories plus the latest from around the world every morning in just 7 minutes. Everything from politics to entertainment, via sport and current affairs. Welcome to your daily news espresso! A fresh one is brewed every weekday at 7am. It's news, but not 'The News'. Contact us over at Twitter or visit www.thesmart7.com Part of the Smart 7 Network from

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Episodes

Ep. 160. The Standout 7 - Ireland heads back to the office, Micheal Martin chairs UN Security Council in historic first, Boris tries out comedy at the UN and all the big Emmy winners... 25.09.2021 7:19

Today's episode includes references to the following items: https://twitter.com/RobOHanrahan/status/1440002902232387585?s=20 https://twitter.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1440720798138785794?s=20 https://twitter.com/rtenews/status/1440724620739375106?s=20 https://twitter.com/rtenews/status/1441018636114833411?s=20 https://twitter.com/rtenews/status/1441087372200845315?s=20 https://twitter.com/VirginM...

Ep. 159. Historic day as Ireland chairs UN Security Council meeting, Government plan to recognise frontline workers, Ryder Cup gets underway and new Britney Spears documentary on the way... 24.09.2021 7:12

Today's episode includes references to the following items: https://twitter.com/rtenews/status/1441071627719090177?s=20 https://www.rte.ie/news/politics/2021/0923/1248550-extra-annual-leave/ https://twitter.com/rtenews/status/1441018636114833411?s=20 https://twitter.com/rtenews/status/1441087372200845315?s=20 https://twitter.com/LeaderMcConnell/status/1440446798145880073?s=20 https://twitter.com/t...

Ep. 158. HSE to relax school Covid close contact rules, Micheal Martin backs Biden on NI Protocol, La Palma volcano continues eruption and Netflix swoop for Roald Dahl library.... 23.09.2021 6:52

Today's episode includes references to the following items: https://twitter.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1440720798138785794?s=20 https://twitter.com/rtenews/status/1440724620739375106?s=20 https://twitter.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1440730110483632128?s=20 https://twitter.com/rtenews/status/1440711526885650432?s=20 https://twitter.com/therecount/status/1440702089588396033?s=20 https://twitter.com/B...

Ep. 157. Energy crisis prompts winter warnings, Taoiseach in New York for UNGA, US pledges more action on climate change, Nile Rodgers speaks at Ivor Novello Awards... 22.09.2021 7:30

Today's episode includes references to the following items: https://twitter.com/WHO/status/1440341602036187139?s=20 https://twitter.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1440371496338268160?s=20 https://twitter.com/nowthisnews/status/1440327065761243137?s=20 https://twitter.com/rtenews/status/1440364317547716608?s=20 https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1440294123726987264?s=20   https://www.mancity.com/c...

Ep. 156. Ireland's offices reopen, Pfizer says vaccine is safe for 5 - 11 year olds, OECD applies pressure on tax rate, US travel back from November and Europe is ready for the Ryder Cup... 21.09.2021 7:10

Today's episode includes references to the following items: https://twitter.com/RobOHanrahan/status/1440002902232387585?s=20 https://twitter.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1440016658714742791?s=20 https://twitter.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1440030222062002182?s=20 https://twitter.com/musicitydp/status/1439993530701729802?s=20 https://twitter.com/courtbembridge/status/1439742526362107910?s=20 https://t...

Ep. 155. CMO urges caution as return to work begins, Budget 2022 planning underway, US apologises over drone strike, Winners from the Emmys and tributes to Jimmy Greaves and John Challis RIP 20.09.2021 7:39

Today's episode includes references to the following items: https://twitter.com/CMOIreland/status/1439635774203437066?s=20 https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0919/1247688-budget-2022-objectives/ https://twitter.com/RidgeOnSunday/status/1439525588214112258?s=20 https://twitter.com/Reuters/status/1439588839488561152?s=20 https://twitter.com/atrupar/status/1438942628494692352?s=20 https://twitter.com/Ridge...

Ep. 154. The Standout 7 - Coveney wins Confidence Motion, NPHET delivers positive outlook, Tyrone triumph in Croke Park and tributes to Norm MacDonald RIP 18.09.2021 8:14

Today's episode includes reference to the following items: https://twitter.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1438120413675106318?s=20 https://twitter.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1438186101139771395?s=20 https://twitter.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1437536569876000775?s=20 https://twitter.com/rtenews/status/1437465613841088523?s=20 https://twitter.com/rtenews/status/1438210132924641283?s=20 https://twitter.c...

Ep. 153. NPHET approve further easing of restrictions, Ryanair call for aviation recovery plan, Piers Morgan gets a new job and tributes to inventor Sir Clive Sinclair RIP 17.09.2021 7:39

Today's episode includes references to the following items: https://twitter.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1438545865338236928?s=20 https://twitter.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1438480287067951104?s=20 https://twitter.com/rtenews/status/1438478355288969216?s=20 https://twitter.com/therecount/status/1438522899984388120?s=20 https://twitter.com/therecount/status/1438528463162560515?s=20 https://twitter.co...

Ep. 152 Simon Coveney wins Confidence Motion, CMO says Ireland on track in Covid battle, US, UK and Australia launch new defense pact and goals galore in the Champions League... 16.09.2021 7:09

Today's episode includes the following: https://twitter.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1438120413675106318?s=20 https://twitter.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1438186101139771395?s=20 https://twitter.com/rtenews/status/1438210132924641283?s=20 https://twitter.com/rtenews/status/1438213427068030981?s=20 https://twitter.com/MSNBC/status/1438153648689844225?s=20 https://twitter.com/ABCPolitics/status/1438160...

Ep. 151. CMO to warn further restrictions can't be ruled out as infection level remains high, Coveney faces no confidence motion over Zapponegate, Newsom wins recall vote in California and tributes to Norm MacDonald RIP 15.09.2021 7:48

Today's episode includes the following: https://twitter.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1437751734986760198?s=20 https://twitter.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1437834782088466432?s=20 https://twitter.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1437831007307243522?s=20 https://twitter.com/BBCNews/status/1437789978654826502?s=20 https://twitter.com/NICKIMINAJ/status/1437808558687490048 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvGOlA...

Ep. 150. Minister Martin says Ireland on track for October 22nd reopening, Leo Varadkar muddies the waters on Zapponegate, BAT under investigation in South Africa and Scotland bids for Independence in 2023... 14.09.2021 7:08

Today's episode includes references to the following items: https://twitter.com/rtenews/status/1437379130903908354?s=20 https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0913/1246416-live-entertainment-reopening/ https://twitter.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1437536569876000775?s=20 https://twitter.com/rtenews/status/1437465613841088523?s=20 https://open.spotify.com/episode/5gEE5ibJvfTSiEiQ1sQY9N?si=99qYhEeYT4uV0ap-TM7o1...

Ep. 149. Delta Wave largely affecting under 18s, Sinn Fein still pursuing no confidence in Coveney, US marks 9/11 and Tyrone beat Mayo to win All Ireland... 13.09.2021 7:24

Today's episode includes the following: https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22004053/ https://twitter.com/rtetwip/status/1437022145918521344?s=20 https://twitter.com/rtetwip/status/1437023485134614529?s=20 https://twitter.com/thekjohnston/status/1436690230132686858?s=20 https://twitter.com/ABC/status/1436709096686751756?s=20   https://twitter.com/JanNWolfe/status/1436903200410546180?s=20 &n...

Ep. 148. The Standout 7 - Covid restrictions lift, Zapponegate row sees no confidence motion in Coveney, Taliban announce all male cabinet and Michael K Williams RIP 11.09.2021 8:13

Today's episode includes references to the following items: https://twitter.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1434928821917175813?s=20 https://twitter.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1434931904562802690?s=20 https://twitter.com/rtenews/status/1434870606789492737?s=20 https://twitter.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1435354690028388354?s=20 https://twitter.com/rtenews/status/1436004651888005123?s=20 https://twitter....

Ep. 147. Sinn Fein table No Confidence motion in Coveney, DUP threaten pull out of cross border bodies, Joe Biden issues workplace Vax mandate and The Matrix 4 trailer drops... 10.09.2021 7:18

Today's episode includes the following: https://twitter.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1435988870517067782?s=20 https://twitter.com/rtenews/status/1436004651888005123?s=20 https://twitter.com/rtenews/status/1435942204455931907?s=20 https://twitter.com/Acyn/status/1436075190627168263?s=20 https://twitter.com/primevideosport/status/1436177104476020737?s=20 https://twitter.com/hollywillsuk/status/1436063...

Ep. 146. CMO says some signs of Covid infection rate declining, but schools under pressure, Sinn Fein call for Coveney sacking, Paris Attack trial begins... 09.09.2021 7:03

Today's episode includes references to the following items: https://twitter.com/rtenews/status/1435661929721249806?s=20 https://twitter.com/rtenews/status/1435603120051130380?s=20 https://youtu.be/tQiAXWRaHDg?t=92 https://twitter.com/therecount/status/1435635717078671362?s=20 https://twitter.com/primevideosport/status/1435668699101466636?s=20 https://twitter.com/JimmyKimmelLive/status/143546533045...

Ep. 145. Coveney apologises for a "political fiasco" as Zapponegate continues, 14,000 pupils affected by Covid close contacts, Taliban name all male Government and Jodie Comer talks accents... 08.09.2021 7:23

Today's episode includes the following: https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2021/0907/1245142-covid-latest/ https://twitter.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1435354690028388354?s=20 https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2021/0907/1245091-solid-fuels/ https://twitter.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1435350914777354246?s=20 https://twitter.com/itvnews/status/1435222308419948545?s=20 https://twitter.com/AnneliseBorge...

Ep. 144. Zapponegate texts up the stakes for Simon Coveney, UK extends Brexit grace period, Belarus opposition leaders jailed and tributes to Michael K Williams, RIP 07.09.2021 7:40

Today's episode includes the following: https://twitter.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1434928821917175813?s=20 https://twitter.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1434931904562802690?s=20 https://twitter.com/rtenews/status/1434870606789492737?s=20 https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0905/1244865-zappone-dfa-envoy/ https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1434894482458165254?s=20 https://twitter.com/Channel4News/status/143...

Ep. 143. Ireland sees next step in reopening, Gardai disrupt hacker infrastructure, Meath beat Dublin to take title and tributes to Sarah Harding RIP... 06.09.2021 7:30

Today's episode includes the following: https://twitter.com/rtenews/status/1434245667229257734?s=20 https://twitter.com/rtenews/status/1434563436327866368?s=20 https://twitter.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1434199581059862529?s=20 https://twitter.com/nytimes/status/1434249942252597259?s=20 https://twitter.com/Quicktake/status/1434555689280712712?s=20 https://www.rte.ie/sport/paralympics/2021/0903/124...

Ep. 142. The Standout 7 - Covid restrictions to lift by October 22nd, Biden says Afghanistan war is over, Zapponegate rumbles on and James Corden stops traffic... 04.09.2021 7:22

Today's episode includes the following: https://twitter.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1432781779212111879?s=20 https://twitter.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1432783502693568514?s=20 https://twitter.com/rtenews/status/1433133623868280840?s=20 https://twitter.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1433150165876105220?s=20 https://twitter.com/USATODAY/status/1432793950776082435?s=20 https://twitter.com/ABC/status/1432...

Ep. 140. Government pledges €4BN a year to eliminate homelessness, Simon Coveney seeks hearing on texts, death toll rises from Storm Ida and ABBA are back after 40 years... 03.09.2021 7:17

Today's episode includes the following: https://twitter.com/rtenews/status/1433453125730553856?s=20 https://twitter.com/rtenews/status/1433467154247176192?s=20 https://twitter.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1433472570670596106?s=20 https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1433367697765588997?s=20 https://twitter.com/therecount/status/1433442464426303491?s=20 https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/14334699730836...

Ep. 139. Ireland takes on Presidency of UN Security Council, NPHET to be absorbed into HSE, Piers Morgan cleared by Ofcom over Meghan comments, heartbreak for Ireland in Portugal... 02.09.2021 7:16

Today's episode includes the following: https://twitter.com/rtenews/status/1433039949717286915?s=20 https://twitter.com/rtenews/status/1433052164277080066?s=20 https://twitter.com/rtenews/status/1433133623868280840?s=20 https://twitter.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1433150165876105220?s=20 https://twitter.com/SixOClockShow/status/1433134248291147782?s=20 https://twitter.com/therecount/status/14330897...

Ep. 138. Taoiseach outlines plans as restrictions set to end by October 22nd, Joe Biden declares Afghanistan war is over, more medals for Team Ireland at the Paralympics... 01.09.2021 7:23

Today's episode includes the following: https://twitter.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1432781779212111879?s=20 https://twitter.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1432783502693568514?s=20 https://twitter.com/rtenews/status/1432779593585410050?s=20 https://twitter.com/rtenews/status/1432764705181949964?s=20 https://twitter.com/USATODAY/status/1432793950776082435?s=20 https://twitter.com/ABC/status/143279228542...

Ep. 137. Ireland set for phased reopening as Cabinet meets today, final flights leave Kabul as Taliban celebrate, a million left without power after Hurricane Ida... 31.08.2021 7:29

Today's episode includes the following: https://twitter.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1432383380667224064?s=20 https://twitter.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1432387643011072002?s=20 https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1432352363457781761?s=20   https://twitter.com/therecount/status/1432444909290770432?s=20 https://twitter.com/ABC/status/1432109497011556367?s=20 https://twitter.com/therecount/status/...

Ep. 136. Cabinet sub committee meets to consider Covid Roadmap, US drone strike kills suicide bomber, more Gold at the Paralympics for Team Ireland and tributes to Lee "Scratch" Perry RIP 30.08.2021 7:12

Today's episode includes the following: https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2021/0828/1243364-walkin-centres-ireland/ https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/21998812/ https://twitter.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1431670414401544197?s=20 https://twitter.com/BorisJohnson/status/1431867006123401219?s=20 https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1431700612291305482?s=20 https://twitter.com/CNNSotu/status/1431992439...

Ep. 135. The Standout 7 - Kabul blast kills dozens, worse to come in Delta wave, Pfizer gets FDA approval, Ireland win Paralympic gold in Tokyo and Charlie Watts RIP... 28.08.2021 7:47

Today's episode includes the following: https://twitter.com/GeopolUpdates/status/1430900490154385414?s=20 https://twitter.com/business/status/1431009076780183559?s=20   https://twitter.com/therecount/status/1431007383875162116?s=20 https://twitter.com/axios/status/1431007098532466690?s=20 https://twitter.com/USATODAY/status/1431007995882782726?s=20 https://twitter.com/rtenews/status/142917756...