Best David McCullagh Podcasts (2025)

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Unauthorised drones spotted over Dublin during President Zelensky visit 9:54

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Hamish De Bretton Gordon Former British Army Officer and NATO Nuclear Defence Commander and Kevin Byrne- retired Air Corps Lieutenant Colonel and airport security and safety auditor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By RTÉ Radio 1

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The future of Ireland in the Eurovision 14:56

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Alan Shatter former Justice Minister and Fine Gael TD, Dr Paul Jordan, Eurovision expert and Paul Harrington, Irish Eurovision winner. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By RTÉ Radio 1

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The most Iconic Christmas Ads 13:35

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Linda King, Senior Lecturer in Design and Visual Culture IADT. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By RTÉ Radio 1

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The business world’s biggest trademark and copyright battles 12:45

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Adam Maguire from RTE Business Desk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By RTÉ Radio 1

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What are your leave options if illness strikes your household this Winter? 7:42

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Michelle Loughnane, Employment law solicitor with Mullany Walsh Maxwells See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By RTÉ Radio 1

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“Carspreading” - the rise and implications of bigger cars. 11:57

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Michael Sheridan, motoring correspondent and John Gibbons, environmental journalist, author of “the lie of the land”. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By RTÉ Radio 1

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The Gathering 24:44

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Matt Carthy, Sinn Féin TD for Cavan Monaghan, Shane Moynihan, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Mid West, Mary Regan, Political Editor, Irish Independent and Alison O’Connor, Sunday Times columnist & broadcaster. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Investigation into another missing child in the wake of Kyran Durnin Review 13:59

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Conor Gallagher, Crime and Security Correspondent with The Irish Times and Tanya Ward, Chief Executive of the Children's Rights Alliance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By RTÉ Radio 1

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What to consider when getting a pet 15:08

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Pets give so much to any family, the rewards are great, but you do need to consider the whole picture before you decide to get a pet. To discuss this Sarah Boland, vet with IVC Ireland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Eurovision organisers meet to consider Israel participation 9:14

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David Blake Knox, served as a member on the EBU , Ex RTÉ Head of Entertainment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Dynamic Pricing and the draw - a closer look at the World cup 7:26

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Gavin Cooney, Sportswriter and broadcaster with the 42. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By RTÉ Radio 1

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John Shortt’s Dad on the new world junior record 5:46

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Frank Shortt, Johns Dad See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By RTÉ Radio 1

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How children are impacted by the rise in extremism 10:52

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Niall Muldoon, Children’s Ombudsman See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Infrastructure plan set to be unveiled with controversial reforms expected 17:48

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Orla Hegarty, architect and assistant professor in UCD / Stephen Prendiville, Sustainable infrastructure lead with Deloitte See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By RTÉ Radio 1

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100th Anniversary of the Boundary Commission 16:45

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Cormac Moore, historian and author of “The Root of All Evil: The Irish Boundary Commission" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Rugby World Cup Draw 9:35

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Bernard Jackman, former Irish International, RTÉ Rugby pundit See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Government refused to provide energy credits in the budget despite advice 7:37

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Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin MEP for Dublin See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Can EU get Mercosur deal sign off by Christmas? 15:47

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Ciaran Mullooly, Independent Ireland MEP for Midlands Northwest; Regina Doherty, Fine Gael MEP Dublin See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By RTÉ Radio 1

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The Poppy Day Bomb: a veil of secrecy still surrounds the Enniskillen bomb of 1987 13:49

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Mario Ledwith, reporter with the London Times and presenter of The Poppy Day Bomb podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Love them or hate them tis’ the season for Christmas songs 15:47

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Brian O’Connell, RTÉ Reporter; Crossy, DJ and broadcaster See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Do we need a ban on plastic wet wipes? 11:41

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Dr Liam Morrison, researcher at the School of Natural Sciences and the Ryan Institute: Environmental, Marine and Energy Research at NUI Galway; Fionnuala Moran, Broadcaster & Sustainability influencer See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Migrants Attacked 9:57

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Brian O’Connell, RTÉ Reporter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Frontline Gardaí to trial Tasers 12:04

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Michael O’Sullivan, Former Garda Assistant Commissioner; Antoinette Cunningham, former general secretary of the AGSI See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Zelensky’s first official visit to Ireland 19:27

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Inna Sovsun, Ukranian MP; Tetiana Shevchuk, Ukrainian Anti-corruption Action Center; President Zelensky’s first official visit to Ireland; Louise Burne, political correspondent with the Irish Examiner See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Herzog Park 18:16

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The proposal to dename Herzog Park in Dublin’s Rathgar by Dublin City Councillors has been the subject of much debate at the weekend. For more on this Yoni Weider, The Chief Rabbi of Ireland and Conor Reddy, People Before Profit Councillor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Nutrition misinformation on social media- and how it can affect young people 11:36

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A recent Irish study which analysed TikTok nutrition advice found that only 2.1.% of the nutrition content on the social media site aligned with established public health guidelines. For more on this Louise Reynolds, Registered Dietician. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Partner of Brazilian man who was brutally assaulted while working as delivery driver during the week 7:43

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Reporter Brian O’Connell See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Zelenskiy visit 9:47

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Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy will be in Dublin tomorrow. Steve Wright avionics and unmanned aerial systems (UAS) expert and Senior Research Fellow at UWE Bristol. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Down native Charlie Smyth makes sensational NFL debut overnight 6:33

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Cahair O’Kane GAA correspondant from Irish news. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By RTÉ Radio 1

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‘Rage-baiting’ - Oxford word of the Year 5:23

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Kate Demolder Freelace Journalist See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Going zombie: Are you quiet quitting your relationship? 11:09

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Helen Vaughan, Psychotherapist at The Coast Counselling in Malahide. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By RTÉ Radio 1

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UNICEF are calling it a ceasefire without peace, the latest on Gaza 7:13

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Since the ceasefire began in Gaza on October 10th nearly two children have been killed each day, with hunger and displacement still a reality for those on the ground, Tess Ingram of UNICEF is in Deir in Balah See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By RTÉ Radio 1

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The impact of eviction notices on tenants 12:40

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Data released by the RTB shows there has been a 35% increase in termination notices issued by landlords in the third quarter of the year. Reporter Brian O’Connell has more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Festive Money Worries 15:34

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Eoin McGee Personal Finance Expert and Louise Bayliss, Head of Social Justice and Policy at St Vincent de Paul. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Removal of 2:1 ratio of spending on public transport vs roads 14:35

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Michael Fitzmaurice, Independent Ireland TD for Roscommon Galway and Professor Brian Caulfield from School of Engineering at Trinity College Dublin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By RTÉ Radio 1

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The Gathering 30:09

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John Clendennen, Fine Gael TD for Offally, Mark Ward, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Mid-West, Grainne Ni Aodha, Dublin Reporter, PA Media, Christina Finn, Political Editor with thejournal.ie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Minister for justice Jim O’Callaghan 20:33

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Minister for Justice, Jim O’Callaghan, yesterday announced changes to immigration policy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By RTÉ Radio 1

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How men need to prioritise their heart health 13:07

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President of the Medical Council Dr Suzanne Crowe who has been writing about this topic recently. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Do empty nesters want to downsize? 12:23

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Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor Irish Independent and Nat O'Connor is Assistant Professor of Social Policy at University College Dublin, and a member of UCD ageing network. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Are you feeling ‘Sober Curious’ this Christmas 10:37

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Our Reporter Brian O’Connell has been finding out how many people are choosing to enjoy a sober Christmas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Liverpool’s record losing streak 3:16

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Liverpool suffered a 4-1 defeat to PSV at home last night. It's their worst run for 71 years. To discuss this Gavin Cooney, sports correspondent and broadcaster with the 42. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Our online drugs crisis - from nitazines to cocaine and weight loss drugs 20:51

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Dr Frances O’Hagan GP in Armagh and chair of BMA Northern Ireland's GP committee, Bernard Kenny Gp in Dungarvan and and lead with drug addiction committee of ICGP and Michael Guerin, Addiction Counsellor based in Limerick. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Number of initiatives aimed at reforming our asylum and migration laws brought to cabinet this morning- are they the right way to go? 13:02

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Professor Ciara Smyth -expert in the field of refugee and immigration law in the University of Galway. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Ukraine Peace Talks 18:58

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Minister Thomas Byrne, Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence in Ireland. Norbert Roettgen, member of the German Parliament and former chair of theForeign Affairs Committee of the Bundestag. Keir Giles, UK Journalist and expert on Russian military See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Asylum seekers to pay up to 40% of income on housing 13:32

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Jack Horgan Jones, Political Correspondent with the Irish Times and Fiona Hurley, CEO of NASC, the Migrant and Refugee Rights Centre. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By RTÉ Radio 1

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How to tackle antisocial behaviour on public transport 13:18

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Reporter Brian O Connell spoke to people in Kent Station in Cork City about how safe they feel travelling by bus and rail. We also hear from Barry Kenny, Corporate Communications Manager with Irish Rail and David Boyd Director of Risk Management at Dublin Bus. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Prince Andrew Way to be renamed - but it won't be straightforward 7:04

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Amanda Ferguson, Belfast based journalist See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Ukraine Peace Deal - What happens now 17:27

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Yuriy Sak, former advisor to the Minister of Defence in Ukraine and General Ben Hodges, Retired US Army Lieutenant General, and commander of US forces in Europe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By RTÉ Radio 1