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The Smart 7 Ireland Edition
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HSE planning for tough Winter, Putin pays tribute to Prigozhin, Donald Trump has his Mugshot taken and Irish Navy struggles to keep ships on patrol
7 mins; August 25, 2023
More Gardai for Dublin’s streets, Putin gets his revenge of Prigozhin, India successfully lands on the Moon and heartbreak in Budapest for Rhasidat Adeleke
7 mins; August 24, 2023
New policing plan includes armed Gardai for Dublin city centre, Scotland worst in Europe for death from drugs, Rhasidat Adeleke in 400m World Championship race and Good Burger 2
7 mins; August 23, 2023
Calls for enquiry to deaths at Cork Ironman event, Serial Killer Lucie Letby sentanced, Hurricane Hilary causes chaos in California, Arsenal edge out a win and a new Rom Com drops
7 mins; August 22, 2023
Irish Troops to deliver weapons training to Ukrainian soldiers, Hurricane Hilary hits California, Lucie Letby conviction, Spain wins the World Cup and Stormzy braves the weather
7 mins; August 21, 2023
The Sunday 7 - Hawaii Wildfires, Quantum Computing is coming, Pink Floyd inside your brain, recreating Darwin’s voyage and Outed by Netflix
15 mins; August 20, 2023
The Standout 7 - A bad week for Irish Banks, RTE break up with Ryan Tubridy, Donald Trump gets indicted again and Leo Varadkar opens up about life…
13 mins; August 19, 2023
RTE break up with Ryan Tubridy, HSE reveals details of “Adverse Incidents”, NATO walks back Ukraine statement and tributes to the King of Chat Shows, Michael Parkinson RIP
7 mins; August 18, 2023
Ryan Tubridy cleared by latest RTE Grant Thornton probe, warnings over Bank Of Ireland ATM glitch, England through to Women’s World Cup Final and Brian Blessed is heading to Space
7 mins; August 17, 2023
Unions call for government action on teacher recruitment, Taoiseach says homophobia is back, Russian spies arrested in UK, Hilary on Trumps indictments and Neighbours returns
7 mins; August 16, 2023
PSNI confirm dissident Republicans have officer data, Trump indicted on racketeering charges, death toll in Hawaii continues to climb and Top Boy season finale trailer drops
7 mins; August 15, 2023
Service marks 25 years since Omagh bombing, Minister says banks need a reality check, death toll continues to rise from Hawaii Wildfires, Premier League is back and Ahsoka trailer out
6 mins; August 14, 2023
The Sunday 7 - Getting ready for Disease X, Researching Heat Stress, Dublin’s “Boring” University and a deep dive on Data Breaches…
17 mins; August 13, 2023
The Standout 7 - PSNI suffer Monumental data breach, Thousands pay tribute at funeral of Sinead O’Connor, Coup continues in Niger and Mortgage relief could be on the way
10 mins; August 12, 2023
PSNI chief under pressure after second breach, Government don’t rule out mortgage support, Hawaii wildfires cause devastation and good news for John Wick fans
6 mins; August 11, 2023
Second data breach revealed at PSNI, Trump Internal memo showing attempt at election interference revealed, Amazon alliance to combat deforestation and Seth Rogan strikes
7 mins; August 10, 2023
Thousands line the street for Sinead O’Connor funeral, PSNI leak officer information online, US warn of Wagner involvement in Niger and David Harbour shuts down the set
7 mins; August 09, 2023
Bank Holiday Road deaths as Gardai campaign continues, Tensions escalate in Niger Coup, Donald Trump under pressure in the courts, and B*Witched are back!
7 mins; August 08, 2023
The Sunday 7 - Cancer Pill Breakthrough, The Uk’s Spaceport race, the power of Young Mice Blood and the hazards of E-Bike batteries
17 mins; August 06, 2023
The Standout 7 - A double tragedy in Clones, Donald Trump gets Indicted again, Ireland suffers its wettest July on record and Gwyneth Paltrow has an invite for you…
13 mins; August 05, 2023
Double Funeral for Crash Tragedy Teens, Donald Trump indicted for third time, Greenpeace protest at Rishi Sunak’s home and Sarah Snook talks Succession
7 mins; August 04, 2023
Clones prepares for Funeral of Deb Crash victim, RTE Licence Fee revenue dries up, Donald Trump to face Indictment in Court and Gwyneth Paltrow wants you to pop in….
7 mins; August 03, 2023
Teenagers who died in County Monaghan crash named locally, Donald Trump indicted - again, Increase in people in treatment for alcohol abuse and Paul O’Connell on Johnny Sexton
7 mins; August 02, 2023
New laws to help bring down cost of insurance, July officially wettest month, Crime Boss jailed for 11 years, Drama as Irish women play last game in World Cup and Loki is back
7 mins; August 01, 2023
Dublin win All Ireland Senior Football Title, Ukraine Say war is coming to Russia, American tourist out of coma after Dublin attack, Trump aide indicted and Saw Ten coming to cinema
7 mins; July 31, 2023
The Sunday 7 - Climate Change reaches boiling point, the US Congress investigates UFOs, we dive into Disinformation and hunt down the next Pandemic
15 mins; July 30, 2023
The Standout 7 - Climate Change Anxiety, Ireland’s Tourism industry under pressure, good news for would be parents and tributes to Irish music icon, Sinead O’Connor
11 mins; July 29, 2023
ECB hikes rates again, UN warns climate change is at boiling point, RTE Investigates Sex for Rent and worries over Belgian Grand Prix
7 mins; July 28, 2023
Tributes flood in for Sinead O’Connor RIP, Justice Minister promises Dublin streets are safe, Kevin Spacey found not guilty and Ireland’s Women knocked out of World Cup
7 mins; July 27, 2023
Free IVF treatment starts next year, Minister for Environment says we need to act on global warming, Tensions rise in Israel, Vera Pauw on next game and John Boyega new movie
7 mins; July 26, 2023
Greek Islands continue to burn as government pledges support for stranded tourists, Twitter changes to ‘X’, Tanaiste says Dublin not ‘safe’ at night and RIP Trevor Francis
7 mins; July 25, 2023
Advice for Irish tourists evacuated from Greeck Islands as wildfires cause chaos, Limerick All Ireland Hurling Champions, Drone attacks destroy buildings in Moscow and Jamie Foxx is back
7 mins; July 24, 2023
The Sunday 7 - Breakthrough in Alzheimer’s treatment, Whatsapp Blackout threatened, an Eco Friendly airline and good news for Vegans
17 mins; July 23, 2023
The Standout 7 - Varadkar meets Zelenskyy in Kyiv, RTE licence fee woes, HSE reveals new cases in sexual abuse probe and tributes to a music and fashion icon
11 mins; July 22, 2023
ESRI report highlights issues with Ireland’s housing market, Micheal O’Leary heads to Kyiv, Triple surprise in UK By Elections and Ireland’s women put on brave performance in Sydney
7 mins; July 21, 2023
Leo Varadkar visits Zelenskyy in Kyiv, HSE reveal more cases of abuse in nursing home scandal, Women’s World Cup opening to go ahead despite NZ shootings
7 mins; July 20, 2023
Minister considers RTE funding model as licence fee payments drop, Irish climate changes and heatwaves in Europe, the Women’s World Cup and Ho Ho Ho Holdovers
7 mins; July 19, 2023
Crisis for Children in Care, US Secretary of State Blinken condemns Russian withdrawal from grain deal, civil war in Myanmar, Messi in Miami and Cillian Murphy on Oppenheimer
7 mins; July 18, 2023
RTÉ GAAGO under investigation by the Consumer watchdog, Russia closes strategic Crimea bridge due to ‘emergency’, Alcaraz wins at Wimbledon and RIP French icon Jane Birkin
7 mins; July 17, 2023
The Sunday 7 - NASA’s new Mars project, Europe braces for a heatwave as Climate Change ratchets up, Paracetamol from Pine Trees and evaluating Eudaimonia
16 mins; July 16, 2023
The Standout 7 - Ryan Tubridy Strikes Back, the BBC Mystery Presenter revealed, NATO leaders gather in Lithuania and Margot Robbie talks up her Ken
16 mins; July 15, 2023
RTE no longer paying Ryan Tubridy, More rows over Children’s Hospital costs, Stars walk out of Oppenheimer premiere as Actor’s strike kicks in
7 mins; July 14, 2023
Mystery BBC Presenter named but Met Police find no criminality, Children's Hospital faces further delays, NATO summit ends on sour note and Zayn Malik speaks out…
7 mins; July 13, 2023
Tubridy strikes back as Star and Agent appear before Oireachtas Committees, NATO leaders gather in Vilnius, new claims over BBC Mystery presenter and a big shock at Wimbledon
7 mins; July 12, 2023
RTE Management changes as New DG settles in, Funeral for teen in Greek tragedy, Turkey drops veto on Sweden ahead of NATO summit, Teen in BBC scandal says story is “rubbish”
7 mins; July 11, 2023
RTE Head of Strategy resigns as new DG starts work, Government set to breach Budget cap. Joe Biden doubtful on NATO for Ukraine
7 mins; July 10, 2023
The Sunday 7 - Meta’s Twitter Killer, discovering what Resomation is, Dolphin parental communications and the secrets of Kirigami Adhesives
14 mins; July 09, 2023
The Standout 7 - RTE Scandals Multiply, Media Minister meets with new RTE DG, Double Tragedy in Greece, Meta launches it’s Twitter clone “Threads”
13 mins; July 08, 2023
RTE solves the Mystery of the Megane as new DG meets Minister Martin, Stalking to become a criminal offence in Ireland, Injury worries for Ireland’s World Cup Women….
7 mins; July 07, 2023
More RTE Revelations including €2M loss on Toy Show Musical, Government losing patience, Russian missile strikes Lviv and Tom Hardy would like a word…
7 mins; July 06, 2023
Existence of more Barter accounts revealed in RTÉ finance review, Free GP care for children extended, Israeli violence in Jenin, Rain at Wimbledon and the return of Byker Grove
7 mins; July 05, 2023
Shock as two teenagers die on holiday in Greece, Tánaiste comes out against pay caps in RTÉ, Djokovic sails through first round at Wimbledon and Wham! Documentary on Netflix
7 mins; July 04, 2023
Minister to take charge at RTÉ, 2000 arrested in French Riots, Biden blames Republican interests for Supreme Court rulings, Verstappen F1 victory and Dolly Parton on the One Show
7 mins; July 03, 2023
The Sunday 7 - Virgin Galactic heads back to space, UK takes big step on Lung Cancer, Diet Pill on the way, Marvel AI row and how about some Cultivated Chicken?
13 mins; July 02, 2023
The Standout 7 - RTÉ under fire from Oireachtas for secret payments scandal, Fallout from Russia's 24 hour rebellion, Green Party stands up for Neutrality and Liam Neesons new movie
13 mins; July 01, 2023
RTÉ face the Public Accounts Committee, Taoiseach wants Tubridy to speak on scandal, UK court rules out Rwanda plan for asylum seekers, F1 action and Liam Neeson new movie
7 mins; June 30, 2023
Senior RTÉ Executives grilled over secret Tubridy payments by Oireachtas Committee, Vera Pauw names squad for World Cup and John Boyega talks Jamie Foxx
7 mins; June 29, 2023
RTE staff protest as Tubridy pay scandal continues, Putin struggles on messaging over Mutiny, Neutrality forum wraps up at Dublin Castle
7 mins; June 28, 2023
RTE DG quits as secret payment row continues, Putin lashes out after mini mutiny, Donald Trump caught on tape with secret documents…
7 mins; June 27, 2023
24 hours of madness in Russia as Putin loses his grip, RTE faces Oireachtas grilling over Tubridy payments, Neutrality back in the spotlight and Elton John closes out Glastonbury 2023
7 mins; June 26, 2023
The Sunday 7 - The Sunday 7 - The Titan Sub Tragedy, Nintendo spring a Surprise, Flavourless Peas, the Power of Naps and Slovakia’s stoned Swans
17 mins; June 25, 2023
The Standout 7 - Rows over Ireland’s Neutrality, Titan Sub search ends in Tragedy, Ukraine warns of false flag attack and RTE drop Tubridy in hot water
11 mins; June 24, 2023
RTE rocked by Ryan Tubridy payment scandal, 5 crew dead as Titan Sub wreckage found, Ukraine warns of Russian nuclear assault and Glastonbury gets underway…
7 mins; June 23, 2023
Shock report see calls for better Safeguarding, Hope fading for Titan Sub, EU pledges billions for Ukraine recovery and Nicola Coughlan teases Bridgerton Season 3
7 mins; June 22, 2023
Reports of ‘banging’ sounds heard in missing sub search, Children's Hospital could face delays, New online safety commissioner for Ireland and Marvel release ‘Kraven’
7 mins; June 21, 2023
International search for missing tourist submarine, British plans for amnesties in North cause concern, Rep. of Ireland beat Gibraltar in Euro 2024 qualifiers and Black Mirror is back
7 mins; June 20, 2023
President Higgins’ comments spark debate on Irish neutrality, Leona McGuire wins second PGA title, Trouble for Tories over partygate video and Netflix new season releases
7 mins; June 19, 2023
The Sunday 7 - London Tech Week and the Beatles go AI, Staying Social can delay Dementia, The Ohio Covid Mystery and Meet your new Dating Avatar
15 mins; June 18, 2023
The Standout 7 - Tributes to Aslan’s Christy Dignam, Budget planning begins, Partygate report paints Boris as a liar and Trump indicted in Miami
13 mins; June 17, 2023
ECB raises rates again, Partygate Inquiry finds Boris Johnson lied, Tragedy in Greece and tributes to actress and politician Glenda Jackson RIP
7 mins; June 16, 2023
Tara Mines closure shocks workforce, Google’s AI tool paused in EU over privacy concerns, Ukraine makes slow progress and This Morning bosses in the spotlight…
7 mins; June 15, 2023
Music Icon Christy Dignam dies, Government defend Data Centres, Trump indicted in Miami on 37 federal charges and Disney release trailer for new animated movie Elio
7 mins; June 14, 2023
Focus on Budget at National Economic Forum, Child Asylum seekers forced to sleep on streets, disgraced ex- Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi dies and Margot Robbie Barbie sleepover
7 mins; June 13, 2023
Sturgeon released without charge as investigation continues, Women of Honour call for public enquiry, Trump faces 27 federal charges and Limerick 5 in a Row Munster SHC winners
7 mins; June 12, 2023
The Sunday 7 - Get the inside track on Apple’s new Vision Pro AR Headset, New York gets smoked out, the power of Sexual Nostalgia and London Zoo could help cure your Arachnophobia
16 mins; June 11, 2023
Ukraine Dam attack causes thousands to flee damage, Trump indicted on Federal charges, Government told to stick to budget rules, Leaving Cert kicks off and Good Omens 2
8 mins; June 10, 2023
Donald Trump indicted on federal charges, Tesco to drop prices on 700 products, Damage from Dam attack in Ukraine continues to spread, Man City on way to treble and Good Omens 2
7 mins; June 09, 2023
Government warned to stick to budget rules, first deaths from Kakhova dam attack reported, Rory McIlroy speaks about PGA LIV merger and Signficant Other now streaming
7 mins; June 08, 2023
Russian dam attack causes environmental and social disaster, Aer Lingus suffer cyber attack, Leaving Cert advice from Tanáiste, shock merger in golf and Pierce Brosnan new movie
7 mins; June 07, 2023
Russia blows up critical Dam in Ukraine, Minister calls NCT wait times unacceptable, Prince Harry due in Court, Holly back on This Morning and Extraction 2 on Netflix
7 mins; June 06, 2023
The Sunday 7 - The Doomsday threat of AI, NASA opens the UFO Archives, NYC’s skyscrapers are sinking it and the Solar Songs of the Northern Lights...
13 mins; June 04, 2023
The Standout 7 - Ireland’s population booms, GSOC in the spotlight, Ukraine and Russia take the battle to the skies, Schofield speaks out…
11 mins; June 03, 2023
GSOC in the spotlight, EU Leaders meet in Moldova, US passes bill to avoid Debt Default and Schofield speaks out...
7 mins; June 02, 2023
Coalition row over Facial Recognition Technology, People Before Profit Abortion bill passes, warnings over AI risk of Extinction and Jose Mourinho loses a European final
7 mins; June 01, 2023
Population tops 5 million for first time since The Famine, Vaping for teens to be banned, Drone strikes in Russia and Kyiv, Farrell names World Cup squad and Ted Lasso to end?
7 mins; May 31, 2023
Donors urged to give blood as supplies dangerously low, third attack on Kyiv in 24 hours, Residents homeless after Dublin apartment block blaze and Munster fans line out for champions
7 mins; May 30, 2023
More asylum protests in Santry, Kyiv Day marked with Russian attacks, US agrees Debt Ceiling deal, Last Day drama in the Premier League and Ryan signs off the Late Late
7 mins; May 29, 2023
The Sunday 7 - Killer Whales get their revenge, new Diabetes drug may have positive side effects, Ireland puts warnings on Alcohol and Meta gets a Mega Fine...
19 mins; May 28, 2023
The Standout 7 - Government seek to defuse Asylum Row, Meta pick up fine and cut jobs, Ron DeSantis joins the US Presidential Race and Tributes to the Queen of Rock and Roll
14 mins; May 27, 2023
Budget row over tax cuts and calls for improved minimum wage, UK migration hits record high, Putin signs Belarus nuclear deal and Pedro Pascal talks villains…
7 mins; May 26, 2023
Finance Minister says Tech Sector still strong despite Meta cuts, Russian PM visits China, Ron DeSantis struggles to launch Presidential campaign and tributes to Tina Turner, RIP
7 mins; May 25, 2023
New accommodation for asylum seekers in Galway, fighting continues on Russian border, Police search Portuguese reservoir for Madeleine McCann and death of disgraced star, Rolf Harris
7 mins; May 24, 2023
Record €1.2 billion fine for Facebook, Gardaí questioned on far right protests, Plans to turn offices into homes, Newcastle into Champions League and Jude Law smells
7 mins; May 23, 2023
President Higgins says Ireland has moral duty to care for displaced people, Historic wins for Sinn Fein in NI local elections, no luck for Irish in weekends sport and Leo on Scorcese
7 mins; May 22, 2023
The Sunday 7 - First IVF child with three parents born in the UK, Twitter has a new boss, Investigating a Cosmic Explosion 8 billion light years away and getting your Cockatoo out on Zoom
19 mins; May 21, 2023
The Standout 7 - Protests in Dublin and Clare over asylum seekers, Ukraine’s Zelensky hits the road, Leo’s partner in hot water over Coronation and big wins for Derry Girls at the BAFTAs
11 mins; May 20, 2023
Justice Minister backs Gardai over protests, CSO releases new sexual violence study, G7 summit focuses on Ukraine and Harrison Ford surprised by Palme D’Or
7 mins; May 19, 2023
Minister refuses to meet asylum protestors in Clare, Brexit deal under pressure as battery shortage looms, Floods in Italy see Grand Prix cancelled and Man City head to Champions League Final
7 mins; May 18, 2023
Protests against Asylum seekers in Clare, Ukraine, Council of Europe meet on Russian war crimes, Irish Diet is a ‘disaster’, Inter Milan for Champions League final and Cannes opens
7 mins; May 17, 2023
Gardai to investigate Far Right violence in Dublin, 600 new jobs for Limerick, President Zelensky visits UK, Liverpool beat Leicester and Vin Diesel talks Fast X
6 mins; May 16, 2023
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