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The Smart 7 Ireland Edition
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Big wins for Derry Girls and Bad Sisters at the BAFTAs, Far right attacks on asylum seekers condemned, Turkey facing run off elections for President and Arsenal under pressure
7 mins; May 15, 2023
The Sunday 7 - Meet the Cyborg Goldfish, Google gets an AI Upgrade, Operating on a Baby in the Womb and wearable tech to protect your Voice…
18 mins; May 14, 2023
The Standout 7 - Grocery prices in the spotlight, Russian warship row, Donald Trump loses in court and Sharon Horgan on Bad Sisters…
12 mins; May 13, 2023
Taoiseach warns on Profiteering as Inflation stays high, UK Brexit Bonfire goes up in smoke, Ukraine needs more time before Spring Offensive and Ed Sheeran chats to Howard Stern
7 mins; May 12, 2023
Supermarkets drop price of bread, GAAGO row gets complicated, Trump lies at CNN Town Hall, Russians retreat from Bakhmut, Champions League action and Arnie is back…
7 mins; May 11, 2023
Donald Trump liable for sexual abuse, Micheal Martin says no deal with UK to protect Ireland, Wild Youth out of the Eurovision and Champions League dreams for Man City still alive
7 mins; May 10, 2023
Tánaiste says Russian warships in Irish waters are closely monitored, Tensions rise as Russians evacuate Zaporizhzhya, 21 goals in 3 Premier League games and Bad Sisters 2
6 mins; May 09, 2023
Warnings over “Greedflation”, Russian warship spotted off Irish coast, King Charles III celebrates his Coronation and Wild Youth ready for Eurovision glory…
7 mins; May 08, 2023
The Sunday 7 - Warnings from the Godfather of AI, Printing Human Skin on a Lego 3D printer, Watching movies through the eyes of a mouse and the new Epidemic - Loneliness
19 mins; May 07, 2023
The Standout 7 - INMO survey shows pressure on health workers, Kremlin attack confusion, warnings on AI and Gwyneth spills the tea…
9 mins; May 06, 2023
ECB raises rates again as Sinn Fein call for mortgage relief, Zelensky visits The Hague, Proud Boys convicted of Sedition and Ed Sheeran wins in New York
7 mins; May 05, 2023
INMO survey reveals pressure on Health Service, Zelensky denies Kremlin attack as Russia threatens retaliation, School Shooting in Belgrade and Gwyneth Paltrow spills the tea on Brad Pitt...
7 mins; May 04, 2023
Godfather of AI quits Google, Tipperary Peace Prize for Belorussian Prime Minister, 20 HSE doctors stuck in Sudan, Arsenal on way back and Gran Turismo dreams come true
7 mins; May 03, 2023
Protests take place across France, Trump in Scotland before Doonbeg visit, Ukraine gets ready for Spring Offensive, Leicester out of danger zone and Met Gala honours Karl Lagerfeld
7 mins; May 02, 2023
The Sunday 7 - How Space X Fail Fast and Learn Faster, Arcturus is coming, why FabricNano think they can solve plastic pollution and the secrets of why Cats love Boxes
17 mins; April 30, 2023
The Standout 7 - Sudan Evacuation Chaos, GSOC investigation into Hutch House party, Fox News fires Tucker Carlson, James Corden wraps up Late Late and tributes to a host of stars…
9 mins; April 29, 2023
Dail row over “The Ditch” website after Niall Collins statement, Sudan ceasefire extended, Gardai warn on Bank Holiday weekend road safety and tributes to Jerry Springer RIP
7 mins; April 28, 2023
Abortion review calls for map of services, Sudan evacuation flights land in UK, Sinn Fein’s O’Neill to attend King Charles coronation and Arsenal take a beating from Man City…
6 mins; April 27, 2023
72 Irish citizens evacuated from Sudan, Drew Harris speaks his mind on Gangland crime, new deal for housing developers, Biden to run again and RIP Harry Belafonte
7 mins; April 26, 2023
72 hour ceasefire declared in Sudan conflict, Tucker Carlson fired by Fox, Ireland push for wind energy infrastructure, Adele drives James Corden to work and RIP Len Goodman
7 mins; April 25, 2023
Irish Army Rangers sent to Sudan to evacuate Irish citizens, member of GSOC resigns over Hutch party, NI tests new emergency alarm system, Ten Hag relieved and RIP Dame Enda
7 mins; April 24, 2023
The Sunday 7 - The Science of Spotify playlists, 500 Days in the Dark, Google takes us inside the AI Race and Cranberry Juice gets medical approval…
17 mins; April 23, 2023
The Standout 7 - Celebrating 25 years of the Good Friday Agreement, shocking survey on Sexual Violence, Fox settles Dominion lawsuit and Space X rocket blows up…
9 mins; April 22, 2023
Taoiseach and Tanaiste dragged into Health Department row, EU introduces new rules for Crypto, Man Utd crash out of Europe and Space X has a Malfunction…
7 mins; April 21, 2023
Good Friday Commemorations wrap up, CSO publishes shocking new study on sexual violence, Man City head to Champions League Semi Finals and Woody Harrelson addresses that rumour…
7 mins; April 20, 2023
Fox News settles with Dominion in libel case, Government miss housing target, Irish EU Ambassador under attack in Sudan, Chelsea lose out and Chris Evans on getting Ghosted
7 mins; April 19, 2023
Gerard ‘The Monk’ Hutch cleared of 2016 Regency Murder, Clintons speak in Belfast, 185 killed as fighting in Sudan continues, Liverpool find their form and Nicolas Cage new movie
7 mins; April 18, 2023
Biden wraps up Irish visit with trip to Mayo, Doctors not happy with free GP scheme, Fighting in Sudan intensifies, Arsenal have a wobble and Bob Odenkirk on the Late Late Show
7 mins; April 17, 2023
The Sunday 7 - Why Whales don’t get Cancer, AI voices from beyond the grave, Mammoth Genes and New York’s new Rat Czar
18 mins; April 16, 2023
The Standout 7 - Ireland welcomes Joe Biden, Teachers give Norma Foley the cold shoulder, Elon is grumbling about Twitter and tributes to a British Fashion icon
12 mins; April 15, 2023
Joe Biden addresses The Dail on Day Three of Irish visit, FBI arrest Pentagon leak suspect, Man Utd stumble in Europa League Quarter Finals and tributes to fashion icon Mary Quant RIP
7 mins; April 14, 2023
Joe Biden visits Louth and soaks up the atmosphere, Zelensky calls for action on Russian viral video of beheading, Chelsea stumble in Spain
7 mins; April 13, 2023
President Biden lands in Belfast to start 4 day trip, Teachers not happy with Minister Foley, new rules for Russian conscripts, a win for Man City and new Marvel movie trailer drops
7 mins; April 12, 2023
President Biden to begin 4 day trip to Ireland, INTO focus on cost of living at annual congress, 5 dead in Kentucky shooting, Rahm wins US Masters and Indiana Jones is back
7 mins; April 11, 2023
The Sunday 7 - Celebrating 50 years of the Mobile Phone, Your Plants can talk, How other people’s sweat could help cure anxiety and Powdered Beer…
18 mins; April 09, 2023
The Standout 7 - Joe Biden is on the way, Donald Trump gets arrested, warnings from the PSNI over Easter terror and Jacinda Ardern bids farewell
10 mins; April 08, 2023
Sinn Fein find a Billion Euro hole in Housing spend, PSNI warn of risk of Easter terror attacks, Gardai launch Easter Road Safety campaign and Rory struggles on Day 1 of the Masters
7 mins; April 07, 2023
Details announced for Biden visit, Micheal Martin announces forum on Irish Neutrality and Foreign Policy, Jacinda Ardern bids farewell and Newcastle ruthless at West Ham
7 mins; April 06, 2023
Donald Trump reacts to arrest and indictment charges, Gardaí to strike later this year, Tik Tok face fine over child data issues, Chelsea take on Liverpool and Barbie Movie trailer drops
7 mins; April 05, 2023
4,500 notices to quit served as row over lifting of eviction ban continues, Finland joins NATO, Jurgen Klopp is last man standing and Samuel L. Jackson back in new Marvel series
7 mins; April 04, 2023
Good Friday Agreement 25th anniversary, Pro-Russian blogger killed in café bomb blast, multinational corporation tax rate increased, Chelsea sack Potter and RIP Ryuichi Sakamoto
7 mins; April 03, 2023
The Sunday 7 - Giant Mammoth Meatballs, Breathable Sand brings Water hope, Pythagoras’s Theorem proved by Teens and the dangers of NoMoPhobia…
16 mins; April 02, 2023
The Standout 7 - Donald Trump indicted over payments to Stormy Daniels, Shocking report on Defence Forces released, Rows over lifting of Eviction Ban and tributes to a comedy legend
12 mins; April 01, 2023
Donald Trump indicted over payments to Stormy Daniels, Simon Community warning on Housing crisis, anti Drone tech at Dublin Airport and Hugh Grant talks hotdogs…
7 mins; March 31, 2023
Government survive another no-confidence motion, Army report details shocking abuse, Mark Hamill voices Ukrainian Air Raid warning app and new movie from Wes Anderson
7 mins; March 30, 2023
Defence Forces Harassment report leads to full inquiry, Dail row over eviction ban continues, Scotland and Wales both win in Euro qualifiers and tributes to Paul O’Grady, RIP
7 mins; March 29, 2023
Labour call for backbench backing on No Confidence Motion, Scotland selects a new leader, Netanyahu suspends judicial changes after Israeli protests and disappointment for Ireland vs France
7 mins; March 28, 2023
Labour Party conference sees new plan for a million homes, Putin to move nuclear weapons to Belarus, Emergency declared after Mississippi tornado and Ireland ready to face France in Euro 2024 qualifying ...
7 mins; March 27, 2023
The Sunday 7 - IPCC Climate Report warns of “thin ice” for humanity, Why Great Apes love being dizzy, How Ants might be of help with Antibiotics and The Rolls Royce Reactor on the Moon...
23 mins; March 26, 2023
The Standout 7 - The Eviction Ban battle continues, Windsor Framework passes Commons test, TikTok are in hot water and Ted Lasso is in the White House…
11 mins; March 25, 2023
Government faces No Confidence motion over lifting of Eviction ban, TikTok CEO struggles as US Congress considers ban, Nicola Sturgeon steps down and Red Bull’s Christian Horner celebrates F1 revival…
7 mins; March 24, 2023
Eviction ban lifting to go ahead as Government wins in Dail, Windsor Framework gets UK approval, Uganda cracks down on LGBTQ community and Ireland’s newest striker scores...
7 mins; March 23, 2023
Government continue to defend lifting the eviction ban, half of Stalking victims don’t go to Gardaí, EU defends the Windsor Framework and Successions Brian Cox on the red carpet
7 mins; March 22, 2023
DUP say no to Windsor Framework, Mary Robinson on climate change, Xi Jinping in Russia for talks with Putin, Ted Lasso at White House and new documentary from Ed Sheeran
7 mins; March 21, 2023
Putin visits Mariupol as ICC issue arrest warrant, Historic Grand Slam win for Ireland, Turmoil for Green Party, Trump faces indictment and bittersweet weekend for John Wicke fans
7 mins; March 20, 2023
The Sunday 7 - Ground-breaking treatment for Tourette’s tics, AI dance rave DJs, and dissolvable medical tech.
17 mins; March 19, 2023
The Standout 7 - Biden announces Irish visit, Gardai Protest in Dublin, Row on Eviction Ban continues, military tensions between US & Russia and an Irish win at the Oscars
10 mins; March 18, 2023
Man found guilty of murdering Garda Colm Horkan, Taoiseach defends lifting ban on evictions, Russia to recover downed US drone, Liverpool out of Europe and Olaf speaks!
7 mins; March 16, 2023
Biden announces plan to visit Ireland, Tensions rise as Russians down US Drone, Meta says 10,000 jobs must go, Man City win 7-0 as Haaland scores 5 and Yellowjackets Season 2
6 mins; March 15, 2023
Gardaí protest at roster and working conditions, Irish Bank share price drops after Silicon Valley Bank collapse, MOTD row resolved, Chris O’Dowd new comedy and Last of Exclusive
7 mins; March 14, 2023
Irish Short Film wins at Oscars, Irish Rugby on way to Grand Slam, Failure of US Bank puts Irish Fintech sector in danger and MOTD chaos for the BBC continues
7 mins; March 13, 2023
The Sunday 7 - Why the Floppy Disk won’t die, an Electric Bandage, the Science of Scary Clowns and the Social Media filter that makes you too pretty
19 mins; March 12, 2023
The Standout 7 - Eviction ban to be lifted as Opposition object, Russia resumes strikes on Ukraine, Inflation problems persist and Chris Rock finally has his say on Will Smith
9 mins; March 11, 2023
Several dead in Hamburg shooting, Varadkar won’t back down on lifting eviction ban, BBC presenter gets involved in UK’s migrant boat row and Man Utd bounce back in the Europa League
7 mins; March 10, 2023
Opposition criticise Eviction Ban decision, Gender Equality referendum on the way, Russia strikes Kyiv as Grain Deal in doubt and Spurs stumble out of Champions League
7 mins; March 09, 2023
Chaos in court of appeal, Government lift ban on evictions, China criticises US over policy on Ukraine, Graham Potter relieved as Chelsea through to final 8 and trailer for Citadel drops
7 mins; March 08, 2023
Cost of borrowing set to increase as inflation is on the rise, Bertie Ahern on running for President, Ukraine Russia grain deal under pressure and new Chris Evans movie “Ghosted”
7 mins; March 07, 2023
Windsor Agreement could take two years to implement, Opposition calls for extension of eviction ban, Historic win for Liverpool at Anfield and Chris Rock on ‘that’ Oscars moment..
7 mins; March 06, 2023
The Sunday 7 - New Galaxies upend astronomical theories, Meet AI Artist Frida, the FBI’s new Covid theory and the Northern Lights head South
19 mins; March 05, 2023
The Standout 7 - A new deal for Northern Ireland, Social Democrats elect Holly Cairns as leader, Leaving Cert relief and heartbreak for Ireland at the SAG Awards…
13 mins; March 04, 2023
AIB admits over 1,900 loans reduced by 90%, Boris interferes on NI Brexit Deal, Quad Foreign ministers condemn Russian nuclear plans, F1 action preview and Luther is back
7 mins; March 03, 2023
Public Inquiry into Covid to be held this year, Social Democrat leader Holly Cairns on Housing, Death toll expected to rise in Greece, Man Utd drama and new Pornhub documentary
7 mins; March 02, 2023
Varadkar promises action on Windfall tax and Energy Prices, Early Leaving Cert exam plan postponed, Rishi visits Northern Ireland to sell Brexit plan, City through to FA Cup Quarter Finals…
7 mins; March 01, 2023
Brexit Breakthrough appears likely as UK and EU agree new deal, Taoiseach welcomes progress but DUP remain non committal, Trump lawyer’s grumble over Georgia jury and Arnie is Back…
7 mins; February 28, 2023
Von Der Leyen flies in to meet Rishi as NI Protocol deal close, Holly Cairns is the new leader of the Social Democrats, Carabao Cup glory for Man Utd and disappointment for Banshee at SAG Awards
7 mins; February 27, 2023
The Sunday 7 - Exploring the 4 Day Work Week, Doomsday looms for Glaciers, AI innovations in Cancer treatment and could we see a real life Cocaine Bear?
17 mins; February 26, 2023
The Standout 7 - Cost of Living package announced, Biden visits Kyiv on one year anniversary of Russia’s war, Social Democrat Co-Leaders Quit and joy at the BAFTAs
11 mins; February 25, 2023
Fourth man arrested after PSNI Officer shot, UN marks one year anniversary of war in Ukraine with resolution calling for Russian withdrawal, Man Utd through to last 16 of Europa League
7 mins; February 24, 2023
Social Democrat Co-Leaders step down, Putin seeks closer ties with China as War anniversary looms, Man City struggle in Germany…
7 mins; February 23, 2023
Government announce new cost of living measures, Putin gives speech to mark first anniversary of war in Ukraine, no move on NI Protocol and nightmare game for Liverpool
7 mins; February 22, 2023
Biden visits Kyiv to mark anniversary of invasion, UK Police confirm body is Nicola Bulley, No new deal on Northern Ireland Protocol and behind the scenes on Ant Man movie set
7 mins; February 21, 2023
Big wins for the Irish at the BAFTAs, body recovered in search for Nicola Bulley, US warn China about supporting Russia in Ukraine and Premier league action
7 mins; February 20, 2023
The Sunday 7 - AI Earthquake Detection, Unravelling Spy Balloons and UFO’s, Stunning your Sperm and Bing gets an Upgrade?
22 mins; February 19, 2023
The Standout 7 - No clarity yet on Cost of Living support package, Battles in Bakhmut as war approaches end of year 1, Simon Harris speaks out on Far Right and tributes to a movie bombshell…
11 mins; February 18, 2023
Inflation dips in January but cost of living continues to rise, Lukaschenko warns against attacking Belarus, Man Utd draw 2 all at Camp Nou and John Wick trailer drops
7 mins; February 17, 2023
New budget measures to ease cost of living to be announced next week, RIP Raquel Welch, Nicola Sturgeon steps down as Scottish First Minister and Man City back on top
7 mins; February 16, 2023
Government considers options for additional cost of living support, NATO warns Russian offensive underway, Nikki Haley declares for the US Presidential race and Spurs stumble in Milan
7 mins; February 15, 2023
US shoots down 4th airborne object as China balloon row grows, Irish rental market under severe pressure, UN flags the end of earthquake rescue phase and Liverpool triumph in Merseyside derby
7 mins; February 14, 2023
More cost of living support on the way says Varadkar, Turkey - Syria earthquake rescue work continues, Minister Harris challenges far right on migration, Rihanna rocks the SuperBowl
7 mins; February 13, 2023
The Sunday 7 - The Science of Puppy Dog Eyes, music’s role in treating Alzheimer’s, bringing back the Dodo and could Fungal Mutations mean the Last of Us?
17 mins; February 12, 2023
The Standout 7 - Earthquake devastation on the Turkey - Syria Border, Zelensky on European tour, no prospect of Mortgage Interest Relief on the horizon and Beyonce sets records at the Grammys
11 mins; February 11, 2023
Zelensky addresses EU Parliament as Russian offensive looms, death toll in Turkey - Syria earthquake climbs over 21,000, HSE writing to those affected by cyberattack and tributes to Burt Bacharach RIP
7 mins; February 10, 2023
Zelensky in historic UK visit as he seeks fighter planes, Death toll continues to rise in Turkey - Syria earthquake, no prospect of Mortgage Interest Relief and Man Utd struggle against Leeds...
7 mins; February 09, 2023
Bad weather affects rescue efforts as earthquake death toll continues to rise, Gardai investigate Drone chaos at Dublin Airport, Wrexham are out and Pamela Anderson is back
7 mins; February 08, 2023
WHO estimate earthquake deaths could reach 20,000, Irish UNHCR concerned at Government plans to house refugees, Man City in Trouble and Jeremy Clarkson on the farm
7 mins; February 07, 2023
The Sunday 7 - TikTok comes under the US spotlight, it’s Lightning vs Lasers, AI Comedy hits TV and the hidden cancer risk of Manicures…
16 mins; February 05, 2023
The Standout 7 - HSE in the spotlight over Nursing Homes, warnings on Far Right influence on protests, Boris Johnson campaigns for Ukraine and Louis Theroux signs up to Spotify…
9 mins; February 04, 2023
Taoiseach pledges support as UK Government to hold Omagh bomb inquiry, warning on far right influence in immigrant protests, Russia takes more aggressive tone on Ukraine and Six Nations ready to kick off…
7 mins; February 03, 2023
HSE payments crisis continues as question raised over disability payments, NCT delays at unacceptable levels, Funeral for Tyre Nichols held and Man Utd through to Carabao Cup Final
7 mins; February 02, 2023
Taoiseach admits he was briefed on nursing homes payments scandal, company car costing more in tax law changes, Everton on way to Wembley and Selma Hayek on Magic Mike
7 mins; February 01, 2023
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