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The Smart 7 Ireland Edition
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ā‚¬150 million fund launched to convert derelict vacant homes, WHO says Covid not over, McIllroy wins Dubai Classic and Boogeyman movie is on the way
6 mins; January 31, 2023
Homelessness figures hit record high, Green Party Eamon Ryan on electricity credits for next winter, Liverpool in shock defeat and the return of Ant Man!
7 mins; January 30, 2023
The Sunday 7 - Why mankind and apes may share a language, Earthā€™s spinning core, altruistic Kids and Dogs, the perils of Antidepressants and emotional blunting...
21 mins; January 29, 2023
The Standout 7 - Crisis in Childrenā€™s Mental Health services, Ukraine gets itā€™s battle tanks, Government promises no cost of living cliff edge and Ireland sets new record for Oscar nominationsā€¦
9 mins; January 28, 2023
Housing Commission report says Government needs to double new homes target, Coillte protests at Leinster House, Man City prepare for FA Cup action
7 mins; January 27, 2023
Taoiseach moves to calm fears on Cost of Living supports, US & Germany to send tanks to Ukraine, Pope speaks out on LGBTQ discrimination and Man Utd in Carabao Cup actionā€¦
7 mins; January 26, 2023
Irish success with 11 Oscar nominations, Pascal Oā€™Donoghue admits breach of election rules to DĆ”il, Germany agrees to send tanks to Ukraine and an exclusive look at ā€˜The Last of Usā€™
7 mins; January 25, 2023
Man in custody after another mass shooting in California, Irish children failed by mental health services, Everton fire Frank Lampard and new Dungeons and Dragons move in March
7 mins; January 24, 2023
Gardai call for task force to deal with attacks on the force, Monterey shooter found dead after killing 10 and Arsenal are back at the top of the League
7 mins; January 23, 2023
The Sunday 7 - Just how dangerous are gas stoves? Plus, a breakthrough in carbon storage, languages facing extinction and a scientific reason why chocolate is so deliciousā€¦
17 mins; January 22, 2023
The Standout 7 - Paschal in hot water over election expenses, good news for beleaguered apartment dwellers, a surprise resignation in New Zealand and the Banshee of Inisherin speaksā€¦
8 mins; January 21, 2023
Argos pulls out of Irish market, Allies pledge more weapons for Ukraine, Alec Baldwin charged with involuntary manslaughter and tributes to music legend David Crosby RIP
7 mins; January 20, 2023
Paschal Donohoe faces Dail over expenses issue, Zelensky addresses World Economic Forum in Davos after Ukraine helicopter crash, Jacinta Ardern quits as New Zealand PM
6 mins; January 19, 2023
Cost of Free GP care for all revealed, Olena Zelensky speaks at Davos, Scotland and UK in row over gender recognition bill and Kate Moss really doesnā€™t speak Irishā€¦
7 mins; January 18, 2023
Ireland in global top 5 for Wind Energy Production, Mafia Boss arrested in Italy, Serving Met Officer pleads guilty to sexual offenses and Better Call Saul takes home the trophy
7 mins; January 17, 2023
Irish citizen feared dead in Nepal plane crash, Minister apologises as new SIPO complaint lodged, Death toll rises to 30 in Dnipro attack and Irish movie loses out in Critics Choice awards
7 mins; January 16, 2023
The Sunday 7 - What you need to know about Chat GPT, that Cornwall satellite launch, Charlotte the Aquarist on counting penguins at Sea Life, and a new honeybee vaccine
19 mins; January 15, 2023
The Standout 7 - HSE crisis continues, some signs of hope in Northern Ireland talks, Joe Biden has classified problems and tributes to music legend Jeff Beck
9 mins; January 14, 2023
Taoiseach and Tanaiste in Northern Ireland for talks, HSE special measures to continue for ten weeks, Biden under investigation over classified documents and tributes for Lisa Marie Presley RIP
6 mins; January 13, 2023
Sinn Fein excluded from meeting with British Foreign Secretary, warnings as Kraken variant now in Ireland, Man City get dumped out of Carabao Cup and tributes to music legend Jeff Beck RIP
7 mins; January 12, 2023
Irish win big at the Golden Globes for Banshees of Inisheerin, Rise in number of people waiting on trolleys in Irish Hospitals and all the action from Carabao Cup
7 mins; January 11, 2023
Minister expresses concerns over far right protests in Ballymun, Shortage of Medicines as HSE crisis continues, Severe weather chaos in Australia and Gareth Bale hangs up his boots
7 mins; January 10, 2023
INMO consider industrial action as overcrowding crisis continues, Pro Bolsanaro protesters storm Brazil's congress, Chelsea lose to Man City and new Olivia Coleman movie
7 mins; January 09, 2023
The Sunday 7 - The Science of January Reboots, the perils of unseasonal Winter heat, New Tech recommendations and tiny habits that improve your lifeā€¦
18 mins; January 08, 2023
The Standout 7 - HSE in crisis, Meta clocks up more Data Protection fines, Brazil bids farewell to Pele and TDs pelted with manure in Galwayā€¦
9 mins; January 07, 2023
HSE Chief apologises to patients over delays caused by ā€œperfect stormā€, TDs shocked by manure bag protest, US Congress fails to elect Speaker after 3 days and 11 votesā€¦
6 mins; January 06, 2023
Taoiseach defends government response to HSE crisis, Meta ordered to pay ā‚¬350 million by Irish Data Commissioner, Ronaldo moves to Saudi Arabia and The Apprentice returns
7 mins; January 05, 2023
HSE issues warning as overcrowding reaches critical levels, US chaos as House fails to elect speaker, 89 Russian soldiers confirmed dead in Ukraine Attack and Pele laid to rest
7 mins; January 04, 2023
The Standout 7 - The ones we lost in 2022ā€¦
10 mins; January 03, 2023
The Sunday 7 - The biggest Science and Technology stories from 2022
23 mins; January 01, 2023
The Standout 7 - The 7 Standout Irish Stories from 2022
13 mins; December 31, 2022
The Sunday 7 - Itā€™s a Christmas Special, with NORAD tracking Santa, the science of Roast Potatoes, Christmas Family Psychology and is Rudolf a male or female reindeer?
20 mins; December 25, 2022
The Standout 7 - Ireland gets a new(ish) Taoiseach, Mr Zelensky goes to Washington, Argentina lift the World Cup and tributes to a UK music legend...
9 mins; December 24, 2022
Funeral for Private Sean Rooney takes place, Russia annoyed by Zelenskyy US Visit, Scotland passes new Gender Law and Man City secure last Carabao Cup Quarter Final spot
6 mins; December 23, 2022
New Climate Action Plan for Ireland, Zelenskyy visits Washington and addresses Congress, protests as Afghanistan bans women from third level educationā€¦
7 mins; December 22, 2022
Armed Gardai patrol Rathkeale in Limerick, Zelensky reported to be on the way to the White House, Trumps tax returns set to be released and new Cillian Murphy movie
6 mins; December 21, 2022
Body of Private killed on duty in Lebanon returns home, Jan 6th committee recommends Donald Trump face felony charges, Bridgerton is back and Terry Hall from The Specials dies
7 mins; December 20, 2022
Leo Varadker takes over as Taoiseach as part of power sharing agreement, EU sign new energy deal, Iran publicly execute protestor and Argentina crowned World Cup Champions
7 mins; December 19, 2022
The Sunday 7 - Historic breakthrough in Nuclear Fusion, Elon Musk and the Future of Twitter, NASAā€™s Orion splashes down and a Mystery Noise plagues Bristolā€¦
20 mins; December 18, 2022
The Standout 7 - Tragedy in Lebanon as Irish peacekeeper killed, HIQA report reveals pressure on Emergency Departments, Trouble in Crypto and plenty of Irish names in Golden Globes nominationsā€¦
7 mins; December 17, 2022
Tributes paid to Irish peacekeeper killed in Lebanon, ECB raises interest rates again as ESRI warns of slowing growth for Irish economy, Donald Trumpā€™s big announcement is a damp squibā€¦
7 mins; December 16, 2022
HIQA report shows intense pressure on Irelandā€™s Emergency Departments, tragedy in the English Channel as migrant boat sinks, France head to World Cup Finalā€¦
6 mins; December 15, 2022
Cabinet reshuffle takes place as part of power sharing agreement, US lab achieves nuclear fusion, Argentina beat Croatia and Jennifer Coolidge on her best year so far
7 mins; December 14, 2022
Irish lead the way at Golden Globes, Cold weather warnings continue, EU corruption scandal, and Argentina to face Croatia in the World Cup semi finals
7 mins; December 13, 2022
National weather warning for rest of week, Southern Ukraine under fire from Russian forces, 4 die in Jersey explosion and Jamie Lee Curtis talks sobriety with Colin Farrell
6 mins; December 12, 2022
The Sunday 7 - The search for Colossal Squids, Zombie Viruses from the Ice, World Cup Psychology and a Rolls Royce Reactorā€¦
22 mins; December 11, 2022
The Standout 7 - New rules for Short Term Lets, Cervical Check campaigner settles High Court case, Zelensky named Time Person of the Year and tributes to a Cheers Legend
8 mins; December 10, 2022
Cold snap brings freezing temperatures, Stephen Teap settles High Court case over Cervical Check, Biden agrees prisoner swap for Brittney Griner and bad news from Celine Dion
7 mins; December 09, 2022
Crackdown on short term rentals to ease property crisis, HSE issues Strep A advice for parents, Zelensky and ā€œSpirit of Ukraineā€ named Time Magazineā€™s Person of the Year
7 mins; December 08, 2022
Met Eireann issue low temperature weather warning, HSE looking at Strep A connection to child deaths, Portugal win 6-1 and James Cameron on new Avatar movie
7 mins; December 07, 2022
U2 receive Kennedy Awards from President Biden, ECB set to raise interest rates, national health survey shows binge drinking on the rise and RIP Cheers star Kirstie Alley
7 mins; December 06, 2022
Transport Infrastructure under pressure in the run up to Christmas, New poll on Northern Ireland remaining in the UK, Protests continue in Iran and England in World Cup quarter finals
7 mins; December 05, 2022
The Sunday 7 - Alzheimerā€™s Disease, with a new drug comes new hope, Microplastics in your Roast Dinner, Reef Insurance and Monkeypox gets a rebrand...
19 mins; December 04, 2022
The Standout 7 - Still no final price for The Childrenā€™s Hospital, Ursula Von Der Leyen visits Ireland, more World Cup shocks and tributes to a Fleetwood Mac Legend
10 mins; December 03, 2022
Ursula Von Der Leyen visits Ireland and pledges continued EU support, CMO urges flu vaccinations for kids, more shocks at the World Cup and Dolly Parton is telling talesā€¦
7 mins; December 02, 2022
Row over Children's Hospital costs as Taoiseach wonā€™t reveal final price, Royal Racism row as Palace aide quits, breakthrough drug for Alzheimerā€™s gives hope of cureā€¦
7 mins; December 01, 2022
Bankers get bonuses back under new Cabinet Rules, HSE contacts 100,000 affected by cyber hack, Ukraine power supply under pressure and England reach last 16 in World Cup
7 mins; November 30, 2022
Meta fined ā‚¬265 million by Irish Data Protection Commissioners for breach of user privacy, Protestors clash with police in China and England face Wales in World Cup in Qatar
7 mins; November 29, 2022
Thousands protest Housing Crisis in Dublin, Vicky Phelan commemoration ceremony in Kilkenny, Protests take place in China and Jill Scott crowned Queen of the Jungle
7 mins; November 28, 2022
The Sunday 7 - The Psychology of Christmas Ads, Award winning medical inventions, Lab Grown Meat up close and Pregnancy Testing with Frogsā€¦
19 mins; November 27, 2022
The Standout 7 - Rents soar as pressure on property market continues, Ukraine in darkness after more Russian attacks, World Cup kicks off in Qatarā€¦.
10 mins; November 26, 2022
Central Bank warns on risks to economy, Micheal Martin in Paris for Energy deal, Ukraine remains in darkness after Russian strikes and England and Wales back in World Cup Action
6 mins; November 25, 2022
Cervical Check review finds progress has been made, UK Supreme Court says no to Scottish Independence referendum, more shocks at the World Cup and NASA announces itā€™s first Para-Astronautā€¦
6 mins; November 24, 2022
Rents on the increase as housing stock is in short supply, Ukraine demands Russian withdrawal from Zaporizhzhia, World Cup shock result and sequel for Avatar finally here
7 mins; November 23, 2022
Cyber Crime warning ahead of Black Friday, Ukraine ask for NATO help, 126 dead and more missing after Indonesian earthquake, World Cup update and end of the Walking Dead
7 mins; November 22, 2022
Cop 27 draws to a close as deal finally reached on climate fund, Tanaiste says housing targets for 2023 are worrying, World Cup kicks off in Qatar and Will Ferrell on his new movie
7 mins; November 21, 2022
The Sunday 7 - New pledges from Brazil at COP 27, tThe World welcomes its 8 Billionth resident, why Humans and Rats are all about that bass and Artemis finally lifts offā€¦
17 mins; November 20, 2022
The Standout 7 - Tributes for Cervical Check campaigner Vicky Phelan, Russia sanctions Irish politicians, G20 meet in Bali as rogue missile causes NATO anxiety and Trump runs againā€¦
10 mins; November 19, 2022
Russian Ambassador summoned after Russian sanctions on Irish officials, UK sees tax rises as Chancellor introduces autumn statement, Nancy Pelosi steps down as Republicans win Houseā€¦
7 mins; November 18, 2022
Russia bans Irish politicians as G20 finds missile strike on Poland ā€œnot deliberateā€, Spiritan order apologise as Gardai call for survivors to come forward, NASA finally launches Artemis rocketā€¦
7 mins; November 17, 2022
Russia under suspicion as missiles fired into Poland, Tributes paid to Vicky Phelan, Trump announces run for Republican party Presidential nominee and Magic Mike 3 movie on the way
7 mins; November 16, 2022
Cervical Campaigner Vicky Phelan dies, US and Chinese leaders meet as G20 begins in Bali, Mike Pence criticises Donald Trump, Ronaldo speaks out and Harrison Fordā€™s new movie
7 mins; November 15, 2022
Mary Robinson calls out Western Governments at Cop 27, Zelensky accuses Russia of Kherson war crimes, Suspect arrested in Istanbul bombing and David Beckham under pressure
7 mins; November 14, 2022
The Sunday 7 - Hunting the next Pandemic, The Rescue Rats, Climate Anxiety rising and how to grow Blood in a Lab...
17 mins; November 13, 2022
The Standout 7 - Irelandā€™s Tech sector under pressure, US Midterm Elections on a knife edge, Ukraine pushes forward as Russia withdraws and Jungle Drama as Iā€™m A Celeb retur
9 mins; November 12, 2022
Fresh hope on Northern Ireland as Micheal Martin meets with Rishi Sunak, Inflation at highest levels since 1984, Ukraine advances as Russia withdraws, Munster beat South Africa in Pairc Ui Chaoimh...
6 mins; November 11, 2022
Meta announces job cut at Irish Tech sector reels, Biden hails ā€œGood day for Democracyā€ as US Election counts continue, Russia declares a withdrawal from Ukrainian city of Khersonā€¦
7 mins; November 10, 2022
No clear winner as votes are counted in US Mid Term elections, Micheal Martin speaks at Cop 27, Sepp Blatter speaks out on Qatar World Cup and Ryan Reynolds loves Christmas
7 mins; November 09, 2022
Tech company lay-offs affect Irish workers, MicheƔl Martin addresses Cop 27 on need for urgent climate action, rolling blackouts continue in Kyiv and Peter Kay announces new tour
7 mins; November 08, 2022
Sinn Fhein Ard Fheis takes place in Dublin, Taoiseach travels to Egypt for Cop 27, Ukraine under pressure as Kyiv power cuts continue, Premier League Action and Iā€™m a Celeb returns!
7 mins; November 07, 2022
The Standout 7 - U Turn on Northern Ireland Elections, Nuclear de-escalation in Ukraine, UK faces lengthy recession and election updates from Brazil and the USā€¦
9 mins; November 05, 2022
Irelandā€™s predicted growth rate revised down as UK faces long recession, Threshold report shows pressure on rental market and Arsenal and Man Utd both win in Europeā€¦
7 mins; November 04, 2022
Taoiseach optimistic on Northern talks, Ukraine grain deal back on as Russian nuclear threat fades, Man City and Chelsea wrap up Champions League group stageā€¦
7 mins; November 03, 2022
One million Irish Passports issued so far this year, Biden calls for windfall tax on energy companies, Liverpool beat Napoli, more Iā€™m a Celeb contestants and Enchanted is back!
6 mins; November 02, 2022
Modular Houses for Ukrainian refugees to be built by early 2023, Kyiv without water as attacks continue, Liverpool face Napoli, Iā€™m a Celeb contestants revealed and a ā€˜Willowā€™ remake
7 mins; November 01, 2022
The Spooky Sunday 7 - The Human-Rat Brain, Nobel Prize winning Weird Physics, NASA vs UFOā€™s and the Haunted House on AirBnB
16 mins; October 30, 2022
The Standout 7 - Fresh Elections for Northern Ireland, New PM for UK as Truss exits, Putin continues nuclear threats in Ukraine and good news for late night drinkersā€¦
9 mins; October 29, 2022
Northern Ireland set for fresh elections, UN Report warns of impending Climate Disaster, ECB rates rise and Putin denies Nuclear attack plan
7 mins; October 28, 2022
Northern Ireland Assembly meet in bid to avoid fresh elections, Rishi Sunak under pressure at first Prime Ministerā€™s Question time, NATO push back on Russian ā€œdirty bombā€ accusationsā€¦
7 mins; October 27, 2022
New UK PM appoints familiar faces to Cabinet, US arrests suspected Chineses spies, new licensing laws will see nightclubs open till 6am, Man City draw nil all and Swifties get a surprise!
7 mins; October 26, 2022
First Asian Prime Minister for UK as Sunak elected leader of Tory Party, Ukraine call out Russia for ā€˜Dirty Bombā€™ rumours, Diesel costs soar, and new season Sucession Trailer drops
7 mins; October 25, 2022
Ukrainian refugees face accommodation crisis, BoJo says No as Sunak set to become next UK PM, Premier league action and Maisie Williams talks Games of Thrones
7 mins; October 24, 2022
The Sunday 7 - Cornwall prepares for space, Getting Neurons Drunk and Bit Flips from Cosmic Raysā€¦
18 mins; October 23, 2022
The Standout 7 - Liz Truss quits as UK PM after 44 days, Russia targets Ukrainian power grid, Eviction ban introduced for winter months and new Central Bank rules for mortgagesā€¦
9 mins; October 22, 2022
UK sees Liz Truss bow out after 44 days as PM, EU leaders meet on gas price cap, Zelensky warns of new Russian threats to Ukrainian power network, Arsenal win again in Europe...
7 mins; October 21, 2022
Central Bank ease mortgage rules for first time borrowers, Liz Truss under pressure as Tory party chaos continues, Manchester United win and Meghan Markle loves Wordle
7 mins; October 20, 2022
Eviction ban approved by Cabinet, Tory party unrest continues, Russia targets Ukraine electricity network, Trump in hot water (again) and Little Simz wins 2022 Mercury Prize
7 mins; October 19, 2022
Cabinet to discuss Winter Eviction ban, no progress after positive talks on restoring power in Northern Ireland, Uk Tory Party chaos, Wasps go into administration and Stallone returns
7 mins; October 18, 2022
Final funerals take place in Cresslough, Taoiseach speaks at Wolfe Tone commemoration, Xi Jinping set for historic third term, Man City not happy and Jennifer Coolidge in ā€˜The Watcherā€™
6 mins; October 17, 2022
The Sunday 7 - NASA celebrates a Bullseye, Ai-Da talks Art at the House of Commons, Robot Drones hit the Building Site and itā€™s Rutting Season!
16 mins; October 16, 2022
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