Menu
The Smart 7 Ireland Edition
Podcast image
The Standout 7 - Donegal in mourning after Creeslough tragedy, Putin flexes Russia’s muscles with brutal attack on Ukraine, Trump subpoenaed by Jan 6th Committee and tributes to Angela Lansbury RIP
10 mins; October 15, 2022
Mourning continues in Donegal, UK’s Chancellor in late night dash to Downing Street, Jan 6th Committee vote to subpoena Trump and Man Utd struggle in the Europa League
7 mins; October 14, 2022
More funerals in Creeslough as Michael D Higgins pays his respects, Women’s Soccer team go viral after celebration, UN votes to condemn Russian annexation of Ukraine…
7 mins; October 13, 2022
Funerals take place in Creeslough, Covid cases on the Rise, Ireland heading to the World Cup and Angela Lansbury RIP
7 mins; October 12, 2022
Funerals begin in Creeslough as Pope and King send their condolences, Kyiv in shock as 14 die in latest Russian bombing, SNP give date for Scottish referendum and John Cleese gets a new show
7 mins; October 11, 2022
10 die in Tragedy in Creeslough as Gardaí open investigation in cause of explosion, Putin plans response to bombing of bridge to Crimea, Protests continue in Iran and Louis Theroux interviews…
7 mins; October 10, 2022
An unusual Nobel Prize winner, the EU changes charger rules and a new tool in the fight against plastic waste
16 mins; October 09, 2022
The Standout 7 - Fianna Fail Ard Fheis takes place, Northern Ireland Protocol talks resume with UK and EU, Ireland warned of black outs this winter and massacre takes place in Thai day care centre
10 mins; October 08, 2022
Blackouts could be on the way as Eirgrid warn of energy shortages this winter, Second man arrested after death at Tralee funeral, Thailand in mourning and Brendan Gleeson to host SNL
6 mins; October 07, 2022
Irishman killed fighting in Ukraine, Government criticised for plans to protect energy vulnerable this winter, Chelsea take on AC Milan and Bond producers talk casting new 007
7 mins; October 06, 2022
Dail Debate on 10% concrete levy, Liz Truss under pressure in UK, Ukraine offensive continues to retake occupied territory, Elon Musk WILL buy Twitter and New records for Irish sport
7 mins; October 05, 2022
EU confirm Northern Ireland Protocol talks to resume with UK, Tory party U-Turn on tax cuts for the wealthy, North Korea launches ballistic weapon over Japan and Wakanda Forever sequel
7 mins; October 04, 2022
Fianna Fail Ard Fheis takes place, Tory MPs voice opposition to new tax cuts, Brazilian President elections goes to run off, Manchester City beat United and David Tenants Dad really can swear…
7 mins; October 03, 2022
The Sunday 7 - NASA plays DARTs, the psychology of Cheating, progress in the battle with Motor Neuron Disease and why a bigger breakfast is better for you…
19 mins; October 02, 2022
The Standout 7 - Government unveils Giveaway Budget, UK economy struggles in wake of Liz Truss’s Mini Budget, Russia annexes Ukrainian regions and tribute to Coolio RIP
10 mins; October 01, 2022
Bank Of Ireland fined over €100M in tracker mortgage scandal, UK’s Liz Truss tries to calm markets after budget fiasco, Russia set to annex 4 Ukrainian regions....
7 mins; September 30, 2022
UK’s financial crisis deepens as Bank of England intervenes, Hopes rise for solution to Northern Ireland impasse, Florida battered by Hurricane Ian and tributes to rapper Coolio, RIP
7 mins; September 29, 2022
Budget 2023 measures announced in Dail, Russia bomb gas fields in the North Sea, NASA celebrate success of latest mission and Ireland avoid relegation in Nations League
7 mins; September 28, 2022
Budget 2023 expected to deliver help with Cost of Living Crisis, UK economy in crisis, Protests continue in Iran, Ireland face Armenia in Football and The Last of Us hits the smalls screen
7 mins; September 27, 2022
Thousands attend Protest March in Dublin on cost of living crisis, Government hold €4.1 billion surplus ahead of Budget day, Cork Rowers win Gold and Rihanna to play Superbowl half time show
7 mins; September 26, 2022
NASA trials a real life “Armageddon”, Dolphins have Wingmen, The Woman who could Smell Parkinson’s Disease and Muse drop an NFT Album…
17 mins; September 25, 2022
Northern Ireland census shows Catholic outnumber Protestants for first time, Taoiseach addresses UN, Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II takes place and Russia escalates War against Ukraine
9 mins; September 24, 2022
Census shows Catholics outnumber Protestants for first time in Northern Ireland, Taoiseach Micheál Martin addresses UN Assembly, Ireland take on Scotland and Graham Norton is back on TV
7 mins; September 23, 2022
Putin introduces conscription in rare tv address to Russians, Garda commissioner condemns Cherry Orchard incident, Trump charged with Tax fraud and Brad Pitt launches skin care line
7 mins; September 22, 2022
Pension row as retirement age stays at 66, Russia cranks up pressure on Ukraine, Regulator pledges no one will be cut off from power this winter…
7 mins; September 21, 2022
End of an Era as Queen Elizabeth laid to rest in Windsor, 2nd Ukraine nuclear power plant under attack by Russia, Serial’s Adnan Syed released from prison and new documentary on Sinead O’Connor
6 mins; September 20, 2022
World leaders gather for Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral, Varadkar promises action to support business in energy crisis, Biden warns Russia on weapons and Garth Brooks wants to come back to Ireland…
7 mins; September 19, 2022
The Sunday 7 - Get the details on the new Apple drops, the James Webb Telescope spots a planet, Ancient Israeli Elephants and why having a cuppa could make you live longer…
17 mins; September 18, 2022
EU plans Windfall tax on Energy companies, Britain mourns Queen Elizabeth II, Ukraine continues to push Russia back and Ryan Reynolds bends over for science…
10 mins; September 17, 2022
Government confirms Windfall tax for energy companies, Queen’s funeral plans released, Ukraine finds mass grave in Izyum and Roger Federer retires…
7 mins; September 16, 2022
Von Der Leyen pledges action on windfall tax, 3 mile queues as Queen Elizabeth II lies in State at Westminster, Zelensky raises flag over Izyum and Ryan Reynolds bends over for cancer…
7 mins; September 15, 2022
King Charles visits Northern Ireland, Ukraine continues to drive back Russians, Sinn Fein release plans to meet cost of energy crisis, Twitter whistleblower and Bake off is Back!
7 mins; September 14, 2022
Fianna Fail meet in Mullingar, UK prepares for funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, Ukrainian Army mass texts Russian soldiers to surrender all the winners from the Emmys in LA…
7 mins; September 13, 2022
Coveney says unprecedented measures needed as Budget talks continue, Russia bombs Kharkiv as Ukraine re-takes region, Success for Lowry at Wentworth and The Mandalorian is back
6 mins; September 12, 2022
Celebrating Seven Decades of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
12 mins; September 11, 2022
The Standout 7 - Death of British Monarch Queen Elizabeth II, European Central Bank raise interest rates, Liz Truss wins Tory Party leadership race and becomes Prime Minister...
9 mins; September 10, 2022
Britain begins 10 days of national mourning with death of Queen Elizabeth II in Scotland, the ECB raises interest rates, Ukraine makes gains in war against Russia and LOTR stand up to Racism
7 mins; September 09, 2022
Further Energy Credit on the way, EU proposes new peak time electricity rules, Ukraine pushes back in Kharkiv, and Liverpool embarrassed in Italy…
7 mins; September 08, 2022
Government focused on Energy costs ahead of Budget, Liz Truss appointed as UK PM, IAEA call for demilitarised zone around Ukrainian nuclear plant, Ireland’s women through to World Cup Playoffs
7 mins; September 07, 2022
Vigil held in Tallaght as man charged with triple murder, Liz Truss wins UK leadership contest but has much to do, suspect found dead in Canadian killings and Croke Park gets ready for Garth
7 mins; September 06, 2022
Taoiseach seeks to calm Budget speculation, Uk awaits new Prime Minister, Zelensky warns of Russia’s economic war and The Foo Fighters pay tribute to Taylor Hawkins:
7 mins; September 05, 2022
The Sunday 7 - Inside an AI Funeral, Bad news on the Greenland Ice Cap and your Doppelganger may have your DNA and Twitter rolls out Circles…
14 mins; September 04, 2022
The Standout 7 - Good news on Pay Talks, Bad news on Energy Prices, Ukraine pushed back in Kherson and The Lord of The Dance takes to the Silver Screen…
9 mins; September 03, 2022
Health Minister Stephen Donnelly in hot water over Rental Property, Boris Johnson signs off as PM with chat about kettles, Ireland’s Women head to World Cup Playoffs after win over Finland…
7 mins; September 02, 2022
Eurozone inflation rises again as Ireland braces for potentially difficult winter, UNICEF warns of major disaster in Pakistan, Serena keeps winning in New York and Madonna is talking guilty pleasures…
7 mins; September 01, 2022
Public Service workers set to get pay rise of 6.5% over two years, Mikhail Gorbachev dies at 91, Heightened risk to Irish energy supply this winter and Michael Flatley movie hits the cinemas
7 mins; August 31, 2022
Public Service Pay Talks underway, Ukraine offensive in Kherson region, NASA flagship rocket fails to launch, Serena Williams plays US Open and Britney spills the tea
7 mins; August 30, 2022
An Garda Siochana centenary commemoration, EU pledges continued support for Ukraine, Flooding in Pakistan, Rory McIllroy nets $18 million in Fed Ex Cup win and Ed Sheeran talks touring.
6 mins; August 29, 2022
The Sunday 7 - NASA’s Artemis gets ready to Rocket, Australian Whales are over the Hump, why the Sewage Shitstorm is Legal and it turns out you can hear Space scream…
14 mins; August 28, 2022
The Standout 7 - Ireland's energy needs under review, Ukraine enters 6th month of war, Beál na Bláth ceremony marks 100 year anniversary of death of Michael Collins and good news on the Monkeypox vaccine programme…
9 mins; August 27, 2022
Monkeypox cases on the rise, Ukrainian nuclear plant under attack, Liverpool Police appeal for help in locating killer, Champions League draw takes place and The Late Late Show is back
7 mins; August 26, 2022
Ukraine marks 6 months of War, Eamon Ryan pledges that “the lights will stay on” despite energy security concerns, new Runway opens at Dublin Airport and Hillary Clinton loses to Kim Kardashian…
7 mins; August 25, 2022
Robert Troy attempts to end property interests controversy, Ukrainian president vows to restore Ukrainian rule, errors force Trump to file legal papers twice, and Alison Janney gets a tough new role
7 mins; August 24, 2022
Ireland worries over Energy Security, UK braced for more strikes, Laura Whitmore quits Love Island and Man United get their first win under Erik Ten Hag
7 mins; August 23, 2022
Historic commemoration at Beál na Bláth, Government seek return of €34 million PUP overpayments, Irish Athletics success in Munich and House of Dragons returns to the screen
7 mins; August 22, 2022
The Sunday 7 - A Kidney Transplant Breakthrough, Whatsapp introduces Stealth Mode, Germany’s Dead Fish problem and the dangers of a Marine Heatwave…
18 mins; August 21, 2022
The Standout 7 - Monkeypox vaccine rollout begins, Budget 2023 planning underway, Ukraine on a nuclear knife edge and tributes to tragic Anne Heche RIP
10 mins; August 20, 2022
Calls for more Social Welfare support in Budget 2023, HSE forms Monkeypox Strategic Group, Trump accountant pleads guilty and Anthony Joshua set for Clobberin’ Time in Saudi Arabia
7 mins; August 19, 2022
Calls for Garda Transport Unit after latest attack, Monkeypox vaccine programme to rollout, Ireland’s newest track stars and Selena and Serena talk mental fitness
6 mins; August 18, 2022
Planning report referred to the DPP, Warnings on potential nuclear catastrophe in Ukraine, Raducanu beats Williams in straight sets and House of the Dragon premiere in London
7 mins; August 17, 2022
30% Tax band debate continues ahead of Budget 2023, Life for Afghani women and girls under the Taliban one year on, Liverpool draw with Crystal Palace and Adele talks break ups
7 mins; August 16, 2022
Floods follow record breaking heatwave, Salman Rushdie recovering after stabbing, Ukraine cuts off Russian access and success for Irish Rowers at European Championship
6 mins; August 15, 2022
The Sunday 7 - What you need to know about Polio, a Greener Chocolate Bar, Carbon Neutral Jet Fuel and Good News from The Great Barrier Reef
19 mins; August 14, 2022
The Standout 7 - Heatwave sees record temperatures for August, Inflation at 38 year high, FBI raid Trumps home, Russia under pressure in Ukraine and Serena Williams announces retirement
8 mins; August 13, 2022
Inflation at 38 year high, Heatwave continues for weekend, Russia under pressure in Ukraine, Search Warrant for FBI raid on Trump to be made public and Sterling on move to City
7 mins; August 12, 2022
30% Tax Rate discussed in Budget talks, Orange forest fire warning issued, Polio virus found in London water supply, Lewis Hamilton talks to Vanity Fair and Armie Hammer documentary
7 mins; August 11, 2022
Funeral takes place of Dillon Quirke in Tipperary, FBI raid Trumps home in Florida, Explosions in Crimea, Yellow Weather Heat Warning and retirement for Serena Williams
7 mins; August 10, 2022
Jump in Eviction notices raises fears over rental market, Ukraine to receive more aid from World Bank and US, Birmingham signs off on Commonwealth Games and tributes to Olivia Newton John RIP
7 mins; August 09, 2022
Ireland braces for a heatwave, UK cost of living crisis overshadows leadership race, Europe’s largest nuclear plant under attack and Man Utd’s new boss has a terrible start…
7 mins; August 08, 2022
The Sunday 7 - A Wet Bulb Warning, Bad Grades for Vitamin D, Saudi Arabia’s City of the Future and What the hell is Necrobotics?
23 mins; August 07, 2022
The Standout 7 - Sabine Higgins in Ukraine row, calls for HSE to accelerate Monkeypox plan, Pelosi in Taiwan, Love Island crowns its King and Queen and Lord Trimble RIP
8 mins; August 06, 2022
UN calls for Windfall Tax on Energy companies, HSE to roll out Monkeypox vaccination plan, US Sport Star Brittney Griner jailed for 9 years in Russia and Premier League returns…
6 mins; August 05, 2022
Northern Ireland Assembly fails to elect a Speaker for third time, China angered by Pelosi visit to Taiwan, Kansas protects Abortion rights as Biden signs Executive Order, Watch out for Funny Money and The Sandman comes to Netflix
7 mins; August 04, 2022
Sabina Higgins defends her Ukraine letter, Nancy Pelosi speaks out in Taiwan, Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones takes the stand in Texas libel trial and the return of Big Brother
7 mins; August 03, 2022
Former First Minister David Trimble laid to rest, UN Secretary General warns of nuclear threat, Al Qaeda Zawahiri leader killed in US drone strike, and Love Island has a new King and Queen
7 mins; August 02, 2022
The Sunday 7 - Everything you need to know about Monkeypox, TikTok takes on Google, why Vaping might not be as safe as you think and the dangers of drought in the UK
22 mins; July 31, 2022
The Standout 7 - Emissions deal agreed, Tory leadership battle continues, Ukraine push back as Russia runs out of steam and tributes to David Trimble RIP
9 mins; July 30, 2022
Government reaches deal on climate change emissions targets, damning report highlights the level of dodgy apartments built, Russia running out of steam in Ukraine, and the Commonwealth Games kick off with star-studded event...
7 mins; July 29, 2022
No agreement yet on Emissions as negotiations continue, new laws on Consent on the way, Ukraine makes progress in Kherson and England to face Germany in Women’s Euro Final…
7 mins; July 28, 2022
New measures to tackle Road Safety introduced, Ireland exempt from new EU reductions in Gas use, Trump hints at run for 2024 Presidential Race and Climb with Charlie donates proceeds to charity
7 mins; July 27, 2022
Nobel Peace Prize Winner David Trimble dies, 4 road deaths in 24 hours, Tory Leadership debate, Sam McGuire heads to the Kingdom and Joni Mitchell at the Newport Folk Festival
7 mins; July 26, 2022
Flooding in Donegal and Derry, Ukraine Grain Exports under attack in Odessa, Monkeypox now a global Health emergency, Kerry All Ireland Champions and Kate Moss reveals painful past
7 mins; July 25, 2022
The Sunday 7 - Why it’s hot in the city, Britain meets the Bison, putting Grey Squirrels on the pill and the FA rules out headers…
18 mins; July 24, 2022
The Standout 7 - Heatwave blisters Europe and the UK, EU raises interest rates, Tory leadership race down to 2, as Boris says goodbye and it’s all kicking off on Love Island…
9 mins; July 23, 2022
European Central Bank raise interest rates, Sunak and Truss final two in Tory Leadership race, Trumps actions on Jan 6th revealed in US hearings, Lewis Hamilton set for 300th F1 race and John Boyega stars in ‘Breaking’
7 mins; July 22, 2022
New EU sanctions on Russia as Lavrov points to annexation of Southern Ukraine, Truss and Sunak final two in race for Tory Leadership, Donnelly has new health plan for Winter and Ryan Reynolds Wrexham documentary on Netflix
7 mins; July 21, 2022
Micheal Martin heads to Japan amid row over refugee visas, UK hits new record temperature as heatwave continues, Putin in Tehran for summit and Brad Pitt is loving life in Paris…
7 mins; July 20, 2022
Ireland sees new temperature record as heatwave continues across Europe, Tory leadership race down to 4, Prince Harry addresses the UN and Limerick welcomes Liam MacCarthy home…
7 mins; July 19, 2022
Europe and the UK set to struggle under 40 degree heatwave, Tory leadership debates see Rishi Sunak take the lead, Joe Biden’s Middle East visit causes controversy and Limerick make history at Croke Park…
7 mins; July 18, 2022
The Sunday 7 - The Webb Space Telescope opens up a new frontier, What’s causing the Heatwave, the Vaccine that could cure Cancer and Can you really get Hangry?
21 mins; July 17, 2022
The Standout 7 - Government defeats No Confidence Motion, new Defence Action Plan launched, Tory Leadership contest down to 5 and White House Counsel testifies at Jan 6th hearing…
11 mins; July 16, 2022
Ireland struggles with refugee numbers as Taoiseach blames UK’s Rwanda policy, Russian missiles kill more than 20 in Ukraine, Warning over Covid cases and Rory McIlroy has a good day at The British Open…
6 mins; July 15, 2022
Defence Force Action plan launched with significant spending increases, Tory Party leadership races goes down to 6, Heatwave warning from Met Eireann for weekend…
6 mins; July 14, 2022
Government defeat vote of No Confidence, 8 Tory Hopefuls in race for leadership of UK, January 6th Hearings in the US resume, Million Man Army for the Ukraine and Jeremy Clarksons farm in the Cotswolds
7 mins; July 13, 2022
Taoiseach Micheál Martin sure that Dail No Confidence vote will be defeated, Covid Cases on the Rise, Boris to stay until September and Jamie Foxx and Snoop Dog in new move about Vampires….
7 mins; July 12, 2022
Tory Leadership race impact on Northern Ireland, Protests in Sri Lanka take over, Sinn Fein No Confidence vote in Government, Djokovic wins Wimbledon and Taron Egerton on Ray Liotta
7 mins; July 11, 2022
The Sunday 7 - Europe's sweltering heatwave, sand batteries and an exercise pill
20 mins; July 10, 2022
The Standout 7 - Government announces Budget cuts to cope with Cost of Living, Taoiseach visits Ukraine, Metrolink for Dublin and Boris Johnson resigns …
10 mins; July 09, 2022
Taoiseach and Leader of Sinn Fein react to Boris Johnson resignation, Shinzo Abe shot in Japan, Putin warns West in show of power and actor James Caan dies.
7 mins; July 08, 2022
Boris Johnson - The 7 Stages of a Downfall
18 mins; July 07, 2022
Click here to see more
Useful pages

Apply to teach

Reviews

Help & FAQs

Blog

Spanish Podcast

French Podcast

Italian Podcast

About Us

Contact Us

Terms & Privacy

Find a tutor

Arabic tutors

Chinese tutors

Dutch tutors

English tutors

French tutors

German tutors

Greek tutors

Italian tutors

Japanese tutors

Korean tutors

Portuguese tutors

Romanian tutors

Russian tutors

Spanish tutors

Swedish tutors

Thai tutors

More languages soon!

Languages

Learn Arabic

Learn Chinese

Learn Dutch

Learn English

Learn French

Learn German

Learn Greek

Learn Italian

Learn Japanese

Learn Korean

Learn Portuguese

Learn Romanian

Learn Russian

Learn Spanish

Learn Swedish

Learn Thai

© 2026 LanguaTalk, All Rights Reserved