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The Smart 7 Ireland Edition
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Taoiseach meets President Zelinskyy in Ukraine, 46 Tories resign as Boris Johnson battles to remain UK Prime Minister, Government releases Surrogacy recommendations and Olivia Coleman stars in new film recorded in Kerry
7 mins; July 07, 2022
Taoiseach Micheál Martin in Kyiv to meet with President Zelensky, Metrolink announced for Dublin, Government give extra €100 for back to school allowance and Rory McIllroy good news from Pro-Am in Adare
6 mins; July 06, 2022
Budget Announced for September, 21 year old man arrested in connection with Chicago Shooting, Covid numbers on the rise and JP McMAnus Pro-Am kicks off in Adare
7 mins; July 05, 2022
22 year old man charged with manslaughter as 3 die in Copenhagen shooting, Australian PM visits Ukraine, German Ambassador to UK calls proposed changes to Northern Ireland protocol illegal and Drama in Croke Park at the weekend…
8 mins; July 04, 2022
Title: The Sunday 7 - Healthcare risks from the Roe vs Wade decision, Great big Bacteria, AI babies and sustainable Glastonbury fashion…
22 mins; July 03, 2022
The Standout 7 - Russia and Ukraine major focus of G7 and NATO summits, HSE Boss Paul Reid resigns, Biden to act on Supreme Court and Trump's temper tantrum …
10 mins; July 02, 2022
Putin issues warning to Finland and Sweden as NATO confirms support for Ukraine, Sinn Fein calls for increase in back to school supports as cost of living crisis continues, all the action from day 4 of Wimbledon and Jason Biggs talks American Pie
7 mins; July 01, 2022
Covid cases on the rise again in Ireland, Russia the focus of new strategy as NATO summit gets underway, French court verdict on Bataclan attacker, R Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison
6 mins; June 30, 2022
UN Security Council meeting sees Zelensky condemn Russia as terrorist state, NATO summit underway in Madrid, Trump aide testifies in bombshell hearing, Ghislaine Maxwell sentenced to 20 years for trafficking…
7 mins; June 29, 2022
G7 leaders condemn latest Russian bombing in Ukraine, HSE boss Paul Reid resigns, Good Friday agreement under threat from UK government, Republic of Irelands Womens Football Team score and Apple TV release trailer for Surface..
7 mins; June 28, 2022
Germany hosts G7 Leaders Summit, Taoiseach walks in Dublin Pride parade, Drama at Croke Park for All Ireland Football Quarter Finals and Kendrick Lamar closes Glastonbury
7 mins; June 27, 2022
The Sunday 7 – Why your Mites, might have a problem, the exciting world of Peecycling, COVID NFTs and the world’s largest freshwater fish
17 mins; June 26, 2022
The Standout 7 - Ireland’s population hits new high, Ukraine gets EU Candidate Status, Boris gets double by-election shock and more madness from the Trump hearings…
9 mins; June 25, 2022
Census shows Ireland’s population at 5.1 Million, Ukraine gets EU Candidate Status, double blow for Boris Johnson in UK by-elections and US Senate passes gun control bill…
7 mins; June 24, 2022
Optimism over public sector pay deal, Ukraine awaits EU Candidate decision, death toll rises in Afghanistan earthquake and Kate Bush talks Stranger Things…
6 mins; June 23, 2022
Taoiseach lays out Budget priorities, US hears of Trump pressure campaign on States after election, more details emerge on Uvalde shooting and Serena Williams returns to tennis…
6 mins; June 22, 2022
No relief for Cost of Living on horizon as Government begin Budget talks, Russian Nobel Prize Winner auctions medal for Ukrainian charity, Leinster Scrum Half makes big announcement and Ethan Hakwe stars in horror movie “The Black Phone”
7 mins; June 21, 2022
Taoiseach warns changes to the Protocol will cause real damage to Northern Ireland economy, INMO calls for return to mask mandates to combat rise in Covid cases, Matt Fitzpatrick wins US Open and Emma Thompson reveals all in new movie…
7 mins; June 20, 2022
The Sunday 7 – Look deep into my AI, HS2 uncovers History, Monkeypox Vaccines on the way and more grim warnings on Climate Change
20 mins; June 19, 2022
The Standout 7 - EU steps up action over NI Protocol, Energy Poverty leads to Dail Rows, Michael D Higgins speaks out on Homelessness and EU Leaders get the train to Kyiv
8 mins; June 18, 2022
Impact of Ukraine war leaves Irish householders in Energy Poverty, Jan 6th Hearings show pressure Trump put on Mike Pence, Rory McIlroy starts well in US Open and Harry Styles is a big softie...
6 mins; June 17, 2022
EU to sue UK over changes to Northern Ireland Protocol, Dail Housing Crisis row after President Higgins comments, Bodies found in Brazil in case of missing British journalist and a reboot of Matilda is on the way
7 mins; June 16, 2022
Taoiseach speaks out on Protocol changes, Russia bans foreign journalists, Ireland draw against Ukraine and Byran Cranston new movie out
6 mins; June 15, 2022
Northern Ireland Protocol changes announced, Eamon Ryan on Cost of Living crisis, New signing for Man City and Kylie Minogue goes back to her roots ....
6 mins; June 14, 2022
Northern Ireland Protocol under threat from changes by UK Government, Bi-partisan agreement on US Gun Laws proposed, a win for Ireland and new Squid Games on the way…
6 mins; June 13, 2022
The Sunday 7 – The Parasite that makes you Hotter, an incredible Cancer Breakthrough and the Cranberry gets Superfruit status
19 mins; June 12, 2022
The Standout 7 - Micheal Martin addresses EU Parliament, Interest Rates set to rise, Boris Johnson survives confidence vote and US Congressional hearing points finger at Trump...
7 mins; June 11, 2022
ECB raises interest rates and flags future rises, US Congressional hearings accuse Trump of coup attempt, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer visits Dublin…
6 mins; June 10, 2022
Taoiseach addresses EU over Northern Ireland impasse, still no date for Leaving Cert results, tragedy in Berlin and Ireland still get can’t a win in the Nations League…
6 mins; June 09, 2022
Leaving Cert 2022 starts this morning, Russia accused of causing a global food crisis, Ireland set to play Ukraine and The Sandman comes to the small screen…
7 mins; June 08, 2022
Bank Holiday Road Deaths, Tories Vote on Boris Johnsons leadership, Irelands U21 football team score and Love Island returns…..
7 mins; June 07, 2022
The Sunday 7 – Looking back at 70 years of Science and Technology during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II
19 mins; June 05, 2022
The Standout 7 - Dublin Airport’s week of chaos, 100 Days of War in Ukraine, Queen celebrates her Platinum Jubliee and Johnny Depp and Amber Heard get a verdict...
8 mins; June 04, 2022
100 Days of War in Ukraine, Dublin Airport braced for Bank Holiday Weekend, Amber Heard plans to appeal Libel Verdict and Queen celebrates Platinum Jubilee…
6 mins; June 03, 2022
New Dublin Airport plan may still see passengers queuing outside, US sends long distance weapons to Ukraine, Johnny Depp wins in his libel trial with Amber Heard…
7 mins; June 02, 2022
Inflation continues to rise, no solution to Dublin Airport overcrowding, epic battle overnight in French Open and new Tom Hanks Disney Movie
7 mins; June 01, 2022
Ireland supports EU ban on Russian Oil imports, New plan to deal with chaos at Dublin Airport Chaos from DAA, Northern Ireland still has no First Minister, and new series of The Outlaw on the way.
6 mins; May 31, 2022
Calls for more arms to aid Ukraine, Dublin Airport Chaos, Leinster Lose to La Rochelle and Jeff Goldblum talks Jurassic World Dominion….
7 mins; May 30, 2022
The Sunday 7 – Losing sleep over Global Warming, Tomatoes with a Double D, Pfizer CEO on Pandemics, Women in Science get new Rising Talent Award
21 mins; May 29, 2022
The Standout 7 - No progress on NI Protocol despite US efforts, Russia advances in Ukraine, US rocked by school shooting and tributes to two Irish legends...
8 mins; May 28, 2022
Russia continues to advance as more die in shelling of Kharkiv, US school shooting raises questions about police response, Liverpool prepare for Champions League Final and tributes to Ray Liotta RIP
7 mins; May 27, 2022
Latest US reaction to Uvalde school shooting, Boris apologises over Partygate report but doesn't resign, Gardai to get access to Facial Recognition Technology...
6 mins; May 26, 2022
Russian attacks on Ukraine intensify, Worst School shooting in US in decade takes place in Texas and Leinster face La Rochelle in Heineken Cup this weekend
6 mins; May 25, 2022
Taoiseach calls for British Government to engage in discussion on Protocol, Death toll rises in Ukraine, shock exit at the French open and the death of two well known Irish cultural figures
6 mins; May 24, 2022
US delegation in Northern Ireland as discussions on Protocol continue, Labour's Anthony Albanese sworn in as Australia's new Prime Minister and Idris Elba and Tilda Swinton star in a new movie…
7 mins; May 23, 2022
The Sunday 7 - Climate Change alarm bells, Why not to panic about Monkeypox, Fecal Transplants to help your gut and Google's new Glasses...
20 mins; May 22, 2022
The Standout 7 - National Maternity Hospital row leads to Green Rebellion, UK Government threatens legislation over NI Protocol and Dr Taylor Swift is the toast of New York...
9 mins; May 21, 2022
US approves $40 billion Ukraine package as Biden backs Finland and Sweden for NATO, Green rebellion doesn't put coalition at risk says Leo and Partygate ends with one fine for Boris...
7 mins; May 20, 2022
Green TDs vote against Government on National Maternity Hospital, EU pledges €9 Billion for Ukraine, WMO warns of escalating Climate Crisis and heartbreak for Rangers...
6 mins; May 19, 2022
UK proposes unilateral legislation on Northern Ireland protocol, Cabinet signs off on National Maternity Hospital, Liverpool make up ground on City in Premier League Title race...
7 mins; May 18, 2022
No progress as Boris meets all sides in Northern Ireland, Breakthrough in Mariupol as soldiers evacuated, National Maternity Hospital plan to go before Cabinet...
6 mins; May 17, 2022
NATO set to welcome Finland and Sweden, Boris Johnson to visit Northern Ireland as Protocol under pressure, Liverpool have a very good weekend and Ukraine grabs glory at Eurovision...
7 mins; May 16, 2022
The Sunday 7 – Adios to the iPod, The dangers of Arctic Carbon and the Sound of a Black Hole
18 mins; May 15, 2022
The Standout 7 - Putin's War pushes Finland and Sweden towards NATO, National Maternity Hospital row, Northern Ireland deadlock and Wagatha Christie Libel Trial underway...
8 mins; May 14, 2022
Government keen to move ahead on National Maternity Hospital, UK threatens to upend Northern Ireland protocol, Peter Andre speaks out on Wagatha Christie trial...
6 mins; May 13, 2022
Health Committee request delay on National Maternity Hospital decision, Ukraine ready to prosecute war crimes, Wagatha Christie trial continues and Man City tighten grip on title...
7 mins; May 12, 2022
US Intelligence warns Putin could still go nuclear, National Maternity Hospital row continues, Elon Musk would lift Trump Twitter ban and Wagatha Christie trial kicks off in High Court...
6 mins; May 11, 2022
Zelensky responds to Putins threats, DUP stalling on taking up Executive positions, Starmer promises to resign if fined over Beergate and new Avatar movie trailer drops
7 mins; May 10, 2022
60 confirmed dead in Ukraine school bombing, U2 go underground in Kiyv, Northern Ireland election results and a new Dr. Who announced
7 mins; May 09, 2022
The Sunday 7 – New methods of Nuclear fusion, bad habits in the Bedroom, Phalloplasty brings a happy ending and could Zoom be breaking your brain?
18 mins; May 08, 2022
The Standout 7 - Row over National Maternity Hospital, Drama in Mariupol as UN intervenes, Supreme Court leak causes chaos and Amber Heard on the stand...
8 mins; May 07, 2022
Putin apologises over Lavrov remarks as Mariupol evacuations set to resume, National Maternity Hospital contract is clear says Donnelly and WHO revised global death rate from Covid 19...
7 mins; May 06, 2022
EU ban on Russian oil won't affect Ireland, Controversy over National Maternity Hospital spills into the Dáil and Real Madrid make it to the Champions League Final
7 mins; May 05, 2022
National Maternity Hospital row delays Cabinet decision, US reacts to Supreme Court leak on Roe vs Wade and Liverpool reach Champions League Final"
7 mins; May 04, 2022
Pelosi and Zelensky meet in Kyiv, Condemnation for Jewish remarks by Russian Minister Lavrov and Lizzo wins the Met Gala....
7 mins; May 03, 2022
The Sunday 7 - Sustainable Chicken, a Bra that detects Cancer, the mystery behind Hepatitis cases and the Hadron Collider is back, back, back...
19 mins; May 01, 2022
The Standout 7 - UN Secretary General in Kyiv, US and UK double down on aid, Turf Wars in the Dail and good news from Google...
9 mins; April 30, 2022
UN Secretary General tours Kyiv as Russian missiles hit, Biden pledges billions in new military aid, Controversy over Refugee catering contract and James Corden plans to quit....
6 mins; April 29, 2022
EU accuses Russia of Energy Blackmail, Rent rise causes row in Dail, Liverpool halfway to Champions League Final…
7 mins; April 28, 2022
Allies deliver more weapons for Ukraine as Russia warns of World War 3, Turf wars continue in the Dáil and Man City in 7 goal Champions League thriller...
7 mins; April 27, 2022
US Visit ramps up pressure on Russia in Ukraine, Elon Musk buys Twitter for $44BN, record breaking payout for NI Whistleblower and Piers Morgan is back on live TV...
6 mins; April 26, 2022
US Secretary of State Blinken visits Kyiv, President Macron wins re-election in France, Micheal Martin on the defensive and Piers Morgan is back on TV tonight...
7 mins; April 25, 2022
The Sunday 7 - Barack Obama takes on Disinformation, Sir David Attenborough is Champion of the Earth, Magical Mushrooms and bad news for Koalas...
22 mins; April 24, 2022
The Standout 7 - Simon Coveney speaks on Ukraine at the UN, Sligo funerals, Boris under pressure over Partygate and Johnny Depp back in the witness box...
7 mins; April 23, 2022
Defenders cling in on in Mariupol as Putin cancels final assault, UAE freezes Kinahan assets, Boris Johnson feels the pressure as Labour win vote on probe...
7 mins; April 22, 2022
Ukraine seek urgent unconditional talks on Mariupol, Ireland struggles with refugee numbers, Teacher Union protests Leaving Cert changes and Chelsea stumble at home...
7 mins; April 21, 2022
Simon Coveney addresses UN Security Council as first Ukrainian city in Donbas falls, Boris Johnson offers a fresh apology, Teachers Unions seek payrises and Johnny Depp takes the stand...
6 mins; April 20, 2022
Second wave of war in Ukraine begins, Funerals held in Sligo and Roscommon for murder victims, Boris Johnson faces fresh questions on Partygate...
7 mins; April 19, 2022
The Sunday 7 - The Smell of Fear, Prince William on The Earthshot Prize, Magic Mushrooms and Robot Fingers...
17 mins; April 17, 2022
The Standout 7 - Ukraine sinks Russian flagship, Sligo murders shock the nation, Kinahan Gang in the spotlight and Liam Neeson surprises the Derry Girls...
8 mins; April 16, 2022
Russian warship sinks after Ukrainian missile strike, Simon Coveney in Kyiv to offer Irish support for Ukraine, Elon Musk wants to buy Twitter...
7 mins; April 15, 2022
Black Sea strike damages Russian Warship, Gardai investigate homophobic element to Sligo murders, VAT cut on energy and drama in Champions League quarter finals...
7 mins; April 14, 2022
Putin promises victory in Ukraine, Kinahan crime gang on global stage as US targets leaders, Boris and Rishi get fined but won’t resign and Johnny Depp is back in court…
7 mins; April 13, 2022
Thousands reported dead as Russia closes in on Mariupol, EU ready to move on Russian oil sanctions, Tony Holohan report delivered to Minister for Health...
6 mins; April 12, 2022
New Russian General appointed as Ukraine braces for new wave of attacks in the East, Tony Holohan quits Trinity job and announces resignation, Liverpool and Man City battle it out at the Etihad...
7 mins; April 11, 2022
The Sunday 7 - UN warns on climate deadline, Magnetic Robot Slime, the Day the Dinosaurs died and how Dogs grieve...
19 mins; April 10, 2022
The Standout 7 - Russian atrocities uncovered, Zelensky addresses the Dail, Inflation hits 22 year high and Ed Sheeran wins his copycat case...
8 mins; April 09, 2022
Peskov admits to significant losses as Russia suspended from UN Human Rights Council, Sinn Fein renew calls for Emergency Budget, Judge Jackson makes history and Tiger Woods in contention at The Masters...
7 mins; April 08, 2022
Zelensky calls for more support from Ireland in historic address to Dail Eireann, Dublin Airport introduce new plan to tackle delays, Ed Sheeran wins his court battle...
6 mins; April 07, 2022
Zelensky lists Russian atrocities at UN and calls for action, Cabinet approve new Health reform plan, Leo promises Carbon Tax offset and Tiger heads back to The Masters...
7 mins; April 06, 2022
Calls for Russia to be expelled from UN Human Rights Council as Zelensky visits Bucha massacres, Ireland ready to back further sanctions, UN Climate change report calls for drastic action...
7 mins; April 05, 2022
Horrors revealed in Bucha as Russia retreats from Kyiv, calls for mini budget as energy crisis continues, Charlie Bird reaches peak of Croagh Patrick and Olivia Rodrigo wins big at the Grammys...
6 mins; April 04, 2022
The Sunday 7 – Microplastics in your Blood, Mice on the Pill, The Mystery of Blue Smarties and Crypto Coal…
17 mins; April 03, 2022
The Standout 7 - Russia retreats, Will Smith shocks Chris Rock at The Oscars, Ireland expels Russian diplomats and RIP Taylor Hawkins...
9 mins; April 02, 2022
Putin under pressure as EU refuses gas price "blackmail", Covid emergency powers lapse with no new mask mandate, Norway's FA chief speaks out on Qatar World Cup...
7 mins; April 01, 2022
No sign of Russian retreat as US warns on Putin, Taoiseach won't comment on Russian Embassy expulsions, Boris won't quit over Partygate and tributes to The Wanted's Tom Parker RIP...
7 mins; March 31, 2022
Russia proposes drastic reduction in military activity around Kyiv, Ireland expels Russian diplomatic staff, major changes for Leaving Cert announced...
7 mins; March 30, 2022
Ukraine peace talks set to resume, Biden questioned over Putin remarks, calls for mask mandates as Covid wave continues and more drama from The Oscars...
7 mins; March 29, 2022
Zelensky calls for peace without delay in Ukraine, Experts warn of Covid Soup in Ireland as cases remain high, Will Smith smacks Chris Rock in Oscar 2022 drama...
7 mins; March 28, 2022
The Sunday 7 – Standby for Space Lettuce, NASA heads back to the moon, The Royal Mint wants your Nokia and Mosquitos hate Essential Oils…
16 mins; March 27, 2022
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