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The Smart 7 Ireland Edition

The Smart 7 Ireland Edition is an Irish version of the hugely successful Smart 7 daily news podcast.It's currently paused, with the last live episode dated Friday 25th of August 2023 Hosted by Ciara Revins, it brings you the biggest Irish stories plus the latest from around the world every morning in just 7 minutes.Everything from politics to entertainment, via sport and current affairs.Welcome to your daily news espresso!A fresh one is brewed every weekday at 7am.It's news, but not 'The News'.Contact us over at Twitter or visit www.thesmart7.comPart of the Smart 7 Network from Daft Doris H...

The Standout 7 - Ukraine battles on against Russia, NATO reinforces it's frontlines, Ireland welcomes 10,000 refugees and calls for mask mandates as Covid cases rise...

7 mins; March 26, 2022

Protests at Russian embassy as Ukraine strikes back, Biden warns Russia on chemical weapons, still no need for mask mandate say Martin and Wales knock out Austria in World Cup Playoffs...

7 mins; March 25, 2022

Zelensky calls for global protests to support Ukraine, Inflation set to hit new peak this summer, no mask mandate as Covid cases rise, World Cup playoffs kick off...

7 mins; March 24, 2022

Russia won't rule out nuclear threat, Covid 19 case rise leads to call for Mask Mandate return, Ireland planning for 200,000 refugees and World No. 1 Ash Barty quits tennis...

7 mins; March 23, 2022

Russian casualty numbers leak, Biden warns of chemical weapon risk, EU considers further sanctions, 10,000 Ukrainian refugees arrive in Ireland...

7 mins; March 22, 2022

Russian ultimatum over Mariupol rejected by Ukraine, Ireland commemorates those killed by Covid 19, more Refugees expected as Government expands accommodation available...

7 mins; March 21, 2022

The Sunday 7 - War in Ukraine impacts climate efforts, the James Webb telescope delivers its first image, and Earth's close encounter with an asteroid

16 mins; March 20, 2022

The Standout 7 - Russian atrocities mount up, Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's emotional return and P&O Misery for hundreds of staff

8 mins; March 19, 2022

Taoiseach tests positive in Washington, Bombings continue in Russia and Nazanin Zaghari Ratcliffe is finally free

7 mins; March 17, 2022

Kyiv under curfew as Russian shelling intensifies, tributes to Irish cameraman killed in action, Russia sanctions US and Man Utd knocked out of Champions League...

7 mins; March 16, 2022

Anti-war protester disrupts live Russian TV, EU Finance Ministers prepare next round of Russia sanctions, Gardai warn of road safety campaign for double Bank Holiday weekend...

7 mins; March 15, 2022

More sanctions on the way as Russian attack kills dozens near Polish border, EU pledges to strengthen defences, tributes to William Hurt RIP...

7 mins; March 14, 2022

The Sunday 7 - The secrets of Shackleton's Ship, the science of the Chip Butty and Northern Europe's first footprints...

19 mins; March 13, 2022

The Standout 7 - War in Ukraine escalates as Russia targets civilians, Russian Embassy Gategate, Ireland welcomes Ukrainian refugees and Fuel Price chaos.....

9 mins; March 12, 2022

Russia spreads disinformation on chemical weapons as peace talks conclude with no ceasefire, EU approves Ukrainian integration, UK sanctions Roman Abramovich and freezes Chelsea football club...

7 mins; March 11, 2022

Russia bombs children's hospital as Ukraine war continues, Government cuts excise duty on fuel amid calls for price cap, welcome centre for Refugees opens at Dublin Airport...

7 mins; March 10, 2022

Ukrainian President Zelensky addresses House of Commons, Joe Biden bans Russian oil and gas, Government expected to move on fuel prices, Liverpool through to Champions League Quarter Finals...

7 mins; March 09, 2022

Russia under pressure over ceasefire failure, Ireland prepares portal for refugee assistance, Russian Embassy gate battered in protest and tributes to TV icon Lynda Baron RIP...

7 mins; March 08, 2022

Ukrainian civilians killed as Russia breaks ceasefire, US greenlights more air support for Ukraine, Irish protests outside Russian embassy and tributes to Shane Warne RIP...

7 mins; March 07, 2022

The Sunday 7 - Flying Cars, Lobster Plastic, Starlink to the rescue in Ukraine and the Spider that eats Bats...

19 mins; March 06, 2022

The Standout 7 - War in Europe as Russian tanks roll into Ukraine, Zelensky seeks aid and support from EU and UN, Ireland ready for refugees and Labour Leader Alan Kelly quits...

9 mins; March 05, 2022

World leaders call for calm as Russian attacks start fire at world's largest nuclear plant, Ireland's planning underway for Ukrainian refugees, Bill Barr says Trump was "off the rails" and Everton avoid FA Cup disaster...

7 mins; March 04, 2022

Russian attacks continue as UN votes to condemn war, 1 million refugees flee Ukraine as Ireland prepares welcome, Labour Leader Alan Kelly quits and Roman Abramovic plans to sell Chelsea FC...

7 mins; March 03, 2022

Zelensky seeks EU membership as Russian attacks escalate, Biden condemns Putin as a "dictator" and closes US airspace, Ireland pledges support for refugees and Middlesboro knock Spurs out of FA Cup...

7 mins; March 02, 2022

Russian shelling continues in Ukraine, despite peace talks, Ireland won't expel Russian ambassador, IPCC warn of escalating Climate Crisis and FIFA and UEFA ban Russian teams...

6 mins; March 01, 2022

Putin raises nuclear threat as Ukraine battles on ahead of peace talks, sanctions hit Russian economy as Western allies unite, Liverpool win at Wembley and surprises at the SAG Awards...

7 mins; February 28, 2022

The Sunday 7 - The Science of Storms, Singing in your Skull, Mosquito's Sense of Smell and a new Scottish Dinosaur...

20 mins; February 27, 2022

The Standout 7 - Russia launches into war with Ukraine, Mask Mandates come to an end, Facebook Whistleblower wants a word and tributes to Jamal Edwards RIP

8 mins; February 26, 2022

Ukraine reports dozens of casualties as Russian forces moves on Kyiv, US & UK announce tough new sanctions, Ireland pledges support for humanitarian relief fund...

7 mins; February 25, 2022

Russia launches "Special Military Operation" with missile attacks and troops pushing into Ukraine, US and UK condemn Putin's actions and promise decisive response...

8 mins; February 24, 2022

Cabinet approves end of Mask Mandates, Putin seeks approval for further troop deployment as sanctions begin, Ireland's weather impacted by climate change according to new study...

7 mins; February 23, 2022

Putin moves to annex Ukraine regions and sends in "peacekeepers", Cabinet to consider mask rules as UK drops all Covid restrictions from Thursday and Met Eireann says no more storms for now...

7 mins; February 22, 2022

Macron proposes Ukraine summit, Storm Franklin batters Ireland, Queen tests positive for Covid 19 and tributes to Jamal Edwards MBE...

7 mins; February 21, 2022

Ep. 301. The Sunday 7 - Woolly Mammoths in Devon, HIV stem cell treatments, Sleep to lose Weight and Climate Change vs your Banana...

18 mins; February 20, 2022

Ep. 300. The Standout 7 - NPHET say goodbye to masks, Ukraine standoff continues, Prince Andrew settles and Sydney shocked by Shark Attack...

8 mins; February 19, 2022

Ep. 299. NPHET set to recommend end of mask mandates, Storm Eunice set to batter Ireland, US and UK warn of false flag operations from Russia as Ukraine tension continues...

7 mins; February 18, 2022

Ep. 298. HSE says waiting lists rose by 18% during the pandemic, Russia shows no signs of de-escalation in Ukraine, fatal Shark attack in Sydney...

6 mins; February 17, 2022

Ep. 297. Standoff continues between Ukraine and Russia, Prince Andrew settles legal case with Virginia Giuffre, Cost of Living row in Dail, and Alec Baldwin faces wrongful death lawsuit...

7 mins; February 16, 2022

Ep. 296. Diplomatic efforts continue over Ukraine as Russian Ambassador says no plan to invade, Canada invokes Emergency powers over protests, Russian skater free to compete after drugs test and Ivan Reitman RIP...

7 mins; February 15, 2022

Ep. 295. Irish citizens warned to leave Ukraine as US and Allies step up pressure on Russia, Canada runs out of patience with protesting truckers and Superbowl 56 lights up LA...

7 mins; February 14, 2022

Ep. 294. The Sunday 7 - Nuclear Fusion breakthrough, Beijing's Fake Snow, Norway bans Bulldogs and the first African Covid19 vaccine...

17 mins; February 13, 2022

Ep. 293. The Standout 7 - Inflation plan announced, Rent rows in the Dail, Met Police Chief quits and Oscar glory looms for Kerry...

9 mins; February 12, 2022

Ep. 292. New Inflation beating package announced, Ukraine tension ramps up again, Dame Cressida Dick quits as Met Police Chief and Snoop Dogg buys Death Row Records...

7 mins; February 11, 2022

Ep. 291. Rent rise sparks Dail row, Defence Forces report says major investment required, Russia set to begin military exercises in Belarus and Wayne Rooney speaks out on dark times...

7 mins; February 10, 2022

Ep. 290. Government launches new green upgrade plan, Macron makes progress in Ukraine, Adele storms the BRITs and Irish success in Oscar nominations...

7 mins; February 09, 2022

Ep. 289. Inflation plan expected, Labour leader Keir Starmer mobbed as MP's accuse Boris of promoting hate, European leaders attempt to de-escalate Ukraine crisis...

7 mins; February 08, 2022

Ep. 288. Taoiseach promises action on inflation, Queen celebrates Platinum Jubilee, Joe Rogan in hot water, again and Ireland beat Wales in 6 Nations opener...

7 mins; February 07, 2022

Ep. 287. The Sunday 7 - A frog gets a new leg, mind controlled robots are coming, there's a new star in the sky and the UK welcomes its first Southern Koala...

16 mins; February 06, 2022

Ep. 286. The Standout 7 - Irish fishermen triumph over Russia, Bad news for Leaving Cert Students, Boris battles on and Joe Biden tackles ISIS...

8 mins; February 05, 2022

Ep. 285. Golfgate ends as charges dismissed, NI First Minister quits and sparks potential election, US raid sees death of ISIS leader and Six Nations rugby returns...

7 mins; February 04, 2022

Ep. 284. CMO warns pandemic is not over, Russian Ambassador dismisses Ukraine invasion "fantasy", First Minister halts NI Border checks and Sharon Stone blasts Joe Rogan...

6 mins; February 03, 2022

Ep. 283. Leaving Cert to return to exam only format, WHO warn pandemic is not over, Boris heads to Ukraine as Putin warns NATO, Tom Brady finally retires...

7 mins; February 02, 2022

Ep. 282. Downing St Party Report finds a "Failure of Leadership" at No. 10, Justice Minister launches new scheme for undocumented, Everton make waves on transfer deadline day and Rihanna has a baby on the way...

7 mins; February 01, 2022

Ep. 281. Cork Fishermen go Global, Bloody Sunday commemorations in Derry, Joe Rogan speaks out as Spotify introduce advisory labels and Rafa Nadal wins in Australia...

7 mins; January 31, 2022

Ep. 280. The Sunday 7 - The James Webb Telescope is finally assembled in space, Chimps love tools, and rare Coral Reef discovered in Tahiti...

17 mins; January 30, 2022

Ep. 279. The Standout 7 - Ireland's fishermen dragged into Ukraine row, new Work from Home legislation on the way, Boris waits for Sue Gray report and tributes to a fashion icon...

8 mins; January 29, 2022

Ep. 278. HSE apologises over Kerry CAMHS scandal, Irish Fishermen meet with Russian ambassador, Biden warns of potential Ukraine invasion in February...

7 mins; January 28, 2022

Ep. 277. Rental ad sparks Dail Row, Central Bank forecasts strong growth, US formally responds to Russia over Ukraine and Prince Andrew seeks jury trial...

6 mins; January 27, 2022

Ep. 276. New work from home legislation to be introduced, Leaving Certs await news on hybrid exam, Biden warns of bloody war in Ukraine and Lady Gaga spills the beans on Salma Hayek kiss...

7 mins; January 26, 2022

Ep. 275. Russian Ambassador speaks out in row over Naval Exercises off Cork coast, US & UK toughen stance on Ukraine, Julian Assange wins right to appeal, and Peter Dinklage wants a word...

6 mins; January 25, 2022

Ep. 274. Covid restrictions lifted, but no change on booster rules, Ireland dragged into Ukraine row as Russia plans naval exercises, New Zealand heads back into lockdown and tributes to fashion icon Thierry Mugler, RIP

7 mins; January 24, 2022

Ep. 273. The Sunday 7 - New research gives hope for MS vaccine, Cannabis could help tackle Covid 19, what next for Tonga and what climate change means for Penguins...

18 mins; January 23, 2022

Ep. 272. The Standout 7 - Nation mourns death of Ashling Murphy, Covid restrictions come to an end, Boris battles to save his job and Adele has a 'mare in Vegas...

8 mins; January 22, 2022

Ep. 271. Restrictions set to be lifted following NPHET meeting, Blackmail allegations as Tory backbenchers pushed to support Boris and a tearful Adele postpones Vegas show...

7 mins; January 21, 2022

Ep. 270. Man charged with murder of Ashling Murphy, Covid 19 restrictions expected to be eased as Govt announces cash bonus for frontline healthcare and Joe Biden marks one year as US President...

7 mins; January 20, 2022

Ep. 269. Nation marks funeral of murdered Ashling Murphy, Donnelly suggests Covid restrictions to be lifted soon as cases fall, Ukraine pleads for support as Russian pressure mounts...

6 mins; January 19, 2022

Ep. 268. Gardai appeal for information as Ashling Murphy funeral takes place, Optimism over declining Covid cases, Texas hostage drama investigation spreads to UK...

7 mins; January 18, 2022

Ep. 267. Vigils across Ireland as Gardai continue Ashling Murphy murder investigation, Tanaiste says Covid restrictions to be lifted on phased basis and rescue teams head to Tonga after volcanic eruption...

7 mins; January 17, 2022

Ep. 266. The Sunday 7 - Meet the British "Sea Dragon", NASA deploys the James Webb Telescope and how light therapy can help Parkinson's sufferers...

15 mins; January 16, 2022

Ep. 265. The Standout 7 - Ireland hits 1 million Covid cases, Ashling Murphy murder shocks nation, Prince Andrew stripped of titles and Novak Djokovic in hot water...

9 mins; January 15, 2022

Ep. 264. Gardai pledge to leave no stone unturned in hunt for Ashling Murphy murderer, Queen strips Prince Andrew of royal titles, Joe Biden fails to get Voting Rights bill through Senate...

7 mins; January 14, 2022

Ep. 263. New rules on close contacts as Covid death toll hits 6,000, Boris apologises for attending work event party, Prince Andrew case heads to trial in US and tributes to Ronnie Spector RIP

7 mins; January 13, 2022

Ep. 262. Cabinet meets on new close contact rules, Boris under pressure as polls suggest public out of patience over parties, Djokovic admits to visa and Covid process errors...

6 mins; January 12, 2022

Ep. 261. Ireland hits 1 Million Covid cases, but Taoiseach says no new restrictions, Boris under pressure over lockdown party, Novak Djokovic warms up for Australian Open and Putin blames international terrorism for Kazakhstan riots...

7 mins; January 11, 2022

Ep. 260. Staff shortages up pressure on HSE as Government considers isolation rules change, Calls for hybrid Leaving Cert for 2022, Novak Djokovic wins in court in Australia and Danny Dyer to leave Eastenders...

6 mins; January 10, 2022

Ep. 259. The Sunday 7 - Why skateboarding dads might actually be cool, your dog can speak Spanish and everything you didn't need to know about Poo Transplants...

19 mins; January 09, 2022

Ep. 258. The Standout 7 - Record Covid cases, but schools go back, Joe Biden defends Democracy and Novak Djokovic has trouble Down Under...

8 mins; January 08, 2022

Ep. 257. New Covid case record as Omicron spreads, Joe Biden defends US democracy on Jan 6th Anniversary, Djokovic remains in Australian quarantine...

7 mins; January 07, 2022

Ep. 256. Travel test requirements scrapped, Antigen tests recalled over false positives, US AG vows justice for all in involved in Jan 6th riots and NoVax Djokovic set to be deported from Australia in visa shambles...

7 mins; January 06, 2022

Ep. 255. HSE under pressure as no sign of Omicron wave peaking, Schools to reopen on Thursday, Prince Andrew's legal team await judge's decision and Romelu Lukaku apologises to Chelsea fans...

7 mins; January 05, 2022

Ep. 254. Unions meet Minister over schools reopening, Boris pushes ahead with UK Plan B, Trump under pressure as Jan 6th Anniversary looms and Man Utd stumble against Wolves...

7 mins; January 04, 2022

Ep. 253. The Best of 2021 - Entertainment Stories with Dani Dyer...

9 mins; January 03, 2022

Ep. 252. The Best of 2021 - October to December

18 mins; January 02, 2022

Ep. 251. The Best of 2021 - July to September

18 mins; January 01, 2022

Ep. 250. The Best of 2021 - Feel Good Stories with Gaby Roslin...

10 mins; December 31, 2021

Ep. 249. The Best of 2021 - Economics with David McWilliams...

10 mins; December 30, 2021

Ep. 248. The Best of 2021 - Sport with Mark Pougatch...

9 mins; December 29, 2021

Ep. 247. The Best of 2021 - Music & Movies with Edith Bowman...

10 mins; December 28, 2021

Ep. 246. The Best of 2021 - Politics with The Bunker...

9 mins; December 27, 2021

Ep. 245. The Best of 2021 - April to June

13 mins; December 26, 2021

Ep. 244. The Best of 2021 - January to March

13 mins; December 25, 2021

Ep. 243. Omicron Variant is milder according to UK Health Agency, Government launches domestic abuse support campaign, Daunte Wright killer found guilty and Jon Snow steps down from Channel 4 News...

6 mins; December 24, 2021

Ep. 242. Case numbers climb as PCR tests hit new record, Early studies suggest Omicron is milder, Russia seeks talks on Ukraine and Liverpool penalty drama at Anfield...

6 mins; December 23, 2021

Ep. 241. HSE warn of difficult January ahead, new supports for entertainment industry, Boris says Christmas can go ahead and Fox News host goes too far on Fauci...

7 mins; December 22, 2021

Ep. 240. No plans for lockdown says Leo as restrictions kick in, Omicron rising sharply in younger age groups, Chile has a new President and it's Happy Hogwarts from Harry Potter...

6 mins; December 21, 2021

Ep. 239. Taoiseach asks Ireland to "dig deep" as new restrictions kick in from 8pm, more lockdown photos of Boris leak, Rachel Blackmore scoops double Sportsperson of the Year award...

6 mins; December 20, 2021

Ep. 238. The Sunday 7 - Our pick of the Science and Tech stories of 2021

18 mins; December 19, 2021

Ep. 237. The Standout 7 - Omicron accelerates as NPHET look for more restrictions, Boris loses safe seat in North Shropshire, Joe Biden visits Kentucky Tornado site and Elon Musk is Person of The Year...

7 mins; December 18, 2021

Ep. 236. NPHET recommends new restrictions as Omicron cases reach 27%, Tories lose safe seat as sleaze row comes home to roost and Bruce Springsteen cashes in...

7 mins; December 17, 2021

Ep. 235. Full steam ahead on vaccinations as Omicron cases soar, National Lottery ponders "must win" jackpot, Biden visits Kentucky tornado site and Sergio Aguero retires from football...

7 mins; December 16, 2021

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