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Podcast: The booming live music scene and David has news

September 23, 2025 at 8:03 PM

Jack Quann

@jquann.bsky.social

As thousands of music fans prepare for #ElectricPicnic, Behind the Story takes a look at Ireland's booming live music scene. David also discusses other news closer to home, as he's announced as the new presenter of Today on @rteradio1.bsky.social

As thousands of music fans descend on Stradbally for Electric Picnic, Behind the Story takes a deep dive into the booming business of Ireland's live music scene.

McCullagh moves to Today programme as Byrne to leave RTÉ

August 29, 2025 at 5:21 PM

Reposted by Jack Quann

RTÉ News

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Broadcaster David McCullagh has been announced as the new presenter of Radio 1's Today programme as its current presenter Claire Byrne is set to leave RTÉ later this year

Broadcaster David McCullagh has been announced as the new presenter of Radio 1's Today programme as its current presenter Claire Byrne is set to leave RTÉ later this year.

Podcast: The real-life dangers of AI therapy

August 29, 2025 at 11:58 AM

Jack Quann

@jquann.bsky.social

Behind the Story: A woman whose daughter took her own life after confiding in an AI 'therapy bot' tells @katiehannon.bsky.social and Paul Cunningham she wants to see safeguards in place that would alert mental health services going forward
www.rte.ie/news/ireland...

A woman whose daughter took her own life after confiding in an AI 'therapy bot' wants to see safeguards in place that would alert mental health services going forward.

Podcast: Climate change 'has arrived' on dinner plates

August 22, 2025 at 9:45 PM

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Gareth O’Connor

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KYIV (AP) — European and NATO leaders will join Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for his crucial meeting with President Donald Trump, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Sunday.

August 17, 2025 at 10:54 AM

Jack Quann

@jquann.bsky.social

Behind the Story: Dr Ciarán O'Carroll explains how the accelerating impact of climate change is costing you more at the shops. He tells @louisebyrnenews.bsky.social & @fionamitchellrte.bsky.social why it's only going in one direction

The cost of your weekly shop is increasing due to the accelerating impact of climate change across the globe, an expert has warned.

Podcast: Israel's Gaza plan 'distracting' from famine

August 15, 2025 at 5:08 PM

Jack Quann

@jquann.bsky.social

Behind the Story: Israeli plans for a full-scale military takeover of #Gaza City are a "distraction" from what's happening in the besieged enclave, Tahani Mustafa tells @franmcnulty.bsky.social and Juliette Gash

An Israeli plan for a full-scale military takeover of Gaza City is a "distraction" from what is happening in the besieged enclave, an expert has claimed.

LATEST JNLR RTÉ LISTENERSHIP FIGURES RELEASED – About RTÉ

August 8, 2025 at 8:22 PM

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RTÉ

@rte.ie

LATEST JNLR RTÉ LISTENERSHIP FIGURES RELEASED

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@2fm.rte.ie @rteradio1.bsky.social

RTÉ Radio 1 continues to be Ireland’s most-popular radio station with over 1.4 million listeners every week and the first choice for 35-54 year olds 2FM attracts 677,000 weekly listeners RTÉ lyric fm ...

about.rte.ie

August 7, 2025 at 11:26 AM

Jack Quann

@jquann.bsky.social

Behind the Story: 'These are simple questions any investigator should ask' - Former PSNI detective from Dublin James Brannigan tells @franmcnulty.bsky.social he wants to help families on both sides of the border
www.rte.ie/news/2025/08...

Charity hopes to probe possible 'hidden homicides'

A charity established in Northern Ireland to help families who have questions about the tragic deaths of loved ones is investigating a number of cases in the Republic.

Podcast: What next in Nikita Hand's case against McGregor

August 6, 2025 at 7:58 PM

Jack Quann

@jquann.bsky.social

Behind the Story: @orlaodo.bsky.social joins @franmcnulty.bsky.social and Evelyn O'Rourke to discuss what comes next in Nikita Hand's case against Conor McGregor?
www.rte.ie/news/ireland...

There is "a lot left" in the legal process between Nikita Hand and Conor McGregor, according to Órla O'Donnell.

Tariffs at Turnberry and what happens next?

August 1, 2025 at 9:19 PM

Jack Quann

@jquann.bsky.social

Behind the Story: Economist Kate English joins @franmcnulty.bsky.social and Evelyn O'Rourke to break down the EU-US trade deal, and explains why it could be a win for some sectors
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Senator recalls 'blood everywhere' after attack on mother

July 29, 2025 at 7:44 PM

Jack Quann

@jquann.bsky.social

Behind the Story: Senator Nicole Ryan talks to @katiehannon.bsky.social and @franmcnulty.bsky.social about domestic violence, recalling how she cleaned up blood after an attack on her mother
www.rte.ie/news/ireland...

When she was a child, Senator Nicole Ryan lived in a home where domestic abuse was commonplace.

A school beating, defence spend and 27 dresses!

July 8, 2025 at 8:12 AM

Jack Quann

@jquann.bsky.social

Behind the Story: @paulnews.bsky.social and @katiehannon.bsky.social on the 'wild west' of corporal punishment, defence spending and Jeff Bezos wedding

RTÉ's Upfront programme to end after three seasons

June 27, 2025 at 6:57 PM

Jack Quann

@jquann.bsky.social

RTÉ's Upfront programme to end after three seasons
www.rte.ie/news/ireland...

RTÉ has confirmed its Monday night television series Upfront with Katie Hannon has ended and will not be returning in September following three seasons on air.

Saipan the movie and US-Israel-Iran conflict

June 24, 2025 at 4:38 PM

Jack Quann

@jquann.bsky.social

Behind the Story: @franmcnulty.bsky.social and @katiehannon.bsky.social discuss Saipan the movie, changes to US visa rules and what next for Iran?

Former FBI agent on the Annie McCarrick case and Israel’s strikes on Iran

June 23, 2025 at 7:10 PM

Jack Quann

@jquann.bsky.social

Behind the Story: @franmcnulty.bsky.social and @katiehannon.bsky.social examine the latest in the Annie McCarrick case with former FBI agent and McCarrick family friend Kenneth Strange
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'Off the scale' - Retailers share stories amid rise in shop theft

June 13, 2025 at 10:10 PM

Reposted by Jack Quann

RTÉ News

@news.rte.ie

Shop thefts have risen by nearly 47% over the past decade, figures from the Central Statistics Office show, with significant increases recorded in almost every garda division across the country

Shop thefts have risen by nearly 47% over the past decade, figures from the Central Statistics Office show, with significant increases recorded in almost every Garda division across the country.

'There's not enough help' - mother who lost sons to drugs

May 26, 2025 at 7:52 PM

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Upfront with Katie Hannon

@rteupfront.bsky.social

There has been a dramatic increase in retail crime with theft from shops increasing by 47% since 2015. #RTÉUpfront talks to those directly affected & discusses what needs to be done.
@katiehannon.bsky.social is joined by Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, Barry Ward & Gary Gannon from 10.35pm on @rteone.rte.ie

May 26, 2025 at 5:08 PM

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Upfront with Katie Hannon

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'There's not enough help' - Mother who lost sons to drug addiction speaks to @katiehannon.bsky.social.
www.rte.ie/news/upfront... #RTÉUpfront

A Cork mother whose three sons were addicted to drugs and died - two of them just 15 days apart - is appealing to the Government to help families like hers.

Healy-Rae backs forestry and gas plans as 'common sense'

May 19, 2025 at 4:11 PM

Jack Quann

@jquann.bsky.social

Minister Michael Healy-Rae defends proposals to plant trees on peatlands and expand Ireland's gas infrastructure #RTÉUpfront
www.rte.ie/news/upfront...

Michael Healy-Rae has defended proposals to plant trees on peatlands and expand Ireland's gas infrastructure, saying both are needed to meet climate targets in a "real world" context.

Ireland's grid: Do we need to rethink our energy resilience?

May 13, 2025 at 9:52 PM

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Upfront with Katie Hannon

@rteupfront.bsky.social

Ireland's grid: Do we need to rethink our energy resilience?
#RTÉUpfront @katiehannon.bsky.social
www.rte.ie/news/upfront...

Tonight's Upfront with Katie Hannon explores the risks to Ireland's energy supply — and the measures being considered to strengthen it.

RTÉ asks EBU for discussion on Israel in song contest

May 12, 2025 at 4:48 PM

Reposted by Jack Quann

RTÉ News

@news.rte.ie

RTÉ has asked the European Broadcasting Union for a discussion on Israel's inclusion in the Eurovision Song Contest, Director General Kevin Bakhurst has said.

RTÉ has asked the European Broadcasting Union for a discussion on Israel's inclusion in the Eurovision Song Contest, Director General Kevin Bakhurst has said.