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Newstalk Breakfast brings you all the news you need to set you up for the day – from politics, business, sport, entertainment and everything in between. Shane Coleman and Ciara Kelly have all the stories that matter, every weekday from 7-9AM. Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'
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May 26, 2025 • 5min
An inside scoop of the Metallica world tour
Metallica brings their world tour to Dublin in June 2026. Our reporter, Josh Crosbie was in Philadelphia over the weekend and got to see the tour in advance.
May 26, 2025 • 5min
Is our love for SUVs worth the cost to the climate?
We in Ireland are disproportionately contributing to the climate disasters of the present and future beyond our shores’. That’s according to John Sweeney, Emeritus Professor in the Irish Climate Analysis and Research Units at the Department of Geography at Maynooth University.
May 26, 2025 • 5min
US envoys in Ukraine have called for a ceasefire
US envoys in Ukraine have called for a ceasefire after a huge Russian attack on Ukraine killed at least 12 people and injured dozens overnight. But as the war wages on, how will the international community react? Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Dr Jenny Mathers, Department of International Politics, Aberystwyth University.
May 23, 2025 • 10min
Your questions answered on the Metro Project
Dr Sean Sweeney is the Programme Director of Ireland’s first planned metro project. Sean has come into Newstalk to answer listeners questions on the project.
May 23, 2025 • 4min
Camogie Associations make a historic decision
After weeks of controversy, the Camogie Association has voted to give players the choice of wearing shorts or a skort. We get reaction to this with Brian Malloy, President of the Camogie Association.
May 23, 2025 • 5min
The sleep deprivation of co-sleeping with your kids
Co-sleeping with your kids can create incredible connections. But rarely is it talked about the reality of sleep deprivation and a nighttime smack in the face. We discuss this with Charlotte Cripps, Writer with the Independent UK.
May 23, 2025 • 5min
Europe’s budget airlines under scrutiny over hand luggage fees
A coalition of consumer groups is urging national watchdogs and the European Commission to investigate budget airlines over what they claim are unfair hand luggage fees. We discuss this with Eoghan Corry, Editor of TravelExtra.ie.
May 23, 2025 • 9min
We hear from on the ground in Nassar Hospital in Gaza
Medics in southern Gaza have been comparing it to a "slaughterhouse" because of the daily bombardment from Israeli forces. Shane spoke to Orthopedic surgeon with the NHS Dr. Graeme Groom who is working in Nassar Hospital.
May 23, 2025 • 5min
Latest on the fatal shooting of a young couple in Washington
Two Israeli Embassy workers, Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, were shot and killed outside a Jewish Museum event in Washington on Wednesday, the young couple were soon to be engaged. The suspect, now in custody, reportedly shouted “Free, free Palestine” during his arrest David Smith, Washington Bureau Chief, The Guardian.
May 23, 2025 • 7min
Flour and limited aid reached parts of Gaza
Flour and limited aid reached parts of Gaza yesterday after Israel allowed some trucks through, but Palestinian officials say it falls far short of easing the 11-week blockade’s severe shortages.
