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Oct 24, 2025 • 5min
We hear from one of Dublin Marathon originals ahead of this year's race
The 2025 Irish Life Dublin marathon takes place this Sunday. 66-year-old Seamus Cawley from Limerick is one of the originals who ran the very first marathon in 1980 and spoke to Ciara Kelly on the show this morning.
Oct 24, 2025 • 5min
UN's top court says Israel obliged to allow UN aid into Gaza
The International Court of Justice has said that Israel has a legal obligation to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip by the UN and its entities to ensure the basic needs of Palestinian civilians there are met. John Whyte, Deputy Director for UNRWA Affairs in Gaza joined on Newstalk Breakfast this morning.
Oct 24, 2025 • 5min
Over 27,000 first time buyer mortgages drawn down
There were over 27 thousand first time buyer mortgages drawn down in the last 12 months to end of September, which is the highest annualised number since 2007. That’s according to the latest report from the Banking & Payments Federation of Ireland, and joining us on the show this morning was CEO Brian Hayes.
Oct 24, 2025 • 8min
Former NATO commander warns United Ireland could cause threat
United Ireland would pose threat to Britain from Russia, that’s according to Rear Admiral Dr Chris Parry former NATO commander who joined on Newstalk Breakfast this morning.
Oct 24, 2025 • 3min
Protests continue in Citywest
Protests continued in Citywest last night. Around 100 people gathered for a peaceful demonstration outside the IPAS centre in Saggart village. The night ended without any violence and protesters have vowed to return this evening. Our reporter, Josh Crosbie was there speaking with some of those in attendance…
Oct 24, 2025 • 7min
Would you like to know how much your colleague earns?
A new EU ‘pay transparency’ law coming in next June could transform how Irish workplaces handle pay. An IBEC survey this week shows many companies aren’t ready for the changes or even sure how they’ll work in practice. Nichola Harkin, head of employment law at IBEC joined Ciara Kelly on the show to discuss.
Oct 24, 2025 • 6min
What is the future of Dublin’s Iveagh Markets?
Once the heart of Dublin’s trading scene, the Iveagh Markets in the Liberties has been closed for nearly three decades. Newstalk reporter Ellen Kenny spoke to former traders about their own history with the Iveagh Markets, and what they want to see in the future…
Oct 24, 2025 • 8min
What impact will new sanctions from the EU and US have on Russia?
The US has announced new sanctions targeting Russia's two largest oil companies in an effort to pressure Moscow to negotiate a peace deal in Ukraine. It comes as the EU also announces its own sanctions, including energy and trade. Dr Jenny Mathers, Department of International Politics at Aberystwyth University joined Ciara Kelly on the show.
Oct 23, 2025 • 14min
Bob Geldof on the 50th anniversary of The Boomtown Rats first gig!
A commemorative plaque will be unveiled later today at Technological University Dublin to mark the 50th anniversary of The Boomtown Rats’ first-ever gig, which took place at Bolton Street Technical College on 31 October 1975.Shane spoke to Bob Geldof this morning on his memories of the first gig and more.
Oct 23, 2025 • 10min
23 people were arrested during a second night of disturbances at the Citywest
23 people were arrested during a second night of disturbances at the Citywest accommodation centre in Dublin which gardaí say was predominantly carried out by teenagers and young adult males. It raises broader questions about the strain on Ireland’s immigration system. Ciara discusses this morning with Conor Lally Irish Times Crime and Security Editor and Matt Carthy, Sinn Fein’s Justice, Home Affairs and Migration spokesperson.
