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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.
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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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Episodes
Hear from one of Dublin Marathon originals ahead of this year's race
10/24/2025
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.
Duration:00:04:31
UN's top court says Israel obliged to allow UN aid into Gaza
10/24/2025
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.
Duration:00:04:55
Over 27,000 first time buyer mortgages drawn down
10/24/2025
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.
Duration:00:05:13
Former NATO commander warns United Ireland could cause threat
10/24/2025
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.
Duration:00:08:00
Protest continue in Citywest
10/24/2025
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…
Duration:00:02:48
Would you like to know how much your colleague earns?
10/24/2025
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.
Duration:00:07:01
What is the future of Dublin’s Iveagh Markets?
10/24/2025
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…
Duration:00:05:40
What impact will new sanctions from the EU and US have on Russia?
10/24/2025
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.
Duration:00:07:31
23 people were arrested during a second night of disturbances at the Citywest
10/23/2025
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.
Duration:00:12:57
Bob Geldof on the 50th anniversary of The Boomtown Rats first gig!
10/23/2025
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.
Duration:00:13:40
Results of the last presidential poll
10/23/2025
Support for Catherine Connolly is now at 44 per cent, according to the latest presidential poll from the Business Post and Red C. Heather Humphreys remains at 25 per cent – 19 points behind her opponent. To discuss the findings of the poll further was Daniel McConnell, Editor of the Business Post.
Duration:00:03:28
Riff: Would you like a four day working week?
10/23/2025
Ireland should implement a four-day working week across the entire country, according to one Dublin City Councillor. Do you agree? Ciara and Shane gave their view.
Duration:00:03:26
Why giving up small talk can lead to bigger conversations
10/23/2025
“I gave up small talk for a month – and the world came alive”. So wrote Claire Eastham, Author and anxiety coach in the Guardian and Claire explained why to
Duration:00:04:45
Seasonal food inspiration with Neven Maguire
10/23/2025
Chef Proprietor of McNean House, Neven Maguire will be at the Women and Agriculture Conference in Sligo and Neven chatted to Ciara this morning a with a flavour of what he will be talking about at the conference later today.
Duration:00:06:10
Protest against the use of CPO's for new Dundalk Greenway
10/23/2025
Campaigners are organising a protest outside the Dáil in November, against the use of Compulsory Purchase Orders for the proposed Dundalk Bay to Carlingford Greenway. To discuss further with Shane was Francie Gorman, President of the Irish Farmers’ Association.
Duration:00:04:39
Last report on Local Authorities’ environmental performance
10/23/2025
‘Solid fuel burning and traffic noise continue to harm the environment and public health’. That’s according to the Environmental protection agency in their latest report on Local Authorities’ environmental performance.
Dr Tom Ryan, Director of the Office of Environmental Enforcement at the EPA explained the report findings.
Duration:00:04:00
A second night of disturbances at Citywest
10/23/2025
23 people were arrested during a second night of disturbances at the Citywest accommodation centre in Dublin. Our reporter Stephanie Rohan is at Citywest this morning and reported how the situation is there this morning.
Duration:00:02:29
Russian Ambassador to Ireland Yury Filatov
10/22/2025
Donald Trump has said he did not want a "wasted meeting" after a plan to have face-to-face talks with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin about the war in Ukraine were put on hold.
Speaking to Ciara this morning was Russian Ambassador to Ireland, Yury Filatov.
Duration:00:07:58
A rundown on last night’s final presidential debate
10/22/2025
Heather Humphreys and Catherine Connolly both made pitches to undecided voters in the final TV debate of the Presidential campaign last night.
For a rundown on the debate we heard from Newstalk’s Political Correspondent Seán Defoe.
Duration:00:03:51
Reaction to violence at large protest at Citywest
10/22/2025
Six people have been arrested after violence broke out at large protest outside an accommodation centre for international protection applicants at Citywest
Around 2,000 people attended the protest, but shortly afterwards hooded and masked men threw missiles and fireworks at gardaí, vandalised the Luas stop and a garda van was set on fire. Reporting for us who were at the scene last night was our Chief Reporter Barry White and also Newstalk Reporter Henry McKean. We also spoke to Declan Higgins, The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors President.
Duration:00:08:49