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RTE Ireland
Sinéad Mooney brings you the best of the week's wireless - from the big news stories to the features, drama, documentaries, sport and music.
Location:
Ireland
Networks:
RTE Ireland
Description:
Sinéad Mooney brings you the best of the week's wireless - from the big news stories to the features, drama, documentaries, sport and music.
Language:
English
Episodes
Playback - March 15th
3/14/2025
This week on Playback. Micheál and Donald meet in the Oval Office. On Liveline, a shocking story of poison pen letters. And Bryan Dobson as you’ve never heard him before. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.
Duration:00:43:47
Playback - March 8th
3/7/2025
This week on Playback. Another week of geopolitical turmoil and the plan to ReArm Europe. With Brendan, the cables on the ocean floor connecting us all. And on Liveline, don’t you dare Paddy’s Day me. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.
Duration:00:43:04
Playback - March 1st
2/28/2025
"Make a deal or we’re out" – Trump and Zelensky Clash. The Dáil speaking rights row rumbles on. And Ray is in a sponge city while Claire takes a cleansing flight. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.
Duration:00:43:40
Playback - Feb 22nd
2/21/2025
This week on Playback. Modular buildings or beds in sheds – we get the low down. Who might be going for the Áras - or at least not ruling it out. And the mosh pit that is frog spawn. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.
Duration:00:43:35
Playback - Feb 15th
2/14/2025
This week on Playback. Trump, Putin and the war in Ukraine. The mystery comedy correspondent on Lyric. And does God approve of sex? All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.
Duration:00:42:42
Playback - Feb 8th
2/7/2025
This week on Playback. Winning a Grammy and phoning the Mammy. How often is too often? Washing that is. And a week of headlines from President Donald J. Trump. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.
Duration:00:43:17
Playback - Feb 1st
1/31/2025
This week on Playback. Biddies and brídógs - we get our Bridget on for Imbolg. DeepSeek has its AI Sputnik moment. And coping without power or water in the aftermath of Storm Éowyn. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.
Duration:00:44:06
Playback - January 25th
1/24/2025
This week on Playback. The Dáil suspended not once, but twice. President Trump’s flurry of executive orders. And the devastation of Storm Éowyn. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.
Duration:00:43:51
Playback - Jan 18th
1/17/2025
The new programme for government analysed, why women might have ruled in the Iron Ages and hopes for a lasting ceasefire in Gaza – all on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.
Duration:00:42:58
Playback - Jan 11th
1/10/2025
This week on Playback. The cold snap, the deep freeze – how did you fare? Big tech gets a ticket on the Trump train and the quiet joy of being average. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.
Duration:00:45:49
Playback - January 4th
1/3/2025
This week on Playback. The year ahead and those pesky resolutions. The Boston Irish and gang warfare. And 'No Spend Days' – should you? Could you? All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.
Duration:00:44:38
Playback - Best of the Year
12/27/2024
The very best bits of the radio year for 2024 - all in this special Playback presented and produced by Sinéad Mooney.
Duration:00:41:57
Playback - Dec 21st
12/21/2024
The Daíl returns, but there isn't much festive cheer. Planes, trains and ferries home for Christmas. And the science behind Santa. Presented by Una Kelly.
Duration:00:39:08
Playback - Dec 14th
12/13/2024
This week on Playback. Tommy Tiernan on the pleasures of driving the backroads. Sarah steers the trolley for the Christmas food shop. And the trials of being a December baby. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.
Duration:00:42:43
Playback - Dec 7th
12/6/2024
This week on Playback. The election is over – now it's all about parity of esteem. Meanwhile, Joe goes sulky racing and Cormac tortures the neighbours. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.
Duration:00:42:11
Playback - Election 2024 Medley
12/6/2024
A listen back to some of the sounds of Election 2024 coverage on RTÉ Radio 1. Compiled by Sinéad Mooney.
Duration:00:03:00
Playback - November 23rd
11/22/2024
This week on Playback. Germany - the home of cutting edge tech? Not so much. Homework and some harsh economic truths. And one liners from Gore Vidal. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.
Duration:00:43:34
Playback - November 16th
11/15/2024
This week on Playback. Trump’s cabinet nominees raise eyebrows. Small enough to fit my dog - Liveline callers go online shopping. And look up to see the wonder of starling murmurations. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.
Duration:00:44:22
Playback - November 9th
11/8/2024
Signing off on one election and kickstarting another, the singing jockey, a smitten kitten, and getting a room on the right side of the Central Hotel.
Duration:00:43:01
Playback - November 2nd
11/1/2024
The gender gulf and the US election. Dancing on the radio. And fairies, witches and portals into the other world. Presented by Fiona Kelly.
Duration:00:45:16