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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.

CONVERSATION THAT COUNTS | Ireland’s national independent talk station for news, sport, analysis and entertainment

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Latest Episodes

Memorials to crash victims on the side of many roads will be banned under new powers from The Government.  Roadside tributes will not be allowed on Motorways, dual carriageways, regional or local roads where the speed limit is 60kph or above. 

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‘The Ghosts of Rome’ by Joseph O’Connor has been announced as the overall ‘An Post Irish Book of the Year 2025’. Shane spoke to Joseph on this big win!

Ireland's economy is highly vulnerable to external risks in a pessimistic global economic environment.  

That’s the warning from the Economic and Social Research Institute, who have today published their medium-term Economic Outlook. With more on th... more

The Irish Times reports that the State agency in charge of air traffic control was not told about drones near the approach to Dublin Airport on the night Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrived.

Because of this, air traffic controllers could... more

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Joseph O'Connor
Irish author and recipient of the An Post Irish Book of the Year 2025 award
Episode: The Winner of the An Post book of the year!
Martina Lawless
Director of the Economic and Social Research Institute
ESRI
Episode: Ireland's economy is highly vulnerable to external risks
Fergus McDonnell
Independent Ireland councillor for Eton Derry
Episode: The funeral of Tadgh Farrell to take place today
Pat McBride
Organizer of the vigil and local resident
Episode: Edenderry remembers arson victims Tadgh Farrell and Mary Holt
Amanda Cummins
Local resident participating in the vigil
Episode: Edenderry remembers arson victims Tadgh Farrell and Mary Holt
Dervla Brophy
Communications Manager with Transdev
Transdev
Episode: Services on Dublin's Luas Green Line remain suspended this morning
Cian Fitzgerald
Senior Researcher for the IIEA, co-author of the discussed report
Institute of International and European Affairs
Episode: Foreign intelligence services are actively targeting Irish companies
Dr. Elizabeth Farries
Director at UCD Centre for Digital Policy
UCD Centre for Digital Policy
Episode: Should Gardai bodycams be rolled out nationwide?
Dr. Pat Leahy
Former Garda Assistant Commissioner for Dublin
An Garda Síochána
Episode: Should Gardai bodycams be rolled out nationwide?

Hosts

Ciara Kelly
Co-host of Newstalk Breakfast
Shane Coleman
Co-host of Newstalk Breakfast

Reviews

3.1 out of 5 stars from 156 ratings
  • John Gubbons

    Would you ever piss off. Sick of listening to him 🙄

    Apple Podcasts
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    Big Mikey 1
    Ireland10 months ago
  • Eamon Ryan

    Thank god we won’t have to listen to this lad and his crowd for much longer 💪💪

    Apple Podcasts
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    Big Mikey 1
    Irelanda year ago
  • Stop shouting

    Would like to get the opinions of the guests and not the presenters . Shouty screechy interrupting and the cutting guests off quickly as they only give them short amount of time . They Ciara and Shane then just argue with each other . Two too many egos here

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    nxxxtt
    Irelanda year ago
  • Brenda Power

    Give it a rest

    Apple Podcasts
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    Big Mikey 1
    Ireland3 years ago
  • Very good!

    Podchaser
    5
    Micsap
    4 years ago

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The chemistry between the hosts is enjoyable, making current events engaging and easy to digest.
Listeners appreciate the mix of serious discussion with light-hearted banter, keeping the content fresh and entertaining.
Negative feedback highlights occasional interruptions during guest segments, suggesting improvements could be made in format.
There are concerns about the updates being infrequent, with some segments being too lengthy for podcast format.
Several listeners praise the variety of guests and topics, providing a well-rounded morning briefing.

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GAA referee shortage and abuse crisis deepens
Q: Is that what was needed?
Yes, there are ongoing discussions about implementing sanctions for those who abuse referees to ensure a cultural change is achieved.
GAA referee shortage and abuse crisis deepens
Q: Is it a cultural shift that needs to happen within the GAA so that people show more respect and maybe, in fact, more appreciation for what referees do?
Yes, there needs to be a cultural shift that fosters more respect for referees, and improvements are being made in that direction.
Ireland's economy is highly vulnerable to external risks
Q: Do you have sleepless nights over the Irish economy?
Fitzgerald expresses concern over the EU's potential direction regarding trade policies.
Ireland's economy is highly vulnerable to external risks
Q: Is there much we can do to mitigate these risks?
Fitzgerald explains that EU membership provides protection, emphasizing the need for free trade agreements.
Ireland's economy is highly vulnerable to external risks
Q: What did you make of the ESRI warning?
John Fitzgerald agrees with the warning, highlighting external risks such as U.S. policy changes and the potential impact of a global recession.

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This show delivers a comprehensive blend of current events, politics, and light-hearted banter, designed to engage listeners as they start their day. Hosts communicate a mix of serious discussions on pressing social issues, light-hearted commentary, and interviews with noteworthy guests across a variety of fields including politics, health, and entertainment. Listeners can expect to hear updates on major news stories while also enjoying lively debates and expert opinions.

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2. Martina Lawless
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4. Pat McBride
5. Amanda Cummins
6. Dervla Brophy
7. Cian Fitzgerald
8. Dr. Elizabeth Farries

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