Friday, 17 May 2013
Live news, sports, weather and traffic presented by Cathal Mac Coille and Gavin Jennings
Beckham retires but the brand lives on
Steve Martin, CEO of MSC Saatchi Sport and Entertainment, explains how to brand it like Beckham
Volunteering numbers on the up
RTÉ's Mark O'Flynn looks at those involved in National Volunteering Week
A look ahead to Saturday's Eurovision final
RTÉ's John O'Driscoll reports on the music and the kitsch that is the Eurovision
Morning Ireland Features
Get your passport and start walking
Michael Starrett, Chief Executive of the Heritage Council, encourages listeners to put on their walking boots, collect their passport and embark on the country's longest walking trail
A film festival with no cinemas
RTÉ's Lisa McKelvey reports on one of the most unusual film festivals in the world. More information at www.guthgafa.com
Mapping your area under Cromwell
Dr Micheál O Siochrú, Associate Professor in Modern History at Trinity College, discusses a new website which reveals what your area looked like during Cromwell's time. More info at http://downsurvey.tcd.ie
Previous Programmes
Thursday, 16 May 2013
Negotiations continue in Bus Éireann dispute. ESRI forecasts growth of 2.7% next year. Water supply polluted in parts of Roscommon.
Wednesday, 15 May 2013
EU Fisheries ministers agree deal to rebuild fish stocks. Fishermen welcome EU deal on new fisheries policy. Sinn Féin calls for any new oil and gas exploration to benefit taxpayer.
Tuesday, 14 May 2013
Temporary truce brings respite to Bus Éireann passengers. Nurses and midwives search for alternative ways to achieve savings. LRC chief reports 'positive' response from unions but talks outcome remains uncertain.
Monday, 13 May 2013
Disruption continues today for inter-city bus commuters. Bus strike set to continue indefinitely. Talks on Croke Park II to resume.
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'There are always other options and help is always there ...'
Kerry teenager Donal Walsh has died after losing his battle with cancer.
He passed away at his home in Blennerville, County Kerry, surrounded by his dad Fionnbar, his mother Elma and his sister Jemma.
Donal, aged 16, had publicly appealed to young people not to end their lives. He wrote a letter which brought him to national prominence.
He had been battling cancer since he was first diagnosed four years ago, and had raised over €50,000 for charity.
Weeks before his death, Donal recorded a video message to be circulated in schools.
Fr Francis Nolan, parish priest of St. John's in Tralee, was with Donal Walsh's family in the hours after his death
Minister of State for Mental Health Kathleen Lynch paid tribute to Donal's 'generosity of spirit'