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Sinéad Mooney brings you the best of the week's wireless - from the big news stories to the features, drama, documentaries, sport and music.

Sinéad Mooney brings you the best of the week's wireless - from the big news stories to the features, drama, documentaries, sport and music.

Playback - Oct 31st

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Playback - Oct 31st 30 Oct 2026

This week on Playback. Paternity leave and politicians - Liveline gets into it. The power of child-like creativity for art and living. And we embrace the spooky for Halloween. All on Playback presented and produced by Sinéad Mooney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Playback - Oct 24th 23 Oct 2026

This week on Playback. We hear both sides in the Triple Lock debate. The controversy around consent and hugging - we get into it. And chafing, carbs and toenails - everything you need to know ahead of the Dublin marathon. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Playback - October 17th 16 Oct 2026

This week on Playback. The Public Sector strike – the biggest in almost twenty years. The importance of resilience and now persevilience. And is Artificial Intelligence ruining maths. All on Playback presented and produced by Sinéad Mooney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Playback - Oct 10th 09 Oct 2026

This week on Playback. Budget 2027 finally landed - but what does it mean for you? On Liveline, the extraordinary story of one man's missing brother. And we get a schooling in the distinctly Irish art of being "grand". All on Playback presented and produced by Sinéad Mooney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Playback 02 Oct 2026

This week on Playback. Tension on Garvaghy Road as the parade standoff continues. Diddly-squat - government departments hustle ahead of budget day. And the pleasures of online shopping but without the spend. All on Playback presented and produced by Sinéad Mooney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Playback - Sep 26th 26 Sep 2026

This week on Playback. Rising energy bills, the carbon tax, our climate emergency - and yes, the budget. Top tips to help you boss the AI algorithm. And why your femur makes you want to dance. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Playback - September 19th 19 Sep 2026

This week on Playback. Liveline and that Ed Sheeran tour. Montrose heads to the ploughing. And the songs bands just don't want to play. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Playback 11 September 11 Sep 2026

Fiona Kelly brings you a selection of the week's radio highlights...from gender wars within the GAA to Liveline's trip to NYC to mark the 25th anniversary of 911 plus an insight into why crows don't like Dick Cheney See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Playback September 5th 04 Sep 2026

The week the nation was gripped by Katie fever, why Donal Skehan has been compared to Mussolini, and the Irish born GP in Oz who has won a bravery award for tackling an axe wielding attacker See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Playback Aug 22nd 21 Aug 2026

This week on Playback. Lost lives and devastation in the M9 crash. The role of rave culture in the Peace Process. And secrets, lies and backstabbing - The Traitors is back. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Playback - Aug 15th 14 Aug 2026

This week on Playback. Another heatwave and farmers are feeling the pressure. Oliver goes full tilt keening. And hard or soft launch - how best to announce your relationship online? All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Playback - Aug 8th 07 Aug 2026

This week on Playback. The war in Ukraine intensifies as supplies of missile interceptors runs low. Hunter Biden on addiction and Presidential pardons. And outlaws and lovelorn cowboys - who doesn't love a ballad? All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Playback - Aug 1st 31 Jul 2026

This week on Playback. Boycotts and the World Cup - FIFA gets set for a showdown. Staycations and solo travelling - it's holiday time. And Glen Hansard remembered. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Playback - July 25th 24 Jul 2026

This week on Playback. Wildfires rage on Slievenamon. With Oliver, the nine-year old egg entrepreneur. And Mayo for Sam? You better believe it. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Playback - July 18th 17 Jul 2026

This week on Playback. The hose pipe ban but would you drop a dime on the neighbours? The Odyssey comes to cinemas to rave reviews. And sport, sport, sport - you can but surrender. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Playback - July 11th 10 Jul 2026

This week on Playback. Hot and getting hotter - Europe experiences another heatwave. The USA-Iran ceasefire fails to hold. And Liveline, leprechauns and techno. All on Playback with Sinéad Mooney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Playback July 4th 03 Jul 2026

This week on Playback. The hare coursing debate gets heated. Ann Lane on stoicism and surviving the Hantavirus. And warts, sticks and a bishop's skull - we go looking for the cure. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Playback - June 27th 26 Jun 2026

Presented by Fiona Kelly See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Playback - June 20th 19 Jun 2026

This week on Playback. Deal or no deal? The US and Iran agree to talks. Begrudgery and cheering for England. And are nail art's days numbered? All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Playback - June 13th 12 Jun 2026

This week on Playback. A week of rioting across Northern Ireland. Elvis Costello and Shane McGowan have artistic differences. And the World Cup kicks off without us - the cheek. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Playback June 6th 05 Jun 2026

This week on Playback. Private or Public? Our maternity care under scrutiny. Popstars climbing mountains with dodgy knees. And what's your Leaving Cert song? All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Playback May 30th 29 May 2026

This week on Playback. Sunny days but who dares to speak of the climate crisis. A learjet for all - the challenges of managing Fleetwood Mac. And flatpacking the craic - the Irish pub abroad. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Playback - May 23rd 22 May 2026

This week on Playback. The flotilla activists and the Israeli government. What happens when football and spycraft collide. And poetry on the nightshift. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Playback - May 16th 15 May 2026

This week on Playback. Bertie Ahern and that recording. RTÉ and salaries on the front page again. And Lyric turns its hand to heavy metal. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Playback - May 9th 08 May 2026

This week on Playback. The Hantavirus – all you need to know. Ireland has the priciest electricity in Europe - we discover why. And those who fear some rest and relaxation. All on Playback with Sinéad Mooney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Playback - May 2nd 01 May 2026

This week on Playback. Changes to accommodation supports for Ukrainian refugees. Druids welcome in Bealtaine as summer begins. And in praise of difficult women. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Playback - April 25th 24 Apr 2026

This week on Playback. The Government’s unexpected budget surplus. Sig tunes under scrutiny. And how much would you pay for an unopened parcel? All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Playback April 18th 17 Apr 2026

This week on Playback. The Strait of Hormuz re-opens – might an end be in sight? Tributes are paid to the singer Moya Brennan. And fast walking with a furrowed brow – how to look busy at work. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Playback - April 11th 11 Apr 2026

Presented by Fiona Kelly See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Playback - April 4th 03 Apr 2026

This week on Playback. Heading to the moon with Artemis II. Drumming and deception – unusual mating habits in the wild. And keep your eyes peeled for the Asian Hornet – it's back. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Playback - March 28th 27 Mar 2026

This week on Playback. Energy supports and mixed messages on the war in Iran. Yapping yahoos and cornerboys – unparliamentary language unpicked. And of course, the match. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Playback - March 21st 20 Mar 2026

This week on Playback. The war goes on – and the energy crisis deepens. Liveline get into the St Patrick’s Day Float controversy. And the rules of a good pub snug. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Playback - March 14th 13 Mar 2026

This week on Playback. Operation Epic Fury continues – but when might it end? Size, smell and location - the science of poo. And the clover – almost a shamrock but not quite. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Playback - March 7th 06 Mar 2026

War in the Middle East hits home, heartfelt friendships outside of Hollywood, and Shay Byrne gets a digital glow-up. All on Playback presented by Brian O’Connell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Playback - Feb 28th 27 Feb 2026

This week on Playback. We mark the fourth year of the war in Ukraine. Flares on the astroturf - when the beautiful game gets ugly. And managing playdates and freeloaders. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Playback - Feb 21st 20 Feb 2026

This week on Playback. The Andrew formally known as prince arrested as the Firm looks on aghast. Aliens – yes – but not as we know them. And how to stay sane in the rain. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Playback - Feb 14th 13 Feb 2026

This week on Playback. Heart-shaped pizzas and snot filled rom-coms. Culchies, clubbing and Wuthering Heights. And one man’s tale of finally falling for the beautiful game. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Playback - Feb 7th 06 Feb 2026

This week on Playback. Derry, Londonderry – President Connolly gets a schooling. Rain and more rain as the east braces for flooding. And the Irish winning big at the Grammys. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Playback - Jan 31st 30 Jan 2026

This week on Playback. Flooding, sewage and sandbags – Storm Chandra tips us over the edge. Ghosting and slow fades – Liveline goes dating. And Bob Geldof on loss, grief and love. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Playback - Jan 24th 23 Jan 2026

This week on Playback. Greenland, Trump and the EU – what a week. Family feuds put brand Beckham in the spotlight. And Team Edward or Team Jacob? McCullagh picks a side. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Playback - January 17th 16 Jan 2026

This week on Playback. Radio 100 – yes, we’re having a birthday. Busy, busy, busy – our toxic love affair with productivity. And the sneaky poetry lovers on Morning Ireland. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Playback - Jan 10th 09 Jan 2026

This week on Playback.Trump takes on Venezuela, Greenland and the tankers. Mercosur and the farmers – we hear the debate. And Liveline gets a schooling in womansplaining. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Playback 02 Jan 2026

Hill walking, deep breathing and how sport and comedy can be used to deal with grief, as well as the best of the week’s radio between the ears. Presented by Brian O'Connell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Playback - The Best of 2025 19 Dec 2025

This week on our Playback special, we bring you all the radio highlights of 2025. From the race for the Áras to Katy Perry in space, ructions in the Dáil to the skorts controversy. All this and more on this Playback special presented by Sinéad Mooney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Playback - Dec 20th 19 Dec 2025

This week on Playback. Fianna Fáil, the Presidency and that report. Matchmaking mothers and sexual tension - we celebrate Jane Austen. And the science of a hangover. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Playback - Dec 13th 12 Dec 2025

This week on Playback. The aisle 7 hustle and the cost of Christmas. Why certain fonts are just too woke. And just why won't pine martens tune in to Radio 1? All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Playback - Dec 6th 05 Dec 2025

This week on Playback. Rock ‘n’ Roll Kids no more - RTE boycotts the Eurovision. Ukraine, militarisation and the visit of Volodymyr Zelensky. And payment rings, leeches and rage baiting. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Playback - Nov 29th 28 Nov 2025

This week on Playback. Ireland’s new migration rules set out. Slinkies at the ready - Toy Story turns 30. And Oliver gets himself a drag name. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Playback - Nov 22nd 21 Nov 2025

This week on Playback. Paschal Donohoe heads for Washington. Swiping right for the season that’s in it. And we do a deep dive into Wicked. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Playback - Nov 15th 14 Nov 2025

This week on Playback. McCullough and Yates go head to head. The cost of living hits the donor kebab. And all hail Troy Parrott. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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