Playback

Playback

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

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Playback - July 11th

July 10, 2026 • 44 mins
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.
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Playback July 4th

July 3, 2026 • 44 mins
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.
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Playback - June 27th

June 26, 2026 • 43 mins
Presented by Fiona Kelly
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Playback - June 20th

June 19, 2026 • 46 mins
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.
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Playback - June 13th

June 12, 2026 • 45 mins
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.
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Playback June 6th

June 5, 2026 • 43 mins
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.
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Playback May 30th

May 29, 2026 • 44 mins
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.
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Playback - May 23rd

May 22, 2026 • 44 mins
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.
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Playback - May 16th

May 15, 2026 • 45 mins
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.
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Playback - May 9th

May 8, 2026 • 44 mins
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.
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Playback - May 2nd

May 1, 2026 • 43 mins
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.
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Playback - April 25th

April 24, 2026 • 46 mins
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.
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Playback April 18th

April 17, 2026 • 43 mins
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.
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Playback - April 11th

April 10, 2026 • 43 mins
Presented by Fiona Kelly
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Playback - April 4th

April 3, 2026 • 45 mins
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.
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Playback - March 28th

March 27, 2026 • 44 mins
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.
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Playback - March 21st

March 20, 2026 • 45 mins
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.
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Playback - March 14th

March 13, 2026 • 45 mins
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.
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Playback - March 7th

March 6, 2026 • 45 mins
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.
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Playback - Feb 28th

February 27, 2026 • 46 mins
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.
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