Bernice Harrison

Bernice Harrison is an Irish Times journalist and cohost of In the News podcast.

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Plum pudding and sea swimming: Irish traditions that have stuck and new ones that have taken off

In the News podcast: Christmas is the time of year when we cling to the familiar

Wed Dec 24 2025 - 06:00

From Traitors to Kneecap: What kept us entertained in 2025

In the News podcast: Pop culture dished up the most talked about moments in entertainment

Tue Dec 23 2025 - 06:30

A day with Tommy Robinson, leader of Britain’s right-wing nationalist upsurge

In the News podcast: Activist mixes newfound conversion to evangelical Christianity with anti-immigrant message

Mon Dec 22 2025 - 11:07

Why Ireland is under pressure in a battle over European trade

In the News podcast: Crunch time for free trade deal between EU and South America

Thu Dec 18 2025 - 06:15

What was the greatest Irish sporting moment of 2025?

In the News podcast: Incredible year for Irish athletes, amateur and professional

Wed Dec 17 2025 - 06:15

Why 2025 will be remembered as a pivotal year in Irish politics

In the News podcast: In a hectic political year, the challenge was to choose just a handful of stories

Tue Dec 16 2025 - 08:00

Daniel Aruebose, Michael Gaine and Evan Fitzgerald: The key crime stories of 2025

In the News podcast: Daniel Aruebose and Michael Gaine among unsolved cases

Mon Dec 15 2025 - 09:00

Will Australia’s social media ban for children come to Ireland?

The Irish Government is developing a digital wallet as an age verification tool amid online safety push

Fri Dec 12 2025 - 06:15

What’s gone wrong with the M50 and can we fix it?

In the News podcast: Congestion means motorway is no longer fit for purpose

Thu Dec 11 2025 - 06:15

Edenderry arson attack: How drug debt intimidation turned deadly

In the News podcast: Gardaí suspect Midlands drugs gang behind firebombing

Tue Dec 09 2025 - 06:15

Syria’s disappeared: Leak of Assad torture photographs reveals fate of thousands

In the News podcast: Documents released by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists

Mon Dec 08 2025 - 08:00

US-Russia talks: Why push for peace in Ukraine is failing

In the News podcast: As Putin says Russia is winning the war, peace talks move to Miami with no deal in sight

Fri Dec 05 2025 - 07:00

Will arming gardaí with Tasers change the way Ireland is policed?

In the News podcast: Pilot programme sees uniformed gardaí equipped with stun guns

Thu Dec 04 2025 - 08:00

Is Trump starting a war with Venezuela?

In the News podcast: US says attacks on boats is part of war on drugs

Wed Dec 03 2025 - 06:15

Why Irish landlords are selling up and leaving the rental market

New Residential Tenancies Board figures show rise in eviction notices. But what is behind this?

Tue Dec 02 2025 - 06:15