The Daíl returns, but there isn't much festive cheer. Planes, trains and ferries home for Christmas. And the science behind Santa. Presented by Una Kelly.

This week on Playback. Tommy Tiernan on the pleasures of driving the backroads. Sarah steers the trolley for the Christmas food shop. And the trials of being a December baby. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.

This week on Playback. The election is over – now it's all about parity of esteem. Meanwhile, Joe goes sulky racing and Cormac tortures the neighbours. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.

A listen back to some of the sounds of Election 2024 coverage on RTÉ Radio 1. Compiled by Sinéad Mooney.

This week on Playback. Germany - the home of cutting edge tech? Not so much. Homework and some harsh economic truths. And one liners from Gore Vidal. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.

This week on Playback. Trump’s cabinet nominees raise eyebrows. Small enough to fit my dog - Liveline callers go online shopping. And look up to see the wonder of starling murmurations. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.

Signing off on one election and kickstarting another, the singing jockey, a smitten kitten, and getting a room on the right side of the Central Hotel.

The gender gulf and the US election. Dancing on the radio. And fairies, witches and portals into the other world. Presented by Fiona Kelly.

A prominent politician and a veteran barber on calling it a day. The tale of the flyaway toupe. And nerding out on Stravinsky. All on Playback with Fiona kelly

Major Tom's emails... Donegal's number 1 calendar boy... and serious political pressure - all on Playback with Sinéad Egan this week...