Best Ireland News Podcasts (2024)

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshackIt is a constant head scratcher to us that the brilliant journalist and writer Jon Schwarz continues to put up with our madness. He rejoins us just 21 days out from the US Presidential election to talk all things political, societal in a presidential race that has ranged from the crazy to the absurd. We al…

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Last Word Special: George Michael's 'Careless Whisper' Turns 40 45:09

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Written with Wham! band mate Andrew Ridgeley when George Michael was just 17 years old, Careless Whisper is now a modern-day classic. ‘Careless Whisper’ holds a truly unparalleled legacy that resulted in George Michael becoming the youngest recipient of an Ivor Novello Award at just 21 years old, propelling him into global superstardom. Today, 40 y…

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Playback - October 19th 48:12

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

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The Week Trending: Liam Payne Remembered 20:58

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On the week trending Orla Ryan of thejournal.ie and Russell Alford, one half of the GastroGays discuss the tributes to singer Liam Payne and the criticism levelled at some media outlets for the way his death was reported. They also chat about the continued election speculation, and protests by members of the hospitality sector. To catch the full co…

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Research from the University of Galway finds menopause is hidden and taboo in the workplace 7:53

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New research published today has found that menopause remains a taboo subject in the workplace. The study was carried out by academics in the University of Galway & University College Cork. To tell us more Dr Maeve O’Sullivan, Assistant Professor of Human Resource Management & Decent Work from the College of Business at the University of Galway.…

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Israeli military orders 23 villages in southern Lebanon to evacuate immediately 10:47

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The Israeli army has urged residents of 23 villages in southern Lebanon to evacuate - as attacks intensify in the region. Cormac speaks to MedGlobal volunteer & an emergency medicine physician - and U.S. Army veteran Dr. Bing Li, currently in Lebanon supporting local hospitals in the Bekaa Valley region…

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Zoning in on the Kinahan crime gang - extradition treaties agreed with the UAE 12:32

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The Government has agreed extradition & mutual legal assistance treaties with the UAE which will facilitate the return to Ireland for trial senior members of the Kinahan Organised Crime gang. Investigations Editor with the Sunday World & Presenter of the Crime-World podcast, Nicola Tallant & Former Garda Assistant Commissioner, Michael O'Sullivan.…

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Ireland aims to be a world leader in maritime and Lighthouse tourism 9:27

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Lighthouse tourism experts are meeting in County Kerry next week to plan on turning Ireland into a world-class maritime tourism destination. The Great Lighthouses of Ireland annual gathering, taking place on Valentia Island, will unveil a new 5-year strategy to reach this goal. Ethna Murphy is Great Lighthouses of Ireland Project Manager…

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Report on the cost of touring for musicians 11:15

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Irish singer Orla Gartland recently told the BBC in an interview her upcoming sold-out US tour will leave her 40,000 pounds out of pocket. Our reporter Una Kelly has been looking into thisBy RTÉ Radio 1

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The Last Word On The US: Kamala Harris Asked When She First Noticed President Joe Biden's Decline 18:07

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Cal Thomas, nationally syndicated US columnist, and Marion McKeone, US correspondent with the Business Post, join The Last Word to discuss Kamala Harris' appearance on Fox News, Donald Trump dropping out of interviews due to 'exhaustion' and more news from the US presidential election. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.…

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35. The Palestine Laboratory and Ethnic Cleansing via Algorithm 42:14

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Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshackDr. Nour Naim holds a PhD in Artificial Intelligence. In this episode of PalCast she talks about the use of AI techniques during the genocide in Gaza by Israel. Naim notes that what is lethally dangerous about Israel’s use of AI in Gaza which started in 2019, long before October 7th, and how AI has turned …

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Will Sinn Féin’s many controversies cut through to their base? 39:50

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Host Hugh Linehan is joined by Jack Horgan-Jones and Cormac McQuinn to look back on the week in politics: · With a general election now likely a matter of weeks away, it is the main opposition party, and not government parties, who continue to dominate the headlines. And they are unwanted headlines relating to former TD Brian Stanley, former senato…

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Will Sinn Féin’s many controversies cut through to their base? 39:50

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Host Hugh Linehan is joined by Jack Horgan-Jones and Cormac McQuinn to look back on the week in politics: · With a general election now likely a matter of weeks away, it is the main opposition party, and not government parties, who continue to dominate the headlines. And they are unwanted headlines relating to former TD Brian Stanley, former senato…

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People urged to take a 'CyberBreak' from their devices 3:48

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Our reporter Eithne Dodd talks to people about their mobile 'phone usage and we hear from Alex Cooney, CEO of CyberSafeKids.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Govt agrees UAE extradition treaty, paving way for return of Kinahan gang members 4:42

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Our Crime Correspondent Paul Reynolds reports.By RTÉ Radio 1

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O'Gorman wants General Election to be held on 29 November 4:44

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Analysis from our Political Reporter Mary O'Regan.By RTÉ Radio 1

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New public space named after Mary Lavin opens in Dublin 4:58

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We were joined in studio by the granddaughter of Mary Lavin, writer Kathleen MacMahon.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Storm Ashley to bring strong winds as warnings issued 2:20

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We talk to Meteorologist with Met Eireann Aoife Kealy.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Polls put candidates on knife edge as US election draws closer 5:11

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Analysis from Jonathan Lemire, host of MSNBC's breakfast show.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Biden says Sinwar death 'opportunity to seek path to peace' 6:27

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Analysis from Middle East Correspondent Jim Muir in Lebanon.By RTÉ Radio 1

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18th October 2024 2:07:54

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Gallagher guitar is coming home, disgruntled customers left in limbo and mother and daughter refuse to leave emergency accommodation. Cork, it’s time to talk, weekdays from 9am. The Neil Prendeville Show on Red FM.

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The Last Word On The Us: Lawrence Donegan Gauges The Mood of Voters Ahead Of Presidential Election 19:22

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Lawrence Donegan has been travelling across the USA ahead of the US Presidential Election on November 5th and on Thursday, he joined Matt from Texas to describe the mood among voters before they go to the polls. Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.

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'The Girl On A Train' Author Paula Hawkins On Her New Thriller 10:46

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Author of 'The Girl On The Train' Paula Hawkins joins The Last Word to discuss her new mystery thriller 'The Blue Hour' which is very different to her previous work. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

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The Last Word On The Environment: Are Data Centre Limits And Airport Passenger Caps Doing More Harm Than Good? 14:18

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On Thursday’s The Last Word, Matt and John Gibbons discussed whether implementing limits on data centres and passenger numbers at Dublin Airport will help or hinder Ireland’s economic progress. Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.

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Israeli military says it is 'checking' if Yahya Sinwar was killed in Gaza 5:44

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This evening the Israeli military says it is 'checking' if Yahya Sinwar was killed in Gaza. The IDF said in a statement today that three militants were killed during operations in Gaza, without elaborating - but added it was “checking the possibility” that one of the three was Sinwar. journalist Gideon Levy tells us more.…

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Palestinian Irish woman on her desperate efforts to get her mother out of Gaza 10:57

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One Irish citizen originally from Palestine is currently trying to get her 74 year old mother out of Gaza. Shereen Alsabbagh has been living in Ireland for fifteen years. Sherin Alsabbagh joined Sarah.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Industry experts warn that issues with obtaining finance are threatening their ability to build new houses 17:03

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The cost of buying a home in Ireland is rising at its fastest rate in almost two years, new figures from the CSO have shown. To discuss this Managing Director of Ballymore Developers Patrick Phelan, and Sinn Féin TD & Spokesperson for Housing Eoin O Broin.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Psychotherapist Joanna Fortune on helping young people deal with the loss of a revered star like popstar Liam Payne 5:16

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Liam Payne’s family and stars from across the music world have led tributes to the former One Direction star after his death at a hotel in Argentina. To discuss this tragic passing Psychotherapist and Author Joanna Fortune.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Nationwide College Walkouts as Government accused of Killing the Student Experience 9:22

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Thousands of third level students walked out of lectures at colleges across the country today in protest over cost of living issues. The action was to highlight "anger" over what they described as "the complete lack of measures to support students in Budget 2025 " Drivetime's John Cooke was there for the Walkout at the University of Galway.…

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Best Kitchen Tech And Gadgets 8:49

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How can you use tech to make your kitchen smarter? Andy O'Donoghue joins The Last Word to discuss the best kitchen tech and gadgets to improve your kitchen. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

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ECB cuts interest rates again as inflation cools 3:40

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Analysis from our Economics Editor David Murphy.By RTÉ Radio 1

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SF proposal to replace Stanley on PAC to go before Dáil next week 9:51

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We get analysis from our Political Correspondent Paul Cunningham and talk to Social Democrat TD Catherine Murphy, vice-chair of the Public Accounts Committee.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Sexual behaviour being shaped by sexually violent content - study 3:27

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We talk to Ruth Breslin of the Sexual Exploitation Research and Policy Institute of Ireland (SERP).By RTÉ Radio 1

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EU's migration system has to be 'firmer' - Taoiseach 7:03

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Analysis from today's summit of European leaders in Brussels from our Europe Editor Tony Connelly.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Investigation after singer Liam Payne's death in Argentina 9:02

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We talk to Lucia Cholakian Herrera, reporter based in Buenos Aires about the death of singer and former One Direction band member Liam Payne, who died following a balcony fall. Irish Independent Music Journalist John Meagher reflects on his career.By RTÉ Radio 1

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17th October 2024 2:08:22

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Aftermath of the Carr’s Hill accident and SPHE classes. Cork, it’s time to talk, weekdays from 9am. The Neil Prendeville Show on Red FM.

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House Prices Rise By More Than 10% In Year To August 7:11

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New figures from the CSO show that house prices rose by more than 10% in the year to August, the fastest rate of increase in more than two years. Ian Guider, columnist with the Business Post, joins The Last Word to discuss rising house prices and challenges in increasing housing supply. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page…

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Life After Abuse And Coercive Control 13:32

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On Wednesday’s The Last Word, Matt was joined by Nicola Hanney, who released her autobiography “Stronger: What Didn’t Kill Me, Made Me”. She recounted the abuse she suffered at the hands of her former partner Paul Moody, who was sentenced to three years and three months for coercive control. Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversati…

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Israel allows food into Northern Gaza after the US threatens to suspend military aid 4:45

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The World Food Programme have said today that no food entered northern Gaza for the first two weeks of this month- as Israel launched the latest military operation there. For the latest Abeer Etefa MiddleEast Senior Spokeswoman with the UN World Food Programme.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Singer Paul Byrom tells us about his search to find his birth mother. 14:05

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Dublin tenor Paul Byrom was adopted from St Patrick’s Mother and Baby Home. In recent years he registered his interest to find information about his birth mother with the state’s online system in 2021 to access information about his early life. Paul joined Sarah to talk about the process.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Minister of State James Browne on the controversial gambling and hate speech legislation 16:40

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Legislation to regulate the gambling industry in Ireland enters its final stages in the Dáil tonight. Under the Gambling Regulation Bill, a new regulator will be established with powers of enforcement against the industry along with curbs on advertising & related matters. Minister of State at the Department of Justice, James Browne speaks to Sarah.…

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Families & individuals in need of emergency homeless accommodation are being refused access by some local authorities 9:24

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The Mercy Law Resource Centre said that some local authorities are not allowing people access to emergency accommodation, forcing them into couch surfing, hidden homelessness and, for some, rough sleeping. Adam Boyle is a solicitor with the Centre joins SarahBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Legislation to regulate the gambling industry in Ireland enters its final stages in the Dáil tonight. 10:34

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Legislation to regulate the gambling industry in Ireland enters its final stages in the Dáil tonight. Under the Gambling Regulation Bill, a new regulator will be established with powers of enforcement against the industry along with curbs on advertising and related matters. Reporter Una Kelly has been looking into this.…

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