Best School Leaver Podcasts (2024)

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A Sea Rescue, and School Leavers Set Sail 35:35

12d ago35:35

35:35

Coming-of-age tales and the extraordinary story of the Irish merchant ship the MV Kerlogue, and Seamus Heaney on the byroads of County Wexford, with Elizabeth Oxley, Fran O’Rourke, Kevin Mc Dermott, AM Cousins, Jennifer Carey and Rachael HegartyBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Artistic treasures and Romantic Ireland 32:12

2h ago32:12

32:12

Glorying in artistic treasures, and dealing with artistic reality, with Caitríona Lally, Julie Feeney, Cristín Leach, Julie Morrissy and John GrahamBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Sweet Treats and Sweet Music 39:17

5d ago39:17

39:17

Brass bands, boarding school blues, and a blacksmith in his forge in Rathiniska, with Carol Taaffe, Colin Regan, Paul Johnston, Margaret Dunne, Fiona Smith and Antonia HartBy RTÉ Radio 1

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School and Social Care - A Complex Relationship 33:52

13d ago33:52

33:52

In this episode of Conversations That Care, Luke and Karylle delve into the intricate world of young people navigating the complexities of school and social care. With Karylle's unique perspective as a care-experienced social worker, teacher, and aspiring lawyer, listeners gain invaluable insights into the challenges faced by these vulnerable indiv…

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Urban animals, Frankenstein in Tuscany, and Nell McCafferty at Italia 90 39:05

19d ago39:05

39:05

Urban animals and comedy in the city, Frankenstein in Tuscany, and minding the great Nell McCafferty at Italia 90, with John Egan, Ann Marie Durkan, Judith Mok, Norma MacMaster, Joe Rooney and Enda WyleyBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Angels, Animals and Daughters of Memory 40:45

26d ago40:45

40:45

From the shores of West Kerry to Dublin city’s Georgian squares, to a Traveller man’s campfire – a special programme on Ireland’s treasure trove of shared heritage, marking National Heritage Week, with Eimear Ryan, Theo Dorgan, Colin Regan, Kathleen James-Chakraborty, Oein DeBhardúin and Paula Meehan…

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Olympians, Elvis and a Storytelling Queen 37:35

1M ago37:35

37:35

Irish experiences of the Olympic Games in Moscow 1980 and Paris 1924, Peig Sayers’s resurgence, and a love story at Lough Derg, with John Kirwan, Nuala Hayes, Amy Redmond, Maura O’Sullivan and John EganBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Relationships 41:54

1M ago41:54

41:54

Relationships, relationships, relationships, this is something we hear echo the metaphorical corridors of our sector. We talk about the power of relationships and the transformative impact they can have for young people. We advocate for permeant relationships to be available for care experienced people, and we even formalise it with phrases like ‘r…

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Olympians, Artists and Innisfree 42:43

1M ago42:43

42:43

A walk in the woods, writing advice from Maeve Binchy and blood in the water at the Melbourne Olympics, with Fergal McCabe, Bernadett Buda, Mike MacDomhnaill, Bernard Farrell, Sharon Hgan and Pat BoranBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Tribes, Bards and Olympic Dreams 35:06

2M ago35:06

35:06

Dance moves on the pitch, climbing the Reek, an encounter with screenwriter Robert Towne -- and swimming lessons from Tarzan, with Karl O’Neill, Victoria White, Mae Leonard, Gerry O’Boyle, Felim MacDermott and Orlaith MannionBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Radio Games and Hurling Dreams 34:43

2M ago34:43

34:43

Sliotars, Cork and Clare superstars and the incomparable Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh remembered, with John Cooney, Seamus McKenna, Róisín Bugler, Jim McKeon, Catherine Foley, Gerry O’Beirne and Éamonn Ó MuircheartaighBy RTÉ Radio 1

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French culture, Irish sporting history and the physical world 40:35

2M ago40:35

40:35

Finding inspiration in France, a slice of Ireland's sporting history and the importance of our physical world. With Judith Mok, Cathy Power, Alice Rekab, Andrew Clancy, Cornelius Browne, William Wall and Cyril KellyBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Skyscrapers, painting by owl-light and wigs 37:54

2M ago37:54

37:54

Love and a family wedding, an architect’s New York, navigating Irish-African inheritances, wigs and being an artist and easel painting in Donegal. With Brendan Kennelly, Cathy Power, John Tuomey, Alice Rekab, Julie Feeney and Cornelius Browne.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Protected Characteristics: A Balanced View 47:55

3M ago47:55

47:55

If you’ve read any of Luke's blogs, you will know that he is unsure about making care experience a protected characteristic. This view is shared by many, and people have asked him to share his perspective since the campaign began because they are unsure too. The main reasons for concern include the lack of evidence to suggest this will have an impa…

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Safe Harbours and a Selkie Song 29:15

2M ago29:15

29:15

Ways of Seeing 2: More words and music from Belfast Book Festival with Paul McVeigh, Marie Howe, John Toal, Mícheál McCann, Maria McManus, and music from Scott Flanigan, Sinéad McKenna, Éimear McGeown, Donogh Hennessy and TrúBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Sunflowers, Spirit Animals and Ziggy Stardust 31:57

3M ago31:57

31:57

Live from Belfast Book Festival at the Crescent Arts Centre, Ways of Seeing: writers Jan Carson, Lucy Caldwell, Glenn Patterson, Emily Byers-Ferrian and Maria McManus with music from Scott Flanigan, Sinéad McKenna and TrúBy RTÉ Radio 1

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The Power & Ethics of Sharing Lived Experience 58:51

3M ago58:51

58:51

By The Care Leaders

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Butterballs, Bullseyes and Bloomsday 33:08

3M ago33:08

33:08

Reflections on fatherhood, and literary Dublin’s first Joycean jaunt, with Patricia Joyce Oliver, Rory Gleeson, Donal Fallon, Ann Breslin and Oliver SearsBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Celestial Considerations and Serendipity 33:44

4M ago33:44

33:44

A dip into the Miscellany archive with 1990s pieces by Michael Harding, Nicky Barry, Kevin O’Connor, Patricia O’Reilly, Catherine Ann Cullen and Peter Jankovsky – and a more recent poem from late, much missed poet, Gerald DaweBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Baby Birds and Barefoot Running 35:07

4M ago35:07

35:07

Thin Lizzy in Tramore, Brehon Brutalism in Ballsbridge, feathery feats of nature -- and the wisdom, or not, of meeting your heroes. With John Toal, Joe Rooney, Kathy Donaghy, Shane O’Toole, Lani O’Hanlon and Judith MokBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Spring blooms and a batch loaf 32:19

4M ago32:19

32:19

Sea pinks on the Copper Coast, intimations of mortality in the Irish hawthorn tree, and ways of making a show of yourself, with Pat Boran, Peter Cunningham, Mary Hassett, Maeve Edwards and Lawrence WhiteBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Chieftains and Cherry Blossoms 33:53

4M ago33:53

33:53

Cows and cowboy boots, a rookie promoter’s first gig in Galway, and glory days of fun and friendship in Monet’s garden. With Maeve Edwards, Joe Kearney, Ollie Jennings, Philip Judge, Enda Wyley and Rachael HegartyBy RTÉ Radio 1

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From La Scala in Milan to Bruce Springsteen in Dublin 34:06

5M ago34:06

34:06

From Milan to Dublin, a programme on song and speech, finding and using your voice, dancing and self-expression-- with Mark Brennock, Doireann Ní Bhríain, Catherine Foley, Mary Kate O’Flanagan, Fiona Smith and Irish-Palestinian poet Durgham MushtahaBy RTÉ Radio 1

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A Sculptor’s Sculptor and a Swallow on the Suir 35:32

5M ago35:32

35:32

Month’s mind tributes to the late sculptor Imogen Stuart and poet Michael Coady; bonny labouring boy, the smell of new boots and an old coat. With Peter Trant, AM Cousins, Paul Rouse, Alison Fitzgerald, Michael O'Connor and Catherine TwomeyBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Miracles and Talking Birds 35:14

5M ago35:14

35:14

Saints and prayers, crowning glory and a Shakespearean starling, with Elizabeth Oxley, Moya Cannon, Dermot Bolger, Pat Boran, Rosaleen McDonagh and Conall HamillBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Moscow, Mustard and Sand Martins 34:42

5M ago34:42

34:42

Returning swallows, an Irishman abroad in the USSR, a German eye on Daniel O’Connell, and Harry Nilsson’s Irish love, with Jim Sharkey, Jenny Beale, Deirdre McQuillan, Daniel Mulhall, Brian Farrell and Denise BlakeBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Bright visions and moments of joy 35:28

5M ago35:28

35:28

A favourite song of Seán Ó Riada’s, wonderful parties, and extraordinary kindness to a young writer starting out: John Banville, Shelly Furlong, Diarmaid Ferriter, Iarla Ó Lionáird and Marina Carr salute seven decades of the Irish Arts CouncilBy RTÉ Radio 1

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A conversation with Dr Clive King: from geographer, coder, and global techie problem solver turned contractor who loves an outdoor challenges 49:05

6M ago49:05

49:05

Apart from the first six months of his professional career, which he left due to a dream he had, Dr Clive King has spent the whole of his career supporting global technology clients for Oracle, one of the largest technology companies, from his home base near Aberystwyth at a time when working from home wasn't a thing. A self-confessed contrarian wh…

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HMP Hewell | Children and families in prison 26:42

6M ago26:42

26:42

Two chicks talk to five fathers serving time in HMP Hewell. We hear their stories, the importance of family ties and all about the relentless work of Nikki and Helen to find out what it really means to do time. Guests share that family days, Storybooks Dads and parenting courses have positively impacted relationships with their families on the outs…

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Bell chimes and Bach’s St Matthew Passion 32:04

6M ago32:04

32:04

Easter eggs, Easter bonnets and the enduring appeal of Bach’s 300 year old masterpiece, with Olivia O’Leary, Paul Johnston, Aidan Mathews, Margaret Hickey, Enda Wyley and John F DeaneBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Starry Nights and Stardust 34:10

6M ago34:10

34:10

Rescue pets and reliquaries, asteroids and a crown of thorns, with Gail Seekamp, Fiona Hyland, AM Cousins, Conor Horgan, Jim Sperin, Mary O’Malley and Denise BlakeBy RTÉ Radio 1

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A Saint, a Goat and a Rocky Place 37:16

6M ago37:16

37:16

Shades of green in a St Patrick’s Day Miscellany with Seán O’Gorman, Máire T Robinson, Joe Kearney, Bernard Dunleavy, John MacKenna, James Harpur and Olivia O’LearyBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Sing-songs, heavenly aspirations and life's paraphernalia - a Mother’s Day Special 35:56

6M ago35:56

35:56

Women sewing, singing, loving and maybe even dancing in heaven. A Mother's Day special with Maeve Edwards, Joe Whelan, AM Cousins, Paul Howard, Clare Monnelly and Enda Wyley.By RTÉ Radio 1

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A lamp, a love charm and a library ghost 32:16

7M ago32:16

32:16

Voices in harmony at Creative Brain Week and the New Yorker magazine’s own, Irish, long-winded lady, with Mike Hanrahan, Lourdes Mackey, John MacKenna, Mary Kate O Flanagan, Catherine Foley and James HarpurBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Fire, Ice and Paper 34:18

7M ago34:18

34:18

Confessions of a cocktail piano teen sensation, Father Damo goes to Ted Fest, a letter to Letter from America, and sawing wood in a Siberian gulag, with Conor Linehan, Michael O’Connor, Henrietta McKervey, Joe Rooney, Joe Kearney and Grace WilentzBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Maths, Machines and Alphabet Magic 34:02

7M ago34:02

34:02

Clowns, candymen and a pocket calculator: a poem celebrating human ingenuity and playfulness, with Neil Hegarty, Henrietta McKervey, Leo Cullen, Evelyn Conlon, AM Cousins and James HarpurBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Forbidden love, correct attire, and ancient landscapes 33:52

7M ago33:52

33:52

Arboreal hieroglyphics, respectable attire, Gershwin’s Irish influence and a love that couldn’t be stopped. With Kevin McDermott, Margaret Galvin, Jim Doherty, Lourdes Mackey, Moya Canon, Denise Blake and James HarpurBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Brigid, Bolivia and Biting Creatures 36:18

8M ago36:18

36:18

Nervous patients, home from home and the saint among the box hedges, with Rebecca Hunter, Jenny Beale, Peter Trant, Barbara Scully, Niall McArdle and Margaret GalvinBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Feathers, Flappers and a Full Moon 35:51

8M ago35:51

35:51

From Old Moore’s Almanac to the jellyfish apocalypse with birdwatching on the Dodder and capturing a flapper skate along the way, with Joe Kearney, Rebecca Hunter, Fiona Hyland, Alexander McMaster, Pier Kuipers and Vincent WoodsBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Burns, Borderlands and a New Baby 33:58

8M ago33:58

33:58

Stepping out to dance class, serenading a new arrival, skulduggery in a Scottish graveyard – and rereading the searing Diary of Anne Frank, with Elizabeth Oxley, Peter Cunningham, Emer O’Kelly, Rory Gleeson, Paul Johnston and Vincent WoodsBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Pilgrim Souls, Old Souls 35:42

8M ago35:42

35:42

Paintings and poetry, mending and making do, reciting Yeats in New Delhi and a long night of the soul in the Emergency Department, with Daniel Mulhall, Catherine Foley, John MacKenna, Aidan Mathews, Margaret Hickey and Nidhi Zak/Aria EipBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Winter Travels and Emotional Challenges 31:33

8M ago31:33

31:33

The 'big snow', the real Gabriel Conroy, finding profundity in simplicity and tumbles on winter streets, with Alexander McMaster, Enda Wyley, Conall Hamill, John F Deane, Michael O'Connor and Mary O'DonnellBy RTÉ Radio 1

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An Angel Feather and a New Year Wish 31:53

9M ago31:53

31:53

Absent angels, a post-Christmas brush with the law, and a reckoning with Yeats country, with Grace Wilentz, Michael Harding, John MacKenna, Enda Wyley, Brian Leyden, and Sharon HoganBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Miscellany Extra, Christmas Day 11:09

9M ago11:09

11:09

Christmas trimmings from Miscellany regular contributors John F Deane, James Harpur and Enda WyleyBy RTÉ Radio 1

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A St Stephen’s Day Wexford Carol 41:34

9M ago41:34

41:34

A special Miscellany from the National Opera House, Wexford, with writers Joe Kearney, Margaret Galvin, Paul Rouse, Antonia Gunko Karelina, Joe Brennan and Alison Ní Mháirtín, and music extracts from the RTÉ Concert Orchestra conducted by David Brophy with special guests Piaras Ó Lorcáin and John Molloy…

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Snow, Sleds and Silver Bells 44:06

9M ago44:06

44:06

A Christmas Miscellany from Dublin and Wexford, with Neil Hegarty, Am Cousins, Michael Harding, Denise Blake, Emer O’Kelly and Paul Howard, and music extracts from the RTÉ Concert Orchestra conducted by David Brophy and Gavin Maloney with special guests Gráinne Brookfield, Lisa Lambe and Cormac Kenevey…

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Christmas Pudding and a Night Divine 30:04

9M ago30:04

30:04

A mother’s secret recipe, true and untrue tales at Christmas and an extraordinary Holy Night, with Aingeala Flannery, John Toal, Paul Howard, Rachael Hegarty, all recorded at the National Concert Hall with music extracts from the RTÉ Concert Orchestra conducted by David Brophy and special guests Colm Warren, Maeve Smyth and Sarah Shine…

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A Christmas Baby and a Battered Menorah 32:38

9M ago32:38

32:38

From a magical Waterford bookshop at Christmas to the library of Alexandria, the journey of the Magi to a snowy homeward trek… with John Egan, Enda Wyley, Peter Cunningham, Judith Mok, Catherine Heaney and James HarpurBy RTÉ Radio 1

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The Big Snow of 1982; freezing winter dips at the Forty Foot; and a pilgrimage to Shakespeare’s hometown 34:12

10M ago34:12

34:12

A selection from the Sunday Miscellany archives, from the 1960s to the 1990s – with Aodhán Madden, Mervyn Wall, Patricia O’Reilly, John Ryan, Rita Normanly, Stephen Rynne and Brendan KennellyBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Brian Connell - fast cars, tyres, mags and good times. 1:32:45

10M ago1:32:45

1:32:45

On this episode I’m talking to Brian Connell. Brian's have a long interesting career, from leaving school early, to being involved and somewhat instrumental in the success of the Bob Jane brand, manufacturing the first mag wheel in Australia and bringing Mercedes AMG brand to Australia. Fast cars and fun times, welcome Brian Connell. FREE MUSIC!!! …

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