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A weekly look at business and economics from an Irish perspective hosted by Irish Times Business Editor Ciarán Hancock. Produced in association with EY. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The NFL with an Irish twist -- Are you an NFL fan in Ireland? Join us all year round as we break down every matchup, trade, injury and more. Listen for the football, stay for the good craic. We are proud to be the premier outlet for American Football in Ireland. You can follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. Want to ask a question or leave some feedback? Email us: info@irishnflshow.com
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Andy Cooney, Star of Carnegie Hall, dubbed by The New York Times as Irish America's Favorite Son, hosts an Irish Music show like no other...
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Michael discusses financial independence in an Irish context. Join him as he shares stories of his own journey towards financial independence, interviews others on FIRE related topics and tries to work out the best path to early retirement in Ireland.
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Leon, an Irish expat living in NZ, brings you his fortnightly Irish themed show featuring plenty of banter and his love for Irish music! Taitneamh a bhaint as! (Enjoy!)
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A different take, on a very different league. A podcast covering every game, goal and incident that lights up the Irish League. Presented by Peter Cinnamond. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kickingmatch/support
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Crime World, with Nicola Tallant, is an Irish podcast about criminals, drugs and the sins of the underworld. Discussing the real stories, and the real people, behind the grisly headlines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A somewhat accurate retelling of Irish history stories. Join Irish stand up comedians Jason Brennan and Kevin Larney as they take turns giving their best accounts of some of Ireland's silly, strange, and downright stupid tales from the past.
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From the Norman Invasion to the War of Independence, the Irish History Podcast brings you on a journey through the most fascinating stories in Ireland's past. Whether it’s the siege of Dublin in 1171 or gun battles in the 1920s, the podcast vividly recreates a sense of time and place. Each episode is meticulously researched creating character driven narratives that are engaging and accessible for all. Since the first episode was released back in 2010, the podcast has covered scores of fascin ...
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On The Path is a podcast that covers movies in a humorous and laid back fashion. With a Texan drawl and Irish charm, Brett and Lucy discuss and analyze a variety of movies through their unique perspectives and backgrounds.
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Join us as we journey back and find new meanings in some very ancient stories. Leeanne O Donnell and Pol O Colmain revisit Ireland's ancient legends with fresh ears - peeling back the layers to uncover what resonance these stories might have for us now in the 21st Century. Some stories endure for thousands of years and these ones have - so what are they trying to tell us ? This series is made possible by the kind sponsorship of our friends at Wild Goose Studio. https://wildgoosestudio.com. R ...
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Tis Yourself is an Irish podcast, chatting to famous people from around the world about their lives, careers, mental health and so much more. It won Best New Podcast at the first ever Irish Podcast Awards in 2022. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tis-yourself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The RTÉ team at Leinster House and guests have an informal discussion about what has been happening in the world of Irish politics. New episodes available every Thursday evening.
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An Irish podcast on themes of health, wellness and natural living. Conversations with people who inspire us. Recorded out and about in areas of natural beauty.
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An exiled Northern Irish anthropologist and a hitchhiking Australian psychologist take a close look at the contemporary crop of 'secular gurus', iconoclasts, and other exiles from the mainstream, offering their own brands of unique takes and special insights. Leveraging two of the most diverse accents in modern podcasting, Chris and Matt dig deep into the claims, peek behind the psychological curtains, and try to figure out once and for all... What's it all About? Join us, as we try to puzzl ...
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An Irish podcast where I interview business owners, activists and other everyday people, to learn how they contribute to living sustainably. By educating ourselves, we can then take a leaf from their book to add to our own way of eco-friendly living! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A sometimes jaundiced, but always informed commentary on today's Irish politics from Derek Mooney, an experienced campaigner, former ministerial adviser and now a public affairs consultant.
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Cian McGrath sits down with people from all walks of life to discuss The Simpsons! Hoping to feature special guests and much more!
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The shift is an Irish and American podcast about sex, dating, relationships and just the chats. Comedian Katie Boyle and guests try to navigate the crazy world of sex and dating on both sides of the Atlantic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Exploring the histories and legacies of Irish immigrants and their Canadian descendants.
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A Podcast from the anti-sectarian unit of the Irish Labour Movement based in Belfast focusing on political economy and solidarity economy.
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Story Archaeology combines the knowledge and skills of the storyteller with academic exploration of ancient texts. The main focus is the Irish tradition but at https://storyarchaeology.com, you will find an archive of podcast articles, stories and translations as well as new podcast conversations with people from around the world who have ‘Stories in the Landscape’ to share.
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Saturday with Colm Ó Mongáin questions agendas, dissects the week gone by, and debates the likely issues of the week to come. Tune in to hear the very latest from newsmakers and from those whose lives are impacted by policy makers in Ireland. Listen live every Saturday at 1.05pm on RTÉ Radio 1.
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Comedy, laughter, nonsense. And constant vying of Russell Crowe's acceptance. This is Knobcast, a podcast for knobs. Recorded in Galway, Ireland.
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Featuring Ireland's leading personal finance journalist Jill Kerby, we will help you understand and implement sound personal finance principles in an Irish context.
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”SHAM” is a 10-part semi-autobiographical story set in modern-day Ireland about an alcoholic attempting to navigate the crutch of his addiction while quietly struggling with his mental health Written by Trevor Anthony Moran (Insta: @trevscribbles) Produced by Barry Ronayne (Insta: @barryronayne)
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An Irish podcast about 'Lost Worlds' in lore and literature
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Karen Killalea, Partner at the Maples Group and head of our Employment team, shares insights on specific areas of employment law, examines recent cases and developments and summarises the key points for employers in Ireland.
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💊 The digitally obsessed Data Doctor talks about emerging tech, intelligent automation, AI, data analytics, and Generative AI - but with an Irish twist 🍀. ☎️ https://calendly.com/kierangilmurray/30-minute-introductory-call 🌍 www.KieranGilmurray.com 📘 Kieran Gilmurray | LinkedIn
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Welcome to the from an Irish perspective podcast this is a podcast about all things from an irish perspective-orginal right. If irish dont matter what ahe thos podcast is for you we ralk qbout litterly everything from the law of attraction to the state of the potholes on the road and everything inbetween
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An Irish Alt Comedy podcast...in space. James Moran and Gareth Lyons orbit the Earth in a tiny capsule collecting data and talking about comedy and other stuff. Every Friday.
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Mark Hayes RanDumb Podcast. The delightful ramblings of an Irish guy in LA.
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Podcast based on the blog mydiet-no-mydiet.com We delve into the Primal/ Paleo world to explore the art of human wellness. All of this is from an Irish Perspective. Lose weight - feel great - live optimally. Guest Interviews are welcome!
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Tune in weekly to The Tache and The Sasquatch as they break down the NRL from an Irish viewpoint.Produced as part of the Mid-Season Slump
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Host Paul Trenwith is a founder member of the Hamilton County Bluegrass Band, playing banjo and occasionally singing harmony parts. From the mid-70's to the mid-90's, Paul and his fiddle-playing wife Colleen played as mostly gospel music, bluegrass-style, with a group of friends, and often featuring songs that Paul had written. He has become something of a musical 'jack-of-all-trades', playing banjo, dobro, pedal steel and rhythm guitar. He also plays double bass in the Hamilton-based Irish ...
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Irish based Aston Villa Podcast hosted by life long fans Find us on the Sport Social website: https://podcast.sport-social.co.uk/podcast/for-the-love-of-paul-mcgrath/
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In each KnotWork Storytelling episode, we'll explore a different story from mythology, folklore, or history, particularly from Ireland and the Celtic World. Then, my guest and I dive deep into why these ideas and characters still resonate today. Your host is Marisa Goudy, author of The Sovereignty Knot: A Woman’s Way to Freedom, Power, Love, and Magic. She is a Myth Worker, a Story Healer, a Writing Coach, and a has an MA in Irish literature from University College Dublin. Join us as we wand ...
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The Royal Irish Academy/Acadamh Ríoga na hEireann is an all-Ireland, independent, academic body that promotes study and excellence in the sciences, humanities and social sciences. It is the principal learned society in Ireland and has over 420 members who are elected in recognition of their academic achievements. The Royal Irish Academy, the academy for the sciences and humanities for the whole of Ireland will vigorously promote excellence in scholarship, recognise achievements in learning, ...
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Irish League Summer Transfers so far, European Draws & Another Ticket Price Hike
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Matthew Brown from the Shout At The Oval podcast is our guest to go through all the latest news in the world of Irish League. From the long awaited European draws, concerns over a majority of top flight teams failing to break even, price for games hitting £15 and all the recent Irish league transfers. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.sp…
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Step back to 1324 and listen to the chilling story of Ireland’s first Witchcraft Trial in my latest episode. In 1324, the Bishop of Ossory, Richard Ledrede, accused Alice Kyteler, a wealthy and influential woman, of witchcraft and heresy. Alongside Alice's story, we explore the tragic fate of Petronilla de Meath, the first person in Ireland to be e…
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Broncos in rebuild mode in year 2 for Sean Payton? A fresh start under Bo Nix at QB?
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Broncos rolled the dice on a QB in the first round. What are the Broncos fans expectations ahead of 2024? We discuss the off season storylines. Our friends at QuinnBet have great odds on The Open Championship this week, amazing Acca Bonuses, Acca Insurance & many other daily specials. Find out more at QuinnBet.com/promotions or use the LINK provide…
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Episode 627: 8 men before Special Criminal Court in relation to killings of Tristan Sherry and Jason Hennessy Snr
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Eight young men including three teenagers are now before the Special Criminal Court on charges surrounding the Christmas Eve murder of Jason Hennessy Snr followed by the killing of his gunman Tristan Sherry. The Brownes steakhouse massacre which played out in front of young families was one of the most shocking outbreaks of gangland violence in rec…
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In this special series from Sideways, called A New Frontier, Matthew Syed explores the most out of this world ethical questions posed by the evolution of human space exploration.He takes us into the cosmos with stories from astronauts who’ve been there and those who can only dream of going, to explore the moral debates that have permeated space exp…
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Minshew Mania in Las Vegas? Raiders a sneaky team in 2024 under HC Pierce?
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Las Vegas Raiders will have their doubters going into the new season but they seem empathic about new HC Antonio Pierce after the interim tag came off. Differing opinions within the group Our friends at QuinnBet have great odds on The Open Championship this week, amazing Acca Bonuses, Acca Insurance & many other daily specials. Find out more at Qui…
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Episode 626: Aaron Brady’s capital murder appeal denied
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Garda killer Aaron Brady has lost his appeal against his capital murder conviction after a court rejected all 50 grounds of complaint. Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about Brady, the campaign to free him and the devastating blow to his supporters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Why do the Joao Felix rumours keep coming back round??
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Episode 625: Mob boss Whitney Hughes handed down prison sentence
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She the daughter of murdered gang boss Mark ‘The Chicken’ Lovell who was gunned down in December 2022. Now 31 year old Whitney Hughes has been sent to jail after she was described as the head of an organised crime gang. Nicola speaks with journalist Allison Morris about the woman who boasts that she took over her father’s gang but who a judge descr…
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Chiefs ready to win three consecutive Super Bowls? Can any other team make a push from the AFC West?
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Chiefs will be expected to win the AFC West yet again but have they enough fire power to make it to another Super Bowl? Our friends at QuinnBet have great odds on The Open Championship this week, amazing Acca Bonuses, Acca Insurance & many other daily specials. Find out more at QuinnBet.com/promotions or use the LINK provided. Remember its 18+ T&Cs…
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New York Giants Hard Knocks Episode 2 recap
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NY Giants Hard Knocks continues to offer fans an indepth look at this years off season and the various decisions being made ahead of the 2024 season. Craig Rigden from Big Blue UK & Ireland podcast joined Brian to recap the latest episode. Our friends at QuinnBet have great odds on European Championship final, amazing Acca Bonuses, Acca Insurance &…
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Andy Cooney's NY Irish Hour (72) Interview with Meadhbh Walsh
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Enjoy my 72nd NY Irish Hour! I had the chance to catch up with Meadhbh Walsh while she was out here touring this week. She is so talented and a wonderful person to interview. Also congratulation Ciara Fox and James Rafferty on getting married on June 29th. I featured Ciara in Part 3. Enjoy the new release coming out of Ireland. Part 1 David James, …
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ORNSTIEN ALERT: VILLA IN ADVANCED TALKS FOR AMADOU ONANA
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Will von der Leyen get the backing of MEPs for a 2nd term?
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Issa Amro, Citizen of Hebron in the West Bank in Palestine; Neale Richmond, Minister of State with responsibility for Business, Employment & Retail; Matt Carthy, Sinn Féin TD for Cavan-Monaghan; Bríd Smith, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South CentralBy RTÉ Radio 1
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Concerns about the new Defence Forces Bill
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Barry Crushell, Employment Lawyer and former Army Officer; Neale Richmond, Minister of State with responsibility for Business, Employment & Retail; Matt Carthy, Sinn Féin TD for Cavan-Monaghan; Bríd Smith, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South CentralBy RTÉ Radio 1
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The power to strip naturalised citizens of their Irish citizenship
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Liam Herrick, Executive Director of the Irish Council for Civil Liberties; Neale Richmond, Minister of State with responsibility for Business, Employment & Retail; Matt Carthy, Sinn Féin TD for Cavan-Monaghan; Bríd Smith, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South CentralBy RTÉ Radio 1
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Tis Your One from Young Offenders- Jennifer Barry!!!
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In the last episode of S5, I am chatting to Cork actress Jennifer, who plays Siobhán in Young Offenders. Hear how she got the role, how the Leaving Cert affected filming, and the reaction of the fans. She also talks about why she and her brother Jack are ambassadors for Down Syndrome Ireland! RATE | REVIEW | SUBSCRIBE Support this show http://suppo…
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Jaden Philogene returns: See how he has improved!!!
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My Guest this week is David Surette!https://mandolinsandbeer.com/the-mandolins-and-beer-podcast-episode-79-david-surette/
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The Mandolins and Beer Podcast Episode #120 Martin Howley (We Banjo 3) – Mandolins and Beer Podcast
My guest this week on the podcast is Martin Howley from We Banjo 3. While the band name has banjo in it, what you may not realize is Martin is an incredible mandolin player! We have a great chat and it was fantastic talking with him!https://mandolinsandbeer.com/the-mandolins-and-beer-podcast-episode-120-martin-howley-we-banjo-3/…
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*Summer Replay* The Witcher 3 "Calm Before The Storm"
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We are taking a break for July and replaying some old episodes from way way back before movie talk, and also when 983 media edited our audio...good times back in the gaming days. Where to find us: Patreon - House of the Dragon every week, The Room (2003) is th…
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Jaka Bijol - Udinese - Towering Centre Back
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Are Villa gearing up for another Transfer Wave??
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Episode 624: Super cartel snitch Raffaele Imperiale sentenced to 15 years in prison
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European super witness Raffaele Imperiale has been jailed for 15 years in Italy handing over €2 million in Bitcoin and an island in Dubai he says is worth €60 million. But still the cocaine boss who has turned informant on his former partners in Daniel Kinahan’s European Super Cartel will continue to give information behind bars? So what about Kina…
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AFC West Off Season Review - Chiefs to remain dominate within this division? Can they secure 3 Super Bowl titles in a row?
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AFC West off season discussion. May expect the Chiefs to run it back and challenge once again for the AFC. Can any of the others make a leap into the playoff mix? Our friends at QuinnBet have great odds on Euro 2024, amazing Acca Bonuses, Acca Insurance & many other daily specials. Find out more at QuinnBet.com/promotions or use the LINK provided. …
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The financial version of, 'Mum, is my skirt too short?'
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Warnings to avoid a Budget bonanza are being batted away by the Government. 'Impeccable manners and a steely edge'...Simon Coveney is to depart the political stage. And can Roderic O'Gorman can wash away the Green Party's toxic reputation in rural Ireland?By RTÉ News
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Unleashing AIs Potential in Higher and Further Education: Campus Life with AI and Automation
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How is AI transforming higher education and what can institutions learn from three exceptional practitioner experts success stories? Join this insightful panel discussion as we explore the evolving landscape of higher education in the rapid rise of AI technologies. We bring together industry veterans to explore the intersection of AI and academia, …
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Episode 623: Garda Commissioner Drew Harris launches high court case against Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch
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Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has launched a High court legal action against Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch, his two co-defendants at last years trial and the Director of Public Prosecutions. So what is Harris in his role as a Garda Chief doing and what does the case mean? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Bengals and Joe Burrow to rebound in 2024 and put themselves back in the AFC playoffs?
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Bengals arguably have the better squad of players in the North but can they remain injury free? Have they done enough to help Joe Burrow? Our friends at QuinnBet have great odds on Euro 2024, amazing Acca Bonuses, Acca Insurance & many other daily specials. Find out more at QuinnBet.com/promotions or use the LINK provided. Remember its 18+ T&Cs App…
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Summer Economic Statement: Are the days of prudence well over?
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On Tuesday, the Government published its Summer Economic Statement, which provides a framework for tax and spending in October’s budget. We discovered that the budget will be framed around a massive tax and spending package of €8.3 billion. Strip out Covid and cost of living years, and that would make it one of the most generous in the history of t…
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A Story Waiting to Be Untangled: Our Lady, Undoer of Knots | S5 Ep 8
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Calling All Writers & Creatives Join us on August 1 for HARVEST: An Online Lughnasa Retreat for Writers and Creatives: marisagoudy.com/lughnasa-writers-retreat Join our global writing community! Enrollment in the Writers’ Knot is now open: marisagoudy.com/writers-knot-community Please Support Our Show: Join us on Substack Love KnotWork Storytelling…
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Episode 622: Jay O'Connor pleads guilty to conspiracy to murder Charlie Cooper
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Gangland heavy Jay O’Connor is facing a jail sentence after pleading guilty to conspiracy to murder Charlie Cooper - man who was shot eight years ago. O’Connor who is a grandad has been at the centre of feuding gangs in the Blanchardstown area of Dublin since the turn of the century where he was once part of the notorious Westies gang. So how has O…
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Russell Wilson or Justin Fields? Steelers punt on 2 QBs this off season.
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Many expect Steelers to be challenging again this year but have they a proper solution at QB? Will the gamble pay off? Our friends at QuinnBet have great odds on Euro 2024, amazing Acca Bonuses, Acca Insurance & many other daily specials. Find out more at QuinnBet.com/promotions or use the LINK provided. Remember its 18+ T&Cs Apply - Always Gamble …
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Episode 621: Rapist Raymond Shorten convicted of assaulting 7-year-old girl
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Dublin Taxi driver Raymond Shorten, who was convicted of raping two women during the summer of 2022, has now also been convicted of raping a 7-year-old girl. He was found guilty of two counts of rape and one of sexual assault by a jury, despite denying any wrongdoing. Crime World producer Clodagh Meaney, who was in court on Monday, tells Niall Dona…
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Episode 7 : The Sun God and the River Goddess
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Get in touch wIth us ! We are very happy to be back with a second season of Into the Mythic thanks to the sponsorship of our friends at WildGooseStudio.com in Kinsale. This week's story concerns two very ancient divine beings from Irish Mythology - Dagda and Boinne, who are two important characters in the stories about the Tuatha De Dannan. It seem…
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By 2030 we’ll only work 15 hours a week, predicted the legendary economist John Maynard Keynes back in 1930. He thought advances in technology and wealth would let us earn enough money to live in a day or two – leaving the rest of the week for leisure and community service. How wrong he was. We seem to be working more than ever – with technology ad…
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What does a pilot sound like? Malcolm and Ben Naddaff-Hafrey take off on a long, strange investigation that takes them from Las Vegas to Family Guy to the airspace over the Mojave desert and the cold waters of the Hudson river.https://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/revisionist-history/this-is-your-captain-speaking…
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Gary Goldman was a writer on “Total Recall”, a Philip K. Dick adaptation directed by Paul Verhoeven and starring Arnold Schwarzeneger. It was a big hit. So why do Gary and his writing partner, Angus Fletcher, have so much trouble selling another Philip K. Dick adaptation? They tell Malcolm that it all came down to a roller coaster ride of plot twis…
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1812. A band of "Luddites" is laying siege to a textile mill in the North of England, under cover of night. They plan to destroy the machines that are replacing their jobs. But mill owner William Cartwright is prepared: he's fortified his factory with skilled marksmen, fearsome eighteen-inch metal spikes and barrels of sulphuric acid.Today "Luddite…
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Madeline Miller received critical acclaim for her novels The Song of Achilles and Circe – which reimagine The Iliad and The Odyssey told from the perspective of minor characters in the original texts by Homer. As someone who grew up loving Greek myths, she wanted to capture the sense of wonder she felt about them, and the raw emotional truth inside…
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We all know that something is always lost in translation, but what is gained when a story transitions from one language and culture to another? Chen Malul tells the story of Israeli pilots who translated The Hobbit while in captivity. Olga Zilberbourg remembers the Soviet version of The Wizard of Oz – which was very different from the original stor…
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It’s a future we’re all very familiar with. The rainy streets are full of neon dragons, noodle shops, and other Asian iconography mixed up and decontextualized amid sci-fi flourishes, but something is often missing: Asian people. In her video presentation “Asian futures, without Asians,” the artist and writer Astria Suparak breaks down dozens of fi…
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For the last 30 years, the real world has been catching up to Neal Stephenson’s vision of the future in his 1992 novel Snow Crash, which influenced the creators of Google Earth, Second Life, Oculus Rift and more. Now the centerpiece of the novel, the virtual world called The Metaverse, may become a daily part of our lives thanks to Facebook (rename…
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John Roesch is a legend in the field of foley sound effects. He mastered the art of creating bespoke sound effects using props or just his body on films like Raiders of the Lost Ark, E.T., Back to the Future, Frozen, Toy Story, The Matrix, The Dark Knight, Inception, and much of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. And John was at the forefront of a revo…
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Becky Chambers’ latest novel, “The Galaxy and The Ground Within,” is the final book in her Wayfarer series, which is about aliens, humans and AI trying to make their way through the galaxy and find common ground. Some of the characters in her books may seem fantastical and strange, but the conversations between them often revolve around familiar is…
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2016 marks the ten-year anniversary of Octavia Butler's passing. Commemorative events are happening across Southern California, where she spent most of her life, from conferences to panels to walking tours. Recently, I've become obsessed with her writing -- which can be so powerfully disturbing it keeps me up at night, while at the same time, I can…
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