Former IRA man, Joe Doherty speaks about his arrest for the killing of SAS man, Herbert Westmacott, his escape during the trial and his journey as an on-the-run in America. In his subsequent arrest he fought a 9-year-long extradition battle from a New York prison where he shared a cell with John Gotti and other leading mob figures as well as member…

Former IRA man, Joe Doherty speaks about his arrest for the killing of SAS man, Herbert Westmacott, his escape during the trial and his journey as an on-the-run in America. In his subsequent arrest he fought a 9-year-long extradition battle from a New York prison where he shared a cell with John Gotti and other leading mob figures as well as member…

Author and Academic Dr. Michael Flavin speaks about the anti-Irish prejudice in England during the conflict, the Birmingham Pub Bombing and his research into Irish Republican leadership. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Journalist and Political Commentator Richard Medhurst speaks about the targeted murder of journalists in the Middle East, Israeli participation in the Olympics and the Julian Assange case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Billy McManus and Mark Sykes speak about the Sean Graham’s Bookmakers’ Massacre and last week’s incursion into the small nationalist enclave of the Lower Ormeau Road by elements of the far-right and Loyalism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A former British soldier and Ex-IRA volunteer speak about the longest continuous employment in British military history. Was Operation Banner a success? former enemies speak. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Political muralist & artist, Danny Devenny speaks about his work on Palestine and his time inside Long Kesh Prison. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Ditch’s Roman Shortall live with Owen Jones discussing: If you build it: getting left media together, Why a country would leave the European Union, What an ongoing genocide in Gaza says about the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Senior Hurlers live with Mairead Farrell, Gary Gannon and Paul Murphy discussing: Sign them up, sign them up: vote transfer pacts – what can they achieve, There’s power in a union: what the left could achieve with a bit of unity, Got our mojo workin’ – or do we: has the left lost energy since 2020? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor…

The Senior Hurlers live with Catherine Connolly and Thomas Pringle discussing: The political establishment's attack on neutrality, What independents should demand of a left government, Whether politics is getting nastier. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedian, Tadhg Hickey & filmmaker, Seán Murray speak about their recent trip to Iran. They discuss the president's funeral, the welcome from the Iranian people and the backlash to their trip. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Senior Hurlers live with Clare Daly & László Molnárfi, Why being critical of the EU doesn't make you Nigel Farage, In a world of depoliticised politicians and students' unions: what politicised Clare and László, What can the left learn from the Trinity College Dublin encampment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

Professor Phil Scraton talks about his role in leading the Hillsborough Independent Panel that offered some semblance of justice for the families of the 97 Liverpool fans that died during the Hillsborough Disaster in 1989. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Irish MEP, Clare Daly speaks bout EU bureaucracy, the Ukraine war and the last days of Israel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Senior Hurlers discuss: Mount Street and Newtownmountkennedy: how did we get here? Temple Street Children’s Hospital and how the state treats its children What Fine Gael means when they talk about law and order (and who actually wants to read a Frances Fitzgerald opinion piece). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

On this special edition of The Conversation, we look at the life of poet, seanchaí and Irish revolutionary, Bobby Sands. This Sunday will be the 43rd anniversary of Bobby’s death after 66 days on hunger strike in Long Kesh prison. His close friend, Colm Scullion will speak about his time spent with his comrade and cellmate and what he thinks Bobby'…

The Senior Hurlers discuss: Why it took so long for the Stardust families to get some level of justice Who had more of a democratic mandate in UCD: Nancy Pelosi or the SU president? Should we care about being ‘embarrassed’ in Europe? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter Murray’s brother, John was killed as he attempted to apprehend Michael Stone during the Milltown Cemetery attack on the 16th of March, 1988. His bravery and concern for others is unquestionable. But lost in the tragedy of that day were the stories of the three that were killed. The Gibraltar incident, Michael Stone himself and the deaths of t…

The Senior Hurlers discuss: Whether you need to cross the border to be 'familiar with the north, Sinn Féin: please, please don't kill the private rental sector, New additions to the Irish super wealthy, & the nicest things we can say about Fianna Fáil. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

This week we look at the legacy of one of Ireland’s most gruesome gangs of serial killers – The Shankill Butchers. Cliodhna Morrissey's grandfather, Joseph was murdered by a gang of UVF killers in February 1977. Her father, Paul at only 17-years-old identified the remains of his father. He was never the same again. Cliodhna speaks about the knock-o…

The Senior Hurlers discuss: An Garda Síochána – a history of violence Whether Simon Harris's coronation/election as Taoiseach is good for Irish democracy – and how following rules doesn't make you a democrat The Free Staters who go on (and on) about the supposed cost of Irish reunification. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio…

This week the senior hurlers discuss: The EU from the left, mainstream journalists working for politicians and Simon Coveney’s service to developers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The lads discuss Simon the Strongman, NIMBYs v YIMBYs and the sound of the police 🚔 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🚨Episode 2 of The Ditch x @RedWolf_ie 🚨 The Senior Hurlers discuss: 😭Leo Varadkar, con te partirò😭 ☢What's more toxic: presiding over a housing crisis or saying mean things about politicians☢ ⏳Willie O'Dea in 2015: the Gender Recognition Act doesn't go far enough – Willie O'Dea today: stop being woke⏳ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…

Mary Doyle was one of three women who joined the 1980 hunger strike in Armagh Women's prison. Síle Darragh was the OC of the republican prisoners in Armagh during this period. She put her name forward to join the second hunger strike that began on March 1st 1981 leading to the deaths of ten IRA prisoners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for …

Join Eoghan, Roman & Paulie who will discuss this week's hottest topics in domestic and international politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jim Gibney speaks with former Head of Communications during the Hunger Strikes, Tom Hartley and former IRA prisoner during the strike, Seanna Walsh on the process involved in organising correspondence between the prisoners and those outside. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

Danny Morrison speaks to author and historian, Pat Anderson, whose latest book, 'Rewriting the Troubles: War and Propaganda, Ireland & Algeria' compares two remarkably similar conflicts and reveals the propaganda role of the British media's template of British 'restraint' and French 'ruthlessness'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in…

This week we talk to a man that defied all odds after he was seriously injured during a gun and bomb attack that killed 3 of his fellow bandmembers in July 1975. Going on to become a beacon of reconciliation, Steve Travers has embodied the essence of the Irish peace process. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

This week we talk to a small band of investigative journalists that have taken Ireland by storm. In a country where journalism has a sustained track record in upholding the establishment status quo, are we now seeing the unravelling of a decades-old marriage of convenience? Joining me today is Eoghan McNeill, Paulie Doyle and Roman Shortall from ‘T…

We talk to comedian, author and political activist, Tadhg Hickey on growing up in Cork, his battle with addiction and his work on Irish reunification & solidarity with Palestine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hamza Tzortzis from The Sapience Institute debates Dr Mark Humphrys from the Ireland Israel Alliance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the last episode of Series 1, we speak to former Hunger striker, Author & Playwright, Laurence McKeown. Laurence spent seventy days without food in the 1981 Hunger Strike that claimed the lives of his ten comrades. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we speak to Colin Harvey. Colin is Professor of Human Rights Law in the School of Law at Queen's University, Belfast, Director of the Human Rights Centre, a Fellow of the Senator George J Mitchell Institute for Global Peace, Security and Justice, and an Associate Fellow of the Institute of Irish Studies. He was appointed by the President …

We speak to Sinn Féin's Martina Anderson about her former role in the European Parliament, her advocacy work on behalf of the Palestinians and her time in jail in England. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We speak to Andrée Murphy, a tireless advocate for human rights in Ireland. André is Deputy Director of Relatives for Justice, an organisation that supports bereaved and injured victims & survivors of the conflict Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We speak to Human Rights lawyer, Niall Murphy about where victims now stand on the latest legacy bill as well as some of the cases he now works on. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talk to Pat Magee who was jailed for the Brighton bombing in 1984. Pat talks about his time in jail and his journey to peace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talked to former RUC member, Sam Thompson. He experienced the loss of a number of colleagues and friends and saw numerous killings and bombings during the conflict. Sam retired in 2008 and expanded his love of history through writing a history of the Second World War where he now lectures on the subject. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo…

We talk to former British soldier and peace activist, Glenn Bradley about his career and activism with 'Veterans for Peace''. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talk to journalist and human rights advocate, Anne Cadwallader on her recent work with the Pat Finucane Centre and what hope now holds for victims in the aftermath of the implementation of the British government's controversial 'legacy' bill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

We talk to Barry McCaffrey about concerns around police corruption and media freedom. Barry is an award-winning journalist who has been at the centre of recent controversy regarding clandestine efforts by both the police and security services in attempts to access his confidential sources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information…

We speak to Grainne Teggart of Amnesty International on the 'Troubles legacy bill' that has recently been legislated by the British government. What's next for victims affected by political violence, and what type of recourse can we now see? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

Donal discusses the recent scandal involving sexual misconduct at the BBC along with the financial misconduct at RTÉ. How does this affect public confidence in broadcasters? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Conversation explores the battle to control the media narrative in today’s battle of ideas. We speak to Danny Morrison, former Director of Publicity for Sinn Fein and editor of the political newspaper, An Phoblacht. He is now also an accomplished author & playwright. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

Episode Notes Father Brian and Patrick are taking a few weeks of PTO from the podcast and plan on bringing new episodes starting in August!

Episode Notes Patrick and Megan discuss the movie Father Stu and the power that it could have on so many people.

Episode Notes Father Brian and Patrick discuss money and whether too much or too little is a bad thing...

Episode Notes Father Brian and special guest, Rosmary Vander Weele, president of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School.

Episode Notes Father Brian and Patrick discuss how and why to be activity seeking God.