Best Eileen O Podcasts (2024)

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1982 Part 6 America "You Can Do Magic" & Duran Duran Rio 1:15:34

2d ago1:15:34

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Send us a text Matt & Sheryl push through 1982 with one of the last yacht rock songs to chart in the US top 10, America's "You Can Do Magic" and Sheryl's album pick for '82, an album that shook the music world throughout the year and into '83 warranting comparisons to Beatlemania, Duran Duran Rio.

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1982 Part 5 Dexys Midnight Runners "Come On Eileen", Kim Wilde "Kids in America" & Haircut 100 "Love Plus One" 1:06:06

22d ago1:06:06

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Send us a text Matt & Sheryl make their way further into 1982 with songs that were considered one hit wonders in the US but had more success in the UK as the second British Invasion starts to take over America.

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1982 Part 4 The English Beat "Save it for Later" & Van Halen "Dancing in the Street" 59:26

2M ago59:26

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Send us a text Matt & Sheryl continue adding to the playlist with The English Beat's beloved "Save it for Later" and Van Halen's cover of Martha and the Vandella's "Dancing in the Street" from one of their most overlooked albums, Diver Down.

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1982 Part 3 Toto "Rosanna" & Don Henley "Dirty Laundry" 59:48

2M ago59:48

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Send us a text Matt & Sheryl focus on Toto in 1982, adding their hit single "Rosanna" to the playlist and Don Henley's "Dirty Laundry", featuring the Toto guys as session musicians, and discuss other albums they contributed to that year.

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Season 1 - The Bits You Didn't Hear 54:23

2M ago54:23

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Regrettably, not everything can be included in our podcast episodes initially. However we have delved into the treasure trove of interviews to bring you a compilation of additional conversational gems that Mary McAleese and Mary Kennedy had with some of our guests including Dermot Kennedy, Daniel O'Donnell, Kathryn Thomas and Phil Coulter. We hope …

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1982 Part 2 Asia "Heat of the Moment", XTC "Senses Working Overtime" & The Go-Go's "We Got the Beat" 1:02:11

3M ago1:02:11

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Send us a text Matt and Sheryl move a little deeper into '82 with Matt's picks, supergroup Asia's "Heat of the Moment", The Go-Go's "We Got the Beat" and Sheryl's choice XTC's melodic masterpiece "Senses Working Overtime".

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Bertie Ahern 1:11:36

3M ago1:11:36

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Dive into the life of Bertie Ahern, Ireland’s shrewd and enigmatic leader. Uncover the secrets behind his political maneuvers and personal triumphs. Join us as we navigate the highs and lows of his remarkable career. Tune in to discover the man who reshaped modern Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Nóirín O'Sullivan 53:14

3M ago53:14

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Nóirín O'Sullivan is a former member of An Garda Síochána, who served as Garda Commissioner from 2014 to 2017. Nóirín was the 20th appointed Garda Commissioner and the first woman to lead the Gardaí in its 92-year history. She announced her retirement from the organisation, on the 10th September 2017, amidst a flurry of controversies. Hosted on Aca…

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Kathryn Thomas 56:22

3M ago56:22

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What do you do when faced with death in Papua New Guinea? Even worse ,what do you do when 007 walks in on you when you're on the toilet?? How do you deal with nasty comments online? What do you do when a juggernaut like Operation Transformation finishes? Kathryn Thomas, one of the most talented, successful and hardworking TV and radio presenters in…

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Don Mescall 55:30

3M ago55:30

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The extraordinary story of Don Mescall, an Irish singer and songwriter whose songs have over 16 million hits on YouTube and have been recorded by Rascal Flatts, The Backstreet Boys, Lonestar, Geri Halliwell, Ronan Keating, Sir Cliff Richard, Nathan Carter, MacKenzie Porter, triple platinum singer songwriter Marina Kaye, Sharon Corr, Aslan and many …

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1982 The Human League "Don't You Want Me" & Men at Work "Down Under" 1:03:33

4M ago1:03:33

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Send us a text Matt & Sheryl move into a new year with Sheryl's first 1982 choice "Don't You Want Me" and Matt's pick "Down Under", both songs that were released in 1981 but became huge hits in '82.

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Noel Cunningham 49:52

4M ago49:52

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An emotionally charged, poignant and uplifting conversation with one of life's true gentlemen. The public knows Noel Cunningham as the Donegal man who always has a smile on his face and warmth in his heart. But behind his smile is a man who has endured heartbreak, unimaginable loss and discrimination. This podcast explores some sensitive themes. Ho…

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1981 Part 9 Laurie Anderson "O Superman", Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers "The Waiting", The Police Ghost in the Machine, King Crimson Discipline and 1981 wrap up 1:43:49

4M ago1:43:49

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Send us a text Mike joins Matt & Sheryl as they wrap up another year with Mike's song pick and Mike and Matt's album choices, along with near misses for the playlist from 1981.By Matt & Sheryl

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Ted Danson & Woody Harrelson Are Reunited! 2:13

4M ago2:13

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Ted and Woody are back together to bring you a brand new podcast from Team Coco! It’s called “Where Everybody Knows Your Name with Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson (Sometimes)" and it’s out right now! They’re talking to guests like Conan O’Brien, Will Arnett, Jane Fonda, Billy Eichner, Kristen Bell, and so many more. Head over to “Where Everybody Kno…

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Ceann Comhairle Seán Ó Fearghaíl 54:41

4M ago54:41

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Seán Ó Fearghaíl is an Irish Fianna Fáil politician who has served as the Ceann Comhairle of Dáil Éireann since March 2016. Here we have a very open and frank chat with Mary and Mary about a range of subjects including: The economic crash Israel and Irelands position What he would love to change The homeless crisis The changing face of politics Imm…

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Sean Boylan 48:37

4M ago48:37

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Seán Boylan is a unique character, demonstrated in the fact he is the only person to hold the title ‘Freeman of Meath'. Having played hurling for Meath, Sean then went on to spend 23 years as the manager of the Meath Gaelic football team, during which time they won four All-Ireland Championships. He also won three National Football League titles an…

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1981 Part 8 Daryl Hall & John Oates "Private Eyes" & Chilliwack "My Girl (Gone, Gone, Gone) 55:21

4M ago55:21

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Send us a text Matt & Sheryl choose their last two songs for the playlist for 1981, an iconic 80s hit single by the most popular duo in music history and a throwback one hit (or two hit) wonder in the US from a west coast Canadian band.

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Eileen Dunne 53:03

4M ago53:03

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Eileen Dunne is our presenter Mary Kennedy's best friend!! She has seen and done it all in her broadcasting career. She presented the main RTE television news programmes Six One News, Nine O'Clock News and One O'Clock News as well as other news bulletins on both radio and television from 1980 to 2022. Over her career with RTE, Eileen covered some o…

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Rory's Stories - Bitesize Bonus Content 5:12

5M ago5:12

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In this special bonus episode, Rory talks about how Rory's Stories all began, his love for the GAA and about his experience captaining the Meath minor football team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Rory O'Connor - Rory's Stories 51:06

5M ago51:06

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Rory O’Connor is a comedian and mental health advocate who has amassed over 1.2 million followers and 2 billion video views across his social media channels, Rory’s Stories. Nobody thought he would make it – written off as ‘thick’ at school he struggled to find a career he felt he could succeed in. When a hot tip led to a win on the horses it was t…

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1981 Part 7 The Go-Go's "Our Lips Are Sealed" & Soft Cell "Tainted Love" 48:34

5M ago48:34

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Send us a text Matt & Sheryl continue their deep dive into 1981 with Matt's pick from The Go-Go's debut album "Our Lips Are Sealed" and Sheryl's pick from synth pop pioneers Soft Cell and their cover of "Tainted Love"

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Daniel O'Donnell 48:16

5M ago48:16

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Daniel O'Donnell is a true Irish legend. He has performed at iconic venues around the globe, from The Point (3Arena) in Dublin to London’s Royal Albert Hall, Sydney’s Opera House and New York’s Carnegie Hall. Daniel has had more albums in the British charts than any other recording artist – and Prince Charles presented him with an MBE for his servi…

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Roz Purcell 44:56

5M ago44:56

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The wonderful Roz Purcell talks openly and candidly about growing up on a farm in Tipperary, Miss Universe, modelling and how she dealt with the more unpleasant aspects of the business, her struggles with an eating disorder, hiking, baking, writing an award winning book and reveals all about her recent engagement and wedding plans! Hosted on Acast.…

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Phil Coulter Bitesize Bonus Content 3:26

5M ago3:26

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In this special bonus podcast, Phil Coulter talks about his exciting experiences at the BBC's Top Of The Pops while working with Cliff Richard, Sandy Shaw and The Bay City Rollers. He also talks about his worldwide number ones and the young artist he has now taken under his wing. Phil also speaks about his Dad being a policeman in the RUC. Hosted o…

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Phil Coulter 50:44

5M ago50:44

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in an exclusive and rare deep personal insight, Phil Coulter opens up to the two Mary’s about his extraordinary life including his phenomenal career success, family life including with his sons diagnosis of Downs Syndrome, two almost identical personal tragedies, the state of Eurovision, his love for rally driving and the divisive Irish rugby anthe…

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Anne Doyle Bitesize Bonus Content 6:57

5M ago6:57

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In this special bonus podcast segment, Anne Doyle tells of the only time she ever saw her mother afraid. She speaks beautifully about the financial challenges she and her family faced when she was young and tells us about the many occasions she was hung upside down over a well to retrieve water! And in speaking about Annes love of poetry, former pr…

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Dermot Kennedy Bitesize Bonus Content 5:30

6M ago5:30

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In this special five and a half minute bonus podcast, Dermot Kennedy talks about songwriting, self belief and how his first songs had no chorus! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1981 Part 6 Journey "Don't Stop Believin'" & AOR albums Journey Escape, Foreigner 4, Loverboy Get Lucky & Billy Squier Don't Say No 57:03

6M ago57:03

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Send us a text Matt & Sheryl work through more 1981 albums looking for their favorite of the year and discuss the huge AOR albums from 1981 Journey Escape, Foreigner 4, Loverboy Get Lucky and Billy Squier Don't Say No.

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Stefanie Preissner 43:43

6M ago43:43

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Stefanie is an award-winning writer for screen and stage, author, director and actor based in Dublin. She was diagnosed with Autism in 2022, at the age of 34. Stefanie speaks openly to the two Mary's about her life, career and her experiences with multiple miscarriage, pregnancy and motherhood. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform…

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Damian Browne 46:05

6M ago46:05

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Former professional rugby player Damian Browne became the first person to row a boat across the Atlantic from New York City to Galway Ireland, completing his trip on 4 October 2022 after 112 days at sea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Anne Doyle 46:52

6M ago46:52

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Come on a journey behind the news desk image and meet the real Anne Doyle. Find out what's she's doing now, how she handled some very difficult moments, what she'd like to change about her life and why she was suspended from RTE three times! With her iconic poise, unwavering professionalism, and distinctive voice, Anne has been a beloved figure in …

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