Best Mary Lou Mcdonald Podcasts (2024)

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'They felt in some ways that we pulled our punches'. Mary Lou Mcdonald reflects on recent Sinn Fein results. 13:49

9h ago13:49

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The latest poll in the Sunday Mail has found that 40% of people want to keep Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael in Government – compared to 25% of people who want Sinn Féin to take over. Joining Sean Defoe to discuss Sinn Fein's results in the Local/European election, why support for the party has slumped, and the party strategy going forward was Sinn Fein …

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A Bumper Weekend of Sport 8:59

9h ago8:59

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Now, it’s one of those weekends where, even if you loved sport, you would be hard pressed to keep up with it all. Thankfully we’ve got just the people to help us sort out the when and where, the what’s happened and the what’s happening across the worlds of GAA, Soccer, Rugby, and Tennis - Kieran Cunningham, Chief Sports writer and current affairs c…

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Anton’s Saturday Newspaper Panel July 14th 34:39

5h ago34:39

34:39

Sean Defoe goes through this morning's papers with Hazel Chu, Former Lord Mayor of Dublin and Green Party Councillor, Gráinne Ní Aodha, News Reporter with PA Media and Paul Hayes, founder of Beachhut PR

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'An Inch one way or the other and the former president would probably be dead' Reaction to Donald Trump assassination attempt 15:51

9h ago15:51

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It happened early on Saturday evening as Trump was holding a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Shots were fired, piercing part of Mr Trump’s ear from the stage giving a speech to supporters. Following the assassination attempt on Donald Trumps life Sean Defoe was joined by Larry Donnelly, Director of the Kennedy Summer School and Law Lecturer at the U…

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In Conversation with Cathy Belton 11:47

9h ago11:47

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This week's 'In Conversation with Cathy Belton, a Veteran Stage, film, & TV Actor known for her performances in Hidden Assets and Red Rock. Sean Defoe chatted to Cathy about her career, the summer closure of Abbey Theatre and the premier of the play Reunion’ as part of the Galway International Arts Festival.…

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In Conversation with Fiachna Ó Braonáin 13:09

6h ago13:09

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This week's 'In Conversation with' is with a gaeilgeoir, host of a late-night radio show and father to five children. However, he is probably most renowned for his musical escapades. Luke chats with the founding member of The Hot House Flowers Band, Fiachna Ó Braonáin…

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Ask The Expert: Pete the Vet 17:49

6h ago17:49

17:49

Pete answers all your pet questions, including the latest on the XL Bully ban news.

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Do We Need More Investment in Non-Alcoholic Drinks Industry? 15:47

7h ago15:47

15:47

A new report from Drinks Ireland has revealed that sales of non-alcoholic beer continued to grow last year, while beer remained Ireland’s favourite alcoholic drink. Fianna Fáil Cork TD James O'Connor claims there’s an opportunity for Ireland to be global leaders in this industry with further incentives. Cormac Healy, Director of Drinks Ireland also…

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Breakthrough with potentially deadly superbug MRSA. 8:09

7h ago8:09

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Scientists believe they have made a major advance in understanding how to fight back against the potentially deadly superbug MRSA. Scientists in Trinity College have made the discovery and Luke spoke with the lead researcher on this project, Dr Rachel McLoughlin, Professor in Immunology at Trinity College Dublin.…

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Anton’s Saturday Newspaper Panel July 13th 26:45

8h ago26:45

26:45

Luke O'Neill goes through this morning's papers with Hugh O'Connell, Political Editor at The Sunday Times, and the Irish Indpendent's Saoirse Hanley.

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Elon Musk’s X warned by the EU over blue ticks 10:31

8h ago10:31

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Elon Musk’s X has been warned by the EU that it potentially faces large fines after regulators said its blue-tick system for users is deceptive and in breach of its landmark social media rules. Adrian Weckler, Technology Correspondent at the Irish Independent, tells us more.

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Up in the Air 49:41

1d ago49:41

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Matt and Ivan assess George Clooney's intervention in the Biden crisis, Ivan goes to Mayo for the gossip and has Fine Gael candidate information. Budget prospects assessed after the summer economic statement, and where the Green Party is under its new leader. Get in touch: mail@pathtopowerpodcast.com Follow the hosts: Matt: https://twitter.com/coop…

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Polls open for second round of France's snap legislative elections 9:00

6d ago9:00

9:00

France is going to the polls today in the final round of a parliamentary election which could have massive implications for the country and the European Union. Joining Anton to discuss is John Lichfield, veteran journalist who is based in France.

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Chris Judge on evil ducks, his biggest influences & embracing his dorkiness 13:00

6d ago13:00

13:00

Joining Anton to discuss his biggest influences & inspirations, his creative process, as well as his latest book ‘Evil Duck and the Feather of Fortune’ is illustrator and author, Chris Judge.

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In conversation with Craig Doyle 13:51

6d ago13:51

13:51

Anton is joined In conversation by journalist and TV presenter Craig Doyle.

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"Addressing these cultural and societal issues is complex but it can be done" - Holly Cairns 11:49

6d ago11:49

11:49

In recent weeks there have been several high-profile cases of sexual and gender-based violence against women which begs the question of what must be done to move the dial when it comes to attitudinal changes in society and the structural changes to the criminal justice system. Holly Cairns, Leader of the Social Democrats and a TD for Cork South-Wes…

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Anton’s Sunday Newspaper Panel July 7th 36:48

6d ago36:48

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Anton is joined by Sean Defoe, Newstalk's Political Reporter; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Reporter with the Irish Independent; and Luke O'Neill, Professor of Biochemistry at the School of Immunology, Trinity College to review the main stories in the Sunday papers.

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FAI historical abuse allegations with Mark Tighe 10:08

6d ago10:08

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A joint Sunday Independent & RTÉ investigation has revealed that several women have alleged sexual advances and inappropriate behaviour by male FAI coaches in the past. Joining Anton to discuss this is Mark Tighe, Senior News Journalist with the Sunday Independent.

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BBQ Block Party for Alzheimer Society of Ireland 13:55

7d ago13:55

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On Saturday, 20th July, Rick Higgins of Higgins Family Butchers will host a BBQ Block Party in The Marine Hotel, Sutton, with 100% of the proceeds being donated to The Alzheimer Society of Ireland. Rick and Mike Tweedie, Adare Manor- Oak Room Head Chef who will also be taking part, join Anton to chat about it.…

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Ask the Expert: Dr Eleanor Galvin 15:17

7d ago15:17

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Joining Anton to answer all of your medical questions for this week's installment of Ask the Expert is Dr. Eleanor Galvin.

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UK General Election: What has happened & what happens next? 14:39

7d ago14:39

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The Labour Party has won a landslide victory in the UK general election ending 14 years of Conservative rule. Joining Anton to assess the political landscape is journalist and broadcaster, Andrew Pierce.

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Ant amputations & other oddities of the natural world with Éanna Ní Lamhna 12:06

7d ago12:06

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In 2022 on the island of Borneo, researchers discovered evidence of the earliest known surgical amputation, tens of thousands of years before the advent of modern surgical tools or painkillers. While this is illuminating on the medical expertise and knowledge of our ancestors, we are not the only animal that carry out life-saving amputations. Éanna…

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What's Going on with Andrea Gilligan & Mark Hennessy 21:44

7d ago21:44

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Joining Anton to go through the top stories from the Saturday papers is Andrea Gilligan, presenter of Lunchtime Live at Newstalk & Mark Hennessy, Ireland and Britain Editor of The Irish Times.

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Should Biden stay or should he go? 12:10

7d ago12:10

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Amid growing calls for him to step down, yesterday evening US President, Joe Biden sat down with ABC News anchor George Stephanopoulos to discuss his recent poor debate performance and his ability to continue on as president for another four years. Larry Donnelly, Law Lecturer at the University of Galway joins Anton to discuss.…

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Labour Landslide and Paisley Pitched Out 47:40

8d ago47:40

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Matt and Ivan provide the Irish perspective on the UK general election results, emphasising new Ireland/UK relations. The DUP in crisis and it's implications, Irish election date, budget expectations, and goodbye to the Social Democrats former co-leaders. Get in touch: mail@pathtopowerpodcast.com Follow the hosts: Matt: https://twitter.com/cooper_m…

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In conversation with Brian Kerr 11:16

14d ago11:16

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Anton is joined in conversation by former Republic of Ireland manager, Brian Kerr to discuss his recent return to the managerial setup, how things have changed since his time as manager, and more.

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Simon Harris on harassment in political life, the Defence Forces, IALPA dispute & more 31:15

14d ago31:15

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Anton is joined by Taoiseach, Simon Harris to discuss a range of issues including the recent bomb threat at his family home, how he has settled into his role as Taoiseach after 12 weeks, the ongoing industrial dispute between Aer Lingus and the Irish Air Line Pilots' Association (IALPA), and more.

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Anton’s Sunday Newspaper Panel June 30th 38:21

14d ago38:21

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Broadcasting from Lough Key Forest Park for Night & Day Festival, Anton is joined by Ciaran Mullooly, MEP for Midlands–North-West; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent with the Irish Mirror; and Brian Mahon, Political Correspondent with the Irish Daily Mail to review the main stories in the Sunday papers.…

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"We are here for our careers" - IALPA President, Mark Tighe 6:09

14d ago6:09

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Anton speaks with the Irish Air Line Pilots' Association President, Mark Tighe to discuss the ongoing industrial dispute between IALPA and Aer Lingus.

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In conversation with Gemma Hayes 8:43

15d ago8:43

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For this week's conversation, Anton chats with singer-songwriter Gemma Hayes before her performance at the Night & Day Festival!

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Ask the Expert: Gardening 14:41

15d ago14:41

14:41

Joining Anton to answer all of your gardening questions from the Night & Day Festival is Brian Burke, RTÉ Super Garden Judge and Woodie’s DIY and Garden Expert!

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What it's like running the HSE 14:30

15d ago14:30

14:30

Anton is joined by one man who has become synonymous with the country’s response to the Covid-19 Pandemic. Paul Reid, Chair of Citizens Assembly on Drug Use & Former HSE Chief joined the show to discuss his career past and present.

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Behind the scenes of a Beatles cover band! 8:36

15d ago8:36

8:36

Among the many acts performing over the course of the weekend for the Night & Day Festival is perhaps the world’s most famous cover band, The Mersey Beatles! Anton is joined by one of the band members Steve Howard, who has been doing his best Paul McCartney impression for over 25 years.

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How was Taylor Swift's first night in Dublin? 3:25

15d ago3:25

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Taylor Swift played her first of three sold out shows in the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, as part of her 'Eras' tour. How many people were there on Friday night?50,000! Joining Anton to go through the show and experience is Taylor Swift superfan, Robyn Kelly.

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What’s Going On with Matt Carthy & Aisling O’Rourke 17:52

15d ago17:52

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Joining Anton to run through the main stories from the Saturday papers at the Night & Day Festival are Sinn Féin’s Matt Carthy and Aisling O’Rourke, Lecturer and Podcaster.

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Night and Day Festival kicks off in Roscommon 14:13

16d ago14:13

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The Night and Day Festival is taking place this weekend in Lough Key Forest Park Co Roscommon. A weekend packed with music, arts, political debate and family-friendly events. Newstalk reporter, Josh Crosbie, met with organisers, performers and festival-goers to get a sense of the atmosphere.

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Whiskey and a Revolver 52:35

15d ago52:35

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Matt and Ivan assess what needs to happen next in the US election race and divert to Britain and France too. Michael McGrath's EU job, Jack Chambers in Finance and what it all means for Micheál Martin, and much more too. Get in touch: mail@pathtopowerpodcast.com Follow the hosts: Matt: https://twitter.com/cooper_m https://www.instagram.com/mattcoop…

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In conversation with Nick Seymour of Crowded House 8:40

16d ago8:40

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Anton chats with Nick Seymour, founding member of Crowded House about the band's early success, what brought him to Ireland to live with his family, and more.

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Aer Lingus Dispute: We hear from the striking Pilots and the Airline 20:16

21d ago20:16

20:16

The impact of the planned Aer Lingus pilot strike is continuing to bite the airline, its staff and the travelling public. Yesterday the number of flights cancelled between Wednesday and Sunday next week rose to 244, with the number of affected passengers now close to 15,000. Joining Anton was the Chief Corporate Affairs Officer for Aer Lingus Donal…

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The Dublin man who survived a plane crash in the Alaskan wilderness 7:26

21d ago7:26

7:26

Kitty Holland in the Irish Times details the amazing story of Séan Killeen. Séan and his father-in-law Joe Beardmore were travelling as part of a dream fly fishing holiday in remote Alaska. As part of the itinerary of the trip, the two were flying out from Lake Clark after a day of fishing in a small DHC-2 single-propeller Beaver plane. A few minut…

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The Undocumented Irish in America: What’s Their Situation now? 5:53

21d ago5:53

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In the '80s and early '90s, hundreds of thousands of young Irish emigrated all over the world in search of better lives, many of them ending up in the United States under unsuitable visas like the Morrison visa, leaving them effectively undocumented. The issue of undocumented Irish never really went away. Joe Biden this week took executive action t…

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Conor Pope with the latest on Aer Lingus Pilot strike and Consumer advice for those affected 8:03

21d ago8:03

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Joining Anton with the latest information and developments on the Aer Lingus Pilot Strike as well as to offer practical consumer advice was Conor Pope Irish Times Consumer Affairs Correspondent

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Anton's Sunday Newspaper Panel June 23rd 36:42

21d ago36:42

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Anton sits down with journalist Valerie Cox; political commentator, Ursula Ni Shabhais; and Gary Murphy, Professor of Politics at DCU to discuss the main stories in the Sunday papers.

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Ask The Expert: Legal 10:21

22d ago10:21

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Joining Anton to answer all your legal questions was Sonia McEntee, Principal Solicitor at Sonia McEntee Solicitors and chair of the Law Society PR Committee.

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Aer Lingus Strike: The Impact of the strike on the Irish economy, brides and holidaymakers. 20:01

22d ago20:01

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Over 240 Aer Lingus-operated flights from Wednesday to Sunday Next week are to be cancelled. Industrial action is to be undertaken by the Irish Airline Pilots Association (IALPA) over pay disputes. With many flights inbound from North Atlantic and Europe cancelled those in the Irish tourism industry especially in rural areas are fearing the worst. …

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Uncanny: The Supernatural Investigation coming to Dublin and Cork. 14:33

22d ago14:33

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Mankind has been trying to explain the phenomenon of supernatural for centuries. With the plethora of famous stories, books and films illustrating our intrinsic desire to explain the unexplainable. Danny Robbins is a supernatural investigator, expert and host of Uncanny: I Know What I Saw which is playing in the Bord Gais on the 28th of June. Anton…

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What’s Going On with Craig Hughes Political Editor, Irish Daily Mail and Barbara Scully, Broadcaster and writer 18:29

22d ago18:29

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Joining Anton to run through the main stories from the Saturday papers is. Craig Hughes Political Editor Irish Daily Mail and Barbara Scully, Broadcaster and writer

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"The Justice System is not protecting women" Reaction to Natasha O’Brien assault case 12:29

23d ago12:29

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On Thursday Serving Defence Forces Member Cathal Crotty, 22 was given a three-year suspended sentence and a fine of €3000 after pleading guilty to assaulting 24-year-old Natasha O'Brien. Mr Crotty hit Nathasha six times, after she requested him to stop shouting homophobic abuse at another individual. The Outcome of the case by Judge Tom O'Donnell h…

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It's Not Easy Being Green 45:13

23d ago45:13

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Ivan and Matt cite Kermit the Frog in assessing Eamon Ryan's tenure as Green Party leader and the challenges facing the candidates to replace him, what this all does for government relationships and the election date, and Ivan's latest Sinn Féin insider gossip. Get in touch: mail@pathtopowerpodcast.com Follow the hosts: Matt: https://twitter.com/co…

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Aer Lingus Pilot Strike. Should holidaymakers be worried? 5:25

28d ago5:25

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We are in the peak holiday season with many thousands set to jet off on their hard-earned holidays in the coming weeks and months. But last Wednesday Aer Lingus Pilots voted overwhelmingly in favour of industrial action in protest over pay disputes. With the worry now that striking pilots could cause travel disruption in the coming months. Joining …

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