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2024 is going to be the year of elections, in Ireland, the UK, US and the European Union. In Path to Power, experienced broadcasters Matt Cooper and Ivan Yates bring their individual points of view to a lively weekly discussion that sets the agenda and examines all the issues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Anton Savage presents a bright, lively and engaging current affairs magazine show to kickstart your weekend. The programme features all the latest news, features and opinion along with conversations about the conversations you are having on a Saturday morning from 9-11am. Listen and subscribe to The Anton Savage Show on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by and asking: 'Alexa, play ...
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I give my view on what's happening up at Northern Ireland's Parliament in Stormont and across the political spectrum in the province as a whole.
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The UTV Podcast brings you the very best from Northern Ireland's number one broadcaster as well as exclusive content which you can take with you wherever you are.
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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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Ireland’s original independent left leaning news, politics, and culture podcast that doesn’t take itself too seriously and still punches well above its weight. Join critically acclaimed & derided hosts, Martin McMahon and Tony Groves as they delve into the news of the day, pull apart the spin and challenge you to be an activist. This is the non-corporate, ad free, non-plastic-podcast reality that the medium is made for. There will be shenanigans!
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A podcast looking at Left politics in Ireland from the Irish Left Archive. We talk to activists, writers, historians, politicians and others involved in Left organisations and movements about their experiences of participating in Left parties and campaigns; Left publications and political documents they’ve been involved in; and the history and development of progressive politics in Ireland. We also look at the role of the Irish Left Archive and similar informal projects. The podcast is hoste ...
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For A New Republic Podcast is a bi-monthly podcast offering views on the latest news, discussions on historical topics, and interviews with political activists - all from an Irish Republican perspective. For A New Republic Podcast is produced by Éirígí For A New Republic.
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The Irish Revolution was a module taught by renowned historian Professor Michael Laffan in the School of History and Archives, UCD from the mid-1970's until his retirement in 2010. The course covers a tumultuous period in Irish history and examines the interaction of different groups (in particular unionists, moderate and radical nationalists, and the British), the causes and impact of events (such as the Home Rule Crisis, the Easter Rising, and the Treaty), and patterns of continuity and di ...
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A podcast where we dive deep into the world of policy and politics. Join us for insightful conversations with experts and thought-provoking discussions on the pressing policy issues.
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Covering everything that history class missed. Season 1: The Irish War of Independence is airing now. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sarah-hayter/support
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Bertie Ahern, Nora Owen and Pat Rabbitte are counting down to the general election each week giving their experience and insights of what really goes on in the campaign.
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Welcome to the Stephen Nolan Audio channel. BBC Radio Ulster, BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC One. Stephen will use this to communicate personally with you and you will also find key audio from his radio and tv shows. To contact the show: nolan@bbc.co.uk Stephen direct: stephen.nolan@bbc.co.uk Twitter: @stephennolan
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Brand new politics show with Dion Fanning, Ellen Coyne and Carl Kinsella building up to the 2020 general election in Ireland. Brought to you by JOE.
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Bursting the bubble that surrounds Leinster House
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Stand up comic Des Bishop, talks to Comics, Politicians, Artists and whoever he finds interesting about life on both sides of the Atlantic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence seeks to advance a critical debate on the new political economy of Europe. We are based at Dublin's European Institute (DEI) at University College Dublin. The DEI is the oldest and largest university centre for research on European politics in the Republic of Ireland. In this podcast we interview scholars, journalists, policymakers, and activists. Our focus is on the Centre's three key research themes: economic governance, democratic legitimacy, and prote ...
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'They felt in some ways that we pulled our punches'. Mary Lou Mcdonald reflects on recent Sinn Fein results.
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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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1277. Eoin Ó Broin on Sinn Féin’s Election Results and the Planning Bill
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Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshackIf you were hoping to hear from a senior Sinn Féin TD on their local and European election results, as well as the immigration "debate", well as they used to say on the tele, here's one we made earlier.Rejoining us is Eoin Ó Broin and he is brutally honest about the last few months, as well as very concern…
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View from Stormont: DUP and Sinn Féin leader interviews
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On today's episode, we continue our series of interviews with the party leaders ahead of the July fourth General Election.You'll hear from the DUP Leader Gavin Robinson, and Sinn Féin Vice President Michelle O'Neill. As the latest opinion polls point towards a massive win for Labour in Britain, just what are we to make of that and the return of Nig…
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Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshackFilmmaker and newly appointed Centrist Dad*, Luke McManus, rejoins us to discuss his latest doc, The Locals, which goes out on RTE 1 this Monday at 9:35pm and then on the RTE Player.Luke follows the candidates for the Local Elections in Dublin's North Inner City in what was a campaign featuring a vast spec…
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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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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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Anton’s Saturday Newspaper Panel July 14th
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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
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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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1278. The Whistelblowers: The One Billion Euro Blackhole
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Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshackFor 10 years the Public Accounts Committee, and various Oireachtas Committees, have failed to serve their purpose: holding the powerful to account. A cautious legal approach, backed up by OPLA, has led to a situation where whistleblowers were told that the Committee could “not adjudicate” on the wrongs the…
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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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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?
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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.
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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
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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
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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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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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Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshackDr. Abdalhadi Alijla is a Palestinian social and political scientist, and a native of Shujayia in Gaza city. In this episode of PalCast, he joins Yousef Aljamal and Helena Cobban to talk about his memories there and what has happened to his family. Dr. Alijla discusses Israel’s plans behind evacuation orde…
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Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshackThe overwhelming response to the end of 14 years of Tory Party rule seems to be relief. But that's far from the whole picture. To discuss all of this we are rejoined by writer, activist and commentator, Emma DeSouza and Shrapnel cohost Sam Mcilwaine. We look at the implications for the island of Ireland an…
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View from Stormont: General Election debrief
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On today's episode, Keir Starmer has been on his first visit here as Prime Minister. He says he will end instability in relations between the UK and Ireland, and claimed he could get a better deal with the EU. As we catch our breath after the seismic General Election results, we talk to several of the parties and hear from the new TUV MP Jim Allist…
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Polls open for second round of France's snap legislative elections
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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
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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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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
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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 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
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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
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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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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?
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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
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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
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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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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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The 2024 General Election brought a new government and a new political landscape in Northern Ireland. Paul Clark presents our special election programme and is joined by UTV Political Editor Tracey Magee, Pete Shirlow, David McCann and Deirdre Heenan for an in-depth look at the results.By ITV News
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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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Election results night listen - the shocks and surprises to look out for across NI
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Carol Jordan is joined by UTV's Political Editor Tracey Magee to look at the key battle grounds as counting gets underway in the 2024 General Election. You can watch this here.By ITV News
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Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshackIn this PalCast, Yousef, Helena and Tony talk about the last nine months of the Israeli genocidal war on Gaza. They discuss the terrifying reports about the treatment of Palestinian prisoners, the ongoing IDF incursions that are attempting to carve up Gaza into even smaller Bantustans and the fears for an …
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1279. The EU Migration Pact – “We’ve Lost the War”
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Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshackIn this Echo Chamber Podcast, cofounder of secondtree.org and longtime humanitarian, Gio Fontana, joins us from Brussel's to discuss the crueler policies contained within the new EU Migration Pact, the "pushbacks" that are working at the expense of our own humanity and the split between right wing economic…
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Sinéad Mercier: Environment and Just Transition
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In this episode we speak to Sinéad Mercier. Sinéad is a lecturer inEnvironmental Law & Policy and PhD Researcher in the Sutherland School of Lawin UCD with thePROPERTY [IN]JUSTICE project led by AmyStrecker and Amanda Byer. We discuss Sinéad’s political background, herengagement with Trade Unionism and work with ICTU; environmental campaigning,how …
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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
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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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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
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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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For this week's conversation, Anton chats with singer-songwriter Gemma Hayes before her performance at the Night & Day Festival!
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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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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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