Best Tolka Podcasts (2024)

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Ulster rugby, Giro d'Italia & Tolka Park is saved 51:57

4h ago51:57

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Stephen Kelly and Mark Langdon on Spurs' decisive game against City; Shane Stokes has the latest on the Giro d'Italia, and Michael Corcoran discusses Richie Murphy's appointment as permanent head coach of Ulster and their prospects going forward! Game On.By RTÉ Sport

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Shelbourne celebrate 250-year lease for Tolka Park! 4:48

1h ago4:48

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Dublin City Council has granted Shelbourne a 250-year lease for Tolka Park. The League of Ireland club has faced an anxious future over their permanent home venue as they do not own the Tolka Park site. It’s after a successful campaign from the Save Tolk Park campaign. Lee Daly is a spokesperson for them, and joins Seán to discuss.…

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Arne Slot And The Cult Of Youth, Tolka Talk, Rugby Is Popular 34:19

11d ago34:19

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Welcome to our world service best of show which this week features reaction to Liverpool's loss to Everton, an exploration into Klopp's likely successor, Ken and Murph's trip to Tolka Park and just how popular Rugby continues to be in Ireland. Monday’s shows are free to all. To listen to our programming throughout the rest of the week, join the Sec…

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Tolka pitch woes, Canham speaks and Ten Hag's future 57:23

12d ago57:23

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Shane Keegan joins Gavin Cooney on this week's Football Family podcast. They reflect on Damien Duff's strong post-match comments about Shane Farrell, while Gavin gives a first-hand report on the condition of the pitch at Tolka Park on Monday. Shane and Gavin discuss the need for investment in LOI academies, while they look back on Marc Canham's rec…

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Did the first pig kidney transplant work? 8:32

22m ago8:32

8:32

Richard Slayman, the man who received the first ever pig kidney transplant has died 2 months after the operation although doctors say his death was not a direct result of the transplant. Dr Adam Griesemer, the leading surgeon on the first pig kidney transplant and Associate Professor of Surgery at NYU Langone Health joins Seán to discuss.…

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Is the age of carpet dying out? 10:50

2h ago10:50

10:50

Dyson has launched a brand-new product - a £600 electric mop. As more and more people shift away from carpets and move towards wooden and tiled floors is people's love for the wall-to-wall carpet dying out? Joining Seán to discuss is Róisín Murphy, Architect and Broadcaster.

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How safe is the content in your phone? 11:22

43m ago11:22

11:22

Digital driving licences are set to be introduced later this year. The new driving licence will be conveniently kept in the wallet app on your phone. Although this will be a huge advantage to many, it’s not without its downsides… Joining Seán to discuss this further isAdrian Weckler, Tech Editor at the Irish & Sunday Independent.…

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How do you plan for your death? 17:34

12m ago17:34

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You might not think about it a lot, but death is one of two certainties in life. So, what do you want to happen to your body when the time comes? Stefanie Preissner wrote about her investigations into buying a burial plot, and it led to interesting points for cost, location, and having to plan in advance. David Fanagan is the Director of Fanagan’s …

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Cork classic, McIlroy win & penalty shootouts 46:27

4h ago46:27

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Austin O'Malley and Niall Moran on the massive GAA weekend and the heartbreak of penalties; Ramie Burns on Rory McIlroy's latest win, and Alan Cawley joins us to talk soccer! Game On.By RTÉ Sport

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Who was Roger Corman? 5:49

1h ago5:49

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A legend of cult cinema, who played a part in launching the careers of Martin Scorsese, Francis Ford Coppola, James Cameron has died. His name is Roger Corman, and although he is an Oscar Winner, you may never had heard of him. Here to look back on his strange career with Seán is Brian Lloyd, Movie Editor with Entertainment.ie. Image: Marianna Diam…

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Ep 2939: Super Value Hurling, Murph On Leeside, Taoiseach v Uachtarán, GAANooo 51:28

28m ago51:28

51:28

Cork/Limerick was an occasion for the ages, and Murph was there with today’s guest Jamie Wall to experience the home team’s 3-28 to 3-26 win in a raucous Páirc Uí Chaoimh. We reflect on how Cork managed to pick holes in Limerick’s defence, the champions’ come-back, the last-minute penalty that won it, and why Paul Kinnerk was losing it on the line …

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What living with hypochondria is like… 10:43

1h ago10:43

10:43

In recent years mental health problems have become widely accepted and understood yet hypochondria is “still the one that we’re allowed to laugh at” , says Caroline. Caroline Crampton, hypochondriac, author of ‘A Body Made of Glass’ and podcaster joins Seán to discuss.

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What exactly is ‘Sleep Tourism’? 5:45

1h ago5:45

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With more awareness about the importance of sleep, travellers are looking for hotels that can offer some good quality shut eye. From pillow menus to €15,000 mattresses, hotels are cashing in on the new trend that is sleep tourism. Eoghan Corry, Editor of Air and Travel Magazine joins Seán to discuss.…

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Why do we collect things? 7:15

1h ago7:15

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Coins, watches, stamps and fridge magnets are just a few of the many popular items people collect but why do we ‘collect’ items? And what makes someone a collector? Roslyn Dee, columnist for the Independent, who now owns 44 copies of the Great Gatsby says she thinks collecting is obsessional and she joins Seán to discuss.…

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Upcoming Elections: How does the voting process work? 29:32

1h ago29:32

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As local and European elections are looming people are being urged to register and vote. Although the registration process has gotten easier in recent years, there are still many questions about how to get on the register and the voting process. Joining Seán is Art O'Leary, CEO of the Electoral Commission, to discuss.…

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Kenny on verge of LOI return, Dundalk in a crisis and Coleman's Everton future 57:06

11h ago57:06

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David, Shane and Gavin are on hand to discuss a busy news week in the League of Ireland. David provides the latest update on St. Pats' quest to bring Stephen Kenny on board, the lads discuss Dundalk's slump over the last three years and Gavin thinks Seamus Coleman's time at Goodison Park may well be over. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for …

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Ep 2938: Arsenal Alive, Trafford Falls, Spurs And The City - 13/05/24 1:03:41

7h ago1:03:41

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Does it say something about the level of drama in this Premier League title run-in that the most-talked-about thing this weekend was the leaking roof at Old Trafford? Or is that just because everybody is making the same unjustified assumption about Tottenham strewing Man City's path to the title with rose petals tomorrow night? Mark Critchley and C…

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Athletics, Cricket, Hurling, Football, Soccer, & Racing 49:35

34m ago49:35

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Ireland v Pakistan, T20 International in Clontarf with John Kenny, Hurling previews with Eoin Larkin, Ulster Football Final preview with Brendan Devenney, Soccer with Feargal Brennan & Alan Cawley, & Racing with Jane ManganBy RTÉ Sport

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The history of red lipstick 7:48

3d ago7:48

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Sean talked to Faye Keegan, a writer, about the fascinating history of red lipstick. Over the centuries, the meaning of wearing it has evolved dramatically—from a symbol of power to being tried as a witch. Faye explores these bizarre origins and the shifting symbolism of this bold cosmetic.

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Are you afraid of fairy forts? 15:54

43m ago15:54

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The stories of the fairy forts and trees date back centuries; it is said that if you tamper with the fairies, bad luck will follow you around, but why do they hold such importance today? Sean talks to Eddie Lenihan, storyteller, seanchaí and author of ‘Meeting The Other Crowd’ about these long-held superstitions.…

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How to swear in Swedish 8:03

23m ago8:03

8:03

Newstalk Reporter Henry McKean asks locals in Malmo how to say all sorts of bad words in Swedish.

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What stories do costumes convey on screen? 10:24

1h ago10:24

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The Iconic Costumes of the Irish Silver Screen exhibition has recently opened at the Newbridge Silverware Museum of Style Icons. The exhibition features costumes from the likes of ‘The Banshees of Inisherin’ and ‘Breakfast on Pluto’. Eimer Ní Mhaoldomhnaigh is a costume designer and co-founder of the Irish Costume Archive Project (ICAP), joined Sea…

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Ireland gets its own Amazon 8:13

30m ago8:13

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Amazon has announced the launch of its new online Irish store, which will open next year. Amazon.ie will include over 100 million products and will feature Irish businesses. Newstalk’s Tech Correspondent Jess Kelly joins Sean to explore what this means for the Irish market.

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How brands hook you with scents 6:04

30m ago6:04

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How important is our sense of smell in our day-to-day lives? Very important it turns out. More and more brands are following in the footsteps of Abercrombie & Fitch , LUSH and Subway, who use their strong scents to draw customers in. Sean is joined by Dr. Alan Hiersch, Neurological director of Smell and Taste Research Foundation in Chicago to expla…

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What makes a good election poster? 12:58

1h ago12:58

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Election season is upon us, as you will have seen by the posters that are being erected across the country at the moment. But what makes a good election poster? Derek Mooney is a Former Fianna Fail Strategist and former campaign manager, and joins Sean to discuss.

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Controversy in Malmö: Israel gets booed 18:16

1h ago18:16

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Newstalk reporter Henry McKean travels to Malmö and speaks with Sean about the reactions surrounding Israel's controversial participation in this year's Eurovision Song Contest.

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Stan The Gael, Managerial Merry-Go-Round, Quantifying Poyet 24:26

2h ago24:26

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Welcome to our World Service Best Of show which this week features a look at what's likely next for Erik ten Hag and the managerial merry-go-round that's sure to follow. There's also Steve Staunton the true Gael and Gus Poyet getting quantified. Monday’s shows are free to all. To listen to our programming throughout the rest of the week, join the S…

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Champions League, Tailteann Cup & Dublin v Meath 49:09

6d ago49:09

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Paul Corry on the Champions League semi-finals and League of Ireland; Damian Lawlor at the launch of the new season of the Tailteann Cup, and Nadine Doherty on the Dublin-Meath rematch! Game On.By RTÉ Sport

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"Do we know if he had a blue tooth?" The viking namesake behind wireless tech Bluetooth 7:05

21m ago7:05

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It may be surprising to some that the namesake and symbol of wireless technology Bluetooth was inspired by a real viking. But how did the Nordic warrior become the name of a huge technological development? And did he have a blue tooth? Professor Poul Holm of Environmental History at Trinity College Dublin joined Seán to share the life of Blue Tooth…

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