Best Ciara Sports Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 198: Careers in sports medicine, with Dr Ciara Burgi 19:52

23d ago19:52

19:52

Today's episode takes the spirit of our popular SPORTS CORNER series, and flips it to learning about playing a leading role in the world of sports medicine and rehabilitation. Dr Ciara Burgi has worked across collegiate, professional men's, and professional women's sport, and has a ton of wisdom to share. From building rapport with athletes and pat…

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Voice Of A Dead Man? 4:12

4h ago4:12

4:12

This will FREAK YOU OUT It's Halloween, so have a listen to this clip from a lady who called KC with a recording that was made in her apartment. She always felt that there was something creepy going on in her home. The voice clearly says ' Get Out - Leave Me - I Don't Want To Hurt You'

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The dangers of bonfires at Halloween! 5:38

2h ago5:38

5:38

Halloween is upon us and many of you will be on trick-or-treating duties this evening. Emergency services are gearing up for their busiest night of the year, as anti-social behaviour is expected to spike. Our reporter, Josh Crosbie has been meeting with those living and working in communities dealing with illegal Halloween preparation.…

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Several families of Creeslough victims met with Minister Helen McEntee 3:40

2h ago3:40

3:40

Several families of Creeslough victims met with Minister Helen McEntee yesterday to make their case for a public inquiry into the tragedy. Solicitor Darragh Mackin represents many of the Creeslough victims’ families joined us on Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

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The terms of reference for the evaluation of Ireland’s response to COVID-1 6:20

2h ago6:20

6:20

The terms of reference have been decided for the evaluation of Ireland’s response to COVID-19. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Kingston Mills, Professor of Experimental Immunology at Trinity College Dublin.

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Why people think they have a sixth sense! 7:06

2h ago7:06

7:06

80% of women believe they have a sixth sense, according to a new study about gut feelings. We discuss the sixth sense with Psychologist and Lecturer in TU Dublin Leslie Shoemaker.

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Is Strava Affecting Runners Motivation? 13:46

1h ago13:46

13:46

Support the show 🌿Run Your Life With Me: Instagram: @runthrivesurvive 🌿For Business Inquiries ONLY: ciara@runthrivesurvive.com 🌿 Check out more on runthrivesurvive.comBy Ciara Carter

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Spain is enduring its worst flooding disaster in decades 7:15

2h ago7:15

7:15

Spain is enduring its worst flooding disaster in decades, with at least 95 people dead and dozens more missing. We get the latest on the situation with John Marsham, Professor of Atmospheric Science at the University of Leeds and also Andrew White, of Valencia GAA.

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A Luas in Galway could be decades away 5:03

2h ago5:03

5:03

A Luas in Galway could solve chronic traffic congestion, according to a new study commissioned by National Transport Authority. But it could still be decades before the city gets one. We discuss this with Brian Caulfield, Professor of transportation at Trinity College Dublin.

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Gerry O'Mahony has been found guilty of sexual assault 5:35

2h ago5:35

5:35

Former President of the Irish Athletic Boxing Association Gerry O'Mahony has been found guilty of sexual assault after a weeklong trial in Waterford Circuit Court. We get the details on this case with Ralph Reigel, Southern Correspondent with The Irish Independent.

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The latest on the flash floods in Spain 4:24

1h ago4:24

4:24

95 people have died in floods in Valencia following devastating floods. We get the latest on the floods there with Freelance journalist Melita Cameron-Wood is in Valencia.

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Informer 26:36

21m ago26:36

26:36

Today we bring you some celebrity spooky experiences, a sacred Cow from India that predicts the Mike Tyson fight result and we drove Cork bonkers today with 'Shocktober ' as the wealthy witch was out and about. There was another round of Pop quiz, Vic's VIP's and how KC used a 90's hit to close the bar of a nightclub. if you're enjoying this podcas…

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What is the new trend ‘looksmaxxing’? 4:29

3h ago4:29

4:29

Inspired by TikTok, teenage boys are becoming increasingly obsessed with their appearance. but what is the new trend ‘looksmaxxing’? We find out with Maria Lally, Writer for The Times of London.

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Trick or treat or a sticker! 4:17

3h ago4:17

4:17

Dentists in the UK have issued a plea to replace sweets for trick or treaters this Halloween with stickers or playdough in a bid to prevent tooth decay, as worrying figures show it is the leading cause for hospital admissions among children. We discuss this idea with Caroline Robbins, Chair of the GP committee of the Irish Dental Association, and a…

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What life is like for Emily after being held hostage by Hamas 21:54

10h ago21:54

21:54

On October 7th last year, Tom Hand’s daughter was taken hostage by Hamas. After a 50-day nightmare, in which he initially believed his daughter had been killed, Tom was reunited with Emily on November 25th. Tom spoke to Newstalk Breakfast about that day and how Emily is doing, a year on from being taken hostage.…

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Irish households pay most expensive Irish households pay the most expensive net electricity prices! 6:01

4h ago6:01

6:01

Irish households pay the most expensive net electricity prices in the EU, according to the latest Eurostat report. We discuss this with Darragh Cassidy is Head of Communications at Bonkers.ie.

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The realities of life after starring in a reality show 5:16

1h ago5:16

5:16

Love Island star Maura Higgins recently opened up about having “dark thoughts” after leaving the reality show. We discuss the realities of life after starring in a reality show with Broadcaster and reality TV fan Pádraig Wilson McCarthy.

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Planning one of the biggest barriers to Ireland’s infrastructure demands 8:36

4h ago8:36

8:36

Ireland’s infrastructure is catching up, but housing and planning are a big challenge. That’s according to a new publication from the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast with more on this was Senior Economist with IFAC, Niall Conroy.

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A €4.9 million lung cancer research programme launched 4:06

2h ago4:06

4:06

A €4.9 million lung cancer research programme, launched by the Irish Cancer Society and Beaumont RCSI Cancer Centre has become the largest single investment in lung cancer in Ireland's history. Speaking to Shane this morning on the show was Michael McCarthy, Consultant Medical Oncologist and Secretary of the Irish society of Medical Oncology.…

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Findings of the Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change 7:20

2h ago7:20

7:20

‘We need to put the health impacts of climate change at the centre of every sector’s response’. So say academics following the release of a new report of the Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Karyn Morrissey, Professor in Environment and Marine economics at University of Galway, is a contributing auth…

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Shocktober 23:40

22h ago23:40

23:40

We're back after the Jazzy Weekend and we kick off SHOCKTOBER! Saoirse Ronan sparks a female safety debate KC brings you amazing student essay metaphors and there's lots of Gladiator 2 action on the show. Wake up with us tomorrow for another HUGE cash machine Jackpot And here's Podcast Shocktober Exclusive Clue For Tomorrow ( Think Isle Of Man)…

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Have we lost the art of handwriting? 4:48

1d ago4:48

4:48

Children’s handwriting is now so bad that teenagers need lessons in secondary school, experts in the UK have warned. We discuss this with Liz Maguire, Creator and curator of Flea Market Love Letters.

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Israel’s Parliament has voted to ban UNRWA 8:44

1d ago8:44

8:44

Israel’s Parliament has voted to ban UNRWA the UN agency for Palestinian refugees. We get reaction to this news with An Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Michéal Martin.

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Calls for a limit of 100 km/h on Irish cars 5:19

1d ago5:19

5:19

All cars being brought into Ireland should be fitted with technology to prevent them from reaching speeds above 100km/h. That’s the call from Fine Gael TD, Michael Ring. We discuss this further with Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor with the Sunday Independent.

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Sinn Fein will today launch its new healthcare policy 9:23

1d ago9:23

9:23

Sinn Fein will today launch its new healthcare policy. Ahead of the launch we speak to David Cullinane, Sinn Fein Spokesperson on Health.

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Is Halloween getting too spooky for children? 4:12

1d ago4:12

4:12

It’s time to tone down the spookiness of Halloween, according to Freelance Writer with The Irish Independent Chrissie Russell who explained why to Shane this morning on the show.

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Digital phone boxes taking up too much space? 6:59

1d ago6:59

6:59

Just over 500 calls have been made on each of Eir’s digital phone boxes since they were installed three years ago, according to the Journal. Janet Horner, Green Party Councillor for Dublin North Inner City says they need to stop taking up space and she explained why to Newstalk Breakfast.

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Metro stop at St Stephens Green! 4:54

1d ago4:54

4:54

The Office for Public Works has doubled down on warnings that a metro stop at St Stephen’s Green will have “profound negative impacts”. We discuss this with Architect and Environmentalist Duncan Stewart.

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American votes one week from today! 5:29

1d ago5:29

5:29

One week from today, Americans will vote for their next President. Shane spoke to IPSOS Pollster Chris Jackson about the dramatic race we’ve seen so far. Starting with comedian and Trump supporter Tony Hinchcliffe calling Puerto Rico a “floating island of garbage” and if this could have an impact on voters.…

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Ep 201: A note to my newly-graduated self, with Jared Powell 24:35

2d ago24:35

24:35

The complex world of clinical practice in musculoskeletal rehabilitation brings many challenges. Some you might feel prepared for, while others...not so much. Musculoskeletal physiotherapist and shoulder specialist, Jared Powell, is here to reassure us that no-one expects you to have all the answers, encourage us all to think carefully and critical…

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Windy City Wins: Chicago Marathon Recap with Chris McVey 23:16

2d ago23:16

23:16

In this episode, I sit down with Chris McVey to break down his Chicago Marathon experience, where he crushed a new personal record—though it still left him hungry for more. We dive into the highs and lows of his race, what it felt like running through the iconic streets of Chicago, and how he’s already thinking about his next big goal. Plus, we hig…

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Neven Maguire on being nominated for an Irish book award 5:07

5d ago5:07

5:07

The An Post Irish Book Awards shortlist has been announced with many well known names like Cecelia Ahern, Sally Rooney, Colm Tóibín and Neven Maguire who spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning on being nominated.

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A call for global pressure on Israel 5:49

5d ago5:49

5:49

Over 2,000 Israelis have signed a letter asking the international community to use ‘every possible sanction’ for a ceasefire as the Taoiseach is set to meet with the Lebanese prime minister today One of the signatories is Dr. Anat Matar, Senior Lecturer of Philosophy at the University of Tel-Aviv and member of Academia for Equality.…

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Permission given for Vicar Street Hotel 4:11

5d ago4:11

4:11

Harry Crosbie, founder of the 3Arena, the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre and Vicar Street, has won permission for an eight-storey Vicar Street Hotel despite receiving 40 objections. We hear from Harry this morning on the show.

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Is it time to scrap changing the clocks? 4:34

5d ago4:34

4:34

This weekend the clocks will roll back one hour. But for many years now the argument has been made for the practice to be scrapped, with the European Parliament voting in favour of ending seasonal time changes in 2019. Is it time to scrap changing the clocks? We ask John Fitzgerald, Adjunct Professor in Economics at Trinity College Dublin and Resea…

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Government set to miss the 40,000 target for housing 7:03

5d ago7:03

7:03

Figures released from the central statistics office reveal that the Government is not on track to meet the target of 40,000 homes this year. We get reaction to these figures with Marian Finnegan, Managing Director of Sherry Fitzgerald.

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Is private bin collection failing households? 6:08

5d ago6:08

6:08

Today councillors, trade unions and stakeholders will meet to discuss the foundations of a pilot project to bring domestic bin collection under public control in Dublin city centre. It comes as calls have been mounting for bin collection to be operated by one body To discuss further Shane spoke to Sinn Fein Group Leader and Dublin City Councillor D…

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Latest on the investigation into missing 8 year old Kyran Durnin 3:29

5d ago3:29

3:29

Kyran Durnin was listed as a guest at a Dundalk B&B over a four-week period during the summer, it has emerged. A search at the former family home of missing Kyran and an adjoining area of open land in Dundalk, Co Louth, has also ended. We get the latest on the search with Barry Whyte, Newstalk reporter.…

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Ireland's first psychedelic research conference 5:04

5d ago5:04

5:04

Trinity College is hosting Ireland's first psychedelic research conference today. To hear what will feature at this conference we spoke to Dr Kathryn Leddin, who is a member of Trinity College Dublin Psychedelic Research Group.

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Nightclubs, Cork Jerseys & Hector 28:50

6d ago28:50

28:50

Apologies for lack of podcast action this week, KC was floored with 'Man Flu' and almost died yadda yadda. We're back with the launch of the new Cork GAA Jersey Hector was on for a chat - he has an amazing new show on TG4 about The Caribbean Why are Nightclubs dying? The 200k Cash machine VIC's VIP's and Kim's Skibidi The 1000 Euro POP QUIZ…

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Are we becoming too reliant on Doctor Google? 3:17

6d ago3:17

3:17

Cyberchondria the fear of illness that is worsened by online searching is a growing problem. While the internet is a useful tool, not everything we read online is reliable especially when it comes to our health. So, how can we strike a balance? We discussed all with Dr. Brendan Kelly, Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin.…

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Toll increases confirmed for 2025! 4:39

6d ago4:39

4:39

Transport Infrastructure Ireland has confirmed that some toll rates for motorways and the Dublin Port Tunnel will increase from January 1st. We get reaction to these increases with Eugene Drennan, spokesman's for the Irish Road Haulage Association.

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Gerry Hutch questioned by Spanish police 4:24

6d ago4:24

4:24

Gerry Hutch was being questioned by Spanish police on last night as part of an international investigation, into alleged money-laundering, that resulted in his Dublin home also being searched. We get the latest on this with Conor Lally, Security and Crime Editor with The Irish Times.

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Two new average speed camera systems to go live 10:47

6d ago10:47

10:47

Two new average speed camera systems to go live in Cavan and Mayo this weekend. Justice Minister Helen McEntee tell us more about the new systems.

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The Assisted Dying report was brought before the Dail 6:33

6d ago6:33

6:33

The Dáil voted last night to accept an Oireachtas report recommending assisted dying, paving the way for full legislation. Newstalk’s Political Correspondent Seán Defoe was covering Dáil proceedings last night and explained what happened during the voting. Also speaking to Shane this morning was Michael Healy Rae, Former Chairman of Oireachtas Comm…

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Top tips for runners taking part in the marathon 6:00

6d ago6:00

6:00

The Dublin city marathon takes place this Sunday and whether you're a seasoned or first-time runner preparation is key. We get top tips for runners from John Belton Owner of no.17 personal training and human performance and wellness coach.

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"Madame Pelicot did it, I can too" 4:42

6d ago4:42

4:42

"I want all women who have been raped to say: Madame Pelicot did it, I can too. I don't want them to be ashamed any longer," said Gisèle Pelicot, whose husband is on trial for drugging and raping her and inviting other men to do the same. Nabila Ramdan, French Journalist and Author of ‘Fixing France: How to Repair a Broken Republic spoke to Ciara t…

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Are Gen Z bad at customer-facing jobs? 5:27

8d ago5:27

5:27

‘Gen Z are terrible at customer service and it’s killing the high street’. That’s the view of Freelance Journalist, Rhiannon Picton-James who spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

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Two weeks out from the US election! 5:16

8d ago5:16

5:16

In exactly two weeks' time, Americans will vote for their 47th US President. But who is topping the polls? Shane asked Chris Jackson, IPSOS pollster.

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Coalition leaders met last night on election date 2:16

10d ago2:16

2:16

The leaders of the coalition met at Government buildings last night to thrash out a date for the election. We get the latest from Newstalk’s Political Correspondent Sean Defoe.

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