Best Gerry Adams Podcasts (2024)

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Pádraic Fiacc | United Ireland | Danny D | Gaels Against Genocide 13:25

1h ago13:25

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Pádraic Fiacc The first book I wrote was Falls Memories. Brandon Books led by the late Steve Mac Donagh was my publisher. I asked Steve if we could include drawings by Michael McKernon. I didn’t know Michael but I was familiar with his fine line drawings. Steve indulged me, Michael obliged and Falls Memories was produced, enhanced by his artistry. …

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How Emily transformed her sleep by accepting insomnia and committing to meaningful daily actions (#60)

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Listen to the podcast episode (audio only) Emily’s insomnia struggle began around four months after the birth of her baby. Even though her daughter was sleeping well, Emily was finding it really difficult to fall asleep. She started to get nervous and anxious as her level of exhaustion intensified. When the medication prescribed by her doctor didn’…

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Adam Foy - the Belvo boy with a Super Rugby medal 22:30

20h ago22:30

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Irish winners of Super Rugby are somewhat of a rarity. Adam Foy is the head of performance analysis with the Blues, the Auckland based franchise which just won the southern hemisphere’s most prestigious club competition last weekend. Having previously worked with Munster and Ireland under Joe Schmidt, Foy moved to New Zealand two years ago. As well…

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Dolly: A Down Home Country Christmas (w/ CJ and Ashley) 1:14:23

4d ago1:14:23

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What’s up, dudes? It's half way to Christmas, so Merry Halfmas, everyone! To celebrate, I've got CJ from Christmas Sessions and Ashley Dunbar from The Magic of the Season with me to talk about the awesomeness that is Dolly Parton! Did you know she had a 1987 variety show? Well, she did, and that show had a Christmas episode: "A Down Home Country Ch…

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A show case for Irish Unity 18:06

6d ago18:06

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A Great Showcase for Unity The SSE Arena in Belfast was buzzing with positivity last Saturday as several thousand people participated in one of the largest public discussions held recently on constitutional change and the potential for Irish Unity. Over ten thousand more joined online. The organisers did a remarkable job in bringing together a firs…

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Provincial demise ends domestic season 24:07

8d ago24:07

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Leinster and Munster both crashed out of the URC semi-finals in what was a bitter blow to Irish rugby. John O’Sullivan and Nathan Johns chat through the implications of the defeats, as well as Ireland’s squad for their tour of South Africa. Is Leo Cullen’s job under pressure? How did Munster let things slip at home? Why does Andy Farrell see his pl…

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Episode # 87/Nicola Valley Bigfoot Podcasts/Sheldon Quewezance guest 1:29:31

11d ago1:29:31

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Send us a Text Message. Sheldon has a weekly talk show where people call in their experiences and encounters with what they believe to be the Sasquatch! He is also the organizer of the recent Nicola Valley Bigfoot Conferences.) Support the Show.By Gerry Matthews

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The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show “The Play” (w/ Anthony and Jeremy) 1:17:58

11d ago1:17:58

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What’s up, dudes? I've got Anthony Caruso from ‘Tis the Podcast and Jeremy Phelps the Alamo City Santa with me to dig into Charles Schulz’s Peanuts. That’s right! It’s the 1983 CBS Saturday morning cartoon The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show episode “The Play!” Charlie Brown writes about the previous Christmas for a school paper. Lucy is in charge of…

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This will Pass | Sactions Now | Ella 15:55

15d ago15:55

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This Too Will Pass All of this is grist to the mill of our opponents. But we do not begrudge them that. One of our political achievements is to expose the sameness of these parties interests and policies. We now have to create an alternative. So we have to play our own game regardless of what the naysayers claim. Unlike the southern parties Sinn Fé…

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Nigel Carolan, the Galway man plotting a hole through Munster's defence 33:55

15d ago33:55

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Nigel Carolan, the former Connacht academy manager and Ireland U20s head coach, joins The Counter Ruck from Glasgow. Now the Warriors' attack coach, Carolan faces off against Munster this weekend in the URC semi-final. He talks through his own coaching journey, his attacking philosophy as well as his own experience coaching a number of current Iris…

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77: UKRAINE: DECLASSIFIED (EURO 2024 PREVIEW) w/ Vitalii Volochai and Roman Bebekh 57:00

15d ago57:00

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Adam and Andrew bring you your comprehensive guide to the Ukraine National Team ahead of EURO 2024! Sports journalists and football commentators Vitalii Volochai and Roman Bebekh return to the pod to add the expertise and insight! Vitalii and Roman will be working for Ukraine's official broadcaster MEGOGO. Roman is also currently hosting behind the…

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Darkwing Duck "It's a Wonderful Leaf" (w/ Laramy and Art) 1:21:18

15d ago1:21:18

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What’s up, dudes? I’ve got Justice Ducks Laramy Wells from Moving Panels and Art Kilmer from A Cozy Christmas here with me to talk about the Terror that Flaps in the Night! Yes, it’s Darkwing Duck! The hero had a Christmas episode in ‘91 entitled “It’s a Wonderful Leaf!” DW’s old nemesis Bushroot is up to no good, and only we can stop him! When pla…

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Episode # 86.FourPlay/Live 1:52:36

18d ago1:52:36

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Send us a Text Message. Gerry, Thomas,Leon and Bill do a live podcast on YouTube! Join in on this chat about A.I, as well as other topics! Support the Show.By Gerry Matthews

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Pathway to Change | Elections 16:26

22d ago16:26

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IRELAND'S Future has an event in the SSE Arena in Belfast on Saturday, June 15. Entitled Pathway to Change, it has all the makings of a seminal moment in our discussions about the future. It will be the largest gathering by Ireland’s Future since its enormously successful, ground-breaking meeting in the 3 Arena in Dublin in October 2022.…

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Ulster’s turnaround under Richie Murphy 30:50

22d ago30:50

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As they prepare to face Leinster this weekend in the URC quarter-finals, this week’s podcast reflects on Ulster’s uptick in fortunes since bringing in Richie Murphy as head coach. In turmoil after a poor league run and an early exit from Europe, Ulster parted ways with previous head coach Dan McFarland. Now under Murphy, the province has recovered …

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E/R (w/ Adam and William) 1:28:27

22d ago1:28:27

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What's up dudes? Adam Pope from Wizards! The Podcast Guide to Comics and The Retro Network (Geekster) and William Bruce West from Remember That Show? and West Week Ever are here with me to talk all about the sitcom E/R! Is it a comedy? Is it a drama? Why is George Clooney here? It's Christmas Eve in the E/R, and the staff is almost finished working…

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Irish Unity | Gaza | A better world 17:48

29d ago17:48

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Irish Unity makes economic sense Last month a report by the Institute of International and European Affairs (IIEA) caught the headlines with the claim that Irish Unity could cost the South up to €20 billion annually. The analysis was quickly challenged by other economists and last week those with different opinions had their opportunity to address …

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How Kirstin rediscovered her natural ability to sleep after feeling completely dependent on sleeping pills (#59) 1:10:01

27d ago1:10:01

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Listen to the podcast episode (audio only) Kirstin began using medication every now and then to help her sleep on Sunday nights. When she faced a big personal challenge that made sleep more difficult, she started to use it more often. The plan was to take a small dose to get her through that difficult period and then stop the medication because she…

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Third time’s not a charm - Leinster fall in Europe once more 28:54

29d ago28:54

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Gordon D’Arcy joins Nathan Johns to break down Leinster’s third consecutive Champions Cup final defeat. We analyse Leinster’s midfield attack, their decision making around penalties, what could have been done at the breakdown and assess where Leinster go from here domestically and in Europe. Produced by John Casey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr…

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76: LEAGUES WRAPPED: EUROPEAN SPOTS, PROMOTION, RELEGATION & EUROS 1:04:36

29d ago1:04:36

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Adam, Rey and Andrew look back on the domestic 23/24 campaigns! A few shocks and surprises along the way; none more so in the final weeks of the season! They analyse the clubs that qualified for Europe for the first time, those that probably shouldn't have made it and all the ups and downs in the lower leagues too. As well as an an initial look ahe…

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Hollywood Squares (w/ Matt and Vinnie) 1:14:54

1M ago1:14:54

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What’s up, dudes? Matt Spaulding from North Pole Radio and Vinnie Brezinsky from Huey and Bax join me to talk all about the game show “Hollywood Squares!” It’s a full size tic tac toe with celebrities giving zingers and singing songs! In a 1987 episode, it’s Scott versus Becky with guest panelists Joan Rivers, Jim J. Bullock, Tracey Gold, Alyssa Mi…

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Say no to London | Nakba 17:37

1M ago17:37

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Dublin Needs To Say No To London. Last week Mr Justice Humphreys, sitting in the High Court in Belfast, in his summary of judgement ordered the “disapplication of provisions of the Illegal Migration Act 2023 in Northern Ireland and declared others to be incompatible with the European Convention on Human Rights.” Tips For Aging. I intend to include …

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Zebo retires, Keenan to the Olympics and Leinster's Champions Cup showdown 24:46

1M ago24:46

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For the week of an Irish province playing in a European final, there has been plenty of news stories away from Leinster's clash with Toulouse. Simon Zebo announced his retirement, the IRFU revealed that it will tweak its controversial central contracts system while it even emerged that Hugo Keenan will return to Sevens in a bid to make Ireland's Ol…

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Clue and Who Done It: The Clue Documentary (w/ Jeff C. Smith) 1:22:06

1M ago1:22:06

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What’s up, dudes? I've got Jeff C. Smith with me to talk about the dynamic stroke of comedy genius that is 1985's "Clue!" Jeff is the writer/director/producer of "Who Done It: The Clue Documentary," and he shared some cool stuff! But waitasec, Gerry! I love the film, but it isn't a Christmas movie! Well, it was a Christmas season release, premierin…

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Immigrants are not the enemy | Recognise the State of Palestine 15:24

1M ago15:24

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Immigrants are not the enemy. Divide and conquer is an age old tactic. It is often utilised by conservative elements to advance their regressive agendas. This is true of the Irish as it is of any other nation. In fact historically some Irish people have acted against the interests of Ireland and supported imperialistic and other colonial or domesti…

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Rugby's new laws explained with Owen Doyle 20:47

1M ago20:47

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Come July 1st, a number of changes to rugby's laws come into effect. A number of trials will also be seen over the summer as World Rugby continues to grapple with the balance of preserving the sport's values and attracting new audiences. Have they got that balance right? Are they alienating traditional fans? Is there an irreconcilable difference be…

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Student Protests | Captive Columns | Rights in a New Ireland 14:14

2M ago14:14

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Solidarity to Student Protesters In the late 1960s the major national and international issues of the day that helped shape my politics were the anti-Vietnam War movement, the anti-apartheid struggle against the racist South African government and the civil rights movement in the North. In all three the activism of students was central to raising p…

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Kate Bush “December Will Be Magic Again” (w/ Rusty and Mike) 1:21:44

2M ago1:21:44

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What’s up, dudes? I’m running up that hill with Mike and Rusty from Snow in Southtown to talk about Kate: Kate Bush Christmas Special and her song “December Will Be Magic Again!” Released in 1979, it proves that the singer, only 21 at the time, was already a tour de force. A year later she released the Christmas song as a single. The special is a m…

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Moore Street | Mass Graves | The Falls 14:39

2M ago14:39

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A successful conference in support of Moore St. Last week The Moore Street Preservation Trust and Uachtarán Shinn Féin Mary Lou McDonald organised a conference to support the development of a Historical 1916 Cultural Quarter in Dublin City centre with Moore Street at its heart. Mass graves an act of barbarism At the weekend Leas Uachtarán Michelle …

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The Inscrutable Dr. Baer and the Case of the Two-Faced Statue (w/ Jerzy Drozd) 1:21:13

2M ago1:21:13

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What’s up, dudes? It’s a bonus episode! I’m talking with author, illustrator, teaching artist, cartoonist, and podcaster Jerzy Drozd! It’s all about his ’80s fantasy and horror graphic novel The Inscrutable Dr. Baer and the Case of the Two-Faced Statue! Doctor Baer, expert in the occult, never once wanted to be an adventurer. But when years of hard…

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75: MUZHYK SEASON: UNBEATEN STREAKS, WINLESS RUNS & RECOVERY TIME 1:02:09

2M ago1:02:09

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Adam, Rey and Andrew round up the recent domestic club action across Ukraine. They're here build you up for the "home straight" of the UPL as the league title chase becomes a 2 horse race; Kryvbas' wonder season looks to be ending with a medal whilst there's a whole load of problems down at the very bottom of the table! Plus the first BIG injury co…

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Northampton head coach Sam Vesty on meeting Leinster at Croke Park 39:18

2M ago39:18

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This week's podcast is a detailed preview of Saturday's Champions Cup semi-final between Leinster and Northampton Saints at Croke Park. Nathan Johns, Gordon D'Arcy and John O'Sullivan look back at the last time Leinster played in Croke Park, when one member of the panel scored a memorable try. They also discuss whether the venue has a bearing on th…

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How Summer let go of trying to control her sleep, her thoughts, and her feelings — and regained control over her life (#58) 1:08:41

2M ago1:08:41

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Listen to the podcast episode (audio only) When Summer experienced consecutive nights of insomnia, sleep started to consume her life. She started taking time off work and she began endlessly researching sleep. Summer felt that if she could get rid of anxiety and stress things would improve — but this led to even more of a struggle as Summer went to…

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Funny Farm (w/ Danny Davila) 1:29:43

2M ago1:29:43

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What’s up, dudes? It's the 250th episode! So, we'll open up Rad Santa's Mail Fanny Pack and answer some listener questions! Then special guest Danny Davila and I dive into the Christmas-adjacent movie "Funny Farm!" Starring Chevy Chase and Madolyn Smith, it's a squirrel out of water story! Er...fish out of water! Andy and Elizabeth Farmer leave the…

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Palestine | Sean Mackel | Rights in a New Ireland 12:56

2M ago12:56

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It time to recognise the State of Palestine In 2014 Sinn Féin brought forward a Dáil motion calling on the government to “officially recognise the State of Palestine, on the basis of the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as the capital …” I was part of this initiative. It got support from other TDs from other parties and none. It was not opposed by …

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Does rugby need the 20-minute red card? 31:30

2M ago31:30

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In the coming weeks, World Rugby will decide on a proposal to implement a new 20-minute red card. Already seen in the southern hemisphere and Super Rugby, the proposal allows sides to replace a red carded player after 20 minutes in order to preserve the spectacle of a contest, to not kill off games when teams are reduced to 14 players. Critics of t…

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‘80s Wrestling pt3 (w/ The Wrestling Bros) 1:30:37

2M ago1:30:37

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What’s up, dudes? It's all about WWF Prime Time Wrestling Christmas 1986, battle royale style with Jeremy Phelps the Alamo City Santa, CM Chuck from Just Another Friday Night, Joe from Now Watch This, Manny from Feliz Christmas, Merry Navidad, and CJ from Christmas Sessions! We talk Bobby the Brain and Gorilla! We dive into Hogan and Savage! We bod…

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Unity | 100 Years | Keep supporting Palestinian people 15:34

2M ago15:34

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Expanding the debate on Unity A recent report - "Northern Ireland Subvention: Possible Unification Effects" - published by the Institute of International and European Affairs (IIEA) caught the headlines. It contained the startling claim that Irish Unity could cost the South up to €20 billion annually. It was grist to the mill of those who oppose un…

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4th Annual Totally Rad Christmas Awards 2:04:03

2M ago2:04:03

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What’s up, dudes? It’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for! That’s right! It's the 4th Annual Totally Rad Christmas Awards! This year I'm joined by ‘Tis the Podcast elves Anthony and Thom, Ashley Dunbar from The Magic of the Season, Mike Westfall from Advent Calendar House, Robert Nicholas from Behind the Bells, and CJ Belanger from Christmas Se…

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Is Ireland's central contract system broken? 31:09

2M ago31:09

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News of Leinster's recent signing of All Black Jordie Barrett has split opinion. Is this a fair reflection of the dominant province flexing their muscle, or an unfair benefit of the IRFU paying their best players via national contracts? Next season, 10 Leinster players will have their salaries paid by the governing body via central contracts, the o…

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Hallmark Dreambook 2024 (w/ Christmas Podcasters) 1:25:27

2M ago1:25:27

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What’s up, dudes? Well, the new 2024 Hallmark Dreambook has been released, and I’ve got members of the Christmas Podcast Network on to discuss it! Yes, CJ from Christmas Sessions, Anthony from ‘Tis the Podcast, Todd from Christmas Clatter, Ashley from The Magic of the Season, Ken from Sounds of Christmas, Matt from North Pole Radio, and Manny from …

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Antrim | Six Months of Hell 13:35

3M ago13:35

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Up Antrim! 24 years ago I wrote a short piece for Antrim 2000. I discovered it this week when I was clearingout three decades of accumulated books, newspaper clippings and assorted pamphlets. The 2000 reflection on Gaelic games is reproduced below. Since then much has changed in the Gaeldom. The most important change is probably the growth of women…

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Anniversary Re-Release: Time Life Treasury of Christmas 1:15:49

3M ago1:15:49

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What's up, dudes? Time to kick it old school! We were visited by the Ghost of Christmas Rad to take us back to our very first episode! We relive the magic of my first ever episode where I’m joined by my two brothers, David and Danny to talk 1986/7's Time Life Treasury of Christmas. Crooners? Yup. Strings and brass? Definitely. Synths? To the max! S…

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Episode # 85/ Jonathan Rafferty/ Sasquatch Wizard Adirondacks 1:51:27

3M ago1:51:27

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Send us a Text Message. John Rafferty discusses the 'learning curve' of becoming a researcher/ investigator. https://www.youtube.com/@sasquatchwizardadirondacks7710 Support the Show.By Gerry Matthews

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Interview - Dannah O'Brien, Ireland's great outhalf hope 42:01

3M ago42:01

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Few things get the Irish rugby public as excited as a young talent at outhalf. Dannah O'Brien has been on the scene for a while now, making her debut against Japan in 2022. Fresh off starting in Ireland's defeat to Italy last weekend, O'Brien joins The Counter Ruck to talk through her career to date, the first two rounds of this year's Six Nations …

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Christmas Vacation Score and Soundtrack (w/ Kevin Williams) 57:35

3M ago57:35

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What’s up, dudes? It was 1989, and the Griswolds had an amazing and quirky holiday staycation adventure with fantastic music woven throughout! Kevin Williams from ‘Tis the Soundtrack joins me to discuss the fabulous song selection and Badalamenti’s orchestral score to “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation!” A supposed 10th Anniversary Edition soun…

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Special Rapporteur criticises Irish government on Gaza 14:41

3M ago14:41

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Special Rapporteur criticises Irish government on Gaza Fifteen years ago this month I led a Sinn Féin delegation on a visit to the occupied Palestinian territories. Our visit took place seven weeks after Israel’s assault on Gaza between 27 December 2008 and 18 January 2009. In that attack Israeli forces killed 1400 Palestinians, including more than…

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74: ENDLESS SUMMER: THE EUROS, OLYMPICS, TITLES, CUPS & MORE 56:01

3M ago56:01

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МИ НА ЄВРО! Rey and Andrew sit down to digest the international break and look ahead to what will be an action packed summer of football - from the business ends of the domestic league and cup comps to the big tournaments in Germany and France! A massive thank you to this episode's sponsor WatchUPL.com (more info below) In this week's episode we ta…

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How Leicester inspired Leinster's drive to the top 48:11

3M ago48:11

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Former Ireland, Leinster and Leicester backrow Shane Jennings joins Gordon D'Arcy and host Nathan Johns. The historical links between Leinster and Leicester, opponents this weekend in the Champions Cup, are profound. In 2005, Jennings and current Leinster head coach Leo Cullen left the province for a two-year stint at the English club. When they re…

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Leo made the right call | Gaza Heart Break | Moore Street 15:44

3M ago15:44

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Leo finally made the right call LEO Varadkar’s resignation from the office of An Taoiseach and as leader of Fine Gael caught observers by surprise. On reflection, however, it is very much in keeping with his personality. A bit petulant. Awkward. Impulsive. He had done his best by his own lights. And his best had not been good enough, by his own adm…

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