Best Joanna Fortune Podcasts (2024)

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Psychotherapist Joanna Fortune on helping young people deal with the loss of a revered star like popstar Liam Payne 5:16

5h ago5:16

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Liam Payne’s family and stars from across the music world have led tributes to the former One Direction star after his death at a hotel in Argentina. To discuss this tragic passing Psychotherapist and Author Joanna Fortune.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Research from the University of Galway finds menopause is hidden and taboo in the workplace 7:53

3h ago7:53

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New research published today has found that menopause remains a taboo subject in the workplace. The study was carried out by academics in the University of Galway & University College Cork. To tell us more Dr Maeve O’Sullivan, Assistant Professor of Human Resource Management & Decent Work from the College of Business at the University of Galway.…

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Israeli military orders 23 villages in southern Lebanon to evacuate immediately 10:47

3h ago10:47

10:47

The Israeli army has urged residents of 23 villages in southern Lebanon to evacuate - as attacks intensify in the region. Cormac speaks to MedGlobal volunteer & an emergency medicine physician - and U.S. Army veteran Dr. Bing Li, currently in Lebanon supporting local hospitals in the Bekaa Valley region…

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Zoning in on the Kinahan crime gang - extradition treaties agreed with the UAE 12:32

2h ago12:32

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The Government has agreed extradition & mutual legal assistance treaties with the UAE which will facilitate the return to Ireland for trial senior members of the Kinahan Organised Crime gang. Investigations Editor with the Sunday World & Presenter of the Crime-World podcast, Nicola Tallant & Former Garda Assistant Commissioner, Michael O'Sullivan.…

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Report on the cost of touring for musicians 11:15

2h ago11:15

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Irish singer Orla Gartland recently told the BBC in an interview her upcoming sold-out US tour will leave her 40,000 pounds out of pocket. Our reporter Una Kelly has been looking into thisBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Ireland aims to be a world leader in maritime and Lighthouse tourism 9:27

2h ago9:27

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Lighthouse tourism experts are meeting in County Kerry next week to plan on turning Ireland into a world-class maritime tourism destination. The Great Lighthouses of Ireland annual gathering, taking place on Valentia Island, will unveil a new 5-year strategy to reach this goal. Ethna Murphy is Great Lighthouses of Ireland Project Manager…

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Israeli military says it is 'checking' if Yahya Sinwar was killed in Gaza 5:44

8h ago5:44

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This evening the Israeli military says it is 'checking' if Yahya Sinwar was killed in Gaza. The IDF said in a statement today that three militants were killed during operations in Gaza, without elaborating - but added it was “checking the possibility” that one of the three was Sinwar. journalist Gideon Levy tells us more.…

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Palestinian Irish woman on her desperate efforts to get her mother out of Gaza 10:57

7h ago10:57

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One Irish citizen originally from Palestine is currently trying to get her 74 year old mother out of Gaza. Shereen Alsabbagh has been living in Ireland for fifteen years. Sherin Alsabbagh joined Sarah.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Nationwide College Walkouts as Government accused of Killing the Student Experience 9:22

7h ago9:22

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Thousands of third level students walked out of lectures at colleges across the country today in protest over cost of living issues. The action was to highlight "anger" over what they described as "the complete lack of measures to support students in Budget 2025 " Drivetime's John Cooke was there for the Walkout at the University of Galway.…

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Industry experts warn that issues with obtaining finance are threatening their ability to build new houses 17:03

8h ago17:03

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The cost of buying a home in Ireland is rising at its fastest rate in almost two years, new figures from the CSO have shown. To discuss this Managing Director of Ballymore Developers Patrick Phelan, and Sinn Féin TD & Spokesperson for Housing Eoin O Broin.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Israel allows food into Northern Gaza after the US threatens to suspend military aid 4:45

4h ago4:45

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The World Food Programme have said today that no food entered northern Gaza for the first two weeks of this month- as Israel launched the latest military operation there. For the latest Abeer Etefa MiddleEast Senior Spokeswoman with the UN World Food Programme.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Singer Paul Byrom tells us about his search to find his birth mother. 14:05

4h ago14:05

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Dublin tenor Paul Byrom was adopted from St Patrick’s Mother and Baby Home. In recent years he registered his interest to find information about his birth mother with the state’s online system in 2021 to access information about his early life. Paul joined Sarah to talk about the process.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Families & individuals in need of emergency homeless accommodation are being refused access by some local authorities 9:24

4h ago9:24

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The Mercy Law Resource Centre said that some local authorities are not allowing people access to emergency accommodation, forcing them into couch surfing, hidden homelessness and, for some, rough sleeping. Adam Boyle is a solicitor with the Centre joins SarahBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Minister of State James Browne on the controversial gambling and hate speech legislation 16:40

5h ago16:40

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Legislation to regulate the gambling industry in Ireland enters its final stages in the Dáil tonight. Under the Gambling Regulation Bill, a new regulator will be established with powers of enforcement against the industry along with curbs on advertising & related matters. Minister of State at the Department of Justice, James Browne speaks to Sarah.…

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Legislation to regulate the gambling industry in Ireland enters its final stages in the Dáil tonight. 10:34

5h ago10:34

10:34

Legislation to regulate the gambling industry in Ireland enters its final stages in the Dáil tonight. Under the Gambling Regulation Bill, a new regulator will be established with powers of enforcement against the industry along with curbs on advertising and related matters. Reporter Una Kelly has been looking into this.…

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A surge in money-laundering arrests since the start of this year as Gardaí target drug gangs and fraudsters 8:06

3d ago8:06

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There has been a surge in money-laundering arrests since the start of this year as Gardaí target drug gangs and fraudsters. There's also been an increase in so called 'money mule' cases- where people allow their bank accounts be used by gangs. Detective Chief Superintendent, Nigel Mulleady - head of the Garda National Economic Crime bureau.…

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Why pandemic-style restrictions are still in place in the Mid-West's only maternity hospital? 8:25

3h ago8:25

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The Minister for Health has been asked for reasons as to why one of the country's main maternity hospitals is still operating pandemic-style restrictions on visitors for new mothers and their babies. Expectant parents have called for restrictions at the University Maternity Hospital Limerick to be eased, Drivetime's John Cooke tells us more.…

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Revamping the GPO among 10 ideas to rejuvenate Dublin City 7:18

3h ago7:18

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As a new report proposes major changes to the capital's city centre, could the GPO building on Dublin's O'Connell Street become the new home of RTÉ or maybe a world class museum? The Dublin City Centre Taskforce report due to be published in the coming days includes ten major initiatives to improve the city. Architect and TV Presenter, Hugh Wallace…

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Former SF Senator Niall Ó Donnghaile reveals he is the figure at the centre of the 'inappropriate text messages' controversy 17:59

4d ago17:59

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The Sinn Fein Leader Mary Lou McDonald made a statement in the Dail regarding child protection issues in the party as well as addressing the resignation of TD Brian Stanley. For some reaction to this ongoing story Fianna Fail TD & Minister of State at the Department of Transport James Lawless and by Sinn Fein TD for Mayo Rose Conway Walsh.…

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The UN security council has expressed “strong concern” after the wounding of several UN peacekeepers in Lebanon 9:21

3h ago9:21

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The UN security council has expressed “strong concern” after the wounding of several UN peacekeepers when they came under fire in southern Lebanon amid clashes between the Israeli military and Iran-backed Hezbollah militants. Nick Birnback, Director of Strategic Communications with UN peacekeeping.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Why do tourists come to Ireland? 9:08

4h ago9:08

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Ireland is seen as a versatile destination, suitable for visits year-round with scenery and a sense of exploration - some of the top reasons for coming here. According to Tourism Ireland's latest research, interest in visiting Ireland is on the rise. Alice Mansergh, the Chief Executive of Tourism Ireland tells us more.…

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Latest conditions at the Al-Awda hospital in Gaza 11:07

1d ago11:07

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Dr. Mohammed Salha, Acting Director of Al-Awda hospital in Gaza, one of the few partly functioning hospitals in Northern Gaza and a partner of the Irish charity ActionAid Palestine - describes the conditions at the hospital.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Should GAA inter-county managers be paid? 9:49

4h ago9:49

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The president of the GAA Jarlath Burns has suggested that the association should be open to debating the possibility of offering contracts to inter-county managers. To discuss this further by former president of the GAA Liam O'Neill.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Matt Carthy of Sinn Féin on the Brian Stanley controversy 17:22

4h ago17:22

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Brian Stanley has said Sinn Féin should have referred a complaint to Gardaí when he brought serious matters to the attention of the party's disciplinary panel on 11 September. To discuss this Sinn Féin TD & spokesperson on Foreign Affairs & Defence, Matt Carthy.By RTÉ Radio 1

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The latest from UNRWA in Gaza following more Israeli strikes 10:36

4h ago10:36

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The Gazan health ministry has announced that more than 42,126 Palestinians have been killed in the territory since 7th October 2023. The humanitarian crisis in the North of Gaza is now acute because of an Israeli displacement order which affects up to 400,000 people. To discuss this deputy director with UNRWA IN Gaza Sam Rose.…

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The Influence of the US Far Right on Ireland is Growing 6:45

4h ago6:45

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Former members of the Ku Klux Klan, anti-Semitic groups and Q-Anon conspiracy promoters are all advising far-right communities in Ireland which are increasingly looking to the US for inspiration. According to a report by David Gilbert from online magazine WIRED who covers disinformation and extremism, he joined Sarah.…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Joanna Fortune Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Drivetime

RTÉ Radio 1

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Coffee & Divination

JoAnna Farrer

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A Lust for Life Parenting Podcast

A Lust for Life Parenting Podcast

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Kermode and Mayo's Film Review

BBC Radio 5 Live

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Psychotherapist Joanna Fortune on helping young people deal with the loss of a revered star like popstar Liam Payne 5:16

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Research from the University of Galway finds menopause is hidden and taboo in the workplace 7:53

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Israeli military orders 23 villages in southern Lebanon to evacuate immediately 10:47

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Zoning in on the Kinahan crime gang - extradition treaties agreed with the UAE 12:32

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Report on the cost of touring for musicians 11:15

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Ireland aims to be a world leader in maritime and Lighthouse tourism 9:27

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Israeli military says it is 'checking' if Yahya Sinwar was killed in Gaza 5:44

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Palestinian Irish woman on her desperate efforts to get her mother out of Gaza 10:57

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Nationwide College Walkouts as Government accused of Killing the Student Experience 9:22

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Industry experts warn that issues with obtaining finance are threatening their ability to build new houses 17:03

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Israel allows food into Northern Gaza after the US threatens to suspend military aid 4:45

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Singer Paul Byrom tells us about his search to find his birth mother. 14:05

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Families & individuals in need of emergency homeless accommodation are being refused access by some local authorities 9:24

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Minister of State James Browne on the controversial gambling and hate speech legislation 16:40

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Legislation to regulate the gambling industry in Ireland enters its final stages in the Dáil tonight. 10:34

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A surge in money-laundering arrests since the start of this year as Gardaí target drug gangs and fraudsters 8:06

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Why pandemic-style restrictions are still in place in the Mid-West's only maternity hospital? 8:25

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Revamping the GPO among 10 ideas to rejuvenate Dublin City 7:18

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Former SF Senator Niall Ó Donnghaile reveals he is the figure at the centre of the 'inappropriate text messages' controversy 17:59

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The UN security council has expressed “strong concern” after the wounding of several UN peacekeepers in Lebanon 9:21

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Why do tourists come to Ireland? 9:08

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Latest conditions at the Al-Awda hospital in Gaza 11:07

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Should GAA inter-county managers be paid? 9:49

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Matt Carthy of Sinn Féin on the Brian Stanley controversy 17:22

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The latest from UNRWA in Gaza following more Israeli strikes 10:36

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The Influence of the US Far Right on Ireland is Growing 6:45

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