Best Lidl Ireland Podcasts (2024)

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Did Kyle Hayes Deserve a GAA All-Star Award? 1:06:43

1h ago1:06:43

1:06:43

Callers debate whether Kyle Hayes, who has been been found guilty of violent disorder, deserved to receive a GAA All-Star Award.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Dangers of Fireworks - Supermarket Apps - Le Fanu 57:35

2h ago57:35

57:35

Patrick discusses the dangers of fireworks. The difficulties of not having a smartphone and trying to get customer shopping deals. Callers speak of the Irish writer Sheridan Le Fanu and the Le Fanu festival.By RTÉ Radio 1

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832: All Toothpaste All the Time 46:42

20h ago46:42

46:42

Neal looks at the presumed defacto diplomatic relationship allowing the moon to slosh our seas around, reveals which of his arms is the least interesting and discusses sailing in boiling water, mouthwash retail licensing, substitute priests, how to say mass, mouthwash as a sleep hygiene product, Richard Simmons RIP, new ways to say no, a military c…

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Halloween and Irish Folk Traditions 1:09:10

1h ago1:09:10

1:09:10

Callers speak of their experiences with such things as: 'the hungry grass' and 'stray sod'.By RTÉ Radio 1

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63 and Homeless - Plane Nearly Leaves Passengers Stranded - Losing Your Eyesight - Voting Abroad and Political Posters 1:07:32

2h ago1:07:32

1:07:32

A caller tells her struggles to find accomodation whilst undergoing cancer treatment. Martha speaks about how her plane had to turn back. Callers describe their experiences of becoming visually impaired. Philip talks about the difficulties of voting abroad. Lilian has a poem about voting posters.By RTÉ Radio 1

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An Accident At Home 1:11:13

18h ago1:11:13

1:11:13

Henry speaks about a freak accident that resulted in the loss of vision in one of his eyes.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Santa At Arnotts - Stolen Car Update - Alibi Marketing & Alcohol - Arklow Shipping - Wheelchairs In Cinemas 1:08:13

6d ago1:08:13

1:08:13

This year, tickets to see Santa in Arnotts were offered to customers with Loyalty Cards. Tess' insurance company has made an offer for her stolen car. Liam thinks alcohol companies market in a sneaky manner. David describes his time working on Arklow Bridge. Oliver doesn't enjoy having to sit at the front of the cinema.…

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AI Ads? - Keys Left In Car - Agricultural Insurance - Toupées & Toddlers: Both Lost 1:08:52

6d ago1:08:52

1:08:52

Ciarán is dismayed by the new TFI ads. Tess' car was stolen when she left the keys inside. Patrick's insurance costs rose by a surprising amount in a year. Sandy lost his Dad's toupée, Margaret lost her daughter.By RTÉ Radio 1

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831: Cultivating a Non Herdetiary Nasal Helmet 43:24

8d ago43:24

43:24

Neal discusses apple core cowardice, treadmills for swimming, documentaries about little Timmy falling down a well, how and why to properly record your breakfast, corporate espionage podcast snobbery, cultivating a nasal helmet in medieval times, Sunday driving and your metabolism, navigation apps for rabbits, heirlooms versus genes, generational p…

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The Kindle Conundrum 1:09:01

7d ago1:09:01

1:09:01

Philip refuses to pay €38 to get the kindle e-reader that he left on a plane back. Listeners share their stories of losing items and how they got them back.By RTÉ Radio 1

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S2 Episode 4 Keep ‘Er Lit: Lidl NI 25 Years On 23:10

7d ago23:10

23:10

In 1999 we opened the doors to our very first store on the island of Ireland so for this episode we take a nostalgic journey through 25 amazing years, from our humble beginnings with one store in Co. Tyrone to today being one of Northern Ireland’s best loved supermarkets. We chat to Sarah McKenna, Lidl NI’s Sales Operations Director, all about our …

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Sky-High Anxiety - Broken Book Bank - Triple Lidl Riddle - Clocks, Daylight Savings & Shipping - Women Farmers' Grant 1:07:50

8d ago1:07:50

1:07:50

Dympna had a panic attack on a plane during Storm Ashley. Darren set up two book banks for children but they were repeatedly vandalised. Ray was accidentally charged three times for his weekly shopping. John thinks the clocks should change in June & December. Amanda explains her issues with the Women Farmers' Capital Investment Scheme.…

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Consumer Concerns - Clocks, Daylight Savings & Time Zones - My Daughter Hated Wearing Shoes 1:07:10

9d ago1:07:10

1:07:10

Mary couldn't believe that tw sausage rolls cost €9.80. Eithne used to refuse to observe daylight savings but has given in to technology. Colette's daughter hated wearing shoes so much that she would throw them out of the car window.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Barefootin' - Passport Problems - Solar Sol Gorey - The Great Soup Conspiracy 1:08:00

12d ago1:08:00

1:08:00

Callers discuss bare feet on planes, running in bare feet and being refused entry for lack of shoes. Maureen's husband made a hole in his passport so he could hang it off his key chain. Listeners discuss their interactions with Solar Sol in Gorey. Anthony is disappointed by the lack of variety of soups in eating establishments.…

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Paid Deposit For Solar Panels, Never Delivered - Hair Salon Hygiene - Violent Halloween Decorations 1:08:29

13d ago1:08:29

1:08:29

Patricia paid a deposit of several thousand for solar panels but never received them. Victoria's hairdresser dropped a comb, picked it up and continued to use it. Peter believes it's inappropriate to display dismembered body part props in supermarkets.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Passport Blunders 1:07:22

14d ago1:07:22

1:07:22

Listeners share their stories of passport mishaps involving dogs, washing machines, and accidentally grabbing a family member's passport.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Retail Theft - Out Of Control? - Tickets Already Scanned - Lives Ruined By A Tick 1:07:04

15d ago1:07:04

1:07:04

Alice has noticed people coming in to the shop she works in to steal specific curtains on order. Shane and Caoimhe both arrived at concerts only to find their tickets were already used. Callers share how Lyme Disease has affected them or their loved ones.By RTÉ Radio 1

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The Shoplifting Epidemic - 'Still A Lack Of Awareness Of Lyme Disease' 1:06:07

16d ago1:06:07

1:06:07

Shopkeeper, Gerard, claims the level of shoplifting is worse than ever and is actually robbed while on air. Listeners who have suffered with Lyme Disease explain their difficulty to get diagnosed.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Car Keys Returned! - Are Phone Pouches Worth €9 Million? - It's Too Late For Me But Get Yourself Checked 1:06:53

19d ago1:06:53

1:06:53

Caroline's car keys were found by an Post and returned to her. David deals with school phone pouches every day and doesn't think they work. Peter describes his experience of living with terminal prostate cancer.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Blood Donations Q&A 1:06:23

22d ago1:06:23

1:06:23

Callers pose questions about donating blood to Paul McKinney, Director of Operations for the Irish Blood Transfusion Service.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Unable To Cope With Violent Child - Lost Car Keys, Now Stuck In Ireland - Dirty Looks For Scooter On Luas 1:07:45

27d ago1:07:45

1:07:45

Linda can't cope with her autistic son anymore. Caroline lost her car keys so her son sent spare keys to her in the post but things have not gone to plan. Teresa uses a regular scooter to transport her son but gets dirty looks from people when she brings it on to the Luas.By RTÉ Radio 1

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S2 Episode 3: Humans of Lidl 27:44

27d ago27:44

27:44

Join us as we celebrate the incredible people who make up our Lidl DNA, ensuring that we are the 1st Choice destination for customers, suppliers and colleagues alike. In this episode of Lidl Chats, we hear about the many colleague benefits, policies and development opportunities that have earned us a spot on the Top Employers list. Dive deep with u…

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Are Irish Troops Safe in Lebanon? - "Saving the State Billions A Year" - Good Deeds 1:09:00

24d ago1:09:00

1:09:00

Lauren's son is currently in a bunker in Lebanon and she's very worried about the troops there. Carers describe their issues with the carer's allowance. Kathleen is looking for someone who forgot to take cash from an ATM; Tom and Anne were both helped when they had car breakdowns.By RTÉ Radio 1

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830: What’s in a Yak? 52:30

27d ago52:30

52:30

Neal exposes a surprising truth about smartphone fires, considers issues of scale at a doll’s house tea party, advises on conditioning one’s fingers not to gesticulate, imagines what it’s like to have a co-host, attempts a moritorium on feces talk and discusses a house’s undergarment, what age twenty-four is in frozen pea years, handling exotic foo…

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My Nephew Is Bunkered In Lebanon - E-Scooter Ban - Carer's Allowance Reduction 1:09:25

23d ago1:09:25

1:09:25

Caroline's nephew is in an outpost in Lebanon and she wants him to come home. Eamonn thinks the ban on e-scooters on public transport is unfair. Mary cares for her disabled adult daughter but her carer's allowance was cut in half when her husband died.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Army Pension Cut - Carers' Allowance Cut - The Explicit Lyrics Of Charli XCX 1:09:33

29d ago1:09:33

1:09:33

Anthony's army pension is being reduced when he turns 66. Lisa's carers' allowance was cut by a third because her husband earned slightly over the limit. Olivia thinks the lyrics of Charli xcx's song 'Guess' featuring Billie Eilish is unsuitable for daytime radio airplay.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Do The Government Care About Carers? - Should Irish Troops Return From Lebanon? 1:11:36

27d ago1:11:36

1:11:36

Carers explain their difficult lives and how little money they receive in assistance. Eileen and Joanne disagree over whether or not Irish troops should return from Lebanon.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Irish Troops In Lebanon - Should Means Testing Be Abolished For Carers? 1:09:52

28d ago1:09:52

1:09:52

As the situation in Lebanon intensifies, we hear from families who have loved ones in Camp Shamrock in Lebanon, close to the border with Israel. Angela explains the 24 hour care she provides for her daughter who has severe special needs and how little she was receiving in assistance.By RTÉ Radio 1

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829: Dante’s Magic Gondola 41:04

1M ago41:04

41:04

In a sub-standar episode not recommended for newbies, Neal considers how to poach eggs in their shells, the logistics of sieve use for gold hunters and drugs mules, use-by dates on precious metals, podcasts for dogs, other podcasts like this, finding a use for your dog, Dante’s magic gondola, a loophole for Marc Maron guests, faking your own death …

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Remembering Kris Kristofferson - Rising Tide Rescue 1:09:05

30d ago1:09:05

1:09:05

Listeners remember Kris Kristofferson and his wonderful music. Cillian's foot got stuck in some rocks as the tide rose around him.By RTÉ Radio 1

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No School Bus - Unusual Stolen Bottles - Helped To The Bus Stop - Blackberry Picking - Dame Maggie Smith - Is Inheritance Tax Unfair? 1:07:58

1M ago1:07:58

1:07:58

Michelle's family life has become difficult since their school bus was withdrawn. Fergus had a ship in a bottle stolen. Dympna wants to thank a lady who helped her. Callers discuss the joys of blackberry picking. Thaddeus O'Sullivan remembers Dame Maggie Smith. James believes adults without children are discriminated against.…

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Are Companies Loyal To Loyal Customers? - The Cost Of Importing A Van - Stolen Defibrillator - The Value Of Murals - Rollators on Buses 1:09:55

1M ago1:09:55

1:09:55

Roma has been with the same electricity provider for 44 years but feels mistreated. Eamonn was surprised at the size of his VRT bill. A defibrillator was stolen from Kenure Park Woods in Rush, Co. Dublin. Neil has painted a mural of Shane MacGowan. Bill uses a rollator but often faces opposition from bus drivers.…

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€336,000 For A Bike Shelter? - Commuter Changes - The Rights Of Women In Afghanistan 1:09:55

1M ago1:09:55

1:09:55

Tom explains how much it should cost to build a bike shelter. Jennifer explains how changes in her commute have added significant time on to her daily travel. Nadia and Zara explain what it is like for women in Afghanistan now.By RTÉ Radio 1

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S2 Episode 2: Pitch to Purchase 20:50

1M ago20:50

20:50

At Lidl Ireland and Lidl Northern Ireland we champion dozens of small businesses all over the island of Ireland every year through our Kickstart Supplier Development Programme. In this episode of Lidl chats we’ll learn all about how we support these talented suppliers, helping them to thrive and grow. The Responsible Sourcing team chat to us about …

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Leaving Out Louth - Is The XL Bully Ban Fair? - Heart Attack While Jogging - I Gave Money To The Dapper Car Park Man 1:09:30

1M ago1:09:30

1:09:30

John is disappointed that Louth has been left out of a Fáilte Ireland ad celebrating Ireland's Ancient East. Listeners discuss the forthcoming ban on XL Bully dogs. Wayne was playing football when a jogger went into cardiac arrest. Mary has another tale about the dapper gentlemen who approaches women in car parks.…

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My Baby Is Ineligible For RSV Immunisation - Money In Cards Going Missing - The Dapper Car Park Gentleman 1:09:53

1M ago1:09:53

1:09:53

Dee thought her son would be eligible for RSV immunisation but, because he arrived early he was no longer eligible. Seamus sent €12 in a birthday card to his goddaughter but it never arrived. Louise gave €50 to a mysterious well-dressed man with a newspaper under his arm.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Campaigners Against Corporal Punishment & Further Horror Stories 1:09:36

1M ago1:09:36

1:09:36

Joe speaks to Frank Crummey & Cyril Daly's son, Toddy, as well as hearing more accounts from victims of school abuse.By RTÉ Radio 1

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828: How Lidl Works 50:43

1M ago50:43

50:43

Neal discusses what wiki editors say about you in meetings, sizes and brands of dog, understanding British Bulldog, graceful vacuum handling in a laboratory setting, what tailors do with the pins, the woodchipper in Lidl, beverageware in Terminator 2, how Lidl works, misremembering traditional supermarkets, planning your first Mona Lisa, a non-edit…

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The Best Days Of Your Life? 1:08:24

1M ago1:08:24

1:08:24

Callers describe how they were humilated and abused by teachers during their school days.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Traumatised by Abuse at School 1:09:56

1M ago1:09:56

1:09:56

More callers talk to Joe about the abuse they suffered at the hands of their teachers.By RTÉ Radio 1

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A Generation of Damaged Children 1:10:17

2M ago1:10:17

1:10:17

More callers talk to Joe about the name calling, corporal punishment and humilation they received at school from their teachers.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Living in Fear of School 1:08:48

2M ago1:08:48

1:08:48

Joe talks to more people that experienced child abuse in school resulting in lifelong phobias and trauma as adults.By RTÉ Radio 1

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School Beatings & Weapons of Choice 1:10:15

2M ago1:10:15

1:10:15

Listeners tell Joe about the beatings they received from teachers and the weapons they uses to abuse them.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Physically Abused By Teachers 1:05:55

2M ago1:05:55

1:05:55

Joe talks to more people who were the recipients of corporal punishment in school.By RTÉ Radio 1

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S2 Episode 1: Getting Behind the Fight 22:31

2M ago22:31

22:31

Since 2016, we’ve been proud supporters of the Ladies Gaelic Football Association, and in this episode, we’re diving deep into this impactful partnership. Join us as Eimear O’Sullivan, Director of Corporate Affairs, discusses the eye-opening research behind our Get Behind the Fight campaign. Our Marketing colleagues Tom Mughal and Linda Fitzgerald …

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Psychological Trauma of Corporal Punishment 1:15:57

2M ago1:15:57

1:15:57

Callers describe the long-term mental effects of school punishment.By RTÉ Radio 1

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827: Bloodworking from Home 43:52

2M ago43:52

43:52

Neal invadvertently creates a bespoke music radio jingle while trying to prove a point, takes a refreshingly positive look at the Dark Ages, proposes an innovative new scam vulnerability discount, tells his future self some home truths and discusses understanding The Beachcombers, belch symmetry, how radio forgot what hello means, Arthur Guinness’ …