Best Shane Dublin Podcasts (2024)

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COLIN JUDGE: Paralympic table tennis, looking ahead to Paris 2024 & the reclassification challenge. 41:58

1h ago41:58

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Born with no legs and one arm, Colin Judge admitted that by the age of 12 he struggled with his disability and it was sport that helped him find his confidence again. Judge, the first ever Irish person to be born with just one arm, has qualified once again for the Paralympics and will be a key member of the table tennis team that will make the trip…

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Summer Memories with Glenda Gilson 8:31

5h ago8:31

8:31

Glenda Gilson, Model & TV Presenter joined Andrea Gilligan to share some of her favourite summer memories!

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Napper Tandy's Bettystown connection | Monster Munch memories | The Racing Pod 21:46

1h ago21:46

21:46

John Duggan and Johnny Ward take you through all the weekend's racing action. The Racing Pod on OTB with William Hill Ireland.

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Are politicians afraid to talk about certain issues? 11:44

1h ago11:44

11:44

Do we risk our politicians being too afraid to speak out about issues because of the backlash they receive? Apparently, public figures are increasingly afraid to talk about certain issues in the face of online harassment. Fine Gael Cllr Eileen Lynch has been at the receiving end of online abuse and joins Andrea as well as SocDem Cllr Elisa O’Donova…

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Have kids parties become too expensive? 20:16

1h ago20:16

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Have kids birthday parties lost their way? Costing way too much to run? It seems like there is an issue where pressure is put on parents to run the best party possible; what happened to just bringing them over to the house? Andrea is joined by Niamh Hennessy from the Irish Examiner, Katie Makk from the Opinions Matter Podcast, Mary McCarthy, Column…

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Wexford FC Captain faces racist abuse - what happened? 9:02

2h ago9:02

9:02

Ethan Boyle, Wexford FC Captain was recently in the local playground with his 18 month-old son when he experienced a racist encounter. He joins Andrea to discuss what exactly happened.

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Regional Roundup with Shane Beatty 6:48

2h ago6:48

6:48

From pitch invaders to bee invasions – Breakfast Briefing Presenter Shane Beatty joins Andrea with a roundup of some of the stories you might have missed this week.

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Is there no more parking at Dublin Airport? 19:08

2h ago19:08

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Dublin Airport is warning people not to drive to Dublin airport unless they have parking pre-booked. All the car parks are currently sold out over the next several days. They’ve told anyone without a booking to use public transport or to get a taxi or a lift. So how bad are things now, and what should we expect over the rest of the summer? Andrea G…

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GAA Daily | Teams named for hurling semi finals | Paul Murphy and Anthony Nash look ahead 6:54

13h ago6:54

6:54

On Friday's GAA Daily on Off The Ball with Optimum Nutrition, Official Performance Nutrition Partner of the Gaelic Players Association: Team news ahead of this weekend's hurling semi finals Anthony Nash on Cork's Chances against the All Ireland Champions And Kilkenny great Paul Murphy on the Cats' clash with Clare…

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GAA Daily | Teams named for hurling semi finals | Paul Murphy and Anthony Nash look ahead 6:54

20m ago6:54

6:54

On Friday's GAA Daily on Off The Ball with Optimum Nutrition, Official Performance Nutrition Partner of the Gaelic Players Association: Team news ahead of this weekend's hurling semi finals Anthony Nash on Cork's Chances against the All Ireland Champions And Kilkenny great Paul Murphy on the Cats' clash with Clare…

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The Home Squad: Freestanding vs Built-in Furniture 15:00

40m ago15:00

15:00

Built-in versus freestanding furniture – what should you go for? Joining Andrea Gilligan to give their recommendations are Jennifer Sheahan, Irish Examiner columnist and former winner of ‘Home of the Year’ and Colin Baker from DecWells Expert Hardware. Image: MyLife Bathrooms

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Mum reunited with daughter after 17 years - what happened? 9:49

1h ago9:49

9:49

Here’s a really good news story – a reunion 17 years in the making. Victoria O’Leary’s daughter Fatima was taken to Saudi Arabia by her husband 17 years ago. Ever since she’s been fighting to get her back. Last week, they finally reunited. Victoria joins Andrea to discuss.

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Almost one in three early years facilities at risk of closure 17:42

19m ago17:42

17:42

Almost a third of childcare and early years facilities are now at risk of closing. With also 95% of workers in the industry apparently struggling to make ends meet. Finding childcare places is already an enormous stress for parents, so what does the future look like? And what needs to change? Andrea is joined by Elaine Dunne, Chairperson of the Fed…

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How bias is shown in UK Election coverage 13:14

1h ago13:14

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The Daily Express says you should ‘Vote Tory’, The Daily Mirror says ‘Vote for Labour’ and The Daily Mail says ‘Vote Farage’. You may notice that there is a distinct difference in how elections are covered in the UK versus in Ireland. Seán Defoe, Newstalk’s Political Correspondent, joins Andrea to discuss, as well as listeners across the UK and Ire…

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Throwback Thursday: Forrest Gump, Ricky Martin, Back to the Future 12:32

1h ago12:32

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It's Throwback Thursday, where we look back on things that happened this week in history. Rebecca Shekleton, Co-Presenter of 98FM’s Big Breakfast joined Andrea Gilligan to rewind the clock. Image: Paramount Pictures

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Should GAAGO be behind a paywall? 19:11

1h ago19:11

19:11

Taoiseach Simon Harris has re-opened the debate around GAAGO by reiterating his stance that Gaelic games should not be behind a paywall. Has GAAGO affected your GAA watching experience this year? Or do we need to just get over it and pay to watch the games? Andrea is joined by Conor Grimes, sports journalist Mortimer Murphy, Liam Brassil from Kilro…

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GAA Daily | What next for Davy Fitz? | Declan Hannon on facing Cork 8:17

2h ago8:17

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On Thursday's GAA Daily on Off The Ball with Optimum Nutrition, Official Performance Nutrition Partner of the Gaelic Players Association: What's next for Davy Fitzgerald? Limerick Captain Declan Hannon on facing Cork And a look ahead to the All Ireland Camogie Quarter Finals

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GAA Daily | What next for Davy Fitz? | Declan Hannon on facing Cork 8:17

1h ago8:17

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On Thursday's GAA Daily on Off The Ball with Optimum Nutrition, Official Performance Nutrition Partner of the Gaelic Players Association: What's next for Davy Fitzgerald? Limerick Captain Declan Hannon on facing Cork And a look ahead to the All Ireland Camogie Quarter Finals

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Ask the Expert: Blood Donation 16:56

18h ago16:56

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The Irish Blood Transfusion Service has issued an appeal for an additional 2,000 blood donations over the next four weeks to help the national blood supply, as some blood groups have fallen to less than three days of stock. Dr Ellen McSweeney, Irish Blood Transfusion Donor Consultant joins Andrea to answer all of your blood donation questions!…

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Why were there celebrities in Donegal? 10:59

19h ago10:59

10:59

Andrea was invited to Donegal to see the launch of Muff Liquor’s new million euro facility, also announcing celebrity investment. Which celebrities? Well, Andrea spoke with Ronan Keating, Ryan Tubridy and Russell Crowe all about why they are backing the brand!

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Should grandparents be paid to mind their grandchildren? 17:01

19h ago17:01

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Sweden have just launched a groundbreaking new law that would entitle grandparents to get paid parental leave while taking care of their grandchildren for up to the first 3 months of a child’s life. Should grandparents get paid parental leave while taking care of their grandchildren? Andrea is joined by broadcaster Claire Ronan and listeners to dis…

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Insect bites lead to double amputation for Cork grandmother 13:41

20h ago13:41

13:41

Josie Rowley, who has been living in West Cork for over 40 years, had to have both of her legs amputated after getting insect bites at her home. Josie, who is now staying with her daughter Jen and granddaughter Becky, joins Andrea to discuss the situation. Photo: Jen Rowley

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Reasons to be Happy: Our favourite French exports! 10:33

20h ago10:33

10:33

Lunchtime Live's Reasons to be Happy looks at some of the news stories that you might have missed that will leave you feeling more optimistic. Today FM’s Cathal O’Sullivan joined Andrea in the studio to put a smile on your faces…

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Mother and daughter die in road crash in Mayo 18:18

4d ago18:18

18:18

You have probably heard the tragic news this morning that a mum and her eight-year-old daughter have died after a car crash in Co Mayo. Andrea Gilligan is joined by Teresa O'Malley, Head of News Midwest Radio, Frances Mitchell, Road Safety Officer with Mayo Council, Local Councillor John Caulfield and Susan Grey from the Road Safety Group PARC to d…

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GAA Daily | Davy Fitz bows out, Shane Kingston on Cork v Limerick 7:20

20h ago7:20

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GAA Daily | Davy Fitz bows out, Shane Kingston on Cork v Limerick On Wednesday's GAA Daily on Off The Ball with Optimum Nutrition, Official Performance Nutrition Partner of the Gaelic Players Association: Davy Fitzgerald steps down as Waterford boss Shane Kingston on Cork's good form And Mayo legend Cora Staunton on players being driven out of Gael…

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GAA Daily | Davy Fitz bows out, Shane Kingston on Cork v Limerick 7:20

20h ago7:20

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GAA Daily | Davy Fitz bows out, Shane Kingston on Cork v Limerick On Wednesday's GAA Daily on Off The Ball with Optimum Nutrition, Official Performance Nutrition Partner of the Gaelic Players Association: Davy Fitzgerald steps down as Waterford boss Shane Kingston on Cork's good form And Mayo legend Cora Staunton on players being driven out of Gael…

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THE HURLING POD: Davy leaves Waterford | 'I hope it's not Galway next' | All-Ireland semis 1:10:54

3d ago1:10:54

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After Davy Fitzgerald confirmed that he's stepping down as Waterford manager after two years in charge, All-Ireland winners Paul Murphy and James Skehill joined Will O'Callaghan on (a slightly delayed) Hurling Pod! The lads also looked at where this weekend's All-Ireland semi-finals will be won and lost as Limerick continue their bid for 5-in-a-row…

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The Pod Squad: Generation Why 14:58

2d ago14:58

14:58

Welcome to The Pod Squad! We’ll review podcasts every Tuesday so you’ll have something new to listen to. This week guest host Anna Daly is joined by Newstalk’s Tech Correspondent Jess Kelly and Entertainment Journalist, Rory Cashin to review ‘Generation Why’! Image: Wondery

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What is the ‘No Spend’ challenge? 9:55

2d ago9:55

9:55

Could you go a day a week without spending any money? The ‘No Spend’ challenge is the viral trend that involves buying nothing for a day each week. How difficult is this in practice? Journalist Joel Snape took on the challenge and joined Anna to discuss how it went.

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Should we leave work early on Fridays? 18:20

2d ago18:20

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UK Labour Leader Keir Starmer has been mocked for saying he won’t work past 6pm on Fridays. Critics have dubbed him ‘Sir Sleepy’ and have suggested that he will be a ‘part-time’ Prime Minister if successful in the UK election taking place this Thursday. Speaking with Chris Evans on Virgin Radio UK, he said that he likes to protect family time. What…

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What is it like to foster as a same-sex couple? 11:16

2d ago11:16

11:16

There is an increased demand and need for foster care in Ireland. The opportunity to foster these days is open to married, single, same sex couples, people with disabilities, older generations and for people who work who were previously discounted. Christina and Suzy, who are a same sex couple who foster here in Ireland, join Anna Daly to discuss t…

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How I Live Well: Tea 15:47

2d ago15:47

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Every Tuesday Lunchtime Live learns from someone doing something to make their lives better. Usually it’s Andrea learning how to better herself, but this week, guest host Anna Daly is learning about something calming… tea! Oliver from Wall & Keogh joins to discuss the benefits of the drink.

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Is it okay to get ‘slightly sunburned’? 18:20

2d ago18:20

18:20

Irish people know about skin cancer risks, but think it's all right to get 'slightly sunburned’?' Studies show that tanned skin is still being seen as a sign of beauty and not “dangerous” sun damage caused by the sunbeds, and people not wearing their factor 50 when the sun comes out! Guest host Anna Daly is joined by Marissa Carter, Cocoa Brown Tan…

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GAA Daily | Declan Hannon on Limerick's clash with Cork, Colm Boyle on Kerry vs Derry 9:07

2d ago9:07

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On Tuesday's GAA Daily on Off The Ball with Optimum Nutrition, Official Performance Nutrition Partner of the Gaelic Players Association: Limerick captain Declan Hannon on their All Ireland Semi Final "A joke of a game" - Colm Boyle on Kerry vs Derry And Galway Bay FM's Ollie Turner on his iconic Croke Park commentary…

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GAA Daily | Declan Hannon on Limerick's clash with Cork, Colm Boyle on Kerry vs Derry 9:07

2d ago9:07

9:07

On Tuesday's GAA Daily on Off The Ball with Optimum Nutrition, Official Performance Nutrition Partner of the Gaelic Players Association: Limerick captain Declan Hannon on their All Ireland Semi Final "A joke of a game" - Colm Boyle on Kerry vs Derry And Galway Bay FM's Ollie Turner on his iconic Croke Park commentary…

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Ask the GP with Dr Nina Byrnes 18:23

3d ago18:23

18:23

Dr Nina Byrnes, GP at Generation Health Medical Clinic joined Anna Daly to tackle your medical queries…

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How BookTok is changing the industry for authors 11:58

3d ago11:58

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‘BookTok’ is a thriving community on TikTok that is completely changing the book industry for authors. It allows authors to snatch up book deals directly from the exposure that they’ve received on BookTok. Irish Authors shortlisted for the TikTok Book Awards are Claire Wright for BookTok Breakthrough Author, and ‘The Rachel Incident’ for Book of th…

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Should we be complaining more? 14:18

3d ago14:18

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Do the Irish complain about bad service? Justine O’Mahoney, Columnist with the Wexford People has been writing about this recently. What do you think? Anna Daly is joined by listeners to discuss if we complain enough.

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Wheelchair users cannot access Mayo beach - why? 13:17

3d ago13:17

13:17

The Irish Wheelchair Association says its members are being discriminated against on a Blue Flag beach in Iorras, north Mayo, because they have been denied permission to use wheelchair accessible beach mats. Wheelchair users now feel completely excluded and feel denied access to the beach. Anna is joined by National Access Programme Manager of the …

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Gilligan’s Island: Snorkelling! 13:23

3d ago13:23

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This is Lunchtime Live’s newest segment, Gilligan’s Island! Every Monday we're going to explore this gorgeous island of ours and all that it has to offer. Maybe you have a weekend unaccounted for this summer that needs inspiration, or you have no desire to get on a flight – whatever the reason, this will get you in the mood to travel. This week, gu…

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Deposit Return Scheme causing waste collection price increases? 20:26

3d ago20:26

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Waste collection companies have warned they may increase prices for recycling bin collections to make up for the loss of plastic bottles and drinks cans to the Deposit Return Scheme. They say the bottles and cans are the most valuable items in household green bins, and they are losing millions of euro in sales of these to manufacturers since the De…

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GAA Daily | Football Semi Finals confirmed, All Ireland Champions Dublin beaten 9:11

5d ago9:11

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On Monday's GAA Daily on Off The Ball with Optimum Nutrition, Official Performance Nutrition Partner of the Gaelic Players Association: Semi Finals set in the All Ireland Football Championship Reaction from Sunday's quarter finals And Galway see off the All Ireland Champions In association w/ Optimum Nutrition.…

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GAA Daily | Football Semi Finals confirmed, All Ireland Champions Dublin beaten 9:11

3d ago9:11

9:11

On Monday's GAA Daily on Off The Ball with Optimum Nutrition, Official Performance Nutrition Partner of the Gaelic Players Association: Semi Finals set in the All Ireland Football Championship Reaction from Sunday's quarter finals And Galway see off the All Ireland Champions In association w/ Optimum Nutrition.…

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