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| An Irish politics podcast with comedy. | Hosted by James Moran and Gareth Lyons. |celticligers@gmail.com | @celticligers | Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Celtic Ligers


    • Nov 9, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 51m AVG DURATION
    • 145 EPISODES


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    #144 the last one w/ Joe Joyce

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2021 102:24


    Gar talks with writer, poster and long time patron Joe Joyce (@joesphbjoyce) about:-The Metaverse-COP 26-A bizarre Gavan Reilly tweetCheck it out!-------Gar writing now:I'm sorry to say this is possibly the last episode. For reasons I go into in the podcast, I can no longer keep it going. It was a tough decision to make and I'm very sad about it but there are things which need my attention.Sorry for how abrupt this is. I'll halt the patreon this month and patrons can cancel their subs. If anyone feels hard done by then DM or email and I'll refund your recent donations. It's really no problem so don't hesitate. Times are tough! Thank you so much for your patronage over the year and a bit. It's blown my mind that people actually paid for this and it was very much appreciated.Thanks to everyone who helped out and all the people I met along the way. Thanks to Joe for being a great guest! Thanks a million to James Moran who started it up with me and is one of the funniest and most thoughtful people I know, if not THE most. See ye all on the socials. Sorry again and thanks again. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    #143 Dublin city what a fright w/ Turlough Kelly

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2021 79:06


    Turlough Kelly joins Gar to talk about:-Even Merchant's Arch being turned into a hotel. -Owen Keegan advising student unions to start building. -Turlough's 2017 documentary "The 4th Act" about Ballymun's Regeneration Project. Check out the full doc here: https://vimeo.com/191627350Hit us up on patreon.com/celticligers x Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    #142 isnt it awful w/ Brigid Purcell

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2021 82:29


    Gar and Brigid Purcell talk about:-Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael's sleight of hand with bank holidays-Sinn Féin continuing a string of disappointing statements.-A Dublin artist collective (Subset) pitching themselves as "not your grandad's" corporate overlords!Remember to March for Climate Justice, Nov 6th, Garden of Remembrance 12pm:https://fb.me/e/1eaPiuPPcThrow us some money at www.patreon.com/celticligers and buymeacoffee.com/celticligers Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    #141 Data Centrists w/ Annibynonsense

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2021 77:10


    Celtic Ligers where we talk about Irish politics and stuff that happened in the news. The IRISH news and current affairs.Special guest this week is documenter of wide-head centrist dumbos, @AnnibynonsenseYou can expect:Data Centres blowing Ireland's fusesFine Gael and Fianna Fail giving vouchers to front line workers hoo-ray.The terrifying mind of Michael DowlingSupport us on patreon.com/celticligers to get a thank you and cut for time clips. oh go on do. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    #140 how will you commemorate? w/ Zaynab Lotfi

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2021 64:30


    Celtic Ligers where we talk about Irish politics and stuff that happened in the news. The IRISH news and current affairs. Special guest Zaynab Lotfi. This episode we talk about:Fine Gael's ideas to commemorate our beautiful Co-vid 19 pandemicThe death rattles of the Katherine Zappone scandal.Taoiseach Micheál Martin visits New York city to be a hypocrite somewhere else. Join our patreon.com/celticligers to support us

    #139 Coveney Law w/ Kevin Larney

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2021 75:28


    -Dublin land purchase grifts-Stefanie Preissner's podcast on Housing for All-Motion of no confidence in Simon Coveneyspecial guest Kevin Larney of Shite Talk podcast:https://shitetalkhistory.libsyn.com/www.celticligers.comwww.patreon.com/celticligers Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    #138 don't be mean to me - Patreon Teaser

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2021 1:00


    The Liger talks:-Mark Paul going after the family, -Anthony Leddin being a shithead,-Pascal Donohue's ingenious idea to catalogue vacant properties!All yours and more for a 5er a month on patreon.com/celticligers Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    #137 you can pick your friends

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2021 60:39


    Merriongate check-in, Leo goes on hollybops and Housing For All www.patreon.com/celticligerswww.celticligers.comcelticligers@gmail.com Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    #136 Katherine ZaPWND

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2021 93:38


    The Ligers talks Space Jam: A New Legacy, Katherine Zapponyism and the made up wedding protest. www.patreon.com/celticligers Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    #135 everyone i don't like is Des O'Malley - Patreon Teaser

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2021 1:47


    The second part of a conversation started in Episode 134 on the main feed. On this one: The Ligers talk the White Moose Café dickhead, delayed housing bill that's no big deal really and Des O'Malley being dead. tell yer friend.www.patreon.com/celticligers Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    #134 everyone i don't like is pedo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2021 81:16


    The Ligers talk Arlene Foster joining Great Brit News, the Beacon hospital inquiry and then the Beacon breaking down the latest anti-vax protest! Second half of the convo will be up on patreon.com/celticligers very shortly. give us a 5er a month to get that one and more. can also give us a small bit of money on buymeacoffee.com/celticligers Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    #133 it's too hot today - Patreon Teaser

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2021 1:39


    The Ligers talk co-vid cranks, Bolsonaro shitting out his nose and the July 12th fires. Listen to it on patreon.com/celticligers and give us a 5er for this and more

    #132 this heat is a nazi

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2021 91:56


    The Ligers compare politicians co-vid passport analogies, JobBridge 2 and a very annoying softball interview with Darragh O'Brien.Share the podcast! Review it and if ya can recommend it to a friend...would be great.www.patreon.com/celticligers Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    #131 boy talk - Patreon Teaser

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 1:28


    The Ligers go fast and loose talking Dublin Bay South By-election responses, Irish rap and the Catholic church. Full episode on patreon.com/celticligers for morehttps://www.patreon.com/posts/131-boy-talk-53597507 Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    #130 well at least Fine Gael didn't win?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2021 80:16


    The Ligers talk about the Dublin Bay South By-election (right in the middle of polling day), investment fund housing loopholes and Sinn Féin's lack of commitment. www.celticligers.com5er a month on patreon.com/celticligers for bonus eps Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    #129 hatemailbag - Patreon Teaser

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2021 0:55


    The Ligers talk wrap up some Dublin Bay South By-election thoughts before the vote, read some hate mail and then wash the rest down with Ed Brophy's resignation tweet thread. Get the rest of the episode on patreon.com/celticligers Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    #128 P.s. I hate you

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2021 85:58


    The Ligers read Leo's personal letter to Dublin Bay South, people being forced back to work unvaxxed and the slapdash rollout for 18-34 year olds. Check it out. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    #127 Hot takes melting the planet - Patreon Teaser

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2021 1:00


    The Ligers talk about a week of hot takes including a rare doozy from Una Mullally.They also talk environmentalism, EU wagging the finger at Hungary and finish off with Pat Leahy writing about "a government finding its feet". Bizarre. To hear the whole thing go to patreon.com/celticligers and give a 5er a month. for this and more. thanks. x Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    #126 Dublin BS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2021 99:19


    The Ligers just talk about the latest Dublin Bay South By-election embarrassments, Pascal O'Donohue's strange collection and a bit about Conor Skehan being a complete tool. join our patreon.com/celticligerswww.celticligers.com Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    #125 Only Fans and Waffle - Patreon Teaser

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2021 0:54


    Only Fans, DUP shit and Mica Redress stuff.on patreon.com/celtigliersThis and more for a 5er a month. And remember....."A Live Political Tooning Event" 26th June 7PM on twitch.tv/celticligers! Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    #124 up and scumming

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2021 98:46


    The Ligers talk about Blindboy's podcast with Rory Hearne, more polls showing Sinn Féin support growing and An Garda Síochana taking phones. Give it a listen. Also. June 26th 7PM GMT on twitch.tv/celticligers. Join us for "A live political tooning event" where The Ligers begin the longest political cartoon ever made with suggestions from the audience. It's sure to be a whale of a time. www.tinyurl.com/ligertoons1 Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    #123 Sinn Féin with the sickness - Patreon Teaser

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2021 0:57


    The Ligers talk about Irish players taking the knee in Hungary, Shinner induced madness as well as their rise in the polls. plus a LOT more. Yours and more for a 5er a month at patreon.com/celticligershttps://www.patreon.com/posts/123-sinn-fein-52493694 Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    #122 friendly firing squad

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2021 99:17


    More James Geoghegan failures!The Dublin City Council CEO's continued obsession with white water rafting! Fake polling who cares!It's all here on the latest Celtic Ligers. Like, Share and review. Join our patreon.com/celticligers for more content. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    #121 *cries to heavens* ARG! - Patreon Teaser

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 1:00


    The Ligers talk a brand new green party made up of some old faces, how people just love the guards beating up young people and finally we read out an article by Brenda Power featuring one of our beloved patrons.Full episode on www.patreon.com/celticligers Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    #120 too many Deirdres

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2021 90:49


    The Ligers talk more Gardaí violence, Deirdre Conroy's landlord blog and Leo melting down over housing. Review, Like, tell a friend! Any support you can give. we are on patreon.com/celticligers so give us some money to keep the thing ticking over. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    #119 so outside summer is it? - Patreon Teaser

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 1:45


    The Ligers talk the Joey meme, South William's street escapades and Dominic Cummings ratting on Boris. Only on patreon.com/celticligersCheck it out: https://www.patreon.com/posts/119-so-outside-51925053 Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    #118 Leo somehow worse

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2021 96:44


    The Ligers talk another triumph in bar lowering by Leo Varadkar, the continuing shambles of James Geoghegan's Dublin Bay South campaign and Fianna Fáil opportunists courting anti-lockdown votes. become a patron for more episodes at www.patreon.com/celticligers Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    #117 Patreon Teaser - professional dumb experts

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2021 1:55


    The Ligers talk about the adults in the room. -David McManus thinking school dinners are like getting the ride. -Larissa Nolan thinking mental health is for my freaking shrink!-Mark Paul thinking woke mobs won't let Blindboy make songs he's made. All here on the patreon.com/celticligersbecome a liger. go on. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    #116 Q. isn't transient another word for diversity? A. no.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2021 95:57


    The Ligers talk the HSE hack, bullshit housing legislation and Ed Brophy's incredibly dumb tweets. tell a friend. share it also. www.patreon.com/celticligers Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    #115 poshboy ID politics -Patreon Teaser

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 1:31


    The Ligers talk Eoghan Harris hating himself to death, James Geoghegan just lying and the Fine Gael / Fianna Fáil continuing their housing death march. All yours and more for a 5er a month on patreon.com/celticligershttps://www.patreon.com/posts/115-posh-boy-id-51365216 Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    #114 Solidarity with Palestine

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2021 91:02


    The Ligers talk about Israeli violence in Palestine, Simon Coveney's disgraceful response and then a little bit about the latest awful article by Jennifer Bray in the Irish Times. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    #113 if we must - Patreon Teaser

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2021 1:01


    The Ligers talk Elon Musk on Saturday Night Live, Kate O'Connell existing in Fine Gael and Darragh O'Brien doing a bit of vulture funds!CHECK IT OUT. www.patreon.com/celticligers Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    #112 Rest in Power Barbara Pym

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2021 97:25


    The Ligers talk Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael suddenly giving a shit about REITs and (the best story in a long time) Eoghan Harris being outted as even more a fucking weirdo. All on Celtic Ligers. Keep it Ligers. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    #111 DUP the RA - Patreon Teaser

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2021 3:33


    Hear the whole thing on patreon!The Ligers make some corrections, talk more choice Billy Kelleher posts and Arlene Foster resigning.https://www.patreon.com/posts/50810013 Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    #110 D(Eoghan)t let the door hit ya

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2021 94:17


    The Ligers talk Fine Gael propaganda by Miriam Lord, the Indo refusing to cover what should be their ideal story and Eoghan Murphy fucking off way too late. www.celticligers.com Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    #109 Psycho, Indo, Sinn Féin, Crazy - Patreon Teaser

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2021 1:25


    The Ligers talk about gatherings at Salthill, The Irish Independent somehow lowering the bar further and George Dubya Bush on Jimmy Kimmelwww.patreon.com/celticligers Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    #108 Philip Ryan did a journalism!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2021 101:46


    The Ligers talk about Philip Ryan missing Sinn Féin to hit Fine Gael and Gardaí violence at the Debenham's protests.Join our patreon for a bonus episode each week and to get a shout out on the podcast.www.patreon.com/celticligers Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    #107 Typhoid Suzanne Lynch - Patreon Teaser

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2021 0:58


    The Ligers read an article by The Irish Times Washington correspondent Suzanne Lynch about her determination to give co-vid to her family and loved ones. Hear the rest on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/posts/107-typhoid-50231900 Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    #106 crank dat vaccine boost

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2021 91:41


    The Ligers talk Reeling in the Years, An Garda Síochana acting as capital ambassadors and Micheál Martin's delusions.Like/ Share / Tell a friendOn out patreon this month we're watching all screen depictions of The Joker in chronological order for The Month of Fools. Give us a 5er to hear our thoughts and help keep this show on the road. www.patreon.com/celticligers Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    #105 just join CATU already - Patreon Teaser

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2021 1:08


    The Ligers talk about Philip Ryan's recent articles about Sinn Féin, some further musings on Northern Ireland and a recent eviction in St.Joseph's Place which could foreshadow things to come now the eviction ban is lifted.www.patreon.com/celticligersa 5er a month gets you a bonus episode each week. currently we're reviewing all movie depictions of The Joker for The Month of Fools. Join us Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    #104 get me Captain Planet

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2021 101:08


    The Ligers talk about Prince Phillip being dead and Loyalist violence in Northern Ireland. @celticligerswww.celticligers.comhit us up on patreon.com/celticligers for a weekly bonus episode. April is the Month of Fools so we'll be watching movies and TV containing that clown prince of crime "The Joker". Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    #103 Charlie TV series Review - Patron Only

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2021 0:48


    The Ligers review the entire 3 episode run of the RTÉ 2015 TV miniseries 'Charlie' following Charlie Haughey's years as Taoiseach.Join patreon.com/celticligers for a 5er a month to get bonus content! Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    #102 Fine Gael: Baby shoes, never sold

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2021 98:48


    The Ligers talk the latest round of vaccination theft by the Coombe, Fine Gael hating baby shoes and hopefully finish talking about the Greens squabbling with Hazel Chu. For a 5er a month you can get a bonus episode each week. www.patreon.com/celticligerstell yer friends. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    #101 six degrees of kevin BEACON - Patreon Teaser

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2021 0:59


    The Ligers talks the Beacon hospital, mandatory quarantine shitshow and an anti-lockdown comedian going on tour.Join for a 5er a month and get a new episode each week. https://www.patreon.com/posts/101-six-degrees-49398849 Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    #100 Greens are the worst

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 106:55


    The Ligers talk about a cringey video one of the Foil, Arms and Hog guys made with a Labour bellend, stuff to do with the Greens and then the most annoying thing Leo has ever said. www.celticligers.comwww.patreon.com/celticligers Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    #99 Justice Fatigue - Patreon Teaser

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 0:56


    The Ligers talk about:-death threats against Varadakar (here...whom amongst us?)-the cartoon of Mary Lou as a witch-Zack Snyder's Justice LeagueJoin patreon.com/celticligers for more! Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    #98 you wouldn't like me when I'm an idiot

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2021 96:12


    The Ligers talk the media giving Varadkar a pass, Sinn Féin abstaining and Mark Ruffalo having some gall.www.celticligers.comwww.patreon.com/celticligers Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    #97 Leo go directly to jail - Patreon Teaser

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 0:59


    The Ligers talk the London Met's use of force at a peaceful vigil, Darragh O'Brien's further machinations as housing minister AND...Leo being investigated by the guards.

    #96 an irish twitter story

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2021 84:06


    The Ligers try to make sense of a weird and difficult week on Irish (maybe left) twitter. Give it a listen. www.celticligers.comlike and review us why dont you Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    #95 Mr. Markle - TEASER

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2021 1:00


    The Ligers talk Oprah interviewing Meghan Markle, Billy Kelleher's thesis and more antilockdown protests.Full episode on www.patreon.com/celticligers 5er a month for cool bonus content. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    #94 there are socialists in your area

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2021 76:04


    The Ligers talk dating apps, legal action against CETA and touch on the media coverage of last week's protest. tell your friendswww.patreon.com/celticligerswww.celticligers.com Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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