Podcasts about Ballymun

For this extra special bonus-length live episode, I'm joined by Comedians and Actors Willa White and Eric Lalor. The lads sit down with me on stage at the fantastic Púca Festival in Trim, Co. Meath to talk about their very unique experiences with mental struggles, the power of friendship, life lessons and a home birth that went very very weird!Willa White is living proof that you can come back from anything — with a bit of reflection, a lot of humour, and the kind of honesty that stops you in your tracks. He's battled addiction, transformed his life, and now uses laughter and his award-winning acting chops— not just as punchlines, but as a path to healing. His hugely successful and powerful one man show the Examination has played in theatres across the world and, in recent times, he sold out both the 3Olympia Theatre and The Gaiety Theatre (the first comedian to do so in over 10 years), making him the first Irish man to play the venue since it was built back in 1939.Eric is a multi award-winning comedian and his latest one man show, Lol'er By Nature was a sell out success at Dublin's Liberty Hall Theatre. You also might know him as the loveable rogue Cathal Spillane from Fair City but off-screen and stage he's one of the funniest, soundest, and most razor-sharp comedians in the country.Check out one of Willa's Work in Progress shows on the 18th & 19th June in the Axis Theatre in Ballymun, in the National Stadium in Dublin on Aug 2nd, or on Oct 1st in the TLT, Drogheda. Make sure you tune into the lads' award-winning You Must Be Jokin' podcast and follow @ericlalor and @willawhitecomedy on Instagram.If you're new to the series, why not take the time to go back and catch up on the wonderful interviews that you may have missed!Visit www.dermotwhelan.com for more information and don't forget my new book Busy and Wrecked is out now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Under Construction with Chadwicks, host Donncha O'Callaghan sits down with two legends of Irish comedy—Eric Lalor and Willa White—for a chat filled with laughter, resilience, and a few unexpected turns. From growing up in Ballymun to making audiences roar with laughter, Eric and Willa share their journeys from very different early careers—IBM for Eric, and a much tougher path for Willa—to finding their way onto the comedy circuit. They talk about their breakthrough moments in Des Bishop's ‘Joy in the Hood' almost 20 years ago, the highs and lows of stand-up, and the madness of Irish audiences. Expect hilarious stories, hard-earned wisdom, and plenty of slagging as they reflect on their careers, the struggles they've overcome, and what's next. So, grab a cuppa and tune in for plenty of banter and a dose of inspiration from two of Ireland's finest.

jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); }); Original Podcast with clickable words https://tinyurl.com/24ytz7zf Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Two appear in court over major drug bust. Beirt os comhair cúirte faoi ghabháil mhór drugaí. Two men appeared before Ardee District Court in Co Louth today charged with various offences in relation to €2 million worth of illegal drugs seized by Gardaí in that county yesterday. Tugadh beirt fhear os comhair Chúirt Dúiche Bhaile Átha Fhirdhia i gCo Lú inniu agus iad cúisithe i gcionta éagsúla maidir le luach €2 mhilliún de dhrugaí mídhleathacha a fuair na Gardaí sa chontae sin arú inné. They are Varinder Singh, aged 32, of Ashfield Green, Drogheda, Co Louth, and Alan Crosby, aged 45, of Willow River, Willow Avenue, Ballymun, Dublin 11. Sin iad Varinder Singh, 32 bliain d'aois, as Faiche Ghort na Fuinseoige, Droichead Átha, Co Lú, agus Alan Crosby, 45 bliain, as Abhainn Saileach, Ascaill Shaileoige, Baile Munna, Baile Átha Cliath 11. The court was told that Gardaí found €1 million worth of cocaine in a van they stopped in Tinure in Co Louth last Wednesday morning and that they later found €1 million worth of cannabis and cannabis resin. Dúradh sa chúirt go bhfuair na Gardaí luach €1 mhilliún de chócaon i veain a stop siad i dTigh an Iúir i gCo Lú ar maidin Dé Céadaoin seo caite agus go bhfuair siad €1 mhilliún de channabas agus de roisín cannabais ina dhiaidh sin. It was also said that the Gardaí had prior information on the men's activities and that the drugs belonged to a transnational crime group. Dúradh freisin go raibh faisnéis roimh ré ag na Gardaí ar ghníomhaíochtaí na bhfear agus gur le grúpa coireachta trasnáisiúnta na drugaí. The pair's bail application was refused and they were remanded in custody until next Wednesday, when they will appear before Dundalk District Court. Diúltaíodh iarratas na beirte ar bhannaí agus cuireadh siar faoi choinneáil iad go dtí Dé Céadaoin seo chugainn, tráth a thabharfar iad os comhair Chúirt Dúiche Dhún Dealgan. RTÉ News and Current Affairs Nuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

Orla O'Donnell, Legal Affairs Correspondent, reports that a 40-year-old man has been sentenced to life in prison for murdering a woman in her home in Ballymun in Dublin almost three years ago.

Our guest this week is a very special one. Pat Kavanagh was the Chief Officer of Mountjoy prison for decades - and played a big part in Willa's life. In this episode, they talk about his life working in the prison, the funny, the sadness and the madness that came with it. There are some parts of this episode that some people might find upsetting - we would also advise not to listen to it with the kiddos in the car. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Friday, the Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit was called out to Ballymun to carry out a controlled explosion. But,how exactly does this unit operate, and what danger are these men and women putting themselves in?Joining Seán to discuss is Ray Lane, a retired Lieutenant Colonel of the Ordnance Corps in the Irish Army and author of ‘Only a Soldier Knows'...

To celebrate Science Week, the Marine Institute and the Explorers Education Programme will be participating in Galway Science and Technology Festival, and other events around the country. "Science Week is a great opportunity for the Marine Institute and our Explorers Education Programme to encourage people of all ages to discover more about Ireland's ocean," said Patricia Orme, Director of Corporate Services at the Marine Institute. "With the theme of this year's Science Week focusing on 'regeneration', it reiterates how important it is to foster an interest in science and technology and understand how the decisions on the sustainable use of our oceans will impact future generations." The Marine Institute's Explorers Education Programme will be showcasing marine science at the 2024 Galway Science and Technology Festival. Focusing on Ocean Innovation and Regeneration, the exhibition stand will celebrate Ireland's marine life and our marine heritage. There will be activities and displays on Ireland's Marine Biodiversity, the Real Map of Ireland, Climate Change Solutions and 'What's in a Drop'. Families can visit the Galway Science and Technology Festival at the University of Galway on Sunday 10th November from 10am to 6pm. The Marine Institute's exhibition The Wild Atlantic - Sea Science is also open at Galway City Museum. Free to visitors, the gallery features seabed mapping, amazing scientific discoveries and creatures of the deep. In the Remotely Operated Vehicle Simulator, explore ocean depths like a marine scientist and discover cold-water corals, shipwrecks and a rare shark nursery. The Marine Institute will also feature in the upcoming RTÉ TV Series 10 Things to Know About, airing on Monday 4th November on RTÉ One. Marine Institute scientists will discuss tagging and tracking sharks in Irish waters and innovative seafood production techniques. The series will also investigate the challenges of flood management and climate adaptation projects, unwrap the impact of plastics on our environment and explore how data science, robotics and AI are transforming our world. The Marine Institute's Explorers Education Programme will participate in the Let's Talk Science Festival on Saturday 9th November at the Rediscovery Centre at Ballymun, Dublin. On the 17th of November, the Explorers Education Programme will take part in a series of talks and short presentations for the Science Circus Festival in Achill, Mayo. As part of the Southeast Science Festival, the Explorers Education Programme will deliver two online webinars, one entitled 'Wild about Wildlife on the Seashore' and the second on 'Exploring Megafauna in Irish Waters' to primary schools in Tipperary, Carlow, and Waterford on the 12th and 14th November.

On Friday, the Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit was called out to Ballymun to carry out a controlled explosion. But,how exactly does this unit operate, and what danger are these men and women putting themselves in?Joining Seán to discuss is Ray Lane, a retired Lieutenant Colonel of the Ordnance Corps in the Irish Army and author of ‘Only a Soldier Knows'...

Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch is a familiar name to many but according to recent reports, he is considering running for election in the Dublin Central constituency. On this morning's Gift Grub, Dublin Central TD Paschal Donohoe reacted to the news that he has some competition. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Send us a textIn this week's episode we had Jason byrne on the podcast to talk recovery. He talked to us about how life was growing up in Ballymun. He also touched on how he started taking drugs, how it escalated and how now  has 19  months sober. He meets every Sunday morning with a great bunch of people at Portmarnick  shelters and together they rise about it. He's also getting ready to run his first ever marathon in less than 3 weeks. Support the show

Mixed media artist, Aaron Sunderland Carey, told Brendan about working in socially engaged art. Aaron's latest exhibition 'Stones' opens in the Axis on Wednesday. 'Stones' takes its inspiration from his hometown – Ballymun – both past, present and future.

On this episode Kirsty went mad after discovering an American tourist website warns visitors to Dublin to avoid Ballymun and Darndale. She said she's sick of people running down her area.

Arran Murphy, Programme Manager of Rediscover Fashion which is one of Four social enterprises based in the Rediscovery Centre in Ballymun

Harnessing technology for a better world one locality at a time Can technology be a force for good? That's the question being asked by thought leaders and innovators at this year's Dargan Forum, taking place in Dún Laoghaire on Thursday 4 July, as they explore how technology can empower communities and drive Ireland's digital, green future. The Dargan Forum is Europe's boutique conference on empowering the Green & Digital Transition for Localities Opening this year's conference with expert insight into how technology can serve people and places is Bobby Healy, CEO of MANNA Drone Delivery, who will share his company's inspiring vision for a net zero future for deliveries. Keynote speakers include Dara Calleary TD, Minister of State for Digital Transformation; Allan Mulrooney, CEO of the Western Development Commission; David Curtin, CEO of .ie; and Emma Jones, founder and CEO of London based Enterprise Nation which recently announced a strategic partnership with the Dargan Forum. Emma Jones of Enterprise Nation said: "Digital adoption is not just about new jobs, a tech-enabled, thriving local small business community creates better jobs, better businesses and more innovation - all of which contribute to a healthy local economy. That's why we're delighted to be partnering with Dargan Institute's forward-thinking plans to ensure Irish firms can get ahead in the global digital transformation race." David Curtin, CEO of key Dargan Forum 2024 sponsor .ie, shared: ".ie has been a long-term champion of the transformative power of digital technology in our towns and communities. The Dargan Forum serves as a crucial platform for driving meaningful change by leveraging our collective experience to bridge the digital divide and elevate digital skills. Partnering with the Dargan Forum is vital because it prioritises people and places, ensuring that progress benefits everyone. Together, we are committed to uncovering the innovative ways in which digitalisation enriches lives, strengthens communities, and boosts enterprises." Eoin Costello, national director of the Dargan Institute, said: "In the 21st century powerful virtual technologies such as cloud computing, AI and quantum computing will shape our lives in ways that we can only imagine. The objective of the Dargan Forum is ensuring that these powerful technologies are put to the service of people and places, leaving no one behind." Other key event partners include Irish Rail, Connected Hubs, Søstrene Grene and Fáilte Ireland. Bank of Ireland is also a long-term supporter of the work of the Dargan Institute through the Dargan Hub, Dún Laoghaire. Book your place To secure a place at this innovative free event, connect with like-minded individuals, and contribute to the dialogue that will shape the future of Irish communities, visit the Dargan Forum website. About the Dargan Forum The Dargan Forum is named after William Dargan, pioneer of railway technology and arguably Ireland's most important engineer of the 19th century. The Forum channels William Dargan's pioneering spirit by working to harness technology for human good and using it to connect people, places and ideas in new ways, just as Dargan himself did. More about William Dargan. Billy Linehan of Celtar Advisers and co-founder of StartUp Ballymun is joining a panel discussion on the topic "Empowering Small Business through Digital" at the Dargan Forum. Billy is a member of the Ballymun 4 Business network. See more breaking stories here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line ...

Our guest this week is internet sensation and Finglas' finest, Darren Conway. Eric and Willa chat to Darren about his Instagram sketches, how growing up in Finglas inspired most of his online personalties and the famous Ballymun shop that sold knock-off brands. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the middle of the night on the 13th May, 2000, a flat in Ballymun was set alight. Inside, the body of Derek Benson was found. But his cause of death had nothing to do with the inferno in his bedroom. He had been brutally killed with a blade. The garda investigation into his murder would not only identify his killers, but a litany of abuse and violence that would continue long after the trial had concluded.This episode was researched and written by Aileen Spearin.********Find us on Facebook or Twitter!With thanks to our supporters on Patreon! Donate today to get access to bonus and ad-free episodes!Check out the Mens Rea Merch Store!*********Theme Music:Quinn's Song: The Dance Begins Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Additional Music: Allemande (Sting) by Wahneta Meixsell. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/*********Sources:“Revenge”, book by Ken FoxeBarbara Clinton, “Gardai appeal for public help in murder probe”, Irish Examiner, May 15th 2000“Ballymun killing a gangland message”, Evening Herald, May 15th 2000Bernie O'Toole, “Copycat flat death man had horrific injuries”, Irish Independent, May 15th 2000Caroline O'Doherty, “Plea for help in hunt for savage killer”, Irish Examiner, May 16th 2000Caroline O'Doherty, “Witness to killing sought by gardai”, Irish Examiner, May 17th 2000“Drugged, tortured and killed for £300”, Evening Herald, May 19th 2000Caroline O'Doherty, “Man charged with murder of stabbed father”, Irish Examiner, May 19th 2000Tom Brady, “Man charged after frenzied knife murder”, Irish Independent, May 19th 2000“Woman brought in for questioning”, Irish Examiner, May 23rd 2000Tim Healy, “Woman charged with flat murder”, Evening Herald, May 23rd 2000Liz Walsh, “Hired sword death horror”, Jan 13th 2004For a full list of sources, please see mensreapod.com

A chef and mother of two offers accessible cooking workshops for schools, where she teaches children valuable skills that extend beyond the kitchen. These skills include planning, concentration, problem-solving, and teamwork. Through her workshops, she aims to inspire kids to make healthy food choices, which will benefit them and their future families. By doing so, she hopes to break the generational cycle contributing to food poverty in the Ballymun area. Éilis Davenport Chef and Founder of ‘Learn Local' joined Pat on the show to tell him all about her workshops in schools.

Seany Kinsella was just 15 when he used heroin for the first time while sleeping rough in Ballymun. It wasn't long after that when he did his first stint behind bars and for the next 10 years he spent his life stuck in the revolving door of the Irish prison system.Seany had tried to get quit drugs and alcohol before, but it took him changing his way of life for him to stay sober. He's now nearly 14 years in recovery. He told us about that journey, and how even when it seemed he had it all figured out, he still wasn't happy until he treated his underlying mental health issues.A truly inspirational figure, Seany now works with Peter McVerry and the Irish Prison Service to help people in the same situation he had been in.This podcast includes a paid advertisement by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/BOLLOX and get on your way to being your best self

jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); }); Original Podcast with clickable words https://tinyurl.com/3yoklgps Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Over 400 participants in the Ennis road race Os cionn 400 páirteach i rás bóthair Inis 'Iron' Meáin. News Over 400 people took it from the tires today in Ennis Meáin in the Galway bay, in the road race known as Ennis Iron Meáin. Nuacht Thug os cionn 400 duine as na boinn é inniu in Inis Meáin i gcuan na Gaillimhe, sa rás bóthair ar a dtugtar Inis Iron Meáin. This is the twentieth year the race has been running and the twelve kilometer race course attracts runners from all over. Seo an fichiú bliain an rás ar bun agus meallann cúrsa an ráis dhá chiliméadar déag reathaithe as gach uile chearn. The race was originally organized to raise money for the island's secondary school, Saint John's College. Eagraíodh an rás ar dtús chun airgead a bhailiú do mheánscoil an oileáin, Coláiste Naomh Eoin. The organizers of the event claim that Inis Iron Meáin is the first ever road race of its kind on the Irish islands and that other communities have since emulated them with similar races. Maíonn lucht eagraithe na hócáide gurb é Inis Iron Meáin an chéad rás bóthair dá chineál ariamh ar oileáin na hÉireann agus go ndearna pobail eile aithris orthu ó shin le rásaí dá macasamhail. The organizing committee of the race always manages to attract well-known people to be at the head of the course. Éiríonn le coiste eagraithe an ráis daoine aitheanta a mhealladh i gcónaí le bheith ar cheann an chúrsa. Today it was Galway Mayor Eddie Hoare who hit the starting bell outside Naomh Eoin's Secondary School on the island in the company of Galway Rose Deirdre Ní Cheoinín. Inniu ba é Méara Chathair na Gaillimhe Eddie Hoare a bhuail an bonnán tosaithe taobh amuigh de Mheánscoil Naomh Eoin ar an oileán i gcuideachta Rós na Gaillimhe Deirdre Ní Cheoinín. Connacht full-back Tiernan O'Halloran, who announced this week that he was retiring from the game professionally, was among the more than 400 runners who made it out. Bhí lánchúlaí fhoireann Chonnacht Tiernan O'Halloran, a d'fhógair an tseachtain seo go raibh sé ag éirí as an gcluiche go gairmiúil, i measc an bhreis is 400 reathaí a thug as na boinn é. People were present from as far afield as Sweden and Austria. Bhí daoine i láthair as áiteanna chomh fada i gcéin leis an tSualainn agus an Ostair. A number of Irish people returned from abroad for the Bank Holiday weekend to join their families. D'fhill roinnt Éireannach ó thar lear don deireadh seachtaine Saoire Bainc le bheith páirteach lena dteaghlach. Among them was Colin Frost from Castlebar but who lives in London and came back to Ennismean for the third year in a row. Orthu sin bhí Colin Frost as Caisleán an Bharraigh ach atá ina chónaí i Londain agus tháinig arais go hInis Meáin den triú bliain as a chéile. His father and brother were involved today as well. Bhí a athair agus dheartháir páirteach inniu chomh maith. Méabh Kealy, who is still in primary school, was one of the youngest competitors who took part in the 5 kilometer race today. Bhí Méabh Kealy, atá go fóill sa bhunscoil ar dhuine de na h- iomaitheoirí ab óige a ghlac páirt sa rás 5 ciliméadar inniu. Ennis Meáin is particularly important to her family because it is where her parents Eithne and Gerry met - at the Ennis Iron Meáin road race! Méabh told Nuacht RTÉ today that her parents return to the island every year since then to take part and that she loves that she can now run out with them! The brothers Ciarán, Colm and Alan Breathnach from Ballymun were in Dublin today as well. Tá tábhacht ar leith ag baint le hInis Meáin dá teaghlach mar gur ann a casadh a tuismitheoirí Eithne agus Gerry ar a chéile - ag rás bóthair Inis Iron Meáin! Dúirt Méabh le Nuacht RTÉ inniu go bhfilleann a tuismitheoirí ar an oileán gach bliain ó shin i leith le bheith páirteach agus gur breá léi go mbíonn sise anois ábalt...

StartUp Ballymun is back with a Panel of Founders under 30 Startup Ballymun is holding a FREE business event on the 24th of April in Ballymun, Dublin. "Rise Up: Innovation Unleashed" focuses on the example of young entrepreneurs" comments Liam Barry, of Dublin City Council, "and features a Panel of Entrepreneurs aged 19 to 27, the event showcases early-stage business journeys, inspiring others with their energy and innovation." Rise Up returns For more information, and to book your ticket https://startup-ballymun-nextgen.eventbrite.ie The lines are blurring between businesses, enterprises, community ventures, social enterprises, nonprofits, and charities. These days, we see innovative "entrepreneurs for change" emerging in all kinds of organizations, at various stages of their careers. The Panel of Entrepreneurs - who are they? Two are recent students of Trinity Comprehensive, Ballymun, One is a winner of the Irish James Dyson Award 2023, the Top 20 Global Inventions - James Dyson Award and the Top 100 Global Innovations - Prototypes For Humanity. Four are studying at university. Three are based in Ballymun. Two are winners of the Small Firms Association Emerging Business Award, and a Gold Winner at the National Startup awards. Two are on the Enterprise Ireland New Frontiers programme. One is a winner of Fingal Chamber's New Business Award 2023. One has a full-time job with Community Foundation Ireland. The Entrepreneurs Bogdan Postolachi of Quantium Rickwang Tientcheu of Quantium Rosie McDonagh of Hygiene Hub Joel Olympio of Chapter Robert Kelly of HomeHop James Fahy of Justtip Ciara Walsh of Justtip Heather Gilroy of Prints of Ireland Business support agencies wish to meet you! Enterprise Ireland, LEO Dublin City, Ballymun 4 Business network, Innovate Communities, Dublin Northwest Partnership, GAP Ireland. And visit the stands of local small businesses at the business exhibition. About StartUp Ballymun is a series of entrepreneurial events funded by Dublin City Council, aimed at promoting enterprise and fostering a supportive ecosystem for startups in the Ballymun area and north Dublin. Through networking opportunities, panel discussions, and support resources, StartUp Ballymun empowers entrepreneurs of all stages to connect, learn, and grow their ventures. StartUp Ballymun was started in 2016 by co-founders Liam Barry of Dublin City Council and Billy Linehan of Celtar Advisers See more breaking stories here.

Eileen McHugh is CEO of Hair Together, which offers barbering and hairstyling training and a wellness head start to young people. She lives in Dublin with her two daughters. Growing up in Ballymun, Eileen was involved with drugs in the 1990s. She tried heroin for the first time when she was 15, and she did fifth and sixth year in school fully addicted. Long story short Eileen was 29 when she finally got clean. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode heard from Tracy, who's disgusted that foreigners were hired over her son for a job in a convenience store. She said it's wrong and anti-Irish. Some callers said it's because Irish workers are lazy!

Today we heard from an Ardee woman who is not happy after being ghosted by a "Ballymun scanger in Nike Air Max who looks like he'd rob your granny for a fiver" (her words, not ours) because he ghosted her after their first date... but wait till you hear why!!!! Lisa is livid and had some harsh words to say about about her date!!! We then heard some other stories and we were literally brought to tears with the laughter!!!!

Jen was joined at the AXIS Ballymun by Francis Neary, the Principal of Trinity Comprehensive, and multimedia artist Aaron Sunderland Carey, to talk about 'Better Ballymun Day' and the help AXIS offers to the community!

Jen chats to comedians Willa White, Emma Doran and Jason Byrne live from the AXIS in Ballymun, about stories from the week!

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack If you heard Podcasts for Palestine, then you'll have heard Dean and Sparky of the Fresh Batch. So rather than do the odd collaboration we've decided to come together. So ladies and gentlemen, here is a short intro to the newest podcast on the shack, a slice of Ballymun Bred. Please say hello to Ballymun's finest. Yup! New Episode with Damien Dempsey coming very soon on the member feed. If you're listening on another tortoise shack feed please subscribe to the Fresh Batch here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6WCE6oZVS1Q6j5PDyJgdNd or on Apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fresh-batch/id1733014181 Latest Gaza update podcast is out now here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-99192378

On Monday, An Bord Pleanála met for its first hearing in 15 years into Dublin's planned underground rail line. The €9.5 billion MetroLink, as it is now known, has been put on hold numerous times since it was first announced as the Metro West plan in 2005.The proposed underground line would run from north of Swords to Dublin Airport, then on to Ballymun, Glasnevin, O'Connell Street and St Stephen's Green before terminating at Charlemont Street, with 16 stations in all.Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan has said he believes the long-awaited MetroLink will be granted planning permission before the end of this year and that construction will be completed by the early 2030s.Many Dubliners are worried about how the construction of this line, particularly close to the city centre, will disrupt their homes and livelihoods.However, as one of the only major cities in Europe without an underground transport system, Metrolink could be transformative for Dublin city and its residents in the long term, says Irish Times Dublin editor Olivia Kelly, who joins today's episode of In the News.Presented by Sorcha Pollak. Produced by Declan Conlon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wahhheyyyyy. We're finally here! This is ‘You Must Be Jokin' with JOE and the Laughter Lounge.In the first episode, Eric Lalor and Willa White reminisce on the early days of their comedy career, how they got started and they speak to the man who is responsible for getting them started, legendary comedian Des Bishop. The lads chat about ‘Joy in the Hood', going from Ballymun to the big stage, Ireland's obsession with death, what it's been like for Des to make the move back to USA after years building a career in Ireland. Plus, we run through the first ever edition of ‘confessions box'. We hear some scandalous and hilarious stories from the guests in the Laughter Lounge. Strap in for some eyebrow raisers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Reynolds, Crime Correspondent, has the latest on garda raids in Ballymun, Dublin yesterday during which scrambler bikes and XL Bully dogs were seized

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack Austerity ripped the hearts out of our communities- the Dublin riots: finding a way forward through community In this Reboot Republic podcast, Rory talks about the impact of the stabbing and the riots in Dublin and the political and media response, to Paula Kearney, community worker in Dublin's North Inner City, Glen Kearney, youth worker in the inner city, and Dean Scurry, youth worker and activist in Ballymun. We discuss the deprivation and inequalities in the city, along with the impact of austerity on community, attitudes and actions of the Gardai, the rise in racism, and finding ways forward through community engagement and civil society action for investment in the key social issues affecting communities. The Ditch wrap of 2023 podcast is out now here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-94831589

IKEA is one of the biggest retailers in the world and according to its latest sales results, IKEA's store in Ballymun had over three million customers walk through its doors in the last 12 months, making it the Swedish retailer's best performing outlet globally. Since it opened its doors in 2009, the store in north Dublin has attracted 40 million customers to date, and now has a workforce of over 730 people.Marsha Smith, IKEA's Deputy Country Manager for UK & Ireland, joined host Ciarán Hancock to go through the main numbers outlined in IKEA Ireland's latest sales results, as well highlighting the company's commitment to sustainability and plans to further expand into towns and cities across Ireland in 2024.Produced by John Casey, with JJ Vernon on sound. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this powerful episode we speak with Dublin GAA legend Philly McMahon about his illustrious football career from kicking a ball in Ballymun to kicking it over the bar in Croke Park. Philly talks about his work in the community motivating young adults with social problems. He tells us the story of his Dad who was shot in West Belfast during the troubles, was interned in the North, escaped custody, went on the run and settled in Ballymun.The GAA star also recounts the tragic death of his older brother John in 2012 following a long battle with drug addiction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode we debated the ongoing joyriding epidemic in Dublin...and asked if Gardai should give chase, or is that the thrill the joyriders want??

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Parents and crèche staff of Our Lady's Nursery in Ballymun and Tanya Ward - Chief Executive of the Children's Rights Alliance

TD's in Dail Eireann are set to get a pay increase of over €1600 next week taking their pay to €109k a year.In Gift Grub, we go behind the scenes to see how this decision was reached and the subsequent reaction from some members of the public.

E42 The Fifth Court - presenters Mark Tottenham BL and Peter Leonard BL, talk to solicitors Patricia Hickey and Gary Lee (who says some very nice things about both podcast and presenters!) of the Irish Courts Service about a new, important, initiative to make the service more accessible and inclusive for people with a wide range of disabilities.We learn about the nuances of wardship in law and the widening of criteria of what comes under wardship. With changes in the law, adult cases will be removed from wardship in three years, but children wardship will continue.We learn about the Ballymun Community Law Centre (there were no private law practices in Ballymun (pop. 25,000) before the Law Centre opened 21 years ago.How the Law Society of Ireland deals with different types of lawyers makes for interesting listening.The Opposite of Butterfly Hunting, Evanna Lynch, is Patricia's choice of a 'legal related' bookA Netflix documentary called Crip Camp, on Netflix, is Gary's choice. He also recommends the play, 'No Magic Pill', by Christian O'Reilly. Listen to learn about all three.And, as usual, there's a discussion regarding three Higher Court decisions from the Decisis.ie casebook.DPP nolle prosequi regarding 151 plus indecent assaults, where accused (71) tried to have the trial stopped by way of judicial reviewMother given sentence for sexual offences against her son. The mother appealed the sentence. The sentence was changed.A hunger strike case. What circumstances are necessary for a prison authority to step in and 'force feed' a prisoner for the prisoner's own well-being? A most interesting decision. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this Reboot Republic podcast, Rory talks with tenants living in public housing in Dublin about the challenges faced living with mould & broken windows due to poor maintenance by Dublin City Council, even in regenerated houses in Ballymun. We hear the real life experiences and the work being done as part of CATU Crumin-Drimnagh & Davitt House tenants & CATU Ballymun-Finglas, in organising tenants and getting DCC to respond to tenants who have been ignored, many for several years. This is taking action for a right to housing! Tickets for Tortoise Shack Live:https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/tortoise-shack-live-tickets-698299581847?aff=oddtdtcreator Simon McGarr on how to fix a broke and broken RTE:https://www.patreon.com/posts/88035500

Eileen has overcome huge difficulties in her life. She was born in Dublin's Ballymun. Eileen started sampling drugs and dealing drugs while in secondary school. Now she runs Hair Together, an organisation that gives young disadvantaged youths a chance to become hair stylists, while focusing on their mental health.

I was at Glen Hansard's band The Frames first gig at the Clifton Country Blues Festival in the west of Ireland in 1990. Shortly afterwards we became friends and it has been a wonder to witness the incredible adventure he has been on since, always with music and poetry and an eagerness to better understand himself and life at the heart of it. From humble beginnings living in Dublin's only high rise flats in Ballymun he went on to create amazing music loved by fans all over the world and has played alongside so many of his childhood heroes like Bob Dylan, Van Morrison, Eddie Vedder, Bruce Springsteen, Joni Mitchell, Michael Stipe and many more. He won an Oscar for the music he and Marketa Irglova wrote for the Indie Film 'Once' that they both starred in which captured the hearts of so millions and opened him out to a wider audience. We have a rambling conversation about so many things, I hope you like it (we managed to clean up the audio really well for the most part but towards the end you can hear a friendly neighbour strimming the grass outside the window, just a heads up). You can connect with Glen @thegingerman222 on Instagram and I am @beinspiredrav We would love to connect and hear your thoughts on the episode. Please don't forget to like, rate and subscribe, it really helps alot. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ravinol/message

Corina Gaffey, fashion journalist and stylist, and Arran Murphy, Programme Manager of Rediscover Fashion which is one of Four social enterprises based in the Rediscovery Centre in Ballymun.

Please join us for lots of exclusives at patreon.com/tortoiseshack (Note: Recorded June 19th for members) In this Reboot Republic, Rory talks to Dean Scurry, community activist in Ballymun and co-organiser of the Apollo House occupation, about Dean's innovative work responding to the rise in anti-refugee protests. Dean went and spoke to asylum seekers and homeless sleeping in tents, and to young men from working class communities involved in the protests. Dean explains how we need to come at this through finding our common humanity, understanding and responding to the scale of abandonment and exclusion of working class communities, the housing crisis, and being honest, about it all, as Dean is in this conversation about his own mental health. You can help by taking some positive action on world refugee day June 20th The Men Who Fall Out of Windows podcast with Constantin Gurdgiev is out now here: Limited Tickets for Tortoise Shack Live are available here:https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/tortoise-shack-live-tickets-632859177837

On the show today we heard from a woman who openly shamed her neighbours in Poppintree in Ballymun..she told us about what they do regularly and how it makes her sick to her stomach. There was then shock and a horror when another woman from Ballymun told us what she does with her 3 children every night. Katie branded it "shameful"

Arran Murphy, Programme Manager of Rediscover Fashion, one of four social enterprises based in the Rediscovery Centre in Ballymun, Jo Linehan, Editor of the Climate Supplement with The Sunday Times

Today on the show we heard from a Ballymun woman who wants to report her neighbour to tusla and have her kids taken off her because of the way she lives... Then pictures we received during the show made Jeremy and Katie almost throw up... When you hear what was in this house you won't believe it!

Darren is a youth worker who has worked in Dublin's inner city for many years, including with Terence as a young man. Darren told us about growing up in Ballymun and how that environment gave him the tools to help young people later in life. He spoke to us about the seismic changes youth workers can quietly do to turn around the lives of people that others might have given up on, why the greatest successes aren't the loudest ones in life, and he also has some cracking stories for us.

Mary is annoyed that criminal incidents are misattributed to Ballymun. John-Joe thinks the deer population of Ireland needs to be culled.

Briege MacOscar, Fianna Fáil Councillor for Ballymun-Finglas, says those taking part in protests against asylum seekers are not representative of the wider community.

Moira Hannon speaks to an asylum seeker from South Africa who is in the Ballymun hotel targeted by protesters at the weekend; Lucky Khambule, Movement of Asylum Seekers in Ireland, describes his visit to the hotel.

She is the self-proclaimed Queen of Ballymun! Dublin legend, Dame Stuffy joined Dermot and Dave for What's The Story and to chat about her Panto - Peter Pan. Peter Pan runs until January the 29th in the Axis Theatre in Ballymun. Tickets are available on axisballymun.ie