Podcast appearances and mentions of billy kelleher

Former independent and Fianna Fáil MEP Brian Crowley has died at the age of 61. His friend and fellow Corkman Fianna Fáil MEP, Billy Kelleher pays tribute.

Billy Kelleher MEP, Fianna Fail, on calls to publish a delayed report on the party's botched presidential campaign.

News Extra Originally broadcast 6th December 2025 -00.30.Stephen Minogue attended the recent 50th anniversary of the death of Eamon DeValera commemoration in Ennis where he spoke to keynote speaker Billy Kelleher, Mary Crawford, Liam Hayes and Alan O'Callaghan.  -09.45 we hear a snippet from the Clare Business Awards where SBCR was honored. -11.15 Pat O'Brien reports on the Munster immediate club final between Upper Church Drumbane and O'Callaghans Mills. -16.00 We  hear some of the introduction to Gerry O'Briens recent book launch introduced by Jim O'Brien

This week on Indo Politics, Fianna Fáil MEP Billy Kelleher speaks candidly about the party's bruising presidential selection saga, the pressures applied behind the scenes, and what he calls a “tragic drama” for all involved. Host: Mary Regan, Guest: Billy Kelleher See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jennifer Whitmore, Social Democrats spokesperson for the Climate, Environment and Agriculture and Billy Kelleher, Fianna Fáil MEP for Ireland South

Matt is joined by Newstalk Breakfast host and former political editor Shane Coleman, and by journalist and former Dáil correspondent Lise Hand to discuss the government's new housing initiative. They also reflect on President Connolly's inauguration, talk about Billy Kelleher's carefully worded internal dissent in Fianna Fáil, and the status of the inquiry into the Jim Gavin presidential debacle.Brought to you by Greenman OPENPTP+To enjoy early access, ad-free listening and weekly bonus episodes, sign up at pathtopowerpodcast.comGet in touch: mail@pathtopowerpodcast.comFollow Matt:https://twitter.com/cooper_mhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-cooper-615a1317https://www.instagram.com/mattcooperlastword/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Billy about his fear that the party is losing relevance with younger people. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Billy Kelleher about changes he says are vital to the future of the party, hears Oran tell us how we can help kids with Type I Diabetes, talks science with Cork's telly science star Kathriona Devereux. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The annual Eamon de Valera Commemoration will take place this weekend. Ennis Courthouse is the venue for Sunday's Fianna Fáil commemoration, the 9th of November at 11am. The party's Ireland South MEP Billy Kelleher will give the oration. Alan Morrissey was joined live in studio on Thursday's Morning Focus by Billy Kelleher and Kilnamona monumental sculptor & Fianna Fáil member Mike McTigue. (c) Ógra Fianna Fáil via Facebook

Fianna Fáil's internal nomination process has left some disappointment, while the presidential campaigns of Catherine Connolly and Heather Humphreys continue to build momentum. Billy Kelleher, MEP for Ireland South, joins us to discuss.

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Billy Kelleher, Former MEP, reacts to the news that Jim Gavin has dropped out of the Presidential race. Fionnan Sheahan, Ireland Editor with the Irish Independent, responds to Billy Kelleher's interview.

Padraig O'Sullivan, Cork North Central TD, who supported Billy Kelleher's nomination, discusses Jim Gavin's withdrawal.

After the shock exit of Jim Gavin as FF candidate for the Presidency, PJ gets analysis from Gavan Reilly political correspondent with Virgin Media TV and Billy Kelleher, the man tried to be the party's candidate but was rebuffed by leadership. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are "questions to be answered" within Fianna Fáil after the party's candidate Jim Gavin pulled out of the presidential race on Sunday, according to Fianna Fáil MEP Billy Kelleher.Kelleher, who himself made a bid for the Fianna Fáil presidential nomination, joins The Last Word to discuss Gavin's withdrawal and what's next for the party and it's leader, Taoiseach Micheál Martin.Catch the full chat by pressing the play button on this page!

We speak to Fianna Fáil's Billy Kelleher after Jim Gavin's dramatic exit from the Presidential race.

‘We're all still friends,” was the comment from the first Fianna Fáil TD who emerged from the fifth floor in Leinster House where the party's representatives had met to vote for their candidate for the Áras. The numbers told a different story. There are 29 traitors in the Taoiseach's midst, who voted for Billy Kelleher in secret and in doing so, threw his leadership of the party into question. Does Micheál Martin's future hang on this massive Jim Gavin gamble? Host; Kevin Doyle, Guests; Tabitha Monahan and Mary Regan  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The run-in to October's presidential election continues to pick up pace this week with the selection of Jim Gavin as Fianna Fáil's nominee. Jack Horgan-Jones brings us behind the scenes at Fianna Fáil's special meeting where members had to choose between newcomer Gavin and party stalwart Billy Kelleher. Could the manoeuvring that took place around this vote foreshadow leadership contests to come? Jack, Pat Leahy and Hugh Linehan also discuss Sinn Féin's stance in the presidential race now that Mary Lou McDonald has stated definitively she will not run. Does the party now clearly favour throwing in behind Catherine Connolly? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Billy Kelleher MEP talks to PJ about the Fianna Fáil Presidential race, hears how Student Inc rewards bright young entrepreneurs, chats to Freda Hayes about Blarney Woollen Mills 50th birthday. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Dublin GAA football manager Jim Gavin is Fianna Fáil’s presidential candidate. Yesterday, the Fianna Fáil parliamentary party supported his nomination; Jim Gavin received 41 votes and MEP Billy Kelleher got 29. Billy Kelleher got more votes than expected. Party leader Micheál Martin has been very clear that he wants Jim Gavin to represent Fianna Fáil. Jerry spoke to Kerry Fianna Fáil TD Michael Cahill.

PJ talks to Billy Kelleher MEP who secured 29 votes out of 70 in the race to become the party presidential candidate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MEP Billy Kelleher reacts to his defeat to Jim Gavin as the Fianna Fáil presidential candidate.

Fianna Fáíl will today choose its presidential candidate in a secret ballot between candidates Jim Gavin and Billy Kelleher. Newstalk's Political Correspondent Sean Defoe joined Shane Coleman on the show.

14 would be presidential candidates pitched themselves to Kerry County Council yesterday and Billy Kelleher and Jim Gavin battle it out for the Fianna Fáil nomination later today.Sean Defoe, Political Correspondent for Newstalk and Host of the 'Let Me Explain' Podcast joined Pat to bring us the latest on the Presidential race.

Fianna Fáíl will today choose its presidential candidate in a secret ballot between candidates Jim Gavin and Billy Kelleher. Newstalk's Political Correspondent Sean Defoe joined Shane Coleman on the show.

Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern can't escape his past and crashes out of the presidential race. Jim Gavin's advantage over Billy Kelleher for the Fianna Fáil nomination assessed. Does Heather Humphrey have a disability issue to overcome? Inside the Bob Geldof interest, and Ivan's surprise at weatherwoman Joanna Donnelly's presidential ambitions, more on Catherine Connolly and Alan Kelly, and the need for Sinn Féin to make a decision quickly. Also, the objections to Dublin's essential wastewater treatment plant, and Matt advocates for school secretaries and caretakers.Brought to you by Greenman OPENPTP+To enjoy early access, ad-free listening and a weekly bonus episode, sign up at pathtopowerpodcast.comGet in touch: mail@pathtopowerpodcast.comFollow the hosts:Matt: https://twitter.com/cooper_mhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-cooper-615a1317https://www.instagram.com/mattcooperlastword/Ivan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivan-yates-7b4b468ahttps://www.instagram.com/pathtopower.podcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's looking increasingly likely that there will be a contest within Fianna Fáil ahead of the presidential election as both MEP Billy Kelleher and former Dublin Gaelic football manager Jim Gavin gather support from inside the party.Mr. Kelleher joined Daniel McConnell on The Last Word to discuss why he thinks he'd be the best candidate for the job.Hit the ‘Play' button on this page to hear the conversation.

Jerry spoke to Ireland South MEP Billy Kelleher who’s hoping to win the Fianna Fáil nomination to contest the presidential election.

Jack O'Brien whose sister was punched by a German policeman at a Berlin Gaza protest says it will not deter her, Billy Kelleher on Michheál Martin backing Jim Gavin, Órla O'Donovan on Traitors Ireland the TV show everyone is talking about. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Opinion Line Producer Paul Byrne talks to Billy Kelleher about his bid and how it feels to have his party leader backing another candidate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ireland South MEP, Billy Kelleher discusses his desire to become the next president of Ireland.

Finally, the race for the Áras is beginning to heat up as Billy Kelleher looks set to throw his hat into the ring for the Fianna Fáil candidacy. So, how are those in the running shaping up? All to discuss with Newstalk's Political Correspondent Sean Defoe.

Finally, the race for the Áras is beginning to heat up as Billy Kelleher looks set to throw his hat into the ring for the Fianna Fáil candidacy. So, how are those in the running shaping up? All to discuss with Newstalk's Political Correspondent Sean Defoe.

Independent candidate Nick Delahanty launched his presidential bid yesterday, claiming if he gets on the ballot he won't come last. Fianna Fail still haven't put a candidate forward, Jim Gavin in the frame for them but does he want it? Billy Kelleher won't rule himself out of the race to the Áras continues. Sean Defoe, Host of the 'Let Me Explain' podcast. Political Correspondent for Newstalk brings us the latest on the race.

Billy Kelleher, Fianna Fail MEP for Ireland South and Fionnan Sheehan, Ireland Editor with the Irish Independent.

Fianna Fail will make a decision on the Presidency by the end of the month, according to the Taoiseach. The party can opt to run its own candidate or support an external person. Independent TD Catherine Connolly and businessman Gareth Sheridan are the only other candidates to officially launch a bid for the Áras, however Fine Gael's Heather Humphreys and Sean Kelly have announced their intentions to join the race. Sinn Fein has yet to outline its position, but it's understood the party's preference is to run its own candidate. Taoiseach Micheál Martin says he won't be speculating until he meets with party members. To discuss this further Alan Morrissey was joined by Ireland South Fine Gael MEP, Sean Kelly, who has announced his intention to join the race. Meanwhile, we heard earlier from the Taoiseach that Fianna Fail will make a decision on the Presidency by the end of the month. This follows calls from the party's MEP, Billy Kelleher, for an urgent meeting to figure out what's going on. He said he had written to the Cathaoirleach asking him to convene a meeting. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by Billy Kelleher, Ireland South Fianna Fail MEP.

While the big news of the day has been that both Seán Kelly and Heather Humphries are both putting themselves forward for the Fine Gael Presidential nomination. Fianna Fáil are making sure they're not outdone. Their MEP for Ireland South, Billy Kelleher, has said he has written to the party's Cathaoirleach to ask for an urgent meeting to discuss their involvement in the race.Billy Kelleher joins Kieran to discuss, as well as Newstalk's Political Correspondent, Seán Defoe.

Billy Kelleher, Fianna Fáil MEP for Ireland South; and Lynn Boylan, Sinn Fein MEP for Dublin; on EU climate funding.

Europe Day is looming large on the horizon. The day, which celebrates "peace and unity in Europe", is celebrated on the 5th of May by the Council of Europe and on the 9th of May by the European Union. An event to mark Europe Day will be held today in Ennis. “Europe: Past, Present, Future” will take place at the Old Ground Hotel later (10am-12pm). It is being hosted by the Mayor of Ennis, Committee of Regions member, and Fianna Fáil Councillor, Clare Colleran Molloy. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined in studio by Ireland South Fianna Fáil MEP, Billy Kelleher and Mayor of Ennis, Committee of Regions member, and Fianna Fáil Councillor, Clare Colleran Molloy.

Despite the exclusion of the pharmaceutical industry from Liberation Day tariffs and the introduction of a 90 day, US President Donald Trump has warned that big pharma is next on the list. As the pharmaceutical industry is the biggest Irish export to the US, what impact will this uncertainty have on our economy and European as a whole? Pat discusses this and more with Gareth Sheridan, CEO of Nutriband and Billy Kelleher, MEP for Ireland South (part of the health committee on the EP).

Billy Kelleher, Fianna Fáil MEP for Ireland South; Kathleen Funchion, Sinn Féin MEP for Ireland South; Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Labour MEP for Dublin; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Mirror

Billy Kelleher, Fianna Fáil MEP for Ireland South; Kathleen Funchion, Sinn Féin MEP for Ireland South; Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Labour MEP for Dublin; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Mirror

Donald Trump has paused US military aid to Ukraine. Meanwhile, The European Commission President has announced measures to ramp up defence spending. Ursula von der Leyen has outlined a five point "Rearm Europe" plan, and has written to EU leaders on the matter. It's hoped the proposals will see member states "massively boost" spending on military capability. Jerry spoke to Ireland South MEP and First Vice-President of Renew Europe, Fianna Fáil’s Billy Kelleher.

As a continent, Europe is the least engaged with cryptocurrencies. Are we lagging behind, and if so, could a so-called ‘Digital Euro' be the solution?Joining Seán to discuss is Billy Kelleher, Fianna Fáil MEP and member of the EU Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee…

An Ireland South MEP has cast doubt over the Government's ability to achieve its housing targets in 2025, due to what he's described as a failure to address infrastructural challenges. It follows a recent briefing paper issued by key construction industry stakeholders, which stated that as a result of zoned land shortages, "it is not physically possible to construct 50,000 houses per year". Government formation talks are continuing today between Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, with members of the Regional Independents Group, as well as Independent TDs Michael and Danny Healy-Rae set to receive formal invitations to attend in the coming days. While both parties have committed to building 300,000 homes by 2030, a document published by the Civil Engineering Contractors Association, Water Services Operators Group, Construction Industry Federation and the Irish Home Builders Association has cast doubt on the viability of this pledge. It's stated that it's not "physically possible" to construct this volume of homes as Ireland is running out of zoned land for new houses that's serviced with water and wastewater infrastructure. The result of this, it's claimed, will be the outward flow of foreign direct investment from Ireland. Fianna Fáil MEP for the Ireland South Constituency, Billy Kelleher insists the planning process must be streamlined in order to bring about the required infrastructure. Signed into law in October, the Planning and Development Bill has been described as an attempt to consolidate Irish planning law into a single piece of legislation and was dubbed by Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien as the "most significant reform in planning legislation since 2000". Following the vote on the bill, Sinn Féin accused the Government of rushing its final stages. Clare architect and lecturer at South East Technological University, Garry Miley claims Ireland's planning system remains "arcane" and "medieval," but doesn't believe "throwing more legislation" at the problem is the answer.

Regina Doherty, Fine Gael MEP for Dublin; Billy Kelleher, Fianna Fáil MEP for Ireland South; Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin MEP for Dublin; Michael McNamara, Independent MEP for Ireland South

Regina Doherty, Fine Gael MEP for Dublin; Billy Kelleher, Fianna Fáil MEP for Ireland South; Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin MEP for Dublin; Michael McNamara, Independent MEP for Ireland South

Regina Doherty, Fine Gael MEP for Dublin; Billy Kelleher, Fianna Fáil MEP for Ireland South; Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin MEP for Dublin; Michael McNamara, Independent MEP for Ireland South

Billy Kelleher, Fianna Fáil MEP for Ireland South // Ken O'Flynn, Chair of Independent Ireland and TD for Cork North Central // Rose Conway Walsh Sinn Féin TD for Mayo // Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent with the Irish Examiner

Billy Kelleher, Fianna Fail MEP for Ireland South; and Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin MEP for Dublin, debate electricity prices in Ireland.