Podcasts about Ireland

Molly Malone is one of the most famous cultural figures in Ireland and in Dublin city, her legend stemming from the 19th-century ballad “Cockles and Mussels.” Described as a beautiful young fishwife, Molly is said to have roamed the cobbled streets of Dublin by day, crying “cockles and mussels, alive, alive-o!” For Further Reading: Tourists’ groping of Irish statue prompts ‘Leave Molly mAlone’ campaign The Legend of Molly Malone A Brief History of Dublin’s Mysterious Molly Malone. Oldest known version of ballad of Molly Malone finds new home This month, we’re talking about Maritime Madams. Whether through scientific study, aquatic exploration, or legendary prowess, they harnessed the power of the bodies of waters that cover our earth. History classes can get a bad rap, and sometimes for good reason. When we were students, we couldn’t help wondering... where were all the ladies at? Why were so many incredible stories missing from the typical curriculum? Enter, Womanica. On this Wonder Media Network podcast we explore the lives of inspiring women in history you may not know about, but definitely should. Every weekday, listeners explore the trials, tragedies, and triumphs of groundbreaking women throughout history who have dramatically shaped the world around us. In each 5 minute episode, we’ll dive into the story behind one woman listeners may or may not know–but definitely should. These diverse women from across space and time are grouped into easily accessible and engaging monthly themes like Educators, Villains, Indigenous Storytellers, Activists, and many more. Womanica is hosted by WMN co-founder and award-winning journalist Jenny Kaplan. The bite-sized episodes pack painstakingly researched content into fun, entertaining, and addictive daily adventures. Womanica was created by Liz Kaplan and Jenny Kaplan, executive produced by Jenny Kaplan, and produced by Grace Lynch, Maddy Foley, Brittany Martinez, Edie Allard, Carmen Borca-Carrillo, Taylor Williamson, Sara Schleede, Paloma Moreno Jimenez, Luci Jones, Abbey Delk, Adrien Behn, Alyia Yates, Vanessa Handy, Melia Agudelo, and Joia Putnoi. Special thanks to Shira Atkins. Original theme music by Brittany Martinez. Follow Wonder Media Network: Website Instagram Twitter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listener Menopause Exercise Question: Are You Exercising Too Much, Too Little, or Just Right?”   Recently, a listener asked a menopause exercise question, "I'm doing strength training three times a week for 30 minutes. Is that too much? If you have wondered, or wonder what is enough, too much or the Goldilocks for you, this is for you.   Based on a study in Ireland called Menowell (not to be confused with the bars), almost 70% of us get our information from friends and 50% get information from social media. So, beware. Even researchers right now are spending a lot of time and energy getting eyeballs and making shocking statements. Instead of merely sharing the facts, they're being as inflammatory as the influencers they claim not to be.    Quick Overview: Menopause can bring bone loss, muscle loss, metabolic changes, mood shifts & symptoms like hot flashes and sleep troubles. Promise: By the end, you'll know how to calibrate exercise for maximum benefit and minimal burnout, even if you're not experiencing any of these.    Why exercise is non-negotiable? Exercise is medicine.  Muscle is medicine and an endocrine organ.  Muscle is HRT if you allow it to be.  Like any other medicine, the right dose and timing are crucial.    How much is too little? I could answer in a very generic way: Minimum WHO/HHS guidelines:  150 min moderate aerobic + 2 strength sessions weekly  Under 150 min weekly leads to missed benefits like bone density maintenance and cardiometabolic protection   This is not a generic podcast and you're not a generic woman.  So, let's answer with the uniqueness you deserve. Whether you're exercising too little or too much your body leaves both objective and subjective data.    Red flags of Undertraining and Overtraining: Persistent fatigue Ongoing symptoms Plateau in strength/mood/weight.   More Answers to Your Menopause Exercise Questions   When exercise becomes too much: Excessive high-intensity sessions >3× weekly without recovery ups injury risk—especially for connective tissue for women in midlife.  Overtraining stress can aggravate symptoms, disturb sleep, mood, and adrenal health, appetite/cravings and libido.    Finding the sweet spot: Measure muscle and body fat (See Resources for my smart scale picks.)  Measure waist girth  Measure bone density through Dexa scan    Do-It-Yourself checklist: Track energy, sleep, mood, focus, libido, digestion, elimination (See Resources for Flipping50 Progress Tracker)  Between your objective and subjective measures, are you getting what you want? Not just immediate but long term?    References:  Cooper, D., Ward, K., Kavanagh, R. and O'Connor, S. (2023) ‘‘MenoWell': A pilot 6-week novel, online, multimodal exercise and health education programme for women in all stages of menopause living in Laois, Ireland', Physical Activity and Health, 7(1), p. 303–318.   Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - Essential Oils for Menopause Hormones | Essential How-to for Essential Oils Next Episode - Simple Ways to Know if You're Following Protein Rules in Menopause More Like This - Exercise and Hot Flashes and Other Menopause Symptoms   Resources:  Join the Flipping50 Membership for evidence-based workout programs. Opening soon! Save your spot! Monitor your progress with Flipping50 Progress Tracker. Try OneSkin for SPF on face, lips and body. My top picks for 2025 Smart Scale Picks for Body Composition. Don't know where to start? Book your Discovery Call with Debra. Join the Flipping50 Insiders Facebook Group and connect with Debra and the community.

Jack Horgan-Jones and Harry McGee join Hugh Linehan to look back on the week in politics: · The drive to inject some impetus into the Irish presidential race has not yielded anything of note just yet with the starter pistol not expected to sound until Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael, and Sinn Féin nominate their candidates. · The Coalition remains divided over Minister for Further and Higher Education James Lawless's recent assertion that the student contribution could increase by as much as €1,000 next year for third-level students. · The pause on Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs is almost up – is there a plan in place to keep Ireland's pain to a minimum?Plus, the panel picks their favourite Irish Times pieces of the week:· The puffins of Rathlin Island, the digital revolution that didn't turn out as expected, and how the wedding of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez destroyed quiet luxury. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of In Stride is presented by The Eventing Series by Natalie Keller Reinert and Flatiron Books. You can find The Eventing Series books in paperback, ebook, and audiobook wherever books are sold. Follow Natalie Keller Reinert on Instagram at @NatalieKReinert. In this episode of “In Stride,” Sinead is joined by international 4* event rider Michael Nolan. Michael Nolan is a skilled Irish event rider with a diverse background in fox hunting, racehorses, show jumping, and eventing. He rode for top Irish yards including Cooley Farms, Kedrah House Stud, and Tomgar Sport Horses before moving to the U.S. to further his career. He spent seven years working with 4* rider and ICP instructor Robin Walker, developing horses through the advanced level. Michael's recent results include top finishes at the 2023 Morven Park and Plantation Field CCI3*-S with Carrabeg Hulla Balou. He now runs Nolan Sporthorses, a training and coaching business, with his wife Mckenna Knott. They are based in Florida during the winter and Michigan in the summer. In this episode, Michael shares an inside look at the realities of the industry, including: • How he got his start with horses in Ireland and eventually found his way to eventing. • His approach to starting young horses and why he believes professionals should develop their own. • The differences in horse culture between the U.S. and Ireland. • The importance of trusting your feel in the saddle and teaching students to do the same. Join Michael and Sinead for an honest and insightful conversation about building a career in eventing, from breaking young horses to trusting your instincts in the saddle.

We start the show off with some super cross talk with Mason & Ireland. Sedano is in & (Momo) Ramona Shelburne is in for Kap! There is a crazy 7 team trade that could be happening in the NBA that involves the Lakers. Could they potentially get Rockets forward Cam Whitmore? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mason and Ireland circle back to Clayton Kershaw reaching 3,000 career strikeouts! Is Kershaw a unanimous first ballot hall of famer? Are the guys in on the new Netflix Dallas Cowboys mini series? Should the MLB ban the use of position players pitching? What drinks cause the worst hangover? Game of Games, plus Supercross Talk with Sedano and Momo! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mason and Ireland hit the phones for Sports Graffiti! Happy Birthday to Tom Cruise! Who are the top 5 movie stars? Why are so many NBA franchises being sold within the past few years? Wassup Foo!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mason and Ireland started the show with Clayton Kershaw's milestone achievement of 3,000 career strikeouts last night! Kershaw becomes the 3rd player in history to get 3,000 strikeouts with one team! Will baseball ever see another pitcher reach 3,000 career strikeouts? Wheel of Questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this special Performance Process x Geek Warning crossover, Dave Rome grills Ronan Mc Laughlin about every technical detail from his 3,000 km unsupported lap of Ireland. From aero bag hacks and drivetrain quirks to cleat regrets and a failed light, this is a deep dive into the tech setup behind a truly personal and punishing ultra-endurance ride. Ronan shares what worked, what didn't, and what he'd change next time – all while reflecting on how the gear supported his mission to raise awareness for food allergy research.The fundraiser is still open here, every contribution makes a real difference.• £10 provides allergy education packs for a school• £25 trains 50 teachers to support allergic kids• £100 covers a life-saving dose of treatment for a child• £1,500 funds six months on the life-changing Natasha Clinical TrialHitting the target, could fund 20 trial places for allergic children, and take a real step toward a future where no child has to live in fear of their food.

Rico travels to Dublin and Belfast, and hangs with an epic lineup of local heroes, to learn how Ireland went from a backdrop for Hollywood rom-coms... to one of the hottest film cultures on the planet. Featuring directors Rich Peppiatt (KNEECAP) and John Crowley (BROOKLYN), superproducer Ed Guiney (POOR THINGS), and acting legends Fiona Shaw (MY LEFT FOOT, KILLING EVE) and Carrie Crowley (THE QUIET GIRL).Part travelogue, part deep-dive storytelling, the latest season sees host Rico Gagliano jet off to Ireland, Amsterdam, Mexico City, Los Angeles and Istanbul, to learn about their cultures through the lens of cinema. Season 8's guests include actors Gael García Bernal (AMORES PERROS) and Fiona Shaw (HOT MILK), writer/directors Rich Peppiatt (KNEECAP), Evan Goldberg (THE STUDIO) and Halina Reijn (BABYGIRL), producer Ed Guiney (POOR THINGS), production designer Eugenio Caballero (ROMA) and a host of other filmmakers, programmers, academics, cinema owners, critics, tour guides, and festival directors.BRING THEM DOWN is now streaming on MUBI in North America, UK, Ireland, Latin America, Netherlands, Turkey and more. You can also catch the wonderful Fiona Shaw in HOT MILK, adapted from Deborah Levy's bestselling novel. In cinemas July 4 across the UK, Ireland, Latin America, Germany and more. A MUBI release.To watch some of the films we've covered on the podcast, check out the collection Featured on the MUBI Podcast. Availability of films varies depending on your country.MUBI is a global streaming service, production company and film distributor dedicated to elevating great cinema. MUBI makes, acquires, curates, and champions extraordinary films, connecting them to audiences all over the world. A place to discover ambitious new films and singular voices, from iconic directors to emerging auteurs. Each carefully chosen by MUBI's curators.

President Donald Trump's massive finance bill has cleared its final hurdle in Congress — but what could it mean for the U.S. economy and for poorer Americans who rely on government support programmes? Also, Superman is back on screen — but is the superhero genre starting to lose its shine? And as Britpop legends Oasis prepare to kick -off their long-awaited reunion tour in Cardiff, fans are snapping up merchandise from pop-up stores across the UK and Ireland.

This month, actor and mother and baby home survivor Noelle Brown and singer Camille O'Sullivan will take to the stage together for a new theatre performance called In Plain Sight. The project, written by Brown, focuses on Ireland's history of mother and baby homes, paying particular attention to the large stately buildings dotted around the country that incarcerated young pregnant women. In today's episode, the pair join Róisín Ingle to discuss the show and how it explores the design and history of three homes that are still standing, Sean Ross Abbey, Castlepollard and Bessborough Mother and Baby Home (where Brown was born). But first, Irish Times opinion editor Jennifer O'Connell is here to discuss some of the biggest stories of the week including the arrest of former swimming coach George Gibney. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We start the show off with some super cross talk with Mason & Ireland. BREAKING NEWS. The Lakers found their bigman. They signed Center Deandre Ayton to a two-year deal. We are reacting all day to the Lakers signing Ayton. GUEST Jason Quick from the Athletic joins the show. He covers a lot with the Portland Trailblazers and gives us insight with Deandre Ayton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In 1970s Ireland, the nation's youth were craving an escape - and music was going to provide it. Over the course of the next few decades, what had been a gigging backwater was transformed into the centre of the live entertainment universe. Fields of Dreams tells the story of that remarkable change through the trailblazers who made it happen.Narrated by singer songwriter Róisín O, this 10-part series chronicles the rise of the festival and the extraordinary local scene that saw many Irish acts touch greatness.With stories equally hilarious and infuriating, it's a portrait of success and failure and everything in between. The first two episodes are out now – new episodes released weekly every week. Brought to you by the producers of The Kinahans and The Stardust Tragedy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Final Furlong Podcast – Coral-Eclipse Day Betting Preview: Coolmore vs Godolphin, 18/1 Nap + Group Race Plays Superpowers collide at Sandown as Coolmore and Godolphin go head-to-head in the 2025 Coral-Eclipse, and the Final Furlong team is here to break down every angle — with bold takes, market movers, and value plays across Saturday's big ITV races from Sandown and Haydock.

Andy Kamenetzky in for Travis this morning. Alan Hahn from ESPN thinks that LeBron James joining the New York Knicks is a realistic possibility. Do you think so? Also, The Dodgers have 3 ALL STAR game starters. And Clayton Kershaw has made history as being the 20th player to join the 3,000 strikeout club. Time for the DUMP and SUPER CROSSTALK with MASON and IRELAND. Happy 4th of July! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Up top, I promise that this episode is not more politicized dribble. I hear it everywhere, every day, and I just will not make room for it in this show. Instead we'll be discussing the candidates who are so often looked over.   Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts.   My guest today is David DeLong. David is on a mission to show the US, and by proxy other countries, that we do not have the labor shortage that we think we do; by introducing us to alternative options.  For example: 1 in 8 adult men in the US has been convicted of a felony, and that history alone eliminates you in most job application software. However, a one-time offender (with more than five years since release) is statistically far less likely to break the law or be arrested than any other employee in the company.  So let's reevaluate the opinion with this new data: Maybe you want more people with one-off convictions in your company, since they are likely safer and less likely to leave your team if given a chance.  ( Https://Www.ReadHiddenTalent.Com )  ( Https://Www.SmartWorkforceStrategies.Com )  ( https://a.co/d/gCET55S take you to: Www.Amazon.Com "Hidden Talent: How to Employ Refugees, the Formerly Incarcerated & People With Disabilities" )  ( https://www.youtube.com/@daviddelong4246 will take you to: Www.YouTube.Com - "David DeLong YouTube Homepage" )  Let's hire the overlooked!  So what do you think after hearing this? Would you advocate for any of the previous people to join your team? Why or why not?   In ranking news... July is upon us, and the global ranks are as follows: 1. The United States, with Wisconsin, California, and Oregon at the top.  2. England of the United Kingdom, just barely over Scotland.  3. Ireland.  4. Australia, with Queensland ahead for now.  5. Myanmar.  That's it for this week! Have a great week, a great weekend, and I'll see you all back here next week for another new episode!  Until the next episode, pretty please do all the things to help the show: rate, review, like, and subscribe.  Reach out to DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or on any social media if you want to reach me personally.  Most importantly, Stay Dumb!  #Podcast #Education #SecondChance #Incarcerated #Disabled #Immigrant #Hiring #Workforce 

In the 1950s, more than 20,000 people—over one percent of the adult population of Ireland—were locked away in mental asylums. This was the highest rate in the world, with more people confined in asylums than in all other institutions, including prisons, combined.Yet, despite these staggering numbers, the story of Ireland's asylums remains largely unspoken. In this episode, historian Fin Dwyer is joined by Prof Brendan Kelly to uncover the history behind these institutions. They explore the origins of Ireland's asylums, the harsh realities faced by those inside, and the complex reasons why communities didn't oppose these bleak institutions but often welcomed their opening. Through powerful stories and revealing statistics, this episode shines a light on a dark chapter of Irish history that we still struggle to confront.Get an ad-free version of the show at Patreon.com/irishpodcastGet Brendan's book 'Inside Grangegorman' https://shop.ria.ie/products/asylum-inside-grangegormanSound by Kate Dunlea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mason, Ireland, MT, and Pepe hit the phones for Sports Graffiti. The guys dig up sound from 2022 from JJ Redick talking about Deandre Ayton's game. Will MLB ever see another 300 game winner? Kershaw is on milestone watch tonight as he is three strikeouts away from 3,000 in his career! Who are the current best QB's for Fantasy football? Wassup Foo! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mason and Ireland tip off the show with Mychal Thompson! What does MT think of fellow Bahamian, Deandre Ayton? Would Ayton be a good fit for the Lakers? Pepe Mantilla joins the guys in the studio and gives his take on the Lakers free agency so far. Is the door now unlocked for a LeBron trade from the Lakers? Wheel of Questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mason, Ireland, MT, and Pepe kick off hour three with stories of Studio 54. What did the Pope have to say about the art of losing and sports? Are the Lakers front runners for Deandre Ayton? Will Kershaw be the fastest to 3,000 strikeouts in terms of innings pitched? It is being reported that Deandre Ayton is signing with the Lakers! Game of Games, plus Supercross Talk with Sedano and Beto! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ur friend, the hero, Detective Jim Wood retired this past week. In this week's podcast we pay tribute to the man, the legend who put America's biggest serial killer away for life. Without Jim, Kermit Gosnell would still be killing. The Philadelphia abortion doctor was running a House of Horrors for 30 years, he killed hundreds perhaps thousands. Listen to the podcast to hear about Jim's life and career. And we are in Ireland and what a weird place it is. On this week's podcast, we bring you the craziest and most shocking stories from cross-dressing farmers to abortion jokes on morning TV. And hear how Phelim grew up on one of the most dangerous roads on the planet and safety improvements have just been stopped for the third time because of… you guessed it… Climate Change. People die so activists can virtue signal.Meanwhile in America, a family celebrating a birthday was wiped out along with all their guests, because the “climate experts” at the national weather service who claim they can “predict” the weather in 30 to 100 years, couldn't warn boaters about an afternoon storm on a lake.And it's ok to be anti-semitic in the UK. Watch the podcast to hear about a country where a mother is imprisoned for years over a tweet that she deleted but a singer is still walking around after calling for death to the IDF [Israel Defense Forces]. We bring you the truth about two-tier justice in the UK. We have a special guest, Stephen L. Miller, who's going to tell us about how the media, on topics from Biden to Iran, are more interested in covering up the news than actually covering the news. And just who is the worst journalist in America? And we love seeing the world through Ann's airpods which are moving around former Yugoslavia faster than a UN “peacekeeper”. Now they are in Croatia. Listen to the podcast to follow their journey. And leave a comment wherever you get our content and you never know, we may read it on the air.****************************Projects You Need to Check Out: https://unreportedstorysociety.com/our-projects/Stephen Miller's X: @redsteezePhelim's X: (https://x.com/PhelimMcAleer)Ann's X: (https://x.com/annmcelhinney)USS SocialsInsta: (https://www.instagram.com/unreportedstorysociety/)Facebook: (https://www.facebook.com/TheAPScoop/)X: (https://x.com/AP_Unreported)And did you know that you don't have to wait a week to get the scoop? Subscribe to our Stories.io substack where you get the news and views every day: https://phelimmcaleer.substack.com/ *************************************

We start today with this news that Kia Joorabchian is set to replace Raphael Freire at Freemason Lodge in the coming days with Kevin Philippart De Foy, who joins Nick first off to discuss the move and how the transition will work. Jane Mangan is along for the show today and shares her surprise at the news although believes that this is yet another big sign of intent from the team at Amo Racing. Luis Kimmel looks at the German Derby, set to take place this weekend as he hopes this year's renewal can cement it's Group 1 status as well as telling Nick how he came to buy a share in Lazy Griff, now placed in two Derbys. Billy Nash of Timeform looks at the Irish Derby from and Timeform perspective and where Lambourn stacks up against previous winners whilst also putting up a couple of Ballydoyle two-year-olds to watch. Tony Carroll share his delight as the way his 2025 has gone so far after Lequinto notched up the hat-trick last night and we close with our Weatherby's segment that this week see's us visit Coolmore Stud in Ireland with Mark Byrne as we look at Australia from a value point of view & ones to watch.

Brooke Taylor sits in for Timmere on Trending, and she is joined by Brother Richard Hendrick, a Capuchin Franciscan and retreat master here to help draw you closer to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The Sacred Heart So, what’s the big deal about the Sacred Heart? According to Brother Richard: “The Sacred Heart is the icon of the entire Gospel.” That’s... a big deal. He explains that when Jesus says He is “meek and humble of heart,” He’s not talking about being passive or a pushover. In Greek, that word “meek” (praus) means a heart fully surrendered to the Father’s will. It’s not soft; it’s powerful. He invites you; yes, even with your messy, distracted, sometimes-scrolling-during-prayer self, to graft your heart into His. “To let His heart be the heart of our heart.” Ireland Just Got Re-Consecrated to the Sacred Heart Brooke also mentions some stunning recent news: Ireland was just reconsecrated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus at the Marian shrine of Knock on the Feast of Corpus Christi! The last time this happened was 150 years ago! What the Saints Teach Us About the Sacred Heart St. Thérèse of Lisieux called the Sacred Heart her hiding place. She wrote that she didn’t need purgatory after death, because she was letting His love be her purgatory now. St. Padre Pio prayed a daily novena to the Sacred Heart for anyone who asked his prayers. St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, the Sacred Heart visionary, gave us the image we all know: Jesus revealing His pierced, flaming heart, crowned with thorns and glowing with love. Brother reminds us that these saints weren’t just inspired by the Sacred Heart... they entered it. Enter In; Don't Just Look This is one of the most beautiful takeaways: we’re not just meant to look at or venerate the Sacred Heart; we’re meant to enter into it. Think of it like a divine invitation to spiritual open-heart surgery. Brother Richard quotes St. Anthony of Padua, who said we shouldn’t just stay by the “entrance” of Jesus’ pierced side; we need to go all the way in. That’s where we find: light, peace, and Heaven on Earth. Sacred Heart + Divine Mercy Ever notice the connection between the Sacred Heart and Divine Mercy? Brother Richard ties it all together: The Sacred Heart is Jesus offering His heart. -Divine Mercy is drawing us in, through those rays of grace. -Both devotions are all about growing in trust. So, whether you pray “Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in Thee” or “Jesus, I trust in You”, you’re tapping into the same ocean of mercy. He reminds us: "You exist, so you are already loved." No performance needed. No filters. No spiritual résumé. Here’s the real deal, friend: The Sacred Heart is not a metaphor. It’s real. It’s alive. It’s beating for you. You’re invited in. Not tomorrow. Today. So, whether you’re feeling close to Jesus or like your heart’s been duct-taped together this week… He’s offering you His own heart in exchange. Light a candle. Put up an image of the Sacred Heart. Whisper, “Jesus, meek and humble of heart, make my heart like Yours.” And then just… be loved. Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us! Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us!

Some controversy on the golf course with an on course TV reporter and a famous golfer getting into a fulll fledged verbal dispute after the round and a guest with great insight is part of the newest "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast."Host T.J. Rives is back to go over it all.First, he talks media news including: the return of ESPN's NFL analyst Randy Moss slated for this year after his battle with cancer. Get more of the details. Next, a sexual harrassment lawsuit settlement is in place for former Fox Sports talent Julie Stewart-Binks against the company. Is ESPN back in the discussion to keep Sunday night MLB baseball? And, we have more on the NBA Draft Ratings, etc.Then, he's joined by PGATour Radio's Will Haskett. They discuss the controversy with NBC's Roger Maltbie and multi-time champion golfer Padraig Harrington of Ireland last Saturday at the U.S. Senior Open event in Colorado. Where's "the line" on an on course commentator and doing his job vs. potentially, making a golfer mad/interfering with him or not? It's a fascinating listen into golf coverage and dealing with the pros.And, it's all part of the "LWOS Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

Full Text of ReadingsWednesday of the Thirteenth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 379The Saint of the day is Saint Oliver PlunkettSaint Oliver Plunkett’s Story The name of today's saint is especially familiar to the Irish and the English—and with good reason. The English martyred Oliver Plunkett for defending the faith in his native Ireland during a period of severe persecution. Born in County Meath in 1629, Oliver studied for the priesthood in Rome and was ordained there in 1654. After some years of teaching and service to the poor of Rome he was appointed Archbishop of Armagh in Ireland. Four years later, in 1673, a new wave of anti-Catholic persecution began, forcing Archbishop Plunkett to do his pastoral work in secrecy and disguise and to live in hiding. Meanwhile, many of his priests were sent into exile, schools were closed, Church services had to be held in secret, and convents and seminaries were suppressed. As archbishop, Plunkett was viewed as ultimately responsible for any rebellion or political activity among his parishioners. Archbishop Plunkett was arrested and imprisoned in Dublin Castle in 1679, but his trial was moved to London. After deliberating for 15 minutes, a jury found him guilty of fomenting revolt. He was hanged, drawn, and quartered in July 1681. Pope Paul VI canonized Oliver Plunkett in 1975. Reflection Stories like that of Oliver Plunkett seem to fit history. “Things like that don't happen today” is often our thought. But they do. False accusations, prejudice, anti-Catholic sentiments, racism, sexism, etc. are still an active reality in our day. Perhaps a prayer to Saint Oliver for peace and justice might be appropriate. Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music. This episode continues our Fianna Saga with a tale that introduces a new generation of warriors to the fold; some you've met before in this series, and some that are brand new. . Please note the content of these stories may be triggering for some listeners, please take care of yourself as you listen. This story contains mentions of public speaking and fear of failing tests! This podcast is proudly sponsored by the people who donate to us each month via https://www.patreon.com/candlelittales and anyone who sends us a once-off donation through the Paypal button on our website http://candlelittales.ie/ Find details of our upcoming shows here: https://candlelittales.ie/performances/ You can pre-order our book Celtic Mythology now! Ireland: https://www.easons.com/celtic-mythology-sorcha-hegarty-9781507223888 US: https://bookshop.org/lists/our-books-candlelit-tales UK: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/our-books-candlelit-tales

It's another mixed bag of your questions, taking everything from investing in offshore funds to evening up pension funds between spouses and lots more besides! Shownotes: https://meaningfulmoney.tv/QA19  00:57  Question 1 Hello Pete & Roger I am a regular listener to you show, love it and keep up the good work. My question is… I have a full 6 months emergency fund, I have no credit card debt or personal loans, I have a mortgage and I have just started investing 5% of my wages every time I get paid into the Vanguard all world tracker fund (keeping it simple) I have a new car every 4 years on PCP (so I basically lease it) as I always chop in for a new car and never pay the balloon payment at the end, this PCP is at 8%. I would like to hear your thoughts on weather investing is still okay to do along side this, the reason for having a new car is that I use it until the warranty expires and then change due to rising repair costs and hassle free motoring. I have brought older cars outright in the past and always ended up costing me more in repairs over the years. I am planning on leasing my cars for the permanent future so if I do not start investing now I will never have a chance to invest, and I do not see leasing at car as a loan as such, more of a permanent lease. Feel free to shorten my message to suit and excited to hear your thoughts, all the best. Adam 10:10  Question 2 Hello Pete and Rog! First of all, a huge thank you for all the valuable content you share – I really appreciate it! Keep up the fantastic work!  I had a quick question that's a bit technical (apologies in advance!), but I was wondering if you might be able to cover the topic of UK-registered funds when investing in a GIA on the podcast? I've heard that non-UK registered funds are taxed at the income tax rate rather than the capital gains tax rate. Is the best approach to check the ISIN against the list of UK-registered funds, even if the investment is made through a non-UK exchange (e.g., Amsterdam or Ireland)? Also, when a new client comes to you with non-UK registered funds, how do you typically address this issue? Thanks again for all that you do – really appreciate it!  Best, your #1 Fan! 14:00  Question 3 Hi Pete / Roger Thank you for your great work with your Q&As. Your cashflow ladder idea is great advice but when I look at graphs of cautious, balanced, growth funds they all go up and down at the same time. Over the last 10 yrs every time there has been a big market fall all the funds I looked at (at all risk levels) recovered with 32 months max. If 2-3 years cash is held on the 1st rung of the ladder why shouldn't I hold the rest in growth/agg funds? The cash rung will ride out the fall / recovery so I may as well put my money in a fund with the most growth potential? What am I missing? Stephen 19:57  Question 4 Hi Pete and Roger, Thanks for all you do. Your Podcasts and YouTube content has helped me get to retirement early. I have a number of investments in my Pension which are there to continue to grow hopefully over time. I have a well diversified portfolio mainly using trackers. I want to try to drop a particular individual investment from my portfolio that forms part of the Magnificent Seven, and is therefore part of a lot of the trackers I have. Unless I buy the FTSE Global index as individual shares can you see a way I cannot be in this one companies shares? Not sure there is an answer. Much appreciated, Chris 24:11  Question 5 Hello Love your podcast, I thought I was fairly clued up on pensions/finances but I have learnt so much more from your podcast. I recommend it to everyone! Especially my husband, who has so far failed to do so, he leaves the finances to me (which is probably why we are in this position as he has not addressed his pension). My question is: Our pension pots are very unequal, we're both 47.  I have 2 DB pots (combined are due to pay out circa 14k from age 65). I am also on track to have around 750k in a private pension by the time I am 57, and am planning to retire at this point.  My husband currently only has around 18k in a private pension, and is retraining as a teacher so he will only have a small DB pension not accessible until 68. He will therefore need to continue working for a few years after I retire.  I will need around a 2k a month in retirement, but I am thinking I can take up to £67k per year from my pension (so to remain in the 20% tax band). Use 24k for myself, and then we pay the remaining 43k into husbands private pension (or however much his earnings allow). If he is a higher rate tax payer by then, he would gain a 40% uplift on this or if not he will still get the 20% uplift back so we aren't losing out.  One of the main reasons for doing it would be to even the pensions out so that we can both withdraw tax efficiently in future, rather than me having to withdraw from my pension for both of us and so paying more tax. It seems like a no brainer but please let me know if I have missed something really obvious. Thanks in advance! Sarah 29:02  Question 6 Hello gents, If you pay a charity and claim gift aid within a given tax year, does that take your income down when calculating benefit calculations? E.g. if I earn £101k p/a and I give £2k to charity and (gift aid it), does that effectively bring my income below the £100k threshold for child government support like free childcare hours? Thanks, David

Today, we're speaking with Matt Bowles, a longtime Palestinian human rights activist.With a Master's Degree in International Peace and Conflict Resolution, Matt has over two decades of human rights and activism experience. He led activist delegations to monitor human rights abuses in the north of Ireland, co-founded an organization to stop U.S. aid to Israel, organized solidarity delegations to the West Bank and Gaza Strip, and did solidarity work with the indigenous Zapatista communities in Chiapas, Mexico.In the past few years, many more people around the world have tuned in to the injustice that has been happening in Palestine for the past 75 years. If you want to understand the origins of this injustice AND what you can do to help stop it, this episode is for you. I first became immersed in the struggle for Palestinian liberation in 2017, when I visited the West Bank and saw the Israeli soldiers at checkpoints, the humiliation of people, the treatment of Arabs like second-class citizens, and the Israeli system of apartheid with my own eyes. Matt has been working on Palestinian solidarity since 1998. It has been so helpful to hear the perspective of someone with this much longer view on the struggle. Become a Going Places member for as little as $6 a month. Visit our reimagined platform at goingplacesmedia.com to learn more.Thanks to our Founding Member: RISE Travel Institute, a nonprofit with a mission to create a more just and equitable world through travel education.What you'll learn in this episode:Current moment in the Palestinian human rights advocacyTravel media's sanitized version of seeing the worldHow Matt's Palestinian advocacy started with the Black liberation struggle in the USBritain's first and last colony (is the same?)The gap in awareness between what Palestine is and what the media showsThe power asymmetry and the longest military occupation in modern historyConfronting antisemitism and misrepresentationWhat the Rwandan, Guatemalan, and Cambodian genocides can teach usMatt dismantles "It's too complicated"Why do we give states more rights than people?The origins of this settler colonial projectWhy the US shifted its Palestine stance in 1967The history of Palestinian nonviolent resistance Why is there zero accountability for the State of Israel's actions?US law enforcement training with IOFWhat can an individual do? A lot!What gives Matt hope todayWhy Yulia believes that Gaza will change the worldFeatured on the show:Listen to Matt's Maverick Show podcastFollow @maverickshowpod on InstagramSubscribe to Matt's Monday Minute newsletter Learn more about the International Solidarity MovementLearn more about Jewish Voice for PeaceLearn more about If Not NowLearn more about the Boycott, Divest, and Sanctions...

We start the show off with some super cross talk with Mason & Ireland. Sedano is in, Beto is in for Kap, & Morales is in for a Live Imaging Tuesday. Kap has been on vacation but still manages to text the show group chat. -Is it time to sound the alarm as the Lakers remain quiet in free agency? GUEST Ramona Shelburne joins the show. What is the next move for the Lakers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 442nd Episode we catch preview the up coming All-Ireland Championships due to be held this weekend in Derry/Londonderry.  This has been shaping up to be quite a big event, with a full week long program of fringe events, so a lot to enjoy for piping fans.  This plus we catch up with all the news and views from around the piping scene this past week. Don't forget we have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio recordings, exclusive interviews, episodes of Big Rab Show Plus! and loads more to share with you on there, so click support and get your hands on all this extra stuff!!   Email us now - bigrabshow@gmail.com Support us  www.patreon.com/BigRabShow   We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do with the bag piping world. Feel free to message us on Facebook and on Twitter and let us know what you would like to hear on the show, as well just to let us know that you're listening. Our live show continues to broadcast live every week on Fuse FM Ballymoney on Tuesday nights 7pm-9pm (uk time) be sure to check it out. Thank you to our very kind sponsors, G1 Reeds. If you would be interested in sponsoring the show, please do get in touch.  Or help support us via our Patreon page.   www.thebigrabshow.com www.facebook.com/TheBigRabShow www.twitter.com/bigrabshow bigrabshow@gmail.com

Kenny Young is still here with us and Travis tries to recruit him for our Softball game on July 11th. Kenny shares his thoughts about the future of the Lakers with or without LeBron. LeBron James has posted something on Instagram that we are not sure what it means. Plus, Clayton Kershaw is 3 strikeouts away from 3,000. How do you rank Verlander, Scherzer, and Kershaw? Who get the bronze medal between the 3? Time for HOT and COLD. The DUMP and SUPER CROSSTALK with MASON and IRELAND. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What may be found about Kerry in the newly released Virtual Treasury Project which was established to try to recover as much as possible documents that were lost in the 1922 fire at the Public Records Office. That blaze during the Civil War destroyed almost 700 years’ worth of records. Jerry spoke to historian Dr Owen O’Shea from Milltown. https://virtualtreasury.ie/

Almost 50 schools across Ireland have signed up to a new programme by US EdTech company Merlyn Mind and The Learnovate Centre to pilot a ground-breaking AI assistant tool for teachers. The programme is the largest trial of the Merlyn Origin AI assistant outside of North America. Supported by Learnovate, a learning technology research centre in Trinity College Dublin, the programme will see 300 teachers across 48 post-primary and primary schools utilise the Merlyn Origin AI technology in the classroom to provide students with a personalised, dynamic and interactive learning experience. The Merlyn Origin AI assistant tool been designed to support educators by streamlining the administrative and repetitive aspects of teaching. By leveraging generative AI, the system enables teachers to create lesson plans, generate grading rubrics and acquire instant feedback from their students with the push of a button. It also offers unique voice-controlled technology that allows teachers to operate classroom devices - from computers to front-of-class displays - entirely hands-free, freeing them up to focus on engaging directly with students. Phase one of the Irish pilot scheme during the academic year, just ended. Researchers will then incorporate feedback from teachers and learners into the technology ahead of phase two, beginning at the start of the 2025 academic year. It is hoped the success of the pilot will lead to a wider take-up of the technology in Irish classrooms. Merlyn Origin is actively used in more than 10,000 classrooms across the US where studies have found it to be effective at helping teachers reduce time spent on administrative tasks, leaving more time for teaching and learning, in as little as seven weeks. Research has also found that teachers using Merlyn experience reduced technostress - stress caused by technology tools and processes required in their work. Mullingar Community College in Co. Westmeath took part in a limited trial of the cutting-edge AI technology earlier this year. The success of that project has paved the way for the current pilot programme. Merlyn Mind has collected a series of industry honours in recent years, including Best AI Platform at the 2024 Global EdTech Awards and Best AI Solution at the 2024 Ed Tech Cool Tool Awards. The AI tool also won the Trendsetter category at the 2023 EdTech Awards, and the Back to School Primary and Secondary Education Awards at the Tech and Learning Awards of Excellence in 2023. Jason Mayland, Vice President of International Business Development at Merlyn Mind, says: "We're extremely excited to begin piloting our Merlyn Origin AI assistant in 48 schools across Ireland. This is the largest trial of our technology in classrooms outside North America where we've already seen Merlyn Origin produce fantastic results in terms of reducing technostress and time teachers spend on administrative tasks. "We're grateful to The Learnovate Centre, with whom we are a Patron Member, for its support on this project, which is a key milestone on our journey to bring Merlyn Mind to the European market." Learnovate Head of Membership Services Dave Farrelly says: "Learnovate is delighted to partner with Merlyn Mind on this pilot scheme for its AI assistant for teachers. AI has vast potential to revolutionise the classroom experience, which is why Learnovate is committed to supporting cutting-edge research in this area. It's important that we fully embrace this technology so that we maximise the benefits for teachers and learners."

Vodafone Ireland, the leading communications partner to Irish consumers and businesses, has once again been recognised as the nation's leading mobile network, securing the prestigious "Best in Test" accolade from independent benchmarking organisation umlaut, for the tenth year in a row. This milestone achievement comes as Vodafone Ireland continues to roll out its €500 million five-year investment programme to enhance network performance across the country. The investment is delivering improved call and text reliability, superfast 4G and 5G services, and expanded high-definition voice coverage for customers and businesses nationwide. In addition to being named "Best in Test" for the tenth consecutive year, the company was also recognised as the most reliable mobile network for Voice, Data and consistent user experience - reinforcing its commitment to delivering consistent, high-quality connectivity across the country. Vodafone Ireland which has over 2.3 million customers and growing, employs over 2,000 people in Ireland across its Dublin HQ and 80 retail units across the country. In this year's benchmark, Vodafone achieved a record-breaking score of 927 out of 1000 - the highest ever awarded for mobile performance in Ireland. Vodafone also ranked number one nationwide and received top honours in the "Best in Reliability" category for both voice and data. Recently appointed CEO of Vodafone Ireland, Sabrina Casalta said that this accolade is recognition of the outstanding service and care that our valued Irish customers receive. "Connectivity is at the heart of what we do. We deliver a reliable network that connects people and businesses every day, facilitating business, work and e-commerce. We are always on and our focus remains on continuing to deliver the best network, connections, and exceptional, industry-leading care to our customers. "We're proud to provide a reliable network that helps people stay connected and supports businesses in their day-to-day operations. And we're committed to continuing our investment in Ireland's digital future." In 2024, Vodafone Ireland completed the nationwide switch-off of its 3G network, a strategic move that has enabled the reallocation of spectrum and resources to strengthen its 4G and 5G services. This transition has allowed Vodafone to accelerate investment in next-generation infrastructure, resulting in faster speeds, improved reliability, and broader high-definition voice coverage for customers across the country. As a trusted business provider, Vodafone Ireland supports six in 10 Irish businesses - delivering secure, scalable business solutions that power connectivity and resilience. Our enterprise customers include some of Ireland's most recognised names such as Sherry Fitzgerald, Fexco and Cpl who rely on Vodafone for resilient business infrastructure and services. Brian Dooley, Chief Information Officer at Sherry FitzGerald - a Vodafone Ireland business customer and the country's largest property and financial services advisory firm - said: "Congratulations to Vodafone Ireland on being crowned Best Network by umlaut for an incredible 10th year in a row! "At Sherry FitzGerald, we rely on Vodafone's exceptional network coverage, unrivalled reliability, and the outstanding support of their account management team - to keep our business connected and running smoothly every day. Their high-performing service helps us deliver the same level of excellence to our own clients, right across the country. "This remarkable milestone reflects Vodafone's unwavering commitment to excellence, and we're proud to have them as a trusted partner on our journey. "Here's to a decade of excellence - and to the next chapter of innovation and success!" See more stories here.

eir today announced a significant milestone in its nationwide 5G rollout, its next-generation mobile network now reaches 99% of the population, delivering high-speed, low-latency connectivity to nearly every corner of Ireland. At the same time, eir has seen a 60% year-on-year surge in 5G traffic and a 20% rise in overall data usage, highlighting the accelerating demand for fast, reliable mobile connectivity and reinforcing the success of its long-term digital transformation strategy. eir can also confirm that on Monday, 30 June, Lana Del Rey fans broke the record for the most eir mobile data used at an event in the Aviva stadium, with 55% more data used than the previous record-breaking American College Football game in August of 2024. With more than 2,660 mobile sites in operation, eir's network is not only Ireland's largest, but it is also verified as having Ireland's No.1 5G network availability. This position has been reaffirmed for the fifth consecutive year by Ookla, the global leader in network intelligence and speed testing. "This is a defining moment in Ireland's digital journey," said Fergal McCann, Chief Technology Officer at eir. "We've built the country's best available 5G network, and now we're seeing how vital that investment has become. With 5G traffic growing by 60% in just 12 months, the appetite for fast, dependable mobile data is undeniable - and our network is built to meet that demand." "5G is enabling more than just faster smartphones," McCann added. "It's powering remote healthcare, connected homes, live-streamed learning, real-time logistics, and the digital services that make modern life work. Our job is to make sure the network always stays one step ahead - and that every customer, no matter where they live, gets the experience they deserve." "Reaching 99% 5G population coverage is a powerful step forward for our customers," said Kealan Donoghue, Director of Consumer and Small Business at eir. "It strengthens the experience we already deliver - fast, reliable mobile connectivity that people can depend on every day. More and more customers are choosing eir because they know they'll get consistent 5G performance, wherever life takes them. At eir, our purpose is to connect for a better Ireland, and this achievement brings that promise to life in communities across the country." eir's network expansion is part of an almost €2 billion strategic investment programme launched in 2019 to reshape Ireland's digital infrastructure. In that time, eir has: Built over 850 new mobile sites, expanding reach into rural and previously underserved areas Deployed fibre backhaul to 1,300 sites, greatly improving network speed and capacity Achieved 99% population coverage with 5G, a landmark in nationwide connectivity The result is a future-ready mobile platform capable of supporting Ireland's growing digital economy and the daily lives of millions of customers. Looking ahead, eir plans to invest an additional €100 million over the next three years to expand its mobile network and boost capacity in high-demand areas. This includes continued upgrades in urban centres and expanded reach in rural communities, supporting eir's broader purpose: to connect for a better Ireland. "Connectivity should never be an eircode lottery," said McCann. "Whether it's a student in Galway, a farmer in Tipperary, or a start-up in Dublin, every person and business in Ireland deserves equal access to the digital world. That's the commitment we've made - and we're delivering on it." eir's vision is simple but ambitious: to create an inclusive, resilient, and future-proof digital infrastructure that connects communities, empowers growth, and supports innovation, north to south, urban to rural, today and into the future.

Salesforce has announced an expanded relationship with CurrencyFair, a leading online cross-border payment and foreign exchange service, leveraging Agentforce, Salesforce's digital labour platform, to enhance its customer service. Through Agentforce, CurrencyFair will deploy an AI agent designed to augment its human customer service team by autonomously and quickly resolving common customer queries 24/7. This move will enable CurrencyFair's expert money-transfer team to focus on morecomplex and personalised support cases where it matters most. Why it's important: Ninety-three percent of service professionals at organisations with AI say the technology saves them time, allowing them to provide better support to customers. Driving the news: Irish-headquartered CurrencyFair, which manages over 100,000 customer interactions each year, is known for its exceptional, hands-on customer service, offering individuals and businesses a faster, more affordable, and secure way to send money across borders. As demand grows, maintaining this high level of service is crucial for scaling the business effectively. With Agentforce, CurrencyFair's customers will get their queries resolved more quickly, ensuring clear and accurate information is provided to them. Routine customer inquiries, such as questions about supported currencies and countries, password changes, and required documents for customer profiles, will be handled more efficiently through the AI agent's automated responses. AI agents are anticipated to assist with around 10% of customer requests, ensuring that customers receive the information they need more quickly, regardless of whether their support comes from a human or AI agent. With typical response times under 60 seconds, CurrencyFair's expert team will be better equipped to provide more complex and personalised customer support. CurrencyFair, which supports money transfers to over 150 countries with 20+ currencies, has been a long-standing Salesforce partner for over a decade. The company has deployed several Salesforce solutions, including Service Cloud, Marketing Cloud, and Tableau, to deliver a single view of the customer and an enhanced customer experience, all powered by data. The introduction of Agentforce is the next step in this ongoing partnership, further solidifying CurrencyFair's commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction. "At CurrencyFair, exceptional customer support isn't just a priority, it's the cornerstone of everything we do. Our customers rely on our team's speed, expertise, and dedication, which is why delivering timely, insightful solutions is central to our business strategy," said Jan Lorenc, CEO, CurrencyFair Ltd. "As we scale, Salesforce's powerful technology will empower us to maintain this high standard of service while enabling even deeper, more personalised support where it matters most," added Lorenc. "With Agentforce, CurrencyFair is embracing the future of customer service, where digital labour and human agents work together to provide a seamless and quality service. While agentic AI is a breakthrough technology, it delivers upon the fundamental principle of customer success and is underpinned by privacy, transparency and trust," said Niamh McArdle, Head of Ireland SMB Sales, Salesforce Ireland. "At Salesforce we are committed to helping Irish businesses of all sizes with this revolutionary technology, and are inspired by the vision that CurrencyFair has for its future with Agentforce working alongside the organisation's superb customer care team," added McArdle. See more 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 Tec...

Welcome back to 'Sports Are Fun!'. Kelley O'Hara, Greydy Diaz, and intern BJ to discuss USWNT's games against Ireland, how to watch the Euros, WNBA All Star, and we are joined by the Sirens' third overall pick Casey O'Brien. Check back every Tuesday for a new episode of 'Sports Are Fun!' #nwsl #uswnt #wnba 'Sports Are Fun!' is a show that'll remind you why you fell in love with (women's) sports in the first place. Join World Cup champ, Olympic gold medalist, and aspiring barista Kelley O'Hara as she sits down with sports journalist Greydy Diaz and a revolving cast of co-hosts and friends. Together, they're talking the biggest, funnest, and most need-to-know stories in the world of women's sports. From on-court drama to off-field shenanigans, to candid (and silly) chats with the most important personalities in the space, this show screams "Sports Are Fun!" Just Women's Sports is the leading digital media platform dedicated exclusively to women's sports. In a world where women's sports have been historically underfunded and under-promoted, Just Women's Sports exists to shine a light on all the stories, athletes and moments that define and fuel the space. Through original podcasts, premium video programming, social media, editorial content, a newsletter, and exclusive merchandise and live events, Just Women's Sports is committed to making it both easy and fun to be a women's sports fan. Listen to Sports Are Fun! here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sports-are-fun/id1522055041 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RTMyWpdSBY9I4vO528qX3?si=4ffbdaf315814b19 iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-sports-are-fun-68461888/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a6f36ad8-f5e2-4478-8650-3f6f8805810b/sports-are-fun Add us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justwomenssports/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/justwsports Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justwomenssports? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mason and Ireland are both back together again in the studio! Morales is in for Live Imaging Tuesday as well! The guys are greeted by Fresh Brothers Pizza. How did the first day of free agency go for the Lakers? Which big man do you want to see on the Lakers roster next season? Major Announcement regarding a private Mason and Ireland event! Wheel of Questions! The guys hit the phones to hear from Lakers fans! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The crew hit the phones for Sports Graffiti! Mason and Ireland dive back into the latest NBA free agency news! More phone calls from Lakers fans! Is it bad for baseball for the Dodgers to possibly have Seven All Star Starters?  Wassup Foo! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mason and Ireland are joined by ESPN's Dave McMenamin to break down some of the news around the Lakers! McMenamin also discusses the possibility of LeBron asking for a trade. Is there a better chance at a LeBron trade or a LeBron farewell tour? Game of Games, plus Supercross Talk with Sedano and Beto! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wanna hear a Harry Potter inspired cat song? Plus learn some facts about whether you should declaw your cat. Celebrate Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers' 20th anniversary with this special podcast of the new and the old. This is Folk Songs & Stories #304 0:34 - Marc Gunn “Rising of the Moon” from Irish Drinking Songs: The Cat Lover's Companion 2:40 - WELCOME TO FOLK SONGS & STORIES I am Marc Gunn. I'm a Celtic folk musician living in Atlanta, Georgia and host of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. I'm also a cat lover as you'll hear later on in the show. If you're new to the show, please subscribe. You can do that PubSong.com or Just send me an email to follow@celtfather. Got a cat picture? Send it to me to post in the podcast. NEWS Poll: What's your favorite song on Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers? Merch: Buy Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers on Patreon or Bandcamp. 3:23 - UPCOMING SHOWS JUL 19: Fiddler's Green Coffeehouse Concert series @ 8 PM, First Existentialist Congregation of Atlanta. 470 Candler Park Dr. NE / Atlanta GA 30307. 404-378-5570. firstexistentialist.org, Presented by Atlanta Area Friends of Folk Music (AAFFM) JUL 31-AUG 3: Gen Con, Indianapolis, IN AUG 28-SEP 1: Dragon Con, Atlanta, GA SEP 24-28: ALEP 6, Harrodsburg, KY OCT 17-19: MultiVerse, Peachtree City, GA NOV 8: IrishFest Atlanta, Roswell, GA with Inara DEC 7: Nerdy Wonderland at The Lost Druid, Avondale Estates, GA @ 12 - 5 PM. 4:16 - Blibbering Humdingers “No Shame in Hufflepuff” from Free Awkward Hugs 8:21 - SUPPORT THE CLUB The show is brought to you by my supporters on Patreon. If you enjoy this podcast or my music, please join the Club. You get something new every week. It could be a blog, an exclusive podcast, downloadable song, printed sheet music, or stories from the road. Plus, you'll get access to all of my Coffee with The Celtfather video concert series. Email follow@celtfather ! If you can't support me financially, just sign up on Patreon for free. Special thanks to our newest and returning patrons: CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I lead a small group of people on an exciting adventure to one of the Celtic nations and other exciting locations. In 2026, we're going on a Celtic Invasion of Galicia in Spain. Galicia is indeed one of the more obscure Celtic nations to those of us who are most familiar with Ireland and Scotland. Find out more at CelticInvasion.com. 9:52 - CAT MUSIC LOVERS #6: “HARRY POTTER AND THE RISING OF THE MOON” & DECLAWING CATS FAQ Why you should not declaw your cats, and some great alternatives, plus a cat silliness on the net. Cat Music & News Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers now available The Mows, a daily cat web comic Stuff On My Cat, pictures of cats with things on them. My Cat Hates You.com, Pictures of sneering putty tats House of Dra, designer shirts for Renaissance & Celtic Festivals, Cats I Met on the Road Artemis (She's a tabby colored singularity...) Cassiopeia (Cassie for short, she used to belong to Satan, but he couldn't handle her so he dumped her off at MadLadyRed's house.) The kitties were Cicero (the big gray that tried to conquer my car), Ophelia (the nervous orange one), and Fortuna. Declawing FAQ, Original article was written by Veterinarian, Dr. Christianne Schelling Declawing Alternatives, Another declawing alternative is Soft Paws, or call 1-800-989-2542. Irish Drinking Songs, the Cat Lover's Companion CD Special thanks to these suppporters: Susan Saint-Lockhart, Charles Walker, Scott Robinson, Jennifer L. Sperry, Shelley Oden, Elizabeth Northrup, R N Goddard, Mary Mealiffe, Larry Lochner, Catherine Devine, David & Deborah Kaye Bibb, Kathryn Robinson, Charlotte Straight, Tay Aston, Fred Milano, Sandra Bobleter, Shelley Clifford, Matthew Williams, Dennise D Hunting, Roger Skulsky, Brenda Jarvis, Virginia Page, Kelli McLaughlin, Alan Brown, Steve Shonk, Fireball Express, Sarah leonard & Sarah Gruetz, Rebecca Jordan, Sara Carman, Beth Beal The Cat Lovers Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn. 24:45 - Marc Gunn & The Dubliners' Tabby Cats “Harry Potter and the Rising of the Moon” from Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers harry potter/rising of the moon autoharp, lead vocal: Marc Gunn banjo: franco bordoni fiddle: James "Cedric" Hazlerig dombek: Michelle Hedden bass: Ari Koinuma bgv: Marc Gunn, Ben Hamby, Blake McCaig, Sarah Dinan 27:10 - CREDITS Thanks for listening to Folk Songs & Stories. This episode was edited by Mitchell Petersen. You can follow and listen to the show on my Patreon or wherever you find podcasts. Sign up to my mailing list to learn more about songs featured in this podcast and discover where I'm performing. Remember. Reduce, reuse, recycle, and think about how you can make a positive impact on your environment. Have fun and sing along at www.pubsong.com! #pubstories  

We start today with this news that Kia Joorabchian is set to replace Raphael Freire at Freemason Lodge in the coming days with Kevin Philippart De Foy, who joins Nick first off to discuss the move and how the transition will work. Jane Mangan is along for the show today and shares her surprise at the news although believes that this is yet another big sign of intent from the team at Amo Racing. Luis Kimmel looks at the German Derby, set to take place this weekend as he hopes this year's renewal can cement it's Group 1 status as well as telling Nick how he came to buy a share in Lazy Griff, now placed in two Derbys. Billy Nash of Timeform looks at the Irish Derby from and Timeform perspective and where Lambourn stacks up against previous winners whilst also putting up a couple of Ballydoyle two-year-olds to watch. Tony Carroll share his delight as the way his 2025 has gone so far after Lequinto notched up the hat-trick last night and we close with our Weatherby's segment that this week see's us visit Coolmore Stud in Ireland with Mark Byrne as we look at Australia from a value point of view & ones to watch.

What does the Lakers future look like with or without LeBron James and with the new ownership group? D'Marco remembers when Kobe and Shaq both dropped rap albums. Do you remember those? How much longer can LeBron James play for in the NBA? We talk about his legacy and Clinton Yates joins the guys in studio and tells us when he thinks LeBron will hang it up. The DUMP and SUPER CROSSTALK with MASON and IRELAND and they have a MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shamrock Rovers player, and OTB's, Scarlett Herron joins Ger & Colm on the show to recap Ireland's back-to-back defeats to the USA.Off The Ball Breakfast w/ UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/joinOff The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

On Sunday at Croke Park the glory belonged to Kerry but who was responsible for this victory and will Joe have to apologise?On Free State today Joe and Dion look at how Kerry beat Armagh and David Clifford‘s role in the All-Ireland champions' downfall.Joe accuses Dion of failing to read beyond the headline of his column which was referenced in the aftermath by Kerry manager Jack O'Connor. Dion confesses to his own doubts about Clifford. But does Joe have anything to apologise for or should the world be apologising to him for misunderstanding what he does? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 1979, Scottish forestry worker Robert Taylor encountered a strange metallic craft in Dechmont Woods that physically attacked him — leaving behind torn clothing, mysterious ground markings, and enough evidence to convince police to open the only criminal investigation in UFO history.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateIN THIS EPISODE: Hundreds of years after his death, the tomb of William Longespee was opened and what was found horrified the man who opened it… the skeleton of a black rat was found in the skull of Longespee – but that wasn't the end of the story! (The Rat In Longespee's Skull) *** Most people are superstitious to at least a tiny degree – avoiding walking under ladders, not opening umbrellas indoors, or having a tingle down the spine every Friday the 13th. Perhaps you have a favorite or “lucky” shirt to wear on special occasions – or a lucky pair of socks. Maybe you have to dress from left to right instead of the other way around. Superstitions may seem silly, but we seem to live with them everywhere – but your superstitions don't hold a candle to the ones believed by those in the theater. Thespians on and off the stage have some pretty bizarre concepts about what is lucky and unlucky. (Strange Superstitions of the Stage) *** Viking sagas describe the ritual execution of blood eagle, in which victims were kept alive while their backs were sliced open so that their ribs, lungs, and intestines could be pulled out into the shape of bloody wings. The torture method was so grisly that some historians believe it never truly happened. We can only hope historians are correct, because the thought of someone going through it alive is unbelievably terrifying. (The Blood Eagle Viking Torture) *** Physicist Enrico Fermi famously asked the question "Where are they?" to express his surprise over the absence of any signs for the existence of other intelligent civilizations in the Milky Way Galaxy. Although many potential resolutions to this so-called “Fermi paradox” have been suggested over the years, there is still no consensus on which one, if any, is correct.  We'll look at some of the theories as to where E.T. might be found. (Where Might E.T. Be Hiding?) *** Only once in the history of law enforcement and ufology has there been a case where a UFO incident turned into an actual criminal investigation. We'll look at the Dechmont Woods Encounter. (The Criminal Investigation of a UFO Incident)ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Lead-In00:03:10.670 = Show Open00:06:19.431 = The Criminal Investigation of a UFO Incident00:26:38.537 = Where Might E.T. Be Hiding?00:41:00.439 = The Blood Eagle Viking Torture00:48:25.986 = Strange Superstitions of the Stage01:06:25.453 = The Rat in Longespee's Skull01:18:08.983 = Show CloseSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…BOOK: “The UFO Mystery Solved” by Steuart Campbell: https://amzn.to/3OsXXnIBOOK: “UFO Scotland – the Secret History of Scotland's UFO Phenomenon” by Ron Halliday: https://amzn.to/3Y5nkiA“The Criminal Investigation of a UFO Incident” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/562ntr6z; and IAN at Mysterious Britain and Ireland:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8ty2n8“Where Might E.T. Be Hiding?” by Ben Gazur for ListVerse.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3yvx7adx“Strange Superstitions of the Stage” by Amanda Boisen for Ranker: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/36y34m7b“The Rat In Longespee's Skull” posted at The Haunted Palace Blog: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yjdxecmn“The Blood Eagle Viking Torture” by William DeLong for AllThatsInteresting.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckwkzew=====(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: July 25, 2023NOTE: Some of this content may have been created with assistance from AI tools, but it has been reviewed, edited, narrated, produced, and approved by Darren Marlar, creator and host of Weird Darkness — who, despite popular conspiracy theories, is NOT an AI voice.EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/DechmontUFO

Fresh from the weekend, it's Full Time Review -- where host Jillian Sakovits is joined by Tamerra Griffin to break down another 4-0 win for the USWNT over the Republic of Ireland, as well as unpack the latest on Aitana Bonmati's viral meningitis diagnosis.What did we see from Lynn Biyendolo captaining her country for the first time? Why is it so important for Emma Hayes to have handed out 24 international debuts in 24 games? And, what do we know about Bonmati's availability for Spain at Euro 2025? PLUS: Canada women's national team head coach Casey Stoney is on the podcast to preview the upcoming North American rivalry game against the USWNT, her coaching head-to-head with Emma Hayes, and the method to her touchline attire._______________Articles mentioned on the show: USWNT handles Ireland again in friendly as Emma Hayes continues to rotate in new facesSpain's Aitana Bonmati leaves hospital after viral meningitis diagnosis ahead of Euro 2025Aitana Bonmati's illness is a cruel blow for Spain, who have been here before on the eve of a Euros_______________HOST: Jillian SakovitsGUEST: Tamerra GriffinPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: ⁠⁠fulltime@theathletic.com⁠⁠Follow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub ⁠⁠here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Glen of Imaal Terrier's Place in Ireland We have friend of the pod Theresa Nesbitt back and you guys know how much I harp on the current dogs are living history, right? Like this is my jam. And that purebred dogs represent a specific place and a specific people in a specific time. Well, Theresa has taken that for the Glen of Imaal Terrier and done this huge deep dive on it. And her information and her stories are so fascinating. You know, in the green room off air we were talking about. How cool it is for kids for adults to learn history using purebred dogs. In Ireland, the national cultural heritage status of native breeds is protected by the government. “What they're protecting is yes, the dogs,” Theresa said, “but actually the dog-human connection and where they came from relate to so many parts of Irish history and heritage. And there's only 9 native breeds there so I love getting into it because I felt like it was manageable. “I think for preservation, it's really about the past and the present and the future. So we have to look at what came from the past. Right now, breeders, right now, we're working very hard with breed standards and we're saying, so how do we move forward into the future? “Breeders can find their purpose for what they need to do today to make sure that those dogs of the future are still able to reach back through time and touch those things. So it's a hard job for us, but we have to do it.” Theresa's description of the physical location that is the Glen of Imaal is absolutely fascinating and why it tends to indicate to her the breed would have been unlikely to actually have worked as turnspit dogs. “What is really important about it being the Glen of Imaal is the antique features and the unrefined to this day. And because (the area) was so hard to get to, the dogs stayed the way the dogs used to be.” Listen back to the episodes referenced in today's conversation HERE and HERE.

Daragh Murphy is giving brands their own credit-card platform—no legacy bank required.On this week's Grit, the Imprint co-founder and CEO traces the leap from being a junior lawyer to closing nine-figure card deals.He breaks down the hidden economics of credit-card loyalty, the discipline of treating capital “like the last dollar,” and how AI will slash risk-and-support costs.Guest: Daragh Murphy, CEO & Co-Founder of ImprintChapters:00:00 Trailer00:48 Introduction01:30 Actualizing the dream08:37 Imprint11:37 Partnerships are massive16:48 Understand the market18:42 “Get more, spend more” tradeoffs23:57 Fishing in the wrong ponds31:32 Can't skip work32:43 Exciting and scary34:56 Pride and ownership46:50 The way you spend your day50:20 New technologies54:51 Who Imprint is hiring54:59 What “grit” means to Daragh55:34 OutroMentioned in this episode: Figma, Rippling, H-E-B Grocery Company, LP, Barclays US, IBM, Coinbase, Charlie Munger, Instagram, Hamptons, Google, Nick Huber, Ribbit, Ireland, WeWork, Adam Kim, Amazon, Shopify, Tobias Lütke, Duolingo, Parker ConradLinks:Connect with DaraghLinkedInConnect with JoubinXLinkedInEmail: grit@kleinerperkins.comLearn more about Kleiner Perkins