Podcasts about Finglas

Aaron McElroy speaks to locals in Finglas after a drone carrying a pipe bomb crashed into a house in the area and Paul McAuliffe, Fianna Fáil Party Whip and TD for Dublin North West reacts.

Paul Reynolds, Crime Correspondent, discusses how a drone carrying a pipe bomb crashed into a house in north Dublin.

Drone carrying pipe bomb crashes near family home in Finglas. We hear the latest on the local feud with Conor Lally Security and Crime Editor of The Irish Times.

In this Film Ireland podcast, Gemma Creagh talks to Director & Co-Writer Mark O'Connor and Co-Writer & Actor Luke McQuillan about their film 'Amongst The Wolves'. Also we chat to Finglas teenager Emma Whelan who was recently named Ireland's Young Filmmaker of the Year at the annual Fresh Film Festival for her film Abhaile, which she wrote, directed, and starred in. Co-written by O'Connor and McQuillan Amongst The Wolves follows a homeless former soldier who, haunted by PTSD, forms an unlikely bond with a troubled teenager, while he navigates the dangers of life on the streets. The visceral and gripping crime thriller stars Golden Globe® nominee Aidan Gillen (Game of Thrones, Kin, Love/Hate), Luke McQuillan (Darklands, Game of Thrones), Jade Jordan (Twig), Louise Bourke (Let The Wrong One In), Helen Behan (This is England) and newcomer Daniel Fee. Produced by Bread and Circus Productions and Stalker Films. Amongst The Wolves is in cinemas from 2nd May 2025. https://filmireland.net/

Should Gardaí receive financial assistance to purchase homes given the current housing crisis?Members of the Gardaí Representative Association at their annual conference today will debate a motion to call on the Government to introduce an “enhanced scheme” to allow Gardaí to purchase homes using State assistance.What do you think about this idea?Could it help with recruitment and retention of rank-and-file Gardaí?Should subsidised housing be something that is made available for all civil servants?Joining Andrea to discuss is Tara McManus, Assistant General Secretary of the Garda Representative Association, Eoin Dolan, Principal of Mother of Divine Grace National School in Finglas, Ray Cooke, CEO of Ray Cooke Auctioneers and listeners.

Dublin City Council has published a plan to develop a new town in north Dublin between Glasnevin, Cabra and Finglas. The town of Ballyboggan would be located along the Royal Canal west of Glasnevin Cemetery and east of Ratoath Road, which is currently occupied by the Dublin Industrial Estate. A public consultation on the plan opened yesterday and is inviting submissions until May 12th. We hear all about it with Tom Philips, Managing Director of Tom Phillips and Associates and Adjunct Associate Professor of Town Planning, UCD.

Dublin City Council has published a plan to develop a new town in north Dublin between Glasnevin, Cabra and Finglas. The town of Ballyboggan would be located along the Royal Canal west of Glasnevin Cemetery and east of Ratoath Road, which is currently occupied by the Dublin Industrial Estate. A public consultation on the plan opened yesterday and is inviting submissions until May 12th. We hear all about it with Tom Philips, Managing Director of Tom Phillips and Associates and Adjunct Associate Professor of Town Planning, UCD.

Today on the show we heard from a Finglas woman who exposed her "scumbag rat" nextdoor neighbours for what she calls child abuse...She believes the couple should have their children taken away from them and that the pair should be named and shamed for abuse!!This caused a lot of trouble on air and chaos ensued during the live broadcast...

390 new special classes have now been sanctioned to open next year, according to the latest count this morning from the Department of Education. Two of those special classes will be in a school in Dublin's Finglas. We're joined by our Education Correspondent, Emma O'Kelly, to discuss these new sanctioned classes...

“Children as young as six have been exposed to porn and they'll never be the same. Those kids become a lot more aggressive to other kids in school.”That is according to Cyber-Security Expert Aoife Noone. She visits schools to educate children on how to be safe online with the Think Smart Cyber Safety and Mindset Programme.Aoife joins Andrea to discuss, along with Eoin Daly, Principal of Mother of Divine Grace National School in Finglas, Gina Dermody, Psychotherapist and Clinical Director at Adolescence and Beyond, Noel Loftus, Principal at St. Attracta's National School in Roscommon and more.

On this episode we spoke exclusively to Adi, Manager of Top Oil Service Station in Finglas, whose shop was robbed by a gang of youths. The CCTV of the incident went viral..and Adi appealed for parents to take action.

Episode 111 this week and we're delighted to be joined by Neo Soul Singer Melina Malone.Melina comes in to talk to us about how she found soul music, from Greek heritage to ska bands in Finglas, we delve into how she wrote her debut album “Aphrodite” and she shares stories of her journey of independence in the musical space.We have some laughs along the way! Thank you to Melina for dropping up. Sponsored by Dubliner Whiskey. Always drink responsibly! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Residents in Finglas have concerns over plans to open a gaming arcade in the village. They say there are already enough gambling outlets in the area even though the number of bookmakers has declined by 47%. Newstalk Report Josh Crosbie has been talking to residents.

In this episode, Niall discusses a dilemma sent in by a listener who is facing a serious issue in his marriage. The listener and his wife are house hunting, and he wants to move back to Finglas, where he grew up. However, his wife refuses to even consider the idea, saying she would rather die than live in a council estate. Her reaction has caused a major rift between them, and he's questioning whether their different backgrounds will ultimately break their marriage.His email details how he has fond memories of Finglas and still has family and friends there, but his wife insists that they should aim for a so-called “better” area. She believes council estates have too many problems—crime, anti-social behavior, and a bad reputation—and won't even entertain the idea of moving there. He's torn between his own attachment to his homeplace and his wife's strong opposition, and he wants to know: is she just being practical, or is she being a snob?Some callers think: “It's not snobbery; it's just common sense. Council estates do have higher crime rates and more anti-social behavior. If she's worried about safety or raising their kids in a good environment, she has every right to have concerns. Just because he grew up there doesn't mean it's the right place for their future. People move out of areas all the time for a better quality of life.”While other callers feel: “She's being completely unreasonable. There are plenty of lovely areas in Finglas, and not all council estates are bad. Just because a place has a reputation doesn't mean you write it off entirely. If he has family and friends there, why should he have to leave his roots behind just to please her? A home is about the people in it, not just the postcode.”As the debate rages on, Niall reflects on the deeper issues at play—class perceptions, personal identity, and whether love should be enough to overcome these differences. Should practicality take priority when choosing where to live, or does rejecting certain areas show an unfair bias? It's a conversation that raises difficult questions about relationships, compromise, and social class.

Known as the 'Father Christmas of Finglas', Dylan Walsh has become well-known across Dublin over the past 10 years for his dazzling festive displays in aid of vital local charities. The Dublin man has once again transformed his home into a wonderful festive attraction this year - but this time with a sustainable twist with the addition of eight solar panels. For the past 10 years, Dylan's festive wonderland has brought joy to his neighbourhood of Finglas in Dublin, and he has raised around €55,000 for charities over the past five years alone. This year the display, consisting of thousands of lights, is being powered by solar energy for the first time thanks to Electric Ireland, who gifted and installed eight solar panels and a home battery system for Dylan, as well as €3,000 towards the fundraiser. The solar panels will power thousands of Christmas lights, reducing Dylan's electricity bills throughout the year, and allowing him to put more money towards his annual fundraiser. Speaking about the initiative, Dylan said: "I am so grateful to Electric Ireland for supporting me and making the display more sustainable. The solar panels and battery system will now power the lights and allow me to focus on raising funds for charity." "It's wonderful to see how something as simple as Christmas lights can bring people together for a good cause, and put a smile on their face." Briain Kelly of EnergyEfficiency.ie explained that the eight solar panels with a solar battery will save Dylan around €900 each year on electricity costs, while also reducing his carbon footprint. "The solar panel installation on Dylan's rooftop could reduce his carbon footprint by over 1,000 kg per year," explained Mr Kelly, "A tree captures around 25kg of CO2, so his new solar installation is the equivalent of planting around 40 trees per year." "Electric Ireland gifting the solar panels goes beyond Dylan's carbon savings though - it also promotes the benefits of solar PV to a wider audience in the local community, with more people likely to consider going solar because of this positive publicity." "Dublin currently has the lowest rate of solar installations per capita in the country, so this initiative is a great idea and can only be a positive step."

Paul Reynolds, Crime Correspondent, reports that a murder investigation is under way following the violent death of a man in Finglas in the early hours of this morning.

Our Crime Correspondent Paul Reynolds has the latest.

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Guy Mitchell in Finglas, a century old bank raid, and other tales from the 80s and 90s programme archive, with Aodhán Madden, Nuala Hayes, Brian Leyden, Richard Roche, Hugh Oram and Mae Leonard

In this powerful episode of *The Long Way Back*, we sit down with Tammy Dunahey, a public speaker and advocate from Finglas, Dublin, who has dedicated her life to helping others navigate the challenges of addiction, mental health, and adversity. Raised by her grandparents and having spent time in foster care, Tammy grew up in a family affected by addiction and incarceration. Yet, through it all, she emerged as a force for change and healing in her community.Tammy shares her incredible story of resilience, from struggling in school to excelling in college, and how she now serves on the Board of Directors for both the Mental Health Commission and Jigsaw, championing the well-being of young people.Tammy's message is one of hope and understanding: "Everyone does the best with what they have in that moment." Her story is a testament to the power of perseverance and the importance of giving back.Join us for this inspiring conversation on overcoming life's toughest challenges and finding purpose in helping others.

Pat was joined by transport commentator Conor Faughnan to discuss how the cabinet has given the green light to extend the Luas line to Finglas by 2031.

We're back to regular scheduling this week after our gallivanting in Electric Picnic and we've got a whopper guest in studio. The legend that is Joe McGucken joins Eric and Willa in studio to chat about his northside sketches, free gaff, Barry Keoghan and why Finglas makes the best curry sauce. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode we debated a statement by Finglas Gardai that an attempted child abuduction, by "two foreign men", was fake news. The misinformation led to public order incidents on Sunday last.

In the most recent murder case where cannabis use was judged to be a factor, the court ruled that Diego Costa Silva killed his wife while in a state of cannabis-induced psychosis at their home in Finglas, Dublin on November 4th, 2021. A jury found him not guilty of Fabiola De Campos Silva's murder, by reason of insanity. His was one of a number of murder cases to come before Irish courts in the past year where cannabis-use was judged to be a factor.Dr Colin O'Gara, head of addiction services at St John of God Hospital in Dublin, tells In the News about the dangers of new, more potent strains of cannabis, what is cannabis-induced psychosis and the link between use of the drug and existing mental health issues.Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by John Casey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode Mandy asked for advice on whether she should report a Finglas household, where drug dealing openly takes place every day. Is she risking her safety doing this - or is it her civic duty?

We attempt to design the perfect day, which takes us from pastries in bed, to a BBQ in Finglas, with some parachuting on the Amalfi coast, and a couple of trips into space.Joe remembers, with some disgust, the short lived availability of alcoholic milkshakes.The people have come out in support of Darren's crocs, and making him feel very validated.We weigh up the differences between a world populated with Vampires or Zombies, with Joe enticed by the chance at eternal youth (relatively speaking).

With Paul Reynolds, Crime Correspondent

Today we heard from a Swords woman who received a very sinister and chilling note through her letter box from an anonymous person!!We then heard from a Finglas mother who issued a stark & harrowing to other parents about leaving kids home alone... her story made our blood run cold and the hair on the back of our necks stand. She told us that herself and her son are still "scarred" by what happened! This is something every parent needs to hear.

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

Inspired by another of Joe's strange adventures, Darren takes us on a tour of his hometown this week. It's a day out with everything from famous flooring shops to abandoned airports and famous sausages on the itinerary.Joe is left shocked after he meets people who don't know Banksy, visits yet more tombs, and also proudly proclaims his powers as a prophet of minor public delinquency.We give the floor to the listeners who have a bone to pick with Joe over his claims around archaeology, and that leads us on to picking which extinct animal to resurrect – if the option arises.

Published 28 April 2024This week we start a two part episode to try and discuss new ideas to grow sailing. We want to do a series of episodes, one every few months, where we talk about growing the sport. This week we start with two people who are at the coal face. Adrian Finglas Head - Coach Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron and Scott Paton - Head of the Sailing Program Rye Yacht Club.  From there we hope to move up the administrative hierarchy till we get World sailing talking about it. We discuss a range of ideas. Let us know yours. cheers@barkarate.com#ryeyachtclub #austsail #vaikobi #vaikobisail #radixnutrition #barkarate #sailingpodcast  #barkarateconversations #worldsailingofficial #sailing #boat #ocean #sport #voile #sail #sea #offshore #sailors #sailingworld #extremesailing #foils #yacht #yachts #saillife #instayacht #sailingblog #instasail

In the most recent murder case where cannabis use was judged to be a factor, the court ruled that Diego Costa Silva killed his wife while in a state of cannabis-induced psychosis at their home in Finglas, Dublin on November 4th, 2021. A jury found him not guilty of Fabiola De Campos Silva's murder, by reason of insanity. His was one of a number of murder cases to come before Irish courts in the past year where cannabis-use was judged to be a factor.Dr Colin O'Gara, head of addiction services at St John of God Hospital in Dublin, tells In the News about the dangers of new, more potent strains of cannabis, what is cannabis-induced psychosis and the link between use of the drug and existing mental health issues.Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by John Casey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TRIGGER WARNING : EXTREMELY DISTURBING CONTENT* Today on the show we heard about a group of children in Finglas who terrorised and terrified an elderly lady going to do her shopping yesterday... Her story made us feel absolutely sick!!!Then there heard another absolutely horrific story from a Finglas woman who was out walking yesterday and was targeted by what she believes are the same gang... and what they did to her unthinkable and actually evil.. we were all left reeling!!

Finglas Hold 'Em the music video is officially out! We discuss how it was made, the cameos etc and play the parody song too! YEEHAW!!We chatted about the mayhem of yesterday's total eclipseJim-Jim told us about Sologamy. A woman in America has made the commitment!Madeline was todays ins2grand player! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode we debated whether there is ever an excuse for shoplifting groceries, out of desperation. It's after a woman was convicted of stealing from a Finglas store "to survive".

First you heard Beyoncé's Texas Hold 'Em, then you heard Jim-Jim's parody Finglas Hold 'Em but today Zeinab unveiled her version sung with all the bells & whistles of harmonies etc Gals with no bums will be delighted - M&S have released shorts with a bum enhancement. Basically padded bum shorts! A major discussion was had between the Strawberries! We gave away an all inclusive 7 night cruise to the Caribbean to Robyn in Ballymount who screamed like crazy and had the entire office screaming too1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe's really done it this time - He's bought a food truck! But, it's too big for his garden and too heavy for his car to pull so whether his mystery food venture will be up and running in time for the live show on the 6th of April remains to be seen.The discussion sparks a memory for Darren about a unique breakfast location in Finglas during his childhood and Joe talks about his recent trip to a cafe with it's own unique selling point of making all decorative memorabilia themselves.The various days of celebration at the creche frustrate Joe and teach Darren about the latest children's cartoons and might even encourage him to read a new book.Buy tickets to the live show on Ticketmaster now!

Today on the show we spoke to the Finglas woman who caused war on the show on Monday when she put a handwritten letter through the letterbox of another woman's home in Berryfield, Finglas when she found out she had been sleeping her fella...Tooday the scorned woman spoke to us.... and left us all speechless with what she had to say!!!Everyone was absolutely shocked... and the update on the cat... well we struggled to hold it together!!!

Today we heard from a woman from a Finglas woman who is furious after receiving a hand-written letter through her letterbox at her home in Berryfield from another local woman who was threatening her for f**King her fella!!Chaos unfolded on air between the pair of women and comments made by "the other woman" added serious fuel to the fire... There was shock over her attitude which led to murder on (and off) air!! We were left speechless by the whole thing

On Christmas Eve, a shooting in a popular Dublin restaurant that resulted in the deaths of two men shocked the country. In a badly planned attack, Tristan Sherry entered the packed Browne's Stakehouse on Blanchardstown's main street and fired at a table where Jason Hennessy snr was sitting. Both men where involved in criminality and were known to the Garda. Immediately after the shooting, Sherry was wrestled to the ground and fatally attacked; Hennessy died some days later in hospital. Sherry's funeral took place on Tuesday in Finglas on Dublin's northside, Hennessy's is expected later in the week. Irish Times crime and security editor Conor Lally explains why the funerals didn't happen sooner, who are the key people involved in the shocking events of December 24th and explores the very real possibility – a certainty, he says – of more deaths in retaliation. Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by Suzanne Brennan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Petesy has been catching a lot of flack for being “negative” about PFL Dublin, so to toast the promotion's arrival on the Emerald Isle, Petesy is joined by the king of Irish MMA media, Severe MMA's Andy Stevenson, to discuss what they're most excited about regarding the 3 Arena event. The lads discuss a new Finglas hero, Dylan back in Dublin, life changing money on the line for tournament winners, McGrillen magic and much more as they look toward the final leg of PFL Europe.

The murder of Brandon Ledwidge in Finglas last week was remarkable in that it was the first such killing of the year. His funeral heard about a man who wasn't without a big fat joint in his mouth and a hammer in his pocket and there were violent scenes afterwards, sparking fears of an uptick in gangland feuding. What led to Brandon Ledwidge's killing and could there be more violence to come? Host: Kevin Doyle. Guest: Ken FoySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#78: “That's why I scream about mental health” | Sandra Dillon @fsn_supportWelcome to Partners in Positivity. A place for deep conversations. Back in October we were asked by a friend, community legend & past guest Fred Hennessy, Owner of Fitt Conditioning Finglas, to record an episode to raise awareness on FSN, an organization in Finglas. FSN is Finglas Support & Suicide Prevention Network. In the past three years Fred has helped raise a massive €55,876.46 for FSN through the Finglas to Howth Summit half marathon. In this episode we were left speechless at times and in awe of our guest Sandra Dillon. Sandra started as a committee member in FSN and has worked many roles since, she is a volunteer and freely gives her time to support this organization that she is truly passionate about. She is determined to use her voice as a voice of hope to anyone that needs it. She courageously shares her story of struggle with her own mental health after having her first child, what's known as post natal depression. In this conversation we discuss:1. Mental Health2. Random Acts of Kindness 3. Empowerment & Wellness4. Post Natal Depression5. Support that's freely available6. Community Support 7. Volunteering Opportunities ** For anyone listening who may be triggered by a conversation on suicide or mental health, please check-in with yourself and ask will listening to this conversation help or hinder you?Feel free to DM or comment on our IG post for this poddie! We

MMA fighter Nathan Kelly joined us this week to tell us how fighting helped him both during his childhood in Finglas and later when he went down the wrong path with drugs and alcohol. He explained how he turned things around, even going on to fight at Madison Square Garden with a headline show in the 3arena coming up on the 8th of December.

Joe continues his absence from the pod this week and Terence Power of the Talking Bollox podcast continues his run as Joe's stand in.It gives Darren and Terence the chance to discuss tracksuits, from those that get you barred in pubs to the world's most expensive leisure wear, and the problem with dress codes and inconvenient barring orders.The lads consider getting into the rare whiskey (and wine) investment market.Darren tries to dispel Terence's notions he's gone too high class, with live-in staff out in Finglas, and there are some dreams of living off the grid in Finland.

Today on the show we heard from a woman who is seeing a father of 3 from Finglas West and she says he is playing his girlfriend "like a fiddle"... she is also threatening to tell his partner on the Mas On A Rant Facebook group!! We then from a man who says he was outted on the same group and that if someone wants to have an affair that's their own business... but Katie has some very harsh words for people who pursue relationships with someone when they know they're already in a relationship!!

Joe's doctor makes some interesting observations and narrowly escapes an altercation. However, the bad driver who expressed his frustrations towards Joe in a carpark doesn't get off so lucky, and Darren explains that he too suffers from road rage even though he can't drive.The lads reminisce on their childhoods - which for Joe means the realisation that growing up in the flats may have affected him and for Darren means the surprising revelation that he was once a fixture of the Dublin teenage disco scene. There's also talk of a few new films, some of which spark debate, and others which can't be spoken about at all.

Joe's talk of influencers and publicity stunts sparks a memory for Darren of a very interesting school day. He recounts, to an incredulous Joe, how a bear once threw sweets and chocolate bars into the yard during break time, and the two go on a deep dive into Finglas, 2006, to try and find some answers. They recruit some help along the way from eye witnesses who do their best to piece the mystery together, despite distractions like upcoming trips to Dunnes and those apple drops from back in the day.

This week we have an unseasonably supernatural wander through haunted tales, superstitions and potential possessions - from haunted bread to a floating wobbly woman coming up the stairs. Joe sends a shiver through our spines with a terrifying tale of some potential hauntings in his home and an inexplicable fear of a man in his bath, while Darren is suspicious of a ghostly sliced pan. We also explore the origins of superstitions, from knocking on wood to a fear of the ominous potential of black cats, and why poisoned crops lay at the heart of the Salem Witch Trials. There are some bizarre tales of impersonators - from a globe trotting French fraudster to the man who enjoyed the high-life posing as Robert De Niro. Besides all that, Joe argues playing a gig in front of 25 people in a pub is what musicians really want, rather than playing Croke park, and Darren tells us about navigating a world of violence in Finglas as a young lad.

Darren has become a global superstar off the back of his biggest ever sketch video. He's a name from China to Guantanamo Bay. And it's all news to Joe, who somehow missed Darren's big breakout moment. That's because Joe has been on a cruise and he returns with a fresh batch of tales of adventure and minor grievance on the high seas. There's also stories of cows in Finglas, the terror of moths, and the bitter feud over the proper way to celebrate birthdays reignites.