Podcasts about Fionnuala

Fionnuala and Bronwyn recap The Pitt season 2, episode 12.Get episodes early and ad-free on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fionnuala and Bronwyn recap The Pitt season 2, episode 11.Get episodes early and ad-free on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave and Fionnuala are back chasing the impossible: a “golden week” on Gimme 5, hitting a perfect five every single day. To keep the streak alive, they call in the big guns — previous champ Megan from Meath.Megan's got a serious average and plenty of confidence… until the 10-second clock starts and she's asked to name five countries that have hosted the FIFA Men's World Cup and the golden week dream falls at the third hurdle.

Galway is under attack… and it's not the traffic or the rain. It's one mystery person spreading porridge oats for the pigeons all over the city centre.Dave and Fionnuala try to get their heads around how a “harmless” act has turned into a full-blown nuisance - oats everywhere, pigeons lapping them up, and now claims it's attracting rats and vermin.Producer Leah joins with what she saw along Merchant's Road - pillars dotted in oats like it's normal.With Galway City Council “all out of ideas” and even talk of trips, falls and broken hips, the gang asks: what can actually be done?

Dave and Fionnuala are back after a weekend of “ball action” in every sense of the word.Fionnuala's flying it as a proud Galway woman with a big day out in Croke Park, trains up and down to Dublin, and the all-important Houston Supermac's on the way home. Dave, meanwhile, heads solo to Carrick-on-Shannon for Leitrim vs Wexford… and comes back with heartbreak and a five-point loss.But the real drama? Dave's attempt to level up the office sweepstakes with official draw balls goes horribly wrong when the tiniest capsules imaginable arrive. Underwhelming doesn't even cover it.

Producer Leah drops in with Dave and Fionnuala to spill all the details on her week in Ibiza - they chat superclubs, bucket-list nights, and why Ibiza is actually stunning even if you never set foot in a nightclub.But the real jaw-dropper is the cost of it all: €25 for a single Vodka Red Bull, €130 to get into Calvin Harris at Ushuaïa, and the one that nearly finishes everyone off — €15 for a tiny bottle of water. Worth it? Leah gives the full verdict.

Fionnuala and Bronwyn recap The Pitt season 2, episode 10.Get episodes early and ad-free on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fionnuala was doing some research on international death notice website this week and came across a name which has started an interesting conversation....

James was on holiday in Benidorm and felt the sparks with an Irish woman. The only issue is he doesn't know her name, number or how to contact her. He asked for Dave and Fionnuala's help to track her down....

Fionnuala and Bronwyn discuss The Pitt season 2, episode 9.Get these episodes early and ad-free, plus enjoy bonus content on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What a day in Caroll's Bar, Galway. Dave and Marty look back on the absolute fever dream that was “Drive for 5” - five Guinness World Record attempts in one afternoon, and they came home with two titles (which is seriously not bad going).You'll hear the moment Fionnuala nails the big one: fastest time to recite the first verse of Marty Mone's “Hit The Diff” - a blistering 7.45 seconds, with Guinness adjudicator Prav making sure every single word was spot on.And then it gets even better: Marty Mone joins the chat, reacts to the record, and teases the idea of a ridiculously fast “Hit The Diff” remix… with jivers needed.

Fionnuala and Bronwyn consider the benefits of fax machines, and recap The Pitt season 2, episode 8.Get episodes early and ad free on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave and Fionnuala's Drive for 5 is happening this Friday in Caroll's of Galway, and Dave and Fionnuala are officially inside the 48-hour panic window.They're attempting five Guinness World Records in one afternoon: most water moved by hand in 30 seconds (team of two), most Saw Doctors songs identified by the lyrics, most professional footballers identified in one minute, fastest time to recite the first verse of “Hit the Diff”… and the big one: most whoopee cushions sat on in 60 seconds by a pair.Plus, they chat to Prav, the Guinness adjudicator with a camel-race story that makes whoopee cushions look tame.Get your (free) tickets on universe now!

In this episode of Pause, Purpose, Play, I speak with Dr. Fionnuala Barton (The Menopause Medic) about how fluctuating and declining estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone can worsen ADHD symptoms across the menstrual cycle and in perimenopause, often showing up first as anxiety, cognitive changes, and “brain fog” (word-finding issues, poor memory, distractibility, and zoning out) and increasing burnout risk. We explore how symptoms can intensify in the luteal phase, why it's never “too early” to seek help (including under 45), and the importance of ruling out factors like iron deficiency and considering POI. We discuss hormone sensitivity with contraception, trial-and-error in HRT delivery, PMDD vs PMS and perimenopausal exacerbation, and practical foundations (sleep, hydration, steady nutrition with carbs, protein, fiber, calcium, omega-3, vitamin D3/K2, and creatine) without perfectionism, plus what partners can do to support.

Dave and Fionnuala have been out on the roads for the weekend, and they've come back obsessed with one very specific Irish phenomenon: the random, brilliant concentration of niche businesses from the Midlands out towards Mayo.From County Photos and Star Trophy to Madden's Pool Tables and an eggs vending machine, they're asking the big question: why are all the oddly-specific legends based along these routes?Then the listeners get involved with even more niche gems - boxty made from a food trailer in Belmullet, a salt room in Drumlish, and the people quietly servicing sanitary bins across half the country.

Dave and Fionnuala finally reveal the five Guinness World Record attempts they're taking on for Drive for 5 - live from Caroll's in Galway's West End this Friday.Fionnuala's doing the heavy lifting: fastest time to recite the first verse of “Hit the Diff” by Marty Mone, plus most Saw Doctors songs identified by the lyrics. Dave's cramming footballers' faces for “most professional athlete's identified in one minute”.There's also two chaos-inducing joint attempts: most water moved by hand in 30 seconds… and the toughest of the lot, most whoopee cushions sat on in 60 seconds by a pair (they already bent a chair). Free tickets via the Instagram link - and they need independent witnesses.

Fionnuala and Bronwyn recap The Pitt, season 2 episode 7 "1:00PM". Plus, Bronwyn gives Fionnuala a run down on straight Heated Rivalry, Off Campus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave's deep in Wedding Wednesdays and this week it's all about the ceremony music… except the priest has rules: no confetti, and every song has to have some religious connotation. Fair enough -but can it still be a banger?From “Here I Am, Lord” (absolute tune, but is it secretly a funeral song?) to the full Alive O4 nostalgia, Dave and Fionnuala try to figure out what actually works in a Catholic church wedding.Listeners jump in with suggestions like “Connected” for the walk back up the aisle, and even “All Things Bright and Beautiful”.Respectful religious bangers wanted.

Alcohol Action Ireland say breath tests are down, and it sparks a simple question: have you ever actually been breathalysed? Fionnuala somehow hasn't in 14 years, while Dave's last one involved a brand new “wagon”, Northern plates, and a guard who absolutely did not need his life story.Then the listeners weigh in… including an eight-month pregnant pass at a checkpoint, and the most chaotic twist: someone stealing a hubcap while the guards were standing right there.

Dave and Fionnuala are back on their mission to steal a Guinness World Record off a British radio station… and this time it's an absolutely brutal one.The challenge: eat three dry cream crackers in under 35 seconds. No water during it, no butter, no Nutella, no cheats. The record's been standing since 2005, held by LBC's Ambrose Mendy at a ridiculous 34.78 seconds.Dave goes first and leaves what can only be described as a criminal amount of crumbs across the studio. Then Fionnuala steps up… fast eater reputation on the line, gag reflex doing bits, and the clock absolutely bullying them both.

Dave and Fionnuala have a new hobby: robbing weird world records off British radio stations.After last week's humbling “random sound effects in 60 seconds” attempt, they set their sights on a Heart FM record that's been standing since 2009: fastest time to recite the first verse of a song.The weapon of choice? Marty Mone's “Hit The Diff”.Fionnuala goes full Eminem, Dave questions if any of it was even legible, and the listeners step in as judges.Then the time drops: 7.22 seconds. Training season starts now.

Fionnuala and Bronwyn recap The Pitt season 2, episode 6.Get episodes early and ad-free on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tá eagraíocht Agrikids ar chamchuairt timpeall leithinis Chorca Dhuibhne agus iad ag tabhairt cuairte ar bhunscoileanna na dúiche, go gcuirfear treoir agus oideachas i réimse na sábháilteachta feirme ar 945 dalta sa gceantar.

Paul Hollywood has landed in court after being clocked at 96mph and accused of aggressive tailgating…That story sparks a dangerous new game: turning celebrities into car/motor puns. Think Stall Hollywood, Great British Brake Off, Tom Cruise Control, Brad Pit Stop and more.The listeners go fully feral on the voice notes, and somehow it all ends with Fionnuala unveiling: “Gerry the Monk Clutch.”

It's a random Wednesday evening and Dave is determined to move swiftly on from the “Mayo 4 Sam” arse tattoo… by plotting to topple a Capital FM UK presenter and steal a Guinness World Record.The target? Identifying the most random sound effects in 60 seconds - the record is 38, and Dave, Fionnuala and producer Leah are doing a “dry run” live on air… It turns into absolute chaos, and a very humbling score of 26. Training season starts now.

Fionnuala heads to Limerick for the Bank Holiday weekend… but the accommodation turns into a bit of a horror story.A “friendly” owner, a dog tied up outside, a weird laugh track looping behind a closed door, and a room that was meant to be en suite… except it absolutely wasn't. Add a musty hallway, towels left in the shared bathroom, and an unfrosted bathroom window, and you can see why she's rattled.The big question: do you leave a review and drop that 8.3 rating, or stay quiet?

A bizarre trend has taken over Brazil: WhatsApp groups with one purpose only… people whistle, and everyone else judges. Thousands of groups, some even hitting the 1,000-person limit, all dedicated to rating your “God-given” skills. Problem is… Fionnuala can't whistle. At all. They open the phones for voice notes, tune attempts, and show-off whistlers - can you save Fionnuala from whistling humiliation?

Fionnuala and Bronwyn recap The Pitt season 2, episode 5 - "11:00 A.M.".Get episodes early and ad-free on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave and Fionnuala are on a mission to raise big money for Focus Ireland to help end child homelessness — and the total is already over €5,500, with €10k in sight.Donate at least a fiver (more if you can) via iradio.ie/focus or on Revolut. Send in proof and you're into the draw to decide what tattoo goes on Dave's posterior. Yep, forever.They chat to Fay from Phoenix Tattoo Studio on the Tuam Road in Galway about arse tattoos, pain levels, how long it'll take, and the all-important question: does Dave need to shave?

Dave Lofts joins Dave and Fionnuala in studio ahead of our Secret Session.He chats all things his rise in music, Russell Crowe, his big plans for the future, and he sings 'Running Up That Hill' live in studio!It's all building to iRadio's Secret Session this Friday in Galway, kicking off the Bank Holiday weekend in aid of Focus Ireland.It's so easy to donate. Just go to Payments on Revolut and search Focus Ireland or you can give what you can at iRadio.ie/focus.

Fionnuala struggles through her full-face licking from Dave's Dog.The challenges spiralled and now Dave is getting WHAT tattooed????All these challenges are in aid of Focus Ireland to help end child homelessness.Donate via iradio.ie/focus or Focus Ireland on Revolut.

Fionnuala and Bronwyn recap The Pitt season 2, episode 4 "10:00 AM".Get episodes early and ad-free on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave has declared war on coleslaw.But it's all for a serious reason: we're raising money for Focus Ireland to help end child homelessness. The deal is simple - hit five donations and Dave has to chow down on a tub of the “devil's spawn”… live, with all the gagging, chewing and regret included.And just when you think it can't get worse, Fionnuala gets volunteered for tomorrow's challenge: a full face-licking from Dave's dog. Donate via iradio.ie/focus or Focus Ireland on Revolut.

Jamie McIntyre drops into Dave and Fionnuala with a live taste of “Over Galway Town” and chats about how a half-steamed songwriting session turned into a soundtrack for a massive All-Ireland run.He talks about being a Galway native, why the West just hits different, and what it's like seeing strangers around the world lip-syncing to his songs on TikTok - tractors, cows and all.Plus, it's all building to iRadio's Secret Session this Friday in Galway, kicking off the Bank Holiday weekend in aid of Focus Ireland, with tickets flying and the secret location still under wraps… and yes, there's serious bouzouki talk too.

Marita in Meath is buzzing for her friends Shane and Sarah to get married tomorrow. Dave and Fionnuala throw her into a quick game of Gimme 5… and ask for five songs by or featuring Akon or Ne-Yo. Let's just say the wedding performance will go a lot better...

"My Brother the Minotaur" is a new animated series premiering this Friday April 24th on AppleTV. Lorcan is a boy... who also happens to be a minotaur. His younger brother Charlie and their friends join him to learn more about his true self. Joining me are the creative team of Donal Morgan, Dog Ears' Fionnuala Deane & John McDaid, and Cartoon Saloon co-founder and Oscar nominee Nora Twomey.

The guards pull over a Mitsubishi Evo doing 135mph (217km/h) - and the driver's excuse? They were in a mad rush to collect a Chinese takeaway. Dave and Fionnuala are equal parts stunned and cracking up, because that might be the worst reason for speeding ever.From there, the chat turns into a full-on excuse clinic: what's the best go-to line when you're trying to get out of plans, dodge an invite, or even sneak a day off work?From “I've COVID” to “the child is sick” to a classic “family emergency”… what excuse always works?

Robots are officially entering the running chat: 12,000 humans take on 100+ humanoid robots in a Beijing half-marathon, and the winning bot clocks 50 minutes… beating the world record (but not being allowed to claim it). Dave and Fionnuala are both fascinated and mildly terrified.Because if robots are getting this good, there's only one move left: get ourselves a Guinness World Record before they're eligible and we're finished. What records should the pair take on?

Fionnuala and Bronwyn review The Pitt season 2, episode 3 - "9:00 AM".Get episodes early and ad-free on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A “year's supply” of crisps sounds like the dream… until Lay's in the US reveals what they actually mean: 24 bags. Dave and Fionnuala are horrified, calling it stingy, disgraceful, and basically a forced diet.So they throw it out to listeners: if you won a year's supply, what number are you expecting to land at your door? Is it 365 bags minimum, one a day? Or is a weekly “large packet” enough?

Bachelors have been named the official beans partner of the GAA, and Dave and Fionnuala do what any responsible radio show would do: turn it into a competition.To win a pair of Noah Kahan tickets, listeners have to send in the best sports star, food-based pun going — and it gets fierce quickly. From Roy Bean and Roy Quinoa to Rachel Black-smore, the inbox is absolutely flying.

It's been a mad week in Ireland, so Dave and Fionnuala decide to create their own ballot: if the whole country had to vote on something, what would it be?First up: consistent sizing across all women's clothing brands - because a 12 is not a 12, and everyone's sick of the guessing game.Then it's airport chaos: scrap the liquid rules altogether, and while we're at it, can every airport please pick the same system?And finally, the one that'll split the nation: if a driver stops to let you cross, do you have to do the little gratitude jog… or can you stroll and just throw a wave?

A Sudanese doctor in Cork hears the patient say “I will, yeah” and thinks he's fully committed to quitting smoking… until the follow-up reveals the very Irish truth: double positive, definite negative.Then there's a Sri Lankan doctor who lands in Mayo and spends two years baffled by all the “Mayo for Sam” signs, convinced Sam is some local legend everyone's rallying behind.Dave and Fionnuala get stuck into the bigger question: what Irish habits, phrases and wedding logic completely melt foreigners' brains? From “small” weddings of 150 people to the chaos of wedding money, they're building the ultimate newcomer's guide to Irish misunderstandings.

Fionnuala and Bronwyn recap The Pitt season 2, episode 2.Get episodes early and ad free on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ag comhdháil Chumann Múinteoirí Éireann i gCill Airne, dúirt ceannairí na gceardchumann, Phil Ní Sheaghdha, gur fadhb ar leith iad costais arda breosla don lucht oibre, go háirithe dóibh siúd a chaithfidh taisteal agus nach féidir leo obair ón mbaile. 

Fionnuala and Bronwyn recap The Pitt season 2, episode 1 - "7:00 A.M".Get episodes early and ad-free on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Want to grow your own cut flower garden ? Then this episode is for you. We're joined by Fionnuala Fallon, Irish Times garden writer and a flower farmer growing on brilliant soil in County Laois, to unpack what it actually takes to produce beautiful, seasonal wedding flowers without leaning on synthetic chemicals.We chat through the real foundations of sustainable flower farming: protecting soil health, keeping structure intact, and building fertility with local manures, straw mulches, and simple feeds like nettle tea. Fanula shares the practical decisions that helped her get beds established on a budget, including weed suppression and “little dig” cultivation when ground hasn't been worked for decades. If you love cut flowers and want stronger stems with better vase life, the soil section alone is worth a rewind.Then we get into propagation and seasonality for the Irish climate. You don't need a polytunnel to raise great seedlings, but you do need light, frost protection, and reliable peat-free seed compost. We also talk about the tight harvesting window for local flowers, how late frosts can hit, and why many growers balance homegrown stems with carefully chosen imports. Along the way we share favourite plants for a home cut flower garden, including hardy shrubs and perennials that are often overlooked, plus practical dahlias advice for wet winters.If you enjoy the chat, subscribe, share it with a fellow gardener, and leave a review so more people can find the show. What's the one plant you'd grow first for cutting?Support the showIf there is any topic you would like covered in future episodes, please let me know. Email:  info@mastermygarden.com   Check out Master My Garden on the following channels   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mastermygarden/  Instagram @Mastermygarden https://www.instagram.com/mastermygarden/   Until next week  Happy gardening  John  

With roughly 6 million Catholics in the UK, competition for school places in Catholic schools is fierce. Fionnuala's guest, Mark Paul, London Correspondent for the Irish Times, joined the fray. He has been writing about his experience with all this in today's paper, and joins to discuss.

Fionnuala's guest has been collecting historic post boxes for over 30 years… Despite his collection now making part of the Postal Museum on the Isle of Wight, many of the most interesting specimens in his collection actually hail from Ireland.Arthur Reeder joins to discuss!

Ceist dlí idirnáisiúnta agus an cogadh artá ar bun sa Meánoirthear.