Podcasts about ireland today

Get ready to virtually experience the working world of IKEA on Roblox as the doors to the virtual store have opened. The opening of IKEA on Roblox follows a recruitment campaign launched on 3rd June, which offered people the opportunity to apply for one of 10 paid roles in the virtual store. Over 178,000 applications were received across Ireland and the UK, with 18,087 coming from Ireland. Two of the 10 successful applicants live in Ireland, in counties Dublin and Kerry. The lucky 10 applicants have now been selected and will kick off their virtual IKEA roles from today. Michael from Dublin, said, "I'm very excited and extremely happy to be chosen to be part of this new and innovative project and I can't wait to see where it goes in the long run and I hope I can be part of future projects. This current project has been fun and interesting throughout my whole experience so far." Alongside the paid players the broader Roblox community, gamers and IKEA fans are invited to explore a virtual IKEA store, wander around the home furnishings showroom and visit the famous Swedish Food Market and Bistro. Players can also venture into the IKEA world of work and take on a role as a virtual co-worker, serving up endless amounts of hotdogs and flexing their interior design skills to level-up and get promoted. All with the chance to win exclusive IKEA UGCs. Much like IKEA co-workers in real life, players in the game have the ability to develop their own unique career journey at their own pace and in any direction. Whether that be by taking on a more senior role, a move sideways into a different function developing new skills, or continuing to expand their experience in the same role. There's no set path to how you can grow your career at IKEA, where career progression is focused on helping co-workers develop their careers in their own way, and not just in a linear direction. Roles available in 'The Co-Worker' game are inspired by real-life jobs and have been curated to offer a glimpse into the opportunities available at IKEA while showcasing the brand's unique approach to careers. Roles include: 1. Sales Co-Worker - where players guide customers to products they are interested in, as well as keep the Showroom up to the IKEA standard. 2. Interior Design Co-Worker - where players are required to put together a room-set, following a design brief and pick the correct items of furniture and place them in the right places. 3. Sales Team Leader - where players recommend products to NPC customers based on their specific requirements. 4. Food Team Leader - where players will man the famous Swedish Bistro, serving food and drink to customers - meatballs anyone? Darren Taylor, Country People and Culture Manager, IKEA UK, and Ireland: "Today has been a long time coming and we're extremely excited to launch IKEA on Roblox. We are always looking for new ways to attract and inspire the next generation of co-workers to imagine a career at IKEA. 'The Co-Worker' game is a fantastic way to give players a taste of our culture and insight into what makes the world of work at IKEA so special." The 'Co-Worker' game is available now on Roblox and can be accessed using the following link:roblox.com/games/17254019855/IKEA-The-Co-Worker. See more stories here.

Political Correspondent Paul Cunningham discusses the latest developments as Taoiseach Simon Harris visits Northern Ireland ...

Earlier this year, on International Women's Day, the Irish electorate was asked to vote in two referendums on changing Ireland's constitution regarding family and care. One of those questions was whether they wished to remove a reference to the role of women in the home, which some view as being out-of-step with modern Irish society. A lot has changed since the constitution was written in 1937. Ireland is now among the highest-ranking countries in Europe for gender equality. However, in both referendums, voters rejected the bid for constitutional change. In this programme, Leanna Byrne travels back to her home city of Dublin to explore Ireland's story when it comes to women, the family and work; speaking to Irish women about their experiences over the decades to now. (Image: From left to right Niamh O'Reilly, Lorraine Lally and Rena Maycock, who spoke to the BBC World Service in Dublin in March 2024.) Presented and produced by Leanna Byrne

Northern Correspondent Conor Macauley

Joanna Donnelly, Meteorologist with Met Éireann, Bryan Cannon, Director of Roads and Transportation with Donegal County Council, and Brian Tapley, ESB Networks, on Storm Jocelyn which is expected to hit Ireland later today.

Mary McCarron, professor of ageing and intielectual disabilities at Trinity College discusses the report on aging for people with intelectual disabilities.

Kinsale, Ireland     In this episode, FAQ is: Where was your favorite place on your 90-day trip? . Today's Destination is Kinsale, Ireland Today's Mistake- Leaving my phone at the San Francisco airport counter Travel Advice: Keep your cool, especially when it's hot.   FAQ: Where was your favorite place on your 90-day trip?   Answer: I can't give you a favorite place overall, but I can give you one for each country. Let me start with the first country, the Philippines. I so enjoyed the snorkeling in El Nido, on the island of Palawan. It was an adventure in itself, as I landed in Manila, then in Puerto Princesa, and then took a bus to El Nido. Once I arrived, it was beautiful, tropical, and walkable. There were many nearby beaches to visit. The town had some good restaurants, and it was easy to converse in English with most people. Everyone here was friendly and relaxed, so they were on “island time” for the most part. The fresh fruits and fish dishes were memorable.     Today's destination: Kinsale, Ireland   One of my favorite small towns in Ireland is Kinsale. I was there in the 1980s and again forty years later, and it's still a quaint, beachy, Spanish-looking town.   Getting to Kinsale is only about 40 minutes by bus from Cork, where there is an airport. But it's not so easy to get to if you are in Dublin, because that's another 4 hours by bus or train. It's in the southeast part of the Island of Ireland and is a harbor town with plenty of boats and history.   City Tours, operated by Don and Barry, which are Historic Strolls and start downtown Kinsale. They are recommended by Rick Steves and by me. Don and his wife Jill are local legends regarding history and local storytelling.     Today's Mistake- One big mistake: Leaving my phone at the San Fran airport counter     Today's Travel Advice-Keep your cool, even when it's hot.   I want to bring meaning to your travels. Send a question or travel tip to info@drmarytravelbest.com. Sign up for the mailing list here. We can connect on my website, Facebook page, group, or Instagram. Subscribe to YouTube, Twitter, or other social channels. Find the 5 Steps to Solo Travel series on Amazon. The show notes have more details for you to connect. Support this podcast with a review, please.   Connect with Dr. Travelbest Drmarytravelbest.com Dr. Mary Travelbest Twitter Dr. Mary Travelbest Facebook Page Dr. Mary Travelbest Facebook Group Dr. Mary Travelbest Instagram email: info@drmarytravelbest.com Dr. Mary Travelbest Podcast Dr. Travelbest on TikTok Dr.Travelbest onYouTube

Has Brexit breathed new life into old antiquated paramilitary structures?

Professor of Psychiatry Jim Lucey talks to Brendan about his 40 years in healthcare, taking up his new role as the Inspector of Mental Health Services and trying to tackle the crisis in CAMHS

Carmel Gates, General Secretary of NIPSA, discusses strike action by civil servants in Northern Ireland.

President Biden is in Northern Ireland today and embarrassingly flubs through more than a few words. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Biden is in Northern Ireland today and embarrassingly flubs through more than a few words. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Joe Biden will arrive in Ireland today for his 4-day visit, where he will visit Belfast, Mayo, Louth & Dublin. Political Editor of The Irish Times, Pat Leahy gave us a run down of what the President's itinerary looks like.

President Joe Biden will arrive in Ireland today for his 4-day visit, where he will visit Belfast, Mayo, Louth & Dublin. Political Editor of The Irish Times, Pat Leahy gave us a run down of what the President's itinerary looks like.

Paul McDonah, trade and industry engagement manager for Tourism Ireland in the U.S., talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about how Ireland is in the top 12 visited countries according to USTOA's latest member poll. McDonah also details new flights, initiatives, webinars and a new office in San Francisco. He also introduces Derry Cronin of Specialized Travel Services and Cronin's Coaches, who talks about his family-run tour company and its fleet of 80 touring coaches. For more information, visit www.Special-Ireland.com and Trade.Ireland.com. If interested, the original video of this podcast can be found on the Insider Travel Report Youtube channel or by searching for the podcast's title on Youtube.

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Matthew Robinson, Chair of the Northern Ireland Conservatives, on a Conservative leader hustings event in Belfast.

Conor Macauley, Northern Correspondent, discusses the Taoiseach's visit to the North today where he'll be meeting political party leaders.

Amanda Ferguson, Belfast-based journalist, discusses British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's visit to Northern Ireland amid stalemate at Stormont

The Taoiseach has called for the British Government to engage professionally and sincerely with the European Commission in relation to resolving issues around the operation of the Northern Ireland Protocol.  Meanwhile British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is travelling to northern Ireland today for crisis talks. For more on this situation, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning. Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.     Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

The Taoiseach has called for the British Government to engage professionally and sincerely with the European Commission in relation to resolving issues around the operation of the Northern Ireland Protocol.  Meanwhile British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is travelling to northern Ireland today for crisis talks. For more on this situation, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning. Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.     Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

The Facist Religious Cult Recruiting in Ireland Today. Part two episode photos are on our Instagram page, comment below to contribute your thoughts.Contact us if you have a little known Irish or British crime we should cover in future episodes. .InstagramEmailLinkTree..

The Facist Religious Cult Recruiting in Ireland Today. Part one episode photos are on our Instagram page, comment below to contribute your thoughts.Contact us if you have a little known Irish or British crime we should cover in future episodes. .InstagramEmailLinkTree..

Conversation with Lucy O'Hagan (Wild Awake Ireland)Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to Gaelic Re-existence at gaelicreexistence.substack.com/subscribe

Professor Emer Smyth, Research Professor, ESRI, says their new report on the lives of young adults finds that most are still in education, living with their parents and spending more time online.

We know Northern Ireland from its troubled past and the current argument over the NI Protocol… but does Northern Ireland have a distinct IR culture? Is that different from the rest of the UK? What might the Protocol mean for IR in NI? Would NI legislation be very different from that of the UK? What about the Equality Directives? What about Data Adequacy? Tom is joined by Ciara Fulton of Lewis Silkin LLP and Mark McAllister of the Northern Ireland the Labour Relations Agency, to discuss these issues

Solutions to Violence features the second interview with David Cochran. David's Ph.D. is from the University of Maryland. Dave has taught in the Politics Program at Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa, since 1996, offering a range of courses primarily in the areas of political thought and American politics. His primary teaching and research areas are religion, race, and ethnicity in American politics; political thought; war and peace; and Irish studies. In addition to a wide array of articles and book chapters, he has published five books, most recently, as author, Catholic Realism and the Abolition of War, and, as editor with his colleague John Waldmeir, The Catholic Church in Ireland Today. In addition to teaching, Dave is the co-director of the Peace and Justice

Ireland will be expected to achieve between 8 and 10 medals at the 2024 and 2028 Olympics. That's according to a new High-Performance strategy being launched by Sport Ireland today.  What will be in this proposed strategy ? For more, we were joined on the show by Minister of State for Sport & Gaeltacht Affairs Jack Chambers TD. Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.     Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.            

Jade from the “About a Book” podcast joins Talia in this week's episode!  “The Snapper” by Roddy Doyle is filled with humor and heart. Considered a modern classic in Ireland Today, Jade and Talia discuss the story’s strong Irish roots and influence on today’s readers! Show Linktree: https://linktr.ee/onceuponatimepodFeatured Artist: Jamie of Jammy DrawingsInstagram: @jammydrawingsGuest Host: Jade of “AboutaBook”Instagram: @aboutabook.podcastLinktree: https://linktr.ee/Aboutabook.podcastResources:The Snapper by Roddy DoyleThe Snapper (1993)Fighting Words Roddy Doyle’s Organization“Roddy Doyle on Writing from the Pandemic” By Cressida LeyshonWatch The New York Times Presents "Framing Britney Spears" The New York Times Ireland Report on Mother and Baby Homes Reveals Abuse and Thousands of Deaths Executive summary of the Final Report of the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes “Maternity homes for pregnant teens: Florence Crittenton pressured girls to give babies up for adoption” By Diane Bernard and Maria Bogen-OskwarekSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/OnceUponATimePC)

Psychiatrist Dr Matthew Sadlier of the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland revealed a study found that 9% of transition year students had used cannabis in the past month See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On Ireland Today we discuss the struggles teachers face in the classroom due to COVID. We also speak to a Topshop employee about the forthcoming closure and to a member of Men's Shed Ireland about how the pandemic has affected the organization. Finally, we speak to two Irish Athletes about their preparation for the Olympic Games.

In this episode, Norah reflects on the many shapes of grief that are manifesting in Ireland today, from the recent tragedies in Dublin and Cork, to the Mother & Babies Homes scandal that has caused widespread grief throughout the nation. On a more personal note, Norah shares her experience of domestic abuse, the physical violence she endured and how she found the courage to get out. She generously shares her experience through Richard’s illness and death and how she found her feet again, in the midst of crippling grief. Please share the episode and as always, do consider becoming a Patron on patreon.com/shapesofgrief #norahcasey #dragonsden #bobbykerr #focusireland #motherandbabyhomes #kenturk #drpaulgreegan #professorjohncrown #grief #bereavement

David Cochran's M.A. and Ph.D. are from the University of Maryland. Dave has taught in the Politics Program at Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa, since 1996, offering a range of courses primarily in the areas of political thought and American politics. His primary teaching and research areas are religion, race, and ethnicity in American politics; political thought; war and peace; and Irish studies. In addition to a wide array of articles and book chapters, he has published five books, most recently, as author, Catholic Realism and the Abolition of War, and, as editor with his colleague John Waldmeir, The Catholic Church in Ireland Today

Vincent Kearney of our Nothern Staff reports that tighter restrictions coming into effect in Northern Ireland at 6pm

If passed, the Programme for Government deal agreed between Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and the Green Party will shape the country over the years ahead. But will it truly deliver for Ireland? Today, we discussed the issues of Housing, with Peter McVerry, the Environment with Theresa O'Donohoe and the Irish language with Donal O'Loinsigh from An Clár As Gaeilge.

COVID-19 is still having a major impact on our country. As we reopen our country, it is vital that we all continue to observe the public health guidance. However due the hard work of Irish people we have moved into Phase 2. Here are five things you should know for Phase 2: Stay Local: You may travel within your own county, or up to 20 kilometres from your home if crossing county boundaries. Meeting other people: You may meet up to 6 people from outside your household both indoors and outdoors for social gatherings. Organised outdoor exercise, sporting, cultural or social activities of up to 15 people may take place. Shops: All retail is reopening. Shop locally, shop safely and support businesses in your community. Work from home: It is more important than ever to work from home where possible. Transport: Walk or cycle if you can. Only use public transport if you absolutely need to. Public transport capacity is limited because of social distancing requirements. As part of Phase 2, Dermot & Dave spoke to local business owners across Ireland who were preparing to reopen their businesses this morning. Hit play on the above podcast to hear just some of what local businesses have prepared for when they open.

The Northern Ireland conflict between 1969-1998 is euphemistically called The Troubles. However, this belies its importance as the longest continuous-deployment of security forces in British military history and a casualty rate of 3,532 deaths and approximately 50,000 injured.  The Troubles is often mistaken for a religious conflict between Catholics and Protestants, however, at the heart of The Troubles is a violent political debate. Intelligence Fusion's Regional Analyst, Scott MacDonald, give us a brief history lesson surrounding the conflict in Northern Ireland, an insightful timeline of activity and providing recent examples of IED bombings, extrajudicial beatings as punishment and the continuation of threats and intimidation from paramilitary groups. Our 10-minute podcast concludes with Scott providing his interpretation of the conflict in 2020 and his assessment for the future.  Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The 13 TY students from different schools in Waterford and beyond were part of the Learning Waves "TY Media Week" programme. This is the programme they made under the guidance of various tutors in WLR,

Travel writer Seth Kugel offers eight tips for enjoying global travels with minimal expense. Then author Pico Iyer tells Rick how he keeps discovering new things about Japan and its people, even after living there for more than 30 years. And tour guides from Ireland share what's new in Dublin. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.

Piaras Power, Head of Banking & Financial Services talks to Michael Broderick, Interim CEO at Home Building Finance Ireland (HBFI). They discuss the state of the residential development funding market in Ireland today and in particular to understand the challenges that are facing developers that are looking to bring stock in to the market. This podcast is CPD accredible, email ZoeByrne@eversheds-sutherland.ie to receive a certificate of completion. As we cannot prove that you have listened to the podcast, it is your responsibility to prove that to the law society if they ask for details.

Easter Sunday 2019: The resurrection power of Jesus means that the church can be alive & full of passion! It's a new day for the church in Ireland today - revival is in the air!

Michael Patrick MacDonald grew up in the Old Colony Housing Project in South Boston, a neighborhood that held the highest concentration of white poverty in the United States. After losing four of his eleven siblings and seeing his generation decimated by poverty, crime, addiction, and incarceration, he learned to transform personal and community trauma by becoming a leading Boston activist, organizer and writer. He is the author of the New York Times Bestselling memoir, "All Souls: A Family Story From Southie" and the acclaimed "Easter Rising: A Memoir of Roots and Rebellion." He is also a regular contributor to The Boston Globe’s Op Ed page. As an activist, MacDonald has focused his efforts on multi-cultural coalition building to reduce violence and promote grassroots leadership from our most impacted communities. On Monday’s show, Michael gives Leonard a report on the state of Ireland today.

This week Sarah is joined by Donal Lynch, Eve Watson, Dr. Derek Freedman and Francis Fitzgibbon to discuss the challenges of being homosexual in Ireland today

FOAMcast is bringing you pearls from conferences we attend including SMACC.  (and next June 13-16, we'll bring you pearls from smaccDUB in Dublin, Ireland) Today we discuss some pearls on shift work, analgesia (even without drugs), the perils of the Glasgow Coma Scale and more!

FOAMcast is bringing you pearls from conferences we attend including SMACC.  (and next June 13-16, we'll bring you pearls from smaccDUB in Dublin, Ireland) Today we discuss some pearls on pediatric fluids, impact apnea, evidence based medicine, and death.  

Boston Globe columnist and best selling author, Kevin Cullen joins Paul Elwell and me today to discuss the relevance of Malcom Gladwell's latest book, David and Goliath to the situation in Northern Ireland past and present.