Podcasts about Irish Examiner

Thomas Byrne, Fianna Fáil TD for Meath East, and Minister of State for European Affairs, Trade and Defence // Sinéad Gibney, Social Democrats TD for Dublin-Rathdown // Mary Regan, Political Editor with the Irish Independent // Elaine Loughlin, Political Editor with the Irish Examiner

The audit report on hip surgeries on children is expected to be ready by the end of next week. It examines whether the criteria used for surgical intervention varied between the three hospitals where hip operations were carried out on children. Niamh Griffin, Health Correspondent with the Irish Examiner, explains.

Caitríona Redmond, Food and consumer columnist with The Irish Examiner, walks Brendan through the dizzying world of kitchen gadgets, what's worth the splurge and what you can live without.

Louise Burne, Political Correspondent, Irish Mirror and John Fogarty, GAA Correspondent, Irish Examiner

Liz Dunphy of The Irish Examiner tells PJ the evidence she heard in court. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Irish Examiner journalist Liz Dunphy joins PJ Coogan to discuss the evidence heard yesterday at Richard Satchwell's trial. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears the details from Liz Dunphy of The Irish Examiner who was in court. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode was originally published as a Patreon exclusive on 5 May 2019.Two women were murdered in the 1980's in Kilkenny. They were unconnected, and unsolved. It would be years before the two murders were "rediscovered" by the Garda Cold Case Unit - the National Serious Crime Review Unit. Appeals for information were made to the public, and now, 30 years on, there have been developments in the cases....Music:Kevin McLeod, Quinns Song : The Dance Begins. (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Sources:“Man (52) due to be charged in connection with murder of Ann Nancy Smith in 2987” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/man-52-due-to-be-charged-in-connection-with-murder-of-ann-nancy-smith-in-1987-34113928.html (15 October 2015) Natasha Reid, “Cold-case trial hears widow already dead when house set on fire” in The Irish Times https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/courts/criminal-court/cold-case-trial-hears-widow-already-dead-when-house-set-on-fire-1.3023788 (24 March 2017)Natasha Reid, “Kilkenny murder trial: Nancy Smyth subjected to head injuries and strangled before fire started in her home” in The Kilkenny People https://www.kilkennypeople.ie/news/home/241784/kilkenny-murder-trial-nancy-smyth-subjected-to-head-injuries-and-strangled-before-fire-started-in-her-home.html (24 March 2017)Jim Cusack, “Killer repeatedly given bail despite threatening witnesses and stabbing his brother – after admitting murder” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/killer-repeatedly-given-bail-despite-threatening-witnesses-and-stabbing-his-brother-after-admitting-murder-35626554.html (16 April 2017)Sandra Murphy, “How murderer of pensioner Nancy Smyth was fianlly caught after 30 years” from Evoke.ie https://extra.ie/2017/04/20/news/real-life/how-detectives-cracked-cold-case-of-murder-of-pensioner-nancy-smyth (20 April 2017) Eoin Reynolds, “'Closure' for family in cold-case” in The Irish Examiner https://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/closure-for-family-in-cold-case-murder-447831.html (14 April 2017)Natasha Reid, “Bible study man strangled widow and set fire to her home, cold case murder trial hears” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/bible-study-man-strangled-widow-and-set-fire-to-her-home-coldcase-murder-trial-hears-35555465.html (22 March 2017) Natasha Reid, “Cold case trial hears of widow's murder 30 years ago” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/cold-case-trial-hears-of-widows-murder-30-years-ago-35557331.html (23 March 2017) Eoin Reynolds, “Woman died 'callouss and violent death', murder trial hears” in The Irish Times https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/courts/criminal-court/woman-died-callous-and-violent-death-murder-trial-hears-1.3045399 (11 April 2017) Ruaidhri Giblin, “Appeal dismissed” Convicted murderer confessed to people 'left right and centre' to killing woman 30 years ago as life sentence upheld” in The Irish Sun https://www.thesun.ie/news/2466416/convicted-murderer-confessed-to-people-left-right-and-centre-to-killing-woman-30-years-ago-as-life-sentence-upheld/ (19 April 2018)Ruaidhri Giblin, “'Cold-case' killer moves to appeal conviction for murder of woman in Kilkenny 30 years ago” in The Kilkenny People https://www.kilkennypeople.ie/news/home/295419/cold-case-killer-moves-to-appeal-conviction-for-murder-of-woman-in-kilkenny-30-years-ago.html (5 February 2018) Conor Lally, “Gardai identify suspect in cold case murder of Marie Tierney in 1984” in The Irish Times https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/garda%C3%AD-identify-suspect-in-cold-case-murder-of-marie-tierney-in-1984-1.3681898 (31 October 2018) Wayne O'Conner, “Family of murdered Marie believe gardai closer to finding killer” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/news/family-of-murdered-marie-believe-gardai-closer-to-finding-killer-37489911.html (4 November 2018) Barry Cummins, “Family of murder victim Marie Tierney speak of ongoing anguish” from RTE.ie https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2018/1115/1011234-marie-tierney/ (15 November 2018) Cormac O'Keefe, “Garda review of one unsolved murder unearths a second case” in The Irish Examiner https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/ireland/garda-review-of-one-unsolved-murder-unearths-second-case-882462.html (1 November 2018) Paul Hosford, “Gardai appeal for information into 1984 murder of mother of two” in TheJournal.ie https://www.thejournal.ie/marie-tierney-murder-appeal-3686145-Nov2017/ (8 November 2017) Press Release: Garda Update – Marie Tierney Murder Investigation from Garda.ie https://www.garda.ie/en/about-us/our-departments/office-of-corporate-communications/press-releases/2018/october/update-marie-tierney-murder-investigation.html “Cold Case Breakthrough” Potential witness in Marie Tierney murder investigation comes forward” from KilkennyNow.ie https://kilkennynow.ie/breaking-potential-witness-in-marie-tierney-murder-investigation-comes-forward/ (20 December 2018)

Shay Brennan, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Rathdown; Donna McGettigan, Sinn Féin TD for Clare; Paul Gogarty, Independent TD for Dublin Mid-West; Paul Hosford, Deputy Political Editor with the Irish Examiner

Shay Brennan, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Rathdown; Donna McGettigan, Sinn Féin TD for Clare; Paul Gogarty, Independent TD for Dublin Mid-West; Paul Hosford, Deputy Political Editor with the Irish Examiner

Shay Brennan, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Rathdown; Donna McGettigan, Sinn Féin TD for Clare; Paul Gogarty, Independent TD for Dublin Mid-West; Paul Hosford, Deputy Political Editor with the Irish Examiner

Shay Brennan, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Rathdown; Donna McGettigan, Sinn Féin TD for Clare; Paul Gogarty, Independent TD for Dublin Mid-West; Paul Hosford, Deputy Political Editor with the Irish Examiner

Shay Brennan, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Rathdown; Donna McGettigan, Sinn Féin TD for Clare; Paul Gogarty, Independent TD for Dublin Mid-West; Paul Hosford, Deputy Political Editor with the Irish Examiner

Barry Lenihan, RTÉ Radio 1 reporter; Shay Brennan, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Rathdown; Donna McGettigan, Sinn Féin TD for Clare; Paul Gogarty, Independent TD for Dublin Mid-West; Paul Hosford, Deputy Political Editor with the Irish Examiner

After witnessing the evolution of gym culture in Ireland over many decades, Seán's guest argues that there is a lot more to be done in terms of making these spaces better for women, and that too often, they remain bastions of masculinity.Joining to discuss is Sports Writer Clíona Foley, who has been writing about these things in the Irish Examiner…

After witnessing the evolution of gym culture in Ireland over many decades, Seán's guest argues that there is a lot more to be done in terms of making these spaces better for women, and that too often, they remain bastions of masculinity.Joining to discuss is Sports Writer Clíona Foley, who has been writing about these things in the Irish Examiner…

Imagine an executioner. Are they big, strong, cloaked and masked? Are they male? Probably - because most executioners in history have been. Today, though, we're meeting a woman who broke the mould.Journalist and writer Clodagh Finn joins Kate to explore the life of Lady Betty, the Irish executioner of the 18th and 19th centuries, as well as some other Irish women who have defied the boundaries of their gender for obscure reasons.Clodagh writes ‘An Irish Woman's Diary' for the Irish Examiner and has authored a number of books including ‘Through Her Eyes: A New History of Ireland in 21 Women'.This episode was edited by Tom Delargy. The producer was Sophie Gee. The senior producer was Charlotte Long.Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe.  You can take part in our listener survey here.All music from Epidemic Sounds.Betwixt the Sheets: History of Sex, Scandal & Society is a History Hit podcast.

There's a good chance that by the end of next week we will have a new Pope.There's also a reasonable chance that the new Pope's name will be Peter.If that happens, then there is an excellent chance that the end of days will follow shortly…That's according to an Irish Archbishop who died almost 900 years ago…Niamh Griffin has been writing about this for the Irish Examiner, and joins Seán to discuss.

Esther McCarthy Lifestyle Editor and Saturday Weekend Magazine Columnist with The Irish Examiner joins us for this week's red carpet round up.

When Donald J. Trump first stepped into the Oval Office in 2017, he promised to "drain the swamp" and shake Washington to its core.Now back in the White House for a historic second term, Trump's second first 100 days tell a different story.Joining Kieran to discuss is Joe Walsh, former Republican Congressman and later Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent with the Irish Examiner, joins to compare each of Trump's initial stints.Image: Reuters

Topics covered : Betrayal, heartbreak, breakdown, trust, prevention, repair, connection, healing. Originally from Douglas in Cork, psychotherapist Richard Hogan lives in Dublin with his wife and their 3 daughters.He writes a weekly column with the Irish Examiner and often appears on TV and radio and he specialises in working with families.He's also written two brilliant books ‘Parenting the screenager' and ‘Home is where the start is' and during this conversation he talks about affairs.Why people have them, the heartbreaking impact of them on a relationship and if it's possible to heal after betrayal.If you connected with Richard during this conversation, you can check out his previous episodes from last summer and the one he recorded earlier this year about anxiety, especially in kids and teenagers.Book mention : ‘The 5 love languages' by Gary ChapmanIf you're a fan of what I do, please follow, rate and review in all the usual places.And thanks, as always, for your support of Ready to be Real. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we use our mobile phones and other devices, a phenomenon known as ‘tech neck' can take place, causing increased wrinkles to form in this area.Seán's guest decided to get treatment for it. Joining to discuss is Journalist Kate Demolder, who has been writing about her experience in the Irish Examiner…

Esther McCarthy from The Irish Examiner joins Newstalk Breakfast with the latest celebrity and entertainment buzz — from Beyonce's kids and their struggle with fame, to Elizabeth Hurley's new beau.Listen here.

Author, journalist and editor Donal Hickey has written about the Scairbhín in the Irish Examiner.

This episode was initially released as a Patreon exclusive on 8th Sept 2019In November of 1997, Eileen O'Shaughnessy went to work as normal. She drove a taxi in Galway City, and was one of the few women drivers in the countryBut on the night of the 30th of that month, Eileen's car was found abandoned in the city with blood all over the drivers seat. Her body was found the next day. The case remains unsolved.Music:Kevin McLeod, Quinns Song : The Dance Begins. (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Sources:Cracking Crime: Cold Cases – Eileen O'Shaughnessy RTE (2012) watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7Hg2mzVRmQ&list=PLdWT38WOXNebh2AJOBn2Ew-tjMgtnC_0n&index=4 Barry Cummins, Lifers (Dublin: Gill & McMillan, 2014) Garda Press Release https://www.garda.ie/en/Crime-Prevention/Crimecall-on-RTE/Crimecall-Episodes/2017/November-20/Murder-of-Eileen-Costello-O%E2%80%99Shaughnessy-on-the-30-11-97.html#targetText=Murder%20of%20Eileen%20Costello%20O,on%20the%2030%2F11%2F97&targetText=Garda%C3%AD%20in%20Galway%20are%20continuing,taxi%20driver%20in%20Galway%20City. (20 November 2017) Declan Rooney, “Taxi driver carry stickers on cars in bid to find killer” in The Irish Examiner https://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/taxi-drivers-carry-stickers-on-cars-in-bid-to-find-killer-215158.html (27 November 2012) Declan Tierney, “New Leads in 20 year old murder” from The Connacht Tribune http://claregalway.info/nuacht/news/2017/12/new-leads-20-year-old-murder/ (14 December 2017) Lorna Siggins, “Family of Murdered woman believe gardai talking to the wrong man” in The Irish Times https://www.irishtimes.com/news/family-of-murdered-woman-believe-gardai-talking-to-the-wrong-man-1.1128374 (30 November 2002) Ciaran Tierney, “Convicted murderer is questioned about taxi driver killing” in The Irish Times https://www.irishtimes.com/news/convicted-murderer-is-questioned-about-taxi-driver-killing-1.317571 (13 July 2001) Declan Tierney, “Family still searches for answers 19 years after brutal murder” in The Connacht Tribune https://connachttribune.ie/family-still-searches-for-answers-19-years-after-brutal-murder-019/ (26 December 2016) “Man jailed for murder committed while on day release” in The Irish Times https://www.irishtimes.com/news/man-jailed-for-murder-committed-while-on-day-release-1.1119595 (6 December 2000) “Taxi woman killed for her £70 takings” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/taxi-woman-killed-for-her-70-takings-26200462.html (4 December 1997)

Joining Brendan to dissect the Sunday papers are Tanya Ward, Chief Executive of the Children's Rights Alliance; Shona Murray, Europe Correspondent, Euronews; Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent, The Irish Examiner; and Larry Donnelly, Law Lecturer at the University of Galway.

Denise O'Donoghue, the self-declared ‘Hacks Hack' from the Irish Examiner offers hacks and tips for some of the Spring Cleaning jobs you might tackle this bank holiday weekend.

Irish Examiner political editor Elaine Loughlin on the Grace inquiry, how ill is "very" ill? and how to resolve snoring.

Most of us probably don't have to scroll far down our social media feeds to find something about the war in Gaza or Ukraine, or perhaps Sudan or Yemen. Raising awareness of the suffering of others is, of course, a good thing, but a new type of activism has emerged that perhaps isn't quite as constructive.Jennifer Horgan is a Columnist with the Irish Examiner and she's been writing about the prevalence of “guiltivism”. She joins Tom Dunne to discuss.

Elaine Loughlin, Political Editor, Irish Examiner

No, you're not imagining it Easter eggs have started getting smaller and do taste different. So, is it still worth shelling out on the treat? We asked Caitriona Redmond, Consumer Columnist with the Irish Examiner.

Esther McCarthy, Lifestyle Editor and Saturday Weekend Magazine Columnist with The Irish Examiner, joined us on the show for our new weekly Red Carpet Roundup.

Today, we're talking about something many people experience, but rarely discuss: the guilt that comes with moving away from home. Whether it's for college, work, or a fresh start, leaving family behind can bring a mix of freedom and emotional weight.Joining Andrea to discuss is Manon Gilbart, Journalist with the Irish Examiner and listeners who have left the country.

Earlier today, the ‘Grace' Report was published.This is the final report of the first phase of the Farrelly Commission, which examines the 'Grace' case allegations and why she was placed in the home and not removed until 2009.Speaking at the publication of the report today Norma Foley, Minister for Children, Disability and Equality said that “It goes without saying that what Grace experienced was both intolerable and utterly unacceptable…"Minister Foley and Elaine Loughlin, Political Reporter with the Irish Examiner join Kieran to discuss.

Iriseoir ón Irish Examiner ag caint iar-phríomhfheidhmeannach Bhord Ghais agus iarrthóir Fhine Gael i dToghcháin na hEorpa John Mullins atá imithe ar shlí na fírinne.

A study released by DCU has found that teachers at both primary and secondary level in Ireland are experiencing burnout and poor mental health.The report says that better support is needed to help teachers who face serious challenges in their jobs.Dr. Pia O'Farrell, from the School of Policy and Practice in DCU and co-author of this report and Jennifer Horgan, Irish Examiner columnist & secondary school teacher, spoke to Matt about the findings on Thursday's programme.Hit the ‘Play' button on this page to hear the conversation.

Esther McCarthy, Lifestyle Editor and Saturday Weekend Magazine Columnist with The Irish Examiner, joins us now for our new weekly Red Carpet Roundup.

HIQA has published a 200-page review into the use of unapproved implantable springs in spinal surgery at Temple Street Children's University Hospital in Dublin. Niamh Griffin, Health Correspondent with the Irish Examiner.

Host of the Home Show, Sinead Ryan, spoke with Newstalk Breakfast earlier on how dressing well in the office has become a lost art…Is it true? Have things become too casual in the office?Andrea is joined by Louis Copeland, from Louis Copeland and Sons, Terry Prone, Columnist with the Irish Examiner & Chair of the Communications Clinic and Meghann Scully, Freelance presenter and Podcaster to discuss.

Esther McCarthy, Lifestyle Editor and Saturday Weekend Magazine Columnist with The Irish Examiner, joins us once again for our Red Carpet Round Up.

Trump's trade tariffs will be revealed soon, and it could mean a lot for the Irish economy…What might it mean for the average consumer?To dig into this a little deeper, Kieran is joined by Catriona Redmond, Consumer Columnist with the Irish Examiner and Aidan Regan, Professor of Political Economy at University College Dublin...

On The Newspaper Panel this week, Brendan is joined by; Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent, the Irish Examiner, Cormac Lucey, Economics Columnist with the Sunday Times, Dr JoAnne Mancini, Associate Professor in the Department of History at Maynooth University and Louise Bayliss, Head of Social Justice and Policy at the Saint Vincent de Paul.

Brendan O'Brien and Simon Lewis in Rome reflect on the climax of the Six Nations championship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tommy Lyons and Ruby Walsh go through the card on Gold Cup day at the Cheltenham Festival. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon Lewis in Rome and Brendan O'Brien, at Cheltenham, look ahead to Ireland's final Six Nations match against Italy on Saturday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ruby Walsh and Tommy Lyons tee-up Day 3 of the Cheltenham Festival Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ruby Walsh and Tommy Lyons tee up Day 2 of the 2025 Cheltenham Festival Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon Lewis and Brendan O'Brien look ahead to Ireland's final Six Nations match against Italy on Saturday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why does it feel like we have less money for groceries, even when the official price stats say otherwise? It's a question many of us are asking as we watch our grocery bills climb. While essentials like butter and bread continue to rise in price, it's the smaller luxuries: chocolate, coffee, and olive oil that really seem to sting.To discuss, Seán is joined by Caitríona Redmond, Consumer Columnist for the Irish Examiner…

Tommy Lyons and Ruby Walsh look ahead to the first day of action at the 2025 Cheltenham Festival Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.