Podcasts about Irish Examiner

Irish Examiner journalist Michael Moynihan follows up his book GAA Economics with a new book More than a Game – The GAA and Where It’s Going, with a look at the financial realities and the future of the organization that is a large part of parishes all over Ireland.

The threat of toxic masculinity and the manosphere is really concerning especially when you see research showing how more than a third of young men who watch masculinity influencers, act on their advice. But what actually is it? What are the impacts that come with it? And how do we overcome it? To discuss further Pat was joined on the show by Richard Hogan, Author, Family Therapist and Columnist with the Irish Examiner and Dylan Hand, Newstalk Reporter.

As Michael D Higgins' time as President of Ireland comes to an end, how will his period in the Áras be remembered? To discuss this, Ciara Dohety by Member of President Michael D Higgins's Council of State, Dr Cara Augustenborg, former Presidential Candidate, Gavin Duffy, and Political Reporter with The Irish Examiner, Tadgh McNally.

Neutrality has been a long-standing position of Irish foreign policy but is it performative? Pat asked two guests, Colin Sheridan, is an Irish Examiner journalist and a former UN Peacekeeper and also Daniel Mulhall, Former Ambassador of Ireland to the United States.

Catríona Redmond, Irish Examiner consumer columnist, discusses how Penguin and Club bars can no longer be classed as chocolate after recipe changes.

As the presidential election campaign draws to a close, the two remaining candidates - Fine Gael's Heather Humphreys and Independent Catherine Connolly - are making their final appeals to potential voters.Louise Burne, political correspondent with the Irish Examiner, Professor Gary Murphy, from the School of Law and Government in DCU, and Daniel McConnell, editor of the Business Post, joined The Last Word to assess why this race has struggled to get off the ground and whether anything can change in the last days of the campaign.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

It's only a matter of days now until people head to the polling stations for the Presidential Election and tonight will see the final debate of the campaign. Pat was joined on the show to as we reach the final days by Fergus Finlay Political Columnist with the Irish Examiner and also Sean Defoe, Political Correspondent and Host of the Let Me Explain Podcast.

Violence has erupted outside a centre for asylum seekers in Citywest, Dublin, after an alleged sexual assault in the area. A Garda van has been set alight, and fireworks and bottles thrown at officers. Journalist Ronan McGreevy reports live from the scene, as our panel — Fianna Fáil Senator Dee Ryan, Social Democrats TD Rory Hearne, entrepreneur Declan Ganley, and Irish Examiner columnist Fergus Finlay — debate what's driving the unrest.Later, with just three days to go until the presidential election, nearly half the electorate say neither candidate represents them. Could a growing campaign to spoil votes send a message — or backfire?Tensions on the streets, frustration at the polls — all on The Tonight Show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Louise Burne, Political Correspondent with the Irish Examiner, on the latest developments in the Presidential race.

Yesterday evening, Fine Gael posted a video on its X account where it questions Catherine Connolly's previous career as a Barrister. Titled ‘Catherine Connolly's hypocrisy', the video shows some of Connolly's Dáil dealings when working on housing and the banks in a legal capacity.Many in opposition have criticised this type of video and type of politics…Joining Ciara Doherty to discuss is Louse Burne, Political Correspondent with the Irish Examiner, and later to give his reaction, Barry Ward, Fine Gael TD for Dún Laoghaire.

We talk a lot in this country about the culture around underage drinking in this country, as kids become teenagers, invites to house parties become more common. These parties often have a drinking element, either with or without the parents' knowledge…But, do they put parents in an awkward position, and is underage drinking a bit of an inevitably in our culture?Joining Jonathan Healy from Croke Park is Columnist with Irish Independent and Columnist, Mary McCarthy and Columnist with the Irish Examiner, Jane Cowan.

A look at what happened today in the presidential election race with Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for The Irish Examiner, John Connolly, Fianna Fáil TD for Galway West, Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth, and Aidan Farrelly, Social Democrats TD for Kildare North.

The Dáil today voted a motion of confidence for Simon Harris.The motion was put forward by the Government after Aontú said yesterday they would be bringing a motion of no confidence against the Tánaiste over his failure to deliver promises for scoliosis care during his time as Minister for Health.Joining Jonathan with the latest is Political Correspondent with the Irish Examiner, Louise Burne.

Tadhg McNally, Political Reporter with the Irish Examiner, on the latest developments in the Presidential race.

Landlords will have to disclose the amount of rent they are charging tenants, in a publicly accessible 'rent register' that's according to a report in today's Irish Examiner. To discuss this Maurice Deverell, from the Irish Property Owners Association & Rory Hearne, Housing Spokesperson with the Social Democrats, and TD for Dublin North-West

Iriseoir ón Irish Examiner ag caint faoin dearcadh atá i measc pobal na cathrach i gCorcaigh maidir leis an Taoiseach Micheál Martin.

Condensation season has arrived… hurray?As the weather turns colder, you will find water vapor building on the insides of your windows, especially in the bathroom. So, what can be done to offset all this?Joining Seán to discuss is Denise O'Donoghue, Life Hack Columnist with the Irish Examiner, who has been investigating...

More young people than ever have been trading and investing in stocks.Revolut reported a 17% surge in young investors across the Irish market.But, why has there been this shift?Joining Andrea to discuss is Emer Walsh, Business Journalist for the Irish Examiner, Senan Delargy, the CEO of the Trinity Student Managed Fund, Mihaela Borta, President of UCD's Investor and Entrepreneurs' Society and Content Creator Leo Gibson.

Condensation season has arrived… hurray?As the weather turns colder, you will find water vapor building on the insides of your windows, especially in the bathroom. So, what can be done to offset all this?Joining Seán to discuss is Denise O'Donoghue, Life Hack Columnist with the Irish Examiner, who has been investigating...

Brendan O'Brien and soccer correspondent John Fallon discuss Ireland's upcoming double header -- starting with a trip to Portugal -- and good news for the game in today's budget. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jane Cowan of The Irish Examiner tells PJ she doesn't want to date a man she has to get things off the top shelf for. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you have a shared bank account with your partner? Or are finances something you'd like to keep to yourself? Apparently, those under 30 want nothing to do with them…Joining Kieran to discuss is Mark Fenell, Life Coach and Caitríona Redmond, Consumer Columnist with the Irish Examiner.

PJ talks to Jennifer Horgan, education correspondent with the Irish Examiner and to mum Irene about the soaring rates of kids missing school and if it is really the problem some people say it is Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tony Foley, Emeritus Associate Professor of Economics at Dublin City University; Tanya Ward, Chief Executive of the Children's Rights Alliance; Susanne Rogers, Research and Policy Analyst with Social Justice Ireland; Paul Hosford, Political Editor with the Irish Examiner

Tony Foley, Emeritus Associate Professor of Economics at Dublin City University; Tanya Ward, Chief Executive of the Children's Rights Alliance; Susanne Rogers, Research and Policy Analyst with Social Justice Ireland; Paul Hosford, Political Editor with the Irish Examiner

The Irish Examiner reports today that school bus drivers are warning that they've seen children leaving the vehicle and crossing the road before the bus has left. This is dangerous as other motorists may not see the children crossing the road and vice versa. Comment line caller Tom Wall says we need to adopt the mechanical stop arm system that American school buses have.

The first presidential debate will take place today on The Tonight Show at 10 pm. What can we expect to see? Louise Burne, Political Correspondent with the Irish Examiner, joined us on Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

The three presidential candidates will all meet for their first debate tonight, but how crucial is this debate to their hopes on election day?Joining guest host Ciara Doherty to discuss is Acting Political Editor with The Irish Examiner, Paul Hosford, and Associate Professor of Politics at DCU, Eoin O'Malley.

People who engage in small talk have the potential to live longer than those who don't.An article recently published in the Irish Examiner explored how small talk helps us feel a sense of belonging.While it is one of the most dreaded aspects of the workplace, experts say communication is a vital component of how we function as humans, and it can define how we perceive our environment.Joining guest host John Fardy to discuss is Clinical Hypnotherapist and Self-Leadership Coach based in Galway, Rachel Gotto.

Michael Murphy, Fine Gael TD for Tipperary South; Rónán Mullen, Independent Senator; Mark Wall, Labour TD for Kildare South; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Examiner

Michael Murphy, Fine Gael TD for Tipperary South; Rónán Mullen, Independent Senator; Mark Wall, Labour TD for Kildare South; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Examiner

Michael Murphy, Fine Gael TD for Tipperary South; Rónán Mullen, Independent Senator; Mark Wall, Labour TD for Kildare South; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Examiner

The loss of one's parents can be a ‘deeply traumatic' experience for both young and old.That's according to Journalist Deirdre O'Shaughnessy, who lost both her parents in the past three years…While her parents had been ill for years, she says they died ‘two different deaths,' and her life has never been the same since.Deirdre is the Opinion Editor at the Irish Examiner and host of the Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast, she joins Seán to discuss.

What happens when a very public author and journalist decides to tell their audience that they now have Parkinson's? In this powerful episode we meet Annmarie O'Connor, long time fashion editor of the Irish Examiner. Diagnosed in her 40's, join us as Annmarie looks back at the decision to go very public about her journey with Parkinson's.To learn more about Annmarie and her new book, Twitch, click here (https://annmarieoconnor.me/)

Dunnes Stores have gotten into a little bit of legal trouble with one of their new products. Longchamp, the luxury French bagmaker, are alleging that Dunnes stole their idea for a bag, but Dunnes claim they've done nothing wrong. Are similar fashion products theft? Or is it all part of the industry?And, do you buy so-called ‘dupe' products?Joining guest host Anna Daly to discuss is Esther McCarthy, Life and Style Features Editor at the Irish Examiner and Jacinta Carraher, owner of Purple Peach.Images: Dunnes, Longchamp

Joining Brendan to discuss the Sunday papers are: Siobhán Fenton, writer and former deputy head of press for Sinn Féin; Dan O'Brien, Chief Economist at the Institute of International and European Affairs and columnist with The Currency; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent at the Irish Examiner, Prof Gary Murphy, Professor of Politics at DCU

Caitríona Redmond, Irish Examiner consumer columnist, discusses food price increases and the impact that has on both consumers and farmers.

With Halloween just around the corner, many of you may have noticed the shrinkflation of chocolate and other confectionary on the shelves... Catriona Redmond, consumer columnist with the Irish Examiner has been writing about this and chatted to Shane this morning.

Louise Burne, Political Correspondent with the Irish Examiner

To discuss the latest in the county council nominations for President, Kieran is joined by Independent Kerry Councillor Niall ‘Botty' O'Callaghan, and Acting Political Editor with the Irish Examiner, Paul Hosford.

​Topics covered: Early-onset Parkinson's disease, anger, grief, acceptance, adapting.This is The Real Take — a glimpse of the honesty, wisdom and connection you'll find in every episode of Ready to be Real.In this snippet I speak to Irish Examiner fashion editor and author, Annmarie O'Connor, about life with early-onset Parkinson's disease.The youngest of five girls, Annmarie grew up on Long Island, New York, before moving to Ireland at the age of twelve. With strong family roots here — her mother's side is from Inishbofin — many of her childhood summers were spent on the island.She went on to build a successful career in fashion styling, working in the industry for almost two decades, and has already published two books: The Happy Closet and The Happy Medium.But in December 2021, her world changed dramatically when she was diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson's disease — a progressive neurological condition that affects movement, mood, motivation, and much more.​Annmarie's memoir ​'Twitch – My Life with Parkinson's​', is out now and you can hear the full conversation anytime!Any mention of medication is Annmarie's personal experience only and should not be taken as medical advice.The Michael J. Fox article referenced ​during our chat can be found here:​'Pity is another form of abuse' - Michael J Fox on Parkinson'sIf you enjoy Ready to be Real, please consider following, rating, and reviewing the podcast — it really makes a difference.And thank you, as always, for your support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neale Richmond, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Rathdown // Conor Sheehan, Labour TD for Limerick City // Mary Regan, Political Editor with the Irish Independent // Louise Burne, Political Correspondent with the Irish Examiner

Only two candidates campaigning for the presidency are confirmed to be vying for backing from Fingal County Council today. It's a result of the local authority's more stringent requirements for Áras hopefuls. One of them is Maria Steen, who announced yesterday that ten Oireachtas members have promised to nominate her for the presidency. We discuss further with Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Examiner.

Topics covered: Early-onset Parkinson's disease, symptoms, pain, denial, grief, acceptance, adapting.In this episode, I speak with Irish Examiner fashion editor and author, Annmarie O'Connor, about her experience of living with Parkinson's disease.The youngest of five girls, Annmarie grew up on Long Island, New York, before moving to Ireland at the age of twelve. With strong family roots here — her mother's side is from Inishbofin — many of her childhood summers were spent on the island.She went on to build a successful career in fashion styling, working in the industry for almost two decades, and has already published two books: The Happy Closet and The Happy Medium.But in December 2021, her world changed dramatically when she was diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson's disease — a progressive neurological condition that affects movement, mood, motivation, and much more.Her memoir, ​'Twitch – My Life with Parkinson's​', has just been released, and in this conversation Annmarie speaks openly about the past few years, what the condition has taught her, and the realities of life now.Any mention of medication in this episode is Annmarie's personal experience only and should not be taken as medical advice.The Michael J. Fox article referenced in our chat can be found here:​'Pity is another form of abuse' - Michael J Fox on Parkinson'sIf you enjoy Ready to be Real, please consider following, rating, and reviewing the podcast — it really makes a difference.And thank you, as always, for your support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael Moynihan, author and journalist with the Irish Examiner, has published his latest book 'More Than A Game: The GAA and Where It's Going".How will Gaelic football's rejuvenation impact the popularity of hurling across the country? Can the GAA, the LGFA and the Camogie Association realistically exist under one roof? How might rural depopulation impact the future of clubs in the west of Ireland? Michael extensively delves into what the coming years may look like for the association.He joined Matt on Thursday's The Last Word.Hit the 'Play' button on this page to hear their chat.

Tánaiste Simon Harris spoke with Newstalk Breakfast this morning on how he is dealing with threats towards his family. It comes after three bomb threats were made to the Fine Gael leader's home over the weekend…Despite the ongoing threats towards his family, Harris is still showing up to work and is “trying his best to get on with his job”.Is this harassment and abuse completely out of line, or are public figures always at risk of threats?Joining Andrea to discuss is Martin Kenny Sinn Féin Justice Spokesperson & TD for Sligo/Leitrim, Mick Clifford Special Correspondent with The Irish Examiner, Stephen Breen, Crime Editor with The Irish Sun,Journalist Aoife Grace Moore, Social Media Content Creator Charlene Murphy and Fine Gael TD Barry Ward.

As Met Éireann predicts a drop in temperatures coming in from this week, but how can you best prepare for the heating costs in advance?Joining Kieran to discuss is Caitriona Redmond, Consumer Columnist with The Irish Examiner.

How often do you clean out your fridge? Irish Examiner columnist, Caitrionna Redmond, gives great tips on fridge hygiene, avoiding waste and preserving food.

It's that time of year when an odd quirk of modern Irish society comes to light.As our kids go back to school, we enter a period when our children are generally more formally clothed than the vast majority of the adult population.So, are school uniforms, or at least the ones we currently use outdated?Dr. Clare Moriarty has been writing about this in today's Irish Examiner and joins guest host John Fardy to discuss.

When Swedish twins Ursula and Sabina Eriksson suddenly began throwing themselves into speeding traffic on a UK motorway—captured on camera by a reality TV crew—it was only the beginning of a shared psychotic break that would lead to superhuman strength, psychiatric hospitalization, and ultimately murder.==========HOUR ONE: In 1761, a young Frenchman died violently. This tragedy would lead to what is still one of that country's most famous cases of judicial injustice. Assuming, of course, that it truly was an injustice at all. (The Mysterious Death of Marc Antoine Calas) *** Most know them as “The Hidden Folk.” The elusive and magical residents of Iceland, who live inside rocks and sometimes play games with unsuspecting passers-by. Are they real? That's a complicated question, if you ask Icelanders. (The Elves of Iceland) *** As two boys were walking back to the house on their farm, a small stone rolled past them. Then a second one. They immediately thought some other boys were hiding in the scrub and throwing stones for a joke.  They couldn't have been more wrong. (Stone Throwing Spirits) *** Belle Gunness lured numerous suitors to her Indiana farm. Not to entertain them or to be courted by them. She simply wanted to kill them in cold blood and dump their bodies in her hog pen. (Belle Gunness – The Black Widow of the Midwest) *** "They're going to steal your organs!" screamed Sabina Eriksson, before running toward oncoming traffic on the M6 highway, having already been hit head-on by a Volkswagen. Her twin sister, Ursula, legs crushed by the truck that had just run her over, was spitting and screaming at paramedics on the side of the road. Now, many years after these events, we're still no closer to understanding the chaos that occurred over two days in 2008 involving psychotic twin sisters on a UK highway. (The Disturbing Case of the Eriksson Twins)==========HOUR TWO: In 1882 the Ma'amtrasna murders, the brutal killing of several members of the Joyce family in rural Galway, caused outrage in Irish society and remains one of the most notorious homicides in Irish history. However a few years later Cork was rocked by an equally heinous case which has largely been forgotten. We'll look at the brutal murders of four family members that took place in Castletownroche, Ireland. (The Castletownroche Murders) *** An Arizona family encounters a creature from the dark side of a Navajo legend. (The Arizona Skinwalker) *** John Blair liked to keep things “in the family”. But in his case, it wasn't just a saying. It was literal. Because John was infamous for being bigamous. (Bigamous Blair) *** Dozens of Korean War GI's claimed an unidentified flying object made them all sick. Theories range from high-tech Soviet death rays to extraterrestrials studying how we engage in battle to combat-stress-induced hallucinations. What actually happened? (The Korean War UFO)==========SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME: Were people ever really tortured in Iron Maidens? (The Iron Maiden)==========SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT'S SHOW:“The Disturbing Case of the Eriksson Twins” by Harrison Tenpas for Graveyard Shift: https://tinyurl.com/r6cbnxf“The Mysterious Death of Marc Antoine Calas” from Strange Company: https://tinyurl.com/rrs89rx“The Elves of Iceland” by Rob Schwarz for Stranger Dimensions: https://tinyurl.com/u4bcw6v“Stone Throwing Spirits” from The Fortean: https://tinyurl.com/qnuf7sd“Belle Gunness – The Black Widow of the Midwest” by Steven Casale for The Line Up: https://tinyurl.com/tqyceby“The Iron Maiden” by Karl Smallwood for Today I Found Out: https://tinyurl.com/t2y6vj6“The Korean War UFO” by Natasha Frost for History.com: https://tinyurl.com/y765nsgm“The Castletownroche Murders” by Fin Dwyer for the Irish Examiner: https://tinyurl.com/y9fhagfb“The Arizona Skinwalker” by Stephen Wagner for Live About: https://tinyurl.com/yxkdh9vv“Bigamous Blair” from London Overlooked: https://tinyurl.com/y9qpo54x==========(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for material I use whenever possible. If I have overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it immediately. Some links may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)=========="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46==========WeirdDarkness®, WeirdDarkness© 2025==========To become a Weird Darkness Radio Show affiliate, contact Radio America at affiliates@radioamerica.com, or call 800-807-4703 (press 2 or dial ext 250).