Podcasts about Irish Examiner

Five young people have been killed while four have been seriously injured in a motorway crash involving one car driving the wrong way down the M9. Speaking to Anton was Neil Michael, reporter with the Irish Examiner.

Post-mortem examinations will be carried out on the bodies of five teenage boys killed in a head-on collision, when their car was driven the wrong way down the M9 motorway yesterday.Several of the boys who died in the crash have strong links to Carlow town and to Athy in Kildare, while one was from Limerick.In a statement this afternoon, Tusla said its staff are working to provide supports to the local families and communities affected, and that it "will provide any information necessary" to support the Gardaí as they investigate.Joining Ciara to discuss is Fergal Browne, Fine Gael Councillor who is the Principal of St Joseph's National School in Carlow town and Liz Dunphy, Senior Reporter with The Irish Examiner.

Five young people have been killed while four have been seriously injured in a motorway crash involving one car driving the wrong way down the M9. Speaking to Anton was Neil Michael, reporter with the Irish Examiner.

Jerry spoke to John Fogarty, GAA correspondent with the Irish Examiner, who broke this story.

Caitriona Redmond, Consumer Columnist for the Irish Examiner

A dazzling novel about a community where an upcoming film production brings their past into sharp focus--and nobody's version is the same. In Derry, the locals are already in a twist about the arrival of Hollywood actress Monica Logue to research her role for a show about the Troubles--and then she goes missing. Everyone has a story to tell--about Monica's possible whereabouts, and about the historic events that brought her here in the first place: the show's screenwriter, desperate for this last shot at success; the grieving mother whose story he's adapting; the ex-IRA member who knows the price of survival; the local psychic who's seen too much ... Prestige Drama (Cardinal, 2026) brings to life a chorus of characters as they locate themselves in Monica's disappearance, and in the truth about their own history. From the author of the acclaimed memoir Did Ye Hear Mammy Died?, Prestige Drama is heartbreaking, hilarious, and profound, an indelible portrait of a community both obsessed with its past, and desperate to forget it. SÉAMAS O'REILLY is a writer and author who has worked as a columnist for the Observer, the Irish Times and the Irish Examiner. He is Features Editor of London satirical magazine, The Fence and his writing has appeared in The Guardian, the New Statesman and the New York Times. His memoir Did Ye Hear Mammy Died topped the Irish Times Bestseller List for seven weeks, and won Best Biography at the 2021 Irish Book Awards. Séamas currently lives in Walthamstow, London with his family. Recommended Books: Patrick Radden Keefe, London Falling Susannah Dickey, Into the Wreck Jonathan Wilson, The Power and The Glory: A History of the World Cup Chris Holmes is Chair of Literatures in English and Professor at Ithaca College. He writes criticism on contemporary global literatures. His book, Kazuo Ishiguro Against World Literature, is published with Bloomsbury Publishing. He is the co-director of The New Voices Festival, a celebration of work in poetry, prose, and playwriting by up-and-coming young writers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A dazzling novel about a community where an upcoming film production brings their past into sharp focus--and nobody's version is the same. In Derry, the locals are already in a twist about the arrival of Hollywood actress Monica Logue to research her role for a show about the Troubles--and then she goes missing. Everyone has a story to tell--about Monica's possible whereabouts, and about the historic events that brought her here in the first place: the show's screenwriter, desperate for this last shot at success; the grieving mother whose story he's adapting; the ex-IRA member who knows the price of survival; the local psychic who's seen too much ... Prestige Drama (Cardinal, 2026) brings to life a chorus of characters as they locate themselves in Monica's disappearance, and in the truth about their own history. From the author of the acclaimed memoir Did Ye Hear Mammy Died?, Prestige Drama is heartbreaking, hilarious, and profound, an indelible portrait of a community both obsessed with its past, and desperate to forget it. SÉAMAS O'REILLY is a writer and author who has worked as a columnist for the Observer, the Irish Times and the Irish Examiner. He is Features Editor of London satirical magazine, The Fence and his writing has appeared in The Guardian, the New Statesman and the New York Times. His memoir Did Ye Hear Mammy Died topped the Irish Times Bestseller List for seven weeks, and won Best Biography at the 2021 Irish Book Awards. Séamas currently lives in Walthamstow, London with his family. Recommended Books: Patrick Radden Keefe, London Falling Susannah Dickey, Into the Wreck Jonathan Wilson, The Power and The Glory: A History of the World Cup Chris Holmes is Chair of Literatures in English and Professor at Ithaca College. He writes criticism on contemporary global literatures. His book, Kazuo Ishiguro Against World Literature, is published with Bloomsbury Publishing. He is the co-director of The New Voices Festival, a celebration of work in poetry, prose, and playwriting by up-and-coming young writers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

A dazzling novel about a community where an upcoming film production brings their past into sharp focus--and nobody's version is the same. In Derry, the locals are already in a twist about the arrival of Hollywood actress Monica Logue to research her role for a show about the Troubles--and then she goes missing. Everyone has a story to tell--about Monica's possible whereabouts, and about the historic events that brought her here in the first place: the show's screenwriter, desperate for this last shot at success; the grieving mother whose story he's adapting; the ex-IRA member who knows the price of survival; the local psychic who's seen too much ... Prestige Drama (Cardinal, 2026) brings to life a chorus of characters as they locate themselves in Monica's disappearance, and in the truth about their own history. From the author of the acclaimed memoir Did Ye Hear Mammy Died?, Prestige Drama is heartbreaking, hilarious, and profound, an indelible portrait of a community both obsessed with its past, and desperate to forget it. SÉAMAS O'REILLY is a writer and author who has worked as a columnist for the Observer, the Irish Times and the Irish Examiner. He is Features Editor of London satirical magazine, The Fence and his writing has appeared in The Guardian, the New Statesman and the New York Times. His memoir Did Ye Hear Mammy Died topped the Irish Times Bestseller List for seven weeks, and won Best Biography at the 2021 Irish Book Awards. Séamas currently lives in Walthamstow, London with his family. Recommended Books: Patrick Radden Keefe, London Falling Susannah Dickey, Into the Wreck Jonathan Wilson, The Power and The Glory: A History of the World Cup Chris Holmes is Chair of Literatures in English and Professor at Ithaca College. He writes criticism on contemporary global literatures. His book, Kazuo Ishiguro Against World Literature, is published with Bloomsbury Publishing. He is the co-director of The New Voices Festival, a celebration of work in poetry, prose, and playwriting by up-and-coming young writers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literature

Opposition parties have urged the Government to postpone plans to return fuel excise duty costs to their full price due to ongoing concerns over the cost-of-living crisis.Vat charged on electricity, gas, petrol and diesel is expected to be €238m higher this year due to the worsening energy crisis.Louise Burne, Political Correspondent at the Irish Examiner, and Kevin McPartlan, Chief Executive of Fuels For Ireland, join The Last Word to discuss.To hear the full chat, press 'PLAY' on this page!

We take a closer look at some of the stories you may have missed in the news this morning. Joining Anton this morning was Louise Burne, Political Correspondent, Irish Examiner.

“From when our head is wet when we're born, to when our loved ones raise a glass to us at our funeral, alcohol is ever-present in the celebrations of our lives. It's hard to break the habit.” So writes Esther McCarthy, Columnist with The Irish Examiner, who hasn't had a drink for eight weeks.She joins Ciara to discuss.

We take a closer look at some of the stories you may have missed in the news this morning. Joining Anton this morning was Louise Burne, Political Correspondent, Irish Examiner.

PJ talks to Jennifer Horgan of The Irish Examiner who says the more she thinks about the changes to maternity care, the more sympathetic she is to having a choice Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining Brendan to discuss the top stories in Sunday's newspapers are: Former Government Press Secretary, Chris Donoghue, Lorna Fitzpatrick, Co-Founder of Fitzwilliam Fenton Public Affairs Company, Dan O'Brien, Columnist and Chief Economist with IIEA, Louise Burne, Political Correspondent with the Irish Examiner.

It's been 1995 since we looked at the school day schedule Elaine Loughlin of The Irish Examiner tells PJ and now it looks like we could see Junior Infants and Senior Infants finish times changed, homework reform and primary kids getting social education. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the Irish Examiner, Psychotherapist Richard Hogan writes about how he gave a store manager a dressing down after he noticed a shop assistant being treated poorly by him. But, do we live in a ruder more ill mannered world where customer service and politeness are gone?Henry McKean spoke to retailers and customers, and sent in this report.

In the Irish Examiner, Psychotherapist Richard Hogan writes about how he gave a store manager a dressing down after he noticed a shop assistant being treated poorly by him. But, do we live in a ruder more ill mannered world where customer service and politeness are gone?Henry McKean spoke to retailers and customers, and sent in this report.

This week we've got a listener-requested episode on Brooklyn! Join us as we travel back to 1950s Ireland and New York and learn about Irish dances, golf, Coney Island, 1950s immigration, and more! Sources: Source Paul Rouse, How Golf Took Root in Ireland, Irish Examiner, available at https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport-columnists/arid-20472471.html John T. Ridge, Dance Halls of Irish New York, available at https://nyirishhistory.us/article/dance-halls-of-irish-new-york/ Linda Dowling Almeida, Irish Immigrants in New York City, 1945-1995 (Indiana University Press, 2001), https://doi.org/10.2307/j.ctt20060pn . The Beach in 1954: https://www.britannica.com/place/Coney-Island-amusement-area  Aaron Rose's Coney Island at the Museum of the City of New York: https://collections.mcny.org/asset-management/24UAKVQPB41?&WS=SearchResults&Flat=FP  Marta Gutman, "Race, Place, and Play: Robert Moses and the WPA Swimming Pools in New York City," Journal of the Society of Architectural Historians 67, no.4 (2008): 532-61. https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.1525/jsah.2008.67.4.532  Carolina Bank Munoz, Penny Lewis, and Emily Tumpson Molina, "Brooklyn," in A People's Guide to New York City (University of California Press), https://www.jstor.org/stable/j.ctv2j6xfj4.8  https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/brooklyn  Glenn Kenny, "Brooklyn," https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/brooklyn-2015     

A new report says that Gen Z is losing money because they are too scared to ask their friends for money.But, is this a generational problem? Would you ask your friend to Revolut you for a taxi or pay you back for a drink?Joining Andrea to discuss is Chartered Clinical Psychologist and author Malie Coyne, Terry Prone Columnist with the Irish Examiner & Chair Of The Communications Clinic and listeners.

Oliver is joined by Shane Fitzgerald, Florist from Mayo; Stephen Grealis, Midwest Radio; and Maurice Brosnan, the Irish Examiner, to reflect on Mayo's win. Brenda Donohue reports live from Castlebar after Mayo's win against Kerry.

Paul Rouse, Maurice Brosnan and James Horan go through the newspapers in the hours before Kerry v Mayo at Croke Park.Subscribe to The Irish Examiner to listen to the Gaelic Football Show each week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are we all technically arseholes, whether by accident or just by default?Joining Seán to discuss is Jennifer Horgan, who has been writing about this in the Irish Examiner.

We take a closer look at some of the stories you may have missed in the news this morning. Joining Jonathan this morning was Liz Dunphy, Southern Correspondent, Irish Examiner.

A trip to France or Spain back in the 80s or early 90s was a lot more exotic than it is today. From negotiating Francs, Pesetas and Lira to unusual food cultures, a trip abroad seemed more foreign than today. So, were holidays in the past just better than they are nowadays?Newstalk's Simon Tierney has been writing about this in the Irish Examiner and he joins Tom Dunne to discuss.

We take a closer look at some of the stories you may have missed in the news this morning. Joining Jonathan this morning was Deirdre O'Shaughnassy, Presenter of the Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast, Irish Examiner.

For this week's Kids Clinic, Ciara is joined by Dr Richard Hogan, Family Psychologist and Columnist with The Irish Examiner to discuss how to support your child as they transition from primary to secondary school.

A recent study found that almost four in ten Irish people are choosing Ireland for their main holiday this year rather than going abroad.More than 8 in 10 people planning summer holidays are concerned about flight disruptions and cancellations, the research also shows.So, should we go back to the good old days of staycations down the country?Joining me now is Esther McCarthy, Columnist with The Irish Examiner and Mia Sherwood Scully, Freelance Journalist.

Liz Dunphy, southern correspondent with the Irish Examiner, spoke to Treasa about the options open to gardaí in relation to a person of interest being held in Jordan in relation to the murder of Jamey Carney.

Writing in The Irish Examiner today, writer Marc De Faoite, who is living in France, highlights the difference of Ireland's attitudes to public toilets in comparison to France. "Ireland is still making grown adults say the equivalent of an “bhfuil cead agam dul go dtí an leithreas?”, he says, which he states comes from the lingering legacy of Catholic-era attitudes.Marc joins Ciara to discuss, as well Victoria Spillane, Interim Chief Operations Officer at Crohn's and Colitis Ireland.

Caitriona Redmond, Consumer Columnist for The Irish Examiner.

What’s coming out of both camps is the absolute opposite of trash talking. Kerry and Dublin are falling over themselves downplaying their own chances and bigging up the other side’s. Jerry spoke to Tony Leen who’s sports editor with the Irish Examiner.

RTE has said it will need an additional €65m from the government in 2028, suggesting that the number of households without a television has “increased steadily”, meaning it's missing out on potential revenue.Louise Burne, Political Correspondent with the Irish Examiner, and Fianna Fáil TD Albert Dolan speak to Matt on The Last Word.Hit the ‘Play' button on this page to hear the piece.

RTE's Director General Kevin Bakhurst appeared before the Oireachtas Public Accounts Committee today, with him saying that RTE aren't looking for extra state funding, but that the national broadcaster have looked into selling off their Montrose site.Joining Ciara to discuss is Louise Burne, political correspondent at the Irish Examiner.

Gardaí are searching for a man of "significant interest" in connection with the death of a woman in Kerry, with Gardaí believing the man has left the country.Jamey Carney was found dead at her home on Muckross Road in Killarney on Tuesday.Joining Ciara to discuss this is Liz Dunphy, Senior Reporter with the Irish Examiner. Also joining to discuss violence against women in Ireland is Graham Kavanagh, Research and Development Officer at Muintir NaTíre and former Garda Sergeant.

Maurice Brosnan, Senior Sportswriter with the Irish Examiner joins Dermot to talk through all of the matches.

Do you ever go to someone's house, and are told to take off your shoes? Or, are you the person making that ask? Is it too much to ask?Jennifer Horgan, Columnist with the Irish Examiner, joins Seán to discuss.

There is a clampdown on chatbots when buying a financial service or product.A new law was signed protecting the right to speak to a human in customer care, and to protect consumers from manipulative marketing tactics.What is your experience with chatbots and customer service?Joining Andrea to discuss is Damian O'Reilly, Lecturer in Retail Management in TU Dublin, Caitríona Redmond, Consumer Columnist with the Irish Examiner and listeners.

Joining Brendan to discuss the big stories in Sunday's newspapers are: Liz Carolan, publisher of TheBriefing.ie; Economist, David W. Higgins; Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent at the Irish Examiner; and Brigid Laffan, Emeritus Professor at the European University Institute.

A new book by the New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman claims that Donald Trump insisted on carpeting the en suite of his bedroom in the White House. Now, while many listeners no doubt had a carpeted bathroom growing up here in Ireland back in the day, they have long gone out of fashion, but why?Joining Seán to discuss is Jennifer Sheehan, former ‘Home of the Year' winner and Columnist for the Irish Examiner…

Maurice Brosnan, Senior Sportswriter with the Irish Examiner was at one of the games this weekend and joins Oliver to talk through the draw.

Joining Brendan to discuss the big stories in Sunday's newspapers are director of stroke services, at Tallaght Hospital, Professor Rónán Collins; political correspondent with The Irish Examiner, Louise Burne; professor of politics at DCU, Donnacha Ó Beacháin; columnist, Brenda Power; and Irish Times London correspondent, Mark Paul.

Aileen Hickey, CEO of Parentline and Tadgh McNally, Political Reporter for the Irish Examiner

Caitriona Redmond, Consumer Columnist with Irish Examiner

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) warns that dirty dishcloths, floor cloths or tea towels can cause microbiological contamination AS they are often used for multiple tasks, including wiping surfaces, drying hands, cleaning spills and drying dishes. Joining Andrea to spill all the tea towel life hacks is The Irish Examiner's Digital Features Editor, Denise O'Donoghue.

Neil Michael, Irish Examiner

Neil Michael, Irish Examiner journalist

Catriona spoke with Neil about what information she discovered about the cost of living.

Jerry spoke to independent councillor from Tralee, Sam Locke about Michael Healy-Rae confirming to Jerry yesterday the split with his brother Danny. Cllr Locke is an ally of the Healy-Raes and has received the backing of the family’s political machine in previous elections. Mick Clifford, special correspondent with the Irish Examiner, has also analysed the significance of the rift. Michael Healy-Rae’s interview on Radio Kerry has made the national headlines.

Treaty Talk | 382 | Time to take back the Mick Mackey? Plus all the latest action. John Fogarty of the Irish Examiner chats hurling ahead of the 2026 Munster Senior Hurling final. Matt and Tom discuss Minor win, Celtic Challenge, Camogie and LGFA latest. #SportLK

SOMETHING SHOT BACK! | During the Korean War, an American soldier opened fire on a strange craft hovering over his regiment — and what happened next left an entire company of men hospitalized, and one man permanently changed for the rest of his life. | #WDRadio APRIL 05, 2026==========HOUR ONE: 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)==========HOUR TWO: 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)==========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© 2026==========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).