Podcasts about irish women

Aggressive driver behaviour, speeding, poor cycling infrastructure and the increased size of vehicles are deterring women from getting on their bikes, research by Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) has found.Most women in Ireland can cycle and have access to a bike, but are only half as likely as men to choose cycling as a mode of travel, according to the Empowering Women to Cycle report.And all those jibes about women being worried about “helmet hair”? They don't hold up in the research.Half those surveyed said unsafe roads were a barrier to cycling. And then there was the fear of being on the receiving end of verbal abuse from drivers.So what has to change to encourage women to cycle?Irish Times Dublin editor and daily cyclist Olivia Kelly explains.Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by Andrew McNair with additional research by Ellen Clusker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bryan Driskell joins Sean Stires to talk the latest in Notre Dame football recruiting. They also discuss 5-star forward Eve Long, the No. 5 ranked player in the 2027 class, committing to ND women's basketball Wednesday. There's College Football Playoff talk and more on the show as well!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bryan Driskell joins Sean Stires to talk the latest in Notre Dame football recruiting. They also discuss 5-star forward Eve Long, the No. 5 ranked player in the 2027 class, committing to ND women's basketball Wednesday. There's College Football Playoff talk and more on the show as well!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's official, a brand new Irish record for a Women's Six Nations game as 31,294 fans made themselves heard in the first ever standalone women's game at the Aviva Stadium.And boy did the girls in green give the spectators a show racking up 54 points against the visiting Scottish side and kickstarting a new era in Irish Women's Rugby. OTB's Susanna Mollen chats to recently retired Irish international, Eimear Corri-Fallon, on the spectacle in the Aviva, Ireland's campaign as a whole, and what's next for this team and their Green Wave. #Rugby is on Off The Ball with @BankOfIreland | #neverstopcompeting

Eddie McGuire, Former President of Collingwood AFL club based in Melbourne, and Aishling Moloney, AFLW player with Geelong Cats & Former Tipperary Ladies Football player, discuss the prospect of an all Irish women's AFL team.

Irish Rugby 2025/26 Season – The Ultimate Breakdown! The 2025/26 United Rugby Championship season is heating up, and Ireland's four provinces are delivering thrilling rugby once again. In this video, we dive deep into how Leinster, Munster, Ulster, and Connacht are performing this season – from title challenges and European ambitions to struggles and behind the scenes turmoil. ✅ Leinster's quest for dominance ✅ Munster's resurgence under new leadership ✅ Ulster's rebuild and young talent ✅ Connacht's turnaround under Lancaster We analyse the current URC table, recent results, player form, injury news, and what it all means for the Irish provinces heading into the business end of the season. Will Leinster achieve the elusive domestic + European double? Can Munster turn it around? Is it Ulster's year? If you love Irish rugby, this is the perfect roundup for fans of Leinster, Munster, Ulster & Connacht.Drop a LIKE if you're supporting your province this season #leinster #munster #ulster #connacht #ireland #rugby #womensrugby #sixnations #podcast Follow me on twitter: https://x.com/HuwGriffinRugby Chapters 0:00 Who Is The Rugby Girl? 3:00 Andy Farrell Media Persona 7:00 Best Players To Interview 10:15 Leinster Frustrations 15:05 Munster's Collapse 24:45 Ulster's Resurgence 33:35 Connacht's Lancaster Revival 41:10 Is Women's Media Different? 46:10 Irish Women's Rugby Growth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dublin City Council has approved a monument to be placed on O'Connell Street to honour Irish women of the revolutionary period. The monument will be erected between the Spire and the James Larkin statue in front of the GPO. Donna Cooney is chair of the Commemmorations & Naming Committee of Dublin City Council and Green Party Councillor.

The Laurie Cadden Show from March 21, 2026 features guests: Evie Rafalko McNulty, one of the founders of the Society of Irish Women, highlights the organization's early days and recaps their St. Patrick's Day Dinner; Hollie Hunter Suraci, Associate Real Estate Broker with ERA One Source Realty, has an update on the local real estate market; and Chrissy Manuel, Director of Development and Communications, United Neighborhood Centers of NEPA (UNC), previews the organization's upcoming fundraiser, Designer Purse Bingo.

Carla Ward sits down with OTB's Ben Symes after she announced her squad for the upcoming World Cup Qualifiers vs Poland. The Irish Women's National team on OTB is brought to you by Cadbury #paintmarchgreen

This week I caught up with journalist and author Ailbhe Malone, who shared with me what motivated her to edit her new anthology of Irish myths and fairy tales - Banshee: Mythological Irish Women Retold.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send a textWelcome back to another Class Chat. In this episode Will catches up with Roscommon native Olivia Costello. At 17 years of age Olivia has already had a very successful golfing career and she is only getting started. From playing her first Senior Cup match at the age of 10 to getting to the semi final of the Irish Women's Close at 12 she is a tremendous talent. She also won the Irish Girls Open and Scottish Girls open in the same year and last year she won the Woodbrook Scratch Cup. Add to that being part of the Irish Girls European team who won bronze last year, being part of the 2024 Junior Vagliano team that finally beat the continent of Europe on the 8th attempt and also being part of the Women's Home internationals team that won the event in England last year. Olivia has done it all. With plans to go to LSU in America for college and also turning pro I think that this is only the start for a really amazing talent. I wish this wonderful lady every success in the future. Worth a listen.Follow us on Instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @PARfectlyclassy

Film reviews - Mike Garson on Bowie - Banshee: Mythological Irish Women Retold

In this conversation recorded at the 2025 Capital Irish Film Festival, host Martin Nutty sits down with two trailblazing Irish filmmakers who are pushing boundaries in their respective genres.Aislinn Clarke discusses her groundbreaking Irish-language horror film Fréwaka, exploring how her childhood love of horror (she saw The Exorcist at seven!) and her father's commitment to preserving the Irish language converged into a unique cinematic vision. Clarke reveals the gift of discovering the perfect location for the film in Ravensdale Forest, and why horror fans have always embraced foreign language films. With international distribution through IFC Shutter and more projects in development, Clarke is proving that Irish-language cinema can compete on the global stage.Tanya Doyle takes us behind the scenes of her five-year documentary odyssey Eat, Sleep, Cheer, and Repeat, which follows Ireland's cheerleading team to the World Championships in Florida. What began as a search for a film about women in sport became an intimate portrait of athleticism, identity, and belonging. Doyle shares the moment she knew cheerleading was the story—watching a young competitor vomit from sheer physical exertion—and defends the sport against anyone who questions its legitimacy. With 160 hours of footage to wrangle and characters lost to COVID shutdowns, the film became a testament to resilience both on and off screen.Both filmmakers discuss the challenges of funding independent cinema in Ireland, the intimacy of the editing process, and the importance of creating spaces where diverse stories can flourish. Whether you're interested in horror, documentary filmmaking, Irish language revival, or women in sport, this episode offers rich insights into the craft and passion of contemporary Irish cinema.LinksFilmsPreview: Eat, Sleep, Cheer, and RepeatPreview: FréwakaAislinn ClarkeIMDBInstagramTanya DoyleIMDBLinkedInGriffith CollegeSolas NuaCapital Irish Film FestivalIrish Stew LinksWebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedInMedia Partner: IrishCentralEpisode Details: Season 8, Episode 7; Total Episode Count: 148

Recorded at the 2025 Capital Irish Film Festival in Washington DC, this episode features a conversation with two Irish women who have both made significant transitions into film from other careers. Kathleen Harris, a former Irish Times video journalist, discusses her environmental documentary Birdsong, which won the 2025 CIFF Audience Award for Favorite Irish Feature. Denise Deegan, a novelist, talks about her award-winning short, The Innkeeper. Birdsong follows ornithologist Seán Ronayne as he attempts to record every bird species in Ireland, traveling to some of the country's most remote locations along the way. The Innkeeper is a short comedy drama set around a school nativity play, which carries a quiet but powerful message about homelessness in Ireland.Both guests left stable careers — Harris from journalism, Deegan from running a PR business — to pursue film making, and both talk candidly about the leap involved. A thread running through the conversation is how each approached social issues in their work: Harris structured Birdsong to balance wonder with concern about Ireland's biodiversity crisis, while Deegan deliberately withheld The Innkeeper's central point until the final moment. Neither wanted to lecture. Both wanted to leave the audience feeling something had shifted.LinksCapital Irish Film FestivalKathleen HarrisWebsiteLinkedInDenise DeeganWebsiteInstagramThe FilmsBirdsongWebsitePreviewThe InnkeeperPreviewIMDBIrish Stew LinksWebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedInMedia Partner: IrishCentralEpisode Details: Season 8, Episode 6; Total Episode Count: 147

Athlone Town Manager John Sullivan and Captain Hannah Waesch joined Will O'Callaghan earlier today at the LOI 2026 Season launch to look ahead at the 2025 Double winner's campaign to defend their status as the top team in Irish Women's Football.

This weekend marks St. Brigid day, the day for our female patron saint. In 2023 St. Brigids day was officially recognised as a public holiday. EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum is hosting Rebels and Revolutionaries: Women's History Tour to honour this. Sean was joined by Dr. Catherine Healy, the historian in residence at the epic museum

This weekend marks St. Brigid day, the day for our female patron saint. In 2023 St. Brigids day was officially recognised as a public holiday. EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum is hosting Rebels and Revolutionaries: Women's History Tour to honour this. Sean was joined by Dr. Catherine Healy, the historian in residence at the epic museum

Denise O'Sullivan joins Eoin this evening to talk about her huge move to WSL side Liverpool, what it means for the Irish Women's National Team, and her experiences so far at the clubFootball on Off The Ball with William Hill

From bug funerals in Japan to workplace ghosting laws in Canada, and a post-holiday reset led by women in Ireland, on What's Trending today, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh, and Alexandra Parada start with a bizarre-but-thought-provoking story out of Japan, where an insecticide company has held memorial services for the bugs it’s killed for over 40 years. Then, we zoom into the job hunt, where Ontario has cracked down on employer ghosting, legally forcing companies to respond to interviewees. And finally, we lighten things up with Nollaig na mBan, or Women’s Christmas, an Irish tradition gaining global traction that encourages women to rest, recharge and reclaim some calm after the festive chaos. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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We reflect on the latest big success in the amazing snooker life of Mark Selby, who beat Judd Trump in York to win his third UK Championship title. There's chat about the tournament overall, including an early exit for Ronnie O'Sullivan, tough times for Kyren Wilson, pockets and TV coverage. Plus that controversial free ball incident in the final. Elsewhere there's news of the Masters draw, a Shoot Out preview, the Irish Women's Open and Q Tour. Plus we tell you which famous snooker voice will be joining us to look ahead to the Masters next month. If you'd like to have your say on any snooker issue. tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eoin Sheahan is joined by Fiona Hayes and Anna Caplice this evening to look back on Ireland's quarter final loss to France in controversial circumstances, as well as look to where the Irish Women's Rugby team will go next, and the future of Scott Bemand. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

In this interview, Dr. Deirdre Brady discusses her recent book, Literary Coteries and the Irish Women Writers' Club (1933-1958) (Liverpool UP, 2021). Literary Coteries, which was released in paperback in 2024 is centered around the activities of the Irish Women Writers' Club, a twentieth-century women's only coterie that helped to establish a network of professional women writers.  As publishers in private printing presses, as writers of dissident texts and as political campaigners against censorship and for intellectual freedom, a radical group of twentieth-century Irish women formed a female-only coterie to foster women's writing and maintain a public space for professional writers. This book documents the activities of the Women Writers' Club (1933–1958), exploring its ethos, social and political struggles, and the body of works created and celebrated by its members. Examining the period through a history of the book approach, it covers social events, reading committees, literary prizes, publishing histories, modernist printing presses, book fairs, reading practices, and the various political philosophies shared by members of the Club. It reveals how professional women writers deployed their networks and influence to carve out a space for their writing in the cultural marketplace, collaborating with other artistic groups to fight for creative freedoms and the right to earn a living by the pen. The book paints a vivid portrait of the Women Writers' Club, showcasing their achievements and challenging existing orthodoxy on the role of women in Irish literary life. Dr. Deirdre Brady is Assistant Professor at Mary Immaculate College, University of Limerick. She is author of Literary Coteries and the Irish Women Writers' Club (1933-1958), published by the Liverpool University Press. She has published widely on Irish writers' groups of the mid-twentieth century, including the Women Writers Club and Irish PEN, and her work has featured in peer reviewed international journals, cultural magazines, and in The Irish Times. She writes creatively, and her poetry is published by Arlen Press. Her most research publications explore the interconnections between art and commerce and the global reach of influence of Irish women 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

In this interview, Dr. Deirdre Brady discusses her recent book, Literary Coteries and the Irish Women Writers' Club (1933-1958) (Liverpool UP, 2021). Literary Coteries, which was released in paperback in 2024 is centered around the activities of the Irish Women Writers' Club, a twentieth-century women's only coterie that helped to establish a network of professional women writers.  As publishers in private printing presses, as writers of dissident texts and as political campaigners against censorship and for intellectual freedom, a radical group of twentieth-century Irish women formed a female-only coterie to foster women's writing and maintain a public space for professional writers. This book documents the activities of the Women Writers' Club (1933–1958), exploring its ethos, social and political struggles, and the body of works created and celebrated by its members. Examining the period through a history of the book approach, it covers social events, reading committees, literary prizes, publishing histories, modernist printing presses, book fairs, reading practices, and the various political philosophies shared by members of the Club. It reveals how professional women writers deployed their networks and influence to carve out a space for their writing in the cultural marketplace, collaborating with other artistic groups to fight for creative freedoms and the right to earn a living by the pen. The book paints a vivid portrait of the Women Writers' Club, showcasing their achievements and challenging existing orthodoxy on the role of women in Irish literary life. Dr. Deirdre Brady is Assistant Professor at Mary Immaculate College, University of Limerick. She is author of Literary Coteries and the Irish Women Writers' Club (1933-1958), published by the Liverpool University Press. She has published widely on Irish writers' groups of the mid-twentieth century, including the Women Writers Club and Irish PEN, and her work has featured in peer reviewed international journals, cultural magazines, and in The Irish Times. She writes creatively, and her poetry is published by Arlen Press. Her most research publications explore the interconnections between art and commerce and the global reach of influence of Irish women writers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this interview, Dr. Deirdre Brady discusses her recent book, Literary Coteries and the Irish Women Writers' Club (1933-1958) (Liverpool UP, 2021). Literary Coteries, which was released in paperback in 2024 is centered around the activities of the Irish Women Writers' Club, a twentieth-century women's only coterie that helped to establish a network of professional women writers.  As publishers in private printing presses, as writers of dissident texts and as political campaigners against censorship and for intellectual freedom, a radical group of twentieth-century Irish women formed a female-only coterie to foster women's writing and maintain a public space for professional writers. This book documents the activities of the Women Writers' Club (1933–1958), exploring its ethos, social and political struggles, and the body of works created and celebrated by its members. Examining the period through a history of the book approach, it covers social events, reading committees, literary prizes, publishing histories, modernist printing presses, book fairs, reading practices, and the various political philosophies shared by members of the Club. It reveals how professional women writers deployed their networks and influence to carve out a space for their writing in the cultural marketplace, collaborating with other artistic groups to fight for creative freedoms and the right to earn a living by the pen. The book paints a vivid portrait of the Women Writers' Club, showcasing their achievements and challenging existing orthodoxy on the role of women in Irish literary life. Dr. Deirdre Brady is Assistant Professor at Mary Immaculate College, University of Limerick. She is author of Literary Coteries and the Irish Women Writers' Club (1933-1958), published by the Liverpool University Press. She has published widely on Irish writers' groups of the mid-twentieth century, including the Women Writers Club and Irish PEN, and her work has featured in peer reviewed international journals, cultural magazines, and in The Irish Times. She writes creatively, and her poetry is published by Arlen Press. Her most research publications explore the interconnections between art and commerce and the global reach of influence of Irish women writers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Research conducted by the Irish-owned network of financial advisers Ask Acorn has found that the average Irish woman's pension pot is 40% lower than a man.While one in four men have no retirement savings, the figure rises to more than a third for women in Ireland.Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with the Irish Independent, spoke to Matt on Wednesday's show.Hit the ‘Play' button on this page to hear the chat.

Off The Ball's Rachel Sheehan sits down with Mike Currane of AFLW Ireland to discuss the pathways, challenges and success stories of LGFA players moving to Australia to pursue a career in professional sport.

Who doesn't want to live happily ever after?The important role of romance fiction in Irish Literature is being explored in a new exhibition, which has opened in the Museum of Literature Ireland.Seán is joined by the Curator of Happy Ever After and author of ‘Modernism in Irish Women's Contemporary Writing: The Stubborn Mode', Professor Paige Reynolds, to discuss this further...Image: MoLI

Tara Byrne, member of the Irish Women's Dragon Boat team, discusses the World Dragon Boat Racing Championships in Germany.

The Irish Senior Women's Dragon Boat Team is preparing to represent Ireland on the world stage this July at the World Dragon Boat Racing Championships in Germany. A self-funded team of twelve athletes from across the country, they are training hard and fundraising to make their dream a reality. To discuss the journey and the growing sport of dragon boating in Ireland, Alan Morrissey was joined by Emily Walsh, team member from Killaloe. You can support the Irish Women's Dragon Boat Team and learn more about them in the links below: https://www.idonate.ie/crowdfunder/DragonBoatIreland https://www.shannondragons.ie/ https://www.dragonboat.ie/

Do Irish women tend to put others in front of their own needs? Whether it be a friend, husband or child, what is the right balance so you're not looking after others to the point of hurting your own needs?Joining Andrea to discuss is Dr Eva Orsmond Founder of the Natural Women's Council, Jana Landen and Siobhan O'Neill-White from mams.ie.

Guest: Loretta Dignam, Founder of The Menopause Hub

Welcome to another episode of Talking Tudors, hosted by Natalie Grueninger. In this episode, we explore the profound journeys of Irish women religious during the turmoil of the 16th and 17th centuries with Dr. Bronagh McShane, a distinguished historian and research fellow at Trinity College, Dublin. Dr. McShane sheds light on the lives of Irish nuns who navigated suppression, exile, and reintegration during times of intense religious and political upheaval. Discover how these remarkable women preserved their religious identities, built transnational networks, and contributed significantly to the Catholic Reformation in Europe. We delve into the challenges and resilience of these women as they faced societal pressures, navigated clandestine communities, and fostered education within their ranks. Join us as we uncover the indelible mark that Irish nuns left on history and their enduring legacy in shaping faith and community amidst adversity. Follow Dr Bronagh Ann McShane on Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/bamcshane.bsky.social Find out more about your host at https://www.nataliegrueninger.com Buy Talking Tudors merchandise at https://talkingtudors.threadless.com/ Support Talking Tudors on Patreon  

Hello!In today's episode with have an Interview with Dr Christina Wade, author of the newly release book "Filthy Queens - A History of Beer in Ireland."Irish stories, myths and legends are full of spirits and ghosts. The history of beer in Ireland is no different; many of these shadowy echoes are still reverberating in the modern brewing history. Beer and ale can bring us together, and importantly understand the past, our past, better, as well as bring us closer to our ancestors, who also drunk beer. And they did so to celebrate, commiserate and of course to socialise with friends and family just as we do.But beer has a secret. For centuries, women brewers remained key participants in the beer trade, up to the Industrial Revolution when increased mechanisation, alongside Victorian societal constraints, conspired to push a lot of them out. This was true in England, and many other places and it is no different for Ireland. Saints, nuns, wives, queens; the stories of Irish women and ale are countless.Join me today as I talk with Dr Christina Wade about her latest book Filthy Queens A History of Beer in Ireland, to find out more of the amazing history of women brewers of the Emerald Isle!You can buy the book here:https://ninebeanrowsbooks.com/en-gb/products/filthy-queensand Dr Wades substack: https://substack.com/home/post/p-151378197This week's recommendations:Musician and poet of ancient music Bettina Joy De Guzman:https://www.bettinajoydeguzman.com/https://www.youtube.com/@bettinajoydeguzman1981The Ancient Crops We've Forgotten How to Grow:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjFT4PC8YIQ&t=3sJonny Garrett:https://www.goodbeerhunting.com/authors/jonny-garretthttps://www.waterstones.com/book/the-meaning-of-beer/jonny-garrett/9781838959944Enjoy!Much love,Thom & The Delicious LegacySupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-delicious-legacy. If you love to time-travel through food and history why not join us at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-delicious-legacy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Laurie Cadden Show from March 22, 2025 featuring Barbara Partyka, Immediate Past President of the Society of Irish Women

Today's Rapid Fire topics include: When will Marcus Freeman name his starting quarterback, which quarterback could transfer based on how the QB competition goes, how should players who are low on the depth chart be approaching this spring with the new 105-man roster limit next season, what do you need to see from Notre Dame women's basketball in their NCAA opener on Friday, a newly proposed NFL playoff format change, Aaron Rodgers TV potential and more. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com/ Join the Irish Breakdown premium message board: https://boards.irishbreakdown.com Stay locked into Irish Breakdown for all the latest news and analysis about Notre Dame: https://www.irishbreakdown.com​ Subscribe to the Irish Breakdown podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/irish-breakdown/id1485286986 Like and follow Irish Breakdown on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/irishbreakdown Sign up for the FREE Irish Breakdown daily newsletter: https://www.subscribepage.com/irish-breakdown-newsletter

Exploring twentieth- and twenty-first century texts that wrestle with the Irish domestic interior as a sexualized and commodified space, Body Politics in Contemporary Irish Women's Fiction: The Literary Legacy of 'Mother Ireland' (Bloomsbury, 2025) provides readings of the power and authority of the feminized body in Ireland. Scheible dissects the ways that 'the woman-as-symbol' remains consistent in Irish literary representations of national experience in Irish fiction and shows how this problematizes the role of women in Ireland by underscoring the oppression of sexuality and gender that characterized Irish culture during the twentieth century. Examining works by Elizabeth Bowen, Pamela Hinkson, Emma Donoghue, Tana French, Sally Rooney and James Joyce, this book demonstrates that the definition of Irish nationhood in our contemporary experience of capitalism and biopolitics is dependent on the intertwining and paradoxical tropes of a traditional, yet equally sexual, feminine identity which has been quelled by violence and reproduction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Exploring twentieth- and twenty-first century texts that wrestle with the Irish domestic interior as a sexualized and commodified space, Body Politics in Contemporary Irish Women's Fiction: The Literary Legacy of 'Mother Ireland' (Bloomsbury, 2025) provides readings of the power and authority of the feminized body in Ireland. Scheible dissects the ways that 'the woman-as-symbol' remains consistent in Irish literary representations of national experience in Irish fiction and shows how this problematizes the role of women in Ireland by underscoring the oppression of sexuality and gender that characterized Irish culture during the twentieth century. Examining works by Elizabeth Bowen, Pamela Hinkson, Emma Donoghue, Tana French, Sally Rooney and James Joyce, this book demonstrates that the definition of Irish nationhood in our contemporary experience of capitalism and biopolitics is dependent on the intertwining and paradoxical tropes of a traditional, yet equally sexual, feminine identity which has been quelled by violence and reproduction. 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

Exploring twentieth- and twenty-first century texts that wrestle with the Irish domestic interior as a sexualized and commodified space, Body Politics in Contemporary Irish Women's Fiction: The Literary Legacy of 'Mother Ireland' (Bloomsbury, 2025) provides readings of the power and authority of the feminized body in Ireland. Scheible dissects the ways that 'the woman-as-symbol' remains consistent in Irish literary representations of national experience in Irish fiction and shows how this problematizes the role of women in Ireland by underscoring the oppression of sexuality and gender that characterized Irish culture during the twentieth century. Examining works by Elizabeth Bowen, Pamela Hinkson, Emma Donoghue, Tana French, Sally Rooney and James Joyce, this book demonstrates that the definition of Irish nationhood in our contemporary experience of capitalism and biopolitics is dependent on the intertwining and paradoxical tropes of a traditional, yet equally sexual, feminine identity which has been quelled by violence and reproduction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/gender-studies

Exploring twentieth- and twenty-first century texts that wrestle with the Irish domestic interior as a sexualized and commodified space, Body Politics in Contemporary Irish Women's Fiction: The Literary Legacy of 'Mother Ireland' (Bloomsbury, 2025) provides readings of the power and authority of the feminized body in Ireland. Scheible dissects the ways that 'the woman-as-symbol' remains consistent in Irish literary representations of national experience in Irish fiction and shows how this problematizes the role of women in Ireland by underscoring the oppression of sexuality and gender that characterized Irish culture during the twentieth century. Examining works by Elizabeth Bowen, Pamela Hinkson, Emma Donoghue, Tana French, Sally Rooney and James Joyce, this book demonstrates that the definition of Irish nationhood in our contemporary experience of capitalism and biopolitics is dependent on the intertwining and paradoxical tropes of a traditional, yet equally sexual, feminine identity which has been quelled by violence and reproduction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literary-studies

Exploring twentieth- and twenty-first century texts that wrestle with the Irish domestic interior as a sexualized and commodified space, Body Politics in Contemporary Irish Women's Fiction: The Literary Legacy of 'Mother Ireland' (Bloomsbury, 2025) provides readings of the power and authority of the feminized body in Ireland. Scheible dissects the ways that 'the woman-as-symbol' remains consistent in Irish literary representations of national experience in Irish fiction and shows how this problematizes the role of women in Ireland by underscoring the oppression of sexuality and gender that characterized Irish culture during the twentieth century. Examining works by Elizabeth Bowen, Pamela Hinkson, Emma Donoghue, Tana French, Sally Rooney and James Joyce, this book demonstrates that the definition of Irish nationhood in our contemporary experience of capitalism and biopolitics is dependent on the intertwining and paradoxical tropes of a traditional, yet equally sexual, feminine identity which has been quelled by violence and reproduction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Irish Breakdown's Sean Stires and Vince DeDario cover several topics including: Our biggest position group concern for Notre Dame heading into spring football practice, Sean Astin's stunt double in the movie "Rudy", Wally Szczerbiak's foot-in-mouth moment talking about Micah Shrewsberry on CBS, Notre Dame women's basketball claiming a share of the ACC regular season championship, Jimmy Johnson retiring from Fox Sports and more! Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com/ Join the Irish Breakdown premium message board: https://boards.irishbreakdown.com Stay locked into Irish Breakdown for all the latest news and analysis about Notre Dame: https://www.irishbreakdown.com​ Subscribe to the Irish Breakdown podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/irish-breakdown/id1485286986 Like and follow Irish Breakdown on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/irishbreakdown Sign up for the FREE Irish Breakdown daily newsletter: https://www.subscribepage.com/irish-breakdown-newsletter

Today's Rapid Fire topics include: * New Notre Dame running backs coach Ja'Juan Seider will talk with the media for the first time since joining the Irish staff on Wednesday. Is there something you're most anxious or curious to find out about his coaching philosophy/approach? * Manti Te'o and former USC and NFL quarterback Cody Kessler are hosting Good Morning Football together this week. They each gave their favorite players growing up from the other team. -Do you have a USC player you liked growing up? -How about an easier one. Who is your least favorite/most despised USC player? -Even easier: Who's your most favorite Notre Dame player from your youth? * Notre Dame women's basketball saw its 19-game winning streak end with Sunday's double overtime loss at NC State. Do you Buy or Sell the loss could be good for the Irish? * Fill-in the blank...Sonia Citron's buzzer-beating 3-pointer to send the game to overtime was BLANK. * The New York Yankees have made a couple announcements in the last week. They've changed their facial hair policy to allow their players to have “well-groomed beards” and they're also going to stop playing Frank Sinatra's New York, New York in the stadium after losses. Which is more significant? * Peyton Manning and Eli Manning are three seasons into their Manningcast. Would you rather see them continue to do an alternate Monday Night Football broadcast or have their current format be the main broadcast for say the No. 2 or 3 game for one of the networks on a Sunday afternoon? * Fill-in the blank...Stephen Jones of the Dallas Cowboys says the team is going to be “selectively aggressive” in its approach to free agents this offseason. That makes you feel BLANK. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com/ Join the Irish Breakdown premium message board: https://boards.irishbreakdown.com Stay locked into Irish Breakdown for all the latest news and analysis about Notre Dame: https://www.irishbreakdown.com​ Subscribe to the Irish Breakdown podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/irish-breakdown/id1485286986 Like and follow Irish Breakdown on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/irishbreakdown Sign up for the FREE Irish Breakdown daily newsletter: https://www.subscribepage.com/irish-breakdown-newsletter

Nora 'Nono' McHugh from Galway is a true pioneer in Irish sport. She made history in 1973 as the first-ever captain of the Irish Women's National Football Team, leading her squad to a memorable victory against Wales. But her love of sport began long before that, from kicking a ball on the streets of the Claddagh to playing every game imaginable in the Swamp, her journey is one of passion, grit, and unwavering determination. Nono's sporting success spans far beyond football, with remarkable achievements across many sports including Gaelic football, camogie, badminton and more. Her dedication and contribution to Irish sport has been recognised nationally and locally with her induction into the FAI Hall of Fame last year, and more recently, she received the prestigious Galway Sports Stars Hall of Fame Award. Nono takes us on a heartfelt journey through her life, sharing vivid stories from her early days growing up in the Claddagh, her adventures in sport both at home and abroad, and the challenges of balancing athletic ambition with personal responsibilities. She reflects on the power of sport to shape identity and build community, offering her signature wit and wisdom along the way. Now in her 70s, Nono remains as active as ever, swimming daily at Blackrock in Salthill, going to the gym, and staying deeply connected to her local sporting communities. She's a firm believer that staying active and finding a supportive and encouraging community is key, especially as we age. Despite her incredible athletic accomplishments, Nono's humility shines through, for her, the greatest reward is the pride and recognition of her family. This episode is more than a celebration of Nono's life in sport,  it's a powerful reminder that passion, perseverance, and a sense of community matter at every stage of life. No matter your age or ability, there's always a place for sport in your story.

Sue Ronan joins us to analyse a poor performance by their standards from the Irish Women's National Football team, as they lose 4-0 away in Slovenia in the UEFA Women's National League. #Football on Off The Ball with William Hill Ireland.

The Friday Rapid Fire edition of IB Nation Sports Talk has the three-man band of Sean Stires, Vince DeDario and Jesse Stires covering a slew of topics, including: Which are you more confident in next season: Jaden Greathouse will have at least 700 receiving yards or Drayk Bowen will have at least 100 tackles? Thoughts on the future of Notre Dame baseball. SEC and Big Ten athletic directors left their meeting in New Orleans this week saying they are in favor of changing seeding for the College Football Playoff in 2025. If they make a change, the seeding would go directly off rankings 1 through 12 rather than how it was done this year by guaranteeing the highest ranked conference champions got first round byes. It's not a done deal though because all 10 FBS conference commissioners and Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua would have to vote unanimously to make any format changes for this season and this season only. So, on a scale of 1 to 10: How confident are you they will make the change for 2025? If they make the change to go directly off seeding, either for this season or for 2026 and beyond when they begin the new CFP format, that could mean Notre Dame could be eligible for a first round bye. So, would you rather have a first round home game or a first round bye? Fill-in the blank: Former Notre Dame offensive lineman Zack Martin has announced his retirement after 11 seasons with the Dallas Cowboys. The thing you will most remember him for is BLANK. Will Notre Dame women's basketball get the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament? The NHL's Four Nations Face-Off was a smashing success as an alternative to their All-Star Game. Could Major League Baseball come up with something similar to replace its All-Star game? ESPN informed MLB it that the sports network will opt out of the last two years of its TV contract with baseball that includes Sunday Night Baseball, the Home Run Derby and first round wildcard playoff series. ESPN would have paid MLB $550 million per season. MLB commissioner Rob Manfred says it's a mutual parting of ways because he doesn't think it's beneficial for baseball to accept a smaller deal to remain on a shrinking platform. Do you Buy or Sell Manfred's spin? Fill-in the blank...It's BLANK that the New York Yankees have amended their facial hair policy to allow their players to have “well-groomed beards”. Rank the NFL TV broadcast teams: Al Michaels/Kirk Herbstreit Kevin Burkhardt/Tom Brady Joe Buck/Troy Aikman Mike Tirico/Cris Collinsworth Jim Nantz/Tony Romo Greg Olsen was bumped for Tom Brady on the Fox No. 1 crew. Which booths would Olsen make better if you subbed him in for one of the analysts in the booth? Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com/ Join the Irish Breakdown premium message board: https://boards.irishbreakdown.com Stay locked into Irish Breakdown for all the latest news and analysis about Notre Dame: https://www.irishbreakdown.com​ Subscribe to the Irish Breakdown podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/irish-breakdown/id1485286986 Like and follow Irish Breakdown on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/irishbreakdown Sign up for the FREE Irish Breakdown daily newsletter: https://www.subscribepage.com/irish-breakdown-newsletter

What a CreepSeason 27, Episode 8Conor McGregorConor McGregor is a mixed martial arts fighter who became famous in the sport after winning Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) titles in two different weight classes. He's also launched a whiskey and Irish Stout company and acted in the “Road House” remake. We don't know much about the UFC or that “Road House” remake, but we know a creep when we see one. And this guy is a creep who is racist and has been accused of sexual assault multiple times and was recently found liable in a civil court in Ireland for rape and ordered to pay the victim a quarter of a million dollars.Sources for this episodeAP NewsBritannicaE! OnlineESPNThe GuardianThe IndependentRolling StoneThe RootYouTubeWikipediaTrigger warning: Racism and sexual assaultLink for our NON-Creeps this week! 9 Fierce Irish Women from My Irish JewelerBe sure to follow us on social media. But don't follow us too closely … don't be a creep about it! Subscribe to us on Apple PodcastsTwitter: https://twitter.com/CreepPod @CreepPodFacebook: Join the private group! Instagram @WhatACreepPodcastVisit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/whatacreepEmail: WhatACreepPodcast@gmail.com We've got merch here! https://whatacreeppodcast.threadless.com/#Our website is www.whatacreeppodcast.com Our logo was created by Claudia Gomez-Rodriguez. Follow her on Instagram @ClaudInCloud

Today's Rapid Fire topics include: * Which was more impressive: Jeremiyah Love hurdling a defender into the end zone or Love rushing for 130 yards on 7 carries? * Injured kicker Mitch Jeter missed a 48-yard field goal and had a 30-yarder blocked against Army. We hear comments from Marcus Freeman on Jeter and discuss our concern level.  * Before the game started Saturday, Freeman did his customary pregame drive by interview with NBC. When asked what he most wanted to see from his team Freeman said VIOLENCE. We share our thoughts. * Fill-in the blank...Notre Dame's 3:30pm kickoff this Saturday at USC is BLANK. * Fill-in the blank.... Ohio State putting a mock headline up on their video board after the game that said: Buckeyes Win. Google It....is BLANK.  * Fill-in the blank...Notre Dame women's basketball beating third ranked Southern Cal this weekend is BLANK.  * If you could only have five food items for Thanksgiving what would they be?  Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com/  Join the Irish Breakdown premium message board: https://boards.irishbreakdown.com  Stay locked into Irish Breakdown for all the latest news and analysis about Notre Dame: https://www.irishbreakdown.com​ Subscribe to the Irish Breakdown podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/irish-breakdown/id1485286986 Like and follow Irish Breakdown on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/irishbreakdown Sign up for the FREE Irish Breakdown daily newsletter: https://www.subscribepage.com/irish-breakdown-newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's Rapid Fire topics include: * On a scale of 1 to 10...What's your confidence in Riley Leonard after six games? * Fill-in the blank...The thing that impresses you the most about the Notre Dame defense is BLANK. * Fill-in the blank...Notre Dame women's basketball being ranked No. 6 in the AP Preseason poll is BLANK. *Hannah Hidalgo was also named ACC Preseason Player of the Year. * The New York Jets traded for Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams today. Do you Buy or Sell it making a difference? * Fill-in the blank...Eagles head coach Nick Siriani jawing with fans in the stands on Sunday is BLANK. * Do you Buy or Sell Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys sticking with Mike McCarthy as head coach?  Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com/  Join the Irish Breakdown premium message board: https://boards.irishbreakdown.com  Stay locked into Irish Breakdown for all the latest news and analysis about Notre Dame: https://www.irishbreakdown.com​ Subscribe to the Irish Breakdown podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/irish-breakdown/id1485286986 Like and follow Irish Breakdown on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/irishbreakdown Sign up for the FREE Irish Breakdown daily newsletter: https://www.subscribepage.com/irish-breakdown-newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's Rapid Fire topics include: * Breaking news that Notre Dame baseball alum Eddie Smith has been named head baseball coach at the University of Washington.  * Fill-in the blank...It's BLANK that Mitchell Evans didn't play the entire month of November after tearing his ACL last season...but he still led Notre Dame in both receptions and receiving yards. * Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow says there should be a second bye week during the NFL season if the league adds an 18th game to the schedule. He also says the entire league should take a break that week to play the Pro Bowl games. Buy or Sell the idea? * Pittsburgh Pirates rookie pitcher Paul Skenes has been named to the All-Star team with 10 starts to his credit. There's talk about whether or not Skenes should start for the National League. Do you Buy or Sell it? * The New York Yankees have lost 16 of their last 22 games, including 6 of their last 7. Do you Buy or Sell manager Aaron Boone as the fall guy? * Former Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew is running with the bulls on his vacation in Spain. Would you ever run with the bulls?  Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com/  Join the Irish Breakdown premium message board: https://boards.irishbreakdown.com  Stay locked into Irish Breakdown for all the latest news and analysis about Notre Dame: https://www.irishbreakdown.com​ Subscribe to the Irish Breakdown podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/irish-breakdown/id1485286986 Like and follow Irish Breakdown on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/irishbreakdown Sign up for the FREE Irish Breakdown daily newsletter: https://www.subscribepage.com/irish-breakdown-newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices