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In Part 1 of an exclusive two-part interview, legendary boxing manager Brian Peters joins Kevin Byrne to break down Katie Taylor's historic Croke Park fight night and the landmark deal to bring live boxing back to RTÉ. Brian reflects on the 17-minute sell-out demand, why he and KT refuse to take 'no' for an answer, suddenly and unexpectedly getting emotional at the press conference, the importance of building on momentum when you have it, emphasising the power of GAA HQ to the Brits, his time working with the Meath footballers in the 90s and a late-night run-in with Hollywood actor Colm Meaney. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kevin Byrne, retired Air Corps Lieutenant Colonel and airport security and safety auditor
It has been revealed that the reason why a passenger got partially sucked out of a Ryanair flight last month was caused by broken engine parts. That's according to a preliminary report by the U.S National Transportation Safety Board Anton looks into the report with Kevin Byrne, retired Lieutenant Col and Airport Safety and Security Auditor.
It has been revealed that the reason why a passenger got partially sucked out of a Ryanair flight last month was caused by broken engine parts. That's according to a preliminary report by the U.S National Transportation Safety Board Anton looks into the report with Kevin Byrne, retired Lieutenant Col and Airport Safety and Security Auditor.
The Government is insisting its new €53 million jet can operate without restrictions. This comes after reports suggested it may struggle to land in fog because it lacks an optional navigation system. We get the details of how the jet operates was Retired Lieutenant Colonel, Airport Safety and Security Officer, Kevin Byrne.
The Government is insisting its new €53 million jet can operate without restrictions. This comes after reports suggested it may struggle to land in fog because it lacks an optional navigation system. We get the details of how the jet operates was Retired Lieutenant Colonel, Airport Safety and Security Officer, Kevin Byrne.
Kevin Byrne, retired Air Corps Lieutenant Colonel and Pat Leahy, former Assistant Garda Commissioner
Report from Petula Martyn, Mid West Correspondent; Kevin Byrne, retired Lieutenant Colonel in the Irish Air Corps; and resident Carl Gibbs
This week began using drones as part of operations targeting scramblers and e-scooters. A total of 11 e-scooters, two e-bikes and one scrambler were seized during the operation in west Dublin on Tuesday. How easily can drones be rolled out to Gardaí at large? Jonathan discusses this with Kevin Byrne, Retired Lieutenant Colonel, Airport Safety and Security Officer.
This week began using drones as part of operations targeting scramblers and e-scooters. A total of 11 e-scooters, two e-bikes and one scrambler were seized during the operation in west Dublin on Tuesday. How easily can drones be rolled out to Gardaí at large? Jonathan discusses this with Kevin Byrne, Retired Lieutenant Colonel, Airport Safety and Security Officer.
Jon Ihle, Deputy Business Editor with Sunday Times and Kevin Byrne, retired Air Corps Lieutenant Colonel
An airport pilot has written “I'm bored” while doing a test flight.Kevin Byrne, retired Lieutenant Colonel of the Air Corps & Airport Safety and Security Auditor joins Seán to explain just how impressive that truly is…Image: flightradar24
An airport pilot has written “I'm bored” while doing a test flight.Kevin Byrne, retired Lieutenant Colonel of the Air Corps & Airport Safety and Security Auditor joins Seán to explain just how impressive that truly is…Image: flightradar24
Join Dick Morris and Doug Dipierro as they speak with Kevin Byrne about the patriotism in Putnam County and more on WABC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Join Dick Morris and Doug Dipierro as they speak with Kevin Byrne about the patriotism in Putnam County and more on WABC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What began as a routine Ryanair flight from Greece to Germany turned into a mid-air emergency when a cabin window was dislodged after an apparent engine failure, causing rapid decompression and leaving one passenger partially sucked out of the aircraft before fellow travellers pulled him back to safety. The incident has raised fresh questions about aircraft safety, maintenance, and just how close this came to being a major aviation disaster. Joining Pat to get the latest is Kevin Byrne, retired lieutenant colonel & airport safety and security expert.
Kevin Byrne, retired Air Corps Lieutenant Colonel
The UK government is considering a national airline blacklist that would ban passengers involved in serious incidents, such as drunkenness, abuse of crew, or violence, from flying with any airline, not just one carrier. Anton discusses this idea further with Kevin Byrne, Retired Lieutenant Colonel and Airport and Safety Auditor.
The UK government is considering a national airline blacklist that would ban passengers involved in serious incidents, such as drunkenness, abuse of crew, or violence, from flying with any airline, not just one carrier. Anton discusses this idea further with Kevin Byrne, Retired Lieutenant Colonel and Airport and Safety Auditor.
The Aircraft Noise Competent Authority (ANCA) has launched a public consultation on measures to address noise associated with proposed developments at Dublin Airport. One suggestion includes increasing home insulation supports to households near the airport. To discuss all this further Anton spoke to Dr Niamh Maher, Spokesperson for St Margarets The Ward Residents Group and Kevin Byrne, former Air Corps Lieutenant and Airport Safety and security auditor.
The Aircraft Noise Competent Authority (ANCA) has launched a public consultation on measures to address noise associated with proposed developments at Dublin Airport. One suggestion includes increasing home insulation supports to households near the airport. To discuss all this further Anton spoke to Dr Niamh Maher, Spokesperson for St Margarets The Ward Residents Group and Kevin Byrne, former Air Corps Lieutenant and Airport Safety and security auditor.
Air France and Airbus have been found guilty of manslaughter over a 2009 plane crash which killed 228 people. We get the details from Kevin Byrne, Airport Safety and Security Auditor.
Air France and Airbus have been found guilty of manslaughter over a 2009 plane crash which killed 228 people. We get the details from Kevin Byrne, Airport Safety and Security Auditor.
Tail strikes, runway excursions, and landing gear are the most frequent causes of airline accidents That's according to a new report published this morning. Kevin Byrne, Airport Safety and Security Auditor looked into these findings.
Tail strikes, runway excursions, and landing gear are the most frequent causes of airline accidents That's according to a new report published this morning. Kevin Byrne, Airport Safety and Security Auditor looked into these findings.
Proverbios 29:20“Fíjate en la gente que habla a la ligera: ¡más se espera del necio que de esa gente!"Aunque tienen un tamaño menor a media pulgada de longitud (1.27 cm), estudios recientes han demostrado que las arañas saltarinas Habronattus tienen una vista que, de alguna manera, rivaliza con la nuestra. De hecho, pueden hacer algo que ni su mascota puede hacer - ver los colores.Según Nathan Morehouse de la Universidad de Pittsburg, "Los ojos de las arañas saltarinas no podrían ser más diferentes a los de las mariposas y las aves, y sin embargo las tres ajustan las sensibilidades del color con pigmentos que filtran la luz." Los científicos llaman a esto "filtrado espectral", y hasta ahora, nadie sospechaba que una araña sería capaz de aquello.Por supuesto, la revista ScienceDaily, salta a la conclusión de que la capacidad de ver colores de la araña saltarina "es un ejemplo notable de convergencia evolutiva." Según los evolucionistas, la evolución convergente es la evolución independiente de características similares en las especies que no están estrechamente relacionados. Por ejemplo, los evolucionistas nos dicen que insectos que vuelan, las aves y los murciélagos evolucionaron la capacidad de volar independientemente el uno del otro. Se dice que tuvieron que "convergir" en esta útil característica.No obstante, este término no explica nada en absoluto. Los evolucionistas no pueden demostrar, ni siquiera cómo un tipo de criatura evolucionó la capacidad de volar. El problema se complica aún más cuando tienen que explicar cómo evolucionó el vuelo tres veces en criaturas no relacionadas.La verdadera razón por la cual estas arañas saltarinas pueden ver el color es la misma razón que los murciélagos, mariposas y aves son capaces de volar. Porque su diseñador las hizo de este modo. Esto no es llegar a conclusiones precipitadas. Es simplemente creer la Palabra de Dios.Oración: Padre Celestial, gracias por dar a cada criatura lo que necesitan para sobrevivir, y gracias, sobre todo, por lo que me has dado a mí - la salvación a través de la sangre derramada de mi Salvador. En el nombre de Jesús, Amén.”Ref: "Las arañas saltarinas son las maestras de la visión a color en miniatura," ScienceDaily. Daniel B. Zurek, Thomas W. Cronin, Lisa A. Taylor, Kevin Byrne, Mara L. G. Sullivan, Nathan I. Morehouse. "El filtrado espectral permite la visión tricromática en las arañas saltarinas coloridas", Current Biology. Imagen: 284-6 Male Habronattus tranquillus, Marshal Hedin, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1235/29?v=20251111
Niall Hodgins, GRA President, and Kevin Byrne, retired Air Corps Lieutenant Colonel, join today's panel of Emer Higgins, Minister of State with responsibility for Disability and Fine Gael TD for Dublin Mid-West, Peadar Toibín, Aontú leader and TD for Meath West and Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central.
Emma Howard, economics lecturer at TUD; Kevin Byrne, retired Air Corps Lieutenant Colonel & air safety auditor; and Linda Jones of The Travel Boutique
Kevin Byrne caught up with Ryan O'Rourke before his fight against Alex Vargas on April 17th was announced.O'Rourke is not easily dissuaded. At 26 years old and 13-0, with a promotional deal in the US with Star Boxing, the Dubliner's trajectory looks envious from the outside. But behind the record lies the exhausting reality of the professional game.In 2025 alone, Ryan saw four fights collapse. Inactivity? Check. Last-minute cancellations? Check. Opponents vanishing after the money and miles have already been spent? Check. Most people would have packed it in for a more reliable weekly wage, but Ryan is fueled by an inner drive that goes beyond the paycheck.Following the loss of his close friend John Cooney, Ryan is fighting for a legacy that transcends the sport's "BS." In this episode, we discuss his upbringing in Dublin, avoiding the capital's teenage pitfalls, and the decision to choose the ring over the football pitch. We also dive into the unique dynamic of being trained by his father, Steven, and his desire to ignite a massive domestic rivalry with Pierce O'Leary—a Northside vs. Southside "mill-up" with the potential to echo the legendary Gus Farrell v Ske Mullen battles of the 60s. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tánaiste Simon Harris has confirmed the Government is looking at an "appropriate intervention" to address rising fuel costs, which will be finalised at Cabinet meeting, which is on Tuesday.Joining Ciara to discuss this is Dr Paul Deane, Senior Lecturer in Clean Energy futures at University College Cork and Michael Fitzmaurice Independent Ireland TD for Roscommon-Galway.Another fuel also being affected is aviation fuel, with the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz potentially seeing supply shortages. Any shortages could lead to flight cancellations as soon as the Easter Holidays. Kevin Byrne, retired Lieutenant Colonel and Airport Safety & Security Auditor joins Shane to discuss.
Next week, the Taoiseach will take the first official trip in the new government jet, travelling from Dublin to Philadelphia and then on to DC for the St Patrick's Day festivities in the White House. But ,what is the €53 million jet actually like?Joining Seán to discuss is Kevin Byrne, retired Air Corps Lieutenant Colonel and Airport Safety & Security Auditor.
Rosie Gowaran, stranded in Doha; Fiona Nicole Mee, journalist in Dubai; and Kevin Byrne, retired Air Corps Lieutenant Colonel & airport security and safety auditor
Cork airspace shut down from midnight to 7am yesterday according to a report in the Examiner. Kevin Byrne, Airport Safety and Security Auditor has more on this story.
A former flight attendant who posed as a pilot to get hundreds of free flights and why did Air Force one stop in Shannon airport. All to discuss with Kevin Byrne, Retired Lieutenant Colonel and Airport Safety and Security Expert.
On Saturday, 20 December 2025, Garmin's emergency autoland was used for the first time in a real-world emergency situation. The emergency autoland system is designed to take control of an aircraft in the event of pilot incapacitation and safely land at a nearby airfield. We discuss further with Kevin Byrne, Retired Lieutenant Colonel and Airport Safety and Security Expert.
Kevin Byrne, Retired Lieutenant Colonel & Airport safety & security expert joined Pat to discuss how electric flying taxis may become available to London airport passengers from 2028.
Boxer Anthony Joshua will take on YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in a heavyweight bout in Miami tonight. Kevin Byrne, Boxing writer with the Irish Sun & host of ‘The Rocky Road' podcast.
The Irish Times reports that the State agency in charge of air traffic control was not told about drones near the approach to Dublin Airport on the night Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrived.Because of this, air traffic controllers couldn't warn pilots even though several incoming flights were carrying hundreds of passengers. For more on this we heard from Kevin Byrne, Retired Lieutenant Colonel and Airport Safety and Security Auditor.
Kevin Byrne, retired Air Corps Lieutenant Colonel and airport security and safety auditor, discusses the aircraft crash that killed one person near Tramore in Waterford.
One person has died after a small plane crash near Tramore in Co Waterford yesterday. A garda spokesperson said the victim was the sole occupant of the light aircraft. We discuss this further with Kevin Byrne, Lieutenant Colonel Retired and Airport Safety and Security Auditor
The first recorded powered flight lasted for 12 seconds and covered a distance of 120 feet. ICAO and IATA define ultra long-haul flights as routes lasting more than 16 hours, often spanning 13,000 kms or more. These nonstop journeys connect cities such as Singapore and New York or Perth and London During World War II, Qantas operated the aptly named “Double Sunrise” route, connecting Perth with Sri Lanka in a time of between 27 and 33 hours. We hear about the ultra long-haul flights with Kevin Byrne, Retired Lieutenant Colonel.
Kevin Byrne, retired Air Corps Lieutenant Colonel and airport security and safety auditor, discusses a new counter-drone initiative being proposed by the European Commission.
Kevin Byrne, retired Air Corps Lieutenant Colonel and airport security and safety auditor
Kevin Byrne, Boxing writer with the Irish Sun & host of ‘The Rocky Road' podcast and Michael Carruth, Olympic Welterweight Boxing Champion
With the EU accusing Russia of ‘GPS Spoofing', after Ursula van der Leyen's airplane was allegedly targeted, what exactly is this form of electronic intervention - and how can an aircraft be landed safely without the use of GPS?Joining Seán to discuss is Kevin Byrne, retired Air Corps Lieutenant Colonel and Airport Safety & Security Auditor…
Kevin Byrne, retired Air Corps Lieutenant Colonel and airport security and safety auditor.
Kevin Byrne is the President & CEO of TUFF, recognized for his innovative solutions to capital challenges faced by institutions. He specializes in non-traditional public-private partnerships and real estate financing for university research parks and innovation districts. Kevin holds an MBA with honors from the Wharton School and graduated with honors from Furman University, where he now serves as Chairman of the Board of Trustees. He has served as President of the Association of University Research Parks and is involved in various community and advisory boards, including Young Life Metro Atlanta and the Boy Scouts of America.
Boxing correspondent with the Irish Sun, Kevin Byrne, reacts to Katie Taylor's 3rd win over Amanda Serrano on Friday night, alongside Ger & Colm.Off The Ball Breakfast w/ UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/joinOff The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball
Kevin Byrne, retired Air Corps Lieutenant Colonel and airport security and safety auditor
Journalist Kevin Byrne joins Shane and Colm this morning to look ahead to the third fight in this Katie Taylor v Amanda Serrano trilogy at Madison Square Garden in the early hours of tomorrow morning. Taylor leads 2-0… can she triumph yet again?Off The Ball Breakfast from 7:30am with UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction