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Deir an Eagraíocht Dhomhanda Sláinte go gcaithfidh rialtais ar fud na hEorpa glacadh le toinn teasa mar géarchéimeanna seachas mar bhrothaill neamhghnách. Deir siad go gcaithfear gníomhú anois.

Galway Fall Short in All-Ireland Final - we'll speak to Galway GAA Chairperson Paul Bellew and Galway manager Micheál Donoghue   Galway to Welcome Home Senior Hurlers - we give all the homecoming details  In other news…  Remembering Brenda Fricker: Lelia Doolin Pays Tribute  Pressure Grows for Tougher E-Scooter Rules  Call to End Short Prison Sentences  Spanish Pride in Galway After World Cup Triumph  Monday Deep Dive Panel: Is Galway Ready for a Hotter Future?  SPORTS REVIEW   

Lise Hand and John Lee join Matt to discuss Mary Lou McDonald and Micheál Martin's true feelings for each other after the Sinn Féin leader calls her Fianna Fáil counterpart and Taoiseach a 'tosser'. Lynn Boylan's European Parliament embarrassment on the Irish language. Sinn Féin's position on an engineering plant in Derry that might be supplying the Israeli Air Force. The politics of Intel's increased Irish investment. Why the government must be glad it no longer has to deal with Aer Lingus' decisions. The length of the Dáil summer break, and John teases his cabinet scorecards. Brought to you by The Greenman Group.PTP+To enjoy early access, ad-free listening and weekly bonus episodes, sign up at pathtopowerpodcast.comGet in touch: mail@pathtopowerpodcast.comFollow Matt:https://twitter.com/cooper_mhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-cooper-615a1317https://www.instagram.com/mattcooperlastword/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another step in the right directionThe decision by Micheál Martin last week to oppose Sinn Féin's “Planning for Constitutional Change Bill 2026” was no real surprise. His opposition to any meaningful planning for Irish Unity has been transparently obvious for many years. Despite Fine Gael spokespersons declaring that Fine Gael would not oppose the Sinn Féin Bill they then chose to support An Taoiseach. No surprise there. Simon Harris is Tánaiste to Micheál Martin's Taoiseach. For Fine Gael to step away from a united government approach would have likely had serious repercussions for the coalition government.I spent the day in Leinster House on the day of the debate and it was clear from my conversations with some Fianna Fail TDs and the Sinn Féin team, who had spent significant time speaking to TDs from other parties and none, that there is a significant number of them deeply unhappy with ‘The Republican Party' turning its face against a common sense Bill that would have advanced the discussion about the future.Irish Republicanism & ‘The Gays' ExhibitionNext Wednesday, 22 July, an important exhibition will open in Áras Uí Chonghaile in Belfast. It examines the relationship between Irish Republicanism and ‘The Gays'. For those of a certain age who remember in particular the hunger strikes of 1980 and 1981, the support of members of the gay community in Ireland in solidarity with the men on the Blanket Protest in the H-Blocks and the women in Armagh Prison, was evident at many of the demonstrations that took place. Their banners were always front and centre and were well received by the crowds in attendance.The exhibition records the fact that it was a gay republican prisoner writing in the H-Blocks in 1991 who pointed out that “gay men and lesbian women have been involved in the struggle for national liberation and independence as long as any other section of our people.” He was right.Moore St. should be bought by the GovernmentLast week it was announced that the London developer Hammerson had sold the Carlton site on O'Connell Street to Transport Infrastructure Ireland. Hammerson is the company that owns part of the 1916 Moore St. Battlefield site and the Carlton site connects it to O'Connell St.Responding to the news James Connolly Heron of the Moore St. Preservation Trust pointed out that under the Hammerson plan the former Carlton site was to be the gateway to a shopping mall extending into Moore Lane and Moore Street. This was to include the demolition of part of the terrace, the last headquarters of the leaders of The 1916 Rising. We were told that this was essential for retail ‘footfall'.James Connolly Heron pointed out that: “The sale of the Carlton site rendersThe Glorious Twelfth. Now that the Twelfth has come and gone it is long past the time for opinion makers within unionism to chart out a course to regulate the building of Twelfth bonfires so that they are safer, legal and community friendly. The Orange Parade in Rossnowlagh in Donegal should be an example to the ‘Loyal‘ Orders of what is possible.  Is anyone out there within the Orange or Unionist leaders up for that challenge?  

Táthar ag leanúint leis an bhfeachtas chun Oifig an Phoist in Anagaire a choinneáil ar oscailt.

Tá an dráma raidió ‘Deireadh Fómhair 1920' suite i Scoil Éanna i Ráth Fearnáin i 1920 le linn Cogadh na Saoirse. Scrúdaíonn an dráma rialacha cogaidh agus an choimhlint inmheánach atá ar Fearghus Dé Búrca, príomhcharachtar an dráma. Tá Fearghus ina Phríomhoide ar Scoil Éanna agus é ar fhoireann peile agus iománaíochta Baile Átha Cliath. Chomh maith le sin, tá sé mar bhall de Bhriogáid Ráth Fearnáin d'Óglaigh na hÉireann. Nuair a thagann Mícheál Ó Coileáin ar chuairt chuig Scoil Éanna, is léir go bhfuil sé ag lorg tuilleadh ó Fhearghus de bharr go bhfuil cúpla misean tábhachtach pleanáilte. Níl Bean Uí Phiarais sásta le seo. Páirteach sa dráma tá Timmy Creed i bpáirt Fearghus De Búrca, Colm Mac Gearailt i bpáirt Micheál Ó Coileáin agus Bríd Ní Neachtain i bpáirt Bean Uí Phiarsaigh. Tá an dráma maoinithe ag Coimisiún na Meán ón gceadúnas teilifíse.

The Taoiseach has issued a formal state apology to the victims of paedophile Bill Kenneally.Some of those abused by the former basketball coach watched from the distinguished visitor's gallery in the Dáil as Micheál Martin said there was a dereliction of duty on the part of the State.If you have been affected by any of the issues raised in this podcast, you can contact One in Four on their support line: 01 662 4070.

Cead pleanála fachta ag Údarás na Gaeltachta d'Ionad Pobail agus Fiontraíochta na Rinne.

HURLING: Galway manager Micheál Donoghue with Galway Bay FM's Niall Canavan ahead of taking on Limerick in the All-Ireland Senior Final

Lean Meiriceá lena gcuid ionsaithe ar an Iaráin aréir agus láthair éagsula a bhuamáil acu sa tír

Unionism and UnityThis week significant developments that can shape the future direction of constitutional politics on this island are taking place in Leinster House. On Tuesday Sinn Féin's Bill setting out a practical plan to achieve a united Ireland is up for discussion. Fine Gael is moving ahead with its plan for a blueprint for Irish Unity for November. And other parties, including the Social Democrats and Labour have expressed their support for Unity and notwithstanding Micheál Martin's opposition, it is obvious that there are many within Fianna Fáil who understand that planning for Unity makes sense.National Hunger Strike Commemoration for MayoWednesday 8 July was the 45 anniversary of the death on hunger strike of Joe McDonnell. Joe was the fifth of the ten hunger strikers who were to die in 1981. Last week the 45th Anniversary National Hunger Strike Commemoration was officially launched in Mayo. The march and rally to honour those ten hunger strikers, and three Mayo hunger strikers Michael Gaughan (1974) and Frank Stagg (1976), and Jack McNeela (1940), will take place in Ballina on Sunday, 30 August.'Our Chains will be Broken before we Are' – Marwan BarghoutiMarwan Barghouti is a Palestinian leader who has spent almost a quarter of a century in Israeli prisons. He is widely recognised as the single most important Palestinian leader, capable of uniting the various Palestinian groups and for that reason Israel holds him in appalling conditions and refuses to release him. For much of that time he has been held in solitary confinement, frequently beaten, denied medical care and contact with his family.A Thousand Days of GenocideIn the way that the news cycle is constantly shifting from one headline story to another the genocide of the Palestinian people no longer catches the headlines in the way that it once did. The devastating earthquake in Venezuela; the US war against Iran; the war in Ukraine; oil prices; the internal machinations of the British Labour Party; and much else have all pushed Israel's genocidal policy down the news agenda.However, as desperate as some of these other stories are we have a responsibility to constantly remind people that Israel's torture of the people of Gaza and of the West Bank has been unrelenting for over 1000 days.

Micheál Éinniú & Sean Ó Coisdealbha, féile currachaí Chorr na Móna ag labhairt faoi imeachtaí na féile.

Tá ceangal láidir ag an taobh seo tíre le hArmada na Spáinne ó thaobh na staire de agus tá macasamhail de long de chuid Armada na Spáinne ar cuairt i Sligeach san am i láthair.

Kevin Dwyer caught up with Galway County Football Chairman and former Tuam Stars Chairman Micheál Geraghty at the Internment of the Ashes of Mick Reynolds at Tuam Stadium on Sunday July 5th. 

Tommy Rooney and Jonathan Higgins were on hand at GAA HQ as Galway shook the status quo and knocked out Cork with a comprehensive win booking their place at the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Final on July 19th.Firstly, hear from Jonathan as he gives his FT report of the match. Then, hear from former Kilkenny hurler Tommy Walsh as he breaks down where the game was won alongside Tommy Rooney. Next, you will hear from Galway manager Micheál Donoghue and later Cork manager Ben O'Connor. Finally, you will hear from Galway players Tom Monaghan, Padraic Mannion and Darren Morrisey.Hurling on Off The Ball with Applegreen

Matt is joined by Danny McConnell and John Lee, who distinguish between Jeffrey Donaldson's illegal acts and his inappropriate ones, but ask how often inappropriate acts by Irish politicians get overlooked by the media. They examine some of the most high-profile events of the 21st century that did get media attention and why others didn't. Micheál Martin's erosion of authority, security issues with Trump's likely September visit, the strange results of the Red C poll on immigration, and the discrepancies on the Mayor of Galway's website.Brought to you by The Greenman Group.PTP+To enjoy early access, ad-free listening and weekly bonus episodes, sign up at pathtopowerpodcast.comGet in touch: mail@pathtopowerpodcast.comFollow Matt:https://twitter.com/cooper_mhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-cooper-615a1317https://www.instagram.com/mattcooperlastword/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The UK pirate radio crew and cult TV stars discuss their rebirth and forthcoming EP, Grindah's Decided We're Doing Music Again.Many UK natives will be familiar with the show People Just Do Nothing, a mid-2010s comedy about pirate radio crew Kurupt FM, who ride the UK garage wave, broadcasting from the outer boroughs of London.Kurupt FM's core members—MC Grindah, DJ Beats, DJ Steves and DJ Decoy—went quiet for more than a decade after the last episode aired in 2014. After a stretch of solo ventures—books, stand-up, Grindah's domestic upheaval following his split with long-time partner Miche, as depicted in People Just Do Nothing—the crew has reconvened for a new EP, Grindah's Decided We're Doing Music Again.In this RA Exchange, Grindah, Beats and Steves meet for a rare interview to talk about their rebirth and what's happened in the years that have elapsed since the world last heard from them. They also reflect on Grindah's early run-in with Skepta, their case for the ongoing power of pirate radio in the age of AI and the current UKG revival. They engage in a familiar argument about who owns the lineage of the genre, and for Kurupt FM, the answer isn't complicated: if you weren't there the first time around, you just don't get it. Their new EP will be out on August 21st. Listen to the episode in full. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Putin's war. Drones in Irish skies. The threat of cyber-attacks. As Ireland takes the helm of the EU, Micheál Martin faces six months of added pressure. Is this moment a golden opportunity, or a poisoned chalice? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's much speculation that at some point before the next election, Micheál Martin will be replaced as Leader of Fianna Fáil, further lending to the tradition of ‘long goodbyes' for Ireland's political leaders.Newstalk's Political Correspondent and host of the ‘Let Me Explain' podcast Seán Defoe joins Seán to discuss and look back on some examples.

Pauline Scanlon, Éilís Ní Chinnéide, Gerry O' Beirne. Micheál Ó Conchúir. An Dr. Siobhán Ní Luasa. Pól Ó Cuinn agus Tomás Mac a' tSaoir.

Uachtaránacht na hÉireann ar Choimisiún na hEorpa, tréimhse 6 mhí, ag tosnú amáireach

Part two of our Irish series brings us to the legendary Celtic Otherworld! Known as Emain, Tir na nÓg, or the Land of Youth, many stories in Irish mythology take place in the legendary Otherworld. When the veil between worlds is particularly thin, you may hear the enchanting sound of music, or see golden apples on the bough... But look out! Those who journey to the Otherworld never come back the same.We explore legendary journeys to the Celtic Otherworld through medieval Irish text in the Voyage of Bran and the travels of Oisín, son of Fionn mac Cumhaill to the mysterious land beyond our own.Mythos & Logos are two ancient words that can be roughly translated as “Story & Meaning.”Support the channel by subscribing, liking, and commenting to join the conversation!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/mythosandlogos00:00 Introduction00:35 Children of Lir by John Duncan00:55 The Voyage of Bran01:17 Midir the Sun-Bright by Beatrice Elvery01:41 Tristan and Isolde by John Duncan01:58 Connla and the Fairy Maiden by John D Batten02:45 Illustration from Myths and Legends; The Celtic Race by Stephen Reid03:20 Four Figures in a Landscape by John Duncan03:24 Happiness by John Duncan04:15 Oisín in the Land of Youth04:45 Semele by John Duncan04:58 The Lay of Oisín in the Land of Youth by Micheál Coimín, translated by Tomás ó Flannghaile06:16 Frontspiece to Tales of the Enchanted Islands of the Atlantic by Albert Herter08:10 Conclusion: The Ephemeral PastAll works of art are public domain unless stated otherwise. Ambiment- The Ambient by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.

Bhí cruinniú ag Micheál Cholm Mac Giolla Easpaig leis an Aire Stáit Charlie McConalogue le plé a dhéanamh faoi oifig an phoist Anagaire. Dúirt an comhairleoir le hAodh Máirtín Ó Fearraigh go raibh díomá air ina dhiaidh.

Micheál Mac Aoidh, Oifigeach Forbartha Áras na nGael ag labhairt faoi An Fhéile Bheag Bia.

For the latest from Brussels, our Europe Editor, Tony Connelly.

 Stand-Up to RacismThe bullet holes from the August 1969 sectarian pogrom against the people of the Falls area are still visible on the front wall of St. Comgall's Primary School, Divis Street. Last Thursday lunchtime, a few yards from where, on that occasion, whole terraces of houses were burned out, scores of community activists from across Belfast came together in Ionad Eileen Howell to discuss another pogrom. This time the pogrom was rooted in violent racism.In the days before families and workers from the various ethnic groups, who now make up an important and valued part of our society, were attacked, threatened, and some were forcibly evicted from their homes. In harrowing scenes cars and some homes were destroyed as masked thugs roamed the streets of parts of Belfast, Portadown and Glengormley attacking the PSNI and the homes of our neighbours. Terrified children fled with their parents.Health workers were especially targeted. There was a clear attempt to intimidate many from their jobs. In addition, schools were closed. People were sent home from work. Public transport stopped.The Community Groups at the meeting in Ionad Eileen Howell described how they had helped relocate evicted families, worked with Belfast City Council to ensure that emergency accommodation was available, established a co-ordination and response group and had activists on the streets to defuse any attempt by right wing elements to stoke up further attacks. From the GAA and individual citizens there was widespread opposition to the racism. First Minister Michelle O'Neill met community representatives, youth workers and ethnic minority communities. She visited health staff in the Mater Hospital who had been threatened. She expressed her unambiguous solidarity and support for them.Belfast Ard Mheara Councillor Róis Máire Donnelly, who received death threats for standing up to the racists, refused to be silent. Last Friday she addressed a local anti-racism rally and the next day she spoke to the thousands who attended the massive anti-racist demonstration at the City Hall. Róis Máire told the crowd that Belfast is “stronger” because of our diversity. And she described Belfast people as “resilient, compassionate and welcoming.”She is right on both counts. Diversity is a strength, not a weakness. And notwithstanding the naysayers and begrudgers Belfast is welcoming city that embraces our ethnic minority citizens.  Momentum Building Around UnityThere are those who dismiss any possibility in the next few years of holding the unity referendums provided for in the Good Friday Agreement. Foremost among them is Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin who obstinately refuses to countenance any preparation for unity.However, his partner in Government, Fine Gael leader Simon Harris clearly doesn't agree. At the weekend he announced that his party is planning to develop and publish a blueprint for a united Ireland by their Ard Fheis in November. That is good news. Harris's statement of intent coincides with Uachtarán Shinn Féin Mary Lou McDonald's introduction this week in the Dáil of a Private Members Bill that will compel the Taoiseach to begin the planning and preparation for constitutional change and Irish Unity. The ‘Planning for Constitutional Change Bill 2026' will require the Taoiseach to institutionalise preparation and publish a Green Paper. This will facilitate consultation and encourage a national public debate as a first step before formal government legislation is established. The Green Paper will require the government setting out its ideas, vision and proposals on the economy, education, health, justice and the legal system and future governance arrangements.  Seeking the Truth: Pat FinucaneAfter 37 years the inquiry into the murder of human rights lawyer Pat Finucane has finally opened. Pat's wife Geraldine, his children John, Michael and Katherine and his dedicated family circle and legal team are to be commended for their diligence and steadfastness in pursuing the truth about Pat's murder.Successive British governments have lied, prevaricated, distracted, delayed and made every effort to prevent an inquiry from happening. Why? Because the extent of British state collusion with the UDA in his murder has the potential of laying responsibility for his death with senior political figures within the British Conservative government of Margaret Thatcher.That there was collusion in his murder and that of hundreds more, is not in doubt. But who was responsible? Who gave the orders? Who plotted and schemed to have Pat killed on 12 February 1989? Who knew what within the RUC; within RUC Special Branch; within MI5; the Force Reconnaissance Unit (FRU); British Army; and the British Cabinet? 

Labhair Micheál Mac Giolla Easbuig le Aodh Máirtín Ó Fearraigh faoin lá oscailte atá ar siúl i gteic Ghaoth Dobhair inniu.

Donnchadh Gough, Caoimhín Ó Fearghaíl. Cabrini de Barra, Micheál Ó Drisleáin, Máire Seó Breathnach, Tadhg Ó Maoileoin. Macdara Mac Donnacha. Pádraigín Ní Chadhla, Pádraig Innseadúin, Cian Crockett, Tomás Ó Ceallaigh. Pax Ó Faoláin, Cárthach Mac Craith

Éachtaint ar an obair a dheineann Comhlucht Forbartha na nDéise le Cabrini de Barra, Micheál Ó Drisleáin, Máire Seó Breathnach agus Tadhg Ó Maoileoin, agus Cabrini ag dul ar scor ó ról an bhainisteora.

Donn McClean and Micheál Deasy join host Tom Stanley to preview the first two days at Royal Ascot. 18+ | BeGambleAware

The European Central Bank has announced its first interest rate increase in almost three years, raising its benchmark rate as it seeks to tackle rising inflation across the eurozone.     The move comes amid growing concerns over the impact of the conflict in the Middle East on global energy prices and the wider economy, and it's a decision that will have real consequences for mortgage holders, savers and households already facing cost-of-living pressures.    To help us understand what this latest ECB decision means for Ireland, and what could lie ahead for borrowers and the wider economy, Alan Morrissey was joined by Ennis native and Assistant Professor of Social Policy at University College Dublin, Micheál Collins. Image (c) claudiodivizia via Canva

Seolfar plean straitéiseach cúig bliana don ghníomhaireacht tithíochta FRÉAMHA i Leitir Ceanainn inniu

Beidh lá mór siúil anseo sa chontae an deireadh seachtaine seo agus dúshlán na gCruacha Gorma ar siúl le hairgead a bhailiú do charthanachtaí éagsúla sa chontae agus beidh Micheál ag glacadh páirt sa dúshlán i mbliana.

Déanfar cigireacht ar chapaillíní portaigh Chiarraí ag ócáid i nGleann Beithe amárach.

John Joe Mac Gearailt; Breandán Mac Conamhna; Micheál Ó Drisleáin; Harry Ó Conchúir, Danny Ó Brosnacháin, Risteárd Mac Liam agus Micheál Ó Conchúir; Emir Ní Mhurchú: .

Tá athbheochan ar chúrsaí iománaíochta i gCorca Dhuibhne fé láthair agus fáilte roimis imreoirí ó áiteanna difriúla ar fuaid na leithinise bheith mar chuid den mborradh seo. Labhair Harry Ó Conchúir, Danny Ó Brosnacháin, Risteárd Mac Liam agus Micheál Ó Conchúir le Joe Ó Muircheartaigh.

Chruinnigh saineolaithe mara, lucht iascaigh, ionadaithe rialtais agus grúpaí pobail le chéile i gcathair Chorcaigh inné le plé a dhéanamh ar chúrsaí mara ag an gcomhdháil Fair Seas.

Dúirt Bainisteoir Choláiste Lurgan, Micheál Ó Foighil, go bhfuil súil aige go mbeidh conradh sínithe le Údarás na Gaeltachta i dtaobh úsáid an ionaid nua oideachais agus óige in Indreabhán gan mórán achair.

For the latest from Leinster House our Political Correspondent, Micheál Lehane.

In the Dáil chamber yesterday, Mary Lou McDonald accused the Taoiseach of being a mumbler and not enunciating properly.Joining Seán to analyse this is Terry Prone, the Chairman of the Communications Clinic.

Tá Cór Áiligh ag ceiliúradh cúig bliain is fiche a bhunaithe i mbliana agus mar pháirt den cheiliúradh tá siad ag dul ar thuras go hAlbain.

The Taoiseach claims he "didn't realise" there were issues around the exclusion of a memorial to Aoife Johnston in the 96-bed block opened at University Hospital Limerick last year. The family of the late Shannon teenager have said they're "disappointed and angry" that the new block was opened in October 2025 without a tribute to her despite conversations having taken place to this effect. 16-year-old Aoife died at the Dooradoyle facility in December 2022 after waiting for 13 and a half hours on chairs to be seen by a doctor for suspected sepsis. Responding to Shannon Sinn Féin TD Donna McGettigan in the Dáil, Micheál Martin says he'll raise the matter with the Health Minister.

HURLING: Galway manager Micheál Donoghue with Galway Bay FM's Niall Canavan after their Leinster SHC win over Wexford

This episode of The Indo Daily is brought to you by our sister podcast Indo Politics. ­ A “just delighted” Daniel Ennis of the Social Democrats is racing ahead in the Dublin Central by-election, leaving rival candidates from heavyweight parties in the dust. ­ A historic day for the Social Democrats proved to be a difficult one for both Sinn Féin and Fianna Fáil as Mary Lou McDonald and Micheál Martin lost momentum. ­ Meanwhile, events in Galway West have been considerably tighter, with a final result not expected until lunchtime on Sunday. ­ As it stands - at least at the time of recording this podcast - Noel Thomas of Independent Ireland is leading the charge, with Fine Gael's Seán Kyne trailing slightly behind. ­ So, what does it all mean? ­ Micheál Martin may be putting on a brave face, but he faces a tricky forecast. ­ Mary Lou McDonald says there's no threat to her leadership, but how damaging is this latest election loss under her watch? ­ Did the novelty of Gerry Hutch wear off in the end? And are the Greens back in business? ­ It's all up for discussion on this edition of Indo Politics as host Cónal Thomas hears from Irish Independent political editor Mary Regan in Galway, and from Irish Independent political reporter Aisling Moloney in Dublin. ­ We want to earn your trust and are members of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism ­ ­See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labhair an comhairleoir contae le Frances Nic Géadaigh faoin imní atá ann faoi stádas Naíonra Bhaile na Finne.

Comhairleoir contae de chuid Shinn Féin ón nDaingean agus fear Chléire ag caint faoin 'Fastnet' atá i mBinn Bán.

Bronnadh an gradam Gastraphub Is Fearr in Éirinn ar Tigh Chadhain i gCill Chiaráin ag Gradaim Bialanna na hÉireann aréir.

Iompófar an fód innie ar searmanas ag Aerphort Phort Láirge agus forbairt €30m.

Tá tuarascáil nua foilsithe ag an maidir le caighdeán uisce snámha in Éirinn don bhliain seo caite.

This week, Fianna Fáil turns the ripe old age of 100. But is the house that Éamon de Valera built in disarray? Irish Independent political correspondent John Downing reckons “they're a very pale, poor shadow of what they were”. So, how did Dev shape the party in the first place? How did Seán Lemass modernise Ireland? Why did Charles Haughey command such loyalty? What made Bertie Ahern the “ultimate pragmatist”? And where does Micheál Martin stand among the leaders who have gone before him? Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: John DowningSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.