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Summer is here, and thus so is Love Island. ­ The sun-kissed and famously amorous reality show has technically been around since 2005, but its revival in the last 11 years has made it a true household name – whether your household actually tunes in or not. ­ This year, Irish tongues are wagging thanks to the inclusion of a strapping young Galway man who has left both his teaching post and his county behind in search of fame, fortune, and, presumably somewhere in there, love. ­ Bleach blond Seán ‘Fitzy' Fitzgerald has caused quite the stir, with some arguing that teachers are supposed to be role models and thus appearing on a raunchy entertainment extravaganza is very much not the message to hand down to young and impressionable souls. ­ For others, it's just a bit of fun and a possible pathway to celebrity and endorsement deals. So, what should we make of Love Island in 2026? And indeed its associated controversies and tragedies to date? ­ On this episode of The Indo Daily, host Kevin Doyle is joined by Irish Independent multimedia reporter Deirdre Barry, and by broadcaster and content creator Fionnuala Jones, to examine if Love Island's newest Irish star can make the grade and to look at the problematic pipeline that may await. ­ The Indo Daily is part of the Trust Project. You can view our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalismSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Julian de Spainn, Ard rúnaí Chonradh na Gaeilge, reacts to comments by the Education Minister suggesting no new Irish language secondary schools will be built over the next five years.

Minister for Education Hildegarde Naughton has said that there are no plans to open any new Irish-language primary or secondary schools until at least 2032. There is much criticism of this move, even within government, as many communities across the country are seeking immersive Irish-medium education across the board, from early-years education right through to third-level education. To discuss this further, Emmet Oliver is joined by Jen Cummins, Social Democrats Spokesperson for Education and TD for Dublin South-Central.

On this week's episode of The Gosscast, Goss.ie Founder Alexandra Ryan is joined by Goss.ie Editor Kendra Becker to chat about the highly anticipated Venezuela Fury wedding.Plus with Roz Purcell's new wedding photo drop, the girls chat through some of the big Irish celeb weddings this year and question whether the new 'two weddings' trend is too much.Plus what Irish stars are joining Love Island this year? We have the scoop!

Greg Brady welcome to the studio, Tim Kocur, Executive Director Waterfront BIA & Anthea Mattheou, marketing and communications coordinator at the Waterfront BIA to discuss: 1 -New ‘Festival of Flavours' market at Sugar Beach with 50 vendors from around the city with free salsa lessons, face painting and games for kids 2 - Summer ferry schedule starts this week (Wednesday May 13) 3 - Kid-friendly Power Plant Gallery exhibit lets kids climb and draw on the art 4 - Doors Open next weekend include Island Airport and Redpath Sugar 5 - New Irish arts centre opens with theatre festival on May 21 (Corleck Building) 6 - East-west water shuttles/taxis for the first time landing at Port Lands (June 1), hoping to build on ‘best year ever' for boat industry (survey) 7 - FIFA World Cup will have a major presence on waterfront with three fan zones 8 - Island Airport expansion and what it will look like for the neighbourhood Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady welcome to the studio, Tim Kocur, Executive Director Waterfront BIA & Anthea Mattheou, marketing and communications coordinator at the Waterfront BIA to discuss: 1 -New ‘Festival of Flavours' market at Sugar Beach with 50 vendors from around the city with free salsa lessons, face painting and games for kids 2 - Summer ferry schedule starts this week (Wednesday May 13) 3 - Kid-friendly Power Plant Gallery exhibit lets kids climb and draw on the art 4 - Doors Open next weekend include Island Airport and Redpath Sugar 5 - New Irish arts centre opens with theatre festival on May 21 (Corleck Building) 6 - East-west water shuttles/taxis for the first time landing at Port Lands (June 1), hoping to build on ‘best year ever' for boat industry (survey) 7 - FIFA World Cup will have a major presence on waterfront with three fan zones 8 - Island Airport expansion and what it will look like for the neighbourhood Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Table Podcast, Kasey Olander sits down with DTS alumni Ciaran and June Loughran to explore the shifting landscape of Christianity in Ireland. The Loughrans share their journey from working as engineers to planting Living Hope Church, discussing the unique opportunities of leading a highly multicultural congregation in a post-religious society. Listen in for their insights on maintaining cultural flexibility, keeping the Gospel central, and building trust through authentic pastoral leadership.  Time codes:   01:53  Ciaran's journey   05:46  June's story  08:07  A leap of faith: Leaving engineering for Dallas Theological Seminary   15:20  The religious history, geography, and demographics of Ireland   25:39  The “New Irish” and pastoring a growing multicultural church   34:10  Navigating cultural expectations, dress, and pastoral titles   42:04  Building trust in a post-religious society through authentic leadership   47:18  Final encouragements  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim Cook is officially stepping down as Apple CEO in September. In this episode of Talking Technology, David and Joe react to the news.Nathan Proudfoot tells us what it's like to launch an assistive technology company as a teenager and shares his new calculator app available on iOS, Android, and Windows devices.We explore Fire TV and Firefox improvements in tech news, and we discuss the launch of Aira on Meta glasses.Join the conversation with the voice note now. The number you need is +353 86 199 0011. 0:00 intro0:42 Tim Cook stepping down from Apple6:20 Voice Notes14:20 Nathan Proudfoot on his new calculator app27:16 Talking Technology News47:20 outroSupport the show

Gather Round is back, but K-Mac has a bone to pick with Hev about their journey over, and Isaac cops his right whack for a shocking question to Patrick Dangerfield. Jay Z lists his top 5 things about Gather Round, before K-Mac questions the tribunal process for Lance Collard's hearing over an alleged homophobic slur. We look back at some of the worst questions ever asked on Triple M Footy, and the team chat about where Carlton is at - and if Michael Voss should keep his seat as coach. Carlton Midfield Coach Leigh Adams joins the team boundary-side, then we whip around for some Unpopular Opinions, and Isaac has more nominations for the Penthouse and the Outhouse. Finally Bernie Vince and Brenton Yates step in to relive the most-played social media video in Triple M history... which leads to a new Irish Quiz. Triple M Footy's Thursday Rub is Jack Heverin, Isaac Smith, Kate McCarthy, and Jay Z ClarkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Holly Smyth and James Ellison take Dermot through team HSO and the new BMW F900 series which begins in May

This week I speak with the composing team of Tom James McGrath and Amy Clare Tasker about their new musical Rising. Songs from the show are incorporated into the episode. Rising reimagines the 1916 Dublin rebellion through the inner life of Patrick Pearse, its most enigmatic leader. As he leads the charge against the British Empire, Patrick must reconcile his public role with the private self he has kept hidden – his queerness, his sensitivity, and his doubts. Fighting alongside him are a community of eccentrics: artists, bookworms, socialists and socialites. Together, they form not just a revolutionary force, but a chosen family.

HyperPath, a recent spin-out from Tyndall National Institute, based at University College Cork, is addressing one of today's biggest mobility challenges: ensuring reliable, always-on wireless connectivity for systems on the move. HyperPath was founded on pioneering research conducted within Tyndall's Wireless Communications Laboratory by Dr Kariem Fahmi and Professor Holger Claussen, which solves the problem of continuous connectivity through an AI-powered software platform that seamlessly fuses and orchestrates multiple unreliable wireless networks into a single ultra-reliable connection. As cars and autonomous systems become more connected, uninterrupted communication is essential for safety and operational efficiency. However, current networks have limitations, such as cellular coverage gaps, satellite line-of-sight issues, and high costs, which can lead to service interruptions, safety risks, and reduced performance. HyperPath removes reliance on any single network, providing a stronger and more resilient connection: — For automotive manufacturers: Always-on connectivity to support advanced vehicle features, autonomy, and safety systems across urban, rural, and remote environments. — For satellite and virtual network operators: New opportunities to deliver hybrid services that combine satellite and terrestrial networks. The development of HyperPath's technology was supported through an Enterprise Ireland–funded Commercialisation Fund project, which enabled the team to translate their research into a market-ready solution. HyperPath also benefitted from Enterprise Ireland's Business Partners Programme and has secured Pre-Seed Start Fund investment, providing crucial support as the company moves into the next phase of growth. With this foundation in place, HyperPath is now entering a growth phase that will see the expansion of its engineering and commercial teams. The company's plans for high-value job creation will contribute to Ireland's growing deep-tech and semiconductor-adjacent ecosystem, adding further momentum to the region's reputation as a hub for advanced connectivity and mobility technologies. Dr Patrick Morrissey, Director of Innovation and Industry Engagement, Tyndall, said: "HyperPath represents the type of innovative, high-impact software company that complements and reinforces Ireland's rapidly scaling semiconductor ecosystem. Its success showcases the Semiconductor Strategy, Silicon Island, in practice, and aligns with Tyndall's mission to support companies that add capability, depth, and competitiveness to Ireland's national semiconductor landscape." Professor Holger Claussen, Head of Tyndall's Wireless Communications Laboratory and Professor of Wireless Communications at University College Cork and Trinity College Dublin, said: "With HyperPath, we solved the very hard technical problem to efficiently combine multiple unreliable wireless networks into an ultra-reliable and highly efficient link. We approach the theoretical maximum bonding performance, which currently no other existing link-bonding solution can do with variable wireless links." Ger Mc Namara, CEO, HyperPath, said: "We are at a pivotal point in time for resilient, on-the-move wireless connectivity, be it autonomous vehicles, mobile robotics, drone operations or emergency services. The challenges and business impacts associated with single wireless network use can no longer be tolerated. HyperPath is leading the way in delivering AI-optimised, resilient wireless hybrid connectivity"

Kate O'Connor speaks to Morning Ireland, following her win of a bronze medal in the women's pentathlon at the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Torun, Poland.

To keep Irish alive as a language for the modern world, new words are added all the time.Bingewatch (craosfhéachaint), cryptocurrency (criptea-airgeadra), influencer (tionchairí ar líne) and mansplaining (fearmhíniú) are among the relatively recent English words that now have Irish translations.It's great for communication, but who decides on these new translations – and how?Irish Language Editor Éanna Ó Caollaí, writer Alan Titley and Cormac Breathnach from Focloir.ie are here to explain how new Irish words are born. This podcast is available in English and Irish. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul hears from Darragh Toal from the 96FM newsroom who has been asking Daragh Cassidy from bonkers.ie how the new system works Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Joe Mag Raollaigh, RTÉ Political Coverage Editor, discusses Government plans to give greater powers to Irish Naval Service ahead of EU Presidency.

Hear tradition in motion. From soaring instrumental sets to modern folk songs with bite, this episode blends deep roots with forward momentum. Celtic music that knows where it came from—and where it's going on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #746  -  -  Subscribe now at CelticMusicPodcast.com! Aisling Drost Byrne, Brendan McCarthy, Conal O'Kane, Lane to the Glen, Sean Heely, Beth Patterson, Alex Sturbaum, Jen Midkiff, Possibly Irish, Sue Tillotson, Jim Cunningham, ISHNA, Countercurrent, Socks in the Frying Pan, The Crazy Rogues, Mick Craig, Julien Loko Irish Band, Irish Millie GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Enjoy seven weekly news items with what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Subscribe now and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2026 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create this year's Best Celtic music episode. You have just three weeks to vote this year. Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:06 - Aisling Drost Byrne, Brendan McCarthy & Conal O'Kane "The Skylark's Ascension / Sonny Brogan's / The Connaughtman's Rambles" from JUMP OUT OF IT 4:06 - WELCOME 7:02 - Lane to the Glen "The Gráinne Mhaol : Malloy's Favourite (Barndance : Reel)" from Lane to the Glen 11:31 - Sean Heely and Beth Patterson "Tilg an Drumaire/The Flying Wheelchair/Throw the Drummer off the Boat" from Stir the Blood to Fire 15:13 - Alex Sturbaum "Soundcheck Set" from River Run Wide 20:05 - Jen Midkiff (she/her) "This Moment (between Good and Pretti)" from single 24:10 - FEEDBACK 27:33 - Possibly Irish "Mary Mack" from Voyage Home 30:45 - Sue Tillotson & Jim Cunningham "Haste to the Wedding / Hats off to Dodd / Christmas Day Ida Moarnin'" from Water Horse 34:01 - ISHNA "Cucanandy" from Slí Amach 39:49 - Countercurrent "I Am The Fox" from Flow 43:06 - THANKS 44:35 - Socks in the Frying Pan "Sweetest Friend" from Waiting for Inspiration 49:00 - The Crazy Rogues "Black 'n' Tans" from Advanced Roguery 51:56 - Mick Craig "An Baile I Mo Chori" from single 56:37 - Julien LOko Irish Band "Dead Reel" from single 59:37 - CLOSING 1:00:37 - Irish Millie "WASTED" from Between Then And Now 1:05:55 - CREDITS Support for this program comes from Cascadia Cross Border Law Group, Creating Transparent Borders for more than twenty five years, serving Alaska and the world. Find out more at   www.CascadiaLawAlaska.com Support for this program comes from Hank Woodward. Support for this program comes from Dr. Annie Lorkowski of Centennial Animal Hospital in Corona, California. Support for this program comes from International speaker, Joseph Dumond, teaching the ancient roots of the Gaelic people. Learn more about their origins at Sightedmoon.com The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather and our Patrons on Patreon. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. Visit our website to follow the show. You'll find links to all of the artists played in this episode. Todd Wiley is the editor of the Celtic Music Magazine. Subscribe to get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Plus, you'll get 7 weekly news items about what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage. Please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor. Climate change isn't happening because regular people failed. It's happening because a handful of billionaires got rich by wrecking the planet and buying politicians to protect their profits. Voting matters—but it's not enough. If elections alone fixed this, fossil fuel profits wouldn't still be breaking records. Real change happens every day. In how we travel. What we buy. Who we support. What we refuse to fund. Clean energy is already the cheapest power in history. Pollution is what costs us. We can't wait for bought politicians to save us. Every choice is a vote. Every dollar is pressure. And together, we outnumber them. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME THE IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I'm a Celtic musician and also host of Pub Songs & Stories. Every song has a story, every episode is a toast to Celtic and folk songwriters. Discover the stories behind the songs from the heart of the Celtic pub scene. This podcast is for fans of all kinds of Celtic music. We are here to build a diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, please email the artists to let them know you heard them on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. These musicians are not part of some corporation. They are small indie groups that rely on people just like you to support their music so they can keep creating it. Please show your generosity. Buy a CD, Album Pin, Shirt, Digital Download, or join their community on Patreon. You can find a link to all of the artists in the shownotes, along with show times, when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. Email follow@bestcelticmusic to learn how to subscribe to the podcast and you will get a free music - only episode. Quick reminder. If you made a pledge for our recent Kickstarter. The campaign closed successfully. Surveys were sent out. There are still 22 people who haven't completed them. I'd like to get those taken care of as soon as possible. Please check your email. IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODFEST Join us Sunday, March 8, 2026, from 12 to 6 PM for the Irish & Celtic Music PodFest and Arts Market at The Lost Druid Brewery in Avondale Estates, Georgia. Spend the afternoon surrounded by live Celtic and folk music from Kinnfolk, The Muckers, May Will Bloom, and Marc Gunn. Grab a pint, enjoy the tunes, and share the energy of a Celtic gathering. While the music plays, explore our Arts Market filled with handmade crafts, art, and unique gifts from local creators. It's a celebration of music, creativity, and community — all in one place. Come for the songs. Stay for the spirit. We'll see you at The Lost Druid on March 8.

There's plenty of stuff on the TV to keep you busy!Dave sits down with producer Maria for 'As Seen On Your Screen'.

Mary Stinson reflects on Advent preparation, prayer, and the intercession of Frank Duff, founder of the Legion of Mary. In this episode, Mary shares updates from her Curia, celebrates new members, and explores the lives of Irish monks, Matt Talbot, and pioneering saints like Sister Blandina. She also highlights devotion to the Holy Family, the […] L'articolo All Things Legion – New Irish Saints – Mary Stenson – A Legion of Mary Podcast proviene da Radio Maria.

On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has the latest from the fallout between Mohammed Salah and Arne Slot at Liverpool, plus a look ahead to tonight's Champions League matches.Arne Slot says that the door will be open for a Salah return.Alisson wants to keep things in-house.Jamie Carragher claps back at Mo.Alejandro Garnacho on leaving Manchester United for Chelsea.Thomas Frank wants to build momentum at home.Kobbie Mainoo's place at Manchester United.Alex Gilbert, Ireland's latest midfield talent.And John Russell signs a new deal with Sligo Rovers.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join

For generations, Irish speakers north and south of the Irish Border have fought to keep their language alive. And today, what was once dismissed as a fading tongue is undergoing an exhilarating and vibrant revival.The Republic's newly elected president Catherine Connolly has made it clear the Irish language will play a central role during her time in office and says she wants to see the native tongue of this island flourish.Meanwhile, north of the Border, the Irish language is also making headlines. In October, attendees at the annual Oireachtas na Samhna Irish-language festival heard Belfast was “leading the revival” of the language. New Irish-medium schools are springing up across the city to meet a surge in demand and Belfast is now hailed by many as Ireland's largest urban Gaeltacht.However, beneath all this buzz lies a battleground. The Irish language remains highly politically charged across Northern Ireland, with unionist leaders pushing back against what they see as an erosion of their identity and traditions. They argue the language is being imposed, without consent, into on daily lives.From bilingual street signs to Irish on council property – every word is a flashpoint.So why does the Irish language stir such fierce resistance in Northern Ireland?Claims that the language is being “weaponised”, are unhelpful and only create further divisions, says Linda Ervine, one of the leading activists and teachers of the Irish language in Northern Ireland and manager of the Turas Irish language project in east Belfast.“I try to say to people if you don't like the language, it doesn't symbolise who you are, that's fine, I totally accept that,” Ms Ervine tells today's In The News episode. “Nobody is removing the English. All we're asking for is a shared space.”“The language is part of the family of Celtic language, it's spoken throughout the British Isles,” she says. “No matter our history, we have these shared, familial and linguistic ties to each other and I think that's something to be celebrated, not something to be frightened of.”Today, on In The News, what's behind the revival of the Irish Language in Belfast, and why is it controversial?Presented by Sorcha Pollak. Produced by Andrew McNair. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Enjoy an hour of Irish and Celtic folk music from today's top indie musicians. Discover new favorites and celebrate Celtic culture on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #734  -  -  Subscribe now! The Gothard Sisters, Nerea The Fiddler, Coastland Fair, The AML Trio, The Irish Lassies, Carroll Sisters Trio, Eddie Biggins, Cedar Dobson Music, Jeff Blaney, The Inland Seas, The Celtic Kitchen Party, The Badpiper, Phoenyx, Callán, Rebecca Gilbert & Kellswater Bridge GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Enjoy seven weekly news items with what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Subscribe now and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2025 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create this year's Best Celtic music of 2025 episode. You have until December 4 to vote for this episode. Vote Now! You can follow our playlist on YouTube to listen to those top voted tracks as they are added every 2 - 3 weeks. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:06 - The Gothard Sisters "Second Breakfast" from Moment in Time 3:26 - WELCOME 5:13 - Nerea The Fiddler "Let's Dance" from Off The Beatn Path 9:26 - Coastland Fair "Song Of Life" from Song Of Life  -  Single 13:06 - The AML Trio "The Home Ruler Hornpipe" from Sons Of Erin's Isle 14:42 - The Irish Lassies "Robbie Malone" from Immigration Stories 18:42 - FEEDBACK 21:32 - Carroll Sisters Trio "Fallingwater Waltz" from Radiance 25:13 - Eddie Biggins "Lazy Harry's" from Fifteen from '20 28:16 - Cedar Dobson Music "Lochaber Badger" from Decade 31:59 - Jeff Blaney "Irish in New England" from Exodus 34:54 - The Inland Seas "'39 / Whiskey Before Breakfast" from Crown of Clover 39:05 - THANKS 40:54 - The Celtic Kitchen Party "Twice As Happy Birthday Song" from Sociable! 42:36 - The Badpiper "The Sleeping Tune" from Burn 46:14 - Phoenyx "Creature of the Wood" from Keepers of the Flame 51:34 - Callán "Minstrel Boy" from Bloody Callán 55:18 - CLOSING 56:06 - Rebecca Gilbert & Kellswater Bridge "Gone" from Origin 59:45 - CREDITS Support for this program comes from Dr. Annie Lorkowski of Centennial Animal Hospital in Corona, California. Support for this program comes from International speaker, Joseph Dumond, teaching the ancient roots of the Gaelic people. Learn more about their origins at Sightedmoon.com Support for this program comes from Cascadia Cross Border Law Group, Creating Transparent Borders for more than twenty five years, serving Alaska and the world. Find out more at   www.CascadiaLawAlaska.com Support for this program comes from Hank Woodward. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather and our Patrons on Patreon. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. Visit our website to follow the show. You'll find links to all of the artists played in this episode. Todd Wiley is the editor of the Celtic Music Magazine. Subscribe to get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Plus, you'll get 7 weekly news items about what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage. Please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor. Finally, remember. Clean energy isn't just good for the planet, it's good for your wallet. Solar and wind are now the cheapest power sources in history. But too many politicians would rather protect billionaires than help working families save on their bills. Real change starts when we stop allowing the ultra - rich to write our energy policy and run our government. Let's choose affordable, renewable power. Clean energy means lower costs, more freedom, and a planet that can actually breathe. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME THE IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I'm a Celtic musician and also host of Pub Songs & Stories. Every song has a story, every episode is a toast to Celtic and folk songwriters. Discover the stories behind the songs from the heart of the Celtic pub scene. This podcast is for fans of all kinds of Celtic music. We are here to build a diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, please email artists to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Musicians depend on your generosity to release new music. So please find a way to support them. Buy a CD, Album Pin, Shirt, Digital Download, or join their community on Patreon. You can find a link to all of the artists in the shownotes, along with show times, when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. Email follow@bestcelticmusic to learn how to subscribe to the podcast and you will get a free music - only episode. You'll also learn how to get your band played on the podcast. Bands don't need to send in music, and you will get a free eBook called Celtic Musicians Guide to Digital Music. It's 100% free. Again email follow@bestcelticmusic ALBUM PINS ARE CHANGING THE WAY WE HEAR CELTIC MUSIC I got an email from Discmakers, my CD manufacturer, saying they were forced to raise their prices because of tariffs by our president. This is a tax on Americans. So if you love CDs, remember that the prices will go up. So please support those higher priced CDs. But there is an option for those who don't want to buy CDs and for those who want a better alternative for the environment. It's the Album Pin. Album Pins are lapel pins themed to a particular album. You get a digital download of the album. Then you can wear your album. All of my latest Album Pins are wood - burned and locally produced. This makes them better for the environment. And they are fun and fashionable. If you want to learn more about Album Pins, you can read more about them on my celtfather.Substack.com or just buy one at magerecords.com THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Your support makes the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast possible, nearly every week of the year. You're not just funding a show. You're fueling a movement that shares the magic of Celtic music with thousands around the world. Your generosity covers everything from audio engineering and artwork to the Celtic Music Magazine, show promotion, and buying music from independent Celtic artists. If you're not a patron yet? You're missing out! You get ✨ Early access to episodes

Eoghan and Ciara talk new Irish albums: The Altered Hours - The Altered Hours Anamoe Drive - Thank God It's Friday Eamon Brady - Half Light Aoife Ní Bhriain & Cormac McCarthy - Cosán Casta Seán Mac Erlaine & Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh - Old Segotia They discuss recent live shows and the rise of Madra Salach, plus new tracks of the week: Cypress, Mine! - Spellbinding Fred Again.. ft Reggie - Talk of the Town

Michael recaps Week 9 Sunday and talks about his tour with Neil Reynolds, which will come to Tyrone, Galway and Kerry this January. Tickets are available here.This podcast is presented by SBK - we are delighted to work with SBK this year and we are excited for the season ahead.You can check out SBK's odds and join here  - thank you for your support. Each signup makes a huge difference to PFI this season. (18+ Be Gamble Aware)Support PFI by signing up for NFL Game Pass here

Power to @catherinegalway, new President of Ireland. Landslide victory for peace & anti-militarisation. We discuss the media's daily attacks on us to tarnish her, the infamous trip to Syria and what this means for Ireland and the world!!

Ryan and Emily discuss Graham Platner accused of Nazi tattoo, KJP covers for Biden age disaster, energy prices spike as Trump axes grants, new Irish President. To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.comMerch Store: https://shop.breakingpoints.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With days to go in the two-horse race to the Irish Presidency, who is likely to come out on top, and what could the winner mean for Northern Ireland? And up at Stormont, relations between politicians have become quite strained recently. Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Irish Independent Politics Correspondent John Downing, and by Belfast Telegraph Assistant News Editor, Brett Campbell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dimitri O'Donnell, Reporter, on the 6,000 people attending ceremonies to become Irish citizens over the next two days.

New research from Northern Ireland today reveals that over half of 16 years olds have experienced illegal and/or harmful behaviours on social media. For more on this Professor Michelle Butler from the School of Social Sciences, Education &Social Work at Queen's University Belfast, who led the research.

AIB, Bank of Ireland, and PTSB have today announced plans to launch Zippay, a new person-to-person mobile payment service, in early 2026. Zippay will be available to more than 5 million eligible customers of the three retail banks initially. It will be an in-app service offered through the banks' existing mobile banking apps and delivered by leading European PayTech Nexi. Customers will be able to send, request, and split payments instantaneously with Zippay by using the mobile number of their contacts who are also using the service. Speaking on today's announcement, Brian Hayes, Chief Executive BPFI, stated: "We are delighted to join AIB, Bank of Ireland and PTSB in announcing the introduction of Zippay to the Irish market next year. Developed in response to customer feedback and demand, this will provide a quick and easy way to send and receive money or split bills with friends, family and contacts who are also Zippay users. It will be delivered through customers' existing mobile banking apps and therefore comes with all the same high levels of security, protection, and digital safety and avoids the need for topping up a digital wallet or downloading a separate app." Describing how the app will work, Mr Hayes continued: "Eligible customers will automatically be enrolled to Zippay, which will appear in their personal banking app once the service is launched next year. It will use mobile numbers saved in the customer's contact list to identify who else uses Zippay. There will be no need to set up a new payee or know their IBAN, BIC or account numbers; the money will transfer between accounts seamlessly. The service will allow customers to send up to €1,000 per day as well as request up to €500 per transaction. It will be simple, speedy and secure." Nexi, a European PayTech company and one of the world's leading payment technology providers, will deliver the Zippay service in Ireland. Nexi already has a strong track record in the Irish financial services sector, having successfully partnered with domestic institutions to offer a range of reliable digital payment solutions. Also speaking on today's announcement, Renato Martini, Digital Banking Solutions Director of Nexi Group, said: "Built on an API-based architecture, Nexi has designed Zippay for scalability and future expansion with the goal of making the solution as widely available as possible to customers across Ireland. After the initial launch, Zippay will be offered on a non-discriminatory basis to all financial institutions that provide IBAN account services and a mobile app to Irish consumers and Nexi will manage the integration of eligible financial institutions that wish to join the service. Delivering this service in Ireland is an important recognition of Nexi's experience in developing and launching innovative Account-to-Account solutions, thanks to its know-how, skills, and people. We are proud to be contributing to the further acceleration of digital payment solutions in Europe." Over the coming weeks, all eligible customers of AIB, Bank of Ireland and PTSB will receive information on the new service ahead of the rollout next year, including details on how to opt out if they so choose. A dedicated website www.Zippay.ie has also been launched today with detailed information on the service and how it will work. Additionally, each bank has launched their own dedicated online Zippay information page on which customers can find further details specific to their bank: AIB - www.aib.ie/Zippay Bank of Ireland - www.bankofireland.com/Zippay PTSB - www.ptsb.ie/Zippay More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech New...

Those with an understanding of Irish history will know the Irish Republican Brotherhood played a pivotal role in the country's politics from the late 19th century to the early 20th century. The IRB officially dissolved in 1924... or did they? An organisation claiming to be the IRB still exists today, and Crime and Security Correspondent with the Irish Times Conor Gallagher has been writing about their activities. Conor joins Séan to discuss.

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The National Pension Helpline has this morning launched the first ever online pension comparison platform in Ireland, which tracks the performance of hundreds of pension funds. The Irish Pension Fund Explorer is a free comparison tool with real-time data on 597 pension funds, aimed at promoting transparency within the industry and allowing people to make better investment decisions. The searchable database can be used to compare each fund's growth, risk exposure, where their assets are located, and the holding companies involved. It provides clear comparisons between two or more funds with interactive graphs and charts, allowing savers to view multiple funds' value and performance side by side, as well as other key stats such as management fees. Irish Pension Fund Data Resource Various funds from the same pension provider can also be pitted against each other to compare how each fund is faring, with users being able to toggle between different timeframes to get a clear picture of performance over time. There are ten significant pension fund operators in Ireland: Zurich, Irish Life, Aviva, New Ireland, Standard Life, Mercer, Acorn, Royal London, BOI and AIB. Those wishing to invest have needed to go to each provider individually or ask a broker to help them compare funds - whereas the Pension Fund Explorer allows people to view every portfolio from every provider available in Ireland in one location. The tool is free and no registration or personal details are required, giving everyone equal access to the data. Speaking at the launch, James Dorrian, Managing Director of the National Pension Helpline, said: "This new platform is a major milestone in making the pension industry more transparent and easier for the public to navigate the hundreds of funds that are available. "The National Pension Helpline was set up out of frustration for how hard it is for the average person in Ireland to get the information they need when it comes to investing in their pension. "This first-of-its-kind public resource allows users to compare the performance, asset allocations and risk profiles of hundreds of individual pension funds. "We believe that this data should be freely available without people having to trudge through and compare hundreds of documents, and the Fund Explorer enables people to compare every fund under one roof. "Investing in the wrong fund can cost you in retirement, and similarly, smart investments have a compounding effect which means that even monthly contributions can grow into a substantial pension pot in the future. "We make no claims that past performance can predict future outcomes, however, our independently sourced data can certainly give people a taste of how each fund is performing against other funds, either from the same provider or different providers." See more breaking stories here.

US president Donald Trump wants his name on a bill, his face on a mountain and gators guarding the border. And what does the new US ambassador to Ireland have to do with it? ­ Host: Kevin Doyle Guests: Gina London and Scott LucasSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2025 edition of Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy gets underway this weekend. The 53rd Willie Clancy Summer School will take place in Miltown Malbay from the 5th to the 13th of July. As ever, instrument and dance classes, lectures, workshops, recitals and céilithe will run all through the week. As well as all of that, a brand-new type of harp will be launched during Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy. To find out more on this, Alan Morrissey was joined by Úna Ní Fhlannagáin.

Patricia Fraser is back in the saddle with another hour of Celtic innovation. New Irish from the Whistling Donkeys and The Langan Band, new Canadian from Cassie and Maggie plus Jocelyn Pettit and Ellen Gira, Rounding it all out with Celtronica, Celtpunk and rawkin' Celtic pipes. You're a lucky wee listener! You have your Celt In A Twist!   Whistling Donkeys - Toss The Feathers  Young Dubliners - Saints And Sinners  Cassie And Maggie - I Long To Return CANCON The Mahones - Someone Saved Me CANCON The Langan Band - I'm Alive   Celtica - Thunderstruck/It's A Long Way/ Highway to Hell  Jocelyn Pettit & Ellen Gira - Going Home  CANCON Furmiga Dub - Upi Biti  MAZ - Chasse-Galerie CANCON The Rumjacks - Pulled From The Shore  ROS - Bruixes  Sketch - The Earthship  Phoenyx - Banish Misfortune  Frigg - Game Of Frigg     59:48

Aoife Raftery cut her rallying teeth in the European Rally Championship's junior category. Now her horizons are expanding, heading to America as part of DirtFish's Women in Motorsport Driver program. Josie Rimmer hosts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Have you heard of this incredible Irish story from the 90's?Documentary-maker Ross Whitaker joined Dave to chat about his new doc "Beat The Lotto". "Beat The Lotto" is an incredible story of resourcefulness, mathematics and sheer boldness! It's a stunning heist movie with loads of twists and turns. A genius idea combined with a load of lads who, in the best sense of the Irish, were "up for the craic"! In Ireland, that means you want to have some fun and, boy, did they!The way this documentary tells the tale, with the actual people involved on all sides, and incredible footage from the early 90s, is its genius. It takes you on a journey into the Ireland of the time and keeps you captivated all the way along. Lovable rogues or scammers? You get to decide when you watch Ross Whitaker's amazing new documentary, "Beat The Lotto"!

Corinna Hardgrave, Irish Times' Restaurant Critic, discusses the success Irish restaurants at the Michelin Star awards and the three new restaurants that received the prestigious accolade.

Kieran's guest is back in Ireland for his new tour: ‘Lately', and will be in the 3Olympia in February for 3 special shows.Des Bishop joins the show!

The world's first fabrication and design of a silicon chip without direct human input has been completed by researchers at Lero, the University of Limerick-based Research Centre for Software, heralding the possibility of creating a new high-tech export-based industry in Ireland. Professor of Machine Learning at the University of Limerick Conor Ryan led the research team which has just filed a patent for the totally Irish-designed process that came from a project entitled "Automatic Design of Digital Circuits' (ADDC) funded by Research Ireland. "This is the first time ever anywhere in the world that machine learning has been used to design and fabricate a silicon chip entirely from scratch. This could pave the way for a new era of automated digital circuit design with Ireland at its centre, creating a new export industry with many well-paying jobs. "The patent secures the proprietary methods and novel approach to automating silicon chip design's traditionally manual, complex, and error-prone process. The techniques created by Lero replace traditional methods with an entirely automated flow, reducing the need for human intervention and minimising the risks of design errors," said Prof Ryan, a lead researcher at Lero. The Limerick-based team plans to work with selected global chip design and fabrication companies following the successful manufacture of a Lero-designed chip by world-leading chip foundry TSMC, paving the way for a new era of automated digital circuit design. Prof Ryan said their patent covers the use of a grammar-based optimisation engine that ensures all generated designs are manufacturable and ready for production and opens the door to smarter, faster, and more sustainable hardware design, with potential applications in consumer electronics, healthcare, automotive, and more. "The system combines cutting-edge machine learning with industry-standard tools and workflows, ensuring the results are compatible with modern manufacturing processes. "It radically reduces the time and financial resources required to produce integrated circuits, democratising access to advanced hardware innovation. Our process also eliminates an entire step in the traditional verification process," he added. Prof. Ryan acknowledged that the project was made possible through partnerships with leading experts and organisations, utilising TSMC's world-class fabrication facilities. The process is protected under European Patent Application No. 24213734.7, which is held by the University of Limerick and the Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest, and covers Digital Circuit Creation Tool and Method.

It's time for ‘Henry's Front Bench', where Henry McKean meets an election candidate on a park bench and has a chat.Today, Henry is on multiple benches to speak with four ‘New Irish' candidates: Sivakumar Murugadoss, Independent candidate for Meath East, Manju Devi, Fianna Fáil candidate for Fingal East, Monaa K Sood, Green Party candidate for Kildare South, The Greens and Dr Monica Oikeh, Green Party candidate for Cork South Central.

Episode 96 The Fifth Court with Peter Leonard BL and Mark Tottenham BL.On this episode, Judge Gráinne Malone, a former solicitor who also qualified as a barrister but who went on the bench after six months, and who has now served thirteen years as a judge. She talks about the new Irish Courts Service Podcast, an initiative created to commemorate the centenary of the Courts of Justice Act, 1924 that established our modern Courts system. They discuss the various episodes and some curious judgements made in historic cases. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kathleen Is Here is the feature directorial debut from Bad Sisters' star, Eva Birthistle and it's going to have you on the edge of your seat. Eva and star of the film Hazel Doupe joined Dave to chat about the best thing about working together, the backstory to making the new film and of course, we had to ask Eva about Bad Sisters!

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Notre Dame women's basketball player Liza Karlen joins Irish Breakdown's Sean Stires to discuss her decision to transfer from Marquette. Among the things they discuss: * Picking Notre Dame over UConn. * New Irish head coach Niele Ivey. * Her fit with the Fighting Irish. * The process of going through the transfer portal, including how many schools she heard from and how quickly she heard from them. * Her former Marquette head coach, Megan Duffy, who is a former Notre Dame point guard and now the head coach at Virginia Tech. 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

Rapid Fire topics include: * Notre Dame staffers dressed up like leprechauns to welcome 2025 recruits to campus this weekend during the big junior weekend bonanza on campus. The leprechauns got mixed reviews. Do you Buy or Sell the move? * The recruits took photos inside Notre Dame Stadium in uniform during their visits. QB Brady Smigiel was wearing white pants with a green jersey that had white numbers. Rate the look on a scale of 1 to 10. * Fill-in the blank...It's BLANK that the Chiefs stopped a Bills fake punt last night with just 10 men on the field on defense and the Chief who made the tackle was Drue Tranquill. * Fill-in the blank…It's BLANK that Tommy Rees will reportedly be hired as the Cleveland Browns tight ends coach. * The Chiefs fumbled through the end zone last night...making it a touchback and Buffalo football at its own 20. ND alum and Seattle DB Julian Love says “Love the touchback rule. There's already enough rules that favor the offense!” Do you Buy or Sell that? * After watching Buffalo kicker Tyler Bass miss his 44-yard field goal attempt near the end of last night's loss to Kansas City, Ross Tucker says kickers have no place in football. Do you Buy or Sell it? * Iowa women's basketball star Caitlin Clark got trucked by a fan storming the court after Ohio State upset Clark and the Hawkeyes yesterday. First...Block...Charge or Flop? * Clark had to be helped off the floor. Where do you stand on court storming?  * Fill-in the blank...It's BLANK that after the massive success of Top Gun: Maverick....Top Gun 3 is reportedly in development. 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

Callum, Connor & Josh discuss the anti-white stabbings in Crépol, the continued desecration of Doctor Who, and the New Irish.

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