Podcasts about Northern Ireland

In this episode of Interlinks, Patrick Daly is joined by Eoin Conway, CEO of Canary 7, a warehouse management systems software solutions provider based in Cookstown, Northern Ireland. Canary 7 services 3PLs across the U.K., U.S., Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland, and specializes in integrating systems, labour and order management, and increasingly advanced AI and automated decision‑making tools.The conversation explores how recent developments—Brexit (especially the Windsor Framework), labour scarcity, e‑commerce volatility, and advances in technology—are reshaping what it means to run efficient, resilient warehouses and logistics networks in the island of Ireland and beyond.We dig deep into what 3PLs are getting right and where they often misstep: starting with technology first rather than process, guessing rather than defining the problem, under‑estimating internal change management, and over‑investing in automation without clear ROI. Eoin walks us through use cases already live—machine learning models for clustering and slotting, integration of automated systems with WMS, and the promise (and limits) of what might soon be “autonomous decision‑making” in the warehouse.We also contrast the size, specialization, and flexibility challenges of smaller Irish operations versus U.K./U.S. fulfillment centres, particularly around handling demand spikes and balancing generalist versus specialist models.From a macro‑to‑micro strategist lens, this episode illustrates how geopolitical constructs (e.g. the trade status of Northern Ireland, shifting trade barriers from Brexit) cascade down into operational realities—labour costs, warehousing location, cross‑border flows. But it's in the micro‑decisions where competitive advantage is really made or lost: how you redesign your processes, cleanse your data, define precisely what you want to solve, choose when automation or AI makes sense, and how you build flexibility or elasticity into systems.If you're interested in exploring how macro-level dynamics can be translated into actionable strategies for your business, I invite you to connect with me via LinkedIn or through my website at www.albalogistics.com.You can also join the conversation on this episode and others in the Interlinks series on Reddit at r/InterlinksPodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I want to begin today's episode by thanking you for listening to this podcast. Earlier this week, this podcast surpassed one million downloads.  For context, that puts this podcast in the top 3 to 5 percent of the productivity and time management niche.  So, thank you. I do this for you, and for all of you who have sent in questions for answering. You keep me on my toes and challenge me every week. For that, I am eternally grateful. Thank you. You can subscribe to this podcast on:  Podbean | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | TUNEIN Links: Email Me | Twitter | Facebook | Website | Linkedin The Time-Based Productivity Course Get Your Copy Of Your Time, Your Way: Time Well Managed, Life Well Lived The Time Sector System 5th Year Anniversary The Working With… Weekly Newsletter Carl Pullein Learning Centre Carl's YouTube Channel Carl Pullein Coaching Programmes Subscribe to my Substack  The Working With… Podcast Previous episodes page Script | 386 Hello, and welcome to episode 386 of the Your Time, Your Way Podcast. A podcast to answer all your questions about productivity, time management, self-development, and goal planning. My name is Carl Pullein, and I am your host of this show.  This week's question is about a subject I've always been a little afraid of covering. I'm afraid because there is no simple answer, yet it's certainly one that has a solution. Unfortunately, that solution isn't an easy one to implement.  How do you manage your time and productivity in a dynamic, fast changing work environment?  The problem is that standard advice often doesn't work. For instance, if you are in IT support and systems and company wide software are continually breaking down, how do you find the time to do focused work, when you are being interrupted by emergencies from the moment you arrive at work to the time you leave?  It does have a solution, but it involves the word “no” and the use of experience and knowledge to determine how “urgent” something really is.  I'm currently reading Dominic Sandbrook's book, Seasons in the Sun. It's about Britain between 1974 and 1979. Five years when the British government was in perpetual turmoil. Not just dealing with one or two crises. There were hundreds and they were happening every day.  From economic breakdown to Northern Ireland being on the verge of civil war. Every day brought a new emergency that needed instant solutions.  Reading it today makes the political turmoils we face now look like a walk on the beach by comparison. Yet the government managed, just. It wasn't easy, but they muddled through, and economic collapse and Northern Ireland civil war did not happen. It was close, but these catastrophes were fortunately averted.  Reading about it now, it seems the UK between 1975 and 1980 was collapsing, yet as Dominic Sandbrook points out, it didn't and most people were able to get on with their lives and improve their living standards.  If you're working in an environment where you feel you are only one crisis away from a total shutdown, don't despair. It can be handled, and it's possible to implement some processes and techniques to maintain some sanity when you may feel things are about to fall apart.  So, with that said, let me hand you over to the Mystery Podcast Voice for this week's question.  This week's question comes from Jan. Jan asks, Hi Carl, I work in a company with no boundaries. Anyone can send a Teams message to me anytime, and I am expected to deal with it immediately. This means I never have time to do my important work. What advice would you give to someone in my position?  Thank you, Jan for your question. One of the most dangerous things one can do is to believe there is no way through when the work piles up and there seems to be no respite.  The first place I would begin in your situation, Jan, is to look at the type of requests you are getting. Not all of them will be urgent must be done immediately.  It's also likely when you look at them, you will find that very few are of that nature.  Back in the day, when I worked in hotel management, it could be said that no one day was ever the same. And there were a lot of unknowns happening practically every minute.  Yet, our training was build on understanding what was urgent and what was not.  A business party turning up at 8:30 am asking where their pre-booked meeting room was, when no such room had been prepared was a drop everything and get the room set up urgently. Similarly, a guest asking for a hairdryer, was also a drop everything urgency—it was likely they discovered their hairdryer was not working after they had just washed their hair. Yet most other requests were handled in the normal fashion. A change of towels, a noisy air conditioner that won't turn off or missing bottles of water from a room's mini-bar. All of these “urgencies” would have been unknown when the day began, but given that they happened every day, the hotel had processes in place to deal with them.  One thing we did have, which I notice many companies do not, is a clear list of priorities.  Take for example my priorities for handling email.  Anything to do with money or forgotten passwords are things I will deal with immediately I see the email. Sorting them out doesn't take long—five minutes for most—but I understand how frustrating it can be waiting to get a response.  Everything else has a 24 hour response cycle.  It's rare I will get either of those two emergencies—perhaps one or two a month—but when they do happen, it's automatic for me to immediately jump into action and deal with them.  And that's one of the first things I would recommend you do, Jan. Categorise the requests you get and put in place some rules for dealing with them.  What are genuine emergencies? What are not?  I know if you are new to your company, there will be a period where you will need to learn what's urgent and what's not. That's where experience and knowledge comes into play.  Given time, you will be able to analyse the types of requests you are getting and learn the patterns. There will be some people you work with that expect immediate responses. Is that a people issue or a genuine problem issue.  Some people have become conditioned to expect an immediate response. With these people it might be prudent to slowly change their conditioning by gradually reducing your response time.  Now, of course, you may not be able to do with people in higher positions than you but for others you may be able to do so.  In Your Time, Your Way, I wrote about how emergency room medical staff use the medical triage method. Each patient is assessed against a scale or urgency.  A Level 1 needs immediate attention and their condition is life-threatening, Level 2 is urgent attention required as their is potentially a threat to life, Level 3 requires timely intervention but life is not threatened, Level 4 is less urgent, and Level 5 can wait for care. You can use this approach when you are dealing with customer care or IT issues.  Monitor the requests you get over a week or so and grade them. You may not need five levels, three or four levels would be sufficient. For example: A Level one request requires immediate attention. A Level two request requires attention within two hours A Level three request can be dealt with within the day And a Level four can be ignored.  You will need to be careful not to treat everything as a Level One. If everything was a level one, then nothing would be urgent because everything was.  One of the great things about this kind of approach is there's no hesitation. You know exactly what to do. If something is urgent, for example, the whole company's system goes down or there is a security breach, everything stops until the issue is resolved.  Hopefully, this kind of emergency won't happen often. If it does, then there's likely to be a problem in the company's systems that need fixing and that would need to be escalated to the relevant person.  The next problem in these circumstances is that you may feel obligated to be constantly watching your email and internal messaging system. If you want to be able to get on and do your work, that's going to be a no no.  You cannot do both. There has to be some flexibility.  What I've found helpful for many of my coaching clients is to protect the first thirty minutes of their work day for going through all their communication channels to see what's happening.  This way, you can deal with any immediate problems before they destroy your day.  Then the next hour (or two if you dare), you do your focused work.  You can then check your messages and emails once you have finished your focused work. It's only one hour.  If you've never done this before, I should warn you that it will be scary. You're likely to have become used to being reactive, and changing that to being proactive by focusing on your most important work for the day for an hour or so, can be deeply uncomfortable at first.  Here you will need to be persistent. It gets easier, and your confidence grows with time.  I used to be always checking my mail for “problems”. It was horrible. It took me several weeks to become comfortable turning off all communication systems for two hours while I got on and did my most important work for the day.  But it was worth it. For one thing, I began understand that most things were not really urgent and as long as I responded within twenty-four hours people were happy.  For you, you may need to respond faster than that. But it's unlikely that you will need to be responding immediately to everything. You've got to remember that no matter what work you do there is always a limited resource—time. You get twenty-four hours each day and that's it. No more and no less. And while you can expand that to a week, that still only gives you 168 hours.  However, careful management of that time can help to reduce many emergencies. Ruthlessly protecting one or two hours a day for your most important work, for example, ensures that you are not dealing with final demands and missed deadlines.  One way to do that is to again monitor when most of your requests come in. I've learned that between 9:30 and 11:30 am it's extremely rare for me to receive an urgent request. This is why I protect that time on my calendar for doing my most important work for the day.  Most of the urgent requests I get come in through the night, and I always keep 9:00 to 9:30 am free for dealing with them if they do arise.  So there you go, Jan. The best thing you could do right now is to start analysing the requests you are getting and to develop a triage system for prioritising those request.  You're not changing anything immediately, but you are gaining information you can then use to develop a process for reducing the urgency and for bringing some structure back into your work day.  You will feel uncomfortable when you first begin implementing these changes, and you may get some pushback from your colleagues, that's the be expected, but it's important to persist if you want to gain some control back.  You may find you will need to adjust things. That's normal. Don't worry, just because you need to move things around in your categorisation system doesn't mean it's failed. Your adjusting, learning and, more importantly, improving your system.  I hope that has helped, Jan. Thank you for your question. And thank you to you too for listening. It just remains for me to wish you all very very productive week.   

Sam McBride sits down with Stephen Walker who has published a biography on the Nobel Peace Prize winner, entitled ‘Peacemaker'. ‘David Trimble: Peacemaker' is based on 100 interviews, including with many members of the Trimble family. Later Lord Trimble, he was one of the key architects of the Belfast agreement, leading the largest unionist party at the time, the UUP. Stephen Walker worked as a journalist for the BBC for 34 years. He sat down with the Belfast Telegraph's Northern Ireland editor, Sam McBride. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If your doctor or surgeon was convicted of rape you might expect them to be struck off. But that isn't always the case according to new research out today. The study by the Royal College of Surgeons looked at decisions by the medical practioners tribunal service, which rules on misconduct cases and decides on the sanctions. In a quarter of cases, they were more lenient than recommendations from the General Medical Council. They looked at 46 cases. In 11, the doctor was suspended instead of being struck off. Mei Nortley, a consultant vascular surgeon, is the lead author of the study and joins Anita Rani to explain more.Are you a fan of words, their meanings and origins? The lexicographer Susie Dent, best known as the queen of Dictionary Corner on C4's Countdown, has created a whole year's worth of words, most of which you most probably never knew existed in a freshly published almanac. It is called Words for Life and each day you can read an entry, digest its meaning and maybe laugh at its sound. Susie gives Anita some examples and explains her interest in words. There's been growing concern in the fashion industry about the increasing prominence of what industry experts say are very thin, European models becoming the beauty standard. While there has been a push for body positivity and diversity in the past, many - including Edward Enninful, the former editor-in-chief of British Vogue, are now questioning whether the rise in ultra-thin models signals a shift back to outdated ideals. To discuss, Anita speaks to Alex Fullerton who is a fashion writer, author and stylist.73-year-old Sushila Karki has recently been sworn in as Nepal's interim prime minister, the first woman to hold that office. This is after anti-corruption protests, when GenZ movement, as it's been called, ousted the government, and more than 70 people were killed in the clashes with riot police. Normally the position is held by a member of parliament, but Sushila isn't a politician, she was the country's chief justice before her retirement. Anita is joined by Sanjaya Dhakal, a journalist with the BBC Nepali Service to find out why she was appointed and what difference people think she can make. Edel Murphy, the CEO of University of Atypical, an organisation that develops and promotes the work of deaf, disabled and neurodivergent artists in Northern Ireland talks about the arts festival Bounce, which will be taking place in Belfast and Derry/Londonderry in early October, featuring many female performers and artists.Presenter: Anita Rani Producer: Corinna Jones

The lack of affordable housing has long been a barrier to people living and working in rural areas. The Rural Services Network described it this year as a 'rural housing emergency'. All this week we've been looking at rural services, from buses to health, and today it's housing. We've reported before on some of the issues: planning, second homes and high prices for instance. Today we hear about some of the solutions.It's party conference season; agriculture is important to Northern Ireland's economy and so will be discussed at its parties conferences, Sinn Fein's in April and the DUP's tomorrow.A report out this week says our food system needs to change as it's responsible for too many emissions and too much ill health. The 5 year study which cost £47 million was funded by UK Research and Innovation and published this week in a Royal Society journal. What might a food system transformation mean for farming here in the UK? Presented by Charlotte Smith and produced by Beatrice Fenton.

Amanda Ferguson, Belfast-based journalist, looks ahead to the publishing of a new framework to deal with the legacy of Northern Ireland's Troubles.

In CI News this week: Resolve stiffens against Kim Leadbeater's controversial assisted suicide Bill in the House of Lords, parents of school age children in England and Northern Ireland voice their opposition to a smacking ban, and a baby boy born at 22 weeks leaves hospital for home. You can download the video via this link. Featured stories More Peers warn that assisted suicide would unleash ‘the stuff of nightmares' Govt pressed on sex ed transparency and ‘gender-questioning' guidance Poll: ‘More parents oppose a smacking ban than support it' Preemie born at 22 weeks goes home in ‘heartwarming story'

In the first half of this week's episode, the men return from their summer break, Tommie discusses Louie's anxiety, they meet the Majorca Shepherd, remember gay actor Roddy McDowell on his birthday, celebrate the legacy of the late film icon Robert Redford, pay their respects to America's first Emperor, Tommie takes a quiz on the U.S. Constitution, they discover that cocaine is very cheap, wonder how a man from Northern Ireland was accused of being Mexican, avoid sailing near Venezuela, and discuss the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk assassination. (Part Two of this episode will be released on Wednesday, September 24.)

An announcement today of a new framework agreement between the Irish and British governments, on dealing with the legacy of Northern Ireland's Troubles. We hear from the son of a victim of the troubles Patsy Kelly Jr., Former Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern and Simon Coveney, Former Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs.

RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey is joined again by Vidar Hjardeng MBE, Inclusion and Diversity Consultant for ITV News across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands for the next of his regular audio described theatre reviews. This time we have the European premier of ‘fat Ham' at the Royal Shakespeare Company's swan Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon, written by playwright James Ijames and Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama with description by Professional Describers Julia Grundy and Ess Grange.  About ‘Fat Ham'  Uninvited guests are one thing. Uninvited ghosts are quite another. Juicy is a queer, Southern college kid, already grappling with some serious questions of identity, when the ghost of his father shows up in their backyard, demanding that Juicy avenge his murder. The story is familiar, but what's different is Juicy himself, a sensitive and self-aware young Black man trying to break the cycles of trauma and violence in service of his own liberation. From an uproarious family barbecue emerges a compelling examination of love and loss, pain and joy. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, ‘Fat Ham' is a delectable comic tragedy written by the award-winning playwright James Ijames, originally co-produced off-Broadway by The Public Theatre and National Black Theatre. Original Direction by Saheem Ali, directed for the Swan Theatre by Sideeq Heard. For more about access at the royal Shakespeare Company including details of audio described performances of their productions do visit - https://www.rsc.org.uk/your-visit/access (Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB' written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio' is written in black in a smaller font)

The role of the Assembly and ExecutiveIf we were to listen to and accept at face value those in the media who criticise the Assembly and the Executive as ineffective, and who question their value or use, we would mothball both institutions and sack the MLAs.Yes, there is justifiable frustration at the failure of the institutions to address concerns on health and education and delivery on Casement Park, Saving Lough Neagh, building the A5, delivering for Gaeilgeoirí, tackling poverty and hate crimes and legacy issues alongside problems in our public services. But that is not the fault of the institutions. It lies with the political parties and others who are blocking progress.Yes, there are problems but it is wrong to tar all our politicians with the one brush and it would also be wrong to hand over responsibility for these issues to unelected civil servants and to the British government. That would be irresponsible and stupid.Does anyone really want another British Secretary of State running this place? There have been 25 British Secretaries of State, mostly mediocre and forgettable, including some who contributed enormously to the conflict.We also need to appreciate that the London government is adding to the difficulties faced by an Executive which doesn't have the financial resources to tackle some of the issues of greatest concern. All of this is an argument for the end of Westminster rule. We need to say that loudly and often. London has never ruled us in our best interests. We who call this place home are the only ones entitled or fit to do that. That includes our unionist neighbours and their representatives. The reality is that the Northern statelet was not and is not a normal society.  Partition was a unionist and British imposed response to the demand by the people of this island to independence and sovereignty. The unionist regime at Stormont immediately and successfully deepened political and sectarian discrimination and the inequalities that were part and parcel of colonisation. The Northern state was a place where non-unionists were to have no say in its running and where the institutions of the state were closed to us. After 78 years of ‘Northern Ireland' the Good Friday Agreement began a process of fundamentally changing that system. It is a process. The Agreement was and is a unique arrangement to facilitate conflicting political visions. Republicans decided to enter Stormont – a place that represented all that was wrong with the Orange State – because we believed that a space was needed in which we and unionism could moderate our differences. Other venues were considered but we believed that unionists would be comfortable within the Stormont setting. And we opted for that. However, did anyone seriously think that generations and centuries of colonisation and prejudice could be overturned quickly? That the deep rooted antipathy to all things progressive or rights based, never mind nationalist or republican, would disappear overnight or even in the short term?  Only the most naive or stupid among us would have thought the British State would acknowledge its wrong doing and embrace equality and democracy?  No dear readers.  It was always going to be a battle a day- a process that demanded and demands perseverance, doggedness, generosity, resolve and strategic focus. Especially strategic focus.Cearta Anios. In May 2022, 20,000 activists took to the streets of Béal Feirste to demand Irish language rights. This An Dream Dearg mass mobilisation of both young and old was highly symbolic, positive, cheerful and confident. Four days after this protest, the British government took the first step to introduce Irish-language legislation, paving the way for historic social change in the Northern state. This legislation provided for the repeal of the centuries old  penal-law ban on the use of I

Esri Ireland, the market leader in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), has announced that broadband provider Fibrus has won a Special Achievement in GIS Award (SAG) at Esri's annual User Conference in San Diego. Fibrus was recognised for its application of Esri's ArcGIS technology to accelerate the delivery of next-generation fibre broadband to homes and businesses across Northern Ireland and Cumbria. The technology was implemented across its government backed infrastructure rollouts, including the recently completed Project Stratum in Northern Ireland and Project Gigabit in Cumbria Esri's User Conference is the world's largest GIS conference, with over 18,000 attendees. The prestigious SAG Awards celebrate organisations worldwide who have gone above and beyond in their innovative applications of Esri's technology. Using this technology, Fibrus has created streamlined and collaborative processes that have resulted in cost savings of up to €5.8 million on the rollout of fibre networks. It was selected from over 700,000 eligible customers globally. The company needed to establish more efficient and integrated digital processes for collecting, viewing, and sharing information. Esri's digital mapping technology is enabling it to control costs, scale up rapidly, achieve ambitious project milestones, and streamline processes throughout the entire lifecycle of planning, building, and maintaining the fibre networks. Real-time access to data via dedicated dashboards, wherever employees are working, is improving data accuracy and productivity for the business. To date, Fibrus has laid more than 25,000 kilometres of fibre, reaching over 440,000 homes across Northern Ireland and Cumbria, with plans for further expansion. The Esri solution is saving 500 hours per week across Fibrus, its contractors and subcontractors, due to the automation of previously manual processes. The ArcGIS-based processes initially developed for Project Stratum have subsequently been deployed across all of Fibrus' other public sector and commercial projects. Philip McLaughlin, Client Manager, Esri Ireland, said: "We are delighted to present Fibrus with this award, in recognition of its innovative application of Esri's technology. Fibrus is transforming digital infrastructure across Northern Ireland and Cumbria and its incredible work to date is a compelling example of the power of ArcGIS. This award is a testament to the dedication and determination of their entire team." Riain Garcia, Senior Manager, GIS at Fibrus, said: "We are immensely proud to receive this prestigious award. From the outset, we recognised that the scale of Project Stratum demanded innovative digital solutions. With Esri's technology, we were able to scale effectively, drive innovation, and surpass our targets. Looking ahead, we are excited to continue advancing our digital mapping capabilities across a wide range of projects and industries." See more stories here.

Andy Johnson is joined by three Fried Egg Golf staffers to discuss the first-ever Fried Egg Guides! These guides are a new feature on thefriedegg.com and will feature in-depth breakdowns of golf courses and surrounding activities that can be used to plan your next golf trip. First, Andy chats with Brendan Porath about his guide covering Northern Ireland following their Eggsplorations trip overseas last year. Will Knights then shares his thoughts on Sand Valley and includes some other activities for those traveling to Wisconsin. Lastly, Andy and Pinehurst local Abby Liebenthal run through the Fried Egg Guide to the North Carolina Sandhills.

We bring you this week's episode from Los Angeles and New York City, as we prepare for tomorrow's performance of the OCTOBER 7 play at Bowdoin College in Maine.We traveled to Israel after that terrible day and interviewed survivors, the bereaved and the heroes who saved lives, and brought their testimony to the world in the form of a verbatim play.We are nervous, but excited. It's a dangerous time to bring the truth to College Campuses. And just at the weekend there were threats against a Bowdoin College vigil organised to honor Charlie Kirk. We are ramping up security for the play- we are taking every precaution to ensure the safety of attendees but the bad people who walk among us want to shut us up. They want to prevent you from hearing the truth. We are determined to bring the truth to Bowdoin and colleges across the US. It is the least we can do to honor Charlie Kirk after he was assassinated while doing God's work, bringing the truth to university campuses that preach wokeness and toxic, left-wing ideologies. We are heartbroken for his wife who has been left without a husband and their children who are now without a father. This week we talk about why Charlie Kirk was so effective and why his legacy will always continue, even in the face of danger. You can still come and support the OCTOBER 7 play at Bowdoin. If you know anyone in the area please send them the link below to register. It has been very disturbing to see the response of the many on the hateful left to Charlie's assasination. Particularly disturbing was the number of teachers and so-called educators who openly celebrated his death. We expose them all. It is shocking that they have influence on our children. Phelim also reveals why they are celebrating. He has seen it all before, growing up during the Northern Ireland troubles. You can read the truth about these people through the link below.And we tell you as journalists how to handle breaking news stories such as Charlie's murder - what to watch for and how to untangle the truth from the errors and lies. You can read Phelim's substack on the issue (linked below).  As we mentioned OCTOBER 7 the play is coming to Bowdoin College in Maine tomorrow. The play is verbatim with no editorializing and no spin, presented in an American university where Hamas-sympathizing radicals have been intimidating students who don't agree with them. Please register to attend the play at October7Bowdoin.com, or by clicking the link below. We have over 600 seats to fill up and look forward to seeing you at Pickard Theater at 7:30 pm, doors open at 7:00 pm. And please remember that we are a non-profit organization so please go to unreportedstorysociety.com and give what you can so that we can continue to bring our special projects like the play, and our weekly podcast, to you. Also since we are a 501(c)(3) non-profit your donation will be tax deductible.Also subscribe to our substack Stories.io where you can get more news beyond the weekly scoop.Click here to register to attend the OCTOBER 7 play at Bowdoin College: https://bowdoin.campusgroups.com/bowdoinconservatives/rsvp_boot?id=1953570 To read Phelim's article breaking down why the left is celebrating Charlie Kirk's murder, click here: https://phelimmcaleer.substack.com/p/celebrating-charlie-kirks-murderTo read Phelim's substack about media mistakes in times of tragedy click here: https://phelimmcaleer.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=webClick here to donate to the Unreported Story Society: https://unreportedstorysociety.com/ Substack link: https://phelimmcaleer.substack.com/ 

Send us a textWhat happens when you discover your family tree has branches on both sides of America's racial divide? Dr. Spenser Simrill Jr.'s journey began with simple curiosity about his family name and evolved into a profound story of reconciliation that's now the subject of a CNN documentary.In this episode Bishop Wright has a conversation with Dr. Spenser Simrill Jr. and his discovery while teaching family history at the University of Georgia. Spenser found an alternate spelling of his surname that unlocked an unexpected connection – in 1871, a Black woman named Harriet Simrill testified against the Ku Klux Klan in a federal Reconstruction trial. Given the distinctive nature of his family name, Spenser realized there must be a connection through enslavement. This suspicion was confirmed when he found a Facebook suggestion for a Black man his age from his father's hometown with the original spelling of their shared surname.Eleven years later, the two families reunite annually, have produced an Audible podcast called "Once Removed: An American Family Reunion," and are featured in CNN's "A Family in Black and White." Their story challenges the notion that denial is the only way to handle difficult historical truths. Instead, Spenser demonstrates how confronting these realities leads to healing and wholeness. Spenser's work reminds us that we are one human family despite our painful history. By choosing to be storytellers who look unflinchingly at reality, we become "peace warriors" committed to recognizing our fundamental interconnectedness. Listen in for the full conversation. Dr. Spenser Simrill Jr, is the creator of the Once Removed podcast and a TEDx speaker on racial healing. His research has informed reconciliation efforts in Northern Ireland, Liberia, and across the American South—culminating in the first historical marker in South Carolina to mention the Ku Klux Klan.His work has appeared on CNN's The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper, Audible Originals, The New York Times, Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, and TEDx Asheville.His students have won multiple international competitions, including two wins and an honorable mention in The New York Times Best Student Podcast Contest. Spenser lives with his family in Arden, North Carolina, and teaches at Christ School.Support the show Follow us on IG and FB at Bishop Rob Wright.

rWotD Episode 3058: Forensic Science Laboratory bombing Welcome to random Wiki of the Day, your journey through Wikipedia's vast and varied content, one random article at a time.The random article for Wednesday, 17 September 2025, is Forensic Science Laboratory bombing.The Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) targeted the Northern Ireland Forensic Science Laboratory (NIFSL) facilities on Newtownbreda Road in the southern outskirts of Belfast with a large 3,000 lb bomb on 23 September 1992. The huge impact of the bomb destroyed the lab and damaged over 1,000 homes within a 1.5 mile radius, including adjacent Belvoir Park, a Protestant housing estate. It was one of the biggest bombs ever detonated during Northern Ireland's Troubles, causing massive damage and being felt over 10 miles away. Hundreds of residents had to be treated for shock. Several military vehicles were damaged. The lab was a key target because it analysed evidence in cases involving IRA attacks. The IRA had given a warning, and British Army bomb disposal experts were investigating an abandoned van when the explosion occurred. One estimate put the repair damage cost at £20 million at the time.According to journalist and author Toby Harnden, the attack was planned and carried out from beginning to end by the IRA South Armagh Brigade. Volunteers from the brigade hijacked a truck near Newry and packed it with explosives weighing 3,500 pounds (1,600 kg). They left the truck outside the Forensic Science Laboratory at 8:40pm. Nearly 45 minutes later, after a coded warning, the bomb exploded.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 01:19 UTC on Wednesday, 17 September 2025.For the full current version of the article, see Forensic Science Laboratory bombing on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Emma.

Lawyer and intelligence historian David Burke reveals a shadowy chapter in the story of Anglo-Irish relations in the 20th century. Irish police intelligence analyst Patrick Crinnion was a man of rare intelligence. He had also been groomed from a young age to spy for the United Kingdom. When the Troubles in Northern Ireland broke out, he was feeding information on the IRA to Westminster. But the IRA had its own, highly effective spymaster. In time, both men would pay a heavy price for their part in an old and dangerous game. From SPYSCAPE, the home of secrets. A Cup And Nuzzle production. Series producer: Joe Foley. Produced by Joe Foley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Beyond The Outer Realm welcomes Fra McDonald Date: September 16th, 2025 EP: 615 TOPIC: We will discuss the Historic and Haunted locations in Northern Ireland, Fra's Experiences and Paranormal investigations with his team Shadow Hunters NI Contact for the show - theouterrealmcontact@gmail.com Michelle Desrochers and The Outer Realm :https://linktr.ee/michelledesrochers_ Please support us by Liking, Subscribing, Sharing and Commenting. Thank you all !!! About Fra: Fra McDonald s the founder of Shadow Hunters NI, a Belfast-based paranormal investigations team established in 2014. For over a decade, He's been investigating haunted locations across Northern Ireland, combining modern technology—such as EMF meters, EVP recorders, and night-vision cameras—with traditional techniques like séance, scrying, and dowsing. Shadow Hunters NI also runs public and private paranormal events at well-known sites including Crumlin Road Gaol, Blackstaff Mill, Belfast Barge, and Downpatrick Railway. These events allow people to experience investigations firsthand, blending historical context with active paranormal exploration. He has previously spoken about his work on The Close Encounters Podcast (Northern Ireland UFO Society), where he has discussed both methodology and personal experiences in the field. That platform gave him a chance to connect with listeners who share a curiosity about the unknown. WEBSITE: https://shadowhuntersni.com/ If you enjoy the content on the channel, please support us by subscribing: Thank you All A formal disclosure: The opinions and information presented or expressed by guests on The Outer Realm Radio and Beyond The Outer Realm are not necessarily those of the TOR, BTOR Hosts, Sponsors, or the United Public Radio Network and its producers. Although the content may be interesting, it is deemed "For Entertainment Purposes" . We are always be respectful and courteous to all involved. Thank you, we appreciate you all!

In this bulletin, Coalition MPs threaten to quit over emissions targets, in the wake of a bombshell climate report, a former British paratrooper pleads not guilty to murder in Northern Ireland's Bloody Sunday killings. And in sport, the AFL is to revive its State of Origin series.

How the public perceives the RAF can be pivotal to its effectiveness, whether that's with operations, recruitment or being accepted by the communities around its bases.   We asked InsideAIR's Corporal Vic Andrews to find out how the RAF approaches this challenge in Northern Ireland. She spoke with Air Officer Northern Ireland, Air Marshal Sean Reynolds. InsideAIR is produced for the Royal Air Force by RAF Media Reserves. Theme music by RAF Music Services.

There are billions of pounds worth of gold under the Sperrin Mountains in County Tyrone. A US-based company, Darlriadan Resources, wants to mine it. But local people are divided over whether the mine would benefit or harm them, some are mounting legal challenges against it. Sinn Féin is struggling with the decision and with its policy on mining. Will the gold ever be brought out of the ground and it is – who will benefit from it? Ciarán Dunbar is joined by the Belfast Telegraph's Northern Ireland editor, Sam McBride. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fiona McAnena grew up in Northern Ireland during the Troubles, graduated from Cambridge University, and worked in brand management and marketing strategy in multinational businesses. In 2018, she became concerned at how trans demands were eroding women's rights and got involved in the resistance. She spent five years as a volunteer with Fair Play For Women, working across its campaigns and directing its successful work in sport. She joined Sex Matters in early 2024 as director of campaigns.

A WILD weekend of action in the ring has conculuded and we're ready to talk Terence Crawford's tremendous performance in an upset decision win over fellow future hall of famer Canelo Alvarez in Las Vegas Saturday night. We cover that bout, the undercard, a world title win for .... Lewis Crocker?... yes... and oh, Naoya "The Monster" Inoue on Sunday also. It's all part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael, who was in Vegas for all the action to give their insightThey Recap Saturday's Zuffa show in Las Vegas on Netflix main event as super middleweight new champ Terence Crawford outfought Canelo Alvarez and wins the undisputed title super middleweight belts. How did Crawford pull this off? Where does this win put "Bud" in history of the sport? Dan has all the insights from being inside Allegiant Stadium.Dan has more on the under card with Callum Walsh defeating Fernando Vargas Jr. and THE all action fight of the night saw super middleweight Christian Mbilli in a draw  Lester Martinez that keeps his WBC interim 168 lb title.Dan also talks Mohammed Alakel W10 Travis Kent Crawford  And, Brandon Adams stuns Serhii Bohachuk in a rematch and Ivan Dychko defeats Jermaine Franklin in an awful, heavyweight opener. Next, they recap Saturday's Matchroom Boxing main event in Belfast, Northern Ireland on DAZN Lewis Crocker defeates Paddy Donovan in their rematch over 12 rounds, for the vacant IBF welterweight title. How did Crocker pull this off, when many (including us) thought Donovan would KO him?And we wratp with the recap of the Sunday Ohashi Promotions battle in Nagoya, Japan that saw Naoya Inoue dominate Murodjon Akhmadaliev over 12 rounds and keeps the undisputed 122 lb. ttiles. Just how great is the guy, "the Monster?!"   Sadly, our final item is the untimely death of Hall of Fame former junior welterweight and welterweight champion Ricky Hatton at age 46. We have the latest and Dan reminisces about Hatton's in ring accomplishments and dealing with him personally at many of his fights.It's all part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.

In this episode of Meet the Farmers, host Ben Eagle speaks with Bronagh Dempster, a passionate new entrant from Northern Ireland. Bronagh shares her journey into farming, her education at Queen's University Belfast, and her experiences working on a dairy farm. She discusses the challenges and opportunities facing the dairy industry, her involvement in the Nuffield Next Gen scholarship, and her aspirations to start her own small-scale beef operation. Bronagh emphasizes the importance of attitude in agriculture, the value of sports in her life, and offers advice for newcomers to the industry. The conversation highlights the evolving landscape of farming and the excitement for the future of agriculture.Timecodes:00:00 Introduction to Bronagh Dempster02:46 Bronagh's Journey into Farming10:15 The Dairy Industry Landscape14:27 Nuffield NextGen Scholarship Experience19:21 Starting Her Own Cattle Venture24:16 Balancing Farming and Processing Work26:35 The Importance of Sport in Life28:24 Future of Dairy and Farming29:46 Advice for New Entrants in Agriculture31:48 Messages to the Public and Farmers 

A WILD weekend of action in the ring has conculuded and we're ready to talk Terence Crawford's tremendous performance in an upset decision win over fellow future hall of famer Canelo Alvarez in Las Vegas Saturday night. We cover that bout, the undercard, a world title win for .... Lewis Crocker?... yes... and oh, Naoya "The Monster" Inoue on Sunday also. It's all part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael, who was in Vegas for all the action to give their insightThey Recap Saturday's Zuffa show in Las Vegas on Netflix main event as super middleweight new champ Terence Crawford outfought Canelo Alvarez and wins the undisputed title super middleweight belts. How did Crawford pull this off? Where does this win put "Bud" in history of the sport? Dan has all the insights from being inside Allegiant Stadium.Dan has more on the under card with Callum Walsh defeating Fernando Vargas Jr. and THE all action fight of the night saw super middleweight Christian Mbilli in a draw  Lester Martinez that keeps his WBC interim 168 lb title.Dan also talks Mohammed Alakel W10 Travis Kent Crawford  And, Brandon Adams stuns Serhii Bohachuk in a rematch and Ivan Dychko defeats Jermaine Franklin in an awful, heavyweight opener. Next, they recap Saturday's Matchroom Boxing main event in Belfast, Northern Ireland on DAZN Lewis Crocker defeates Paddy Donovan in their rematch over 12 rounds, for the vacant IBF welterweight title. How did Crocker pull this off, when many (including us) thought Donovan would KO him?And we wratp with the recap of the Sunday Ohashi Promotions battle in Nagoya, Japan that saw Naoya Inoue dominate Murodjon Akhmadaliev over 12 rounds and keeps the undisputed 122 lb. ttiles. Just how great is the guy, "the Monster?!"   Sadly, our final item is the untimely death of Hall of Fame former junior welterweight and welterweight champion Ricky Hatton at age 46. We have the latest and Dan reminisces about Hatton's in ring accomplishments and dealing with him personally at many of his fights.It's all part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.

According to excerpts from Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York, a new biography by Andrew Lownie, a tense encounter occurred following a storm in Northern Ireland in 2005. When the head of Hillsborough Castle informed Prince Andrew that the storm-damaged item had been planted by “the Queen Mother,” Andrew reportedly mocked the wording, asking, “Did you mean Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother?” He then allegedly continued, "And you still don't know the proper way to refer to my grandmother? You f-king imbecile. Get out." A royal aide characterized the Duke's behavior as “unbelievably cruel,” with reports that he often insisted, “I want this done and I want this done now. Do it!”This incident reinforces a broader portrayal of Prince Andrew as someone with a pattern of abrasive and demanding behavior toward staff. Royal sources and authors have frequently described such outbursts—whether through reported profanity, humiliation of aides, or other demeaning treatment—as symptomatic of his entitled demeanor behind the palace walls.o contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11268467/Prince-Andrew-launched-torrent-foul-language-Queens-press-secretary-new-book-claims.htmlBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

It was a new dawn. Or at least so Tony Blair said, as he emerged from his landslide victory in the 1997 General Election. It's what he would say, isn't it?Still, there was some truth to the claim. It was the end of eighteen years of Conservative rule. Eleven of them had been under the Iron lady, Maggie Thatcher. And whatever her achievements, she had certainly been the most divisive leader since the Second World War, as she made clear by explicitly breaking with the consensus politics that had marked the postwar scene up to her. It was also revealed in the deeply divided reactions to her death in 2013, with tributes from some (including Tony Blair) and celebration (Ding-dong, the witch is dead) from others.She'd been followed by John Major, in a government marked above all by division within his own party, as well as some blunders. Also marked, however, by one big breakthrough: the beginning of a peace process in Northern Ireland which he couldn't take through to completion, but which got some momentum behind it all the same.That's the theme the episode concludes with, because it fell to Tony Blair's government to take that process forward. Its work would lead to the Good Friday Agreement of 1998. That would only be possible thanks to the unflagging support of the governments in both Dublin and London and, indeed, in Washington DC.As well as to the courage and willingness to go out on a limb of an extraordinary woman, the first female Northern Ireland Secretary and someone of outstanding firmness of will combined with willingness to negotiate to anyone she needed to win around. And who was she?Why, she was Mo Mowlam.Illustration: Mo Mowlam. Photograph: Paul McErlane/AP from 'The Guardian'Music: Bach Partita #2c by J Bu licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-No Derivatives (aka Music Sharing) 3.0 International License

From the fields of Armagh to the magic of Marvel and the land of Narnia, Seamus McGarvey has carved out a hugely successful career as a world-renowned cinematographer. From music videos for the Pet Shop Boys, U2, and The Rolling Stones to films like Atonement and The Greatest Showman, his work has been nominated for Oscars and BAFTAs.

Two beautiful stories from the 'mother of all storytellers' - Liz Weir from Northern Ireland. One is about two friends who meet a mermaid, and the other, a How and Why story from the US about a vain skunk. Listen to Liz's wonderful tales and be inspired to tell your own. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Moores and Andy Davies take it in turns to pick risers and fallers from the opening week of NFL action, before predicting every Week 2 game against the spread.We're delighted to be partnering with Fantasy Gameday this season, where new users can get a free entry if they sign up with the code FULL10.You will get a free game credit added to your account after you deposit and enter your first lineup on the app, and just a quick reminder: please gamble responsibly, and only if you're 18 or over and based in the UK and Northern Ireland. DOWNLOAD HERE - https://fantasygameday.app/--------------------------------------------- Timestamps:  00:00 - Coming up on the Full10Yards NFL Podcast  01:55 - Intro 05:57 - Stock up: Colts + Stock down: Dolphins 11:23 - Stock down: Lions 14:40 - Stock up: Packers 19:29 - Stock down: Chiefs 23:59 - Use code FULL10 on the Fantasy Gameday app 25:01 - Stock up: Chargers 28:07 - Stock down: Panthers 31:43 - Stock up: Cowboys 34:43 - Stock down: Patriots 39:38 - Stock up: Jets 41:58 - Stock down: Bears 44:01 - Stock up: Vikings 48:40 - Stock down: Giants 53:42 - Fantasy Gameday DFS Stars - Week 2 01:00:19 - Week 2 picks---------------------------------------------

Last week, a man in Kildare who has recently found out that his car could split in half at any moment contacted the show. Gareth Landy, a concerned motorist from Kildare, bought a car in Northern Ireland, but has now had to shelve out for another as the Irish NCT and Northern Irish MOT deemed the car roadworthy, despite being structurally unsound.Gareth joins Kieran to discuss.

RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey is joined again by Vidar Hjardeng MBE, Inclusion and Diversity Consultant for ITV News across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands for the next of his regular audio described theatre reviews for 2025 This week we are celebrating 20 years of Stage Experience the Youth Theatre Company at the Alexandra Theatre in Birmingham with their production of ‘West Side Story' through the talents of the young performers with description by Professional Audio describer Remy Lloyd. About Stage Experience and their production of ‘West Side Story'. Stage Experience, the Youth Theatre Company based at the Alexandra Theatre in Birmingham celebrate their 20th anniversary with the iconic musical, West Side Story. Inspired by William Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet, West Side Story is not only one of the greatest love stories of all time, but it also features a stirring score by Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim including Tonight, I Feel Pretty, Maria and America. Tony and Maria are two star crossed lovers, caught between warring street gangs. Will their love conquer the bitter Sharks and Jets rivalry or will it all end in tragedy? With dazzling dance, mesmerising music and a sizzling storyline, get ready to see the stars of the future shine on stage. Based on a conception of Jerome Robbins. Book by Arthur Laurents, music by Leonard Bernstein, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Entire original production directed and choreographed by Jerome Robbins. Originally produced on Broadway by Robert E. Griffith and Harold S. Prince, by arrangement with Roger L. Stevens. This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International.  You will find more about Stage Experience at the Alexandra Theatre on their Facebook page which can be found on the following link or by searching for them on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/alexandrastageex?locale=en_GB  (Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB' written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio' is written in black in a smaller font)

This is the fifth and final episode in this series of conversations with RICHARD SCHOCH, author of the acclaimed book, HOW SONDHEIM CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE. This week Richard and I discuss two of Stephen Sondheim's most challenging musicals, ASSASSINS and PASSION, as well as his final show HERE WE ARE. If you missed the first four episodes in this series, you may want to catch up with them before listening to this one. Richard Schoch is a Professor of Drama at Queen's University Belfast in Northern Ireland. He is the author of eight books, both popular and academic, on topics ranging from musical theatre to Shakespeare to Queen Victoria. Become A PATRON of Broadway Nation! This episode is made possible in part through the generous support of our Patron Club Members. If you are a fan of Broadway Nation, I invite you to become a PATRON! For as little as $7.00 a month, you can receive exclusive access to never-before-heard, unedited versions of many of the discussions that I have with my guests — in fact, I often record nearly twice as much conversation as ends up in the edited versions. You will also have access to additional, in-depth conversations with my frequent co-host, Albert Evans, that have not been featured on the podcast. And all patrons receive special “on-air” shout-outs and acknowledgement of your vital support of this podcast. And if you are very enthusiastic about Broadway Nation, there are additional PATRON levels that come with even more benefits. If you would like to support the work of Broadway Nation and receive these exclusive member benefits, please click on this link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://broadwaynationpodcast.supercast.tech/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thank you in advance for your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For some, the paranormal seems to run in their blood, and that is certainly true for our guest today. In this episode, we sit down with Charlie Hall, a medium, paranormal writer, researcher, and ambassador for Haunted Magazine. Charlie shares her fascinating journey with the paranormal, from her roots in Northern Ireland to her current home in London. From encountering apparitions to communicating with spirits, she remains introspective about her abilities and open to all possibilities. We also explore the legend of Abhartach, a 5th- or 6th-century Irish chieftain believed by some to have inspired Bram Stoker's Dracula. Charlie vividly recounts her family's chilling encounter at this ancient site, weaving a haunting tale that lingers long after the story ends. Join us as Charlie unveils more mysteries from her extraordinary journey into the paranormal.We are thrilled to announce the official launch of Let's Get Freaky merchandise! Our collection includes hoodies, t-shirts, mugs, stickers, and more. Explore the full range at http://tee.pub/lic/aQprv54kktw.Do you have a paranormal or extraordinary experience to share? We'd love to hear from you! Contact us to be a guest on the Let's Get Freaky podcast. Email us at letsgetfreakypodcast@mail.com or reach out via social media on Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, or YouTube at @tcletsgetfreakypodcast. Connect with us at https://linktr.ee/letsgetfreaky.

SUPPORT THE SHOWMERCHBIG DOBS BEARD BALM Promo Code: Metal for 20% OffThis week on Metal Massacre, Lucian sits down with the legendary Ray from Sweet Savage, broadcasting from the chilly streets of Belfast, Northern Ireland. Dive into an engaging conversation as they explore Ray's musical journey, from his recent adventures in Nashville to the vibrant music scene in Belfast. Ray shares his experiences of connecting with fans, the importance of live music, and the unique vibe of Irish pubs where friendships are formed over pints of Guinness.As they discuss Sweet Savage's upcoming album, "Bang," set to release on September 12th, Ray reveals the creative risks taken to evolve their sound while maintaining their heavy metal roots. With a blend of classic hard rock influences and modern twists, this record promises to deliver an electrifying experience that fans won't want to miss. Expect candid insights, laughter, and a deep appreciation for the art of music as they reminisce about the thrill of live performances and the camaraderie that comes with it.Join us for an episode filled with passion, nostalgia, and the undeniable energy of metal! Don't forget to mark your calendars for "Bang" and support Sweet Savage on their journey to reclaim their place in the rock scene!

Marianne Smyth had a long career on both sides of the Atlantic as a swindler and a con-woman. Smyth has now been convicted in Downpatrick of swindling more than £115,000 from four victims, including Derry GAA player Dermot McNicholl. Born in Maine, Smyth claimed she had ordered IRA killings, been the heir of a multi-million dollar fortune, and survived cancer, among many other absurd lies. Smyth had even had her pet dogs euthanised before she fled Northern Ireland. The Belfast Telegraph's Kurtis Reid joined Olivia Peden. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Wednesday, September 10th, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark Australia outlaws certain prayers Christian Daily reports that the attorney general of New South Wales, Australia reaffirmed a ban on certain kinds of prayers last week.  The southeastern state of Australia enacted a ban on conversion practices earlier this year. The law prohibits “performing a ritual, such as an exorcism or prayer-based practice to change or suppress someone's sexual orientation or gender identity.” Lyle Shelton is the national director of the Family First Australia political party. He wrote online, “Some prayers are now illegal in New South Wales. If a mum, dad, pastor, or friend prays with someone who asks for help to follow God's Word, they could face sanction.” Shelton called for people to pray as the early church did in Acts 4:29. The verse says, “Now, Lord, look on their threats, and grant to Your servants that with all boldness they may speak Your word.” Israel carried out a strike on Hamas leaders in Qatar yesterday.  Israel carried out a strike on Hamas leaders in Qatar yesterday.  Hamas said the attack killed five members but did not kill the negotiating delegation. The delegation was meeting in Qatar's capital of Doha to consider a U.S. proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza. It appears to be the first time Israel carried out an attack in Qatar. However, it's not Israel's first strike outside its borders recently. Israel carried out strikes on Hamas leaders in Lebanon and Iran last year.  10,000 Brits march for life About 10,000 Brits participated in the March for Life United Kingdom on Saturday.  The event started with church and prayer services followed by the march and speeches from pro-life leaders. Carla Lockhart, Chair of the Pro-Life Parliamentary Group, addressed the crowd. SPEAKER: “Ladies and gentlemen, young people, boys and girls, what a privilege it is to stand before you today in the streets of London. “I traveled from Northern Ireland this morning to stand in solidarity with you, fellow campaigners, who speak up for life. “Friends, today's theme is human rights for all humans. Then surely this simple truth must be the foundation upon which we build. The most basic human right is the right to life.” Isabel Vaughan-Spruce, the co-director of March for Life, spoke at the event. She had previously faced arrest for praying silently outside an abortion mill.  Vaughan-Spruce reflected on the success of the march. She said, “Whilst the center of London seemed to have erupted in chaos on Saturday, with police desperately trying to control various protests and arresting hundreds of people, the pro-life crowd exemplified the peace and joy of those who are confident that that their cause is just, and their hope is rooted in something greater than politics.” Trump announces protection of prayer in public schools In the United States, President Donald Trump addressed the Religious Liberty Commission at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C. on Monday. Trump announced that the Department of Education will soon issue new guidance protecting the right to prayer in public schools. Listen to comments from President Trump. TRUMP: “When faith gets weaker, our country seems to get weaker. When faith gets stronger, as it is right now, we're having a very good period of time, after some rough years. “Under the Trump administration, we're defending our rights and restoring our identity as a nation under God. We are one nation under God, and we always will be.” (applause) Psalm 33:12 says, “Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people He has chosen as His own inheritance.” Florida first state to end vaccine requirements Florida announced plans last week to become the first state to end vaccine requirements. Not just COVID vaccine requirements, but all vaccine requirements. Listen to comments from Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo. LADAPO: “Your body is a gift from God. What you put into your body, (applause) what you put into your body, is because of your relationship with your body and your God. I don't have that right. Government does not have that right!” The plan includes ending all vaccine mandates for school-aged children.  Americans having fewer children And finally, Gallup released a new survey on Americans' ideal family size. On average, U.S. adults think 2.7 is the ideal number of children for a family to have. That's down from 3.6 in the 1950s. Meanwhile, the actual U.S. birth rate is at an all-time low of 1.6 births per woman. That's down from 3.7 in the 1950s. The replacement rate is generally defined as 2 children per woman.  The survey notes, “Men, U.S. adults who attend religious services weekly or monthly, Republicans, people of color, and men under age 50 are significantly more likely than their counterparts to prefer three or more children.” Psalm 127:3 says, “Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb is a reward.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Wednesday, September 10th, in the year of our Lord 2025. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

From the late 1960s to 1998, Northern Ireland was gripped by "The Troubles" - three decades of bloodshed, resulting from competing visions for its future. This week, we're releasing a two-part series that explores why this conflict erupted and how it played out. For this, Dan is joined by Dr Thomas Leahy, Lecturer in British and Irish Politics and Contemporary History at Cardiff University.In this second episode we chart the turbulent 20th century, from the Irish War of Independence to the Good Friday Agreement in 1998.Produced by James Hickmann and edited by Dougal Patmore.Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe.We'd love to hear your feedback - you can take part in our podcast survey here: https://insights.historyhit.com/history-hit-podcast-always-on.You can also email the podcast directly at ds.hh@historyhit.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lori-Ann and Nick Mancini transform their daughters' Irish dance opportunity into an unforgettable 20-day family adventure across Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and England, blending cultural experiences with memorable exploration.• Flying direct from Orlando to Dublin before driving through Ireland and Northern Ireland• Discovering the surprising beauty of Northern Ireland, including Tollymore Forest, Giant's Causeway and Silent Valley• Flying to Edinburgh and experiencing Holyrood Palace, Edinburgh Castle and a local black cab tour• Exploring York's medieval streets, ancient walls and impressive Minster• Visiting London highlights, including the Changing of the Guard, Tower of London and West End theatre• Enjoying the Roman Baths in Bath and a special birthday tea in the Cotswolds• Using BritRail passes for easy first-class train travel throughout Britain• Staying in a mix of accommodations from quirky apartments to family-friendly hotels• Finding unexpected food highlights, including the Georgian Tea Room in Edinburgh• Balancing scheduled tours with free exploration time for teens and tweens• Packing for variable weather conditions from cold rain to summer heat• Learning to navigate train systems and making the most of long summer daylight hours⭐️ Guest - Lori-Ann and Nick Mancini

Jonny Drury is joined by Nathan Judah for the latest episode of the Baggies Broadcast - sponsored by West Midlands Metro. With Coxy away, Nathan joins Jonny to discuss the international break and Albion's playmaker Isaac Price tearing it up for Northern Ireland once again. They talk about what the future holds for him, and reflect on Andrew Nestor's Albion update and the club's improved PSR position. They also answer your questions and look ahead to a special clash with Derby County this weekend. Title Track: 'King Cyrille' by The King Dukes. (M.Griffiths)This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Touch down in Dublin, point the car north, and shake off that red-eye the right way—outside. In this episode, we walk you through a 48 hour Northern Ireland Itineary: fresh-air jet lag fixes at Cave Hill and Belfast Castle gardens, night photography around City Hall and Queen's Bridge, a Causeway Coast day featuring the Dark Hedges, Kinbane Castle, the Giant's Causeway, golden-hour views near Dunluce Castle, and a quiet seaside stay in Portrush. We also share how we plan flexible first-day detours, what to pack, and a new Irish tradition we're determined to master: splitting the G. Don't waste your precious vacation time with jet lag. Get Flykitt and watch Jet Lag disappear! Learn how to drive in the UK and Ireland before your trip with Tripiamo! What You'll Discover in This Episode A jet lag game plan that actually works (hint: fresh air and movement, not naps) Why Cave Hill is the perfect first stop en route to Belfast Where to stay and eat around central Belfast (plus night photo spots) Self-drive tips for the Causeway Coast (and how to dodge crowds) Dark Hedges photography advice, and a quieter “hidden gem” at Kinbane Castle How to visit Giant's Causeway without the crush—timing, trails, and parking Golden-hour shooting near castle ruins along the coast Morning wander at Mussenden Temple (National Trust) and nearby ruins Practical packing: layers, waterproofs, walking sticks, and camera tips Resources & Links Want curated travel deals every week? Subscribe to Travel Deal Insiders — the best travel deals sent straight to your inbox. Get Our Ultimate Packing Guide for Traveling Smart and Packing Light + Access to Exclusive Weekly Content here. Protect your privacy, boost your security, and keep your browsing data safe with Express VPN. Plus, get 3 months free with a yearly plan. Follow Sunshine Travelers Listen on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Read more about this and other travel destinations on our BLOG Follow our travels on TikTok @sunshinetravelerspodcast Follow us on X @sunshinetrvlrs Connect with us on LinkedIn @sunshinetravelerspodcast Get travel tips and follow our travels on Instagram: @sunshinetravelerspodcast Connect with us on Threads @sunshinetravelerspodcast Connect with us on Threads See our travel videos on YouTube @sunshinetravelerspodcast Save our travel ideas on Pinterest @sunshinetravelerspodcast Music: This Acoustic Happy Music by Dmitrii Kolesnikov from Pixabay

Send us a textFor this episode I am joined by author and historian, John Crotty. John has researched extensively the subject of Irelands neutrality during WW2 and the actions the Irish govt took that broke neutrality in favor of the allied side.We discuss the efforts that the IRA of the time made to collaborate with the Germans, how the Irish govt took extreme measures against the republicans (including internment and execution) and DeVelera's decision to offer condolences after the death of Hitler.John also went over the reasons why Winston Churchill wished to damage Ireland's image, what declassified British & American intelligence documents tell us Irelands war effort and whether or not Ireland was an anti-Semitic place.PLEASE HELP OUT THE SHOW IF YOU CAN SPARE IT.. THANK YOUhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/goodlistenerpodcast CONTACT THE SHOW: thegoodlistenerpodcast@gmail.comJOHN CROTTY'S WEBSITE : https://johncrottyauthor.com00:00 Intro 10:40 Did the Irish public support the IRA's actions ?15:10 IRA and German collaboration 19:50 Did the IRA leaders have ideological sympathies w/ the Nazis 26:00 Irish Govt's pro-Ally actions during WW2 36:50 Did the German's know that Ireland wasn't really neutral ?41:25 Decision to not take in refugees 44:10 Dev's decision to offer condolences after Hitler's death51:40 Were Irish people pro-AXIS during WW2 ?55:00 Northern Ireland's role in WW21:02:45 How Ireland helped the D-DAY Landings 1:06:27 Accusations leveled at Ireland re: helping the N*zis 1:10:45 Churchill's plot to discredit Ireland during WW2 1:19:48 Level of anti-semitism in Ireland at the time 1:28:45 1904 Limerick Pogorm 1:34:30 John's background in history 1:37:13 US Intel on Ireland during WW2

On this week's Gegenpressing podcast, Manu and Stefan sit down to discuss Germany's two World Cup qualifiers against Slovakia and Northern Ireland. They breakdown the defeat in Bratislava and the victory over Michael O'Neill's side, debating whether or not Julian Nagelsmann is doing enough to blood new stars for the national team, rather than relying on the same, old faces. They then discuss Stefan's big article on Transfermarkt at the weekend, which broke down how much money the Premier League had spent on Bundesliga players in the summer transfer window and his discussions with Bundesliga executives about the quantity and quality of players that left the league for England. Enjoy! Chapters00:00 International Break Reflections03:11 Germany's WC qualifiers against Slovakia and Northern Ireland29:07 The Impact of Premier League Money on the Bundesliga this summer Listen to the show for free: https://tinyurl.com/2e6brkh8 Listen to the show ad-free + two bonus shows a week: https://tinyurl.com/jh6up2ee Read our newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/2tac23p9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In something of an epilogue to our “Lost in Belfast” series, former U.S. Congressman and U.S. Special Envoy to Northern Ireland Joseph Kennedy III joins Irish Stew for a wide-ranging conversation on politics, peace, and public service. From the streets of Belfast to the tumult of Washington, Kennedy reflects on the lessons Northern Ireland can teach the wider world, the legacy of his famed family, and where his own journey is headed next.Joe provides his deeply personal perspective on the remarkable transformation of Northern Ireland from conflict to cautious cooperation. While acknowledging the divisions that remain, he points to the extraordinary resilience of its people and leaders. For him, Northern Ireland offers a living example of what can be achieved when reconciliation and restraint guide politics, a message that resonates far beyond Ireland's shores.On a more personal note, Kennedy reflects on the deep imprint of public service in his own family story. He describes it as more of a calling than a career choice, whether through elected office, advocacy, or movements like the Special Olympics. His commitment continues through the Groundwork Project, an initiative supporting civic engagement in often-overlooked communities across America, seeking to rebuild trust between citizens and the political process through a strategy rooted not in messaging alone but in genuine listening and local empowerment, and through Citizens Energy, the green energy nonprofit his father founded.Looking ahead, Kennedy sees promise in Belfast's growth, from education and innovation to its growing spirit of community, bridging past struggles with future possibilities.For Kennedy, service remains the thread tying it all together, whether in politics, community work, or renewable energy.Join us for this Global Irish Conversation on politics, peace and public service in Belfast, Boston, and beyond with #JK3.Links:Joe's “Seamus Plug”Wave Trauma CentreSocial mediaInstagramBlueSkyX - TwitterFacebookGroundwork ProjectWebsiteInstagramFacebookX - TwitterCitizens Energy CorporationWebsite Episode Details: Season 7, Episode 26; Total Episode Count: 129

From the late 1960s to 1998, Northern Ireland was gripped by "The Troubles" - three decades of bloodshed, resulting from competing visions for its future. This week, we're releasing a two-part series that explores why this conflict erupted and how it played out. For this, Dan is joined by Dr Thomas Leahy, Lecturer in British and Irish Politics and Contemporary History at Cardiff University.In this first episode, we trace more than 750 years of British-Irish history to uncover how centuries of religious tension, social division and political strife laid the foundations for this conflict.Produced by James Hickmann and edited by Dougal Patmore.Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe.We'd love to hear your feedback - you can take part in our podcast survey here: https://insights.historyhit.com/history-hit-podcast-always-on.You can also email the podcast directly at ds.hh@historyhit.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The FC crew is joined by Jeff Carlisle to react to the United States' 2-0 loss to South Korea and ask what Mauricio Pochettino needs to change to start getting results from his team. Then, Frank Lebeouf joins to discuss Spain's 6-0 win vs Türkiye and the performance of Pedri. Plus, a look at Germany's bounce back win vs Northern Ireland and PSG's frustrations with France after Ousmane Dembélé and Désiré Doué are injured on international duty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jordan Peterson, Matt Walsh. British Civil War, Minnesota Mom Faces Jail for the N-Word, Oxford Defends Hamas Gets Destroyed.   The 700 Club- Is Britain About to Explode Into Civil War? Matt Walsh- Minnesota Mom Faces Jail For Saying The N-Word?! Oxford DEFENDS Hamas — Jordan Peterson DESTROYS the Room with One Answer   Is Britain About to Explode Into Civil War? Watch this video at- https://youtu.be/b1t5qWDsknw?si=TBh9GJIXZZmciHfm The 700 Club 837K subscribers 680,654 views Jun 10, 2025 Great Britain looks like a nation where life is functioning normally. Below the surface, however, lies a growing sense that the United Kingdom is coming apart at the seams. King's College-London Professor of War Studies Dr. David Betz set off alarm bells this year when he warned Britain is headed toward civil war, and he advised people living in its large cities to move before the violence starts. Betz told the Brussels Signal podcast, "Imagine Northern Ireland scale [of violence] or Northern Ireland in intensity, but on a completely national scale, [with] attacks on public figures, judges, potentially politicians…" ►Become a CBN Partner today: https://go.cbn.com/ug7vv ► Stream more exclusive CBN content on CBN Family! https://go.cbn.com/ug7vC ► Learn more about CBN ministries: https://go.cbn.com/ug7wt   Minnesota Mom Faces Jail For Saying The N-Word?! Local authorities are planning to charge Shiloh Hendrix with a crime for saying a racial slur. Apparently our free speech rights no longer include mean words. Watch this video at- https://youtu.be/fRS4GyhC180?si=hbHiybIrsNQOnO1E Matt Walsh 3.27M subscribers 166,188 views Aug 29, 2025 #TheMattWalshShow #WhatIsAWoman #MattWalsh Home Title Lock - Visit https://HomeTitleLock.com/walsh and use code WALSH for a FREE Title History Report and FREE trial of their Million Dollar TripleLock. Become a DailyWire+ member and watch the full show: https://bit.ly/4bEQDy6 LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for new videos every day. https://www.youtube.com/c/MattWalsh?s... Stop giving your money to woke corporations that hate you. Get your Jeremy's Razors today at https://bit.ly/3lSGpWa Watch my hit documentary, “What Is A Woman?” here: https://utm.io/ueSdV Represent the Sweet Baby Gang by shopping my merch: https://tinyurl.com/y5dscrmm #MattWalsh #TheMattWalshShow #News #Politics #DailyWire #WhatIsAWoman   Oxford DEFENDS Hamas — Jordan Peterson DESTROYS the Room with One Answer Watch this video at- https://youtu.be/DDSKEy_0tLw?si=2wItCkiu8Tfunzar Aryeh Weinstein 119K subscribers 353,548 views Aug 12, 2025 Jordan Peterson Shuts Down Hamas Defense at Oxford! Watch This.. Get $40% off a Ground News subscription with my link: https://check.ground.news/rabbi Purchase My Book: https://www.amazon.com/Its-Within-You...

Dr. Dan interviews seven-time world champion drummer, leadership strategist, and author James Laughlin about his book Habits of High Performance and the key to achieving world-class performance without sacrificing well-being, relationships, and purpose. James has works with elite athletes, prime ministers, and business leaders, and on this episode he shares the secrets to unlocking the essential principles to thrive in life and work. James shares his personal and inspiring journey from Northern Ireland to the global stage. He tells Dr. Dan about becoming a “possibilitarian”—someone who sees opportunities instead of limitations—and shares practical tools to help listeners align their own values, habits, and purpose. Dr. Dan and James also explore imposter syndrome, habits (vs. hustle), purpose and longevity as well as how facing fears—whether in sports, leadership, or life—opens the door to growth. Today's episode will help you grow as a leader by elevating your mindset and giving you strategies to help you thrive. For more information and follow @JamesLaughlin on Instagram. Please listen, follow, rate, and review Make It a Great One on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow @drdanpeters on social media. Visit www.drdanpeters.com and send your questions or guest pitches to podcast@drdanpeters.com. We have this moment, this day, and this life—let's make it a great one. – Dr. Dan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

My guest again this week is RICHARD SCHOCH, author of the much-acclaimed recent book, HOW SONDHEIM CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE. This week, we explore two of Sondheim's most brilliant works, Sunday In the Park with George and Into the Woods. If you missed the first three episodes in this series, you may want to catch up with them before listening to this one. Richard Schoch is a Professor of Drama at Queen's University Belfast in Northern Ireland. He is the author of eight books, both popular and academic, on topics ranging from musical theatre to Shakespeare to Queen Victoria. Become A PATRON of Broadway Nation! This episode is made possible in part through the generous support of our Patron Club Members. If you are a fan of Broadway Nation, I invite you to become a PATRON! For as little as $7.00 a month, you can receive exclusive access to never-before-heard, unedited versions of many of the discussions that I have with my guests — in fact, I often record nearly twice as much conversation as ends up in the edited versions. You will also have access to additional, in-depth conversations with my frequent co-host, Albert Evans, that have not been featured on the podcast. And all patrons receive special “on-air” shout-outs and acknowledgement of your vital support of this podcast. And if you are very enthusiastic about Broadway Nation, there are additional PATRON levels that come with even more benefits. If you would like to support the work of Broadway Nation and receive these exclusive member benefits, please click on this link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://broadwaynationpodcast.supercast.tech/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thank you in advance for your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Paranormal Report, Jim and Dar cover scientists rethinking life beyond Earth, a pricey new way to experience the Warren's Occult Museum, and a mysterious vanishing lake in Ireland. Plus, human remains found in the desert, a possible UFO in Antarctica, a psychic teaming with the FBI, Jackie Gleason's UFO house, and even Taylor & Travis' astrological fate. Thanks so much for listening/watching and please share the show! LINKS https://apple.news/AEUeoNSijR_y2ImI6j3zRNA https://www.ctinsider.com/entertainment/article/warrens-occult-museum-monroe-ct-overnight-stays-21022995.php https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-15054837/vanishing-lake-Northern-Ireland.html https://www.livescience.com/planet-earth/geology/loughareema-the-vanishing-lake-in-northern-ireland-that-mysteriously-drains-and-refills-itself-within-hours https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-15044635/Horror-desert-70-piles-cremated-human-remains-outside-Las-Vegas.html https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-15046431/Google-Maps-baffled-UFO-hiding-cliff.html https://people.com/john-edward-robert-hilland-chasing-evil-interview-exclusive-11798647 https://nypost.com/2025/08/29/real-estate/jackie-gleasons-former-the-mothership-home-asks-5-5m/ https://nypost.com/article/taylor-swift-travis-kelce-zodiac-sign-compatibility/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices