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88 per cent of people believe that there is a worrying amount of anxiety in society. That's according to a new report from St Patrick's Mental Health Services. So, why are we becoming increasingly anxious? Psychotherapist and Author Iseult White joined Shane Coleman on the show to discuss.
At least 8,000 new documents related to the case of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were made available yesterday on the US Department of Justice's website. This latest release includes many references to Donald Trump, including a claim by a senior US attorney that the US president was on a flight in the 1990s with the now-deceased convicted child sex offender and a 20-year-old woman. Larry Donnelly Law lecturer from University of Galway and Columnist with The Journal spoke to Shane Coleman on the show.
If you were dreaming of a White Christmas this year, I'm sorry to say you'll be disappointed. For our festive forecast, Carlow Weather's Alan O'Reilly joined Shane Coleman on the show to see what the weather has in store.
88 per cent of people believe that there is a worrying amount of anxiety in society. That's according to a new report from St Patrick's Mental Health Services. So, why are we becoming increasingly anxious? Psychotherapist and Author Iseult White joined Shane Coleman on the show to discuss.
At least 8,000 new documents related to the case of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were made available yesterday on the US Department of Justice's website. This latest release includes many references to Donald Trump, including a claim by a senior US attorney that the US president was on a flight in the 1990s with the now-deceased convicted child sex offender and a 20-year-old woman. Larry Donnelly Law lecturer from University of Galway and Columnist with The Journal spoke to Shane Coleman on the show.
If you were dreaming of a White Christmas this year, I'm sorry to say you'll be disappointed. For our festive forecast, Carlow Weather's Alan O'Reilly joined Shane Coleman on the show to see what the weather has in store.
The family of Sophie Toscan du Plantier will mark the 29th anniversary of her death with a private ceremony this Christmas as a garda cold-case review into the killing nears completion. Ralph Riegel, Southern Correspondent with The Irish Independent and author of a Dream of Death about the tragic case spoke to Shane Coleman on the show this morning.
Just 30 per cent of the Government's target for new social homes was met in the first nine months of this year. That's according to new figures from the Department of Housing. Eoin O'Broin TD and Sinn Fein Spokesperson on Housing joined Shane Coleman on the show.
“The best parts of Christmas in Ireland have nothing to do with alcohol - but we forget that.” That's according to Colleen Frawley, Irish-American writer and child health policy advocate. Shane Coleman caught up with Colleen and asked what her experience was of Christmas in Ireland...
The prime ministers of Denmark and Greenland have demanded respect for their borders after US President Donald Trump appointed a special envoy to the Danish territory, which he has said repeatedly should be under US control. So, has Trump put himself on a collision course with the EU yet again? David Smith Washington Bureau Chief, The Guardian joined Shane Coleman on the show this morning.
In the 2024 to 2025 academic year, over 73,000 students in primary and secondary schools were exempt from learning Irish, according to the Irish Times. But are students with dyslexia being ‘denied' the right to learn Gaeilge through this exemption? Rosie Bissett, CEO of Dyslexia Ireland joined Shane Coleman on the show to discuss.
There's no question about the kind of food you cook on Christmas Day – but what should you do with all the leftovers after you've cooked enough to last to New Year's Day? Shane Coleman was joined on the show by JP McMahon, the chef, restaurateur, and author from Galway, who brought us some tips, tricks, and trimmings.
There's no question about the kind of food you cook on Christmas Day – but what should you do with all the leftovers after you've cooked enough to last to New Year's Day? Shane Coleman was joined on the show by JP McMahon, the chef, restaurateur, and author from Galway, who brought us some tips, tricks, and trimmings.
The family of Sophie Toscan du Plantier will mark the 29th anniversary of her death with a private ceremony this Christmas as a garda cold-case review into the killing nears completion. Ralph Riegel, Southern Correspondent with The Irish Independent and author of a Dream of Death about the tragic case spoke to Shane Coleman on the show this morning.
Just 30 per cent of the Government's target for new social homes was met in the first nine months of this year. That's according to new figures from the Department of Housing. Eoin O'Broin TD and Sinn Fein Spokesperson on Housing joined Shane Coleman on the show.
“The best parts of Christmas in Ireland have nothing to do with alcohol - but we forget that.” That's according to Colleen Frawley, Irish-American writer and child health policy advocate. Shane Coleman caught up with Colleen and asked what her experience was of Christmas in Ireland...
The prime ministers of Denmark and Greenland have demanded respect for their borders after US President Donald Trump appointed a special envoy to the Danish territory, which he has said repeatedly should be under US control. So, has Trump put himself on a collision course with the EU yet again? David Smith Washington Bureau Chief, The Guardian joined Shane Coleman on the show this morning.
In the 2024 to 2025 academic year, over 73,000 students in primary and secondary schools were exempt from learning Irish, according to the Irish Times. But are students with dyslexia being ‘denied' the right to learn Gaeilge through this exemption? Rosie Bissett, CEO of Dyslexia Ireland joined Shane Coleman on the show to discuss.
John Whelan of the Sentencing and Victim Equality Group SAVE, has described how his family are being ‘retraumatized' at the biennial parole hearing of his sister's murderer. Sharon Whelan and her two daughters, Nadia and Zara, were murdered on Christmas Day 2008, and their murderer Brian Hennessy has applied for parole every two years since 2017. John Whelan joined Shane Coleman on the show to discuss.
An extraordinary meeting of the board of the Dublin Airport Authority is to take place today to formally suspend its Chief Executive Kenny Jacobs with full pay, pending the outcome of an investigation. Daniel McConnell, Editor of the Business Post, joined Shane Coleman on the show.
An extraordinary meeting of the board of the Dublin Airport Authority is to take place today to formally suspend its Chief Executive Kenny Jacobs with full pay, pending the outcome of an investigation. Daniel McConnell, Editor of the Business Post, joined Shane Coleman on the show.
John Whelan of the Sentencing and Victim Equality Group SAVE, has described how his family are being ‘retraumatized' at the biennial parole hearing of his sister's murderer. Sharon Whelan and her two daughters, Nadia and Zara, were murdered on Christmas Day 2008, and their murderer Brian Hennessy has applied for parole every two years since 2017. John Whelan joined Shane Coleman on the show to discuss.
2025 was certainly eventful. The Tonight Show looks back at the stories, moments, people and villains that defined the year.Guest presenter Fionnán Sheahan is joined by Shane Coleman, Newstalk Breakfast Presenter; Liz Carolan, Tech and Democracy Journalist; and Larry Donnelly, Lawyer and Political Columnist, to reflect on the political highs and lows of 2025 — including who had the strongest year and who struggled the most.A year in review — on The Tonight Show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A rowdy gathering for our 100th episode as Matt, Lise Hand, and Shane Coleman dissect: RTÉ's Eurovision departure and Ireland's defence against anti-semitism. Defending Ireland while remaining neutral. The TDs who need to get a grip of themselves. How our tax revenues should be spent, and our vulnerability to losing the money. The Government's Accelerating Infrastructure plan. And the traffic nightmare and the M50 logjam.Brought to you by Greenman OPENPTP+To enjoy early access, ad-free listening and weekly bonus episodes, sign up at pathtopowerpodcast.comGet in touch: mail@pathtopowerpodcast.comFollow Matt:https://twitter.com/cooper_mhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-cooper-615a1317https://www.instagram.com/mattcooperlastword/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Joining Anton to run through the main stories from the Sunday papers is Shane Coleman, Newstalk Breakfast Presenter; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central; and Nóirín O'Sullivan, Former Garda Commissioner.
Matt is joined by Newstalk Breakfast host and former political editor Shane Coleman, and by journalist and former Dáil correspondent Lise Hand to discuss the government's new housing initiative. They also reflect on President Connolly's inauguration, talk about Billy Kelleher's carefully worded internal dissent in Fianna Fáil, and the status of the inquiry into the Jim Gavin presidential debacle.Brought to you by Greenman OPENPTP+To enjoy early access, ad-free listening and weekly bonus episodes, sign up at pathtopowerpodcast.comGet in touch: mail@pathtopowerpodcast.comFollow Matt:https://twitter.com/cooper_mhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-cooper-615a1317https://www.instagram.com/mattcooperlastword/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This morning on Newstalk Breakfast with Ciara Kelly and Shane Coleman, they spoke about bringing your children to the pub.It's a topic that gathers a lot of mixed reviews amongst people. So, the question is: would you bring your kids to the pub?Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss.
One in five Irish children now live below the poverty line when housing costs are taken into account, according to new research from the Economic and Social Research Institute. Co-author of the report Dr Barra Roantree joined Shane Beatty on Breakfast Briefing to this morning discuss his findings while Tanya Ward, Chief Executive of the Children's Rights Alliance joined Shane Coleman on the show to discuss.
Fianna Fáíl will today choose its presidential candidate in a secret ballot between candidates Jim Gavin and Billy Kelleher. Newstalk's Political Correspondent Sean Defoe joined Shane Coleman on the show.
One in five Irish children now live below the poverty line when housing costs are taken into account, according to new research from the Economic and Social Research Institute. Co-author of the report Dr Barra Roantree joined Shane Beatty on Breakfast Briefing to this morning discuss his findings while Tanya Ward, Chief Executive of the Children's Rights Alliance joined Shane Coleman on the show to discuss.
Fianna Fáíl will today choose its presidential candidate in a secret ballot between candidates Jim Gavin and Billy Kelleher. Newstalk's Political Correspondent Sean Defoe joined Shane Coleman on the show.
Shane Coleman was joined on the show this morning by Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald.
Cocaine kits have been spotted for sale in a shop window in Dublin's city center. Marketed as ‘snuff kits', they include a razor, a metal spoon and a snorting tube. How harmful is the open promotion and sale of these products? Addiction counsellor Austin Prior joined Shane Coleman on the show to discuss.
If we want fairer wealth distribution in Ireland, we need to tax property properly – so writes Adjunct Professor in Economics at Trinity College Dublin John Fitzgerald in the Irish Times today who joined Shane Coleman on the show.
US President Donald Trump said he was prepared to move forward on new sanctions on Moscow, hours after Russia fired its biggest-ever aerial barrage at Ukraine. Kira Rudyk, Ukrainian MP joined Shane Coleman on the show.
Shane Coleman was joined on the show this morning by Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald.
If we want fairer wealth distribution in Ireland, we need to tax property properly – so writes Adjunct Professor in Economics at Trinity College Dublin John Fitzgerald in the Irish Times today who joined Shane Coleman on the show.
Cocaine kits have been spotted for sale in a shop window in Dublin's city center. Marketed as ‘snuff kits', they include a razor, a metal spoon and a snorting tube. How harmful is the open promotion and sale of these products? Addiction counsellor Austin Prior joined Shane Coleman on the show to discuss.
US President Donald Trump said he was prepared to move forward on new sanctions on Moscow, hours after Russia fired its biggest-ever aerial barrage at Ukraine. Kira Rudyk, Ukrainian MP joined Shane Coleman on the show.
Alcohol and drug use among e-scooter users, increased littering within Dublin city's inner city and a Donegal GAA club being forced to install CCTV to deal with dog fouling. This week, there have been a number of stories which seem to suggest that we have a blatant disregard for others. But what is driving the disrespect of our communities?Joining Kieran to discuss was Noel Cunningham, hotelier, and TV personality, author of Guide to Modern Irish Manners, Shane Coleman, Broadcaster and presenter of Newstalk Breakfast IDPTL, Patti Shields, Chairperson of Democrats Abroad. Brendan Kelly Professor of Psychiatry, At Trinity College Dublin. Brenda Power, Sunday times and Daily Mail Columnist
Fine Gael Presidential nominee Mairead McGuinness has dropped out of the race to become the next president of Ireland.In a statement to Fine Gael Members, McGuinness said the “This decision is not lightly taken and follows a stay in hospital last week.”To reflect on where this leaves the Presidential race and to speculate who may become the next president of Ireland now, Kieran was joined by Shane Coleman, Broadcaster and presenter of Newstalk Breakfast and Sean Defoe Newstalk Political correspondent
Gardaí have concluded their search in Wexford as part of an ongoing investigation into the 1998 disappearance and murder of Fiona Sinnott. Conor Lally, Irish Times Crime & Security Editor spoke to Shane Coleman on the show.
With over 300,000 households now behind on their electricity bills, should the government reconsider its decision to rule out new energy credits in the autumn budget or is increasing the fuel allowance a better targeted solution? Sinn Fein TD for Dublin Fingal West Louise O'Reilly & John Clendennen Fine Gael TD for Offaly joined Shane Coleman to discuss.
A powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Russia's Far East in the early hours of the morning, triggering tsunami fears across the Pacific, with warnings and alerts in place across Japan, parts of the US including Hawaii, California and Alaska, and the Philippines. Malika Dudley, Meteorologist and Former Miss Hawaii spoke to Shane Coleman on the show.
A major international study has found that streetlights aren't the only culprit when it comes to light pollution. Georgia MacMillan University of Galway researcher based in Dark Sky Park County Mayo joined Shane Coleman on the show.
Fr Donal Neary, Jesuit priest and editor of The Messenger, joins Shane Coleman to reflect on Pope Francis' little-known time in Dublin in 1980, long before his return as pontiff in 2018.Listen here.
An Taoiseach Micheál Martin joined Shane Coleman on the show this morning.
Who let the dogs in, out or into a buggy... A leading dog behavioral expert is warning that treating pets like humans will unleash unwanted behavioral issues. Jim Stephens, Founder of Pet Behaviour Centre in Dublin, joined Shane Coleman on the show this morning.
A study has found that nearly nine in ten mums and dads still worry about their children even when they are grown up.Shane Coleman sits down with Dr. Brendan Kelly, Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin to go through this study.
Daniel Epstein-O'Dowd representative for the Jewish Community in Ireland sits down with Shane Coleman to discuss Michael D. Higgins' controversial speech at the Holocaust Memorial event in Dublin.