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Fionnán Sheahan, Ireland Editor with the Irish Independent

Today, April 30, marks the 15th anniversary of Gerry Ryan's untimely death aged 53. That Gerry-shaped hole has never quite been filled at RTÉ. At his best, the Dubliner was a broadcaster of the first rank, one who could delight, entertain, inform, infuriate and challenge the listener – often over the course of a single show. But in the end, the life of Gerry Ryan was tragically cut short on his sudden death, which was as hotly debated as any “Ryan Line” phone-in special. Host; Fionnán Sheahan, Guests; John Meagher and Niamh Horan Copy: Today, April 30, marks the 15th anniversary of Gerry Ryan's untimely death aged 53. That Gerry-shaped hole has never quite been filled at RTÉ. At his best, the Dubliner was a broadcaster of the first rank, one who could delight, entertain, inform, infuriate and challenge the listener – often over the course of a single show. He was an undeniable force of nature in the world of Irish broadcasting. Controversy also didn't really faze the man, in fact, he made his career off the back of it. His voracious appetite for life, and indeed becoming a major part of the lives of his audience, was quintessential Gerry Ryan, as was his signature rambunctious approach to the microphone. Love or loathe the man, you had an opinion about him. But in the end, the life of Gerry Ryan was tragically cut short, with his sudden death as hotly debated as any “Ryan Line” phone-in special. Today on the Indo Daily, Fionnán Sheahan is joined by Mediahuis Ireland journalists John Meagher and Niamh Horan, to reflect on the days of a true broadcasting legend, his legacy on the Irish airwaves and to remember the days when the Ryan Line was open. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Truck driver Richard Satchwell (57) told gardaí his wife, Tina Satchwell nee Dingivan, attacked him at their home in Youghal, Co Cork in March 2017. The trial commenced before the Central Criminal Court in Dublin where it is expected to be up to six weeks at hearing. The Irish Independent's Correspondent Ralph Riegel joins Fionnán Sheahan after a dramatic day in courtroom number six.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

t's a paradise that millionaires can only dream of. Canouan, a small island in the Caribbean, is where the world's billionaires go to escape lowly millionaires, who seem to be ten a penny these days. Tucked away from prying eyes, the little-known sanctuary is famous for its emerald-green hills, azure waters and unspoilt beaches – as well as just about every expensive excess one could desire. But all has not been well in paradise. Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guests: Niamh Horan and Liam Collins See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Eoin brings you on a sporting tour through three countries in Central America.We begin in Costa Rica, where we watch their World Cup dreams dying a death, before an unlikely resuscitation allows an entire nation to dream, if only for a brief moment.We venture to Belize where a small town is looking to recapture past glories in the nation's Premier League.And we go to Guatemala, where we take chicken buses up to the mountains to the small towns totally obsessed with basketball.Before all that, there's part six of the Patagonian hitchhiking journey, as Eoin is finally asked to do some driving for himself.Follow Eoin…https://www.instagram.com/eoinsheahan/https://x.com/EoinSheahanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@eoinsheahanEmail: eoinsheahan1@gmail.com

In this episode, we take you to Mexico City where Independence Day is in full swing. We use the information provided by the Irish Hooligan to go and spend the day with some lucha libre fighters in a “dangerous part” of Mexico.For Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), then, we go to San Cristobal de las Casas and we attend a rave in the woods, learn about the Zapatista movement and we meet the people trying to build a gym in order to provide positive environments for the children of the city.Finally, we go to San Jose del Pacifico and we go on a magic mushroom journey in one of the most beautiful settings in the world, in the company of a former Mayo hurler.Before all that, there is part five of Eoin's hitchhiking journey, where he desperately tries to get out of Paso de Indios.Follow Eoin… https://www.instagram.com/eoinsheahan/https://x.com/EoinSheahanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@eoinsheahanEmail: eoinsheahan1@gmail.com

Jackie Healy-Rae Jr has landed himself a role as special adviser to junior minister Michael Healy-Rae, who, yes, just so happens to be his father. Jackie also holds the distinction of being the first such special adviser with a criminal record. Should the conviction have blocked his path? And what does the Taoiseach think? Host: Kevin Doyle Guests: Fionnán Sheahan and Sinead Kelleher  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 1972, a plane carrying members of the Old Christians rugby team of Montevideo crashed in the Andes, leaving behind a slew of survivors. After 72 days trapped on the mountain, 16 survivors managed to make it home.In this episode, Eoin visits the home of one of the survivors, Antonio Vizintin, for an extended chat about those 72 days and, indeed, the reaction to the revelations that dead bodies were used for food on the mountain.We also speak with Jorg Thomsen, director of Museo Andes 1972, and Ana Ines Martinez Lamas, who lost her brother in the crash.There are also the sounds of Uruguayan Carnaval.Before all that, there's part four of the Patagonian hitchhiking journey, as Eoin embarks on a risky journey East, from Esquel.Follow Eoin…https://www.instagram.com/eoinsheahan/https://x.com/EoinSheahanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@eoinsheahanEmail: eoinsheahan1@gmail.com

Donald Trump's return to the White House has created rolling news stories since he retook the presidential oath back in January. But for a brief period in October 2024, it was his wife who was generating the headlines. Melania Trump's debut memoir has been described by reviewers as "deeply weird", "truly bad" and "a brazen whitewash of a presidency". Despite the reviews, the book has delivered surprising revelations about her political views and her life with Donald Trump. *This podcast was first released in October 2024* Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guests: Sheila Flynn and Gina London See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eoin travelled to the other side of the world and it was quite the experience. Eoin Sheahan from Off The Ball joined Dave to chat about his new Podcast 'Diverted'

Fionnán Sheahan, Ireland Editor with the Irish Independent

  Are you wrestling with ethical dilemmas in your job? Feeling misaligned with your company's values?  In this powerful episode, we speak with Jeanne Sheahan, the Founder of Jeanne Sheahan Executive Life Coaching and a former Senior Director of Global Legal Privacy Compliance at Meta. Jeanne shares her firsthand experience navigating complex ethical landscapes in big tech and provides actionable insights for making courageous career decisions rooted in your personal integrity. As a former Meta executive who built and led a global privacy team, Jeanne understands the pressures and ethical challenges within the tech world. Now, she leverages her extensive experience coaching seasoned executives and rising stars at companies like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft to help you take control of your career and build a more fulfilling, values-driven professional life. Jeanne also shares her inspiring journey as a first-generation college student who rose to the highest levels of the tech industry, offering valuable lessons on navigating corporate culture and advocating for change. In this episode, you'll learn how to: Identify your core ethical values and ensure they align with your workplace. Recognize red flags and navigate ethically challenging situations in tech. Understand how creating a fear based work environment leads to breakdown in trust and mental and physical health issues. Develop the courage to prioritize your integrity, even if it means making difficult career choices. Strategically plan your exit if your current role compromises your values. Build a career that truly reflects who you are and what you stand for. Overcome bias and imposter syndrome on your path to leadership. Advocate for more ethical and inclusive workplaces. Set healthy boundaries to protect your well-being and values. Find and cultivate supportive communities within the tech industry. Become a more authentic and impactful leader. The critical role of male allies in fostering inclusion and sharing power. Connect with us: Connect with Jeanne Sheahan on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanne-sheahan-20b0523/ and website at https://www.jeannesheahan.com/.  Follow Samorn on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/samornselim/. Get a copy of Samorn's book, “Belonging: Self Love Lessons From A Workaholic Depressed Insomniac Lawyer” at https://tinyurl.com/2dk5hr2f.  Get weekly career tips by signing up for our advice column at www.careerunicorns.com.  Schedule a free 30-minute build your dream career consult by sending a message at www.careerunicorns.com. 

A spy trail of secret messages, codewords and a phone smashed with an axe in an extraordinary tale of alleged corporate espionage is unfolding in front of the High Court. The story of Dublin man Keith O'Brien made international headlines when his employer, a major US HR services firm, set a “trap” to identify how confidential information was being leaked – and the saga is not over yet. His 13-page confession was read to the High Court last week, where he told how he spied on his multinational employer for a rival for a fee of over €5,000 month. That is, until he was caught. Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guests: Maeve Sheehan and Shane Phelan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The street celebrations in Argentina following their World Cup win in 2022 will live long in the memory of Argentinians and also one Off The Ball presenter who made it his quest to trek all across Central and South America with the goal of being in Argentina for that celebration. Along the way Eoin Sheahan had many experiences and gives Pat a taste of some of them which he has fully documented in his new 'Diverted' podcast which is available now.

In this episode, we go on a journey into the Bolivian highlands for a completely unique festival called “Tinku.” It takes place in a tiny town called Macha, which is not exactly a tourist hot spot. The aim of the game is to fight thy neighbour in order to spill blood and satisfy the Andean gods, which are all-powerful to the indigenous Aymara community.We drink with the locals, dance with the locals and some of us fight with the locals. It is a chaotic couple of days, and one of the world's most unusual sporting traditions.Also, we visit La Paz and El Alto and talk about the fighting Cholitas, and we hop on a Mountain bike down Death Road.Before all that, there's part four of the Patagonian hitchhiking journey, as Eoin is still trying to get himself to the town of Esquel.Follow Eoin…https://www.instagram.com/eoinsheahan/https://x.com/EoinSheahanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@eoinsheahanEmail: eoinsheahan1@gmail.com

John Downing was away this week and Ireland editor with the Irish Independent, Fionnán Sheahan reviewed the week in politics.

Fionnán Sheahan, Ireland Editor with the Irish Independent, discusses he government's plan to get ahead of US tariffs and the no confidence motion in Verona Murphy.

In the second episode of this series, we get invited to spend an afternoon at the plush environs of the Prince of Wales country club in Santiago, Chile. Here, some of the country's national rugby players are putting kids through their paces and they themselves prepare for a first ever Rugby World Cup.A snoop around a flea market, then, tips me off about a storied football club, Club Deportivo Palestino. We meet the fans and those running the club, which is a representation of Palestinian identity in Chile.Finally, we meet Eddio Inostroza who was assistant to the enigmatic Mirko Josic, who came from Yugoslavia to lead the Colo-Colo club to their highest ever point as a club.Also, there is the story of Puskas in Chile, the Battle of Macul and the story behind Chile's two World Rugby hall of famers.Before all that, there's part two of the Patagonian hitchhiking journey, as Eoin tries to get himself to the town of Esquel.Follow Eoin…https://www.instagram.com/eoinsheahan/https://x.com/EoinSheahanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@eoinsheahanEmail: eoinsheahan1@gmail.com

Off The Ball's Eoin Sheahan joined Kieran Cuddihy on The Hard Shoulder to review the week in sport and look ahead to the weekend action…

In the first episode of this series, Eoin takes you to Colombia, where our first destination is the city of Medellin. Here, there are football ultras trying to make the world a better place, and there is a football club trying to get away from the historic association with Pablo Escobar.There is the national sport of Tejo, where drinking beer is encouraged and making things explode is the aim of the game.In Bogota, we hear about a national obsession with cycling, and how it's intertwined - and not for the better - with the current politics of Colombia. There is better news on the women's football front, however, as the national team gains positive headlines.There is also alcohol tasting, a bus that gets stuck in the highland mud and a dog-friendly MMA gym.Before all that, there's part one of the Patagonian hitchhiking journey, as Eoin tries to get a lift out of the town of Bariloche.Follow Eoin…https://www.instagram.com/eoinsheahan/ https://x.com/EoinSheahan https://www.tiktok.com/@eoinsheahan

The Sunday Session kicks off with the legendary Mike Sheahan, before we move into the time we were supposed to talk to a legend but called the wrong person! Billy reflects on his daughter Ruby's wedding, and GWS Captain Toby Greene calls in as the Giants get an early bye week. Billy has some astronaut news, JB strafes the MRO and Tribunal, and we have a very controversial and chaotic Hump Day Quiz. Finally, to celebrate St Patrick's Day last Monday, we revisit Billy's very fruity Irish joke.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coming to your OTB Daily feed this Tuesday (March 25th) at 10am - the first episode of Eoin Sheahan's Diverted. Before the first episode went live, Eoin chatted to OTB's Mick McCarthy about the 10-part series, which you can find each Tuesday in the OTB Daily feed, and in its own podcast feed. You can access that here to subscribe. Follow Eoin on this not-so-smooth journey from the Deep South of the USA to the southern tip of Argentina, as he tries to recover from missing out on the Biggest Party In The History of The Universe (™).Each week, this podcast will travel to a new country, and we will bring you to a ritualistic fighting festival in rural Bolivia, to the basketball-crazy highlands of Guatemala and to the equine sport heartlands of Argentina's gaucho country. We will become experts in Jai-Alai and Tejo, we will speak extensively with a survivor of the 1972 Andes plane crash, we will become fans of FC Palestino and hang out with lucha libre fighters. There are carnivals and psychedelics and broken bones, as we run from Andean karma but towards any presence of Maradona and Messi.

Eddie Brennan on the Kilkenny GAA Golf Classic the Cats season so fa and why he thinks Cork could be the ones to watch.  We've also got Carlow Manager Tom Mullally and Shamrocks Ballyhale's Joey Holden with Dicksboro's Joe Sheahan.

Off The Ball's Eoin Sheahan joined Kieran Cuddihy on The Hard Shoulder to review the week in sport and look ahead to the weekend action…Before that, Kieran was joined by Kate O'Connor, who won silver at the World Indoor Championships. She discusses the achievement from the stadium in Nanjing, China.

Fionnán Sheahan, Ireland Editor, Irish Independent // Gary Murphy, Professor of politics at DCU

Former Chief Football Reporter Mike Sheahan joins Shane McInnes, Matthew Richardson, Tony Shaw and Laura Spurway. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a big day at the AFL Tribunal, as Billy kicks the show off with his All Sports Report, before recapping his daughter Ruby's wedding. Essendon stars Archie Perkins and Nick Bryan are in studio ahead of their clash with Adelaide on Saturday, then JB talks White Lotus. Billy's 5 at 5:05 makes a rare Tuesday appearance, and he's got the latest on the Sheffield Shield, and some more AFL news. We give away $1k thanks to CCs, and the Godfather of footy media Mike Sheahan is in studio. Finally, Billy has a joke about a request he made to his local councillorSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fionnán Sheahan, Ireland Editor with the Irish Independent, discusses when Oireachtas committees might return.

The Viper, Martin Foley, has hit the headlines once again. Bitten by a seven-figure tax bill, the notorious criminal finds himself in a race against time to pay off his hefty debt and rescue his Dublin home in the process. Waiting in the wings to take the keys off his hands? None other than Ireland's most persistent of crime cash converters, The Criminal Assets Bureau. Host; Fionnán Sheahan, Guests; Conor Feehan and Paul Williams See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shamrocks, handshakes, and diplomatic high stakes; It was all to play for this afternoon as Michael Martin met Donald Trump during a historic visit to The White House. From Ukraine to Gaza, big topics were on the table, yet it was EU Tariffs that took centre stage, as Trump laid out a stark warning for the future of Irelands Tech and Pharma industries. Was it a tough day at The Oval Office for Micheál Martin, or did the Taoiseach hold his own in very difficult circumstances? Host; Fionnán Sheahan, Guest Gabija GataveckaiteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Off The Ball's Eoin Sheahan joined Kieran Cuddihy on The Hard Shoulder to review the week in sport and look ahead to the weekend action…

It's one of the most shocking and troubling cases in modern Irish history. The disappearance of Kyran Durnin went unnoticed by authorities for over two years. Since he was first reported missing in August of last year, gardaí have been unable to unravel the truth about what happened to Kyran. With so many questions remaining unanswered, speculation is growing. Are we getting any closer in finding out what happened to the young boy? And how does a child go missing for two years without anybody noticing? Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guest: Conor Feehan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on The Indo Daily, Fionnán Sheahan is joined by Paul Williams, Special Correspondent with The Irish Independent, to look back at the life and career of his friend, Dr Jim Donovan, Former Forensic Science Director, and to learn how an infamous incident with The General Martin Cahill, had a dark impact on his life for nearly 40 years See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don sits down with Daryl Carpenter of Reel Screamers Guide Service to discuss the rumor that the LDWF will be looking for a new leader and how the fishing has been around Grand Isle this past week!

Off The Ball's Eoin Sheahan joined Kieran Cuddihy on The Hard Shoulder to review the week in sport and look ahead to the weekend action…

Malicious fake images of a female politician circulated during the general election are being investigated by gardaí. The sexually explicit photos were created using AI deepfake technology to cast a slur on the victim's character. Fionnán Sheahan discusses this worrying development for Irish democracy, while SDLP MLA Cara Hunter shares how her own experience as a victim of a pornographic deepfake attack that nearly ruined her political career. Host: Tabitha Monahan; Guests: Fionnán Sheahan and Cara HunterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Off The Ball's Eoin Sheahan joined Kieran Cuddihy on The Hard Shoulder to review the week in sport and look ahead to the weekend action…

Off The Ball's Eoin Sheahan joined Kieran Cuddihy on The Hard Shoulder to review the week in sport and look ahead to the weekend action…Image: Reuters

Still less than a month into his second term, US President Donald Trump has wasted no time whatsoever in avalanching all before him with a dizzying blitz of enough policies and initiatives to make your head spin. But then, that's the point. Flood the zone, cause panic and confusion, and hope that some policies do in fact land. With an international outcry on his hands surrounding his comments on Gaza, threats of trade-wars and Elon Musks ‘hostile takeover', can the president hold firm on his increasingly bold and alarming strategy? Host; Fionnán Sheahan, Guests; Lorcan Nyhan and Scott Lucas See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Louis Walsh is undoubtedly one of Irelands most successful music moguls of all time. In a career spanning nearly 50 years, the Mayo native had an ear for talent and an eye for a story, helping him shape pop music history—one headline at a time. But Walsh was no stranger to bending the rules to get his acts noticed and has come under renewed flack after his appearance on a new docuseries ‘Boyzone: No Matter What' chronicling the rise of one of Irelands greatest pop exports, and for better or worse, his hand in their success. Just how did a small-town manager build a global sensation, and would it have worked any other way? Copy: From Boyzone, to Westlife, to The X Factor and beyond, Louis Walsh is undoubtedly one of Irelands most successful music moguls of all time. In a career spanning nearly 50 years, the Mayo native had an ear for talent and an eye for a story, helping him shape pop music history—one headline at a time. But Walsh was no stranger to bending the rules to get his acts noticed and has come under renewed flack after his appearance on a new docuseries ‘Boyzone: No Matter What' chronicling the rise of one of Irelands greatest pop exports, and for better or worse, his hand in their success. In the documentary, he reveals that he used to sell stories about Boyzone to tabloids to keep them in the public eye, including ­rumours, such as one that Baby Spice and Stephen Gately were dating. If they “got the front page”, he said, he was happy. Lynch recently said: “We've always known the way Louis Walsh operates. And in fairness to him, Ireland and the name Louis Walsh, he's a big name and a big fish in the music industry. Was his puppeteering of the press a necessary evil, or can the highs and lows of Boyzone act as a cautionary tale to a music industry still under scrutiny for how it treats its young stars Today on the Indo Daily Fionnán Sheahan is joined by journalist Ann Marie Hourihane and culture writer Louise Bruton, to discuss how a small-town manager built a global sensation, and ask: would it have worked any other way? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fionnán Sheahan, Ireland Editor with the Irish Independent

‘We are so back' are the words presumably muttered by RTE 2FM higher ups, as they launched their baby-faced, influencer clad new presenting line up in recent days. But hold on a minute... Influencers on the radio, have we not had this debate before? Well despite industry and public concern and comment, RTE have held firm on their long-term strategy for our national youth broadcaster. But how important is RTE 2FM as a cultural institution, and do the youth audience they so heavily crave even care about what goes out on our radio waves? Host: Fionnán Sheahan, Guests; Melanie Finn and Cassie Delaney See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In recent months a new force has emerged in the online world. Meet the 'Guinfluencer' - Fans of the stout who review pints, comment on ‘domage' and ‘shtick' among other characteristics the black beverage holds. With stout shortages over Christmas causing chaos in the UK, and ‘G's being split like they are going out of fashion, it feels like what was once the everyman's stout has reached peak public hysteria. But now, whispers are growing louder that Diageo, the global drinks giant and owner of ‘The Black Stuff', might be looking to sell off the legendary stout. Why now, and what does that mean for the future of the company and its St James's Gate brewery? Host; Fionnán Sheahan, Guests; Donal O'Donovan and Turtle Bunbury See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Off The Ball's Eoin Sheahan joined Kieran Cuddihy on The Hard Shoulder to review the week in sport and look ahead to the weekend action…Image: Vincent Thian / AP

Fionnán Sheahan, Ireland Editor at the Irish Independent Group, looks ahead to the formation of the new Goverment as the Dáil resumes.

A fierce clash between GAA president Jarlath Burns and former Derry manager Rory Gallagher has led to the threat of legal action and a split in public opinion. Was Burns right to raise his concerns about Gallagher's potential appointment to a new gig? Host: Kevin Doyle Guests: Colm Keys, Fionnán Sheahan, and Tessa Fleming See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fionnán Sheahan, Ireland Editor with the Irish Independent

At the height of his fame, Pete Doherty personified rock'n'roll excess. Though he wished to be taken seriously as an artist, it was the many personal controversies of the Libertines frontman that provoked public scrutiny. From his relationship with Kate Moss, to his descent into drug addiction, to his link to a tragic death that still poses unanswered questions, we look at the many headlines of Pete Doherty. This episode was first published in March 2024. Host: Fionnán Sheahan, Guest: Craig Fitzpatrick See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fionnán Sheahan talks to Eamon as talks begin to form a new government. Fionnán Sheahan is Ireland Editor for independent.ie, the Irish Independent and the Sunday Independent.Recorded on Tuesday 10th December 2024. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fionnán Sheahan joins Eamon to discuss the results so far from Friday's election. Fionnán Sheahan is Ireland Editor at Independent.ie, the Irish Independent and the Sunday Independent.Recorded on Monday 2nd December 2024. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.