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Dr. Alan Farrell is a seasoned medical professional specializing in Preventative and High-Performance Medicine.  He holds a medical degree (MB BCh BAO BA) and a Master's in Sports and Exercise Medicine from Trinity College Dublin.  With over 20 years of experience, he has worked extensively with elite athletes and professional sports teams, applying cutting-edge strategies to optimize physical performance and recovery. In 2022, Dr. Farrell founded CDxP (Chronic Disease Prevention) in Dublin, Ireland.  The clinic focuses on helping individuals understand and improve their metabolic health through biomarker testing and personalized interventions. One of CDxP's standout services is its Testosterone Deficiency and Hormone Restoration program, which aims to support men experiencing symptoms like fatigue, low mood, and reduced vitality. Timestamps for today's podcast: *Note: depending on your preferred listening app, timestamps may be off by 2-3 minutes.  00:00 Introduction to Preventative Medicine and Blood Work 05:08 The Importance of Regular Blood Work 10:00 Analyzing Blood Work: A Personal Case Study 15:09 Understanding Blood Count and Heart Health 20:06 Cholesterol and Cardiovascular Health 25:05 Diabetes Health and Metabolic Syndrome 32:50 Understanding Metabolic Health 39:10 The Importance of Preventative Medicine 40:20 Exploring Kidney and Liver Health 48:05 Thyroid Function and Hormonal Health 52:18 The Significance of Testosterone 01:01:11 Navigating Low Testosterone Symptoms Today's show is Sponsored by The Circle my online group business coaching program.  https://briankeanefitness.com/online-mastermind   My current blood work link: https://imgur.com/a/7Hz1S6L Note: this is my full blood panel and is to be used for reference only.    (Website) www.cdx-p.com (LinkedIn) Alan Farrell - Founder CDxP - CDxP | LinkedIn  

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Claire de Mézerville López is joined by co-host Bálint Juhász, for the “Powerful Intersection Between Restorative Justice and Art” podcast series, a special initiative by the IIRP together with the European Forum for Restorative Justice (EFRJ). Art has the unique ability to connect and facilitate dialogue, making it a powerful tool in restorative justice practices. Throughout the series, we will examine how artists from different disciplines and cultural backgrounds use their creative expression to foster communication, build empathy, and potentially repair harm. Each episode will highlight a different aspect of this intersection, featuring conversations with artists who have contributed to restorative justice processes through various art forms — be it visual arts, music, theatre, film, and dance. Olga Ziori joins us to discuss the crucial role of restorative justice in child protection. Olga, a seasoned lawyer and restorative justice mediator, shares her profound journey from working with unaccompanied minors in refugee settings to advocating for compassionate, community-based solutions. Through poignant storytelling and innovative approaches, Olga reveals how she integrates restorative practices into challenging environments, fostering empathy and cultural understanding among vulnerable populations. From using narrative therapy to empowering minors as peer mediators, Olga's work highlights the resilience and healing potential within restorative justice. Olga Ziori is a Child Protection Expert and a Lawyer of Kavala Bar Association in Greece. Olga holds an LLM in Human Rights and a master's in social policy. Since 2011, she has been working with unaccompanied minors and children in conflict with the law, in various refugee camps in Greece. As a restorative justice facilitator, she has applied restorative practices and community mediation as part of her work in the refugee camps. She is an Accredited Mediator (Greek Ministry of Justice) specializing in Child Inclusive Family Mediation and School Mediation. She uses folk tales as a restorative justice tool in her work with vulnerable communities. After attending her first folk tale storytelling festival, she fell in love with the art of storytelling. Her love of folk tales led to a diploma in “Folk Tale in Education: Creative Reading, Critical Literacy and Use” and the beginning of a lifelong journey in the world of storytelling. Bálint, a Hungary native, has been working extensively with education and training programs, cultural project management and theatre internationally. Previously, he was the educational program manager of the performing arts company, Krétakör. He led Krétakör Free School, a democracy awareness program for students. He has experience working with marginalized groups of society. In Brussels, he led community theatre workshops for vulnerable families. He holds a degree in Literature and Linguistics from ELTE University Budapest and completed a master's in education with a focus on drama at Trinity College Dublin. He joined the EFRJ in 2019 to contribute to the organization's training development and communication. Tune in to uncover the impact of storytelling in conflict resolution, its therapeutic value, and practical applications in educational settings and beyond.

If you have social media, it's likely that you may have shared pictures and videos of your loved ones.But, with the race to develop more advanced artificial intelligence ever increasing, should we hold concerns over how social media companies are now processing our personal data?Joining guest host Mandy Johnston to discuss this is Eoin O'Dell, Associate Professor of Law at Trinity College Dublin.

The science has finally spoken; you need to cut your toxic friends and ‘frenemies' for the good of your health. Yes, a team of researchers from NYU found that negative social ties could cause premature ageing. Brendan Kelly, Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin and Consultant Psychiatrist at Tallaght Hospital, joined Jonathan Healy on the show to discuss.

Take cuts to farm payments of over €20,000 – proposals are also being made to fully withdraw farm subsidies from about 40,000 Irish farmers. Farmers over 65 in receipt of State pensions will lose their farm supports if the Commission's plan to reform the CAP is successful. Alan Matthews, Professor Emeritus of European Agricultural Policy, Trinity College Dublin, joined us to discuss.

The science has finally spoken; you need to cut your toxic friends and ‘frenemies' for the good of your health. Yes, a team of researchers from NYU found that negative social ties could cause premature ageing. Brendan Kelly, Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin and Consultant Psychiatrist at Tallaght Hospital, joined Jonathan Healy on the show to discuss.

In this episode of Talking History, we'll discuss the man who helped make Henry VIII, until Henry VIII turned on him - as we bring you the real Thomas Cromwell, on the 485th anniversary of his death.Featuring Gareth Russell, historian and author; Dr Laura Flannigan, Junior Research Fellow in History at St John's College, Oxford University; Dr Joanne Paul, Honorary Associate Professor in Intellectual History at the University of Sussex; Dr Paul Cavill, senior lecturer in early modern British history at the University of Cambridge; and Professor David Kenny, Head of the School of Law at Trinity College Dublin.

In this episode are sharing a lecture delivered earlier this year by renouned international lawyer, professor and author, Philippe Sands KC. The lecture – on the theme of impunity – forms the latest instalment of the Daniel O'Connell Memorial Lecture Series. 2025 marks 250 years since the birth of Daniel O'Connell, the Irish nationalist leader and barrister, known in his time as ‘the liberator'. The Bar of Ireland are delighted to partner with Trinity Long Room Hub for a two day symposium on 29th and 30th July at Trinity College Dublin. The O'Connell 250 symposium is free to attend and will bring together leading historians, human rights experts, public figures and members of the Bar, to explore O'Connell's life and global legacy, while also discussing challenges to human rights today, threats to democracy, and the lessons we can learn from a study of the Liberator. The conference is organised by the Trinity Long Room Hub in partnership with The Bar of Ireland and Diageo, and in association with the School of Histories and Humanities, Glasnevin Cemetery (part of Dublin Cemeteries Trust), and the Daniel O'Connell Summer School (29-30 August). Supported by the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport and the Government of Ireland. Admission is free. To register for any or all of the sessions, please click the link or copy and paste into your browser. https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/oconnell-250-symposium-tickets-1383923655909?aff=oddtdtcreator

We should all go to a 4 day week! Science strongly supports the Four-day work week, benefiting workers and employees Professor Luke O'Neill Professor of Immunology at Trinity College Dublin tells us all.

The Government's updated National Development Plan (NDP) proposes to spend a vast sum of money on capital infrastructure. But beyond three ‘mega projects' there is little detail and the vagueness of the document has led to some skepticism. In part one of today's podcast Pat Leahy joins Hugh Linehan to discuss the NDP and whether the Government's promise to prioritise infrastructure could survive a major economic shock - the kind created by heavy US tariffs, for example, They then look at the Summer Economic Statement, also revealed this week, which shows there will not be much wriggle room in this year's Budget. In part two, back to the NDP and what it says about the Government's plan for the development of transportation infrastructure. Dublin's proposed MetroLink is one of the three mega projects identified, but there is €20 billion earmarked for other unidentified projects. Where should it go? How much will be spent on new roads, and what are the implications for carbon emissions? And what about public transport projects outside Dublin? Professor Brian Caulfield talks to Hugh and Pat. Brian Caulfield is a Professor in Transportation in the Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering at Trinity College Dublin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Government plans to cut hospitality VAT back to 9% for Budget 2026 but economists warn that the billion-euro cost is economically illiterate & reckless vandalism of public finances. To discuss this Dr Barra Roantree, Director of the Masters in Economic Policy, Trinity College Dublin & Adrian Cummins, CEO of Restaurants Association of Ireland.

Smart D8, Dublin's first smart district dedicated to addressing community health and wellbeing in the heart of Dublin 8, has announced three new pilot projects as it enters its fifth year of successfully engaging the local community. The pilot projects will centre on accelerating cancer detection with the use of AI, driving positive conversations around men's health through community football and supporting remote heart health monitoring for patients living with heart failure conditions. The announced initiatives come as Smart D8 continues its commitment to enhance the health and wellbeing of local communities in the Dublin 8 area following five years of success. Smart D8 pilot projects supporting men's health and managing heart failure through patient empowerment Since October 2020, the Smart D8 partnership has gathered expertise across a range of areas and has established strong community connections among residents, businesses and local organisations. Through the combined effort of pilot calls, local workshop activities and engagement with existing community groups, Smart D8 has reached over 18,500 people living and working in the 45,000-strong population of Dublin 8. Smart D8 is led by The Digital Hub, Dublin City Council, St James's Hospital and Smart Dublin. They are joined by Tyndall National Institute, St Patrick's Mental Health Services, Trinity College Dublin, Trinity Translational Medicine Institute, National College of Art & Design, Guinness Enterprise Centre, Health Innovation Hub Ireland and the HSE in this unique collaborative initiative. The pilot programme of Smart D8 operates by selecting a number of health and wellbeing-focused initiatives each year following a competitive application process. Selected projects are supported with community engagement and funding as they are demonstrated in Dublin 8 for a six-month period. After this period, they are evaluated to verify the potential to scale their innovations for long-term population health and wellbeing impacts in the area and beyond. The 2025 pilot projects that will begin implementation across the Dublin 8 area this summer include: Early-Stage Cancer Detection by the RCSI University of Medicine & Health Sciences: This project, run by the PRiCAN research group, aims to support expedited cancer diagnoses through an AI-powered digital scribe tool, which will assist in diagnostic consultations in Centric Health GP practices in Dublin 8. The tool will support GPs by reducing administrative burden and monitoring conversations with patients for subtle symptom patterns potentially linked to cancers with the aim of prompting earlier investigation and diagnosis. Football Cooperative by Football Cooperative CLG: This project, led by Steven O'Connell, aims to engage men in positive health behaviours through weekly pick-up football games, encouraging conversations about men's overall physical, mental and social health. Backed by South-East Technological University (SETU), the programme has already demonstrated a social return of €17.60 for every €1 invested and will aim to co-develop a robust outcome framework to enable national scaling through partners, including the FAI and Local Sports Partnerships. Smart Heart: Heart Failure Care in the Community by patientMpower and in partnership with St James's Hospital Heart Support Unit: Led by Eamonn Costello and Eimear Kelly, this project involves the remote monitoring of individuals living with heart failure, a condition that affects 2% of Ireland's population. Patients will receive connected devices that transmit blood pressure and weight data to clinicians in real-time, enabling the trial of a scalable model of community-based chronic care. Jack Lehane, Smart D8 Ecosystem Manager, said: "As Smart D8 enters its fifth consecutive year, I am delighted to announce the three pilot projects that will be demonstrated with the Dublin 8 community. Each year, the quality of applications for Smart D8 is increasing, which is a re...

Professor Luke O'Neill, Immunologist at Trinity College Dublin and Newstalk regular joins Kieran to place his favourite book on The Hard Shoulder Bookshelf!

In this conversation, I got to catch up with my friend Jacob Erickson, who's doing some inspiring work at Trinity College Dublin, where they've just launched a new Master's in Theology and Social Justice. What struck me most was how Jake and his colleagues are embodying this broader transformation happening in theological education - moving beyond those traditional disciplinary boundaries to create genuinely interdisciplinary spaces where theology isn't just talking aboutother fields, but actually thinking with scientists, activists, and practitioners. We dug into how this shift has happened over the last couple decades - from philosophers bracketing God to study religion as a phenomenon, to theologians like Tillich doing theology of culture, to the changing student body that's bringing questions that don't fit neatly into traditional confessional boxes. Jake's insights about wisdom versus knowledge really hit home - how religious traditions offer this "porous knowledge" that comes with demands and can't be separated from formation and embodiment. And I loved hearing about his work with plant studies and how hanging out with botanists and mycologists at Harvard is opening up new ways of thinking about everything from Christology to what it means to be entangled with other creatures. It's exactly the kind of risky, playful, boundary-crossing work that makes theology come alive. Dr. Jacob J. Erickson is Assistant Professor of Theological Ethics in the School of Religion, Theology, and Peace Studies at Trinity College Dublin. A constructive theologian and theological ethicist, Erickson writes to evoke an ecotheology of planetary conviviality--the playful and just cherishing of life together--in the midst of current ecological crises, ecological injustice, emerging perspectives in the wake of global warming, and new challenges in energy production. You can WATCH the conversation on YouTube Previous Episodes with Dr. Erickson The Becoming of a Lutheran Queer Eco-Process Theologian from North Dakota a Theopoetics of the Earth Apocalyptic #ProcessParty with Catherine Keller & Jacob Erickson ONLINE SUMMIT:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Democracy in Tension - NAVIGATING THE INTERLOCKING CRISES OF DEMOCRACY AND RELIGION ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Democracy today faces profound challenges – polarization, inequality, populist authoritarianism, and widespread cynicism are eroding the foundations of democratic life. Yet, what if democracy's greatest strength lies not in eliminating these tensions, but in productively embracing them?The summit will navigate the complex terrain between political equality and social justice, liberal freedom and democratic sovereignty, and ethical demands and political action. As always, the class is donation-based, including 0. INFO & Sign-Up at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.HomebrewedClasses.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Theology Beer Camp ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠is a unique three-day conference that brings together of theology nerds and craft beer for a blend of intellectual engagement, community building, and fun. Guests this year include John Dominic Crossan, Kelly Brown Douglas, Philip Clayton, Stacey Floyd-Thomas, Jeffery Pugh, Juan Floyd-Thomas, Andy Root, Grace Ji-Sun Kim, Noreen Herzfeld, Reggie Williams, Casper ter Kuile, and more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get info and tickets here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. _____________________ This podcast is a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Homebrewed Christianity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ production. Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the Homebrewed Christianity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Theology Nerd Throwdown⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Rise of Bonhoeffer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ podcasts for more theological goodness for your earbuds. Join over 70,000 other people by joining our⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Substack - Process This!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get instant access to over 50 classes at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.TheologyClass.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow the podcast, drop a review⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, send ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠feedback/questions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or become a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠member of the HBC Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode: Ireland's forgotten film pioneers, the Horgan brothers of Youghal, and how three visionary siblings captured a rapidly changing Ireland.Featuring: Darina Clancy, director and producer, and author of ‘The Horgan Brothers – The Irish Lumieres'; Prof Ruth Barton, Professor In Film Studies at Trinity College Dublin; and Dr Denis Condon, Lecturer in Film at the Departments of English and Media Studies at Maynooth University.

In this week's episode, Kevin Harper explores a promising new frontier in non-surgical joint healing — combining low-level laser therapy (LLLT) with stem cell regeneration to restore damaged knees. We take a journey across the Irish Sea to Dublin, where cutting-edge clinics and researchers are reimagining orthopaedic care.Rupert joins the conversation with insights from patient stories and emerging research from Trinity College Dublin and University College Dublin. Along the way, we reflect on the power of light, cells, and compassion in healing.Due to local 5G transition issues, we were unable to bring you our interview with Mary-Lou Spain about her recent recovery from a fractured toe. She'll join us in a future episode. In her honour, and as a moment of reflection, we close with the Ballarat Singers' moving rendition of Ubi Caritas.LLLT, stem cells, knee therapy, laser therapy, biological orthopaedics, Dublin, Trinity College, Ballarat Singers, Ubi Caritas, Kevin Harper, healing, community health, Camino de Santiago, regenerative medicine

But if there's no tariff agreement between the EU and US, the fallout could be serious. Higher costs for consumers and businesses, pressure on jobs, and a deepening rift in transatlantic relations. John Fitzgerald, Economist & Adjunct Professor at Trinity College Dublin joins the programme to discuss what's at stake.

Professor Jane Farrar, Head of school of genetics and microbiology at Trinity College Dublin,

The Valentia Lecture starts today with some keynote speakers such as historian Professor Jane Ohlmeyer of Trinity College Dublin, journalist Mick Clifford, Minister of State, Michael Healy-Rae and businessman Denis O Brien. Jerry spoke to Leonard Hobbs, chairperson of Valentia Transatlantic Cable Foundation.

An emerging Clare playwright has been chosen for a mentorship with Eugene O'Brien. Róisín Daly will get the opportunity to work with the playwright, screenwriter, and actor, who is best known for his very successful play Eden, For the past year, Róisín has been studying a master's degree in dramaturgy at the University of Amsterdam, having previously completed her bachelor's degree in English literature and drama studies at Trinity College Dublin. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Róisín Daly. PHOTO CREDIT: Scripts Ireland

Next month marks the 250th anniversary of the birth of The Liberator, Daniel O'Connell, and a number of events are being planned to commemorate his life and legacy.At the end of this month, a major two-day conference is taking place in Trinity College Dublin, organised by the Trinity Long Room Hub in partnership with The Bar of Ireland, Dublin Cemeteries Trust, and Diageo, entitled 'Liberty, Democracy and the Struggle for Human Rights'.So what exactly is the legacy of Daniel O'Connell? And is it more complicated than some realise?Joining Kieran to discuss is the new Director of the Trinity Long Room Hub, and presenter of Talking History here on Newstalk, Professor Patrick Geoghegan.

Fungi gave us penicillin, a hugely beneficial antibiotic that has saved millions of lives. Cholesterol lowering statins had their origins in fungi, as did the immunosuppressant cyclosporin used in transplantation. These results show that many more medicines derived from fungi remain to be found. All to discuss with Professor Luke O'Neill Professor of Immunology at Trinity College Dublin.

During the recent Dublin Tech Summit, I recorded a series of podcasts. In my second podcast I caught up with Oisin Hanrahan, the Co-founder and CEO of Keychain who I had interviewed the year before at last year's Dublin Tech Summit.Oisin talked about what has happened since we last spoke, AI, Trump's tariffs, his talk at this year's Dublin Tech Summit and more.More about Oisin:Oisin Hanrahan is the Cofounder and CEO of Keychain, a manufacturing platform for the packaged goods industry that is backed by $18 million from Lightspeed Venture Partners, BoxGroup, and SV Angel. Prior to founding Keychain, he served as the CEO of NASDAQ-listed Angi Inc. Before becoming CEO, he served as Chief Product Officer of Angi, where he was responsible for all product and technology strategy.He joined Angi in 2018 when Handy, the company he co-founded and led as CEO, was acquired by the company. Mr. Hanrahan built Handy to hundreds of millions of dollars of revenue, and raised over $100 million in institutional capital. Mr. Hanrahan served the US Commerce Secretary on the Digital Economy Board of Advisors from 2016 to 2017. While working on the issue of worker classification, he addressed unions, congressmen, and senators, including the US Senate Democratic Caucus.His work has been covered extensively by major media, including The Wall Street Journal, New York Times and Forbes. He has appeared frequently on CNBC, MSNBC, Fox and Bloomberg and has given talks at conferences, including Milken Institute and Web Summit. He is an active angel investor and advisor, with a portfolio of over 50 companies. Mr. Hanrahan studied for his MBA at Harvard Business School, earned a Masters in Finance from the London School of Economics, and a Business and Economics degree from Trinity College Dublin.

During the recent Dublin Tech Summit, I recorded a series of podcasts. In my second podcast I caught up with Oisin Hanrahan, the Co-founder and CEO of Keychain who I had interviewed the year before at last year's Dublin Tech Summit. Oisin talked about what has happened since we last spoke, AI, Trump's tariffs, his talk at this year's Dublin Tech Summit and more. More about Oisin: Oisin Hanrahan is the Cofounder and CEO of Keychain, a manufacturing platform for the packaged goods industry that is backed by $18 million from Lightspeed Venture Partners, BoxGroup, and SV Angel. Prior to founding Keychain, he served as the CEO of NASDAQ-listed Angi Inc. Before becoming CEO, he served as Chief Product Officer of Angi, where he was responsible for all product and technology strategy. He joined Angi in 2018 when Handy, the company he co-founded and led as CEO, was acquired by the company. Mr. Hanrahan built Handy to hundreds of millions of dollars of revenue, and raised over $100 million in institutional capital. Mr. Hanrahan served the US Commerce Secretary on the Digital Economy Board of Advisors from 2016 to 2017. While working on the issue of worker classification, he addressed unions, congressmen, and senators, including the US Senate Democratic Caucus. His work has been covered extensively by major media, including The Wall Street Journal, New York Times and Forbes. He has appeared frequently on CNBC, MSNBC, Fox and Bloomberg and has given talks at conferences, including Milken Institute and Web Summit. He is an active angel investor and advisor, with a portfolio of over 50 companies. Mr. Hanrahan studied for his MBA at Harvard Business School, earned a Masters in Finance from the London School of Economics, and a Business and Economics degree from Trinity College Dublin. See more stories here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

The EU is pushing for a last-minute trade deal after President Donald Trump declared plans to impose 30% tariffs on nearly all goods imported from the EU starting next month. Joining Shane to discuss further was John Fitzgerald, Adjunct Professor in Economics at Trinity College Dublin.

O little light in me, don't die.” In the first episode of Falasteeniya — a new podcast series spotlighting the voices, expertise, and lived experiences of Palestinian women — host Hala Hanina welcomes Somaia Abunada to the Palestine Deep Dive studio. A witness and survivor to Israel's genocide on Gaza, Somaia Abunada remembers the life and legacy of her older sister Heba Abunada — poet, scientist, and beloved daughter of Gaza — who was killed in an Israeli airstrike on October 20, 2023. __________________________________ Support 100% independent, Palestinian-led media taking on the pro-genocide Western media from as little as £1 per month: https://www.palestinedeepdive.com/support __________________________________ Heba Abunada (1991–2023) was more than a poet. She was Gaza's radiance — a biochemist, a writer, and a visionary thinker whose words carried generations of Palestinian pain and resistance. Her poems traced the delicate threads between loss and longing, life and liberation. She wrote as if Gaza breathed through her. But Heba's life was cut short in the beginning of Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza. She was killed while on her prayer mat, during one of the most violent days of the genocide. Her final words on Facebook that morning read: “In Gaza, we are with God, either as martyrs or as witnesses to liberation, and all of us are waiting to see which we will be.” Somaia Abunada is the younger sister of Heba. She is a former Fulbright language teaching assistant, she holds a B.A. in English Literature and an M.A. in Translation Studies. Somaia is currently pursuing a second Master's degree in Applied Intercultural Communication at Trinity College Dublin. She has worked as an English teacher with the Irish Red Cross, social media coordinator with We Are Not Numbers, as a writer, and an activities coordinator and translator. Hala Hanina is a social and political activist from Gaza. She is currently completing a PhD in politics and sociology which focuses on Palestinian women at the intersection of colonial and patriarchal violence.

With surprise moves on Canada and Brazil, a wobbling dollar, and fresh pressure on EU-US relations, where does it all leave Ireland? Patrick Honohan, Honorary Professor of Economics at Trinity College Dublin joins the programme to look at what's been happening and where it might all be heading.

AIB and Microsoft Ireland have announced the rollout of a broad and integrated suite of AI capabilities in AIB to support colleagues and drive greater innovation for AIB customers, transforming how the organisation works, builds, and innovates. This reinforces AIB's commitment to responsible, enterprise-scale AI adoption. At the core of this transformation is the widespread deployment of Microsoft 365 Copilot to the vast majority of AIB employees. Seamlessly embedding AI into everyday tools like Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint, Copilot will empower colleagues to transform how they work. Copilot optimises forecasting, supports planning, and enhances collaboration by aligning project updates across teams. By reducing time spent on repetitive tasks, these tools will free up time for higher-value work and allow employees to focus on what matters most: delivering exceptional outcomes for customers. To extend these capabilities further, AIB's AI Centre of Excellence is also using Copilot Studio to develop tailored AI solutions - for example, enabling teams to rapidly synthesise customer insights from complex data sources to support faster, more informed decision-making. These solutions will underpin a scalable, governed AI platform that drives measurable outcomes across the organisation. In addition, AIB is planning to introduce a secure, enterprise-grade AI coding tool to accelerate software development with GitHub Copilot, enabling engineers to develop intelligent, secure solutions with greater speed and precision. By streamlining development workflows and collaboration, it will accelerate the delivery of innovative solutions that meet the bank's evolving needs and drive meaningful customer impact. Together, these technologies form a unified ecosystem to enhance how AIB builds, collaborates, and delivers value. This positions AIB at the forefront of innovation in financial services in Ireland. AIB is committed to fostering a collaborative culture as it embeds AI across the organisation. A comprehensive training and support programme will help colleagues build the skills and confidence to get the most from Copilot. The bank will also promote peer learning by encouraging the sharing of insights and experiences. AIB remains committed to engagement with the Financial Services Union on the continued implementation of AI capabilities. Research from Microsoft and Trinity College Dublin shows that AI is expected to add €250bn to Ireland's economy by 2035 and highlights how AI adoption in Ireland has surged to 91%, nearly doubling from 49% in 2024, a significant leap that now puts Ireland ahead of many of its EU counterparts. AIB is already leading the way when it comes to digital innovation, having mobilised its AI Centre of Excellence to ensure it's being used in a safe and responsible way across the organisation, driving the best results for customers and employees. AIB's Chief Technology Officer Graham Fagan, said: "At AIB, we see responsible AI as having a transformative effect on the experience of our customers and the empowerment of our colleagues. We've been exploring its potential with our employees through collaboration and testing, and now we're scaling it across the organisation to deliver smarter, faster, and more meaningful outcomes for our customers and our people. Our AI Centre of Excellence has laid the groundwork for this shift, ensuring that every deployment of AI and generative AI is secure, purposeful, and people-centric. "Through our deepening relationship with Microsoft, we're equipping every AIB colleague with Microsoft Copilot tools - embedding AI into the flow of work to simplify tasks, building fluency, and elevating customer experiences. And we're going further. With GitHub Copilot, our developers are accelerating innovation - building secure, intelligent solutions with greater speed and precision. This is more than a technology rollout. We are unlocking innovation from within and creating space f...

In the 18th century, the average global lifespan was just 28.5 to 32 years. It's now between 72.6 and 73.2. The questions is how can we go and do we really want to? Professor Luke O'Neill Professor of Immunology at Trinity College Dublin discusses all with Ivan.

Research shows that Gen Z are four times more likely than previous generations to skip queues.So, why do people behave this way, and what has caused the increase in impatience with queues?Brendan Kelly, Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin, joins Kieran to discuss.

New research from scientists at Trinity College Dublin in Ireland shows that heat waves can influence the spread of many diseases.

Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, was pictured crying at Prime Minister's Question Time. Commentators called her "unprofessional and wrong." This level of criticism begs the question - are we tougher on female leaders? Professor Brendan Kelly of Trinity College Dublin and Mary McAuliffe, Director of Gender Studies at UCD join the program

A united Ireland would cost €3 billion in the first year, but any financial burdens would disappear within a decade – so says a report published by Dublin City University and Ulster University. To discuss further with Ciara was John Fitzgerald, Adjunct Professor in Economics at Trinity College Dublin.

In conversation with Seán Coughlan and Dr. Joyce Wamoyi In this episode of Africa Rights Talk, we spotlight a transformative conversation on ending childhood sexual violence (CSV) with Seán Coughlan, Director of To Zero, and Dr. Joyce Wamoyi, Tanzanian Principal Investigator for the Parenting for Lifelong Health digital programs. Together, they unpack A Vision to Zero, a groundbreaking global roadmap co-created by over 50 organizations and 330 field leaders committed to eradicating CSV. Seán discusses the importance of African-led solutions in shaping global agendas, while Joyce reflects on the powerful impact of the ParentApp Teen initiative in Tanzania, which has significantly reduced sexual violence against children through digital parenting support. Explore the A Vision to Zero Roadmap and the Toolkit for practical strategies and evidence-based interventions. The discussion dives into the critical need to shift harmful social norms, amplify survivor voices, and foster cross-sector partnerships involving parents, civil society, and governments. Seán and Joyce explore what's working, the systemic barriers that remain, and how young Africans and advocates can take hope and action from emerging evidence and success stories. This episode is a call to invest in locally rooted, globally relevant interventions that bring us closer to a world free from childhood sexual violence.    Seán Coughlan is a senior leader with extensive experience across both the not-for-profit and for-profit sectors. His experience includes tackling childhood sexual violence and harmful practices in his current role as Director of To Zero and previously as Executive Director of the Human Dignity Foundation. His career also includes managing Ireland's largest indigenous internet forum as Chief Executive of Boards.ie and co-founding and running Social Entrepreneurs Ireland, a sector-leading social entrepreneurship fund. Seán has also served on a number of not-for-profit and academic boards and working groups including the End Violence Against Children Safe Online Working Group, the Advisory Board of INTERPOL's Fight Against Child Sexual Exploitation Initiative, the Board of the European Venture Philanthropy Association, the Enterprise Advisory Board of Dublin City University, the Board of Trustees of Airfield Estate farm and sustainable food hub, and the Leonardo Group of Science Gallery Dublin. Seán earned a degree in Theoretical Physics from Trinity College Dublin and is a graduate of Harvard Business School, INSEAD and the Irish Management Institute executive education programmes. Dr. Joyce Wamoyi is a Social and Behavioural Researcher with over 20 years of research experience in adolescent and young people's Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH); Social determinants of health; Parenting and child outcomes; and Sexual and gender-based violence. She has contributed to the understanding dynamics of risky sexual behaviour and to the development of measures to capture complexity of risky sexual behaviour. She is the Tanzanian Lead Principal Investigator for the Parenting for Lifelong Health digital parenting programmes (ParentApp-Teens and ParentApp-Kids) to prevent violence against children. Dr. Wamoyi has excelled in translating complex research findings into actionable strategies, collaborating with national governments, civil society organizations, bilateral and philanthropic donors, and UN agencies. She is the lead of the project on building a national parenting support system for scaling evidence-based parenting interventions in Tanzania. She served as a member of the: WHO Behavioural Insights Technical Advisory Group; and UNICEF Advisory Board for the multi-country project “Children's Experiences and Perspectives of Covid-19”. She is a co-founder of the organisation, REAL Transformation that collects evidence and transforms it into action for policy impact.     This conversation was recorded on 17 June 2025.         Youtube: https://youtu.be/MpQFogU6lns Music and news extracts: Inner Peace by Mike Chino https://soundcloud.com/mike-chinoCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Music promoted by Audio Libraryhttps://youtu.be/0nI6qJeqFcc Limitless https://stock.adobe.com/za/search/audio?k=45259238        

With the summer holiday season in full swing and temperatures climbing across Europe, many of us are reaching for insect repellent to avoid those pesky, itchy bites. But what exactly causes these bites, and is there anything we can do to stop them? To help us understand more, Andrea is joined by Collie Ennis, Zoology Research Associate and Biodiversity Officer at Trinity College Dublin, and Catriona O'Riordan, Pharmacist in Cork.Listen here.

Almost 50 schools across Ireland have signed up to a new programme by US EdTech company Merlyn Mind and The Learnovate Centre to pilot a ground-breaking AI assistant tool for teachers. The programme is the largest trial of the Merlyn Origin AI assistant outside of North America. Supported by Learnovate, a learning technology research centre in Trinity College Dublin, the programme will see 300 teachers across 48 post-primary and primary schools utilise the Merlyn Origin AI technology in the classroom to provide students with a personalised, dynamic and interactive learning experience. The Merlyn Origin AI assistant tool been designed to support educators by streamlining the administrative and repetitive aspects of teaching. By leveraging generative AI, the system enables teachers to create lesson plans, generate grading rubrics and acquire instant feedback from their students with the push of a button. It also offers unique voice-controlled technology that allows teachers to operate classroom devices - from computers to front-of-class displays - entirely hands-free, freeing them up to focus on engaging directly with students. Phase one of the Irish pilot scheme during the academic year, just ended. Researchers will then incorporate feedback from teachers and learners into the technology ahead of phase two, beginning at the start of the 2025 academic year. It is hoped the success of the pilot will lead to a wider take-up of the technology in Irish classrooms. Merlyn Origin is actively used in more than 10,000 classrooms across the US where studies have found it to be effective at helping teachers reduce time spent on administrative tasks, leaving more time for teaching and learning, in as little as seven weeks. Research has also found that teachers using Merlyn experience reduced technostress - stress caused by technology tools and processes required in their work. Mullingar Community College in Co. Westmeath took part in a limited trial of the cutting-edge AI technology earlier this year. The success of that project has paved the way for the current pilot programme. Merlyn Mind has collected a series of industry honours in recent years, including Best AI Platform at the 2024 Global EdTech Awards and Best AI Solution at the 2024 Ed Tech Cool Tool Awards. The AI tool also won the Trendsetter category at the 2023 EdTech Awards, and the Back to School Primary and Secondary Education Awards at the Tech and Learning Awards of Excellence in 2023. Jason Mayland, Vice President of International Business Development at Merlyn Mind, says: "We're extremely excited to begin piloting our Merlyn Origin AI assistant in 48 schools across Ireland. This is the largest trial of our technology in classrooms outside North America where we've already seen Merlyn Origin produce fantastic results in terms of reducing technostress and time teachers spend on administrative tasks. "We're grateful to The Learnovate Centre, with whom we are a Patron Member, for its support on this project, which is a key milestone on our journey to bring Merlyn Mind to the European market." Learnovate Head of Membership Services Dave Farrelly says: "Learnovate is delighted to partner with Merlyn Mind on this pilot scheme for its AI assistant for teachers. AI has vast potential to revolutionise the classroom experience, which is why Learnovate is committed to supporting cutting-edge research in this area. It's important that we fully embrace this technology so that we maximise the benefits for teachers and learners."

Two Enterprise Ireland-backed companies have won funding approvals of up to €18.75m in the latest competition under Horizon Europe's European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator Programme. The two successful companies are CroíValve and Lios. Enterprise Ireland leads the National Support Network for Horizon Europe which helps entrepreneurs to compete and win funding in EIC competitions. To date, 28 Irish companies have secured approvals totalling €175.5m under the EIC Accelerator Programme since the beginning of Horizon Europe in 2021. Trinity College Dublin spin-out company CroíValve is a clinical-stage medical device company focused on developing a minimally invasive device for the treatment of a severe cardiac disease called tricuspid regurgitation. CroíValve's DUO Tricuspid Coaptation Valve system will enable a non-surgical solution for the condition as currently less than one percent of elderly patients receive surgical treatment due to the risks involved in this population. CroíValve previously received funding under the Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund which is administered by Enterprise Ireland and supports research collaboration to drive disruptive technology development. Lios, a pioneer in acoustic advanced materials technology, is a Dublin company with strong Sligo roots. SoundBounce is an advanced acoustic material developed by Lios that works better than traditional sound dampening materials. Transport, home appliances, power generation, and construction are among the major industries seeking to reduce noise levels. Part of the EU's Horizon Europe 2021-2027 Research and Innovation Programme, the EIC Accelerator Programme provides transformational funding to high-potential, high-risk start-ups, scale-ups and SMEs. Approvals include grant funding of up to €2.5 million combined with an equity investment ranging from €0.5 to €10 million in a blended finance offer. 959 applications were submitted to this latest competition with 150 companies subsequently selected for interview resulting in a total of 40 funding awards to 16 countries. The 40 companies were allocated funding of up to €229m in a combination of grants and equity investments. Almost one third of the selected companies were led by a woman in a key leadership role such as CEO, CTO or CSO. Minister of State for Trade Promotion, AI and Digital Transformation Niamh Smyth TD said: "Today's announcement is testament to the research and innovation capability of Irish companies and the vibrancy of the start-up and commercialisation eco-system. Collaboration between Higher Education, state agencies, investors, and business creates a pathway to success, and the government, through Enterprise Ireland, is committed to helping enterprises like Lios and CroíValve to realise their commercial potential. This announcement provides significant funding to support these companies to bring their innovations to the global market, and I wish both every success for the future." Jenny Melia, CEO Designate, Enterprise Ireland, said: "I'd like to congratulate Lios and CroíValve on their successful applications to the highly competitive EIC Accelerator programme. Both companies, working with the EIC, will be able to enhance their entrepreneurial capability and get the critical support required at this juncture in their development and scaling journey. It is particularly welcome to see that both projects have a female-inclusive leadership team which supports Enterprise Ireland's strategic ambition to increase the participation of women in entrepreneurship and business leadership." Lucy O'Keeffe, Co-Founder & CEO, CroíValve said: "Securing European Innovation Council (EIC) funding is very impactful in supporting full alignment of our novel technology with this complex patient population, along with expansion of clinical validation of our DUO System. There is a real unmet clinical need to provide a scalable treatment option for the heterogeneous patient population with tricuspi...

Feljin Jose, Green Party TD and transport spokesperson, Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin MEP for Dublin, and Brian Caulfield, Professor of Transportation at Trinity College Dublin, join The Hard Shoulder to debate the government's new Luas expansion plan.Although the plans are welcomed, the wait for another 25 years has many people questioning if they'll even live to see its opening.Listen here for all the debate.

In a city increasingly defined by data, design, and digital connectivity, a new pilot project is giving some of its youngest residents a powerful tool for change - Minecraft. As part of the Smart Docklands Pilot Call 2024 projects, Craft My Street addresses the topic of community development by delivering workshops to schools in Dublin. A total of 139 students participated and 54 ideas were designed in Minecraft. This initiative was created by researchers from University College Dublin that uses gaming to amplify youth voices in city-making. Blending open-source geospatial data with interactive multiplayer crowd mapping, this project enables young people to propose real-world urban interventions, all while building their ideas block by block in a virtual version of Dublin's Docklands. The initiative is part of a broader effort by Smart Docklands, an innovation programme established by Dublin City Council and CONNECT, the Research Ireland Centre headquartered at Trinity College Dublin. In 2024, the programme launched a €50,000 open call to fund pilots across four urgent themes identified through public engagement: environmental monitoring; urban greening; antisocial behaviour/safety; and community development. Craft My Street was selected for its focus on the latter and its potential to reimagine what participation looks like in the digital age. "Craft My Street shows what happens when researchers meet young people where they are - in games, in classrooms, in their communities - and hand them the tools to shape the future. It's not just about Minecraft; it's about empowering the next generation to imagine and build a better city," said Trinity's Prof. Dan Kilper, Director of the CONNECT Centre. "Young people are rarely included in decisions that affect the communities they live in," said Ítalo Sousa de Sena, Assistant Professor in Digital Landscape Design at UCD and the project's lead. "The Smart Docklands Pilot Programme was a great opportunity to further develop the Craft My Street project and validate its impacts. The network of participation and expertise in engagement from the Smart Docklands team was essential to achieve the goals of the project. The funding was crucial to guarantee that all students could have the same experience with the project, by securing devices and the game for all participants, as well as to continue promoting the playful crowd mapping of Dublin in Minecraft!" Through Mapathons, classroom-based workshops, and access to a public Minecraft server, participating students imagined new public spaces, proposed green solutions, and mapped safety and accessibility issues. The virtual environments reflected real data and spatial realities - but the creativity was all theirs. Reflecting on the programme's impact, Lord Mayor of Dublin, Emma Blain, said: "Young people are an important part of shaping the future of the city, and it's essential to involve them in the conversation. The Craft My Street project as part of the Smart Docklands Pilot Call 2024 projects is a fantastic example of how technology can make youth participation in decision-making more engaging and inclusive." "By reshaping their surroundings in a virtual Dublin through Minecraft, students created solutions in a fun and meaningful way. I'm delighted to support this initiative and to see the creativity and vision of young people come to life. I was particularly flattered to see my own avatar be brought to life." Karolina Anielska, Programme Manager at Smart Docklands, said: "Craft My Street proved that serious topics like city planning can be fun and engaging, especially when young people lead the way. Through Minecraft, they shared creative ideas for Dublin's future and reminded us that play can be powerful. Their energy doesn't just shape the city - it encourages adults to get involved too. This is just the beginning." While the outcomes are playful, the project is underpinned by serious intent. It supports the National Framework for Chi...

Denmark are to introduce protections giving individuals automatic copyright over their own likeness in effort to tackle AI and deepfakes. But, will it actually do much about the rise of this phenomenon? Eoin O'Dell is an Associate Professor of Law in Trinity College Dublin and he joined Anton to discuss earlier.Listen here.

Brendan Kelly, Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin, joins Lunchtime Live to break down the science of being cool.Things like comfortability in oneself, style and sense of humour are top of the list, find out what else by listening here.

John Fitzgerald, Adjunct Professor in Economics at Trinity College Dublin, joins Bobby to assess whether the cup is half full or half empty when it comes to the Irish economy and public finances.

Inspired by her time studying Japanese business & language in Tokyo as part of her BESS degree from Trinity College Dublin, Ciara Troy founded Oishii Foods fresh out of college, wanting to share her love of Japanese food with the Irish public. Ciara joins Bobby in studio to chat about the business and to try a few samples.

HedgeHog Financial Wellness has been announced as overall winner of this year's coveted AWS EdTech Accelerator, run by The Learnovate Centre in Trinity College Dublin, with the support of Amazon Web Services (AWS). Ten EdTech startups were selected to join the eight-week programme, and received support and mentoring on building a digital solution to address a learning need or problem. All participants presented their solutions to Learnovate, AWS, and industry judges at the final 'Pitch Day' showcase which took place on June 17th at the AWS Offices in Dublin. HedgeHog Financial Wellness was announced as overall winner and will receive $100,000 USD of AWS cloud credits. Judges said HedgeHog stood out for its innovative, evidence-based approach to a critical global issue: the spread of financial disinformation among young people. Through its interactive, guilt-free financial wellness workshops, HedgeHog empowers students with the real-world financial skills they need to thrive. HedgeHog is building a strong foundation for financial literacy that is inclusive, practical, and scalable. The judges praised the startup for its clear global relevance, thoughtful pedagogy, and potential to create lasting societal impact by equipping the next generation with the confidence and tools to make informed decisions in an increasingly chaotic financial world. The other nine companies who were successful in making it onto the accelerator programme were: Future Learning, Rocket Learning Rewards, Mantra Strategy, Anytime Creativity, IntegrityIQ, Cobblestone Learning, iAir Academy, ScenarioWorx and WorkJuggle. This is the second year of the successful AWS EdTech Accelerator run by The Learnovate Centre, a leading global future of work and learning research hub, and AWS. Last year's winner was ALPACA, which developed a game-based tool that identified potential reading issues in children earlier. Entry was open to early-stage startups that are developing digital solutions to problems related to education and who want to accelerate growth and scale operations. The companies also received seven full-day workshops led by experts in learning, business and technology. Learnovate Director Nessa McEniff said: "We are delighted to announce HedgeHog Financial Wellness as the winner of this year's AWS EdTech Accelerator. The programme attracted exceptional startups with innovative ideas in the learning space, reflecting the vibrant EdTech community in Ireland. With this Accelerator, Learnovate continues to provide expertise and support to the growing and vibrant community of EdTech startups in Ireland." Learnovate Commercialisation Manager Tom Pollock said: "It's been exciting to see such a strong cohort of Irish EdTech companies engaging with cutting-edge research and innovation. We're proud to support the commercialisation of impactful learning technologies through initiatives like the AWS EdTech Accelerator. This programme exemplifies how academic expertise, industry partnership, and entrepreneurial ambition can come together to develop solutions that address real educational challenges." Stephen Bonney, EdTech Account Manager, at AWS said: "The AWS EdTech Accelerator is an intensive programme designed to accelerate Ireland's most promising education technology startups. By combining AWS's cloud expertise with specialised EdTech mentoring, we're helping Irish founders build scalable solutions that transform learning." Judge Andreea Wade, General Partner at Delta Partners, said: "It was a pleasure to join the judging panel for the Learnovate and AWS EdTech Accelerator. Congrats to all the teams - the ambition and clarity of thinking were inspiring. What set HedgeHog Financial Wellness apart was its goal of tackling a globally relevant issue with precision and purpose. "The startup's solution is grounded in strong evidence, targets a clearly-defined global market, and, most importantly, confronts the rising threat of financial disinformation. In an age whe...

Barra Roantree, Director of the Masters in Economic Policy at Trinity College Dublin, joins The Hard Shoulder to discuss ESRI's latest economic outlook — including fears about a construction slowdown and rising costs related to US foreign policy moves.Where will the next economic crash come, or what form might it take?Listen here for more.

Professor Satinder Singh of Google DeepMind and U of Michigan is co-founder of RLDM.  Here he narrates the origin story of the Reinforcement Learning and Decision Making meeting (not conference).Recorded on location at Trinity College Dublin, Ireland during RLDM 2025.Featured ReferencesRLDM 2025: Multi-disciplinary Conference on Reinforcement Learning and Decision Making (RLDM)June 11-14, 2025 at Trinity College Dublin, IrelandSatinder Singh on Google Scholar

In this episode, Kelsey sits down with Martha from The Next Chapter Travel, a company that curates small luxury trips for women. Martha shares all the details of their unforgettable 5-star journey across Ireland — from spa treatments to falconry, fine dining to pub hopping, castle stays and countryside views in October 2024,Their itinerary highlights include Adare, Killarney, Kenmare, Cork, and Dublin, with overnight stays at some of Ireland's most celebrated properties: Adare Manor, The Park Hotel, and Hayfield Manor. You'll hear about tastings at Jameson and Guinness, views of the iconic cliffs, and how this luxurious, all-female escape delivered the perfect blend of pampering, culture, and connection.This episode is presented by The Next Chapter Travel.Trip Tales listeners can get $100 OFF a trip curated by The Next Chapter Travel by using code TNCT100 at booking.Buy Me a CoffeeMentioned in this episode:- ADARE: Adare Manor, Calendar House, falconry, The Oak Room, Cliffs of Moher, Doolin, Gus O'Connor's Pub- KILLARNEY: Killarney National Park, Ring of Kerry, Ross Castle- KENMARE: Park Hotel, SAMAS Spa, tea at Sheen Falls Lodge, Cromwell's Bridge, fairy tree, Kenmare Stone Circle, The Quiet Man movie- CORK: Jameson Midleton Distillery Tour, Hayfield Manor Hotel, Blarney Castle and the Blarney Stone, Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral, The Cork English Market, The Rock of Cashel, The Cashel Palace Hotel, Irish National Stud & Gardens- DUBLIN: EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, The Shelbourne Hotel, St. Stephen's Green, Trinity College, The Book of Kells Experience, The Long Room at The Library of Trinity College Dublin, St. Patrick's Cathedral, The Church Cafe Bar- Ashford Castle in Mayo, Ireland- Dromoland Castle Hotel in Country Clare, Ireland- The K Club

US president Donald Trump's response to protests against immigration raids in Los Angeles - to send in troops - is in keeping with a broader theme of his second presidency so far - extending executive power and challenging institutional norms. But how far is Trump willing to go? TCD's Daniel Geary joins Hugh to talk about the events in LA and the pressure Trump 2.0 is putting on the American system. Daniel Geary is Mark Pigott Professor of U.S. History at Trinity College Dublin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.