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ELECTION DAILY: podcasts covering the 2025 presidential election campaign, startng Wednesday, October 15th. The best analysis of the Irish political scene featuring Irish Times journalists, political thinkers and the occasional politician. Hosted by Hugh Linehan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Bitesized Folklore

Jodie Paterson

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Explore the strange and magical side of Scotland and Ireland with host Jodie Paterson. Twice a week, she uncovers eerie legends, curious creatures, and timeless tales — all in 10 minutes or less. New episodes every Monday and Friday.
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Please take this quick survey to help support the show: http://bit.ly/thehistoryofireland-survey The Irish Republic's foundation is one hell of a story, complete with spying secretaries, pig thieves, politicians, poets, school teachers and the world's biggest empire. In quick, bite-sized episodes, we're going to explore the causes, characters and aftermath of the Irish War of Independence. Support the show through Patreon for bonus content and ad free listening! www.patreon.com/thehistoryofi ...
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Discussion podcast for Irish language learners. Bitesize Irish offers self-paced Irish language learning courses, and a private online community including regular conversation practice calls. Based in Limerick, Ireland, since 2010.
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Irish Gothic Podcast

Spencer Wright & Chris Patterson

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Join Spence and Chris on "Irish Gothic," a podcast exploring Ireland's myths and legends. Each episode delves into folklore, bringing ancient faeries, banshees, and Celtic warriors to life. The hosts invite listeners to uncover Ireland's past, whether they are folklore enthusiasts or new to these tales. "Irish Gothic" transports you to a realm where the supernatural intertwines with history. Please tune in for spine-tingling stories, cultural insights, and humour as they examine Ireland's da ...
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OTB Rugby

OTB Sports

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Introducing 'OTB Rugby' - the home of Rugby from Off The Ball and OTB Sport, where you'll hear the voices of Brian O'Driscoll, Ronan O'Gara, Alan Quinlan, Stuart Barnes, Andy Dunne, James Tracy and many more besides. Subscribe for the most comprehensive audio channel for Rugby that you're going to get anywhere. From legends interviews to live roadshows, analysis, depth charts, reviews, and weekly news. It's the home of Monday Night Rugby, Wednesday Night Rugby as well as Rugby on Off The Bal ...
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OTB Football

OTB Sports

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Welcome to OTB Football. It's where you'll get the finest football analysis with some of the sharpest minds in the game, we'll throw in some nostalgia, transfer nonsense and legends interviews too. Graham Hunter, Brian Kerr, Eoin Doyle, Keith Treacy, David Connolly, Jonathan Wilson, Miguel Delaney and much more too! The Football Show on Off The Ball with Eoin & Nathan. Saturday Football with John Duggan and guests. Football Off The Ball Breakfast, OTB Roadshows. Subscribe for all of that and ...
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Want to know what is happening in tech? You need the Connected News Podcast. This new weekly series gives you the lowdown on what’s happening in tech, all from an Irish perspective. Presented by Charlie Taylor, tech and innovation editor of the Business Post, each week we’ll be bringing you the stories that matter in bite-size chunks to keep you in the know. Available to download wherever you listen to podcasts, the Connected News Podcast is brought to you by the Business Post in association ...
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Attacking Scrum - Wales Rugby Podcast for Welsh Rugby fans

Attacking Scrum - Wales Rugby Podcast for Welsh Rugby fans

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Dive into the vibrant world of Welsh rugby with The Attacking Scrum podcast, where the passion of Welsh fans comes to life. Experience the excitement of Welsh rugby matches, including the intense battles of the Six Nations, the thrill of the Autumn Internationals, the global spectacle of the Rugby World Cup, the pride of the British and Irish Lions tour, and the fierce competition of the United Rugby Championship. At The Attacking Scrum, we celebrate the spirit of Wales rugby, covering every ...
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Every week, Milk Street Radio travels the world to find the most fascinating stories about food—a detective who tracks down food thieves and a look inside the most famous (and often scandalous) restaurant kitchens—and interviews with culinary icons such as José Andrés, Padma Lakshmi, Jacques Pépin, and Marcus Samuelsson. And on Milk Street Radio you can always find the unexpected: the comedian who ranks apples using an elaborate 100-point system, the scientists who study if vegetables have s ...
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If you know me, you know I live and breathe the drinks industry, so I’m thrilled to bring you The Cocktail Scene with Eimear Deane. Each week, we’ll dive behind the bar at the world’s most iconic venues to uncover how cocktail trends mirror society, think spicy margaritas blowing up, the rise of the Pornstar Martini, and even what celebs are sipping off-camera, George Clooney, we know where you hang out! Tune in for bite-size stories, trend deep-dives, and fun facts that’ll make your next dr ...
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The Centre for Adult Learning and Professional Development, under the direction of Nuala McGuinn, has been spearheading the development of Micro-credentials at the University of Galway under the Human Capital Initiative national MicroCreds project. Micro-credentials are small, accredited courses designed to meet the demands of learners, enterprise and organisations, created by Irish Universities Association (IUA) partner universities in consultation with enterprise. Micro-credentials provide ...
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Food Matters meets the people who are trying to reconnect us with real, healthy and sustainable food. With our food system causing huge problems for the health of people and planet, there’s a quiet revolution happening driven by passionate people in communities and food businesses around the world who want to do things differently – producing nutritious food in a way that doesn’t cost the earth. Food Matters tells their story. Join Mick Kelly, founder of GIY as he dives in to proper conversa ...
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With Catherine Connolly showing an unprecedented lead for a presidential candidate one week out from polling day, could her campaign only be derailed by something extraordinary at this stage? Cormac McQuinn and Harry McGee join Hugh Linehan to discuss Connolly’s seemingly unassailable lead, the repetitive nature of recent debates, and with posters …
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On 's Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you a look ahead to tonight's live commentary game between St. Patricks Athletic versus Shamrock Rovers at Richmond Park, as Rovers chase a title whilst, the Saints hunt a European place. Stephen McPhail not taking a disjointed Pats team for granted. Waterford battling to avoid the drop. Derry City lo…
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According to journalist Zoë Schlanger, your garden isn’t just full of plants that are alive, but plants that can think—like the rice plant, which recognizes its own family members. Schlanger takes us inside a hotbed of scientific controversy: the study of plant intelligence. Plus, the Washington Post’s Joe Yonan masters the art of plant-based cooki…
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Andy Farrell named a settled Ireland squad for the upcoming November internationals this week. With just one uncapped player - Leinster’s Paddy McCarthy - has he taken the opportunity to regenerate the side halfway through a World Cup cycle? Gerry Thornley joins Nathan Johns to pick through the more interesting selections. Why has McCarthy risen so…
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Get ready to saddle up, folks, ‘cause we’re diving into the wild world of Irish mythology with a legendary tale that’s got it all: pride, power, blood, curses, and one seriously coveted bull. We’re spilling the tea on the Tang Bo Kuling, or the Cattle Raid of Cooley, which is as old as time and way more intense than your average family feud. Pictur…
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Cathal is joined by OTB’s Colm Boohig to preview this weekend’s Premier League fixtures. The lads dive into the Liverpool–United rivalry — is it one of the greatest in Premier League history? They also chat about former Arsenal wonderkid Jack Wilshere and his appointment as Luton Town manager. Later on, Andy McCormack, a lifelong Crystal Palace fan…
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Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up today the teams are out for Leinster and Munster in this weekend's hugo interpro clash at Croke Park. Bordeaux's Joey Carbery opens up on his heartbreak at missing the Champions Cup final, And bad news for fans of the Rugby Championship... Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #…
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‘Rebuilding a Man’ is an autobiography by Fergus Farrell, who was left paralysed after a freak back injury. In this interview with Eoin he chats about his life and the battles on the road to recovery. If you've been affected by anything in this interview, you can contact the Samaritans on 116 123 or via email at [email protected]. Rugby on Off The …
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'Word On The Street' this week is that Irish football fans are disappointed in their National team... yet again! But why do they keep packing out the Aviva!? Susanna, Eve, and Rachel find out how the public feel in the wake of a fluctuating World Cup qualifying campaign and an era of Irish #football just waiting to take off. Have a thought or topic…
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Belvedere Football Club has produced 239 players that have represented Ireland at all age groups, with 16 full internationals. Former Ireland international and Premier League footballer Keith Treacy returns to the club that made him, for episode 1 of Colm Boohig's THE MAKING OF… series.
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On Wednesday's Football Daily, David Wilson brings you the latest from the world of football, as the Thomas Tuchel - Jude Bellingham row rumbles on, and is Kevin Muscat about to become the new Rangers manager. Tuchel says he will speak to the England stars. Danny Rohl will have no role with the Glasgow giants. Graham Hunter on that game between Bar…
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Catherine Connolly holds a commanding lead in the presidential election with just over a week to go before votes are cast, according to the latest Irish Times/Ipsos B&A opinion poll. The poll finds that Connolly, on 38 per cent, has almost double the support of her nearest rival, Fine Gael’s Heather Humphreys, on 20 per cent. Support for the Fianna…
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#COYGIG host, Kathleen McNamee, is in with Eoin to break down Carla Ward's latest Ireland Women's National Team squad, which was announced today ahead of Ireland's UEFA Nations League Promotion/Relegation play-off with Belgium. They also touch on the FAI Cup Final coming up this weekend where Athlone Town and star striker, Kelly Brady, take on Bohe…
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As independent candidate Catherine Connolly and Fine Gael candidate Heather Humphreys enter the final nine days of the campaign, Jack Horgan Jones and Ellen Coyne join Hugh Linehan to launch our daily podcast coverage. A motion of no confidence in Simon Harris over controversies in Children’s Health Ireland and waiting times for scoliosis surgery w…
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Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up, no ripping up of the script from Andy Farrell as he reveals his Ireland squad for the November tests, A snippet from our Leinster-Munster preview with Michael Cheika and Alan Quinlan, And another rugby governing body issues a strong response to R360. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank o…
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On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the fallout from last night's Republic of Ireland 1-0 win over Armenia in the World Cup Qualifiers in Dublin. Heimir Hallgrimsson happy with the three points, and glosses over the performance. Richie Towell questions who can step up in the absence of Jayson Molumby and Ryan Manning. Stuey Byrne on…
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It was a big day in The COYGIG Pod towers as Captain Karen Duggan put on her football boots for the last time at the weekend. She joins Kathleen McNamee and Scarlett Herron to reflect on her stellar career as well as that of other big league names who retired at the end of the season. The crew also look ahead to the international window and analyse…
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Munster Legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes join Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan to discuss Munster's third consecutive win as they do just enough to see off Edinburgh in Cork. And with a huge clash with Leinster looming in Croke Park on Saturday, we look ahead to what should be a cracking contest between the old rivals. The first twenty minutes of …
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Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up, we'll take a pause from the Leinster-Munster buildup to talk about Connacht and Ulster, Gerry Thornley's surprising shout for a replacement at full-back for Ireland, with Hugo Keenan unavailable, And some interesting selection calls by Australia in their squad for the November internat…
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On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest from the Republic of Ireland camp as they take on Armenia in the World Cup Qualifiers in Dublin tonight. Heimir Hallgrimsson wants intensity, but intensity within a structure. Nathan Collins hates losing, and wants the run to stop. Dion Fanning on the lack of a sports psychologist. Northe…
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For the first time this season, Gordon D’Arcy and John O’Sullivan are back together on The Counter Ruck to pick through the weekend’s rugby action. Leinster returned to winning ways, Munster won an ill-disciplined affair against Edinburgh, Ulster picked up a statement win over the Bulls while Connacht fell away to Cardiff. With Harry Byrne impressi…
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Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily, with David Wilson. Coming up today, Munster look to take on old rivals Leinster and not to get bogged down in the clash of the 10s. Leinster's Josh van der Flier thanks Johnny Sexton for some good advice. And can an Irish rugby league team get what they need regarding funding for the World Cup push? Rugby on Off The…
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On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest from the Republic of Ireland squad as they take on Armenia in the World Cup Qualifiers in Dublin. Heimir Hallgrimsson can take a bad performance as long as there is three points at the end of it. Nathan Collins on a different type of challenge they faced against Portugal. David Meyler on t…
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Hugh talks to Ronan McCrea, professor of constitutional and European law at University College London, about his new book, The End of the Gay Rights Revolution. McCrea believes that the achievements of the most successful civil rights movement of the last few decades may be more politically fragile than most people assume. He argues that these succ…
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We’re diving into a super intriguing tale today about a girl named Rashiecoats, who’s got not just one, but three incredible coats that are as magical as they sound. Picture this: a king’s daughter who’s bright and capable, but facing a not-so-cool marriage proposal from a stubborn dude who thinks he’s got it all figured out. Instead of just rollin…
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Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill. Coming up today, Munster can go three wins from three in the URC tonight, Team news from the other Irish provinces ahead of this weekend's action, And what's this weekend's offering in terms of rugby fixtures, both at home and abroad. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting…
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Ellen Coyne and Harry McGee join Hugh Linehan to look back on the week in politics: · With Jim Gavin gone, the presidential election is now a two-horse race between Catherine Connolly and Heather Humphreys, and a more combative one at that as the third live debate on Thursday on RTÉ Radio’s Drivetime will attest. Is Heather Humphreys trying to appe…
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On 's Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest from the Republic of Ireland in Lisbon as Evan Ferguson declares himself fit to play against Portugal tomorrow night plus there is build-up to tonight's live commentary game between Shamrock Rovers and Shelbourne at Tallaght Stadium. Heimir Hallgrimsson on the call up of Jimmy Dunne. Ja…
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Food writer Tim Hayward shares the juicy history of the steak. We take a peek inside the secret beefsteak societies of England and New York, learn a classic Argentinian salting method, and even try a steak from a 25 year-old-cow in Spain. Plus, Kenji López-Alt goes on a quest for the perfect teriyaki; Sara Moulton and Chris take your cooking calls;…
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Another provincial preview but this one is a little different. After going through things at senior level, Nathan Johns is joined by John O’Sullivan to look at the new players entering the four provincial academies across Ireland. Which players that impressed at U20 level have earned an opportunity? What names should we look out for? Is Ireland sti…
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Get ready to dive into the enchanting, yet slightly perilous world of the Leanan Sidhe, the fairy muse of Irish folklore! Tonight, we're unpacking how this captivating figure can light up the hearts of artists or, you know, totally drain the life outta 'em. We’ll explore two sides of her coin: on one hand, she’s the inspiring spirit that brings poe…
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Word On The Street is back in a 𝘴𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘭𝘺 different format to normal! Ahead of Ireland's involvement in the Women's Rugby League World Cup qualifiers in Canada later this month, we take a look at the growth of the game in recent years and where players are coming from. Enjoy some snippets from interviews with head coach Matt Kennerson, captain Storm…
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Hello and happy Thursday! The Word On The Street crew have some bonus content for you today, with two interviews with some major figures in the Irish Rugby League scene. Matt Kennerson, head coach of the Irish women's team, and two of the players, Molly Boyne and Storm Cobain, join Susanna, Eve, and Rachel to talk through their upcoming World Cup q…
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Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up today, Munster name their team for tomorrow's URC clash with Edinburgh. Gerry Thornley floats the idea of Joey Carbery returning to Irish rugby, And Samoa pull out of their November test with Italy, setting up a historic first for international rugby. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of…
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Stevo is joined as always by Vinny Perth and Gareth McGlynn to look back on the recent European fixtures for Shamrock Rovers and Shelbourne, as well as analysing what Budget 2026 means for the League of Ireland, and reacting to the FAI Cup semi-finals The LOI Pod on Off The Ball with Rockshore 0.0
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Cathal is joined once again by OTB’s Colm Boohig for this episode of The Kick Off. With the Premier League on pause for the international break, the lads take a trip down memory lane — revisiting some of the most iconic post-match interviews from managers over the years. Later on, Bournemouth fan Harry Bailey drops by to chat about his club’s curre…
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On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest from the Republic of Ireland camp as John O'Shea calls for a more Irish performance, whilst Finn Azaz struggles to explain the showing in Yerevan. O'Shea says things have to improve as time is running out. Azaz ponders where it all went wrong. Derry City call out a Northern Ireland Execu…
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A slight diversion from our current series on mythology to look at a unique connection between Ireland and Palestine. If you'd like to donate to support the people of Palestine you can do so here: https://www.savethechildren.org/us/where-we-work/west-bank-gaza As this could be a contentious episode, I wanted to ensure I shared all my sources. If it…
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Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up, praise for Jack Crowley as Munster gear up for a Cork clash with Edinburgh, James Lowe on Leinster's Lions coping with the post-Tour comedown, R360 and rugby's leading unions trade statements as the standoff between the two intensifies, And a former Wallaby turns hero at a Melbourne …
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On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest from the Republic of Ireland camp as Jayson Molumby says he can bring something different to Saturday's World Cup Qualifier in Lisbon against Portugal. Evan Ferguson trains in full. Molumby says he was angry at being left out. Ireland's League of Ireland academies get the green light. A…
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Yesterday’s budget spelled out the Government’s tax and spending plans for next year. But what happens after that? Barra Roantee of Trinity College Dublin’s Department of Economics says it is “shocking” that there is no plan beyond 2026. “Last year we had five-year-ahead forecasting. The year before was four-year. We’re meant to be submitting a med…
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Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes join Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan to discuss Munster's win over Cardiff as the Reds pick up back to back URC wins to kick off their season. We'll name our star of the week and look ahead to Saturday's game in Cork against Edinburgh. The first twenty minutes of this week's podcast is unlocked, but to lis…
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