Best University Of Galway Podcasts (2025)

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'In Conversation With Tom O'Malley: Law, Justice & a Life in the Courts (Part 2) 37:35

6d ago37:35

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In this two-part Cois Coiribe podcast, Dr. Ciara Smyth, University of Galway and barrister and co-host of the Fifth Court podcast, Peter Leonard speak with Tom O’Malley—retired law lecturer from University of Galway, Senior Counsel, and member of the Inner Bar of Ireland. They explore his distinguished career, covering courtroom stories, legal refo…

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E118 The Fifth Court - Judge Mary Fahy (retd.) - Live from Galway thanks to GSBA 55:35

7d ago55:35

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E118 The Fifth Court featuring retired judge Mary Fahy Judge Mary Fahy retired from the Irish District Court on January 31, 2025, concluding a distinguished 31-year judicial career. Appointed to the bench in the early 1990s, she served in various jurisdictions, including Dublin and Galway, and was known for her commitment to accessible justice and …

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In Conversation With Tom O’Malley: Law, Justice & a Life in the Courts (Part 1) 38:48

11d ago38:48

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In this two-part Cois Coiribe podcast, Dr. Ciara Smyth, University of Galway and barrister and co-host of the Fifth Court podcast, Peter Leonard speak with Tom O’Malley—retired law lecturer from University of Galway, Senior Counsel, and member of the Inner Bar of Ireland. They explore his distinguished career, covering courtroom stories, legal refo…

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Interview With TRPA Fellow Mark Tummons, (Episode 120)

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Our guest today, Mark Tummons, received the coveted Fellow Award from the Tennessee Recreation and Parks Association in 2005. He is also a Past President of TRPA and a Lifetime Member. Mark has served the State of Tennessee in various roles over the years including Program Administrator for the Parks and Recreation Technical Advisory Service (PARTA…

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Social Change Lawyering and Strategic Human Rights Litigation w Gearoid Ó Cuinn from GLAN 49:51

15d ago49:51

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On this episode of the Human Rights Podcast, LLM student Alessandra Cao speaks with Gearóid Ó Cuinn, the founder and current director of the Global Legal Action Network (GLAN). GLAN is an independent organization founded in 2016, which identifies and pursues legal action to tackle power actors involved in serious human rights violations and environ…

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Threats to the Social Security System, Interview with Attorney William Benjamin ( Eposode 118)

22d ago

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In the first couple of months of the Trump administration, the so-called Department of Government Efficiency has made numerous baseless claims about waste fraud and abuse in the Social Security program. They have also proposed several thoughtless changes to the way that the program is managed, as well as unwarranted cuts to program staff. In todays…

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E117 The Fifth Court - Paul Keane, Reddy Charlton LLP, former Honorary Consul General of Sweden (and Beekeeper!) 38:33

22d ago38:33

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E117 The Fifth Court throws the spotlight on one of the country's most colourful solicitors, Paul Keane, former Managing Partner at Reddy Charlton (where he started at 17 years of age), now a consultant to that firm, as well as having been the Chair of the North Fingal Beekeepers Association! He was originally inspired by Lord Wedderburn and his le…

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Celebrating 50 years of Parks and Recreation in Gatlinburg, Interview with Marty Nicely and Laurence Evans (Episode 119)

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It was April of 1975 when your host moved to Gatlinburg to start the Parks and Recreation Program for the City of Gatlinburg. Now 50 years later, this agency has become one of Tennessee’s best. Consistently winning statewide recognition for exceptional facilities and innovative programs. All the credit goes to my two guests, Marty Nicely (Director …

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Interview w Dr. Shelly Whitman and Dr. Julie Marie Hyde (Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace and Security) 1:08:05

29d ago1:08:05

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On this episode of the Human Rights Podcast, PhD researcher Kirsten Larson speaks with Dr. Shelly Whitman (Executive Director) and Dr. Julie Marie Hyde (Director of Research and Knowledge Mobilization) of the Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace and Security. They discuss the history of the Institute and share insights into their latest research …

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E116 The Fifth Court - Edmond Honohan, 'former' Master of the High Court 43:16

29d ago43:16

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E116 The Fifth Court - featuring the life and times of the "former" Master of the High Court, Edmond Honahan Is he, was he still Master? He explains how it's down to an EU interpretation. His cultural reference is the book 'Wolf Hall' (Hilary Mantel) because of a scene involving the malign influence of 'international bankers'. Hosts Mark Tottenham …

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E115 The Fifth Court - from the University of Limerick, former Chief Justice, Frank Clarke, SC. Part II. 26:02

1M ago26:02

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Episode 115 – The Fifth Court He’s held one of the highest offices in the land, but what’s life really like after the robes are folded away? In this episode, Frank Clarke SC, former Chief Justice, returns to the studio for the second half of his conversation with Mark Tottenham BL and Peter Leonard BL. The discussion moves effortlessly from courtro…

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E114 The Fifth Court - Former Chief Justice Frank Clarke SC - Part I. 36:14

1M ago36:14

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Episode 114 The Fifth Court Former Chief Justice Frank Clarke SC - Part I. In this episode, The Fifth Court welcomes none other than Frank Clarke SC, former Chief Justice and one of Ireland’s most respected legal minds. Frank joins Mark Tottenham BL and Peter Leonard BL for a relaxed and entertaining chat that ranges from the inner workings of the …

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The Fifth Court UNPRECEDENTED #12 8:19

2M ago8:19

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A bonus episode, from The Fifth Court team. Episode No.12 The Fifth Court UNPRECEDENTED - recent interesting cases, taken from the Decisis.ie Law Reports casebook introduced by Mark Tottenham, BL, and Peter Leonard, BL. Brought to you thanks to Charlton's Solicitors and Collaborative Practitioners, of George's Street, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin Host…

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E113 The Fifth Court - Dr Susan Leahy, University of Limerick, on consent. 47:37

2M ago47:37

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E113 The Fifth Court Dr Susan Leahy, University of Limerick, on consent. DSBA 'Podcast of the Year' Hosts Mark Tottenham BL and Peter Leonard BL talks to Susan Leahy, Associate Professor in Law whose primary research interests are in the areas of criminal justice (with particular emphasis on sexual violence and victims of crime) and family law (spe…

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The Fifth Court UNPRECEDENTED #11 12:06

2M ago12:06

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A bonus episode, from The Fifth Court team. Episode No.11 The Fifth Court UNPRECEDENTED - recent interesting cases, taken from the Decisis.ie Law Reports casebook introduced by Mark Tottenham, BL, and Peter Leonard, BL. Brought to you thanks to Charlton's Solicitors and Collaborative Practitioners, of George's Street, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin Host…

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E112 The Fifth Court - from the University of Limerick, Prof. Jennifer Schweppe, Co-Director, European Centre for the Study of Hate 38:27

2M ago38:27

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E112 The Fifth Court 'Live' from University of Limerick, hosts Peter Leonard BL and Mark Tottenham BL, are joined by Prof. Jennifer Schweppe, Co-Director, European Centre for the Study of Hate - Everything you need to know about Hate Crime Jennifer's culture choice, Jane Casey's series of books featuring Maeve Kerrigan, a police officer, solving cr…

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The Fifth Court UNPRECEDENTED #10 8:48

2M ago8:48

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A bonus episode, from The Fifth Court team. Episode No.10 The Fifth Court UNPRECEDENTED - recent interesting cases, taken from the Decisis.ie Law Reports casebook introduced by Mark Tottenham, BL, and Peter Leonard, BL. Brought to you thanks to Charlton's Solicitors and Collaborative Practitioners, of George's Street, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin Host…

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E111 The Fifth Court - Patrick Costello 38:57

2M ago38:57

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Episode 111 The Fifth Court DSBA 'Podcast of the Year' Patrick Costello, barrister and former Green Party TD and party spokesperson on Justice He took the CETA (EU Canada trade agreement involving private courts) case to the Supreme Court If haven't delved into these private courts, this is a 'must listen'. His choice of movie: (the brilliant) My C…

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The Fifth Court UNPRECEDENTED #9 9:13

2M ago9:13

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A bonus episode, from The Fifth Court team. Episode No.9 The Fifth Court UNPRECEDENTED - recent interesting cases, including a legal challenge by a pilot against Ryanair, taken from the Decisis.ie Law Reports casebook introduced by Mark Tottenham, BL, and Peter Leonard, BL. Brought to you thanks to Charlton's Solicitors and Collaborative Practition…

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Interview with Bethany Crandell, Co-Founder, Neighbors4Natives.org (Episode 117)

2M ago

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It really does matter what you have growing in your yard! If you choose to grow native plants, trees and shrubs, you will be making a positive contribution to the ecology of our urban living space. Native plants make an attractive home for birds, pollinators and other wildlife. Neighbors for Natives is a non profit in Nashville which has as its pur…

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E110 The Fifth Court - Brendan Slattery, Head of Environment and Planning, McCann FitzGerald solrs. 36:53

3M ago36:53

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E110 The Fifth Court DSBA Podcast of the Year Brendan Slattery, Head of Environment and Planning, McCann FitzGerald solrs. talks to our interlocutors, Peter Leonard, BL, and Mark Tottenham, BL, about the new Planning Act (all 900 pages of it). As Peter says, what Brendan doesn't know about planning law isn't worth knowing. And, as always, there's a…

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Mental Health and Human Rights w Dr. Charles O’Mahony and Dr. Pat Bracken 48:48

3M ago48:48

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On this episode of the Human Rights Podcast, LLM Master's student Jennifer Hough speaks with Dr. Charles O’Mahony, a lecturer at the University of Galway's School of Law, specialising in disability and mental health law and policy, and Dr. Pat Bracken, an independent psychiatrist who argues against the medicalisation of human distress and advocates…

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The Fifth Court UNPRECEDENTED #8 11:59

3M ago11:59

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A bonus episode, from The Fifth Court team. Episode No.8 The Fifth Court UNPRECEDENTED - recent interesting cases taken from the Decisis.ie Law Reports casebook introduced by Mark Tottenham, BL, and Peter Leonard, BL. Brought to you thanks to Charlton's Solicitors and Collaborative Practitioners, of George's Street, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p…

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Interview with April Johnson, Assistant Director, Recreation Services, TN Dept Environment and Conservation (Episode 116)

3M ago

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Since the early 1950s, the State of Tennessee has had an interest in assisting Tennessee cities and counties in building strong communities through strong Parks and Recreation programs. Recreation consultancy services by the State to local governments continue today, and our guest April Johnson is at the forefront of that effort. April’s effort has…

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E109 The Fifth Court - retired High Court judge, Bernard Barton 45:09

3M ago45:09

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E109 The Fifth Court A most amusing encounter. Hosts Peter Leonard and Mark Tottenham talk to retired judge Bernard Barton, a fabulous raconteur, about his life and times, including his career as a used car salesman! Bernard Barton is a retired Irish judge who served on the High Court from 2014 until his retirement in March 2021. During his tenure,…

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E108 The Fifth Court - Ass. Prof. Dr. Thomas Mohr (UCD) on Hugh Kennedy, former AG and law reformer 38:54

3M ago38:54

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E108 The Fifth Court Dr Thom Mohr on Hugh Kennedy, first Attorney General of the Irish Free State and law reformer who had some radical ideas in his time. This is a most entertaining episode, including details of little known attempts by Hugh Kennedy to disrobe judges and re robe them in the Brehon Law style (or what was his interpretation of such)…

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E107 The Fifth Court - The Law Reform Commission, Siobhán Ní Chúlacháin, Director of Research & Caoilin Young, Legal Researcher 36:13

3M ago36:13

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E107 The Law Reform Commission, 50 years old Modernising the law. How we change the law to update it. The programme for work is laid out in conjunction with the Office of the Attorney General. Next year they'll be canvassing the public to find other areas of legislation that might do with some updating. The Irish Law Reform Commission is an indepen…

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The Fifth Court UNPRECEDENTED #7 9:42

3M ago9:42

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A bonus episode, from The Fifth Court team. Episode No.7 The Fifth Court UNPRECEDENTED - recent interesting cases taken from the Decisis.ie Law Reports casebook introduced by Mark Tottenham, BL, and Peter Leonard, BL. Brought to you thanks to Charlton's Solicitors and Collaborative Practitioners, of George's Street, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p…

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E106 The Fifth Court - LIVE from the Law Society, Part 2 - Legal Big Bang?, Rachel Stanton, Simmons & Simmons and James Duggan, Flynn O'Driscoll 34:39

4M ago34:39

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E106 The Fifth Court DSBA 'Podcast of the Year' The Fifth Court LIVE! Part II. Presenters Mark Tottenham BL and Peter Leonard BL are joined live at the Law Society by Rachel Stanton, Country Head for Ireland, Simmons & Simmons as well as by James Duggan, Managing Partner, Flynn O'Driscoll Solicitors. They discuss whether a legal Big Bang is current…

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Environmental Crimes and Ecocide Prosecution in Ukraine and Internationally w Maksym Popov & Richard J. Rogers 55:35

4M ago55:35

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In this episode, ICHR LLM student Sonia Artesani speaks with Maksym Popov, Advisor to the Prosecutor General of Ukraine, and Richard J. Rogers, a lawyer and expert in international human rights and criminal law, currently addressing businesses' impact on human rights. Together, they discuss the prosecution of environmental crimes and ecocide in Ukr…

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Results Ready - Your Guide to Understanding Your Exam Results 23:38

4M ago23:38

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In this episode, Caróg Green, Student Enquiry Centre Coordinator and Student Support Officers Teresa Lydon and Kelly Moore discuss University of Galway semester one provisional exam results. Teresa and Kelly emphasise that the provisional semester one exams are provisional, so they can be subject to change. There is plenty of time to take action if…

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The Fifth Court UNPRECEDENTED #6 8:41

4M ago8:41

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A bonus episode, from The Fifth Court team. Episode No.6 The Fifth Court UNPRECEDENTED - recent interesting cases taken from the Decisis.ie Law Reports casebook introduced by Mark Tottenham, BL, and Peter Leonard, BL. Brought to you thanks to Charlton's Solicitors and Collaborative Practitioners, of George's Street, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p…

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E105 The Fifth Court - LIVE from the Law Society, Part I - Legal Big Bang?, Rachel Stanton, Simmons & Simmons and James Duggan, Flynn O'Driscoll 33:38

4M ago33:38

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E105 The Fifth Court DSBA 'Podcast of the Year' The Fifth Court LIVE! Part I. Presenters Mark Tottenham BL and Peter Leonard BL are joined live at the Law Society by Rachel Stanton, Country Head for Ireland, Simmons & Simmons as well as by James Duggan, Managing Partner, Flynn O'Driscoll Solicitors. They discuss whether a legal Big Bang is currentl…

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E104 The Fifth Court - Griffith & Griffith, the sequel. (Follow on from E57) Cyril Griffith Junior talks about what happened next 31:49

4M ago31:49

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E104 The Fifth Court DSBA Podcast of the Year Griffith & Griffith, the sequel. (Follow on from E57, The Fifth Court) Cyril Griffith Junior talks about what happened next, Simply stunning. Cyril Griffith (son of the original Cyril Griffith) contacted the podcast to give a fascinating background about the case. This one is made for sharing with anyon…

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The Fifth Court UNPRECEDENTED #5 10:36

4M ago10:36

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A bonus episode, from The Fifth Court team. Episode No.4 The Fifth Court UNPRECEDENTED - recent interesting cases taken from the Decisis.ie Law Reports casebook introduced by Mark Tottenham, BL, and Peter Leonard, BL. Brought to you thanks to Charlton's Solicitors and Collaborative Practitioners, of George's Street, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p…

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E103 The Fifth Court - Lucy Letby Case and the role of 'expert witnesses' 41:34

4M ago41:34

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E103 The Lucy Letby Case and the role of 'expert witnesses' Mark Tottenham BL and Peter Leonard BL discuss some complex legal issues around this difficult case that has made international headlines. The Lucy Letby legal case involved a neonatal nurse convicted of the murder of seven infants and the attempted murder of six others at a UK hospital be…

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The Fifth Court UNPRECEDENTED #4 8:57

4M ago8:57

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A bonus episode, from The Fifth Court team. Episode No.4 The Fifth Court UNPRECEDENTED - recent interesting cases taken from the Decisis.ie Law Reports casebook introduced by Mark Tottenham, BL, and Peter Leonard, BL. Brought to you thanks to Charlton's Solicitors and Collaborative Practitioners, of George's Street, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin, who speci…

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E102 The Fifth Court - Louise O'Donnell, Deputy Chair, The Labour Court 40:04

5M ago40:04

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E102 The Fifth Court - Louise O'Donnell, Deputy Chair, The Labour Court A great story about starting work in the Civil Service at 17 and her subsequent, highly successful, career. She talks about a recently published book, 'A history of the Labour Court 1946- 2021' In 2021, the Labour Court celebrated it's 75th anniversary following its establishme…

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The Fifth Court UNPRECEDENTED #3 7:55

5M ago7:55

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A bonus episode, from The Fifth Court team. Episode No.3 The Fifth Court UNPRECEDENTED - recent interesting cases taken from the Decisis.ie Law Reports casebook introduced by Mark Tottenham, BL, and Peter Leonard, BL. Brought to you thanks to Charlton's Solicitors and Collaborative Practitioners, of George's Street, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin, who speci…

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E101 The Fifth Court - Former Mr. Justice Peter Kelly, life and times, Part II 40:22

5M ago40:22

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E101 The Fifth Court The second part of an informative and highly entertaining chat with former Mr. Justice Peter Kelly - President of the High Court of Ireland from 2015 to 2020 who was widely recognised for his work in complex commercial and public interest cases. He is reluctantly retired and would have loved to have continued on the bench. His …

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The Fifth Court UNPRECEDENTED #2 7:53

5M ago7:53

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A bonus episode, from The Fifth Court team. Episode No.2 The Fifth Court UNPRECEDENTED - recent interesting cases taken from the Decisis.ie Law Reports casebook introduced by Mark Tottenham, BL, and Peter Leonard, BL. Brought to you thanks to Charlton's Solicitors and Collaborative Practitioners, of George's Street, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin, who speci…

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Interview With Michael Robertson, 2024 TRPA Fellow, Director of Field Operations, TN State Parks (retired) Episode 115

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Our guest today is Michael Robertson the recent recipient of the TRPA Fellow Award. This award is given each year in recognition of significant and sustained contributions to the field of Parks and Recreation. Mike has recently retired as head of Tennessee State Parks operations. Tennessee State Parks are recognized as among the best in the nation.…

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E100 The Fifth Court - Former Mr. Justice Peter Kelly, life and times, Part I 37:00

5M ago37:00

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E100 The Fifth Court For its 100th episode, The Fifth Court hosts, Peter Leonard BL and Mark Tottenham BL, had a lengthy, informative and highly entertaining chat with former Mr. Justice Peter Kelly - President of the High Court of Ireland from 2015 to 2020 who was widely recognised for his work in complex commercial and public interest cases. He i…

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The Fifth Court UNPRECEDENTED #1 8:54

5M ago8:54

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A bonus episode, from The Fifth Court team. Episode No.1 The Fifth Court UNPRECEDENTED - recent interesting cases taken from the Decisis.ie Law Reports casebook introduced by Mark Tottenham, BL, and Peter Leonard, BL. Brought to you thanks to Charlton's Solicitors and Collaborative Practitioners, of George's Street, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin, who speci…

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E99 The Fifth Court - Mick Clifford, author of 'Who Killed Una Lynskey', a complex and unsolved murder from the 1970s 44:21

5M ago44:21

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E99 The Fifth Court. Mark Tottenham and Peter Leonard talk to Mick Clifford, author of the best-selling true-crime book, 'Who killed Una Lynskey?' This is the true story of murder and vengeance, a shattered community and a miscarriage of justice that echoes down the decades. In October 1971 nineteen-year-old Una Lynskey vanished near her home in Co…

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Interview With Author and Naturalist Joanna Brichetto, This Is How A Robin Drinks. Essays on Urban Nature (Episode 114)

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For her second appearance on the Mark Fraley Podcast, we interview Joanna Brichetto about her new book, This Is How A Robin Drinks, Essays on Urban Nature. Joanna is a Certified Tennessee Naturalist and the producer of the well known blog/Instagram called Sidewalk Nature. The book consists of 52 essays, arranged by seasons (Summer, Winter, Spring F…

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E98 The Fifth Court - Nelofer Pazira, recently completed work on final book of her late husband, journalist, Robert Fisk 55:47

6M ago55:47

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Episode 98 of The Fifth Court podcast was recorded LIVE at the Allingham Festival in Donegal, on Friday 8 November 2024. Mark Tottenham BL and Peter Leonard BL chatted to the amazing Nelofer Pazira, whose life story is quite extraordinary. She has also has recently completed work on the final book of her late husband, the renowned journalist, Rober…

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Interview with European Ombudsman Emily O'Reilly 45:27

6M ago45:27

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In this episode, Dr. Ciara Smyth interviews European Ombudsman Emily O’Reilly. They explore Emily's career and her experiences serving as both the Irish Ombudsman and the European Ombudsman.The podcast was produced by Gráinne McGrath, Ciara Smyth and Kirsten Larson. Intro Music: 'Smarties Intro -FMA Podcast Suggestions' by Birds for Scale (Attribut…

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E97 The Fifth Court - Michael O'Farrell, journalist, on the epic hunt to Michael Lynn to justice 42:47

6M ago42:47

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Episode 97 The Fifth Court Michael O’Farrell is a journalist for over two decades and has reported widely on matters of public interest from across the globe and at home. He is currently Investigations Editor with The Irish Mail on Sunday. His new book, ‘Fugitive: The Michael Lynn Story,’ is the true story of how he tracked down and then interviewe…

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E96 The Fifth Court - Judge Grainne Malone talks about the new Irish Court Services podcast commemorating 100 years of the Irish courts.ars 33:20

6M ago33:20

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Episode 96 The Fifth Court with Peter Leonard BL and Mark Tottenham BL. On this episode, Judge Gráinne Malone, a former solicitor who also qualified as a barrister but who went on the bench after only six months at the bar, and who has now served thirteen years as a judge. She talks about the new Irish Courts Service Podcast, an initiative created …

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