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First ConvictionFirst Conviction: 06 - LimboHaving spent two years in jail, Sayeed and Halawa are relieved when the Court of Appeal make a ruling on their case. As they return home to their children, they hope life might begin to return to normal - but nothing about their lives is now normal. The DPP continues to pursue this case. A second trial takes place, before a third is scheduled - until the moment they’ve waited so long for, arrives - and everyone finally starts to believe them… If you have any information or knowledge about this story please email us documentaries@rte.ie or i...
2025-11-1229 min
Documentary on One PodcastFirst Conviction: 06 - LimboHaving spent two years in jail, Sayeed and Halawa are relieved when the Court of Appeal make a ruling on their case. As they return home to their children, they hope life might begin to return to normal - but nothing about their lives is now normal. The DPP continues to pursue this case. A second trial takes place, before a third is scheduled - until the moment they’ve waited so long for, arrives - and everyone finally starts to believe them… If you have any information or knowledge about this story please email us documentaries@rte.ie or i...
2025-11-1229 min
First ConvictionFirst Conviction: UpdateJust a quick message to say we’re pausing the release of the concluding episode of this series until this day next week - Wednesday November 12th, the same day on which our TV documentary from RTÉ Investigates airs on RTÉ One at 9.35pm. If you do have any knowledge or information on this story please contact us immediately and in confidence by emailing documentaries@rte.ie or investigations@rte.ie or you can leave an anonymous tip on our website www.rte.ie/firstconviction Credits: First Conviction is hosted by Ruth Negga. It's written and prod...
2025-11-0501 min
Documentary on One PodcastFirst Conviction: UpdateJust a quick message to say we’re pausing the release of the concluding episode of this series until this day next week - Wednesday November 12th, the same day on which our TV documentary from RTÉ Investigates airs on RTÉ One at 9.35pm.If you do have any knowledge or information on this story please contact us immediately and in confidence by emailing documentaries@rte.ie or investigations@rte.ie or you can leave an anonymous tip on our website www.rte.ie/firstconvictionCredits: First Conviction is hosted by Ruth Negga. It's written and...
2025-11-0501 min
First ConvictionFirst Conviction: 05 - 750 daysHaving been found guilty and sentenced to 5 years in prison, Sayeed and Halawa are taken to separate jails in Ireland to serve out their sentences. Deprived of their freedom, and with their children now placed in the care of relatives, life in prison is hard beyond belief. But they cannot give up hope - and from inside their prison cells, they begin to fight back to get justice… If you have any information or knowledge about this story please email us documentaries@rte.ie or investigations@rte.ie or you can give us an anonymous tip via www.rte.ie...
2025-10-2928 min
Documentary on One PodcastFirst Conviction: 05 - 750 daysHaving been found guilty and sentenced to 5 years in prison, Sayeed and Halawa are taken to separate jails in Ireland to serve out their sentences. Deprived of their freedom, and with their children now placed in the care of relatives, life in prison is hard beyond belief. But they cannot give up hope - and from inside their prison cells, they begin to fight back to get justice… If you have any information or knowledge about this story please email us documentaries@rte.ie or investigations@rte.ie or you can give us an anonymous tip via www.rte.ie...
2025-10-2928 min
First ConvictionFirst Conviction: 04 - VerdictSayeed and Halawa are facing two charges in court - an act of FGM against their daughter, and child cruelty. If found guilty, they face up to 14 years in prison. Despite all medical witnesses agreeing FGM did happen, as Sayeed takes the stand to give evidence, he is confident the truth will come out… If you have any information or knowledge about this story please email us documentaries@rte.ie or investigations@rte.ie or you can give us an anonymous tip via rte.ie/firstconvictionCredits: First Conviction is hosted by Ruth Negga. It...
2025-10-2228 min
Documentary on One PodcastFirst Conviction: 04 - VerdictSayeed and Halawa are facing two charges in court - an act of FGM against their daughter, and child cruelty. If found guilty, they face up to 14 years in prison. Despite all medical witnesses agreeing FGM did happen, as Sayeed takes the stand to give evidence, he is confident the truth will come out… If you have any information or knowledge about this story please email us documentaries@rte.ie or investigations@rte.ie or you can give us an anonymous tip via rte.ie/firstconvictionCredits: First Conviction is hosted by Ruth Negga. It...
2025-10-2228 min
First ConvictionFirst Conviction: 03 - Trial OneHaving had their children under supervision and monitored by authorities for three years, and having had to sign on bail twice weekly during that time, Sayeed and Halawa finally face trial, the first of its kind in Ireland. They continue to say the crime never happened and hope that finally, someone will listen… If you have any information or knowledge about this story please email us documentaries@rte.ie or investigations@rte.ie or you can give us an anonymous tip via rte.ie/firstconvictionCredits: First Conviction is hosted by Ruth Negga. It's written and produced by...
2025-10-1526 min
Documentary on One PodcastFirst Conviction: 03 - Trial OneHaving had their children under supervision and monitored by authorities for three years, and having had to sign on bail twice weekly during that time, Sayeed and Halawa finally face trial, the first of its kind in Ireland. They continue to say the crime never happened and hope that finally, someone will listen… If you have any information or knowledge about this story please email us documentaries@rte.ie or investigations@rte.ie or you can give us an anonymous tip via rte.ie/firstconvictionCredits: First Conviction is hosted by Ruth Negga. It's written and produced by...
2025-10-1526 min
First ConvictionFirst Conviction: 02 - Waiting & HopingIt’s only after four days in hospital that Sayeed and Halawa begin to understand they’re in real difficulty. No one appears to believe them. Within a week of arriving to hospital with their injured daughter, they’re sitting in a police station, answering questions about what happened. It’s beginning to feel like the entire system is closing in around them… If you have any information or knowledge about this story please email us documentaries@rte.ie or investigations@rte.ie or you can give us an anonymous tip via rte.ie/firstconviction-Credits...
2025-10-0828 min
First ConvictionFirst Conviction: 01 - The IncidentSeptember 2016 is where this story begins. A young married couple are at home in Dublin on a Friday morning with their two young children. Having changed her nappy, their 21 month old daughter turns, runs and falls. Her cries startle her parents who go to comfort her. As they pick her up, they notice she’s bleeding. Panicked, they take her to hospital - where everything begins to spiral out of control… If you have any information or knowledge about this story please email us documentaries@rte.ie or investigations@rte.ie or you can give us an anonymous tip via...
2025-10-0828 min
Documentary on One PodcastFirst Conviction: 01 - The IncidentSeptember 2016 is where this story begins. A young married couple are at home in Dublin on a Friday morning with their two young children. Having changed her nappy, their 21 month old daughter turns, runs and falls. Her cries startle her parents who go to comfort her. As they pick her up, they notice she’s bleeding. Panicked, they take her to hospital - where everything begins to spiral out of control… If you have any information or knowledge about this story please email us documentaries@rte.ie or investigations@rte.ie or you can give us an anonymous tip via...
2025-10-0828 min
Documentary on One PodcastFirst Conviction: 02 - Waiting & HopingIt’s only after four days in hospital that Sayeed and Halawa begin to understand they’re in real difficulty. No one appears to believe them. Within a week of arriving to hospital with their injured daughter, they’re sitting in a police station, answering questions about what happened. It’s beginning to feel like the entire system is closing in around them… If you have any information or knowledge about this story please email us documentaries@rte.ie or investigations@rte.ie or you can give us an anonymous tip via rte.ie/firstconviction-Credits...
2025-10-0828 min
Inside Education - a podcast for educators interested in teachingPodcast 435, Dr. Claire Dunne on Teaching Irish (10-3-25)Presented and produced by Seán Delaney.
My guest on the podcast today is my colleague, Dr. Claire Dunne, from the Marino Institute of Education. Among the topics we discussed were:
Why learning another language gives you another window on the world.
Why literacy is crucial for those who speak minoritised languages so that they can have widespread access to texts in the language.
Why should people learn Irish, when in most cases it is not required for communication purposes?
What the Irish language has in common with Cant and Irish Sign Language.
How older people i...
2025-03-1059 min
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Comedy Slab147 - Frank Of IrelandThis week we review - Frank Of Ireland (Series 1 Episode 1)Frank Marron is a 32-year-old catastrophe. A misanthropic, narcissistic, fantasist in arrested development who thinks the world owes him something.Frank lives in Dublin with his mother Mary, he's single and his pocket money hasn't increased in a decade or more. Frank is a musician but he hasn't written a song or played a gig in seven years and five months.His ex-girlfriend Aine has a new boyfriend and Frank is finding this difficult to come to terms since they split up about seven...
2021-05-1943 minComedy Slab147 - Frank Of IrelandThis week we review - Frank Of Ireland (Series 1 Episode 1)Frank Marron is a 32-year-old catastrophe. A misanthropic, narcissistic, fantasist in arrested development who thinks the world owes him something.Frank lives in Dublin with his mother Mary, he's single and his pocket money hasn't increased in a decade or more. Frank is a musician but he hasn't written a song or played a gig in seven years and five months.His ex-girlfriend Aine has a new boyfriend and Frank is finding this difficult to come to terms since they split up about seven...
2021-05-1743 minBeyond The DressBeyond the dress podcast- bridal appointmentHello everyone, This time on Beyond the dress podcast it is just me. I talk about a bridal appointment, What you need, what to bring and what to expect.It is a very exciting time for brides and I want to help as much as I can.If you have any more question please send me a message.
2021-04-2418 minBeyond The DressBeyond the Dress- Hannah MonkHannah Monk got married in January 2021 in a beautiful vineyard in Christchurch New Zealand. Hannah tells us all about planning from Ireland and how she had to rely on family and her bridesmaids to make some of the big decisions. It was lovely to hear Hannah's wedding story because in New Zealand there is no restrictions. I hope you enjoy.
2021-04-1732 minBeyond The DressBeyond the Dress -Leanne TateLeanne got married to Owen on new years eve 2020. She had to changed her venue with 8 days to go and her guest list was down to 25 but with all this going on Leanne and Owen still had the wedding of their dreams.
2021-04-0833 minBeyond The DressBeyond The Dress Podcast - Maria DowdIn this Podcast I chat to Maria Dowd who got married to Daniel in December 2020. Maria went ahead with her original date but with a change of venue and restricted numbers. Maria and Daniel had a clear vision on how they wanted their wedding to be but even a pandemic didn't stop them having their dream day.
2021-04-0532 minBeyond The DressBeyond the dress podcast introBeyond the dress podcast is all about brides and their wedding day.I am having a catch up with some of my past brides to see how their wedding day went.I am hoping they will share some of their tips on planning their wedding while also sharing some of what made their day so special to them.
2021-04-0101 minBeyond The DressBeyond the dress podcast - Aine GarlandIn this podcast I speak to Aine Garland who got married in July 2020 after a short postponement due to Covid 19. Aine tells us all about the planning, buildup and of course her wedding day. She shares some of her tips on planning her wedding during a pandemic and how hard it was to reduce her guests, change her date and move her supplies but when it was all said and done, She had the wedding day of her dreams.
2021-04-0142 minInside Education - a podcast for educators interested in teachingPodcast 385, New Educate Together CEO, Emer Nowlan (15-1-20)Presented and produced by Seán Delaney
This week I bring you an interview with the new Chief Executive Officer of Educate Together, Dr. Emer Nowlan in the week she takes up her new appointment. Among the topics we discuss are:
Her career in education to date: becoming a PE teacher, running a language school in Portugal
Doing a masters and doctorate in UCD
Being project manager for setting up second level Educate Together schools
Working on the Migrant Teacher Project
Challenges faced by migrant teachers who wish to teach in Ireland
Lessons learned from the M...
2020-01-1555 minInside Education - a podcast for educators interested in teachingProgramme 370, School Tours - Practitioners' Perspectives (19-6-19)Presented and produced by Seán Delaney
Theme tune by David Vesey
This week I follow up on last week's programme where I shared some of my own ideas about school tours by talking to two practitioners who have lots of experience of organising school tours and field trips - as teacher and as principal. Caitriona Cosgrave teaches second class in Scoil Áine Girls School in Raheny and Martin Kennedy is principal of Scoil Cholmcille in Skryne, Co. Meath.
Among the topics discussed on the programme are:
School Tour venues and activities
Ch...
2019-06-1928 minInside Education - a podcast for educators interested in teachingProgramme 219, Áine Hyland pt 2 (27-5-15)Presented and produced by Seán Delaney.
On this week's programme I bring you the second part of my interview with Professor Áine Hyland. In it she talks about multiple intelligences, influencing policy, professional education and more.
2015-05-2728 minInside Education - a podcast for educators interested in teachingProgramme 218, Áine Hyland & the Dalkey School Project (20-5-15)Presented and produced by Seán Delaney.
In this first part of a two-interview series with Professor Áine Hyland, she talks about her early school experiences and how she came to be involved in setting up the Dalkey School Project National School.
2015-05-2127 min