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In The NewsWill a tax bill scupper Gerry Hutch's run for the Dáil?Gerry Hutch, also known as The Monk, is eyeing up the Dáil seat left vacant by the resignation of Paschal Donohoe.Already it is believed that the convicted criminal, encouraged by his near success in last year’s general election, is using what will be a long build-up to next year’s byelection to get his campaign in order and to register hundreds, even thousands, of new voters in Dublin’s north inner city.So will his €800,000 tax bill from the Criminal Assets Bureau put a stop to his political ambitions and could the...
2025-12-0119 min
Raidió na Life 106.4FMConor McGuinness TDAgallamh beo le Teachta Dála de chuid Shinn Féin do Phort Láirge, Conor McGuinness, i ndiaidh gur fhógair Pascal Donohoe go bhfuil sé chun éirí as ról s'aige mar Aire Airgeadais sa dóigh is go dtig leis tabhairt faoi phost mar Stiúrthóir Forbartha agus Príomhoifigeach Eolais leis an Bhanc Dhomhanda.
2025-11-1913 minIn The NewsWhat's in the Budget for you? What is in Budget 2026 for you? Not a lot, probably - as expected, Ministers Paschal Donohoe and Jack Chambers have delivered a much tighter package than recent years. Out are universal payments to help with steep energy bills and most bonus social welfare payments. But the budget did deliver some help for some groups. Conor Pope runs through the main points. Plus: Cliff Taylor on why, eleven months after a general election campaign that featured many spending promises, the Government has instead decided to tighten its belt. Hosted on Acast. See...
2025-10-0719 minIn The NewsHow Big Tobacco is going after illegal cigarette sellers in IrelandIt’s budget day and one thing we can almost certainly expect in Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe’s spending announcements is an increase in the price of cigarettes. This year, the cost of a pack of cigarettes is set to increase by 50 cents, bringing it to almost €19 for a pack of twenty.And while this price hike may help reduce smoking levels in Irish society, and improve the overall health of the population, it is also driving Ireland’s rapidly growing black market tobacco business.More than one in four cigarettes smoked in Irela...
2025-10-0721 min
Newstalk BreakfastShould there be tax breaks for developers?Meanwhile Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe has reaffirmed his opposition to developer tax breaks, warning of their “risks and dangers”. Should there be tax breaks for developers? All to discuss with Conor O’Connell, Director of Housing and Planning of The Construction Industry Federation and Sinn Fein Housing spokesperson Eoin Ó Broin.
2025-09-1006 min
Catch Up with Louise McSharryEntertainment Catch-Up: Azealia Banks Strikes Again, Good Riddance Gregg Wallace and Birkin Bag DiscourseThis week Esther O'Moore Donohoe is back to chat through the week's entertainment stories. We discuss the end of Gregg Wallace's BBC career and his BS statement in relation to his inappropriate behaviour at work, Justin Bieber's surprise album, Jane Birkin's Birkin bag and yes, Azealia Banks releasing Conor McGregor dick pics.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-07-1651 min
Poz Vibe PodcastTHE BOILERHOUSE DUBLINThe Boilerhouse in Dublin is 26 years old and in this episode we're celebrating this iconic meeting point for the LGBTQI+ comminity.We spoke with Conor James who studied in NCI and obtained a BA Honours in Computer Science. He has also worked in the Boilerhouse for 13 years as Assistant Manager. He says he is a big believer in community especially when engaging our own fabulous one. We also chatted with Gary Ghent Macken who has worked at the Boilerhouse for 24 years. He lives in Smithfield with his husband Robert and is a proud ally of the Poz...
2025-06-1448 min
Irish Times Inside PoliticsDoes McGregor matter?Jack Horgan-Jones and Pat Leahy join Hugh Linehan to look back on the week in politics:Jack reports from Brussels where EU leaders have been meeting to discuss issues including defence and rearmament.Paschal Donohoe used the sidelines of an EU summit to deliver a stark warning on the impact of tariffs on the economy. Conor McGregor’s appearance at the White House on St Patrick’s Day has heightened anticipation of a presidential run of his own.This week also saw more bad news on the...
2025-03-2141 minInside Politics with Hugh LinehanDoes McGregor matter?Jack Horgan-Jones and Pat Leahy join Hugh Linehan to look back on the week in politics:Jack reports from Brussels where EU leaders have been meeting to discuss issues including defence and rearmament.Paschal Donohoe used the sidelines of an EU summit to deliver a stark warning on the impact of tariffs on the economy. Conor McGregor’s appearance at the White House on St Patrick’s Day has heightened anticipation of a presidential run of his own.This week also saw more bad news on the...
2025-03-2141 minIn The NewsBudget 2025: What does it mean for you?What did we learn from the budget speeches of Ministers Jack Chambers and Paschal Donohoe? Irish Times reporters fill us in on bonus payments, tax adjustments, welfare increases and a surprise measure. Finally we ask: Is it wise to spend so much money in the way the Government plans? With Conor Pope, Niamh Towey, Jennifer Bray, Ian Curran, Jack Horgan-Jones and Cliff Taylor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-10-0113 min
Poz Vibe PodcastCHEM SESSIONS N°4This week Chem Sessions x Poz Vibe Podcast present former guest and forever friend of the podcast, Conor Anderson. Conor shares his story of alcohol addiction and chemsex parties through to his sobriety and establishing his own tribe and community.
We always love talking to Conor and hope it reaches the ears of those who need to hear his story most. You are never alone Poz Vibe tribe.
Love,
Veda and Robbie.
Poz Vibe Podcast is a Veda Lady and Robbie Lawlor production. Our continuity announcer is Tina Burner. Big thanks to our sponsors Dublin Pride who make this series possible.
Episodes are produced by Veda and Robbie with production assistance and editing by Esther O'Moore Do
2024-04-0557 minIrish Times Inside PoliticsSinn Féin lose confidence in their own motionOn today’s Inside Politics podcast, Cormac McQuinn and Pat Leahy join Hugh Linehan to look back on the week in politics:There’s been a lukewarm reception to Cabinet-approved plans for referendums to amend the Constitution when it comes to removing the reference to the role of women in the home; and expanding the concept of the family within the constitution. The wording is not inspiring Key civil society groups.With Paschal Donohoe not ruling himself out of the running for the top job at the International Monetary Fund, what could the pote...
2023-12-0835 minInside Politics with Hugh LinehanSinn Féin lose confidence in their own motionOn today’s Inside Politics podcast, Cormac McQuinn and Pat Leahy join Hugh Linehan to look back on the week in politics:There’s been a lukewarm reception to Cabinet-approved plans for referendums to amend the Constitution when it comes to removing the reference to the role of women in the home; and expanding the concept of the family within the constitution. The wording is not inspiring Key civil society groups.With Paschal Donohoe not ruling himself out of the running for the top job at the International Monetary Fund, what could the pote...
2023-12-0835 min
Conor Faughnan’s Driving LifePaschal DonohoeConor sits down with Minister Donohoe to discuss what brought a northside lad who used to sell nappies by the truck-load to the huge job that he has now at the heart of Irish public life. And of course, what he is proposing to do with the money…
2023-08-2344 min
Dave FanningWild Youth singer Conor O'Donohoe on Eurosong SuccessConor from Wild Youth tells Dave about being crowned champions on last nights Late Late Show Eurosong Special
2023-02-0404 min
That Eurovision Site🇮🇪 TEP Interviews: Wild Youth
Ireland is continuing its preparations for Eurosong 2023. As the artists gear up for the final on February 3rd, Tim speaks to Conor O’Donohoe from Wild Youth. They are vying to represent Ireland in Liverpool with their song “We Are One”.
Together, Tim and Conor talked about show the band’s participation Eurosong 2023, the song’s creative process, how the preparations are going, as well as Conor’s early memory of Eurovision and his favourite entries, and what the band would do should they be given the opportunity to represent Ireland.
Listen to the interview on the strea...
2023-01-2518 min
ÉirevisionThe Journey to Eurosong 2023: Wild YouthOur journey to Eurosong 2023 continues! In this new mini-series, Louise and Conor delve into the songs competing for your vote + they'll be chatting to the stars themselves ahead of the live show on February 3rd. In this episode, Wild Youth band member and Eurovision super fan Conor O'Donohoe joins us to discuss their entry 'We Are One' and shares how much the competing for the chance to represent Ireland means to him. Wild Youth (David Whelan, Conor O’Donohoe, Ed Porter and Callum McAdam) are a constant mainstay on Irish radio and music charts but now, they've set their si...
2023-01-1230 min
Léim Thart34 - Wild Youth talk 'Seventeen', touring & working with JC StewartBack in the spring, fresh off their sold-out Ireland & UK tour, I chatted with Dave of Irish pop band Wild Youth about their nostalgic new single 'Seventeen’! Over the summer, they've been busy with support slots for Lewis Capaldi and Westlife, along with an appearance at Indiependence. Their October Irish tour is on sale now and they have an imminent slot at Electric Picnic!
Co-written by Conor O Donohoe & JC Stewart, and produced By Tristen Evans (The Vamps), Seventeen is the 1st single to be taken from Wild Youth’s upcoming EP. ‘Seventeen’ sees Wild You...
2022-08-2208 min
The Bellissimo FilesThe Bellissimo Files Podcast 2nd Jul 2022: Steve Carell, Jenny Han, Wild Youth & Michael FryListen back to all of The Bellissimo Files interviews from this week including:
- Emma Edel is our One to Watch
- Steve Carell talks Minions; what Hollywood's really like; and what he really wanted to be when he was growing up
- What To Watch with Deirdre Molumby reviewing Nitram and Rise of Gru
- Online comedy star Michael Fry (@bigdirtyfry) shares his favourite things
- Writer/Showrunner Jenny Han fills us in on what's happening with season 2 of Prime Video's hugely popular, The Summer I Turned Pretty
- What Did I Miss? with Sarina and Aoife
- Conor...
2022-07-0253 min
The Voice of InsuranceEp 123 Ryan Mather CEO Ariel Re: Meet the New GuardToday’s guest is someone very respected in the industry but who hasn’t spent much time in the limelight – until recently that is.
Ariel Re’s CEO Ryan Mather now represents part of the significant new capital that has come into the sector since the global market turn accelerated in the last couple of years.
Ariel Re is a specialist looking to be an expert and add value wherever it decides to deploy its capital. It is also highly diverse with divisions insuring clean energy, cyber and professional lines as well as operating in the more...
2022-05-1735 minThe Voice of InsuranceEp 122 Dan Trueman: The only way to be in Cyber is to be an expertToday’s guest is one of the elder statemen of the Cyber insurance market and a returning guest to the show.
Way back in Episode 10 of the Voice of Insurance AXIS’s Global Head of Cyber Dan Trueman made a prediction that the Cyber market was on the cusp of big change and that Cyber insurance would never be sold more cheaply than it was back then.
Two years and 111 Episodes later and the hard Cyber market that followed Dan’s comments has rarely been out of the news.
I’d use today’s episode...
2022-05-1037 minThe Voice of InsuranceEp 121 Johan Slabbert CEO MS Amlin: Sustainable profit before growthToday’s guest runs a very large Lloyd’s business that in the past seven years has perhaps been the poster child for many of the problems in the London market as a whole.
This is a previously star business that lost its way.
It has had to retrench, contract and remediate to re-discover itself in the past three years.
Johan Slabbert is the CEO of MS Amlin and has been at the Lloyd’s carrier for two years and in the CEO role for 18 months.
He is a seasoned executive, into h...
2022-05-0340 minThe Voice of InsuranceEp 120 Michael Millette: The best market opportunities for 20 yearsToday’s guest is someone I have been meaning to get on the show since this podcast started over two years ago.
That’s because he is one of the smartest and most eloquent executives anywhere in the sector.
We overuse the word pioneer but Michael Millette has made a career out of innovating at the highest end of our business.
He and a handful of others created the ILS market out of nothing in the mid-1990s.
Then after two incredibly successful decades at Goldman Sachs, in 2016 he launched Hudson Stru...
2022-04-2648 minThe Voice of InsuranceEp 119 Scott Purviance CEO AmWins: A Market built for Creativity and ResponseIn this podcast I’m talking to the top broking CEO in the most interesting segment of the insurance market anywhere in the world.
Scott Purviance is the CEO of Amwins, the largest of the big three US wholesale insurance brokers. Because of this he has the best view of the trends affecting the world’s largest insurance market.
And because wholesale is such an responsive escape valve for the market, any pricing, coverage or capacity pressures are immediately picked up by his organisation. His business also connects directly to the wider international markets and is a...
2022-04-1234 min
Dave Mac's Local LegendWaterford Singer/Songwriter Moncrieff (Warm)Moncrieff chatted with Dave from his home studio in North-West London. He also talks having his first no 1 single with Warm, co-written by Wild Youth’s Conor O ‘Donohoe. Get your tickets for his Cyprus Avenue gig now: https://www.cyprusavenue.ie/gigs/moncrieff-11131171
2022-04-1106 min
Poz Vibe PodcastYOU WANNA PEACH A METhis week on Poz Vibe Podcast we can BARE-ly contain our excitement for our guests.
We are lucky enough to be joined in this episode by Broadway Bares star Richard But I’ll Take Dick and Poz Vibe alumuns Conor Anderson.
RIchard shared their journey of gender expression, finding their first high heels in Payless shoes, sex positivity and being ‘one of the first butts’ on Instagram. You heard it here first folks! Our other brilliant guest is Conor Anderson, who talked about his sexual healing and finding love in lockdown. We love their honesty and we...
2021-11-1243 min
Poz Vibe Podcast#9 SIXTEEN GOING ON SEVENTEEN
Well, colour us happy because we have yet another two stunning guests to bless your ear buds this week. It’s A Sin star, actor and theatre maker Nathanial Hall joins us to share his HIV story and more importantly sing us something from The Sound of Music...she is 16 going on 17, hellur! We were also joined by Conor Anderson, UCDSU President who shared with us his experience of disclosing his status, his alcoholism, P&P, coming to Ireland and being the first openly HIV positive UCD Student Union representative.
If you want to su...
2021-07-0250 min
Fergal D'ArcyWild Youth's Conor Can't Wait To Finally Hear A Crowd Sing BackWild Youth's Conor O'Donohoe is afraid of one thing when they make a live festival music return.
It's not the queue for the toilets!
It's not losing the ability to carry four pints from the bar!
It's not hitting a bum note!
What I'm really worried about Fergal is the crowd NOT singing back the songs! It's our first chance to play our new songs to a crowd and that is so exciting but we hope they'll know the tunes!
Conor tells Fergal D'Arcy all about Ireland’s first music festival in SIXTEEN MONTHS.
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2021-06-2406 min
Tis YourselfTis Your Man from Wild Youth- Conor O'Donohoe!!!Yes the fabulously stylish, multi-talented Conor O'Donohoe joins me this week! We catch up in quarantine about songwriting, overthinking, working for other people and how the music industry will cope post-pandemic!If you like this episode, do subscribe, scroll back for others and let me know on Insta! @TisYourselfMwahhhhSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/tis-yourself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-04-1751 min
Housewives And MeEsther O'Moore Donohoe (PLUS: RHOBH S11 Trailer Thoughts!)This week writer, podcaster and voice over artist Esther O'Moore Donohoe stops by to unfurl her long term Real Housewives obsession. From some extremely vivid memories of the "trawling the internet for links" era of Housewives viewing to deciding which Real Housewife would be perfect to voice a car ad (The answers may surprise you!) Esther has lots to say about her favourite reality franchise.
PLUS We've just gotten a trailer for what seems to be an interesting new season of RHOBH! Conor gives his thoughts and breaks down the season 11 trailer from what Erika is or...
2021-04-131h 10
The ScoopThe Trendy Scoop (23/02/21)Featuring Conor O’Donohoe from Wild Youth on latest release Champagne Butterflies and upcoming EP, weekly rundown of new TV/Film releases with Emma Walton and Niamh Bell and a timeline of Kimyes relationship on the announcement of their divorce.
2021-02-2346 min
Take The PlungeWild Youth - Conor O'DonohoeFor the next episode of the Take The Plunge Podcast Conor O'Donohoe, songwriter and musician of Wild Youth! He talks about his journey in music so far and life as a musician during COVID. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-01-1918 min
That's Bangin'Wild YouthIrish Radio's No.1 played song of the year, multiple chart hits and sold out headline shows. Chris & Marcus talk festivals, fish fingers and all things food with Conor O'Donohoe & David Whelan of WILD YOUTH!
2020-12-2039 min
The Juice Box SessionsEp 22 | Conversation with David Whelan and Conor O'Donohoe of Wild YouthAfter climbing the charts in 2019, Irish pop group, Wild Youth are poised for global domination with their catchy new single, “Next To You.”
This new track is a “sad banger” that creatively captures the classic concept of love at first sight.
To match the track’s upbeat 80’s inspired sound, the band collaborated with The Tenth Man to create a vibrant and colorful video that features psychedelic visuals and signature dance moves.
Listen to what the band had to say about the single, the video and more!
2020-10-0529 min
What We SeeEpisode 7 - ChairmanFor many people their dream job or ticket out of their day job, is sitting on the boards of companies in Chairman or Non Exec Director roles. My guest for this episode is living that dream.
It was an absolute pleasure to sit down with Simon Burke a few weeks ago. Simon has held senior leadership positions from early in his career and is a sought after board member for organizations across the UK and Ireland currently serving on the board of BBC, Bakkavor, Blue Diamond Group, The Co-operative Group and others.
From being hired by...
2019-07-141h 04What We SeeEpisode 6 - LeadingMy guest for this episode is the head of SuccessFactors for UK and Ireland, Leila Romane. From early ambitions of becoming a hairdresser, Leila's career has seen her climb the corporate ladder to become one of the most highly respected leaders in the enterprise technology industry.
Leila is charming and affable and it was a pleasure to sit down and speak with her about life inside and outside of the corporate world. Our conversation centered around three key areas:
Being a young female manager leading a team of older men
The characteristics of a successful leader h...
2019-05-1951 minWhat We SeeEpisode 5 - MindsetIt’s not everyday you get to chat with a rocket scientist! For this conversation, I was lucky enough to do just that.
When you’re with Anthoula Madden you’re made instantly aware that you’re in the presence of one of those people who possesses the enviable and rare ability to combine deep intellectual thinking with common, practical language – a real talent.
A deep curiosity in the Universe led Anthoula to study Astro Physics and get a Doctorate in Medical Physics, but the world of management consulting came calling and Anthoula’s analytical mind was put...
2019-04-1052 minWhat We SeeEpisode 4 (Part 2) - IdentityWith the 6 Nations in full swing this conversation couldn't come out at a better time. Out of the thousand's of people playing elite level sport, very few make it to the top. In an instant your professional sporting career can end and you have to start again.
This episode is "Part 2" of our conversation with former Gloucester professional rugby player turned Tech Startup Founder Shane Monahan. My co-host for this episode Beth Casey comes into her own as she subtly, but expertly steers the conversation away from rugby and into topics like the importance of strong leadership...
2019-02-101h 18What We SeeEpisode 4 (Part 1) - Infinite PossibilityIf you're a sports fan or interested in innovative technology and the dynamic start-up culture - this episode is a must listen!
Part 1 of 2: This was a fascinating conversation for a couple of reasons. We had our first non-SAP guest and our first founder / CEO on the podcast. Shane Monahan is the founder and CEO of the 'social audio' app LIMOR. 'Social audio' is an entirely new concept that Shane has created and he has big ambitions and ideas for Limor and how it will capitalise on the next evolution of the social media which will centre...
2019-01-2159 minWhat We SeeEpisode 3 - A year in reviewConor and Charlie take a look back over the last twelve months and discuss some of the important moments in their personal and professional lives. A wide range of topics are covered in the conversation including hair loss, veganism and some interesting anecdotes from our year working with SAP customers.
Segments:
03:00 Reflecting on Episode 2
05:45 What is Limor?
09:40 Male hair loss
17:00 Moving countries
19:00 Dublin v London
22:32* Correction never played U18 Irish rugby (played for Irish Unis)
28:35 Read a book a month
29:50 Vegans
36:00 Social Media
44:30 Reviewing our year in SAP
60:00 Plans for Christmas
2018-12-151h 03What We SeeEpisode 2 - WisdomThis episode’s special guest is the hugely impressive Daryn Edgar. We discuss a range of topics including techniques to improve public speaking, how to overcome failure, understanding the why before you address the what and knitting snoods.
Widely regarded as one of the most influential leaders in the UK technology industry, this conversation gives the listener a valuable insight into Daryn’s vast intellect. Her ability to clearly articulate and simplify complex business challenges is inspiring. This was a thoroughly enjoyable conversation for Charlie and I and we certainly learnt a thing or two. It doesn’t matter what indust...
2018-12-141h 20
What We SeeEpisode 1 - Three GenerationsConor and Charlie speak to their special guest, Graham Woolley about different trends that have come and gone over the years working in the technology industry. Graham has over 30 years experience in the enterprise software industry and ran his own technology business for nearly 20 years.
2018-10-1829 min
Inside Business with Ciaran Hancock"The Relationship Has Broken Down": Leslie Buckley & INM / Is Distance Tax A Good Idea?The relationship between former Independent News and Media chairman Leslie Buckley and his erstwhile employers has turned very sour indeed, as revealed by an exchange of letters between solicitors acting for Buckley and INM. Mark Paul talks us through the story on today's podcast. He also looks at the news that Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe is considering axing the 9% VAT rate for hotels and guesthouses. But first, Peter Hamilton has a roundup of this week's other stories including more eccentric behaviour from Elon Musk, what Donald Trump's warning means for any Irish companies doing business in Iran and Ryanair's...
2018-08-0840 minIrish Times Inside Business"The Relationship Has Broken Down": Leslie Buckley & INM / Is Distance Tax A Good Idea?The relationship between former Independent News and Media chairman Leslie Buckley and his erstwhile employers has turned very sour indeed, as revealed by an exchange of letters between solicitors acting for Buckley and INM. Mark Paul talks us through the story on today's podcast. He also looks at the news that Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe is considering axing the 9% VAT rate for hotels and guesthouses. But first, Peter Hamilton has a roundup of this week's other stories including more eccentric behaviour from Elon Musk, what Donald Trump's warning means for any Irish companies doing business in Iran and Ryanair's...
2018-08-0840 min
We Are CavanCavan tame the Kingdom - but who is their best passer?Damien Donohoe was joined by Northern Sound's Mickey Brennan and The Anglo-Celt's Paul Fitzpatrick to look back at the draw with Kerry. We also hear from Dara McVeety, Conor Moynagh and Mattie McGleenan.
2017-03-3034 min
We Are CavanConor Barry Looks For A ReactionAfter Cavan ladies went down to Claire in the Lidl NFL last Saturday Conor Barry tells Damien Donohoe they're learning lessons even in defeat.
2016-03-0508 min