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The Future of Our Former DemocracyFrom Rebellion to Republic: Ireland's Path to PartitionRevolution and electoral politics – our favorite! George and Colin discuss Ireland's tumultuous journey towards independence and the partition of Northern Ireland post-World War I, focusing on significant events like the Easter Rising of 1916 and the War of Independence. With the help of experts, George and Colin discuss key historical milestones such as the 1918 General Election, which saw Sinn Féin's landslide victory, the eventual partition of Ireland into Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, their adoption of different electoral systems, and how those systems changes set both regions on divergent paths. The episode also dips...
2024-10-0946 min
The Future of Our Former DemocracyThe Past is Present: From Battles to BonfiresColin and George go waaaay back in time to discuss the historical roots of the tension between Ireland and England, through four historical touchpoints - the Ulster Plantations, Cromwell's Conquest, the Battle of the Boyne, and the Great Hunger. Believe it or not, the contemporary subjugation and tragedies faced by the Irish at the hands of the English reach all the way back to Henry VIII, and these historical animosities continue to influence contemporary Northern Irish identities and politics to this day. Special thanks to the experts featured in this episode: Dominic Bryan, Quee...
2024-10-0250 min
Drive TalkingSeason Finale - The big EV question. Ferrari, BMWs, Polestar.This is the season two finale, and we wrap things up by asking whether or not we're ready for electric vehicles. We also have the following reviews:
Polestar 2
BMW i4
BMW 2 Series Coupe
Ferrari Roma.
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The Drive Talk automotive podcast will return in September - watch this space!
2022-07-2952 min
Drive TalkingVindication, Volvo C40, Car Hacking, Range Rover V8 and the Mercedes EQEOn this week's Drive Talking automotive podcast, Daragh, Caroline and Neil discuss everything from the fact that the Kia EV6 is a Corssover to FOS Goodwood. We also talk about car hacking and the Maxus Mifa 9.
Reviews this week include:
Volvo C40 review
Range Rover V8 (round the block review)
Mercedes EQE
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2022-07-0451 minDrive TalkingMercedes EQB, Land Rover Discovery & Opel AstraOn this week’s show we talk about the Mercedes EQB, the Land Rover Discovery, and the new Opel Astra. We also cover a LOT of EV news…
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2022-06-2743 minDrive TalkingVolkswagen ID5, Peugeot 3008 & the Cupra Born.On this week’s Drive Talking Podcast, we discuss much automotive news including:
Dacia’s new badge, The Toyota Compact Cruiser Award, and Stellantis charging roads.
On reviews this week, Caroline and Neil tell us about the following:
Peugeot 3008 review
VW ID5 review
Cupra Born review
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2022-06-2057 minDrive TalkingThe Crew are BackThis week Daragh, Neil and Caroline look at some great automotive stories, including the new concept DeLorean Alpha5 and the Polestar 3. For review this week, we look at:
Suzuki S-Cross Review
VW Transporter Review
BMW i4 M50 Review
Neil Briscoe interviews Ian Beatty about the BMW M1 ProCar at Goodwood.
Remember to like, share, follow, subscribe - you know, the usual stuff. Enjoy! Background music by AlexGrohl, Coma-Media, and SergeQuadrado from Pixabay.
2022-06-131h 09Drive TalkingThe 222 edition - what cars for 222?So, the second half of 2022 is nearly upon us, but what cars should you be looking out for? On this week's episode, Daragh, Caroline and Neil talk about what's a good buy for 222.
Reviews this week include:
Peugeot 308 Review
Peugeot e-208 Review
Audi Q3 TFSI Plug-in Hybrid Review
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2022-05-3059 min
SplancInni-K, Breatimeacht, Leabhar na Míosa agus Cúrsaí SpóirtCiarán Dunbar
Inni-K
Daragh Ó Tuama
Rónán Mistéil
Daragh Ó Conchúir
2022-05-271h 41Drive TalkingKia Sportage, Dacia Jogger, Peugeot 508 SW & much moreOn this week's edition of Drive talking, the gang talks about Ford and Volvos calls for a petrol and diesel can and Volkswagen's plans for Scout in the USA.
We also review the following:
Dacia Jogger Review
Kia Sportage Review
Peugeot 508 PSE SW Review
The team also gives their first impressions on the Mercedes EQS and Mercedes EQE.
Caroline Kidd interviews Gillian Fanning from SIMI regarding women in the motor industry, new car sales, and EV infrastructure.
Remember to like, share, follow, subscribe - you know, the usual stuff. Enjoy! Background musi...
2022-05-231h 14Drive TalkingNissan Ariya, i-Pace and the Rav4In this week’s Drive Talking automotive podcast, Caroline, Neil and Daragh talk about 50 years of M, the Range Rover Sport, and go through readers questions. This week’s reviews include:
Jaguar i-Pace Review
Toyota RAV4 Review
Nissan Ariya Review - first impressions.
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2022-05-161h 00Drive TalkingGas prices, car sales, and much moreThis week, Neil Briscoe swans off to the Porsche museum, Daragh and Caroline discuss automotive and motor issues such as gas prices, alternative power delivery units, and more.
Neil feeds back his thoughts from the Porsche museum, and Paddy Comyn from AA Ireland joins us for an interview to discuss year to date car sales in Ireland, and he talks to us about his recent interview with James Brooks from Opel Ireland.
Remember to like, share, follow, subscribe - you know, the usual stuff. Enjoy! Background music by AlexGrohl, Coma-Media, and SergeQuadrado from Pixabay
2022-05-0951 minDrive TalkingThe Model Y, Jogger, Camry & Audi RS e-tron GT - and much moreOn this week’s Drive Talking, Caroline, Neil and Daragh talk about the brand new Dacia Jogger, the Tesla Model Y, the Toyota Camry, and the Audi RS E-trim GT. We have our beep tests, and the Model Y breaks wind (you’ll understand that when you hear it). We also answer some of your automotive and motor-related questions - like, which colour do we not see enough of on the roads? Are reversing cameras that important?
Neil Briscoe interviews Paddy McGee and Jeremy Warnock from Renault and Dacia Ireland, where they talk about car supply issues, TVs and more. And...
2022-05-021h 22Drive TalkingSpin Off Episode: Dave Humphreys Full InterviewOur special guest this week is Dave Humphreys from CompleteCar.ie, and we talk about LucidAir, Polestar, and the future for SEAT and Cupra. We also talk about much more. Sit back and enjoy this spin-off episode of Drive Talking.
We hope you enjoy the new direction of this jampacked show.
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2022-04-2748 min
Drive TalkingNew Team talks about Polestar, Mazda, classics, petrol-head cars & more.Welcome to season two of Drive Talking, and this week, we meet our brand new team. Caroline Kidd of ChangingLanes.ie and Neil Briscoe of CompleteCar.ie and The Irish Times, join Daragh Ó Tuama to increase the volume of car content that the show covers. On this episode, we talk about the BMW i7, the Skoda Karoq, petrol-head cars for under €25k, the new Polestar 2, the XC60, the facelift Mazda CX-5, the Toyota Highlander, and much more.
Our special guest this week is Dave Humphreys from CompleteCar.ie, and we talk about LucidAir, Polestar, and the future for...
2022-04-251h 29
Drive TalkingThe Legendary Conor FaughnanIn this week's episode, we speak to the legend that is Conor Faughnan. We talk bird boxes, petrol prices, EV infrastructure, podcasts, rugby, and much more. Don't forget to share and follow!
2022-03-2047 minDrive TalkingSinéad McCann talks fuel prices, Jimny, and moreSinéad McCann from CarsIreland.ie joins Daragh this week to talk about fuel prices in Ireland (just before the official announcement of a price cut from the government), the Suzuki Jimny, EVs, and more. You can catch Sinéad's brilliant video reviews on the CarsIreland YouTube channel.
2022-03-1344 minDrive TalkingTony Toner on Bikes, Motorways, & the Mustang Mach-EOn this week's Drive Talking, Daragh speaks with the legend that is Tony Toner. Tony tells us about some of his amazing journeys across the USA on Harleys, Indian Motorcycles and Mustangs. He also answers that age-old question of how exactly you're supposed to drive on a three-lane motorway. Then we get around to finding out that he's currently driving the Ford Mustang Mach-E and he offers his thoughts so far.
2022-03-061h 04Drive TalkingThe Joe Show - with Rev.ie's Joe RayfusOn this week's episode, Daragh talks to Joe Rayfus of Rev.ie and the Celtic Media Group. Joe talks to us about the DS7, the Ioniq5, and much, much more.
2022-02-2455 minDrive TalkingPaddy doesn’t talk about the BuzzIn today’s episode, Daragh talks with Paddy Comyn from AA Ireland about all things motoring. What they definitely don’t talk about is the VW ID Buzz. Nope - Paddy can’t because of the embargo. In other news, we discuss driving in the Arctic Circle, fuel prices, the other side, and motors in general.
2022-02-201h 06Drive TalkingMichael's journey across Route 66In the second episode of Drive Talking, we talk to one of the best-known motor journalists in Ireland, Mr Michael Sheridan. Daragh and Michael talk about being connected to the road, the EV6, the Nissan Prairie, pronouncing "Peugeot", cars in general and other shenanigans.
2022-02-171h 01Drive TalkingThe one with Neil BriscoeDaragh chews the cud with Neil Briscoe from CompleteCar.ie, The Irish Times, and numerous other outlets. The conversation goes from Neil's first encounter with car culture, to his thoughts on various EVs. Neil gives us some insight into car launches, the Ford Mustang Mach E, and much more. We also find out about what might be his most disappointing test drive.
2022-02-131h 03