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Irish Tech News Audio ArticlesBoundless report reveals UK & Ireland named top talent hubs in Europe for cost efficiencyA new report from trusted global employment and payroll platform Boundless has confirmed that the United Kingdom and Ireland offer some of the most competitive employment cost structures in Europe, especially for companies seeking to access highly skilled talent without incurring the high overheads seen across much of continental Europe.
The annual Boundless 2025 report covers 36 European countries, including both EU and non-EU nations, offers a richer, comprehensive view analysing employment costs, net pay, and cost efficiency across diverse economies. It analyses what employers actually pay beyond gross salary, what employees take home after tax, and how efficiently employer spend...2025-07-0707 min
The Counter RuckWhich Irish players have impressed for the Lions?A busy weekend of rugby action saw plenty of Irish involvement in the Lions win over the Western Force, a Top14 final for the ages in France, Peter O’Mahony and Cian Healy bow out with the Barbarians, while the Ireland U20s finally returned to winning ways in their World Cup opener. Gordon D’Arcy and John O’Sullivan join host Nathan Johns to chat through all the action while also looking forward to Wednesday’s Lions clash with Queensland, where a familiar face in Les Kiss will be coaching the Reds. Which Ir...2025-07-0143 min
Ici en Franche-Comté, ici BesançonUn nouveau commerce à l'accent "Irish" au centre-ville de Besançondurée : 00:01:29 - Un nouveau commerce à l'accent "Irish" au centre-ville de Besançon Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.2025-06-2501 min
The Medieval Irish History PodcastNational Museum of Ireland Part 2 with Maeve Sikora and Matthew SeaverWe are back this week in the National Museum of Ireland, Archaeology, on Kildare Street, in Dublin City centre, which is open 7 days a week and free to the public. We are joined by Maeve Sikora, Keeper of Irish Antiquities, and Assistant Keeper Matt Seaver. In addition to chatting more about the Words on the Wave exhibition, Maeve and Matt tell us about their jobs preserving Irish material heritage and culture and many of the cool artefacts the public can view in the museum including the Ardagh Chalice, the Faddan More Psalter, the Springmount tablets, the Tara brooch and...2025-06-1354 minThe Medieval Irish History PodcastIreland and St Gallen in Early Medieval Europe with the National Museum of IrelandThis week Matt Seaver, Assistant Keeper of Irish Antiquities and Dr Diarmuid Ó Riain, curatorial researcher, welcomed us in to the National Museum of Ireland, Kildare St. to see the unique new exhibition: Words on the Wave. This is an incredible display of precious manuscripts from the Abbey of St Gall, Switzerland — some returning to Ireland for the first time in 1000 years — alongside spectacular objects from the Irish world from which they emerged. Running May 30th to Oct 24th. For more details see https://www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Archaeology/Exhibitions/Words-on-the-Wave-Ireland-and-St-Gallen-in-Early-MExhibition Advisors: Dáibhí Ó C...2025-05-3058 min
Campus All StarsMusic Scene in Dublin, Ireland | IndieRE ep.147 by NEAR FMThis week on IndieRE, Near FM (Ireland) presents the 147th episode — a fresh mix curated by Patrick Domanico, spotlighting a new wave of Irish independent music.
From the lush electronic textures of Fia Moon’s Like I Should Do to the raw energy of Gender Chores’ Woman Of Your Age, this episode offers a bold and diverse sonic journey. You’ll also hear the dreamy vibes of Dominda’s Can’t Complain, the haunting beauty of Diana by I Dreamed I Dream, and the cinematic folk of Dabilla’s For the Widows in Paradise.
Other highlights include Jackie Deluxe’s gritt...2025-05-2054 min
Colloques du Collège de France - Collège de FranceColloque - Le livre dans le monde musulman. Histoire et techniques : Early British Collectors and the Manuscript Trade in India and Iran before the 1820s: The Persian Collections of the Ouseley BrothersFrançois DérocheHistoire du Coran. Texte et transmissionCollège de FranceAnnée 2024-2025Colloque - Le livre dans le monde musulman. Histoire et techniques : Early British Collectors and the Manuscript Trade in India and Iran before the 1820s: The Persian Collections of the Ouseley BrothersDagmar RiedelColumbia University, New YorkRésuméL'enquête sur les manuscrits persans de Sir William Ouseley (1767-1842) et de son frère Sir Gore Ouseley...2025-05-1624 min
Dealing in the YearsChantal O'Sullivan | O'Sullivan AntiquesMatthew sits down with Chantal O'Sullivan, owner of O'Sullivan Antiques on Francis Street - the centre of the antique trade in Dublin - since 1990.
A natural and charismatic storyteller, Chantal gives a great insight into her decades in the trade, from being 'bitten by the bug' as a 20 year old in Dublin to opening a second location in New York at 31.
Chantal also gives us a peak into some of the incredible pieces that have passed through her hands over the years including a clock that once sat on the mantelpiece in Buckingham House, an...2025-05-0743 min
Irish Times Inside BusinessTrump’s tariffs: “The rest of the world is now going to de-risk from the United States”A full-blown global tariff war in underway.Donald’s Trump’s tariffs took effect last night with the EU due to vote today on a retaliatory list drawn up by the European Commission.The US and China meanwhile have engaged in tit for tat tariffs in the past few days. China has also vowed to fight to the end in the tariff war.What will all this mean for Ireland? What hit will consumers face?And should Ireland now pivot east to protect jobs and secure new inve...2025-04-0946 minDealing in the YearsDomhnall Ó Gairbhí | Acquired.ieIn this debut episode, Matthew sits down with Domhnaill Ó Garbhaí, the founder of Acquired.ie, a specialist in rare, high-quality vintage furniture by iconic 20th-century designers from Italy, France, and Denmark.
Domhnaill shares some brilliant stories about his passion for woodwork, art, design, and antiques—from his days as one of Ireland’s largest collectors of Banksy artworks to the standout pieces he’s handled, including a Brionvega RR126 stereo system, a pair of armchairs from the first-class lounge of Italy’s Setebello train, and even a very tiny Picasso.
Follow Acquired.ie on Instagram or visit t...2025-04-0937 min
Irish Examiner SportIrish Examiner Rugby Podcast: France torch Ireland’s Grand Slam hopes.Simon Lewis and Brendan O'Brien reflect on a humbling home defeat to the Les Bleus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-03-0814 minThe Counter RuckIs Ireland vs France the best rivalry of the modern era?For the third time in as many years, it looks that the winner of Ireland’s clash with France will go on to win the Six Nations. Who, then, are the favourites for Saturday’s clash in Dublin and why?Irish Times rugby correspondent Gerry Thornley joins Nathan Johns to preview the clash. What does Ireland’s selection of Jamie Osborne as Mack Hansen’s injury replacement tell us of the impending game plan? Will Ireland continue to be a kick-heavy team? What to make of France’s attack scoring a plethora of tries so far in this co...2025-03-0723 min
Irish Examiner SportIrish Examiner Rugby Podcast: Ireland to produce their best at most important timeSimon Lewis and Brendan O'Brien review the Ireland selection and look ahead to Saturday's crunch Six Nations decider with France. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-03-0627 min
Indo SportIreland's calculated gamble | France's secret weapon | Dealing with Dupont 🏉Joe is joined by Ian Madigan and Cian Tracey to give their final verdict on Ireland's Six Nations showdown with France. The lads kick off by discussing the team news, including Jamie Osborne's surprise inclusion and Fabien Galthie's decision to pick a 7/1 split on the bench. Ian then delves into France's 'secret weapon' in the kicking game before Ian and Cian explore how Ireland can deal with Antoine Dupont's threat. Our rugby coverage on Indo Sport is in association with Energia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-03-061h 02
Irish Examiner SportIrish Examiner Rugby Podcast: Irish injuries, bench splits, Thierry Henry and Garry Ringrose suspensionBrendan O'Brien and Simon Lewis take us through the big talking points ahead of Ireland's showdown with France this weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-03-0415 minThe Counter RuckAre France better at developing young players than Ireland?A regular talking point when Ireland take on France is the competitively younger age of the French line up. Louis Bielle-Biarrey debuted when he was still eligible for France U20s. Where are the 20-year-olds making their way to the Irish senior team?Is this just a case of a different system of talent development, or is France ahead of Ireland? For all the talk of Ireland’s impressive U20 pipeline, is it producing enough to keep up with bigger nations? Gordon D’Arcy joins John O’Sullivan and Nathan Johns to discuss.Produc...2025-03-0337 minThe Counter RuckIreland’s Scottish win has all roads leading to FranceGordon D’Arcy and John O’Sullivan join Nathan Johns to pick through Ireland’s comfortable victory over Scotland at Murrayfield. Are Ireland the most psychologically resilient side in the Six Nations? Will Scotland ever get over their Irish hoodoo? Might things have looked different if Finn Russell and Darcy Graham avoided injury? The panel explain how Ireland’s game plan dismantled Scotland’s dangerous attack, withstanding a handful of counter-punches to once again assert their superiority. With the Six Nations now heading into a rest week, Ireland’s impressive form under Simon Easterby is analysed, al...2025-02-1038 min
Un monde nouveauL'Irlande, nouvel épicentre de la pop culture mondiale ?durée : 00:02:53 - Un monde nouveau - par : Mathilde Serrell - Si l’Irlande était dans l’actualité ce week-end pour ses élections législatives, ce sont ces artistes qui font parler d’elle. Depuis U2 et les Cranberries, il s’en est passé des choses ! Petit tour d’horizon de l'Irish Wave, qui déferle dans toutes les disciplines. - réalisé par : Frédéric Milano
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Campus All StarsMusic Scene in Dublin, Ireland | IndieRE ep.131 by Near FMIn the 131st Irish edition of IndieRE, hosted by Patrick Domanico from Near FM, Ireland, the show highlights a fresh wave of Irish musical talent. Featuring a rich variety of sounds from indie-pop to post-punk and experimental music, this edition promises a deep dive into the creativity that is flourishing in the Irish music scene.
Featured Artists
Orla Gartland feat. Declan McKenna
Caleb Kunle
Fontaines D.C.
Hozier
Bedrooms
Enda Gerard Gallery ft. Grün Glas
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Horsehair WigsRaphael HeffronGovernments and energy companies will be held legally responsible for past decisions when it comes to the energy sector, as justice takes centre stage. That’s the argument from this month’s guest - Irish Professor, Raphael Heffron.
Professor Heffron is a Professor in Energy Law, Energy Justice and the Social Contract at the Université de Pau et des Pays de l’Adour, Pau, France. He’s also a qualified Barrister-at-Law. His work focuses on achieving a sustainable and just transition to a low-carbon energy economy, and combines a mix of governance, policy and economics. He has published...2024-09-1621 min
Campus All StarsMusic scene in Dublin, Ireland | IndieRE ep.123 by Near FMIn the 123rd Irish edition of IndieRE, hosted by Patrick Domanico from Near FM, the spotlight shines on a diverse array of Irish musical talent, showcasing everything from indie-folk and post-punk to electro-pop and noise-punk. The show features a lineup that includes Winter Aid, led by Shane Culloty, who presents his latest ventures into heartbreak-folk, influenced by his time in California. Dublin's own Pinnock Hill offers a fresh take on indie rock with their debut EP, while Belfast’s Enola Gay brings their distinctive noise-punk sound, fresh from their performance at Chicago’s Riot Fest.
Lux Alma, the solo...2024-08-1956 min
In The NewsWhy the far right failed to take power in FranceOn Sunday evening, France witnessed one of the biggest surprises in the country’s electoral history when the recently formed left-wing alliance won the highest number of seats in the election, dealing a surprise blow to Marine Le Pen’s far right National Rally.The shock result followed a week of tactical voting to hold back a surge in support for the anti-immigrant National Rally, led by 28-year-old Jordan Bardella under the wing of Le Pen.Le Pen’s party had come out on top in last week’s first round of electoral voting a...2024-07-0918 minIn The NewsIs France set to have its first far-right government since the second world war?Three weeks ago, French president Emmanuel Macron stunned and bewildered French voters, and his own Government, by calling a snap general election. By Monday morning of this week, it appeared the president’s gamble had backfired.Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally led in the first round of these high stakes elections, taking 33 per cent of the popular vote. It was followed by the leftwing New Popular Front, which secured 28 per cent, while Mr Macron’s ruling centrist Together bloc trailed in third place with just 20 per cent.The clear takeaway from this f...2024-07-0221 min
Irish Times Inside PoliticsWill a summer of cancelled flights harm Harris?Pat Leahy is joined by Harry McGee and Cormac McQuinn to look back at the week in politics:The latest in the race to succeed Eamon Ryan as Green party leader.What is behind Micheal Martin's decision to name Jack Chambers deputy leader of Fianna Fail?Industrial action at Aer Lingus means holidaymakers face a summer of discontent. Will it bounce back on the Government?Plus the panel pick their favourite Irish Times pieces of the week:Jack Power's profile of...2024-06-2131 min
Campus All StarsMusic scene in Dublin | IndieRE ep.115 by Near FMMusic scene in Dublin | IndieRE ep.115 by Near FM
The 115th Irish edition of IndieRe promises to be a special episode, featuring a lineup of new releases and interviews with emerging talents from the Irish music scene.
Hosted by Patrick Domanico, the show kicks off with Fontaines D.C. and their song "Starburster." Following them is Brian Ring, a talented musician from Cork, Ireland, now based in Berlin. He will be the next guest on IndieRe's Irish edition. Stay tuned and enjoy "Funky Feet" together.
Continuing the showcase, the lineup includes Man Like Strange...2024-06-121h 05
Campus All StarsMusic scene round Dublin | IndieRE ep.107 by NEAR FMThe 107th Irish edition of IndieRe promises to be a special episode, featuring a lineup of new releases and interviews with emerging talents from the Irish music scene.
Hosted by Patrick Domanico, the show kicks off with Larks, a music project released by Fiona O’Kane, a gifted multi-instrumentalist hailing from Belfast. Following O’Kane's segment is the first interview of the episode with Tommy Cullen, who introduces his solo album "Enjoy the Glow".
Continuing the showcase, HousePlants, a duo comprising Bell X1’s frontman Paul Noonan and renowned producer Daithí, presents their track "No Pushover." Accordi...2024-04-1555 min
Campus All StarsMusic scene accros Ireland by Near FM | IndieRE ep.99INDEPENDENT RADIO EXCHANGE - INDIE RE by Near FM, Dublin, Ireland
Enjoy yourself with the latest musical talents from across Ireland with the new episode of IndieRE produced by Near FM. In this episode, we embark on a musical journey starting from Dublin with the vibrant sounds of the band SPRINTS, then venture to County Kerry to savor the unique melodies of Junior Brother. We're introduced to the musical quintet Peer Pleasure & The Work Allergics from County Wexford before concluding our journey with the post-punk vibes of Belfast's Chalk, encapsulating the diverse and vibrant landscape of Irish music. 2024-03-0454 min
The Left WingIreland's big win, questions for France and Scotland's collapseLuke Fitzgerald, Cian Tracey and Will Slattery break down Ireland's record-setting win over France on the latest episode of The Left Wing. Andy Farrell's men were ruthless in Marseille on Friday night and the lads pick out a number of areas where they felt Ireland got the upper hand. Luke and Cian heap praise on the Irish attack and say that France head coach Fabien Galthié faces serious questions after an awful performance. Scotland's near-collapse against Wales, England's win over Italy and Ireland's latest U-20 triumph are all up for discussion too. Join The Left Wing again on Friday for o...2024-02-061h 07The Counter RuckGerry Thornley in Marseille ahead of France vs IrelandIrish Times rugby correspondent Gerry Thornley previews Friday night’s clash from the Stade Velodrome in Marseille.With both teams exiting last year’s World Cup at the quarter-final stage, a opening round win will go some way to deciding the winner of this Six Nations tournament. In terms of Irish players to watch out for, Jack Crowley steps in to fill the void left by the now-retired Johnny Sexton at fly-half, while Leinster lock Joe McCarthy is a hugely exciting prospect.While watching Ireland’s captain’s run, Gerry talks through team selectio...2024-02-0122 minThe Left WingSix Nations Special: Ronan O'Gara on France vs Ireland and Jack Crowley's potentialRonan O'Gara breaks down France vs Ireland on the latest episode of The Left Wing ahead of Friday's Six Nations showdown. The La Rochelle head coach joined Luke Fitzgerald and Will Slattery to look ahead to the blockbuster opening game as well as delve into his coaching journey in France. Luke and Will then preview the Six Nations along with Jonathan Bradley, starting with whether Ireland will suffer from a World Cup hangover. England's dark horse potential, Ireland's out-half situation and the lads' Six Nations predictions are all on the agenda too. Join us again on Wednesday and Thursday as...2024-01-301h 09The Counter RuckFrance vs Ireland preview with Gordon D'Arcy and Noel McNamara Gordon D'Arcy and John O'Sullivan join host Nathan Johns to preview the Six Nations ahead of Ireland's opening game away to France on Friday night.The panel discusses selection, captaincy and Ireland's poor record following World Cup campaigns.We also hear from Clare native Noel McNamara, the attack coach at Union Bordeaux-Begles. Newly installed at the French club, McNamara works on a daily basis with a number of players in the France squad, most notably Maxime Lucu, the man expected to be tasked with replacing the absent Antoine Dupont. Hosted on A...2024-01-2947 min
The SnugS04E01 Richard Dujardin (Chair of Network Irlande)Páraic's guest in The Snug this week is Richard Dujardin, chairperson of Network Irlande.
His music choices:
Sunday Bloody Sunday – U2;
Just My Imagination – The Cranberries;
Óró sé do bheatha abhaile – Sinéad O'Connor.
Researched, edited, presented and produced by Páraic Maguire.2023-12-1531 min
Campus All StarsIndieRE, new music talents discovery, ep.83 | Near FM (Dublin - IRL)IndieRE 83 by Near FM Dublin
Produced and presented by Patrick Domanico & Near FM Dublin
In this edition of IndieRE from Near FM we hear the latest music from across the island of Ireland. The journey in Irish music this week starts with the unique The Eskies' sound that blends sea soaked waltz and Italian tarantella. Chilli Flake will bring us to the lovely town of Grangecon in Wicklow County in order to enjoy a bit of Trip-Hop music. A bit of breath of Hip Hop fresh air from Waterford thanks to the 21-year-old drummer/rapper Alex Gough.2023-11-0756 minThe Left WingOn the eve of the quarter-finals, is Irish rugby on the cusp of something special?On the eve of Ireland's World Cup quarter-final against New France, Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Cian Tracey join Sinéad Kissane on the latest episode of the Left Wing at the Stade de France ahead of one of the biggest games ever in Irish rugby history. Mack Hansen has been passed fit to play, they talk about the bizarre suggestion of spying at New Zealand training that was aimed at Ireland and where tomorrow's game will be won or lost. And don’t forget to join Sinéad, Rúaidhrí and Cian on Sunday morning for their special post-match show. Will we...2023-10-1338 minThe Left WingColin Cooper on coaching Jamison Gibson-Park & James Lowe from their New Zealand days, plus a preview of France v SAToday on the Left Wing podcast we look ahead to the other huge World Cup quarter-final at the Stade de France this weekend as France take on South Africa on Sunday night. Sinéad Kissane is joined by Illtud Dafydd - a Welsh journalist who lives in France - who's been following France and the Boks this week. We also hear from former New Zealand Maori coach Colin Cooper who's coached Jamison Gibson-Park and James Lowe in the past and he gives some insights into the drive and ambition of the players at the time. The Left Wing Live The L...2023-10-1222 minThe Left WingUpdate from Tours - Spying in rugby, Fra v NZ and the possible Irish XV v RomaniaOn the latest episode of the Left Wing podcast from Tours in France, Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Cian Tracey join Sinéad Kissane to discuss how the Ireland team could shape up when Andy Farrell names it tomorrow for their World Cup opener on Saturday against Romania in Bordeaux. They also discuss spying in rugby and all the other big pool matches on opening weekend including the curtain raiser of France v New Zealand in Paris on Friday night. On tomorrow’s show we’ll be analysing and discussing the Ireland team and you can email your questions and comments to thel...2023-09-0621 min
New Books in Military HistoryIsadore Ryan, "No Way Out: The Irish in Wartime France, 1939–1945" (Mercier Press, 2018)The experiences of the Irish in France during the war were overshadowed by the threat of internment or destitution. Up to 2,000 Irish people were stuck in occupied France after the defeat by Nazi Germany in June 1940. This population consisted largely of governesses and members of religious orders, but also the likes of Samuel Beckett, as well as a few individuals who managed to find themselves in the wrong place at the wrong time and ended up in internment camps (or worse). Isadore Ryan's book No Way Out: The Irish in Wartime France, 1939–1945 (Mercier Press, 2018) examines the engagement of the Iris...2023-08-181h 01
New Books in French StudiesIsadore Ryan, "No Way Out: The Irish in Wartime France, 1939–1945" (Mercier Press, 2018)The experiences of the Irish in France during the war were overshadowed by the threat of internment or destitution. Up to 2,000 Irish people were stuck in occupied France after the defeat by Nazi Germany in June 1940. This population consisted largely of governesses and members of religious orders, but also the likes of Samuel Beckett, as well as a few individuals who managed to find themselves in the wrong place at the wrong time and ended up in internment camps (or worse). Isadore Ryan's book No Way Out: The Irish in Wartime France, 1939–1945 (Mercier Press, 2018) examines the engagement of the Iris...2023-08-181h 01
New Books in Irish StudiesIsadore Ryan, "No Way Out: The Irish in Wartime France, 1939–1945" (Mercier Press, 2018)The experiences of the Irish in France during the war were overshadowed by the threat of internment or destitution. Up to 2,000 Irish people were stuck in occupied France after the defeat by Nazi Germany in June 1940. This population consisted largely of governesses and members of religious orders, but also the likes of Samuel Beckett, as well as a few individuals who managed to find themselves in the wrong place at the wrong time and ended up in internment camps (or worse). Isadore Ryan's book No Way Out: The Irish in Wartime France, 1939–1945 (Mercier Press, 2018) examines the engagement of the Iris...2023-08-181h 01
New Books in Western European StudiesIsadore Ryan, "No Way Out: The Irish in Wartime France, 1939–1945" (Mercier Press, 2018)The experiences of the Irish in France during the war were overshadowed by the threat of internment or destitution. Up to 2,000 Irish people were stuck in occupied France after the defeat by Nazi Germany in June 1940. This population consisted largely of governesses and members of religious orders, but also the likes of Samuel Beckett, as well as a few individuals who managed to find themselves in the wrong place at the wrong time and ended up in internment camps (or worse). Isadore Ryan's book No Way Out: The Irish in Wartime France, 1939–1945 (Mercier Press, 2018) examines the engagement of the Iris...2023-08-181h 01The SnugS03E04 John LalorIn The Snug with Páraic this week is John Lalor, an Irish artist based in Paris since the late 80s.
His music choices:
More or Less – Edgar Loop (featuring Francesca Tedeschi);
Sacrifice (from the film Insider) – Pieter Bourke & Lisa Gerrard;
Sarabande by Handel (from the film Barry Lyndon) – National Philharmonic Orchestra.
Researched, edited, presented and produced by Páraic Maguire.
2023-07-2027 min
In The NewsWho was Nahel Merzouk and why did his killing spark riots across France?The killing by a police officer of a teenager of Algerian and Moroccan descent plunged France into a week of chaos. Rioting, looting and destruction of property spread from the Parisian suburb of Nanterre across France and even to remote Reunion Island. The violence has subsided, leaving France with a huge task to reckon with the underlying tension and dissatisfaction that fuelled it. Lara Marlowe reports from Paris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-07-0317 min
The Irish PeopleIreland and the Spanish Civil WarIn July 1936 Spanish workers across the country took up arms in response to a right-wing coup led by General Francisco Franco. The Civil War pitted the working class against the Spanish capitalists, backed by Nazi Germany and fascist Italy. Thousands came to defend the Republic from across the world, forming the International Brigades including many from Ireland, some of whom formed the Connolly Column. Western countries including Britain and France placed a blockade on Spain which meant no aid or weapons could reach the anti-fascists while Germany and Italy ignored the blockage and ens...2023-06-231h 12
Irish Times Inside PoliticsIs Ireland neutral? Is anyone?Conor Gallagher, Irish Times Crime and Security Correspondent, has a new book out Is Ireland Neutral? The Many Myths of Irish Neutrality. He sat down with Hugh Linehan to discuss what has been an accepted position since the foundation of the Free State but doesn’t actually stand up to scrutiny.Whether an attempt to form a military alliance with France at the end of the first world war through to the part Shannon Airport plays in US military operations, the definition of neutrality here is loose at best. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...2023-06-1447 minThe SnugS03E03 Shauna Kelly-LefevreOur guest in The Snug this week is Shauna Kelly-Lefevre, bean na hÉireann, mother, businesswoman.
Her music choices:
Janis Ian – At Seventeen;
Wild Youth – We Are One;
Sinéad O'Connor – Mná n hÉireann.
Researched, edited and presented by Páraic Maguire. Produced by Paul Lynch.2023-06-0832 min
Talking FranceThe rising costs of second homes in France and how Franco-Irish links have strengthened since BrexitFrance is home to the most second homes in Europe but why are they increasingly subject to extra costs, particularly in certain parts of the country and find out how France and Ireland have boosted trade and travel links since Britain left the EU. And why are Champagne industry lawyers taking on an American beer?We are already into the month of June in France. How time flies or Comme le temps passe vite as they say in French.In this week's episode we find out why thousands of cans...2023-06-0137 minThe SnugS03E02 John MaguireJoining Páraic in The Snug this week is John Maguire, journalist and former Director of International Relations of France’s global public service broadcasting organisation, France Médias Monde.
His music choices:
Diane Cannon – Seán Ó Duibhir a' Ghleanna
Moya Brennan – Méilte Cheann Dubhrann
Altan – Tá Mé 'Mo Shuí
Researched, edited and presented by Páraic Maguire.
Produced by Paul Lynch
2023-05-1835 minThe Left Wing‘This has to be the tipping point’ Ground zero for Irish women’s rugby0 points, 5 heavy defeats, and the worst points difference in their history in the Six Nations, what does the future hold for the Irish women’s rugby team? After the team’s fifth and final defeat to Scotland over the weekend, Anna Caplice and Ali Donnelly join Sinéad Kissane on the latest Left Wing podcast to discuss the result and the wider issue for Irish women’s rugby. Never mind England or France, it is Wales, Scotland and Italy who must be caught up with and the 2023 Six Nations must prove to be the tipping point going forwards. On the next ep...2023-05-0138 min
Le coup de fil • RCF Hauts de FranceIrish Celtic, le chemin des légendes. l'Irlande débarque en Hauts de FranceIrish Celtic Le chemin des légendes. 3e volet d’une série de spectacles dédiés à la musique et à la danse irlandaise. La troupe passe dans la région la semaine prochaine, le 7 avril à Longuenesse, le 8 à Beauvais et le 9 à Amiens. Le producteur du spectacle Nicolas Ferru est notre intvité.Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.2023-03-2805 min
The Left WingFrom 2019 rock bottom to 14 wins in a row - how France became World Cup favouritesOn the latest episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery is joined by French rugby expert Paul Eddison to discuss the rise of France under Fabien Galthié and tomorrow's clash with Ireland. The French team was a mess when Galthié took over in 2020 but after 14 wins in a row and a Grand Slam last year, they are the team to beat ahead of their home World Cup in the autumn. Paul explains how France transformed over the last three years and why the team won't be too worried about peaking too early ahead of the World Cup. However, a huge te...2023-02-1019 min
The Left WingImpressive Ireland, English problems and France test loomsOn the latest episode of The Left Wing podcast, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Jonathan Bradley to look back on the opening weekend of the Six Nations. Ireland kicked things off with a very impressive win in Wales and Luke says that Ireland were able to bully Warren Gatland's side. Conor Murray and Finlay Bealham were both drafted into the side late in the week and both produced big games, but bigger tests loom large as France travel to Dublin this weekend. Scotland's upset win over England is up for discussion too, as well as Steve Borthwick's...2023-02-0742 minThe SnugS03E01 Maria Doyle-CucheIn The Snug with Páraic this week is Maria Doyle-Cuche, singer and mother of seven, former contestant in the Eurovision for Ireland in 1985, and in The Voice (both Irish and French versions). Pull up a chair and join us.
Maria's music choices:
Maria Doyle-Cuche, accompanied by Emmanuel Cuche – You Raise Me Up
Bing Crosbie – Too-Ra-Loo-Ra-Loo-Ral (That's an Irish Lullaby)
U2 – I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For
Researched, edited and presented by Páraic Maguire.
Produced by Paul Lynch.2023-02-0131 minThe SnugS02E04 Ryan TubridyJoining Páraic for a chat in The Snug this week is Ryan Tubridy, presenter of The Late Late Show and The Ryan Tubridy Show, and host of the Irish in France Saint Patrick's Day party in 2022. So come in, sit down, relax and listen.
Ryan's music choices:
Clannad & Bono – In a Lifetime
Jim McCann – Grace
Villagers – So Simpatico
Researched, edited and presented by Páraic Maguire.
Produced by Paul Lynch.2022-12-1234 min
The SnugS02E03 - Maureen O'Donoghue & Anne Harris-HennonThis episode was originally recorded and broadcast on a web radio show. Unfortunately, the sound quality is not the best, but you'll still enjoy hearing two very interesting individuals telling their stories.
My guests:
1. Maureen O'Donoghue, Franco-Irish singer, musician.
Music:
Maureen O'Donoghue – The Virtual Lover
Danú – Paddy Rainey's Jig/Johnny Leary's/Winnie Hayes's
Four Winds – Flags of Dublin/Ger Quigley's/Fred's Favourite
2. Anne Harris-Hennon, former civil servant, author of Unspoken, a novel about a single mother's experience with the Mother and Baby Institutions in the 1970s, based on her own story.
M...2022-11-2450 minThe SnugS02E02 Peter DoneganThis week's guest: Peter Donegan, horticulturalist and landscape gardener, designer of the World War I Centenary Peace Garden in Péronne, in the Somme Valley.
Music:
The Hot Sprockets – Honey Skippin;
U2 – Angel of Harlem;
Ronnie Drew – Nora.
Researched, edited and presented by Páraic Maguire.
Produced by Paul Lynch.2022-10-1431 minThe SnugS02E01 Niall BurgessThis week's guest: Niall Burgess, Ambassador of Ireland in France.
Music:
The Fureys and Davey Arthur – The Green Fields of France;
Choir Of Gonville & Caius College, Cambridge – Lauda Anima Mea Dominum;
Sheryl Crow and Willie Nelson – Lonely Alone.
Researched, edited and presented by Páraic Maguire.
Produced by Paul Lynch.2022-09-1334 min
Irish Times Inside PoliticsTwo very different elections, two defining momentsNext weekend, French voters decide whether Emmanuel Macron should remain president or Marine Le Pen should replace him. The latter result would transform France and Europe. Next month, Northern Irish voters elect their MLAs in a vote that could see a Sinn Féin First Minister appointed for the first time. Freya McClements and Lara Marlowe report on these two consequential campaigns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-04-2043 min
The Left WingThe Left Wing LIVE: Sinead Kissane analyses the action following Ireland's defeat in FranceIreland suffered a major Six Nations blow when they were beaten by a powerful France 30-24.Sinead Kissane analyses the action with Irish Independent reporters David Kelly and Cian Tracey who were live from the Stade de France.Don't forget to listen to Luke and Will's weekly analysis and views on the Left Wing with new shows released every Wednesday.For more Left Wing episodes, visit the show page at:www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/the-left-wing/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-02-1214 minThe SnugS01E04 Stephen CarrollThis week's guest: Stephen Carroll, Senior Business Editor for France 24 English.
Music:
Lisa Hannigan – Safe Travels (Don’t Die);
Mary Black – No Frontiers;
Tolü Makay – N17.
Researched, edited and presented by Páraic Maguire.
Produced by Paul Lynch.2022-02-0329 minThe SnugS01E03 Lara MarloweThis week's guest: Lara Marlowe, Paris correspondent of The Irish Times.
Music:
Mícheál O’Rourke – Nocturne no. 1 in E flat major, by John Field;
Sinéad O’Connor – Molly Malone;
Van Morrison – Madame George.
Edited and presented by Páraic Maguire
Produced by Paul Lynch2022-01-1029 minThe SnugS01E02 Lisa LambeThis week's guest: Lisa Lambe
Music:
Dolly MacMahon – Anach Cuan
Al O'Donnell – Matt Hyland
Lisa Lambe – Rosaleen
Edited and presented by Páraic Maguire
Produced by Paul Lynch
Lisa can be heard on the Christmas 2021 edition of Sunday Miscellany on RTÉ Radio 1
2022-01-0328 min
The SnugS01E01 Jack L & Aidan TroyThis week's guests:
1. Jack Lukeman, or Jack L, singer, songwriter, showman, star of Postcards from the Edge.
Music:
Doctor Millar – Happy Can Be
Margaret Barry – My Lagan Love
The Chieftains – Wild Geese
2. Fr Aidan Troy, parish priest of Saint Joseph's in Paris, formerly of Holy Cross, Belfast.
Music:
Christy Moore – They Never Came Home
The Dubliners – Seven Drunken Nights
Tina Turner – Something Beautiful Remains
2021-12-0158 minThe SnugThe Snug (Trailer)2021-11-3000 minIrish Times Inside BusinessFrance urge Ireland to reconsider tax rateIn a letter to The Irish Times, Clément Beaune, the French minister for European affairs, has appealed to the Irish people to reconsider their opposition to a global minimum corporate tax rate. This plea followed on from Ireland’s rejection of a draft agreement on international tax reform from the OECD. Cliff Taylor and Lara Marlowe join Ciaran to discuss the debate around corporate tax. Plus, Eoin Burke Kennedy on the flawed Irish housing market. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-07-0732 min
Get Global - Global Health TalksGlobal Health Talks with Dr Brendan O'Shea - Episode 1In this episode, General Practitioner Dr Brendan O'Shea talks all things global health with Nadine Ferris France of the Irish Global Health Network. Listen to an Irish GP's perspective: how he got involved in global health; details on specific projects and importantly his advice to younger generations aspiring to a future in global health.
Brendan O’Shea is a GP Family Doctor & Adjunct Professor in Trinity College Dublin. He has an interest in end of life planning, medical education, overweight, health inequalities & health system design. 2021-04-2618 min
The Irish Rasta ShowWorld Population To Shrink, France Bans Short Flights & What If I Fell In Love With An A.I? - IRS 84Episode #84 of the Irish Rasta Show. https://irishrasta.com/ Adopt My Block Dog Rescue: https://www.adoptmyblockdogrescue.com/ Do you want to get a free stock share worth up to €100? Create a Trading 212 Invest account using this link https://www.trading212.com/invite/FMJQnnNb and we both get a free share! Get a free international bank account with great exchange rates and a free debit card! Sign up with this link to get money off your first transfers: https://transferwise.com/invite/a/liamr Join Honey and get 500 free honey points. £10 Amazon Gift Card for e...2021-04-1826 min
The Irish Rasta ShowWorld Population To Shrink, France Bans Short Flights & What If I Fell In Love With An A.I? - IRS 84Episode #84 of the Irish Rasta Show. https://irishrasta.com/ Adopt My Block Dog Rescue: https://www.adoptmyblockdogrescue.com/ Do you want to get a free stock share worth up to €100? Create a Trading 212 Invest account using this link https://www.trading212.com/invite/FMJQnnNb and we both get a free share! Get a free international bank account with great exchange rates and a free debit card! Sign up with this link to get money off your first transfers: https://transferwise.com/invite/a/liamr Join Honey and get 500 free honey points. £10 Amazon Gift Card for every 1000 points: https://www.joinhoney...2021-04-1826 min
Awfully Irish PodcastPaul Taylor | Awfully Irish Podcast #172In today's episode, the lads chat with french/English comedian Paul Taylor about his time as a comedian and living in France through Brexit2021-01-301h 00
The Irish Times World View PodcastCharlie Hebdo trial: five years on, France relives a dark chapterBack in 2015, Lara Marlowe reported on what turned out to be just the first of many terror attacks in Europe: the Charlie Hebdo massacre. Now Lara is covering the trial of 14 people for involvement in the events of January 2015 that left twenty, including three assailants, dead. She talks to Dave McKechnie about the details of the story and its impact on France.2020-09-1000 min
The Mick Clifford PodcastWill Ian Bailey be sent to France?The French authorities are attempting once more to have Ian Bailey extradited for the murder of Sophie Toscan Du Plantier. This week the High Court heard an application to surrender Mr Bailey following his conviction last year in a Paris court of the 1996 murder.The DPP in this country has repeatedly ruled that Mr Bailey does not have a case to answer in relation to Ms Du Plantier’s violent death. The courts here must now decide whether or not Mr Bailey is to be extradited to France, where he is likely to spend the rest of his days in pr...2020-07-1736 min
Capital SportsThis Sunday's Game: Gaelic Games flourishing in FranceThis Sunday's Game is reminded that Europe is the fastest growing region for Gaelic Games in the GAA family. 1 of the regions within Gaelic Games Europe is flourishing is a natural home for Irish culture - France. France has embraced the beautiful games and has room to grow even more!Development Officer for France, Gregoire Bertolino, joins to tell of his own journey to the heart of the games and how the GAA community is more than just sport.Playing for Lugdunum GAC in Lyons, he is tasked with growing Gaelic Games in France and is ideally positioned to talk...2020-05-2722 min
The Irish Times World View PodcastFrance plots a course out of lockdown - with Lara MarloweYesterday French prime minister Edouard Philippe announced plans to ease lockdown restrictions in France. To find out more, Deirdre Veldon talks to Paris correspondent Lara Marlowe.2020-04-2900 minThe Irish Times World View PodcastHow is Germany keeping its death rate so low?Berlin correspondent Derek Scally on the response to the pandemic in Germany, which has seen over 100,000 cases but yet reported far fewer deaths than Spain, Italy, the UK or France.2020-04-0700 minThe Irish Times World View PodcastA Disastrous Day for Boris Johnson / The Normandy TalksAs the UK Election campaign enters it's final phase, London Editor Denis Staunton joins Chris Dooley to discuss what turned out to be a 'disastrous' day for Boris Johnson this week. With just two days to go until the vote, how will Labour use this to their advantage?
Also, during a tense meeting in Paris this week, the leaders of Russia, France, Germany and the Ukraine came together in a bid to end the struggle in Ukraine's eastern Dombas region. Daniel McLaughlin speaks to Chris about the progress of The Normandy Talks and what agreements have been made between the...2019-12-1000 min
The Irish PassportIreland and JapanIslands on opposite sides of the world with deep differences, and surprising similarities! Naomi and Tim explore the thriving traditional Irish music scene in Tokyo, reporting from a session in a downtown pub where dozens of Japanese musicians meet to play jigs and reels, many of them speaking in Irish accents. Ireland’s ambassador in Tokyo Paul Kavanagh tells us why Japan is the biggest investor in Ireland in the Asia-Pacific and us why economic relations are set to get stronger. Featuring the voice of Sister Paschal O’Sullivan, the last Irish missionary nun in Japan, who taught generations of the...2019-11-0758 minThe Irish Times World View PodcastTumult, Ambition and Reform: Emmanuel Macron's Presidency, So Far - with Lara MarloweParis correspondent Lara Marlowe talks to foreign editor Chris Dooley about the presidency of Emmanuel Macron, his successes and failures, and the major challenges he faces as he reaches the mid-point of his five-year term. How has France changed since he came into office, and how has the experience of leadership changed his politics?2019-10-2900 min
The Irish PassportIreland and JapanIslands on opposite sides of the world with deep differences, and surprising similarities! Naomi O'Leary and Tim Mc Inerney explore the thriving traditional Irish music scene in Tokyo, reporting from a session in a downtown pub where dozens of Japanese musicians meet to play jigs and reels, many of them speaking in Irish accents. Ireland's ambassador in Tokyo Paul Kavanagh tells us why Japan is the biggest investor in Ireland in the Asia-Pacific and us why economic relations are set to get stronger. Featuring the voice of Sister Paschal O'Sullivan, the last Irish missionary nun in Japan, who taught...2019-10-1858 min
Africa: Stories in the 55Africa: Stories in the 55 - Camaraderie and Irish attitudes in Nigerian writer’s short story collectionPoignant, upsetting, at times quite funny, the short story collection This Hostel Life, from Nigerian novelist Melatu Uchenna Okorie, elicits a response. Okorie’s stories stem from her life and the lives of others, ranging from childbirth in rural Nigeria to racism in rural Ireland.
Okorie drew on her experiences from her eight-and-a-half years in DP, or Direct Provision – the Irish refugee system, which can be draconian. In DP, asylum seekers are housed in old hotels, at times in very remote areas, are generally not allowed to work, and are given a tiny weekly allowance to live.
The short story This Ho...2019-09-2500 min
Africa: Stories in the 55Camaraderie and Irish attitudes in Nigerian writer’s short story collectionPoignant, upsetting, at times quite funny, the short story collection This Hostel Life, from Nigerian novelist Melatu Uchenna Okorie, elicits a response. Okorie’s stories stem from her life and the lives of others, ranging from childbirth in rural Nigeria to racism in rural Ireland. Okorie drew on her experiences from her eight-and-a-half years in DP, or Direct Provision – the Irish refugee system, which can be draconian. In DP, asylum seekers are housed in old hotels, at times in very remote areas, are generally not allowed to work, and are given a tiny weekly allowance to live.Th...2019-09-2517 min
Irish Examiner SportRugby World Cup Preview with Lenihan and O'Gara: Winning Webb Ellis is all about timingDonal Lenihan and Ronan O'Gara join Tony Leen to preview RWC19. Brought to you by the 100% electric Nissan LEAF.- Timing of World Cup suits Southern Hemisphere sides - This weekend’s big opener could also be the final- All Blacks best at timing their run - The big question about England is mental- Green shoots for fitter France?- The humidity factor and handling errors - Cheika has 20 good players. Is that enough?- Ireland back on track but are they undercooked?- Scots will see vulnerabilities in Ireland’s back threeAnd much more… Hosted on Acast. See acast...2019-09-2038 min
The BootcastThe Bootcast #9 - The Adventures of Goody with Dylan GoodisonKeeping it Irish, Episode #9 opens up the world of Adventure yet again with tales from a smart young Irish man who loves the adventure and life on the wild side!The well-traveled Wexford man shares some of the most harrowing travel experiences that really epitomize his lifestyle and attitude to life...exciting stuff!Tune in to hear from Dylan Goodison a.k.a @Adventures_of_Goody on Instagram.Follow the rest of The Bootcast on irishbootstrapper.com/pages/bootcastBecome The Journey,Irish Bootstrapperwww.irishbootstrapper...2019-08-2917 min
The Women's PodcastEp 314 Women's World Cup, Sexist Ads, New Voices in PoliticsFrance will host the Fifa Women's World Cup for the first time when the tournament kicks off tomorrow – Friday 7th June. Ireland and Arsenal footballer Louise Quinn tells Róisín who to look out for.Also today: Irish Times business journalist Laura Slattery on sexist advertising, the Spice Girls and the French Open.Plus: At their AGM this week, the National Women’s Council of Ireland brought together newly elected women councillors, and others who were unsuccessful this time, for a discussion about their campaigns, their leadership journey, barriers for women to enter into politics and their vision for change...2019-06-0646 minThe Irish Times World View PodcastLara Marlowe: Like France, Notre Dame Will SurviveThe partial destruction of Paris's Notre Dame Cathedral has stunned France, a nation already suffering from social and political unrest. What do we know about the cause of the fire, and will the country unite in the face of this calamity? We ask our correspondent, and recently-naturalised French citizen, Lara Marlowe.
Plus: Mark Weiss on the outcome of elections in Israel and what it means for returned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the West Bank and the fate of the two-state solution.2019-04-1600 minThe Irish Times World View Podcast"A Devastating Political Crisis for Macron" / The Brexit DebateIn a major political humiliation for French President Emmanuel Macron, a tax increase on diesel, due to take effect in January, has been suspended for six months. The spectacular climbdown came on Tuesday after weeks of protests and rioting by the so-called Yellow Vests movement that have left four people dead. A fourth demonstration, to take place on Saturday, is expected to be a calmer affair, but Paris Correspondent Lara Marlowe says there is a feeling that we’re set for a long period of social unrest in France.
Plus: Theresa May will open five days of debate in the Ho...2018-12-0400 minThe Irish Times World View PodcastLara Marlowe on France under Macron, War Reporting & TrumpLara Marlowe has worked at the Irish Times for the past 22 years. During that time she has reported from far-flung locations including Algeria, Kosovo, Georgia and Iraq. She was the Irish Times Washington correspondent for the first term of Barack Obama's presidency and as Paris correspondent - her current role - she has covered France under four presidents. On today's podcast Marlowe talks to Chris Dooley about how that country has changed from the Chirac era to Macron, and how it has stayed the same. She also talks about reporting from conflict zones and the dangers faced by foreign journalists...2018-08-1400 min
The Irish Times World View PodcastLara Marlowe on France under Macron, War Reporting & TrumpLara Marlowe has worked at the Irish Times for the past 22 years. During that time she has reported from far-flung locations including Algeria, Kosovo, Georgia and Iraq. She was the Irish Times Washington correspondent for the first term of Barack Obama's presidency and as Paris correspondent - her current role - she has covered France under four presidents. On today's podcast Marlowe talks to Chris Dooley about how that country has changed from the Chirac era to Macron, and how it has stayed the same. She also talks about reporting from conflict zones and the dangers faced by foreign journalists...2018-08-1447 min
Ross O'Carroll-Kelly @ The Irish Times'I'm close to cracking up and we're not even on the runway yet'The family is flying to the south of France. It hasn't started well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-06-2906 min
The Irish Times World View PodcastMay's Decision to Strike in Syria / The Windrush ScandalLondon Editor Denis Staunton on the two stories dominating Westminster this week: Theresa May's decision to join the United States and France in bombing Syria last weekend, and the appalling treatment of a group of immigrants who were welcomed to the United Kingdom as children but have lately found their lives becoming more difficult.2018-04-1700 minThe Irish Times World View PodcastA Day of Reckoning for Alabama / One Planet SummitSome Alabama Republicans are ignoring President Donald Trump's call to back their own party's candidate for the Senate, Roy Moore, and are instead voting for Democrat Doug Jones. But many others are still backing Moore despite accusations he sexually assaulted several underage girls. The race is on a knife edge.
On today's podcast Suzanne Lynch explains why a victory for Moore presents a real headache for the GOP, with the former chief justice of Alabama likely to face an ethics committee on his arrival to the Senate.
In the second part of the show Environment and Science Editor Kevin O’Su...2017-12-1200 minIrish Times Inside BusinessListening Habits, Resilient Ryanair & Rugby Bid BluesThis week's podcast looks at the latest radio listenership figures, Ryanair's healthy profits despite the problems of the past months, and why Ireland's bid for the Rugby World Cup was ranked third behind France and South Africa, meaning likely disappointment for Irish rugby fans and also for Ireland Inc. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2017-11-0127 minThe Irish Times World View PodcastIs A Voter Revolt Against Trump About To Begin? / An Infamous Crime in FranceToday Republicans are hoping voters in Georgia's Sixth Congressional District will choose their party's candidate again, as they have four decades straight. But the race is tight. How did this red district turn purple? Is Donald Trump to blame? And why is Barack Obama appearing in Republican attack ads? Suzanne Lynch reports.
The murder of a small boy and its shocking aftermath gripped France 30 years ago. Now new arrests have been made in "The Gregory Affair". Lara Marlowe tells the story.2017-06-2000 minThe Irish Times World View PodcastNo Easy Options for Humiliated May / Macron's Feel-Good FactorThe leaders of France and the United Kingdom are having very different weeks.
Theresa May's occupancy of Number 10 is perhaps fatally threatened after she failed to secure the overall majority and must now rely on the DUP for support. In light of Brexit, the result has huge implications for Ireland and Europe as well as the United Kingdom.
Meanwhile in Paris, Emmanuel Macron is basking in an overwhelming victory for his party in the first round of French parliamentary elections, aided by a sense among voters that France's pride is being restored under his leadership.
Guests: Gerry Moriarty in Belfast...2017-06-1300 minThe Irish Times World View PodcastEurope's far right sets its sights on power, too / Enter Steve BannonThe ripples set off by Donald Trump’s election across the Atlantic are feeding into Europe’s election cycle. We talk to Lara Marlowe in Paris and Derek Scally in Berlin about what this means for France’s presidential election next year and the rerun of Austria’s presidential election in December. In both cases, candidates of the far-right are expected to benefit from the tide of anti-politics sweeping the world.
And we talk to Hugh Linehan, Irish Times Culture Editor, about the seemingly irresistible rise of the far-right Breitbart news site and its former boss Steven Bannon, who has been app...2016-11-1500 minThe Irish Times World View PodcastHard Brexit / Colombia's Dilemma / Wilde in ParisBritish Prime Minister Theresa May has come off the fence on the side of a "hard" Brexit. But what does that mean, for life on these islands and for May politically? London Editor Denis Staunton has the latest.
In Colombia the rejection by referendum voters of a peace deal with communist militia FARC has left the peace process there in doubt. How did it come to this? Tom Hennigan reports.
“France gave me asylum,” said Oscar Wilde, who spent his last years in Paris, having been driven out of England in disgrace. Lara Marlowe talks about the writer's life there (whic...2016-10-0400 minThe Irish Times World View PodcastFintan O'Toole's take on Trump / France strikes / Racist ad 'overreaction'Will strikes in France scupper the travel plans of millions headed for the Euro 2016? The strikes are intensifying at the worst possible time, but there is cause for optimism, reports Lara Marlowe.
To explain how Trump has gone from no-hope candidate to nominee, and what the divisive billionaire needs to do in the next phase of the race, Irish Times columnist Fintan O'Toole, fresh from a three month residency in Boston, is in studio.
And from Hong Kong our China Correspondent Clifford Coonan describes the sensitive reaction there to global criticism of a racist advertisement broadcast that went viral last...2016-05-3100 minThe Irish Times World View PodcastFintan O'Toole's take on Trump / France strikes / Racist ad 'overreaction'Will strikes in France scupper the travel plans of millions headed for the Euro 2016? The strikes are intensifying at the worst possible time, but there is cause for optimism, reports Lara Marlowe.
To explain how Trump has gone from no-hope candidate to nominee, and what the divisive billionaire needs to do in the next phase of the race, Irish Times columnist Fintan O'Toole, fresh from a three month residency in Boston, is in studio.
And from Hong Kong our China Correspondent Clifford Coonan describes the sensitive reaction there to global criticism of a racist advertisement broadcast that went viral last...2016-05-3132 minThe Irish Times World View PodcastCOP21 Paris 2015/ Laicite and PorkIn this edition of World View Patrick Smyth discusses the prospects for COP21 and France's determination to lead the charge against global warming with Harry McGee and Diarmuid Torney, author of European Climate Leadership in Question: Policies toward China and India. They also evaluate Ireland's role in this issue.
Later in the podcast Patrick is joined by Lara Marlowe in France and they consider the recent decision there by some councils to remove a non pork option from school menus for Muslim children.
World View is a weekly foreign affairs podcast. It is presented by Patrick Smyth and produced by...2015-10-2000 minThe Irish Times World View PodcastEuropean Elections SpecialMay 27th 2014
The European election results are in and there has been a sharp reaction across Europe to the relative austerity of recent years.
In this week's podcast Chris Dooley hears about the incredible gains by the National Front in France from Lara Marlowe. He speaks to Mark Hennessy in London about the success of UKIP and to Guy Hedgcoe in Madrid about the sudden rise of Podemos, a party formed 3 months ago which won 12 million votes.
He analyses the impact of these results in Brussels and Berlin with Suzanne Lynch and Derek Scally and Patrick Smyth in Dublin.
Worldview...2014-05-2729 min