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Irish Tech News Audio ArticlesFair trade is a fascinating learning laboratory Paul Rice, founder and former CEO of Fair Trade USAPaul Rice is the founder and former CEO of Fair Trade USA and his new book Every Purchase Matters was published last month. With decades of experience at the intersection of business, supply chains, grassroots farmer leaders, and consumer trends, Paul knows how ethical sourcing transforms industries and why it's becoming a strategic advantage for brands navigating today's unpredictable economy. Ronan recently spoke to Paul about his background, how fair trade started, his book, technology, the future of Fair Trade and more.
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As the architect behind one of the most successful socially conscious initiatives...2025-05-0601 min
EnvisiontechEpisode 40, All Aboard for Accessibility: Irish Rail Races Against the Clock for InclusionCan technology bridge the accessibility gap on Ireland's railways? As the June 2025 deadline for the European Accessibility Act approaches, we take a deep dive into Irish Rail's efforts to become more inclusive. Discover the innovative tech being trialled and implemented, the legal pressures driving this change, and the vital voices of advocacy groups pushing for progress. Will Irish Rail meet the challenge, ensuring everyone can truly get on board?
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Stay F. Homekins: with Janie Haddad Tompkins & Paul F. TompkinsWatch-along: Irish Wish(2024) *bonus content*This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit weekendwater.substack.comCome have a good craic with Janie & Paul with this next bonus watch-along STAY F. HOMEKINS episode, dropping a little early for St. Paddy’s Day! We are out of pocket for recording this week’s damp trash Southern Charm bonus pod, so hopefully this will provide a little fun, TO BE SURE! We will continue to furnish all the bonus goodies for those of you who subscribe to the full range of offerings! But please know our Southern Char...2025-03-0701 min
To Here Knows When - Great Irish Albums RevisitedBonus EP - Danny Kelly's favourite Irish albumsDanny Kelly is a former editor of the NME and Q magazine, He’s had a long and illustrious career in broadcasting. He was born in Islington in London, to Irish parents. In recent years Danny moved back to Ireland. In a long conversation we chat about all sorts of things: growing up in an Irish community in London; the Irish diaspora and his Irishness; how he got a start in music journalism; his years at the NME; and the intense rivalry between the music weeklies of the late 80s. And of course there’s loads of talk about musi...2025-02-281h 51
History RageThe Neutrality Nightmare: Debunking Irish WWII Myths with Dr. Joseph Quinn**LANGUAGE WARNING**In this explosive episode of History Rage, host Paul Bavill is joined by the impassioned Dr. Joseph Quinn, a historian specialising in Ireland and Britain during the Second World War. Together, they tackle one of the most contentious and misunderstood aspects of the war: Irish neutrality. Dr. Quinn, known for his fiery takes, is here to set the record straight on the myths and misconceptions surrounding Ireland's stance during the conflict. Episode Highlights:- Dr. Joseph Quinn's Return: Dr. Quinn is back, bringing his expertise on the Second Wo...2024-11-251h 13
The Mick Clifford PodcastMANUFACTURING TRUTH: Paul RouseWhen he isn’t lecturing on history in UCD or presenting the Irish Examiner football podcast, Professor Paul Rouse mulls over how our world has become so susceptible to lies, spin and misinformation. He has now developed a module called Manufacturing Truth that looks at how there have always been attempts to sell lies in pursuit of political or financial gain and why that has gone into overdrive in the current digital age. Paul Rouse is this week’s guest on the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-09-2630 min
Guaranteed Irish StoriesFunded by JP McManus and chaired by Paul O’Connell The Story Behind Limerick’s International Rugby ExperienceOur guest on this episode of the Guaranteed Irish Stories podcast is the International Rugby Experience’s Sales and Marketing manager, Emma Foote.
The experience, which is located in Limerick, gives visitors an fully-immersive, multi-sensory insight into what it takes to become a rugby legend. Paul O’Connell is the chairperson of the board that runs the tourist attraction and Emma describes how his input has greatly enhanced the experience.
The Venue, was initially funded through a €30m investment by the JP McManus Charitable Foundation. The Billionaire businessman has since donated it back to the people...2024-08-1228 min
Time WarpThoughts of a Teenage Pioneer plus United Irish Uprising in NewfoundlandThis week, Kate talks about an early account from 1870's Haliburton County from the diary of a teenager on what life was like in pioneer rural Ontario. Plus, Paul has the story of the late 1700's connections between the British colony of Newfoundland and Ireland, and the 1800 United Irish Uprising in Newfoundland.
Kate Butler is the Director of the Haliburton Highlands Museum. Paul Vorvis is the host of the Your Haliburton Morning Show 7 - 9 a.m. Fridays on Canoe FM 100.9 and streaming on your devices. Haliburton County is in cottage country about 2 1/2 hours north of Toronto. You...2024-06-2115 min
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 126 (Interview with Irish Author and Journalist Mr. Dylan O'Connell, discussing his book ‘The Ajax Way: How One Football Club Defines the Modern Game.’ (2024)) This is the 126th episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter. For this episode, we interview Irish Author and Journalist Mr. Dylan O'Connell, discussing his book ‘The Ajax Way: How One Football Club Defines the Modern Game.’ (2024)) Mr. O'Connell is based in Cork in the Republic of Ireland. He has written for the likes of the Irish Examiner, Irish Independent, Irish Times, The Mirror, RTE, and The 42. For any questions/comments, you may contact us: Yo...2024-06-1340 min
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 117 (Interview with Former Northern Irish Radio Journalist Mr. Barry McDevitte, Northern Ireland National Team during the 1982 World Cup.)This is the 117th episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter.For this episode, we interview Former Northern Irish Radio Journalist Mr. Barry McDevitte, as we discuss Northern Ireland National Team during the 1982 World Cup. For any questions/comments, you may contact us:You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia.https://linktr.ee/sp1873 Mr. Paul Whittle, @1888letter on twitter and https://the1888letter.com/contact/h...2024-04-061h 05
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 111 (Interview with Irish Freelance Writer, Historian and Broadcaster, Mr. John O’Carroll, Republic of Ireland National Team 1989/90 season)This is the 111thepisode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter.For this episode, we continue our interview series with Irish Freelance Writer, Historian and Broadcaster, Mr. John O’Carroll as we discuss the matches of the Republic of Ireland National Team during the 1989/90 season. For any questions/comments, you may contact us:You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia.https://linktr.ee/sp1873 Mr. Paul Whittle, @1888letter on twitter and...2024-02-061h 37
The Royal Irish AcademyARINS: Who is Better Off? The Irish, Northern Irish or the British?In this month’s ARINScast Paul Gosling author of 'A New Ireland' and 'Lessons from the Troubles and the Unsettled Peace', shares his insights regarding the quality of life, the standard and cost of living, and disparities in disposable income, (income inequality) in and across Northern Ireland, Ireland and Britain with Professor John Fitzgerald and our ARINS host Rory Montgomery. Drawing on Gosling’s regional comparisons, in educational attainment, technical skills, productivity, and housing they explore why the cost of living crisis impacts Northern Ireland more readily than the Republic and Great Britain.
https://www.ria.ie/news/arins-analysis-and-research-ireland-north-and-south/who-better-those-northern-ireland-ireland
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Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 99 (Interview with Irish Freelance Writer, Historian and Broadcaster, Mr. John O’Carroll, Republic of Ireland National Team 1988/89 season)This is the 99thepisode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter.For this episode, we continue our interview series with Irish Freelance Writer, Historian and Broadcaster, Mr. John O’Carroll as we discuss the matches of the Republic of Ireland National Team during the 1988/89 season. For any questions/comments, you may contact us:You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia.https://linktr.ee/sp1873 Mr. Paul Whittle, @1888letter on twitter and...2023-09-2559 minThe Mick Clifford PodcastHOW WE SPORTED AND PLAYED: Paul RouseHe is a professor of history in UCD in his day job, but Paul Rouse also writes a weekly column for the Irish Examiner and presents the popular Irish Examiner Football Show podcast. His all round experience has led him to corral a collection of essays, reflections and pieces on what history says about sport and sport about history, entitled Sport in Modern Irish Life. Paul is this week’s guest on the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-08-1741 min
Hold Onto The Colours Podcast#70 Paul MurphyPaul Murphy is an Irish People Before Profit–Solidarity politician who has been a Teachta Dála for the Dublin South-West constituency since the 2014 Dublin South-West by-election. He served as a Member of the European Parliament for the Dublin constituency from 2011 to 2014.
We discuss Immigration, Hate Speech Bill, and Irish Neutrality.2023-06-0451 min
Sport ShackSt Patrick's Day Special- Well known Irish SportspeoplePaul and Glenn are back for another entertaining episode. This time we celebrate St Patrick’s day in style and talk about some well known Irish sportspeople from over the years. Some of what we discuss include
The origin of St Patricks. ancestry.
Paul talks about his time travelling around Ireland in 1999.
The rise of irish cricket eg, paul stirling, andrew balbirnie and world cup upsets.
Gaelic sports such as hurling, gaelic football.
A former track and field star who set middle distance records.
Rory mclroy, padraig ha...2023-03-2150 minTime WarpIsabella Hutchings plus Irish Famine Emigrants to CanadaLast week Kate talked about pioneer women in Haliburton County in general. This week, Kate talks specifically about one woman - Isabella Hutchings. Plus Paul talks about the terrible impact of famine caused by the potato blight in the mid-1800's on the Irish. Millions emigrated with many coming to Canada. Unfortunately, many died enroute and there were many orphans as a result. Here's the story of the Canadian response.
Kate Butler is the Director of the Haliburton Highlands Museum. Paul Vorvis is the host of the Your Haliburton Morning Show 7 - 9 a.m. Fridays on Canoe...2023-03-1012 min
In a Manner of SpeakingEpisode 61 (Irish: A Language in Danger)Malachy O’Neill
The Irish language is the podcast topic for February 2023, and Paul’s guest is Professor Malachy O’Neill, Irish language scholar and director of Regional Engagement at Ulster University. Paul and Malachy discuss all aspects of the Irish language, including its history, dialects, and status as an endangered language.
In his position at Ulster University, Professor O’Neill takes responsibility for relationships with key stakeholders including governmental agencies, councils, trusts, and other relevant authorities on behalf of the institution. He was awarded a personal chair in Irish (2020) and was provost magee campus (2016-2021) and head of...2023-02-0118 min
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 84 (Interview with Irish Freelance Writer, Historian and Broadcaster, Mr. John O’Carroll, Republic of Ireland National Team 1987/88 Season and the 1988 Euros)This is the 84thepisode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter.For this episode, we continue our interview series with Irish Freelance Writer, Historian and Broadcaster, Mr. John O’Carroll as we discuss the matches of the Republic of Ireland National Team during the 1987/88 season. For any questions/comments, you may contact us:You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia.https://linktr.ee/sp1873 Mr. Paul Whittle, @1888letter on twitter and...2022-11-201h 30
Nealon' Not Standing PodcastAdam Drummond | Irish Basketballer | Life Changing Overnight & Having Roy Keane Call Around For TeaAdam Drummond | Irish Basketballer | Life Changing Overnight & Having Roy Keane Call Around For Tea Epidsode #6 Paul Nealon is joined by Adam Drummond, an Irish basket baller, who's life took an unexpected twist when he had an accident leaving him paralyzed from the waist down, forcing him to give up on his dream of being the next LeBron James. Adam goes on to tell how he hopes he can inspire other younger people who may be in his position, truly an inspiration. Please dont forget to subscribe, and check out our other socials here: https://linktree.com/Nealonnotstadning #AdamDrummond #basketball...2022-11-071h 07
Stories from Foster CareStories from Foster Care – Paul Harrison
Niamh Barrett and Paul Harrison
Paul Harrison has occupied roles in the care system in Ireland for decades, ranging from working as a social worker in child protection in the Eastern Health Board to management in Tusla—Child and Family Agency. In our conversation he talked about some of the experiences that have stayed with him over the years, some of which are included in his book, Hanged if you do. He spoke passionately about the need to go back to basics in the child protection system and about what he would like to see happen in the foster ca...2022-09-0900 min
Stories from Foster CareStories from Foster Care - Paul Harrison
Niamh Barrett and Paul Harrison
Paul Harrison has occupied roles in the care system in Ireland for decades, ranging from working as a social worker in child protection in the Eastern Health Board to management in Tusla—Child and Family Agency. In our conversation he talked about some of the experiences that have stayed with him over the years, some of which are included in his book, Hanged if you do. He spoke passionately about the need to go back to basics in the child protection system and about what he would like to see happen in the foster ca...2022-09-0931 min
Serious PrivacyA week of privacy sweets with Paul and KSend us a textOn this episode of Serious Privacy, Paul Breitbarth of Catawiki and Dr. K Royal of Outschool review what might seem to be small events in privacy developments, but are really robust once reviewed. They touch on a spotify case in Barcelona, the Spanish Data Protection Commissioner search on hold, and events in Belgium. In addition, on the US side, a DC judge ruled that Mark Zuckerberg could not be added to the Cambridge Analytica case personally.At the same time, the Irish DPC entered the first Article 60 review and issued Facebook...2022-03-3035 min