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2 days ago

The Newspaper Panel

Joining Brendan to discuss the newspapers are: Míde Nic Fhionnlaoich, Social Democrats Candidate in recent Galway West by-election; Tanya Ward, Chief Executive, Children's Rights Alliance; Gerard Howlin, Public Affairs consultant and former Government advisor and Scott Lucas, Professor of US and International politics at UCD’s Clinton Institute.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6 days ago

What we learned from first week of the Nations Championship

Hugh Cahill presents this week's RTÉ Rugby Podcast and is joined by Bernard Jackman in studio, while Neil Treacy dials in from his Sydney hotel room. The lads dissect Ireland's opening Nations Championship win over Australia and look ahead to Japan this weekend. They also take a look at the All Blacks' win over a weakened France and South Africa's ruthless display of force against England. TIMESTAMPS 0'10" Rugby in July - is it strange? How are Ireland feeling at the end of a very long season. 3'20" How did Australia lose that game? Hugh reckons, like the Cork hurlers, winning isn't a habit yet. 8'20" Should Australia have taken that late kick at goal amid ongoing issues at half-back? 12'45" Neil assesses Sam Prendergast's performance as the out-half rebuilds his confidence away from the intense scrutiny of a Six Nations. 17'10" Ciarán Frawley likely to start against Japan as Andy Farrell set to make an unusual number of changes. 18'50" All Blacks remain a work in progress under Dave Rennie. 20'30" England not getting better under Steve Borthwick. Bernard has heard Johann van Graan being sized up as his replacement. 27'10" Springboks' excellence built on battle stats. 34'10" Update on Jeremy Loughman and Irsh health ahead of Japan Test. 36'00" Neil's packing technique versus Moss Keane See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6 days ago

Kerry and Dublin to renew classic rivalry | Louth and Mayo with a massive opportunity | Tailteann Cup up for grabs

Tomás Ó Sé and Brian Fenton join Cathal Mullaney to look forward to All-Ireland football semi-final weekend. It's Kerry and Dublin, the sport's biggest rivalry, but the Dubs cause another surprise, or will the men from the Kingdom edge closer to back-to-back titles. Before that, on Saturday, Louth are looking to reach the biggest game in football for the first time since 1957, while expectation grows in Mayo that this could finally be their year. The Tailteann Cup final, between Down and Wicklow, pits the big favourites against the side looking to make a historic breakthrough for 2027. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6 days ago

Limerick and Galway advance, Clare go out with a fight, Cork collapse once more | RTÉ GAA Podcast

The two Shanes - McGrath and Dowling - join Cathal Mullaney and Rory O'Neill after the weekend's All-Ireland hurling semi-finals.Galway ambushed Cork to make the decider for the first time in eight years, where they'll meet Limerick - who they faced in 2018 - once more. Clare died with their boots on, but Cork once again faded away in the second half a big game at Croke Park. Limerick are on a mission to lift Liam MacCarthy once more after a couple of years away, while Micheál Donoghue's tactics are working for Galway. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30 Jun

Will the Nations Championship prove to be a success? Philip Doyle RIP

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Gareth Steenson as we preview the start of Ireland's Nations Championship campaign against Australia in Sydney. We discuss whether or not the new Nations Championship format will be a success, and discuss some of the travel challenges facing teams in 2026. The panel break down a couple of the key selection calls Andy Farrell will be dealing with this week ahead of meeting the Wallabies. And we also pay tribute to former Ireland women's head coach Philip Doyle, who died last week, while also discussing the new tweaks to the Champions Cup for next season. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Will the Nations Championship improve the game? 07:45 - Too much travel for teams? 11:10 - Can Ireland win the Nations Championship? 20:40 - Who starts at out-half against the Wallabies? 33:50 - What will the back row look like with Caelan Doris out? 39:35 - How will the new maul refereeing interpretations affect Ireland? 44:55 - Philip Doyle RIP 48:40 - Tweaks to the Champions Cup See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3 days ago

Mary Kennedy - “I’m at an age now where I don’t care what people think of me”

Broadcaster Mary Kennedy charts her life and career through the prism of five songs ranging from ‘Frankie and Johnny’ to ‘Don’t Rain On My Parade” to her nephew, Dermot Kennedy’s, ‘Funeral’. She talks about her parents’ party pieces, the sudden death of her father, moving from teaching to broadcasting, finding confidence in later life, her faith, her friendships, her love for her seven grandchildren and choosing to have a very active retirement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4 days ago

At least 12 killed in fast-moving wildfires in southern Spain

Stephen Burgen, freelance journalist based in Barcelona and Clare Dunne, CEO of the Irish Travel Agents Association.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5 Jul

The Newspaper Panel

Joining Brendan to discuss the top stories in Sunday’s newspapers are: Director of Public Affairs at Consello and former Fianna Fáil TD, Lisa Chambers; political editor of the Irish Times, Pat Leahy; Head of Social Justice and Policy at SVP, Louise Bayliss; security analyst, Declan Power and University of Galway law lecturer, Larry Donnelly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2 days ago

“‘The Queue’ at Wimbledon is now a social media sensation in its own right”

Christine Bohan, tennis fan and Deputy Editor of TheJournal.ie explains why Wimbledon has something for everyone nowadays, whether they’re a tennis fan or not. She talks about the influencers, fashion and food at this year’s tournament, how you get invited into the Royal Box and she previews the Men’s Singles Final this afternoon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24 Jun

Leinster go back to back and who will replace Leo Cullen in 2027?

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman, Jake White and Ian Keatley on this week's pod as we recap Leinster's URC title win, Leo Cullen's departure in 2027, and the upcoming Nations Championship. Jake joins Neil and Bernard to discuss where things went so right for Leinster and so wrong for the Bulls in Friday night's URC final at Croke Park, as the province produced a dominant 36-7 win against their South African opponents. We also discuss Cullen's announcement this week that he would be leaving his role as Leinster head coach in 2027, after 12 years in charge. And we ask Jake if he will be throwing his CV into the mix! Later in the pod, Ian comes on to take an early look ahead at Ireland's Nations Championship campaign, which gets under way against Australia in Sydney on 4 July. We discuss how Sam Prendergast has hit form at the right time as the Test window arrives, as well as running through some of the selection calls faced by Andy Farrell. And we also pay tribute to Munster prop Oli Jager, who confirmed his retirement from rugby on medical grounds last weekend. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Deja vu for Leinster and the Bulls 05:25 - Costly mistakes from high profile Springboks 13:55 - Leinster's scrum held its own 18:25 - Leo Cullen's Leinster legacy 21:00 - Is Jake White interested in the job? 23:30 - The risks and possible rewards by announcing Cullen's departure so early 30:00 - Sam Prendergast grabs the Bull by its horns 37:30 - How will the Ireland back row look against Australia? 41:15 - Billy Bohan set for his debut? 44:42 - Sam Illo's rise in 2025/26 51:28 - Oli Jager's retirement See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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