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Personal Journals

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Updated 13/09/2025

16/09/2021

The Curious Case of Typhoid Mary

"Most harmless and yet the most dangerous woman in America” is how Irish woman Mary Mallon was once described after she was identified as the first known asymptomatic carrier of typhoid fever in the US. Found to be a super spreader of the disease and quarantined for 26 years, her story became a legendary cautionary tale in the history of public health (2021). Narrated by Sarah Blake. Produced by Orla Higgins and Sarah Blake. Sound Supervision by Peadar Carney. Genealogical research by Damian O'Sullivan Readings by: Roger Gregg (Newspaper Reporter); Sarah-Jane Scott (Mary Mallon); Bill Kernodle (George Soper) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

16/09/2021

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44 min
13/08/2023

Meath Extra: Belinda McKeon

"Moore's of Market Street" is set in Trim, Co. Meath and recounts the passage of time for an old shop. Belinda is the author of "Solace" (2011) and "Tender" (2015).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

13/08/2023

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3 min
29/06/2025

FRANCE - SLOVAKIA - GREECE

A new memorial garden will be opened in Paris to commemorate the 10th anniversary of terrorist attacks across the city. How has the Greek island of Hydra managed to avoid the perils of mass tourism? In Slovakia there is opposition to what could be the only appearance in Europe this year by controversial rapper Kanye West.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

29/06/2025

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17 min
02/08/2024

History as Ireland adopt Craig David approach to medals | Gymnastics preview

Team Ireland chef de mission Gavin Noble and RTÉ Sport's Raf Diallo join Mikey Stafford from Paris after a historic day for Ireland at the Olympics. Mikey also previews the pommel horse final with Mairéad Kavanagh, who tells us that the draw has been very kind to Rhys McClenaghan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

02/08/2024

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39 min
23/01/2023

When life gives you lemons... listen to a podcast

After the first elimination, the gang dissects Sunday's show, the Pod Exclusives have an 80's vibe, and it appears Lyra and Brian are making margaritas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

23/01/2023

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43 min
17/06/2009

DocArchive: Bite Down on that Gumshield Son

Based in the heart of inner city Dublin, this documentary gives a unique insight into the life of St. Saviours Olympic Boxing Academy, one of Ireland's most famous amateur boxing clubs. (First Broadcast 2008)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

17/06/2009

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40 min
06/02/2024

Why are teens half as likely to walk or cycle to school in Dublin as Dunshaughlin?

Research has found disparities between areas are not due to population size, but are more to do with differences in educational provision. By J. M. Mancini, Maynooth University.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

06/02/2024

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7 min
16/04/2024

Wizard wanted: why job ads use such bizarre terms and descriptions

The first task for a would-be employee might be to sift through the jargon and waffle to figure out what exactly the job is. By Chris Fitzgerald, Mary Immaculate College.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

16/04/2024

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7 min
05/12/2023

How Irish dance became a significant business for Irish women

Irish dance has deep historical ties with cultural nationalism and identity, but its financial importance for women cannot be overlookedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

05/12/2023

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7 min
28/11/2023

How did the marriage bar affect Irish women?

The impact of Ireland's marriage bar on the affected women's professional lives and careers is still felt to this day. By Jennifer Redmond, Maynooth University; Judith Harford, UCD and Deirdre Foley, UCC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

28/11/2023

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7 min

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