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All Ireland Whingers: The Mayo Politics Podcast is a weekly, wide-ranging look at local politics in County Mayo and across the island of Ireland. Hosted by Aidan Crowley, with contributions from Connaught Telegraph journalist Caoimhín Rowland and columnist Dr. Richard Martin.

  1. 5d ago

    Largesse and Lawnmowers - Top Mayo council rate payers revealed, local democracy in the spotlight, and a visit from Eoin O'Broin

    All Ireland Whingers Aidan Crowley, Caoimhín Rowland and Dr. Richard Martin look at the latest in Mayo politics. Westport-Belmullet MD reveals its top ratepayers as councillors fume over neglected basics. Richard and Aidan meet Sinn Féin's Eoin Ó Broin on housing, and Richard isn't sold. Plus, anger over Drumcree and a large crowd attend the fuel protest in Moate.

  2. Sep 25

    Protocol - Fuel crisis biting, data centre turned down and councillors decry failure of protocol

    Aidan Crowley is joined by Caoimhín Rowland and Dr. Richard Martin as the trio dig into the latest rumblings ahead of Budget 2027 - with fuel prices and home heating costs rocketing, the government will be under pressure to keep everyone happy. An Coimisiún Pleanála's rejection of a data centre for Killala also comes under the spotlight, as does one Westport councillor's frustration at being left off the guest list for visiting dignitaries. Plus, Dr. Martin was at the Fianna Fáil centenary dinner in Ballina, and he's got the inside track from both the top table and the bottom tables. All that and more in this week's edition of the podcast.

  3. Aug 6

    Sam is home

    Caoimhín Rowland and Dr. Richard Martin recount a magical night in Belmullet as the Erris capital welcomed its own in style.

  4. Jul 20

    Silly season

    Aidan Crowley is joined by Dr. Richard Martin and Caoimhín Rowland as the pod hears about the Westport Estate investment from Failte Ireland and the Hughes family, while Dr. Martin visited Ballina and declares a lot done more to do on the north Mayo town. Renewable energy strategy dominates the latest county council meeting while Crossmolina is set for community consultation with BnM regarding a new bridge.

  5. Jul 13

    Supercilious

    Supercilious is an adjective used to describe someone who behaves or looks as though they think they are superior to others. It implies a cool, patronising, and haughty attitude, often accompanied by a condescending expression or tone

  6. Jul 6

    The Ballina Accords

    Aidan Crowley is joined by Caoimhín Rowland for an update on the EU Presidency informal meeting of social protection ministers in St. Mary's Secondary School, Ballina today. Plus Dr. Richard is frozen out due to previous comments and Aidan gets an earful of south Mayo rebels.

  7. Jun 29

    Poles Apart

    Aidan, Caoimhín and Dr. Richard pore over the latest council AGM meetings, with new cathaoirligh welcomed while Dr. Richard lands with whispers of discontent within Mayo Fine Gael.

  8. Jun 22

    Flynn

    Aidan Crowley, Caoimhín Rowland and Dr. Richard Martin are joined by Fine Gael cllr Peter Flynn for a varied discussion focusing on the issues at the heart of local democracy, housing problems and an improving SPC as well as a call to a deputy to dial down polarisation.

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All Ireland Whingers: The Mayo Politics Podcast is a weekly, wide-ranging look at local politics in County Mayo and across the island of Ireland. Hosted by Aidan Crowley, with contributions from Connaught Telegraph journalist Caoimhín Rowland and columnist Dr. Richard Martin.

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  • Creator
    The Connaught Telegraph
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    98
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © The Connaught Telegraph
  • Show Website
    All Ireland Whingers

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