My Granny is Irish

Laura Perrins
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"My Granny is Irish" is a weekly podcast where Gript's Laura Perrins meets figures from the world of journalism, politics, religion and philosophy to discuss big ideas, their connection with Ireland, current affairs, as well as a light sprinkling of relationships, entertainment, dating, and books and television.

  1. Grassroots Ireland

    1D AGO

    Grassroots Ireland

    With Laura on a deserved break, NICK DELEHANTY is joined this week by Independent Councillor Michael Fleming. They discuss housing, why small business gets a raw deal, the challenges for independent candidates, and why the Irish right struggles to unite:

    52 min
  2. Randy Andy and corrupt Mandy

    FEB 11

    Randy Andy and corrupt Mandy

    With Nick away this week, Laura is joined by Frank Havilland of The New Conservative. They discuss the Epstein upheaval in the UK, the fall of Mandelson, the rise of Reform, how immigration remains the elephant in the room, and whether noisy kids in public are a problem:

    58 min
  3. Davos Man versus World

    FEB 3

    Davos Man versus World

    Laura Perrins and Nick Delehanty reflect on the sudden shift in global affairs at Davos. Meanwhile Nick outlines the Government's army of special advisers, and Laura reflects on recent twitter controversy.

    1h 5m
  4. Vulture Culture

    FEB 3

    Vulture Culture

    Laura Perrins and Nick Delehanty dive headlong this week into Ireland's "vulture fund culture" in the housing market, how it affects you, and how it distorts our politics. Also: Irish media as PR machine; and is social media radicalising the youth...for the better?

    1h 12m
  5. There's Something About Mary

    FEB 3

    There's Something About Mary

    Laura Perrins and her new regular co-host NICK DELEHANTY kick off their 2026 partnership in a week brimming with news: Mary McAleese hates baptism; Irish politicians hate accountability; The money might be running out; and AI might be taking over.

    1h 2m
  6. Women on Top

    JAN 8

    Women on Top

    Laura kicks off her 2026 podcast series with Daily Telegraph journalist Michael Murphy: They discuss the modern gender wars, the dominance of women in the culture, the effect on men's mental health and emotional expression. And there's some bonus geopolitics too:

    1h 15m
  7. The cost of government crisis

    12/10/2025

    The cost of government crisis

    "It's not a cost of living crisis, it's a cost of government crisis" - Nick Delehanty joins Laura this week to discuss the cost of living in Ireland, his problems with Holly Cairns style politics, and why he'd like Ireland to be more "Swiss Neutral" than "Irish Neutral":

    1h 3m
  8. Unmaking the Union

    12/03/2025

    Unmaking the Union

    Laura is joined by Aontú leader Peadar Toibín TD. They discuss Laura's skepticism of, and Peadar's enthusiasm for, a United Ireland. Would a United Ireland be more British? Would there be economic benefits? How will unionism find a home in a new Ireland? A spicy hour:

    1h 3m
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About

"My Granny is Irish" is a weekly podcast where Gript's Laura Perrins meets figures from the world of journalism, politics, religion and philosophy to discuss big ideas, their connection with Ireland, current affairs, as well as a light sprinkling of relationships, entertainment, dating, and books and television.

Information

  • Creator
    Laura Perrins
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Gript Media
  • Show Website
    My Granny is Irish

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