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RTÉ Radio 1's podcast map of the 43 constituencies that will make up the 34th Dáil. In 43 separate episodes, Barry Lenihan brings us through all the essentials: the seats, the geography, the boundary changes, plus the inside story on party strategies, turf-wars and political dynasties. With contributions from Cuan Ó Seireadáin, Gary Murphy, Theresa Reidy, Áine Ní Bhreisleáin, Cathal Mullaney and Sarah McGuinness. Presented by Claire Byrne, Colm Ó Mongáin, Sarah McInerney, Cormac Ó hEadhra and Rachael English.

  1. Updates after close of nominations | Know Your Constituency

    11/19/2024

    Updates after close of nominations | Know Your Constituency

    Join Barry Lenihan on the Know Your Constituency podcast as he updates all 43 episodes with the latest from the General Election campaign. With 686 candidates now confirmed, Barry dives into the ground wars, canvassing efforts, and party conflicts. Look out for updated episode descriptions with details and timestamps.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    2 min

  2. 10/31/2024

    Carlow-Kilkenny | Know Your Constituency

    *UPDATED - Listen from 14:39 for Barry's mid-campaign update* | One candidate is tipped to "cling to their seat like a limpet", but it's all to play for here. RTÉ Radio's Barry Lenihan and Professor Gary Murphy of DCU analyse the politics, the boundaries and the rivalries in a competitive 5-seater. Presented by Cormac Ó hEadhra.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    19 min

  3. 10/31/2024

    Cavan-Monaghan | Know Your Constituency

    *UPDATED - Listen from 16:38 for Barry's mid-campaign update* | Can Fine Gael find a strategy to replace Heather Humphreys' polling power? Or will other parties capitalise on her 11th-hour withdrawal? RTÉ Radio's Barry Lenihan finds out, with broadcaster and journalist Áine Ní Bhreisleáin. Presented by Sarah McInerney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    20 min

  4. 10/31/2024

    Clare | Know Your Constituency

    *UPDATED - Listen from 16:29 for Barry's mid-campaign update* | "Ennis is now the largest town outside of Leinster - which, when you say that to people, always surprises them!" - demographic changes add a new dynamic in Clare. Barry Lenihan previews the 4-seater, with Theresa Reidy, Political Scientist at UCC. Presented by Rachael English.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    22 min

  5. 10/31/2024

    Cork East | Know Your Constituency

    *UPDATED - Listen from 12:43 for Barry's mid-campaign update* | "Possibly the most significant changes in the entire boundary review". RTÉ Radio's Barry Lenihan and Professor Gary Murphy of DCU preview the Cork East constituency, which sees two of four incumbents leave the pitch. Presented by Cormac Ó hEadhra.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    15 min

  6. 10/31/2024

    Cork North-Central | Know Your Constituency

    *UPDATED - Listen from 15:13 for Barry's mid-campaign update* | Boundary changes have created a "Frankenstein" constituency, according to one observer, as Cork North-Central extends its area to become a 5-seater. RTÉ Radio's Barry Lenihan previews the constituency, with Professor Gary Murphy of DCU. Presented by Cormac Ó hEadhra.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    20 min

  7. 10/30/2024

    Cork North-West | Know Your Constituency

    *UPDATED - Listen from 12:18 for Barry's mid-campaign update* | "This is an old-style shoot-out between the Civil War parties, ever since the creation of the constituency in 1981" - can anyone break the trend? RTÉ Radio's Barry Lenihan previews Cork North-West, with Theresa Reidy, Political Scientist at UCC. Presented by Cormac Ó hEadhra.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    16 min

  8. 10/30/2024

    Cork South-Central | Know Your Constituency

    *UPDATED - Listen from 14:49 for Barry's mid-campaign update* | "They like their political rockstars in Cork South Central". So says one party source, in Barry Lenihan's preview of the heavyweight constituency, with Professor Gary Murphy of DCU. Presented by Cormac Ó hEadhra.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    19 min
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RTÉ Radio 1's podcast map of the 43 constituencies that will make up the 34th Dáil. In 43 separate episodes, Barry Lenihan brings us through all the essentials: the seats, the geography, the boundary changes, plus the inside story on party strategies, turf-wars and political dynasties. With contributions from Cuan Ó Seireadáin, Gary Murphy, Theresa Reidy, Áine Ní Bhreisleáin, Cathal Mullaney and Sarah McGuinness. Presented by Claire Byrne, Colm Ó Mongáin, Sarah McInerney, Cormac Ó hEadhra and Rachael English.

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