Best Sideline Views Podcasts (2025)

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Clare FM Sideline View Friday June 20th 51:26

5d ago51:26

51:26

Coming up on the show, we look ahead to this weekends WillWeGo.com Clare Cup semi finals We preview a massive weekend for Clare camogie, look ahead to the AGM of the Clare Soccer League, hear from the Clare ladies footballers as they gather pace for an All Ireland intermediate quarter final, Clare push back on plans to reintroduce seeding to the Mu…

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Pan American Flight "Yankee Clipper 11" Makes It's Return to Shannon 9:30

6m ago9:30

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Today is a big day at Shannon Airport and Foynes, Co Limerick. That is because Pan-Am is making a long-awaited return. After more than 30 years, a Pan American Airways Boeing 757-200, “Yankee Clipper 11” will land at Shannon Airport having retraced the Flying Boat routes of the 1930/40’s between New York, Bermuda, Marseilles, Lisbon, London and fin…

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Sixmilebridge Hosts Cars/Bikes & Coffee In Aid Of Bridge Active Elderly Group 8:46

22m ago8:46

8:46

This weekend will see a cars/bikes and coffee event taking place in Sixmilebridge. Saturday’s (28th June, 11am-1pm) event will be held in the new car park in the town. Cars/Bikes & Coffee in Sixmilebridge will raise money for a local cause. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by the organisers, Jack Flynn and Conor Stundon.…

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More Illegal Dumping in Shannon 17:27

28m ago17:27

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On Tuesday’s Morning Focus, we spoke about illegal dumping in Meelick. We kick off Wednesday’s show by returning to the problem of illegal dumping, this time in Shannon. The focus of the problem in Shannon this time seems to be coming from Drumgeeley. To find out more on this, Alan Morrissey was joined by Shane Doody, Shannon Sinn Féin Area Rep and…

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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the UK purchasing nuclear-carrying fighter jets 4:13

1h ago4:13

4:13

The UK Government is set to purchase 12 new fighter jets which can be equipped with nuclear bombs - with plans to join NATO's airborne nuclear mission. Downing Street has labelled the move "the biggest strengthening of the UK's nuclear posture in a generation." UK correspondent Gavin Grey says these jets can also drop conventional weapons. LISTEN A…

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Brendan Larsen: Milford Asset Management expert on the state of the international housing market 4:20

1h ago4:20

4:20

New reports indicate the global housing market has entered a significant downturn. Existing home sales have neared recessionary levels and new home sales are expected to fall. Milford Asset Management's Brendan Larsen explains further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the new reports claiming the Banking Association lobbied the Government 4:39

1h ago4:39

4:39

New reports reveal the Government did get lobbied by the Banking Association over a proposed law change to prevent costly class action lawsuits. Minister Scott Simpson claimed this wasn't the case earlier - and claimed the banks hadn't called for it. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explains further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio…

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The Huddle: Do we need to means-test NZ Super? 10:36

1h ago10:36

10:36

Tonight on The Huddle, Kiwiblog writer and Curia pollster David Farrar and Nick Leggett of Infrastructure NZ joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! There's renewed debate to introduce means-testing for NZ Super. Is this a discussion we need to have? Donald Trump used the f-bomb when criticising Iran and Israel i…

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Mark Aue: Chorus NZ CEO on making the infrastructure priority list 3:48

2h ago3:48

3:48

Broadband company Chorus is celebrating an endorsement from the Infrastructure Commission for its planed extension. Chorus seeks to extend its ultrafast broadband network to another 160,000 homes and businesses at a cost of between $2.5 billion and $3 billion. Chorus CEO Mark Aue says now is the time to boost New Zealand's rural communities. LISTEN…

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Full Show Podcast: 25 June 2025 1:39:04

2h ago1:39:04

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 25 June 2025, New Zealand is not getting bang for buck when we spend on infrastructure, but is the Infrastructure Commission really telling us anything new? Israel's ambassador Alon Roth speaks to Heather to discuss the shaky ceasefire with Iran. Auckland's skyline is about to r…

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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: The academics need to harden up here 1:56

2h ago1:56

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Have you caught up on the drama between the academics and David Seymour? Can I just respectfully suggest that the academics need to harden up? They are upset because David Seymour has published a 'Victim of the Day' on social media, and he seems to be doing it reasonably regularly. It's featuring academics who are upset about the Regulatory Standar…

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Leon Grice: businessman linked to Auckland City FC on the side's draw with Boca Juniors 2:29

2h ago2:29

2:29

There's hope among Kiwi football fans after Auckland City FC bounces back from some disappointing matches. After conceding a whopping 16 goals in their first two matches, the Oceania representative managed to draw 1-1 with South America's Boca Juniors in Nashville. Leon Grice, a businessman linked to Auckland City FC, says this feels like a step fo…

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Jane Wrightson: Retirement Commissioner weighs in on means-testing for Superannuation debate 3:27

3h ago3:27

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Discussions are circling on whether now's the time to means-test Superannuation. 2023 Census data shows 33,000 over-65s earned $100,00-to-$200,000 dollars - and more than 9,000 topped that figure. Retirement Commissioner Jane Wrightson says if there is a strong economic argument Super isn't affordable, means-testing could be worth it. "If you're ea…

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Alon Roth-Snir: New Zealand's Israeli ambassador on the Israel-Iran ceasefire holding steady 2:32

3h ago2:32

2:32

Iran and Israel have had their first quiet night in almost two weeks, as a fragile ceasefire continues to hold. President Donald Trump is slamming a leaked intelligence assessment suggesting this week's US strikes have left Iran's nuclear programmes largely intact. He's posted calling it one of the most successful military strikes in history. New Z…

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Foreign Direct Investment Agency Created Nearly 200 Clare Jobs Last Year 3:56

3h ago3:56

3:56

Ireland's Foreign Direct Investment Agency created nearly 200 new jobs in Clare last year. According to new figures released by the Department of Enterprise, there are now 6,041 Industrial Development Authority jobs in this county. It marks a 3% increase on 2023's figure, when Clare had its lowest IDA jobs figure on record at 5,842. Cratloe Fianna …

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Calls For Bovine TB Compensation Rates To Be Raised In Clare 2:06

3h ago2:06

2:06

It's claimed Clare farmers are being left significantly out of pocket due to an outdated compensation scheme. Currently the maximum remuneration available to a farmer who loses a cow to Bovine Tuberculosis is €3,000 or €5,000 for a pedigree bull. Farming bodies such as the IFA, ICMSA and ICSA have called for the cap to be increased however, citing …

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Geoff Cooper: Infrastructure Commission CEO on the draft National Infrastructure Plan 4:33

3h ago4:33

4:33

There's growing calls for New Zealand to get realistic about our infrastructure. The Infrastructure Commission's released a 30-year draft plan today for future builds and upgrades to roads, hospitals and public buildings. It highlights how we're not getting value, despite spending a lot. Commission CEO, Geoff Cooper, says a large issue is our lack …

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Clare Captain Graham Ball 5:58

3h ago5:58

5:58

Clare Captain Graham BallBy Clare FM

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Clare FM Preview Of Cusack And Garry Cup Finals 7:59

3h ago7:59

7:59

Clare FM Preview Of Cusack And Garry Cup FinalsBy Clare FM

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Thomas Coughlan: NZ Herald political editor on the Infrastructure Commission's new draft 30-year infrastructure plan 4:54

4h ago4:54

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Can New Zealand plug its infrastructure gap by adopting spatial planning systems - or funding investment through user-pricing? They're among ideas mooted in a 30-year infrastructure investment draft, proposed by the Infrastructure Commission. NZ Herald political editor Thomas Coughlan explains further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for p…

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Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on the intelligence report claiming US strikes did not destroy Iran's nuclear programme 5:22

4h ago5:22

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Reports claim US strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities did not destroy the Iranian nuclear programme - and likely only set it back. Details of the initial damage assessment from the Pentagon's Defence Intelligence Agency were recently leaked and the White House has been quick to fire back against it. US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says Trump's cond…

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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Auckland City FC's clash against Boca Juniors ending in a draw 4:10

4h ago4:10

4:10

The Oceania Football Confederation is proud of Auckland City's campaign at the FIFA Club World Cup. City bounced backed from two humbling losses by a combined 16 goals to draw 1-all with Argentinian giants Boca Juniors in Nashville. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Richard Hills: Auckland councillor on the Government requiring larger apartments to be built near key CRL stations 5:05

4h ago5:05

5:05

An Auckland councillor says the Government requiring larger apartments in the neighbourhood of new CRL train stations is in line with other council requests. The Government's announced Resource Management Bill amendments to allow apartments 10 and 15 storeys high around some central city terminals. Councillor Richard Hills says it ties into request…

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Ar An Lá Seo - 24-06-2025 1:42

21h ago1:42

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Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 24ú lá de mí an Mheithimh, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh.I 1988 bhí an ráta boilscithe an-íseal don chéad uair I 25 bhliain de bharr go raibh siad ag iarradh an caighdeán maireachtála a bheith níos fearr.I 2005 thug na hairí ar ais airgead in ainneoin ganntanas airgid a bheith ag na scoil agus an ri…

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"Alarming" Increase In Abandoned Dogs In Clare 4:45

21h ago4:45

4:45

There's reportedly been an "alarming" increase in the amount of dogs being abandoned in Clare.Two dogs have been found in the Clarecastle area in the last week alone.Speaking on Clare FM's Morning Focus, Clare County Dog Warden Frankie Coote claims many breeders are selling pups without having the microchip registered in the new owner's name.He cla…

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Holidaying Expenses In 2025 9:21

22h ago9:21

9:21

If you’re heading to Spain this summer, get ready to spend more than ever. Hotel prices have soared — up over 50% since 2021, with the average room now pushing past 150 euros. Apartments, rural houses, even campsites are climbing fast too. But what’s driving this surge? Is it unstoppable demand? Are foreign tourists pricing out locals? And what doe…

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12 O’Clock Hills Guide Dog Missing 8:32

22h ago8:32

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The search is on for someone very near and dear to the 12 O’Clock Hills in Kilkishen. That someone is their guide dog Brandy, who has gone missing in mysterious circumstances! For more on this, Alan Morrissey was joined by from Pat Neville. PHOTO CREDIT: Pat NevilleBy Clare FM

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Clare History In Focus: A Place In Clare Which Inspired Joyce, Yeats & Shaw 14:04

23h ago14:04

14:04

In this week’s History in Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by local historian and author, Colm Liddy to highlight a place in Clare which inspired Joyce, Yeats and Shaw.If you have any stories you would like to share with Colm about your town, you can contact him at [email protected] or Clare FM at [email protected].…

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Clare Residents Expect To Receive Salary Raise This Year 8:43

23h ago8:43

8:43

Most people in Clare - 55% - expect to receive a salary raise this year. That is according to recruitment agency, FRS Recruitment. Their research also reveals that eight out of 10 Clare workers (81%) would be willing to change jobs for a salary increase of 20% or less and only 43% of people in the county believe their salary fairly reflects their c…

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Legal Advice - Residential Tenancies Amendments Act 6:13

23h ago6:13

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On Tuesday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Avril Collentine, Solicitor at Cahir & Co, to discuss the new Residential Tenancies Amendments Act. If you have a legal question for Cahir & Co. Solicitors, email us at [email protected] Clare FM

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Educational Advice: Proposed Changes To The Leaving Certificate From September 2025 16:53

24h ago16:53

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On Tuesday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by John Burns, retired Deputy Principal at Rice College and Director of the Burns Study Centre in Ennis.This week, John discussed the proposed changes to the leaving certificate.By Clare FM

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Farmers Are At Risk of Developing Mental Health Issues 5:45

1d ago5:45

5:45

On Tuesday's Mornings Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Celia Bert. Celia is an Integrated Professional Counsellor and Psychotherapist Specialising in Addiction and Midwest Area Coordinator with Grow Mental Health. Celia spoke about farmers: specifically, why they are at risk of developing mental health issues.…

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Illegal Dumping In Meelick 11:07

1d ago11:07

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Morning Focus returns to the ongoing issue of illegal dumping, this time in Meelick. To find out where in Meelick the illegal dumping has been going on, and the extent of the problem, Alan Morrissey was joined by Meelick TD Cathal Crowe.PHOTO CREDIT: Cathal CroweBy Clare FM

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Iran and Israel Agree To A Ceasefire 19:15

1d ago19:15

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Iran has agreed to a ceasefire with Israel. Iranian state media is reporting a pause in fighting has now begun - hours after the move was announced by US President Donald Trump. Earlier, Tehran's foreign minister said his country's armed forces would keep fighting "until the very last minute". While Israeli authorities say three people have been ki…

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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the planned memorial statue of Queen Elizabeth 4:16

1d ago4:16

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The new design for the national memorial for Queen Elizabeth II has been unveiled - set to be built in St James's Park in central London. Lord Norman Foster's design team has been announced as the winner in the competition for a memorial to honour Britain's longest-reigning monarch. UK correspondent Enda Brady says a separate statue for the late Ki…

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