Best Docs Ireland Podcasts (2025)

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Presents: José Miguel Jiménez, Director of 'Amanda' & Docs Ireland Programmer & Stuart Sloan 52:18

28d ago52:18

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In this Film Ireland podcast, Gemma Creagh talks to José Miguel Jiménez, Director of 'Amanda', which is screening at Docs Ireland (23-29 June 2025). We also catch up with Festival Programmer Stuart Sloan about this years' line up. Amanda has painted in isolation for years, using art as both expression and refuge. Now, she must face the challenge of…

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The Friday Forum look back on the stories of the week 19:19

2h ago19:19

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Joining Pat this morning to this week's Friday Forum was Shane Moynihan TD, Dublin Mid-West, Fianna Fáil, Claire Kerrane TD, Spokesperson on Children, Disability and Equality, Roscommon-Galway, Sinn Féin and Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Correspondent, Irish Independent.

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Emmy winner Rosie O'Donnell on life in Ireland 22:19

5h ago22:19

22:19

Emmy winner Rosie O'Donnell joined Pat in studio to chat about her new life in Ireland, and her new stand-up show which will debut in 3olympia Theatre.

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The sisters who got justice after forty years 31:35

5h ago31:35

31:35

Catherine Wrightstone was just 13 years old when she disclosed that her brother Richard was sexually abusing her. While Catherine believed she was a lone victim it was later revealed that her two other sisters Paula and Yvonne also suffered abuse at the hands of their brother. Now over 40 years later, justice prevailed for the three sisters as thei…

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Manchán Magan on his new documentary ' Listen To The Land Speak' 9:05

1d ago9:05

9:05

Author and documentary-maker, Manchán Magan, is starring in the two-episode documentary Listen to the Land Speak. This progamme sees Manchán Magan reveal the profound knowledge and wisdom contained in our landscape and myths and explore how they have shaped the way we look at the world. The first episode is set to air today on RTÉ One. Manchán join…

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River Seine has reopened for swimming 7:18

1d ago7:18

7:18

One year on from its €1.4bn cleanup for the Olympic Games, Paris’ River Seine has reopened for swimming at three sites across the city. But what is it actually like to take a dip in the river? Catherine Porter of the New York Times took a swim to find out.

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Unbroken by Mary Attenborough and Michael Gallagher 19:30

1d ago19:30

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In the morning of the 28th of October 1996, Michael Gallagher and Mary Attenborough were awoken by armed police in their London home. Michael was arrested, and later charged and convicted, for conspiring to cause explosions in connection with the Heathrow mortar attacks of 1994. Mary held the belief he was innocent? But was that true? Mary and Mich…

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The Irish influence in Argentinian football 5:38

1d ago5:38

5:38

With the All-Ireland hurling final between Cork and Tipperary this weekend, now is as good a time as any to explore the rich sporting histories of both counties. It’s well-known that Cork has produced a number of iconic names in football: Roy Keane, Denis Irwin, and now, Caoimhín Kelleher. But what about the Tipp man who is believed to have helped …

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All the news stateside with Terry Sheridan 14:03

1d ago14:03

14:03

US President Donald Trump continues to deflect questions on the Epstein files, but as he feels the pressure from his own party and supporters. We get the latest on all the news stateside with Terry Sheridan, Senior Director of News, WSHU Public Radio.

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The world of fungi and what is has done for science and medicine 8:02

1d ago8:02

8:02

Fungi gave us penicillin, a hugely beneficial antibiotic that has saved millions of lives. Cholesterol lowering statins had their origins in fungi, as did the immunosuppressant cyclosporin used in transplantation. These results show that many more medicines derived from fungi remain to be found. All to discuss with Professor Luke O’Neill Professor …

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Ireland is facing a ‘perfect storm’ when it comes to cocaine 11:23

1d ago11:23

11:23

Ireland is facing a ‘perfect storm’ when it comes to cocaine according to new research. The drug’s wide availability and affordability is contributing to this storm which has led to an increase in hospitalisations and overdoses. Speaking to Pat to discuss was Dr Garrett McGovern, Addiction Specialist and Medical Director, Priority Medical Clinic in…

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Some sustainable pet solutions for you 6:47

1d ago6:47

6:47

Jo Linehan, editor of the climate supplement at the Sunday Times Ireland joined Pat this morning to give some tips and advice on sustainable pet solutions.

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Do we need more or less bus lanes? 14:41

1d ago14:41

14:41

As the number of fines issued to motorists for unlawfully using bus lanes increased by 34% in the capital last year. Are motorists taking the law seriously when it comes to driving in bus lanes? Is more enforcement needed and do we need more or less bus lanes to help tackle the problem and efficiency of bus services in Dublin? Joining Pat to discus…

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Sean Defoe hands out his Dáil star awards! 12:51

1d ago12:51

12:51

Newstalk's political correspondent Sean Defoe is handing out his Dáil star awards as politicians get ready for their summer holidays. From the newcomer of the year to the biggest political cowardice moment, Sean has all the prizes.

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Residents voice concern over continued disruption from north runway 12:58

2d ago12:58

12:58

As An Coimisiún Pleanála continues to debate a decision on night time flight restrictions at Dublin Airport, local residents are continuing to voice their concerns about any potential changes to night time flight restrictions. Those potential issues, they say, would only worsen the current situation with overflights during daytime hours. David Walt…

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Plans for the construction of the Gaz ‘humanitarian city 18:22

2d ago18:22

18:22

Minister of Defense, Israel Katz has begun drawing up operative plans for the construction of the ‘humanitarian city’ on the ruins of southern Gaza. This will initially house 600,000 people and eventually the entire Palestinian population. We discuss all this with Fawaz Gerges, Professor of International Relations at The London School of Economics …

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Gardening stories: Central Park in New York City 8:54

2d ago8:54

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Central Park was designed to be an integral part of the city. To understand how Central Park came to be, we need to know the history of Manhattan and of New York City. New York, originally settled by the Dutch and called New Amsterdam, was chosen because of its excellent location. To tell us all about the history of Central Park was award winning g…

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Ben Healy will lead the pack in the Tour de France today! 9:53

2d ago9:53

9:53

Irish cyclist, Ben Healy is wearing the yellow jersey in today’s stage of the Tour de France. Declan Quigley, Cycling Commentator with Europsort joins us for a review on what we can expect later today.

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Inside Hollywood: Directors on working with legendary actors 10:19

2d ago10:19

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On this week’s slot of Inside Hollywood, we are looking at Directors sharing their experience on what it is like to work with legendary actors. From Stephen Spielberg and Tom Hanks and Greta Gerwig and Meryl Streep. We take a look at the greats with Lisa Cannon TV Host and Head of Studio at DMG Media.…

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The many mistakes can be made when selling a house 9:25

2d ago9:25

9:25

Rowena Quinn, Managing Partner of Hunters Estate Agents joined Pat to discuss the many mistakes can be made when selling a house. Such as overpricing the property, poor presentation and inflexible viewings.

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An Post is facing an alarming financial situation 17:15

2d ago17:15

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An Post is facing an alarming financial situation as its cash reserves have dropped below €1 million for the first time. Despite its financial decline, there is expected to be no bailout for the postal network. Minister of State and Independent TD, Michael Healy Rae, who is also a postmaster, is advocating for more funding for the postal service an…

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Green Scene: The contagious yawning in fish 7:24

2d ago7:24

7:24

In the Green Scene this week, new discoveries that fig trees are converting carbon dioxide (and parts of themselves) to stone, and contagious yawning in fish. All to discuss with Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Research for Society For Research Ireland. All with thanks to Repak.

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Do true crime podcasts play a role in helping solve unresolved crime? 11:17

2d ago11:17

11:17

Frank Greaney is in pre-production of the fourth season of his true crime podcast, Inside the Crime. In the previous season, Frank told the story of the unsolved murder of Una Lynskey, a 19-year-old girl in County Meath, 1971. Now, Frank is appealing to the public to help find his next cold case, to shine a light on another victim overlooked by tra…

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Calls for Government to resist delaying health labelling on alcohol products 14:57

2d ago14:57

14:57

The Government is expected to defer the implementation of health warning labels on alcohol products until 2029. Alcohol Action Ireland urgers the Government to resist calls to delay health labelling on alcohol products. For more on this Pat spoke to Dr. Sheila Gilheany, CEO of Alcohol Action Ireland.…

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Season 3 Premiere: Scaling Smarter w/ Trusha Patel 33:06

3d ago33:06

33:06

Welcome to Season 3 of Check-In with Bryan! We’re kicking things off with a powerhouse conversation on scaling smarter in hospitality investment. In Episode 1, Bryan sits down with Trusha Patel, CEO of Platinum Holdings Corporation — a seasoned investor and strategist behind over $5 billion in hospitality transactions. From her early start in famil…

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Tech: Elon Musk's Grok signs $200m deal with Pentagon 10:17

3d ago10:17

10:17

Five EU states to test age verification app to protect children. Also Elon Musk's Grok signs $200m deal with Pentagon days after antisemitism row k, as part of a wider rollout of AI tools for government use, the Department of Defence confirmed. All to discuss in our tech slot with Jess Kelly,

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Dublin’s North Inner City is getting a revamped fruit and vegetable market 4:31

3d ago4:31

4:31

The €44 million redevelopment of Dublin’s Northside Historic Victorian fruit and vegetable market is underway. The two-year project will bring new life to the 127-year-old market on Mary’s Lane, restoring the site and adding new structures to accommodate around 80 stalls, a restaurant, a food demonstration. We get the details from Olivia Kelly Dubl…

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The household items that can be used as cleaning agents! 7:10

3d ago7:10

7:10

Now summer is often the time when many of us decide to tackle the chores we forgot during the year. Rather than reaching for supermarket cleaning product, it might be worth checking your cupboard! Vinegar and baking soda are just some the most effective cleaning agents you can use. Laura de Barra, Author of the Gaff Goddess tell us all.…

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Has Superman become too woke? 18:51

3d ago18:51

18:51

Fox News rages that the new Superman film has ‘pro-immigrant themes’. Jumping on board the latest MAGA outrage, Fox News took aim at director James Gunn. To discuss further Pat was joined in the show by Lorcan Nyhan, Head of training at the Communications Clinic and Sunday Independent Columnist.

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What happens next in the war in Ukraine? 9:12

3d ago9:12

9:12

With the announcement from U.S. President Donald Trump to send Patriot air defense missiles to Ukraine, we are left asking what happens next. According to a report by the UN, June was the deadliest month for Ukrainian civilians in nearly three years of the Russo-Ukranian war, with 232 fatalities and over 1,300 injuries. With no end in sight, Ukrain…

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Tánaiste warns of increased job losses if 30% tariffs with US materialise 16:12

3d ago16:12

16:12

An Tánaiste Simon Harris will this morning warn the cabinet that if 30% tariffs with the US materialise, job losses would accelerate here at a faster rate than expected. An Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Simon Harris spoke to Pat to discuss and we got more analysis from John O’Loughlin of PWC.…

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Should we be paying for excess water use? 21:22

3d ago21:22

21:22

Officials have stopped finalizing arrangements for an excess water use charge amid furore over the proposal. The Department of Housing said on Monday it was working out the last details of the household water conservation charge. We ask should we be paying for excess water use? All to discuss with Dr Jenny Lawler Assistant Professor in Bioprocess E…

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Mortgage approval figures have reached a new high 7:14

3d ago7:14

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Mortgage approval figures have reached a new high as new mortgage lenders are disrupting the market by offering loans to borrowers who would usually be rejected by banks. Pat was joined on the show by The Chief Executive of Broker Doddl.ie, Martina Hennessy.

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Stephanie Regan on why siblings fall out? 7:40

3d ago7:40

7:40

Oasis Brothers reunion reminds us all of sibling fallouts and how tense they are for everyone around those siblings. Stephanie Regan shares why siblings fall out, the emotional impact on Family, the ways to repair the relationship. Finally how how others can support.

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US could remove financial backing from the UNIFIL mission in Lebanon 14:27

3d ago14:27

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There are growing concerns that the United States could remove financial backing from the UNIFIL mission in Lebanon this august. The Irish government are in talks with us officials to dissuade them from withdrawing their funding. Pat discusses this further with Declan Power, Security and Defence Analyst.…

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Ask The Expert: On family law 13:21

4d ago13:21

13:21

Solicitor Keith Walsh joins us live in the studio for our Monday Ask the Expert. Keith specializes in family law and will be answering listeners' questions about divorce, civil separation and domestic disputes. He also teases out “big-money” divorce and why it made headlines last week.

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All the news stateside 16:58

4d ago16:58

16:58

Donald Trump announces plans to sell military defence weapons to Ukraine.He has not specified the type of weapons or the amount, but he did warn the EU that they will cover the cost. We get the latest on this and more with Scott Lucas Scott Lucas, Professor and Political Analyst, Clinton Institute, UCD.…

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Travel: The delights of Maderia 8:55

4d ago8:55

8:55

Travel with Pol Ó Conghaile Irish Independent Travel Editor tells us about the delights of Madeira and the new route from Shannon. All with thanks to Ryanair.

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French Ambassador Céline Place on celebrating Bastille Day 11:57

4d ago11:57

11:57

Today, approximately 25,000 French people living in Ireland will be celebrating Bastille Day. We are joined live in the studio by the French Ambassador to Ireland, Céline Place, to discuss the holiday and relationship between both countries. We will also discuss Franco-Irish relations, French defence and migration policies, and much more…

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Have we seen the last of the Irish missionaries abroad? 12:22

4d ago12:22

12:22

At the peak of the Irish missionary movement, in the 1960s, over 6,000 Irish Catholic missionaries were dispersed over 80 countries. Today, there are only about 450 Irish missionaries still scattered around the world and by the end of this decade, that number is likely to fall below 200. A new two part series on RTE called The Last Irish Missionari…

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What can a President of Ireland actually achieve? 17:36

4d ago17:36

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Over the next three months we will hear pitches from candidates as to why they believe they should be the next Uachtaráin na hÉireann. But when it comes to those pitches…what can a President of Ireland actually achieve? What are their powers? PhD candidate at the School of Law and Government, Dublin City University Seán Rainford and , Law Lecturer,…

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EU ministers to weigh up their response to Trump’s tariff threat. 16:47

4d ago16:47

16:47

EU ministers are to debate the bloc's approach to trade talks with the United States. With Brussels scrambling to head off 30% tariffs threatened by US President Donald Trump. Pat discusses this and more with Nora Strecker, Associate Professor of Economics at UCD and also Shona Murray, Europe Correspondent for Euro News.…

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Would a tax on vapes lead to a decline in usage? 11:42

4d ago11:42

11:42

As the government is expected to launch a new tax on vapes, will this actually lead to a decline in usage? There have been a number of measures introduced to help curb the number of people using vapes. Newstalk reporter Sarah Madden finds out if these measures really do act as a deterrent or are they simply ignored.…

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Are our cycle lanes even safe to ride on? 13:38

4d ago13:38

13:38

The government has spent 20 bn on walking and cycling projects since 2020. However, many people are still reluctant to cycle around the city. Melanie Finn of the Irish Independent is one of those people and explained why to Pat this morning.

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The Friday Forum looks back on the news stories of the week 26:20

7d ago26:20

26:20

Joining Ivan for the Friday Forum today was Robert Troy TD, Minister of State at the Department of Finance with special responsibility for Financial Services, Credit Unions and Insurance, Fianna Fáil, Longford-Westmeath. Gary Gannon TD, Spokesperson for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Social Democrats, Dublin Central. Also on the panel was Jan…

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Does the workplace need a maximum temperature limit? 5:44

7d ago5:44

5:44

As temperatures are set to hit the late 20s today, does the workplace need a maximum temperature limit? All to discuss with Peter Cosgrove, Managing Director of Futurewise.

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Food recipes for a sunny weekend! 5:19

7d ago5:19

5:19

Gareth Mullins talks through barbequed beef burgers with crispy bacon, cheese, egg and tomato relish and bbq chicken and pepper kebab, flat breads, garlic mayo and tomato salad.

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Are the Gen z impacting the nighttime industry in Ireland? 16:18

7d ago16:18

16:18

All this week we have been looking at how young people in Ireland socialise in 2025. With more people reducing their alcohol consumption and the cost of going out gen z are changing the way they socialise. But how is this impacting the nighttime industry in Ireland? We discuss with Nialler9, DJ and Donal O’Keefe, CEO of Vinters Association.…

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Director Ross Whitaker on his new doc 'This is Open Country' 12:03

7d ago12:03

12:03

A new documentary airing this week This is Open Country, coming to Sky Sports Golf and NOW. Ahead of the Open arriving into Portrush next week, this one-hour special feature examines just how golfers from the island of Ireland have proved to be undeniably successful at this great tournament. For the first time within one film, we hear from Rory McI…

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Reaction as bonfire with effigies of migrants atop is lit in Co Tyrone 12:56

7d ago12:56

12:56

Parades will take place across Northern Ireland this weekend to mark the 12th July. However, there has been significant controversy around some of the bonfires set up in advance of the parades. Amanda Ferguson brings us the latest with reaction from SDLP Leader Claire Hanna.

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