Best Gallagher Security Podcasts (2025)

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Donegal GAA podcast 01/06/2025 - Donegal give Cavan the blues 56:22

7h ago56:22

56:22

Donegal have their first win of the All-Ireland series: 3-26 to 1-13 winners against Cavan on Sunday. Paddy McGill reviews the day's events, with contributions from Martin McHugh, Peter Campbell (Donegal Democrat), Donegal boss Jim McGuinness & Paul Fitzpatrick (Anglo Celt newspaper).

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Reopening of Sligo Cathedral pushed back further 1:02

9h ago1:02

1:02

It has been confirmed that the reopening of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Sligo has been pushed back further. The cathedral originally closed at the beginning of January to facilitate much needed repair works. Liturgies for the duration of the closure are being celebrated in Nazareth Chapel. It was hoped that works, which include th…

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Bank Holiday water safety appeal launched 0:20

3h ago0:20

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Those looking to take part in water-based activities in the north west are being reminded to take care and prioritise safety this Bank Holiday weekend. The Irish Coast Guard, RNLI and Water Safety Ireland have issued the warning, as people are expected to visit beaches, lakes, and rivers. It comes following a 10% increase in drownings so far this y…

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Bundoran RNLI issue water safety appeal for weekend 2:03

23h ago2:03

2:03

Bundoran RNLI have issued a water safety appeal for the North West over the bank holiday weekend. This warning is issued following a 10% increase in drownings so far this year, compared to the same period last year. They are urging everyone to be mindful of the dangers, plan ahead, and follow the appropriate safety guidelines for their activity. Fi…

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New Garda Station for Tubbercurry imminent 1:29

23h ago1:29

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A new Garda Station for Tubbercurry is said to be imminent. The Office of Public Works has confirmed to Fianna Fail TD Eamon Scanlon that refurbishment works at a state-owned building will accommodate a new Garda Station building for Tubbercurry. It'll be fully refurbished right next door to the current one. The current station dates back to 1960 a…

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Retired Sligo Colonel claims Peacekeepers in Lebanon are a vital part of Irish foreign policy 2:34

3d ago2:34

2:34

The debate around the deployment of Irish soldiers, as peacekeepers in southern Lebanon is back in the public domain again today. That’s after Irish Troops that were on a joint patrol with the Lebanese Armed Forces came under fire yesterday near the Blue Line in South Lebanon. There were no reported injuries and no damage to the armoured vehicles t…

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Measures to tackle overcrowding at Sligo appear to be working 1:37

1d ago1:37

1:37

Measures to tackle overcrowding at Sligo University Hospital appear to be working. That's according to Fianna Fail Cllr Edel MacSharry, who has been reacting to the latest figures from the INMO, which for the first time in a long time, does not include Sligo in its top five most overcrowded facilities for the month. There were a total of 370 people…

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Leitrim Councillor calls for Criteria around CE Schemes to be changed 2:40

1d ago2:40

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There are genuine concerns that the future of many Community employment schemes are being placed at risk over the shortage of workers that are available or meet the criteria to work on them. The fact that participants on such schemes have no option other than to retire at the age of 66 is also thought to be another contributing factor to the number…

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No guarantees Rory Gallagher festival will return 2:29

1d ago2:29

2:29

There is a real threat to the future of the Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival. The 21st edition of the festival commenced yesterday in Ballyshannon and will run until Sunday, with 30 acts performing on 15 stages across the event. The festival is organised by volunteers and brings between 4 to 5 million euros to the local economy annuall…

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North West Holiday Homeowner says he has concerns over protests 2:16

1d ago2:16

2:16

A Holiday home owner in the North West has expressed concern over reports that the shortage of rental properties may lead to protests targeting those who own holiday residences. Richard, who lives between the UK and the North West of Ireland has owned a holiday property in this region for the last 15 years. He says the local region feels like a sec…

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Safety concerns over Main Street in Riverstown 2:04

1d ago2:04

2:04

Serious safety concerns have been raised over the Main Street in Riverstown. It's a busy route, home to a number of businesses and a school and it's said to becoming increasingly difficult to cross the road, particularly for children. Some motorists are also said to be travelling at excessive speeds through the village. Last weekend, parents staged…

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Increased Garda presence expected on local roads for the Bank Holiday Weekend 0:28

3d ago0:28

0:28

Motorists across the North West are being warned that Gardaí will be cracking down on drink driving this June Bank Holiday weekend. 70 per cent of driver deaths happen during off peak hours between 10pm and 6 o'clock in the morning. A joint road safety appeal is being made by the force and the Road Safety Authority. Chief Superintendent David Harri…

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Government accused of protecting communities 'after the flood' 1:24

1d ago1:24

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The Government has been accused of protecting communities only after the flood happens. There's ongoing flooding concerns in a number of towns and villages across the North West and it's claimed that mitigation measures are only implemented when the damage is already done. Speaking in the Dail, Sligo Leitrim Sinn Fein TD Martin Kenny says that Irel…

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MS Ireland claim that Sligo Leitrim is the only region in the Country without a Community worker Post. 2:37

1d ago2:37

2:37

MS Ireland have requested the establishment of a Community Worker Post in the Sligo-Leitrim area. As it stands, this is the only region across Ireland without a dedicated support position in place. On World MS Day today, MS Ireland are seeking more equity in terms of healthcare for local residents. Alison Cotter, Advocacy Officer at MS Ireland, say…

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Sligo Senator furious with NTA suggestion claiming the introduction of rail catering services may lead to a reduction in Lock Link funding 0:20

3d ago0:20

0:20

The Sligo Senator who raised the issue of rail catering services at an Oireachtas Transport Committee this week has welcomed a government review into the matter. Junior Transport Minister Sean Canney confirmed yesterday that he is now taking steps to resolve the issue. As it stands, only the Dublin to Cork, and Dublin to Belfast trains can avail of…

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The Final Whistle podcast 29/05/2025 43:39

2d ago43:39

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This week– we’re on the road from Geevagh to the Stadium of Light with Keith McGrath. who's heading to the English Premier League with Sunderland FC next season. Glenview Stars women’s soccer team have made the last night of the FAI Amateur Cup. Team manager Gino O’Boyle looks ahead to Sunday’s quarter-final in Dublin against Whitehall Rangers. Plu…

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Concerns over major flooding problems in Ballymote 2:25

2d ago2:25

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A blocked stream in Ballymote is said to be causing major flooding problems. A build-up of weeds and other matter is resulting in roads being blocked. Winter time is said to be when the risk is at its highest, with ongoing calls for clean-up works to take place in the coming months before water levels increase again. Local Fine Gael Cllr Dara Mulve…

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Tanaiste repeats need for justice for Sean Rooney 0:26

2d ago0:26

0:26

Tanaiste Simon Harris has reiterated the need to find justice for Private Sean Rooney. Private Rooney from Newtowncunningham, Co Donegal lost his life in December 2022 while serving on a United Nations peacekeeping mission in Lebanon. The Tanaiste visited the region recently and met with Lebanese Ministers where he stressed the need for accountabil…

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Calls for expansion of Sligo e-bike scheme following success 2:27

2d ago2:27

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Support has been given in Sligo following the latest success of the e-bike scheme locally. Recent figures showed there had been over 200,000 e-bike rides in Sligo since the scheme was launched in June 2022. Since its rollout, the e-bike scheme has covered over 380,000 kilometres, with over 10,000 individual users, accounting for 50% of the town’s p…

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Government reviewing tea-trolley for Sligo trains 0:17

2d ago0:17

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The Government is reviewing Irish Rail's on-board catering services for the Sligo to Dublin train. It's after an Oireachtas Transport Committee, including Sligo Labour Senator Nessa Cosgrove, were told there's not enough money to provide snacks and beverages on all rail services. Only the Dublin to Cork, and Dublin to Belfast trains can avail of th…

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Donegal among highest allocated in education funding 2:33

2d ago2:33

2:33

Donegal is included among the highest amount allocated in the latest government funding announcement. €65 million has been announced by Minister for Education, Helen McEntee TD, and will go towards digital learning and minor building works for every school in Ireland. Donegal will receive €1.4 million, making it the fourth largest amount, only behi…

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Alex Kendall: On Driving Wayve From The Garage Onto City Streets 32:51

4d ago32:51

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When CEO Alex Kendall co-founded Wayve in 2017, he was simultaneously writing his PhD thesis at Cambridge University. From that point onwards he’s been in the driver’s seat, as Wayve pioneers a new way to create self-driving cars using end-to-end machine learning. Alex tells Rene about Wayve’s embodied AI and about the challenges of growing a compa…

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Tributes paid to Leitrim GAA Official 2:36

2d ago2:36

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Tributes are being paid this morning to the Leitrim GAA Official Gerry McGovern who passed away yesterday. Mr Mc Govern served as County Board Chairman between 2005 and 2009. He went on to serve as President of Connacht Council for a period of time between 2018 and 2020. He was also a success player with his native club Cloone and following his pla…

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Sligo-based ISME Chair calls for reset of minimum wage 0:20

2d ago0:20

0:20

The Sligo base chairman of ISME is calling for a 'reset' of the national minimum wage in its pre-budget submission. The business association want the system which calculates minimum wage to be reassessed. From the start of the year, the national minimum hourly rate is 13 euro 50 cents, for anyone 20 years old and over. Sligo based business man and …

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Sligo GRA representative warns officers are not considering traffic core duties due to increase dangers 3:21

4d ago3:21

3:21

A Sligo garda and GRA spokesperson says more needs to be done to ensure Gardaí are not injured in the line of duty. The interim Deputy General Secretary of the Garda Representative Association, James Morris-Roe made the comments after an officer in his 30s suffered serious injuries after being knocked down by a motorbike in Dublin yesterday, while …

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Sligo Cathaoirleach urges local TD’s to be more proactive on securing Surgical Hub locally 2:36

2d ago2:36

2:36

The Cathaoirleach of the Local Authority in Sligo has urged Local TD's to play their part in the establishment of a surgical hub in Sligo. A business case has been made for a surgical hub in Sligo, but there is no green light from government yet on the project. The proposed 42 bed ward for Sligo University Hospital would help alleviate pressure cur…

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Leitrim Councillor takes issue with Banking & Payments Federation predictions for tourism sector 2:04

2d ago2:04

2:04

A Leitrim Councillor has described as ‘laughable’ claims that the tourism sector may play an increasingly important role in supporting long-term economic growth. The predictions were contained in a recent SME Monitor published by the Banking & Payments Federation Ireland. The report stated how Irish GDP grew by over 13 percent in the first quarter …

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No money for catering services on Sligo-Dublin line 0:18

3d ago0:18

0:18

The National Transport Authority and Irish Rail say there's no money to provide catering services on all intercity trains, including the Sligo to Dublin line. Catering services had been suspended across the network in March 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic after government restrictions on passenger numbers made the service commercially unviable. S…

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Water management in Leitrim estates raised in the Dáil 1:43

3d ago1:43

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The issue of management over water and wastewater infrastructure in Leitrim has been raised in the Dail. Leitrim County Council have taken control over 100 estates in the past eight years, however many residents “left in limbo” in relation to water services. Uisce Eireann has taken over management of a portion of the estates, but it's hoped they wi…

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Potato blight warning issued in north west 0:15

4d ago0:15

0:15

Met Éireann has issued a potato blight advisory for the north west for the coming days. The national forecaster say that counties Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal will be at risk. According to Teagasc, blight is still the most serious disease of potatoes in Ireland despite recent advances in fungicides, improved varieties and better disease forecasting. …

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Donegal businesses facing losses over poor broadband 2:32

4d ago2:32

2:32

The need for fibre optic broadband has been highlighted for all areas of Donegal. It’s understood that a number of businesses in Donegal are struggling with connectivity, making them unable to accept card payments and losing out on customers. Although the National Broadband Plan is being rolled out across Ireland, it’s thought some towns and villag…

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Donegal TD says latest ERSI report is concerning for the North West Region that already has limited medical resources 3:00

5d ago3:00

3:00

A North West TD says the modus operandi of the HSE in prioritising healthcare services in Galway at the expense of counties such as Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal needs to be changed immediately in order for adequate health services to be put in place for a growing and aging population. It’s estimated that the country will need at least 40 per cent mor…

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Elective orthopedic surgeries paused at SUH 1:41

4d ago1:41

1:41

It’s emerged that elective orthopedic surgeries have been paused at Sligo University Hospital. That’s due to ongoing concerns about the safety of the existing theatre infrastructure. Nine patients had their procedures cancelled in the immediate aftermath of a water leak on Good Friday. Just last month, Consultant John Kelly described the department…

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Sligo TD urges government to tackle issues which are prohibiting the construction of houses 2:24

4d ago2:24

2:24

A Sligo Leitrim TD says building changes that were announced yesterday which will allow Developers to apply for a 3-year planning permission extension should lead to more houses being constructed in the North West. Deputy Eamon Scanlon has confirmed that the new planning bill will also apply to one off builds. The Fianna Fáil TD, says the moves are…

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Thank You for This Huge Part of Our Lives 53:15

5d ago53:15

53:15

In our last live episode (Episode 342), we read Patreons’ comments about what Prepping 2.0 has meant to them - and describe what it’s meant to us. But have no fear: rebroadcasts of Prepping 2.0 will continue. Thanks for an amazing ride. We’ll never forget how wonderful it was talking with you every week…

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Lack of personnel cited as reason for Leitrim Council failing to reach farm inspection target 2:37

5d ago2:37

2:37

The Local Authority in Leitrim has failed to meet their target of farming inspections in 2024. They only managed to reach 11% of their allocation of inspections. According to The Journal Investigates, Leitrim Council completed five inspections out of a target of forty six, and only one of these inspections passed on the first visit. Sligo and Doneg…

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Dáil hears of devastation caused to Sligo Doctor's family in Gaza 2:26

5d ago2:26

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The Dáil has heard of the devastation caused to the family of a consultant at Sligo University Hospital. Dr. Ali Al Najjar lost his nine of nieces and nephews in an Israeli airstrike on Friday. His sister-in-law, Ala a pediatrician based at a local hospital was treating victims of Israeli attacks when her own children and husband were rushed to the…

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Sinn Fein accuse the Tánaiste of showing no urgency in highlighting occupied territories atrocities 2:33

5d ago2:33

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A local opposition TD has questioned the government’s commitment to passing a new bill concerning the occupied territories. Deputy Martin Kenny says all that is happening today is that the Tánaiste is basically getting permission from cabinet to write up a new bill. The Sinn Fein TD says while the bill will prevent Ireland from importing goods from…

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Still no immediate plans for traffic calming measures in Ballinacarrow 2:23

6d ago2:23

2:23

There are still no immediate plans to put traffic calming measures in Ballinacarrow. This is despite major longstanding concerns among residents over the speed some motorists are travelling through the village. The main thoroughfare of Ballinacarrow is located on the N17 and Sligo County Council has stated that such funding for the likes of safety …

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Ireland West Airport funding not targeted towards flight expansion 2:29

6d ago2:29

2:29

The latest funding announced for Ireland West Airport will go towards critical infrastructure, and not boosting passenger and flight growth. €5.6 million was allocated to the airport by the government last week under the Regional Airports Programme. This will develop projects related to areas such as safety, security and air traffic control. Joe Gi…

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Safety works approved for Donegal Town school 0:23

6d ago0:23

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Works have been improved to apply safety improvements at a school in Donegal Town. The developments will take place along the road at Scoil Aodh Rua agus Nuala, where a number of accidents and near misses have happened over recent years. It’s hoped these works will provide long needed measures to increase safety for both schoolchildren and the gene…

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Renewed calls for short term lets in North West to be properly regulated 2:44

6d ago2:44

2:44

There are renewed calls for short term lets in the North West to be properly regulated. It comes amid fears there could soon be protests against holiday homes in Ireland, similar to other European countries. An internal government briefing document, seen by the Irish Times, has raised concern that such actions here could damage the country's attrac…

7d ago47:09

47:09

In this episode, Paul sits down once again with Aidan McLoughlin, Group Managing Director of ITC, to discuss how pensions can be used far beyond traditional retirement saving, as powerful tools for long-term wealth accumulation, tax sheltering, property investment, and legacy planning. They also dig into Malta-based retirement structures, why more …

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