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All Ireland Whingers: The Mayo Politics Podcast

The Connaught Telegraph
Fianna Fáil
Sinn Féin
Fine Gael
Housing Crisis
Mayo
Mayo County Council
2024 General Election
Castlebar
County Mayo
Immigration
Michael Ring
Ireland
Homelessness
Paul Lawless
Housing
Westport
Simon Harris
Castlebar Municipal District
Mary Lou Mcdonald
General Election 2024

A weekly wide-ranging discussion on local politics in county Mayo. The show is hosted by Aidan Crowley with contributions from Caoimhín Rowland and columnist Dr. Richard Martin, it is a Connaught Telegraph and CRCfm joint production.

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Latest Episodes

Aidan Crowley, Caoimhín Rowland and Dr. Richard Martin discuss the latest from Mayo's Housing SPC and focus on whether or not there is an affordability gap in the county.

Caoimhín Rowland and Dr. Richard Martin join Aidan Crowley to discuss the latest bye-election results in Galway West and Dublin Central, as well as the latest from the Westport/Belmullet municipal district meeting.

Aidan Crowley, Caoimhín Rowland and Dr. Richard sit down to discuss jewelry, politics and the tory party.

Apologies for the delay, we had an issue with our usual recording suite earlier in the week, thank you for your patience.

Aidan Crowley returns to host the latest edition as Caoimhín gives the rundown of the latest Mayo county council meeting from B... more

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Recent Guests

Gerry Loftus
Protest participant and on-the-ground commentator
Not specified
Episode: Incitement
Tom Kelly
Editor of the Connaught Telegraph
Connaught Telegraph
Episode: Mall-contents
Bevin Maloney
Trinity College Dublin law student, chair of Ogre Fianna Fáil's Women's Network, granddaughter of Jimmy Maloney
Ogre Fianna Fáil's Women's Network, Fianna Fáil
Episode: Bevin Maloney - on the future of women in Mayo politics
Donna Sheridan
Councillor, Fine Gael, Castlebar Municipal District
Fine Gael / Castlebar Municipal District
Episode: Cllr Donna Sheridan on breaking ground in Mayo politics
Donna Hyland
Sinn Féin candidate and local political participant
Sinn Féin, Mayo
Episode: From Nellie to Now - Women in local Mayo politics
Rose Connolly-Walsh
Sinn Féin activist and local commentator
Sinn Féin (local), Mayo West
Episode: Presidential fall-out, Irish unity and local fears of "overdevelopment" of the Mall
Mairead Farrell
Politically active figure discussed in the episode
Sinn Féin (mentioned)
Episode: Presidential fall-out, Irish unity and local fears of "overdevelopment" of the Mall
Rose Conway-Walsh
Local Sinn Féin TD, guest on the show
Sinn Féin
Episode: Áras 2025: Rose Conway Walsh on a successful united left victory
Martina Jennings
Emerging candidate with strong local support, previously involved with Mayo Roscommon Hospice.
Fine Gael
Episode: Will Martina Jennings top the poll in Mayo?

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Aidan Crowley
Host (and occasional co-host) of All Ireland Whingers; affiliated with Connaught Telegraph.

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We need to see women of all ages in politics - Rose Conway Walsh
Q: What was it like moving from local council to national politics, and what did you bring to the national stage from your local experience?
She discusses leveraging local governance experience, leading a team in the Seanad, and pushing for national-level changes while maintaining close ties to local communities.
We need to see women of all ages in politics - Rose Conway Walsh
Q: How did people react in your family and in your community when you put your name forward in 2004?
She recalls mixed reactions, initial surprise, and questions about childcare, illustrating the social barriers women faced and how she navigated them to pursue public service.
We need to see women of all ages in politics - Rose Conway Walsh
Q: You were the first and only woman ever elected to represent the Belmullet area. Can you take us back to that moment and what it meant for you personally and for local women in Erice?
Rose Conway-Walsh explains that she ran because she saw a gender imbalance in local representation, reflecting on how the community needed change and how her candidacy challenged norms; she discusses family reactions and the desire to bring new energy to Mayo County Council.
Mary Lou comes to Mayo
Q: Why do you believe Fine Gael have been ineffective in tackling the housing crisis?
They prioritised other issues and failed to address housing adequately, leading to a worsening situation.
Mary Lou comes to Mayo
Q: How do you cover the costs of increasing public services while also reducing the tax base?
By targeting tax cuts at lower and middle-income workers and ensuring that proposals are costed and affordable.

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Locals-focused political commentary with a sharp eye on Mayo's council dynamics, housing challenges, and governance tensions. Across recent episodes, the hosts dissect county-level decisions, housing policy, and central-local government frictions, often highlighting how housing shortages, development delays, and local taxation intersect with broader political currents. The show frequently features candid debates about the efficacy of councils, the impact of state policy on communities, and the personalities shaping Mayo's political landscape, with a practical emphasis on what this means for residents, businesses, and policymakers. A notable throughline is a willingness to critique bureaucratic processes and spotlight under-the-radar decisio... more

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