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The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast

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The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast focuses on the biggest, best and quirkiest stories from the Irish Examiner's unrivalled team of reporters and contributors.

If you want the latest news, the best insight into what’s happening in Cork and around Munster, and the inside track on our exclusive national stories, look no further.

Dropping twice a week on Tuesdays and Fridays, the Deirdre O'Shaughnessy... more

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Young mother of two Daena Walsh was found in her burning Midleton apartment with 25 knife wounds in August 2024.  

Her partner, Adam Corcoran, the father of her children, was found guilty of her murder last week, and will serve a life sentence. 

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On August 4, 2002, 10‑year‑old schoolgirls Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman went missing after leaving a family barbecue in the village of Soham, a suburb of Cambridgeshire in the UK. Their disappearance triggered a massive 13‑day search and captivate... more

Flags have become increasingly controversial in recent years. The US flag has become shorthand for MAGA and the Irish flag is under increasing strain, with its appearance on flagpoles all over Ireland signalling that immigrants are unwelcome

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Earlier in March, news broke in the Irish Examiner that 36 households in one estate in Co. Wexford had been served with eviction notices just hours before new rental rules kicked in.

36 families with nowhere to go would be a crisis in any context, b... more

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Alison O'Reilly
Irish Examiner journalist who conducted the interview with the Farrell siblings
Irish Examiner
Episode: Justice at last for Noel Farrell’s victims, with Alison O’Reilly
Donal O'Keeffe
Journalist covering Bessborough
Irish Examiner
Episode: Bessborough’s missing babies with Donal O’Keeffe
Colin Sheridan
Irish Examiner correspondent, former UNIFIL participant in Lebanon/Syria/Israel
Irish Examiner
Episode: What’s happening in the Middle East, with Colin Sheridan and John Hayes
John Hayes
Broadcaster on Al Arabiya (Saudi-owned network) based in Dubai
Al Arabiya
Episode: What’s happening in the Middle East, with Colin Sheridan and John Hayes
Ciara Reilly
Mainstream class teacher, mother of a child with special needs; writer for The Irish Examiner
The Irish Examiner
Episode: The SNA U-turn mess, with Ciara Reilly
Liudmyla Bortok
Journalist from Ukraine based in Cork since 2022
European Union mission (former) / Ukrainian journalist in Ireland
Episode: Four years of war in Ukraine and finding safety in Cork, with Liudmyla Bortok
Kathleen Funchion
Sinn Fein MEP who speaks about her experience in a controlling relationship.
Sinn Fein
Episode: Red flags, with Kathleen Funchion
Brian Honan
Cyber security expert and CEO of BH Consulting
BH Consulting
Episode: Moving away from US tech, with Brian Honan
Sean Murray
Irish Examiner reporter with experience on U.S. immigration issues
Irish Examiner
Episode: Minneapolis under siege – with Sean Murray

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Deirdre O'Shaughnessy
Host of the podcast, Irish Examiner

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 37 ratings
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    This was a series of very well researched stories about the role of women, often unknown or forgotten, who have made an impact in Ireland and the World. Loved the series and would be interested in hearing more. Thank you ladies for sharing.

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    Intriguing tale tracing a troubled American man’s life which culminated in Ireland where he had sought asylum status.

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    Heartbreaking story of such a short beautiful life told in a really loved way.

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Well-researched and story-driven, with strong investigative angles.
Provides human-centered context alongside policy analysis.
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Covers a wide range of important issues with credible sourcing.

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The Wexford eviction mess, with Paul Hosford
Q: Paul, take me back to the beginning of this story. How did it emerge that 36 families were being evicted?
The escalation began with concerns raised about 36 homes in Hazelwood, Bridgetown, Wexford, and a sequence of eviction notices that appeared just before the new rental rules were due to take effect, which spurred political and media attention and led to government and RTB involvement.
The SNA U-turn mess, with Ciara Reilly
Q: What broader issues are highlighted by this situation beyond SNAs themselves?
Class sizes, training, and the need for a more holistic approach to inclusive education were emphasized, showing that SNAs are part of a wider systemic challenge in delivering effective education.
The SNA U-turn mess, with Ciara Reilly
Q: What changes were proposed in the redeployment policy, and why was it seen as problematic?
The policy would redeploy SNAs within or between schools but lacked a ready-to-operate redeployment panel, leaving uncertainty for staff and schools about job security and how to reallocate experienced SNAs.
The SNA U-turn mess, with Ciara Reilly
Q: How did schools find out they were losing SNAs and what was the rationale?
The initial letters from the NCSE outlined potential losses or maintenance of SNAs, creating concern that some schools would face reductions in support, depending on updated needs and classifications.
What’s happening in the Middle East, with Colin Sheridan and John Hayes
Q: Can you explain why Iran remains such a central focus despite ongoing negotiations in the past?
The core issue is Iran's perceived willingness to pursue a nuclear-capable deterrent and its use of proxy groups across the region; together with its adversarial stance toward Israel and the Sunni Gulf states, this creates a persistent strategic threat that regional powers and the US seek to counter through a mix of diplomacy and coercive pressure.

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The show covers a broad mix of hard news, policy debates, and human-interest stories centered on Irish affairs, international events, and investigative reporting. Episodes frequently feature in-depth interviews with journalists, politicians, and subject-matter experts, exploring topics from housing and education policy to international conflicts, refugee experiences, and high-profile court cases. A notable strength is the ability to blend on-the-ground reporting with context and analysis, often weaving personal narratives from those affected with broader public policy and political dynamics. This makes it a strong fit for listeners who want rigorous reporting, clear takeaways for stakeholders, and credible guest perspectives across politics... more

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2. Donal O'Keeffe
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