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The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast takes you inside the best Irish Examiner reporting — from Cork courts to global affairs and powerful personal stories.

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Latest Episodes

The case of a 15 year old girl raped by 18 year old Patrick Faulkner at a Limerick birthday party caused outrage last week after defence counsel raised the victim's clothing choices in court.

Speaking to the Irish Examiner, representatives from wome... more

Nancy and Mark Reilly had a charmed life together. Irish-American retirees based in Kinsale, their 36 year marriage saw them travel the world teaching English refugee children and getting involved in community projects in their adopted home. 

That i... more

Cork City Council is responsible for almost 12,000 homes – ranging from state of the art modern builds to the now notorious rat-infested 1960s O'Byrne flats.

With a budget of approximately €147m, an average rental payment of E80 per week, and 5,000 ... more

"They put the pressure on while I was pregnant."

"But after, it was like, he'd be better off without you, and he deserves better. He'd end up with some lovely family that could bring him up and look after him and he could become a doctor one day.

"... more

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Elna Mali Dunlap
Member of the Council of Europe's Grievio Group
Council of Europe
Episode: Victim blaming in the Patrick Faulkner rape trial, with Ann Murphy
Nancy Reilly
Widow of Mark Reilly, advocate for mental health transparency and patient safety
Private individual / involved in legal case with CUH and HSE
Episode: Nancy Reilly speaks out about husband Mark Reilly's tragic death by suicide at CUH and the HSE apology she received
Cindi Bonny
Business owner, author of the front-page piece about Bessborough
Private individual, survivor of Bessborough
Episode: Bessborough survivor Cindi Bonny on the death of her baby Zoei in 1994
Lisa-Ann Wilkinson
Barrister specializing in family law; co-creator of the Right to Transparency campaign
Right to Transparency
Episode: Behind closed doors in the family law courts with Lisa-Ann Wilkinson
Joanna Donnelly
Meteorologist and author
Episode: Heatwaves, El Nino and coping with our changing climate with Joanna Donnelly
Siobhán Lynch
Parent and campaigner for Grace Lynch
Grace Lynch Campaign
Episode: Grace Lynch’s parents on death threats, online abuse and their campaign for road safety reform
Martin Lynch
Parent and campaigner for Grace Lynch
Grace Lynch Campaign
Episode: Grace Lynch’s parents on death threats, online abuse and their campaign for road safety reform
Dominic Finn
Cork County Councillor who was adopted from Bessborough and later traced his birth family
Cork County Council
Episode: Adopted from Bessborough – Dominic Finn’s story
Clodagh Finn
Irish Examiner columnist
Irish Examiner
Episode: An Irishwoman’s Diary Episode 7: Founder of the first Magdalen Asylum - Arabella Denny

Hosts

Ima Walsh
Host with background in journalism and business reporting, affiliated with Irish Examiner and related outlets
Deirdre O'Shaughnessy
Veteran Irish Examiner journalist and host, often guiding interviews and framing analysis

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 44 ratings
  • The Irishwoman’s Diary

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Catmom100
    United States7 months ago
  • The Lost American

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JacquelineFitz
    Ireland4 years ago
  • A life stolen

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Neilusl(portugal)
    Ireland5 years ago

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Covers a broad range of Irish issues with credibility and depth.
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#120
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#48
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From rat infested flats to 'thanking God' for Cork City Council – Cork's 12,000 social houses, with Donal O'Keeffe
Q: Can you tell me a bit about the regeneration projects and the challenges they've faced?
Regeneration projects, such as those in the Northwest Quarter, have been multi-annual and multi-phased, encountering legal entanglements that required substantial payments in mediation and final settlement, delaying construction and leaving residents living in substandard conditions for years.
From rat infested flats to 'thanking God' for Cork City Council – Cork's 12,000 social houses, with Donal O'Keeffe
Q: Donal, how many homes does Cork City Council oversee?
The council oversees almost 12,000 social housing units in total, with a detailed breakdown including roughly 11,021 houses, 370 in social leasing schemes, and 504 owned properties managed by housing bodies, totaling about 11,895 units.
Sex for rent is finally made illegal, with Ann Murphy
Q: Do you think the new legislation will fix the problem?
It offers tools to close gaps but may not fully fix the issue; enforcement and awareness are key, especially to reach new arrivals who may not know their rights.
Sex for rent is finally made illegal, with Ann Murphy
Q: What are the main dangers or experiences you documented for migrants?
Women, often migrants with limited language skills, faced coercive conditions, harassment, and stalking, with many unaware of what constitutes a crime or how to seek help, which underscored the need for clearer law and outreach.
Sex for rent is finally made illegal, with Ann Murphy
Q: What exactly is 'sex for rent' and how did you first come across it?
It involves landlords offering reduced or free rent in exchange for sexual activity, and I first encountered it in Cork in early 2020, realizing there were deeper patterns and risks for vulnerable tenants.

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This show features rigorous analysis and human-centered storytelling drawn from Irish Examiner reporting across politics, crime, social issues, and culture. Episodes pair investigative journalism with interview-led context, often unpacking complex public-interest cases, policy debates, and personal narratives. A notable strength is bringing frontline reporters and subject-matter experts into candid conversations, offering practical takeaways for listeners such as policymakers, professionals, and curious readers who want deeper context behind headlines. The format tends to blend data, narrative, and investigative rigor, with a track record of thoughtful guest selection from journalism, government, academia, and advocacy, making it a strong f... more

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