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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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42 years after his lifeless body was discovered on White Strand near Cahirciveen, County Kerry, a file has been sent to the DPP in relation to the violent death of an infant known only as Baby John.

Irish society was rocked by the discovery of two d... more

We are in a fuel crisis, “the worst the world has ever seen”, according to Tánaiste Simon Harris. But what does that mean for the ordinary person, how did we get to here – and what’s going to happen next?

Professor Aoife Foley is chair in Net Zero I... more

Jamie Weldon from Butlerstown in Co Waterford would have been 57 on the day his body was found, August 19th 2023. Instead, he had lain alone in his apartment for about three weeks after taking his own life. 

The grief of their brother’s lonely death... more

The US and Israel’s bombing campaign on Iran has caused international chaos, unprecedented turmoil in previously safe areas of the Middle East and an economic shock that is only getting started as the rest of the world finds out just how crucial the ... more

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Recent Guests

Mahya Ostovar
Iranian, assistant professor at the University of Galway
University of Galway
Episode: Trump’s war on Iran is more complicated than we think, with Mahya Ostovar
Enda Brady
Journalist
The Irish Examiner; correspondent
Episode: The Soham murders and the death in prison of Ian Huntley
John Crotty
Historian and author of The Tri-Colour
History Press
Episode: The Irish tricolour, with John Crotty
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

Host

Deirdre O'Shaughnessy
Host of the podcast, Irish Examiner

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 37 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.

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    Catmom100
    United States3 months ago
  • The Lost American

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

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    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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Well-researched and story-driven, with strong investigative angles.
Provides human-centered context alongside policy analysis.
Guest selections bring diverse, expert perspectives that enhance understanding.
Covers a wide range of important issues with credible sourcing.

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Trump’s war on Iran is more complicated than we think, with Mahya Ostovar
Q: Can you tell me about yourself and why you left Iran?
I left Iran in 2012 after witnessing the regime's repression, choosing Europe for education and later building a life in Ireland, while remaining connected to family and ongoing issues inside Iran.
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.

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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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