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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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| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 231 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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For a nation obsessed with money, we don’t like talking about our personal finances.
Women can be left in particularly difficult circumstances in later life because of financial penalties around motherhood and child-rearing – and tackling that begin... more
The €300m universal Hot School Meals Programme has been running nationally for a full year and a review of the scheme brought to Cabinet this week highlights serious issues with nutritional value and food waste.
Critics have been highlighting these ... more
Across Cork city, homes, businesses and vacant properties have been falsely listed on Google Maps as vape shops. But these aren't genuine retailers. Many direct users to encrypted messaging apps where drugs including THC vapes, ecstasy, LSD and psych... more
Killeagh man Finbarr Fogarty hit the headlines in 2001 when he was involved in a horrific car crash in which two of his friends, Cian O'Mahony from Killeagh and Wayne Martin from Hollyhill, died.
He survived serious injuries, including a broken neck... more
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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.
Intriguing tale tracing a troubled American man’s life which culminated in Ireland where he had sought asylum status.
Heartbreaking story of such a short beautiful life told in a really loved way.
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A current-events podcast that surfaces Ireland's on-the-ground reporting and major investigations, blending sharp journalism with personal stories and expert analysis. Episodes span health system challenges, housing policy, gender rights, and safety, often featuring frontline reporters, researchers, advocates, and policymakers. The show is notable for its thorough, context-rich conversations that connect local issues to wider debates, with a steady emphasis on accountability, reform, and human impact. Listeners can expect rigorous interviews, data-informed discussions, and accessible explanations of complex policy topics, all framed by rigorous Irish Examiner reporting. A standout element is consistently giving voice to survivors and commun... more
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Recent guests on The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast include:
1. Caitriona Redmond
2. Michelle Darmody
3. Jolene Cox
4. Alex Cunningham
5. Finbarr Fogarty
6. Gráinne Ni Aodha
7. Trish Bourke
8. Niamh Griffin
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