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The Parting Glass

Niamh Ryan
Dublin
Mental Health
Addiction
Community Support
Family
Ireland
Ernesto's Café
Music
Covid-19
Sobriety
Recovery
Fashion Styling
Resilience
Domestic Violence
Charity
Charity Events
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
Comedy
Music Industry
Cuba

"Stories bring us together, untold stories keep us apart"

Welcome to The Parting Glass, where each week we raise a toast to the resilience, and heart of Dublin.

You will hear from Dubliners who have faced life's challenges head on yet never lost that famous wit. Through their stories, we hear how they've overcome adversity and kept their spirits high even in the darkest times.

Fill to me the Parti... more

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On this episode of The Parting Glass, I’m delighted to be joined by my latest guest, Kieran Coote.

I recently had the chance to read his book Mam and Me, and I can honestly say it’s one of the most beautiful and powerful memoirs I’ve come across. In... more

I was delighted to welcome Eric Lalor to The Parting Glass last week.

Actor, comedian, podcaster and a diehard Bohs man, Eric’s story goes far beyond the stage. From growing up with a deaf parent shaping his razor sharp ear for timing, to becoming a... more

In this powerful episode of The Parting Glass, we are joined by retired PSNI Detective Sergeant James Brannigan, one of Ireland’s most respected homicide investigators. James reflects on his policing career, his instinct for questioning the official ... more

"People approach me for photos.I'll never get used to it" Ciaran Moran

From the heart of Dublin’s inner city to stages he once only dreamed of, Ciarán Moran opens up in this gripping episode about the reality behind the rise.

It’s not just about th... more

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Recent Guests

Kieran Coote
Author of Mam and Me, dementia memoir
Author, Mam and Me
Episode: "There was no sign of Mam. I ran around town- frantic. She was gone" Kieran Coote
Eric Lalor
Irish actor and comedian, known for Fair City and stand-up, co-host of You Must Be Joking
Episode: "People are giving their time and money to see you. You have to be on it" Eric Lalor
Ciarán Moran
Dublin singer-songwriter from Dublin's North Inner City
Independent musician
Episode: "People approach me for photos.I'll never get used to it" Ciaran Moran
Frances Black
Award-winning Irish singer, senator, social justice advocate
Senate of Ireland; Rise Foundation
Episode: "There was no way I was running against Catherine!" Frances Black
Colin Judge
Paralympic table tennis player
Irish Paralympic Team
Episode: "If I wasn't afraid to fail, I wouldn't of found table tennis" Colin Judge
Joe McGucken
Actor, comedian, writer, podcaster
Independent Dublin-based creator
Episode: "It's my dream to be back in the inner city. I feel pushed out" Joe McGucken
Nikki Hayes
Radio presenter known in Ireland; guest on the episode
Irish media/Radio (2FM, Spin 103.8, Classic Hits)
Episode: "They bled me dry. Then left." Nikki Hayes
Al Gibbs
DJ, producer, broadcaster
Freaks on Friday / FM104
Episode: "Don't play Maniac at my funeral!" Al Gibbs
Zoe Holohan
Ambassador for Burns Unit at St. James' Hospital, Dublin; author of As the Smoke Clears
The Parting Glass guest; Burns survivor
Episode: "My hair extensions cooked into my face" Zoe Holohan

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Niamh Ryan
Host of The Parting Glass

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 42 ratings
  • Deadly chats

    Loving listening to these brilliant chats with such interesting, inspiring dubs. Niamh is a natural podcaster - curious, kind & funny :) keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    scoon21
    Irelanda year ago
  • The Parting Glass

    Good podcast 🤗

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Micheal👹
    Irelanda year ago

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Stories strike a personal chord, blending hardship with warmth and wit.
The host fosters a compassionate, down-to-earth interview style that invites candid storytelling.
Episodes balance tough topics with hopeful, forward-looking perspectives.
The Dublin lens gives local color and a strong sense of community.

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"People are giving their time and money to see you. You have to be on it" Eric Lalor
Q: If I gave you 100 euro, who would you see and where would you go in Dublin?
Eric would choose to visit The International, Dublin's home of Irish comedy, catching a show there, enjoy a drink downstairs at the International Bar, and then explore nearby venues for a broad, authentic Dublin comedy experience.
"People are giving their time and money to see you. You have to be on it" Eric Lalor
Q: Worst gig you've ever done?
Eric describes a disastrous warm-up at Slane Castle for Celtic Woman where the outdoor conditions and audience dynamics made it nearly impossible to land material, leaving him to salvage the set with improvisation and a single umbrella handed by a audience member.
"At the end of the day you're just a number"- Phil Cawley
Q: How did the shift away from traditional radio affect you personally and professionally?
Losing a full-time role forced a recalibration, balancing fear with practical steps like new jobs and staying adaptable, which ultimately reinforced the value of family and resilience over ego.
"At the end of the day you're just a number"- Phil Cawley
Q: Looking back, what would you say was the wildest, most unexpected moment you've had behind the mic?
A moment of discovery when a younger me was given a chance by a producer, leading to a big audition and a three-year stint on 2FM, underscoring the importance of seizing opportunities and being authentic.
"One kid in my class said I was loaded because I have a Wikipedia" Ruth Coppinger
Q: What are the biggest challenges facing working-class communities in Ireland, particularly regarding housing?
She argues that marketisation and under-investment in public housing have pushed young people into precarity, making genuine long-term stability harder to achieve.

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Recent guests on The Parting Glass include:

1. Kieran Coote
2. Eric Lalor
3. Ciarán Moran
4. Frances Black
5. Colin Judge
6. Joe McGucken
7. Nikki Hayes
8. Al Gibbs

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