The Sperrins: Mining, Power & Community in Northern Ireland
buttonsoptions4uWelcome to The Sperrins: Mining, Power & Community in Northern Ireland
A podcast examining the realities behind a proposed goldmine and the decisions shaping one of Ireland’s most contested landscapes.
From the heart of the Sperrin Mountains, this series follows the intersection of mining, political power, and community experience, unpacking what happens when global demand meets local lives.
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| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 84 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureDocumentary | |||
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As the Public Inquiry takes a short summer break, so too does the podcast. I'll be back when the Inquiry resumes on 4th, 5th and 6th August, but before then I'd like to leave you this .
In this special episode, I share a poem I wrote several years a... more
Sometimes the hardest thing to do is look in the mirror.
In this episode, I take a step back from the Public Inquiry to reflect on my own words and actions following recent events. It's an honest conversation about the difference between reacting an... more
This week's proceedings ranged from blasting and explosives to radon, arsenic, lead, public health and childhood development. But beneath the technical evidence, a much bigger question continued to emerge: who carries the risk, and who is ultimately ... more
In Part 2 of Wednesday's Public Inquiry, the focus shifts from planning policy to public health.
Retired GP Dr Alan Evans and consultant surgeon Dr Michael Mullan gave evidence on radon, arsenic, lead and tellurium, raising questions about the poten... more
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Remarkable work being done by remarkable people! Earth defending going on in our own backyard! Thank you so much for the hard work you are doing for the people of Tyrone Derry and Donegal!
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This series explores the tensions between mining ambitions, political power, and community lived experience in Northern Ireland's Sperrin Mountains. Across episodes, listeners hear in-depth analyses of public inquiries, planning processes, and environmental justice concerns, with a strong focus on how decisions affect local land, health, heritage, and livelihoods. Unique aspects include live-inquiry narrations, critiques of procedural fairness, and an emphasis on community organizing and voices that are often marginalized in big-development debates. The show is likely to appeal to listeners who want clarity on how large projects are evaluated, who really bears the costs, and what accountability looks like in practice.
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this podcast launched a year ago and published 84 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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1. Dr. Gordon
2. Eddie McCullough
3. Carol Glass
4. Louise Taylor
5. Fidel Mohcain
6. Mary Broly
7. Dr. Brian Garvey
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