Irish Examiner Podcasts

Five years on from Ireland’s first Covid-19 lockdown in March 2020, Irish Examiner Editor Tom Fitzpatrick reflects on a turbulent and transformative time in the newspaper’s history. Presented by Deirdre O’Shaughnessy. 

In episode 3 of Land of the Free, we hear from three undocumented Irish people from very different backgrounds on the real human impact of their situation and what their future looks like with Trump in the White House once more. We also hear from advocates on what the Irish Government could and should do to help the undocumented, and whether we should try to “cut a deal” with President Trump. 

In episode 2 of Land of the Free, we speak to notable figures in the Irish communities across some major cities about how they’re feeling with Donald Trump back in the White House, why you can’t really talk politics in the pubs and cafes anymore, and why the undocumented won’t do anything to jeopardise themselves through fear of being deported.  

In episode 1 of Land of the Free, we hear from immigration lawyers from Irish backgrounds based in three major US cities on their fears for the undocumented under a second Donald Trump presidency, why it doesn’t matter if you were born in “Mayo or El Salvador”, and why the Irish shouldn’t feel immune from “who he really means” when Trump talks about migrants. *This episode contains strong language

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald on a challenging year both personally and politically.Mary Lou McDonald looks back on a year in which her personal resilience got tested to "the extremes". She speaks to political editor Elaine Loughlin on the Occupied Territories Bill, her thoughts on whether Gerry Adams will run for president and her view on Micheál Martin.

In this week’s ieBusiness Podcast, Tom Ryan, Managing Partner of SF Bloodstock and Racing Manager for SF Racing talks about his career in horse racing that has taken him all over the world before he settled in Lexington, Kentucky where he works at the heart of the horseracing industry.   A native of Wexford, Tom’s love of horses has seen him working in Australia and Japan before he headed to the US. However, an accident involving a horse – a stallion bit off his right thumb – caused him to re-think his role in the industry and led him to focus on bloodstock and investments. The thumb was successfully reattached, but the career trajectory had changed for good.   Talking to Emer Walsh of the Irish Examiner Business desk, Tom discusses the horse racing industry from breeding to racing, management and decision-making. He discusses the fall-out of the recent US election and explains why he believes lives will improve in the US under a Trump presidency.  Reflecting on the role of the Irish in America, Tom believes that Irish people have a head start when they arrive in the States which he describes as the ‘land of opportunity’.

It’s the second day of the general election count, the period in which the whole picture clears up to present the reality of the next Dail. Irish Examiner Political Editor Elaine Loughlin joins Mick to sketch out the national picture and who are the big winners and losers. She will also talk about the rise over the two days of the count of the candidacy of Gerry ‘the Monk’ Hutch and how it all fell apart in the end.

Taoiseach Simon Harris tells Elaine Loughlin why he believes there is finally an opportunity to fix the housing crisis in Ireland.   In the fourth installment of Irish Examiner series interviewing the main political party leaders ahead of the general election, Irish Examiner Political editor Elaine Loughlin talks to Fine Gael leader, Taoiseach Elaine Loughlin. In a comprehensive interview, Taoiseach Simon Harris acknowledges that the election campaign has not gone as smoothly as he would like in the run up to polling day on November 29. He outlines why he feels that there is finally an opportunity to address the housing crisis in Ireland - “we have money and a plan.” Although he rejects the idea of political legacy, he says he would like to ensure that every child in Ireland can reach their full potential “no matter who they are or where they come from”. Listen wherever you get your podcasts for new episodes throughout our Election 2024 coverage.