Episodes

  • Israel-Hamas war rages as Palestinian death toll rises in Gaza
    Oct 15 2023

    Joining Emmet to discuss the current conflict in the Middle East, and the impact on Palestinians are Hannah McCarthy, Journalist reporting from the Middle East , Declan Power, Defence & Security Analyst, and Hadeel Qazzaz, the Oxfam MENA regional gender advisor based in Ramallah.

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    18 mins
  • Ireland bows out of the Rugby World Cup
    Oct 15 2023

    Henry McKean joins Emmet from Paris to give him the reaction of Irish fans after last night's defeat against the All Blacks.

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    13 mins
  • Hidden Histories: Bram Stoker
    Oct 15 2023

    The month of October of course means one thing, and that's Halloween! Donal Fallon joins Emmet Oliver to discuss the undisputed king of Irish horror, Bram Stoker.

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    12 mins
  • Young farmers struggling with drug addiction
    Oct 15 2023

    An investigation by Living Country has uncovered drug use and addiction is prevalent in the farming community, highlighting young farmers struggling in particular. Using social media as a platform to buy and get drugs delivered, these farmers are increasingly turning up at rehabilitation centres in order to seek help. Caitríona Morrissey, Deputy Editor Farmers Journal joins Emmet to discuss how urban cities aren't the only parts of Ireland where drugs run rife.

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    6 mins
  • On the Record Newspaper Panel October 15th
    Oct 15 2023

    Joining Emmet Oliver to go through the biggest stories in the papers today is Adrienne Sweeney, Director of Powerscourt Springs Health Farm, and John Cunningham, Former Chair, Immigrant Council of Ireland and Relationship Director at Morgan McKinley.

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    44 mins
  • Ireland v Scotland in review with Aisling O'Reilly
    Oct 8 2023

    Ireland were emphatic winners against Scotland in what was their final group B clash of this year's Rugby World Cup, setting up a quarter-final against New Zealand in the process.

    Joining Sean Defoe On the Record to discuss is Off the Ball's Aisling O'Reilly.

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    8 mins
  • Donald Trump on trial with Paul Brandus
    Oct 8 2023

    The trial of former US President Donald Trump and his real estate business began this week as he faces a potential fine of at least $250 million for financial fraud.

    Joining Sean Defoe On the Record to discuss is Paul Brandus of West Wing Reports.


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    9 mins
  • Hidden Histories: Warhol’s work in Ireland
    Oct 8 2023

    Andy Warhol maybe didn't feel his work was entirely original, but that doesn’t mean it wasn’t iconic.

    This week, the largest-ever exhibition of Warhol’s work in Ireland has just opened at the Hugh Lane Gallery, entitled 'Andy Warhol Three Times Out'. Ireland had long been fascinated by Warhol, with previous shows breaking attendance records, and his life influencing a recent Irish novel.

    So, what is it about Warhol that fascinates us so much?

    Donal Fallon joins Sean Defoe for another episode of Hidden Histories to discuss.

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    10 mins