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The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast
Looking for a deeper understanding of the stories that matter?The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast takes you inside the best Irish Examiner reporting — from Cork courts to global affairs and powerful personal stories. With award‑winning journalists and exclusive voices you won’t hear anywhere else. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy PodcastThe Mick Clifford Podcast: The Count: Elaine Loughlin
Irish Examiner Political Editor Elaine Loughlin and Special Correspondent Mick Clifford give their analysis of the key stories emerging from the GE24 Election…
The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy PodcastParty Leaders ep4: Simon Harris on why he believes Irish people want stable government
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…
The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy PodcastMy message to the next Dáil: Mike McGrath-Bryan on the barriers facing neurodivergent adults in a world not built for them
Mike McGrath-Bryan is a features writer and digital journalist for the Irish Examiner who was diagnosed as autistic and ADHD as an adult. In this episode, Mike…
The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy PodcastParty Leaders ep3: Roderic O'Gorman on why the Greens need to be part of government
Green Party leader Roderic O'Gorman speaks to the Irish Examiner's Elaine Loughlin ahead of the general election In the latest of the Irish Examiner interviews…
The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy PodcastElection Watch podcast: What can politicians really do about climate change?
Hosted by Irish Examiner columnist Mick Clifford, the Election Watch podcast brings UCC experts and students together to examine topics that matter to students…
The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast‘My Message to the next Dail’: Kevin Quaid on addressing major gaps in dementia care
In this episode Kevin Quaid, originally from Limerick and now living in Kanturk, Co Cork is chair of the Irish Dementia Working Group and member of the…
The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy PodcastParty Leaders ep2: Richard Boyd Barrett on why Ireland needs a left leaning government
People Before Profit leader Richard Boyd Barrett speaks to the Irish Examiner's Paul Hosford ahead of the general election In the latest of the Irish Examiner…
The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast‘My Message to the next Dail’: Emily Crowley on addressing the housing and rental crisis
In this episode Emily Crowley – writer, columnist and long time renter - sets out what she feels needs to be done by the next government, whoever they may be…
The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast‘My Message to the next Dail’: Rachel Martin on supporting our farmers
In this episode Rachel Martin – Irish Examiner farming editor - sets out what she feels needs to be done by the next government, whoever they may be, to…
The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast‘My Message to the next Dail’: Colin Sheridan on resolving the middle east crisis
In this episode Colin Sheridan – Irish Examiner writer and former member of the Irish Defence Forces - sets out what he feels needs to be done by the next…
The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast‘My Message to the next Dail’ podcast. Elaine Loughlin on ending child poverty and providing better childcare
In this episode Elaine Loughlin – Irish examiner political editor and columnist - sets out what she feels needs to be done by the next government, whoever they…
The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast‘My Message to the next Dail’ podcast. Seamus Boland on securing sustainable rural communities
In this episode Seamus Boland, CEO of Irish Rural Link - sets out what he feels needs to be done by the next government, whoever they may be, to address the…
The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy PodcastParty Leaders ep1: Micheál Martin
The Fianna Fáil leader on housing, Simon Harris' role in the National Children's Hospital "debacle", stalled Cork projects and "genocide" in Gaza. Interview…
The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy PodcastElection Watch: Is housing the number one issue this election?
As polling day gets closer, the Irish Examiner and University College Cork have teamed up to present the Election Watch podcast. Have young people lost faith…
The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast‘My Message to the next Dail’ podcast. Imasha Costa on improving the lives of migrants in Ireland
In this episode Imasha Costa, an Irish Examiner journalist and migrant to Ireland - sets out what she feels needs to be done by the next government, whoever…
The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy PodcastMy Message to the next Dáil. Mike Allen on solving the homelessness crisis
Mike Allen – Focus Ireland’s Director of Advocacy on housing and homelesssness - sets out what he feels needs to be done by the next government, whoever they…
The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy PodcastThe ieBusiness Podcast meets Ciaran O’Donnell, founder of Virtual FD
Armed with his accounting qualification, Ciaran O’Donnell headed to London soon after his graduation and from there he built a varied career in the corporate…
The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy PodcastMy Message to the next Dáil. Jennifer Horgan on support teachers and students in our schools
Jennifer Horgan - author, Irish Examiner columnist and teacher of 20 years - sets out what she feels needs to be done by the next government, whoever they may…
The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy PodcastMy Message to the next Dáil Podcast: Caitriona Redmond cost of living
Catriona Redmond, Irish Examiner food and cost of living columnist, sets out what she feels needs to be done by the next government, whoever they may be, to…
The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy PodcastMy Message to the next Dáil. Padraig Hoare climate change
Padraig Hoare the Irish Examiner’s environment correspondent and columnist, sets out what he feels needs to be done by the next government, whoever they may…
The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy PodcastMy Message to the next Dáil. Michael Moynihan on supporting small businesses
MIchael Moynihan a long standing Irish Examiner journalist and columnist - sets out what he feels needs to be done by the next government, whoever they may be…
The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy PodcastMy Message to the Dail. Chris Luke on solving the crisis in our emergency departments
In this episode Chris Luke - a retired consultant in emergency medicine, freelance podcaster, campaigner and media commentator on health matters - sets out…
The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy PodcastElection Watch: Have young people lost faith in Ireland’s politics?
As polling day gets closer, the Irish Examiner and University College Cork have teamed up to present the Election Watch podcast. Have young people lost faith…
The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy PodcastMy Message to the next Dáil. Fergus Finlay on disability rights
My message to the next Dail is an Irish Examiner 'Solutions Journalism' podcast series in which activists, commentators and subject specialists from various…
The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy PodcastThe ieBusiness Podcast meets Shayne Murphy, founder of SDM Performance
Shayne Murphy has worked with the world's top football clubs and is bringing his expertise to Ireland's business worldBy Alan HealyWanting to work at the elite…
The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy PodcastMy message to the next Dáil: Jane Cowan on how to make life better for students
My message to the next Dail is an Irish Examiner 'Solutions Journalism' podcast series in which activists, commentators and subject specialists from various…
The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy PodcastThe ieBusiness Podcast meets Mark Garvey, chief financial officer of Glanbia
Mark Garvey has witnessed two managing directors take the helm of Glanbia and its expansion into a nutritional giant particularly in the US.By Cáit CadenMark…
The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy PodcastThe ieBusiness Podcast meets Laura Modi, founder of baby formula company Bobbie
Laura Modi went from being a buyer of baby formula to creating Bobbie, the third-largest manufacturer of infant formula in the US. Hosted on Acast. See…
The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy PodcastThe ieBusiness podcast meets Luke O’Connor, founder of vintage jersey shop KitLaunch
Luke spoke about going from a corporate job with Morgan McKinley to selling vintage jerseys out of his own store in Barcelona. Hosted on Acast. See…
The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy PodcastThe ieBusiness Podcast meets Deirdre O’Neill, co-founder of fertility company Hertility
Deirdre O'Neill tells Cáit Caden about why she left her career in law to establish Hertility with her fellow founders, building the business in the UK and…
The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy PodcastThe ieBusiness Podcast meets Prague based Paul Dubsky, founder of Ulysses Whiskey x Art
Paul Dubsky talks about why he decided to base his new whiskey business in Ireland despite the vast amount of regulatory red-tape required compared to the…
The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy PodcastSpecial Budget 2025 ieBusiness Podcast
Irish Examiner Business editor Alan Healy is joined by guests Political Deputy Editor Paul Hosford, economist Jim Power and PWC Tax Partner Nicola Quinn to…
The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy PodcastieBusiness talks to Samantha Barry, editor-in-chief of Glamour magazine
In our second series of ieBusiness podcasts, Irish-born business leaders who have achieved remarkable success on the global stage tell their stories. In this…
The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy PodcastTween years: Joanna Fortune on how to negotiate during the tween stage
Child psychotherapist and podcaster Dr Joanna Fortune and ieParenting editor Irene Feighan discuss the tween years and the importance of negotiation as your…
The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy PodcastMaking connections: Richard Hogan on how to help lonely children build friendships
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The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy PodcastOpening up: Colman Noctor on how to communicate with a teen who doesn’t want to talk
Child psychotherapist Dr Colman Noctor and ieParenting editor Irene Feighan discuss how to communicate with a teenager who is reluctant to talk. The adolescent…
The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy PodcastManaging anxiety: Joanna Fortune on the signs of an anxious child
Child psychotherapist and podcaster Dr Joanna Fortune and ieParenting editor Irene Feighan sit down to discuss anxiety in children and how parents can best…
The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy PodcastSetting boundaries: Richard Hogan on navigating the politics of being a grandparent
Family psychotherapist and author Richard Hogan and ieParenting editor Irene Feighan discuss how to navigate the politics of being a grandparent today. The…
The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy PodcastWhat is ADHD?: Colman Noctor on the difference between ADHD and pent-up energy
Child psychotherapist Dr Colman Noctor and ieParenting editor Irene Feighan sit down to discuss Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and how to…
The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy PodcastThe great outdoors: Joanna Fortune on encouraging children to get outside
Child psychotherapist and podcaster Dr Joanna Fortune and ieParenting editor Irene Feighan talk about the importance of encouraging children to go outside and…
The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy PodcastDealing with dyslexia: Richard Hogan on how to best support a child with dyslexia
Family psychotherapist and author Richard Hogan joins ieParenting editor Irene Feighan to discuss supporting a child with dyslexia. One in ten people in…
The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy PodcastLonely teens: Colman Noctor on how to help your child develop friendships
Child psychotherapist Dr Colman Noctor and ieParenting editor Irene Feighan discuss the loneliness epidemic amongst teenagers and the role parents can play in…
The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy PodcastPeer bonding: Joanna Fortune on the importance of teenage friendship
Child psychotherapist Dr Joanna Fortune and ieParenting editor Irene Feighan talk about the importance of friendships for teenagers and the impact of…
The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy PodcastStudy stress: Richard Hogan on how to support your child in the run-up to exams
Family psychotherapist and author Dr Richard Hogan joins ieParenting editor Irene Feighan to discuss ways to help your child in the run-up to exams. Exam…
The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy PodcastHomework habits: Colman Noctor on why homework should be abolished for primary school children
Child psychotherapist Dr Colman Noctor and ieParenting editor Irene Feighan sit down to discuss the pros and cons of homework for primary school children…
The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy PodcastThe ieBusiness Podcast meets WeddingDates founder Ciara Crossan
Ciara Crossan is the single mother who made a business out of Ireland's love for weddings. Her company has survived the 2008 crash, a pandemic and a…
The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy PodcastThe ieBusiness Podcast meets Conor Buckley, the CEO of Granite Digital
Chief executive of marketing and tech services firm Granite Digital Conor Buckley talks to business journalist Cáit Caden about the Cork company's ambitious…
The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy PodcastBuilding resilience: Teaching your child how to live with loss and less
Family psychotherapist and author Richard Hogan joins ieParenting editor Irene Feighan to discuss ways to help children cope with life's ups and downs.It can…
The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy PodcastThe ieBusiness Podcast meets CEO of 4 Day Week Global Dr Dale Whelehan
Dr Dale Whelehan is the Irish man on a mission to change the traditional working week around the globe. In this podcast, he talks about his own journey from…
The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy PodcastParent-pals: How to embrace the school-gate community while avoiding school-gate cliques
Child psychotherapist and podcaster Dr Joanna Fortune and ieParenting editor Irene Feighan discuss the dynamics of school gate relationships and playdates…
The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy PodcastThe ieBusiness Podcast meets Cork site leader of Dell Technologies Bob Savage
Bob Savage began working with Dell Technologies as an engineer almost 40 years ago. Now he is vice president regional CIO for EMEA and site leader of Dell…
The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy PodcastChallenging behaviour: Managing toddler tantrums and adolescent hostility
Child psychotherapist and best-selling author Dr Colman Noctor joins ieParenting editor Irene Feighan to discuss managing challenging behaviour - from toddlers…
The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy PodcastThe ieBusiness Podcast meets Lucinda Kelly, founder of fertility support start-up Be Like Water
Lucinda Kelly's latest venture Be Like Water, which is expected to offer fertility support services in the workplace, is still in its infancy but this is not…
The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy PodcastClear boundaries: Helping your child to manage their emotions during the turbulent teenage years
Family psychotherapist and author Richard Hogan joins ieParenting editor Irene Feighan to discuss the importance of setting boundaries in your child's life…
The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy PodcastThe ieBusiness Podcast meets Irish Designer Aoife McNamara
Aoife McNamara recently secured a B Corp cert for her eponymous company, making her business the first Irish fashion brand to receive the globally recognised…
The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy PodcastMind your head: Breaking down the difference between parental stamina and mental health
Child psychotherapist Dr Joanna Fortune and ieParenting editor Irene Feighan talk about how parents need to prioritise their health and wellbeing. With so many…
The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy PodcastThe IE Business Podcast meets Lauren Duggan, co-founder of period product company Riley
Lauren Duggan built an impressive marketing career working with tech firms including Microsoft and London-vased Smartology until the Cork native returned home…
The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy PodcastStepping in or stepping back? Knowing when to take control or help your child develop autonomy
Child psychotherapist and best-selling author Dr Colman Noctor joins ieParenting editor Irene Feighan to discuss the pitfalls of being too involved in your…
The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy PodcastThe ieBusiness Podcast meets AwakenHub
Mary McKenna and Sinead Crowley are two out of the five friends that created AwakenHub to help grow the number of women led-business in Ireland. The…
The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy PodcastWired for addiction: How gaming prompts neurological responses that promote reward and pleasure
Family psychotherapist and author Richard Hogan joins ieParenting editor Irene Feighan to chat about the impact that gaming and gaming culture have on…