The Ireland Podcast

18/06/2026

Writer, journalist and playwright Colin Murphy joins The Ireland Podcast to discuss Irish political culture, storytelling, consensus, dissent, and what our history reveals about how we think.

From the Easter Rising and the Treaty to the financial crisis, we explore the relationship between politics, culture and narrative in Ireland.

On The Ireland Podcast now.

18/06/2026

When people are targeted and their homes burned simply for the color of their skin, it's undeniably racism. Some may try to intellectualize or apologize for such acts, but the truth remains stark and unforgiving.

17/06/2026

Years of feeling threatened have fostered a siege mentality within some unionist communities. While other groups find electoral representation, this working-class community often feels overlooked and excluded, leading to a sense of abandonment. Issues

17/06/2026

New on The Ireland Podcast.

What has actually been happening in Belfast over the past week?

Journalist John Manley joins me to unpack the events that have dominated headlines, including the attempted beheading that shocked Northern Ireland, the subsequent unrest and riots, and the wider questions around immigration, media trust, identity and social cohesion.

Rather than focusing solely on what happened, we explore how we got here - and why so many people appear to be talking past one another.

A conversation about Belfast, but also about the challenges facing Ireland and the wider Western world.

Available now.

16/06/2026

What happened in Belfast over the past week - and why?

I sat down with John Manley, Political Correspondent with The Irish News, to discuss the events that led to unrest across Belfast, the reaction on social media, and what these events tell us about Northern Ireland today.

It's a thoughtful and nuanced conversation about a difficult and fast-moving story.

Watch now on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/cVFcozWVBJ8

Political Correspondent John Manley of The Irish News joins The Ire...

16/06/2026

An incident in North Belfast involving a knife-wielding individual and a subsequent intervention has ignited strong reactions online. This event highlights ongoing discussions about immigration, societal challenges, and community responses in Northern Ireland.

11/06/2026

Watch Martin Brunsden deliver a captivating double bass solo at Galway Folk Festival. This incredible display of musicianship inside St Nicholas' Church left the audience mesmerized. A truly unforgettable highlight.

10/06/2026

Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds closed their amazing set in Dublin last night with A Rainy Night In Soho.

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

10/06/2026

Andy McKee is one of the world's leading modern fingerstyle guitarists. His composition Drifting became one of YouTube's earliest viral music videos and has been viewed more than 61 million times.

In Galway, Andy McKee joined me to discuss Prince and Paisley Park, the guitarists who shaped his career, alternate tunings, fan-fret and harp guitars, Irish-made instruments, songwriting, YouTube fame, and what it means to connect with audiences around the world through music.

"Prince called. We thought it was a joke."

Listen now on The Ireland Podcast.

10/06/2026

An epic 18-minute solo from Fiachna Ó Braonáin of Hothouse Flowers, closing their set at the Galway Folk Festival in St Nicholas Collegiate Church. A powerful moment from the performance.