Best Declan Conlon Podcasts (2025)

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Is it possible to have a coherent debate on immigration? 48:09

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Harry McGee and Cormac McQuinn join Hugh Linehan to look back on the week in politics: · With renewed criticism from left-wing Opposition leaders of Tánaiste Simon Harris, over remarks he made about migration numbers in Ireland being too high, has it become almost impossible to have an honest discussion around immigration? · Taoiseach Micheál Marti…

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A big weekend for Ireland’s emerging rugby talent 28:17

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Two Irish sides take to the pitch on Saturday; Andy Farrell’s senior outfit takes on Japan before a second-string side play Spain. Plenty of interesting selection calls have been made, while a number of high-profile players - Caelan Doris included - return to starting roles. What are the storylines and performances to watch? Who needs a big display…

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Iain Dale, chronicler of British leaders, turns his attention to Irish taoisigh 59:47

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Iain Dale has written books profiling prime ministers, monarchs and dictators. Next up from the LBC broadcaster and podcaster is a book on the people - all men - who have served as taoiseach. The Taoiseach: A Century of Political Leadership profiles all who have held the office and explores the evolution of the role. But Dale didn’t write it himsel…

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Are Ireland sliding down rugby's global pecking order? 45:54

2d ago45:54

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Where does Ireland’s defeat to the All Blacks leave them in world rugby’s hierarchy? After a solid if unspectacular opening hour, Ireland collapsed to a two-score defeat in the final quarter. The Irish kicking game brought plenty of joy, but New Zealand’s bench ultimately turned the contest. Gordon D’Arcy and John O’Sullivan join Nathan Johns to pi…

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How does Micheál Martin quieten dissenting voices in Fianna Fáil? 44:29

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Ellen Coyne and Naomi O’Leary join Pat Leahy to look back on the week in politics: · In the wake of Catherine Connolly’s emphatic presidential election win, could there now be a legitimate prospect of a left-wing government arising from the next general election? · With anger still simmering in Fianna Fáil’s ranks after a disastrous presidential ca…

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Can Ireland upset the odds against New Zealand? 22:39

8d ago22:39

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Is this the most undercooked an Irish side has been heading into an international window? Is Andy Farrell picking on form? What to make of Jack Crowley at outhalf, Stuart McCloskey at centre and Caelan Doris on the bench? Do Ireland stand any chance of upsetting a New Zealand side which has yet to convince under Scott ‘Razor’ Robertson? Gerry Thorn…

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What would a united Ireland actually involve? 57:28

8d ago57:28

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This week’s Inside Politics podcast with Hugh Linehan explores what a united Ireland would actually involve, Irish Times columnist Fintan O’Toole and Belfast Telegraph journalist Sam McBride have written a new book that addresses the case both for and against Irish unity. The structure of the book is unusual. Each journalist writes two long chapter…

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How to save a young Irish rugby player’s career 46:56

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In a slightly different episode, Gordon D’Arcy has gone digging around his attic for career memories. A teammate feedback sheet from his aged 21 season prompts today’s discussion. In these anonymous submissions, D’Arcy was given both praise and constructive yet strong criticism about his early days with Leinster. In his own words, it was the sheet …

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How outspoken will Connolly be as president? 30:04

12d ago30:04

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Pat Leahy joins Hugh Linehan for the final episode of Election Daily for this campaign. They look at the impact of Connolly's victory on left-wing politics, wonder if Ireland is about to have a more outspoken president than ever before and consider Simon Harris and Micheál Martin's political futures. Thanks to everyone who listened to Election Dail…

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Catherine Connolly wins the presidency on a disastrous day for Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil 42:10

12d ago42:10

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Votes are still being counted but it is already clear that Catherine Connolly has won the presidency by a huge margin. Connolly's victory will be confirmed at Dublin Castle this afternoon. Hugh, Jack Horgan-Jones and Ellen Coyne are there and sat down to discuss the emerging results and what they mean. How did Catherine Connolly get her campaign so…

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After a decade of success, can Irish rugby continue to achieve? 37:17

15d ago37:17

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Brendan Fanning has just published a book on the modern history of Irish rugby. Looking at recent successes, he speaks to the heavy hitters involved to figure out if we are set-up to continue growing, stay still or go backwards. Brendan joins The Counter Ruck to discuss his book, Touching Distance, to analyse the biggest issues that have affected t…

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Election Daily: The highs and lows of a strange campaign 25:24

14d ago25:24

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Cormac McQuinn and Jack Horgan Jones join Hugh Linehan to talk about the final day of campaigning before voters go to the polls. They look at how the Connolly campaign has managed to create momentum that sustained her push for the Áras since July and why the Humphreys campaign did not live up to expectations. Finally they pick their high and low po…

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Election Daily: Will the 'spoil the vote' campaign be felt on Friday? 23:04

16d ago23:04

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What does a two-horse race look like in our PR-STV electoral system? What happens when you throw a zombie candidate and a 'spoil your vote' campaign into the mix? And what about turnout? Pat Leahy and Hugh Linehan nerd out with a look at how the count could play out this weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Election Daily: Who came out on top in the final debate? 25:40

16d ago25:40

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The two remaining candidates in the presidential election came into the final televised debate of the campaign needing different things. Well behind in the polls, Heather Humphreys needed to come across convincingly while landing some blows. Catherine Connolly needed not to slip up. So how did they do? On today’s episode of The Irish Times Election…

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Election Daily: Can the 'Vicar Street Alliance' hold after this election? 24:50

17d ago24:50

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Harry McGee and Jack Horgan-Jones join Hugh to talk about today's news from the presidential campaign trail: A concert in support of Catherine Connolly's campaign brought top musical artists and thousands of young people together in Dublin's Vicar Street on Monday night. The event also brought together Sinn Féin’s Mary Lou McDonald, the Social Demo…

Declan Conlon Podcasts

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Inside Politics with Hugh Linehan

The Irish Times

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The Counter Ruck

The Irish Times

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Is it possible to have a coherent debate on immigration? 48:09

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A big weekend for Ireland’s emerging rugby talent 28:17

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Iain Dale, chronicler of British leaders, turns his attention to Irish taoisigh 59:47

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Are Ireland sliding down rugby's global pecking order? 45:54

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How does Micheál Martin quieten dissenting voices in Fianna Fáil? 44:29

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Can Ireland upset the odds against New Zealand? 22:39

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What would a united Ireland actually involve? 57:28

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How to save a young Irish rugby player’s career 46:56

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How outspoken will Connolly be as president? 30:04

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Catherine Connolly wins the presidency on a disastrous day for Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil 42:10

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After a decade of success, can Irish rugby continue to achieve? 37:17

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Election Daily: The highs and lows of a strange campaign 25:24

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Election Daily: Will the 'spoil the vote' campaign be felt on Friday? 23:04

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Election Daily: Who came out on top in the final debate? 25:40

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Election Daily: Can the 'Vicar Street Alliance' hold after this election? 24:50