Best Tolka Podcasts (2025)

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Tolka House: Active beef, oval plates & Esther's bloody knees 37:59

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Ahoy Potatoes! This week we set sail in Emer's Nissan Juke for a grand old time in Tolka House, Glasnevin. The carvery rig was impressive but was the mash 'too wet' for Ms. Mc Lysaght? There's only one way to find out! But before you walk the plank and press play on your device, if you like this episode, share with your friends in your Whatsapp gro…

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Christmas Day Special: Emer's festive quiz, incredible gift exchange & overwhelmed by mugs 56:33

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It's the most wonderful day of the year! A day where we huddle around our domestic active joints and throw daggers at our siblings if they dare take an additional roastie above their quota just as nature intended. But there's more! While you baste yourself in gravy and ham sandwiches, enjoy Emer's annual quiz for EO'MD, listen to our festive jibber…

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Devitts, Camden Street: spice bags, Emer' s debobbles herself & the best mash ever?! 35:02

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Greetings Christmas Carvery Cavalry, This week our work experience elves, sat on the dashboard and guided Emer's Nissan Juke to Devitts on Camden Street in Dublin's fair city. The roast we had there had us agog and agape but before we got to our analysis, we were almost taken out by a spice bag. But before you hit play on your device, if you like t…

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The Legal Eagle: Extraordinary Yorkshire Puds & Emer's Aroma Tights 32:27

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We ventured out from our human sized bain maries on a cold December day and took a trip to the Legal Eagle in Dublin 1 for a superb sit down roast. If you like this episode, share with your friends in your Whatsapp group and we'd love if you gave us 5 starts on Apple Podcast. Thanks for listening! Love, Emer & Esther For all the latest news follow …

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We're coming back! 0:52

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Hello Potatoes! We are currently lying in human sized bain maries, thawing out for roast season and we cannot wait! Main feed episodes start 7th December but we'll also be creating bonus episodes for paid Apple Podcast and Patreon subscribers. Expect us to cover important issues like: Doing the Big Shop Our favourite crisps Tips on avoiding people …

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SOCCER SHOW (397) GALWAY UTD V DROGHEDA UTD LOI PL MATCH REPORT FRI 24 OCT 2025

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Galway United 1 Drogheda United 1 – Friday 24 October 2025 – LOI Premier Division The Soccer Show Match Report from Eamonn Deacy Park featuring Manager : John Caulfield Match Analysts: Mikey Dawson , Daryl Concannon Supporters: Mark, Colm, Cillian, Peter Sports Correspondents: Mike Rafferty , Dave Finn Presented & Produced by Gerry Mulkerrins Galwa…

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SOCCER SHOW (397) GALWAY UTD V DROGHEDA UTD LOI PL MATCH REPORT FRI 24 OCT 2025 33:40

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Galway United 1 Drogheda United 1 – Friday 24 October 2025 – LOI Premier Division The Soccer Show Match Report from Eamonn Deacy Park featuring Manager : John Caulfield Match Analysts: Mikey Dawson , Daryl Concannon Supporters: Mark, Colm, Cillian, Peter Sports Correspondents: Mike Rafferty , Dave Finn Presented & Produced by Gerry Mulkerrins Galwa…

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SOCCER SHOW (396) GALWAY UTD V BOHEMIAN FC LOI PL MATCH REPORT FRI 17 OCT 2025

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Galway United 2 Bohemians 0 – Friday 17 October 2025 – LOI Premier Division The Soccer Show Match Report from Eamonn Deacy Park featuring Manager : John Caulfield HT Analyst: Gerry Mallon Supporters: Ger & Kevin Sports Correspondents: Mike Rafferty , Keith Kelly, Caomh Presented & Produced by Gerry Mulkerrins Galway United: Clarke, Esua, Buckley, B…

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SOCCER SHOW (396) GALWAY UTD V BOHEMIAN FC LOI PL MATCH REPORT FRI 17 OCT 2025 27:24

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Galway United 2 Bohemians 0 – Friday 17 October 2025 – LOI Premier Division The Soccer Show Match Report from Eamonn Deacy Park featuring Manager : John Caulfield HT Analyst: Gerry Mallon Supporters: Ger & Kevin Sports Correspondents: Mike Rafferty , Keith Kelly, Caomh Presented & Produced by Gerry Mulkerrins Galway United: Clarke, Esua, Buckley, B…

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SOCCER SHOW (395) GALWAY UTD V CORK CITY LOI PL MATCH REPORT FRI 26 SEP 2025

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Galway United 2 Cork City 1 – Friday 26 September 2025 – LOI Premier Division The Soccer Show Match Report from Eamonn Deacy Park featuring Coach : Jon Daly, FAI Development Officer : Denis Hynes Match Analysts: Mikey Dawson Supporter: Greg Cotter Sports Correspondents: Mike Rafferty , Dave Finn Presented & Produced by Gerry Mulkerrins GALWAY UNITE…

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SOCCER SHOW (395) GALWAY UTD V CORK CITY LOI PL MATCH REPORT FRI 26 SEP 2025 39:57

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Galway United 2 Cork City 1 – Friday 26 September 2025 – LOI Premier Division The Soccer Show Match Report from Eamonn Deacy Park featuring Coach : Jon Daly, FAI Development Officer : Denis Hynes Match Analysts: Mikey Dawson Supporter: Greg Cotter Sports Correspondents: Mike Rafferty , Dave Finn Presented & Produced by Gerry Mulkerrins GALWAY UNITE…

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SOCCER SHOW (394) GALWAY UTD V SLIGO ROVERS LOI PL MATCH REPORT MON 22 SEP 2025

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Galway United 0 Sligo Rovers 1 – Monday 22 September 2025 – LOI Premier Division The Soccer Show Match Report from Eamonn Deacy Park featuring Managers: John Caulfield, John Russell Match Analysts: Mikey Dawson Supporters: Paul O’Brien & John Reidy Sports Correspondents: Mike Rafferty , Caomh, Jackie, Mick Scully Presented & Produced by Gerry Mulke…

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SOCCER SHOW (394) GALWAY UTD V SLIGO ROVERS LOI PL MATCH REPORT MON 22 SEP 2025 46:37

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Galway United 0 Sligo Rovers 1 – Monday 22 September 2025 – LOI Premier Division The Soccer Show Match Report from Eamonn Deacy Park featuring Managers: John Caulfield, John Russell Match Analysts: Mikey Dawson Supporters: Paul O’Brien & John Reidy Sports Correspondents: Mike Rafferty , Caomh, Jackie, Mick Scully Presented & Produced by Gerry Mulke…

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SOCCER SHOW (393) GALWAY UTD V DERRY CITY LOI PL MATCH REPORT FRI 22 AUG 2025

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Galway United 1 Derry City 2 – Friday 22 August 2025 – LOI Premier Division The Soccer Show Match Report from Eamonn Deacy Park featuring Manager: John Caulfield, Former International Keeper David Forde Match Analysts: Mikey Dawson Supporters: John Thornton & Paddy Sports Correspondents: Mike Rafferty , Caomh Presented & Produced by Gerry Mulkerrin…

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SOCCER SHOW (393) GALWAY UTD V DERRY CITY LOI PL MATCH REPORT FRI 22 AUG 2025 37:47

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Galway United 1 Derry City 2 – Friday 22 August 2025 – LOI Premier Division The Soccer Show Match Report from Eamonn Deacy Park featuring Manager: John Caulfield, Former International Keeper David Forde Match Analysts: Mikey Dawson Supporters: John Thornton & Paddy Sports Correspondents: Mike Rafferty , Caomh Presented & Produced by Gerry Mulkerrin…

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SOCCER SHOW (392) GALWAY UTD V SALTHILL DEVON FAI CUP MATCH REPORT FRI 15 AUG 2025

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Galway United 4 Salthill Devon 0 – Friday 15 August 2025 – FAI CUP ROUND 3 The Soccer Show Match Report from Eamonn Deacy Park featuring Manager: John Caulfield , Player: Alex Byrne Supporters & Analysts: Grace, Pete Kelly, Denis Hynes. Sports Correspondent: Mike Rafferty. Presented & Produced by Gerry Mulkerrins Galway United: Watts, Esua, Slevin,…

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SOCCER SHOW (392) GALWAY UTD V SALTHILL DEVON FAI CUP MATCH REPORT FRI 15 AUG 2025 39:46

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Galway United 4 Salthill Devon 0 – Friday 15 August 2025 – FAI CUP ROUND 3 The Soccer Show Match Report from Eamonn Deacy Park featuring Manager: John Caulfield , Player: Alex Byrne Supporters & Analysts: Grace, Pete Kelly, Denis Hynes. Sports Correspondent: Mike Rafferty. Presented & Produced by Gerry Mulkerrins Galway United: Watts, Esua, Slevin,…

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SOCCER SHOW (391) GALWAY UTD V WATERFORD LOI PL MATCH REPORT FRI 25 JULY 2025

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Galway United 2 Waterford 4 – Friday 25 July 2025 – LOI Premier Division The Soccer Show Match Report from Eamonn Deacy Park featuring Managers: John Caulfield & John Coleman Supporters & Analysts: Frank Costello, Mark, Denis Hynes, Mikey Dawson Sports Correspondents: Mike Rafferty, Keith Kelly Presented & Produced by Gerry Mulkerrins Galway United…

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SOCCER SHOW (391) GALWAY UTD V WATERFORD LOI PL MATCH REPORT FRI 25 JULY 2025 38:41

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Galway United 2 Waterford 4 – Friday 25 July 2025 – LOI Premier Division The Soccer Show Match Report from Eamonn Deacy Park featuring Managers: John Caulfield & John Coleman Supporters & Analysts: Frank Costello, Mark, Denis Hynes, Mikey Dawson Sports Correspondents: Mike Rafferty, Keith Kelly Presented & Produced by Gerry Mulkerrins Galway United…

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SOCCER SHOW (390) GALWAY UTD V TOLKA ROVERS FAI CUP 2ND RD MATCH REPORT FRI 18 JULY 2025

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Galway United 2 Tolka Rovers 0 – Friday 18 July 2025 – FAI Cup 2nd Round The Soccer Show Match Report from Eamonn Deacy Park featuring Managers: John Caulfield & Pierre Ennis Supporters & Secretary: Oli & Lukas , Dermot O’Connor Sports Correspondents: Mike Rafferty , John Hudson Presented & Produced by Gerry Mulkerrins Galway Utd: Watts, Horgan (Sa…

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SOCCER SHOW (390) GALWAY UTD V TOLKA ROVERS FAI CUP 2ND RD MATCH REPORT FRI 18 JULY 2025 23:29

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Galway United 2 Tolka Rovers 0 – Friday 18 July 2025 – FAI Cup 2nd Round The Soccer Show Match Report from Eamonn Deacy Park featuring Managers: John Caulfield & Pierre Ennis Supporters & Secretary: Oli & Lukas , Dermot O’Connor Sports Correspondents: Mike Rafferty , John Hudson Presented & Produced by Gerry Mulkerrins Galway Utd: Watts, Horgan (Sa…

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SOCCER SHOW (389) GALWAY UTD V SHELBOURNE LOI PL MATCH REPORT FRI 27 JUNE 2025

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Galway United 1 Shelbourne 1 – Friday 27 June 2025 – LOI Premier Division The Soccer Show Match Report from Eamonn Deacy Park featuring Coaches: Ollie Horgan & Joey O’Brien Match Analysts: Mikey Dawson & Kevin, Supporters: Liam Martin, Kevin Brett & 2 Adams Sports Correspondents: Mike Rafferty , Dave Finn, Sports Correspondent Dan Presented & Produ…

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SOCCER SHOW (389) GALWAY UTD V SHELBOURNE LOI PL MATCH REPORT FRI 27 JUNE 2025 1:03:49

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Galway United 1 Shelbourne 1 – Friday 27 June 2025 – LOI Premier Division The Soccer Show Match Report from Eamonn Deacy Park featuring Coaches: Ollie Horgan & Joey O’Brien Match Analysts: Mikey Dawson & Kevin, Supporters: Liam Martin, Kevin Brett & 2 Adams Sports Correspondents: Mike Rafferty , Dave Finn, Sports Correspondent Dan Presented & Produ…

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SOCCER SHOW (388) GALWAY UTD V CORK CITY LOI PL MATCH REPORT FRI 23 MAY 2025 47:06

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Galway United 2 Cork City 1 – Friday 23 May 2025 – LOI Premier Division The Soccer Show Match Report from Eamonn Deacy Park featuring Managers: John Caulfield & Gerard Nash, Player: Michael Hadjifillivou Match Analysts: Mikey Dawson & Oisin Mallon, Supporters: Lee & Callum Sports Correspondents: Mike Rafferty , Dave Finn, Sports Correspondent John …

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SOCCER SHOW (388) GALWAY UTD V CORK CITY LOI PL MATCH REPORT FRI 23 MAY 2025

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Galway United 2 Cork City 1 – Friday 23 May 2025 – LOI Premier Division The Soccer Show Match Report from Eamonn Deacy Park featuring Managers: John Caulfield & Gerard Nash, Player: Michael Hadjifillivou Match Analysts: Mikey Dawson & Oisin Mallon, Supporters: Lee & Callum Sports Correspondents: Mike Rafferty , Dave Finn, Sports Correspondent John …

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'IT'S SMALLER THAN I ANTICIPATED' 44:29

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Ho - Ho - Ho! Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays or whatever you do on the 25th of December in your part of the world. Welcome to the annual festive episode of E&ESRWE&E. We get through a lot in this week's offering including Emer's Annual Quiz, our assessment of the carvery offering at The Bell Pub on the Castleknock/Blanchardstown border. Plus, we a…

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READY TO ROCK YOUR SPUDS 32:34

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Ahoy Roast Potatoes! Our festive triology continues and this week we head to the leafy streets of Milltown, Dublin 6. In this episode Emer shares EXCLUSIVELY the subscriptions she's signed to for the festive season and the ones she's had to leave behind for this fiscal quarter. Plus, we discuss roast headlines from around the world - the sun never …

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WHO FRAMED GEORGE BUNNY?! 37:32

1y ago37:32

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Hello Roast Potatoes! Ireland's leading roast/carvery detectives are back for a limited time only with a special, seasonal Sunday Roast trilogy. And this week we're kicking it all off with a trip to adorable Chapelizod Village in Dublin, the home of Mullingar House. In this episode we talk about Emer’s squirrel habit, exclusively reveal our top thr…

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TREACY'S BAR & RESTAURANT, LAOIS 33:10

2y ago33:10

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Hello Potatoes! In this special episode supported by Laois Tourism, we loaded ourselves into Emer's Nissan Juke and headed to the gateway to Ireland's Ancient East, County Laois. Not only will you hear about our experience at Treacy's Bar and Restaurant this week but we also discuss our favourite place to spend €34 per visit, Sostrene & Grene. We a…

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Teaser: Christmas Day Special 7:09

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This is a Christmas stockings worth of podcast from our festive Christmas Day episode which features no carv review but instead, a festive quiz, a gift exchange and mention of Esther’s favourite topic - the new Bus Connects network (that's not spon, she just manages to get it into most conversations lately). To listen to the full, ad free episode b…

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Teaser: Ashton's Gastro Pub, Clonskeagh 6:02

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This is a bitesize taste of our investigation as fully unqualified roast detectives, into Ashtons Gastro Pub in Clonskeagh. Their carvery lunch was our final carv this winter selection box season but don't worry - we also have a special Christmas Day episode still to come. To listen to the full, ad free episode become a paid subscriber in Apple Pod…

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Teaser: Hawksmoor, College Green 6:42

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This is just an episode canapé of our full investigation, as carvery and roast detectives, into Hawksmoor, College Green’s Sunday roast. Formally the site of an old Ambercrombie and Fitch, it's now the home of an incredible Sunday spread...or is it!? The only way to listen to the full, ad free episode as part of our winter selection box, is to beco…

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Teaser: L Mulligan Grocer, Stoneybatter 8:34

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This week we headed to L Mulligan Grocer in Stoneybatter, Dublin 7 for a sit down roast. To listen to the full, ad free episodes, subscribe on Apple Podcast, go to Patreon.com/sundayroastpodcast or just click here. Hopefully we’ll see you there! Love, Emer & Esther. Follow Emer on Instagram, Esther here and the pod here. P.S As always, if you have …

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'AND A CAR-VERY IN A PEAR TREEEEE' 28:39

2y ago28:39

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Hello Potatoes! We're back and ready to 3-2-1 RO-HO-HO-HOAST for the winter season. Starting off our seasonal journey for this mini series, we pulled up our sleigh (Emer's Nissan Juke) to The Black Lion in Inchicore, Dublin. In the episode, we rated and reviewed our experience in forensic detail as you have come expect from Ireland's premiere carve…

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FACKING TATERS 40:11

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Alas - we have come to the end of the metaphorical gravy boat Roast Potatoes. We are taking the summer off from carvey-ing but will keep you warm in our hearts, like cabbage under a heat lamp. For this our series finale, we head to Cumiskeys on Blackhorse Avenue, just a stones throw from the Phoenix Park and wowee Susie - it was a good one. Enjoy t…

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BEYOND THE PALE FESTIVAL SPECIAL EPISODE 29:40

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This week we have a special episode for you recorded at Beyond the Pale festival in Wicklow. It rained and it poured but it didn't dampen our spirits! We'll be back to normal programming next week so until then, keep carverying! See you next Sunday! Emer and Esther. Follow Emer on Instagram, Esther here and the pod here. P.S As always, if you have …

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PADAM, PADAM, PARUPAPUMPUM 29:37

2+ y ago29:37

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Roll up, roll up me hearties for here we are with another incredible, non-award winning episode of E&ESRWE&E. As we speak, Emer is recovering post Harry Styles at Slane and Esther is being virtuous and going for a run after her stint in the mini marathon last week. In this episode, we hit the road and adventured to Park Ri service station in Kells,…

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SURFS UP 24:37

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Holy Bank Holiday Weekend Batman! The sun has got it's hat on but bain maries all over the country are still fired up, ready to protect and serve roast pots and active joints to whoever needs them. This week we went to The Headline Bar on Clanbrassil Street and a fun time was had by all. Emer had just gotten her nails done, Esther was dressed for a…

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ACTIVE JOINT 28:25

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Hello carv and roast lovahs and thank you for choo-choo-choosing to join(t) us again on the good train Emer 7 Esther's Sunday Roast with Emer & Esther. This week, we left the Nissan Juke at home and took the Luas to the Galway Hooker, located inside Heuston Station, Dublin. What delights awaited us? Only one way to find out Potatoes! As always, tha…

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SILENCE OF THE BUTCHERS 25:28

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There was a time when Emer believed there were only 3 rich people in Ireland - Bono, Enya and whoever owns all the Big Tescos. She now knows that Ireland is awash with secretly loaded folk and they probably get their housekeepers to do their shopping in Dunnes Stores, Cornelscourt which was also the site of this week's meal deal, carvery extravagan…

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TINY FOOTBALL BUS 25:46

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In yet another exciting instalment of Ireland's premier carvery/roast podcast, we continue to discuss the most mundane and pointless of topics all in the name of gentle entertainment. This week: a new Aldi for Stoneybatter, Esther falls in love with a tiny bus and Emer talks about gondolas. It's got something for everyone/nothing for anyone. And of…

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LADY IN BEIGE 24:05

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The Taj Mahal, the Grand Canyon, the Kildare/Dublin border. All three are magical destinations for those in search of inspiration and reset. But at only one of these great places, can you order yourself a tip top carvery meal and enjoy more Michelle de Brun memorabilia per square inch than anywhere else on earth. Which is why we pointed Emer's Niss…

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TWO GUARDS IN LOVE 22:31

2+ y ago22:31

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Hello Roast Potatoes, Like two spring lambs, this week we gambled and pranced to the magical land of Palmerstown in Dublin 20, just off the N4. The focus of our carvery investigation for this episode was Palmerstown House on the Old Lucan Road and a good time was had by all. Chief Wally, Esther, forgot to turn the mics on for the first 15 minutes o…

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INTO THE WEST: Part 2 EMER & ESTHER LAND ON THEIR FEET 37:29

2+ y ago37:29

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Well, kiss us on the lips and call us Joe Biden. This week we continued our journey into the West but this time, we were kicking it up a notch. We were thrilled and jammy enough to be - hashtag gifted - a stay at The Lodge at Ashford Castle in order to sample their incredible three course Sunday roast menu. And what can we say - it was a work of cu…

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INTO THE WEST PART 1: CAR PARKS, CAVERY & CONFUSION 32:05

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Don't call it a comeback - call it season 2 of Ireland's only podcast dedicated to the art of carvery and roast lunches hosted by two women called ⁠Emer ⁠and ⁠Esther We took a little break to digest life (oh, and Emer wrote a book) but now we have returned, committed to travelling the island of Ireland and seek out brave new carvery confections. In…

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3-2-1 - LET'S CHRISTMAS ROAST! 42:58

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You didn't think we'd leave you hanging on Christmas Day did you?! We would never let you down on the most important day in the roast dinner calendar - no way. Maybe you're having a huge celebration surrounded by 6 million of your closest friends and family or maybe you're cosied up at home alone - regardless, we are here to keep you company. Emer'…

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BERTIE, WHERE ARE YOU? 41:01

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Ahoy! On this, the second last episode before the Christmas break, we climbed into Emer's blacked out Nissan Juke and headed northside, to Fagan's Pub, Drumcondra. We had joy, we had fun, we had a carvery and we hope you enjoy! If you have any great roast/carvery lunch recommendations you'd like to share, email [email protected]. We also…

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JUSTICE FOR PIGEONS 35:45

3y ago35:45

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In this episode we share your potato tips, consider branding Emer's Nissan Juke and Emer demands justice for pigeons. Oh, and we also visit FX Buckley at Bull & Castle in Dublin. We hope you enjoy Potatoes! As always, if you have any great roast/carvery lunch recommendations or seasonal Christmas offerings you'd like to share, email helloroastpotat…

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CROQUETTES THE SIZE OF SLIOTARS 32:44

3y ago32:44

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This week our intrepid duo hopped into Emer's Nissan Juke and headed down the M50 and M1 in search of carvery deliciousness at The Coachmans Inn, Airport Road. This one came highly recommended but what did E & E think of it all? There's only one way to find out...3-2-1 LET'S ROAST! As always, if you have any great roast/carvery lunch recommendation…

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HOTEL KETTLES & PROSECCO CHEESE 28:25

3y ago28:25

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This week on E&ESRWE&E, we hit the Long Mile Road and went for an emergency mid-week roast to the Halfway House on the Walkinstown Road. We talked about hotel kettles, unhinged Christmas offerings and our now beloved, Armomat Arochat. As always, if you have any great roast/carvery lunch recommendations or seasonal Christmas offerings you'd like to …