Changing Times - The Allenwood Conversations

Jul 26 2024 25 ep. 41 mins 17
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A former President of Ireland, a broadcasting icon and an array of guests with an incredible story to tell.

What more would you want?!!

Produced by Enda Grace at Dundara Television and Media.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Season 1 - The Bits You Didn't Hear

Jul 26 2024 54 mins  
Regrettably, not everything can be included in our podcast episodes initially. However we have delved into the treasure trove of interviews to bring you a compilation of additional conversational gems that Mary McAleese and Mary Kennedy had with some of our guests including Dermot Kennedy, Daniel O'Donnell, Kathryn Thomas and Phil Coulter. We hope you enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See ac

Bertie Ahern

Jul 16 2024 71 mins  
Dive into the life of Bertie Ahern, Ireland’s shrewd and enigmatic leader. Uncover the secrets behind his political maneuvers and personal triumphs. Join us as we navigate the highs and lows of his remarkable career. Tune in to discover the man who reshaped modern Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nóirín O'Sullivan

Jul 09 2024 53 mins  
Nóirín O'Sullivan is a former member of An Garda Síochána, who served as Garda Commissioner from 2014 to 2017. Nóirín was the 20th appointed Garda Commissioner and the first woman to lead the Gardaí in its 92-year history. She announced her retirement from the organisation, on the 10th September 2017, amidst a flurry of controversies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f

Kathryn Thomas

Jul 02 2024 56 mins  
What do you do when faced with death in Papua New Guinea? Even worse ,what do you do when 007 walks in on you when you're on the toilet?? How do you deal with nasty comments online? What do you do when a juggernaut like Operation Transformation finishes?Kathryn Thomas, one of the most talented, successful and hardworking TV and radio presenters in Ireland comes to Allenwood and tel

Don Mescall

Jun 26 2024 55 mins  
The extraordinary story of Don Mescall, an Irish singer and songwriter whose songs have over 16 million hits on YouTube and have been recorded by Rascal Flatts, The Backstreet Boys, Lonestar, Geri Halliwell, Ronan Keating, Sir Cliff Richard, Nathan Carter, MacKenzie Porter, triple platinum singer songwriter Marina Kaye, Sharon Corr, Aslan and many more.Don speaks with honesty and c

Noel Cunningham

Jun 18 2024 49 mins  
An emotionally charged, poignant and uplifting conversation with one of life's true gentlemen. The public knows Noel Cunningham as the Donegal man who always has a smile on his face and warmth in his heart. But behind his smile is a man who has endured heartbreak, unimaginable loss and discrimination.This podcast explores some sensitive themes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac

Ceann Comhairle Seán Ó Fearghaíl

Jun 11 2024 54 mins  
Seán Ó Fearghaíl is an Irish Fianna Fáil politician who has served as the Ceann Comhairle of Dáil Éireann since March 2016.Here we have a very open and frank chat with Mary and Mary about a range of subjects including:The economic crash Israel and Irelands position What he would love to change The homeless crisis The changing face of politics Immigrat

Sean Boylan

Jun 04 2024 48 mins  
Seán Boylan is a unique character, demonstrated in the fact he is the only person to hold the title ‘Freeman of Meath'.Having played hurling for Meath, Sean then went on to spend 23 years as the manager of the Meath Gaelic football team, during which time they won four All-Ireland Championships. He also won three National Football League titles and eight Leinster Senior Football

Eileen Dunne

May 28 2024 53 mins  
Eileen Dunne is our presenter Mary Kennedy's best friend!! She has seen and done it all in her broadcasting career.She presented the main RTE television news programmes Six One News, Nine O'Clock News andOne O'Clock News as well as other news bulletins on both radio and television from 1980 to 2022.Over her career with RTE, Eileen covered some of the biggest stories of the past fou

**Rory's Stories - Bitesize Bonus Content**

May 24 2024 5 mins  
In this special bonus episode, Rory talks about how Rory's Stories all began, his love for the GAA and about his experience captaining the Meath minor football team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.