The Mick Clifford Podcast

Dec 12 2024 289 ep. 37 mins 496
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TRACING THE TRUTH: Ciaran Prior

Dec 12 2024 35 mins  
From an early age Ciaran Prior was exposed to the spectre of premature death but once he joined An Garda Siochana it became part of his job. Mid career Ciaran became a member of the first regional crime scene investigation units and in that capacity he became a frequent sight at scenes of serious crimes including murder. His book Traces Of Truth is both a police procedural and a pe

TO GOVERN OR TALK, THAT IS THE QUESTION: Gary Murphy.

Dec 05 2024 45 mins  
The election is over, the votes counted, seats filled. So what now? The people have spoken but what have they said? How long will it take to put a government together? Joining the podcast to look briefly over the election and into the future is Gary Murphy, the head of DCU’s Department of government and politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

COUNTING IT ALL UP: Elaine Loughlin

Dec 01 2024 16 mins  
It’s the second day of the general election count, the period in which the whole picture clears up to present the reality of the next Dail. Irish Examiner Political Editor Elaine Loughlin joins Mick to sketch out the national picture and who are the big winners and losers. She will also talk about the rise over the two days of the count of the candidacy of Gerry ‘the Monk’ Hu

The Count: Elaine Loughlin

Nov 30 2024 16 mins  
Irish Examiner Political Editor Elaine Loughlin and Special Correspondent Mick Clifford give their analysis of the key stories emerging from the GE24 Election Count as the day continues to throw up some surprises across the country.  Keep up with all that’s happening in count centres across the country in our General Election hub Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f

ARE WE THERE YET? Paul Hosford

Nov 28 2024 39 mins  
With just a few days to polling day we take a final look at the campaign with Irish Examiner political correspondent, Paul Hosford.Who to look out for? Who is up and who is down? What shape will the next coalition take? Are we there yet? Tune in and kick back Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Election Watch podcast: What can politicians really do about climate change?

Nov 26 2024 41 mins  
Hosted by Irish Examiner columnist Mick Clifford, the Election Watch podcast brings UCC experts and students together to examine topics that matter to students ahead of the 2024 General Election. This is the third part of the special podcast series coming directly from the UCC campus as we hear from a generation who could shape the result of this

THE BEND FOR HOME: Elaine Loughlin

Nov 21 2024 42 mins  
With just a week left before polling day, we take a look at where everybody and everything stands in the general election campaign. Has any issue really emerged to shape the narrative? Who is having a good election? Who is not? And which entities are most likely to form the next government. Irish Examiner Political Editor Elaine Loughlin joins the podcast to give the rundown on whe

Election Watch: Is housing the number one issue this election?

Nov 19 2024 44 mins  
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 in Ireland’s politics? Is housing the number one issue this election? Will climate conversations really come up on the doorstep?Hosted by Irish Examiner columnist Mick Clifford, this podcast brings UCC experts and students t

SHOWTIME: Theresa Reidy

Nov 15 2024 39 mins  
Showtime was what political guru PJ Mara once described as the start of a general election campaign but how is this one going? We have had skirmishes, Michael O’Leary, housing and cost of living. Where do we go from here and what impact could AI have on this election. UCC political scientist Theresa Reidy joins the podcast to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo

Election Watch: Have young people lost faith in Ireland’s politics?

Nov 12 2024 41 mins  
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 in Ireland’s politics? Is housing the number one issue this election? Will climate conversations really come up on the doorstep?Hosted by Irish Examiner columnist Mick Clifford, this podcast brings UCC experts and students t