Rebel Matters: Cork-made podcast covers all sorts of bases for Ainle Ó Cairealláin

From his podcast and alternative gym on Leeside, to organising gigs, and Irish-language activism, Ainle Ó Cairealláin has been a busy man on numerous fronts. Unfortunately, the past year has also been marked by personal tragedy 

Ainle Ó Cairealláin, host of the Rebel Matters podcast. 

While podcasts suddenly seem to springing up from every corner, Ainle Ó Cairealláin can consider himself a veteran of the format. The Cork-based Belfast man has been hosting his Rebel Matters show since 2017, and is now up to his 88th episode.

 The show offers an intimate glimpse at Ó Cairealláin’s own preoccupations: often with a focus on wellbeing and self-improvement, as well as various social causes, Rebel Matters episodes are rambling, informal conversations with musicians, activists, sportspeople and whoever else he's interested in.