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<p>Journalist Tadgh McNally joins this week's Mick Clifford Podcast.</p>

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The Mick Clifford Podcast: The two major reforms that could reshape how Ireland is governed

Will these reforms speed up the delivery of housing, transport and public services?

<p>Veteran journalist John Ware joins this week's Mick Clifford Podcast.</p>

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Mick Clifford Podcast: John Ware on British intelligence, agent handling and the Troubles

<p>Joining Mick to discuss all this is Irish Examiner columnist Colin Sheridan.</p>

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The Mick Clifford Podcast: Football feast or sports washing with Colin Sheridan

The Mick Clifford Podcast: The Defence Forces Tribunal that was two decades in the making

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The Mick Clifford Podcast: The Defence Forces Tribunal that was two decades in the making

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Marion McKeone on whether the United States still the home of the brave at 250

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The Mick Clifford Podcast: Marion McKeone on whether the United States still the home of the brave at 250

The Mick Clifford Podcast: What should Andy Burnham do first? Fergus Finlay shares his advice

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The Mick Clifford Podcast: What should Andy Burnham do first? Fergus Finlay shares his advice

Brexit 10 years on: What has been the real impact on Ireland and the UK?

Brexit 10 years on: What has been the real impact on Ireland and the UK?

On this week's Mick Clifford Podcast Ian Cooper of DCU's Brexit Institute reflects on the referendum's lasting impact a decade later

Listen | Fri, 19 Jun, 2026

The Mick Clifford Podcast: How soon are we likely to have a single-tier health service in Ireland?

The Mick Clifford Podcast: How soon are we likely to have a single-tier health service in Ireland?

Irish Examiner Health Correspondent Niamh Griffin is Mick's guest on this week's podcast

Listen | Fri, 12 Jun, 2026

What do the Occupied Territories Bill and triple lock mean for Ireland?

What do the Occupied Territories Bill and triple lock mean for Ireland?

Irish Examiner columnist Colin Sheridan examines two issues set to dominate political debate in the months ahead

Listen | Thu, 04 Jun, 2026

Podcast: The rise of Kneecap and what Cork audiences can expect from their live shows

Podcast: The rise of Kneecap and what Cork audiences can expect from their live shows

Eoghan O'Sullivan fills in for Mick Clifford and is joined by music journalist Dean Van Nguyen

Listen | Thu, 21 May, 2026

The Mick Clifford Podcast: What’s at stake in the Dublin Central and Galway West by-elections?

The Mick Clifford Podcast: What’s at stake in the Dublin Central and Galway West by-elections?

Voters in two high-profile constituencies prepare to elect new TDs in the first by-elections since the 2024 general election

Listen | Fri, 15 May, 2026

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Fianna Fáil at 100 — Has Ireland passed the party by or can it change with the times?

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Fianna Fáil at 100 — Has Ireland passed the party by or can it change with the times?

Where stands a party that was in the twentieth century one of the most successful vote getters in the developed world?

Listen | Thu, 14 May, 2026

The Mick Clifford Podcast: When will tomorrow come for the National Children’s Hospital?

The Mick Clifford Podcast: When will tomorrow come for the National Children’s Hospital?

Louise Burne and Niamh Griffin fill us in on the story so far and whether an end is in sight

Listen | Thu, 07 May, 2026

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Barry Cummins discusses Tina Satchwell case and new book

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Barry Cummins discusses Tina Satchwell case and new book

Journalist Barry Cummins discusses his new book examining the Tina Satchwell case and years of investigation into a chilling murder

Listen | Fri, 01 May, 2026

The Keanification of Ireland: Author Dave Hannigan on Roy Keane’s enduring influence

The Keanification of Ireland: Author Dave Hannigan on Roy Keane’s enduring influence

Author Dave Hannigan discusses Roy Keane’s roots, influence, and complex legacy in shaping modern Irish identity

Listen | Fri, 24 Apr, 2026

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Is Micheál Martin's leadership in peril?

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Is Micheál Martin's leadership in peril?

Can Micheál Martin hang onto the Fianna Fáil leadership?

Listen | Thu, 16 Apr, 2026

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Was IRA informer John Corcoran sacrificed? Former Special Branch handler breaks silence

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Was IRA informer John Corcoran sacrificed? Former Special Branch handler breaks silence

Ex-detective JP O’Sullivan examines controversial killing of IRA informer and questions over decisions made at the time

Listen | Fri, 03 Apr, 2026

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Rory Carroll explores Roger Casement and 1916 Rising in gripping new book

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Rory Carroll explores Roger Casement and 1916 Rising in gripping new book

Rory Carroll discusses his new book on Roger Casement and British intelligence before the 1916 Rising

Listen | Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Micheál Martin emerges intact after Oval Office meeting with Donald Trump

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Micheál Martin emerges intact after Oval Office meeting with Donald Trump

Irish Examiner political reporter Tadgh McNally is on the podcast to discuss Micheál Martin's visit to Donald Trump and the Oval Office.

Listen | Wed, 18 Mar, 2026

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Scott Lucas on the war in Iran and how it all might end

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Scott Lucas on the war in Iran and how it all might end

Scott Lucas talks about how this might end and why so much comes back to sentiment in the USA towards a president who appears to live in his own world

Listen | Thu, 12 Mar, 2026

Who are the runners and riders in the Galway and Dublin by-elections?

Who are the runners and riders in the Galway and Dublin by-elections?

Paul Hosford fills in for Mick Clifford to run the rule over the Dublin Central and Galway West by-elections with Louise Burne and Tadgh McNally

Listen | Fri, 06 Mar, 2026

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Peadar Tóibín on who really represents Irish voters

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Peadar Tóibín on who really represents Irish voters

Aontú leader outlines his pitch to disillusioned voters in wide-ranging political debate with Mick Clifford

Listen | Thu, 26 Feb, 2026

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Paul Cullen’s powerful search for family and truth

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Paul Cullen’s powerful search for family and truth

Author Paul Cullen reflects on adoption, stigma and identity in mid-20th century Ireland

Listen | Fri, 20 Feb, 2026

Mick Clifford: Alan Kearney case has all the hallmarks of a miscarriage of justice

Mick Clifford: Alan Kearney case has all the hallmarks of a miscarriage of justice

The case of Alan Kearney highlights a dearth of accountability for the Defence Forces

Mon, 16 Feb, 2026

The Mick Clifford Podcast: How Iveragh is fighting back against rural depopulation

The Mick Clifford Podcast: How Iveragh is fighting back against rural depopulation

South Kerry leaders outline how the Iveragh peninsula is responding to rural decline and fears for GAA clubs

Listen | Fri, 13 Feb, 2026

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Ireland has seen this movie before — and small parties always steal the scene

As voter disillusionment grows, Ireland’s political history offers clues to how rising small parties could shape the next government

Sun, 08 Feb, 2026

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Politics today — Louise Burne

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Politics today — Louise Burne

Irish Examiner Political Correspondent Louise Burne joins Mick on this week's pod to discuss the Government's response to flooding, George Mitchell's legacy, two upcoming byelections, and more

Listen | Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Major questions remain following Limerick garda trial

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Major questions remain following Limerick garda trial

In this week’s podcast, Mick swaps chairs and is interviewed by Deirdre O’Shaughnessy

Listen | Fri, 30 Jan, 2026

The Mick Clifford Podcast: How Ozempic changed weight loss — and what comes next

The Mick Clifford Podcast: How Ozempic changed weight loss — and what comes next

A new book explores Ozempic’s unexpected rise, its societal impact, and what the weight-loss drug means for the future

Listen | Thu, 22 Jan, 2026

The Mick Clifford Podcast: From Beijing to Leinster House with Paul Hosford

The Mick Clifford Podcast: From Beijing to Leinster House with Paul Hosford

The Dail reconvened this week after the Christmas break, but already the Irish Examiner’s Paul Hosford has been to China and back trailing the Taoiseach and getting a handle on where the new world order is heading.

Listen | Sun, 18 Jan, 2026

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Why a young teacher left Dubai to enter local politics in Kerry

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Why a young teacher left Dubai to enter local politics in Kerry

Tommy Cahill tells the Mick Clifford Podcast why he swapped life in Dubai for local politics in rural Kerry

Listen | Fri, 09 Jan, 2026

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Eoin Ó Broin on the way housing was

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Eoin Ó Broin on the way housing was

A new coffee table book, written by Eoin Ó Broin and illustrated with the photographs of Mal McCann, looks at the public housing schemes designed by acclaimed architect Herbert Sims in the early decades of the state and the people who now live in ...

Listen | Thu, 18 Dec, 2025

The Mick Clifford Podcast: What has the political year really been like?

The Mick Clifford Podcast: What has the political year really been like?

Irish Examiner Acting Political Editor Paul Hosford and Political Correspondent Louise Burne join Mick on this week's podcast to discuss the main political developments of the past year

Listen | Thu, 11 Dec, 2025

The Mick Clifford Podcast: The Dunnes dynasty — Matt Cooper

The Mick Clifford Podcast: The Dunnes dynasty — Matt Cooper

Everybody is familiar with the Dunnes Stores brand, but what about the family behind it?

Listen | Thu, 04 Dec, 2025

The Mick Clifford Podcast: In defence of Denis O’Brien’s stance on work ethic and Gen Z attitudes

The Mick Clifford Podcast: In defence of Denis O’Brien’s stance on work ethic and Gen Z attitudes

DCU’s Eoin O’Malley discusses youth work ethic, entitlement, and whether remote working delivers on its early promise

Listen | Thu, 20 Nov, 2025

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Inside Catherine Connolly’s first days as president

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Inside Catherine Connolly’s first days as president

As Catherine Connolly begins her presidency, Paul Hosford breaks down her inauguration speech, priorities, and what comes next for Ireland

Listen | Thu, 13 Nov, 2025

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Progressing Ireland with Sean Keyes

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Progressing Ireland with Sean Keyes

Progress Ireland is a relatively unknown think tank from what might be described as the centre right of Irish politics. Among its backers are the billionaire brother Patrick and John Collison from Limerick.

Listen | Thu, 06 Nov, 2025

The Mick Clifford Podcast: How did it all go wrong for DJ Carey?

The Mick Clifford Podcast: How did it all go wrong for DJ Carey?

DJ Carey has been for defrauding at least ten people out of various sums of money on the false premise that he was suffering from cancer. Carey was hurling’s first superstar whose exploits on the pitch thrilled the whole country.

Listen | Wed, 05 Nov, 2025

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Terry Prone lifts the lid on decades of political storytelling

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Terry Prone lifts the lid on decades of political storytelling

In her new memoir, Terry Prone reflects on decades shaping Irish political communication and guiding leaders through crisis and change

Listen | Thu, 30 Oct, 2025

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Michael Moynihan explores the GAA’s future in new book

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Michael Moynihan explores the GAA’s future in new book

Irish Examiner journalist Michael Moynihan discusses the GAA’s future, exploring its growing popularity, challenges, and the forces shaping its direction

Listen | Thu, 23 Oct, 2025

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Will Trump's peace plan for Gaza work?

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Will Trump's peace plan for Gaza work?

Donald Trump has brokered a 20-point peace plan that could potentially ensure both peace and justice in an area that has been devastated

Listen | Thu, 16 Oct, 2025

The Mick Clifford Podcast: A week and a half — Budget blues and Gavin gone

The Mick Clifford Podcast: A week and a half — Budget blues and Gavin gone

Paul Hosford joins Mick to unpack Jim Gavin’s sudden exit from the presidential race and the fallout from Budget 2026

Listen | Thu, 09 Oct, 2025

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Gary Murphy on party tensions and surprises in the presidential race

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Gary Murphy on party tensions and surprises in the presidential race

Political scientist Gary Murphy joins Mick Clifford to explore the subplots, tensions, and reactions shaping Ireland’s presidential election campaign

Listen | Thu, 02 Oct, 2025

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Retired army officer on effects of criminal investigation

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Retired army officer on effects of criminal investigation

Alan Kearney was a captain in the Irish Defence Forces in 2021, due to be promoted to commandant, when he was removed from his duties and investigated for suspected criminal offences

Listen | Thu, 25 Sep, 2025

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Eoin O'Malley on the rivalry that defined Irish politics

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Eoin O'Malley on the rivalry that defined Irish politics

Eoin O’Malley’s new book argues that the rivalry between Charlie Haughey and Garret FitzGerald reshaped Irish politics and society

Listen | Thu, 18 Sep, 2025

The Mick Clifford Podcast: The race to Áras an Uachtaráin heats up

The Mick Clifford Podcast: The race to Áras an Uachtaráin heats up

Irish Examiner Political Correspondent Louise Burne joins Mick on this week's podcast to discuss the runners and riders of the presidential election

Listen | Thu, 11 Sep, 2025

The Mick Clifford Podcast: A unique take on the divided isles of Ireland and Britain

The Mick Clifford Podcast: A unique take on the divided isles of Ireland and Britain

Philip Stephens, a long-standing commentator with the Financial Times, is this week’s guest on the podcast

Listen | Thu, 04 Sep, 2025

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The Mick Clifford Podcast: Who was Éamon de Valera? Colum Kenny reflects 50 years after his death

Half a century after Éamon de Valera’s death, historian Colum Kenny examines the legacy of Ireland’s most divisive leader

Listen | Thu, 28 Aug, 2025

The Mick Clifford Podcast: What do the Leaving Cert results mean in today’s world?

The Mick Clifford Podcast: What do the Leaving Cert results mean in today’s world?

Education correspondent Jess Casey is this week’s guest on the podcast

Listen | Fri, 22 Aug, 2025

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Arpita Chowdhury on how racism is showing itself in Ireland

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Arpita Chowdhury on how racism is showing itself in Ireland

Following a spate of racist attacks on Indian people in this country, the question arises as to whether something new and ugly is going on in Irish society. Arpita Chowdhury is a journalist born in India but living now in Ireland.

Listen | Thu, 14 Aug, 2025