On The Record with Gavan Reilly Highlights
749 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago -On The Record covers the main stories in the Sunday Newspaper Review, looks ahead at the week to come, plus goes back in time to learn lessons for the future with Hidden Histories.
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Politics on the screen with Brian Lloyd
August 06, 2023 11:55 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBIn a world molded by political intrigue and power dynamics, the realms of television and cinema often serve as captivating mirrors, reflecting a broad spectrum of political narratives. From cutting, icy wit to elaborate Machiavellian plots, both the small and big screens offer a diverse array of depictions centred around politics. Brian Lloyd, Movies Editor at Entertainment.ie joins Mandy to run through some of the standouts.
Hidden Histories: The Anniversary of Hiroshima
August 06, 2023 11:55 - 9 minutes - 8.67 MBDonal Fallon, presenter of the Three Castles Burning podcast joins Mandy on the anniversary of Hiroshima in 1945. It is a defining moment in human history which is currently being told on screen in Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer. Fallon discusses the impact it had on Ireland and the rest of the world.
Trump and the future of democracy
August 06, 2023 11:30 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBWe are entering unchartered territory in the American judicial and political system- that’s according to Paul Brandus of West Wing Reports, who joins Mandy to discuss what could be the trial of the century.
On the Record Newspaper Panel August 6th
August 06, 2023 11:00 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBHugh O Connell, Deputy Political Editor with the Irish and Sunday Independent and Aileen Hickey Barrister and CEO of Parentline join Mandy Johnston for the top stories hitting the headlines this morning.
"There's still a lot that they want to prove to themselves and to everyone else"
July 30, 2023 12:28 - 8 minutes - 7.36 MBThe Republic of Ireland play their final game of the FIFA Women's World Cup tomorrow against Nigeria. To get a sense of the feeling on the ground in Brisbane following their defeat to Canada earlier in the week, Gavan is joined On the Record by Kathleen McNamee from Off the Ball.
Is there a solution to the ticket pricing issue facing live music fans?
July 30, 2023 12:15 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBJoining Gavan On the Record is Stuart Clark, Deputy Editor of Hot Press & Frankie Mulqueen, Head of Government Affairs for Viagogo. Together they discuss the ongoing issues facing Irish music fans who find themselves priced-out of some of the biggest upcoming live shows taking in the months ahead.
Remembering Sinéad O'Connor with Sophie B. Hawkins & Noo Saro-Wiwa
July 30, 2023 11:45 - 8 minutes - 7.85 MBJoining Gavan On the Record to remember the strength, spirit, and kindness of Sinéad O'Connor is 90’s pop-singer Sophie B. Hawkins who performed with Sinead at the Bob Dylan 30th anniversary concert in New York’s Madison Square Garden in 1992 as well as Ken Saro-Wiwa's daughter, Noo, who read a poem with Sinéad at a memorial concert held for her father in Dublin in 1996, a year after his murder in 1995.
Hidden Histories: The Foggy Dew
July 30, 2023 11:35 - 7 minutes - 7.12 MBDiverging from the usual Hidden Histories this week we explore one of Sinead O’Connor’s most defining recordings, her take on 'The Foggy Dew', which was recorded with The Chieftains for their 1995 'The Long Black Veil'. For The Chieftains, whose commercial success in America was central to the band, it was a bold move. It was recorded in the very city where O’Connor’s controversial protest on Saturday Night Life had happened, just a few short years earlier. Donal Fallon joined Gavan Reilly...
On the Record Newspaper Panel July 30th
July 30, 2023 11:25 - 45 minutes - 42 MBJoining Gavan Reilly On the Record to run through the top stories hitting the Sunday papers is Breda Brown, Co-Founder/Communications Director at Unique Media, and Chair of the Irish Writers Centre & Claire Ronan, Presenter of 'Up and Running' on Ocean FM.
Hidden History: Harry Clarke
July 23, 2023 11:57 - 10 minutes - 9.25 MBThere has been speculation this week of a Harry Clarke Museum coming to Dublin. Dublin City Council is keen to honour Clarke, undoubtedly the most celebrated and talented Irish stained glass artist of his age. Today, his work is to be found in sometimes surprising places - and his influences goes beyond just stained glass windows. Donal Fallon joined Emmet Oliver to discuss the life and work of Harry Clarke.
All Ireland Hurling Final Preview with Cathal Mullaney
July 23, 2023 11:51 - 3 minutes - 2.86 MBLimerick and Kilkenny will battle it out again today in Croke Park for the 2023 All Ireland Hurling Title. Off the ball’s Cathal Mullaney spoke to Emmet Oliver about what to expect…
Women’s World Cup: “It was heart in your throat sort of stuff”
July 23, 2023 11:44 - 13 minutes - 12 MBOff the Ball’s digital producer and host of the Come on You Girls in Green podcast, Kathleen McNamee joined Emmet Oliver from Brisbane to chat about that “epic” opening match and let us know what’s in store for the girls in green this coming week…
Simon Community's June Locked Out Report
July 23, 2023 11:40 - 10 minutes - 9.34 MBThe Simon Community's June Locked Out Report was published today. Executive Director at the Simon Communities of Ireland, Wayne Stanley joined Emmet Oliver to go over some of the alarming findings.
Safety in Dublin: "Nobody is in control"
July 23, 2023 11:31 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBA US tourist is in a serious condition after being attacked on Talbot Street. The attack has sparked questions to whether Dublin is a safe city. Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central, Garry Gannon joined Emmet Oliver.
On the Record Newspaper Panel July 23rd
July 23, 2023 11:08 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBJoining Emmet Oliver On the Record to run through the top stories hitting the Sunday papers is Director of National Women's Council of Ireland, Orla O’Conner and University of Galway Law Lecturer & Political columnist with thejournal.ie, Larry Donnelly.
Soccer and Society with Conor Curran
July 16, 2023 11:50 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBGavan is joined by Conor Curran, author of ‘Soccer and Society in Dublin: A History of Association Football in Ireland’s Capital’ to run through the legacy of the sport in Dublin.
Hidden History: Michael Collins in London
July 16, 2023 11:50 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBA new plaque was unveiled in Islington, North London on July 14th. But unusually - this plaque commemorates an Irish nationalist. For Michael Collins, London was a defining city in his life - and long before he would sign the Anglo-Irish Treaty there, it was a city in which he worked, he socialised, and became increasingly active in Irish radical circles. Gavan is joined by Donal Fallon to discuss the imprint of London on Michael Collins.
Actors and writers on strike together
July 16, 2023 11:33 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBMarion McKeone, US Correspondent with the Business Post joins Gavan to explain why actors and writers are now on strike together.
Bar of Ireland intended strike action with Senator Barry Ward
July 16, 2023 11:25 - 9 minutes - 8.82 MBIrish barristers may strike in October to demand pay reforms for those on the legal aid scheme. The Bar of Ireland has recommended service withdrawal for fair and independent payment determination. Senator Barry Ward joins Gavan in the studio to explain what's going on.
On the Record Newspaper Panel July 16th
July 16, 2023 11:15 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBJoining Gavan On the Record to run through the top stories hitting the Sunday papers is Valerie Cox, journalist and author, and John Lee, Executive Editor Daily Mail Group. Paddy Agnew, a journalist based in Italy also drops by to give us an update on the soaring heat in southern Europe.
Hidden History: Royal Hibernian Academy
July 09, 2023 13:15 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBDoes AI Art belong in an art gallery? It’s a question currently being grappled with by one of Ireland’s oldest art institutions which is currently running the country’s largest exhibition, and also the longest-running art show in the country. This year marks the 200th anniversary of the Royal Hibernian Academy, but the controversies and drama aren’t all in the present day. Donal Fallon joins Gavan for another episode of Hidden Histories to discuss.
A brief history of Dubai Duty Free
July 09, 2023 13:09 - 11 minutes - 11 MBJoining Gavan On the Record is Colm McLoughlin, Dubai Duty-Free Executive Vice Chairman & CEO. Together they discuss his start in the Duty-Free sector as well as how it has grown and changed over the years.
Is Threads a serious threat to Twitter?
July 09, 2023 13:02 - 8 minutes - 7.54 MBJoining Gavan On the Record to discuss the release of Meta's 'Threads' social media platform and whether it will pose a significant threat to Elon Musk's Twitter is Adrian Weckler, Tech editor with the Irish & Sunday Independent and host of the 'Big Tech Show' podcast.
July 12th bonfires & Stormont deadlock
July 09, 2023 12:56 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBJoining Gavan On the Record is Mike Nesbitt, MLA for Strangford and former leader of the Ulster Unionist Party & Sorcha Eastwood, Alliance Party MLA Lagan Valley. Together they discuss the burning of an Irish tricolour and a photograph of Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar on a bonfire in Moygashel, Co Tyrone as well as the ongoing impasse in Stormont.
On the Record Newspaper Panel July 9th
July 09, 2023 12:41 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBJoining Gavan On the Record to run through the top stories hitting the Sunday papers is John Cunningham, Relationship Director with Morgan McKinley and Chairman and Country Director for Lysis Group & Adrienne Sweeney, Director of Powerscourt Springs Health Farm and News Reader at Newstalk.
Hidden Histories: JFK’s gift to Ireland
July 02, 2023 12:05 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBPresident Kennedy presented an Irish Brigade flag from the American Civil War to the Irish people in 1963. The flag was the second green colour of the fighting 69th of New York, whose motto was “The Union, Our Country and Ireland Forever”. The president said that he would now like the Irish people to have the flag in recognition of what the Irish Brigade and millions of other Irish have done for his people. Donal Fallon joins Gavan for another episode of Hidden Histories to discuss.
Hollywood Foreign Press Association
July 02, 2023 11:57 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBGavan is joined by Maureen “Mo” Ryan to discuss the “secretive” Hollywood Foreign Press Association, rumours that money can buy you awards and the ongoing writers’ strike. Mo is an American film and television critic, writer and reporter. She has been a TV critic for the Huffington Post, the Chicago Tribune and Variety. She is currently a contributing editor for Vanity Fair, and her book, ‘Burn It Down: Power, Complicity and a Call For Change in Hollywood’ was released on June 6, 2023
The Working Homeless
July 02, 2023 11:52 - 8 minutes - 8.04 MBUp to a quarter of registered homeless people in Ireland are employed. Peter McVerry joins Gavan to give his analysis of the latest record-breaking homeless figures.
RTÉ Pay Scandal
July 02, 2023 11:30 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBDay 11 of the RTÉ controversy and more damning details have emerged in the papers today. Joining Gavan to go through the latest updates on the situation is Niamh Smyth, Chair of the Oireachtas Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media and TD for Cavan Monaghan and North Meath, along with Jane Suiter, Professor in the School of Communications DCU.
On the Record Newspaper Panel July 2nd
July 02, 2023 11:20 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBJoining Gavan On the Record to run through the top stories hitting the Sunday papers is Rachel Lavin, Data Journalist with The Times and The Sunday Times, and Peter Leonard - Barrister and presenter of the Business Post's 'Law in Trial' podcast. Gavan also takes a call from former RTÉ political correspondent, David Davin-Power to discuss the ongoing fallout from the RTÉ pay scandal.
Jane-Ann McKenna of Dóchas on pre-budget 2024 submission
June 25, 2023 12:59 - 9 minutes - 8.32 MBJoining Gavan On the Record is Jane-Ann McKenna, CEO at Dóchas. Together they discuss calls for the government to devote 0.7% of Ireland's Gross national income (GNI) to overseas aid as quickly as possible.
RTÉ Pay Scandal: Questions, answers & next steps
June 25, 2023 12:45 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBJoining Gavan On the Record is Brian Stanley, Sinn Fein TD, and Chairperson of the Oireachtas Public Accounts Committee; Séamus Dooley, Irish secretary of the National Union of Journalists in Ireland & journalist and author, Valerie Cox. Together they discuss the damage done due to the RTÉ pay scandal, what questions need to be answered, and what steps the broadcaster can take to regain the public's confidence.
Hidden Histories: Harland & Wolff
June 25, 2023 11:35 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBThe name of Harland and Wolff was evoked this week with the tragic loss of the Titan and its crew. But earlier in the year, you may have missed the news that the company - once the most significant of its kind in industrial Belfast - had received an enormous new contract, one which will see the first ships constructed by them in Belfast for decades. Recent times have been difficult for H&W, but could the creator of the Titanic find a place in the modern world? Donal Fallon joins Gavan for...
On the Record Newspaper Panel June 25th
June 25, 2023 11:22 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBJoining Gavan On the Record to run through the top stories hitting the Sunday papers is Breda Brown, Co-Founder/Communications Director with Unique Media, and Chair of the Irish Writers Centre & Michelle Murphy, Research and Policy Analyst at Social Justice Ireland. Gavan also took a call from former RTE correspondent, Ciaran Mullooly to discuss the ongoing fallout from RTÉ pay scandal & Declan Power, security analyst and former officer with the Irish Defence Forces to discuss the Consultat...
Ordinary RTÉ staff will feel 'sick in their stomach' - Ciaran Mullooly
June 25, 2023 11:05 - 8 minutes - 7.57 MBJoining Gavan On the Record is former RTÉ correspondent, Ciaran Mullooly to discuss the ongoing fallout from the RTÉ pay scandal as well as his experiences working with the broadcaster over the years.
Henry McKean reports on Special Olympics 2023
June 18, 2023 11:53 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBJoining Gavan On the Record is Newstalk's Henry McKean who is currently in Berlin reporting on the 2023 Special Olympics World Summer Games taking place between June 17th and June 25th.
The European Commission’s proposed Nature Restoration Law
June 18, 2023 11:51 - 8 minutes - 8.03 MBJoining Gavan On the Record is Billy Kelleher, Fianna Fail MEP & Grace O’Sullivan, Green Party MEP. Together they debate a new European law aimed at restoring ecosystems for people, the climate, and the planet.
Hidden Histories: President Sean T. O’Kelly
June 18, 2023 11:35 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBToday, June 18th, marks the anniversary of Sean T. O’Kelly becoming President of Ireland. In a sense, he was Ireland’s first elected President, time in the Áras being transformative for Ireland’s place on the world stage. It was in O’Kelly’s time that Ireland became a ‘Republic’, making him the first recognised head-of-state in a way beyond his predecessor, Douglas Hyde. Donal Fallon joins Gavan for another episode of Hidden Histories to discuss.
Minister Helen McEntee on President Higgins' neutrality comments, proposed hate speech bill & facial recognition technology
June 18, 2023 11:27 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBJoining Gavan On the Record is Justice Minister, Helen McEntee. Together they discuss the implementation of facial recognition technology, President Higgins' comments on Irish neutrality, and the proposed Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill.
On the Record Paper Panel June 18th
June 18, 2023 11:12 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBJoining Gavan On the Record to run through the top stories hitting the Sunday papers is Aileen Hickie, barrister and CEO of Parentline & Louisa Meehan, HR and Dispute Resolution expert and owner of Woodview HRM.
Sally Hayden on Europe's role in the ongoing migrant crisis, the normalisation of migrant deaths & world inequality
June 18, 2023 10:52 - 10 minutes - 9.34 MBJoining Gavan On the Record is Sally Hayden, the Irish Times' Africa Correspondent & author of 'My Fourth Time, We Drowned: Seeking Refuge on the World's Deadliest Migration Route'.
Harry Styles Takes Slane Castle By Storm
June 11, 2023 12:05 - 7 minutes - 6.9 MBThis Saturday Harry Styles played to a crowd of 80,000 adoring fans in Slane Castle, Newstalk Reporter Sarah Madden spoke to some of the attendees.
Padraig Reidy Takes us Inside the LIV PGA Merger
June 11, 2023 11:57 - 10 minutes - 9.42 MBFollowing the merger of LIV and the PGA this week many have been left wondering how has Saudi become such a big player in the world of sport? To offer some insight into that question Gavin was joined by Padraig Reidy, Freelance writer with The Guardian, The Observer, The Irish Times.
Hidden Histories: Ireland's Tenement Housing Collapse
June 11, 2023 11:57 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBSixty years ago this month, the eyes of the world were on Ireland - as an American President arrived. But at home, the pressing political issue of the day was a worsening housing crisis. June 1963 witnessed the collapse of several tenement houses across Dublin, with the loss of four lives, and led to a frantic panic which witnessed dozens of Georgian houses pulled down in the weeks that followed. It all led to the capitals first and only attempt at significant high-rise living. To discuss thi...
Economist Ashoka Mody on Ireland, India and the IMF
June 11, 2023 11:34 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBThis week on the show Gavin spoke to Ashoka Mody, Indian economist and chief IMF representative to Ireland during bailout who gives his thoughts on Ireland's current economic standing.
On the Record Paper Panel June 11th
June 11, 2023 11:12 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBJoining Gavin to review the biggest stories of the day was: - Aoife Barry, Journalist and Author of 'Social Capital: Life Online in the Shadow of Ireland's Tech Boom' - Declan Power - Security and Defence Analyst
Hidden Histories: Foley’s Banished Sculptures
June 04, 2023 12:00 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBIn this week’s Hidden Histories, Gavan and Donal Fallon delve into the life and legacy of John Henry Foley, the influential Irish sculptor. Known as Queen Victoria's favourite artist, Foley created iconic statues like the Albert Statue and the O'Connell Monument. However, his work has recently faced criticism and calls for removal. Join Gavan and Donal as they explore the global debate surrounding old statues, Foley's rise in the art world, and the future of his statues in Dublin. Donal Fallo...
Bank holiday at the airport
June 04, 2023 11:55 - 6 minutes - 6.02 MBGraeme McQueen, DAA media relations manager joins Gavan to give him an update on how the airport have been handling the busiest weekend of the year.
The little baby bundle scheme
June 04, 2023 11:55 - 9 minutes - 9.16 MBThe Department of Children announced this pilot scheme at the start of the year. Joining Gavan to discuss how the selected group of parents are reacting to what's inside the box is Dr Rachel Iredale, Consulting Director at RSM Ireland.
The Wild Atlantic Way’s Success with Michael Ring
June 04, 2023 11:32 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBHave you ever wondered where the Wild Atlantic Way got it's name? Deputy Michael Ring joins Gavan to look back on the success of Ireland's natural tourist destination since it was established ten years ago. He discusses the impact it has had on the tourism industry over the last decade, and how the idea got going when he was in government.