All Ireland Whingers: The Mayo Politics Podcast

A discussion on politics in Mayo ahead of the 2024 General Election The show is hosted by Aidan Crowley with contributions from Caoimhín Rowland and brought to you by the Connaught Telegraph.

Mayo TDs set to spar as Dillon calls out Lawless

Aidan and Caoimhín discuss the latest news from Minister of State Alan Dillon pulling punches toward fellow Mayo TD Paul Lawless over the issue of Foreign Direct Investment, Dillon labelled Lawless' agenda as counterproductive, while Fine Gael attacked Aontú leader Peadar Toibín in the Dáil this week.

04-10
31:48

Is Michael Kilcoyne blowing smoke and will Mayo town's go modular?

Aidan Crowley and Caoimhín Rowland return to update listeners on Mark Duffy's co-opting struggles and the potentiual fallout we may see from Mayo council chambers. The government plan for modular homes in back gardens but is this viable for county Mayo?

02-21
41:18

A political review of the year in Mayo

Aidan, Caoimhín and Richard pick out their moments of the year and choose a wishlist for the upcoming year with a new government in situ.

12-27
39:16

The big Mayo GAA demographics issue

Aidan Crowley, Caoimhín Rowland and Richard Martin discuss the imbalance that exists within the county in terms of an urban vs rural divide that reared its head once more at the county board convention.

12-20
25:02

Mayo Decided 2024

Aidan Crowley, Caoimhín Rowland and Richard Martin dissect the results from the general election and ponder what's next for the county as 5 TD's make their way to Dáil Eireann to sign the roll book in Leinster House.

12-05
50:24

Mayo Decides 2024: Calleary Desires own Department

Caoimhín sat down with Fianna Fáil's Dara Calleary after his election here in Castlebar.

12-01
04:13

Mayo Decides 2024: Paul Lawless on his chances of election

Caoimhín Rowland sits down with Aontú's Paul Lawless to ask the councillor if he sees a direction or path to election. He discusses the party overall and explains the difficulties with social media and paying for advertising.

11-30
12:37

Mayo Decides 2024: Tally reaction from the TF

Aidan and Caoimhín find a quiet corner in the bowels of the Traveller's Friend to deliver their verdict on the Mayo tallies.

11-30
29:58

Who has won the social media battle in Mayo?

Caoimhín Rowland is joined by social media guru Kyle Hampson to discuss how candidates in this county have used Tiktok and instagram to their advantage with polls set to open tomorrow morning.

11-28
26:48

Forecast and predictions for county Mayo

Aidan Crowley and Caoimhín Rowland are joined in studio by Connaught Telegraph columnist Dr. Richard Martin, who provides his insight into last night's debate, states who he believes will claim a seat in Dáil Eireann from Mayo as the panel name their 5 that will be elected.

11-27
48:16

Callous Harris and a flying visit to county Mayo

Aidan Crowley and Caoimhín Rowland dissect the latest opinion polls from the Irish Times and pour over the recent visit by Taoiseach and Tanaiste to this county with a mere 4 days of canvassing remaining ahead of polling day.

11-25
40:59

Poll fallout in Mayo

Caoimhín and Aidan discuss the TG4 opinion poll which shows Alan Dillon way out ahead while Lisa Chambers and Dara Calleary are too close to one another for comfort for many in Fianna Fáil.

11-22
48:19

Mary Lou comes to Mayo

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald arrived in Castlebar on Friday evening to launch the manifesto for Mayo ahead of polling day. She came to support Cllr Gerry Murray and sitting Deputy Rose Conway Walsh as the opposition leader aims to secure two seats for her party in this 5-seater constituency. This interview was facilitated as part of a brief media stint, during which local journalists were granted 10 minutes with the leader of Sinn Féin in the TF Royal Theatre.

11-16
12:17

Mart and Market in Mayo

Caoimhín Rowland returns with news from Ballina/Sligo Mart about the latest thoughts from the farming community as Aidan Crowley divulges stories of elections gone by of posters and why he's perhaps slightly sympathetic toward people getting heated at election time.

11-14
41:47

What's the Mayo mandate?

Aidan and Caoimhín sit down to chew the fat over the upcoming general election which has been set for November 29. What will be the big issues as IPAS appears once more in Ballina, housing bites and the cost of living persists.

11-08
46:38

Will Martina Jennings top the poll in Mayo?

Aidan Crowley and Caoimhín Rowland sit down to dissect the latest rumblings from Mayo's political world. As the Green Party hit back at Independent Ireland and Martina Jennings sits ahead of the pack after a barnstorming election launch in Claremorris.

11-01
36:48

Sinn Féin in disarray as Independents ignite turf wars in Mayo

Aidan Crowley and Caoimhín Rowland sit down to discuss the Fine Gael "Dream Team" which has been selected to contest the upcoming General Election, whenever that may be. First up is a discussion on the latest issues plaguing the opposition, notable figures concerning housing in Mayo and the major disruption caused by Independent Councillors at this weeks county council meeting in Castlebar.

10-17
41:00

Sentiment getting the best of Fine Gael?

Aidan Crowley and Caoimhín Rowland sit down to discuss the latest from Mayo politics as Lawless and Maxwell announce their candidacy while Keira Keogh and Alan Dillon are named as the only two for Fine Gael.

09-27
39:10

How many will be on the Mayo FG ticket?

Aidan and Caoimhín preview the upcoming Fine Gael general election convention discuss the two candidate strategy and Michael Kilcoyne's 'Independent Spine'

09-13
48:38

Who will be Mayo's two new TD's?

Aidan Crowley and Caoimhín Rowland return for season 2 of All Ireland Whingers as General Election speculation swings into full gear.

09-06
43:59

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