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RTÉ Radio 1's podcast map of the 43 constituencies that will make up the 34th Dáil. In 43 separate episodes, Barry Lenihan brings us through all the essentials: the seats, the geography, the boundary changes, plus the inside story on party strategies, turf-wars and political dynasties. With contributions from Cuan Ó Seireadáin, Gary Murphy, Theresa Reidy, Áine Ní Bhreisleáin, Cathal Mullaney and Sarah McGuinness. Presented by Claire Byrne, Colm Ó Mongáin, Sarah McInerney, Cormac Ó hEadhra and Rachael English.
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Join Barry Lenihan on the Know Your Constituency podcast as he updates all 43 episodes with the latest from the General Election campaign. With 686 candidates now confirmed, Barry dives into the ground wars, canvassing efforts, and party conflicts. Look out for updated episode descriptions with details and timestamps.
*UPDATED - Listen from 14:39 for Barry's mid-campaign update* | One candidate is tipped to "cling to their seat like a limpet", but it's all to play for here. RTÉ Radio's Barry Lenihan and Professor Gary Murphy of DCU analyse the politics, the boundaries and the rivalries in a competitive 5-seater. Presented by Cormac Ó hEadhra.
*UPDATED - Listen from 16:38 for Barry's mid-campaign update* | Can Fine Gael find a strategy to replace Heather Humphreys' polling power? Or will other parties capitalise on her 11th-hour withdrawal? RTÉ Radio's Barry Lenihan finds out, with broadcaster and journalist Áine Ní Bhreisleáin. Presented by Sarah McInerney.
1*UPDATED - Listen from 16:29 for Barry's mid-campaign update* | "Ennis is now the largest town outside of Leinster - which, when you say that to people, always surprises them!" - demographic changes add a new dynamic in Clare. Barry Lenihan previews the 4-seater, with Theresa Reidy, Political Scientist at UCC. Presented by Rachael English.
"Possibly the most significant changes in the entire boundary review". RTÉ Radio's Barry Lenihan and Professor Gary Murphy of DCU preview the Cork East constituency, which sees two of four incumbents leave the pitch. Presented by Cormac Ó hEadhra.
*UPDATED - Listen from 15:13 for Barry's mid-campaign update* | Boundary changes have created a "Frankenstein" constituency, according to one observer, as Cork North-Central extends its area to become a 5-seater. RTÉ Radio's Barry Lenihan previews the constituency, with Professor Gary Murphy of DCU. Presented by Cormac Ó hEadhra.
*UPDATED - Listen from 12:18 for Barry's mid-campaign update* | "This is an old-style shoot-out between the Civil War parties, ever since the creation of the constituency in 1981" - can anyone break the trend? RTÉ Radio's Barry Lenihan previews Cork North-West, with Theresa Reidy, Political Scientist at UCC. Presented by Cormac Ó hEadhra.
*UPDATED - Listen from 14:49 for Barry's mid-campaign update* "They like their political rockstars in Cork South Central". So says one party source, in Barry Lenihan's preview of the heavyweight constituency, with Professor Gary Murphy of DCU. Presented by Cormac Ó hEadhra.
This constituency saw the return of the longest-priced winner of a seat in the 2020 election, so nothing can be taken for granted. RTÉ Radio's Barry Lenihan previews the competitive Cork South-West 3-seater, with Theresa Reidy, Political Scientist at UCC. Presented by Cormac Ó hEadhra.
*UPDATED - Listen from 18:36 for Barry's mid-campaign update* | "It's a canvasser's nightmare!" RTÉ Radio's Barry Lenihan previews the vast Donegal 5-seat constituency, with broadcaster and journalist Áine Ní Bhreisleáin. Presented by Sarah McInerney.
*UPDATED - Listen from 19:14 for Barry's mid-campaign update* "A Grand National Field" battles for 5 seats, with just two incumbents returning & several candidates in the political last-chance saloon. Divisions also appear after events in Coolock. Presenter Claire Byrne is joined by RTÉ Radio's Barry Lenihan & Professor Gary Murphy of DCU.
*UPDATED - Listen from 17:55 for Barry's mid-campaign update* "This is a cage-fight of a constituency". RTÉ Radio's Barry Lenihan and Cuan Ó Seireadáin, Political Correspondent with Raidió na Gaeltachta, pick through the geography, the rivalries, and the demographics of the hotly-contested Dublin Bay South 4-seater. Presented by Colm Ó Mongáin.
*UPDATED - Listen from 18:36 for Barry's mid-campaign update* Political heavyweights, party rivalries, and high-profile Independents mean Dublin Central becomes a 'bear-pit' of a constituency. RTÉ Radio's Barry Lenihan and Cuan Ó Seireadáin, Political Correspondent with Raidió na Gaeltachta, preview this 4-seater. Presented by Colm Ó Mongáin.
*UPDATED - Listen from 16:25 for Barry's mid-campaign update* | A newly-created 3-seater, with housing front-and-centre of the issues as the Housing Minister stands in Dublin Fingal East. RTÉ Radio's Barry Lenihan previews the constituency, with Professor Gary Murphy of DCU. Presented by Claire Byrne.
*UPDATED - Listen from 15:21 for Barry's mid-campaign update* | A 5-seater splits in two, and two incumbents stand their ground in Dublin Fingal West, while the boundary changes mean this is a "big brute" of a constituency. RTÉ Radio's Barry Lenihan and Professor Gary Murphy of DCU preview the newly-created 3-seater. Presented by Claire Byrne.
Can Sinn Féin hold two seats in Dublin Mid-West with a few tips from its Northern ground game? Is a Fine Gael Minister happy with her running mate? Will Fianna Fáil recover from a shock loss in 2020? Colm Ó Mongáin is joined by RTÉ Radio's Barry Lenihan and Cuan Ó Seireadáin, Political Correspondent with Raidió na Gaeltachta.
Amid a welcome return for Fine Gael, the Social Democrats push to keep a seat in an area where they were founded. A high-profile Independent makes Sinn Féin nervous. RTÉ Radio's Barry Lenihan previews Dublin North-West with guest Professor Gary Murphy of DCU. Presented by Claire Byrne.
One of the so-called 'crown jewels' for Fine Gael, but news reaching the podcast studio during recording means Dublin Rathdown takes on a different dynamic in this election. RTÉ Radio's Barry Lenihan and Cuan Ó Seireadáin, Political Correspondent with Raidió na Gaeltachta, preview the constituency. Presented by Colm Ó Mongáin.
"It's often been called the Peoples' Republic of Dublin South Central", but will previous patterns continue in this 4-seater? RTÉ Radio's Barry Lenihan previews the constituency, with Cuan Ó Seireadáin, Political Correspondent with Raidió na Gaeltachta. Presented by Colm Ó Mongáin.
*UPDATED - Listen from 15:25 for Barry's mid-campaign update* From witchcraft to 'the Hooligan', and even mention of a 'ménage à trois' - things go down different in Dublin South West. Plenty to chew over for RTÉ Radio's Barry Lenihan and Cuan Ó Seireadáin, Political Correspondent with Raidió na Gaeltachta. Presented by Colm Ó Mongáin.
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