All Ireland Whingers: The Mayo Politics Podcast
A weekly wide-ranging discussion on local politics in county Mayo.The show is hosted by Aidan Crowley with contributions from Caoimhín Rowland and columnist Dr. Richard Martin, it is a Connaught Telegraph and CRCfm joint production.
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Largesse and Lawnmowers - Top Mayo council rate payers revealed, local democracy in the spotlight, and a visit from Eoin O'Broin (opens the original)
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All Ireland Whingers Aidan Crowley, Caoimhín Rowland and Dr. Richard Martin look at the latest in Mayo politics. Westport-Belmullet MD reveals its top ratepayers as councillors fume over neglected basics. Richard and Aidan meet Sinn Féin's Eoin Ó Broin on housing, and Richard isn't sold. Plus, anger over Drumcree and a large crowd attend the fuel protest in Moate.
Protocol - Fuel crisis biting, data centre turned down and councillors decry failure of protocol (opens the original)
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Aidan Crowley is joined by Caoimhín Rowland and Dr. Richard Martin as the trio dig into the latest rumblings ahead of Budget 2027 - with fuel prices and home heating costs rocketing, the government will be under pressure to keep everyone happy. An Coimisiún Pleanála's rejection of a data centre for Killala also comes under the spotlight, as does one Westport councillor's frustration at being left off the guest list for visiting dignitaries. Plus, Dr. Martin was at the Fianna Fáil centenary dinne
Sam is home (opens the original)
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Caoimhín Rowland and Dr. Richard Martin recount a magical night in Belmullet as the Erris capital welcomed its own in style.
Silly season (opens the original)
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Aidan Crowley is joined by Dr. Richard Martin and Caoimhín Rowland as the pod hears about the Westport Estate investment from Failte Ireland and the Hughes family, while Dr. Martin visited Ballina and declares a lot done more to do on the north Mayo town. Renewable energy strategy dominates the latest county council meeting while Crossmolina is set for community consultation with BnM regarding a new bridge.
Supercilious (opens the original)
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Supercilious is an adjective used to describe someone who behaves or looks as though they think they are superior to others. It implies a cool, patronising, and haughty attitude, often accompanied by a condescending expression or tone
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