A rant against the intellegentsia and is the Presidential process too elitist?
Aidan Crowley and Caoimhín Rowland discuss the latest visit by Minister for Sport, Culture and Communications Patrick O'Donovan as he made his way to Mayo for the launch of NBI on Achill Island this week. Plus Aidan believes the process to become President is far too snobby and narrows the pool of options as Catherine Connolly confirms her stance and Pat 'The Cope' enters the running.Also, Harry Barrett calls on a medical device hub in Castlebar after Hollister announced new jobs and investment via Minister of State Alan Dillon in his colleagues 'backyard'.
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AGM aplenty and will the top table receive the blame for housing
Aidan Crowley and Caoimhín Rowland discuss the latest AGM movements in Mayo county council and its districts. Séan Carey has become Mayo's first citizen, while the decision by Minister James Browne to release local authority housing target league tables points to a direction toward central government interference in local area plans.Plus, Dr. Richard attended the Fine Gael Mayo AGM and the Achill greenway controversy rears its head yet again while those in Belclare Murrisk have to wait till September before the planned route comes before elected representatives.
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Donna Sheridan bows out as Al McDonnell takes the chains in Castlebar
A unique passing of the guard as Fine Gael councillors nominated their council colleague, Fianna Fáil's Al McDonnell to the role of Cathaoirleach of Castlebar Municipal District.Plus Richard tells of meeting Ming in Burger King and the socio-economic implications of a north Mayo town's Supermac's swirlie.Aiden Crowley, Caoimhín Rowland and Dr. Richard Martin are voices on this show.
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Political permutations and councillors on edge due to housing
Aidan Crowley and Caoimhín Rowland discuss the latest county council meeting which revolved around housing issues in the area, with many councillor regaling terrifying stories relayed to them by constituents regarding housing. Also, a notable appointment by Fianna Fáil Mayo has speculation ablaze about a potential candidacy in Castlebar and Keogh and Duffy pitted against one another according to a national politics magazine.
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Another Imperial fiasco
A rapid news round-up of the latest talking points from the municipal district meetings as host Aidan Crowley and Connaught Telegraph reporter Caoimhín Rowland divulge the latest on housing, school bus gripes in Castlebar and a potential bridge over the River Moy.
About 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.
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