In this snippet I speak to Presidential candidate Catherine Connolly about how she feels about politics, what matters to her and what kind of President she hopes to be if elected.You can hear the full conversation with Catherine anytime now and make sure you're registered to vote —tomorrow the 7th of October is the deadline. It takes just 2 minutes to register :Check the RegisterAgus caith do vóta ar an 24ú! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Catherine Connolly — Presidential Hopeful
This is a conversation I recorded on the 3rd of September with Independent TD and Presidential candidate, Catherine Connolly.She lives in the Claddagh in Galway with her husband Brian, and they have two adult children.Her life and work have been shaped by a deep sense of social justice, compassion, and conviction.Before entering politics, Catherine worked as a cleaner, a nurse’s aide, a psychologist, a teacher, and a barrister — a truly diverse path that reflects her deep-rooted commitment to public service.She’s one of 14 siblings, and in this episode, she speaks about losing her mother at the age of nine — a loss that shaped the rest of her life.We talk about: the power of listening, her love for Gaeilge, her long-standing advocacy for equality, Palestine and the kind of President she hopes to be if elected.It’s honest and grounded— very much like Catherine herself.Make sure you're registered to vote — you still have a few days left:Check the RegisterAgus caith do vóta ar an 24ú!If you enjoy Ready to be Real, please consider following, rating, and reviewing the podcast — it really helps!And thank you, as always, for your support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Real Take - Róisín El Cherif
This is The Real Take — a glimpse of the honesty, wisdom, and connection you’ll find in every episode of Ready to be Real.In this mini-pod, I revisit my April 2024 conversation with Irish-Palestinian artist Róisín El Cherif. Here, she speaks about Zionism, the birth of Israel, and why solidarity and meaningful action matter now more than ever.You can listen back to the full conversation with Róisín anytime — agus mar is iondúil…Saoirse don Phalaistín! There are also many other episodes on Ready to be Real from December 2023 onwards that explore Palestine and its ongoing struggle, with guests including Ruth Smith, Daniel Maté, Dr. Myriam François, Caoimhe Butterly, Sarah Durham Wilson, Farah Nabulsi, Misan Harriman, Hala Sourani, Dr. Gabor Maté, Raeeka Yassaie, and most recently, author and activist Fintan Drury.If you enjoy Ready to be Real, please consider following, rating, and reviewing the podcast — it really helps others find the show.Thank you, as always, for your support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Fintan Drury : Catastrophe : Nakba II
Topics covered : a brief history of Palestine, Israeli mindset, racism, dehumanisation, solidarity. I sat down with author and activist Fintan Drury in mid August to speak about Palestine.In this conversation he takes us through a brief history of Palestine and the relentless injustices that Palestinians have endured for decades.Book : 'Catastrophe : Nakba II'You can listen to other conversations that discuss Palestine on Ready to be Real from December 2023 onwards, episodes with guests like Ruth Smith, Daniel Maté, Dr Myriam François, Caoimhe Butterly, Róisín El Cherif, Sarah Durham Wilson, Farah Nabulsi, Misan Harriman, Hala Sourani, Dr Gabor Maté, Raeeka Yassaie and more. Links :B'Tselem - The Israeli Information Center for Human Rights in the Occupied TerritoriesHaMokedLouis Theroux - The SettlersRTÉ PlayerIf you enjoy Ready to be Real, please consider following, rating, and reviewing the podcast — it really helps!And thank you, as always, for your support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Real Take : Miriam Hussey
This is The Real Take — a glimpse of the honesty, wisdom and connection you’ll find in every episode of Ready to be Real.In this mini pod I speak to Miriam Hussey about regulating our nervous systems especially in these turbulent times, spiritual bypassing and the power of collective care.If you found this snippet helpful, you can hear the full conversation with Miriam anytime now and her book 'Light Up' will be available to buy from the 25th of September — and it’s definitely one to get!Thanks so much for listening to Ready to be Real. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this podcast series, Síle Seoige chats to people of all walks of life; those who are well known, along with those who have extraordinary stories to tell and she also features topic lead conversations with a particular expert in their field.A skilled interviewer and avid listener, Síle’s warm approach encourages her guests to be as open and honest about their lived experiences as possible. This refreshing approach has made for some truly special conversations that she hopes will at times inspire, challenge, educate, comfort or simply entertain her listener.Please rate, review and subscribe if you like what you hear, thanks so much! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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