Journalism podcasts
Eoin Devereux, Amanda Haynes and Martin Power (28/04/2010)
Drs Eoin Devereux, Amanda Haynes and Martin Power, from the Department of Sociology at the University of Limerick, discuss their research into media portrayal and stigmatisation of Moyross, the regeneration area of Limerick city, as part of the ‘Investigating Current Issues in Irish Journalism’…
George Lee (22/04/2010)
Former RTE Economics Editor and Fine Gael TD George Lee calls for action to get jobs back into the Irish economy, criticises the consensus among economists that the only way to rescue the Irish economy is to keep the international financial markets happy, and he questions whether the expenses regime…
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Anthony Cawley (17/04/2010)
Dr Anthony Cawley, Research Scholar with the Institute for the Study of Knowledge in Society (ISKS) speaks about innovation in digital media; the challenges of the web for the print industry; the possibility of the disappearance of traditional newspapers; and the future of online news in this hour…
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Alan English (16/04/2010)
Limerick Leader Editor Alan English discuses the future of online news content and criticises the decision of newspapers to give away their content for free on the web. He also offers practical advice on how to break into the industry, including tips on how young freelances can impress an editor.
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John Fogarty (11/04/2010)
Sports writer with the Irish Mail on Sunday John Fogarty discusses how he got into sports journalism, his passion for sports writing, and why while there is no tradition of strong investigative sports journalism in Ireland, there is a long tradition of great sports journalism.
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Noirin Hegarty (11/03/2010)
Sunday Tribune Editor Noirin Hegarty talks candidly about working as a journalist in a male dominated profession in Dublin and discusses her career path to becoming only the second ever female editor of an Irish national newspaper.
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Niall Murray (03/03/2010)
Irish Examiner Education Correspondent Niall Murray speaks about his use of the Freedom of Information Act in the course of his work as a journalist in investigating the education system, the school building program and government departments.
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Emily O’Reilly (24/02/2010)
Ombudsman and Information Commissioner Emily O’Reilly speaks about what the future holds for journalism and asks whether the profession is in danger of becoming obsolete. She also questions the impact of social media sites like Google and Facebook on individuals’ privacy.
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Joe Wallace (16/02/2009)
Joe Wallace, senior lecturer in industrial relations at the University of Limerick’s Kemmy Business School, speaks candidly about the current state of the Irish economy, the power held by unions, and the view held by some in Irish society that they have become irrelevant and old fashioned.
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Fintan O’Toole (3/02/2010)
The Irish Times assistant editor Fintan O’Toole and author of best selling book Ship of Fools discusses the need for a realignment of Irish politics, and why corrupt individuals should be brought to justice.
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Robert Fisk (24/04/2009)
World-renowned London Independent Middle East correspondent Robert Fisk speaks about his career covering wars across the region, interviewing Osama Bin Laden and his hopes for peace building, in an engaging hour long public lecture at the University of Limerick.
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Philip Molloy (15/04/2009)
Former Irish Independent Executive Editor Philip Molloy discusses running the news division of the country’s best selling daily newspaper for 17 years. He also talks about his passion for movies, and why all young journalists should strive to be the best at what they do.
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Gerry Collison (03/04/2009)
Gerry Collison, managing editor of the Clare People, tells journalism students that the newspaper industry is going through a very difficult period financially.
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Gerard Colleran (27/03/2009)
Irish Daily Star Editor Gerard Colleran defends tabloid journalism in a lively discussion at the University of Limerick. He discusses issues including the impact of the recession on the media industry, why newspapers are fighting for survival and the importance of defamation reform.
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Frank McDonald (18/03/2009)
Irish Times Environment Editor Frank McDonald speaks about issues including corruption in the Irish planning process, the connections between property developers and politicians, and why the country has been damaged by a legacy of bad planning.
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Joe Nash (12/03/2009)
Limerick Live 95FM Head of News Joe Nash talks to students about his career in local radio, how he started making his own radio documentaries before becoming a full-time radio news reporter and why radio is an exciting medium to work in as a journalist.
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Brendan Keenan (06/03/2009)
Independent Newspapers Group Business Editor Brendan Keenan discusses his early career in the newspaper industry and in RTE, the financial woes currently affecting the Irish economy and globally, and his views on how the media industry are covering business news.
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Dermott Mullane (19/-2/2009)
Former RTE Executive Editor Dermot Mullane tells journalism students that the fundamental rules of journalism including relevance, speed, accuracy and honesty remain as true today as when he started his career almost 50 years ago.
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Conor Kavanagh (13/02/2009)
RTE producer Conor Kavanagh talks about his career, working in Northern Ireland during the Troubles, the public service remit of RTE and the daily operation of putting together the Pat Kenny radio show on RTE Radio One.
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Peter Murtagh (05/02/2009)
The Irish Times Managing Editor Peter Murtagh discusses his early career, investigating Charles Haughey and the Fianna Fail governments that Haughey lead in the 1980s. He also discusses his move into newspaper management.
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