Podcasts by Rebel Matters Podcast

111: Síomha Brock from 2022-11-04T07:00

This is a special episode, and one that was a long time in the making. Síomha Brock and I sat down by the fireside and recoded this conversation while a storm raged outside. During this episode ...

110: Navigating Overwhelm from 2022-08-02T13:55:52

This weeks episode is a solo run discussing strategies and routines to handle periods of high workload. I discuss the idea of checking in with ones-self when the going gets tough, actions that c...

109: Echlas Al-Azza from 2022-06-24T10:53:38

We are back on the road! This is the first episode in a while after my 3 month spell living and working in the Aida refugee camp on @aclaipalestine Today’s guest on the show is Echlas Al-Azza, a...

108: Caoimhe Butterly from 2022-03-08T07:00:12

Today we have an International Women's Day special with Caoimhe Butterly. I first met Caoimhe when we hosted a delegation of Zapatistas at ACLAÍ in 2021, and was really happy to get a chance to cha...

107: Conor Hammersly from 2022-02-25T07:00:44

This week's epsiode is with my long term friend Conor Hammersley, and in this episode we discusses the isssues of male violence towards women and men's health. 

Conor has extensive experi...

106: Fidelma O'Kane from 2022-02-04T05:30

Fidelma O’Kane from the Save Our Sperrins anti-gold mining campaign is our guest on episode 106. This chat was a massive eye opener for me. What I thought was a big gold-mining company picking o...

105: Tomás Mulligan from 2022-01-21T06:00

Tomás Mulligan is our guest for episode 105 of Rebel Matters. We discussed the supposed ‘development’ that was planned for the Cobblestone Bar last year, an institution of traditional music and ...

104: Huna Amweero from 2022-01-07T06:00

In this episode Ainle chats to screenwriter, radio presenter, and at time of writing president of Radio Skidrow in Sydney Australia. The chat ranged from the importance of acknowledging the orig...

103: Timmy Long and James Leonard from 2021-11-12T06:00

This is our first proper episode back after the bit of. Break over the last few months. I recorded this chat with Timmy and James from the Two Norries Podcast about 4 months ago in the social sp...

103: Timmy Long and James Leonard from 2021-11-12T06:00

This is our first proper episode back after the bit of. Break over the last few months. I recorded this chat with Timmy and James from the Two Norries Podcast about 4 months ago in the social sp...

102: Catching Up and Restarting The Show from 2021-10-31T14:28:53

It has been 15 weeks since the last episode and this one is a short catchup with Ainle to get the ball rolling again. The chat veers towards ACLAÍ, one year anniversaries, music, and the plan fo...

102: Catching Up and Restarting The Show from 2021-10-31T14:28:53

It has been 15 weeks since the last episode and this one is a short catchup with Ainle to get the ball rolling again. The chat veers towards ACLAÍ, one year anniversaries, music, and the plan fo...

101: Some of my mum's music from 2021-07-16T07:00

When I was in Belfast recently I put this special edition together featuring tracks from my mum's rather extensive and broad ranging CD collection. A nice way to spend an evening and something d...

101: Some of my mum's music from 2021-07-16T07:00

When I was in Belfast recently I put this special edition together featuring tracks from my mum's rather extensive and broad ranging CD collection. A nice way to spend an evening and something d...

100: Ainle gets interviewed Darragh Graham from 2021-07-10T12:08:19

For the 100th episode I sat down with long term pal and guest from episode #6 Darragh Graham and he interviewed me rather than the standard format of me asking the ...

100: Ainle gets interviewed Darragh Graham from 2021-07-10T12:08:19

For the 100th episode I sat down with long term pal and guest from episode #6 Darragh Graham and he interviewed me rather than the standard format of me asking the ...

99: Harrison Gardner from 2021-06-04T06:30

This weeks guest is builder Harrison Gardner, who I first got to know while attending his How To Build Everything Out Of Anything course in the summer of 2020. In this episode we chat about how ...

99: Harrison Gardner from 2021-06-04T06:30

This weeks guest is builder Harrison Gardner, who I first got to know while attending his How To Build Everything Out Of Anything course in the summer of 2020. In this episode we chat about how ...

98: Mazin Qumsiyeh from 2021-05-14T06:30

This weeks guest is Professor Mazin Qumsiyeh, a founder of the Palestine Museum of Natural History and the Palestine Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainability (PIBS) at the Bethlehem Univers...

98: Mazin Qumsiyeh from 2021-05-14T06:30

This weeks guest is Professor Mazin Qumsiyeh, a founder of the Palestine Museum of Natural History and the Palestine Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainability (PIBS) at the Bethlehem Univers...

97: Richard Howard from 2021-05-07T06:30

This week's guest is Richard Howard, author of Space for Peace: Fragments of the Irish Troubles in the Science Fiction of Bob Shaw and James White.

We discuss the Irish ...

97: Richard Howard from 2021-05-07T06:30

This week's guest is Richard Howard, author of Space for Peace: Fragments of the Irish Troubles in the Science Fiction of Bob Shaw and James White.

We discuss the Irish ...

96: In Memory of Salah Ajarma from 2021-04-30T06:30

This week is half solo-run and half conversation in memory of our dear friend and comrade Salah Ajarma who passed away suddenly at his home in the Aida refugee on t...

96: In Memory of Salah Ajarma from 2021-04-30T06:30

This week is half solo-run and half conversation in memory of our dear friend and comrade Salah Ajarma who passed away suddenly at his home in the Aida refugee on t...

95: Briege Voyle from 2021-04-16T06:07:29

Between the 9th and 11th of August 1971, the 1st Battalion of the British Army's Parachute Regiment murdered 11 innocent civilians on the streets of Ballymurphy, ...

95: Briege Voyle from 2021-04-16T06:07:29

Between the 9th and 11th of August 1971, the 1st Battalion of the British Army's Parachute Regiment murdered 11 innocent civilians on the streets of Ballymurphy, ...

94: Taz Kelleher and Geraldine Carton from 2021-04-02T06:30

The Useless Project was started by Geraldine Carton and Taz Kelleher in November 2018. Powered by energy, enthusiasm and positivity, the pair highlight the positi...

94: Taz Kelleher and Geraldine Carton from 2021-04-02T06:30

The Useless Project was started by Geraldine Carton and Taz Kelleher in November 2018. Powered by energy, enthusiasm and positivity, the pair highlight the positi...

93: Tom Fowler from 2021-03-19T06:30

Ep 93: #SpyCops - the Undercover Policing scandal, with Tom Fowler

Back in January, we got...

93: Tom Fowler from 2021-03-19T06:30

Ep 93: #SpyCops - the Undercover Policing scandal, with Tom Fowler

Back in January, we got...

92: Bernadette and Deirdre McAliskey from 2021-03-08T07:00

Today’s episode, the 92nd in the series, coincides with International Women’s Day. To mark the occasion we are joined by life-long civil rights activist Bernadette McAliskey and her daughter Dei...

92: Bernadette and Deirdre McAliskey from 2021-03-08T07:00

Today’s episode, the 92nd in the series, coincides with International Women’s Day. To mark the occasion we are joined by life-long civil rights activist Bernadette McAliskey and her daughter Dei...

91: Craic Boi Mental from 2021-02-26T07:00

We’re so pleased to get to speak with the relentlessly prolific underground Irish hip-hop artist and producer Craic Boi Mental. As well as being one half of Whip ...

91: Craic Boi Mental from 2021-02-26T07:00

We’re so pleased to get to speak with the relentlessly prolific underground Irish hip-hop artist and producer Craic Boi Mental. As well as being one half of Whip ...

90: Laurence Fenton from 2021-02-12T07:00

We are very proud to be part of #DouglassWeek, the weeklong, wide-ranging celebration of the great abolitionist Frederick Douglass’s visit to Ireland over 175 years ago. For this episode, we spe...

90: Laurence Fenton from 2021-02-12T07:00

We are very proud to be part of #DouglassWeek, the weeklong, wide-ranging celebration of the great abolitionist Frederick Douglass’s visit to Ireland over 175 years ago. For this episode, we spe...

89: Margaretta D'Arcy from 2021-02-05T07:00

This week's episode is with artist, actor, peace activist, playwright and pirate radio queen, Margaretta D'Arcy. Margaretta has campaigned for decades on issues related to global peace and civil...

89: Margaretta D'Arcy from 2021-02-05T07:00

This week's episode is with artist, actor, peace activist, playwright and pirate radio queen, Margaretta D'Arcy. Margaretta has campaigned for decades on issues related to global peace and civil...

88: Ian Lynch from 2021-01-22T07:00

Investigate this hideous din. 

We welcome Ian Lynch as our first Rebel Matters guest of 2021! Many listeners will know Ian from t...

88: Ian Lynch from 2021-01-22T07:00

Investigate this hideous din. 

We welcome Ian Lynch as our first Rebel Matters guest of 2021! Many listeners will know Ian from t...

Ep 87: Be Healthy. from 2021-01-08T12:30:37

This weeks show is a solo run episode with Ainle taking a news year's look at health. A kind of crossover episode encompassing Ainle's professional experience of ov...

86: Kate McGrew from 2020-12-11T07:00

In this episode, I talk to Kate McGrew (also known as Lady Grew) about sex work in Ireland and SWAI, the Sex W...

86: Kate McGrew from 2020-12-11T07:00

In this episode, I talk to Kate McGrew (also known as Lady Grew) about sex work in Ireland and SWAI, the Sex W...

85: Stevie G from 2020-11-27T07:00

Stevie G is a DJ, radio presenter, a producer, a promoter and a youth worker who, for the past number of years, has been he...

85: Stevie G from 2020-11-27T07:00

Stevie G is a DJ, radio presenter, a producer, a promoter and a youth worker who, for the past number of years, has been he...

84: Virginia O' Gara from 2020-11-13T07:00

This week's guest is Virginia O' Gara who co-founded the vegan food company My Goodness in Cork in 2014. We chatted about the Food Not Bombs movement, how Virginia learned Spanish from guerrilla...

84: Virginia O' Gara from 2020-11-13T07:00

This week's guest is Virginia O' Gara who co-founded the vegan food company My Goodness in Cork in 2014. We chatted about the Food Not Bombs movement, how Virginia learned Spanish from guerrilla...

83: Gan Ainm (No Name) from 2020-10-30T09:29:52

This weeks episode is a solo run with Ainle and is the first show in 5 weeks on account of a family bereavement. Ainle chats about a few aspects of his experience over the last month or so inclu...

83: Gan Ainm (No Name) from 2020-10-30T09:29:52

This weeks episode is a solo run with Ainle and is the first show in 5 weeks on account of a family bereavement. Ainle chats about a few aspects of his experience over the last month or so inclu...

82: Gemma Dunleavy from 2020-09-25T07:00

This week's guest is Dublin songwriter and producer Gemma Dunleavy whose recent EP 'Up De Flats' is a direct response to the ongoing developments in the Sheriff Street/Dublin 1 area. We chatted ...

82: Gemma Dunleavy from 2020-09-25T07:00

This week's guest is Dublin songwriter and producer Gemma Dunleavy whose recent EP 'Up De Flats' is a direct response to the ongoing developments in the Sheriff Street/Dublin 1 area. We chatted ...

81: Laurence McKeown from 2020-09-18T07:00

This week I am in conversation with author, screenwriter, playwright and former Provisional IRA volunteer and prisoner of war Laurence McKeown. Laurence spent 70 days on hunger strike as part of...

81: Laurence McKeown from 2020-09-18T07:00

This week I am in conversation with author, screenwriter, playwright and former Provisional IRA volunteer and prisoner of war Laurence McKeown. Laurence spent 70 days on hunger strike as part of...

80: Carol Bridgeman from 2020-09-09T18:06:54

We just posted an emergency episode in support of the current sit-in that is being staged by the former Debenhams workers on Patrick Street Cork on the 153rd day of their strike action for a fai...

80: Carol Bridgeman from 2020-09-09T18:06:54

We just posted an emergency episode in support of the current sit-in that is being staged by the former Debenhams workers on Patrick Street Cork on the 153rd day of their strike action for a fai...

79: Hyper-Capitalism and Self Care from 2020-09-04T11:45:29

This weeks episode is a solo run on the back of a week or so of feeling slightly off and somewhat stressed without being able to put my finger on exactly what was causing my feelings of worry an...

79: Hyper-Capitalism and Self Care from 2020-09-04T11:45:29

This weeks episode is a solo run on the back of a week or so of feeling slightly off and somewhat stressed without being able to put my finger on exactly what was causing my feelings of worry an...

78: Timmy Creed from 2020-08-28T07:00

This week I chat with actor Timmy Creed who has a one man show called Spliced that examines his relationship with our national game of hurling, showcases some of the wonders of the game, and con...

78: Timmy Creed from 2020-08-28T07:00

This week I chat with actor Timmy Creed who has a one man show called Spliced that examines his relationship with our national game of hurling, showcases some of the wonders of the game, and con...

77: Personal Narratives and Anti-Social Behaviour from 2020-07-24T07:00

This weeks episode was recorded under the Milky Way at Mahon Falls in the Comeragh Mountains of County Waterford. On account of the events of the night, the conversation veered towards the roots...

77: Personal Narratives and Anti-Social Behaviour from 2020-07-24T07:00

This weeks episode was recorded under the Milky Way at Mahon Falls in the Comeragh Mountains of County Waterford. On account of the events of the night, the conversation veered towards the roots...

76: Creative Energy In Post Lockdown Life from 2020-07-10T07:00

This weeks episode is the first in a few weeks, and is one of the rare episodes where it’s me doing a solo run talking about the lockdown life, the hustle and bustle of every day life, the chall...

76: Creative Energy In Post Lockdown Life from 2020-07-10T07:00

This weeks episode is the first in a few weeks, and is one of the rare episodes where it’s me doing a solo run talking about the lockdown life, the hustle and bustle of every day life, the chall...

75: Donal Fallon from 2020-06-12T10:30:35

This weeks episode is a chat with historian and Three Castles Burning host Donal Fallon. We talked about the role commemorations have in the telling of history, the origins of the Blueshirts, ho...

75: Donal Fallon from 2020-06-12T10:30:35

This weeks episode is a chat with historian and Three Castles Burning host Donal Fallon. We talked about the role commemorations have in the telling of history, the origins of the Blueshirts, ho...

Ep 74: George Floyd's Murder and Anti-Racist Protests in America with Tai Carpenter from 2020-06-03T16:57:57

I just released a special episode of the show with Tai Carpenter who is on the board of Don’t Shoot Portland, which is a nonprofit organisation based in Portland Oregon dedicated to civic partic...

74: Tai Carpenter from 2020-06-03T16:57:57

I just released a special episode of the show with Tai Carpenter who is on the board of Don’t Shoot Portland, which is a nonprofit organisation based in Portland Oregon dedicated to civic partic...

74: Tai Carpenter from 2020-06-03T16:57:57

I just released a special episode of the show with Tai Carpenter who is on the board of Don’t Shoot Portland, which is a nonprofit organisation based in Portland Oregon dedicated to civic partic...

73: Aodh Ó Corcráin from 2020-06-02T07:00

Comhrá leathan le mo shean-chara Aodh Ó Corcráin a bhfuil aithne air mar Bhéal Feirsteach agus mar chócaire., agus a chaith blianta thall i dTír na mBascasch ag cur faobhar ar a cheird. Listen

73: Aodh Ó Corcráin from 2020-06-02T07:00

Comhrá leathan le mo shean-chara Aodh Ó Corcráin a bhfuil aithne air mar Bhéal Feirsteach agus mar chócaire., agus a chaith blianta thall i dTír na mBascasch ag cur faobhar ar a cheird. Listen

72: Roxanna Nic Liam from 2020-05-29T07:00

This week's episodes is a quarantine chat on the importance of the arts in Ireland with actor and spoken word artist Roxanna Nic Liam There is a spoken word treat from Roxanna at the end of the ...

72: Roxanna Nic Liam from 2020-05-29T07:00

This week's episodes is a quarantine chat on the importance of the arts in Ireland with actor and spoken word artist Roxanna Nic Liam There is a spoken word treat from Roxanna at the end of the ...

71: Áine O Gorman from 2020-05-22T07:00

On this episode I discussed climate change on a global , national, local, and individual level with Áine O Gorman, who works for Friends of The Earth, is involved in Stop Climate Chaos, and also...

71: Áine O Gorman from 2020-05-22T07:00

On this episode I discussed climate change on a global , national, local, and individual level with Áine O Gorman, who works for Friends of The Earth, is involved in Stop Climate Chaos, and also...

70: Abdallah Maraka from 2020-05-15T07:00

This week's guest on the show is a friend who gives walking tours in the old city of Hebron in Palestine, one of the most politically charged areas of the West Bank. This episode has an accompan...

70: Abdallah Maraka from 2020-05-15T07:00

This week's guest on the show is a friend who gives walking tours in the old city of Hebron in Palestine, one of the most politically charged areas of the West Bank. This episode has an accompan...

69: Mary Hickson from 2020-05-08T07:00

This week I chatted with Mary Hickson who runs the Sounds From A Safe Harbour festival in Cork every two years, the pioneering collaborative festival People in the Funkhaus Berlin, and the philo...

69: Mary Hickson from 2020-05-08T07:00

This week I chatted with Mary Hickson who runs the Sounds From A Safe Harbour festival in Cork every two years, the pioneering collaborative festival People in the Funkhaus Berlin, and the philo...

68: Mark Graham from 2020-04-24T07:00

Mark Graham from King Kong Company, and the Irish Music Industry podcast joined me this week for a chat on the show. We chatted about King Kong Company, the challenges facing Irish artists durin...

68: Mark Graham from 2020-04-24T07:00

Mark Graham from King Kong Company, and the Irish Music Industry podcast joined me this week for a chat on the show. We chatted about King Kong Company, the challenges facing Irish artists durin...

Ep 67: Ainle in Palestine from 2020-04-17T07:00

The main section is an interview I did from Palestine with Somhailre Mag uidhie from Raidió Fáilte and is in Irish. There is an extended intro in English, as well as a shorter interview in Engli...

Ep 67: Ainle in Palestine from 2020-04-17T07:00

The main section is an interview I did from Palestine with Somhailre Mag uidhie from Raidió Fáilte and is in Irish. There is an extended intro in English, as well as a shorter interview in Engli...

66: Easter Sunday Special - from 2020-04-12T17:16:01

To make Easter Sunday 2020 I recorded myself reading Bobby Sands' One Day in My Life. "Written on toilet paper, with a biro refill, and hidden inside Bobby Sands' own body, this is a book about ...

66: Easter Sunday Special - from 2020-04-12T17:16:01

To make Easter Sunday 2020 I recorded myself reading Bobby Sands' One Day in My Life. "Written on toilet paper, with a biro refill, and hidden inside Bobby Sands' own body, this is a book about ...

65: Síobhra Quinlan, Aisling O' Riordan, and Emmet Condon from 2020-04-10T19:55:31

This chat was recorded as part of the Quiet Lights festival in Cork in late 2019, and covers a lot of ground around the background and work that goes into alternative and socially conscious arts...

65: Síobhra Quinlan, Aisling O' Riordan, and Emmet Condon from 2020-04-10T19:55:31

This chat was recorded as part of the Quiet Lights festival in Cork in late 2019, and covers a lot of ground around the background and work that goes into alternative and socially conscious arts...

64: Hoba and Ahmad Hmidan from 2020-04-03T16:00

This weeks episode is with brothers Ahmad and Hoba and we discussed growing up in Nablus under Israeli occupation, being an artists in Palestine, and their careers as performers in circus, dance...

64: Hoba and Ahmad Hmidan from 2020-04-03T16:00

This weeks episode is with brothers Ahmad and Hoba and we discussed growing up in Nablus under Israeli occupation, being an artists in Palestine, and their careers as performers in circus, dance...

63: Siobhán De Paor and Diarmuid Lyng from 2020-03-31T16:00

This weeks episode was recorded around the kitchen table in the home of Siobhán De Paor and Diarmuid Lyng who together run Wild Irish Retreats. I have added a short blog post on rebelmatters.ie ...

63: Siobhán De Paor and Diarmuid Lyng from 2020-03-31T16:00

This weeks episode was recorded around the kitchen table in the home of Siobhán De Paor and Diarmuid Lyng who together run Wild Irish Retreats. I have added a short blog post on rebelmatters.ie ...

62: Maysa Daw from 2020-03-27T16:00

This episode was recorded in a café in Ramallah while I was there setting up the ACLAÍ Palestine community gym in the Aida refugee camp. Thank you to Maysa who took the time to meet Alex and I t...

62: Maysa Daw from 2020-03-27T16:00

This episode was recorded in a café in Ramallah while I was there setting up the ACLAÍ Palestine community gym in the Aida refugee camp. Thank you to Maysa who took the time to meet Alex and I t...

61: Lewis Kenny from 2020-03-24T16:00

This week is the first instalment of the next batch of episodes, and is a sit-down with my good friend Lewis Kenny. 

61: Lewis Kenny from 2020-03-24T16:00

This week is the first instalment of the next batch of episodes, and is a sit-down with my good friend Lewis Kenny. 

60: Jenny Higgins from 2020-01-31T16:00

A chat with Jenny about her involvement in the Gaza Women's Yoga and Circus Hub recorded as part of the very first Cork Podcast Festival. This episode was recorded in the Spailpín Fánach pub in ...

60: Jenny Higgins from 2020-01-31T16:00

A chat with Jenny about her involvement in the Gaza Women's Yoga and Circus Hub recorded as part of the very first Cork Podcast Festival. This episode was recorded in the Spailpín Fánach pub in ...

59: Maria Gillen from 2019-12-20T23:45:50

This week I chat with storyteller, drama therapist, and Cork Yarn-Spinner Maria Gillen. We discussed strength from softness, the impact of technology on our social skills, and the passing down o...

59: Maria Gillen from 2019-12-20T23:45:50

This week I chat with storyteller, drama therapist, and Cork Yarn-Spinner Maria Gillen. We discussed strength from softness, the impact of technology on our social skills, and the passing down o...

58: Steve Lally from 2019-12-13T18:55:41

A conversation recorded in South Armagh with storyteller Steve Lally. We discussed how Steve became a storyteller, the writing of his latest book, 'Irish Gothic Fairy Stories', and the importanc...

58: Steve Lally from 2019-12-13T18:55:41

A conversation recorded in South Armagh with storyteller Steve Lally. We discussed how Steve became a storyteller, the writing of his latest book, 'Irish Gothic Fairy Stories', and the importanc...

57: Solo Run from 2019-12-06T16:02:58

This week is a solo run on making December a 'healing month' to finish the year on a positive note, which I started thinking about on the way back from a recent trip to Berlin. Every year has it...

57: Solo Run from 2019-12-06T16:02:58

This week is a solo run on making December a 'healing month' to finish the year on a positive note, which I started thinking about on the way back from a recent trip to Berlin. Every year has it...

56: Solo Run from 2019-11-27T23:32:11

A solo run on the merits and negatives of black Friday. Is it a good time to big a bargain, or a marketing campaign of manufactured desire and scarcity to make us part with our hard earned bills...

56: Solo Run from 2019-11-27T23:32:11

A solo run on the merits and negatives of black Friday. Is it a good time to big a bargain, or a marketing campaign of manufactured desire and scarcity to make us part with our hard earned bills...

55: Calvin James Sweeney from 2019-10-11T16:15:54

This week I chat with Calvin James Sweeney who formed the SCOOP foundation with his brother Andy in 2009, and has been over and back from Syria 18 times to date. 

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55: Calvin James Sweeney from 2019-10-11T16:15:54

This week I chat with Calvin James Sweeney who formed the SCOOP foundation with his brother Andy in 2009, and has been over and back from Syria 18 times to date. 

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54: Seamus Kennedy from 2019-09-13T16:00

This week I sat down with recent All Ireland hurling championship winner and Tipperary hurler Seamus Kennedy. 

54: Seamus Kennedy from 2019-09-13T16:00

This week I sat down with recent All Ireland hurling championship winner and Tipperary hurler Seamus Kennedy. 

53: Solo Run from 2019-08-23T22:41:11

This week is a recording of my rambling thoughs and self-chats as I made my way to Coumshingaun Lake in the Comeragh Mountains, Co Waterford. 

53: Solo Run from 2019-08-23T22:41:11

This week is a recording of my rambling thoughs and self-chats as I made my way to Coumshingaun Lake in the Comeragh Mountains, Co Waterford. 

52: Solo Run and Granny Chats from 2019-08-16T14:29:15

This weeks marks 50 years since the British soldiers landed in Belfast and Derry, and 6 years since ACLAÍ opened its doors for business. In this episode I talk about checking in with my own ment...

52: Solo Run and Granny Chats from 2019-08-16T14:29:15

This weeks marks 50 years since the British soldiers landed in Belfast and Derry, and 6 years since ACLAÍ opened its doors for business. In this episode I talk about checking in with my own ment...

51: Ainle on Middle East Monitor from 2019-08-09T15:47:58

The full recording of an interview I did recently with the Middle East Monitor. Article interview can be read at link below. Short surprise at the very end after the outro music!

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51: Ainle on Middle East Monitor from 2019-08-09T15:47:58

The full recording of an interview I did recently with the Middle East Monitor. Article interview can be read at link below. Short surprise at the very end after the outro music!

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50: Solo Run from 2019-06-28T07:00

This week we look at the stories behind 2 ballads. Joe McDonnell, and The Ballad of Mairéad Farrell. Links below for full songs:

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50: Solo Run from 2019-06-28T07:00

This week we look at the stories behind 2 ballads. Joe McDonnell, and The Ballad of Mairéad Farrell. Links below for full songs:

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49: Radie Peat from 2019-06-21T07:00

This week's episode comes from the kitchen of Lankum's Radie Peat. We talked about how Radie ended up as a professional musician, Lankum, Dublin, Pullin the Devil By the Tail, and the Sopranos, ...

49: Radie Peat from 2019-06-21T07:00

This week's episode comes from the kitchen of Lankum's Radie Peat. We talked about how Radie ended up as a professional musician, Lankum, Dublin, Pullin the Devil By the Tail, and the Sopranos, ...

48: Solo Run from 2019-06-14T13:09:51

This week is another solo run where I discuss some of the basics of starting and running a small business using the last 6 years of ACLAÍ as an example. A nice listen for anyone in a craft busin...

48: Solo Run from 2019-06-14T13:09:51

This week is another solo run where I discuss some of the basics of starting and running a small business using the last 6 years of ACLAÍ as an example. A nice listen for anyone in a craft busin...

47: Solo Run from 2019-06-07T07:00

A solo run with Ainle Ó Cairealláin that includes an update on the Palestine Community Gym, the impact of positive and negative social infrastructure, and deconstructing the 'fitness industry'. ...

47: Solo Run from 2019-06-07T07:00

A solo run with Ainle Ó Cairealláin that includes an update on the Palestine Community Gym, the impact of positive and negative social infrastructure, and deconstructing the 'fitness industry'. ...

46: Clare Sands from 2019-05-31T07:00

46: Clare Sands from 2019-05-31T07:00

45: Charles and Andrew Hendy from 2019-05-24T07:00

A fantastic conversation about hip hop, Ireland, RTÉ, folk music, fashion, punk, and buying skunk from a local drug dealer. 

45: Charles and Andrew Hendy from 2019-05-24T07:00

A fantastic conversation about hip hop, Ireland, RTÉ, folk music, fashion, punk, and buying skunk from a local drug dealer. 

44: Mary Crilly from 2019-05-17T18:22:27

A conversation with the founder of the Cork Sexual Violence Centre (formerly known as the Rape Crises Centre). 

44: Mary Crilly from 2019-05-17T18:22:27

A conversation with the founder of the Cork Sexual Violence Centre (formerly known as the Rape Crises Centre). 

43: Lisa O Flynn from 2019-05-10T07:00

A casual conversation with DJ Lish Oh on the best way to have a great time at festivals from what to bring, how to look out for each other, and how to give yourself the best oppiortunity of havi...

43: Lisa O Flynn from 2019-05-10T07:00

A casual conversation with DJ Lish Oh on the best way to have a great time at festivals from what to bring, how to look out for each other, and how to give yourself the best oppiortunity of havi...

42: Martin Davoren from 2019-05-03T07:00

Executive Director of the Sexual Health Centre in Cork Martin Davoren on breaking down the stigma around sexual health, sex work, and the services provided by the Sexual Health Centre in Cork. 

42: Martin Davoren from 2019-05-03T07:00

Executive Director of the Sexual Health Centre in Cork Martin Davoren on breaking down the stigma around sexual health, sex work, and the services provided by the Sexual Health Centre in Cork. 

41: Mohammad Alazza from 2019-04-26T13:01:58

This weeks episode os a chat with Mohammad Alazza. Mohammad is a refugee from the village of Beit Jibreen who was born and lives in Aida Refugee Camp. He is a photographer, film-maker, and direc...

41: Mohammad Alazza from 2019-04-26T13:01:58

This weeks episode os a chat with Mohammad Alazza. Mohammad is a refugee from the village of Beit Jibreen who was born and lives in Aida Refugee Camp. He is a photographer, film-maker, and direc...

40: Solo Run from 2019-04-19T07:00

This week is a solo run with host Ainle Ó Cairealláin on birthdays, age as a social construct, people as consumers, and pain management. Support Rebel Matters on Patreon. 

40: Solo Run from 2019-04-19T07:00

This week is a solo run with host Ainle Ó Cairealláin on birthdays, age as a social construct, people as consumers, and pain management. Support Rebel Matters on Patreon. 

39: Solo Run from 2019-04-12T10:41:42

This episode is based on a talk I gave in Headway to a group of stroke and acquired brain injury survivors, and covers some of the philosophy behind ACLAÍ as well as quite a personal reflection ...

39: Solo Run from 2019-04-12T10:41:42

This episode is based on a talk I gave in Headway to a group of stroke and acquired brain injury survivors, and covers some of the philosophy behind ACLAÍ as well as quite a personal reflection ...

38: John Fleming from 2019-04-05T07:00

This week I spoke to counsellor, and coach John Fleming on his work in the area of mental and sexual health, and transactional analysis. 

38: John Fleming from 2019-04-05T07:00

This week I spoke to counsellor, and coach John Fleming on his work in the area of mental and sexual health, and transactional analysis. 

Ep 37: Gearóid Ó Cairealláin from 2019-03-29T07:00

Shuí mé síos le m'athair Gearóid Ó Cairealláin san eagrán seo agus phlé muid cúrsaí Gaeilge i mBéal Feirste agus saol Gheaóid mar gníomhaí. 

Ep 37: Gearóid Ó Cairealláin from 2019-03-29T07:00

Shuí mé síos le m'athair Gearóid Ó Cairealláin san eagrán seo agus phlé muid cúrsaí Gaeilge i mBéal Feirste agus saol Gheaóid mar gníomhaí. 

36: Alex Homits from 2019-03-22T12:56:26

I sat down with Alex Homits of the Connolly Youth Movement at the Connolly Barracks in Cork, and discussed the liberated building that the CYM are currently occupying, as well as capitalism, soc...

36: Alex Homits from 2019-03-22T12:56:26

I sat down with Alex Homits of the Connolly Youth Movement at the Connolly Barracks in Cork, and discussed the liberated building that the CYM are currently occupying, as well as capitalism, soc...

35: Solo Run from 2019-03-15T07:00

Today's episode looks at the amount of exploitative advertising and marketing in the health and fitness world, a run through some basic principles of nutrition that are ethical, sustainable, rea...

35: Solo Run from 2019-03-15T07:00

Today's episode looks at the amount of exploitative advertising and marketing in the health and fitness world, a run through some basic principles of nutrition that are ethical, sustainable, rea...

34: Séanna Breathnach from 2019-03-08T07:00

In conversation with Séanna Breathnach, ex POW and current Belfast City Councillor for Sinn Féin. The main part of this episode is in Irish, with a 20 minute extended introduction by me in Engli...

34: Séanna Breathnach from 2019-03-08T07:00

In conversation with Séanna Breathnach, ex POW and current Belfast City Councillor for Sinn Féin. The main part of this episode is in Irish, with a 20 minute extended introduction by me in Engli...

33: Dan Lambert from 2019-03-01T07:00

Today's episode is with Dan Lambert from the Bang Bang Café in Phibsborough Dublin. This episode was recorded before KNEECAP performed a daytime gig in the café to raise money for our West Bang ...

33: Dan Lambert from 2019-03-01T07:00

Today's episode is with Dan Lambert from the Bang Bang Café in Phibsborough Dublin. This episode was recorded before KNEECAP performed a daytime gig in the café to raise money for our West Bang ...

32: Fatin Al Tamimi from 2019-02-22T07:00

This week is a discussion with Fatin Al Tamimi (chair of Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign), that was recorded at the IPSC office in Dublin. I also share details of our Listen

32: Fatin Al Tamimi from 2019-02-22T07:00

This week is a discussion with Fatin Al Tamimi (chair of Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign), that was recorded at the IPSC office in Dublin. I also share details of our Listen

31: KNEECAP from 2019-02-15T07:00

This weeks episode is with Mo Chara and Móglaí Bap from KNEECAP who are making waves in the hiphop world over the last year or so. KNEECAP picked up 5 awards at the Gradam Ceoil Nós, have been d...

31: KNEECAP from 2019-02-15T07:00

This weeks episode is with Mo Chara and Móglaí Bap from KNEECAP who are making waves in the hiphop world over the last year or so. KNEECAP picked up 5 awards at the Gradam Ceoil Nós, have been d...

30: Joe McGinley from 2019-02-08T07:00

This week's episode is a chat with lead students strength and conditioning coach for the Leinster Rugby Academy, Joe McGinley, and it is very much two friends sitting down to shoot the breeze ab...

30: Joe McGinley from 2019-02-08T07:00

This week's episode is a chat with lead students strength and conditioning coach for the Leinster Rugby Academy, Joe McGinley, and it is very much two friends sitting down to shoot the breeze ab...

29: Brian Reddin from 2019-02-01T07:00

This week's episode is a conversation with producer and documentary maker Brian Reddin. Brian has a massive amount of shows under his belt from Listen

29: Brian Reddin from 2019-02-01T07:00

This week's episode is a conversation with producer and documentary maker Brian Reddin. Brian has a massive amount of shows under his belt from Listen

Ep 28: Feargal Mac Ionnrachtaigh from 2019-01-25T07:00

This week I chatted with my friend Feargal Mac Ionnrachtaigh about his work as a community activist in West Belfast, issues that effect working class areas, and the Irish language revival. 

Ep 28: Feargal Mac Ionnrachtaigh from 2019-01-25T07:00

This week I chatted with my friend Feargal Mac Ionnrachtaigh about his work as a community activist in West Belfast, issues that effect working class areas, and the Irish language revival. 

27: Father Des Wilson from 2018-12-21T07:00

This week I am chatting with Father Des Wilson, who is 93 years of age, and spent nearly his entire life serving the people of West Belfast and Ballymurphy through some of the darkest times Irel...

27: Father Des Wilson from 2018-12-21T07:00

This week I am chatting with Father Des Wilson, who is 93 years of age, and spent nearly his entire life serving the people of West Belfast and Ballymurphy through some of the darkest times Irel...

26: Ainle and Orla-Peach Power from 2018-12-12T19:35:08

In this episode, the roles are reversed and Orla-Peach was calling the shots and asking me about my experience of being in Palestine twice this year. We spoke about the Irish connection with the...

26: Ainle and Orla-Peach Power from 2018-12-12T19:35:08

In this episode, the roles are reversed and Orla-Peach was calling the shots and asking me about my experience of being in Palestine twice this year. We spoke about the Irish connection with the...

25: Kieran McCarthy from 2018-12-07T07:00

This week is a chat with local historian Kieran McCarthy about this history of Cork city, the river Lee and many other facets of day to day life in Cork. Checkout...

25: Kieran McCarthy from 2018-12-07T07:00

This week is a chat with local historian Kieran McCarthy about this history of Cork city, the river Lee and many other facets of day to day life in Cork. Checkout...

24: Linda Ervine from 2018-11-23T16:59:14

Today's episode  episode was recorded in the East Belfast Mission, on the Newtownards Road with Linda Ervine. Linda has been the driving force behind setting up T...

24: Linda Ervine from 2018-11-23T16:59:14

Today's episode  episode was recorded in the East Belfast Mission, on the Newtownards Road with Linda Ervine. Linda has been the driving force behind setting up T...

23: Séamus Mac Seáin from 2018-11-15T12:53:48

A few weeks ago i went up to Belfast and recorded chats for the podcast with people that have given a huge commitment to community development and people that hav...

23: Séamus Mac Seáin from 2018-11-15T12:53:48

A few weeks ago i went up to Belfast and recorded chats for the podcast with people that have given a huge commitment to community development and people that hav...

22: Ellie Kisyombe from 2018-11-09T07:00

We have a system in Ireland called direct provision that keeps asylum seekers who have come here to seek refuge from violence and the threat of being killed in th...

22: Ellie Kisyombe from 2018-11-09T07:00

We have a system in Ireland called direct provision that keeps asylum seekers who have come here to seek refuge from violence and the threat of being killed in th...

Ep 21: Solo Run and Aysar Al Saifi from 2018-10-28T13:21:44

This year I was in the West Bank twice. This episode countains a short selection of sounds that represent some of the things that are happening in Palestine today, the basics of Palestinian mode...

Ep 21: Solo Run and Aysar Al Saifi from 2018-10-28T13:21:44

This year I was in the West Bank twice. This episode countains a short selection of sounds that represent some of the things that are happening in Palestine today, the basics of Palestinian mode...

20: The Man With No Name from 2018-10-11T16:36:35

There is a man living in a tent on Patricks Quay in Cork city. I have seen him around many times, and he has been in the news recently as a local politician and former Lord Mayor of Cork feature...

20: The Man With No Name from 2018-10-11T16:36:35

There is a man living in a tent on Patricks Quay in Cork city. I have seen him around many times, and he has been in the news recently as a local politician and former Lord Mayor of Cork feature...

19: Dan John from 2018-09-21T07:00

On this episode I chat with Strength Coach and Author Dan John about the importance of developing a coaching philosophy, training and nutrition, the benefits and importance of intentional commun...

19: Dan John from 2018-09-21T07:00

On this episode I chat with Strength Coach and Author Dan John about the importance of developing a coaching philosophy, training and nutrition, the benefits and importance of intentional commun...

18: Bon Voyage from 2018-07-20T00:18:49

Arveene and Shamon Cassette from Acid/Hiphouse duo Bon Voyage are in the Rebel Matters hotseat this week. We chatted about  their individual paths to hip-hop, the...

18: Bon Voyage from 2018-07-20T00:18:49

Arveene and Shamon Cassette from Acid/Hiphouse duo Bon Voyage are in the Rebel Matters hotseat this week. We chatted about  their individual paths to hip-hop, the...

17: Dan Murphy from 2018-07-13T07:00

This week I sat down with Dan Murphy from Hermitage Green and Global Village Tours. We discussed the creative process, working within set limits in art, the Irish language, travel, and a few mor...

17: Dan Murphy from 2018-07-13T07:00

This week I sat down with Dan Murphy from Hermitage Green and Global Village Tours. We discussed the creative process, working within set limits in art, the Irish language, travel, and a few mor...

16: Mick 'The Iron Man' Murphy from 2018-06-29T16:19:27

This weeks episode is a conversation that I recorded with Mick 'The Iron Man' Murphy at his home just outside Caherciveen back in 2010. The original recording was 4 hours long, and not initially...

16: Mick 'The Iron Man' Murphy from 2018-06-29T16:19:27

This weeks episode is a conversation that I recorded with Mick 'The Iron Man' Murphy at his home just outside Caherciveen back in 2010. The original recording was 4 hours long, and not initially...

Ep 15: Pádraic Mac Coitir from 2018-06-22T08:00

Pádraic discusses his involvement in the Republican movement from a young age, his time in Crumlin Road Gaol, and in Long Kesh, where he took part in the blanket and no-wash protests, and his li...

Ep 15: Pádraic Mac Coitir from 2018-06-22T08:00

Pádraic discusses his involvement in the Republican movement from a young age, his time in Crumlin Road Gaol, and in Long Kesh, where he took part in the blanket and no-wash protests, and his li...

14: Gill Bourke from 2018-06-15T08:00

Gill Bourke has over 50 caps for the Irish Rugby team and suffered a life altering concussion during an Irish training session. In this episode, Gill chats about how she built her international ...

14: Gill Bourke from 2018-06-15T08:00

Gill Bourke has over 50 caps for the Irish Rugby team and suffered a life altering concussion during an Irish training session. In this episode, Gill chats about how she built her international ...

13: Peter Power from 2018-02-16T08:30

This week on Rebel Matters I sat down with music producer Peter Power to discuss the importance of art in our modern society and the challenges that come with building a successful car...

13: Peter Power from 2018-02-16T08:30

This week on Rebel Matters I sat down with music producer Peter Power to discuss the importance of art in our modern society and the challenges that come with building a successful car...

12: Clare O Mahony from 2018-02-09T08:30

Cork Musician Clare O Mahony was in the Rebel Matters Hotseat today talking about her albums, what goes in to getting a show on stage, and he upcoming Songs of Jo...

12: Clare O Mahony from 2018-02-09T08:30

Cork Musician Clare O Mahony was in the Rebel Matters Hotseat today talking about her albums, what goes in to getting a show on stage, and he upcoming Songs of Jo...

11: Jorien Verstraten from 2018-02-02T08:30

Today, we are trying a slightly different format for the podcast. First up we will get  an insight into the therapeutic benefits of food from nutritional therapist Jorien Verstraten. A...

11: Jorien Verstraten from 2018-02-02T08:30

Today, we are trying a slightly different format for the podcast. First up we will get  an insight into the therapeutic benefits of food from nutritional therapist Jorien Verstraten. A...

10: Sam McNicholl from 2018-01-26T08:30

This week I sat down with Sam McNicol who runs the famous public house and music venue Connolly’s of Leap, plays with the band Talos, and arguably has the best mo...

10: Sam McNicholl from 2018-01-26T08:30

This week I sat down with Sam McNicol who runs the famous public house and music venue Connolly’s of Leap, plays with the band Talos, and arguably has the best mo...

9: Martin Conroy from 2018-01-19T10:00

Over the years, I have had many chats with Martin about farming, sustainability, and the food industry. These conversations really influenced my relationship to t...

9: Martin Conroy from 2018-01-19T10:00

Over the years, I have had many chats with Martin about farming, sustainability, and the food industry. These conversations really influenced my relationship to t...

EP 8: Alan Dineen from 2018-01-11T12:12:10

On this episode of the Rebel Matters podcast I sit down with strength and conditioning coach, Irish wheelchair rugby player, and inspirational guy, Alan Dineen. W...

EP 8: Alan Dineen from 2018-01-11T12:12:10

On this episode of the Rebel Matters podcast I sit down with strength and conditioning coach, Irish wheelchair rugby player, and inspirational guy, Alan Dineen. W...

Ep 7: Jozef Frucek on Fighting Monkey, Strength, Rhythm, and Life from 2017-08-29T08:42:04

This episode was recorded in The Chateau Belaney just outside of the town of Zilina in Slovakia after I took part in the 6 Day Intensive Fighting Monkey training camp. My guest on this episode i...

7: Jozef Frucek from 2017-08-29T08:42:04

This episode was recorded in The Chateau Belaney just outside of the town of Zilina in Slovakia after I took part in the 6 Day Intensive Fighting Monkey training camp. My guest on this episode i...

Ep 6: Dr. Darragh Graham on Being An International Athlete, Strength Coach, and Professional Musician from 2017-08-04T09:51:06

On this episode, I was chatting to Dr. Darragh Graham from one of Ireland’s hottest bands right now, Hermitage Green. Darragh is one of my closest friends, and I say from a slightly biased point...

6: Darragh Graham from 2017-08-04T09:51:06

On this episode, I was chatting to Dr. Darragh Graham from one of Ireland’s hottest bands right now, Hermitage Green. Darragh is one of my closest friends, and I say from a slightly biased point...

Ep 5: Starting a Business, Overcoming Adversity and Inspirational Quotes, with Dreadlock Queen Caroline Dausmann from 2017-07-06T15:00:06

On this episode of Rebel Matters, I sat down with the undisputed dreadlock queen of Cork City, Caroline Dausmann, who runs the Pink Octopus Dread Shop on Georges Key! My chat with Caroline went ...

Ep 4: Art, Travel, Inspiration, Creativity, and Sustainability, with Kari Cahill from 2017-06-29T17:03:07

This week I am sitting with West Cork based artist Kari Cahill. Kari has a hand in quite a few landmark projects in different parts of the country, as well as running a studio in Schull. In this...

Ep 3: Stroke survival, photography, and life, with Eddie Hennessy from 2017-06-20T18:11:14

Eddie has been a close friend of mine for around 7 years now. His story is inspirational, emotional, and powerful. From training to qualify for the Atlanta Olympics, owning a security company, h...

Ep 2: Talking Salads, Business, and Cork City with Rocketman Jack Crotty from 2017-05-10T18:36:40

Jack is the owner of the trendy street food company Rocketman. At the time of recording, was getting ready to complete the Paris Marathon, and spend 6 weeks travelling solo in India by motorcycl...

Ep 1: Discussing Triathlon, Lucid Dreaming and Performance Enhancing Drugs with Chris Mintern. from 2017-05-10T18:35:15

Chris Mintern is an international triathlete, ACLAÍ sponsored athlete, mathematics aficionado, and aspiring hustler. It was great to be able to catch up with Chris to discuss his training routin...