20 Best Irish Politics Podcasts

1. Inside Politics with Hugh Linehan

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The best analysis of the Irish political scene featuring Irish Times journalists, political thinkers and the occasional politician. Hosted by Hugh Linehan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Host Hugh Linehan
Producer/Network The Irish Times
Email ****@rewardingtimes.ie
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 902 Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Since May 2016 Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. The Echo Chamber from Tortoise Shack

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Ireland's original independent left leaning news, politics, and culture podcast that doesn't take itself too seriously and still punches well above its weight. Join critically acclaimed & derided hosts, Martin McMahon and Tony Groves as they delve into the news of the day, pull apart the spin and challenge you to be an activist. This is the non-corporate, ad free, non-plastic-podcast reality that the medium is made for. There will be shenanigans!MORE Hosts Tony Groves, Martin McMahon
Producer/Network Tortoise Shack Media
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Dublin, Ireland
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 29Twitter 6.2K Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. Your Politics

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The RTÉ team at Leinster House and guests have an informal discussion about what has been happening in the world of Irish politics. New episodes available every Thursday evening.
Host Aine Lawlor
Producer/Network RTÉ
Email ****@rte.ie
Location Dublin, Ireland
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 19Facebook 232.8KTwitter 704.3KInstagram 115.4K Avg Length 25 min Format Medium form Since Nov 2018 Get Email Contact

4. Saturday with Colm Ó Mongáin

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Saturday with Colm Ó Mongáin questions agendas, dissects the week gone by, and debates the likely issues of the week to come. Tune in to hear the very latest from newsmakers and from those whose lives are impacted by policy makers in Ireland. Listen live every Saturday at 1.05pm on RTÉ Radio 1.MORE Host Colm Ó Mongáin
Producer/Network RTÉ
Email ****@rte.ie
Location Ireland
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 3.7/5Apple Reviews 8Facebook 171.6KTwitter 10.4KInstagram 175.1K Avg Length 15 min Format Short form Since Jan 2019 Get Email Contact

5. Here's How ::: Ireland's Political, Social and Current Affairs Podcast

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Here's How is Ireland's political, social and current affairs phone-in podcast. You can air your views by recording a message on on our voicemail line, and presenter William Campbell will play the best calls in the show each week.Contribute your views to the Here's How Podcast - dial 353 76 603 5060 and leave a message, or email your recording to ****@HeresHow.ie. All views are welcome, and two- to three-minute with a single clearly-argued point are preferred.Find full details and tips on how to leave a good message at www.HeresHow...MORE Host William Campbell
Producer/Network William Campbell
Email ****@hereshow.ie
Location Ireland
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 47Facebook 373Twitter 3.6K Avg Length 52 min Format Long form Since Jan 2015 Get Email Contact

6. Irish Left Archive Podcast

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A podcast looking at Left politics in Ireland from the Irish Left Archive.We talk to activists, writers, historians, politicians and others involved in Left organisations and movements about their experiences of participating in Left parties and campaigns; Left publications and political documents they've been involved in; and the history and development of progressive politics in Ireland. We also look at the role of the Irish Left Archive and similar informal projects.The podcast is hosted by Ciarán Swan and Aonghus Storey.MORE Producer/Network Irish Left Archive
Email ****@leftarchive.ie
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 8Facebook 382Twitter 2.3K Avg Length 62 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. Casement's Leftovers

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Serving you hot, socialist, Irish republican takes like you wouldn't believe. New episodes on the last Thursday of every month, plus bonus eps in between. 
Producer/Network Casement's Leftovers
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Dublin, Ireland
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Apple Rating 1/5Apple Reviews 4Twitter 268Instagram 376 Avg Length 76 min Format Long form Since Sep 2019 Get Email Contact

8. The Irish Passport

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A podcast about the culture, history and politics of Ireland. Taking on the knowledge gap since 2017.
Hosts Naomi O Leary, Tim Mc Inerney
Producer/Network The Irish Passport
Email ****@theirishpassport.com
Location Ireland
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 783Twitter 12.4K Avg Length 64 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

9. The Johnny Fallon Podcast

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Analysis of Irish Politics, strategy, communications and social issues
Host Johnny Fallon
Producer/Network Johnny Fallon
Email ****@epsconsult.ie
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Apple Reviews 3 Avg Length 128 min Format Extended Since Dec 2019 Get Email Contact

10. The Floating Voter

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Bursting the bubble that surrounds Leinster House
Producer/Network Independent.ie Podcasts
Email ****@independent.ie
Location Dublin, Ireland
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 7Facebook 920.9KTwitter 926.5KInstagram 199.9K Avg Length 37 min Format Medium form Since Jan 2016 Get Email Contact

11. Poly Ticks

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Two Irish dickheads talk shit about politics and the news, direct to your earholes!
Producer/Network Poly Ticks
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Facebook 64Twitter 4 Avg Length 68 min Format Long form Since Jan 2017 Get Email Contact

12. BeyondNI

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Northern Irish politics without the sectarianism
Producer/Network BeyondNI
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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Apple Reviews 5Facebook 212Twitter 294Instagram 968 Avg Length 54 min Format Long form Since Oct 2020 Get Email Contact

13. A View from the Ditch

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A podcast about politics in Ireland and elsewhere. Presented by James Larkin and William D'Alton.
Producer/Network William D'Alton
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Dublin, Ireland
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1Twitter 250 Avg Length 53 min Format Long form Since Dec 2020 Get Email Contact

14. Sinn Féin

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Bringing you the latest political news, opinions, interviews, press conferences and commentary from Sinn Féin in Ireland.
Producer/Network Sinn Féin
Email ****@sinnfein.ie
Location Dublin, Ireland
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 15Facebook 316KTwitter 187.6KInstagram 121.3K Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Since May 2020 Get Email Contact

15. Ógra Fianna Fáil

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As the largest and most active political youth movement in Ireland today, Ógra gives young people the opportunity to get involved in real politics, build friendships, learns skills and make a difference. For more information, you can find us on social media by searching @OgraFiannaFailMORE Producer/Network Ógra Fianna Fáil
Email ****@ogra.ie
Location Dublin, Ireland
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Facebook 5.4KTwitter 5.2KInstagram 2.1K Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Since Oct 2020 Get Email Contact

16. Northern Slant

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Northern Slant is a not-for-profit independent media organisation which exists to encourage constructive changes in Northern Irish political and civic discourse. It showcases a wide range of content from creators of diverse backgrounds and political perspectives.MORE Producer/Network Northern Slant
Location Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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Facebook 2.4KTwitter 5.8K Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Since Nov 2019 Get Email Contact

17. The European Lens with Frances Fitzgerald

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The European Lens is a new podcast from Fine Gael and EPP Group MEP Frances Fitzgerald. The podcast series explores the EU issues that currently impact the Irish public - bringing a needed and informed European perspective to a domestic audience. Frances talks to political voices at home and experts across Europe to help listeners feel closer to essential European issues playing out in Brussels and Strasbourg.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
Location Dublin, Ireland
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Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Since Nov 2020 Get Email Contact

18. An Scéal Eile - Friends of Sinn Féin USA

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Welcome to the Friends of Sinn Féin USA podcast of interviews and stories on the history, people and politics of Irish Unity and all things Sinn Féin
Email ****@friendsofsinnfein.com
Location New York City, New York, United States
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Facebook 10.5KTwitter 6.4K Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Since Aug 2020 Get Email Contact

19. Slugger O'Toole

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Slugger O'Toole is an award winning news and opinion portal, which takes a critical look at various strands of political politics in Ireland and Britain.
Producer/Network Slugger O'Toole
Email ****@sluggerotoole.com
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Apple Reviews 3 Avg Length 37 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact