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All Ireland Whingers: The Mayo Politics Podcast

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A weekly wide-ranging discussion on local politics in county Mayo. The show is hosted by Aidan Crowley with contributions from Caoimhín Rowland and columnist Dr. Richard Martin, it is a Connaught Telegraph and CRCfm joint production.

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Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

Dáil dithers while Rome burns 28.02.2025

Caoimhín and Aidan discuss the latest Dáil speaking rights row which looks like it will go for another month and turn into a crisis. Threat of 25% tariffs confirmed to be true, its implications for Mayo and the slow and steady chip away at Irish neutrality. And Blackie Gavin saves the day on Lough Lannagh.

Is Michael Kilcoyne blowing smoke and will Mayo town's go modular? 21.02.2025

Aidan Crowley and Caoimhín Rowland return to update listeners on Mark Duffy's co-opting struggles and the potentiual fallout we may see from Mayo council chambers. The government plan for modular homes in back gardens but is this viable for county Mayo?

Events dear boy, events 31.01.2025

Aidan and Caoimhín discuss the implications politically of Storm Éoywn as the opposition aims to make hay ahead of the continuing spat over Dáil speaking rights.

A political review of the year in Mayo 27.12.2024

Aidan, Caoimhín and Richard pick out their moments of the year and choose a wishlist for the upcoming year with a new government in situ.

The big Mayo GAA demographics issue 20.12.2024

Aidan Crowley, Caoimhín Rowland and Richard Martin discuss the imbalance that exists within the county in terms of an urban vs rural divide that reared its head once more at the county board convention.

Sour grapes in Mayo 13.12.2024

Aidan Crowley and Caoimhín Rowland discuss the latest political fallout in south Mayo and what it doesn't take to get elected to the Seanad.

Mayo Decided 2024 05.12.2024

Aidan Crowley, Caoimhín Rowland and Richard Martin dissect the results from the general election and ponder what's next for the county as 5 TD's make their way to Dáil Eireann to sign the roll book in Leinster House.

Mayo Decides 2024: Calleary Desires own Department 01.12.2024

Caoimhín sat down with Fianna Fáil's Dara Calleary after his election here in Castlebar.

Mayo Decides 2024: Paul Lawless on his chances of election 30.11.2024

Caoimhín Rowland sits down with Aontú's Paul Lawless to ask the councillor if he sees a direction or path to election. He discusses the party overall and explains the difficulties with social media and paying for advertising.

Mayo Decides 2024: Tally reaction from the TF 30.11.2024

Aidan and Caoimhín find a quiet corner in the bowels of the Traveller's Friend to deliver their verdict on the Mayo tallies.

Who has won the social media battle in Mayo? 28.11.2024

Caoimhín Rowland is joined by social media guru Kyle Hampson to discuss how candidates in this county have used Tiktok and instagram to their advantage with polls set to open tomorrow morning.

Forecast and predictions for county Mayo 27.11.2024

Aidan Crowley and Caoimhín Rowland are joined in studio by Connaught Telegraph columnist Dr. Richard Martin, who provides his insight into last night's debate, states who he believes will claim a seat in Dáil Eireann from Mayo as the panel name their 5 that will be elected.

Callous Harris and a flying visit to county Mayo 25.11.2024

Aidan Crowley and Caoimhín Rowland dissect the latest opinion polls from the Irish Times and pour over the recent visit by Taoiseach and Tanaiste to this county with a mere 4 days of canvassing remaining ahead of polling day.

Poll fallout in Mayo 22.11.2024

Caoimhín and Aidan discuss the TG4 opinion poll which shows Alan Dillon way out ahead while Lisa Chambers and Dara Calleary are too close to one another for comfort for many in Fianna Fáil.

Mary Lou comes to Mayo 16.11.2024

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald arrived in Castlebar on Friday evening to launch the manifesto for Mayo ahead of polling day. She came to support Cllr Gerry Murray and sitting Deputy Rose Conway Walsh as the opposition leader aims to secure two seats for her party in this 5-seater constituency. This interview was facilitated as part of a brief media stint, during which local journalists were gr...

Mart and Market in Mayo 14.11.2024

Caoimhín Rowland returns with news from Ballina/Sligo Mart about the latest thoughts from the farming community as Aidan Crowley divulges stories of elections gone by of posters and why he's perhaps slightly sympathetic toward people getting heated at election time.

What's the Mayo mandate? 08.11.2024

Aidan and Caoimhín sit down to chew the fat over the upcoming general election which has been set for November 29. What will be the big issues as IPAS appears once more in Ballina, housing bites and the cost of living persists.

Will Martina Jennings top the poll in Mayo? 01.11.2024

Aidan Crowley and Caoimhín Rowland sit down to dissect the latest rumblings from Mayo's political world. As the Green Party hit back at Independent Ireland and Martina Jennings sits ahead of the pack after a barnstorming election launch in Claremorris.

Who are the contenders for the final seat in Mayo? 25.10.2024

Aidan and Caoimhín take a look at the 13 candidates declared and analyse the side of the divide on which many of the non-establishment parties fall.

Sinn Féin in disarray as Independents ignite turf wars in Mayo 17.10.2024

Aidan Crowley and Caoimhín Rowland sit down to discuss the Fine Gael "Dream Team" which has been selected to contest the upcoming General Election, whenever that may be. First up is a discussion on the latest issues plaguing the opposition, notable figures concerning housing in Mayo and the major disruption caused by Independent Councillors at this weeks county council meeting in Castlebar.

Sentiment getting the best of Fine Gael? 27.09.2024

Aidan Crowley and Caoimhín Rowland sit down to discuss the latest from Mayo politics as Lawless and Maxwell announce their candidacy while Keira Keogh and Alan Dillon are named as the only two for Fine Gael.

How many will be on the Mayo FG ticket? 13.09.2024

Aidan and Caoimhín preview the upcoming Fine Gael general election convention discuss the two candidate strategy and Michael Kilcoyne's 'Independent Spine'

Who will be Mayo's two new TD's? 06.09.2024

Aidan Crowley and Caoimhín Rowland return for season 2 of All Ireland Whingers as General Election speculation swings into full gear.

Fianna Fáil name 5 contenders and the press bite back 26.07.2024

Aidan and Caoimhín sit down to discuss the latest news from politics in county Mayo, including 5 candidates for their general election bid and speculate on whether Fine Gael will survive without Michael Ring.

Will the Mayo press be silenced? 12.07.2024

Aidan Crowley and Caoimhín Rowland dissect the suggestions from Mayo County Council officials to prevent the local press from covering SPC meetings.

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