All Ireland Whingers: The Mayo Politics Podcast

Aidan Crowley and Caoimhín Rowland sit down to discuss the news of Finance Minister Jack Chambers moving forward the budget to October, 1.

Aidan and Caoimhín discuss the fallout from Blackie Gavin's decision to opt out of the Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael alliance. Donna Sheridan has been made Cathaoirleach and Al McDonnell leas-cathaoirleach, Deer proposed them both.

Aidan and Caoimhín dissect the local election results and the fallout that has arisen from it.

Aidan Crowley and Caoimhín Rowland sit down for the latest episode to discuss an overview of each local electoral area ahead of polls opening next week.

Aidan and Caoimhín discuss the RTE Midlands North West debate and speculate about who will win a seat in the Castlebar municipal district.

Aidan and Caoimhín sit down to discuss the latest poll released by the Irish Times showing a slump in support for Sinn Féin. Caoimhín predicts who will take the seats in the Ballina municipal district and why it won't be plain sailing for the incumbents.

Aidan and Caoimhín delve into the main political narratives entering the final few weeks before polling in Belmullet and Westport.

Aidan Crowley and Caoimhín Rowland dissect the mammoth amount of candidates declared for the Midlands North-West European Parliament constituency. Interestingly, 15% are from Mayo with four women from this county placing their hat in the ring ahead of the vote of June's vote.

Aidan and Caoimhín make their first predictions of the local election series as they anticipate a large change in the Swinford/Claremorris Municipal District.

Aidan and Caoimhín discuss the latest rumblings from politics in county Mayo and whether or not we will see more GAA candidates enter the fray after the success of Alan Dillon and Maria Walsh as "parachute candidates."

Aidan and Caoimhín discuss the latest machinations in Leinster House as former GAA star Alan Dillon assumes office in the Department of Housing. The Simon Harris no-show is also questioned and do Sinn Féin smell blood?

Aidan Crowley and Caoimhín Rowland sit down to chat about Blackie Gavin and Al McDonnell sparring over which will battle it out for the last seat in Castlebar. Plus, who will emerge in the MNW MEP battle? Will Ming last 5 years? And who will get the far-right vote?

Aidan and Caoimhín discuss the succession of power at the top table of Fine Gael as Simon Harris receives a coronation in Athlone. But will it be enough to stem the tide of rural voters abandoning the party?

Aidan Crowley and Caoimhin Rowland discuss long-serving TD Michael Ring's recent Radio One appearance where he sounded less than confident about running in the next general election.

Aidan Crowley and Caoimhín Rowland provide analysis of new characters entering the political arena, the changing mood of voters in the county and reasons why people seem to be fed up with the status quo. Local polling and European Parliament elections will take place on June 7.

Aidan Crowley and Caoimhín Rowland discuss the latest candidates to announce their candidacy in Mayo for the local elections. Where is Sinn Féin losing their vote? Will there be far-right candidates in Mayo? Who will be the county representatives in Europe?

Aidan Crowley and Caoimhín Rowland run the rule over the final three electoral areas. Discuss who is in the running, including the youngest candidate in Mayo, a potential future TD and a less than co-operative district in the north-west of Mayo.

In the first episode of the series, Aidan and Caoimhín discuss the three major urban areas in Mayo, preview election candidates in Westport, Castlebar and Ballina and predict the outcome of June's local elections in the county.