Big News Coming Soon Podcast

Darren Cawley lives in the West of Ireland with his wife and 2 young children. After a pretty uneventful Irish childhood he went to college in England to follow his passion for sports. During his second year of college he was diagnosed with Kidney failure. This shocking and life changing event took a great deal of getting used to. Looking back over the last 20 years, after 2 transplants and 1,800...

Donal Byrne is the MD of Byrne Rapid Build (BRB HOMES). In December 2020 he was arrested for alleged breach of rules when he opened his rural pub called "Eileen's Bar" and began to test the locals with antigen tests before entering the premises. Donal was calling it "the safest way to enjoy a pint in Ireland" during the pandemic. The case went to court in November 2022 and Donal is speaking public...

Award winning radio presenter Dave Duke from iRadio sits down to talk all things growing up in Leitrim, becoming a household name across 15 counties in Ireland and something that is on his mind since childhood, "who is my father"?. It's on the boil......... Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

Mum-of-four Lisa O'Sullivan Shaw was born with congenital heart disease. She shares her recent surgery experience and looks back to 2002 when she won Miss Ireland, and travelled to the Miss Universe pageant in Puerto Rico. Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we talk about the roaring success which was Alan's Big Adventure in Mayo. Exploring the Carrowteige Loop Walk, Musical Bingo, exploring the streets of Westport plus much more. Special thanks to Stephen, Kieran, Stuart, David, Shannon Riah & James. Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

Kieran and Alan were sent to Cologne in Germany by Ireland West Airport. In this episode you'll hear about how the lads got on, where they stayed and all the places they visited. This trip was sponsored by Ireland West Airport to promote their route to Cologne twice weekly until the end of October. For more information log on to www.irelandwestairport.com Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bo...

Colm Flynn is a world renowned journalist working for EWTN, RTE, BBC and many others. Colm is a man I have admired and looked up to for many years. I really admire his confidence, work ethic and above all, his endless talent. Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Stenson, is the owner of the White Moose Cafe in Phibsborough, part of the Charleville Lodge hotel on the North Circular Road. Paul spoke to me about his outspoken nature, life in the hospitality industry and why he felt the need to relocate to an island in Mayo. In an exclusive, Paul also spoke about the ongoing legal battle with his neighbours over a noise complaint at his popular cafe in D...

Following on from my chat with Tara last week I wanted to sit down with my Uncle Martins daughter, Charlene McCrossan. Charlene had to step into Martins shoes and since doing so has brought Martin McCrossan tours to the next level along with her mum Sharon. This episode is not an advertisement for any of the businesses mentioned, but you SHOULD visit Derry and do a Martin McCrossan Tour when you v...

I invited David Cuddy to North Mayo to take part in a day of water activities with Wave Sweeper Adventures and The Western Strand Hotel, Belmullet. David is a 42 year, land locked man who has NEVER taken part in surfing, kayaking or SUP. Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I spoke to Tara Rafter A.K.A The Navigation Coach, who is an award winning life coach and Master Neuro-Linguistic Programming Practitioner (It's ok, I don't know what that is either). Tara works with people who feel lost, overwhelmed or at a crossroads and who want to embark on a voyage of self discovery. We laughed and cried together..........but most importantly we laughed again. Please sign up...

At the age of 14 David (Fabu D) was sent to Ireland by his Mother. She said she would follow him over to Ireland in a couple of days but what he didn't know at the time was, she wouldn't visit him in Ireland for 20 years. We have a brilliant chat about the rise of fame for "The Black Paddy" and all the positives and negatives that come with it. Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episode...

Another difficult but honest discussion, this time with Virgin Media News Reporter Paul Quinn. Paul is from a small village called Riverstown, just outside Sligo. He spoke to Alan about how he always wanted to be a journalist, how he turned a dream into a reality and Paul also spoke about living with a secret until he was 30 years old. A very brave converstaion that he didnt intend to have. Please...

In recent months David has become one of my closest friends. On this podcast David was open and honest as always, speaks about the recent loss of his dad and dealing with grief for the first time at 42 years of age. Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An open and honest conversation with Irish Country Music Legend Patrick Feeney. Patrick is known nationally for his remarkable tenor voice. He has won many prestigious awards over the years and is a versatile performer. Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the final episode of season one Alan brought Kieran on a surprise trip to Derry City. The guys went on a tour of the city, met the Mayor and enjoyed a very posh gig at The Guild Hall. Car: Kevin Kennedy Motors Ballina/Belmullet Air B&B: Ena's Cove // Flanders Loft Tour: Martin McCrossan - City Tours Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Ho...

This week Kieran asks Alan some very personal questions. Alan opens up about why he's not on Instagram as often. Also, things visitors do in your house that really bugs you. It's official, people don't want visitors in their house full stop!! Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ireland West Airport sent Kieran & Alan to check out the sights in Milan. Ireland West Airport is flying to 19+ destinations for the summer of 2022. Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alan & Kieran head off to explore Milan for Ireland West Airport. Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is milky tea a crime in Ireland? The lads talk about their best and worst holidays and preparations are underway for the trip to Milan. Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kieran goes golfing with Hollywood superstar Bill Murray, Alan films Irish singing legend Seamus Moore on his little Honda 50 in Mayo and the truth comes out from Kieran's date with the "Inspector" from episode 3. Could this be the last episode with Kieran & Alan? Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...

We asked "What gives you the ICK?" It turns out height really does matter, so what height is Alan? How did Kieran's driving test make page 2 of The Mayo News and why did he get a spray tan? Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From surviving a Mink infestation, to wearing your slippers in class, to spending 8 years in college, this episode has it all. Kieran explains how to save yourself if you're ever attacked by a Mink on your way to school and whilst he spent 8 years of his adult life in college, Alan explains how to master going "on the hop" in the first year of secondary school. Maybe don't let any national school...

How did Alan get in trouble with the most popular solicitor in the county and how did Kieran get on with a matchmaker? Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first episode of Big News Coming News is an introduction to Alan Clarke and Kieran O'Malley. Kieran tells us a little bit about himself, his rise to fame as sub goal keeper for Bonniconlon and Alan explains where "BIG NEWS COMING SOON" started and how a person who doesn't drink very often releases his own brand of Gin. Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/Big...