Óige Ghlas - The Irish Young Greens

Síológ: An Óige Ghlas Podcast

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Ever wondered how decisions actually get made in Ireland? Or why do some policies work while others seem to go nowhere? Welcome to Síológ, the Young Greens podcast, where we have proper chats with the people shaping Irish politics, policy, and environmental action. From councillors and activists to researchers and community leaders, we sit down for relaxed conversations about the stuff that actually matters - how local government works, why biodiversity is disappearing, what's happening with climate action, and how you can get involved in making change happen! New episodes drop regularly, beca...

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Óige Ghlas - The Irish Young Greens

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BONUS: AMA with Senator Malcolm Noonan, formerly Ireland's first Minister for Nature 29.07.2025 20:04

Due to some technical difficulties in Belfast our next episode, which will be with Cllr. Áine Groogan of the NI Green Party has had to be delayed slightly! So to make up for it we will be releasing our full AMA series earlier than expected, join us today to hear the wise words of Senator Malcolm Noonan. On Thursday we will be interviewing Green Party Cathaoirleach Cllr. Janet Horner and next week...

Síológ | Ep. 2: Oisín O'Connor talks about being booed for saying "Climate", Motorway Madness, and Why Councils Lack Funding for Infrastructure Projects 11.07.2025 54:46

From climate action getting booed at public meetings to why Danish cities can build trams while Irish councils are left begging for funding, this episode pulls back the curtain on how Irish politics actually works (and why it often doesn't). Councillor Oisín O'Connor chats with Tony from the Young Greens about the reality of being a councillor in 2025, explains why most "green" policies are just g...

BONUS: AMA with Green Party leader Roderic O'Gorman 04.07.2025 14:59

Our first bonus episode! Our Co-Chair Adam quizzes Green Party leader Roderic O'Gorman with questions submitted by Óige Ghlas members. Tune in next week for our second full episode with guest Cllr. Oisín O'Connor and for another AMA, this time with Senator Malcolm Noonan

Síológ | Ep. 1 - Zohran Wins in NYC, 1000 Days of Planning Hell, and Bald JD Vance in the Dáil 27.06.2025 56:21

Welcome to the first episode of Síológ, where young Green Party members spill the tea on this week's political chaos, both at home and across the pond. We're buzzing about Zohran Mamdani's brilliant primary win in New York. Brad Lander backed Mamdani despite also being on the ballot, and it's the kind of political maturity Irish politics could use more of. Could Ireland's centre-left/left parties...