The Two Norries Podcast

On this episode we're joined by fellow podcaster Pat Divilly. Pat is the host of the hugely popular Pat Divilly Podcast, as well as an author, speaker and health and wellness coach who has fast become one of Ireland's leading authorities in that area. In this episode Pat talks about his life, mental health, career and future and it was a pleasure to speak with him. For more information visit PatDi...

On this episode we're joined by Counsellor Joanne O'Dwyer of the Red Door Project who talks to us about her life in addiction, mental health, education and her recovery. We really appreciate Joanne taking the time to talk with us and be so honest about her story. Thanks again Joanne and all the best. Help us help others by joining our Patreon... Why not become a Patron of the Two Norries to help u...

On this episode we're joined by famous Cork son Setanta Ó hAilpín who talks to us about growing up in Cork, playing GAA, his career in Australia as a professional sportsperson and life after sport. Thank you to Setanta for giving us his time and insight into his very interesting life and we wish him, his family and new business all the very best for the future. Help us help others by joining our P...

On this episode we're joined by Cork man Colin Healy who talks about his life growing up, mental health, addiction, recovery and his nationwide charity 'Sailing Into Wellness' which is offers programs that aim to empower individuals and build a positive sense of community on and off the water.  Thank you again to Colin for sharing his story and time with us and we hope to be joining him...

On this episode we're joined by Irish TV & Radio Broadcast legend Ryan Tubridy. We first met Ryan when we appeared on the Late Late Show and he kindly offered his time to come chat with us about his life growing up, career and of course - The Late Late Toy Show. Thank you again to Ryan for hosting us on his show which is Ireland's biggest national TV platform and it was a privilege to return t...

On this episode we're joined by award winning Cork woman Jessica Ní Mhaoláin who talks about her life living with a visual impairment, education, hysterectomies and much more. Thank you to Jessica for sharing her experiences and we're sure her story will help many people. If you wish to contact Jessica she is available on Instagram at @surviving_hystorectomy . Help us help others by joining our Pa...

In this episode James & Timmy reveal part three of a three part Prison series. Episode three features a conversation with Dublin man Paddy Higgins who is currently serving a sentence in Mountjoy Prison. Paddy explains his life leading to prison, what prison is like and his hopes for the future and he even plays a few tunes. Help us help others by joining our Patreon... Why not become a Patron...

In this episode James & Timmy reveal part two of a three part Prison series. Episode two features a conversation with Mayo man Michael Maughan who is currently serving a sentence in Cork Prison. Michael explains his life leading to prison, what prison is like and his hopes for the future. Help us help others by joining our Patreon... Why not become a Patron of the Two Norries to help us help y...

In this episode James & Timmy reveal part one of a three part Prison series. Episode one features a conversation with Waterford lady Geraldine who is currently serving a sentence in Limerick Prison. Geraldine explains her life leading to prison, what prison is like and her hopes for the future. Geraldine sing us a beautiful song to finish. Help us help others by joining our Patreon... Why not...

Fellow Northsider Mark Peyton talks about his life growing up, addiction, recovery, his time in prison and a remarkable moment when he found God and became a Born-again Christian. Big thank you to Mark for sharing his amazing story and we wish him all the best for the future. Instagram: Markpeyton6 Help us help others by joining our Patreon... Why not become a Patron of the Two Norries to help us...

On this episode we're joined by Yvonne Murray who talks about her experience of Postnatal depression. Yvonne contacted us to cover the topic after suffering with Postnatal depression to highlight what it actually means, feels like and what you can do to overcome it. Thank you to Yvonne for being so open and we're sure her story will help many women. If you wish to contact Yvonne she is available o...

On this episode we're joined by Georgie and Alex Cooney of CyberSafeKids to talk about cyber security for children, the risks, the warnings and how kids and parents can protect themselves from harmful content, people or software. For more information you can visit their website HERE. Help us help others by joining our Patreon... Why not become a Patron of the Two Norries to help us help you and ot...

On this episode we're joined by fellow Norrie and neighbour Paul McCarthy who talks about his life growing up in the Northside, early life, addiction, recovery, relapse and spirituality. Paul is a wonderful and interesting man who holds free workshops at his business to motivate and help people. You can see Paul and his work on his TikTok account HelloMyFriendPMC. Patreon Why not become a Patron o...

On this episode we're joined by Chief Executive Officer of the Irish South and West Fish Producers Organisation, Pat Murphy, who talks to us all about his life as a fisherman and what it means to be a fisherman in Ireland. Pat goes into the history of fishing in Ireland, the barriers and restrictions that face Irish fishermen and just how unfair the quotas available to the Irish market i...

On this episode the lads are joined by award winning comedian Mario Rosenstock who talks about his life growing up, his passion for performing and some of his most memorable moments as an impersonator including performing as José Mourinho in front of José Mourinho and the entire Chelsea football team. Thank you to Mario for having us on his show and giving us the opportunity to host him on ours. P...

On this landmark episode, #100, James & Timmy are joined by Lord Mayor of Cork, Colm Kelleher, Don O'Leary of Cork Life Centre and Caitríona Twomey of Cork Penny Dinners to talk about social issues, charity, policy and lots more. This episode was recorded in the Lord Mayor's Chamber at Cork City Hall and it was an absolute pleasure and honor to record our 100th episode in such prestigious surr...

On this episode James and Timmy are joined by Ukrainian journalists Yevgeniy and Svitlana Ikhelzon who have fled to Ireland because of the war in the Ukraine. Yevgeniy and Svitlana talk about the history of Ukraine, their lives, details of the war and what they believe needs to be done to stop Russia's invasion of their homeland. We would like to thank Svitlana and Yevgeniy for coming on the podca...

On this episode we're joined by fellow Northside Rebecca Murphy who joined us to talk about her experience of living with Cystic Fibrosis. Rebecca is one of many Irish people that suffer with the condition and she explains what it's like to live with, how she and others dealt with Covid and the advances in medicine that is making life easier for those born with the chronic disease. Help us help ot...

On this episode we're joined by former member of the Irish Defence Forces and an Garda Síochána Kevin Sweeney who joins us to talk about his experiences of being in the Army, law enforcement and how he ended up being a Phd who is a Lecturer of Criminology at University College Cork. Help us help others by joining our Patreon... Why not become a Patron of the Two Norries to help us help you and oth...

On this episode we're joined by Transforming the Experienced-based Brain (TEB) therapist, Inner Space Techniques (IST) practitioner and Author Brigid Walsh-Byrne who talks to us about her life growing up, her experiences of trauma and how she overcame it. She shares her joy of supporting her clients with TEB, IST and/or homeopathy, on their journey out of struggling to be well and not knowing...

On this episode we're joined by author and lecturer of Religious Studies at UCC, Amanullah De Sondy. Amanullah talks about his life growing up in Glasgow, his journey in education and his interest in religion which has led to a very successful career including becoming the Senior Lecturer in Contemporary Islam at UCC and an affiliated member of staff of the University of Glasgow's Department of Th...

On this episode we're joined by Doctoral Researcher, Author and Mother of two, Hazel Larkin, who shares her traumatic story of being sexually abused by members of her family, the story of her life and how she became a PhD student, author and mother of two wonderful daughters. We would like to thank Hazel for sharing her story with us and wish her nothing but love and happiness for the future. If y...

On this episode we're joined by Expert Mentor James Mc Grath with Stevey J International. James is the founder of an online Facebook page called 'Passing Through' with 50,000 who follow him from all around the globe. He has won multiple awards for his contribution to humanity.  He won Heart of Gold Award and Local Hero Award presented by Ronan Keating from Boyzone LIVE on Magic FM. James is a...

On this episode we're joined by EMDR European Accredited Trainer and Consultant Gus Murray. Gus has over 20 years’ experience in the use of EMDR therapy and is a highly experienced Counselling and Psychotherapy trainer having been Programme Director and Lead Trainer at the Cork Institute of Technology for over 25 years. He is widely recognised for his capable, dynamic and interactive training styl...

On this episode we speak to American Psychotherapist Ellen Groble who talks about her work dealing with mens health and her specialised work dealing with emotional expression and body image issues. Ellen came to Ireland to study initially and now works at Lakeshore Therapy in Dublin where they work on finding people the skills and tools they need to tackle challenges and meet their goals. More inf...