Has Christmas Gone Mad? Are We Celebrating Too Early and Forgetting What It’s Really About? Halloween is barely over, and already the Christmas decorations are up, Santa’s grottos are open, and shops are packed with festive stock. But have we gone completely overboard with Christmas?
Religion has been at the heart of Irish education for generations, but is it time for that to change? With around 90% of Ireland’s primary schools still under religious patronage, a Department of Education survey reveals a divided nation. While 60% of parents are happy to send their children to religious schools, 40% would prefer an alternative.
Are today’s teenagers becoming increasingly spoiled, demanding and expensive to raise? Or are parents and society creating a generation of young people who believe looking good comes with an enormous price tag?
Is Ireland witnessing the beginning of a major political shift? After decades of increasingly liberal and progressive politics, are voters starting to turn towards the right, or is this simply a temporary protest against an unpopular Government?
This week, it’s officially Karen’s Fault Week, although Karen doesn’t seem particularly bothered about accepting responsibility for anything! Her glasses are causing confusion, the Hare Krishnas (or should that be Harry Krishnas?) get a mention, and Niall has a rather worrying mystery on his hands. *Two whole hours of his life have completely disappeared!* Could he have been abducted by aliens during surgery, or is there a slightly more sensible explanation?
This week, the pair get their heads around the bizarre idea of a washable condom, wonder why ageing pop stars refuse to retire and take a hilarious look back at the filthy lyrics we all innocently sang as children without having a clue what they actually meant!
Is the Irish Government losing the confidence of the people? And if a general election were called tomorrow, would it bring real political change or simply deliver more of the same? In this episode, Niall Boylan is joined by Peadar Tóibín TD, leader of Aontú, to discuss the latest opinion poll showing a significant decline in support for the Government and growing momentum for smaller political parties.
Is Free Speech Under Attack in Ireland? Kirk Loco Breaks His Silence After Court Victory. Is freedom of speech becoming a thing of the past in Ireland? Are ordinary people increasingly afraid to speak their minds for fear of being prosecuted, publicly vilified or having their lives destroyed?
In this episode, Niall talks to Eddie Punch about the latest government funded campaign, “We Consent,” which has sparked a heated debate about affection, personal boundaries and whether we’re taking things a little too far. The advert features grandparents arriving to visit their grandchildren. While their grandson happily welcomes them with a hug, their granddaughter refuses, appearing almost uncomfortable when they reach out to embrace her.
This week, it’s officially Karen’s Fault Week, although Karen doesn’t seem particularly bothered about accepting responsibility for anything! Her glasses are causing confusion, the Hare Krishnas (or should that be Harry Krishnas?) get a mention, and Niall has a rather worrying mystery on his hands. *Two whole hours of his life have completely disappeared!* Could he have been abducted by aliens during surgery, or is there a slightly more sensible explanation?
This week, the pair get their heads around the bizarre idea of a washable condom, wonder why ageing pop stars refuse to retire and take a hilarious look back at the filthy lyrics we all innocently sang as children without having a clue what they actually meant!
This week, Niall takes a trip down memory lane with his favourite old TV shows, including For the Love of Ada, Talking Pictures TV and The Footage Detectives. There’s also Arthur’s Mailbag, some wonderfully ridiculous names like Mr Pickles and Bunny Carr, and the mystery of why we say things like “Let’s be frank!”
It’s another week of marital madness, outrageous confessions and plenty of laughs as Niall and Karen return with a brand new episode of Don’t Call Me Darling, the podcast where absolutely nothing is off limits!
Karen’s taken a bang on the head, but thankfully it hasn’t stopped her talking, and this week Don’t Call Me Darling is all over the place in the best possible way. Niall has a LOT to say about Aer Lingus WiFi and why getting the password sometimes feels like trying to uncover the Third Secret of Fatima. They also discuss the lost art of putting pen to paper, leaving the house looking like a complete state, the fake sick voice employees put on when ringing the boss and that strange phenomenon where your illness suddenly becomes their illness.
Episode Eleven of Don’t Call Me Darling sees Niall and Karen getting stuck into politics, relationships, attraction, religion, friendship and, somehow, a woman who married a bus. Could Karen ever enter politics? She has a few things to say about the Social Democrats, while Niall looks back at Bertie Ahern and remembers his own days with Real Radio. Then things take a slightly stranger turn with mechanophilia, the sexual attraction to machines, including the story of a 35 year old woman who actually married her bus.
Should you ever reveal your “magic number,” or is your sexual history one figure best buried with the exes? Is sharing your location a sign of trust, or simply twenty four hour surveillance with a loving smile? They also discuss how much sex is “normal” in a marriage, and what happens when one partner wants far more intimacy than the other.
This week on Don’t Call Me Darling, Niall and Karen Boylan ask why women refuse to believe a man can genuinely be thinking about absolutely nothing, and why “You pick the restaurant” actually means “Read my mind and choose the one I have already picked.”
Niall and Karen are back with another gloriously unfiltered tour through marriage, holidays and the little things in life that drive us all mad. This week, Niall reveals the infamous “geebag” story, while Karen compares Cork and Dublin slang and discovers that the same words can have very different meanings depending on which side of the city you come from (Northsiders Vs Southsiders)
Not Suitable For Broadcast: Niall Boylan and Larissa Nolan Round Up the Week. Niall Boylan is joined by journalist Larissa Nolan for a lively, unfiltered look back at the biggest, most controversial and downright strange stories of the week. They debate whether Gardaí need stronger legal protection when pursuing suspects on e scooters, scramblers and other vehicles, and ask whether criminals are exploiting officers’ fear of ending up before the courts.
This week, Niall Boylan is joined by legendary broadcaster George Hook for Episode 8 of Not Suitable for Broadcast, as the two radio veterans take an unapologetic look at some of the biggest, strangest and most controversial stories of the week.
What happens when you strip away the stigma, the myths, and the taboos surrounding sex?
In this fascinating and completely uncensored episode, Niall sits down with Clarity Mills, one of Ireland’s best known dominatrices and a professional sex educator, for a candid conversation that explores a side of human sexuality many people are curious about but rarely discuss openly.
It’s that time of the week again as Niall Boylan is joined by his former producer and good friend AJ Walsh to break down the biggest stories making headlines in Ireland and around the world. This week, they discuss Metallica’s generous €80,000 donation to Irish charities during their Dublin visit, RTÉ’s decision to make dozens of presenters employees after the bogus self employment controversy, fuel prices as excise duty changes begin to take effect, and the US Supreme Court’s decision to uphold birthright citizenship in a major setback for Donald Trump.
On this week’s News Round Up, Niall is joined by his good friend and former producer AJ Walsh to take a look back at the biggest stories making headlines over the past week, some deeply serious, others downright bizarre.
This week Niall is joined by his former producer and long-time friend AJ Walsh for a lively and no-holds-barred look back at the stories that got everyone talking.
They discuss the horrific Preston Davey case and the questions being asked following the convictions. They also look at the growing debate around trust in the media as the BBC faces major cuts in an effort to save hundreds of millions of pounds, with programmes and jobs on the chopping block.
Sean opens up about his own life, experiences growing up gay, and why he believes many people are afraid to challenge prevailing narratives. The discussion explores gender ideology, transgender activism, gender theory in schools, and why Sean feels many within the LGBT community are reluctant to question certain aspects of the movement.
Join Niall Boylan and his good friend and former producer AJ Walsh for their weekly catch-up as they take a look at some of the biggest, strangest and most talked-about stories making headlines this week. From the shocking stabbing in Belfast that left a man with life-changing injuries and sparked public disorder, to a car mysteriously ending up in the pond at St Stephen’s Green, Niall and AJ discuss the stories that have dominated the news cycle and social media feeds over the past few days.
Every week, Niall Boylan sits down with his former producer and longtime friend AJ Walsh for a lively and often unpredictable round-up of the biggest stories making headlines. This week, Niall and AJ discuss the shocking murder of Henry Nowak, a case that has reignited concerns about violent crime, knife attacks and public safety. They examine the growing fears many people have about crime on our streets and ask whether enough is being done to tackle repeat offenders and prevent future tragedies.
In this hard-hitting episode, Niall sits down with Dr. Gerry Quinn and Dr. Ronan Connolly to unpack one of the most controversial scientific papers published since the pandemic began. Titled What….
Dr. Marcus de Brun joins Niall Boylan to expose what he calls a dark chapter in Ireland’s COVID-19 response—one marked by censorship, coercion, and what he describes as “manslaughter in slow….
In this engaging and refreshingly honest interview, Niall is joined by The Apprentice UK breakout star Jordan Dargan, the only Irish contestant in this year’s series, who made it all the way to….
In this lively and provocative episode, Niall Boylan sits down with the infamous Katie Hopkins, known for her fearless opinions and unfiltered commentary. Katie, often dubbed the most banned woman….
In this episode of the podcast, Niall is joined by Professor Seth Barrett Tillman from Maynooth University’s Law and Criminology department to discuss Ireland’s proportional representation system….
In this episode, Niall Boylan talks to Sandra Adams, a forthright and passionate candidate for the NUI panel in the upcoming Seanad elections. Sandra delves into some of the most contentious….
In this episode, Niall welcomes Derek Byrne, an academic, journalist, and candidate for the University of Dublin constituency in the upcoming Seanad elections. With over 20 years of experience in….
In this episode, Niall speaks with Cllr. Paul Hogan about the heated controversy surrounding the new temporary accommodation center at Lissywollen, Athlone. The government plans to house up….
In this episode, Niall Boylan sits down with Paul Tweed, one of the world’s most respected and feared defamation lawyers, whose client list boasts names like Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears….
In this hard-hitting episode, Niall sits down with Dr. Gerry Quinn and Dr. Ronan Connolly to unpack one of the most controversial scientific papers published since the pandemic began. Titled What….
Dr. Marcus de Brun joins Niall Boylan to expose what he calls a dark chapter in Ireland’s COVID-19 response—one marked by censorship, coercion, and what he describes as “manslaughter in slow….
In this episode, Niall Boylan talks to Sandra Adams, a forthright and passionate candidate for the NUI panel in the upcoming Seanad elections. Sandra delves into some of the most contentious….
In this episode, Niall welcomes Derek Byrne, an academic, journalist, and candidate for the University of Dublin constituency in the upcoming Seanad elections. With over 20 years of experience in….
In this episode, Niall Boylan sits down with Paul Tweed, one of the world’s most respected and feared defamation lawyers, whose client list boasts names like Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears….
In this mind-expanding episode, Niall is joined by Rizwan Virk, an MIT-trained computer scientist, video game developer, entrepreneur, and author, who passionately advocates for Simulation Theory….
In this episode of the Niall Boylan podcast, Richard and Fred Fairbrass of Right Said Fred reflect on their journey from global pop icons to politically outspoken figures. Known for their massive….
In this episode, Niall Boylan speaks with Chris Elston, also known as “Billboard Chris,” about his mission to challenge the growing use of puberty blockers and gender transition procedures in….
In this podcast, Niall interviews Niamh Uí Bhriain about a controversial SPHE (Social, Personal, and Health Education) book being used in Irish schools. The conversation revolves around….
Dear Editor, The Portraits of Atatürk, founder of the Turkish Republic 1923, and the Turkish national flag are legally or traditionally required in all Turkish public offices, schools and post offices. In the Irish Republic, the Tricolour and portraits of those executed in 1916 were given pride of place but […]
Dear Editor, Community Grants or funding from Governments and Local Authority bodies in recent times have to satisfy the aspirations of Equality, Integration, Diversity and Inclusion. Is this not a futile exercise given that these terms are contradictory in themselves and actually cause division? First of all, we know that […]
Dear Editor, History tells us that centuries of ethnic history cannot be changed into a “one size fits all” identity. It also tells us that time does not eliminate cultural differences. We only have to see the 12th of July Celebrations in Northern Ireland to recognise this. Spending vast amounts […]
The main idea behind “Working from Home” was originally to give workers a better work-life balance and, at the same time, save on long commuting times to and from the workplace, which in many cases meant a worker spending hours in their car, causing traffic congestion in all our major cities.
Dear Editor, When Ireland transposed this Directive into Irish law, it tipped the scales in such a way that it protects civil servants, hinders the public interest, and places a blindfold over the Freedom of Information laws that were already in place. It ignored Section 6(e), which relates to the […]
Dear Editor,
Danish CPR number (Det Centrale Personregister) is a lifelong identification number essential for living, working, and accessing services in Denmark. It serves as a national ID for taxation, banking, healthcare (yellow card), and public authority communication.
It is typically issued when registering residency for over three months. It gives Danes their vote automatically when they reach 18, and others when they get Danish citizenship in real time. It is mandatory to keep one’s permanent address updated.
Dear Editor,
Ireland has between 33,000 and 34,000 registered Non-Governmental Bodies or charities, mostly funded by the Government in one way or another. Along with this, we have a Housing Crisis, despite billions of euros being poured into Social Housing through 438 Registered Approved Housing Bodies and the expensive HAP (Housing Accommodation Scheme).
On a recent trip to Dublin I was mulling over the obsession some politicians nowadays have over changing the names of roads and parks which according to them are not reflective of the Irish Republic. Then I came across the statue of William Smith O’Brien on O’Connell St.
Denmark is one of the most successful countries when it comes to the uptake of cycling. In Copenhagen there are miles of cycling lanes covering the whole city. Cycle lanes are divided by a kerb or marked which ensures the safety of pedestrians and separates the cyclist from motorists.
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Ho Ho Hold On! Has Christmas Started Far Too Early?
Niall Boylan
