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)
Would You Let Your Seven Year Old Daughter Take Up Boxing? Niall talks to Karl Deeter about a family disagreement sparked by the influence of Katie Taylor. Around 80,000 fans are expected at Croke Park this Saturday night to watch Taylor take on undefeated French fighter Flora Pili, but one listener says Katie’s success has caused a row at home.
Would A United Ireland Referendum Create More Problems Than It Solves? Niall talks to election candidate Eddie Punch about the growing debate over whether the time has come for a referendum on a united Ireland. UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has insisted he is “very aware of every word in the Good Friday Agreement” and says he will abide by it “100%”. His comments follow criticism over remarks made during a visit to Belfast, when he suggested that a referendum on Irish unity was currently “off the table
Should Drivers Be Forced Off the Road at 80? Niall talks to podcaster and restaurateur Paul Treyvaud about a listener’s difficult dilemma involving his 85 year old father, who still insists on driving despite growing concerns about whether he is mentally sharp enough to be safe behind the wheel.
Niall talks to Cork Councillor Albert Deasy about Ireland’s new **Health Referral Scheme**, which came into effect on 1 September. Under the new system, Gardaí can refer eligible adults caught for a first drug possession offence to the HSE instead of prosecuting them or issuing an adult caution. Supporters say it could prevent people from being dragged into the criminal justice system over personal drug use and instead direct them towards health services.
Niall talks to Independent Ireland TD Michael Collins about whether workers should be allowed to keep more of the money they earn from putting in extra hours. Independent Kerry TD Michael Healy-Rae has proposed taxing qualifying overtime earnings at a flat rate of 20% as part of Budget 2027, arguing that people who work longer hours should not see so much of the additional income swallowed up by tax. Although INdependent ireland was the fist party to propose the idea
Should Parents Feel Guilty About Going On Holiday Without The Kids? Niall talks to journalist Laura Perrins about a listener’s holiday dilemma that has caused quite a row at home. The listener says she was furious when her husband suggested they escape together on a surprise two week holiday to the Maldives, leaving their three young children at home. He thought he was planning the ultimate romantic getaway for just the two of them, but luckily he had not booked or paid for anything because his wife has flatly refused to go.
This week on Don’t Call Me Darling, Niall and Karen are back with another gloriously chaotic mix of marriage, relationships, holidays, strange news stories and the kind of conversations that probably shouldn’t leave the house.
The Lindsay Clancy murder trial has gripped millions around the world, and the case is now in the hands of a Massachusetts jury. Niall Boylan is joined by journalist and commentator Laura Perrins to discuss the latest developments in the extraordinary case involving Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts mother who killed her three young children, Cora, Dawson and Callan, at their family home in January 2023.
The Geebag, the Gadget and the Cat in the Bedroom Ep 008
Niall Boylan
