Jason McAteer (Returns): Episode 335

Jason McAteer made his Irishman Abroad debut in December 2014 (Episode 64) and this week he makes his much-anticipated return to the show. The Ireland and Liverpool legend speaks with a refreshing honesty about his battle with his mental health and the journey that he has been on since he first spoke to Jarlath. 

There’s a fascinating discussion on the different manager techniques in order to deal with the various personality traits of the players (14:00) and the one rule that players agree over-stepped the mark when it comes to ‘brutal’ dressing room banter where there is ‘no room for the weak’ (5:00). Jason also speaks openly about the breaking point for his own mental health (26:00) and the importance of really listening to someone who is opening up to you about their struggles (38:00).

From what he believes is so special about the current Liverpool team (47:00) to a fascinating discussion on the challenges that face parents of millennials (45:00) and much more, this is a refreshing and honest conversation with a true gentleman of Irish sport.

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Stephen Ferris: Episode 334

Thatcher’s Spy (Willie Carlin): Episode 333

This week, we hear the incredible story of the man who spent 10 years undercover as an M15 agent in Derry within Sinn Féin reporting back to the British Government. Willie Carlin now lives in a secret location in the UK and under a new identity.  He met with Jarlath to tell him about working in one of the most dangerous positions in The Troubles, having his cover blown and how he still lives in fear of an IRA hit.

Willie tells the shocking events of the night his cover was blown (4:00), why he was told he would be killed if he went to his daughter's funeral (49:00) while also explaining the role he played in the early stages of the Peace Process (47:00).

From being addicted to spying (27:00) to how he was expected to infiltrate the Republican movement with very little guidance (20:00), the psychological impact of living a double-life (8:00), why he still fears for his own life (50:00) and much more, this is a remarkable and rare conversation with a man who has truly lived life on the edge.

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Music this week is provided by Niall McNamee. Get tickets to Niall's upcoming show on February 11th at The Dublin Castle, Camden Town, London here https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/niall

You can purchase Willie's book 'Thatcher's Spy' here https://irishacademicpress.ie/product/thatchers-spy-my-life-as-an-mi5-agent-inside-sinn-fein/

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Enda Kenny: Episode 332 (Live from The Savoy Hotel in London)

Jarlath sat down with former Taoiseach Enda Kenny for a one of a kind conversation in front of a UCD Alumni event at London's Savoy Hotel.

With his retirement just around the corner, Enda speaks freely about his time at the helm. Jarlath asks what a person needs to succeed in a game as difficult as politics (8:00). Sitting a stone’s throw from the British Houses of Parliament they discuss why Britain is not the Empire that it once was (33:00) and his admiration for the way in which the Queen approached her visit to Ireland (40:00).

From the hilarious story about Donald Trump and Enda's wife (23:00) to the importance of 'letting the young people fly' (14:00), his heart-warming perspective on education (43:00), how stress was never an issue for him (12:00) and much more, this is a truly memorable chat with one of Ireland's most talked about and groundbreaking political figures.

To hear the ad-free full-length interview of every episode each week, as well as to access the entire back-catalogue of over 300 episodes, become an Irishman Abroad patron at www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad.

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Ewan MacKenna: Episode 331

Louise O’Neill (Returns): Episode 330

It's almost 4 years ago since Louise O'Neill first appeared on the podcast. This week, Louise returned to speak to Jarlath about her rollercoaster journey over the last few years at the forefront of feminism in Ireland since the release of her critically acclaimed book Asking For It.

Louise opens up about her journey and the toll being an activist has taken on her personal and professional life, including her decision to step away from social media. Louise also discusses the importance of speaking about consent from a young age, her creative process and the stage adaptation of Asking For It.

To hear about Louise's exciting big screen plans, her book and podcast recommendations, as well as her incredibly productive tips for writers and more, become an Irishman Abroad Patron for just the price of a pint every month on www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad for the full length version of this interview.

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Alan Joyce: Episode 329

The 2019 Irishman Abroad Awards Episode

Another year has passed and our guests of 2019 certainly did not disappoint.

Our team has trawled through thousands of clips from the archive over the last year to bring you the annual Irishman Abroad Awards made up of some of the most jaw-dropping, side-splitting and heart-breaking stories from the year gone by.

Featuring categories with awards for the 'Holy Shit' Moment, Advice and Best Colin Farrell Story of the Year as well as prizes for the Most Chequered Past, the 'Oh Christ, I'm glad that didn't happen to me' story and much more, we hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as we enjoyed putting it together.

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Sinead Burke: Episode 327

This week, Sinead Burke sat down with Jarlath in the London Irish Centre in Camden for conversation like no other conversation featured in this series. Together they sift through the biggest moments in her incredible rise to prominence over the last three years. She tells Jar about the remarkable circumstances that lead to her Ted Talk and how her life changed almost immediately afterwards. She opens up about her stage fright and anxiety just prior to the filming and the four questions she now asks her self before taking on any sort of work. 

Jarlath is keen to know how Sinead finds working with the fashion industry at a time when publicity seems to trump actual change. He asks Sinead what are the things that she beats herself up about the most and gets a really unusual answer he wasn’t expecting. What’s it like to deal with Oprah? What exactly is the limit and danger of self-kindness? What can we do to help make the changes Sinead is chasing? It’s all here in a remarkably expansive interview with one of the most influential and stylish Irish women of the last 50 years.

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Lisa McGee: Episode 326

This week, the mastermind writer behind the Channel 4 smash hit Derry Girls, Lisa McGee joined Jarlath for an incredible conversation about her life and journey which led to the creation of one of the comedy series of a generation.

Lisa speaks about the influence of Friends on her work (57:00), why she was more afraid of the nuns than the soldiers growing up in Derry (47:00) and the fascinating process of finding the dream team of actors for the Derry Girls characters (53:00).

From the chalkboard scene that went viral (1:00:00) to the challenge of cutting good jokes (43:00), the impact of owning her own experiences when it comes to her writing (18:00) and much more, this is a very powerful conversation with one of Irelands true writing talents.

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