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The Clonegal Kildavin Veteran Players in this edition of Chatterbox Y21 talk to two young men Stephen Sharry and Ben Bayley both recent college graduates, who , stand at the threshold of adult life  looking out at a world they did not create but will soon be responsible for shaping.

In this candid and thought-provoking conversation, we explore their hopes, fears and frustrations about the society they have inherited. From politics and inequality to climate change, opportunity, identity and the meaning of success, we ask what concerns them most, what gives them hope, and what kind of world they want to leave behind.

Are they optimistic about the future, or burdened by the mistakes of the past? Do they feel empowered to bring about change, or powerless in the face of forces beyond their control?

Above all, we listen — not simply to understand how the next generation sees the world, but to discover how they might choose to change it.

Because today's graduates are tomorrow's decision-makers, and the future we debate is the future they must live.

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This month, societies attitude to women in Ireland and the gender identity  issue  explored by Jer O' Toole, Siobháin Hayden, Carmel Gibson and Mgt Doyle . The discussion is moderated by Tom Doyle

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This month our regular host Carmel Gibson, talks about her personal experience of organising and providing care for a family member and the challenges of finding love and companionship in  the middle years.

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Join us for a thoughtful and honest panel discussion exploring the universal experience of mortality. From death and dying to funeral rites, grief, remembrance, and the legacies we leave behind, this conversation brings together diverse perspectives to examine how we confront loss, find meaning, and honor life. Through reflection, personal stories, and cultural insights, we'll explore what it means to live fully while acknowledging the reality of our own impermanence.  Panel members are Carmel Gibson, Claire Murphy, Jerry O'Toole, and Margaret Doyle. The discussion is moderated by Tom Doyle

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We hear from Patricia Murray an organisational psychologist  with over 25 years experience examining the challenges of workplace relationships.  If you share a work place with others, manage a team or are an employer, this Podcast is for you. 

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Well-known hurling referee talks about his life and times, the journey to the pinnacle of his role, stopping to recount the memorable, the challenging, and the lessons learned along the way.

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Rachel Bayley talks of Emmigration, Loss, love, family, and Community

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Rachel Bayley talks of Emigration, love loss family and community

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The planned unification of the GAA, LGFA, and Camogie bodies promises progress — but behind closed doors, members say they’re unprepared and unheard. We unpack the money trail, the governance shake-ups, and the soft misogyny that many say continues to define the debate.

We also take a look at the new rules being applied to ladies' Gaelic games

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Join us for an inspiring conversation with a remarkable individual, Liam Barry, born in humble circumstances. From working in a variety of roles and encountering diverse people and situations, he has risen to become a well-known and highly respected volunteer, now serving as President of Carlow GAA. His life journey has shaped a philosophy rooted in calmness, acceptance, and resilience. Discover how resourcefulness, humility, and a positive outlook have guided him through life's challenges and led to a fulfilling and impactful life.