On the day of Ireland's general election in December 2024, the longtime leader of the Green Party Eamon Ryan sat down with Chris Kissane at Ireland’s Edge. Marking the end of his political tenure after 25 years, and with his party’s prospects looking bleak, Eamon and Chris discussed why it’s not easy being green. Junior partners in two major coalition governments over the last 15 years, the Greens brought issues of climate change and sustainability to the centre of Irish political debate and Eamon's various ministerial portfolios have ranged from transport to energy to communications. But there has been a major political backlash against green politics both home and abroad despite a global environmental crisis that only continues to worsen. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

On the day of Ireland's general election in December 2024, the longtime leader of the Green Party Eamon Ryan sat down with Chris Kissane at Ireland’s Edge. Marking the end of his political tenure after 25 years, and with his party’s prospects looking bleak, Eamon and Chris discussed why it’s not easy being green. Junior partners in two major coalition governments over the last 15 years, the Greens brought issues of climate change and sustainability to the centre of Irish political debate and Eamon's various ministerial portfolios have ranged from transport to energy to communications. But there has been a major political backlash against green politics both home and abroad despite a global environmental crisis that only continues to worsen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the day of Ireland's general election in December 2024, the longtime leader of the Green Party Eamon Ryan sat down with Chris Kissane at Ireland’s Edge. Marking the end of his political tenure after 25 years, and with his party’s prospects looking bleak, Eamon and Chris discussed why it’s not easy being green. Junior partners in two major coalition governments over the last 15 years, the Greens brought issues of climate change and sustainability to the centre of Irish political debate and Eamon's various ministerial portfolios have ranged from transport to energy to communications. But there has been a major political backlash against green politics both home and abroad despite a global environmental crisis that only continues to worsen. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

It's Not Easy Being Green - In conversation with Eamon Ryan

Born out of the eponymous event series and presented by historian and writer Chris Kissane,&nbsp;Ireland’s Edge – The Podcast&nbsp;shares the absorbing discussions and interviews captured at Ireland's Edge in Dingle. This rich store of conversations, stories, and ideas underscore the need for open dialogue in an era of political upheaval and polarisation, exploring a wide range of critical topics. Coming up this season 6, "Welcome Here, Kind Stranger": Reporter at Large – A Conversation with Ed Caesar / Bearing Witness – Voices and Testimonies from Gaza and Palestine /&nbsp;The Tide Is High – Protecting Ireland’s Coastal Future / Rage Against the Machine? AI and Its Discontents / "What’s Left?" – A Conversation with Dimi Reider / Oró Sé do Bheatha 'Bhaile – Housing, Gentrification &amp; the Gaeltacht / The Maker Makes – The Art of Irish Craft / "Weak Become Heroes" – Culture, Coalition and DIY Collectivism /&nbsp;Rabharta Gaeilge – The Irish Language Resurgence Featuring (A-Z):Adhna Ní Bhraonáin, Gaeltacht housing campaigner and spokesperson for BÁNÚ / Anike Tyrrell, Founder and Creative Director at J. Hill’s Standard / Caoimhe Butterly, Human-rights campaigner, educator, filmmaker and psychotherapist / Carole Cadwalladr, Investigative journalist and writer / Dairena Ní Chinnéide, Poet and broadcaster / Didi Ronan, Founder of eco-guesthouse Native / Dimi Reider, Journalist / Domino Whisker, Artist / Dr. Mohammed Abu Mughaisib, Deputy Medical Coordinator of MSF’s operations in Palestine / Ed Caesar, Author and Contributing Writer at The New Yorker / Emma Ferrari, Irish-language broadcaster and writer / Gemma Dunleavy, Artist and musician / Hugo Byrne, Knife-maker / Lava La Rue, Multidisciplinary artist and creative / Lorcan Sirr, Lecturer and housing policy analyst at TU Dublin / Martha Farrell, Co-founder of the Maharees Conservation Association CLG /&nbsp;Mary Bourke, Professor of Geomorphology at Trinity College Dublin / Niamh McIntyre, Senior reporter at the Bureau of Investigative Journalism / Peadar Ó Goill, Creative director, photographer and filmmaker / Roisin Kiberd, Writer / Shampain, DJ and presenter / Una Mullally, Writer and journalist Things look different from the edge.<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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Born out of the eponymous event series and presented by historian and writer Chris Kissane, Ireland’s Edge – The Podcast shares the absorbing discussions and interviews captured at Ireland's Edge in Dingle. This rich store of conversations, stories, and ideas underscore the need for open dialogue in an era of political upheaval and polarisation, exploring a wide range of critical topics. Coming up this season 6, "Welcome Here, Kind Stranger": Reporter at Large – A Conversation with Ed Caesar / Bearing Witness – Voices and Testimonies from Gaza and Palestine / The Tide Is High – Protecting Ireland’s Coastal Future / Rage Against the Machine? AI and Its Discontents / "What’s Left?" – A Conversation with Dimi Reider / Oró Sé do Bheatha 'Bhaile – Housing, Gentrification & the Gaeltacht / The Maker Makes – The Art of Irish Craft / "Weak Become Heroes" – Culture, Coalition and DIY Collectivism / Rabharta Gaeilge – The Irish Language Resurgence Featuring (A-Z): Adhna Ní Bhraonáin, Gaeltacht housing campaigner and spokesperson for BÁNÚ / Anike Tyrrell, Founder and Creative Director at J. Hill’s Standard / Caoimhe Butterly, Human-rights campaigner, educator, filmmaker and psychotherapist / Carole Cadwalladr, Investigative journalist and writer / Dairena Ní Chinnéide, Poet and broadcaster / Didi Ronan, Founder of eco-guesthouse Native / Dimi Reider, Journalist / Domino Whisker, Artist / Dr. Mohammed Abu Mughaisib, Deputy Medical Coordinator of MSF’s operations in Palestine / Ed Caesar, Author and Contributing Writer at The New Yorker / Emma Ferrari, Irish-language broadcaster and writer / Gemma Dunleavy, Artist and musician / Hugo Byrne, Knife-maker / Lava La Rue, Multidisciplinary artist and creative / Lorcan Sirr, Lecturer and housing policy analyst at TU Dublin / Martha Farrell, Co-founder of the Maharees Conservation Association CLG / Mary Bourke, Professor of Geomorphology at Trinity College Dublin / Niamh McIntyre, Senior reporter at the Bureau of Investigative Journalism / Peadar Ó Goill, Creative director, photographer and filmmaker / Roisin Kiberd, Writer / Shampain, DJ and presenter / Una Mullally, Writer and journalist Things look different from the edge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Born out of the eponymous event series and presented by historian and writer Chris Kissane,&nbsp;Ireland’s Edge – The Podcast&nbsp;shares the absorbing discussions and interviews captured at Ireland's Edge in Dingle. This rich store of conversations, stories, and ideas underscore the need for open dialogue in an era of political upheaval and polarisation, exploring a wide range of critical topics. Coming up this season 6, "Welcome Here, Kind Stranger": Reporter at Large – A Conversation with Ed Caesar / Bearing Witness – Voices and Testimonies from Gaza and Palestine /&nbsp;The Tide Is High – Protecting Ireland’s Coastal Future / Rage Against the Machine? AI and Its Discontents / "What’s Left?" – A Conversation with Dimi Reider / Oró Sé do Bheatha 'Bhaile – Housing, Gentrification &amp; the Gaeltacht / The Maker Makes – The Art of Irish Craft / "Weak Become Heroes" – Culture, Coalition and DIY Collectivism /&nbsp;Rabharta Gaeilge – The Irish Language Resurgence Featuring (A-Z):Adhna Ní Bhraonáin, Gaeltacht housing campaigner and spokesperson for BÁNÚ / Anike Tyrrell, Founder and Creative Director at J. Hill’s Standard / Caoimhe Butterly, Human-rights campaigner, educator, filmmaker and psychotherapist / Carole Cadwalladr, Investigative journalist and writer / Dairena Ní Chinnéide, Poet and broadcaster / Didi Ronan, Founder of eco-guesthouse Native / Dimi Reider, Journalist / Domino Whisker, Artist / Dr. Mohammed Abu Mughaisib, Deputy Medical Coordinator of MSF’s operations in Palestine / Ed Caesar, Author and Contributing Writer at The New Yorker / Emma Ferrari, Irish-language broadcaster and writer / Gemma Dunleavy, Artist and musician / Hugo Byrne, Knife-maker / Lava La Rue, Multidisciplinary artist and creative / Lorcan Sirr, Lecturer and housing policy analyst at TU Dublin / Martha Farrell, Co-founder of the Maharees Conservation Association CLG /&nbsp;Mary Bourke, Professor of Geomorphology at Trinity College Dublin / Niamh McIntyre, Senior reporter at the Bureau of Investigative Journalism / Peadar Ó Goill, Creative director, photographer and filmmaker / Roisin Kiberd, Writer / Shampain, DJ and presenter / Una Mullally, Writer and journalist Things look different from the edge. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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