In this episode of the SHSS Podcast, we had the privilege of hosting David Gilbert, a political journalist with Wired.

David shared his insights on disinformation, the American election, his journey as a journalist, and the concerning rise of extreme right-wing politics.

A big shoutout to our fantastic interviewers, Annie and Noa, for leading such a compelling conversation!

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We were thrilled to welcome Gerald O’Brien to SHSS today to record the SHSS Podcast.

Gerald is a walking library of information who spoke about his childhood, the changes he has seen over the past 9 decades and what inspires him.

Thanks to Lauren and Maya for leading the interview, to Eibhinn for the sound and to Caragh Bell for coordinating.

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Rosemary Sexton welcomes back past pupil Sarah Murphy to SHSS . Sarah works in CUH and shared some details of her career and how beneficial the LCA programme was for her when she was at school.

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Fresh from competing in the Paris 2024 Olympic games, SHSS welcomed Irish olympic hammer thrower, Nicola Tuthill. She gave an insight into her hectic schedule and let us in on some of the behind-the-scenes at the olympic village.

Thanks to TY Students Ciara and Clara for leading this fantastic interview.

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John Minihan acclaimed photographer visited Sacred Heart Secondary School, Clonakilty on 10 October 2024 to record this podcast.

John has photographed hundreds of people, notably Samuel Beckett, Francis Bacon, Lady Diana, Edna O’Brien, and lots more.

Thanks to Noa De La Pena and Sian Cook for leading the interview.

Thanks to Caragh Bell for coordinating.

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SHSS Podcast returns for a sixth of student led season. Our first interview is with David Nash.

David is a poet and the recent recipient of the Seamus Heaney Prize.

An excellent interview led by Noa DeLaPena and Annie McCarthy

Well done to Sian Cook on sound.

In this episode, Saoirse O’Sullivan and Jill McCarthy interview Rob Heffernan.

He chats to them about how his whole life revolved around sport, dealing with disappointments and turning them into a positive, normalising greatness in Cork and being the best version of yourself.

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Charlotte McCabe led the interview with players from SHSS' victorious senior and junior teams. Roxy and Kate spoke about their journey as girls in a male-dominated sport, and Niamh and Leah gave an insight into life on the junior team.

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Its a family affair!

Interviewed by her granddaughters, Sophie and Emily Bell, Ann Bell chatted to the girls about her mother, Mary Twomey, one of the few female GPs in the fifties and about taking over the mantle when she followed in her mother's footsteps and became a GP.

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As part of the 'My Career and Me' series, Rosemary Sexton interviews past pupil Susan Butler. Susan is an Analyst with the Central Bank of Ireland and in this episode, she chats with Rosemary about her path into this career.

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