Eddie's Edge: Recent Episodes
Eddie O'Sullivan
Eddie O’Sullivan is best known as the former Head Coach to the Irish Men’s Rugby Team and currently a rugby pundit. In this podcast he explores in detail a wide range of subjects that will be of interest to the general public.
Eddie’s Edge is topic driven with an authority on a particular subject invited to unpack their area of expertise in an open and conversational way.
Daniel Kinahan came within a whisker of establishing himself as one of the top boxing promoters in the world. But after being namechecked on Instagram by Tyson Fury, in the announcement of his fight against Anthony Joshua, within days he was abandoned by the power brokers of boxing. Chief Sports Writer, Kieran Cunningham, explains how it all unravelled so quickly.
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n the past 6 months Covid19 has infected 10 million worldwide and caused the death of over 500,000 people. In Ireland we have gotten the virus under control. But as we try to exit the Lockdown there are almost as many questions as answers. Professor Gerry Killeen, Chair of Applied Pathogen Ecology at UCC, believes it is going to be a lot more difficult and riskier than we think.
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In the history of the state Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil have never coalesced in government. Civil War politics has always been the purported reason preventing the grand coalition. Dr Brian Hanley tracks the historic ideologies of both major parties and why at this point coalition may eventually lead to amalgamation.
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The protests in reaction to the death of George Floyd has rocked America to its core. The intended outcomes of the protests have at times have been overshadowed by rioting and violence. Who are the main players influencing the protests? Have they got it right? The good the bad and the ugly. Larry Donnelly investigates.
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There is no doubt that women’s sport in Ireland is growing both in terms of participation and profile. At the same time progress is not as quick as many would wish. Is it possible to accelerate that progress? Or will women’s sport reach its goal organically over time. One of Ireland’s leading sports journalists, Joanne Cantwell, opines.
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Paul McGrath, is one of Ireland’s most beloved sportsmen. He risked his reputation and standing in society by writing his shockingly honest autobiography, Back from the Brink. The journey was both challenging and cathartic for McGrath. But it weighed almost as heavily on his ghost writer, Vincent Hogan. In this episode Vincent recounts the process and challenges in delivering a masterpiece that ultimately enhanced the admiration and respect with which Paul McGrath is revered.
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The upcoming US Presidential Election. Can the Democratic candidate, Joe Biden, defeat President Donal Trump? There has never been more interest in US Presidential Elections. Ever since Donald Trump shocked the world and became the 45th President of the United States, the Democrats have been obsessed with getting him out of the White House. As of now their only chance of doing so rests with their nominee, Joe Biden, in the election next November. Columnist, Law Lecturer at NUI Galway and Democrat, Larry Donnelly, assesses the Democrats and Joe Biden’s chances.
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Every day we hear economists speak about economics. They disclose important information that impacts us financially. Do we really understand what they are saying? How bad is this Covid-19 economic crash? How will we recover from it? Economist Dan O’Brien explains in simple terms where we are and more importantly where we are going.
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What began as an act of altruism and solidarity soon morphed into a divisive and bitter episode in modern Irish history. Dr Brian Hanley explains. In 1969 the escalation of violence in Northern Ireland precipitated a flood of Catholic refugees into the Republic. Initially there was enormous goodwill and solidarity with the plight of these refugees. But within 5 years the mood in the Republic had morphed into bitterness and distain within even the highest levels of government. Author of the book: The Impact of the Troubles on the Republic 1968 – 1979, Dr Brian Hanley explains how it came about.
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Amid the blizzard of social media and fake news what does the future hold for the mainstream News Media? Managing Editor of The Journal, Susan Daly, unpacks the challenges facing the industry. Worldwide the News Media has experienced dramatic changes that have created unprecedented financial, technological and ethical challenges. How does the mainstream news media stay true to its principles and remain trustworthy, relevant and viable? Managing Editor of The Journal, Susan Daly, unpacks what she sees as the challenges facing the industry.
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Ireland has become an epicentre for organised crime and the drug trade. It is a constant struggle for law enforcement to not alone battle the drug trade but also eliminate the gangland wars that inevitably ensue. Assistant Editor and Crime Correspondent with the Irish Daily Star, Michael O’Toole, delves into the main drivers of organised crime in Ireland.
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Addiction of all types have been a scourge on society for as long as we can remember. Addictions are only treated once they have become problematic to the addict and those people closest to them. Addiction counsellor, Oisín McConville, who has openly discussed his own struggles with gambling addiction looks at the causes and potential remedies to this social problem.
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In 2005 the GAA voted to open Croke Park to Rugby and Soccer. It has proven to be a historic and inspired decision. But it was not without controversy and involved a complicated political process within the GAA. Former president of the GAA, Sean Kelly MEP, is regarded as the key driver in opening Croke Park. He joins me to give us the inside story on the process.
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Physical Education had been embedded in the secondary school curriculum for over 40 years. But the general health of the nation has never been worse. In the not too distant future, the Irish health system will be bankrupted by the cost of obesity related diseases. Prof. Niall Moyna, Head of the School of Health & Human Performance and a member of the Centre of Preventive Medicine at Dublin City University joins me to explore if it is possible to rescue the health of the nation.
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In recent times Ireland has been gripped by the continued escalation of crime and exacerbated by the rates at which recidivism plays a large part in the problem. Currently the Irish Prison System seems to be having little impact on curbing crime. The former Governor of Mountjoy Prison, John Lonergan, joins me to examine the issues. His 50 years of experience delivers some intriguing insights.
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On the face of it, Rugby Union seems to be in a good place, but in reality, there are inherent problems in the game. Brain injuries, drug issues and financial challenges are all storms looming on rugby’s horizon. Shane Horgan joins me to unpack rugby’s problems and discusses if there are any potential solutions.
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The Good Friday Agreement came into being in 1998. It collapsed in 2016 for 3 years before the institutions got up and running again. Tommie Gorman joins Eddue to give a unique insight into the twists and turns around devolution in Northern Ireland over the past 20 years and the challenges it faces in the future.
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