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Real Talks with Alan O'Mara
In March 2024, the popular ‘Real Talks with Alan O’Mara’ podcast series announced its return, a new weekly format and a slate of brilliant Irish guests. The series, which originated in Ireland and is now based in New York, will celebrate leading figures from music, sport, art and life. Each episod...
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Sports Broadcaster Evanne Ní Chuilinn Talks Women’s Sports, Sharing and Grief
In this episode, we sat down with Irish sports journalist and television presenter Evanne Ní Chuilinn, and had an honest and heartfelt chat about her...
Alan and Mary Kate talk asking for help
In this week’s episode, host Alan O'Mara and producer Mary Kate Boylan sit down to talk about topics including asking for help, how they feel about th...
Comedian Emman Idama talks childhood trauma, dyslexia and finding comedy
Emman Idama is a Nigerian Irish comedian, and a rising star on the comedy scene. Emman MC’s at In Stitches Comedy Club in Dublin, and has been seen on...
Alan and Mary Kate talk quitting!
During this week’s episode, host Alan O'Mara and producer Mary Kate Boylan sit down to talk about quitting. Using last week’s interview with musician...
Ciarán Moran talks music, writing and 'It's OK'
In this week’s episode, we sat down with musician Ciarán Moran.
Ciarán Moran is a rising star on the Irish music scene, and a native of North I...
Alan and MK talk self-compassion and listening
In this week’s episode, Alan and producer Mary Kate sit down to talk self-compassion, journaling and the power of listening.
Using last week’s i...
Emmet Brennan talks Olympics, second chances and chasing your dreams
We sat down with Olympian and Irish boxer Emmet Brennan after his victorious US debut in New York City’s Sony Hall.
Emmet talked about hitting h...
Alan and MK talk messy journeys and good friends
Alan and Mary Kate sat down to chat and reflect on last week's conversation with Katie Boyle.
They also discuss their experiences of starting th...
Katie Boyle talks comedy, therapy and life as an immigrant in New York
Katie Boyle is an Irish comedian living in New York City. Her debut album “I’ll Do it Myself” dropped in June 2023, hitting number *one* in the iTunes...
And we're back!
Host Alan O'Mara and producer Mary Kate Boylan discuss the return of the podcast and what listeners can expect from weekly episodes.
This series...
Merry Christmas, thank you and 2024 plans!
A message from Real Talks Founder Alan O'Mara!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Alan
Stephen Lynch on raising €70,000 for mental health charities and running the length of Ireland
For this special Christmas episode of the Real Talks with SOSAD Ireland wellbeing series, we were joined by Stephen Lynch.
Earlier in 20...
Martin Stackpoole - The Players Voice
**This interview by Alan O'Mara was first published as part of The Players Voice series.**
Kerry GAA goalkeeper Martin Stackpoole joined...
Mary Hulgraine - The Players Voice
**This interview by Alan O'Mara was first published as part of The Players Voice series.**
During this powerful and insightful conversati...
CLIP - Liverpool and Ireland footballer Leanne Kiernan on mental health and mentality
This is a clip from my recent conversation with Liverpool and Ireland footballer Leanne Kiernan.
During our full conversation, Leanne ref...
Leanne Kiernan
We were joined by Leanne Kiernan for the latest episode of the Real Talks with SOSAD Ireland well-being series. A brilliant footballer from Bailieboro...
What is Growth Mindset?
What is Growth Mindset and why is it important? How can you develop Growth Mindset in your day to day life?
A mindset is a mental attitu...
What is Authenticity?
Authenticity is matching what is going on inside of us, in our thoughts and feelings, to what we express outwardly through our words, actions and choi...
CLIP - David Balfe (aka For Those I Love) on dealing with panic attacks
This clip is a short extract from the recent episode with David Balfe (aka For Those I Love). During the conversation, the Irish album of the year win...
David Balfe (aka For Those I Love) - PART 2
This episode is the second part of a conversation with David Balfe (aka For Those I Love).
David discussed how he struggled with grief a...
What is Self-Compassion?
What is self-compassion and why is it important? How can you develop self-compassion?
Self-compassion is a crucial mental skill at the c...
David Balfe (aka For Those I Love) - PART 1
Welcome to the Real Talks with SOSAD Ireland well-being series. This episode is with David Balfe (aka For Those I Love).
David is a reno...
TEASER - David Balfe (aka For Those I Love)
Welcome to the Real Talks with SOSAD Ireland well-being series. This is a teaser clip from our upcoming conversation with David Balfe (aka For Those I...
What is Resilience?
What is resilience and why is it important? How can you develop resilience?
Resilience is a crucial mental skill at the centre of the we...
What is Self-Awareness?
What is self-awareness?
Why is self-awareness important?
How can you develop self-awareness?
This clip with P...
Rory O'Connor (aka Rory's Stories)
Welcome to the Real Talks with SOSAD Ireland well-being series.
The first episode of our new series is with Rory O’Connor, more commonly...
Teaser - Rory O'Connor (aka Rory's Stories)
Here is the first exclusive clip from the upcoming Real Talks with SOSAD Ireland well-being series.
The first episode of our new series...
COMING SOON - Real Talks with SOSAD Ireland well-being series
Welcome to the Real Talks with SOSAD Ireland well-being series.
In the coming weeks, some of Ireland’s most inspiring people will suppor...
Episode 20 - Nicole Owens, Noelle Healy & Sinéad Finnegan
As part of the First Fortnight festival, I recently sat down with Dublin’s double All-Ireland winning players Nicole Owens, Noelle Healy and Sinéad Fi...
Episode 19 - Philly McMahon
Philly McMahon is a five time All-Ireland winner with Dublin and leading advocate for addiction recovery in Ireland. We sat down in front of a live au...
Episode 18 - Carol O’Leary
Clare’s Carol O’Leary has become one of the leading voices that is both demanding and creating meaningful change for female sport in Ireland.
...
Episode 17 - Diarmuid Lyng
Diarmuid Lyng wore the Wexford jersey for a number of years but after captaining his county in 2009 and 2010, his relationship with the game turned so...
Episode 16 - Colin Regan
On the podcast this week, Leitrim GAA legend Colin Regan talked about what it was like to represent the county with the smallest population in Ireland...
Episode 15 - Briege Corkery
With 17 Senior All-Irelands, 11 in football and 6 in camogie, Briege Corkery is one of the greatest GAA players of all time.
However, aft...
Episode 14 - Dermot Earley
As well as recounting some good and bad times in his Kildare jersey, Dermot Earley was also open and honest about being diagnosed with testicular canc...
Episode 13 - Alan Kerins
Back in 2001, Alan Kerins had the rare experience of playing in both the All-Ireland football and hurling finals for Galway.
Throughout...
Episode 12 - Mick Fennelly
Next up on the podcast is Michael Fennelly, an eight time All-Ireland winner with Kilkenny.
Under the management of Brian Cody, the Cats...
Episode 11 - Oisín McConville
An All-Ireland winner with Armagh, Oisin McConville was also a key member of the Crossmaglen Rangers club that won more titles than any mantlepiece co...
Episode 10 - Jamie Wall
This episode of the Real Talks podcast with Jamie Wall was recorded in the heart of San Francisco.
A former underage player for Cork in...
Episode 9 - Cora Staunton
Now in her 23rd season at the top level, it is a real honour and privilege to welcome Cora Staunton onto the Real Talks podcast.
Having...