Big News Coming Soon Podcast

This week’s episode is a special one for me.I’m joined by a man who, without even realising it, helped shape my path in broadcasting. We’ve worked together many times, but this is the first time we’ve sat down properly to talk about where it all began, from his early days behind the mic to helping build Midwest Radio into one of the country’s biggest stations.If you’re in the west of Ireland, you’ll instantly recognise the voice. So get comfortable and enjoy my conversation with Gerry Glennon.Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I sit down with actor, writer, and comedian John Colleary for a wide ranging and deeply personal conversation about his journey into the world of performance. From his early days growing up in County Sligo to his experiences living abroad, John reflects on the moments and influences that shaped both his life and career.We dive into how he first found his footing in the industry, the twists and turns that led him to where he is today, and some of the standout projects he’s worked on including the iconic series The Savage Eye. Along the way, we share plenty of laughs, memories from the set, and honest insights into the realities of working in comedy and television.It’s a thoughtful, funny, and nostalgic conversation you won’t want to miss.Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the podcast, I’m joined by Jodie McGuinness. Jodie is the sister of Natalie McGuinness, who was tragically murdered in County Sligo. In this episode, Jodie shares Natalie’s story, the impact her loss has had on their family, and the strength it takes to keep her sister’s memory alive. It’s a deeply personal and important conversation about grief, justice (or lack of), and the human reality behind the headlines.Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A recent online exchange between Donal Byrne (CEO of BRB Homes) and Joe Doyle (Construction Sector Business Mentor) sparked a lively debate about self-employment in Ireland. Donal argued that it’s becoming increasingly difficult to run a business and hire staff, while Joe pushed back, saying there has never been more opportunity to be self-employed in Ireland.Rather than let the discussion stay online, I invited both Donal and Joe onto the podcast at the same time to talk it through properly. In this episode, they share their opposing perspectives, challenge each other’s views, and debate what it’s really like to be self-employed in Ireland today.Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One man who definitely never shies away from a challenge is Donal Byrne, CEO of BRB Homes in Swinford Co.Mayo. Donal joins us on the podcast this week to talk about a recent court case, the huge developments with the trade school, and some very big news coming soon. You won’t want to miss this one!Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alan & Kieran sit down for a chat and recap about the Big News Coming Soon Weekend at The Diamond Coast Hotel in Enniscrone. Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Megan Durkan, from Swinford in County Mayo, is a successful business owner, makeup artist, and tutor. This podcast is a prime example of the saying: "never judge a book by its cover". On the outside, Megan is always positive, always in good form, and always striving to make her clients feel better about themselves. But behind closed doors, Megan has faced a roller coaster of a childhood and life. She speaks very openly and honestly about a difficult upbringing in Chicago, the heartbreaking loss of her best friend and mother, experiences that shaped the woman she is today.Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on The Big News Coming Soon Podcast, we’re joined by the wonderful Siobhan O’Gara.Siobhan first appeared on social media as beautyfruity17, took a short break, and has since returned with an equestrian focus that has captured the hearts of many. Based in Claremorris, County Mayo, she’s a true breath of fresh air, wearing her heart on her sleeve, telling it like it is, and sharing the real highs and lows of horse ownership in the West of Ireland.Whether you’ve spotted her out and about with her iconic pink trailer, or followed her online while she feeds Murph and her other horses, Siobhan has built a loyal following through her honesty, openness, and even her monthly cost breakdowns.This is a simple and lovely chat with a woman who’s making waves online for all the right reasons. Tune in and get to know Siobhan O’Gara, you won’t want to miss this one!Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Eamonn Cunningham, owner of the hugely successful Sligo-based business EJ Menswear, sits down for an open and honest conversation about his journey. He shares the highs and lows of building and running a business, the realities of being your own boss, and the challenges that come with it. Eamon also opens up about his personal struggles growing up with a stammer and a fear of speaking, offering a powerful insight into resilience, growth, and determination.Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doireann O'Connor (33) from Laois is an aspiring actor, singer and presenter who blew up on social media in recent months. When Doireann returned to Ireland from traveling, with a new lease of life, she feels that everyone should follow their dreams because at the end of the day, "Nothing matters and nobody cares". Doireann is a breath of fresh air on social media and regularly films videos in her car. A recent series of videos called "Dating With Doireann" is very popular where she interviews single people and tries to find a match. The real star of the show on her social media is her awesome Dad who she refers to as her "ultimate ride or die". Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Martin Maloney is a well known actor, comedian and musician best known for playing Eddie Durkan in The Hardy Bucks. Maloney was one of the original creators of The Hardy Bucks alongside Chris Tordoff, Owen Colgan, Peter Cassidy and Mike Cockayne. In October 2012 Martin was arrested and accused of attacking two bouncers but in June 2014 the Judge viewed the CCTV footage and determined that it contradicted the prosecutions evidence. Martin was cleared of all charges as the Judge did not accept the bouncers testimony. This podcast is intended for an over 18s audience. Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Caroline Rushe is a content creator from Ennis, Co.Clare. Having just set up social media two years ago she quickly became a household name for her bubbly, humorous takes on fashion, lifestyle, food and family. A common thread in this podcast will be Caroline talking about setting up her business and the fact that she "waits for one one". This is a very real and down to earth chat with some truths behind the world of influencing in Ireland. Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seamus Moore, nicknamed THE JCB MAN, is an Irish Country singer best known for his lively, humorous songs and down to earth style. I had the pleasure of recording a number of his music videos for songs such as 'The Mighty Man From Mayo" and "She only wants to dance". Seamus rose to fame after winning a talent competition in the 1990s with his hit song THE JCB MAN. He lives in the UK but tours Ireland for the summer and I was lucky to grab him for a chat when he was performing in Mayo. Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sean O'Reilly is a proud Cavan man who is a part time farmer and full time drummer. In this interesting chat, Sean tells me how one week he was living in Australia struggling to make ends meet and the following week he was touring Europe, playing huge festivals with a band. From rubbing shoulders with bands such as Earth, Wind & Fire to becoming Nathan Carters drummer, this is a really inspiring conversation. Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ross Browne has a lot of feathers in his cap, he is a former professional wrestler, comedian, radio presenter and part of the genius behind the TV show "The Young Offenders" based in Cork. This was a fascinating and honest chat about his life to date. Ross talks about how he got into the world of wrestling, his worst stand up show of all time and his passion for writing. Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brenda Dennehy is well known online as "Brenda's Bits". I was really lucky to have Brenda as a special guest on my live show in Cork a few years ago and today I'm honored to sit with her and speak about her time seeking treatment in rehab after hitting rock bottom and ignoring the trolls. Brenda has transformed her life without being dependent on alcohol and this podcast is so inspiring. Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Singer Gearoid McCarthy has taken social media by storm in recent years and now has over 700k followers. On St Patrick’s Day, Gearoid pledged to still play his gig at Broderick’s n Newfoundland, in his father's memory after learning that he had passed away, but the series of events in the lead up to the gig that night will blow your mind.This was an extremely difficult conversation for Gearoid and I can't thank him enough for sharing his life journey to date. Big things await Gearoid McCarthy.This podcast is a tribute to the late great Thomas McCarthy. A true hero.Get tickets to see Gearoid live: https://www.ticketmaster.ie/gearoid-mccarthy-tickets/artist/5504909Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoonPlease sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I'm honored to sit down with a person who I have admired from a very early age and that man is Fr John Kenny. Growing up, we would have known John as "Fr Trendy" because he was driving sporty cars, he had a huge interest in adventure sports and he was also the dancing priest. John welcomed me into his home for a very open and honest conversation. We spoke about how the church has changed during his time, where he sees it going in the future and we had to talk about his love for cars. Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoonPlease sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Harpist Bríd McGowan on her love of music and her day job – as a funeral director and embalmer. Brid has been living her best life for the last 30 years and there is a very peculiar reason why. She joined me for a chat about growing up above a funeral home, her overwhelming love of the Harp and how we shouldn't be afraid of death. Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoonPlease sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A real fanboy moment for me getting to interview the comedic legend that is Chris Kent. Chris welcomed me into his beautiful family home in County Cork for a honest chat about his life and his hard earned rise to fame. I couldn't be more honored to have Chris on the podcast. This man is without doubt going to be the next MEGA name in the international comedy scene. Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoonPlease sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Cowboy Kelly drops in to tell us all the gossip from behind the scenes of his tour in Australia, Dubai & New Zealand. Everything from missing flights and getting into fights. Strap in for this one, it's a wild ride. There is also an extra hour with video over on Patreon: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoonPlease sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hermitage Green's Darragh Graham spoke to me about the long journey he went through to track down his birth parents.The multi-instrumentalist with the Irish acoustic folk-rock band sat down with me and spoke about why the urge to try to find his birth parents didn't arise until later in life.Growing up in Co Wicklow in the '90s, the musician knew that he was "a little bit different".In 2019 Darragh set out to find his parents but this is a story that has many twists and turns..... Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoonPlease sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'The Suspicious Death of Liam Farrell" - Brendan & Bernie FarrellThe Garda Commissioner is to appoint a senior officer to carry out a peer review of the garda investigation into the death of Liam Farrell.The 87-year-old who lived alone in Rooskey, Co Leitrim, was found by his daughter slumped on his back at the back door of his home on Sunday 13 January 2020.He was covered in blood, his shoes and socks were removed, his watch was broken and he had bruising to his left eye and his feet.Resuscitation efforts were not successful and the family believe he may have been attacked.Gardaí said they carried out a full investigation into the circumstances of Mr Farrell's death and that an investigation file was submitted to the Director of Public Prosecutions, but no prosecution was directed.Garda Commissioner Drew Harris said the peer review is being carried out "with an investigative view in mind".He said a fresh investigation was "not practically possible" and that gardaí "can't start again at day one".I spoke with Brendan & Bernie Farrell who say their only focus is to get justice for Liam. They said if it happened to anyone else, Liam would not stop, so they won't stop until they get answers. If you have any information please call the Garda Confidential Line: 1800 666 111Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This weeks podcast is Paddy Cunningham's account of using the weight loss drug Munjaro. It goes without saying but I’ll say it anyway, please consult with your GP & Pharmacist if you're considering taking a weight loss drug and PLEASE do your own extensive research.Do not buy counterfeit versions of these medicines online or from other unregulated sources, as they may be falsified, counterfeit, contaminated, improperly stored and transported and this poses a significant risk to the health of those who used them.Paddy is a qualified PT and has struggled with weight loss his entire life. He has even competed on the reality TV Show “The Biggest Loser UK” to try and get his weight under control but that also failed.This is a very venerable and honest conversation and I thank Paddy for being brave enough to share his entire life with me today.Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This weeks guest is another amazing and inspiring person. Geraldine Lavelle’s life changed “in a heartbeat”. That was in October 2013 when she was left paralysed from the chest down following a collision with a lorry.The Mayo native had become accustomed to enjoying an early-morning cycle before work, until the accident cycling on the Longford-Mullingar road changed life for the then 27-year-old. The collision left Geraldine, a graduate of NUI Galway where she gained a first-class master's degree in neuroscience, with life changing injuries.Since then, Geraldine has spent over ten years in an institution and has been become a very well known and highly respected disability rights campaigner. Her victory eventually came to pass recently when the HSE finally provided her with the 56 hours a week of care support she needs to live independently in a specially-adapted home of her own, like any other 30 something-year-old. Geraldine Lavelle is an amazing woman, an author, writer, advocate and resilience speaker. Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frank Forde and I would cross paths at various gigs and I've had the pleasure of sitting down with him for a chat backstage in Green Rooms around the Country. I've always found him warm, engaging and knowledgeable without being condescending or sounding like a know it all. A man who always had time for a chat with no ulterior motive, and that's rare these days. Frank has been a comedian and impressionist for decades and I find it fascinating that he has had such a fantastic career without the help of a fancy website, social media pages or a "hot-shot" manager. I was honored to sit with Frank in his beautiful home and chat about life in general. We touched on many different topics and I really admire his outlook on life. Frank is a man I could talk to for hours and hopefully we will have him back on the podcast before too long. This is a real easy listening podcast and I hope you enjoy it. Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. Some people may find this podcast difficult to listen to.This week I sit down with the talented Hayley Coleman, a wedding make up artist based in the west of Ireland. Hayley's honesty and bravery completely blew me away and this episode is going to help so many people. We talk about Hayley's journey to becoming a successful Wedding MUA but we also talk about some very difficult topics. Hayley was in a serious car accident in 2002 and she shares her story of recovery both mentally and physically, she also talks about the PTSD from the accident and living with survivors guilt. More recently Hayley and her husband are dealing with grief after a miscarriage just before Christmas. Hayley didn't want to share the news on her social media page at the time for fear people would assume she was looking for attention, but today she bravely tells her story in the hope it will remove the stigma around miscarriages and help people to open up more about it. Never looking to be the center of attention, Hayley is one of the bravest and most inspiring people I've spoken to. It was a honor to host her and I really appreciate Hayley sharing this difficult story with us all. Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Cowboy Kelly dropped in this week for a catch up. Another honest and refreshing chat about the reality of social media. Stephen discusses his emotions after his latest fundraising efforts, plans for a worldwide tour and a hilarious first date gone wrong story. Please donate to Stephens "5 Marathons in 5 Days" with 100% of the funds going to Cancer Fund For Children & Daisy Lodge Conghttps://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/3BucksLeft15 Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gambling and drinking are rampant in Irish culture and could have a negative impact on the nation as a whole.That's according to a recovering gambling addict and alcoholic, Westmeath's Liam Glynn, who is about to celebrate is second year in recovery. He shares an honest story about developing a gambling problem while working in a bookies. Liam tells of how he tried to mask his addiction and hide it from loved ones, and even crashing his car failed to make him realise he actually had a problem. Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bernard Casey is one of Irelands best comedians. With sell out shows all over Ireland, over 150k followers and dozens of viral hit videos, Bernard introduces his brand new live comedy show 'Cute Hoorism'. Through stand up comedy, hilarious characters such as Gossip, Nephew, Kevin & more - Join Bernard as he investigates how the act of 'Cute Hoorism' keeps one ahead of the rest in modern day Ireland."A wonderfully well crafted performer with a great old school style of storytelling" - Tommy TiernanGet tickets here: https://www.ticketmaster.ie/bernard-casey-tickets/artist/5273290Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The launch of the book BIG NEWS COMING SOON live from The TF Royal Theatre Castlebar. Hosted by Kieran O'Malley with special guests Tara Rafter, David Cuddy & Sinead Cassidy. Get a signed copy of the book here: https://www.mayobooks.ie/Big-News-Coming-Soon-Alan-ClarkePlease sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Big News Coming Soon Live Show at The Diamond Coast Hotel, Co.Sligo. Hosted by Alan Clarke & Kieran O'Malley. Special guests, Stephen Cowboy Kelly, Rachel Gorry & Donal Byrne. *CONTAINS BAD LANGUAGE Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A catch up with Garron Noone to find out what life is like since his huge rise to fame. We talk about how he is handling being the most recognisable person in Ireland, life in the big smoke and I ask Garron if the RTE rumours are true. Stay tuned, he's delicious. Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sitting at the Bar in Eileen's of Aghamore I caught up with three local legends John "The Eagle" Kenny, Aiden "Noddy" Bailey and Paul "The Mallet" Hoban. Three men who decided to relocate to America in the early 00's in search of a better life. Little did they know, they would get caught up in the deadliest terrorist attack in human history. The three men were working on the roof of a building beside the Twin Towers on the morning of 9/11.“9/11” is shorthand for four coordinated terrorist attacks carried out by al-Qaeda, an Islamist extremist group, that occurred on the morning of September 11, 2001. The attacks killed 2,977 people from 90 nations: 2,753 people were killed in New York; 184 people were killed at the Pentagon; and 40 people were killed on Flight 93.John, Aiden and Paul share their lighthearted story of emigration in the early 00's and their vivid memories of that terrible day. Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Al Porter was everywhere......TV, Radio, Newspapers, Pantos and filling theaters all over Ireland until one day when it all came to a grinding halt. In a very honest and open conversation, Al has said alcohol played a large role in his behavior in 2017 when he was accused of inappropriately touching men, leading to a complete end to his career overnight. The comedian, who is now sober for over three years, said he had a sense that the wheels were coming off and that he was far too immature for the speed of his rise to fame. After some very dark days, feeling suicidal and spending time in hospital, he accepts that people had every right to call him out. Whilst he didn't think he was being a bad person at the time, Al has since learned that his actions were inappropriate. After working on himself for 6 years, Al never wants to repeat the past and as he says himself, he has the rest of his life to live as a good person. Al admitted that he is trying to make amends with people over time, and has written letters to some, but some people didn’t want them.This is a very raw and difficult conversation. Al tells us in great detail every thought and emotion he was feeling at the time and also explains all the work he has done over the last 6 years to become a better person. Al says "no matter how bad things are in your life, it's never too late to turn things around and it's never too late to reach out for help" Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gráinne Seoige, one of the biggest stars on Irish television for more than 20 years, has now entered the world of politics. I've been lucky enough to get to know Gráinne over the last number of years through attending various events from the Gossies to The Galway Races and it was a pleasure to have her on the podcast. Whilst I'm not affiliated to any political party and this is NOT a political broadcast, I wanted to chat to Gráinne to find out what drove one of the most successful TV presenters in Ireland (and England) to pursue a career in Politics.In my eyes, it's a poisoned chalice......Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rachel Gorry broke the internet last week with news of a new romance in her life. It's over 4 years since she lost her childhood sweetheart Daniel to cancer and Rachel genuinely believed she would never smile again without faking it. Rachel says she will never stop loving Daniel and it takes a very special man to understand that.Because of my close friendship with Rachel many people speculated that I was the new man when she shared a photo of two hands on her social media. In this open and honest conversation Rachel talks about the loss of Daniel, building a house at 27, raising three small girls, life as a content creator AND her new man, who is NOT me.Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A catch up with the biggest influencer in Aghamore, Mr Donal Byrne. An update on the robbery of the pub, the press launch of The Galway Races and a brief look at the construction industry half way into 2024.News clip: RTE NEWS Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blaike Holding, a 35 year old Canadian living in Dublin had her limbs amputated at the age of five due to meningitis. In this really inspiring podcast, Blaike talks about her life growing up and how she never let her disability prevent her from doing the things she wanted to do. After a short visit to Ireland she quickly fell in love with the country and decided to leave everything she knew behind and stay here. Instagram: @blaikehable Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

*Listener discretion is advised.The body of Kelly Lynch, 23, from Gilford in Co Armagh was recovered in the Ulster Canal in Monaghan town on March 17 this year. There has been no further Garda update issued to the media about Kelly's death since March 19.Julieanne Lynch, Kelly's grieving mother, has claimed that she has not received any new information from Gardaí since being informed of her daughter's death on March 17, despite pleas from her family for more information. Julieanne says the family have "very little information" about what happened to Kelly.Whilst Julieanne is still fighting for answers, she is also fighting to make sure no one has to go through the same experience as she did, when she was informed of Kellys death.TIKTOK: JulieannelynchINSTAGRAM: julieanne_lynchA Garda Síochána spokesman said: “In relation to the death of a woman in Monaghan town on the 17th March 2024, a post mortem was completed by the State Pathologist.“As a result of the preliminary findings and consultation with the State Pathologist, the focus of this investigation moved towards the completion of an inquest file for the coroner.“A Family Liaison Officer was appointed at the outset of this investigation and this information has been relayed to the family of the deceased.“As the preparation of the inquest file is ongoing, no further comment is available at this time.”Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Owen Colgan, Irish cult comedy hero best known for his role as Buzz McDonnell from Hardy Bucks for which he has starred in 4 hit seasons aired on Ireland's national broadcaster RTE and the Hardy Bucks hit movie which media coined 'the Irish Hangover' on Netflix. Owen talks about growing up in Mayo, the 'success' of Netflix and plans for the future. Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mickey Joe Harte was a special guest on a number of my live shows and it was a pleasure to sit down with him for a few hours to reflect on his career to date and relive that famous Eurovision night. MJ is a singer songwriter who represented Ireland in 2003 with his number one hit "We've got the world tonight". In a very honest and refreshing interview, Mickey Joe talks about his regrets, what he would do differently if he had the time back and the fact that he didn't like the song that would change his career. Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I sat down for a chat with Dympna Little, better known by her online handle @dimplestilskin about how she deals with her new found internet fame. Dympna kindly stepped in last minute for my last live show at the Tf Royal Theatre and we chat about what it was like performing to 2000 people in Mayo. Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Multi award winning singer Robert Mizzell has made Ireland his home for over 20 years. He served his apprenticeship in Country Music since he first arrived here, and is now a top Country Artist in Ireland and the UK. He has released 12 solo studio albums and 2 full length DVD’s to date, and is constantly touring Ireland and the UK with his band “The Country Kings”.In an open and frank discussion, Robert speaks about his opinion on the current state of the "Country Music Scene" in Ireland and gives us an insight into his thoughts about the future of Ireland in general. Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sir Stevo Timothy, an Irish comedian who killed his friend after making 'the worst decision' to get on his motorbike while drunk has revealed the stark three choices he gave himself as he recovered in hospital. Stevo, also known as Farmer Michael, killed his friend John Laffey in 2005 after the pair had been drinking until the early hours in the Mervue area of Galway and he agreed to drive them home.  Stevo, who had battled alcoholism since his teens, lost control of the bike, on which John was riding pillion, and woke up hours later in hospital, having lost feeling from his chest down. His father later told him that his friend had died in the crash. He now speaks about what happened to encourage others not to drink and drive, saying: 'When you're sitting up in the National Rehab hospital and you're paralysed from the chest down and you're naked and a man is showering you or voiding your bowels - that'll really help you reevaluate the decisions you've made in your life." The actor and comedian, who has more than a million followers on social media, broke his neck and back and was left with serious spinal injuries in the accident. He now uses a wheelchair. Stevo also talks about the positives and negatives of having a large following on social media. Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eileen McHugh is CEO of Hair Together, which offers barbering and hairstyling training and a wellness head start to young people. She lives in Dublin with her two daughters. Growing up in Ballymun, Eileen was involved with drugs in the 1990s. She tried heroin for the first time when she was 15, and she did fifth and sixth year in school fully addicted. Long story short Eileen was 29 when she finally got clean.Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alan was invited to check out the brand new SUN PRINCESS from Princess Cruises. During our 5 day trip we explored Turkey, Crete, Italy and a day at sea on this next generation, state of the art ship. Alan's plus one Donal Byrne took full advantage of the "all inclusive" package. Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This weeks episode is with my 2nd best friend David Cuddy. It's completely unprepared for, unscripted and a real spirit of the moment chat after a busy day packing Christmas orders at the MAKING BIG BANK HQ. This episode isn't about anything but it's also about everything....... And it's not for little ears.Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donegal man Eric Roberts earlier this year quit his job as a special needs assistant (SNA) to take the plunge into the online world full-time. Fast forward just a few months and he was listed as one of the top content creators on Tiktok for 2023. This year Eric starred in the new Netflix Tv Show, Squid Game - The Challenge and he was one of 456 players to enter the show in pursuit of a life-changing reward of US$4.56 million (€4.2m). The show sees players competing in a series of games inspired by the South Korean smash hit that saw cash-strapped players accept a strange invitation to compete with deadly results.Eric shares an honest account of life as a content creator and coming back to reality after missing out on winning a life changing amount of money by just 2 days. Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Micheal Brennan AKA Donegal Daddy shares a really difficult story about a time he had suicidal thoughts following a serious bicycle accident on holidays. At the time of the accident he thought he could "walk it off" but he would later learn that the accident would effect him both physically and mentally. Micheal also talks about his life as a self employed musician, content creator and stay at home Dad to three beautiful little girls. ------------The Pieta Crisis Helpline offers crisis intervention support to anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts or engaging in self-harm and also supports those bereaved through suicide.Call: 1800247247orText: HELP to 51444The Crisis Helpline is operated by qualified and experienced therapists, supporting service users through phone and text-based intervention with warmth, compassion, and hope.Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.