

The Stand with Eamon Dunphy
The Stand
The Stand with Eamon Dunphy is a current affairs, sport and culture podcast posting five or more episodes each week.Editor and Presenter - Eamon DunphyAs a former professional and international soccer player Eamon was capped 23 times for Ireland. He has been a writer and broadcaster for over 40 years and written five best selling books including an early memoir Only a Game?, U2’s biography Unforgettable Fire, Sir Matt Busby’s biography A Strange Kind of Glory, Roy Keane’s autobiography Keane, and most recently his own memoir, The Rocky Road.As a newspaper columnist Eamon has written for a number of newspapers, most notably the Irish Daily Star and the Sunday Independent. He was a contributor to RTÉ’s soccer panel for 40 years and was the editor and presenter of the drivetime radio show The Last Word for five years in the newly established Radio Ireland (now Today FM). Eamon launched The Stand in November 2016. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 10, 2017 • 30min
Ep 100: The battle for the soul of An Garda Síochána
Good cop, bad cop. Eamon is joined by Mick Clifford of the Irish Examiner to discuss the two sides of An Garda Síochána. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 31, 2017 • 29min
Ep 98: All the President's Men Face Criminal Charges
The Hill's Niall Stanage joins Eamon to give the latest from the White House press room. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 27, 2017 • 32min
Ep 97: Didi Hamann on Bayern Munich's Situation & the Problems at Liverpool
Eamon is joined by Didi Hamann to to chat about the latest developments at Bayern Munich and Liverpool. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 24, 2017 • 38min
Ep 96: David Hall, CEO of Irish Mortgage Holders, on Ireland's Delinquent Bankers
David Hall is a campaigner, CEO of the Irish Mortage Holders Association and founder of New Beginnings, which set out to guide people through the economic crisis. He joins Eamon to dissect the origins of tracker mortgages and how Shane Ross, once poacher of Ireland's delinquent bankers has become the least vocal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 20, 2017 • 54min
Ep 95: Colm Tóibín on the Crisis in Catalonia
Colm Tóibín first went to Barcelona in 1975 as a 20-year-old (two months before the death of General Franco). He stayed for three years, working as a teacher and returned many times over the years, writing about his love affair with the region in his book Homage to Barcelona. In this episode, he joins Eamon to give an insight into the current situation in the region. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 17, 2017 • 36min
Ep 94: Liverpool and Manchester United's Disappointing Stalemate
Eamon is joined by John Giles and Liam Brady to discuss the latest Premier League games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 13, 2017 • 33min
Ep 93: Donald Trump - How to Lose Friends & Make More Enemies
The Hill's White House reporter, Niall Stanage, reports on the ever darkening mood in Washington. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 10, 2017 • 58min
Ep 92: Clare Daly - A Radical View of Ireland
As independent socialist TD for North Dublin, Clare Daly has been one of the most effective members of the Irish government in recent times. She joins Eamon to talk about her life in politics and view on contemporary Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 9, 2017 • 27min
Ep 91: Lessons from Moldova, a Lifeline from Scotland and Everything to Play for in Cardiff
John Giles, Liam Brady and Eamon review Ireland's win against Moldova and preview the Ireland vs. Wales match. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 6, 2017 • 60min
Ep 90: Tony Connelly on Brexit & All You Need to Know About the UK Leaving the EU
Tony Connelly is the Europe Editor for RTÉ News, based in Brussels. His latest book "Brexit & Ireland: The Dangers, The Stories & The Inside Story of the Response" is available at all good book shops now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


