The Risen People Podcast

The Risen People Podcast will delve into the history of the labour movement in Ireland and also its present and future. It will bring listeners informed views, debates and proposals with a focus on Union Renewal and what that should mean in practice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

Words Matter: The rise of Far-Right rhetoric in politics

February 26, 2025 • 37 mins

This episode of the Risen People Podcast explores how political rhetoric shapes societal attitudes and policy preferences, diving into the risks of far-right narratives gaining traction in communities. We examine the role of leadership and communication in countering misinformation and rebuilding trust in politics and public institutions.

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A Divine Gospel of Discontent - Remembering the Larkin's

January 31, 2025 • 50 mins

In this special extended episode of The Risen People we celebrate the life and legacy of Larkin's. The episode features an in-depth interview with historian Dr. Brian Hanley on the lives and legacies of Larkin's. The episode kicks off with a tribute to the late Jer O'Leary, whose unforgettable portrayal of Larkin brought the fiery trade unionist to life on stage and on the streets and ends with actor Ruairi Heading who is cont...

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The IWWU: A Union of Resistance and Hope.

November 1, 2024 • 16 mins

In the summer of 1945, a group of union women did something extraordinary. They went on strike for a second week's paid holiday and won

This week, marks the end of their strike, This brave action is considered one of the most pivotal chapters in the IWWU movement of resistance and hope. The fruits of their strength and resistance is something that all workers in Ireland today enjoy.

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Liberty, Equality and Justice for all.

September 26, 2024 • 34 mins

Tom Johnson is a foundational figure in the Irish trade union movement and in politics. Johnson believed in the power of parliamentarianism and is, so far, the only Leader of the Labour Party who served as Leader of the Opposition in the Dáil. On the 30th anniversary of the Tom Johnson Summer School we look back on the life and legacy of Tom and Marie Johnson with Irish Labour History Society President Shay Cody and former Chair of...

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"Great father, greater son" a reflection on the life of Young Jim Larkin

July 26, 2024 • 28 mins

This month we look back at the life and times of Jim Larkin Jnr, a man many consider to be the best leader the Labour Party never had. The son of the legendary James Larkin, Young Jim forged his own path in politics and trade unionism at home and abroad. Join us as we explore with Dr Emmet O’Connor his legacy in the history of the Labour Party and our movement. We open up with Irish Labour History Society President, ...

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Four meetings and a ballot. The story of the Workers' Union of Ireland.

June 27, 2024 • 54 mins

To kick off our second series, we look back at one of a divisive period in the history of our movement and learn how through the decades that old wounds were healed. Over the course of this series we have contributions from Dr Theresa Moriarty, who sheds light on the experiences of women workers in the Workers’ Union.

Dr Emmet O'Connor will also delve into the life and legacy of Young Jim Larkin.

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Get busy dying or get busy organising - The case for Union Renewal

May 6, 2024 • 29 mins

"There is a time for everything, There is a time for revolution and there is a time for reform. Ours is a time of regeneration and renewal."

In this episode of the Risen People we hear from author of Trade Unions Adrian Kane. Adrian says in his book that an active and engaged union membership is vital to the wellbeing and strength of our movement as he charts a way back to Union Renewal. We hope you enjoy.

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Voices for Justice: Why Palestine is a Trade Union cause

March 27, 2024 • 45 mins

At this live recording of the Risen People Podcast we discuss how the trade union movement can work locally, nationally, and internationally to stop the bloodshed and the appalling scenes we are witnessing in Gaza. Guests includes Adrian Kane, Duncan Smith TD and Moira Leydon. The session was chaired by author and journalist Scott Millar.

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Bread, Roses and Militancy. The early years of women in the Labour movement.

March 8, 2024 • 52 mins

Welcome to a special edition of the Risen People’s Podcast for International Women’s Day. In this episode, Labour Trade Unionist Aideen Carberry sits down with Dr Theresa Moriarty to discuss the women of the Labour movement, what lessons we can learn from them, their position on the 1937 Constitution and the origins of International Women’s Day. To finish off, we are played out by Musicians’ Union of Ireland President Niamh Parsons...

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Turning the Tide: Winning workers a right to Organise and Unionise

February 29, 2024 • 39 mins

In this month’s Risen People Podcast, Senator Marie Sherlock is joined by ICTU General Secretary, Owen Reidy, SIPTU Deputy General Secretary Greg Ennis and Labour Trade Unionists Eilish Balfe and Cllr Alison Gilliland to discuss a potentially transformational piece of legislation for workers’ rights in Ireland. The EU Directive on Adequate Minimum Wages.

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One out. All out. Big Jim Larkin and his creed of Larkinism.

January 28, 2024 • 49 mins

A reflection on the life, legacy and lessons of the legendary trade union leader Big Jim Larkin through a conversation recorded in Trinity College Dublin between Dr Brian Hanley and Labour Party Chairperson and Trade Unionist Lisa Connell. The introduction to our first Risen People's Podcast is delivered by a man who for decades popularised Larkin’s ‘gospel of discontent’ the late actor and activist Jer O’Leary.

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