Born out of the eponymous event series and presented by historian and writer Chris Kissane, Ireland’s Edge – The Podcast shares the absorbing discussions and interviews captured at Ireland's Edge in Dingle. This rich store of conversations, stories, and ideas underscore the need for open dialogue in an era of political upheaval and polarisation, exploring a wide range of critical topics.
Coming up this season: Trump 2.0 and the Global Rise of Populism / The Weaponisation of A.I. and Data / The Modern Revival of the Irish Language and Ireland’s Cultural Renaissance / Cutting edge investigations into State and Corporate Violence / Climate Change and Ireland's Green Transition / Balancing Tourism and Social Sustainability /The Future of RTÉ and Role of Public Service Broadcasting, and more!
Things look different from the edge.
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Born out of the eponymous event series and presented by historian and writer Chris Kissane, Ireland’s Edge – The Podcast shares the absorbing discussions and interviews captured at Ireland's Edge in Dingle. This rich store of conversations, stories, and ideas underscore the need for open dialogue in an era of political upheaval and polarisation, exploring a wide range of critical topics.
Coming up this season: Trump 2.0 and the Global Rise of Populism / The Weaponisation of A.I. and Data / The Modern Revival of the Irish Language and Ireland’s Cultural Renaissance / Cutting edge investigations into State and Corporate Violence / Climate Change and Ireland's Green Transition / Balancing Tourism and Social Sustainability /The Future of RTÉ and Role of Public Service Broadcasting, and more!
Things look different from the edge.
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Can Ireland’s newest national park protect the sea and the people who depend on it — or is conservation becoming a top-down photo op?
Last year, the Irish government established Páirc Náisiúnta na Mara, Ciarraí (Kerry Marine National Park), a vast national park that includes many of West Kerry's most iconic locations—Mount Brandon, the Conor Pass, and a large stretch of ocean off the Kerry coast.
While Ireland has been shamefully slow to protect its marine ecosystems, the creation of this park has raised concerns among fishing communities about the impact on their livelihoods and the lack of consultation in the planning process. So how do we strike a balance between conservation and community—and ensure this new national park is more than just a box-ticking photo op?
Today, Chris is joined by three expert voices:
This episode was recorded live at Ireland’s Edge in Dingle
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