5 Podcasts with a Galway Connection to Add to Your Queue

Galway’s podcast scene stretches well beyond the city, taking in voices and stories from across the region. From Meghann Scully’s conversations with familiar Galway faces to the archive-driven storytelling of the Clare Oral History Podcast and the global perspective of Tech Powered Luxury – created by entrepreneur and former Galway Now cover star Ashley McDonnell – there’s a wide range of listening to enjoy. 

Add in Síle Seoige's Ready to be Real, alongside a State of the Arts episode featuring West of Ireland author Catherine Doyle, and you’ve got a mix of local insight, lived experience and creative conversation.

Here are our five picks of what's worth a listen next.

Meghann Meets

Hosted by Galway’s Meghann Scully, Meghann Meets centres on the stories of familiar faces from across the city and beyond. The podcast features conversations with well-known names from entertainment, sport and public life, beginning with an opening episode with Dáithí Ó Sé and continuing with a mix of recognisable Galway voices.

Where to listen: Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and all major platforms

The Clare Oral History Podcast

Drawing on the archive of Cuimhneamh an Chláir (Clare Memories), the Clare Oral History Podcast shares real-life stories gathered across the county. Each episode offers a glimpse into everyday lives and experiences, capturing the people and moments that have shaped the West of Ireland.

Where to listen: Available on Apple Podcasts

Tech Powered Luxury

Hosted by Galway Now cover star, entrepreneur and creator of Ireland's own fashion week Ashley McDonnell, the chart-topping Tech Powered Luxury podcast explores the intersection of fashion, beauty, technology and design. With a strong Irish presence, recent episodes in its seven-season run include a live event from Paris Fashion Week spotlighting Irish designers and creatives on a global stage.

Where to listen: Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and all major platforms

Ready to be Real with Síle Seoige

The cover star of our spring issue, Síle Seoige hosts Ready to be Real, an insightful podcast built around open, honest conversations about life, from adoption and grief to the ups and downs of change. Speaking to a mix of well-known voices and people with powerful personal stories, Seoige’s warm, thoughtful approach to every subject means even the tougher topics never make for uncomfortable listening. A seasoned interviewer, our spring Galway Now cover star is on shining form behind the mic.    

Where to listen: Available on Acast, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and all major platforms

State of the Arts Podcast (Episode: Catherine Doyle)

Hosted by Des Doyle, the State of the Arts podcast explores the realities of working in the arts today. We're cheating slightly with this one as it's not a whole podcast, but we couldn't not mention a brilliant recent episode featuring West of Ireland–based author Catherine Doyle, whose bestselling novels include The Dagger and the Flame and The Rebel and the Rose. In conversation, she reflects on her work, writing process and the wider creative landscape.

Where to listen: Available on Spotify and YouTube