Podcast Overview
<h2><strong>IRISH SKIES POD</strong></h2><p><strong>Aviation-related channel looking at both operational issues and historical/nostalgic events, especially with an Irish aviation slant.</strong></p><p>Check out the audio/video versions of the episodes on Irish Skies Pod YouTube channel at <strong>www.youtube.com/@IrishSkiesPod?sub_confirmation=1</strong></p><br><p>Suggestions & Participation </p><p>If you would like to suggest a particular event to revisit or there is a specific topic you'd like to see aired, please send your proposal via email (irishskiespod@gmail.com) and/or via Phone/Text/WhatsApp (+353-89-44-14-102).</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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6/10/2025
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December 7, 2025
SHAMROCK 156 Birdstrike and Uncontained Engine Failure, Dublin Airport, 7th December 1985
<p>Relive the events of 7th December 1985 when Shamrock 156, an Aer Lingus Boeing 737-200, encountered a flock of black-headed gulls and suffered an uncontained engine failure on rotation off Runway 35 at Dublin Airport.</p><p>To mark the 40th anniversary of this event, Captain Mick Dalton, recalls the event, details the damage to the engine and the aircraft handling and takes us through his decision-making process.</p><p>Mick also takes a look back over his pathway to and through a career in aviation.</p><p>0:01 Introduction</p><p>2:15 Mick Dalton introduction</p><p>8:59 Overview of accident report & damage to the aircraft</p><p>10:26 Pictures of engine damage</p><p>11:04 Diagram of fanblade failure</p><p>11:25 Pictures of engine damage</p><p>12:45 Mick's recollection of the event and decision-making process</p><p>32:31 Recollection of the event from inside the passenger compartment by Gay Byrne</p><p>37:16 Conclusion</p><br><p>#aerlingus #dublinairport #birdstrike #boeing737 #enginefailure #rte</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
November 12, 2025
DUXFORD British Airliner Collection and Imperial War Museum - Irish Skies Pod Episode 14
<p>Take a trip to Duxford with Irish Skies Pod and, after a quick overview of the Imperial War Museum, have a detailed look at the British Airliner Collection.</p><br><p>Support Irish Skies Pod </p><p>1) by clicking LIKE, SUBSCRIBE & SHARE on this episode and</p><p>2) by helping financially through BUY ME A COFFEE at</p><p> https://buymeacoffee.com/irishskiespod </p><br><p>#aviation #aviationhistory #britishairways #british #britain #britishroyalfamily #england #aircraft #aircrafts #duxford #imperialwarmuseum #britishairlines #ba146 #danair #dehavilland #concorde #museum #boac #viscount #vc10 #bac1-11 #bac111 #channelislands #islander #bn2 #trislander #trilander #airplane #airplanes #airplanespotting #airplanepictures</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
October 31, 2025
Shannon Air Traffic Control 1984-2025
<p>Taking a look back over my 41 year career in Air Traffic Control.</p><br><p>PLEASE LIKE & SHARE THIS EPISODE and PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL.</p><br><p>From a general interest in aviation growing up near Dublin Airport, to being recruited at 18 years old as an Air Traffic Control Assistant and becoming a Controller, I revisit my move to Shannon, look back at the equipment and aircraft of the time and how both have evolved during my career.</p><br><p>BUY ME A COFFEE at https://buymeacoffee.com/irishskiespod</p><br><p>If you have enjoyed this episode, please buy me a coffee through the link above and help support Irish Skies Pod ... it's a self-funded, self-started and self-operated "one-man-band", however, time and expense is incurred producing the channel content and your support would be greatly appreciated.</p><br><p>#airport #airtrafficcontrol #airtraffic #americanairlines #airtrafficcontrollers #airtrafficmanagement #airtrafficcontroller #airtrafficcontroll #eurocontrol #airplane #aircraft #aircrafts #atc #controltower #avgeeklife #avgeekoftheweek #ireland #ireland_daily #irelandyoutubers #irish #aviation #aviationlovers #aviationhistory #aviationdaily #aviationgeek #aviationnews #shannon #shannonairport #britishairways #aerlingus #singaporeairlines #jet2025 #jet2holidays #jet2 #boeing #airbus </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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- What is Irish Skies Pod?
<h2><strong>IRISH SKIES POD</strong></h2><p><strong>Aviation-related channel looking at both operational issues and historical/nostalgic events, especially with an Irish aviation slant.</strong></p><p>Check out the audio/video versions of the episodes on Irish Skies Pod YouTube channel at <strong>www.youtube.com/@IrishSkiesPod?sub_confirmation=1</strong></p><br><p>Suggestions & Participation </p><p>If you would like to suggest a particular event to revisit or there is a specific topic you'd like to see aired, please send your proposal via email (irishskiespod@gmail.com) and/or via Phone/Text/WhatsApp (+353-89-44-14-102).</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
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