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<h2><br></h2><h2><strong>Mairead Kenny here. Welcome to my Podcast! </strong>🎙️</h2><h2><strong>I'm speaking to guests with different political experience and backgrounds. </strong>🫶</h2><h2>It's not just about <strong>Politics</strong>, there's <strong>More </strong>to it!<strong> </strong>😉</h2><p><br></p><h1><u>Latest Episodes</u></h1><p>Promo - Connacht Gathering 2026.</p><p>Promo - <strong>Kenneth Egan</strong> 🥊, <strong>Tommy McDermott </strong>🎤 at <strong>Percy French Festival 2026 </strong>Castlecoote House Roscommon🎼</p><p>Promo - <strong>Barry Heneghan</strong>, Independent TD in Irish Coalition Government and<strong> </strong>Bee-keeper 🐝.</p><p>Promo - <strong>Basira Paigham</strong>, Afghanistan to Ireland, Dáil Protest June 2026.</p><p>Promo - <strong>Ernie Draper </strong>(Independent, Monksland) - Roscommon County Council Co-Option 2025 - What really happened.</p><p><br></p><h1><u>Next Episodes</u></h1><p>Episode 12 - <strong>Basira Paigham</strong>, Afghanistan to Ireland, Dáil Protest June 2026.</p><p>Episode 13 - <strong>Miriam Moriarty-Owens</strong> - Survivors Dáil Hunger Strike.</p><p>Episode 14 - <strong>Ernie Draper </strong>(Independent, Monksland) - Roscommon County Council Co-Option 2025 - What really happened.</p><p>Episode 15 - <strong>Barry Heneghan</strong>, Independent TD in Irish Coalition Government and<strong> </strong>Bee-keeper 🐝.</p><p>Episode 16 - <strong>Janice Boylan </strong>Runner-Up Dublin Central Bye-Election + Moore Street Preservation Trust/1916 Relatives.</p><p>Episode 17 - Percy French Festival 🎼 - Kenneth Egan 🥊, Tommy McDermott 🎤, Peadr Toibin 🗳️ & Others....</p><p>and others....</p><br><p><br></p><h1><u>Completed Episodes:</u></h1><p><br></p><ul><li>Episode 11 - <strong>Colm Flood</strong>, Independent Candidate, Dublin Central Bye-Election Experience.</li><li>Episode 10 - Politics & More Ireland's PR-STV (Proportional Representation-Single Transferrable Vote) system <strong>Dr. Cora Stack </strong>Mathematician. May 2026.🎙️</li><li>Episode 9 - Politics & More Dublin Bye-Election 2026 candidate <strong>Malachy Steenson</strong> Independent. May 2026.🎙️</li><li>Episode 8 - Politics & More Galway-West Bye-Election 2026 candidate <strong>Denman Rooke</strong> People Before Profit Solidarity Party. May 2026.🎙️</li><li>Episode 7 - Politics & More Dublin Bye-Election 2026 candidate <strong>Ian Noel Smyth </strong>Aontu Party. May 2026.🎙️</li><li>Episode 6 - Politics & More Galway-West Bye-Election 2026 candidate <strong>Orla Nugent </strong>Aontu Party. May 2026.🎙️</li><li>Episode 5 - Politics & More Galway-West Bye-Election 2026 candidate <strong>Mike Cubbard</strong> Independent. May 2026.🎙️. 🎙️</li><li>Episode 4 - Politics & More Dublin Bye-Election 2026 candidate<strong> John Stephens </strong>Fianna Fail Party. May 2026.🎙️</li><li>Episode 3 - Politics & More Music convos with <strong>Hilary Beirne</strong> & <strong>Dr. Cora Stack</strong> February 2026. 🎙️</li><li>Episode 2 - Politics & More<strong> </strong>interview with <strong>Dr. Cora Stack </strong>⭐❤️ E=mc2 🎓, Distinguished Irish Academic Mathematics, 2025 Presidential Nominations & More. February 2026.🎙️</li><li>Episode 1 - Politics & More<strong> </strong>interview with <strong>Hilary Beirne</strong> USA🗽💚 - Voting Rights Advocate (Irish Citizens Abroad & Northern Ireland), 2025 Seanad Candidate & Fellow Rossie (RN NYC). December 2025. 🎙️</li></ul><p><br></p><h1><strong>This Podcast series is created, produced, edited and promoted independently </strong><a href="https://politicsmore.podview.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://politicsmore.podview.com</a></h1><h1><strong>@ </strong><a href="https://maireadkenny.ie/podcast-politics-more/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>MK MEDIA XO</strong></a><strong> </strong>💖</h1><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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July 26, 2026
Politics & More - Kenneth Egan - Psychotherapist, Former Politician, Boxing Olympic Medallist - Dublin - Ireland - Percy French Festival 2026 Promo
<h1><strong>Politics & More</strong><a href="https://politicsmore.podview.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>[1]</strong></a><strong> Podcast</strong></h1><h2><strong>It's not just about Politics. There's More to it!</strong></h2><h3><strong>Kenneth Egan </strong><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenny_Egan" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>[2]</strong></a><strong>, Psychotherapist </strong><a href="https://kennetheganoly.com/counselling-clondalkin/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>[3]</strong></a><strong>, Olympic Medallist Boxing </strong>🥊🥊<strong> </strong><a href="https://www.google.com/goto?url=CAESYwHuR6pNIdO5XzSSlqnaxnbkcGNGdY9kNO7GdVOb1w_g8087Ikzu_dq1GneWTCw3aOyv4EqzY3L5u6VdaizlvVLYqdqsszkAKDehj5o-qX4q094n4j4hEh2g3LvNPJAPQLu9Yw==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>[4]</strong></a><strong>, Former Politician, Fine Gael Councillor </strong><a href="https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/politics/blow-for-fine-gael-as-olympic-boxer-turned-councillor-kenneth-egan-bows-out-of-politics/a/129068080.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>[5]</strong></a><strong>, Dublin, Speaker at the Percy French Festival Roscommon 2026 </strong><a href="https://www.castlecootehouse.com/percy-french" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>[6]</strong></a><strong>. </strong><a href="http://maireadkenny.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Promo-Politics-More-Kenneth-Egan-Tommy-McDermott-Percy-French-Promo.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Transcript</strong></a><strong>.</strong></h3><p><br></p><p><strong>Mairead Kenny:</strong> Here’s Kenneth 'Kenny; Egan in 2026 enjoying a quieter life and his pillow!</p><p><strong>Kenneth Egan:</strong> <strong>‘’I live simple life now, a quiet life, do what I have to do during the day, go to home and put my head on the pillow, that’s it!’’</strong></p><p>*</p><br><p><strong>Mairead Kenny:</strong> Mairead Kenny <strong>Politics and More</strong> podcast. I'm here in Castlecoote at the <strong>2026 Percy French Festival </strong>in <strong>Roscommon</strong>. It's great to see <strong>Kenneth Egan</strong> here all the way from Dublin.</p><p><strong>Kenneth Egan:</strong> How are you? Great to be here. Absolute pleasure yeah. </p><p><strong>Mairead Kenny:</strong> Not too bad! Did you enjoy the drive down?</p><p><strong>Kenneth Egan:</strong> The drive was stunning. It always is you know when you're driving down to Roscommon. I’m here a few times in Roscommon, a lovely drive down and the sun is shining today as well which helps.</p><p><strong>Mairead Kenny: </strong>It's great you made it down!</p><br><p>Continued in the <a href="http://maireadkenny.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Promo-Politics-More-Kenneth-Egan-Tommy-McDermott-Percy-French-Promo.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">transcript</a>.</p><br><p><a href="about:blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">[1]</a> Mairead Kenny, <a href="https://maireadkenny.ie/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://maireadkenny.ie/</a> Politics & More podcast at <a href="https://politicsmore.podview.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://politicsmore.podview.com/</a></p><p><a href="about:blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">[2]</a> Kenneth Egan on ‘The Modern Warrior’ <strong>Podcast</strong> <a href="about:blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Episode #203 Kenneth Egan: The Man Behind the Gloves ...</a> at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70VjdDO989Q" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70VjdDO989Q</a></p><p>Kenneth Egan at <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenny_Egan" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenny_Egan</a></p><p><a href="about:blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">[3]</a> Kenneth Egan BA (Hons), H.Dip, MIAC, Therapy & Counselling Clondalkin <a href="https://kennetheganoly.com/counselling-clondalkin/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://kennetheganoly.com/counselling-clondalkin/</a> Kenneth Egan is an approved <a href="https://www.layahealthcare.ie/formembers/participatingtherapists/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Laya Healthcare psychotherapist</a> for adults and children.</p><p>‘’ I provide professional counselling in a relaxed environment. This includes counselling in many areas in a persons life, working with issues such as Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, Stress, Abusive Relationships, Bullying, Grief/Loss and Suicide Prevention. Each client starts where they feel they need to be once the appointment is made. The first step is making that call and deciding to put yourself first, possibly for the first time in your life.’’</p><p><a href="about:blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">[4]</a> Kenneth Egan winning a silver medal in the final of the 81 kg, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Light-Heavyweight" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Light-Heavyweight</a> boxing final at the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2008_Olympics" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">2008 Olympics</a>. He won the European Gold Medal in the 2008 Athens Olympic Qualifiers and a European Bronze Medal in 2006 and 2010 at Light-heavyweight. 🥊🥊</p><p>Kenny Egan Highlights | 2008 Silver Medalist at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrS4ut6kkmw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrS4ut6kkmw</a></p><p><a href="about:blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">[5]</a> Kenny Egan Election record at <a href="https://irelandelection.com/candidate/kenny-egan/5752" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://irelandelection.com/candidate/kenny-egan/5752</a></p><p>Kenneth Egan elected to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Dublin_County_Council" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">South Dublin County Council</a> for <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fine_Gael" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fine Gael</a> in the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2014_Irish_local_elections" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">2014 local elections</a>.</p><p>01 02 2024, ‘’Blow for Fine Gael as Olympic boxer-turned-councillor Kenneth Egan bows out of politics’’ -</p><p>Kenneth Egan bows out of local politics after two terms on South Dublin County Council at</p><p><a href="https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/politics/blow-for-fine-gael-as-olympic-boxer-turned-councillor-kenneth-egan-bows-out-of-politics/a/129068080.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/politics/blow-for-fine-gael-as-olympic-boxer-turned-councillor-kenneth-egan-bows-out-of-politics/a/129068080.html</a></p><p><a href="about:blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">[6]</a> The 18th Percy French Festival 15th | 16th | 17th | July 2026</p><p>At Castlecoote House, Co Roscommon. <a href="https://www.castlecootehouse.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.castlecootehouse.com/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.castlecootehouse.com/percy-french" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.castlecootehouse.com/percy-french</a></p><p>Welcome to our celebration of the enduring legacy of Percy French, the renowned Irish songwriter, artist, and humorist. We are the proud home of the annual Percy French Festival, a vibrant three-day event featuring insightful lectures and engaging discussion on current events, all inspired by French's unique spirit.</p><p>23 July 2026 Percy French Festival a great success – Steen tight-lipped on future plans at <a href="https://roscommonpeople.ie/percy-french-festival-a-great-success-steen-tight-lipped-on-future-plans/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://roscommonpeople.ie/percy-french-festival-a-great-success-steen-tight-lipped-on-future-plans/</a></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>
July 21, 2026
Politics & More - Barry Heneghan - Independent TD - Dublin Bay North - Ireland - Coalition Government Promo
<h1><br></h1><p><br></p><br><p><br></p><h1><strong>Politics & More</strong><a href="https://politicsmore.podview.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>[1]</strong></a><strong> Podcast.</strong></h1><h2><strong>It's not just about Politics. There's More to it!</strong></h2><h3><strong>Barry Heneghan</strong><a href="https://barryheneghan.ie/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>[2]</strong></a><strong>, Independent TD, Dublin Bay North, Ireland, Coalition Government</strong>.<a href="https://www.gov.ie/en/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">[3]</a> <a href="http://maireadkenny.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Politics-More-Podcast-Barry-Heneghan-TD-Promo.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Transcript</a>.</h3><p><br></p><p><strong>Mairead Kenny:</strong> Mairead Kenny here, <strong>Politics & More</strong> podcast. I’m here with Barry Hene-<strong><s>g</s></strong>-han, not Hene-ghan, Hene-<strong><s>g</s></strong>-han, silent G… unlike Barry!</p><p>Here’s Barry in action in the Dáil (Irish Parliament).</p><br><p><strong>Barry Heneghan (Dáil Éireann)</strong> <strong>:</strong> ‘’Who’s actually running this country.<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ6RIBDMoQ-/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">[4]</a> That's something I think really needs to be changed, people in these positions.</p><p>You are!</p><p>Listen, I didn't disturb you when you spoke and I’ll get a lot more done than of you will. ‘’</p><br><p><strong>Mairead Kenny: </strong>Welcome Barry. I started the podcast last December. You’re the first elected TD that I’m talking to. Thanks a lot!</p><br><p><strong>Barry Heneghan:</strong> During the campaign, before I got involved in politics, I was involved in social media and making content, kind of like a <strong>superpower</strong> in its own. I’ll make a speech in the Dáil, and I’ll edit it myself on the walk back to the office.</p><br><p>Continued in the <a href="http://maireadkenny.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Politics-More-Podcast-Barry-Heneghan-TD-Promo.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">transcript</a>.</p><br><p><a href="https://politicsmore.podview.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">[1]</a> Mairead Kenny, <a href="https://maireadkenny.ie/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://maireadkenny.ie/</a> Politics & More podcast at <a href="https://politicsmore.podview.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://politicsmore.podview.com/</a></p><p><a href="https://barryheneghan.ie/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">[2]</a> Barry Heneghan TD at <a href="https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/members/member/Barry-Heneghan.D.2024-11-29" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/members/member/Barry-Heneghan.D.2024-11-29</a></p><p><a href="https://barryheneghan.ie/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Barry Heneghan TD | Dublin Bay North | Here to Help You</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/barcare/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Barra Ó hÉineacháin🇮🇪 ( Barry Heneghan TD ) (@barcare) </a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/barcare/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Barry Heneghan TD (facebook)</a> </p><br><p>3 October 2024, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/barcare/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>barcare </strong></a>and<strong> </strong><a href="about:blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>eamonjohn, </strong></a>Roping you in at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DArHP1xxOx4/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/p/DArHP1xxOx4/</a></p><p>‘’Vote Heneghan Number 1 for our generation. My name is Councillor Barry Heneghan. I'm the youngest councillor at Dublin City Council and I'm running for the upcoming general election in Dublin Bay North. This is how the government is making. I’m the government. It's making us feel. We all feel like generation blocked out with high levels of emigration, with the rising, with the rising housing crisis, with disability rights being neglected. This is how the government is making us feel as people. We're feeling like time is running out for our generation. If anyone can, it's Heneghan.’’</p><br><p><strong>Feb 02 2026 </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/barcare/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>barcare </strong></a>‘’It’s been the biggest honour of my life to represent North Dublin. I genuinely love this job and serving the people I was born and raised alongside. There have been tough days and moments of doubt, but the people, the communities, and the incredible work happening across this area inspire me every single day.</p><p>I’m very grateful for the team around me, and I’ll keep working hard — I’ll always be here. If you need me, please get in touch by email. People still send DMs, but emails are monitored far more closely 🤝’’</p><p>Barry Heneghan <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gavreilly/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@gavreilly</a> Gavan Reilly – The Secret Life of Leinster House <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DUQMznVjGt6/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/p/DUQMznVjGt6/</a></p><br><p><a href="https://www.gov.ie/en/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">[3]</a> <a href="https://www.gov.ie/en/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.gov.ie/en/</a></p><p>Government of the 34th Dáil at <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Government_of_the_34th_D%C3%A1il" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Government_of_the_34th_D%C3%A1il</a></p><p><a href="[1] Barry Heneghan. Who’s running the Country at https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ6RIBDMoQ-/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">[4]</a> Barry Heneghan. Who’s running the Country at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ6RIBDMoQ-/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ6RIBDMoQ-/</a></p><br><p><br></p><br><p><br></p><br><p><br></p><br><p><br></p><h1><strong>MUSIC & CREDITS</strong></h1><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>1. Inspiring Dreams by Keys of Moon | </strong></p><p><a href="https://www.chosic.com/download-audio/30483/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.chosic.com/download-audio/30483/</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon</strong></a></p><p><strong>Music promoted by </strong><a href="https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/</strong></a></p><p><strong>Creative Commons CC BY 4.0</strong></p><p><a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</strong></a></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>
July 12, 2026
Politics & More - Basira Paigham - Activist Human Rights - Afghanistan to Ireland Promo
<h1><strong>Politics & More</strong><a href="https://politicsmore.podview.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>[1]</strong></a><strong> Podcast.</strong></h1><h3><strong>It's not just about Politics. There's More to it!</strong></h3><p><br></p><p><br></p><h3><strong>Basira Paigham </strong><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basira_Paigham" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>[2]</strong></a><strong>, Activist, Human Rights, Afghanistan to Ireland. </strong><a href="http://maireadkenny.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Promo-Politics-More-Basira-Pagham-Promo.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Transcript</strong></a></h3><p><br></p><p><strong>Basira Paigham: </strong>I'm living in Ireland since 2021, October.</p><p><strong>Mairead Kenny: </strong>OK. You're from Afghanistan?</p><p><strong>Basira Paigham: </strong>Yes, I'm from Afghanistan.</p><p><strong>Mairead Kenny: </strong>Welcome. Did you move to Ireland to study or to work?</p><p><strong>Basira Paigham: </strong>Unfortunately, when the <strong>Taliban</strong> came, everything collapsed. They start persecution of women activists and LGBT people.</p><br><p><br></p><p><br></p><h1><strong>PROTEST OUTSIDE DAIL (IRISH PARLIAMENT) 26-06-2026</strong></h1><p> </p><p><strong>Mairead Kenny:</strong> Mairead Kenny here. <strong>Politics and More</strong> podcast. I'm here in Dublin in Buswells hotel with Basira (Pagham). </p><p><strong>Basira Paigham: </strong>Basira Paigham</p><p><strong>Mairead Kenny: </strong>Hi Basira. Welcome.</p><p><strong>Basira Paigham: </strong>Thank you Mairead for your invitation.</p><p><strong>Mairead Kenny:</strong> Your welcome. This morning (25-06-2026) I came to Dublin, I was walking down the street, When I walked up, I heard the singing outside the Dail (Irish Parliament). What were you singing?</p><p><strong>Basira Paigham: </strong> We sang Afghan song. We did a song about Afghanistan women resiliency, about our voice, our hope that we will not stop fighting for what we deserve, our equal rights. Women's rights are human rights, LGBT rights are human rights, and human rights are universal rights.</p><p><strong>Mairead Kenny: </strong>Can you tell me what that protest was about?</p><p><strong>Basira Paigham: </strong>Yes, of course. Afghanistan women and Afghanistan LGBT+ protested against the Taliban rules, laws that legalize girls’ marriage, when they are 9 years old.</p><p>Also EU in Brussels accepting Taliban representatives. That's why we protested here to raise the voice of Afghanistan women, Afghanistan girls, Afghanistan LGBT+.</p><br><p><br></p><h3>Continued in the <a href="http://maireadkenny.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Promo-Politics-More-Basira-Pagham-Promo.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Transcript</strong></a></h3><p><br></p><p><a href="about:blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">[1]</a> Mairead Kenny, Politics & More podcast at <a href="https://politicsmore.podview.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://politicsmore.podview.com/</a></p><p><a href="about:blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">[2]</a> <strong>Basira Paigham</strong> is an <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Afghans" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Afghan</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBTQ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LGBTQ</a>-rights activist. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basira_Paigham" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basira_Paigham</a></p><p>Basira Paigham is an Afghan LGBTQ+ and gender-equality activist who was named one of the BBC's 100 Women in 2021. Following the Taliban takeover in 2021, she sought refuge in Ireland, where she has continued her advocacy, research, and public speaking. [<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basira_Paigham" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">1</a>, <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-59514598" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">2</a>, <a href="https://www.nobelwomensinitiative.org/sistertosisterafghan2025" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">3</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/3xVG7bJ9NR99MKf2gOD3fY" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">4</a>]</p><p><strong>Key Details and Activism:</strong></p><p>· <strong>Background:</strong> Paigham is a queer researcher who has long advocated for LGBTQ+ rights, focusing her efforts on gender norms and the dignity of the LBQ+ and transgender communities in Afghanistan.</p><p>· <strong>Awards & Recognition:</strong> She was selected for the <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-59514598" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BBC 100 Women 2021</a> list in recognition of her vital activism despite the dangers she faced in Afghanistan.</p><p>· <strong>Current Life:</strong> Based in Ireland, she has pursued an M.A. in International Development at Maynooth University. She actively consults, conducts research, and advocates alongside organizations like <a href="https://www.nobelwomensinitiative.org/sistertosisterafghan2025" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">OutRight International</a> and <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/ep-130-rainbow-afghanistan-defending-the-rights/id1541868650?i=1000766563333" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rainbow Afghanistan</a> to protect and support marginalized Afghan populations globally.</p><p>Basira Paigham, Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/basira_paighamm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/basira_paighamm/</a></p><p>Rainbow Afhanistan at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rainbowafghanistan/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/rainbowafghanistan/</a></p><br><p><br></p><h3><strong>MUSIC & CREDITS</strong></h3><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>1. 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<h2><br></h2><h2><strong>Mairead Kenny here. Welcome to my Podcast! </strong>🎙️</h2><h2><strong>I'm speaking to guests with different political experience and backgrounds. </strong>🫶</h2><h2>It's not just about <strong>Politics</strong>, there's <strong>More </strong>to it!<strong> </strong>😉</h2><p><br></p><h1><u>Latest Episodes</u></h1><p>Promo - Connacht Gathering 2026.</p><p>Promo - <strong>Kenneth Egan</strong> 🥊, <strong>Tommy McDermott </strong>🎤 at <strong>Percy French Festival 2026 </strong>Castlecoote House Roscommon🎼</p><p>Promo - <strong>Barry Heneghan</strong>, Independent TD in Irish Coalition Government and<strong> </strong>Bee-keeper 🐝.</p><p>Promo - <strong>Basira Paigham</strong>, Afghanistan to Ireland, Dáil Protest June 2026.</p><p>Promo - <strong>Ernie Draper </strong>(Independent, Monksland) - Roscommon County Council Co-Option 2025 - What really happened.</p><p><br></p><h1><u>Next Episodes</u></h1><p>Episode 12 - <strong>Basira Paigham</strong>, Afghanistan to Ireland, Dáil Protest June 2026.</p><p>Episode 13 - <strong>Miriam Moriarty-Owens</strong> - Survivors Dáil Hunger Strike.</p><p>Episode 14 - <strong>Ernie Draper </strong>(Independent, Monksland) - Roscommon County Council Co-Option 2025 - What really happened.</p><p>Episode 15 - <strong>Barry Heneghan</strong>, Independent TD in Irish Coalition Government and<strong> </strong>Bee-keeper 🐝.</p><p>Episode 16 - <strong>Janice Boylan </strong>Runner-Up Dublin Central Bye-Election + Moore Street Preservation Trust/1916 Relatives.</p><p>Episode 17 - Percy French Festival 🎼 - Kenneth Egan 🥊, Tommy McDermott 🎤, Peadr Toibin 🗳️ & Others....</p><p>and others....</p><br><p><br></p><h1><u>Completed Episodes:</u></h1><p><br></p><ul><li>Episode 11 - <strong>Colm Flood</strong>, Independent Candidate, Dublin Central Bye-Election Experience.</li><li>Episode 10 - Politics & More Ireland's PR-STV (Proportional Representation-Single Transferrable Vote) system <strong>Dr. Cora Stack </strong>Mathematician. May 2026.🎙️</li><li>Episode 9 - Politics & More Dublin Bye-Election 2026 candidate <strong>Malachy Steenson</strong> Independent. May 2026.🎙️</li><li>Episode 8 - Politics & More Galway-West Bye-Election 2026 candidate <strong>Denman Rooke</strong> People Before Profit Solidarity Party. May 2026.🎙️</li><li>Episode 7 - Politics & More Dublin Bye-Election 2026 candidate <strong>Ian Noel Smyth </strong>Aontu Party. May 2026.🎙️</li><li>Episode 6 - Politics & More Galway-West Bye-Election 2026 candidate <strong>Orla Nugent </strong>Aontu Party. May 2026.🎙️</li><li>Episode 5 - Politics & More Galway-West Bye-Election 2026 candidate <strong>Mike Cubbard</strong> Independent. May 2026.🎙️. 🎙️</li><li>Episode 4 - Politics & More Dublin Bye-Election 2026 candidate<strong> John Stephens </strong>Fianna Fail Party. May 2026.🎙️</li><li>Episode 3 - Politics & More Music convos with <strong>Hilary Beirne</strong> & <strong>Dr. Cora Stack</strong> February 2026. 🎙️</li><li>Episode 2 - Politics & More<strong> </strong>interview with <strong>Dr. Cora Stack </strong>⭐❤️ E=mc2 🎓, Distinguished Irish Academic Mathematics, 2025 Presidential Nominations & More. February 2026.🎙️</li><li>Episode 1 - Politics & More<strong> </strong>interview with <strong>Hilary Beirne</strong> USA🗽💚 - Voting Rights Advocate (Irish Citizens Abroad & Northern Ireland), 2025 Seanad Candidate & Fellow Rossie (RN NYC). December 2025. 🎙️</li></ul><p><br></p><h1><strong>This Podcast series is created, produced, edited and promoted independently </strong><a href="https://politicsmore.podview.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://politicsmore.podview.com</a></h1><h1><strong>@ </strong><a href="https://maireadkenny.ie/podcast-politics-more/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>MK MEDIA XO</strong></a><strong> </strong>💖</h1><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?
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