Ireland Said Yes Podcast
1) Panti Bliss
In the final episode of the series, Shane chats to Irish royalty - Panti Bliss - aka Rory O'Neill. Panti talks about growing up gay in rural Ireland, their early days of drag, a changing Dublin and th...Show More
2) Mary McAleese
In this special chat, former President of Ireland Mary McAleese talks with Shane about her pivotal involvement in the 2015 referendum, being an LGBT parent and how the Catholic Church still needs to c...Show More
3) Katherine O'Donnell
Paul Macgregor (Series Producer) chats to academic, activist and author Katherine O'Donnell about her memories of 2015, before and beyond. Katherine is Professor of the History of Ideas ...Show More
4) Ranae von Meding
Recorded in June 2025, Shane chats to campaigner Ranae von Meding about their ongoing fight for equality for LGBT parents in Ireland and the legal limbo that many queer Irish families often find thems...Show More
5) Brian Sheehan
Brian Sheehan talks to Shane Daniel Byrne about his pivotal role in 2015 as Co-Director of Yes Equality - he also discusses the behind-the-scenes drama among Irish LGBT activists divided over Civil Pa...Show More
6) Bonus - Philly McMahon
Shane chats to Philly McMahon, award-winning playwright and co-director of THISISPOPBABY, about his memories of 2015 and beyond.Ireland Said Yes is an Onic Original.Written and Presented by Shane Dani...Show More
7) Bonus - Katherine Zappone
As she release her new memoir 'Love In a Time of Politics', Shane chats to Katherine Zappone about her groundbreaking time as a campaigner and politician. Ireland Said Yes is an Onic Original.Written ...Show More
8) Bonus - Sinéad Walsh
Shane talks to fellow queer comedian Sinéad Walsh about their memories of growing up in Ireland and more.Ireland Said Yes is an Onic Original.Written and Presented by Shane Daniel Byrne.Developed and ...Show More
9) Bonus - Ruadhán Ó Críodáin
Ruadhán Ó Críodáin talks to Shane about their memories of 2015 and what's next for Ireland's vulnerable trans community.Ireland Said Yes is an Onic Original.Written and Presented by Shane Daniel ...Show More
10) Bonus - Brendan Courtney
Shane talks to broadcaster Brendan Courtney to talk about growing up gay in Dublin, living with homophobic abuse and becoming one of the most visible queer people on Irish TV, along with his memories ...Show More