Fianna Fáil: In Our Own Words

In this episode of In Our Own Words: Fianna Fáil, Maria Buckley, President of the Fianna Fáil Women’s Network sits down with Senator Margaret Murphy O’Mahony and Dr Louise Collins an endometriosis researcher and patient. Senator O'Mahony and Dr Collins recall 40 years of pain and Louise shares her experience as a researcher at UCC and a patient. They talk about what it means to be listened to, the gaps in care, and what they hope changes for the next generation. As Louise puts it, “It shouldn’t about surviving, it should be about thriving.”

In this insightful episode of In Our Own Words, Fianna Fáil, Deputy Erin McGreehan TD sits down with Chelsea Farrell to discuss her personal journey living with PMOS and endometriosis, highlighting years of pain, misdiagnosis, and the struggle to be heard by the healthcare system. Former Miss Ireland and now working as a midwife and passionate advocate, Chelsea also discusses how education, improved healthcare pathways, and societal understanding can transform women’s lives.
Erin also discusses her own experience of Endometriosis as a teenager and young woman and the effects the condition has on her personal life. The conversation underscores the urgent need for multidisciplinary care, better awareness in schools, and recognition of women’s bodies beyond fertility.

Michael Darragh Maccauley, eight times an All Ireland winner with Dublin, joins John Lahart to talk about lung fibrosis and what it has meant for his family. His father, aunt, sister and brother have all been diagnosed. He speaks openly about the long road of the condition and the toll it takes on patients and the people who love them. Maureen O'Donnell of the Irish Lung Fibrosis Association also joins the conversation about the supports patients need in Budget 2027.

In this episode of In Our Own Words, Fianna Fáil, Senator Mary Fitzpatrick interviews Robert Watt, CEO of the Dublin City Taskforce, about focused efforts to revitalise Dublin’s city centre, particularly the Dublin 1 area. They discuss tackling vacancy, dereliction, and underused properties with an emphasis on converting upper floors into residential units, increasing city centre living, and enhancing safety through “eyes on the street.” The conversation also covers plans for major sites like the Carlton site and the GPO cultural meanwhile use, promising a new cultural and residential vibrancy for the area.

Brian Rohan the co-founder of Embrace Farm joins Minister Niall Collins TD to discuss farm safety on In Our Own Words: Fianna Fáil.
In this farming series episode, recorded at the Ploughing Championships the importance of farm safety and mental health in the agricultural community is highlighted.
Brian whose father Liam died in a farming accident talks about his organisation’s role in supporting farm families through bereavement and serious accidents.
 The high number of farm accidents in Ireland each year, the challenge of reaching every farmer with safety education, and the need for community support and personal responsibility are also discussed along with the government’s commitment to funding and partnering with various organisations to improve farm safety.

In this farming series episode, recorded at the Ploughing Championships, Deputy Erin McGreehan TD speaks with Linda Gordon-Kelleher.
Linda is a solicitor specialising in succession planning in Irish agriculture and they discuss the vital role of women in farming and the importance of effective succession planning. 
The conversation highlights the historical under-recognition of women farmers in Ireland, the need for greater representation and encouragement of women in agriculture, and practical legal advice for farmers planning their estate's future.

In the first episode of our farming series recorded at the Ploughing Championships, President of the Irish Farmers' Association Francie Gorman joins Minister for Rural and Community Development Dara Calleary TD for an insightful discussion on rural Ireland’s challenges and opportunities. 
They explore the upcoming European budget, the importance of CAP reform, the role of LEADER funding in rural enterprise, and the significance of new planning guidelines for rural communities.
Francie shares personal highlights from his presidency and emphasizes the importance of unity within the farming community. 
This episode offers a vital perspective on agricultural policy, rural development, and grassroots engagement in Ireland.

As part of the 100 Bliain centenary series, this episode of Fianna Fáil: In Our Own Words explores the life of one of the party's founding figures. Host Shane Moynihan TD is joined by Dr Michael Loughman, author of James Ryan and the Development of Independent Ireland, 1892 to 1970, to discuss Ryan's role in the fight for independence, the founding of Fianna Fáil, and decades of service in government.

As part of the 100 Bliain centenary series, this episode of Fianna Fáil: In Our Own Words takes a visual journey through the party's history. Host Shane Moynihan TD is joined by Dr Cormac Moore, author of Fianna Fáil 100 Years of Contributing to Irish Society – A Visual History, to explore a century of images and moments that trace the party's role in Irish life.

As part of the 100 Bliain centenary series, this episode of Fianna Fáil: In Our Own Words uncovers a remarkable piece of political history. Host Shane Moynihan TD is joined by Ronan McGreevy, author of Seán Lemass – The Lost Memoir, to discuss the discovery of Lemass's own account of his life and the light it sheds on one of Fianna Fáil's most transformative leaders.