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Ireland Said Yes

Voted "Best of 2025" by Apple Podcasts. Shane Daniel Byrnecelebrates 10 years of marriage equality, taking listeners on an emotional journey exploring the decades-long fight for LGBT+ marriage. From the deeply personal stories of queer activism and resistance, he explores the cultural shifts that eventually made the historic 2015 referendum possible.The series includes live standup from Shane"s sell-out run at Vicar Street in Dublin, as he revisits a time that transformed Ireland completely. Hosted

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49:44

Panti Bliss

Ireland Said Yes ·

2025/11/06

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 their incredible speech at the Abbey Theatre that went global. Thank you so much for listening to this series, it has been a passion project for everyone involved and a true honour to feature so many inspiring voices. Le grá, le chéile - Paul and Shane xoxoxIreland Said Yes is an Onic Original.Written and

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52:17

Mary McAleese

Ireland Said Yes ·

2025/10/30

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 change.Ireland Said Yes is an Onic Original.Written and Presented by Shane Daniel Byrne.Developed and Produced by Paul Macgregor, Series Producer.Audio design, mixing, and sound editing - Fionn O'Brien and Paul Macgregor.Visual design - Stephen King O'Farrell and Conor Daly.News archive, courtesy of RTE,

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43:07

Katherine O'Donnell

Ireland Said Yes ·

2025/10/22

Paul Macgregor (Series Producer) chats to academic, activist and author Katherine O'Donnell about her memories of 2015, before and beyond. KatherineisProfessor of the History of IdeasatUCD School of Philosophy. She has been an activist for many years, specialising in feminist justice issues and LGBTQ+ activism.She was a co-founding member of the Irish Lesbian and Gay Archive, now deposited as a living archive with the National Library of Ireland. She works with the Justice for Magdalenes Research

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35:12

Ranae von Meding

Ireland Said Yes ·

2025/10/15

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 themselves in, as parents struggle for recognition if they have children through donor conception or surrogacy.After a lengthy delay, the Oireachtas joint committee on health made recommendations in October 2025 on its report on pre-legislative scrutiny of the Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) (Amendment)

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50:45

Brian Sheehan

Ireland Said Yes ·

2025/10/08

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 Partnership Act five years earlier and why it was an important part of the process.Ireland Said Yes is an Onic Original.Written and Presented by Shane Daniel Byrne.Developed and Produced by Paul Macgregor, Series Producer.Audio design, mixing, and sound editing - Fionn O'Brien and Paul Macgregor.Visual

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40:41

Bonus - Philly McMahon

Ireland Said Yes ·

2025/10/01

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 Daniel Byrne.Developed and Produced by Paul Macgregor, Series Producer.Audio design, mixing, and sound editing - Fionn O'Brien and Paul Macgregor.Visual design - Stephen King O'Farrell and Conor Daly.News archive, courtesy of RTE, Virgin Media, BBC, Channel 4 News, CNN, Euronews, Getty Images and Associated

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43:57

Bonus - Katherine Zappone

Ireland Said Yes ·

2025/09/24

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 and Presented by Shane Daniel Byrne.Developed and Produced by Paul Macgregor, Series Producer.Audio design, mixing, and sound editing - Fionn O'Brien and Paul Macgregor.Visual design - Stephen King O'Farrell and Conor Daly.News archive, courtesy of RTE, Virgin Media, BBC, Channel 4 News, CNN, Euronews,

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34:39

Bonus - Sinéad Walsh

Ireland Said Yes ·

2025/09/17

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 Produced by Paul Macgregor, Series Producer.Audio design, mixing, and sound editing - Fionn O'Brien and Paul Macgregor.Visual design - Stephen King O'Farrell and Conor Daly.News archive, courtesy of RTE, Virgin Media, BBC, Channel 4 News, CNN, Euronews, Getty Images and Associated Press. Archive images

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46:01

Bonus - Ruadhán Ó Críodáin

Ireland Said Yes ·

2025/09/10

Ruadhán Ó Críodáintalks 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 Byrne.Developed and Produced by Paul Macgregor, Series Producer.Audio design, mixing, and sound editing - Fionn O'Brien and Paul Macgregor.Visual design - Stephen King O'Farrell and Conor Daly.News archive, courtesy of RTE, Virgin Media, BBC, Channel 4 News, CNN, Euronews, Getty Images and Associated Press

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40:47

Bonus - Brendan Courtney

Ireland Said Yes ·

2025/09/03

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 of 2015 referendum.Ireland Said Yes is an Onic Original.Written and Presented by Shane Daniel Byrne.Developed and Produced by Paul Macgregor, Series Producer.Audio design, mixing, and sound editing - Fionn O'Brien and Paul Macgregor.Visual design - Stephen King O'Farrell and Conor Daly.News archive,

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37:29

Bonus - Seán Munsanje

Ireland Said Yes ·

2025/08/27

Shane Daniel Byrne chats to broadcaster Seán Munsanje about growing up gay in Ireland, the importance of queer representation in the media and his recollections of 2015.Ireland Said Yes is an Onic Original.Written and Presented by Shane Daniel Byrne.Developed and Produced by Paul Macgregor, Series Producer.Audio design, mixing, and sound editing - Fionn O'Brien and Paul Macgregor.Visual design - Stephen King O'Farrell and Conor Daly.News archive, courtesy of RTE, Virgin Media, BBC, Channel 4 News,

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52:39

Bonus - Pillow Queens

Ireland Said Yes ·

2025/08/20

Shane chats to Pam and Sarah from Pillow Queens, an award-winning and critically queer band from Dublin.Ireland Said Yes is an Onic Original.Written and Presented by Shane Daniel Byrne.Developed and Produced by Paul Macgregor, Series Producer.Audio design, mixing, and sound editing - Fionn O'Brien and Paul Macgregor.Visual design - Stephen King O'Farrell and Conor Daly.News archive, courtesy of RTE, Virgin Media, BBC, Channel 4 News, CNN, Euronews, Getty Images and Associated Press. Archive images

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42:53

Bonus - Conor Behan

Ireland Said Yes ·

2025/08/13

Shane talks to RTÉ 2FM broadcaster and pop culture expert Conor Behan about his memories of 2015 and beyond.Ireland Said Yes is an Onic Original.Written and Presented by Shane Daniel Byrne.Developed and Produced by Paul Macgregor, Series Producer.Audio design, mixing, and sound editing - Fionn O'Brien and Paul Macgregor.Visual design - Stephen King O'Farrell and Conor Daly.News archive, courtesy of RTE, Virgin Media, BBC, Channel 4 News, CNN, Euronews, Getty Images and Associated Press. Archive

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51:39

Bonus - Lisa Connell

Ireland Said Yes ·

2025/08/06

Shane sits down with the charming and outspoken force behind LGBT Noise, GCN magazine and co-founder of queer club night Mother - the legend that is Lisa Connell.Ireland Said Yes is an Onic Original.Written and Presented by Shane Daniel Byrne.Developed and Produced by Series Producer, Paul Macgregor.Audio design, mixing, and sound editing - Fionn O'Brien and Paul Macgregor.Visual design - Stephen King O'Farrell and Conor Daly.News archive, courtesy of RTE, Virgin Media, BBC, Channel 4 News, CNN,

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38:14

Bonus: Davina Devine

Ireland Said Yes ·

2025/07/31

This week Shane talks to Davina Devine about their hilarious memories of 2015 and how they became drag royalty.Ireland Said Yes is an Onic Original.Written and Presented by Shane Daniel Byrne.Developed and Produced by Series Producer, Paul Macgregor.Audio design, mixing, and sound editing - Fionn O'Brien and Paul Macgregor.Visual design - Stephen King O'Farrell and Conor Daly.News archive, courtesy of RTE, Virgin Media, BBC, Channel 4 News, CNN, Euronews, Getty Images and Associated Press. Archive

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47:23

Bonus - David Carroll

Ireland Said Yes ·

2025/07/23

This week Shane talks to activist David Carroll about his recollections of 2015; his marriage in Canada when it still wasn't legal in Ireland and surviving the horrors of the 1980s.Ireland Said Yes is an Onic Original.Written and Presented by Shane Daniel Byrne.Developed and Produced by Series Producer, Paul Macgregor.Audio design, mixing, and sound editing - Fionn O'Brien and Paul Macgregor.Visual design - Stephen King O'Farrell and Conor Daly.News archive, courtesy of RTE, Virgin Media, BBC,

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55:14

Bonus - Gráinne Healy

Ireland Said Yes ·

2025/07/17

This week, Shane Daniel Byrne talks to the genius behind the successful Yes vote in 2015, Gráinne Healy. She talks about the campaign tactics, the initial setbacks and her huge legacy 10 years later.Ireland Said Yes is an Onic Original.Written and Presented by Shane Daniel Byrne.Developed and Produced by Series Producer, Paul Macgregor.Audio design, mixing, and sound editing - Fionn O'Brien and Paul Macgregor.Visual design - Stephen King O'Farrell and Conor Daly.News archive, courtesy of RTE, Virgin

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53:21

Bonus - Una Mullally

Ireland Said Yes ·

2025/07/10

Shane talks to celebrated author and Irish Time journalist Una Mullally about her personal reflections on the 2015. Shane discusses Una's perspective on the divisions within the LGBTQ+ community around the push for civil partnerships; the strategic approach of the "Yes" campaign, and the key involvement of unexpected public figures like former President Mary McAleese. Una reflects on her personal experience of being diagnosed with cancer in 2015 and how that intertwined with her campaigning for

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43:50

Bonus - In Conversation with Joe Caslin

Ireland Said Yes ·

2025/07/03

Shane chats to acclaimed artist Joe Caslin about his beautiful artwork, which became the defining imagery of 2015 Marriage Referendum. Joe talks about the mural's origins, the inside help that he received to stay out of the courts, his teaching career, growing up in Roscommon, and what Joe now believes is important for today's LGBT+ youth.See more of Joe's work here:https://joecaslin.com/pages/equality https://www.instagram.com/joecaslin/?hl=en Ireland Said Yes is an Onic Original.Written and

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50:52

Bonus: In Conversation with Ailbhe Smyth

Ireland Said Yes ·

2025/06/26

In the first bonus episode of Ireland Said Yes, Shane talks to veteran activist Ailbhe Smyth. She discusses her memories of the 2015 Marriage Referendum, how she's won and lost campaigns, and what advice Ailbhe would give future generations of Irish LGBT+ activists. Ireland Said Yes is an Onic Original.Written and Presented by Shane Daniel Byrne.Developed and Produced by Series Producer, Paul Macgregor.Audio design, mixing, and sound editing - Fionn O'Brien and Paul Macgregor.Visual design - Stephen

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