# Ireland on The No Agenda Show Ireland comes up in 177 chapters across 158 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2008 to September 2026. - **Chapters:** 177 - **Episodes:** 158 - **Discussed:** January 2008 – September 2026 - **Related topics:** [Lisbon Treaty](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lisbon-treaty.md), [European Union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), [Brexit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brexit.md), [Referendum](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/referendum.md), [Dublin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dublin.md), [Imf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/imf.md), [Apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md), [Australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 177 ### European Central Bank and Digital Euro Launch - **Episode:** [1906: Name Drop](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1906-name-drop.md) - **Published:** 2026-09-24 - **Time:** 1:28:27–1:33:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1906-name-drop/chapter/european-central-bank-and-digital-euro-launch.md ECB President Christine Lagarde announces the launch of "Pontes," a digital Euro platform for interbank transactions using distributed ledger technology. The ECB is also surveying Europeans on new banknote designs, which some interpret as a precursor to phasing out physical cash. The move toward a digital currency is framed as a necessary step for the European monetary system's future. Keywords: [christine lagarde](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/christine-lagarde.md), [european central bank](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-central-bank.md), [digital euro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/digital-euro.md), [banknotes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/banknotes.md), [blockchain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blockchain.md), [ireland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ireland.md) ### Gen Z Loneliness, Financial Regret and Irish Pub Culture - **Episode:** [1891: We Need Memes!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1891-we-need-memes.md) - **Published:** 2026-08-02 - **Time:** 1:07:56–1:15:08 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1891-we-need-memes/chapter/gen-z-loneliness-financial-regret-and-irish-pub-culture.md A Harris Poll indicates that 68% of Gen Z adults find going out too expensive, leading to increased "weekend loneliness" and a preference for online friendships. The hosts contrast this with their own experiences, including an anecdote about a Randy Travis band drinking an Irish pub out of Bushmills whiskey. They praise the social intelligence and friendliness of the Irish people compared to the isolated nature of modern youth. Keywords: [gen z](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gen-z.md), harris poll, [loneliness](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/loneliness.md), financial regret, [ireland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ireland.md), randy travis, bushmills, [social anxiety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-anxiety.md) ### Helicopter Money and Global Economic Stimulus - **Episode:** [1889: Producer's Tribute to JCD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-27 - **Time:** 1:42:56–1:44:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd/chapter/helicopter-money-and-global-economic-stimulus.md The concept of "helicopter payments" is discussed as a potential cure for a global economic slowdown, with reports from Sky News suggesting the idea is gaining traction in Ireland. While the term is metaphorical for central bank stimulus, the hosts joke about literal helicopters dropping bags of money to "waifs" on the ground. Keywords: [helicopter money](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/helicopter-money.md), [sky news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sky-news.md), [global economy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-economy.md), [stimulus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stimulus.md), [ireland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ireland.md) ### Sir Evil Larry, Rajiv Voleti, and the Nashville Meetup - **Episode:** [1888: In The Mourning](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-24 - **Time:** 4:31:36–4:33:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning/chapter/sir-evil-larry-rajiv-voleti-and-the-nashville-meetup.md Sir Evil Larry, a former Marine, credits Dvorak for getting him into computers via ZDTV and expresses regret that Dvorak won't make it to a planned Nashville meetup. Rajiv Voleti and Richard from Northern Ireland also send tributes. Keywords: sir evil larry, rajiv voleti, [nashville](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nashville.md), [zdtv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zdtv.md), [northern ireland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/northern-ireland.md) ### Belfast Anti-Racism Rally, Sudanese Stabbing, and Riots - **Episode:** [1877: Flim Flam](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1877-flim-flam.md) - **Published:** 2026-06-14 - **Time:** 1:45:22–1:46:46 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1877-flim-flam/chapter/belfast-anti-racism-rally-sudanese-stabbing-and-riots.md A large anti-racism rally takes place in Belfast, Northern Ireland, following days of riots triggered by a knife attack. A Sudanese man has been charged with attempted murder in connection with the stabbing. Demonstrators carried banners reading "Refugees Welcome" to counter what government ministers described as "racist thuggery" during the preceding unrest. Keywords: [belfast](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/belfast.md), [northern ireland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/northern-ireland.md), [riots](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/riots.md), sudanese, [anti-racism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anti-racism.md) ### Mark Carney, New World Order Speech, and EU-Canada Alliance - **Episode:** [1877: Flim Flam](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1877-flim-flam.md) - **Published:** 2026-06-14 - **Time:** 1:52:47–1:57:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1877-flim-flam/chapter/mark-carney-new-world-order-speech-and-eu-canada-alliance.md Former central banker Mark Carney delivers a speech in Ireland outlining a "global rupture" and the breakdown of the post-Cold War rules-based order. Carney argues that Canada, Ireland, and the EU must form a "pivotal and powerful" alliance to counter the influence of the United States under Trump. He highlights the collective GDP and Nobel Prize winners of the region as evidence of its potential to lead in AI and green energy. Keywords: [mark carney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-carney.md), [canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), [ireland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ireland.md), [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), [nobel prize](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nobel-prize.md) ### Northern Ireland Riots and UK Immigration Tensions - **Episode:** [1876: Screwball](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1876-screwball.md) - **Published:** 2026-06-11 - **Time:** 48:35–53:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1876-screwball/chapter/northern-ireland-riots-and-uk-immigration-tensions.md Violent riots erupted in Belfast, Northern Ireland, following an attempted murder charge against a Sudanese refugee. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and local officials called for calm as protesters set buses and cars ablaze. Polling suggests immigration has surpassed the economy as the primary concern for British voters following graphic videos of street violence. Keywords: [belfast](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/belfast.md), [northern ireland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/northern-ireland.md), [keir starmer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/keir-starmer.md), [immigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration.md), [riots](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/riots.md), john boucher ### Irish Farmer Protests Over Fuel Caps and Costs - **Episode:** [1860: micro-dosing](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1860-micro-dosing.md) - **Published:** 2026-04-16 - **Time:** 35:19–38:26 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1860-micro-dosing/chapter/irish-farmer-protests-over-fuel-caps-and-costs.md Farmers in Ireland have blocked major highways, including routes to Dublin, using tractors to protest rising fuel costs and a 25-liter cap on diesel purchases. Protesters have criticized the government of Taoiseach Simon Harris, accusing officials of holding the country to ransom. The demonstrations are part of a broader wave of discontent regarding the economic impact of the Middle East conflict on European agriculture. Keywords: [ireland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ireland.md), [dublin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dublin.md), fuel protests, [farmers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/farmers.md), [diesel prices](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diesel-prices.md) ### Irish Parliament Debates Government Responsibility for Fuel Crisis - **Episode:** [1860: micro-dosing](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1860-micro-dosing.md) - **Published:** 2026-04-16 - **Time:** 44:11–46:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1860-micro-dosing/chapter/irish-parliament-debates-government-responsibility-for-fuel-crisis.md Members of the Irish Parliament are debating whether the domestic fuel crisis is the fault of the Trump administration or local government policies. Opposition members argue that the Irish government, not Donald Trump, is responsible for carbon taxes and excise duties that have burdened citizens. Calls for a new election have intensified as 900,000 people remain on housing and medical waiting lists. Keywords: [ireland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ireland.md), sean canney, healy raye, [carbon tax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-tax.md), irish parliament ### Brexit Negotiations, Northern Ireland Backstop - **Episode:** [1071: Commie Comey](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1071-commie-comey.md) - **Published:** 2025-12-31 - **Time:** 1:39:36–1:42:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1071-commie-comey/chapter/brexit-negotiations-northern-ireland-backstop.md The hosts discuss the stalled Brexit negotiations and the "backstop" agreement concerning Northern Ireland. They criticize the lack of U.S. media coverage on the complexities of the UK's departure from the EU. Dvorak suggests that a "no-deal Brexit" based on World Trade Organization (WTO) rules might actually benefit the UK by bypassing EU demands. Keywords: [brexit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brexit.md), [theresa may](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/theresa-may.md), [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), [northern ireland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/northern-ireland.md), wto rules, the backstop ### Eurovision Song Contest Boycott and Israel Participation - **Episode:** [1823: Secretary of Egg](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1823-secretary-of-egg.md) - **Published:** 2025-12-07 - **Time:** 13:20–16:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1823-secretary-of-egg/chapter/eurovision-song-contest-boycott-and-israel-participation.md Broadcasters from the Netherlands, Spain, Ireland, and Slovenia have announced their withdrawal from the next Eurovision Song Contest following the decision to allow Israel to compete. The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) maintains that the event should remain apolitical, despite allegations of voting interference and protests regarding the conflict in Gaza. The withdrawal is criticized as a form of virtue signaling by the participating nations. Keywords: [eurovision](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eurovision.md), [israel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/israel.md), [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [spain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spain.md), [ireland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ireland.md), [slovenia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/slovenia.md) ### Tuam Mother and Baby Home, Ireland Mass Grave - **Episode:** [1775: Boomer Benefits](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1775-boomer-benefits.md) - **Published:** 2025-06-22 - **Time:** 1:09:06–1:11:39 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1775-boomer-benefits/chapter/tuam-mother-and-baby-home-ireland-mass-grave.md An excavation begins at the site of the former Tuam Mother and Baby Home in County Galway, Ireland, where nearly 800 children were found buried in a sewage tank. Historian Catherine Corliss uncovered the deaths, which occurred between 1925 and 1961 under the care of Catholic nuns. The discovery has led to a state apology and a national inquiry into the treatment of unmarried mothers and their children. Keywords: tuam, county galway, [ireland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ireland.md), catherine corliss, mother and baby home, [catholic church](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/catholic-church.md) ### Rosie O'Donnell Questions 2024 Election Integrity - **Episode:** [1749: Gynocracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1749-gynocracy.md) - **Published:** 2025-03-23 - **Time:** 18:23–20:13 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1749-gynocracy/chapter/rosie-o-donnell-questions-2024-election-integrity.md Comedian Rosie O'Donnell expressed skepticism regarding Donald Trump's victory in every swing state during an interview on an Irish talk show. O'Donnell suggested the influence of Elon Musk, whom she described as "owning the internet," should be investigated in relation to the election results. Keywords: [rosie o'donnell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rosie-o-donnell.md), [elon musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md), [2024 election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2024-election.md), [swing states](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/swing-states.md), [ireland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ireland.md) ### Russian Asset Seizure, EU Parliament Debate - **Episode:** [1747: HiFi Intel](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1747-hifi-intel.md) - **Published:** 2025-03-16 - **Time:** 1:37:48–1:41:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1747-hifi-intel/chapter/russian-asset-seizure-eu-parliament-debate.md The European Parliament is debating the legal right to seize immobilized Russian assets to fund the reconstruction of Ukraine. Irish MEP Barry Andrews supported the move, while Spanish MEP Luis Alviz Perez Fernandez criticized the centralization of power in Brussels. Opponents argue that the "bellicose circus" of the EU is enriching arms dealers at the expense of European citizens. 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The theory suggests these "military-age men" are being recruited into local police forces to suppress the native population. The discussion also touches on the political shift of Sinn Féin in Ireland and various "Q" strategy tropes. Keywords: un troops, [immigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration.md), [ireland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ireland.md), sinn féin, [conspiracy theory](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/conspiracy-theory.md) ### All Eyes on Rafah, AI Images and Palestinian Statehood - **Episode:** [1664: Friendshoring](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1664-friendshoring.md) - **Published:** 2024-05-30 - **Time:** 2:50:55–2:54:45 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1664-friendshoring/chapter/all-eyes-on-rafah-ai-images-and-palestinian-statehood.md An AI-generated image with the slogan "All Eyes on Rafah" went viral on social media, shared by millions of users and celebrities to spotlight the conflict in Gaza. Simultaneously, Ireland, Norway, and Spain formally recognized the State of Palestine, joining 146 other UN members. Israel's Foreign Ministry reacted with fury, accusing the Spanish government of complicity in inciting genocide, while other EU nations like Denmark voted against recognition. 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Critics argue these displays are part of a recurring trend where elites incorporate "satanic tributes" into major global events like the Grammys and the Olympics. Keywords: [eurovision](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eurovision.md), [ireland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ireland.md), doomsday blue, [baphomet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/baphomet.md), [satanism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/satanism.md) ### Global Meetups, Connection is Protection - **Episode:** [1642: Million Morons](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1642-million-morons.md) - **Published:** 2024-03-17 - **Time:** 3:06:19–3:10:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1642-million-morons/chapter/global-meetups-connection-is-protection.md A report from a recent meetup in London is shared, followed by a comprehensive list of upcoming No Agenda meetups in Georgia, Indiana, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Illinois, Ohio, California, Ireland, and British Columbia. The hosts emphasize that "connection is protection" in an increasingly digital world. Keywords: [meetups](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meetups.md), [london](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/london.md), [georgia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/georgia.md), [ireland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ireland.md), [san diego](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-diego.md) ### Ireland Rejects Constitutional Changes to Family and Women - **Episode:** [1641: Lock the Clock](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1641-lock-the-clock.md) - **Published:** 2024-03-10 - **Time:** 1:55:19–1:56:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1641-lock-the-clock/chapter/ireland-rejects-constitutional-changes-to-family-and-women.md Irish voters overwhelmingly rejected two referendums that proposed changing the constitutional definitions of family and women's roles in the home. The "No" vote reached record percentages, with 73.9% of voters rejecting the care referendum. The results are seen as a significant pushback against government efforts to modernize traditional language in the national constitution. 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