Adrian Kavanagh Media Appearances

Recent media appearances by Adrian Kavanagh:

Breakfast (Newstalk): Discussion relating to analysis of the January 10^th Paddy Power-Red C opinion poll, with specific reference to the improved political fortunes of Fianna Fáil (11^th January 2013).

Kildare Today (KFM radio (Kildare)): Discussion relating to analysis of the January 10^th Paddy Power-Red C opinion poll, with specific reference to the two Kildare constituencies (14^th January 2013).

Drivetime (RTE Radio 1): Discussion relating to constituency-level analyses of recent opinion polls which show Fianna Fáil as most popular party in the state for the first time since 2008 (18^th February 2013).

Midlands Today (Midlands Radio 3): Discussion relating to the previous weekend’s Eurosong contest and what lies in store for Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest semi-finals (25^th February 2013).

Morning Ireland (RTE Radio 1): Discussion relating the likely loss of a European Parliament seat by Ireland and the potential configuration of new European election constituency areas (12^th March 2013).

Morning Ireland (RTE Radio 1): Discussion relating to results of the Meath East by-election (29^th March 2013).

Breakfast (Newstalk): Discussion about the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest and Ireland’s chances of qualifying from the first semi final (14^th May 2013).

The Morning Show (TV3): Discussion relating to the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest and Ireland’s prospects ahead of the first semi-final (14^th May 2013).

Breakfast (Newstalk): Discussion relating to Ireland’s result at the Eurovision Song Contest semi-final and their prospects ahead of the final (17^th May 2013).

Breakfast (Newstalk): Discussion of the reasons for Ireland’s last place finish at the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest final (20^th May 2013).

Morning Ireland (RTE Radio 1): Discussion of Ireland’s result at the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest final in Malmo (20^th May 2013).

Morning Edition (RTE 1): Discussion relating to Eurovision Song Contest voting patterns and the reasons for Ireland’s last place finish at the 2013 Final (20^th May 2013).

Midlands Today (Midlands Radio 3): Discussion relating to Ireland’s results at the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest (20^th May 2013).

Kildare Today (KFM radio (Kildare)): Discussion of political party support trends in recent opinion polls (8^th July 2013).

Kildare Today (KFM radio (Kildare)): Discussion of political reform priorities ahead of new Dáil term (21^st August 2013).

Midlands Today (Midlands Radio 3): Discussion relating to Labour Party prospects for next general election in wake of recent poor opinion polls (26^th August 2013).

Drivetime (RTE Radio 1): Discussion relating to likelihood of a Fine Gael-Fianna Fáil grand coalition after next general election in response to Bill O’Herlihy comments at Béal na mBlath commemoration (26^th August 2013).

The Sue Nunn Show (KCLR 96FM radio): Discussion relating to European Elections constituency boundary redrawal process and likely impacts for the Carlow-Kilkenny area (28^th August 2013).

Coleman At Large (Newstalk Radio): Discussion relating to the Labour Party’s prospects in next local and general elections in the light of poor opinion poll showings (28^th August 2013).

The Right Hook (NewsTalk Radio): Discussion relating to voter turnout issues ahead of the upcoming Seanad abolition/Court of Appeals referendum voters in October (9^th September 2013).

Midlands Today (Midlands Radio 3): Discussion relating to recent voting controversies associated with the Eurovision Song Contest and the impact of proposed changes to the jury voting system (24^th September 2013).

Morning Ireland (RTE Radio 1): Discussion relating to the recently published Constituency Commission report on new European Election constituency boundaries (24^th September 2013).

Kildare Today (KFM radio (Kildare)): Discussion of new European Election constituency boundaries with specific reference to Kildare area (24^th September 2013).

Tonight with Vincent Browne (TV3): Discussion relating to implications for Labour Party of poor recent opinion poll performances and potential Dáil seat numbers arising from a constituency-level analysis of these figures (1^st October 2013).

The Seanad Referendum Count Special with Vincent Browne (TV3): Analysis of Seanad Referendum election results (5^th October 2013).

Drivetime (RTE Radio 1): Discussion relating to likely political impacts of the recently published Paddy Power-Red C opinion poll (7^th November 2013).

The Sue Nunn Show (KCLR 96FM radio): Discussion relating to the changed political landscape of the South European Elections constituency following Liam Aylward’s announcement that he would not be contesting next year’s elections (20^th November 2013).

Drivetime (RTE Radio 1): Discussion relating to the upcoming local elections in May 2014 (2^nd January 2014).

Midlands Today (Midlands Radio 3): Discussion relating to level of female candidate selections in the Midland constituencies ahead of May’s local elections (6^th January 2014).

Inside Politics (Irish Times radio): Studio discussion relating to the political scene in the Republic of Ireland at the start of 2014 and looking ahead to the local and European elections in May (8^th January 2014). https://soundcloud.com/irishtimes-politics/08-01-14-news-round-up-the or http://www.irishtimes.com/news/politics/inside-politics

Saturday With Claire Byrne (RTE Radio 1): Discussion relating to the upcoming local and European elections (11^th January 2014).

Drivetime (RTE Radio 1): Discussion relating to the impact of the pylons issue on the upcoming local and European elections (13^th January 2014).

Morning Ireland (RTE Radio 1): Discussion on the semi-final allocation draw for the 2014 Eurovision Song Contest and its impact on Ireland’s prospects in this year’s contest (21st January 2014).

Breakfast (Newstalk): Discussion relating to the prospects of the five contenders for the 2014 Eursong contest (28^th February 2014).

Midday (TV3): Discussion relating to the 2014 Eurosong contest show and Ireland’s prospects in May’s Eurovision Song Contest (4^th March 2014).

The Sue Nunn Show (KCLR 96FM radio): Discussion in relation to Micheál Martin’s gerrymandering comments in relation to the process involved in the 2013 Local Electoral Area Boundary Committee report  (24^th March 2014).

Inside Politics (Irish Times radio): Studio discussion relating to the Irish Times-Ipsos MRBI poll and the overall Irish political landscape in the run up to the May local and European elections (9^th April 2014). https://soundcloud.com/irishtimes-politics/number-crunching

Morning Ireland (RTE Radio 1): Discussion relating to the upcoming local elections and the importance of localism and local issues in these (14^th April 2014).

Drivetime (RTE Radio 1): Discussion relating to Fianna Fáil support levels in Dublin, as evidenced in recent opinion polls, ahead of the May local and European elections (22^nd April 2014).

National Lunchtime News (Today FM): Outlining local election candidate selection trends to date ahead of the May 23^rd elections (23^rd April 2014).

Midlands Today (Midlands Radio 3): Discussion relating to the upcoming Longford-Westmeath by-election (30^th April 2014).

Breakfast (Newstalk): Discussion relating to Ireland’s prospects at the 2014 Eurovision Song Contest (7^th May 2014). http://www.newstalk.ie/player/podcasts/Breakfast/Highlights_from_Newstalk_Breakfast/52421/2/eurovision_preview/cp_22

Kildare Today (KFM Radio): Discussion relating to Ireland’s prospects at the 2014 Eurovision Song Contest (7^th May 2014).

Midlands Today (Midlands Radio 3): Discussion relating to Ireland’s prospects at the 2014 Eurovision Song Contest (7^th May 2014).

RTE News: Six One and Weather (RTE 1): Reviewing Ireland’s record at the Eurovision Song Contest and identifying the countries most likely to vote for Ireland at that night’s semi-final (10^th May 2014).

Breakfast (Newstalk): Discussion of Ireland’s result at the 2014 Eurovision Song Contest semi-final (11^th May 2014).

Morning Ireland (RTE Radio 1): Discussion of Ireland’s result at the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest semi-final in Copenhagen (11^th May 2014).

Morning Edition (RTE 1): Discussion relating to Eurovision Song Contest voting patterns and the reasons for Ireland failing to qualify the 2014 Final (11^th May 2014).

Kildare Today (KFM Radio): Discussion of Ireland’s result at the 2014 Eurovision Song Contest semi-final Song Contest (11^th May 2014).

News At One (RTE Radio 1): Series of interviews relating to aspects of the 2014 Local Elections (12^th May-21^st May 2014).

The Pat Kenny Show (Newstalk): Analysis of the impact of local election boundary changes on results in the upcoming local elections (13^th May 2014).

Midlands Today (Midlands Radio 3): Discussing the European Elections contests in the wake of the weekend’s opinion polls (19^th May 2014).

Drivetime (RTE Radio 1): Discussion of upcoming European elections contest following the European Movement Ireland election seminar in Dublin City (19^th May 2014).

The Opinion Line with PJ Coogan (Cork’s 96 FM): Discussion of the upcoming local and European election contests with specific reference to Cork and the Munster region (21^st May 2014).

Drivetime (RTE Radio 1): Discussion of recent opinion polls and voter turnout issues ahead of upcoming local and European elections (21^st May 2014).

RTE News: Six One and Weather (RTE 1): Discussion of the Midlands-North-West European Elections constituency (21^st May 2014).

Working with the Irish Independent on the 2014 Local and European elections coverage during the weekend of the counts (24^th-25^th May 2014).

Elections 2014 Live (NewsTalk Radio): Panel discussion of vote trends at the 2014 Local Elections (24^th May 2014).

Prime Time (RTE 1): Interview on the future of the Labour Party in the wake of the local and European elections and following Eamonn Gilmore’s resignation (26^th May 2014).

Tonight with Vincent Brown (TV3): Outlining changing support trends at the 2014 Local Elections with specific reference to the government parties and the “hard left” parties/groupings (26^th May 2014).

Drivetime (RTE Radio 1): Discussion of the 2014 Local Election results, with specific reference to the degree of class-based voting at these (27^th May 2014).

Midlands Today (Midlands Radio 3): Discussing the implications for the government parties of the 2014 Local and European elections results (28^th May 2014).

Kerry Today (Radio Kerry): Discussing the different factors that need to be taken account of at records and in deciding on invalid votes, with specific reference to the contentious 1999 local election contest in Borris in Ossory, Laois (3^rd June 2014).

Midlands Today (Midlands Radio 3): Discussing the recent Cabinet reshuffle and the degree to which geography may have impacted on the decisions made in this (14^th July 2014).

Ranked 75th in the Wilson Hartnell #Power100 list of political influencers in September 2014!

The Joe Finnegan Show – Election Special (Shannonside Radio): Discussing the voting trends at past by-election contests on morning of the count for the Roscommon-South Leitrim by-election (11^th October 2014).

RTÉ News and Weather at 1pm (RTE1): Discussing voting trends at the weekend’s Roscommon-South Leitrim and Dublin South-West by-elections (11^th October 2014).

The Week in Politics (RTE1): Interview in relation to implications of this weekend’s by-elections for the different political parties/groupings in looking ahead to the next general election (12^th October 2014).

RTE News: Six One and Weather (RTE 1): Interview relating to issue of diaspora voting rights, following publication of Joint Committee on European Affairs report (13^th November 2014).

National Lunchtime News (Today FM): Discussing potential Dáil seat numbers and government formation based on poll figures in the recent Sunday Business Post-Red C opinion poll (24^th November 2014).

Drive By with Colm Hayes (2FMradio): Discussion relating to the Social Santa app (2^nd December 2014).

Lunchtime (Newstalk radio): Discussion relating to potential government formation options following the Irish Times-Ipsos MRBI poll (4^th December 2014).

Kildare Today (KFM Radio): Discussing the Irish Times-Ipsos MRBI poll of Thursday 4^th December (5^th December 2014).

Marian Finucane (RTE Radio 1): Discussion of the three opinion polls released that morning in the Sunday Independent, Sunday Business Post and Sunday Times newspapers (21^st December 2014).

Tonight with Vincent Browne (TV3): Discussion relating to political landscape in the Republic of Ireland a year ahead of the next general election (12^th January 2015).

Midlands Today (Midlands Radio 3): Discussing political trends evident in the previous day’s Paddy Power-Red C opinion poll (15^th January 2015).

News (Midlands Radio 3): Discussing the results of the general election in Greece (26^th January 2015).

Kildare Focus (KFM Radio): Discussing Australia’s participation in the 2015 Eurovision Song Contest (11^th February 2015).

The Week in Politics (RTE1): Interview in relation to Labour Party proposals to restore some Town Councils (15^th March 2015).

KCLR News (KCLR Radio): Discussing the Carlow-Kilkenny by-election contest and the impact the result may have on Micheál Martin’s leadership of Fianna Fáil (20^th March 2015). http://kclr96fm.com/bobby-aylward-expected-to-save-micheal-martin-by-winning-carlowkilkenny-by-election

Midlands Today (Midlands Radio 3): Discussing political trends evident in that day’s Irish Times-Ipsos MRBI opinion poll (26^th March 2015).

Lunchtime (Newstalk radio): Discussing political trends evident in, and potential government formation options arising from, that day’s Irish Times-Ipsos MRBI opinion poll (26^th March 2015).

KCLR News (KCLR Radio): Discussing the potential impact of Cllr. Patrick McKee’s decision to join Renua Ireland on the Carlow-Kilkenny by-election contest (30^th March 2015). http://kclr96fm.com/kilkenny-fianna-fail-councillor-may-be-joining-renua-ireland-as-by-election-candidate

Drivetime (RTE Radio 1): Discussion of the potential impact that Independents and Others may have on the next general election, arising from another strong performance in the weekend’s Sunday Business Post-Red C poll (30^th March 2015).

Midlands Today (Midlands Radio 3): Discussing Hilary Clinton’s announcement that she is to contest the 2016 US Presidential elections (13^th April 2015).

Tonight with Vincent Browne (TV3): Discussion the challenges faced by Fianna Fáil in the wake of a number of poor opinion poll results for the party (13^th April 2015).

The Right Hook (NewsTalk): Discussion levels of geographical knowledge within the Republic of Ireland, in response to recent findings on recognition levels of specific Irish places (27^th April 2015). http://www.newstalk.com/QUIZ:-Can-you-tell-which-Irish-county-this-is

Marian Finucane (RTE Radio 1): Discussing the implications of the general election result in the United Kingdom for Irish politics (10^th May 2015).

Off Topic podcast (Irish Times radio): Studio discussion on the Eurovision Song Contest (15^th May 2015). http://www.irishtimes.com/culture/off-topic and https://soundcloud.com/irishtimes-culture/eurovision-extravaganza

Midlands Today (Midlands Radio 3): Discussion relating to figures published in that morning’s Irish Times-Ispos MRBI opinion poll (18^th May 2015).

The Way It Is (KCLR Radio): Discussing the Carlow-Kilkenny by-election contest and the other upcoming referendum contests (18^th May 2015).

Kildare Focus (KFM Radio): Discussion relating to Ireland’s prospects at the 2015 Eurovision Song Contest (21^st May 2015).

Breakfast (Newstalk): Discussion of Ireland’s result at the 2015 Eurovision Song Contest semi-final and prospects for Saturday’s Final (22^nd May 2015).

Tonight with Vincent Browne (TV3): Reviewing results of the referendum and by-election contests of 22^nd May (23^rd May 2015).

Tonight with Vincent Browne (TV3): Discussing the results of the Carlow-Kilkenny by-election and potential lessons ahead of the next general election (26^th May 2015). http://www.tv3.ie/3player/show/41/94050/0/Tonight-with-Vincent-Browne

News: Ireland Live (UTV Ireland): Interview relating to electoral prospects of the newly founded Social Democrats party (15^th July 2015).

The Way It Is (KCLR Radio): Discussing the upcoming Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and Labour Party selection conventions in the Carlow-Kilkenny constituency (20^th July 2015).

Tonight with Vincent Browne (TV3): Discussing the electoral potential of the newly formed Social Democrats party (20^th July 2015). http://www.tv3.ie/3player/show/41/96575/1/Tonight-with-Vincent-Browne

Midlands Today (Midlands Radio 3): Discussion relating to article in The Irish Times by Mary Minihan on the possibility of introducing compulsory voting in Ireland (27^th July 2015).

Let’s Talk (Shannonside Radio): Discussion relating to recent Sunday Independent-Millward Brown opinion poll and its relevance for the Longford-Westmeath, Sligo-Leitrim and Roscommon-Galway constituencies (4^th August 2015).

Drivetime (RTE Radio 1): Discussing the current political landscape, in terms of candidate selections, the implementation of the gender quota and political retirements, ahead of the upcoming general election (11^th August 2015).

Inside Politics podcast (Irish Times radio): “There will be blood”: Discussing the political landscape in certain marginal constituencies with a view to next general election (19^th August 2015). http://www.irishtimes.com/news/politics/inside-politics and https://soundcloud.com/irishtimes-politics/there-will-be-blood

Drivetime (RTE Radio 1): Discussing the potential impacts of a vote-transfer pact at the next general election between Fine Gael and the Labour Party (8^th September 2015). http://www.rte.ie/radio1/drivetime/programmes/2015/0908/726559-drivetime-tuesday-8-september-2015/?clipid=1970840

News (Newstalk radio): Discussion relating to trends in terms of party support levels and potential government formation options following the publication of the Sunday Business Post-Red C poll (of September 13^th 2015) (12^th September 2015).

Breakfast (Newstalk radio): Discussion relating to the current political landscape, with reference to current progress in relation to party candidate selections and to trends evident in recent opinion polls (15^th September 2015).

The Colette Fitzpatrick Show (Newstalk radio): Discussion relating to the introduction of a gender quota for Dail elections and its impact on candidate selections for the upcoming general election (11^th October 2015).

Midlands Today (Midlands Radio 3): Discussion relating to party support trends in the previous weekend’s Sunday Business Post-Red C opinion poll (14^th December 2015).

Morning Ireland (RTE Radio 1): Discussion of Ireland’s 2016 entry for the Eurovision Song Contest (13^th January 2016).

Midlands Today (Midlands Radio 3): Discussion of Ireland’s entry for the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest (13^th January 2016).

Kildare Focus (KFM Radio): Discussion of Ireland’s 2016 entry for the Eurovision Song Contest and Ireland’s prospects at the contest (13^th January 2016).

Morning Ireland (RTE Radio 1): Discussion of the Sunday Business Post-Red C and Sunday Time-Behaviour & Attitudes opinion polls (18^th January 2016).

The Nicky Byrne Show with Jenny Greene (RTE 2FM Radio): Discussion of the Eurovision 2016 semi-final allocation draw and what it means for Ireland’s entry (25^th January 2016).

News At One (RTE Radio 1): Discussion of the Eurovision 2016 semi-final allocation draw and what it means for Ireland’s entry (25^th January 2016).

News: Ireland Live at Ten (UTV Ireland): Discussion of recent poll trends and registration issues on day that general election is called (3rd February 2016).

Midlands Today (Midlands Radio 3): Discussion of general election contests in the Midland constituencies (8th February 2016).

KCLR Live with John Mastersom (KCLR 96 FM): Discussion of general election contest in the Carlow-Kilkenny constituency (10th February 2016).

Campaign Daily (RTE 1): Discussion of general election candidate selection trends following the official close of general election candidate nominations (12th February 2016).

Midlands Today (Midlands Radio 3): Discussion of changes to the voting procedure at the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest (19^th February 2016).

D15 Today (9.25 Phoenix FM): Discussion of the political landscape in Dublin West, following recent opinion polls, and younger candidate numbers (19^th February 2016).

Midlands Today (Midlands Radio 3): Discussion of the political landscape in the Longford-Westmeath, following a number of weekend opinion polls (22^nd February 2016).

Proportional Representation – a studio-based debate (Oireachtas TV): Discussing the changes made to Dáil constituency boundaries by the 2012 Constituency Commission report (February 2016).  http://www.oireachtas.ie/parliament/watchlisten/documentaries/

Inside Politics podcast (Irish Times radio): “The Final Countdown”: Discussing the political landscape ahead of the February 2016 General Election (25^th February 2016). http://www.irishtimes.com/news/politics/inside-politics https://soundcloud.com/irishtimes-politics/number-crunching-long-shot-candidates

Morning Ireland (RTE Radio 1): Discussing the exit polls and early tallies as counting of votes for General Election 2016 commences (26^th February 2016).

AFP News Agency: Interview in relation to potential government formation in light of the General Election 2016 results (26^th February 2016).

D15 Today (9.25 Phoenix FM): Panel discussion of early tally figure indicators of final result Dublin West, as well as the changing political landscape nationally (26^th February 2016).

Morning Ireland (RTE Radio 1): Discussing candidate selection trends for the 2016 Seanad elections (29^th March 2016).

Midlands Today (Midlands Radio 3): Discussion of past trends in terms of changed political support/seat levels in cases where two general elections are held close together (5^th April 2016).

Morning Ireland (RTE Radio 1): A discussion of the 2016 Seanad Election results and the changing seat-levels by party/grouping (29^th April 2016).

Breakfast (Newstalk): Reviewing Ireland prospects in the 2015 Eurovision Song Contest semi-final and identifying the contest favourites (10^th May 2016).

Kildare Focus (KFM Radio): Discussion of Ireland’s 2016 entry for the Eurovision Song Contest and Ireland’s prospects at the contest (10^th May 2016).

Lunchtime (Newstalk radio): Discussion of Ireland’s prospects at that evening’s Eurovision 2016 semi final (12^th May 2016).

Midlands Today (Midlands Radio 3): Reviewing the results of the second semi-final at the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest (13^th May 2016).

Kildare Today (KFM Radio): Discussing potential impact of new Constituency Commission boundary review for south Kildare area (18^th July 2016).

Drivetime (RTE Radio 1): Discussing the potential for existing county boundary breaches to be as regards general election constituency boundaries to be addressed in the new Constituency Commission review process (3^rd August 2016).

RTE News: Six One and Weather (RTE 1): Discussing Ireland’s entry for the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest, along with Ireland’s 2016 Junior Eurovision Song Contest act, Zena Donnelly (10^th March 2017).

News At One (RTE Radio 1): Discussing Ireland’s Eurovision entry and Ireland’s prospects for the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest in Kyiv (10^th March 2017).

Breakfast (Newstalk): Discussion relating to proposal to hold a referendum on extending voting rights at presidential elections to the Irish Diaspora (17^th March 2017).

Morning Ireland (RTE Radio 1): Discussing the one-day Eurovision conference at Maynooth University and commenting on geographical voting trends at the contest (11^th April 2017).

Breakfast (Newstalk): Discussing the one-day Eurovision conference at Maynooth University and the ongoing controversy surrounding Russia’s participation in this year’s contest (11^th April 2017).

The Nicky Byrne Show with Jenny Greene (RTE 2FM Radio): Discussion of Ireland’s prospects at the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest (9^th May 2017).

Breakfast (Newstalk): Discussion of the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest and Ireland’s prospects at this contest (9^th May 2017).

Kildare Today (KFM Radio): Discussing the results of Eurovision Song Contest Semi Final 2 (12^th May 2017).

Kildare Today (KFM Radio): Discussing potential changes to Irish general election constituency boundaries (28^th June 2017).

Breakfast (Newstalk): Discussing the one-day Eurovision conference at Maynooth University (14^th March 2018).

Midlands Today (Midlands Radio 3): Discussing the one-day Eurovision conference at Maynooth University (14^th March 2018).

Lunchtime Live (Newstalk): Discussing the one-day Eurovision conference at Maynooth University and the persistence of “friends and neighbours”/diaspora voting patterns in the televote (14^th March 2018).

Nine Till Noon Show (Highland Radio): Discussing the one-day Eurovision conference at Maynooth University (1t^th March 2018).

Liveline (RTE Radio 1): Discussing the fact that Laois has not been included in the new “Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands” tourism strategy (12^th April 2018).

Midlands Today (Midlands Radio 3): Discussing Ireland’s prospects in the first semi-final of the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest (8^th May 2018).

Nine Till Noon Show (Highland Radio): Discussing Ireland’s prospects in the first semi-final of the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest (8^th May 2018).

Kildare Today (KFM Radio): Discussing the results of the first semj final of the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest and looking ahead to the final (9^th May 2018).

The Pat Kenny Show (Newstalk): Discussing the results of Semi Final 1 of the Eurovision Song Contest and reviewing the main contenders to win the Final (9^th May 2018).

The Late Debate (RTE Radio 1): Discussing the geopolitics of the Eurovision Song Contest, with Johnny Fallon (10^th May 2018).

Morning Ireland (RTE Radio 1): Discussing the Final of the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest; reviewing the potential contenders and assessing Ireland’s prospects (11^th May 2018).

News (Midlands Radio 3): Discussing Ireland’s prospects in the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest and assessing the impact of Ryan O’Shaughnessy’s position in the contest running order (11^th May 2018). http://www.midlands103.com/news-centre/ireland-best-slot-eurovision-final/

News (RTE 1): Discussing Ireland’s Eurovision entry and Ireland’s prospects for the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest Final in Kyiv (11^th May 2018).

News (Newstalk): Discussing Ireland’s prospects in the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest (11^th May 2018).

Talkback  (BBC Radio Ulster): Previewing the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest in Lisbon and analysing the prospects for Ireland and the United Kingdom (11^th May 2018).

The Week in Politics (RTE1): Discussing the candidate nomination process ahead of the close of nominations for the 2018 Presidential Election (16^th September 2018). https://www.rte.ie/news/player/the-week-in-politics/2018/0916/

The Week in Politics (RTE1): Discussing current trends in terms of female candidate selection levels, by party, for the 2019 Local Elections (2^nd December 2018).

Kerry Today with Jerry O’Sullivan (Radio Kerry): Discussing issues to do with voter registration and the proposed Electoral Commission (22^nd May 2019).

Elections 2019 Live Coverage (RTE1): One of the analysts studying/commenting on results in the 2019 Local and European elections on RTÉ 1 TV across Elections Weekend (25^th and 26^th May 2019).

Morning Ireland (RTE Radio 1): Discussing the main trends to emerge from the 2019 Local and European elections and the significance of these (27^th May 2019).

Colm O’Regan Wants A Word (RTE Radio 1): Offering insights about elections to complement the comedy sections on a show that was specifically devoted to elections (5^th August 2019).

The Way it Is with Sue Nunn (KCLR 96FM radio): Discussion the recent announcement that July 2019 was the hottest month ever in terms of climate records (6^th August 2019).

Kildare Focus (KFM Radio): Discussing “Kildare Week” and the “Year of Geography” and the importance of Geography and geographical skills/education (20^th September 2019).

The Week in Politics (RTE1): Discussing trends in past by-election contests, looking ahead to the upcoming Dublin Mid-West, Cork North-Central, Dublin Fingal and Wexford Dáil by-elections (3^rd November 2019): https://www.rte.ie/news/player/the-week-in-politics/2019/1103/

The Week in Politics (RTE1): Discussing the upcoming Dáil by-election contests in in Dublin Mid-West, Cork North-Central, Dublin Fingal and Wexford (24^th November 2019): https://www.rte.ie/news/player/the-week-in-politics/2019/1124/

RTÉ News Special – By-Elections 2019 (RTE1): Discussing early result trends, based on tally data trends, from the by-election contests in Dublin Mid-West, Cork North-Central, Dublin Fingal and Wexford (30^th November 2019).

RTÉ News: One O’Clock and Weather (RTE1): Discussing the results of the by-election contests in Dublin Mid-West, Cork North-Central, Dublin Fingal and Wexford (30^th November 2019).

Morning Ireland (RTÉ Radio 1): Discussing the main trends relating to TDs retiring ahed of the upcoming general election (14^th January 2020).

9.00 News (RTÉ 1): Discussing the potential implications of choosing to hold General Election 2020 on a Saturday (14^th January 2020).

Kildare Today (KFM Radio): Discussing trends in relation to candidate declarations/withdrawals ahead of General Election 2020 (15^th January 2020).

Nine Till Noon Show (Highland Radio): Discussing the problems arising from the decision to hold the general election a week before a new electoral register comes into effect (15^th January 2020).

Morning Ireland (RTÉ Radio 1): Discussing the chances of Independent candidates in the upcoming general election (17^th January 2020).

Midlands Today (Midlands Radio 3): Discussing the political landscape in the Midlands constituencies after the first opinion polls of the campaign (20^th January 2020).

News at One (RTE Radio 1): Reviewing the prospects of Independent candidates in the General Election 2020 race following on the official close of candidate nominations (24^th January 2020).

The Explainer Podcast: Live (TheJournal.ie): “How does Ireland end up with the politicians it had”: Panel Discussion (Crow Street Hotel, Crow Street) (5^th February 2020); https://www.thejournal.ie/explainer-live-politicians-lise-hand-gary-murphy-adrian-kavanagh-crow-street-4993784-Feb2020/ 

Nine Till Noon Show (Highland Radio): Discussing the voting process under the PR=STV electoral system (6^th February 2020).

KCLR Live (KCLR Radio): Discussing the issues surrounding the initial decision to suspend the election contest in Tipperary and the subsequent decision to allow voting to go ahead on 8^th February (6^th February 2020).

Midlands Today (Midlands Radio 3): Reviewing the political landscape in Longford-Westmeath and Laois-Offaly constituencies in the final days of the General Election 2020 campaign (7^th February 2020).

Let’s Talk (Shannonside Radio): Reviewing the political landscape in Longford-Westmeath, Roscommon-Galway and Sligo-Leitrim constituencies as the General Election 2020 campaign draws to a close (7^th February 2020).

Morning Ireland (RTÉ Radio 1): Discussing the likely shape of the 33^rd Dáil based on the trends observed in the General Election 2020 exit poll (9^th February 2020).

RTÉ General Election 2020 (RTE1): Discussing early result trends, based on tally data trends, from the General Election 2020 counts and noting trends that were observed in the General Election 2020 exit poll (9^th February 2020).

Morning Ireland (RTÉ Radio 1): Discussing the likely shape of the 33^rd Dáil after the first full day of counting for General Election 2020 (10^th February 2020).

RTÉ General Election 2020 (RTE1): Discussing trends in the second day of the General Election 2020 counts and reviewing other aspects covered in the General Election 2020 exit poll (10^th February 2020).

Midlands Today (Midlands Radio 3): Discussing current state of play in USA Presidential election after first results come in on Election Night (4^th November 2020).

Midlands Today (Midlands Radio 3): Discussing current state of play in USA Presidential after almost two days of counting, with a specific focus on the states that are still in contention (5^th November 2020).

Lunchtime Live (Newstalk): Discussing the potential of extending the use of postal voting and of introducing early voting, based on the lessons learned from the 2020 USA Presidential election contest (6^th November 2020).