Episodes
Dec. 17, 2025
Recently we failed to meet at University College Cork (UCC) #DecPodPoMo Episode 18/31
At the launch of "The Irish Revolution Diplomacy and reactions, 1919-1923" Edited by Dermot Keogh , Owen McGee and Mervyn O’Driscoll Paul O'Mahony was hoping to meet up with Hilary Beirne from the TangibleIreland network. I...
Dec. 16, 2025
How to pay for a new car - without bank notes. #DecPodPoMo Episode 17/31
Do not use laundered money. That's not a good habit. Instead follow the method recommended by Paul O'Mahony - and the Hyundai dealer. Paul is going to buy a new car - in January. #DecPodPoMo
Dec. 16, 2025
An awful time of the year - for some. #DecPodPoMo. Episode 16/31
Unless you're in good health and good mood, this may be a particularly tough time of the year for you (and the others who are in poor emotional health).. Paul O'Mahony recorded this while driving to join the mental health wal...
Dec. 16, 2025
The News from Ireland on Saturday 13th December #DecPodPoMo Episode 15/31
After watering the cat - Headlines from Ireland - found in The Irish Times weekend edition. Not particularly satisfying, Paul thinks. #DecPodPoMo
Dec. 14, 2025
A fine collection of Epigrams in The Irish Times magazine. #DecPodPoMo Episode 15/31
You hear Paul O'Mahony's cup of tea going down - and an apology for his "bad mannered yawn". Epigrams are quoted - and Paul even speculates that he might write some. The idea of composing a poem entirely from epigrams ... I...
Dec. 12, 2025
Dentists in 2025 - have you been treated? The coming storm #DecPodPoMo EPISODE 13/31
Recorded on 9th December 2025. So many people have been having significant work on their teeth this year. Paul O'Mahony's friends for example. What about you and your friends. This topic is a distraction from the serious bu...
Dec. 11, 2025
1: I didn't have a stroke - or a Transient Ischemic Attack. #EPISODE 11/31
In the background you hear a persistent sound. You probably won't recognise it - but it may remind you of something unpleasant. However, there is anxiety-relieving news to relish. Plus Paul's resolution to "Be Not Tired W...
Dec. 11, 2025
A Claims Assessor Calls - Episode 11/31 of #DecPodPoMo
On the Tuesday after the crash on Thursday, the Claims Assessor from AVIVA car insurance called to the house - to take a statement - by appointment at 10am. It was to take no more than 40 minutes. He left at 11.20am. You h...
Dec. 10, 2025
Praising AVIVA - insurance company - shockingly good service #DecPodPoMo Episode 10/31
You hear Paul O’Mahony delighted with the amazing service he’s receiving from his car insurance company AVIVA. Julie phoned Paul. Paul will be recommending AVIVA. #DecPodPoMo
Dec. 10, 2025
38 Hours after the Crash - waking in Limerick #DecPodPoMo Episode 9/31
You hear the voice of a man who’s all over the place - as he wakes up in his brother’s house, stretches, and greets the cat. Tea-making & “Composing himself”. Not long after the awful event on Thursday evening. #DecPodPoMo
Dec. 8, 2025
Great way to start Monday morning #DecPodPoMo Episode 8/31
GREAT NEWS - expert roofers on board. Shoddy work done 10 years ago. The leak will be fixed by tomorrow. You hear Paul O'Mahony talking about the problem and the solution. You hear hammering. As an appendix, Paul reads th...
Dec. 7, 2025
From ALEXA to a POTATO #DecPodPoMo Episode 7/31
You hear Paul O’Mahony struggling unsuccessfully against Alexa - in this 7th episode of #DecPodPoMo. Bothered by past experience of Spotify deleting an episode which contained music that was alleged to be copyrighted
Dec. 7, 2025
Thai Food with an Ice Bath and 19 Crimes #DecPodPoMo Episode 6/31
You hear Paul O’Mahony satisfied after a meal that’s filled him up and put him in improved humour. Washed down with red wine from south eastern Australia, vintage 2023, a fairly mellow little number that claims to have notes ...
Dec. 4, 2025
What a splendid start to the day #DecPodPoMo 2025 Episode 3
You hear, Paul O’Mahony talking about his early morning while walking his dog Louis. Vignettes include the discovery that 14th of December is world Choral day - a couple of things about Toastmasters, being stood up, and the...
Dec. 3, 2025
Dog Trouble #DecPodPoMo Episode 2/31 “Barking Louis”
Paul O’Mahony is troubled because Louis has been barking incessantly at the dogminder’s home - where he has the company of several dogs & their minder - for the last three months. Paul has to do something but he can’t decide ...
Dec. 2, 2025
Following a New Sighpost - “REVIVE” Episode 1 of new series #DecPodPoMo
Continuing the example shown by #NaPodPoMo - Paul O’Mahony vows to carry on - regardless of the dangers, risks, and monsters on the path. You can hear Paul swallowing the medicine - bolstering the courage that will be needed ...
Nov. 30, 2025
EPISODE 30 #NaPodPoMo Introducing the end “THANKS TO SEAN” - new poem by Paul O’Mahony
With ginormous thanks to Jennifer Navarette - this is the final episode of #NaPodPoMo You hear Paul O’Mahony read his new poem “Thanks to Sean (Dwan)” ———— Thanks to Sean A smile is a weapon of mass destruction No no no no … ...
Nov. 30, 2025
Episode 29 “THE HOLLOW MEN” - TS Eliot reads his poem #NaPodPoMo READING POETRY
You hear Paul O’Mahony introduce TS Eliot reading “The Hollow Men” ———————- . Listen to the full series at https://napodpomo.org/napodpomo-2025-mega-feed/ Follow me on Spotify, Audioboom, and Apple Podcasts
Nov. 29, 2025
Episode 27 “Prayer before Birth” read by Louis McNiece - poet from Belfast READING POETRY #NaPodPoMo
You hear Louis McNiece reading his poem aloud - and Paul O’Mahony reading it twice. ————- Prayer before Birth By Louis MacNeice I am not yet born; O hear me. Let not the bloodsucking bat or the rat or the stoat or the club-fo...
Nov. 28, 2025
Episode 26/30. ‘HARLEM’ performed by poet Langston Hughes & Paul O’Mahony #NaPodPoMo
You hear Langston Hughes (1901 - 1967) perform his very short & influential poem ‘Harlem’. You also hear Paul O'Mahony read the poem - twice. (The second reading is a much better listen.) The poem is to be found In his book ...
Nov. 27, 2025
“At the Fishhouses” - Elizabeth Bishop reads her poem Episode 25/30 #NaPodPoMo
You hear Elizabeth Bishop reading her poem ‘At the Fishhouses” - introduced by Paul O’Mahony. You also hear Paul doing his best to do it justice. #NaPodPoMo —————— At the Fishhouses Although it is a cold evening, down by one...
Nov. 27, 2025
“Darling” by Scottish poet Jackie Kay. Episode 24/30 READING POETRY #NaPodPoMo
Paul O’Mahony introduces Jackie Kay’s “Darling”. Jackie was born in Edinburgh in 1961 - her mother Scottish, her father Nigerian. You hear Jackie K reading her poem, and you hear Paul having a go at reading it #NaPodPoMo ——...