A look at the main political forces at play as the parties gear up for local and European elections and absorb recent changes and controversies

The detailed story of the making of the Downing Street declaration, 30 years on. One of the most important negotiations in Anglo Irish history

A look back at news, events and society from 1973 in honour of 50 years of Carr Communications

The bumper comprehensive rundown on the issues facing each political party as they had towards summer and start election planning

The story of the second Nice referendum

On the Centenary of the signing of the Treaty we look at the negotiations that led to the birth of a nation

The story of the first Nice referendum where Ireland rejects the EU Nice treaty for enlargement of the Union

A look at the run up to the July 2021 by election in Dublin Bay South

Local government, the international Criminal Court and the use of the Death penalty. All issues decided by referendum but somehow mainly forgotten in Irish political history

A review of some of the big political stories from April

A look at what may be behind some of the big news stories this month

A look back at a referendum that meant peace in Ireland

A look back at the big stories from January 2021 and analysing what may have been going on in the background of some big decisions

The story of three often overlooked referendums

Do referendums work? Why do we need an independent commission, can we improve the process and what are the legal issues behind the process? Dr Kavanagh gives us a unique insight into all this and more

A meandering journey through the stories of 2020 and what it means for 2021

The story of the 1995 referendum that saw divorce introduced in Ireland

I’m joined by Eimear Hurley, Dawn Lonergan and Adam Hurley to discuss the US elections. The perfect guide for all those who are interested but need a bluffers guide on what’s really happening

The future of Europe and the abortion question become all wrapped up in referendum its a huge prize hanging in the balance

The referendum to ratify the Single European Act in Ireland

The story of the 1986 referendum that failed in its attempt to introduce divorce into Ireland

The story of the referendum on the 8th amendment that inserted a clause to protect the life of the unborn child into the constitution

A look at the 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th amendments to the constitution and why they were overwhelmingly endorsed and why there is so little debate or discussion on them

A look at the issues, debate and context that surrounded the referendum on Ireland’s entry to the EEC

The last in the election series, the story of the 2020 general election

The story of the 2016 General election

The story of the election that changed the political landscape forever

The story of the 2007 election

The story of the 2002 general election

The story of the 1997 general election

Some of the most dramatic events in Irish political history, the story of 1994 and how a government fell without an election

The events that led to the 1992 election and its aftermath

The story of the 1989 General Election

The story of what shaped the 1987 election

The story of the events that gave us the second election of 1982 and the hope for stability

The background and story of the February 1982 General election and what was happening in the corridors of power

A look back at the 1981 election and the issues of the day that began to change Irish politics forever.

The Election series starts with the first transformative election of the modern age 1977. How did the biggest landslide in politics happen and how did the campaign change things?

Ongoing review of another week of government formation talks and media debate

A look at the possibilities now facing parties in government formation talks

Where to now for Irish politics? What went right and wrong and what does the future hold for our parties?

Is it all change now? What are the options with just a week to go in the general election. Who are the winners and losers?

Full analysis of #ge2020 and all the thrills and spills of anther big week on the election trail. Opinion polls, manifestos, debates all covered in this bumper extended episode

The most comprehensive round up on first days of ge2020

A look back at some of the big stories of 2019 and some forthright opinions on what they mean for Irish politics and society

A run down of the current state of play for all parties in Ireland. How did they get to their current position, what are the dangers they face and what must they do to win seats at the next general election?