
The Stand with Eamon Dunphy
The Stand with Eamon Dunphy is a current affairs, sport and culture podcast posting five or more episodes each week.Editor and Presenter - Eamon DunphyAs a former professional and international soccer player Eamon was capped 23 times for Ireland. He has been a writer and broadcaster for over 40 years and written five best selling books including an early memoir Only a Game?, U2’s biography Unforgettable Fire, Sir Matt Busby’s biography A Strange Kind of Glory, Roy Keane’s autobiography Keane, and most recently his own memoir, The Rocky Road.As a newspaper columnist Eamon has written for a number of newspapers, most notably the Irish Daily Star and the Sunday Independent. He was a contributor to RTÉ’s soccer panel for 40 years and was the editor and presenter of the drivetime radio show The Last Word for five years in the newly established Radio Ireland (now Today FM). Eamon launched The Stand in November 2016.
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Latest episodes

Nov 30, 2024 • 34min
Ep 2063: A Farewell to the Fairways
Sports journalist Dermot Gilleece joins Eamon to talk about his new book, A Farewell to the Fairways, published by Red Stripe Press. Dermot Gilleece is the former Golf Correspondent for the irish Times and A Farewell to the Fairways is a reflection on 63 years of golf reporting..Recorded on Friday 29th November 2024. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy.
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Nov 29, 2024 • 26min
Ep 2062: A new president, a changed country, has America abandoned the rest of West?
Niall Stanage talks to Eamon from Washington. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor at The Hill and White House columnist for that publication.Recorded on Wednesday 27th November 2024. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy.
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Nov 28, 2024 • 41min
Ep 2061: General Election - Ivan Yates, Fine Fáil to win and win big
Ivan Yates joins Eamon to talk about the General Election and likely winners and losers around the country. Ivan Yates is a former Fine Gael Minister, a political commentator, and hosts his own podcast, "Calling It", on the General Election.Recorded on Wednesday 27th November 2024. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy.
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Nov 26, 2024 • 28min
Ep 2060: General Election - Leaders’ Debate sure to be decisive
Fionnán Sheahan joins Eamon to preview tonight's Leaders' debate on RTÉ. Fionnán Sheahan is Ireland Editor at Independent,ie, The Irish Independent and The Sunday Independent.Recorded on Tuesday 26th November 2024. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy.
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Nov 26, 2024 • 33min
Ep 2059: As Trump’s administration focuses on our corporate tax advantage Ireland should worry
Russian economist Constantin Gurdgiev talks to Eamon about Russia's booming war economy, Donald Trump's new cabinet, and the economies of the BRICs v G7. Constantin is an academic with the University of Northern Colorado and Visiting Assistant Professor at Trinity College, Dublin.Recorded on Monday 25th November 2024. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy.
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Nov 23, 2024 • 30min
Ep 2058: Putin’s nuclear threat would invite severe retaliation
Senator Tom Clonan talks to Eamon about Joe Biden's agreement to Ukraine's use of US missiles within Russia as 10,900 North Korean troop arrive in Kursk. Also Ireland's neutrality - can the country protect its own sovereignty?Recorded on Wednesday 20th November 2024. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy.
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Nov 22, 2024 • 20min
Ep 2057: Trump begins his American revolution
Niall Stanage reports from Washington. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor at the Hill and White House columnist for that publication.Recorded on Thursday 21st November 2024. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy.
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Nov 21, 2024 • 28min
Ep 2056: Trump’s Commerce Sec has Ireland in his sights
Economist and commentator Chris Johns talks to Eamon about Trump's selection for Commerce Secretary, Howard Lutnick. Also UK farmers protest against the new government's plans for Inheritance Tax.Recorded on Wednesday 20th November 2024. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy.
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Nov 19, 2024 • 22min
Ep 2055: General Election - Could it be the economy, stupid?
Fionnán Sheahan talks to Eamon following the RTE Leaders' Debate. Fionnán Sheahan is Ireland Editor for The Irish Independent, The Sunday Independent and independent.ie.Recorded on Tuesday 19th November 2024. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy.
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Nov 18, 2024 • 29min
Ep 2054: Trumpism - an ideology or a state of mind?
Economist and commentator Chris Johns talks to Eamon.Recorded on Thursday 14th November 2024. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy.
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