Explore every episode of the podcast All Ireland Whingers: The Mayo Politics Podcast

Aidan Crowley, Caoimhín Rowland and Richard Martin discuss the imbalance that exists within the county in terms of an urban vs rural divide that reared its head once more at the county board convention.

Aidan Crowley and Caoimhín Rowland discuss the latest political fallout in south Mayo and what it doesn't take to get elected to the Seanad.

Aidan Crowley, Caoimhín Rowland and Richard Martin dissect the results from the general election and ponder what's next for the county as 5 TD's make their way to Dáil Eireann to sign the roll book in Leinster House.

Caoimhín sat down with Fianna Fáil's Dara Calleary after his election here in Castlebar.

Caoimhín Rowland sits down with Aontú's Paul Lawless to ask the councillor if he sees a direction or path to election. He discusses the party overall and explains the difficulties with social media and paying for advertising.

Aidan and Caoimhín find a quiet corner in the bowels of the Traveller's Friend to deliver their verdict on the Mayo tallies.

Caoimhín Rowland is joined by social media guru Kyle Hampson to discuss how candidates in this county have used Tiktok and instagram to their advantage with polls set to open tomorrow morning.

Aidan Crowley and Caoimhín Rowland are joined in studio by Connaught Telegraph columnist Dr. Richard Martin, who provides his insight into last night's debate, states who he believes will claim a seat in Dáil Eireann from Mayo as the panel name their 5 that will be elected.

Aidan Crowley and Caoimhín Rowland dissect the latest opinion polls from the Irish Times and pour over the recent visit by Taoiseach and Tanaiste to this county with a mere 4 days of canvassing remaining ahead of polling day.

Caoimhín and Aidan discuss the TG4 opinion poll which shows Alan Dillon way out ahead while Lisa Chambers and Dara Calleary are too close to one another for comfort for many in Fianna Fáil.

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald arrived in Castlebar on Friday evening to launch the manifesto for Mayo ahead of polling day.

She came to support Cllr Gerry Murray and sitting Deputy Rose Conway Walsh as the opposition leader aims to secure two seats for her party in this 5-seater constituency.

This interview was facilitated as part of a brief media stint, during which local journalists were granted 10 minutes with the leader of Sinn Féin in the TF Royal Theatre.

Caoimhín Rowland returns with news from Ballina/Sligo Mart about the latest thoughts from the farming community as Aidan Crowley divulges stories of elections gone by of posters and why he's perhaps slightly sympathetic toward people getting heated at election time.

Aidan and Caoimhín sit down to chew the fat over the upcoming general election which has been set for November 29.

What will be the big issues as IPAS appears once more in Ballina, housing bites and the cost of living persists.

Aidan Crowley and Caoimhín Rowland sit down to dissect the latest rumblings from Mayo's political world. As the Green Party hit back at Independent Ireland and Martina Jennings sits ahead of the pack after a barnstorming election launch in Claremorris.

Aidan and Caoimhín take a look at the 13 candidates declared and analyse the side of the divide on which many of the non-establishment parties fall.

Aidan Crowley and Caoimhín Rowland sit down to discuss the Fine Gael "Dream Team" which has been selected to contest the upcoming General Election, whenever that may be.

First up is a discussion on the latest issues plaguing the opposition, notable figures concerning housing in Mayo and the major disruption caused by Independent Councillors at this weeks county council meeting in Castlebar.

Aidan Crowley and Caoimhín Rowland sit down to discuss the latest from Mayo politics as Lawless and Maxwell announce their candidacy while Keira Keogh and Alan Dillon are named as the only two for Fine Gael.

Aidan and Caoimhín preview the upcoming Fine Gael general election convention discuss the two candidate strategy and Michael Kilcoyne's 'Independent Spine'

Aidan Crowley and Caoimhín Rowland return for season 2 of All Ireland Whingers as General Election speculation swings into full gear.

Aidan and Caoimhín sit down to discuss the latest news from politics in county Mayo, including 5 candidates for their general election bid and speculate on whether Fine Gael will survive without Michael Ring.

Aidan Crowley and Caoimhín Rowland dissect the suggestions from Mayo County Council officials to prevent the local press from covering SPC meetings.

Aidan Crowley and Caoimhín Rowland sit down to discuss the news of Finance Minister Jack Chambers moving forward the budget to October, 1.

Aidan and Caoimhín discuss the fallout from Blackie Gavin's decision to opt out of the Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael alliance.

Donna Sheridan has been made Cathaoirleach and Al McDonnell leas-cathaoirleach, Deer proposed them both.

Aidan and Caoimhín dissect the local election results and the fallout that has arisen from it.

Aidan Crowley and Caoimhín Rowland sit down for the latest episode to discuss an overview of each local electoral area ahead of polls opening next week.

Aidan and Caoimhín discuss the RTE Midlands North West debate and speculate about who will win a seat in the Castlebar municipal district.

Aidan and Caoimhín sit down to discuss the latest poll released by the Irish Times showing a slump in support for Sinn Féin.

Caoimhín predicts who will take the seats in the Ballina municipal district and why it won't be plain sailing for the incumbents.

Aidan and Caoimhín delve into the main political narratives entering the final few weeks before polling in Belmullet and Westport.

Aidan Crowley and Caoimhín Rowland dissect the mammoth amount of candidates declared for the Midlands North-West European Parliament constituency.

Interestingly, 15% are from Mayo with four women from this county placing their hat in the ring ahead of the vote of June's vote.

Aidan and Caoimhín make their first predictions of the local election series as they anticipate a large change in the Swinford/Claremorris Municipal District.

Aidan and Caoimhín discuss the latest rumblings from politics in county Mayo and whether or not we will see more GAA candidates enter the fray after the success of Alan Dillon and Maria Walsh as "parachute candidates."

Aidan and Caoimhín discuss the latest machinations in Leinster House as former GAA star Alan Dillon assumes office in the Department of Housing.

The Simon Harris no-show is also questioned and do Sinn Féin smell blood?

Aidan Crowley and Caoimhín Rowland sit down to chat about Blackie Gavin and Al McDonnell sparring over which will battle it out for the last seat in Castlebar.

Plus, who will emerge in the MNW MEP battle?

Will Ming last 5 years? And who will get the far-right vote?

Aidan and Caoimhín discuss the succession of power at the top table of Fine Gael as Simon Harris receives a coronation in Athlone.

But will it be enough to stem the tide of rural voters abandoning the party?

Aidan Crowley and Caoimhin Rowland discuss long-serving TD Michael Ring's recent Radio One appearance where he sounded less than confident about running in the next general election.

Aidan Crowley and Caoimhín Rowland provide analysis of new characters entering the political arena, the changing mood of voters in the county and reasons why people seem to be fed up with the status quo.

Local polling and European Parliament elections will take place on June 7.

Aidan Crowley and Caoimhín Rowland discuss the latest candidates to announce their candidacy in Mayo for the local elections.

Where is Sinn Féin losing their vote?

Will there be far-right candidates in Mayo?

Who will be the county representatives in Europe?

Aidan Crowley and Caoimhín Rowland run the rule over the final three electoral areas. Discuss who is in the running, including the youngest candidate in Mayo, a potential future TD and a less than co-operative district in the north-west of Mayo.

In the first episode of the series, Aidan and Caoimhín discuss the three major urban areas in Mayo, preview election candidates in Westport, Castlebar and Ballina and predict the outcome of June's local elections in the county.