Hugh Linehan
Hugh Linehan is a journalist and podcast host who provides commentary and analysis on current events in Ireland, particularly focusing on political developments and public opinion.
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Hugh Linehan discusses the issues with the planning and regulatory system on his podcast.
No, Ireland wouldn’t be better off if Denis O’Brien or John Collison were in charge – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-11-15
Hugh Linehan is joined by Irish Times correspondent in Berlin Derek Scally.
How is Catherine Connolly viewed in Europe? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-11
Hugh Linehan is also analyzing the potential outcomes of the presidential election.
Polls favour Catherine Connolly as presidential campaign enters frantic endgame – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-23
Hugh Linehan conducted a podcast interview with Ronan McCrea regarding LGBTQIA+ activism.
Liberals must stop adopting lazy, woke stances on complex issues – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-15
Hugh Linehan presented a podcast discussing the Ryder Cup and its implications.
Next presidential election TV debate should be a decidedly more lively affair – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-04
Hugh Linehan is mentioned as the host of The Irish Times Inside Politics podcast where he spoke with Helen Lewis.
It’s hard to resist the sense that, deep down, I’m a loser – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-21
Hugh Linehan is referenced for his strong commentary on the state of Dublin's urban environment.
I have an almost gluttonous appetite for irony, but this is too rich even for my tastes – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-18
He joins Hugh Linehan to explain the behind-the-scenes politics, friendships and rivalries that play a big role in the selection of the next pope.
Children and the dangers of gambling – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-07
Hugh Linehan ponders whether a united Ireland would really say goodbye to the BBC.
Still no respite on house price inflation, which hits eight-year high – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-25
Hugh Linehan questions whether Brexit made a Border poll inevitable.
Taoiseach’s tricky Trump visit as hard to predict as Ireland vs France – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-07
Hugh Linehan discusses big tech’s effect on culture in his article.
Irish writers in for British Book Awards – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-07
Hugh Linehan was joined by Leahy and Brendan O’Leary to discuss on Wednesday’s Inside Politics podcast.
As the Healy-Raes give the people what they want (tar) Trump to give Ireland what it doesn’t (tariffs) – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-14
