ALL IRELAND PODCAST AWARDS 2025 SHORTLIST

CURRENT AFFAIRS & POLITICS

  • A Few Scoops (Go Loud)

  • In the News (The Irish Times)

  • Know Your Constituency (RTÉ)

  • Mercosur special (Irish Farmer's Journal)

  • Path to Power (NK Management)

  • The Candidate (The Journal)

  • The Explainer (The Journal)

  • The Irish Times Election Daily Podcast (Irish Times)

  • The Indo Daily (Irish Independent)

  • The Second Captains Podcast - The Bernie Sanders interview (Second Captains)

AUDIO DRAMA & DOCUMENTARY

  • Assume Nothing: Murder at the Stables (BBC)

  • Assume Nothing: The Hack (BBC)

  • Cover: Stakeknife (BBC)

  • Ireland Said Yes (Onic)

  • KidCast School Tour (RTÉ Jr)

  • Runaway Joe (RTÉ)

  • Stolen Sister (RTÉ)

  • The Real Carrie Jade (RTÉ)

  • The Troubles Podcast

  • The History Podcast: The Brighton Bomb (BBC)

TRUE CRIME

  • Assume Nothing: Murder at the Stables (BBC)

  • Cover: Stakeknife (BBC)

  • Crime Next Door - Servants and Saints (BBC)

  • Inside the Crime: The Una Lynskey Murder (Newstalk)

  • Runaway Joe (RTÉ)

  • Stolen Sister (RTÉ)

  • The Real Carrie Jade (RTÉ)

  • The Dating Orange Podcast

  • This is Robert (Irish Sun)

  • Where is Jón? (RTÉ)

ENTERTAINMENT

  • Chill Da Beats with Philly Taggart

  • Fields of Dreams

  • Lets Do This with Arthur and Donal

  • Lunchtime with Michael Fry

  • Listen, I'm Delicious

  • Marty Miller's Music History

  • Mark Mehigan's Weekly Roast

  • Nicky Byrne HQ

  • Red Raw with Rob Heffernan and Laura O'Mahoney

  • Roasted with Mark Moriarty

  • Stall It with Darren and Joe

  • Talking Derry Girls

  • The Girls Groupchat

  • This Paranormal Life

  • Young Hot Guys

SPORT

  • Beyond the 45' (talkSPORT Ireland)

  • Beyond the 65' (talkSPORT Ireland)

  • Corny: The Last Irishman in the NFL

  • Indo Sport - A Closer Look (Irish Independent)

  • MNÁsplaining (talkSPORT Ireland)

  • Off The Ball Breakfast (Off The Ball)

  • The Football Pod (Off The Ball)

  • The GAA Social

  • The Offload with Tommy & Donncha

  • The Second Captains Podcast (Second Captains)

  • This is Your LOIfe (Irish Sun)

BUSINESS & INNOVATION

  • AI SIX with Joanne Sweeney

  • Better With Money (Irish Times)

  • Dishing It Out (Go Loud)

  • Engineers Journal AMPLIFIED

  • Exploring Ireland

  • Life and Leadership with Bobby Kerr (Newstalk)

  • PodBLASt - the podcast by Blas na hÉireann, the Irish Food Awards

  • Real Business Conversations with Kinore

  • Service Pleaseee

  • That Great Business Show

  • The Big Tech ShowThe Dublin Business Collective

  • The Entrepreneur Experiment

  • The Retail Tea Break podcast

  • Understanding Money with Eoin McGee

CONVERSATION

  • Alright, pet?

  • Changing Times - The Allenwood Conversations

  • Conversations with Parents from The Irish Times

  • Daters Gonna Date

  • everymum - The Podcast

  • Family Flowers Only by Grief Ireland

  • Gardeners' Corner

  • Health Me with Lisa Brady

  • If Taps Could Talk'

  • Talking Bollox

  • Talking Gardens

  • The G Spot with Grace Alice

  • The Irish Times Women's Podcast

  • The Laughs of Your Life with Doireann Garrihy

Awards Ceremony
7pm - November 13th
The Woodlands Hotel & Spa
Adare, Co. Limerick

The All-Ireland Podcast Awards celebrates the vibrant Irish podcasting scene, across the island of Ireland, and spotlights the nation’s most talented creators across genres.

The awards will honour storytelling, innovation, and cultural impact, bringing industry and audiences together.

This prestigious event showcases the very best of Ireland’s new voices and elevating these creators to national recognition.

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The All-Ireland Podcast Awards 2025: Official Entry Rules

By entering the All-Ireland Podcast Awards 2025, you agree to these rules.

1.1. Eligibility: Podcasts must have been in existence and published within the 24 months before August 1st 2025.

1.2. Origin: A podcast is eligible if it demonstrates a clear link to Ireland. This can be established in one of three ways:

● The podcasts host or producer holds an Irish passport.

● The podcasts host or producer is a resident of Ireland.

● The podcasts primary production takes place on the island of Ireland.

1.3. Submission Length: Audio submissions are limited to 15 minutes. You may combine/edit episodes.

1.4. Supporting Material: Written backup of roughly 500 words.

1.5 Audio Links: You will be asked to submit a link to a full-length episode that showcases the podcast at

its best. This must be from a podcast service like Apple Podcasts or Spotify. You will also be asked for a

link to a page featuring all your podcasts for the judges reference.

1.6. Artwork: Upload accompanying artwork in a square size with your entry.

1.7. Cost: Entries are free.

1.8 Irish language: Irish language entries can be submitted, an Irish-speaking judge will be assigned to listen.

1.9 Multiple Entries: Up to two entries of the same podcast can be made into the Awards.

1. Entry Requirements

2.1. Submit entries via JotForm, following all instructions on our Awards Page.

2.2. We are not responsible for lost, damaged, or delayed entries. Proof of sending is not proof of receipt.

2.3. Your entry is accepted upon our written confirmation. This forms a binding contract under these terms.

2. Submission Process

3. Content Standards & Disqualification

3.1. Do not submit Non-compliant Entries - those that are:

(i) False, misleading, or incomplete.

(ii) Against our values or harmful to our reputation.

(iii) Infringe third-party intellectual property, breach confidentiality, or are defamatory.

3.2. We may disqualify any Non-compliant Entry, and our decisions are final. We are not liable for any losses from disqualification.

4.1. An independent panel judges entries. Dylan Haskins from the BBC has been appointed as Head Judge.

4.2. Judges decisions are final; no appeals will be accepted. We may choose not to award a prize in a category.

4.3. You permit us to use your Entry Materials (audio, backup, artwork) for Awards-related advertising, publicity, or informational purposes.

4. Judging & Use of Materials

The lead judge for the All Ireland Podcast Awards is Dylan Haskins, a podcast commissioner at BBC Sounds. The full judging panel will be announced at a later date.

Judges

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About Dylan

His commissions have covered all genres with highlights including investigative series such as Stalked, Cover: Where Is George Gibney? and Stakeknife, I’m Not A Monster - the BBC’s most-awarded podcast ever, Have You Heard George’s Podcast? – the first ever podcast outside of the US to win a prestigious Peabody Award, People Who Knew Me audio drama starring Rosamund Pike and Hugh Laurie, Miss Me? with Lily Allen & Miquita Oliver,  Dua Lipa: At Your Service, Bad People, Murder They Wrote with Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling, Burn Wild and World of Secrets: The Abercrombie Guys.

Recent awards include two Rose d’Ors, two Podcast Academy Ambies, multiple Webbies, New York Festivals Grand Jury Prize three years in a row, Banff World Media Festival Rockies Podcast of the Year two years in a row, Radio Academy ARIA Golds and British Podcast Award Golds.

Prior to commissioning, he worked as a producer with a variety of organisations including BBC, Guardian, RTÉ, Other Voices and others, and co-hosted the Soundings podcast with Lisa Hannigan from 2013.

Core Judging Criteria

Each entry will be evaluated on its merits within its specific category. Judges will consider:

What we’re looking for: Is the content compelling, well-researched, and original? Does it have a significant social, cultural, or personal resonance?

Consider: Clarity, originality, and overall audience engagement.

1. Content & Impact

What we’re looking for: Does the podcast sound professional and polished? Is the audio clear, balanced, and free from distractions?

Consider: Recording quality, editing, and the effective use of sound design and music.

2. Audio Production

What we’re looking for: How effectively is the content delivered? Are the hosts engaging and the conversations natural?

Consider: Host charisma, rapport, and overall listenability.

3. Presentation & Delivery

Specific Category Focus

Each entry will also be assessed on how well it fits its specific category.

The Current Affairs & Politics Award: Emphasis on insightful analysis, accuracy of information, and the ability to simplify complex topics.

The Audio Drama & Documentary Award: Emphasis on narrative structure, emotional resonance, and high-quality production to create an immersive listening experience.

The True Crime Podcast Award: Emphasis on meticulous research, compelling storytelling, and a responsible approach to the subject matter.

The Entertainment Podcast Award: Emphasis on humour, creativity, and the ability to consistently engage and amuse the audience.

The Sport Award: Emphasis on expert commentary, in-depth analysis, and passionate delivery.

The Business & Innovation Podcast Award: Emphasis on providing clear, valuable insights and inspiring content for entrepreneurs and professionals.

The Conversation Award: Emphasis on exceptional rapport between hosts, insightful questioning, and the ability to craft powerful narratives through dialogue.