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Voted 'Best of 2025' by Apple Podcasts. Shane Daniel Byrne celebrates 10 years of marriage equality, taking listeners on an emotional journey exploring the decades-long fight for LGBT+ marriage. From the deeply personal stories of queer activism and resistance, he explores the cultural shifts that eventually made the historic 2015 referendum possible. The series includes live standup from Shane's sell-out run at Vicar Street in Dublin, as he revisits a time that transformed Ireland completely. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Signup to Generate a PitchVoted 'Best of 2025' by Apple Podcasts. Shane Daniel Byrne celebrates 10 years of marriage equality, taking listeners on an emotional journey exploring the decades-long fight for LGBT+ marriage. From the deeply personal stories of queer activism and resistance, he explores the cultural shifts that eventually made the historic 2015 referendum possible.
Ireland Said Yes is hosted by Onic Originals. The show has published 25 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Panti Bliss" (6 November 2025, 50 minutes), "Mary McAleese" (30 October 2025, 52 minutes), and "Katherine O'Donnell" (22 October 2025, 43 minutes).
Ireland Said Yes publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 46 minutes across 25 episodes.
Booking probability for Ireland Said Yes is 20%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Ireland Said Yes requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Ireland Said Yes's contact route on record: verified email.
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Onic Originals hosts Ireland Said Yes, a history podcast with 25 episodes published.
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Episode #24
<p>In the final episode of the series, Shane chats to Irish royalty - Panti Bliss - aka Rory O'Neill. Panti talks about growing up gay in rural Ireland, their early days of drag, a changing Dublin and their incredible...
Episode #23
<p>In this special chat, former President of Ireland Mary McAleese talks with Shane about her pivotal involvement in the 2015 referendum, being an LGBT parent and how the Catholic Church still needs to...
Episode #22
<p>Paul Macgregor (Series Producer) chats to academic, activist and author Katherine O'Donnell about her memories of 2015, before and beyond. Katherine is Professor of the History of Ideas at UCD School of Philosophy...
Episode #21
<p>Recorded in June 2025, Shane chats to campaigner Ranae von Meding about their ongoing fight for equality for LGBT parents in Ireland and the legal limbo that many queer Irish families often find themselves in, as...
Episode #20
<p>Brian Sheehan talks to Shane Daniel Byrne about his pivotal role in 2015 as Co-Director of Yes Equality - he also discusses the behind-the-scenes drama among Irish LGBT activists divided over Civil Partnership Act...
Episode #19
<p>Shane chats to Philly McMahon, award-winning playwright and co-director of THISISPOPBABY, about his memories of 2015 and beyond.</p><p>Ireland Said Yes is an Onic Original.</p><p>Written and Presented by Shane Daniel...
Episode #18
<p>As she release her new memoir 'Love In a Time of Politics', Shane chats to Katherine Zappone about her groundbreaking time as a campaigner and politician. </p><p>Ireland Said Yes is an Onic Original.</p><p>Written...
Episode #17
<p>Shane talks to fellow queer comedian Sinéad Walsh about their memories of growing up in Ireland and more.</p><p>Ireland Said Yes is an Onic Original.</p><p>Written and Presented by Shane Daniel Byrne.</p><p>Developed...
Episode #16
<h4>Ruadhán Ó Críodáin talks to Shane about their memories of 2015 and what's next for Ireland's vulnerable trans community.</h4><p><br></p><br><p>Ireland Said Yes is an Onic Original.</p><p>Written and Presented by...
Episode #15
<p>Shane talks to broadcaster Brendan Courtney to talk about growing up gay in Dublin, living with homophobic abuse and becoming one of the most visible queer people on Irish TV, along with his memories of 2015...
Episode #14
<p>Shane Daniel Byrne chats to broadcaster Seán Munsanje about growing up gay in Ireland, the importance of queer representation in the media and his recollections of 2015.</p><p>Ireland Said Yes is an Onic...
Episode #13
<p>Shane chats to Pam and Sarah from Pillow Queens, an award-winning and critically acclaimed queer band from Dublin.</p><p>Ireland Said Yes is an Onic Original.</p><p>Written and Presented by Shane Daniel...
Episode #12
<p>Shane talks to RTÉ 2FM broadcaster and pop culture expert Conor Behan about his memories of 2015 and beyond.</p><p>Ireland Said Yes is an Onic Original.</p><p>Written and Presented by Shane Daniel...
Episode #11
<p>Shane sits down with the charming and outspoken force behind LGBT Noise, GCN magazine and co-founder of queer club night Mother - the legend that is Lisa Connell.</p><p>Ireland Said Yes is an Onic...
Episode #10
<p>Shane talks to Davina Devine about their hilarious memories of 2015 and how they became drag royalty.</p><p>Ireland Said Yes is an Onic Original.</p><p>Written and Presented by Shane Daniel Byrne.</p><p>Developed and...
Episode #9
<p>Shane talks to activist David Carroll about his recollections of 2015; his marriage in Canada when it still wasn't legal in Ireland and surviving the horrors of the 1980s.</p><p>Ireland Said Yes is an Onic...
Episode #8
<p>Shane Daniel Byrne talks to the genius behind the successful Yes vote in 2015, Gráinne Healy. She talks about the campaign tactics, the initial setbacks and her huge legacy 10 years later.</p><p>Ireland Said Yes is...
Episode #7
<p>Shane talks to celebrated author and Irish Time journalist Una Mullally about her personal reflections on the 2015. Shane discusses Una's perspective on the divisions within the LGBTQ+ community around the push for...
Episode #6
<p>Shane chats to acclaimed artist Joe Caslin about his beautiful artwork, which became the defining imagery of 2015 Marriage Referendum. Joe talks about the mural's origins, the inside help that he received to stay out...
Episode #5
<p>In the first bonus episode of Ireland Said Yes, Shane talks to veteran activist Ailbhe Smyth. She discusses her memories of the 2015 Marriage Referendum, how she's won and lost campaigns, and what advice Ailbhe would...
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