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The Greenlight Podcast

The Greenlight Podcast

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2026 is officially the year of the "pinch me" gig experience.

Brought to you by Heineken Greenlight, The Greenlight Podcast is the ultimate weekly backstage pass to the absolute best weekends of the year. Hosted by Dara Quilty, this series brings the conversation directly to music fans, celebrating a thriving live music scene that spans from intimate city takeovers to massive festival stages.

Each week, Dara is joined by the artists who live for the stage. Listeners can expect exclusive chats, behind-the-scenes stories, and plenty of craic with massive international talent and the very best of the trailblazing Irish music scene. Whether tracking down the origin of an iconic track or diving into quick-fire dilemmas with the country's biggest bands, this is the definitive insider's guide to the sounds shaping the year.

Come for the sounds, stay for the stories.

New episodes drop every week on the GoLoud app or wherever you get your podcasts. For exclusive information and upcoming gig ticket updates, head over to heinekengreenlight.ie.

Strictly 18+. Enjoy Heineken responsibly.

The Greenlight Podcast
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Episodes
  • EP 21: Galia Arad - From Ireland To Indiana And The Healing Power Of Music
    Oct 15 2026

    Dara’s back with another edition of The Greenlight Podcast, and this week he’s joined by singer-songwriter Galia Arad — all the way from “over the pond”, but firmly part of the Irish music fabric after more than a decade here.

    They chat about how a temporary trip turned into 13 years in Ireland, the New York years, the surreal chain of events that led to xcrossing paths with Shane MacGowan and, ultimately, touring as a support act with Jools Holland.

    Plus: signing with Rhubarb Records, gig nerves, and Galia’s work in Oberstown using music and podcasting to create a safe space for young people.

    Galia's latest single 'That Was That' is out now!

    Thanks to Galia for coming in and be sure to join Dara and The Greenlight Podcast each week for the stories behind songs of some of your favourite acts all powered by Heineken Greenlight.

    Head to heinekengreenlight.ie for the latest ticket info and find us on the GoLoud app or wherever you get your podcasts.

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    44 mins
  • EP 20: Myles O'Reilly - Facing Death And Making Music
    Oct 8 2026

    Dara’s back with another edition of The Greenlight Podcast, and this week he sits down with filmmaker, musician and all-round sonic thinker, Myles O’Reilly.

    Myles opens up about a near-death experience in 2014 and how it reshaped everything: creativity, ambition, love, and what it even means to “exist” in the world. They get into neurodivergence, childhood triggers, the value of slowing down, and why the studio should be a place where time stops.

    Plus: the Juno Falls years, getting signed, being moulded by labels, leaving music to film the artists he adores (from Lisa Hannigan to Glenn Hansard), and the incredible spoken-word/ambient projects with Michael D. Higgins and his late friend Manchán Magan.

    Thanks to Myles for coming in and be sure to join Dara and The Greenlight Podcast each week for the stories behind songs of some of your favourite acts all powered by Heineken Greenlight.

    Head to heinekengreenlight.ie for the latest ticket info and find us on the GoLoud app or wherever you get your podcasts.

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    1 hr
  • EP 19 - Danny O'Reilly: 20 Years At The Top
    Oct 1 2026

    The Coronas have announced their return to Dublin’s 3Olympia Theatre for two special Christmas shows on Friday 11 and Saturday 12 December 2026, following huge demand for their recently announced intimate Irish tour and Danny O'Reilly joins Dara for this latest edition of The Greenlight Podcast.

    They chat about the legendary Olympia Christmas run and why production, setlists and “how it made you feel” matter more than ever. Danny also breaks down the early hustle (schools, singles, radio), surviving every era from CDs to streaming, and the knock of getting dropped by a major label.

    Plus: new album All Things Considered (out January), recorded in snowy Connecticut, and a double A-side ,My Biggest Nightmare and End the Day With You, along with a ruthless round of Green or Gone.

    Thanks to Danny for coming in and be sure to join Dara and The Greenlight Podcast each week for the stories behind songs of some of your favourite acts all powered by Heineken Greenlight.

    Head to heinekengreenlight.ie for the latest ticket info and find us on the GoLoud app or wherever you get your podcasts.

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    48 mins
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