Storm over Gerry Adams tweet - @malodoherty and @ColmDore debate
Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams has apologised for using the 'N-word' in a tweet comparing the plight of slaves in the United States to the treatment of Irish nationalists. He said his use of the word was ironic and not intended to offend - but admitted it was "inappropriate". The post on his Twitter account on Sunday night was later deleted. His party colleague Martin McGuinness has said he ma...
21m May 03, 2016
21m
Priest spells out thinking behind Catholic Church election statement
Catholic Bishops have had their say on the Assembly election issues - they've set out the church's priorities in a Pastoral Reflection. It sets out the church's position on moral issues like abortion and same sex marriage, as well as childhood poverty, education and politics here.Is this the church sticking its nose into politics, or giving moral guidance to Catholics?I'm joined now by Fr Tim B...
24m Apr 29, 2016
24m
'I'm the nice guy' @stephennolan tribute of sorts to @dgordonhack
'I'm the nice guy' @stephennolan tribute of sorts to David Gordon
1m Apr 29, 2016
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#BBCNolan Assembly Election interviews - Sinn Féin's Conor Murphy Part 2 #bbcnolan
#BBCNolan Assembly Election interviews - Sinn Féin's Conor Murphy Part 2 #bbcnolan
25m Apr 29, 2016
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#BBCNolan Assembly Election interviews - Sinn Fein's Conor Murphy Part 1 #bbcnolan
So it's our final election special.The last in our series of manifesto crunching interviews, going through the details of all those pledges.The Assembly election is next Thursday
30m Apr 29, 2016
30m
Posh public transport announcements - should it be Belfast brogue instead? @nweir1 reports
Should our public service announcements in our capital city be delivered in a Belfast accent? Would you like the voice in the lift, the train station platform or at our checkouts to be 'local'? Well, West Belfast man, Gerard McCann, says his bus journey into the city centre is being ruined by a disembodied English voice with poor pronunciation. Our reporter, Nicola Weir, hopped on a bus to find...
5m Apr 28, 2016
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Can spanking your kids lead to mental health problems? Lynette Burrows and @adi_peltz debate
Should spanking your children be made illegal? Experts are now saying you should never do it. According to a new study children who are spanked are more likely to defy their parents, behave anti-socially, and experience increased aggression, mental health problems and cognitive difficulties. Those are the findings of a new study of 50 years of research on spanking, carried out by experts at The...
7m Apr 28, 2016
7m
Dentist killer Colin Howell drama. A victim says too much too soon *VOICED BY ACTOR*
It's nearly six years since Killer dentist Colin Howell and his former lover Hazel Stewart were found guilty of murdering their partners. It was a case which shocked Northern Ireland. Tomorrow night sees the start of an ITV drama starring Jimmy Nesbitt about the double murder. Not everybody is happy about. Colin Howell also indecently assaulted five female dental patients.The Nolan Show has bee...
7m Apr 28, 2016
7m
Unaccompanied child refugees not welcome in UK - @MartinDaubney and @PatrickCorrigan debate
MPs have come under fire after they rejected calls to welcome child refugees to the UK. Earlier this week the House of Lords attempted to force the government to allow 3,000 children who are alone in Europe into the UK. Labour MP, Yvette Cooper, was applauded in the Commons for saying the failure to take in children was shameful. However the Prime Minister insisted it's best to help those in mi...
5m Apr 28, 2016
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NI Catholic Bishops’ message before election. But should the church keep its nose out of politics?
Voting is a moral act. That's the message from Catholic Bishops in a lengthy statement on next week's Assembly election. The pastoral reflection sets out the church's position on moral issues like abortion and same sex marriage, as well as childhood poverty, education and politics here. Is this the church sticking its nose into politics, or giving moral guidance to Catholics? Stephen got the vi...
15m Apr 28, 2016
15m
#BBCNolan callers react to sentencing of drink drive killer
BBC Nolan callers react to sentencing of drink drive killer
18m Apr 28, 2016
18m
Grief and anger - father speaks out over sentencing of drunk driver who killed his son
The driver who killed our son gets three and a half years and we get a life sentence - the words of the parents of 18 year-old Enda Dolan - who was killed by a drunk driver who had consumed thirteen drinks. Enda, from Killyclogher outside Omagh, was a 1st year architecture student at Queens. He was walking back to his student accommodation a year and a half ago when he was knocked down and kill...
15m Apr 28, 2016
15m
From one mad bird to another? @nweir1 meets the parrot lady of Ballynahinch
Now, you've heard of the Bird man of Alcatraz... But have you heard of the Bird woman of Ballynahinch? Last week on the show we were talking about how much we all love our pets.. Well, Louise Hunter contacted the Nolan Show - she is so passionate about parrots she has just opened a refuge for them in her own home. She now has 18 to care for and our reporter, Nicola Weir, went to meet Louise and...
8m Apr 27, 2016
8m
Why do we get so upset when celebrities die? #bbcnolan
The death of musician Prince at the age of 57, has dominated the news for days after it was announced - last week. Social media was awash with tributes, their love for Prince and outpourings of grief. The majority of which - for a person they didn't know, and had never met. Why - to so many, does the death of a celebrity feel like the death of a friend? Is it over the top? Or is it simply a lo...
8m Apr 27, 2016
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#BBCNolan Assembly Election interviews - SDLP's Gerard Diver Part 2
#BBCNolan Assembly Election interviews - SDLP's Gerald Diver Part 2
29m Apr 27, 2016
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#BBCNolan Assembly Election interviews - SDLP's Gerard Diver Part 1 #bbcnolan
Northern Ireland goes to the polls a week tomorrow. You'll be electing a new Assembly at Stormont.The Nolan Show has been manifesto crunching, digging into all the promises the parties are making to you, asking if they add up.Today, it's the SDLP's turn - It's Foyle politician Gerard Diver
29m Apr 27, 2016
29m
Is self-identifying the only way forward on gender? #bbcnolan
A row over toilets is dividing America. It centres around transgender people and those that say they are non-binary. That's people who don't see themselves as either male or female. It's claimed the move will protect transgender people's dignity and safety. But others in America say it could offer a loophole to male sexual predators who want to gain access to women only places. One young perso...
20m Apr 26, 2016
20m
'A feeling I wouldn't wish on anyone' - Caller Robert on living with loneliness
It's well known that loneliness can greatly affect your mind, but did you know how much it affects your body too? Loneliness has been linked to everything from a compromised immune system to premature death, and a new study has now found links to an increase in heart disease and stroke risk. Researchers from the universities of York, Liverpool and Newcastle suggests that social isolation can in...
6m Apr 26, 2016
6m
Would you be upset if you were called totty at work? @Edwina_Currie and @NiamhHoran clash
Would you be upset if you were called totty at work? @edwina_currie and @niamhhoran clash
15m Apr 26, 2016
15m
Will we be worse off in the event of a #Brexit? Sammy Wilson says no
A report has been published this morning from the Nevin Economic Research Institute into the economic implications of Brexit for Northern Ireland. It says that a UK decision to leave the EU would cause short-term disruption to trade and represent a "disproportionate risk" to the Northern Ireland economy.Is the economy becoming a weak spot for the Brexit campaign?DUP MP Sammy Wilson and Tom Kell...
28m Apr 26, 2016
28m
Devastated dad on the loss of his young son
The death of a loved one is one of the most difficult events to affect a family. But when that loved one is your child - the grief, I imagine, would be soul destroying. Gary Ross lost his 4 year old son Ryan last month...Our thoughts are with the whole family. Gary is hoping to do a sponsored walk, to help other families facing this sort of pain and fear.
5m Apr 25, 2016
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Is shooting an animal any different to buying a steak? NI Tory defends African hunting trip.
A prominent Northern Ireland Conservative has defended trophy hunting after a picture emerged of him with an antelope he shot in Africa.The image shows Roger Lomas leaning over the dead animal, with a rifle cradled in his arm. He has been condemned by animal rights campaignersThe Tory, who's standing in the Assembly election, says he has been "actively stalking" since the early 1980s and is als...
20m Apr 25, 2016
20m
English council bans smoke breaks - a fair move?
A council in England has taken the step to ban smoking breaks for all its employees. Nottinghamshire County Council has said around 9,000 of its employees will be barred from smoking during work time, that also includes E Cigs. The ban will come into force next month. The local authortiy said the ban was aimed at boosting its workers' health, increasing time spent working and reducing levels of...
12m Apr 25, 2016
12m
Obama lays out vision for next NI generation. But is it pie in the sky stuff? #bbcnolan
US President Barack Obama has issued a challenge to the next generation of political leaders in Northern Ireland.During his visit, he urged young people to forge a "new identity" that is about being from Northern Ireland as opposed to unionist or Sinn Féin He also said they should decide the "country as a whole is more important than any particular faction or any particular flag". Obama was s...
14m Apr 25, 2016
14m
It's one of our oldest stores and it's filed for administration - where did it all go wrong for #bhs ?
High Street retailer BHS is to file for administration this morning, threatening almost 11,000 jobs UK wide. The company have four premises in Northern Ireland with its flag ship store based in Belfast . Last year, Retail Acquisitions, bought BHS from the retail entrepreneur Sir Philip Green for £1. The retailer has debts of more than £1.3bn, including a £571m pension fund deficit. It will be...
15m Apr 25, 2016
15m
CBI says Sinn Fein mixed messages on corporation tax ‘not helpful’
Growing controversy over corporation tax this morning. The Ulster unionist party and NI conservatives have called for Sinn Fein to make clear their position on the whether they are in favour in cutting the tax. On Wednesday night's 'Good Friday Agreement Generation' show Sinn Fein's Chris Hazzard was challenged by on the issue of cutting corporation tax. His answer seemed to suggest the policy ...
12m Apr 22, 2016
12m
Has the Queen seen off critics of the monarchy? #BBCNolan
Queen turned 90 yesterday! Celebrations happened throughout the country to mark the milestone. Is it time to raise a glass in her honour and her historical legacy? Has she seen off her critics and settled the debate about the royal family once and for all? Or do you remain totally unconvinced about the monarchy? Stephen got the views of Graham Smith from the group Republic and writer and commen...
12m Apr 22, 2016
12m
#BBCNolan Assembly Election interviews - Green Party's Ross Brown Part 2
BBC Nolan Show Assembly Election interviews - Green Party's Ross Brown Part 2
29m Apr 22, 2016
29m
#BBCNolan Assembly Election interviews - Green Party's Ross Brown Part 1
BBC Nolan Show Assembly Election interviews - Green Party's Ross Brown Part 1
26m Apr 22, 2016
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Sinn Fein – ‘We’ll only cut corporation tax if it’s affordable’ #ae16 #GFAGen
Sinn Fein's Chris Hazzard – ‘We’ll only cut corporation tax if it’s affordable’
2m Apr 21, 2016
2m
.@AlexKane221b reacts to last night's 'Good Friday Agreement Generation' election special #GFAGen
Did you see last night's 'Good Friday Agreement Generation' show? Young people had their say on the elections and the issues that matters to them. It was great to see so many young people engaged and putting the hard questions to our politicians. But what do the old timers make of the youth of today? Stephen was joined by the ultimate grumpy old man, Alex Kane, and asked him if he was inspired ...
22m Apr 21, 2016
22m
Alliance’s Farry slams teacher training ‘racket’ #ae16
Alliance’s Farry slams teacher training ‘racket’
2m Apr 21, 2016
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#BBCNolan Assembly Election interviews - Alliance's Stephen Farry Part 2
So the Assembly election is just a fortnight away. Just two weeks left to decide who gets your vote. We in the Nolan Show have been putting the parties and their manifesto pledges under the microscope. We've been drilling down to see what's being promised and if it all adds up. Today Stephen was joined in the studio by Alliance's Stephen Farry.
27m Apr 21, 2016
27m
#BBCNolan Assembly Election interviews - Alliance's Stephen Farry Part 1
So the Assembly election is just a fortnight away. Just two weeks left to decide who gets your vote. We in the Nolan Show have been putting the parties and their manifesto pledges under the microscope. We've been drilling down to see what's being promised and if it all adds up. Today Stephen was joined in the studio by Alliance's Stephen Farry.
29m Apr 21, 2016
29m
Bid to ban the Lycra 'bulge' - @malodoherty and @antsrantz discuss
A hotel has banned cyclists in Lycra - to stop bulges putting people off their breakfast. The Plough Hotel in Rangiora in New Zealand says it wants to be an old fashioned family friendly place. And owner Mike Saunders says he is outlawing Lycra shorts as they reveal "unsightly bumps and bulges". What do you think - would like to see Lycra shorts banned from establishments here? We got the views...
4m Apr 20, 2016
4m
Cable car for the Mournes - thumbs up or down? #BBCNolan
Ambitious plans to create a gondola ride from Newcastle into the Mourne Mountains have been revealed. The Down Recorder reports that the Department for Social Development is proposing the development of the cable-car system, from Donard Park up Drinahilly Mountain. A wise proposal - or a waste of money? Commentators Heidi McAlpin and Andrea McVeigh discuss
14m Apr 20, 2016
14m
US state warns of porn health risks - how much damage can it do?
The US state of Utah has become the first to declare pornography a public health risk in a move its governor says is to "protect our families and our young people". The bill -- backed by the Mormon Church -- doesn't ban pornography, but calls for greater efforts to prevent pornography exposure and addiction. It declares that pornography is an epidemic that normalises violence against women and ...
6m Apr 20, 2016
6m
Apparently, if you're over 40, you work better if you go part-time. Time @StephenNolan eased up?
Should we all go part time after 40? New research shows that workers aged over 40, perform at their best if they only work 3 days a week. Their calculations suggest a part-time job keeps the brain stimulated, while avoiding exhaustion and stress. Sounds good. Stephen got the views of journalist Niamh Horan and blogger Alan Meban
11m Apr 20, 2016
11m
Row over bid to re-open Troubles case involving IRA man's death
The Attorney General has asked the Public Prosecution Service, to review a decision not to prosecute police officers, following the shooting of an IRA man in 1991. The RUC had been waiting when the IRA attempted to launch a mortar attack against the security services in Downpatrick. Officers opened fire and Colum Marks - one of the IRA men was hit. He later died. Unionists have reacted with ang...
27m Apr 20, 2016
27m
Bitten on the bum by rat while sitting on loo - how scary is that?
Our next story sounds like an urban legend but it's not - the next time you sit down on the toilet you might want to be careful. A man in Cork has been bitten on the bottom by a rat!!! It is thought the rodent came up the toilet to attack him.. The Midleton man was taken to hospital for treatment following the incident and later complained to local councillor, Noel Collins. Mr Collins said the ...
16m Apr 20, 2016
16m
Parking mad? Fresh row over tickets dished out in Belfast #BBCNolan
It's official, the Lisburn Road is where you're most likely to be slapped with a parking fine in Belfast. Almost 35,000 penalties were dished out in a 12-month period across the city. And an FOI by the Belfast Telegraph revealed it is the Lisburn Road where ticket-happy traffic wardens are at their most prolific - hitting motorists at a rate of six a day. Stephen got the views of Glynn Roberts ...
22m Apr 19, 2016
22m
Own a big TV? @williamhanson says you're letting yourself down
Now - do you have wall-to-wall carpets? Coasters? A Big TV, fridge or a hot tub? Well then you could be letting yourself down when it comes to your social class! That's according to etiquette expert William Hanson. "The bigger the television the more downmarket the establishment. Big is NOT beautiful" says Hanson. A cinema room, grand piano or mirrored furniture are also a no no. What nonsense....
4m Apr 19, 2016
4m
Are we too attached to our pets? Singer Joss Stone postpones shows because her dog isn't well
The singer Joss Stone has postponed shows in the Caribbean because her dog is sick. She announced the news on her Facebook page and said that her pet Missy was "the closest thing she had to a child". The soul singer said her Rottweiler was rushed to the vets with internal bleeding and that she had go home and make sure she was ok before she could continue with her tour. She added: "I hope that ...
21m Apr 19, 2016
21m
Thugs with guns on our streets once again - are we letting them rule the roost?
A man is critically ill after being shot in both legs in Derry. The attack took place in the Creggan area of the city about 9 o'clock last night. Police have appealed for information. The PSNI is also investigating the murder of taxi driver Michael McGibbon in North Belfast on Friday night. The 33-year-old taxi driver man died after being shot in the legs in an alleyway. Just think about this. ...
28m Apr 19, 2016
28m
UUP leader @mikenesbittni says candidate’s anti-DUP tweet was ‘probably unwise’
UUP leader Mike Nesbitt says candidate’s anti-DUP tweet was ‘probably unwise’
2m Apr 18, 2016
2m
Assembly elections - what are the core issues for you? @nweir1 talks to some Ballymena voters
So, the Assembly elections are just around the corner - we've had three parties on The Nolan Show this week setting out their stalls and battling for YOUR vote. But do you care? Are you going to vote? What are the core issues for you and your family? Our reporter, Nicola Weir, spoke to some voters in Ballymena.
3m Apr 18, 2016
3m
.@Eleanor_McEvoy from RTE's Dragons' Den talks business with @StephenNolan
The RTE version of Dragon's Den returned to our TV screens last night. The show sees budding entrepreneurs try to get big money investments from successful business figures. This year's series has two new dragons - including one who is Belfast-based. Eleanor McEvoy is the CEO of Budget Energy Ltd. A serial entrepreneur, she previously set up and sold two multi-million euro businesses. She joine...
17m Apr 18, 2016
17m
#BBCNolan Assembly Election interviews - UUP's Mike Nesbitt Part 2
Part 2 - So just two a half weeks to polling day. Northern Ireland elects its Assembly members on May 5. The Nolan Show is putting the parties on the spot over their manifestos. We are asking them about their promises to you - and whether they add up. Joining Stephen in the studio today is UUP leader Mike Nesbitt
28m Apr 18, 2016
28m
#BBCNolan Assembly Election interviews - UUP's Mike Nesbitt Part 1
So just two a half weeks to polling day. Northern Ireland elects its Assembly members on May 5. The Nolan Show is putting the parties on the spot over their manifestos. We are asking them about their promises to you - and whether they add up. Joining Stephen in the studio today is UUP leader Mike Nesbitt
28m Apr 18, 2016
28m
Glory night for Liverpool - but are fans getting carried away? #LFC
An incredible game of football at Anfield last night saw an amazing comeback for Liverpool against Borussia Dortmund in the Europa League.They were 2-0 and then 3-1 down but fought back to win 4-3 for a famous victory.The win saw Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp get one over on his previous club and take the Reds to the semi-finals.Let's have a listen at how the drama unfolded:
16m Apr 15, 2016
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