Episode 5: Oisin talks Gambling on Ireland AM

It’s 20 years since Oisin McConville confronted his gambling addiction, at a time when very few did. The former All-Ireland winner was invited onto the Ireland AM studios to talk about his recovery and the importance of reaching out. Women and gambling, betting online, the dangers and recent legislation. It’s honest, it’s real and it’s the Irish gambling story impacting over 130,000 people.

If you, or someone you know is struggling with gambling, call the National Helpline on 1800 936 725 or visit GamblingCare.ie

Episode 4: Tim O’Mahoney, Addiction Counsellor with lived experience, Cuan Mhuire

In this podcast, former All-Ireland winner Oisin McConville speaks to Tim O’Mahoney, Addiction Counsellor with lived experience, Cuan Mhuire.

Tim is a counsellor with lived experience. This is remarkable episode as Tim comes face-to-face with the man who ruined his big bet in Croke Park. Tim devotes his life to helping others and his lived experience brings us into the heart of gambling.

If you, or someone you know is struggling with gambling, call the National Helpline on 1800 936 725 or visit GamblingCare.ie

Episode 3: Áine Byrne, Bagenalstown Family Resource Centre

In this podcast with former All-Ireland winner Oisin McConville, Áine Byrne from Bagenalstown Family Resource Centre brings us into the world of affected families around gambling. The numbers are stark.

We also lift the lid on women and gambling. Áine is on the front line at Bagenalstown Family Resource Centre and brings a wealth of knowledge this episode of GamblingCare.ie Podcast.

If you, or someone you know is struggling with gambling, call the National Helpline on 1800 936 725 or visit GamblingCare.ie

Episode 2: Stefan Campbell talks gambling & winning the All-Ireland

In the latest of our special podcasts, Armagh All-Ireland winner Stefan Campbell joins Oisin McConville for a special conversation on gambling. Stefan lit up Croke Park this summer six years after he stopped gambling. Recognition, recovery and living his best life. This is the story of Stefan Campbell. It can be done.

If you, or someone you know is struggling with gambling, call the National Helpline on 1800 936 725 or visit GamblingCare.ie

Episode 1: Oisin McConville talks gambling with Richie Power and Conn Kilpatrick

I’m keen to explore the different journeys problem gambling brings us on. My experiences are different to Tyrone footballer Conn Kilpatrick and Kilkenny legend Richie Power. But there’s some similarities too. This was a great conversation.

Since agreeing to become Ambassador with the Gambling Awareness Trust, I want to explore first hand experiences of those who struggled with problem gambling.

Why? Because by talking about it, we reduce the stigma around problem gambling, we can have a bit of a laugh because we’ve come through that journey and we can help.

Help is the most important. I felt so alone at my lowest point, GamblineCare.ie is there to help, free, for you.

If you, or someone you know is struggling with gambling, call the National Helpline on 1800 936 725 or visit GamblingCare.ie

This is the first Podcast, there will be more as we tackle problem gambling. Remember, there is a way out, there is help.

Oisin