#66 Cork City Lord Mayor Colm Kelleher talks addiction, recovery and drug policy.

In this podcast the Lord Mayor talks to us about the history of the Lord Mayor and what the role entails. The Lord Mayor then opens up about how his family have been affected by heroin addiction and how his brother is recovering now and living a good quality of life. The Lord Mayor gives his view on addiction and drug policy.

[@sineadderossa3100]

What a wonderful Lord Mayor to have in office.Perfect person to understand addiction.Fair play to Don,I know him.sound fella.Wishing him every success.Timmy you are amazing employing people in recovery,changing lives.Gillian on the decks,multi talented. James fantastic interviewing as always!!

[@kilnaglory]

Well done lads . Great to hear the Lord Mayor share his personal experience of heroin addiction in the family.

[@amysusanohanlon2635]

Wel done lads and very proud of how lord mayor have been so opened x

[@jan-limerick]

Nice guy all the very best Colm 🌿 Another great podcast James Timmy & Gillian 💚☘️

[@noreenmurphy889]

What a great talk and I have tried to hold adult conversations in my community and others. I faced many meetings and never asked back to some. Addicts are not scumbags, most are so hurt and in pain and we as a society should be ashamed on what we do and how we treat others. I did not grow up affected by drink or drugs but I have witnessed first hand the effects of trauma and abuse of children and not just in the city I'm talking about rural Ireland. Keep the talking going and anything I can do to help I will.

[@donkelleher9726]

Fairplay, theres a derect link from trauma to addiction. I know first hand unfortunately.. I once had a circuit court judge , the same judge that sentenced my abuser ask a detective if he thought it was possible to go from abuse to this..... this been me in my broken chronic addictive state. My heart sank as did most normal people who witnessed his remarks...

[@DidYaServe]

That's a good interview. I'm not a fan of FF but Colm's take on drug policy is progressive and on point.

[@rebeccamcgrath8202]

I'm bingen on all your podcasts, as a woman in her early 40s a lot resantes with myself an life thank you so much for doing what your doing James, an timmy ye are amazing now I feel human an there's people who can help..

[@ilonaszabo3803]

As always, another brilliant podcast. I've really missed my three (Gillian included) favourite people. Today I play catch-up ❤

[@mariabuckley1749]

Great podcast, thank you all. Maria

[@jan-limerick]

Good luck Timmy & Nicole with yer new venture 💚☘️

[@alexfitz6204]

Great show..top notch banter. Well done guys

[@OatyReading]

Another great podcast, thanks again lads!

[@lizjoyce9244]

FR ROCK WAS A WELL LOVED KILKENNYMAN IN CORK..I LOVE THE CORK PEOPLE..IM INRECOVERY MYSELF AND YE HAVE A GREAT SHOW,,,FILLY DWYER

[@MartinsWorldPodcast]

It's funny how when talking about illegal drugs the focus is always on negative like abuse and addiction but then talk of the high stool at the bar with live music and its all so positive. For me my drug of choice Cannabis never caused me harm but the people enforcing its prohibition have caused me great harm. I enjoyed this 1 like all the rest keep up the good work lads. 👏

[@amygoldsmith6461]

Brilliant podcast again 👍

[@jordy.7311]

brilliant podcast again lads :)

[@alexfitz6204]

I know don very well ..and hope he has put all that behind him. A nice fella.

[@pamelamurphy9545]

Great podcast lads

[@teresaryan3481]

Fantastic!

[@patti4785]

Wow, a Lord mayor! Next it's the president well done lads

[@neilo.1505]

Two tossers.

[@alexfitz6204]

Dont forget to bring the car down to the car wash...lol classic...

[@CorkRef]

Wow again …. Enuf said

[@neilo.1505]

Fianna Failure.