Podcast #8: Former prison governor John Lonergan chats with two former prisoners.

In this episode Timmy & I chat to former prison governor John Lonergan.
Thanks to Unity Media Network for the production.
Thanks to everyone who watches, listens, likes, shares etc. and a Special thank to those of you who contribute to the podcast on our Patreon page / thetwonorries .
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Enjoy the show 🙂

[@monaghanmartin02]

I want to show my appreciation to the two lads who run this show. It is absolutely brilliant and reaches out to people like me who have struggled with active addiction for years. Great people on the show every week giving their insight into the life they led and how they overcame their issues. As for John lonergan he is a brilliant man whose emphasis is on self discipline and treating people the way u like to be treated yourself. Thank you.

[@Zuxeh]

A humble and intelligent man. I imagine he made a lot of lives better for people who never knew it.

[@robsmithadventures1537]

John gave a talk at my secondary school at our graduation in 2013. He is a very progressive thinking man. A credit to this country.

[@patti4785]

Another inspiring podcast. A couple of my lads were in the joy same time as John a man way ahead of his time, if only the powers that be would have the sense to learn from his philosophy, simple.... Kindness, humanity

[@takeoverusa]

Thank you for this terrific uplifting podcast. Love to you all and you are all very much appreciated. God Bless and Happy Holidays to you all. 🙏❤️🙏 JL

[@qdee6250]

I love listening to John, he is a brilliant man! Well done lads 👌👌

[@clarabloxburggamer6441]

Superb interview, John Lonergan is possibly thee most best interviewer of 2020. Honest, humble and breathtaking. I am not long back from The Female Prison The Dochas , a Sincere thanks to Patricia N Kelleher whom gave me a very professional insight with the co-ordinance of UCC ACE/Continuing my education of MY L8 Degree of Social Science Youth & Community Officer.

[@thetwonorriespodcast]

Great to hear you are continuing your studies in UCC. Best of luck

[@davidcoocoo287]

Well done girlo

[@noreenmurphy889]

I have met John a few times he opened Lisheens House Suicide Prevention Wellness Centre in Skibbereen and he gave an inspirational speech. I believe giving people hope and support is vital for young people making the transition to second level and especially for children who have suffered a trauma. Congratulations on your show. Talk is fantastic to be able to talk about you and your story is powerful.

[@lesliedadman]

The first time I heard of this podcast was around a year ago, whatever happened I didn't end up listening full time, my interest was piqued again recently, and I'm going over all the episodes, great podcast, lovely guests,

[@paulward4395]

Good to hear someone connect humanity with social problems, good podcast lads look forward to all your pod casts.

[@patrickleonard5348]

Seems like a genuine man who likes to think outside the box. Well done u both

[@thetwonorriespodcast]

Thanks Pat. Make sure to check out our podcast with Philly McMahon at 9pm tonight

[@trevorhallissey5080]

Brilliant episode lads!! Could listen to John speak all day very interesting man..

[@johnarundel5518]

Screws hated that man cause he had compassion for kids and families on visits FACT ..... Well done lads fair play to ye again James+Timmy ......

[@PhilomenaCarroll]

Great podcast guys. John is fantastic. Its sad that the Irish system has failed so many young people. Lost Generation! However change is taking place slowly, people are becoming more open minded and its never too late. Always hope

[@bobfromcork]

Well Done again lads! Good personal contact and kindness make such a difference. Keep up the good work. BOB

[@grainnebowles1756]

Brilliant again James and Timmy, John such a kind and genuine person.

[@73sindo]

Kindness always a winner. Wonderful words

[@geraldinegreaney862]

Very insightful worthwhile podcast well done - I am certain you are giving hope to struggling young people who all deserve a chance gg

[@OatyReading]

Another great guest, can't wait for Season 2!

[@jan-limerick]

Brilliant John is some man for one man. Another great podcast guys.

[@emmettmccarthy7247]

well done on getting john lonergan on the show.who wud have thought it.hes genuine out and deserves respect.ana mhaith buachails

[@eileenroche7659]

Absolutely a brilliant podcast. This man is so much in tune with humanity and the human struggles every young person face's past and present 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@mildredhoulihan2205]

A great podcast/video James and Timmy, a great interview with a great man. I have always thought John Lonergan was a principled, inspirational and very interesting man to listen to. Well done to all concerned.

[@mrnice5227]

What a great listen what a nice man

[@Cryptocenturion_1]

When he talks about being kind and helpful it is true, thats how he was. If he could do something for you he would, i never saw him disrespected by a single prisoner.

[@lloydcambridge7315]

Another great listen 👍

[@vickymannix5996]

Another great podcast. Well done.

[@mandy5337]

He's right lads ye are both so inspirational brilliant as usual

[@riverdonoghue9992]

Kindness is key!!

[@dublinsfaircity]

John broke the conception here in Dublin amongst prisoners that all screws were the 'enemy'. That alone is a great legacy to leave. You won't hear a bad word uttered about John Lonergan here in the capital. His humanity, decency and respect shone through and his good deeds will be remembered by so many until their dying day. John Lonergan you are a top man.

[@richie9649]

brillant again lads well done love the pod cast every week ye are doing the northside proud fair play to ye both.

[@gerboland7674]

great podcast ye are marvellous and had read John's book and heard him speak in UCC. great work keep it up

[@suggssugrue2277]

Very very interesting watching since my meeting at 1 o'clock keep it up

[@Hiitmanforhire]

Brilliant again lads

[@johnpauldowdall2074]

Brilliant interview again lads could of listened to John all day 👍

[@ZombiefreakPrincess]

Brilliant episode lads! The three of ye speak my language when it comes to having a perspective on how the vulnerable are the way they are. I have always been told that me being kind to those in a dark place is a bad thing and understanding the causes, as John said is me making excuses! I agree with John in the sense that if you don't look at the causes of these dark situations that people would be put in, there will never be any solutions, the people affected will never understand that there are other ways of dealing the cards they have been dealt with from possibly a young age or from another stage in their lives. Prison/mental heath/addiction etc. can happen to ANYONE! 💐💐💐

[@jasongibbons2411]

I meet governor John Lonergan in mountjoy in the 90s , I lost most my friends there at the time there gone now ether by drugs or ended their own lives, some were the best friends I ever had , everyone including me thought very highly of John, go on the lads 'lol' A hi.

[@fordford9133]

Always a gentleman John

[@D10RC]

I’ve been in front of the governor John L a very fair man and screws did not like him taught he was to soft on prisoners all bollox he just had a good heart and was way ahead of his time.

[@bubbles8874]

A man ahead of his time and a gentleman. Fantastic podcast as always

[@73sindo]

"Being soft is a strength ".

[@Cryptocenturion_1]

Lonergan was one of the best governors in the joy.

[@marybyrne4362]

Get Irish potato kids na on your podcast ☘️ She is one of our own and had serious strughles

[@tobiasgunning2290]

Absolutely terrific podcast, totally relate & truly inspiring lads. Get a bit of educational attainment into ya & get up the oul ladder of occupational mobility & socialy reasimulate 🤜🤛

[@jdproject6640]

Well done boyz

[@roadtopsychology6339]

Unbelievable lads!

[@simonmartin5048]

anybody know a prison officer known as sound mac he was based Shanganagh Castle youth open prison and in st pats at times

[@memorywarrior8752]

"I met thousands and thousand of decent people in prison". Did he ever meet their victims?

[@riverdonoghue9992]

Gabor Mate says that all addiction is caused by trauma.

[@cailimfielding4363]

John would have made a great priest 😃

[@bubbles8874]

He would have been wasted as a priest. He was in exactly the right job

[@johndoyle1810]

I never got to court for my shit vigilance took over

[@mo6278]

Decent human being gimme lanagan over any other govnor|