Podcasts about Achill Island

Toirlach Dever speaks to Ray about his epic run around Achill Island.

Join me for My Achill Island Distillery Chat with Seán & Michael McKay. I recently visited this picturesque island distillery in beautiful county Mayo, just off the west coast of Ireland, by bridge. Seán and Michael McKay are brothers. They are carrying on the legacy of their father who founded the distillery originally and they are genuinely doing their father's legacy a massive justice. They have an amazing operation at Achill Island Distillery. 2 x 5000ltr pot stills, fed by 7 fermenters, keep this a 7 day operating distillery. They have vast warehouses with 5yr old whiskey stock, that tastes amazing. This is a little gem of a distillery that will be a major part of the Irish whiskey landscape going forward. I was very impressed....... This episode of the podcast is sponsored by: www.boanndistillery.ie www.killowendistillery.com  Don't forget to sign up to my Patreon channel for early access episodes and more, for a few euros a month and help me deliver the best podcasts to you. https://www.patreon.com/whiskeychatspodcast I really hope you listening in to our chat. Laurie

December 1993. Kasio has returned to her small hometown of Achill Island. Join Kate (No Small Games) and I as we discuss Kasio's journal and her experiences.In our discussion we referenced this article "How Two Video Games Helped Me Come Out As Transgender" by friend of the show (and previous guest) Flora. Check it out!Game: If Found...Release Year: 2020Developer: DreamfeelPlatforms: Microsoft Windows, macOS, iOS, Nintendo SwitchMore information on No Small Games:⁠No Small Games website@nosmallgames@katerblossomContact information:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TheGreatestStoryEverPlayed@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@StoryEverPod (⁠⁠⁠Twitter ⁠⁠⁠and⁠⁠⁠Blue Sky⁠⁠⁠)Check out our spinoff podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TGSEP: Side Quests⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Intro: Money for Lugging by New WaverOutro: End Credits by Visager

After a night of severe wind from Storm Éowyn, we speak to Eileen Rafferty in Glenties, Co. Donegal, Brigid O'Hora in Achill Island in Co. Mayo and Cathy Ní Ghoill in Inis Mór.

Heute wird es... sagen wir mal, leicht düster. Stellt euch vor: Es ist Mitte des 19. Jahrhunderts, die Kartoffelernte ist ausgefallen, und Irland steht am Rande einer der schlimmsten Hungersnöte seiner Geschichte. Tausende Menschen sind verzweifelt, hungernd – und inmitten dieser Katastrophe kamen einige vermeintliche „Helfer“. Sie boten Nahrung an, vor allem Suppe, aber nicht ohne Hintergedanken. Hier kommt der Begriff „Souperism“ ins Spiel. Was wie ein netter Name für eine wohltätige Essensausgabe klingt, war in Wirklichkeit eine Form von moralischer Erpressung. Die Idee: Hungernde katholische Iren sollten nur dann Zugang zu dringend benötigter Nahrung erhalten, wenn sie im Gegenzug bereit waren, ihren Glauben aufzugeben und zur anglikanischen Kirche – der Kirche Englands – zu konvertieren. Menschen, die sich darauf einließen, wurden oft verächtlich als „Soupers“ bezeichnet. „Souperism“ war mehr als nur ein Hilfsangebot mit Bedingungen. Es war eine gezielte Methode, kulturellen und religiösen Einfluss auszuüben, um die katholische Identität Irlands zu schwächen. Für viele war es ein Symbol der Demütigung und des Verrats, während andere keine Wahl hatten – der Hunger machte sie buchstäblich verzweifelt. In dieser Episode schauen wir uns diesen düsteren Abschnitt der irischen Geschichte genauer an – und zwar am Beispiel von Achill Island, einer der Gegenden, die von „Souperism“ stark geprägt wurden. Suppenküchen waren hier nicht nur ein Ort des Überlebens, sondern auch Schauplätze von kulturellen Konflikten und innerer Zerreißprobe. Wir sind dabei nicht allein: Unser Interviewpartner ist der renommierte Künstler Liam Kelly, der gemeinsam mit seiner Frau tief in die Geschichte von Achill Island eintaucht und diese Ereignisse in seiner Kunst verarbeitet. Sie erzählen uns, wie die Inselbewohner damals zwischen religiösem Druck, Hunger und kultureller Identität navigierten und wie die Spuren dieser Zeit bis heute nachwirken. Also, schnappt euch eine Tasse Tee – oder ein teller suppe– und begleitet uns auf eine Reise in eine der bewegendsten und kontroversesten Episoden der irischen Geschichte. Es wird spannend, es wird traurig, und es wird... na ja, hoffentlich trotzdem ein bisschen unterhaltsam.

Bei der Brücke links weg und dann kommt man zu Grace O'Malleys Towerhouse. Ein Wachturm, den die irische Piratenkönigin auf Achill errichten liess. Was unser Freund Liam Kelly über diese bekannte Irin zu erzählen hat, hörst du in diesem Podcast. At the bridge turn left and then you come to Grace O'Malley's Towerhouse. A watchtower that the Irish pirate queen had built on Achilles. What our friend Liam Kelly has to say about this well-known Irishwoman, you can hear in this podcast. Bilingual: Deutsch / Englisch German / English

In Part 2 of Richie Molloy's gripping story, we dive deep into his tumultuous recovery journey on the rugged and beautiful Achill Island. From facing the challenges of healing to rediscovering life's joys through sobriety, Richie's candid reflections offer hope, resilience, and inspiration for anyone seeking their own path to a brighter tomorrow.Find Richie Molloy:InstagramKeel Holiday Cottages Bleasta Bikes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richie Molloy joins me on the podcast—or rather, I join him in his hometown of Achill Island. We actually recorded the podcast out of Keel Cottages Achill Island and they were fabulous (I'm looking forward to bringing the kids back). Richie's story is one of addiction, resilience, recovery, and rediscovery, and let me tell you—it's a rollercoaster. One thing that comes accroos about Richie from the start, is what a kind human he is. I could have sat with Richie for hours on end, he has an amazing energy. Richie has battled an addiction to cocaine for over 20 years, and in this episode, he shares his journey with raw honesty and a storytelling style that had me in stitches. Yes, addiction is a heavy topic, but Richie somehow makes it lighter with his hilarious anecdotes. He's truly one of a kind.This is Part 1 of Richie's incredible story, so strap in and get ready for an unforgettable ride. I can't wait to hear what you think!Trigger warning: Addiction, CSAFind Richie:Instagram Keel Cottages Achill Island Blasta Bikes Achill Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, I'm thrilled to be joined by the wonderful Paul Stenson. Paul was an absolute gentleman, and it was a true pleasure to sit down and hear his incredible story. In this episode, Paul shares his journey from battling addiction in the fast-paced streets of Dublin to finding peace and contentment on the tranquil shores of Achill Island. We dive into Paul's personal transformation, discussing how he left behind not just a bustling city, but an entire way of life. He opens up about the challenges he faced during his recovery, the pivotal moments that inspired change, and why he's so much happier living in harmony with the serene beauty of Achill. This episode is full of heartfelt stories, profound insights, and inspiring reflections on the power of change, self-discovery, and finding calm amidst life's chaos. Whether you're seeking inspiration, a sense of peace, or just a good story, Paul's journey is one you won't want to miss. Find Paul Instagram  Sabhna Saunas  Moose on the Loose Podcast 

Dreamy Writers Cruise Presenters #1 Hey writers, dreamers, and authors, come Sail With Us on the Dreamy Writers Conference Cruise to Alaska the last week of August 2025, which is the first week of the Northern Lights! Tune into the show to "Meet Your Instructors." Bios: Rose Marie Kern, President- Rose attended Butler University where she began her studies in Arts Administration, though she received her Bachelor's degree in Non-Profit management from the University of New Mexico. In addition to working for the FAA and Lockheed Martin, Rose has owned and managed her own business since 2003. As an author, Rose has had over a thousand articles published in national and regional magazines on solar energy, sustainable living, solar cooking, aviation, and organic gardening, and has written five books. Currently she works with authors who want to learn how to self-publish, and has given a number of classes and workshops for SWW. Rose has been a member of SouthWest Writers since January of 2006, a board member since 2008, and is a past president and past treasurer of the organization. https://www.southwestwriters.com/meet-the-candidates/ Jacqueline Murray Loring, Southwest Writers Membership/Volunteer - Jacqueline Murray Loring writes stage plays and narrative, feature-length movie scripts. Since 2013, she has written or co-written nine short scripts that were filmed. Loring is the past executive director of the Cape Cod Writers Center and past president of the Cape Cod Chapter of the National League of American Pen Women. She received professional development grants from the Massachusetts Cultural Council, the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod, artist residencies at the Ragdale Foundation in Forest Lake, IL, and at the Heinrich Böll Foundation Cottage, Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland. http://jacquelinemurrayloring.com/ Peter Canova- Businessman Peter Canova is a multi-award winning author, speaker, and inspirational visionary. His first Novel, Pope Annalisa, of The First Souls Trilogy has won ten national and international book awards. His latest non-fiction award-winning book Quantum Spirituality has won 14 awards.  https://www.petercanova.com/ Video Version: https://youtu.be/fyvk8SeW6dg?si=Dz-_OPPPkqXLa6Me Call in and Chat with Kat during Live Show with Video Stream: Call 646-558-8656 ID: 8836953587 press #.  To Ask a Question press *9 to raise your hand or write a question on YouTube during Show Have a Question for the Show? Go to Facebook– Dreams that Can Save Your Life Facebook Professional–Kathleen O'Keefe-Kanavos http://kathleenokeefekanavos.com/

For those of you the follow Brigid O'Hara aka bridey_wine_chats, I can attest to the fact that she is the nicest, friendliest most down to earth woman. It was such a pleasure to speak to her in her hometown of Achill Island.  Brigid O'Hora has spent over twenty years working in the wine industry. She began her training in Australia and since then has been a wine studies lecturer, held several posts as sommelier at prestigious restaurants in Paris, Boston, Sydney, Dublin and Clare and set up her own wine tasting business which she ran for three years. Nowadays, between raising her triplet children on the beautiful island of Achill off the west coast of Ireland, Brigid works as a Business Development Manager for Classic Drinks, an Irish wine company. And her passion remains spreading the joy of wine in a non-fussy, heartfelt manner, through food, joy and connection. Brigids honesty is refreshing and of course we get honest about what it has been like for her raising triplets. Brigid has a book due out in October, titled The Home Sommelier: Your down-to-earth guide to choosing good wine.  I honestly cannot wait to get my hands on it. I think its a great gift or stocking filler.  You can pre-order here: Easons - be in with a chance to win a wine hamper  Amazon  Dubray  You can follow Brigid here on Instagram  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This episode was brought to you by www.meditatewithlaura.ie  - Managing stress, overhwelm, anxiety, parenthood can be intense.  Meditation will help you manage and mitigate that intensity and it's only 10 mins everyday.  It's a beautiful way to begin your day and sure to leave you feeling emotionally regulated as you go about your day.  Enjoy friends!   

Kylemore Abbey in County Galway is an iconic image of Ireland. Built originally as a private home in the 19th century, it later became a Benedictine monastery, and today it attracts half a million visitors annually. Alongside the impressive granite castle sits a six acre Victorian walled garden which was once considered the ‘Kew Gardens' of Connemara, boasting over 20 heated glasshouses. David Maxwell explores the garden with Head Gardener Anja Gohlke. Also on the programme, organic vegetable grower Klaus Laitenberger reveals his latest project to create a garden with 100 edible plants. David finds Klaus on a piece a land he had purchased on the wild Atlantic way near Achill Island in County Mayo. Oliver Shurmann reveals his perennial of the month, and David is joined in studio by gardener Mary Doris. Email the programme at gardenerscorner@bbc.co.uk

“It was all going fine until he chopped off all his fingers.”In 2022, writer-director Martin McDonagh reunited with his In Bruges stars, Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson, to create a haunting tale of friendship, loss, and the far-reaching consequences of our actions. Set against the backdrop of the Irish Civil War in 1923, The Banshees of Inisherin was filmed on the breathtaking Achill Island and Inishmore, capturing the essence of a remote Irish community. Join us – Pete Wright and Andy Nelson – as we kick off the final series in this season of looking at films nominated in various award categories over the last 100 years – a format we've thoroughly enjoyed exploring. We begin our 2023 DGA Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film Nominees series with a conversation about The Banshees of Inisherin.A Microcosm of War and FriendshipIn our discussion, we explore how The Banshees of Inisherin serves as a microcosm for the larger conflict of the Irish Civil War. The sudden dissolution of Pádraic and Colm's friendship mirrors the division and brutality of the war, with both men stubbornly refusing to reconcile. We also delve into the film's examination of the dehumanization of violence and how even the most trivial of disagreements can escalate into devastating battles.Throughout the episode, we touch upon various aspects of the film that contribute to its brilliance, such as the powerhouse performances of Farrell, Gleeson, Kerry Condon, and Barry Keoghan; the stunning Irish landscapes that create a captivating atmosphere; and the role of animals as extensions of the characters' identities and emotional states. We also ponder the potential for this story to become a legendary tale passed down through generations, becoming an origin story for future pub conversations.Other topics covered in our conversation include:The exploration of blind spots in self-perception and the journey of self-discoveryThe cultural conflicts and stereotypes at play within the island communityThe tragic consequences of the characters' inability to move past their differencesThe film's seamless blending of humor and heartbreakThe Banshees of Inisherin is a masterful exploration of the complexities of human relationships and the far-reaching consequences of our actions. Martin McDonagh's deft direction, combined with the brilliant performances of the cast, makes for a film that is both thought-provoking and emotionally resonant. While the film's darker themes may not be for everyone, we found it to be a captivating and worthwhile cinematic experience. We have a great time talking about it, so check it out then tune in. The Next Reel – when the movie ends, our conversation begins!Film SundriesThe Drake-Kendrick Lamar FeudWatch this on Apple or Amazon, or find other places at JustWatchScript OptionsTheatrical trailerLetterboxd Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on The Next Reel's Discord channel!Find source material for The Next Reel's family of podcasts – and thousands of other great reads – at Audible! Get your free audiobook and 30-day free trial today.Here's where you can find us around the internet:The WebLetterboxdFacebookInstagramThreadsXYouTubeFlickchartPinterestPete AndyWe spend hours every week putting this show together for you, our dear listener, and it would sure mean a lot to us if you considered becoming a member. When you do, you get early access to shows, ad-free episodes, and a TON of bonus content. To those who already support the show, thank you. To those who don't yet: what are you waiting for?Become a Member here: $5 monthly or $55 annuallyWhat are some other ways you can support us and show your love? Glad you asked!You can buy TNR apparel, stickers, mugs and more from our MERCH PAGE.Or buy or rent movies we've discussed on the show from our WATCH PAGE.Or buy books, plays, etc. that was the source for movies we've discussed on the show from our ORIGINALS PAGE.Or renew or sign up for a Letterboxd Pro or Patron account with our LETTERBOXD MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT.

Today I'm looking at linear parks – effectively, old road or rail lines that are now green vectors for hikers and bikers. Some, like my location today, are in the middle of busy cities: I am in Seoul, South Korea, on a 1970s flyover that was threatened with demolition yet rescued and turned into a leafy, elevated walkway above the tumult of the city. New York has a similar option, the High Line, which has taken over a former elevated freight line in Manhattan.Two rail links now turned into cycle/walkways that I particularly like: Singapore's Rail Trail and the Great Western Greenway between Westport, Co Mayo and Achill Island in the west of Ireland.This podcast is free, as is my weekly newsletter. Sign up here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is féidir dul siar anois ar bhóithrín na staire i mbailiúchán speisialta de litreacha lámhscríofa ó imircigh Éireannacha thar tréimhse 400 bliain, bailiúchán atá ar fáil ar líne in áis dar teideal Imirce, trí mhíorúilt na teicneolaíochta úire agus tríd scil agus díograis na mbailitheoirí. Agus tá siad ag lorg tuilleadh litreacha – go háirithe, litreacha as Gaeilge! Tá an tOllamh Breandán Mac Suibhne linn leis an scéal a mhíniú. Fosta, is iarscoláire Ghaelscoil Éadain Mhóir i nDoire í an stiúrthóir agus scríbhneoir óg, Róise Nic an Bheatha, a bhfuil a gearrscannán úr Le Chéile/Ri Chèile, i nGaeilge agus Gaeilge na hAlban, ag gnóthú spotaí i bhféilte scannán ó Toronto go hOileán Acla. Labhraíonn sí linn ó Albain, áit a bhfuil sí lonnaithe anois.A journey back in time, via a fascinating collection of handwritten letters from Irish immigrants over a period of 400 years, can now be enjoyed in an online resource named Imirce, made possible by the miracles of modern technology married with the skill and hard work of the collectors. And they are looking for more letters – especially letters in Irish! Professor Breandán Mac Suibhne joins us to explain the story. Róise Nic an Bheatha, who attended Gaelscoil Éadain Mhóir in Derry, has written and directed a new short film, in Irish and Scottish Gaelic, which is garnering spots in film festivals from Toronto to Achill Island. She speaks to us from Scotland, where she is now based.

Die grüne Insel macht seit einigen Jahren auch auf der Leinwand eine gute Figur und wird auch von Filmemachern ob seiner grandiosen Landschaften und spektakulären Aussichten geschätzt. Doch wie kommen eigentlich die wunderbaren Flecken in Kino und Fernsehen? Wir sprechen darüber mit einer Location Scout: Naomi Liston kennt die grüne Insel und vor allem Nordirland wohl wie kaum eine andere Person. Sie ist weitgehend dafür verantwortlich, dass Nordirland in der Erfolgsserie Game of Thrones so vielfach vertreten ist. Sie erzählt, wie man die richtige Location findet und worauf man bei der Auswahl achten muss. Film Locations in IrlandDrehort Irlandhttps://www.ireland.com/de-de/things-to-do/themes/ireland-on-screen/ireland-on-screen/Quiz: Drehort Irland https://www.ireland.com/de-de/magazine/ireland-on-screen/ireland-on-screen-quiz/Ireland on Screen https://www.ireland.com/de-de/magazine/ireland-on-screen/movies-of-ireland/Star Wars in Irland https://www.ireland.com/de-de/things-to-do/themes/ireland-on-screen/star-wars-in-ireland/Game of Throneshttps://www.ireland.com/de-de/things-to-do/themes/ireland-on-screen/game-of-thrones/Reise zu Game of Thrones Drehorten https://www.ireland.com/de-de/plan-your-trip/trip-ideas/game-of-thrones/ Game of Thrones Experienceshttps://www.ireland.com/de-de/magazine/ireland-on-screen/game-of-thrones-experiences/Nordirland ist das Land von Game of Throneshttps://www.ireland.com/de-de/magazine/ireland-on-screen/game-of-thrones-locations/Videos:Drehorte in Irland https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5NlkIyc4uMStar Wars: Die Letzten Jedi: Hinter den Kulissen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYFzsxfNhWwNicht so weit, weit weg...Irlands Wild Atlantic Way, Drehort von Star Wars: Die letzten Jedi https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UySfoZA5jMMVikings in Irland: Ubbe zeigt Tipps und Drehorte https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qME1cviA1eIVikings in Irland: Trovi zeigt ihre Geheimtipps https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kc_VKf0q8ZcGame of Thrones Autor George R. R. Martin besucht Winterfell in Nordirland https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJnMBxmy4qAReiseroute zu den Drehorten von Game of Thrones https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hUJUjYG14EGame of Thrones Drehorte und Aktivitäten in Nordirland https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwZafSbfpqEArtemis Fowl https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GMSCWiQOBE

Hello, listeners! It's Paul from "Moose on the Loose." Today's special episode features Richie's moving story of resilience and recovery. Richie candidly shares his struggle with addiction, rooted in the pain of childhood trauma, including the deep scars of sexual abuse.His descent into addiction, fueled by a desire to escape haunting memories, spirals into a relentless dependency on cocaine. Richie's journey, however, finds a turning point on Achill Island. This beautiful, remote place becomes a sanctuary for introspection and healing.As Richie recounts his initial days on the island, he describes how the overwhelming isolation eventually gives way to a profound connection with the land, the community, and himself. From comedic attempts at manual labor to therapeutic walks along the rugged coastline, Richie's narrative is a vivid portrayal of his path to recovery.This episode is more than a story; it's a testament to the power of human spirit and the capacity for change. Richie's transformation, supported by the people of Achill, offers hope to anyone facing their own challenges. It's a celebration of finding peace and a new beginning in the embrace of nature and community.Richie, thank you for your bravery and for reminding us that vulnerability is a strength. To all who are listening, keep fighting and loving, and remember, you are not alone. We are united in this journey of life.WATCH NOW! Full episode available on YouTube:Follow:Host: Paul Stensonhttps://www.instagram.com/paulvstenson/Guest: Richie Molloyhttps://www.instagram.com/richiemolloy/Produced by White Moose Media in collaboration with Graco Studios#AchillIsland #JourneyOfHealing #OvercomingAddiction #SurvivorStories #HumanResilience #PathToRecovery #HealingNature #CommunitySupport #BreakingTheChains #HopeAndRenewal #MentalHealthAwareness #SpeakYourTruth #AddictionRecovery #StrengthInVulnerability #NewBeginnings Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

.wpedon-container .wpedon-select, .wpedon-container .wpedon-input { width: 170px; min-width: 170px; max-width: 170px; } Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack We are blessed to sit and chat with John Rooney in his home in Mulranny, Co. Mayo. Originally from Coolock in Dublin John met the love of his life, his wife Mary, on Achill Island and has been out west with her ever since. A singer, actor, teacher and self-proclaimed jack of all trades, John reflects on a his life from being born in his grandfathers bedroom, to being in recovery, to now living with end stage heart disease. John remains grateful for the life he has lived.

Lonely Planet has said that the Ireland guide is one of its top sellers around the world. Along with Ireland, the other top sellers are Japan, Iceland, Thailand and New York City. Ireland has also featured in Lonely Planet's Best Beaches, which named Achill Island's Keem Bay among the world's 100 best. Tom Hall, Vice President of Lonely Planet across UK & Europe joined Andrea to discuss...

In the first episode of "Moose on the Loose," I, Paul, embark on a deeply personal journey, sharing my experiences with the world. This podcast, set against the stunning backdrop of Achill Island, where the serene beauty of nature meets the wildness of the Atlantic, is my platform to explore the intricate dance of life's highs and lows. Joined by Mary McHugh, a seasoned psychotherapist, we dive into topics close to my heart—my struggles with identity, the path to self-acceptance, and the battles against the demons of addiction.Mary and I discuss the transformative power of therapy, especially the innovative approach of online counseling, which has been a beacon of hope for many who find traditional therapy inaccessible. We delve into the nuances of mental health support in the digital age, recognizing the importance of meeting people where they are, in their moment of need.As the conversation unfolds, I open up about my own life's narrative—my adoption, my journey through addiction, and my quest for acceptance, both from the world and, importantly, from myself. We touch upon the challenges of coming out, the societal pressures that shape our self-perception, and the deep-seated need for connection and understanding.This episode is not just an introduction to the podcast but a window into my soul. It's a call to anyone who's ever felt lost, misunderstood, or on the fringe, offering a message of hope, resilience, and the undeniable power of human connection. Through "Moose on the Loose," I aim to build a community where stories of pain, joy, struggle, and triumph are shared and celebrated, reminding us all that, no matter the journey, we are never truly alone.WATCH NOW! Full episode available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TERBE8dnYUFollow:Host: Paul Stensonhttps://www.instagram.com/paulvstenson/Guest: Mary McHughhttps://www.counsellingonline.ie/Produced by White Moose Media in collaboration with Graco Studios#Adoption #Addiction #ComingOut #MentalHealthAwareness #LGBTQJourney #OnlineTherapy #IdentityExploration #HealingJourney #MindfulnessPractice #NatureTherapy #PersonalGrowth #PsychotherapyInsights #OvercomingTrauma #SelfAcceptance #MooseOnTheLoose Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dreaming of Being Published: Southwest Writer's Conference Panel About: SECRETS to getting published! Have you dreamed of organizing your writing for publication? Are you an aspiring (or established) writer who wants to be an award-winning author? You are in luck! Jackie Loring and Brenda Cole of The Southwest Writer's Conference (SWWC) Panel are here to answer your questions and dreams. The SWW Community can be accessed in person or Online. SouthWest Writers was established in 1983 to allow successful established authors to pass on their knowledge and insights to aspiring writers. https://www.southwestwriters.com/ In- Person Location: Our location is at UNM Continuing Education (UNM-CE) in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Go to SWW Meeting Location for more information about UNM-CE. ZOOM MEETING/CLASS/WORKSHOP Procedure: https://www.southwestwriters.com/new-zoom-meeting-procedure/ Guest BIOS: Past President/Collegium- Brenda Cole. Brenda has been an educator for children from preschool through high school. Her multiple life sciences degrees led to her teaching Biology and Western Medicine at three different institutions. She splits her time between writing, art projects, and genealogy. Over the years, she has become an award-winning author of nonfiction short stories. Brenda was SWW's 2021-2022 vice president and chair of the Collegium Committee. https://www.southwestwriters.com/meet-the-candidates/ SWW Director/Membership -Jacqueline (Jackie) Murray Loring is a filmmaker, poet, produced playwright, screenwriter, and the 2020 recipient of the Parris Award, SouthWest Writers' most prestigious honor. In 2012, she won the Doire Press Irish International Poetry Prize for her poetry collection The History of Bearing Children , published in Galway. She is the author of the nonfiction books Vietnam Veterans Unbroken: Conversations on Trauma and Resilience by McFarland & Company Publishers. https://mcfarlandbooks.com/ and KiMo Theatre: Fact and Folklore , published by SouthWest Writers. Her move from Cape Cod, MA, to Albuquerque, NM in 2012 allowed her to join the New Mexico film community, where she has written or co-written and/or crewed for several short films. Jackie writes stage plays, screenplays, and poetry, as well as writing and editing nonfiction and memoirs. Since her move to New Mexico in 2012, she co-edited the 2013 The Storyteller's Anthology for the SouthWest Writers Group (anthology: fiction, nonfiction, poetry, memoir, book excerpts). Jackie received professional development grants from the Massachusetts Cultural Council, the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod, artist residencies at the Ragdale Foundation in Forest Lake, IL, and at the Heinrich Böll Foundation Cottage, Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland. She has written/co-written eight short scripts that have been filmed. Trains, Tracks & Aliens, produced by Karen Cunningham, premiered at the 2017 Indie Q Film Festival in Albuquerque. The House on Normal Street, produced by Antonio Weiss, premiered at the Santa Fe Film Festival in 2017. She was a finalist in the 2017 New Mexico Film Foundation's Let's Make a Western contest for her movie treatment titled Croquet Rules , a story about Billy the Kid. In 2023, she crewed for Wisdom Tribe Films as script supervisor/continuity supervisor for Symphony in a C-Note directed by Antonio Weiss. She participated as a writer on two short movies that were filmed in Albuquerque for the New Mexico 48-Hour Film Project. Jackie Loring is currently an NM Women in Film member and a SouthWest Writers board member. www.jacquelinemurrayloring.com . Video Version: https://youtu.be/FCr8HtbZYbE?si=op_l_Men0-0VrBnI Call in and Chat with Kat during Live Show with Video Stream: Call 646-558-8656 ID: 8836953587 press #.  To Ask a Question press *9 to raise your hand or write a question on YouTube during Show Have a Question for the Show? Go to Facebook– Dreams that Can Save Your Life Facebook Professional–Kathleen O'Keefe-Kanavos http://kathleenokeefekanavos.com/

As European Union officials meet in St. John's, MP Clifford Small says the trade ban on seal products should have been challenged + Students from Achill Island, Ireland are preparing to relaunch the Raven KASTER.

Eoin Halpin is a professional archaeologist with some 30 years of experience, gained in both Ireland and abroad. In 1989 he co-founded Archaeological Development Services Ltd, one of the first archaeological companies established in Ireland. The company currently has offices in Dublin, Belfast and Kells. Eoin is a full member and ex-chairman of the Institute of Archaeologists of Ireland and a full member of the Institute for Field Archaeologists, the professional representative body in the UK. Halpin has undertaken numerous tours of cultural heritage sites around Ireland and is a tour guide on the annual Heinrich Boll Memorial weekend on Achill Island, Co. Mayo. Eoin likes to weave together the different academic strands of geology, geomorphology, ecology, archaeology and history to help explain our beautifully varied landscapes in an easily accessible manner. He left Clongowes in 1977 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/portraitsofclongowes/message

Paddy's on the turnpike listening to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #619. What about you? Arise & Go, Corey Purcell, Beltaine, Seán Heely, The Irish Rovers, Low Lily, Irishtown Road, Iain MacHarg, Eclectic Revival, Screaming Orphans, Derina Harvey Band, Caliceltic, Marc Gunn, Juha  Rossi GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. SUPPORT CELTIC CULTURE THROUGH KICKSTARTER Get your own Celtic Earth Enamel Pin and CD when you support our Kickstarter. Go celticmusic.org/celticrock that'll take you straight over to our Kickstarter page where you can support Celtic culture through music. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2023 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2023 episode.  Vote Now! Two weeks after the episode is launched, I compile your votes to update a playlist on Spotify and YouTube. These are the results of your voting. You can help these artists out by following the playlists and adding tracks you love to your playlists. Follow us on Facebook to find out who is added each week. Listen on Spotify and YouTube. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:02 - Intro: Aoife at Bridge O'Malley's Tower House on Achill Island 0:16 - Arise & Go "The Braes: Dr. MacInnes' Fancy / The Braes Of Mellinish / The Famous Baravan / The Hag At The Churn / Up Leitrim" from Meeting Place 4:41 - WELCOME 6:17 - Corey Purcell "Jigs (Father O'Flynn's/When Sick is it Tea You Want/Mind the Dresser)" from Undaunted 12:19 - Beltaine "Mercy" from Mercy 16:24 - Seán Heely "Journey through Strathmore" from Dramagical 22:14 - The Irish Rovers "Paddy on the Turnpike" from 50 Years 26:15 - FEEDBACK 29:52 - Low Lily "Northern Spy" from Low Lily (EP) 32:42 - Irishtown Road "The Ghosts of Gettysburg" from On the One Road 37:21 - Iain MacHarg "Dr Alasdair" from Ceòl Na Beinne    Music of the Mountain 42:53 - Eclectic Revival "Cry Havoc" from single 47:45 - THANKS 49:25 - Screaming Orphans "Darlin' Girl from Clare" from Paper Daisies 52:36 - Derina Harvey Band "Up All Night" from Waves of Home 56:59 - Caliceltic "No Porter on Paddy's" from 2023 and Me 1:00:55 - The Indulgers “In Like Flynn” from The Secret World of Celtic Rock and In Like Flynn 1:04:10 - CLOSING 1:05:29 - Juha Rossi "The Chieftains' Polkas" from Irish Tunes on Mandolin 1:08:00 - CREDITS The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather and our Patrons on Patreon. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. Visit our website to subscribe to the show. You'll find links to all of the artists played in this episode. Todd Wiley is the editor of the Celtic Music Magazine. Subscribe to get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Plus, you'll get 7 weekly news items about what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage. Finally, please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME CELTOPHILE TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I'm a musician and podcaster. This Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, please email artists to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. You can find a link to all of the artists in the shownotes, along with show times, when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. I am super happy to announce that we hit our Kickstarter goal in just 3 hours. And as I record this, the campaign has already doubled its initial goal. So I decided to launch the first stretch goal. If we can reach $5000, then you will get a 2 - hour Celtic Rock special on August 31. I was not planning an episode that day. So you'll have an extra episode in August. I hope you enjoyed the two bonus mini - episodes I released. I plan to do two more next week before the campaign ends on Friday, August 11 at 8 AM eastern. So please make a pledge. Support the campaign to share your love of Celtic culture through music. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out four times a month. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get music - only episodes before regular listeners, vote in the Celtic Top 20, and you get a private feed to listen to the show.  All that for as little as $1 per episode. A special thanks to our newest Patrons of the Podcast: James Baker, Ann McBride, Jakub Liput I am extremely grateful to all of our amazingly generous patrons. But if you want to support the podcast this week, please make a pledge on Kickstarter. So you can get a bonus show and so that you can also financially support the podcast with a one - time pledge, while also getting cool rewards. You can get an album pin, a physical CD, a tote bag, and a shirt. You can also make a song request for one of our December episodes. The easiest way is to just get the collection. For $100. But whatever you're willing to pledge to support the campaign is incredible. And hopefully, you'll also share the Kickstarter link with your friends. HERE IS YOUR THREE STEP PLAN TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST Go to our Patreon page. Decide how much you want to pledge every week, $1, $5, $10. Make sure to cap how much you want to spend per month. Keep listening to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast to celebrate Celtic culture through music. You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. In 2023, we're going on a Celtic Invasion of County Mayo in Ireland. We're gonna explore the area and get to know Grace O'Malley, the Pirate Queen. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Or send a picture you took of a band that you saw. Email me at celticpodcast@gmail, message me on Facebook, or contact me through Mastodon @celtfather@c.im. Phil Hartline replied to the Celtic Music Magazine: “I listen in my shop, where I make musical instruments and general wood projects.   I am celebrating Celtic Culture through music by learning to play the fiddle! I have a wonderful opportunity to learn true Co. Clare style from a man who spent a lot of time there. Beginner that I am, I will still be playing tunes on my fiddle to celebrate!" Paul replied: "Marc, I was sitting at my computer writing code ... as one does .. "For St Patrick's Day?" I will be participating in an Irish Road Bowling event with my co - workers at the Green Bank Observatory in Green Bank, West Virginia We started back in October, listening to music for Samhain, then continued into November and December with Celtic Christmas ... and really we listen to Celtic music year - round  -  but I will be celebrating Celtic culture by wearing the green on Friday while I'm busy at Ból an bhóthair, then hoisting a proper stout afterwards. Going to a fife and drum reunion in July (in Williamsburg, VA), where I will be playing a heck - ton of good Irish, Scots, and Welsh music (as well as a smattering of German and English marches, because, well, 18th C. Military music was all over the place) We always enjoy your shows!!!" PENNIERICH replied: "During the show we usually take a break and just relax and listen.” Jesse Ferguson emailed: "I'll be listening to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast at work that day, then practicing my favourite Irish songs at home on my guitar. Finally, I'll be activating a new Irish song on my YouTube channel, to share with my subscribers, a tradition I've kept going for over 12 years." Michael Maccarone emailed: "Marc Gunn, I usually download episodes and stockpile them. I listen to them on (my rare) vacations, after I have broken them down into 20 - 25 minute chunks (my mp3 player won't rewind within a track, so I split each episode into 3 - 5 mini episodes, which makes it easier if I missed something and want to go back). As a result, I'm only up to episode #430 so far. I don't have any specific Celtic culture plans [for St Patrick's Day] for this week, other than I just watched the Oscar - winning short, An Irish Goodbye yesterday, and hope to get to the Banshees of Inisheerin in the next couple of weeks. Keep up the good work!"

Gardaí have called off the search for missing 18-year-old, Sebastian Palma Sigmond following the discovery of a body in Achill, County Mayo. Ellen O'Donohue, Irish Times Journalist brought us the latest.

What's that you hear high up on an Irish cliff, soaring with the birds? It's the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #612. Willos', Irishtown Road, The Jig Is Up!, Arise & Go, Amelia Hogan, We Banjo 3, The Carroll Sisters, Giant's Dance, Logical Fleadh, Tan and Sober Gentlemen, Ockham's Razor, Band O'Brothers, Highlander Celtic Rock Band Australia, Jim Sharkey GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2023 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music episode.  Vote Now! Two weeks after the episode is launched, I compile your votes to update a playlist on Spotify and YouTube. These are the results of your voting. You can help these artists out by following the playlists and adding tracks you love to your playlists. Follow us on Facebook to find out who is added each week. Listen on Spotify and YouTube. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:02 - Intro: Christa Burton 0:14 - Willos' & Massimo Giuntini feat. Martino Vacca "Pipers Paradise" from From Now On 5:03 - WELCOME 7:23 - Irishtown Road "O'Keefe's Slide / Kerry Dance / Michael's Farewell To Glasgow" from On the One Road 12:19 - The Jig Is Up! "When First Unto This Country  -  Christmas Eve" from On Yer Toes! 16:22 - Arise & Go "Waltz & Reels: The Jewels Of The Ocean / The Humours Of Tulla / Last Summer's Reel" from Meeting Place 19:47 - Amelia Hogan "Manx Lullaby" from Taking Flight 23:16 - FEEDBACK 27:38 - We Banjo 3 "High On A Mountain (Live)" from Live in Galway 31:29 - The Carroll Sisters "Fairy Queen" from Daybreak 35:46 - Giant's Dance "Cunla/The Frieze Breeches" from Giant's Dance 40:22 - Logical Fleadh "The Ballad of Saint James" from Logical Fleadh (17 - Track Album) 44:33 - THANKS 46:21 - Tan and Sober Gentlemen "Heart is Haunted" from Regressive Folk Music 49:17 - Ockham's Razor "Buile Shuibhne (The Frenzy of Sweeney)" from Secrets and Silence 54:30 - Band O'Brothers "Nancy Whiskey" from Band O'Brothers 58:47 - Highlander Celtic Rock Band Australia "Galloway" from North of the Wall 1:02:46 - CLOSING 1:04:04 - Jim Sharkey "Vignettes" from Misty Morning Rain 1:09:03 - CREDITS The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather and our Patrons on Patreon. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. Visit our website to subscribe to the show. You'll find links to all of the artists played in this episode. Todd Wiley is the editor of the Celtic Music Magazine. Subscribe to get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Plus, you'll get 7 weekly news items about what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage. Finally, please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO THE IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I'm your friendly neighborhood musician and podcast. This Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, please email artists to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. You can find a link to all of the artists in the shownotes, along with show times, when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. I had such a fantastic time on my Celtic Invasion of County Mayo. I kept a personal blog on the trip that I'll publish in the coming weeks. You can also find pictures scattered across my different profile pages. If you're thinking of going, I think my favorite things were the cliffs on Achill Island. There were some stunning views. And my absolute favorite was Downpatrick Head. There were more stunning views, but there was a blowhole that went under the cliffs which made it interesting to see too. Next month, I'm launching a Kickstarter for the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. I'm raising money for some album pins to promote the show. I would really LOVE your support. You can follow the Kickstarter campaign through the website. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out at least four times a month. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion, and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get music - only episodes before regular listeners, vote in the Celtic Top 20, and you get a private feed to listen to the show.  All that for as little as $1 per episode. A special thanks to our newest Patrons of the Podcast: Deborah S R, John HERE IS YOUR THREE STEP PLAN TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST Go to our Patreon page. Decide how much you want to pledge every week, $1, $5, $10. Make sure to cap how much you want to spend per month. Keep listening to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast to celebrate Celtic culture through music. You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Where are we going in 2024? Subscribe to the mailing list and Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can take a screenshot of the podcast on your phone. You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Or how about a picture you took of a band that you saw. How would you like to introduce an episode of the podcast? It's super easy. Contact me for details. Email me at celticpodcast@gmail, message me on Facebook, or contact me through Mastodon @celtfather@c.im. Richard Medaugh emailed photos: Rising A Pint of Guinness at the Gaelic League  -  Irish American Club in Detroit, Michigan on Saint Pádraig Day 2023 – Sláinte Russ Gaudet emailed photos: "Hello there, Yes the Knights of Columbus had a very successful St Patrick's Day dinner and dance at our Church in Middleton, NS Here are a couple of pictures to prove it. Cheers" Ann Peck McBride emailed photos: "My Ceili group, Ceili of the Valley, here in Salem Oregon, has a "walkabout" every St Patrick's Day, complete with the Willamette Valley Pipes and Drums. Everyone wears green and has a good time!" Caz of Crikwater emailed photos: “Marc, Thanks for reaching out…Happy belated St Patrick's Day!  we have a bunch of pics from last weekend.  Buffalo,NY goes all out for the High Holy days…we have 2 huge parades!!!!(and two irish fests over the summer) ..one parade on Saturday through the Old Irish Neighborhood and one on Sunday through the middle of Downtown…so that results in a BIG Party weekend with LOTS of gig opportunities… We played 16 shows in three weeks in March (all on weekends)..Last weekend alone we played 7 gigs in 72hrs!!! NOBODY in the music biz works harder than Irish musicians in the month of March!!! Hup! I'm attaching a few pics for you.” CRIKWATER Pic 1…We played KeyBank Arena at an NHL game to a crowd of 19,000  -  pregame & between periods of the Sabres v Bruins on Sunday 3/19 CRIKWATER Pic 2…Sportsmens Tavern, Buffalo NY..sold out CRIKWATER Pic 3… Ploughshares Barn, Canandaigua, NY..sold out CRIKWATER Pic 4…Molly Maguires Pub, SouthBuffalo, NY..max capacity(we definitely exceeded Fire code - don't mention that please

Luke Mee, one of the proprietors of JJ Devine's pub, which featured in Banshees of Inisherin outlines how the building was relocated to Kilkerrin in Galway from Achill Island.

Join our hosts, Mark Monks and Paul Butler Lennox on today's bumper episode, sponsored by RamblingRover.ie @Ramblingrovercampervans  Join us as we bring you the highlights from Achill Island Film Festival, an annual celebration of Film that takes place on the stunning island of Achill in Co. Mayo now in its second year. achillInternationalFilmfestival.com Guests Include Tom Callahan from Chicago with his film, Good Fences and Belfast based filmmaker, Frankie Quinn. Tom has contributed his cinematography and assistant editing to films and shows like UNAPOLOGETIC by Ashley O'Shay, and CITY SO REAL and AMERICA TO ME by Steve James, which have appeared at the Sundance Film Festival, STARZ, National Geographic, PBS POV, and Hulu. With great excitement, he recently premiered his short film GOOD FENCES? at Docs Ireland film festival 2022 and screened at the Achill Island Film Festival this May. Frankie Quinn (b.1966) was born into the Short Strand/Ballymacarrett community where he still lives. He began taking photographs in 1982. He holds an MFA in photography from the University of Ulster and is currently Director of the Belfast Archive Project. Visit www.sensitivevisuals.com (Tom) www.frankiequinn.com (Frankie) Adam and Skye Mann, with James Healy-Meaney. " A Guide to becoming an Elm Tree"Adam and Skye Mann are Irish film makers living abroad in Vancouver, Canada. In December 2021 they flew home to Ireland to shoot their debut feature film, A Guide to Becoming an Elm Tree. They wrote, directed and produced the film. Over the course of 2022 they edited the film along with the help of their sound editor, mixer and composer, Carlos Solares. In early 2023 the film has been submitted to film festivals across North America and Europe. The film is a true independent feature being completely self funded by Adam and Skye. James Healy-Meaney is a young, up and coming actor from Bray. James stars in this film in the lead in what is his debut feature film. James has worked in several TV shows and films across Canada and Ireland. Adam, Skye and James all met in Canada via the Film Network Ireland facebook group. https://www.elifigfilms.com/ Actor and Intimacy Coach Sinead Cassidy Holt. Actor, Director, Intimacy Coordinator, Producer amongst many other things, Sinéad Cassidy Holt covers a lot of bases. After studying in both the Gaiety and Bow Street, Sinéad is also now flying across the pond to tackle the US and further study in NYC and tackle LA! Going from set to set in different roles, Sinéad tells us what's it's really like and shares her process for keeping on top of things and how as a newcomer she balances life as a young person and fitting in with the crazy life of the film industry. Samuel Howard & Stanley Blundell, 'Ireland's Last Matchmaker' Since creating and co-directing his own film festival in Manchester as a student, up and coming filmmaker Sam Howard has spent the last three years working for multi-award winning production company Erica Starling, based in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Sam began working on programmes for BBC 2, 3 and BBC 4 as a researcher and assistant cameraman. His directorial debut 'Ireland's Last Matchmaker' was funded by BFI and NI Screen, and recently won ‘Best Short Documentary' at Docs Ireland Film Festival. He is currently producing 'Chinese Takeaway Kids', a feature-length observational documentary exploring the tradition, identity and culture of three generations of the Chinese community in Ireland. The project was one of six selected for IGNITE. The documentary development scheme is a joint initiative of Cork International Film Festival & Docs Ireland Stanley Blundell is a nice camera man. He's a fake, wannabe Irish-man living n working out of London. (His words not ours!!!) www.ericastarling.com Please Support our podcast, events and classes on BuyMeACoffee.com/fni and become a member! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join our hosts, Mark Monks and Paul Butler Lennox on today's bumper episode, sponsored by RamblingRover.ie @Ramblingrovercampervans  Join us as we bring you the highlights from Achill Island Film Festival, an annual celebration of Film that takes place on the stunning island of Achill in Co. Mayo now in its second year. achillInternationalFilmfestival.com Guests Include Tom Callahan from Chicago with his film, Good Fences and Belfast based filmmaker, Frankie Quinn. Tom has contributed his cinematography and assistant editing to films and shows like UNAPOLOGETIC by Ashley O'Shay, and CITY SO REAL and AMERICA TO ME by Steve James, which have appeared at the Sundance Film Festival, STARZ, National Geographic, PBS POV, and Hulu. With great excitement, he recently premiered his short film GOOD FENCES? at Docs Ireland film festival 2022 and screened at the Achill Island Film Festival this May. Frankie Quinn (b.1966) was born into the Short Strand/Ballymacarrett community where he still lives. He began taking photographs in 1982. He holds an MFA in photography from the University of Ulster and is currently Director of the Belfast Archive Project. Visit www.sensitivevisuals.com (Tom) www.frankiequinn.com (Frankie) Adam and Skye Mann, with James Healy-Meaney. " A Guide to becoming an Elm Tree"Adam and Skye Mann are Irish film makers living abroad in Vancouver, Canada. In December 2021 they flew home to Ireland to shoot their debut feature film, A Guide to Becoming an Elm Tree. They wrote, directed and produced the film. Over the course of 2022 they edited the film along with the help of their sound editor, mixer and composer, Carlos Solares. In early 2023 the film has been submitted to film festivals across North America and Europe. The film is a true independent feature being completely self funded by Adam and Skye. James Healy-Meaney is a young, up and coming actor from Bray. James stars in this film in the lead in what is his debut feature film. James has worked in several TV shows and films across Canada and Ireland. Adam, Skye and James all met in Canada via the Film Network Ireland facebook group. https://www.elifigfilms.com/ Actor and Intimacy Coach Sinead Cassidy Holt. Actor, Director, Intimacy Coordinator, Producer amongst many other things, Sinéad Cassidy Holt covers a lot of bases. After studying in both the Gaiety and Bow Street, Sinéad is also now flying across the pond to tackle the US and further study in NYC and tackle LA! Going from set to set in different roles, Sinéad tells us what's it's really like and shares her process for keeping on top of things and how as a newcomer she balances life as a young person and fitting in with the crazy life of the film industry. Samuel Howard & Stanley Blundell, 'Ireland's Last Matchmaker' Since creating and co-directing his own film festival in Manchester as a student, up and coming filmmaker Sam Howard has spent the last three years working for multi-award winning production company Erica Starling, based in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Sam began working on programmes for BBC 2, 3 and BBC 4 as a researcher and assistant cameraman. His directorial debut 'Ireland's Last Matchmaker' was funded by BFI and NI Screen, and recently won ‘Best Short Documentary' at Docs Ireland Film Festival. He is currently producing 'Chinese Takeaway Kids', a feature-length observational documentary exploring the tradition, identity and culture of three generations of the Chinese community in Ireland. The project was one of six selected for IGNITE. The documentary development scheme is a joint initiative of Cork International Film Festival & Docs Ireland Stanley Blundell is a nice camera man. He's a fake, wannabe Irish-man living n working out of London. (His words not ours!!!) www.ericastarling.com Please Support our podcast, events and classes on BuyMeACoffee.com/fni and become a member!

Paul Webster was joined this week by two exciting filmmakers who are very much on the up, Robert Higgins and Patrick McGivney. They are an award-winning Irish director/producer duo from Longford. They wrote, produced and directed the upcoming feature film ‘Lakelands' which stars Éanna Hardwicke (Normal People, Vivarium), Danielle Galligan (Shadow and Bone, Kin), Lorcan Cranitch (Bloodlands) and Gary Lydon (Banshees of Inisherin). The film won Best Irish Film and Bingham Ray New Talent Award for its lead actors at the Galway Film Fleadh, having won the Bankside Award at the Galway Film Fair the previous year. It won Best Film at Kerry Film Festival and played at international festivals such as Santa Barbara Film Festival and Glasgow Film Festival. It will be released theatrically in Ireland and UK by Wildcard Distribution on May 5th. It has been nominated for four IFTAs including Best Film. Their short film ‘Drifting' stars Oscar nominee Paul Mescal (Normal People) and Dublin Critic's Choice winner Dafhyd Flynn (Michael Inside). It premiered at the Galway Film Fleadh, was acquired for worldwide distribution by Network Ireland Television and played a number of Academy Award and Bafta winning festivals including Galway Film Fleadh, Dublin International Film Festival, Newport Beach Film Festival and Aesthetica Film Festival. Their first short film ‘Angels Guard Thee' premiered at Cork Film Festival that year and went on to screen at 15 festivals worldwide before being broadcast on RTÉ in late 2019. They founded the film company Harp Media in 2018. In 2023, Robert and Patrick were profiled in the Irish Independent's 50 Rising Stars list. Their second feature ‘Bonfires' is in development with Screen Ireland and they are also developing a number of film and TV projects. They are represented by Curtis Brown Talent. Join us next Thurs to Sunday in Achill Island where we will be hosting special Podcast episodes from the festival over the weekend, and hosting a very cool networking event on Thurs the 11th of May at 7pm. We're delighted to support such an important film festival. Make a weekend of it. Visit https://www.achillinternationalfilmfestival.com/ for your tickets and passes. #SupportTheArts #WeAreFni Please Support our podcast, events and classes on BuyMeACoffee.com/fni Or on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Headstuff+ or wherever you listen to audio content. FNI Wrapchat is Produced by PBL, Paul Webster and Edited and Mixed by Mark Monks in the heart of Dublin City Centre at the Podcast Studios. Check out Film Network Ireland at https://wearefni.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/filmnetworkireland https://twitter.com/fni_film Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paul Webster was joined this week by two exciting filmmakers who are very much on the up, Robert Higgins and Patrick McGivney. They are an award-winning Irish director/producer duo from Longford. They wrote, produced and directed the upcoming feature film ‘Lakelands' which stars Éanna Hardwicke (Normal People, Vivarium), Danielle Galligan (Shadow and Bone, Kin), Lorcan Cranitch (Bloodlands) and Gary Lydon (Banshees of Inisherin). The film won Best Irish Film and Bingham Ray New Talent Award for its lead actors at the Galway Film Fleadh, having won the Bankside Award at the Galway Film Fair the previous year. It won Best Film at Kerry Film Festival and played at international festivals such as Santa Barbara Film Festival and Glasgow Film Festival. It will be released theatrically in Ireland and UK by Wildcard Distribution on May 5th. It has been nominated for four IFTAs including Best Film. Their short film ‘Drifting' stars Oscar nominee Paul Mescal (Normal People) and Dublin Critic's Choice winner Dafhyd Flynn (Michael Inside). It premiered at the Galway Film Fleadh, was acquired for worldwide distribution by Network Ireland Television and played a number of Academy Award and Bafta winning festivals including Galway Film Fleadh, Dublin International Film Festival, Newport Beach Film Festival and Aesthetica Film Festival. Their first short film ‘Angels Guard Thee' premiered at Cork Film Festival that year and went on to screen at 15 festivals worldwide before being broadcast on RTÉ in late 2019. They founded the film company Harp Media in 2018. In 2023, Robert and Patrick were profiled in the Irish Independent's 50 Rising Stars list. Their second feature ‘Bonfires' is in development with Screen Ireland and they are also developing a number of film and TV projects. They are represented by Curtis Brown Talent. Join us next Thurs to Sunday in Achill Island where we will be hosting special Podcast episodes from the festival over the weekend, and hosting a very cool networking event on Thurs the 11th of May at 7pm. We're delighted to support such an important film festival. Make a weekend of it. Visit https://www.achillinternationalfilmfestival.com/ for your tickets and passes. #SupportTheArts #WeAreFni Please Support our podcast, events and classes on BuyMeACoffee.com/fni Or on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Headstuff+ or wherever you listen to audio content. FNI Wrapchat is Produced by PBL, Paul Webster and Edited and Mixed by Mark Monks in the heart of Dublin City Centre at the Podcast Studios. Check out Film Network Ireland at https://wearefni.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/filmnetworkireland https://twitter.com/fni_film

In this Film Ireland podcast, Gemma Creagh talks to 4 filmmakers whose films are being screened at the Achill Island Film Festival – Sarah Grant (Candy) Sinéad O'Loughlin (Lamb) and Shaun Doogan & Ciaran McCann (Night Of The Daniels). The Achill Island Film Festival takes place 11-13 May, 2023. https://www.achillinternationalfilmfestival.com/ https://filmireland.net/

Joining Paul @paulbutlerlennox on this brand spanking new ep for a chat about all things Achill and the Achill Island International Film Festival @achillfilmfestival is the wonderful Emily O'Callaghan.  Why not come along to our Networking event on the 21st of April at 7pm. At Northern Soul, Dublin Quays. https://link.wearefni.com/springsprungnetworking for a TICKET!!!! Our New Bi Monthly event. You asked for it, Get your 10 euro tickets now or become a member on BuymeaCoffee.com/Fni Emily O'Callaghan, who is originally from Dublin but is now living on Achill Island in Co Mayo, moved  west in September 2021, after she decided to combine her love of films, Achill and event organising  by starting the Achill Island Film Festival. Emily had worked in the film industry in various roles for many years, as well as organising events, such  as comedy nights, gigs, mini festivals and stages at Electric Picnic. Her decision to move to her family's ancestral homeplace of Achill, where she had often holidayed as a child, was prompted by the opportunity she had to think about what she wanted from life during the  pandemic, and by a sense that Dublin was becoming more of a rat race. A keen fan of film festivals, Emily saw a gap in the market as there was no existing film festival in Achill.  Indeed, the island does not even have a cinema. She also thought it would be a beautiful place for film  industry professionals from all over the world to visit, meet and network with each other.  After a hectic year of planning, the inaugural Achill Island Film Festival was held in May 2022. 370  people attended the event, which screened 115 films across five venues. This year promises to more of the same in terms of quality connection, quality content and quality networking opportunities in one of Ireland's most beautiful places. The Achill Island International Film Festival runs from tye 11th of May (Thursday) until the 13th of May.  We'll also be hosting special episodes from the festival over the weekend, and hosting a very cool networking event.  We're delighted to support such an important film festival.  Make a weekend of it. Visit https://www.achillinternationalfilmfestival.com/ for your tickets and passes. #SupportTheArts Please Support this festival by donating to secure its place in the future of the industry  https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=BXVRW48CJNK5J&fbclid=IwAR2bL7MPloUx_M_NjTLrEVTwnheCVZE0Klpn1qQPSsGHBZmh_31yLnYyuuE #WeAreFni Please Support our podcast, events and classes on BuyMeACoffee.com/fni Or on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Headstuff+ or wherever you listen to audio content. FNI Wrapchat is Produced by PBL, Paul Webster and Edited and Mixed by Mark Monks in the heart of Dublin City Centre at the Podcast Studios. Check out Film Network Ireland at https://wearefni.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/filmnetworkireland https://twitter.com/fni_film

Joining Paul @paulbutlerlennox on this brand spanking new ep for a chat about all things Achill and the Achill Island International Film Festival @achillfilmfestival is the wonderful Emily O'Callaghan.  Why not come along to our Networking event on the 21st of April at 7pm. At Northern Soul, Dublin Quays. https://link.wearefni.com/springsprungnetworking for a TICKET!!!! Our New Bi Monthly event. You asked for it, Get your 10 euro tickets now or become a member on BuymeaCoffee.com/Fni Emily O'Callaghan, who is originally from Dublin but is now living on Achill Island in Co Mayo, moved  west in September 2021, after she decided to combine her love of films, Achill and event organising  by starting the Achill Island Film Festival. Emily had worked in the film industry in various roles for many years, as well as organising events, such  as comedy nights, gigs, mini festivals and stages at Electric Picnic. Her decision to move to her family's ancestral homeplace of Achill, where she had often holidayed as a child, was prompted by the opportunity she had to think about what she wanted from life during the  pandemic, and by a sense that Dublin was becoming more of a rat race. A keen fan of film festivals, Emily saw a gap in the market as there was no existing film festival in Achill.  Indeed, the island does not even have a cinema. She also thought it would be a beautiful place for film  industry professionals from all over the world to visit, meet and network with each other.  After a hectic year of planning, the inaugural Achill Island Film Festival was held in May 2022. 370  people attended the event, which screened 115 films across five venues. This year promises to more of the same in terms of quality connection, quality content and quality networking opportunities in one of Ireland's most beautiful places. The Achill Island International Film Festival runs from tye 11th of May (Thursday) until the 13th of May.  We'll also be hosting special episodes from the festival over the weekend, and hosting a very cool networking event.  We're delighted to support such an important film festival.  Make a weekend of it. Visit https://www.achillinternationalfilmfestival.com/ for your tickets and passes. #SupportTheArts Please Support this festival by donating to secure its place in the future of the industry  https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=BXVRW48CJNK5J&fbclid=IwAR2bL7MPloUx_M_NjTLrEVTwnheCVZE0Klpn1qQPSsGHBZmh_31yLnYyuuE #WeAreFni Please Support our podcast, events and classes on BuyMeACoffee.com/fni Or on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Headstuff+ or wherever you listen to audio content. FNI Wrapchat is Produced by PBL, Paul Webster and Edited and Mixed by Mark Monks in the heart of Dublin City Centre at the Podcast Studios. Check out Film Network Ireland at https://wearefni.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/filmnetworkireland https://twitter.com/fni_film Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Joe and Laurie discuss the mythological creature the Irish banshee! Celtic folklore has depicted this supernatural being as a wailing woman who foretells death. Find out more about her cries and what they mean ... and if YOU, too, have a banshee of your own! 

Chris Wasser and Deirdre Molumby have been watching Creed 3, Close, & Fashion Reimagined - “My Sailor, My Love” Starring James Cosmo as Howard and Bríd Brennan as Annie, against the odds, and the beautiful backdrop of Achill Island, they fall in love - Eleanor Catton returns with a new novel, Birnam Wood.

The itinerary for my Celtic Invasion of Westport, Ireland is now online. Find out what my Firefly song, “Blue Sun”, has to do with Monopoly and Walmart. Get an Atlanta Food Recommendation. Then go out to eat with your own Celtery. This is Sci Fi Pub Songs & Stories #264. 0:20 - Kilted Kings “Blue Sun” from Flower of Scotland WELCOME TO SCI FI PUB SONGS & STORIES I am Marc Gunn. This is the audio edition of my newsletter as well as the liner notes for the songs I record. You can follow this show at PubSong.net or send an email to pubsong@celtfather to sign up and get the MP3s for my songs featured in this episode. 3:10 - WHAT'S NEW: A NEW SHOW NAME One of my weaknesses is sometimes I have to try something before I can see how effective it is. The past two episodes were called Atlanta Pub Songs & Stories because I wanted and still want to highlight things around Atlanta, where I currently live. The problem is I wasn't sure what to do. Yes. I have a food recommendation coming up. But when I put myself in the shoes of potential listeners, like you, I just don't see the Atlanta part as being useful for reaching an audience. More than likely, you're interested in Sci Fi, fantasy, Celtic music and culture, or pop culture because that is what I do. Atlanta is not as essential to the music story even though most of my shows are located in this city. And so, I'm pleased to introduce Sci Fi Pub Songs & Stories. 5:15 - UPCOMING SHOWS FEB 9: Drinking Songs Concert on Bandcamp @ 7 PM ET FEB 11: Pontoon Brewing, Sandy Springs, GA @ 12-3 PM JUN 3-10: Celtic Invasion Vacations, County Mayo, Ireland 6:25 - CELTIC INVASION OF WESTPORT, IRELAND This June, I'm bringing a small group of people to Westport, Ireland. I'd like you to join me. Westport is part of the Wild Atlantic Way. That's a spectacular, scenic route from Irishowen in County Donegal all the way down the west coast of Ireland to Kinsale in County Cork. It's broken up into 14 stages, two of which are in the area we are staying, Achill Island and Clew Bay, and Westport to Clifden. 5 Things You Should Do in County Mayo, Ireland Go to Matt Malloy's Pub in Westport. Visit Westport House and take a train around town to get to know the history behind the Irish of County Mayo Hike up Croagh Patrick, This pilgrimage area has a story that St. Patrick himself scaled this mountain and fasted atop it for 40 days way back in 441 AD. It's definitely a revered site in this area of the country, and can make for a great stop on any trip to the region. Take a boat out to Clare Island to visit O'Malley Castle, one of the castles owned by the Pirate Queen, Grace O'Malley. Take pictures all along the Wild Atlantic Way. I completed the itinerary for the trip and already I think I scheduled way too much. There are so many fine castles, cliffs, and amazing things to see, not to mention the time I hope to spend in Matt Malloy's listening to music. It's gonna be an incredible trip. I still have space for just two more people. If you'd like to join me in Ireland, hear me perform live in your living room, you won't be sorry. It's gonna be spectacular. Check out the itinerary for the Celtic Invasion Vacations of Ireland 2023 and drop me an email to let me know that you want to go! 10:35 - Marc Gunn & Jamie Haeuser “Gypsy Rover” from How America Saved Irish Music 13:50 - DOWNLOAD MY FREE EP You can download all of my songs in this show. Just send me an email to pubsong@ celtfather. You will get an auto responder with a link to download this month's album. You can also subscribe to the podcast if you're not already subscribed. It's quick and easy. While you're emailing me to get your free EP, let me know what you're doing while listening to this episode. 14:35 - STAND AGAINST BLUE SUN CORPORATION AND GET LOCAL I loved Monopoly as a kid. I taught Kenzie it. After just two games, I was kinda done. The game drags on just way too long. Unfortunately, Kenzie is not done with it. She loves it and makes us play as often as we will let her. So I finally figured out how to endure the game. It's a quick win or lose strategy. If you're lucky enough to buy all the property as soon as possible, then demolish and win. If you're not, do your best to lose and get out of the game as soon as possible. Kind of sad. But that's what a monopoly is. If you learned about early 20th century monopolies, it wasn't much better. In fact, the woman who created the game was trying to teach people the evils of monopolies. Yet, we haven't learned. The government allowed Live Nation to create a monopoly of concert venues. Ticket sales for Taylor Swift's summer tour busted their online system. Well, actually, it was already busted thanks to bootleggers. Monopolies are one of the reasons I finished “Blue Sun”. But the song actually goes back before that, all the way back to the writing of “Monahan's Mudder's Milk”. That's when I wrote the chorus. Blue Sun. Blue Sun Another corporation with their hand on the gun Blue Sun. Blue Sun. Free yourself to run from Blue Sun. Blue Sun is the corporation in the TV show Firefly with a seemingly nefarious background. You see their imagery on Jayne's shirt, on the docks of Persephone, and other places. The blue color makes me think of the Two by Two, Hands of Blue from the episode Ariel. I can't help but wonder if a connection is there. It feels to me like Blue Sun is a monopoly that largely is in control or at least has a big blue hand in their Alliance government. And because they have a monopoly, they can do what they want. They can also destroy what they want all in the name of profit for their investors. I did my best to come up with what a bully corporation would do. That's what the first two verses are all about. It's about subjugating the people they are supposed to “serve”. They terraformed the lands of many fine worlds Then bloodied our hands with our boys and our girls They offered us cans of food that curdled And piled on chains by the ton. You see their emblem emblazoned on crates On walls, on wombs, even on your dates You may fall victim to their seductive gaze So raise up your hands to shun Now we come to the final idea that motivated writing this song. My family is from a small town in East Texas. It was never a super vibrant town. As a kid, it looked like they stopped growing as a community in prolly the 40s or 50s. But they did have a downtown area. That downtown area disappeared when Walmart moved in. Walmart's strategy was to build a big store on the edge of town. It offered low, low prices, on everything. We were all thrilled. That's where I first experienced the store. I loved it. Before long, the downtown of our local community was closed down. You've prolly heard the term “Buy Local”. It took a while for me to understand that idea. The fact is that we need to support our local community if we want to see it thrive and grow. Much like “Monahan's”, this song turns into a Woody Guthrie style protest song against corporations. Their manacles we'll cast off our tired wrists. Their suits we'll pummel with our bloodied fists Cut through the red tape and expunge the vile cyst That cripples our will to run So raise up your voice and shout to the firm Let those who control know what it feels like to squirm Their products we won't buy, but oh they shall burn For this is their will undone I love the imagery in these verses. It is very down-to-earth. And fierce. Complete with burning their products in protest. I made two recordings of this song. The Kilted Kings version features Randy Wothke on percussion. The As Long As I'm Flyin' version has Lyrics and music Marc Gunn Marc Gunn: autoharp, vocals Daniel Briggs: bass, mandolin, octave mandolin, vocals LT Panzarella: dumbek So I wrote, this song, not just as  a stance against corporations but also as a stance FOR small businesses, local organizations and companies and individuals and bands 24:25 - Marc Gunn “Blue Sun” from As Long As I'm Flyin' 26:50 - THANK YOU GUNN RUNNERS! The show is brought to you by my Gunn Runners on Patreon. If you enjoy this podcast or my music, please join the Club. Every week, you get bonus podcasts, downloadable songs, printed sheet music, or blogs. Plus, you get weekly access to my Coffee with The Celtfather video concerts. Sign up for as little as $5 per month and save 15% with an annual membership. Thanks to my newest Gunn Runners on Patreon: Emil Volcheck, Bob Harford, Marguerite Kearns, Matt Van Zandt, Chrys Barnette, Eric Eller, Kain Thrace, Jan Czenkusch 28:01 - ATLANTA THAI FOOD RECOMMENDATION My wife and friends tried going to a Trivia night with friends last Sunday. The one that looked most promising was in Sandy Springs. So we drove 30 minutes over there only to find the place was very smoky. Something I'm not big on. Happily, we were close to Pontoon Brewing Company. We stopped and had a drink while we picked a place to have dinner. We were all tired from the day. One of the closest places that sounded interesting was a Thai food restaurant. We drove over to Sweet Chili Thai Cuisine. I love Thai but never have I loved it as much as I loved it here. There were four of us. We had four appetizers, three meals and two desserts. Every, single, dish, was, AMAZING! The coconut soup was so creamy and delicious. They recommended Curry Puffs and WOW! The Basil Rolls were so fresh. The Nom Sod was delicious. Drunken Noodles, Spicy Green Beans, and Chef's Catfish special. Omg! They apparently just opened six months ago. So now is the time to go. Because this food was incredible. Oh! And the price was very reasonable for Thai food. Go check out Sweet Chili Thai Cuisine. 31:26 - Marc Gunn “Botany Bay” from Going for Brogue 34:36 - ARE YOU CARRYING YOUR OWN CELTLERY? You heard that right—Celtlery. I'm looking for more eco-friendly merch that I can create and sell at shows. I finally packaged up one such item-Travel Celtlery. How many times do you go to a lower-end restaurant where they give you a small plastic bag filled with plastic cutlery and a napkin that smells like pepper. You know what I'm talking about. I find this so frustrating because no matter how many times I order out and I tell them no silverware is needed, they bring it. What do we do with that stuff. You open it up. The plastic bag is not easily recycled. The plasticware usually goes straight into the trash. One of the things I'm trying to teach myself to do is to bring my own cup and cutlery so I don't have to use more plastic than I have to. That's why I'm trying out selling Travel Celtlery. This is a small bag to hold bambooware that you can take with you so you too don't have to add to the plastic problem that is destroying our planet. Right now, I have a small handful of Celtlery Bags in my store. What do you think of the idea? Want your own? Shop for Celtlery now! Oh! Shortly after writing this, I found a downloadable guide from Beyond Plastics about how to reduce plastic use at restaurants. If you love this episode, then take a screenshot on your phone. Post it on social media. And tag @celtfather. Tell me what you like about this episode and what you'd like to hear in the future. 38:08 - Marc Gunn with Mikey Mason “Tough Times” from Selcouth Listen to the Tough Times episode. 42:05 - CREDITS Thanks for listening to Sci Fi Pub Songs & Stories. The show is brought to you by my Gunn Runners on Patreon. Every week, you'll get a new podcast or song or video or video concert. You'll also save 25% off on all my merch in my store. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. Subscribe and listen to the show wherever you find podcasts. Sign up to my mailing list to read the show notes for this episode and get notified when I'm next performing near you. And of course, please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor. Have fun and sing along at www.pubsong.com! #pubstories #fireflytvshow #irelandtravel

Chris McCarthy, Manager of Achill Tourism, discusses how the success of Banshees of Inisherin is benefiting the locality.

County Mayo is one of the best destinations in Ireland.And it sees far less visitors than some of the other counties — which I think make it even better (fewer crowds!)County Mayo has some charming villages with awesome pubs.It has a national park — Wild Nephin & Ballycroy National Park — and a Dark Sky Park.There are hills and peaks along with some peaty bogland.The coastline is amazing with sandy beaches and sea cliffs.And County Mayo has some incredible historical sites — from castles to the all important Céide Fields.I love this county! And I think you will too.So tune in to find out about all the amazing things to do in this Irish county.Want to chat more about County Mayo?Send me an email at lynne@wanderyourway.comIn this episode:4:30: Placing County Mayo on the map7:39: Leenaun - Aasleagh Falls10:41: Doolough Valley15:25: Killadoon - Silver Strand20:34: Westport24:02: Croagh Patrick27:35: Achill Island30:30: Wild Nephin & Ballycroy National Park35:04: North Mayo Coast38:02: Céide Fields42:42: Other places to visit in County MayoImportant links:9 Awesome Things To Do in Beautiful County Mayo IrelandMayo Ireland tourismCounty Mayo Ireland tourismGreen and Red of MayoDoo Lough Ireland: A Beautiful Valley with a Tragic HistoryConnemara Ireland  (podcast)Silver Strand (podcast)Silver Strand Is the Most Magical Place in IrelandMatt Molloy's Pub - WestportSage Restaurant - WestportCronin's Sheebeen - WestportWild Nephin & Ballycroy National ParkMayo Dark Sky ParkDownpatrick HeadAshford CastleClare IslandSupport the showThanks to Callisa Mickle who edits the audio.Follow Wander Your Way:InstagramFacebookPinterest

It took months to analyze Covid-19, develop vaccine candidates, test them, produce them, and start distributing them to the masses. Steps were skipped or curtailed, of course, as Big Pharma companies raced to cash in on billions of dollars worth of jabs.As Pfizer executive Janine Small said to the EU Parliament last month, they were "moving at the speed of science."But after the huge rush to put out products exemplified corporate fiscal "science" at its worst in 2020, the last two years have seen real science grind to a halt. Producing the jabs happened in record time but analyzing the adverse reactions, reporting on studies, revealing the true lack of efficacy, and investigating deaths are moving slower than molasses. This is by design.The perfect example of this is the sad story of Joseph McGinty, a 14-year-old boy who died three weeks after getting his jabs. It has been nearly 15-months since he died and they're just now getting around to launching an investigation into what killed him. What's worse is they're saying the investigation may take years before they have results. If the jabs are as dangerous as many of us believe (hint: they are), the verdict from this medical investigation will only come out after it's way too late for the masses.Below is an article by Suzanne Burdick, Ph.D., from The Defender, that I discussed on today's episode.Teen's Death 3 Weeks After Pfizer Vaccine Triggers InvestigationThe death last year of a 14-year-old Irish teen three weeks after he received Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine has sparked a “considerable investigation” that will include requests to Pfizer for safety information, officials involved in an inquest into the teen's death said this week.The death last year of a 14-year-old Irish teen three weeks after he received Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine has sparked an investigation that could take years, officials involved in an inquest into the teen's death said this week.As part of the “considerable investigation,” authorities said they will request safety information about the vaccine from Pfizer.Joseph McGinty, a secondary school student from Achill Island, Ireland, received the Pfizer vaccine on Aug. 20, 2021. On Sept. 1, 2021, he was hospitalized overnight at Mayo University Hospital and discharged the following day.On Sept. 8, 2021, McGinty revisited the hospital for review. He died at home on Sept. 13, 2021. Patricia McGinty formally identified her son's remains on the day of his death but “has very little recollection of the morning in question,” the family's attorney, Rita Kilroy, told the court.The coroner involved in the case, Pat O'Connor, called McGinty's death “a matter of significant public concern.”“The circumstances of Joseph McGinty's death is that COVID vaccination was administered to him [and] that there appears to have been either a reaction or a significant change in his medical circumstances following the administration of the vaccine and that subsequently, unfortunately, Master McGinty died,” O'Connor said in Monday's hearing.Kilroy told the court this week, “We would perceive there to be a concern for public health and safety and potential for recurrence in two circumstances.”An inquest is a formal investigation conducted by a coroner in order to determine how someone died. The purpose of an inquest is limited to establishing the identity of the deceased individual as well as where, when and how they died.At the request of Kilroy, O'Connor agreed to make a request for legal aid and legal advice for the McGinty family under Section 60 of the Coroners Act, 1962.The inquest into McGinty's death will resume on Dec. 20.Studies link COVID-19 vaccines, including Pfizer's, to negative health outcomes — especially among young men — including death. In June 2021, The Defender reported on the death of 13-year-old Jacob Clynick just three days after he received the second dose of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention declined to investigate Clynick's death, even though the death was reported to the agency's Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).Between Dec. 14, 2020, and Nov. 11, 2022, there have been nine deaths reported to VAERS following COVID-19 vaccines among children ages 6 months to 5 years, 31 deaths reported among children 5 to 12 years old and 133 deaths among teens 12 to 18 years old.Last month, Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo, M.D., Ph.D., recommended against mRNA COVID-19 vaccination of males ages 18 to 39 years given the results of a study that found an 84% increase in the risk of cardiac death among young adult males within 28 days of mRNA COVID-19 vaccination. Since March, Florida has recommended against mRNA COVID-19 vaccination of healthy children and adolescents younger than 18.On Sept. 30, Sweden announced it would no longer recommend COVID-19 vaccination for children ages 12 to 17 and in Denmark, COVID-19 vaccines are not recommended for anyone under 50 years old.This article was originally published by The Defender — Children's Health Defense's News & Views Website under Creative Commons license CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. 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President of FIFA, Gianni Infantino with a strange speech on the eve of the 2022 World Cup. Joseph McGinty died at home on Achill Island in County Mayo, Ireland, three weeks after receiving the Pfizer Covid-19 jab, with a coroner describing the death as a "significant public concern". resident Joe Biden signed a G20 Bali Leaders' Declaration agreeing to adopt vaccine passports to “facilitate” all international travel. Paragraph 23 of the declaration pertains to “facilitating seamless international travel” by pledging to commit to international dialogue and collaboration to establish a “trusted global digital health networks that should capitalize and build on the success of the existing standard and digital COVID-19 certificates.” And much more on todays episode.

The Banshees of Inisherin is released today in cinemas across the country but it was this time last year that the filmmakers wrapped up the project on Achill Island. But what impact did the making of the film have on the island and what are the tourism prospects? Sean was joined by Chris McCarthy, Manager of Achill Tourism to discuss...

We hear why Keem Beach in Achill Island has been named the No 1 “wild swimming spot” in the UK and Ireland with Pól Ó Conghaile, Travel Editor with The Irish Independent

Éanna Ní Lamhna joins us from lovely, windswept Achill Island, off the coast of Co. Mayo in the northwest of the country. It is the largest of Ireland's offshore islands, and it boasts a resident population in excess of 2,500 people, as well as some of the most spectacular scenery our country has to offer.

Joining Derek this week we have: Richard Collins, Éanna Ní Lamhna, Terry Flanagan & Niall Hatch. Topics for discussion include: Achill Island, Ireland's largest butterfly, pigeons in a flap and the Saga of the Sika in a Dublin park.

This week Randy Lewis from Randaddy's Restaurant in Lahinch joined us live from the road. The Canadian foodie was in Donegal, the latest stop on his latest food travels filming adventure, Discovering the Undiscovered on the Wild Atlantic Way. Randy also shared a delicious recipe for cooking lamb on the barbeque from Achill Island!

In this Film, Ireland podcast, Gemma Creagh talks to Emily O'Callaghan, the Festival Director of the Achill Island Film Festival. The Festival takes place from 20 – 22 May 2022. Take a look at the Festival website https://www.achillinternationalfilmfestival.com/ Festival tickets https://www.eventbrite.com/e/achill-island-film-festival-tickets-295391553087 About this event Ticket holders for the inaugural Achill Island Film Festival can expect to see a wonderful range of films from Ireland and around the world in some fantastic venues both indoor and weather dependent, outdoors as well! They will also get to enjoy the island in between watching a programme of superb local and international films. You can pick and choose from screenings, or see them all! Attendees will get to view fascinating documentaries, animations and exclusive films featuring a range of themes. There will be panel discussions and Q&A's as well as live music and plenty of craic! Achill as we know is a special spot and we are excited for first time visitors to see the beauty here and enjoy the world class Achill hospitality. There will be parties, industry guests in attendance, an awards ceremony and some surprises too. https://filmireland.net/

This is the first episode of the Educational Passages podcast called “What is Educational Passages?”. In this episode, Cassie is joined by Thomas to talk about the Educational Passages program. Cassie discusses the program's mission, and how it fosters important connections that help develop a further understanding of the ocean.  Here are just some of topics discussed in the show:Cassie answers the question; “What is Educational Passages"? (https://educationalpassages.org/).There was some talk about the process of getting started (https://educationalpassages.org/start/) and what students can learn from following the path of the miniboats, including the launching and relaunching of boats.Cassie explains that along with the GPS, you can now add sensors to the boats that include temperature (water and air), and pitch sensors. An example of a miniboat currently at sea with these sensors is the Square Mile (https://educationalpassages.org/boats/squaremile/) miniboat.Maker Buoy Shop (https://www.makerbuoy.com/) was mentioned when discussing the sensor packs that can be added to a miniboat.Cassie talks about the mini boat West (https://educationalpassages.org/boats/west/) from Maine that had several relaunches.Cassie mentions Rye Riptides (https://educationalpassages.org/boats/rye-riptides/) miniboat that recently landed in Norway. Thomas talks about the Raven KASTER (https://educationalpassages.org/boats/raven-kaster/) miniboat, which was launched by his students in November 2018. The boat  landed in Achill Island, Ireland and is currently on display at the visitor center there called the Achill Island Experience - Aquarium & Visitor (https://achillexperience.ie/).Cassie and Thomas talk about the landing of three miniboats on the southcoast of the island of Newfoundland. Teal Turtle (https://educationalpassages.org/boats/tealturtle/)HK Pride (https://educationalpassages.org/boats/hkpride/)BHS Roweboat (https://educationalpassages.org/boats/bhs_roweboat/)If you would like to send us feedback please email:  info@educationalpassages.orgEducational Passages is a non-profit organization that seeks to connect people around the world to the ocean and each other through unique global experiences.Support the show (https://educationalpassages.org/connect/support/)

My guest for this episode is Kenneth Deery, CEO @ Galway Chamber...A native of Achill Island, Kenny has almost 20 years experience in the Retail Banking sector and most recently served as Regional Engagement Manager for AIB in Galway, serving both city and county. Prior to that, he held a wide variety of roles within AIB serving the business and community sectors. Kenny also has a strong background in Business and Community Development, Innovation and Tourism and has been a board member of a number of organisations in the community and tourism sectors in Mayo and Galway. He has led several business development delegations to the US, on behalf of the Achill local development organisation– Comhlacht Forbartha Áitiúil Acla – and worked collaboratively with a range of state and semi-state organisations on various initiatives for the island. He holds a Corporate MBA from University of Limerick, a range of qualifications from the Institute of Bankers and a Diploma in Marketing and Public Relations from the Irish Academy of Public Relations.https://www.linkedin.com/in/kennethdeery/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/scaling-your-business-wrian-lanigan. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manchán travels to Achill Island in Co. May to meet Gerard Mangan, who introduces him to a 17th-century Irish soothsayer.