Podcasts about Balbriggan

Liam Geraghty from the Garda Press Office talks about Garda Kevin Flatley who died in the line of duty. His funeral takes place this afternoon in Balbriggan.

Crime Correspondent, Paul Reynolds reports from Balbriggan on this afternoon's funeral for Garda Kevin Flatley.

What do you get when you merge the words Water and Vinyl? You get Wavin one of the world's most famous pipe and ducting companies. Wavin has been in Ireland for decades in Balbriggan. But it no longer makes any of those famous orange pipes here. They come from Britain these days. But it is moving to a new logistics centre and customer facility in North County Dublin. Speaking to Joe this morning was Michael O'Donoghue the Commercial Director of Wavin.

Ian gets stuck into a Dubai chocolate bar live on air. Mary, a lollipop lady from Dublin, kick-starts the nation. Songwriter Ben Pyne from Balbriggan chats to Ian live from the Eurovision, and we discover what your ice cream habits say about you! Subscribe to The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show wherever you get your podcasts

The Taoiseach's promising an overhaul of speed checkpoints, following the death of an on-duty Garda. Micheál Martin says more measures are needed to protect Gardai like Kevin Flatley, who was fatally struck by a motorcycle while working yesterday afternoon. The motorcyclist, aged in his 30s, remains in serious condition in Beaumont Hospital. Father of two Kevin Flatley - from Balbriggan in Dublin, is the 90th member of Gardai killed in the line of duty. Commissioner Drew Harris says Garda Flatley's death is devastating... To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Head of Clare/Tipperary Garda Division's Roads Policing Unit, Eddie Golden and Fine Gael Cllr, on Clare County Council's Road Safety Working Group, Tony Mulcahy. Photo(C): https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1117293190434533&id=100064615877068&set=a.304740135023180

While you will no doubt be cheering on Norwegian singer Emmy who will be representing Ireland at the Eurovision semi finals on Thursday – there will be no harm in bopping to Croatia's entry ‘Poison Cake' appearing in the first leg of the semi-finals from Switzerland tonight. That is because the song was co-written by Balbriggan school teacher and singer-songwriter Ben Pyne, who joins Andrea to discuss! 98fm's Russell Alford also joins to discuss Ireland's chances.

A garda has been killed after being struck by a motorcycle at a speed checkpoint in north Dublin yesterday. The highly respected officer has been named as Gard Kevin Flatley, age 49, a father of two who was based in the roads policing unit at Dublin Castle. To pay tribute to Garda Flatley we spoke to Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan and also Chairperson of O'Dwyer GAA club in Balbriggan, David Rooney.

A garda has been killed after being struck by a motorcycle at a speed checkpoint in north Dublin yesterday. The highly respected officer has been named as Gard Kevin Flatley, age 49, a father of two who was based in the roads policing unit at Dublin Castle. To pay tribute to Garda Flatley we spoke to Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan and also Chairperson of O'Dwyer GAA club in Balbriggan, David Rooney.

On this week's episode, we had a great chat with Kevin Tolan, better known to most as Red, about Balbriggan's history as a town. From humble beginnings to an ongoing population boom & where it all could be going, we discussed it all.

With the announcement that Balbriggan is finally going to have it's swimming pool coming out this week, we asked the people of the town what they think are the best, and worst, changes that have happened in "the Brig" over the last few years.

This week we look back at Balbriggan's rich cinematic history, from Oscar winner Daniel Day-Lewis having a run on the beach to Mrs. Brown drinking pints in O'Shea's & everything in between.

So, we've finally gotten around to settling the debate once & for all, which town is better, Balbriggan or Skerries! From pubs & restaurants to castles & supermarkets, we weigh it all up in a bid to decide once & for all who the top dog in the north county really is!

In this Christmas special episode of Insight: The Stripped Back Podcast, Hosts Stephen Buckley and Keith Delahan sit down with blogger, influencer and fellow Balbriggan native Aoibhe Devlin for a reflective and inspiring conversation. From growing up in Balbriggan to navigating the highs and lows of having a social presence. She talks all things motherhood and mental health whilst sharing her journey as a digital creator and offers insights into the ever-evolving influencer landscape. Together, they dive into transformative power of community and connection during the festive season. How growing up and going to school in Balbriggan shaped their identities. Aoibhe's experiences balancing work, motherhood, and authenticity in her brand partnerships. The joys of Christmas traditions, especially with children, and how they create lasting memories. Aoibhe's upcoming event and how it highlights the importance of community engagement. Why mental health awareness—especially for men—is more important than ever. The highs and lows of giving yourself to people online and how to block out the hate. Whether you're a fan of festive chats or curious about the dynamics of the influencer world, this episode is packed with laughter, nostalgia, and thoughtful takeaways to carry into the holiday season. Grab a cup of hot cocoa, cozy up, and join us for this insightful and festive conversation! Follow Aoibhe Devlin on Instagram @aoibhedevlin to learn more about Aoibhe and her upcoming events. Connect with Stephen and Keith on the Insight Podcast Instagram page @insightthestrippedbackpodcast Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! Happy Holidays from all of us at Insight: The Stripped Back Podcast! Lastly, we want to thank all our listeners for joining us on this journey in 2024 and massive shout out to our Sponsor Robus Lighting for their unwavering support since day 1. Have an amazing Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!! We will back in 2025 to continue Season 5 on the 20th of January.

The Irish Institute of Music and Song in Balbriggan's "Pathway to the Well" offer children in North County Dublin experiences of Irish music and tradition, such as The Fingal Mummers, who recently brought their mischievous musical theatrics to the children of Balbriggan Educate Together.

Is the panto the highest kind of art form? Oh no it isn't! Or, oh yes it is?Well, Henry went out to see a production of Cinderella in The Lark in Balbriggan, and joins Kieran to share his experience, including his conversations with the cast and crew.

Join Stephen Buckley and Keith Delahan on their award winning podcast where they are joined on this episode by two insightful guests.On the 'Overload Segment' they welcome Finance Expert Cian Carolan onto the podcast where they explore various themes surrounding community engagement, financial awareness, and personal growth. They discuss the importance of addressing financial topics in Ireland, the misconceptions surrounding financial advice, and the role of debt in financial planning. The conversation emphasizes the need for practical decision-making and the significance of understanding one's financial position in order to achieve long-term goals. They discuss practical financial strategies for individuals and families facing economic challenges. They emphasize the importance of budgeting, understanding income versus expenses, and the necessity of seeking professional financial advice. The discussion also touches on the emotional aspects of financial stress and the importance of having a support system. They provide insights into navigating home ownership and the common misconceptions surrounding financial capabilities, particularly for first-time buyers.On the 'Special Guest Segment' they welcome Internationally renowned DJ Paul Webster onto the podcast. SummaryThey discuss his personal journey of growing up in Balbriggan and the early influences of music and trance culture, recounting pivotal moments in their careers, including his breakthrough moment in music and his experience playing alongside legends such as Tiesto and Judge Jules. The discussion also touches on the evolution of dance/trance music and the personal growth that accompanies it. They explore the evolution of the dance music scene, particularly focusing on the unique status of Ibiza as a cultural hub for DJs and electronic music. They reflect on personal experiences in the industry, the impact of family life on his career, and the challenges of navigating the music industry without management. The discussion also delves into the creative process behind music production, highlighting recent successes and future aspirations.To learn more about our guest Cian, you can find him on Instagram @ciancarolanfinance and to learn more about Paul, check out his Instagram @paulwebsterofficial. To find out more about the podcast, check us out @insightthestrippedbackpodcast and press our bio ink.

This week on the show we have another amazing guest - and another amazing Mind Full Live recording! Earlier this month we put on a live show in the beautiful Lark Concert Hall in Balbriggan, Dublin with Danny O'Reilly, the frontman for one of Ireland's most successful bands - The Coronas - to discuss the power of music, while also treating us to a couple of stunning live performances in this very special show.Danny has also been part of my musical memory for nearly 20 years. I first came across the Coronas when they burst on to the Irish music scene with their album Heroes or Ghosts back in 2007. Danny is a natural performer, hailing from a very musical family which includes his mother the much-celebrated singer Mary Black and his chart topping and talented sister Roisin O. Danny has cleverly and successfully navigated a constantly changing music industry over the last 20 years driven by a deep lying drive to express himself as a musician and a performer.We were also joined on stage on the night by The Mind Full Podcast's Producer Brian Connolly, who has a PhD in psychoacoustics. Brian joined us to discuss the neuroscience behind the power of music!The Coronas new album Thoughts and Observations is out now and go to thecoronas.net to see all their live dates including 5 nights at The Olympia in December– their Xmas shows there are legendary. They also play vicar street Dublin, the INEC arena in Killarney and Ulster Hall Belfast so grab your tickets if there are any left. The Mind Full Podcast is proudly sponsored by WHOOP, the world's most advanced fitness and health wearable. For one month's free subscription on us just use this link!http://join.whoop.com/mindfullAnd don't forget!Dermot Whelan Live – The Busy and Wrecked Tour is coming to a theatre near you from Jan 2nd 2025.Tickets are on sale now so check out dermotwhelan.com for all the details and I can't wait to get back out on the road and meet you all. The show will be a mix of comedy, craic, meditation and inspiration and hopefully an evening where you can relax and have a laugh and pick up some useful and fun tools too. If you've been feeling wound up, worn down, snowed under or bowled over this is the show for you so grab your stressed-out besties and your bedraggled partners, and join me as I travel all over Ireland and beyond and we'll un-wreck our heads and destress our lives together. Incidentally, I love to see teenagers at my shows too - you just gotta be over 14. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we sat down with local songstress Edel Murray & we had a great chat about the rebirth of Balbriggan's live music scene & the town's push to platform local artists of all kinds.

This week we sat down with O'Dwyers top brass, chairman Liam Howley & vice chairman Dave Rooney. We talked about the near to completion Bremore Park development, unprecedented success on the field at all levels & the resurgence of Gaelic Games in Balbriggan.

Techrete, Ireland's largest architectural precast concrete facade specialist, has launched an innovative range of sustainable concrete products, targeting a 50% reduction in embodied carbon. This pioneering product line positions Techrete at the forefront of innovation in green construction materials as the company approaches its 40th anniversary. A significant player in the UK, Techrete exports approximately 80% of its products to the UK. Serving construction industry giants such as Kier, Mace, McAleer & Rushe, Multiplex, RG Group, Sir Robert McAlpine, Sisk, Vinci, and Wates, the company has become known for its high-performance, sustainable solutions. The development of this new lower-carbon concrete range was the result of a strategic R&D programme, funded by Enterprise Ireland. Techrete's research explored the potential of alternative cement blends and novel materials to dramatically cut carbon emissions. As part of this innovation push, Techrete embraced the opportunities provided by a revised UK concrete standard (BS 8500 1&2 2023), allowing for the incorporation of lower-carbon materials such as limestone filler, fly ash, silica fume, ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS) and others. Techrete currently employs 350 people across Ireland and the UK, with 174 employed at its base in Balbriggan, Co Dublin. State-of-the-Art Batching Plant Investment to Drive Scale To bring this innovative product to market and meet growing industry demand, Techrete recognized the need to upgrade its facilities. With support from Enterprise Ireland, the company has invested in a cutting-edge batching plant capable of producing high-performance concrete blends with strengths of up to 100N/mm. This investment ensures Techrete's ability to scale production of the new mixes, securing its position as a competitive exporter of sustainable building materials. Marcus Sweeney, Non-Executive Chair of Techrete, commented: "Sustainability is no longer an afterthought in construction; it's a driving force behind procurement decisions. Every project now factors in the carbon load of materials, and our new concrete range addresses this demand. Our focus is twofold: reduce the amount of concrete used through the enhanced performance of high-strength mixes, and integrate substantial amounts of cement replacement materials to lower the carbon footprint. Thanks to the support from Enterprise Ireland, we've made significant strides in both areas. We are on track to achieving a 50% reduction in embodied carbon by 2025, setting the stage for our ultimate goal of net-zero by 2030." Tom Kelly, Divisional Manager for Industrial & Life Sciences at Enterprise Ireland said: "Enterprise Ireland is proud to support Techrete in its innovative approach to reducing the carbon footprint of construction materials, from R&D support to the capital support to allow real world deployment. The development of lower carbon concrete products is critical as the industry strives to meet the growing demand for sustainable solutions. Techrete's commitment to innovation and environmental responsibility reflects the kind of forward-thinking leadership that will keep Ireland at the forefront of global green construction. We are delighted to have played a part in helping the company bring these groundbreaking products to market." Techrete's Path to Net-Zero by 2030 Beyond product innovation, Techrete has implemented a robust sustainability strategy to reduce operational emissions. Long-standing initiatives such as rainwater harvesting, effluent neutralization, and energy generation through solar and thermal systems, as well as planting thousands of trees, contribute to their ambitious goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2030. As Techrete continues to lead the charge toward greener construction, their partnership with Enterprise Ireland serves as a blueprint for industry-wide transformation.

This week on the Mind Full Podcast I am so excited to bring you a very special guest. He's an artist, writer, podcaster, comedian, musician, philosopher and is known to wear a plastic bag on his head from time to time. He is one half of the incredible musical duo the Rubberbandits and a man I first came across when we worked together on the TV show The Republic of Telly. The unique, funny and always creative Blindboy Boatclub is my guest this week.Blindboy is eloquent, open, honest and refreshingly funny about his neurodiversity and has helped so many young people deal with anxiety and other mental health issues. I sat down with Blindboy in a tent in a field in Stradbally Co. Laois. It was the Electric Picnic Festival and The Mind Full Podcast was part of the famous Mindfield. Blindboy was in rare form as they say and we had a wonderful chat about mindfulness, Limerick, writing, autism, and rats among other things!The Mind Full Podcast is proudly sponsored by WHOOP, the world's most advanced fitness and health wearable. For one month's free subscription on us just use this link! http://join.whoop.com/mindfullAnd don't forget!Dermot Whelan Live – The Busy and Wrecked Tour is coming to a theatre near you from Jan 2nd 2025.Tickets are on sale now so check out dermotwhelan.com for all the details and I can't wait to get back out on the road and meet you all. The show will be a mix of comedy, craic, meditation and inspiration and hopefully an evening where you can relax and have a laugh and pick up some useful and fun tools too. If you've been feeling wound up, worn down, snowed under or bowled over this is the show for you so grab your stressed-out besties and your bedraggled partners, and join me as I travel all over Ireland and beyond and we'll un-wreck our heads and destress our lives together. Incidentally, I love to see teenagers at my shows too - you just gotta be over 14. I'd also like to let you know about our two live Mind Full Podcast shows coming up in November in Dublin and Meath! Saturday Nov 3rd we're in the wonderful Lark Concert Hall in Balbriggan, Dublin, where I'll be joined by my very special guest Danny O'Reilly from multi-platinum selling Irish band the Coronas. On Sunday Nov 3rd we're in the mighty Púca Festival in Trim Co. Meath at the Knightsbrook Hotel for more de-stressing craic with special guests - hilarious comedians Eric Lalor and Willa White from the award-winning You Must be Jokin' Podcast! We'll also have our regular favourites the Wheel of Misfortune, the Bowl of Destiny, live meditations and most importantly - you! Dermotwhelan.com for tickets and details and see you there! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever find yourself a bit frazzled? If so, then this episode is for you!Emma Doran is a stand-up comic, podcaster, author & sketch comedian who you may have seen recently on Amazon Prime's LOL – Last One Laughing Ireland. Emma has appeared on comedy shows like The Republic of Telly and the No Worries if Not sketch show on RTÉ TV. Her online sketches are just brilliant and have earned her a loyal and fanatical following who pack theatres on her live tours. Emma's brand new book Mad Isn't It? is insightful and hilarious and tells the story of a solo trip with her best friend to a Wexford caravan park, where a barely 18-year-old virginal (ish) Emma discovers it only takes one time to change your life forever and, in her own words, end up covered in stretch marks! Emma is so authentic and has a wonderful outlook on life so jump on in for inspiration!Allison is a psychologist, bestselling author and columnist, whose much loved Ask Allison column in the Irish Independent is a firm favourite with readers. She's the author of two books The Secret Lives of Adults and her just published and wonderful book It's All Too Much - Practical Ways to Pause Panic Attacks, Reduce Anxiety and Overwhelm and Rediscover Everyday Joy. If you find yourself a bit frayed around the edges sometimes, you'll get so much from these wonderful insights from Allison Keating. The Mind Full Podcast is proudly sponsored by WHOOP, the world's most advanced fitness and health wearable. For one month's free subscription on us just use this link! http://join.whoop.com/mindfullAnd don't forget!Dermot Whelan Live – The Busy and Wrecked Tour is coming to a theatre near you from Jan 2nd 2025.Tickets are on sale now so check out dermotwhelan.com for all the details and I can't wait to get back out on the road and meet you all. The show will be a mix of comedy, craic, meditation and inspiration and hopefully an evening where you can relax and have a laugh and pick up some useful and fun tools too. If you've been feeling wound up, worn down, snowed under or bowled over this is the show for you so grab your stressed-out besties and your bedraggled partners, and join me as I travel all over Ireland and beyond and we'll un-wreck our heads and destress our lives together. Incidentally, I love to see teenagers at my shows too - you just gotta be over 14. I'd also like to let you know about our two live Mind Full Podcast shows coming up in November in Dublin and Meath! Saturday Nov 3rd we're in the wonderful Lark Concert Hall in Balbriggan, Dublin, where I'll be joined by my very special guest Danny O'Reilly from multi-platinum selling Irish band the Coronas. On Sunday Nov 3rd we're in the mighty Púca Festival in Trim Co. Meath at the Knightsbrook Hotel for more de-stressing craic with special guests - hilarious comedians Eric Lalor and Willa White from the award-winning You Must be Jokin' Podcast! We'll also have our regular favourites the Wheel of Misfortune, the Bowl of Destiny, live meditations and most importantly - you! Dermotwhelan.com for tickets and details and see you there! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode of Skin Deep, I sit down with our aesthetic partner, Dr Paul Coughlin,MB, BCh.B.A.O, BSc, to discuss the ever-evolving world of aesthetics. Dr Paul's expertise in anti-wrinkle treatments and natural enhancements has made him a favourite with our clients. We explore the importance of prioritising skin health in every aesthetic journey and delve into the topic of dissolving filler for a fresh, more natural look. Whether you're considering aesthetic treatments or simply curious about the latest trends, this episode is a must-listen! #MonicaTolan #SkinExperts #AestheticClinic

This week on The Mind Full Podcast we are so excited to bring you an incredible guest - Glen Power from worldwide powerhouse band The Script. Glen has an incredible mind, is such a lovely fella and as well as being part of a band that has seen 10 billion streams, 12 million album sales and 6 UK no.1s, he is also a profound thinker, an exceptionally wise teacher and has taken time out from a US stadium tour to chat to us all.We look at the impact of losing his best friend and bandmate Mark Sheehan tragically last year, alcohol free living, touring with Pink, finding space in the busyness and not losing sight of what's really important - Plus all his favourite techniques for dealing with a full mind including his own invention of un-peopling!This interview comes as The Script release their latest studio album Satellites which is just brilliant, particularly the opening track Both Ways – an absolute belter! I'm so glad you can join us for that this week. No need for a tech expert this week as Glen is a beautiful teacher himself, he even is a trained Reiki practitioner! If you've ever lost someone close to you, or have found yourself all at sea in your own life, there are so many wonderful takeaways from this very special episode.The Mind Full Podcast is proudly sponsored by WHOOP, the world's most advanced fitness and health wearable. For one month's free subscription on us just use this link! http://join.whoop.com/mindfullAnd don't forget!Dermot Whelan Live – The Busy and Wrecked Tour is coming to a theatre near you from Jan 2nd 2025.Tickets are on sale now so check out dermotwhelan.com for all the details and I can't wait to get back out on the road and meet you all. The show will be a mix of comedy, craic, meditation and inspiration and hopefully an evening where you can relax and have a laugh and pick up some useful and fun tools too. If you've been feeling wound up, worn down, snowed under or bowled over this is the show for you so grab your stressed-out besties and your bedraggled partners, and join me as I travel all over Ireland and beyond and we'll un-wreck our heads and destress our lives together. Incidentally, I love to see teenagers at my shows too - you just gotta be over 14. I'd also like to let you know about our two live Mind Full Podcast shows coming up in November in Dublin and Meath! Saturday Nov 3rd we're in the wonderful Lark Concert Hall in Balbriggan, Dublin, where I'll be joined by my very special guest Danny O'Reilly from multi-platinum selling Irish band the Coronas. On Sunday Nov 3rd we're in the mighty Púca Festival in Trim Co. Meath at the Knightsbrook Hotel for more de-stressing craic with special guests - hilarious comedians Eric Lalor and Willa White from the award-winning You Must be Jokin' Podcast! We'll also have our regular favourites the Wheel of Misfortune, the Bowl of Destiny, live meditations and most importantly - you! Dermotwhelan.com for tickets and details and see you there! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode explores PCI's vision for church planting across Ireland. It considers why we need more churches on this island, and how that can be an effective way to reach new people with the good news of Jesus Christ. Tom Gilliam, an elder in Maynooth, and Josh McCance, church plant leader in Balbriggan, share their experiences and insights into church planting along with ways everyone can be involved. PCI is holding a Church Planting Taster Day in Maynooth on 16 November 2024. For more information and to register visit: www.presbyterianireland.org/churchplanting

This week on The Mind Full Podcast we are so excited to bring you an incredible guest in the form of one of social media's content pioneers. For the last 12 years, Cork man Cian Twomey has been a comedy content creator, focusing mainly on character sketches depicting hilarious real-life scenarios. Over all social media platforms, Cian has gathered over 9 million followers, with his videos exceeding a total of 4 billion views. That is mind boggling! Despite his enormous audience, Cian does not do many interviews. This is only his second ever long form interview and the very first time he has spoken in depth about his recent ADHD diagnosis. The Strengths of Neurodiversity is our topic for today and I'm also delighted to be joined by clinical psychologist and star of TV's Operation Transformation Dr. Eddie Murphy. Eddie has such a great mind and a great way of making complex concepts accessible and we're going to do our best to make the area of neurodivergence including the likes of ADHD as understandable as possible. If ADHD or neurodivergence is something that you or a loved one are navigating at present and you're curious about what it means, how it's experienced, the road to diagnosis and what the benefits and strengths of neurodivergence are then this is the place to be. The Mind Full Podcast is proudly sponsored by WHOOP, the world's most advanced fitness and health wearable. For one month's free subscription on us just use this link! http://join.whoop.com/mindfullAnd don't forget!Dermot Whelan Live – The Busy and Wrecked Tour is coming to a theatre near you from Jan 2nd 2025.Tickets are on sale now so check out dermotwhelan.com for all the details and I can't wait to get back out on the road and meet you all. The show will be a mix of comedy, craic, meditation and inspiration and hopefully an evening where you can relax and have a laugh and pick up some useful and fun tools too. If you've been feeling wound up, worn down, snowed under or bowled over this is the show for you so grab your stressed-out besties and your bedraggled partners, and join me as I travel all over Ireland and beyond and we'll un-wreck our heads and destress our lives together. Incidentally, I love to see teenagers at my shows too - you just gotta be over 14. I'd also like to let you know about our two live Mind Full Podcast shows coming up in November in Dublin and Meath! Saturday Nov 3rd we're in the wonderful Lark Concert Hall in Balbriggan, Dublin, where I'll be joined by my very special guest Danny O'Reilly from multi-platinum selling Irish band the Coronas. On Sunday Nov 3rd we're in the mighty Púca Festival in Trim Co. Meath at the Knightsbrook Hotel for more de-stressing craic with special guests - hilarious comedians Eric Lalor and Willa White from the award-winning You Must be Jokin' Podcast! We'll also have our regular favourites the Wheel of Misfortune, the Bowl of Destiny, live meditations and most importantly - you! Dermotwhelan.com for tickets and details and see you there! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello everybody! We're back! I'm so excited to bring you a brand-new season of The Mind Full Podcast! This week we are so delighted to bring you Hollywood's most high profile, most glamorous and most genuine real estate agent, star of the huge and award-winning Netflix hit show Selling Sunset, Mary Bonnet. Mary has been named as one of Variety's 40 Most Powerful Women on Reality TV and as Vice President at the famous Oppenheim Group, she has established herself as a top-tier agent in the competitive Los Angeles market with total sales of +140M to date. She has just released her brand new and incredibly honest book Selling Sunshine which has become an instant bestseller. Outside of her professional achievements, Mary stands out amongst her peers because of her honesty, integrity, and authenticity, opening up about her own challenging personal experiences.In today's conversation you'll hear a side of Mary that is rarely witnessed on Netflix as she explores the deepest parts of her life like dealing with miscarriage, finding true love, dealing with crazy people and even her two fur babies Zelda and Thor make an appearance. We're also joined by the fabulous psychologist Louize Carroll from Prism Therapy Online and wiselyattached.com to look at what happiness really is and how we can tap into those deeper parts of ourselves to make sure that we get more fulfilment and joy in our lives. We ask ‘what really makes us happy?' While looking at the happiness traps are that we fall into' and asking if fulfilment is what we should be looking for and much more.The Mind Full Podcast is proudly sponsored by Whoop, the world's most advanced fitness and health wearable. For one month's free subscription on us just use this link! http://join.whoop.com/mindfullAnd don't forget!Dermot Whelan Live – The Busy and Wrecked Tour is coming to a theatre near you from Jan 2nd 2025.Tickets are on sale now so check out dermotwhelan.com for all the details and I can't wait to get back out on the road and meet you all. The show will be a mix of comedy, craic, meditation and inspiration and hopefully an evening where you can relax and have a laugh and pick up some useful and fun tools too. If you've been feeling wound up, worn down, snowed under or bowled over this is the show for you so grab your stressed-out besties and your bedraggled partners, and join me as I travel all over Ireland and beyond and we'll un-wreck our heads and destress our lives together. Incidentally, I love to see teenagers at my shows too - you just gotta be over 14. I'd also like to let you know about our two live Mind Full Podcast shows coming up in November in Dublin and Meath! Saturday Nov 3rd we're in the wonderful Lark Concert Hall in Balbriggan, Dublin, where I'll be joined by my very special guest Danny O'Reilly from multi-platinum selling Irish band the Coronas. On Sunday Nov 3rd we're in the mighty Púca Festival in Trim Co. Meath at the Knightsbrook Hotel for more destressing craic with special guests - hilarious comedians Eric Lalor and Willa White from the award winning You Must be Jokin' Podcast! We'll also have our regular favourites the Wheel of Misfortune, the Bowl of Destiny, live meditations and most importantly - you! Dermotwhelan.com for tickets and details and see you there! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we all await the launch of Season Two of The Mind Full Podcast on Monday 30th September, I am delighted to share with you this very exciting pop-up episode of The Mind Full Podcast Live in a sold-out Sugar Club in the heart of Dublin, where I was joined by America's leading meditation teacher and my good friend Davidji. As you will hear, this conversation is full of belly laughs, belly breaths, craic, wisdom and lots more. Join us for what I am so proud to say was Ireland's only sold-out and largest meditation event on that evening as well as to experience the fabulous Bowl of Destiny and Wheel of Misfortune!If you missed out on this incredible live show there's no need to be too disappointed as I am delighted to tell you that The Mind Full Podcast live is coming to The Lark Concert Hall in Balbriggan, Dublin on Saturday November 2nd (where my very special guest will be Danny O'Reilly of The Coronas) and to The Púca Festival in Trim, Meath on Sunday November 3rd where I will be joined by the funniest duo you could ask for, comedian's and hosts of the award-winning You Must Be Jokin' podcast Eric Lalor & Willa White. Visit www.dermotwhelan.com for tickets and more information.I will also be taking my new tour Busy & Wrecked all around Ireland from January 2025 and tickets are on sale now! Once again, you can get all information on dates and venues at www.dermotwhelan.com.Finally, starting Monday 16th September, I will be releasing all videos of the interviews from Season One of The Mind Full Podcast over on my YouTube channel www.youtube.com/dermotwhelanmeditation so subscribe to make sure you don't miss a thing! They will be the perfect companion for you while you eagerly await Season Two dropping on September 30th! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is there end in sight in the Aer Lingus Pilot strike? We also hear about Drones over Dublin with test flights for food deliveries have been trialed in various parts of the country, including Oranmore, Lusk, Balbriggan, parts of Dublin and elsewhere. All to discuss with Kevin Byrne Retired Lieutenant Colonel and Airport Safety and Security Expert.

The Lark Concert Hall in Balbriggan in north county Dublin has been voted the public's favourite building in the Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland Awards.

On this episode a Balbriggan listener contacted us about a neighbour shooting seagulls with a pellet gun. She said it's cruel and warned she'll call the Gardaí if he does it again!

Where you live can negatively affect your car insurance premiums. Living in a more deprived, more ethnically diverse location increases your chance of receiving a higher quote, a new survey on the Irish insurance industry has found. A new report jointly produced by CeADAR, Ireland's Centre for AI, and Idiro Analytics used AI methods to analyse almost 40,000 quotes from 10 car insurance companies across 20 locations in Ireland. Researchers found that driving experience and the length of time a driver has had a policy are key factors that are modified by home address when a quote is being calculated. This can lead to extreme cases in which 25-year-olds in areas of south Dublin are receiving lower quotes than 60-year-olds with fewer penalty points living in poorer locations. The report also found that the extent to which your premium increases if you receive penalty points varies depending on your location. For example, drivers in Dublin 17 who receive penalty points can expect an average increase in their premium of 107%, from €792 to €1,642, compared to 68% for drivers in Mallow Co. Cork, from €560 to €941. Meanwhile, a driver's occupation increases their quote even if they don't use their car for business purposes. This is then compounded by where they live. Retail workers are most affected by this, with drivers who work in retail and live in Balbriggan, Co. Dublin, seeing their premiums increase by 35%, from €555 to €747, compared to 5%, from €512 to €540, for a retail worker living in Glenageary, Co. Dublin. The year-long research analysed almost 40,000 quotes from 20 locations around Ireland, including counties Dublin, Cork, Longford, Roscommon, Wicklow and Donegal. Multiple samples of quotes were collected to isolate single changes to accurately measure the effect of each change - for example, a driver's name, home address or gender - on the quoted figure. The research did find significant differences across the 10 insurers whose quotes were analysed. The full findings of the report can be analysed here. Other key findings in the report include: Residents of Longford Town are quoted the highest premiums in the study while residents of Crookstown, Co. Cork, receive the lowest quotes There was no difference in quote between those with traditionally Irish names and those with non-Irish-sounding names. - There was also no significant difference between males and females Drivers who make claims even when they are not at fault receive higher quotes The aim of the study is to understand how insurance companies' algorithms work and the extent to which unconscious bias is embedded in them. The companies could have legitimate reasons for quoting higher prices for some areas - higher rates of car-related crime, for example - but bias or unconscious bias could arise if those areas are also more ethnically diverse and economically deprived. European legislation due to be introduced later this year will see essential service providers like car insurance companies penalised for failing to guard against bias in their AI systems. Companies found to have broken the rules of the EU AI Act will find themselves liable for administrative fines of up to €30m or a sum equal to 6% of their annual turnover. Dr Adrian Byrne, a Marie Sklodowska-Curie Career-FIT PLUS Fellow at CeADAR and Lead Researcher AI Ethics Centre, Idiro Analytics, says: "It appears to be a virtuous circle versus a vicious circle in terms of where you live, i.e. living in a more deprived, more ethnically diverse location not only increases the chances of receiving a higher quote but if you add penalty points, claims and zero NCB into the mix then we have seen unequal treatment between different locations. In extreme comparisons, we've seen 25-year-olds in the most well-heeled locations be predicted to receive a lower quote than 60-year-olds living in the poorest locations despite having much more driving experience and policies in their own name. "If car insurance companies a...

Where you live can negatively affect your car insurance premiums. Living in a more deprived, more ethnically diverse location increases your chance of receiving a higher quote, a new survey on the Irish insurance industry has found. A new report jointly produced by CeADAR, Ireland's Centre for AI, and Idiro Analytics used AI methods to analyse almost 40,000 quotes from 10 car insurance companies across 20 locations in Ireland. Researchers found that driving experience and the length of time a driver has had a policy are key factors that are modified by home address when a quote is being calculated. This can lead to extreme cases in which 25-year-olds in areas of south Dublin are receiving lower quotes than 60-year-olds with fewer penalty points living in poorer locations. The report also found that the extent to which your premium increases if you receive penalty points varies depending on your location. For example, drivers in Dublin 17 who receive penalty points can expect an average increase in their premium of 107%, from €792 to €1,642, compared to 68% for drivers in Mallow Co. Cork, from €560 to €941. Meanwhile, a driver's occupation increases their quote even if they don't use their car for business purposes. This is then compounded by where they live. Retail workers are most affected by this, with drivers who work in retail and live in Balbriggan, Co. Dublin, seeing their premiums increase by 35%, from €555 to €747, compared to 5%, from €512 to €540, for a retail worker living in Glenageary, Co. Dublin. The year-long research analysed almost 40,000 quotes from 20 locations around Ireland, including counties Dublin, Cork, Longford, Roscommon, Wicklow and Donegal. Multiple samples of quotes were collected to isolate single changes to accurately measure the effect of each change - for example, a driver's name, home address or gender - on the quoted figure. The research did find significant differences across the 10 insurers whose quotes were analysed. The full findings of the report can be analysed here. Other key findings in the report include: Residents of Longford Town are quoted the highest premiums in the study while residents of Crookstown, Co. Cork, receive the lowest quotes There was no difference in quote between those with traditionally Irish names and those with non-Irish-sounding names. There was also no significant difference between males and females Drivers who make claims even when they are not at fault receive higher quotes The aim of the study is to understand how insurance companies' algorithms work and the extent to which unconscious bias is embedded in them. The companies could have legitimate reasons for quoting higher prices for some areas - higher rates of car-related crime, for example - but bias or unconscious bias could arise if those areas are also more ethnically diverse and economically deprived. European legislation due to be introduced later this year will see essential service providers like car insurance companies penalised for failing to guard against bias in their AI systems. Companies found to have broken the rules of the EU AI Act will find themselves liable for administrative fines of up to €30m or a sum equal to 6% of their annual turnover. Dr. Adrian Byrne, a Marie Sk?odowska-Curie Career-FIT PLUS Fellow at CeADAR, and Lead Researcher; AI Ethics Centre, Idiro Analytics, says: "It appears to be a virtuous circle versus a vicious circle in terms of where you live, i.e. living in a more deprived, more ethnically diverse location not only increases the chances of receiving a higher quote but if you add penalty points, claims and zero NCB into the mix then we have seen unequal treatment between different locations. "In extreme comparisons, we've seen 25-year-olds in the most well-heeled locations be predicted to receive a lower quote than 60-year-olds living in the poorest locations despite having much more driving experience and policies in their own name. "If car insurance companies...

What?? Our last episode of the season?? I can't believe we've reached episode 12 already! I have had so much fun making this podcast and sharing it all with you. I've learned tonnes and hope you have too. Before I tell you about our fabulous guests this week, I have to let you in on my latest and greatest news!Dermot Whelan Live – The Busy and Wrecked Tour is coming to a theatre near you! Tickets go on sale from Friday 24th May so check out www.dermotwhelan.com for all the details and I can't wait to get back out on the road and meet you all. The show will be a mix of comedy, craic, meditation & inspiration and hopefully an evening where you can relax, have a laugh and pick up some useful and fun tools too. If you've been feeling wound up, worn down, snowed under or bowled over this is the show for you so grab your stressed-out besties and your bedraggled partners, and join me as I travel all over Ireland and beyond and we'll un-wreck our heads and destress our lives together. Incidentally, I love to see teenagers at my shows too - you just have to be over 14. And if you missed my last tour Mind Full then you're in luck because you can catch it again in November! I'll be doing two special shows, one at the Púca Festival in Trim, County Meath and also at the gorgeous new Lark Concert Hall in Balbriggan, Dublin. Tickets for those also go on sale next Friday 24th May so grab them while you can! You can also find me at Electric Picnic on Aug 17th too!Back to The Mind Full Podcast and in this brand-new episode we ask the question ‘Does Gratitude Really Work?'We hear a lot about gratitude these days. Catchy slogans like “Attitude of Gratitude” are plastered over mugs, tea towels and t-shirts the world over. But is there real science behind it and, if so, just what is the correct way to practice it so that we see real tangible benefits? Well, one incredible lady who can truly vouch for its effectiveness is this week's special guest. I am so happy to bring you this wonderful conversation with an amazing lady at the top of her game! Angela Scanlon has recently taken over from Graham Norton at Virgin Radio in the UK presenting her own weekend show, has been a regular face on RTÉ, BBC and Channel 4 TV over the last ten years, appearing in shows like BBC's One Show, Robot Wars, Your Home Made Perfect and Strictly Come Dancing.Heavily involved in fashion from an early age, she has fronted campaigns for the likes of Louis Vuitton and has written a bestselling book Joyrider - How Gratitude Can Get You the Life You Really Want. And it's that gratitude we want to zone in on in this episode. Angela speaks to me from her UK home and talks about how insecurity and imposter syndrome had her struggling badly at a time when everyone thought she was living the perfect life. Learn how her finding gratitude shaped how she perceives the world and how her new star role on radio has come just at the right time.But what about the all-important science of gratitude? Well, we have an incredible scientific heavy-hitter to unpack the science stuff and get you set up for real, tangible brain-boosting benefits! Joining me to uncover and explain the fascinating neuroscience of gratitude is medical doctor, psychologist, behavioral neuroscientist and neurotechnology expert Dr. Michael Keane! Nobody knows the brain like Michael and his easy going and accessible approach will be just what you need to unlock the true power of a grateful mindset. What an episode to end the series on!Thank you all SO much for listening! Stay tuned for Season 2 coming real soon and watch out for lots of fun stuff coming over the next weeks and months too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode will have your blood boiling!! We hear from Sam who has just spent €395k on a house in Balbriggan... But he's no happy with his neighbours in affordable housing who are "ruining the area"

So we found out about Delahassey today just outside Balbriggan! You learn something new every day! Jim-Jim told us about Henry Cavill not liking certain scenes which lead us onto Metallica and wine! We had another game of FM104's Ins2Grand Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SIRO, the ESB and Vodafone joint venture company currently rolling out a €1 billion Gigabit broadband network across Ireland, has announced that its services are now available to 50,000 homes and businesses in Dublin City, and to 100,000 premises overall across the wider Dublin area. The €100 million rollout is part of a strategy to make services powered by SIRO available to areas underserved by fibre to the home broadband. The expansion in the capital follows close collaboration with Dublin City Council's Telecoms Unit and with the broadband officers in the other three Dublin local authorities to advance its Dublin network roll-out. Within Dublin City Council's borders this includes 'new' SIRO areas such as Dublin's Docklands, East Wall, Walkinstown, Kimmage and Crumlin. SIRO's network is already well established in other parts of the city such as Fairview, Raheny, Finglas, Artane or Coolock. This is in addition to SIRO's expanded network footprint across the four Dublin local authority areas, which now encompasses more than 30 suburban towns from Balbriggan in Fingal as far south as Shankill in Dun Laoghaire Rathdown. SIRO plans to continue to build across Dublin city and county where other commercial opportunities exist. Lord Mayor of Dublin, Daithí de Róiste noted: "This is a really positive investment for Dublin, and I am delighted that the City Council have been able to support SIRO in the delivery of this essential digital infrastructure particularly in areas such as East Wall, Docklands. Kimmage and Crumlin. We need to ensure that all of our communities have access to high quality broadband services and are not left behind as the adoption of new technologies and digital services continue to accelerate." SIRO John Keaney Chief Executive Officer, noted: "The presumption that our cities already enjoy universal full fibre connectivity can be inaccurate. Poor broadband can exist in areas of our cities and its suburbs, just as much as it can be found in more remote areas. "Yet, future-proofed and reliable fibre connectivity is key to the economic life of our capital city and in all the communities which make up its constituent parts. "SIRO is rolling out our network across Dublin, city and county, because a real need exists to address existing connectivity blackspots. By now reaching areas underserved by fibre to the home broadband, such as the Docklands, East Wall or Crumlin and Walkinstown, we are striving to ensure these areas have the broadband infrastructure essential for the future wider social and economic development of the city," added Mr. Keaney. Smart City Program Manager at Dublin City Council, Jamie Cudden stated: "Investments like this from SIRO support our ambition to future-proof Dublin ensuring that we can take advantage of new and emerging technology trends. When we established our Telecoms Unit in 2022, we committed to work with the telecoms sector to help streamline and accelerate network rollout through better co-ordination and collaboration. The real winners here are communities across Dublin who will have access to world class digital infrastructure and choice of providers." SIRO is a joint venture between ESB and Vodafone, formed in 2015, to roll out a new full fibre broadband network across Ireland. To date, SIRO has rolled out network to every county in Ireland with its broadband network in over 135 towns and cities and available to almost 550,000 homes and businesses nationwide. The company is on track to reach 700,000 premises by 2026. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your...

A visit to Balbriggan to meet the people behind Irish Institute of Music and Song and its associated brand new 400 seat concert hall, The Lark. (1/2)

As objections are lodged to large-scale development in Balbriggan we discuss if the complaints are merited with Kevin Tolan Planning consultant and local to the area with a master's from TUD in Spatial Planning and also Tony Murphy Fingal Councillor (IND) Balbriggan Local Election Area. Member of Economic Enterprise & Tourism Development Strategic Policy Committee.

Johnny Woodlock, Irish Seal Sanctuary and Environmental Scientist.

Kevin Curran talks about Claire Keegan, William Faulkner, Cormac McCarthy and many more, revealing how teaching, reading and writing are the touchstones of his life—as he tells Ruth McKee which books he'd save if his house was on fire. Kevin Curran is from Balbriggan and has been a secondary-school teacher in his hometown for over a decade. His fiction largely concentrates on working class life in the Dublin suburbs. His first novel, Beatsploitation, was published in 2013 and brought him national attention due to his depiction of Ireland's new multicultural landscape. Citizens was published in 2016, and his new novel, Youth, is out now with Lilliput Press.

Evelyn O'Rourke, RTÉ Reporter

The residents of Balbriggan have been gathering together and campaigning to bring attention to the poor water and pollution in the sea water surrounding the town. On Saturday, a peaceful protest, spear headed by local groups, including the sea swimming group, Balbriggan Swimming Socks, attracted a crowd of over 200 people, who are calling on local authorities to address the situation, before access to local beaches is lost completely. Kieran was joined by Andrea Porter, Balbriggan resident, sea swimmer and volunteer with Kildare Wildlife Rescue

Balbriggan teacher and novelist, Kevin Curran shares some of his recent favourites in watching, reading, listening, tasting and smelling.

Balbriggan is one of Ireland's most diverse, multi-cultural towns, and one that has had a reputation for issues around racism. Kevin Curran grew up in the North Dublin suburb, and has returned to teach in the DEIS secondary school he once attended. Spending time with the kids in his community, he has penned a novel in their voices tackling some of the issues they face every day. The book is called ‘Youth' and he joined Sean on the show to discuss... Image: The Lilliput Press

Vocalist and songwriter, Aoife O'Donovan on the tools for telling stories in song; teenage voices of Balbriggan filtered through the writing of Kevin Curran in a new novel about life in Ireland's most diverse town, and Orit Gat on the baked art of Uri Aran in his exhibition, Take This Dog for Example.

Writer Kevin Curran and actor, Gabriel Adewusi, on bringing stories of teenage life in Ireland's youngest and most diverse town to life for the audiobook version of Curran's latest novel, Youth.

Tom McGauley tells a story of how his grandfather met his rival Four Courts shooter, forty years after it occurred. Anne is frustrated that nobody seems to use their car indicators anymore. Jean is distressed at the state of Balbriggan Beach.

On this episode we heard from Sam who's pissed off that after spending €395k on his Balbriggan home - the estate is being destroyed by council tenants! Does integrated social housing work?

Bobby Healy from Manna Aero drone deliveries on delivering flat whites and pastries to the gardens of Balbriggan and his next move into drone deliveries in America.