Podcasts about Ballyfermot

Robbie Murray is a former undefeated professional boxer who defied the odds to achieve success in the ring. As a boy, he battled severe asthma and depended on the use of daily oxygen masks, and at that stage a future life as a sportsman seemed a million miles away. But boxing helped him build up his lung capacity and ultimately, he found success in the amateurs before turning pro in 2001, fighting out of Breen's Gym in Belfast and representing Dublin. He trained and sparred alongside the likes of Neil Sinclair, Eamonn Magee and Paul McCloskey in an era when fellow 140lb boxers Shea Neary, Ricky Hatton and Francie Barrett, his old amateur rival, were making waves. His biggest night came in '05 when he beat Peter McDonagh for the Irish title at the National Stadium – and bigger nights looked to be on the horizon. But he instead decided to hang up his gloves, his hunger satisfied, health intact, and pursue another legacy in the sport. Robbie became a full-time performance coach and took over his old amateur club, St Matthews in Ballyfermot. Coaching opened his eyes to the need for a fairer – and safer – system in underage boxing. He developed Fight Ireland in a bid to achieve proper matchmaking, knowing there are levels to the game, which he hopes will come back online soon. He then developed the Boxing Winner app, which provides a structured learning and development pathway for boxers of all levels. And The Rocky Road visited Murray in Ballyer to check out his newest venture which could end up changing the sport entirely – simulated boxing. Making boxing safer is something everyone wants but few know how that can be achieved. It is a brutal sport and those who enter it usually do so with their eyes wide open. Fights are fights, rounds are rounds, punishment is taken and dished out. It is the hurt game. Murray has recently completed a masters degree in sports performance analysis and time will tell if his research and methods are adapted to allow fighters worldwide to prepare in a safer way in future. This episode of The Rocky Road is dedicated to John Cooney, an Irish boxing warrior who tragically lost his life following a Celtic title fight at the Ulster Hall in February 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Friday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE appetiser for this morning's Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Mark Lawrenson and Pat Nevin helped us set the table for tomorrow's Merseyside derby - which is set to be the last to be played at Goodison Park. The Investec Champions Cup gets underway this evening, with Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle in action - we look ahead to the provinces in action with Alan Quinlan. And a very special anniversary is marked. It's 20 years since Brock - a Jack Russell from Ballyfermot - managed to get involved in an international rules game at Croke Park. But this morning's Bite takes us back to that chat with Lawro & Pat, and their personal memories of Merseyside derbies past + a little from Shane, Arthur and Colm's chat regarding Ange Postecoglou, and how Tottenham tends to turn sane managers mad. Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

Welcome to Friday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE appetiser for this morning's Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Mark Lawrenson and Pat Nevin helped us set the table for tomorrow's Merseyside derby - which is set to be the last to be played at Goodison Park. The Investec Champions Cup gets underway this evening, with Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle in action - we look ahead to the provinces in action with Alan Quinlan. And a very special anniversary is marked. It's 20 years since Brock - a Jack Russell from Ballyfermot - managed to get involved in an international rules game at Croke Park. But this morning's Bite takes us back to that chat with Lawro & Pat, and their personal memories of Merseyside derbies past + a little from Shane, Arthur and Colm's chat regarding Ange Postecoglou, and how Tottenham tends to turn sane managers mad. Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

This week we were joined by award-winning actor and playwright Thommas Kane Byrne & best friend and fellow actress Ericka Roe.They discussed their journey from living in Dublin Inner City & Ballyfermot to making it on stage and screen in shows such as Kin and Dublin Murders.Together they have launched their own production company Breadline aiming to make theatre more accessible to the working class.Breadline is bringing its next show It's Always Your Bleedin' Own to Project Arts Centre this December. Looking past the riots and narratives that are sold to you about D1 - resilience meets humour and grit meets glamour. Tickets can be purchased here.

In this episode, we sit down with Mark O'Brien, a footballer from Ballyfermot whose career has been nothing short of extraordinary. From his early days at Cherry Orchard to playing for Derby County and Newport County, Mark's journey is full of twists, turns, and incredible challenges. But his most significant battle hasn't been on the pitch—it's been for his life. Mark has faced the unimaginable, enduring two open-heart surgeries, yet each time he made an inspiring comeback. His story is a testament to resilience, determination, and the will to overcome the most daunting obstacles. Join us as we delve into the highs and lows of Mark's career, his personal struggles, and the incredible strength that has defined him as a player and a person. His story will leave you motivated and in awe of his unwavering spirit. For more on Mark's journey, be sure to check out his autobiography: Mark O'Brien: The Fight of His Life.

Sarah Green, the principal of St Seton's Secondary in Ballyfermot speaking to Kate Varley

17th September, 2024– Experience God's Healing Power as Deacon Don shares incredible stories of healing. Experience a powerful healing service from Saint Matthew's Church in Ballyfermot, where Deacon Don and Jim Brown share stories of divine intervention, explore Jesus' liberating power, and discuss the importance of praising God even in difficult times. Tune in for […] The post E780 | God's Healing Grace Power Hour – The Healing Power of Faith: Stories from Saint Matthew's Church appeared first on Radio Maria Ireland.

Brian Murphy makes his Manchester United debut, featuring in a side consisting of Jaap Stam, Brian McClair, Paul Parker and other club legends. Your favourite Manchester United podcast co-host was given the honour of representing a Manchester United Legends XI. Hear from Noel Kelly, Tadgh and Derry Fleming and the star of the show Jaap Stam on a special episode of the Strettycast. Big shout out to the lads in Ballyfermot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today marks 100 years since Irish was made compulsory in our schools.This has often come with criticism – but should we encourage young people to speak more Irish?Joining guest host Anton Savage to discuss is Hazel De Nortúin, Founder of Cafe Glic in Ballyfermot, Seán Ó Maoilchiaráin, Reporter for Live 95 and Diarmuid Lyng, Owner of Wild Irish Retreats.

Additional security measures have been put in place at a medieval site in Ballyfermot, after footage showing someone interfering with skeletal remains was shared on social media. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Hazel De Nortúin, People Before Profit Councillor for Ballyfermot Drimnagh.

Additional security measures have been put in place at a medieval site in Ballyfermot, after footage showing someone interfering with skeletal remains was shared on social media. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Hazel De Nortúin, People Before Profit Councillor for Ballyfermot Drimnagh.

Should Dublin take inspiration from Copenhagen and look at setting up swap centres across the city for people to leave things they don't need any more in a bid to reduce waste? One councillor who thinks so is Vincent Jackson, Local Election Candidate, Independent Councillor for Ballyfermot and he joined Ciara this morning.

Should Dublin take inspiration from Copenhagen and look at setting up swap centres across the city for people to leave things they don't need any more in a bid to reduce waste? One councillor who thinks so is Vincent Jackson, Local Election Candidate, Independent Councillor for Ballyfermot and he joined Ciara this morning.

On this episode Brian told us of a racist incident he witnessed at the weekend. A group of pre-teens hurled vile abuse outside the home of a Pakistani family. He said the parents of these kids should be done for neglect.

The murder of a 20 year-old man in a chaotic gun attack on Dublin's southside may be a harbinger of a new gangland feud. Ballyfermot man, Josh Itseli, was gunned down in what's believed to be the first gangland shooting of the year. Three young men are in garda custody after Itseli's car was rammed to a halt and came under fire in Drimnagh in the early hours of Monday morning. He died at the scene and follow up searches resulted in the seizure of body armour and a military grade assault rifle. A pipe bomb nearby forced residents to leave their homes for a time while the Army Bomb Disposal Team made safe the device. Drimnagh residents were subjected to a long period of gang warfare in the 2000s. Now locals fear public safety is at risk as a new generation of volatile men seek to fill the vacuum left empty by the dismantling of the Byrne organised crime gang.Presented by Sorcha Pollak. Produced by Aideen Finnegan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hugh McAllister Sr. started in coal, then ventured into barbering, relocating from Belfast to Dublin. His sons, Hugh and Conor, expanded the business from barber shops in Belfast and Ballyfermot to numerous franchises, known as Grafton Barbers. Hugh McAllister joins us to share the family's rich history in both barbering and business.

In this week's  episode we had a very special guest down from Dublin . Conor has been suffering with his mental health from a very young age and with addiction along side it life took a turn for the worst…. But he's a soldier and he got clean and is now a with a gang of soldiers along side him changing the game starting with his own community. He's a young man with so much potential and we can't wait to see it all unfold. Support the show

19th March, 2024– Live from St. Matthew's Ballyfermot, Father Pat Collins reflects on the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist, and thanking God even in adversity, reading from Acts 16. The post E61 | God's Healing Grace Power Hour – Father Pat Collins appeared first on Radio Maria Ireland.

Ireland's first ever rage room is set to opened in Ballyfermot. It provides relief for individuals feeling stressed or frustrated, delivering therapeutic outcomes after an hour of enjoyable property damage. Participants receive protective gear and are granted access to sledgehammers and glass bottles to release their anger on unused machinery. Lucas Baltrusis, owner of Rage Room Ireland joined Sean to discuss...

Today on the show we spoke to a Dublin man who was horrified yesterday when he witnessed two mothers "baiting the heads off each other" outside a national school in Ballyfermot.. He told us about exactly what he saw yesterday while school kids watched in horror... and then we heard from women who know the two mothers involved!!

Fni Wrapchat Ani-mates! beginning with the incredibly talented Paul McGrath of Whackala! Hosted by the exuberant Carla Lennon, these specials will delve into the world of animation, featuring interviews with some of the brightest names in the Animation industry. In this series of special eps, we dive deep into the world of animation and chat with some of the most talented animators, artists, and voice actors in the industry. Each episode is packed with insights, tips, and behind-the-scenes stories that will inspire and entertain aspiring animators and animation enthusiasts alike. So get ready to learn, laugh, and be inspired by the world of animation in FNI Wrapchat's special podcast series! Carla is animation professional from Dublin Ireland with experience across the 2D animation pipeline, from animation to cleanup to ink and paint. Carla is passionate about the art form of animation, and is aon a mission to know everything about the process. It's a special thing to work in such a vibrant industry, alongside such passionate and talented individuals, and Carla makes it her mission to support the people working in the industry in any way she can. Carla co-founded Dublin Animation Meetup to help the people who work in animation network and get to know each other and network. DAM boasts a monthly meetup that welcomes over 100 people each month. They see people come to our event from all over the country. They provide games and encourage our guests to meet new people and re-connect with old friends. They are in the process of expanding DAM from monthly meetups to a designated resource network for junior and mid-level personnel across the animation sector. Paul McGrath is an Animator – Filmmaker – illustrator and Clean up Artist, based in Dublin Ireland. He co-founded Whackala with Leticia Agudo to combine their talents in Producing & Directing fiction, documentary & Animation, sometimes combining all three. This multi-formatted approach has resulted in award-winning documentaries that include animation and scripted elements. Most recently Paul has directed the frameworks short “Lady Betty” you may have seen it in a festival near you. He has worked internationally on many animation series and projects. Paul has taught animation & design in Dublin, Ballyfermot college, IADT & Coláiste Dhúlaigh. He is proficient in design, animation & visual effects software, you know the ones. Lastly Paul is a terrible networker, please talk to him at events. Visit Whackala here: https://whackala.com/ "Lady Betty" is now available on Omletto and features the amazing vocal talent of one of Irelands great Actors David Pearce and the legendary Colm Meaney (No less). Two old friends, Paddy and Mick, are wiling away the evening in a cozy country club, trading tall tales over pints. They stumble upon re-telling the story of Lady Betty, the first and only female executioner in Ireland. As the two men bicker over the details, interrupting one another and arguing, they attempt to get her story straight, as Betty tries to eke out a meager existence with her son Padraic in the late 1700s. It can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQ-28VlgAXg Please Support our podcast, events and classes on BuyMeACoffee.com/fni 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/filmnetworkirelan https://twitter.com/fni_film #WeAreFni #FniWrapchat #AnimationSpecials #PaulMcGrath #Whachala #CarlaLennon #AnimationIndustry #BehindTheScenes #Interviews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fni Wrapchat Ani-mates! beginning with the incredibly talented Paul McGrath of Whackala! Hosted by the exuberant Carla Lennon, these specials will delve into the world of animation, featuring interviews with some of the brightest names in the Animation industry. In this series of special eps, we dive deep into the world of animation and chat with some of the most talented animators, artists, and voice actors in the industry. Each episode is packed with insights, tips, and behind-the-scenes stories that will inspire and entertain aspiring animators and animation enthusiasts alike. So get ready to learn, laugh, and be inspired by the world of animation in FNI Wrapchat's special podcast series! Carla is animation professional from Dublin Ireland with experience across the 2D animation pipeline, from animation to cleanup to ink and paint. Carla is passionate about the art form of animation, and is aon a mission to know everything about the process. It's a special thing to work in such a vibrant industry, alongside such passionate and talented individuals, and Carla makes it her mission to support the people working in the industry in any way she can. Carla co-founded Dublin Animation Meetup to help the people who work in animation network and get to know each other and network. DAM boasts a monthly meetup that welcomes over 100 people each month. They see people come to our event from all over the country. They provide games and encourage our guests to meet new people and re-connect with old friends. They are in the process of expanding DAM from monthly meetups to a designated resource network for junior and mid-level personnel across the animation sector. Paul McGrath is an Animator – Filmmaker – illustrator and Clean up Artist, based in Dublin Ireland. He co-founded Whackala with Leticia Agudo to combine their talents in Producing & Directing fiction, documentary & Animation, sometimes combining all three. This multi-formatted approach has resulted in award-winning documentaries that include animation and scripted elements. Most recently Paul has directed the frameworks short “Lady Betty” you may have seen it in a festival near you. He has worked internationally on many animation series and projects. Paul has taught animation & design in Dublin, Ballyfermot college, IADT & Coláiste Dhúlaigh. He is proficient in design, animation & visual effects software, you know the ones. Lastly Paul is a terrible networker, please talk to him at events. Visit Whackala here: https://whackala.com/ "Lady Betty" is now available on Omletto and features the amazing vocal talent of one of Irelands great Actors David Pearce and the legendary Colm Meaney (No less). Two old friends, Paddy and Mick, are wiling away the evening in a cozy country club, trading tall tales over pints. They stumble upon re-telling the story of Lady Betty, the first and only female executioner in Ireland. As the two men bicker over the details, interrupting one another and arguing, they attempt to get her story straight, as Betty tries to eke out a meager existence with her son Padraic in the late 1700s. It can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQ-28VlgAXg Please Support our podcast, events and classes on BuyMeACoffee.com/fni 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/filmnetworkirelan https://twitter.com/fni_film #WeAreFni #FniWrapchat #AnimationSpecials #PaulMcGrath #Whachala #CarlaLennon #AnimationIndustry #BehindTheScenes #Interviews

On this episode we heard from a Mother of a 17 year old 'joyriding scumbag' who says it's not her fault the way her son has turned out...arguing that he wasn't 'dragged up'.

Cheryl Keeler, Career and Guidance Teacher at St. Dominic's Secondary School in Ballyfermot, discusses the reasons behind the rise in the number of pupils sitting the Leaving Certificate Applied programme this year

Senator Eileen Flynn discusses the incident on Wednesday night when a taxi driver initially refused to drop her to the halting site in Ballyfermot where she lives.

Lam's takeaway in Ballyfermot has been in business for 32 years. Following a family dispute, owner Ken Lam's son Jonathan Lam is opening a separate takeaway ‘New Lams' right nextdoor. Bobby Kerr was joined by Liam Collins, Columnist with The Sunday Independent to discuss a history of family feuds in business in Ireland…

Succession in Dublin South West. Yes, a family feud is boiling over in Ballyfermot, as father and son Chinese takeaway owners air their wonton beef in public. Sarah Madden reports.

People were shocked to hear about the attacks on Gardai that took place in Ballyfermot a couple of weeks ago. No one was more outraged than active community members from the area who work tirelessly to rid themselves of negative stereotypes and make the area a pleasant place to live, work and socialise. Denise Calnan, News Editor and The Indo Daily Podcast Host at the Irish Independent is a resident of Ballyfermot and she joined Sean on the show to discuss… Image: Google Maps

Michael O'Toole and Paul Healy discuss the major crime developments from this week in Ireland. Foremost in the minds of most today is the shooting of PSNI Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell last night, who was attacked in front of his son. We discuss what we know, and do not, about a sensitive investigation. Paul discusses his story on Daniel Kinahan being spotted in Dubai, and we look at the incidents of anti-social behaviour in Ballyfermot that led to an officer being treated for injuries. There are more stories still, and if you would like to hear Shattered Lives every episode, hit subscribe. Shattered Lives is produced for Reach Ireland by Ciaran Bradley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode we heard from an O.M. listener who wants to see families of those involved in anti-social behaviour, which brings down the tone and safety of an area, immediately evicted.

Brendan O' Connor, President of the GRA, discusses urgent need for special taskforce on violence against gardaí, following latest incident in Dublin.

On this episode we heard from Ballyfermot locals defending the joyriding "send off" following a funeral...and others claiming the area has become a no-go area.

The Taoiseach and Tánaiste have condemned an attack on gardaí in Ballyfermot in Dublin. An officer was struck in the face with a bottle after being surrounded by a crowd of young people. Two Garda vehicles were also damaged in the incident. Barry Whyte, Newstalk's Chief Reporter joined Kieran from Ballyfermot where he met with locals to discuss…

Gardaí in Ballyfermot were attacked by what some people are describing as a lawless mob. The Guards were there as part of a policing plan around the funeral of a young man. The plan had been put in place because Guards had been warned that a large number of scramblers would be at the funeral. One guard was struck in the face by a bottle after trying to help an elderly woman when she was nearly hit by one of the scrambler bikes. One video shows a crowd of young people gathering around two guards, shouting and lunging at them. Andrea was joined by Tara McManus, Assistant General Secretary of the Garda Representative Association and Vincent Jackson, Independent Councillor in Ballyfermot and other listeners to discuss… Image: Screenshot of the event taking place in Ballyfermot, Dublin Twitter/@dubslife1

As more violence against Gardaí occurred in Ballyfermot yesterday leaving one officer injured, we get reaction from the Garda Representative Association President, Brendan O'Connor and by Daithi Doolan, Sinn Fein Cllr for Ballyfermot/Drimnagh.

The head of one of the country's best-known Gaeltacht summer colleges has said the standard of Irish in students is shameful and that the Government is putting its head in the sand about it. Mícheál Ó Foighil, CEO of Coláiste Lurgan, Cllr Hazel de Nortúin, Founder of Cafe Glic in Ballyfermot and other listeners joined Clare McKenna to discuss…

My guest in this episode is Dermot McCormack. Given his name it will be no surprise to hear that Dermot was born in Dublin in 1969 and grew up in the working-class area of Ballyfermot in the city. In the early 90's, after a formative year in France and a summer spent in the US, he emigrated to the US which is still home to him today. For a long time, he lived in New York, but he recently moved with his wife Donna to the sunshine and sand of Manhattan Beach in California. Whilst his degree was in Electrical Engineering, he has spent his working life at the intersection of Technology, Music, Content & Entertainment. He has worked at several major companies including Viacom, AOL & MTV and highlights for me include him being part of the team that produced Rock Band Beatles Edition, powering all the music in Tesla's and owning a Podcast company! Like all my guests Dermot has a deep love of music and wide-ranging tastes, with Tom Waits, Ska and a certain Irish band called U2 being deep favourites. Whatever your views on U2 I challenge you not to be moved and inspired by Dermot's story of walking 10 minutes from home in 1983 to see U2 at Phoenix Park and 17 years later having dinner with Bono where he was given the nickname ‘Digital Dermot from Dublin'. Dermot's song choices in this Part. 1 episode are: 60's       Here Comes The Sun                                                          The Beatles 70's       I Hope That I Don't Fall In Love With You               Tom Waits 80's       Ghost Town                                                                               The Specials 90's       One                                                                                                 U2 Enjoy :-)If you would like to be on the show then please contact me at musictalkspod@outlook.com Please follow and like Music Talks on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/musictalkspod . You can also find me on Twitter @musictalkspod .

Daithí de Róiste, Councillor for Ballyfermot and member of the Dublin City Joint Policing Committee, on policing resources in the Ballyfermot area.

Antoinette Cunningham, general secretary of the AGSI (Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors) spoke to Jerry about the attack on two gardaí that happened in Ballyfermot, Dublin in the early hours of Monday morning. Ninety-three per cent of participants in a Kerry Today Twitter poll on the subject believed there should be mandatory sentencing for those who attack emergency workers including gardaí while on duty.    

Procrastination against bodycams needs to stop” that's according to former Assistant Commissioner Pat Leahy. His remarks come after Gardaí were viciously assaulted while responding to an incident in Ballyfermot on Monday morning. To debate this issue further Shane was joined on the show this morning by Pat Leahy, former Garda Assistant Commissioner, and Liam Herrick, Executive Director of The Irish Council for Civil Liberties.  

In the wake of the Ballyfermot attack on gardaí, what should society's response be? To discuss Pat was joined by Pat Marry Ex-Detective and Hazel De Nortùn Hazel De Nortùn

Antoinette Cunningham, General Secretary of the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors

A Garda is being treated hospital after he and a colleague were seriously assaulted in Ballyfermot in Dublin. The two gardaí, a man and a woman, responded to a public order incident last night. Kieran was joined by Jim O'Callaghan, Fianna Fail's Justice spokesperson and Antoinette Cunningham, President of the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors to discuss...

Is enough being done to protect our Gardai? A shocking video emerged of 2 Gardai being assaulted in Ballyfermot in Dublin last night. Sinn Féin Councillor for Ballyfermot and Drimnagh, Daithi Doolan, Garda Mark Ferris is the DMR West GRA Representative, Sunniva Finlay is the CEO of Ballyfermot STAR and other listeners to discuss...

On this episode we got reaction to Garda Public Order unit being sent into Cherry Orchard, Ballyfermot after joyriders rammed a Garda car last night. Locals vented their anger and the lads received threats! Unmissable edition of Opinions Matter.

Irish Travellers, known in their own language as Mincéirs or Pavees and in Irish called ‘An Lucht Siúil or, ‘The Walking People', are a nomadic ethnic minority in Ireland with a distinct history, culture and identity. Historically, Travellers were called Tinkers, a reference to their trade as tinsmiths, and they also made a living through engaging with the settled community; by buying and selling animals, or through seasonal farm labour. They've also long been renowned as singers, musicians and storytellers who brought news, tales, songs and music from townland to townland, parish to parish and county to county as they travelled around Ireland. As a minority group however, Ireland's Travellers they have long-faced discrimination on the basis of their ethnicity, and are often reported as the subject of explicit prejudice in Irish society. For this episode of the podcast, I hope to enter into an exploration of Traveller culture and identity, and I'm honoured to be joined by David Joyce; an advocate for the Traveller community who has worked as both a barrister and a solicitor, and Áine Furey, a singer, musician, tour guide and alumna of the Department of Irish Folklore here at UCD. I hope you'll keep us company for the next hour or so as we come to know and honour the culture, traditions, perspectives and experiences of Ireland's Travelling people, to whom this episode is dedicated. For details concerning audio timecodes, see below: 08:20: Tom 'Bun' Connors in conversation with Seán Ó Súilleabháin, Cherry Orchard, Dublin (1967) listing some Travellers families and which parts of Ireland they're from. 14:20: Andy Cassidy, 'My Rifle, My Pony and Me' recorded by Alen McWeeney in Labre Park, Ballyfermot, Dublin (1967) My thanks to Alen, and to Pavee Point for permission to reproduce this wonderful recording! See more here: http://www.paveepoint.ie/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/WhishtBooklet.pdf 27:35: Bridget Connors in conversation with Seán Ó Súilleabháin, Cherry Orchard, Dublin (1967) recounting the kindness of Kerry people, and the hostility with which she was met in other places in Ireland. 39: 54: 'Bun' Connors recounting the tinsmithing trade as it was practiced in his family, and how it was undone by the arrival of cheap plastic goods. 42:07: John Reilly singing 'The Jolly Tinker'. Recorded by Tom Munnelly while John and his family were camped at Cloongrehan, Cootehall, County Roscommon (October 1971) 47:02: John Reilly singing 'False Lankum'. Recorded by Tom Munnelly while John and his family were camped at Cloongrehan, Cootehall, County Roscommon (October 1971) See here for more: https://digital.ucd.ie/view/ivrla:31077 50: 22: 'Bun' Connors relates his experience of travelling around Ireland, and demonstrating how well he knows the homeplace of Seán Ó Súilleabháin(from Kenmare, county Kerry) in particular. 53:55: Uileann Piper Johnny Doran playing 'Colonel Fraser, My Love Is in America, Rakish Paddy' recorded by the Irish Folklore Commission (1947) 56: 28: 'Bun' Connors relates his long standing friendship with Margaret Barry 1:00:55: 'Bun' and his mother Bridget Connors describe how Travellers used make a living from dealing animals, and gives account of the fairs they used visit. 1:04:10: 'Bun' Connors relates details of winter lodgings and the times of the year that Travellers used travel. 1:08:30: 'Bun' Connors recounts the ways in which the settled people would come and join them by the fire a few days after they had arrived into an area and set up camp. Describes the bonds and neighbourly feelings fostered over time. 1:23:39: Pádraig Mac Gréine recounts how he first met Traveller and storyteller Oney Power in county Longford in the 1930s. 1:29:40: 'Bun' and Bridget Connors give account of the context in which the Traveller language is used, providing examples of phrases and terminology. 1:39:38: Johnny Doran, playing Sliabh na mBan, a slow air, dedicated to the late Seán Garvey.

On this episode we asked if you'd ever buy drink for teenagers if they asked? Our Jeremy refused...but one caller shocked us by what he does.

After many years of infections and knee replacements my next guest suffered a leg amputation which has had a very debilitating effect on her life. But now a pioneering surgery option in Australia is offering new hope. Caroline McGrane from Ballyfermot joined Stephanie on the show to discuss the fundraising mission she hopes will allow her to travel to Australia. https://www.gofundme.com/f/-Carolines-Dream Listen and subscribe to Moncrieff on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify.    Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.  

Thomas Kinsella from The Ranch was one of Ireland's great poets, but Dublin - and working class Dublin especially - was at the very heart of his work. This podcast explores what we might call Thomas Kinsella's Dublin, from his home on the border of Inchicore and Ballyfermot to Wood Quay.