Podcasts about Belfast

Planning to rent a car and explore Ireland's cities? While having your own transportation gives you flexibility, parking in cities like Dublin, Galway, or Belfast can be frustrating—unless you plan ahead. This quick guide (and the video below!) will help you avoid stress and find the best place to park, whether you're staying overnight or... The post Parking in Irish Cities: What You Need to Know Before You Drive In appeared first on Ireland Family Vacations.

When a skeptical professor steps into the mind of a former student's fiancée, he discovers a surreal landscape shaped by vanity, obsession, and alarming emptiness. A sharp and unsettling exploration of how our inner worlds reveal far more than we intend. The Shoddy Lands by C. S. Lewis. That's next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Clive Staples Lewis, one of the most influential writers of the 20th century, was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, in 1898. In 1917, during the height of World War I, he enlisted in the British Army and was wounded in combat less than a year later.Though best known for his beloved children's series, The Chronicles of Narnia—seven books published throughout the 1950s—Lewis also made a lasting mark with The Screwtape Letters in the 1940s, and his philosophical sci-fi epic, The Space Trilogy, written in the 1930s and '40s.While he authored more than 30 books in his lifetime, Lewis rarely ventured into short fiction. Today's featured tale marks a special occasion: his first story published in an American fantasy and science fiction magazine. From the February 1956 issue of Fantasy and Science Fiction, beginning on page 68, The Shoddy Lands by C. S. Lewis.…Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, A brief tale of the dismal success of a scientist's experiment. Anton's Last Dream by Edwin Baird.☕ Buy Me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottsV===========================Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheLostSciFiPodcastTwitter - https://x.com/LostSciFiPodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lostscifiguyThreads - https://www.threads.net/@scottscifiguy=========================== ❤️ ❤️ Thanks to All Our Listeners Who Bought Us a Coffee$200 Someone$100 Tony from the Future$75 James Van Maanenberg$50 Anonymous Listener$25 Someone, Eaten by a Grue, Jeff Lussenden, Fred Sieber, Anne, Craig Hamilton, Dave Wiseman, Bromite Thrip, Marwin de Haan, Future Space Engineer, Fressie, Kevin Eckert, Stephen Kagan, James Van Maanenberg, Irma Stolfo, Josh Jennings, Leber8tr, Conrad Chaffee, Anonymous Listener$15 Every Month Someone$15 Someone, Carolyn Guthleben, Patrick McLendon, Curious Jon, Buz C., Fressie, Anonymous Listener$10 Anonymous Listener$5 Denis Kalinin, Timothy Buckley, Andre'a, Martin Brown, Ron McFarlan, Tif Love, Chrystene, Richard Hoffman, Anonymous Listener Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we continue this epic tale, with Eamonn getting serious... About drugs, drinking, fighting, and avoiding being beaten to death by the army. He wades his way through scams, and schemes, doing everything but becoming a successful boxer, until he finally buckles down, and turns pro. This will quickly score dividends, when he becomes a champion, but that doesn't mean he's done being a menace to society!!Blow your chance at being the top amateur boxer around, have your wife save your life, when the RA comes looking to take you out, and continue to commit acts of stupidity, while becoming a champion with Eamonn "The Terminator" Magee!!Check us out, every Tuesday!We will continue to bring you the biggest idiots in sports history!! Hosted by James Pietragallo & Jimmie Whisman Donate at... patreon.com/crimeinsports or with paypal.com using our email: crimeinsports@gmail.com Get all the CIS & STM merch at crimeinsports.threadless.com Go to shutupandgivememurder.com for all things CIS & STM!! Contact us on... twitter.com/crimeinsports crimeinsports@gmail.com facebook.com/Crimeinsports instagram.com/smalltownmurderSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode, Tony Brueski digs into the chilling history of Friar's Bush Graveyard, Belfast's oldest Christian burial site. From its origins dating back to pre-Christian times to the mass graves of cholera and famine victims, the cemetery holds a wealth of historical significance. Tony explores the legends of secret Masses held under a thorn bush during the Penal Laws, the notorious body snatching incidents of the 19th century, and the notable figures buried within its walls. He also delves into the reported paranormal phenomena, including ghostly encounters and the theories behind them.

On this episode, Tony Brueski digs into the chilling history of Friar's Bush Graveyard, Belfast's oldest Christian burial site. From its origins dating back to pre-Christian times to the mass graves of cholera and famine victims, the cemetery holds a wealth of historical significance. Tony explores the legends of secret Masses held under a thorn bush during the Penal Laws, the notorious body snatching incidents of the 19th century, and the notable figures buried within its walls. He also delves into the reported paranormal phenomena, including ghostly encounters and the theories behind them.

On 14 May, Belfast's Black Box became a confessional where storytellers came for absolution: Fiona O'Neil tormented her mother with toothpaste; Phil Simon believed he had murdered his beloved grandad & Pat Scott questioned her guilt after two attempts at murder. Paul is your host. Tenx9 is a live storytelling event where nine people have up to ten minutes each to tell a true story from their own life on a particular theme. It began in Belfast in 2011 in the Black Box, started by Paul Doran & Pádraig Ó Tuama. You'll find all the upcoming dates at tenx9.com/events, our guidelines at tenx9.com/guidelines & you can submit your stories at tenx9.com/submissions.

Bryan Kearney 5 Hour Audience Request Set @ Kearnage Put Down Your Phones 2.0 Belfast Orbital x Lange - Follow Me 2 Belfast (Bryan Kearney Mash-Up) Intro x You & Me x Innerbloom (Astrality Edit) Marco Lys Vs Rufus Du Sol - Raving Innerbloom (Etienne Ozborne Vacarme Mashup) D-Formation - Que Idea New Atlantic - I Know La Bouche - Be My Lover (Goodboys Edit) Morgan Page Ft. Lissie - The Longest Road (CLUB 909 Remix) Obskur & Tomike - I've Arrived (Jansons Remix) Safri Duo - Played-A-Live (The Bongo Song) (Massivedrum Remix) Niels van Gough - Pulverturm (CYA Bootleg) Cosmic Gate - Exploration Of Space (Grum Remix) Danny Tenaglia - Music Is the Answer (Stuart Ojelay Bootleg) Faithless - Music Matters (Mark Knight Remix) CASSIMM - Valerie Body Language Vs So Much In Love (Stuart Ojelay Bootleg) Weiss & James Hype - Feel My Needs Underworld - Born Slippy (Stuart Ojelay Bootleg) Bicep - Glue (Karney Remix) Chicane x Kryder - Offshore (Karney's Say It Right Fusion) The Prodigy - Breathe (Sielo Edit) Solardo, Eli Brown - XTC (FOOTWURK Edit) Dominica, Felix Leiter, Ango Tamarin - Gotta Let You Go Legend B - Lost in Love (Spektre Remix) Nikolai vs James Hype - Ready To Wake Me Up (Bryan Kearney Mash-Up) Marco V vs Kings Of Tomorrow - Finally Simulated (Bryan Kearney Mash-Up) Modea vs Maria Nayler - Naked Love (Bryan Kearney Mash-Up) ASHA - JJ Tribute (Bryan Kearney Remix / Set You Free Edit) Lightforce - Join Me (I.D Remix) Joe Inferno - Tribal Church (Luke Grogan Remix) Paul Sirrell - Cheeky Monkey 8 ELOQ - Blah Blah Blah QFX - Freedom (Luke Grogan Remix) Status - Break The Silence (Bryan Kearney Remake) Sylver vs Oceanlab - Turn The Satellite (Bryan Kearney Mash-Up) Moby - Everytime You Touch Me (Karney Remix) Gigi - D'Agostino - L'Amour Toujours (KE-YEN & Le Crockett Remix) Hi-Gate - Pitchin (Bryan Kearney's Old Skool Twist) Jarusha x Datsko vs Kristine Blond - Are You Love Shy? (Bryan Kearney Mash-Up) Solar Factor - Urban Shakedown (Bryan Kearney Remix) System F - Cry (Spektre Remix) Energy 52 - Cafe Del Mar (Three N'One Remix) Atlantis vs Coast 2 Coast - Home in Fiji (Bryan Kearney Mash-Up) Ariel - Deep (Vincent De Moor Remix) Tenth Planet - Ghosts (Vincent De Moor Remix) Agnelli & Nelson vs Dee Dee - ForEveryday (Bryan Kearney Mash-Up) Key4050 - I.D Ben Hemsley - Erase Me (Bryan Kearney Rework) Bryan Kearney - Te Amo (Cold Blue Remix) Bryan Kearney & Bo Bruce - Shine A Light Fragma - Toca Me (In Petto Remix) Ferry Corsten & Superstrings vs Agnelli & Nelson & Audrey Gallagher - Remember Nothing (Bryan Kearney Mash-Up) Tiesto - Just Be (NoSo Rework) Sneijder & Bryan Kearney - Proper Order Interplanetary Criminal & Kettama - Yosemite Denham Audio vs Notion - Delirium Sonny Fodera, Jazzy & D.O.D - Somedays (Bryan Kearney Remix) Volts Wagen - No Sleep Dawn Needs Your Loving (Bryan Kearney Club Mix) Heavens Cry - 'Til Tears Do Us Part (Flash Harry Remix) System F vs Billy Gillies & Betsy - Out Of The Fair (Bryan Kearney X PHILLY Mash-Up) Mix Factory - Take Me Away (Bryan Kearney Remix) Katana x 4 Strings - Take Me In Silence (Hodel Mash-Up) Ratty - Sunrise (Tasso Sunset Remake) Cartel vs DJ Shah feat. Adriana Thorpe - Who Will Find Me In Buenos Aires (Bryan Kearney ASOT 700 Mash-Up) Shanti & Nils - Greece 2015 Johnny Shaker - Pearl River (Karney Remix) Everyday At The Beach (Bryan Kearney Mash-Up) Key4050 - Equinox (Short Version) Bryan Kearney & Out Of The Dust feat. Plumb - Take This (I.D Remix) DART - Emergency When The Rush Comes (22 Interns Sunset Mix) Benwal x Freefall - SkyDive (Bryan Kearney Mash-Up) Bryan Kearney & Plumb - God Help Me On The Run With Every Heartbeat (Bryan Kearney Club Mix) Reverse vs Plumb - I Don't Deserve A Distant Destiny (Bryan Kearney Mash-Up) Push - Universal Nation (Ferry Corsten Remix) Bryan Kearney & Plumb - All Over Again Will Atkinson - The Last Rave on Earth Nothing Compares 2 Airwave (Bryan Kearney Club Mix) Artemisia - Bits & Pieces (Put Down Your Phones Finisher)

Amanda Ferguson, Belfast based reporter

This week, we Eamonn's story continues, as he keeps boxing, becoming one of the biggest up and comers in Northern Ireland. He is also shot twice. Once by the Brits, and once by his own people. He almost loses his life, when his throat is slashed with a broken bottle, and he even beats someone senseless, at an NYC McDonalds! He also misses the Olympics, out of spite. A wild ride!!Be shot by soldiers, while trying to light a molotov cocktail, beat an American senseless for improper McDonalds drive thru etiquette, and nearly have your jugular severed because you didn't have an extra cigarette with Eamonn "The Terminator" Magee - Part 2!!Check us out, every Tuesday!We will continue to bring you the biggest idiots in sports history!! Hosted by James Pietragallo & Jimmie Whisman Donate at... patreon.com/crimeinsports or with paypal.com using our email: crimeinsports@gmail.com Get all the CIS & STM merch at crimeinsports.threadless.com Go to shutupandgivememurder.com for all things CIS & STM!! Contact us on... twitter.com/crimeinsports crimeinsports@gmail.com facebook.com/Crimeinsports instagram.com/smalltownmurderSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Typically left out of the story of the partition of Ireland are the three lost counties of Ulster.  These are the counties of Donegal, Cavan, and Monaghan that were excluded from what became Northern Ireland despite their historic ties and shared stand against the creation of an independent Irish state.  If Dublin and Belfast failed to form closer ties, it is impossible to understand why without considering the lost counties.  If the Republic of Ireland struggled to come to terms with its own diversity, the history of the lost countries was a significant impediment.  Remembering the lost countries of Ulster with University College Dublin Professor Edward Burke, coming to the June 3rd episode of Realms of Memory.  

In this episode, we're joined by Nicky Humphreys and Ally Lewis, the founding members of Dyslexia Awareness Northern Ireland, for a transatlantic talk on dyslexia. Nicky Humphreys did her PGCE Primary in 2004/05; in 2016, she commenced a postgraduate diploma in teaching literacy to learners with dyslexia/SpLD through the Northern Ireland Dyslexia Centre. She worked as a tutor for the Centre in Belfast for a few years before setting up her own small business teaching children in her local area and working with her local schools. Her professional body is PATOSS. She is married to Marshall and they have three children. She loves spring/summer and holidays. Ally Lewis is a former pediatric and neonatal nurse who transitioned into education after having children. Her personal journey into literacy advocacy began when her son struggled with reading and spelling in early primary school. Frustrated by the lack of support and resources in Northern Ireland, Ally pursued structured literacy training in Belfast. Since then, she has become a passionate advocate for children with dyslexia, offering support to families and working one-on-one with students in schools. Together, along with Jodi Snowdon (who now works for NESSY), Nicky and Ally founded the Facebook page and advocacy group in Northern Ireland, DANI (Dyslexia Awareness Northern Ireland). Resources mentioned in this episode: Nessy The Dyslexia SpLD Trust Dyslexia Awareness NI Dyslexia Crisis in Northern Ireland Overcoming Dyslexia by Sally Shaywitz M.D. Science of Reading (SOR) Discussion and Support Group NI Teachers Science of Reading Discussion for Irish Teachers Teaching Beyond the Diagnosis: Empowering Students with Dyslexia by Casey Harrison We officially have merch! Show your love for the Together in Literacy podcast! If you like this episode, please take a few minutes to rate, review, and subscribe. Your support and encouragement are so appreciated! Have a question you'd like us to cover in a future episode of Together in Literacy? Email us at support@togetherinliteracy.com! If you'd like more from Together in Literacy, you can check out our website, Together in Literacy, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram. For more from Emily, check out The Literacy Nest. For more from Casey, check out The Dyslexia Classroom. We're looking for topic and guest suggestions for season 4 of the Together in Literacy Podcast! Let us know what you want to hear this season! Thank you for listening and joining us in this exciting and educational journey into dyslexia as we come together in literacy!

This week: Gardening horror stories, London vs. Belfast billboard edition, new burger inventions, NI Chinese food, the dip test, scientology get in touch, McCann's mum *Scottish edition*, attacked by a cockchafer, buying trousers, TikTok hype, tight clothes & much more.Sign up to Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for access to exclusive episodes out every Thursday.⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/TheBombSquadPod⁠⁠⁠⁠The Bomb Squad Pod live at the SSE Arena, Belfast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TICKETS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow @TheBombSquadPod on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ &⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Hosted by:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Colin Geddis⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ &⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Aaron McCann⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Produced & Edited by:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Niall Fegan

Join us in jail, or is it gaol, as in the Crumlin Road Gaol, the last Victorian era prison relic in Northern Ireland, now being put to better use as the home of the Belfast Distillery Company, working to revive the classic old McConnell's Whisky brand and creating a major new hospitality and tourist attraction in the process.We stop for “just the one” in this all-too brief episode, where CEO John Kelly lays out the twin goals for the distillery: “Restore the legend of McConnell's Irish Whisky that was and will be again, and bring distilling back to Belfast.”The 22-year veteran of Guinness and Diageo knows the spirits industry…and the neighborhood, having gone to school just over the prison wall, back in the bad old days of the Crumlin Road Gaol.John shares insights on why Irish whiskey lost favor, how it is now roaring back, and the immersive experiences drawing visitors to this dramatic new distillery.And BTW—it isn't a typo—McConnel's spells it “whisky” without the “e”.Links:McConnell's WhiskyWebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitter (X)LinkedInYouTubeJohn KellyLinkedInEpisode Details: Season 7, Episode 18; Total Episode Count: 121

Dive into the mesmerizing and tragic story of George Best, the footballing genius whose dazzling talent on the pitch was matched by a chaotic personal life. We dissect the acclaimed documentary "George Best: All By Himself," exploring his meteoric rise from Belfast prodigy to global superstar, the iconic 1968 European Cup victory, and the heartbreaking descent fueled by fame and addiction. Hear raw insights from teammates, ex-lovers, and the man himself, revealing the complex truth behind the myth of football's first rockstar. Was he a cautionary tale or simply a brilliant, flawed human? Join us as we unpack the rollercoaster ride of glory and chaos that was George Best's life.George Best documentary, Manchester United legend, football tragedy, 1968 European Cup, Northern Ireland football.

Beef and dairy farmers in Northern Ireland are enjoying the same kind of price boon their colleagues south of the border are getting. And this week just outside Belfast, the Royal Ulster Agricultural Society is running Balmoral Show.

Carmela from the Belfast office is joined by Fr. Darren Brennan who speaks again about the sacraments.  In this episode he reflects on the Sacrament of Confirmation, what are its fruits and effects.   L'articolo Chatechesis – Carmela – Fr. Darren Brennan – the Sacrament of Confirmation proviene da Radio Maria.

Today's episode is all about changing up little things in your training to have a big positive effect on race day. Consistency is always key especially if you have a good framework but there are always things for everyone to work on.My build for Belfast probably didn't seem much different to any other marathon cycle but I've highlighted 5 things that I felt really help me to break new ground even from a place of questionable strength at the start of the block.Some of the changes were intentional from my coach Jonny, some from me, and some were so subtle, I didn't even notice until reviewing my training after the marathon.If you need help revamping your own training for your next marathon along with personalised help in nutrition and mindset, message me at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/therunningrules⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or see ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.therunningrules.com/coaching⁠

This week, we start a series on a man who grew up in Northern Ireland, amidst "The Trouble" of the time. In part 1, we look at his origins, including boxing, from the age of 5, and watching his father be beaten by British soldiers, to eventually joining the youth wing of the IRA. He also fights anyone, and everyone. Doesn't take any guff from teachers, and comes up with a new, and horrifying way to get out of going to school!! Steal your first drink from an alcoholic delivery driver, visit your father in an internment camp, and take a swing at your teacher with Eamonn "The Terminator" Magee - Part 1!!Check us out, every Tuesday!We will continue to bring you the biggest idiots in sports history!! Hosted by James Pietragallo & Jimmie Whisman Donate at... patreon.com/crimeinsports or with paypal.com using our email: crimeinsports@gmail.com Get all the CIS & STM merch at crimeinsports.threadless.com Go to shutupandgivememurder.com for all things CIS & STM!! Contact us on... twitter.com/crimeinsports crimeinsports@gmail.com facebook.com/Crimeinsports instagram.com/smalltownmurderSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We went all the way to Belfast for this episode and nearly missed our train home because we couldn't stop talking to Sam. Sam Millar is a former member of the IRA, having joined when he was just 15 after Bloody Sunday and seeing the brutal murder of his best friend for being Catholic. Sam spent 8 years in the H Blocks on the blanket and no wash protests and he told us what it was like to live those conditions and why he didn't want to come off the protest in the end. The torture Sam endured at the hands of the prison guards was horrific and it's hard to understand why he kept fighting until you hear him explain it.Sam's story doesn't stop there though, after his time in prison, Sam snuck into the US where he was involved in one of the biggest heists in US history, stealing nearly $8 million. We'll get into all that later this week!Tickets available to our biggest live show to date in the Bord Gais Energy Theatre on July 11th here: https://www.ticketmaster.ie/talking-bollox-live-tickets/artist/5381757

Ade Oladipo and Gareth A Davies reflect on Anthony Cacace's win over Leigh Wood in Nottingham and discuss who the Belfast native should fight nextWe hear also from Chris Eubank Jnr who spoke to talkSPORT in Monte Carlo about the possibility of a rematch with Conor BennElsewhere we build up to the rematch of Johnny Fisher and Dave Allen this weekend and discuss a return for Mann Pacquiao who is set to fight for a WBC World Title aged 46! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the 20th of December 2004, £26.5 million was stolen from The Northern Bank in Belfast in what was then the biggest bank heist in Irish and British history. A new book by Glenn Patterson The Northern Bank Job: The Heist and How They Got Away with It details what happened and Glenn joined Pat on the show this morning.

My HoneyDew this week is comedian Shane Todd! Check out Shane's newest special, Mommy on his YouTube, or his own podcast Tea with Me. Shane joins me this week to Highlight the Lowlights of being raised outside of Belfast, Ireland, becoming a father, and living with Crohn's disease. We dive into Shane's upbringing, including a character of a father who's party trick you have to hear about! Shane opens up about the joy he's found in becoming a father himself, and shares some of the challenges he's faced since being diagnosed with Crohn's. BALTIMORE! I'm coming home! Catch me at the Horseshoe Casino on Saturday, June 28—one night only with special guest Justin Schlegel! Grab your tickets now! http://tixr.com/pr/ryan-sickler/142608 SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE and watch full episodes of The Dew every toozdee! https://youtube.com/@rsickler SUBSCRIBE TO MY PATREON - The HoneyDew with Y'all, where I Highlight the Lowlights with Y'all! Get audio and video of The HoneyDew a day early, ad-free at no additional cost! It's only $5/month! AND we just added a second tier. For a total of $8/month, you get everything from the first tier, PLUS The Wayback a day early, ad-free AND censor free AND extra bonus content you won't see anywhere else! https://www.patreon.com/TheHoneyDew What's your story?? Submit at honeydewpodcast@gmail.com Get Your HoneyDew Gear Today! https://shop.ryansickler.com/ Ringtones Are Available Now! https://www.apple.com/itunes/ http://ryansickler.com/ https://thehoneydewpodcast.com/ SUBSCRIBE TO THE CRABFEAST PODCAST https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-crabfeast-with-ryan-sickler-and-jay-larson/id1452403187 SPONSORS: Cure Hydration -Stay hydrated and feel your best by visiting http://curehydration.com/HONEYDEW Hims -Start your free online visit today at https://www.Hims.com/HONEYDEW

Life in the Peloton is proudly brought to you by MAAP Guys, the Giro is underway and that can only mean one thing; it's time for me to wheel out that classic old LITP story of the time I rode the Team Time Trial at the 2014 Giro with the Greenedge boys and we only went and bloody won it!...What do you mean I bring it up every year? Seriously, though, this is one of my favourite episodes we've ever made. I know some of you will have heard it before when it was first released during lockdown, but there's a lot of new listeners in the Pelo now who may not have heard me catching up with Orica Greenedge's ‘Class Of ‘14' Giro squad who took the win in the opening TTT in Belfast at the 2014 Giro d'Italia. This is a monster ep, with amazing stories from Svein ‘Sveino' Tuft, ‘Cam-a-carzi' Meyer, Michael ‘Bling' Matthews, Michael ‘Heppy' Hepburn, Pieter ‘Weendog' Weening, Brett ‘Burt' Lancaster, Matt ‘Whitey' White, and - of course - my old mate Luke ‘Durbo' Durbridge. What a line up?!  I absolutely loved relistening to this, and reliving the memories from over 10 years ago. This was one of my best days on the bike, surrounded by an amazing group of guys who I'm still good mates with today.  It's the first rest day of the 2025 Giro today, so this should keep you excited before the racing kicks off again in Italy tomorrow. Sit back, relax, and enjoy; I hope you love it. Cheers, Mitch

Barry Jones and Carl Frampton join Buncey as Anto Cacace beats Leigh Wood in Nottingham. The boys discuss the fight and what next for both boxers. Is it time for Wood to hang up the gloves? And will Cacace get a homecoming in Belfast against O'Shaquie Foster? We hear from Cacace and his promoter Frank Warren, Plus, Wood's trainer Ben Davison's gives his honest assessment of his figher.

Sean and Graeme talk Paul Hughes, PFL Belfast, JDM, Shevchenko, UFC 315 and more! Follow Sean X.Com/SeanSheehanBA Follow Graeme X.Com/SevereMMA Join the fun and support our journalism on Patreon.com/SevereMMAPodcast Episode 516 is brought to you by our friends at @Cloudbet! We're breaking down all the madness from #PFLBelfast — including Paul Hughes' hugehometown win

When you're in a UNESCO City of Music, you expect to hear some great sounds, which we did when we found our way to the Duncairn Centre for Culture & Arts to hear the Belfast singer, songwriter, performer, and musical explorer Suzanne Savage.Hooked at age seven by an Ulster Orchestra concert, she picked up a violin at age eight. Within a few years, she was practicing classical music by day and gigging with Belfast bands by night.Suzanne talks about her deep connections with Belfast and its music scene, her varied musical influences, and how she balances her artistic endeavors with practical considerations. Suzanne tells of her jazz influences, international experiences, noteworthy performances, and the important community initiatives she supports in Belfast.In the Duncairn concert, she was backed by her Savage Five string ensemble for an evening of her contemporary art songs, a reminder that there's more than Trad to be had in the first UNESCO City of Music on the island of Ireland.Join us for a journey through the marvelous musical landscape of the stellar Suzanne Savage!And thanks to the Belfast Music Society for their warm welcome.LinksSuzanne SavageFacebookInstagramLinkedInTwitter/XBandcampYouTubePerformance: Singing Leonard Cohen with RTÉ Concert Orchestra Savage FiveWebsiteFacebookSeamus Plug - The People's Kitchen, BelfastFacebookAlbum: Kindness on the StreetsThe Duncairn Centre for Arts & CultureWebsiteFacebookEpisode Details: Season 7, Episode 17; Total Episode Count: 120

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Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Belfast cruise ship Stranded Villa Vie Odyssey couple marry at sea Alcatrazs last living inmate on Trumps plan to reopen prison Buncrana Second teenager dies after swimming incident Ukraine What Trump does next is key and he could go either way Bedford professional cuddler spreads word on benefits of touch Public funding for royals triples since 2012 because of Palace works Cryptosporidium Boy, 4, hospitalised after visit to farm in Cowbridge India and Pakistan How backchannels and US mediators pulled rivals back from the brink Danny Dyer continued rehab after letter from daughter Dani Pope Leo prays at tomb of Francis ahead of first Sunday address

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Darcey Youngman told this story in March 2025 when the theme was Class. The audience in Belfast's Black Box loved it. Tenx9 is a live storytelling event where nine people have up to ten minutes each to tell a true story from their own life on a particular theme. It began in Belfast in 2011 in the Black Box, started by Paul Doran & Pádraig Ó Tuama. You'll find all the upcoming dates at tenx9.com/events, our guidelines at tenx9.com/guidelines & you can submit your stories at tenx9.com/submissions.

In episode 2 of Daniel's conversation with Jocelyn, they discuss how art changes our perception of the world and what can get in the way of our ability to have a great imagination. Find Jocelyn's art here: https://www.jocelynmathewes.com Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-belfast-podcast/id1472441982 Follow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1s3aaP3pUkQKBVXbsP8Y34?si=ca588a6165424c61 Instagram: @thebelfastpodcast Email: belfastpodcast@gmail.com The Belfast Podcast exists to help recapture the Christian imagination. Luke and Daniel see the trend of modernism doing no favors for a vibrant view of scripture. Our goal is to widen the field of vision for modern people reading the Bible as we grapple with its ancient context, literary beauty, and symbolic underpinnings. You may have been taught to read texts with an eye for their literary and symbolic structures in English courses in high school and/or college, but rarely is this taught to seminary students or lay Christians alike when it comes to the Bible. We want to keep this eye for symbolism, repetition, and structure as we investigate the Biblical canon, linking it to modern and old examples that are extemporaneous yet connected to aid in giving the broader field of vision mentioned earlier. Come along with us on our journey to reread your bible for the first time. We hope that through the words of those who have come before us, we can give Western Christianity its imagination back.

In part 1 of the conversation with Jocelyn Matthews, Daniel and her discuss the implications of AI for Christians and, more importantly, artists. Find Jocelyn's art here: https://www.jocelynmathewes.com 0:00-6:13- What have you been reading? 6:13-18:20- What is underneath AI? 18:20-What does AI mean for Christians and Artists? Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-belfast-podcast/id1472441982 Follow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1s3aaP3pUkQKBVXbsP8Y34?si=ca588a6165424c61 Instagram: @thebelfastpodcast Email: belfastpodcast@gmail.com The Belfast Podcast exists to help recapture the Christian imagination. Luke and Daniel see the trend of modernism doing no favors for a vibrant view of scripture. Our goal is to widen the field of vision for modern people reading the Bible as we grapple with its ancient context, literary beauty, and symbolic underpinnings. You may have been taught to read texts with an eye for their literary and symbolic structures in English courses in high school and/or college, but rarely is this taught to seminary students or lay Christians alike when it comes to the Bible. We want to keep this eye for symbolism, repetition, and structure as we investigate the Biblical canon, linking it to modern and old examples that are extemporaneous yet connected to aid in giving the broader field of vision mentioned earlier. Come along with us on our journey to reread your bible for the first time. We hope that through the words of those who have come before us, we can give Western Christianity its imagination back.

Fight Disciples Adam Catterall heads down to Manchester Top Team to meet up with Lewis McGrillen ahead of his next fight with Alan Philpott in Belfast for the PFL this weekend. For more MMA content subscribe to our channel and join the MMA conversation.

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What were the top musical hits of Shakespeare's England? What lyrics were stuck in people's heads? What stories did they sing on repeat? The 100 Ballads project is a deep dive into the hits of early modern England—a kind of 17th-century Billboard Hot 100. Drawing from thousands of surviving printed ballads, researchers Angela McShane and Christopher Marsh have ranked the most popular songs of the period. These broadsides—cheaply printed sheets sold for a penny—offer surprising insight into the period's interests, humor, and even news headlines. McShane and Marsh discuss what these ballads tell us about moral norms, sensationalism, and everyday life. Some are instructive, some are bawdy, and some are unexpectedly feminist. This episode brings to life the soundscape of Shakespeare's world with clips from newly recorded versions of the most popular ballads and a look at how the team developed their ranking system. >> Explore the project and hear the songs yourself at www.100ballads.org Christopher Marsh is Professor of Cultural History at Queen's University, Belfast. He has published extensively on various aspects of society and culture in sixteenth- and seventeenth-century England. His most relevant book in relation to the 100 Ballads project is Music and society in early modern England (Cambridge, 2010). This is an overview of music-making in the 16th and 17th centuries, and it includes chapters on musicians, dancing, bell-ringing, psalm-singing and, of course, ballads. Angela McShane is an Honorary Reader in History at the University of Warwick. She is a social and cultural historian, researching the political world of the broadside ballad and the political and material histories of intoxicants and the everyday. She has published widely on political balladry, including numerous book chapters, and journal articles in Past and Present, Renaissance Studies, Journal of British Studies, Journal of Early Modern History, Popular Music Journal and Media History. She is also the author of a reference work, Political Broadside Ballads in Seventeenth Century England: A Critical Bibliography (2011). A monograph on the broadside ballad trade and its politics in seventeenth-century Britain is forthcoming with Boydell and Brewer. She is also a Co-Investigator for a related website and book project: “Our Subversive Voice: The history and politics of protest music 1600-2020.” From the Shakespeare Unlimited podcast. Published May 6, 2025. © Folger Shakespeare Library. All rights reserved. This episode was produced by Matt Frassica. Garland Scott is the executive producer. It was edited by Gail Kern Paster. We had help with web production from Paola García Acuña. Leonor Fernandez edits our transcripts. Final mixing services are provided by Clean Cuts at Three Seas, Inc.

Jeff 'Chalkx' Fox and Daniel 'Gumby' Vreeland are back in your earholes with their PFL Europe 1 betting guide! The PFL kicks off its European season with a Saturday event in Belfast, Northern Ireland. A top Irish fighter headlines the event, which also features the kickoff of the 2025 lightweight tournament. Listen in and tag along! Time Stamps:0:00 - Intro4:26 - Decky McAleenan vs Gino van Steenis7:53 - Mark Ewen vs Aleksandr Chizov11:44 - Connor Hughes vs Sebastien Di Franco15:07 - Lewis McGrillen-Evans vs Alan Philpott21:35 - Paul Hughes vs Bruno Miranda Exclusive SGPN Bonuses And Linkshttp://linktr.ee/sportsgamblingpodcastFollow The Sports Gambling Podcast X/Twitter - https://x.com/GamblingPodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/sportsgamblingpodcastTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@gamblingpodcastFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/sportsgamblingpodcastFollow The Sports Gambling Podcast HostsSean Green - http://www.twitter.com/seantgreenRyan Kramer - http://www.twitter.com/kramercentricGambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER CO, DC, IL, IN, LA, MD, MS, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY) Call 1-800-327-5050 (MA)21+ to wager. Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS, NV), 1-800 BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-270-7117 for confidential help (MI)

CAPTAIN BRIAN GEMMELL, who ran loyalist agents for MI5 in the mid-1970s, has died. When Gemmell discovered that boys were being abused by a staff member at Kincora Boys' Home in Belfast, he reported this to MI5, only to be ordered to drop his inquiries by Ian Cameron, a top MI5 officer.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.

For this episode I'm joined once again by author and ex-solider, Jon Trigg to speak about his new book “Death In Derry” which tells the story of the Derry IRA and it's perpetual leader, Martin McGuinness.Jon joined us last year when he released “Death In The Fields”, his excellent book on the East Tyrone IRA, for what was one of my personal favorite interviews.Jon tells us about Derry's significance in Irish history as well as “the troubles” period itself. We discuss Martin McGuinness' roots and his rise power including Chief of Staff. Jon discusses the battle of the Bogside, Bloody Sunday as well as the army's early days in the city and how it's relationship with the locals changed over time.We discuss the types of attacks and operation carried out by the Provos in the city, the various “own-goals” that the IRA inflicted on itself, the role of the SAS in the city/county, the various notorious informers or “touts” that severely damaged the group's capabilities, how the conflict wound down and eventually ended and much more.PLEASE HELP OUT THE SHOW IF YOU CAN SPARE IT.. THANK YOUhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/goodlistenerpodcast CONTACT THE SHOW: thegoodlistenerpodcast@gmail.com BUY THE BOOK ⬇️⬇️ https://www.irishacademicpress.ie/product/death-in-derry/TIMESTAMPS00:00 Reaction to previous book & interview (East Tyrone) 1:30 Derry's significance in Irish history 8:30 Martin McGuinness & pre-troubles Derry 15:20 BATTLE OF THE BOGSIDE 22:05 British army come to Derry  41:50 “Wild West” early days and Commercial b*mbing campaign  56:20 BLOODY SUNDAY1:06:30 Operation Motorman & Claudy b*mbs 1:15:50 Poster boys 1:35:20 THE SAS 1:44:25 DET shooting 1981 1:51:48 Why the “cell structure” didn't suit Derry as much as Belfast 1:56:23 Events damaging the Derry IRA's image 2:13:50 Successful SAS ambushes 2:23:40 Raymond Gilmour, Willie Carlin & Frank Hegarty2:34:40 WAS MARTIN MCGUINNESS AN INFORMER 2:42:25 Loyalist activity in Derry 2:48:20 The End2:58:10 Thoughts on Say Nothing tv series 3:04:17 Future Belfast Brigade books

Sean and Ian talk Paul Hughes, PFL Belfast, Bo Nickal, Karl Moore, UFC 315 and more! Follow Sean X.Com/SeanSheehanBA Follow Graeme X.Com/SevereMMA Join the fun and support our journalism on Patreon.com/SevereMMAPodcast Episode 515 is brought to you by our friends at @Cloudbet! Cloudbet has you covered for PFL Europe and MENA. Clean interface. In-play odds. One of the better setups if you're betting while watching! lf you're signing up use our link to support what we do and get cash back on your first bet cloudbet.com/severemma #Cloudbet #LiveBetting ...................... This week's podcast is sponsored by Shroom Bar - The Protein Mushroom Bar Go to eatshroombar.com and use code “SEVERE” at checkout for 25% off your first order. And now….. here's the podcast!

Filming in European Cities: The Labor of Location (Cornell University Press, 2025) explores the effort behind creating screen production locations. Dr. Ipek A. Celik Rappas accounts the rising demand for original and affordable locations for screen projects due to the growth of streaming platforms. As a result, screen professionals are repeatedly tasked with chores such as transforming a former factory in Istanbul to resemble a war zone in Aleppo, or finding a London street that evokes Barcelona. Dr. Celik Rappas highlights the pivotal role crew members play in transforming cities and locations into functional screen settings. Examining five European media capitals—Athens, Belfast, Berlin, Istanbul, and Paris—the book delves into the overlooked aspects of location-related screen labor and its ability to generate production value. Filming in European Cities demonstrates that in its perpetual quest for authentic filming locations, the screen industry extracts value from cities and neighborhoods, their marginalized residents, and screen labor, enriching itself through this triple exploitation. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/critical-theory

Filming in European Cities: The Labor of Location (Cornell University Press, 2025) explores the effort behind creating screen production locations. Dr. Ipek A. Celik Rappas accounts the rising demand for original and affordable locations for screen projects due to the growth of streaming platforms. As a result, screen professionals are repeatedly tasked with chores such as transforming a former factory in Istanbul to resemble a war zone in Aleppo, or finding a London street that evokes Barcelona. Dr. Celik Rappas highlights the pivotal role crew members play in transforming cities and locations into functional screen settings. Examining five European media capitals—Athens, Belfast, Berlin, Istanbul, and Paris—the book delves into the overlooked aspects of location-related screen labor and its ability to generate production value. Filming in European Cities demonstrates that in its perpetual quest for authentic filming locations, the screen industry extracts value from cities and neighborhoods, their marginalized residents, and screen labor, enriching itself through this triple exploitation. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/anthropology

The Government of Ireland Act established one parliament in Belfast for Northern Ireland and another in Dublin for Southern Ireland. While both remained under the authority of the United Kingdom, each was granted a degree of self-governance and the border remains today as the boundary between the Republic of Ireland and Northern ...

Filming in European Cities: The Labor of Location (Cornell University Press, 2025) explores the effort behind creating screen production locations. Dr. Ipek A. Celik Rappas accounts the rising demand for original and affordable locations for screen projects due to the growth of streaming platforms. As a result, screen professionals are repeatedly tasked with chores such as transforming a former factory in Istanbul to resemble a war zone in Aleppo, or finding a London street that evokes Barcelona. Dr. Celik Rappas highlights the pivotal role crew members play in transforming cities and locations into functional screen settings. Examining five European media capitals—Athens, Belfast, Berlin, Istanbul, and Paris—the book delves into the overlooked aspects of location-related screen labor and its ability to generate production value. Filming in European Cities demonstrates that in its perpetual quest for authentic filming locations, the screen industry extracts value from cities and neighborhoods, their marginalized residents, and screen labor, enriching itself through this triple exploitation. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Filming in European Cities: The Labor of Location (Cornell University Press, 2025) explores the effort behind creating screen production locations. Dr. Ipek A. Celik Rappas accounts the rising demand for original and affordable locations for screen projects due to the growth of streaming platforms. As a result, screen professionals are repeatedly tasked with chores such as transforming a former factory in Istanbul to resemble a war zone in Aleppo, or finding a London street that evokes Barcelona. Dr. Celik Rappas highlights the pivotal role crew members play in transforming cities and locations into functional screen settings. Examining five European media capitals—Athens, Belfast, Berlin, Istanbul, and Paris—the book delves into the overlooked aspects of location-related screen labor and its ability to generate production value. Filming in European Cities demonstrates that in its perpetual quest for authentic filming locations, the screen industry extracts value from cities and neighborhoods, their marginalized residents, and screen labor, enriching itself through this triple exploitation. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/film

This week, Scott sat down with his Lawfare colleagues Molly Reynolds and James Pearce to talk through the week's big national security news, including:“Rounding the ‘Feels Like It's Been a Century' Mark.” As President Trump comes to the end of his second first 100 days in office, he and his supporters are laying claim to FDR's mantle as the president to accomplish the most in such a short period of time. But how much success has Trump really had in enacting his broader policy agenda? How should we be seeing Trump's administration as it rounds this milestone?“The Art of the Appeal.” More than three months into his second term in the White House, President Trump has clearly embraced a new legal strategy: antagonistic towards the courts, aggressive in its claims of presidential power, and more than willing to run to the Supreme Court for validation. But so far that validation has been slow to come, and there are signs that even some judges appointed by Trump are growing weary and wary of his tactics. How successful is Trump's legal strategy proving? Could an alternative be more effective?“DOGE-ing a Bullet.” A new report from the minority staff of the Senate's permanent subcommittee on investigations claims that Elon Musk's involvement in the Trump administration and his role in dismantling federal agencies could save his various companies billions in regulatory costs and other potential liabilities. Is this a clear conflict of interest? Or does this report reflect other factors in play?In object lessons, Molly had a mighty craic in happening upon Blue Lights, a police procedural set in Belfast, and urges you to give it a lash. Scott, hailing victory and fighting for Old DC, cheered the thought of a new RFK Stadium. And James encouraged listeners to maki their way over to a local Japanese restaurant, where the sushi isn't the only thing rolled.To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Scott sat down with his Lawfare colleagues Molly Reynolds and James Pearce to talk through the week's big national security news, including:“Rounding the ‘Feels Like It's Been a Century' Mark.” As President Trump comes to the end of his second first 100 days in office, he and his supporters are laying claim to FDR's mantle as the president to accomplish the most in such a short period of time. But how much success has Trump really had in enacting his broader policy agenda? How should we be seeing Trump's administration as it rounds this milestone?“The Art of the Appeal.” More than three months into his second term in the White House, President Trump has clearly embraced a new legal strategy: antagonistic towards the courts, aggressive in its claims of presidential power, and more than willing to run to the Supreme Court for validation. But so far that validation has been slow to come, and there are signs that even some judges appointed by Trump are growing weary and wary of his tactics. How successful is Trump's legal strategy proving? Could an alternative be more effective?“DOGE-ing a Bullet.” A new report from the minority staff of the Senate's permanent subcommittee on investigations claims that Elon Musk's involvement in the Trump administration and his role in dismantling federal agencies could save his various companies billions in regulatory costs and other potential liabilities. Is this a clear conflict of interest? Or does this report reflect other factors in play?In object lessons, Molly had a mighty craic in happening upon Blue Lights, a police procedural set in Belfast, and urges you to give it a lash. Scott, hailing victory and fighting for Old DC, cheered the thought of a new RFK Stadium. And James encouraged listeners to maki their way over to a local Japanese restaurant, where the sushi isn't the only thing rolled.To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Checking off a critical bucket list item: Colonial Outcasts officially coronates its alliance with Irish resistance against colonialism and imperialism via an unapologetic scattershot harangue with Jake, lead the singer of The Shan Vans, a Belfast-based Irish-language rock band blending high-energy sound with a radical political message. Rooted in anti-imperialism and Irish resistance, their music champions decolonization, cultural revival, and international solidarity.Released last month, their third and latest single The Shan Van, a powerful anti-genocide anthem, forms the centerpiece of Unite Against Genocide, their Ireland-Palestine solidarity project which involved over 100 artists and contributors worldwide.Jake draws on themes of resistance, decolonization, and cultural memory, influenced by his upbringing in the early OOs in one of the most politically active communities in Ireland, Ballymurphy. Singing in Irish, Jake blends personal and political narratives, often weaving together themes of decolonization, Irish mythology, radical poetry, and contemporary global struggles.www.instagram.com/theshanvans www.x.com/theshanvanshttps://awkwardvoicebl... #music #kneecap #ireland #irish #war #politics #coachella #punk #rock #genz #belfast

Host Niall McKay speaks with Dr. Sharron Millen, a health psychologist at Queen's University Hospital, Belfast in Northern Ireland. Dr. Millen, a two-time liver transplant recipient, completed her PhD on psychological well-being in liver transplant patients. Her research found a significant link between physical recovery and mental well-being. Niall and Dr. Millen also share their personal experiences with liver transplant, discussing the psychological impact on patients and emphasizing the importance of mental preparation, social support, and counseling. They highlight the challenges faced both before and after transplant, including social isolation, financial difficulties, and post-operative complications.