Podcasts about Burren

In this weeks rendition we are joined by Big Buck. We discuss; Artisanal Pencil Sharpening, Canada's Ace in the hole, the destruction of the Burren and much, much more. So sit back, crack some cold ones and join this week's Cooped-Up Conversation!

As you've been hearing on Clare FM news, new hopon hop-off shuttle bus service linking towns, villages and visitor attractions throughout North and West Clare is the subject of public consultation and engagement sessions taking place in Miltown Malbay and Kilfenora on Monday (April 7, 2025) and Tuesday (April 8, 2025) next. The free “Burren and Cliffs Explorer” set to be launched by Clare County Council, in partnership with the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), this summer will be open to online and onsite bookings. To tell us more about this, Alan Morrissey was joined by Lisdoonvarna Fine Gael Councillor, Joe Garrihy. Photo(C): mladn61 from Getty Images Signature via canva

North Burren Community Group is doing its bit to tackle loneliness. This follows official figures, which reveal that 20 per cent of Irish people have reported feeling lonely most or all of the time, the highest level in the EU, where the average is just 13 per cent. The group is aiming to tackle what it calls ‘the loneliness epidemic' in Ireland, with a community building project. The fundraising element will involve a concert by Sharon Shannon and Family next month. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by Christine Glynn, of North Burren Community Group and Roisín Garvey, advocate for combatting loneliness in Clare. Sharon Shannon & Family Concert link: https://www.gr8events.ie/sales/index.php?event=1954 North Burren Community Group Idonate link: www.idonate.ie/cause/northburrencommunity

Anja, a Croatian-born photographer based in Liscannor, was recently named overall winner of a photography competition hosted by the Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark. The aim of the competition was to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Global Geoparks Network (GGN). To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Anja Kolic, Croatian-born Liscannor-based photographer. Photo(C): Liscannor's Anja Kolic pictured with her winning entry in the Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark photography competition. Credit Eamon Ward.

Keelin Fitzgerald has won plenty of silverware in a soccer, camogie, and Gaelic football. The 19-year-old, who hails from the Burren, has also taken to refereeing men's junior soccer matches. Keelin said she does not let abuse get to her and is encouraging others to take up refereeing. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Keelin Fitzgerald. Photo (c): nattanan726 from Getty Images Pro via Canva

Morning Focus broadcasted live from the Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board's College of FET, Ennis Campus in Clonroad Business Park, Ennis. The show kicked off with Alan Morrissey chatting to Keelin Fitzgerald, a multi-sport achiever from the Burren, who shared her experiences in sports and her recent venture into refereeing men's junior soccer matches. Next, Alan spoke with Marie O'Callaghan, Full-time Programme Coordinator at Ennis Campus, along with students Joe Quelly, currently enrolled in a Community Education Introductory Cookery course, and Terri Fitzpatrick, attending a Community Crafts course. They discussed how their courses have impacted their learning, health, wellbeing, and community involvement, as well as their future educational plans. The conversation then shifted to Madge O'Callaghan, PRO of the Clare Older Peoples Council. She joined us on our new slot 'Ageing Well' to chat about Age Friendly Ireland and the Clare Older People's Volunteer of the Year award. Later, Alan was joined by John Burns, retired deputy principal of Rice College, for the Educational Advice slot. This was followed by the weekly Garda Focus segment with Crime Prevention Officer, Sergeant Catriona Holohan. Sasha Goyne, an Applied Social Studies learner, and Caoimhe O'Toole, a Beauty Traineeship participant, shared their experiences, discussing how their studies are helping them achieve their personal and career goals. The Hammond family; Aoife, Karen, Suzanne, and Ray, told us about their upcoming performance of soulful harmonies and folk songs at The Common Knowledge Centre. Next, Anna Finucane and Emily McInerney from the Youthreach Programme spoke about how the program has supported their learning journey. Alan also caught up with Therese Griffin, Information Officer at Ennis Campus, who provided insights into further education and career opportunities. In the History in Focus slot, local historian and author Colm Liddy told us about our Economy in the 18th century. Brian McCarthy, Senior Planner with Clare County Council and Councillor Pat Hayes discussed the Draft Crusheen Mobility Plan and the launch of the RRDF application. To wrap up the show, Alan was joined by Frankie Coote for the weekly 'Ask the Dog Warden' segment.

Journey along Ireland's spectacular northern coast with Johnny Mac! From the bohemian streets of Galway to the rugged beauty of Connemara, and from the majestic Cliffs of Moher to the otherworldly Burren landscape, discover the natural wonders of Ireland's west coast. Get practical tips on driving the coastal route, finding traditional music sessions, and experiencing the best local food and craft scenes. Plus, learn when to visit popular sites to avoid crowds and capture the perfect photos.Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visitcaloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed! You also get 20+ other shows on the network ad-free!

Burren College of Art will host an upcoming exhibition of photocopy self-portraits by renowned (late) Australian artist, Sir Sidney Nolan, as well as an accompanying symposium on March 5. The exhibition runs from March 6-28 in the College Gallery. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Director of the Copy Collective, internationally exhibiting printmaking and collage artist, Professor David Ferry. Photo (C): Clare FM

The proposal has thrown into conflict residents' desire to preserve cultural space with the need to build more housing.

The Cliffs of Moher, Ireland's most popular natural attraction at the edge of the Burren landscape, are experiencing partial trail closures due to necessary repairs on specific trail sections. However, the visitor centre and several trails remain open, with options for guided tours providing safe and comprehensive experiences. The trail closures stem from safety concerns... The post Cliffs of Moher in 2025: Safety and Tips appeared first on Ireland Family Vacations.

This Sunday (16th February), the second episode of the new series of Hugh Wallace's The Great House Revival will air on RTÉ One. For the second episode he visits an incredible renovation in The Burren, owned by Aoibheann MacNamara. Aoibheann is the owner of Galway's ArdBia restaurant so doing the renovation of has Old Herdsman's Cottage in the Burren has been a labour of love. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by Restaurateur, Aoibheann MacNamara and local builder, John Cannole. Photo (C): welcomia via Canva

Newly elected President Trump has some big plans in the pipeline and they seem to get wilder by the minute. On this morning's Gift Grub, he reveals to Taoiseach Micheál Martin that he has his sights set on the Burren. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Killinaboy's X-PO is kicking off its 2025 heritage talks with an engaging presentation titled Voices from the Dawn – The Folklore of Archaeological Monuments. The talk, led by Burren walk leader and author Tony Kirby, promises to delve into the fascinating folk beliefs surrounding archaeological monuments, from megalithic tombs to medieval castles. Taking place on Thursday, the 30th of January from 8:00 p.m. The evening will explore how these rich traditions have persisted into modern Ireland. Photo(C): Clare FM

The X-PO is getting ready to host its first film premiere. The Kilnaboy venue will get its 2025 season underway with the first screening of “Working on the Margins” by Colin Johnston. This documentary style film looks at the age-old practice of cutting reeds for thatch, on the Shannon Estuary. The premiere will take place tomorrow, on January 16th, at 8 pm. To learn more about this, Alan Morrissey was joined in-studio by artist, former teacher and thatcher who lives in the Burren, Colin Johnston. Photo (c): Clare FM

Ballyvaughan's Farmer's Bash will take place on Saturday, the 11th of January at the Hyland's Burren hotel. This is the second year of the event, which aims to help farmers in a variety of ways. This year's Farmer's Bash is in aid of Embrace Farm. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by the organiser, Thomas Francis and Co-Founder of Embrace Farm, Norma Rohan. Photo (c): Thomas Francis via Facebook

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 29ú lá de mí Eanair, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1974 bhuaigh Muhammad Ali I gcoinne Joe Frazier ag Madison Square Garden I Nua Eabhrac tar éis 12 bhabhta. I 1989 bhí iomaíocht ag Waterford Glass ó chlann Wedgewood. Cheannaigh siad an chomhlacht I 1986 agus dúirt siad nach raibh siad sásta le bainistiú I bPort Láirge. I 1974 bhí a lán damáiste déanta sa chontae ó stoirm a bhí ann. Bhí an ESB ag obair ar feadh an deireadh seachtain agus an tseachtain tar éis ag iarradh leictreachas a thabhairt ar ais. I 2001 bhí plean ag Síle de Valera chun an suíomh An Mullach Mhór a thabhairt ar ais leis an ghnólacht áitiúil Michael Lynch Limited. Bhí siad ag plé an Burren le Comhairle Chontae an Chláir. Sin Mike And The Mechanics le Living Years, an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 1989. Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1983 fuair an banna ceoil Men At Work uimhir a haon lena hamhrán Down Under agus a albam Business As Usual. I 2009 chuaigh Kelly Clarkson chuig uimhir a haon lena hamhrán My Life Would Suck Without You. An tseachtain roimhe bhí sé uimhir 97 sna cairteacha. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh Oprah Winfrey I Meiriceá I 1954 agus rugadh amhránaí Rag n Bone Man sa Bhreatain I 1985 agus seo chuid de a amhrán. Beidh mé ar ais libh amárach le heagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo.

Halloween originated in Ireland where it was known as the Festival of Samhain. Today the Festival is celebrated in spectacular fashion in the seaside resort town of Youghal County Cork, Ireland. Mark is joined by real life Witch Yvonne Lawton who not only shares Youghal's rich history and traditions but also explains all things witchcraft. Yvonne is part of a 22 strong group of witches with many global connections. It's a fascinating chat and worth a listen. Also, County Galway is explored for all things historical and paranormal with the help of Paranormal Awakenings Ireland's (PAI) Philip Costello.From the story of the mayor who hung his own son to a late-night graveside investigation of the notorious nazi propaganda broadcaster Lord Haw Haw. The little people, mayor rugged area known as The Burren and crumbling stately homes with sinister and debauched pasts are also in the mix.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/paranormal-uk-radio-network--4541473/support.

Er gehört zu den Grossen der Schweizer Mundartliteratur: Der Solothurner Mundartautor Ernst Burren. Seit den späten 60er-Jahren schreibt er Mundartgedichte und -geschichten und gehört zusammen mit Ernst Eggimann und Kurt Marti zu den Pionieren der «Modern Mundart» in der Schweiz. Ernst Burren wächst auf einem Bauernhof im solothurnischen Oberdorf auf, zu dem auch ein Wirtshaus gehört. Das Wirtshaus ist prägend für den künftigen Mundartautor, denn in der Schankstube schnappt Ernst Burren schon als Junge Textfetzen und Anekdoten auf, die sich in seinem Kopf zu ganzen Geschichten verdichten. Mit der Zeit beginnt er, diese Geschichten aufzuschreiben. Monologe entstehen und auch Gedichte, die – inspiriert von den lautmalerischen Texten eines Ernst Eggimann oder Kurt Marti - zu einem wesentlichen Beitrag zur «Modern Mundart» werden. Unterdessen gibt es über dreissig Bücher mit Ernst Burrens Gedichten und Geschichten. Und es gibt auch Dutzende von Hörspielen, die aus seinen Texten entstanden sind. Das neueste, «Gmeinschaftsantenne», erscheint wie dieses Porträt auch in diesem November zu Ernst Burrens 80. Geburtstag.

The Burren College of Art will be the venue for the launch of Eilís Haden-Storrie's new book. The launch of the book, entitled These Intangible Things: A Journey Through Nature, Healing and the Human Spirit will take place this coming Saturday November 30th at 2:30pm. The conversations in this book – many unfolding at ancient sites in County Clare – ask that question of scholars, healers, and those whose lives reflect the challenges of our time, as we pause, reflect and consider what it means to truly heal. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Eilís Haden-Storrie. Photo (c): https://bannerbooks.ie/shop/ireland/county-clare-ireland/these-intangible-things

Today I am chatting with my friend Rebecca about YA magical realism novel, The Stones of Burren Bay, by Emily De Angelis. Take a listen as Rebecca and I chat about the plot, characters, Irish/Celtic spiritualism, Native American culture and spiritualism, grief/grieving, and more! The first fifteen minutes are spoiler free!A little about The Stones of Burren Bay: In a tragic car accident, 15-year-old Norie loses her deadbeat father while her distant mother is injured. Her prized possession, an antique artist's box that traveled from Ireland with her great-great-grandmother, is destroyed along with her deep connection to her art. As Norie grapples with her self-identity, obscured by grief and anger, she and her physically and emotionally fragile mother are forced to relocate. With no other relatives to rely on, they call on the kindness of her mother's oldest friend Dahlia and her daughter Wil, who run the Jolly Pot Tearoom and Burren Bay Lighthouse Museum on Manitoulin Island. Dahlia introduces Norie to ancient Irish Celtic spiritualism and opens the thin veil between the past and present where Norie encounters the echo of a century's old spirit, Oonagh. Through Oonagh's own story Norie comes to terms with her father's betrayal and death and rediscovers her passion for art. As her mother's emotional wounds reach a crisis, Norie realizes they must face their guilt and grief together in order to heal and become reunited as mother and daughter.Send us a textHave a question about today's book or author? Have a book you want me to review on the podcast? Just want to say hi? Send me an email at yabookchat@gmail.comDon't forget to give the podcast a 5 star rating, and leave a review! Thank you for your support!

On this week's Atlantic Tales, Pat Flynn visits Wild Atlantic Seaweed Baths in Doolin one of the only fully mobile facilities of its kind in Ireland. He'll then travel to Burren Animal Rescue near Tubber where they've been taking in unwanted or abandoned animals since 2006.

Seit über 50 Jahren sammelt Ernst Burren Stimmen und Stimmungen aus seiner solothurnischen Umgebung und verwandelt sie in Mundarttexte von literarischer Weltgeltung. Darin spiegelt sich der Zustand eines Landes, wo Anschluss und Gemeinschaft gern gewünscht, aber nicht unbedingt verwirklicht sind. Als im Lauf der 1960er-Jahre die Schweizerinnen und Schweizer ihren Feierabend vermehrt vor dem eigenen Fernsehapparat verbringen, wächst das Bedürfnis, auch ausländische Sender zu empfangen. Deshalb schliesst man sich quer durchs Land in vielerlei Initiativen zusammen, um auf den Anhöhen sogenannte Gemeinschaftsantennen zu errichten. So lernen auch die hiesigen Haushalte spannende Programme kennen wie den «Internationalen Frühschoppen» der ARD oder die «ZDF-Hitparade». Man ist anschlussfähig geworden, hat plötzlich eine Auswahl sowie Abwechslung und bleibt umso lieber daheim. Diese Erfahrung scheint auch prägend gewesen zu sein für den literarischen Beobachter Ernst Burren. Das Spannungsfeld von innen und aussen, Öffnung und Rückzug, Für-sich- und In-der-Welt-Sein durchzieht sein ganzes Werk, von den frühestens Gedichten (darunter eines mit dem Titel «färnsehluege») bis zur jüngsten Veröffentlichung «Nume no vor em Färnseh». Zum 80. Geburtstag des Autors hat SRF-Regisseur Reto Ott eine Reihe dieser zeitlos anmutenden Texte zu einem neuen Hörspiel zusammengestellt und sie mit vielen prominenten Stimmen wie Mike Müller und Birgit Steinegger chorisch und monologisch aufgenommen. Die mehrschichtige Klangspur von Stefan Weber ist unterlegt mit Tönen aus dem Schweizer Mittelland, historischen Sequenzen aus dem SRF-Archiv und dem unverwechselbaren Sound des Unterhaltungsorchesters des Schweizer Radios (UOR), der aus den Siebzigern ins Heute herüberweht. Mit: Ueli Jäggi, Birgit Steinegger, Mike Müller, Rahel Hubacher, Dieter Stoll, Lisa Christ, Mario Fuchs, Sara Capretti, Ernst C. Sigrist Tontechnik Aufnahmen: Björn Müller - Montage, Sounddesign, Mix: Stefan Weber - Textauswahl und Regie: Reto Ott - Produktion: SRF 2024 - Dauer: 2 x ca. 30 Die verwendeten Texte von Ernst Burren stammen aus den folgenden Publikationen: «Zirkusmusig», «Blaui Blueme», «Füürwärch», «Dr Troum vo Paris», «I däm Auter no nes Gschleipf», «Nume no vor em Färnseh» (alle Cosmos Verlag) und «mir nähs wies chunnt – Gedichte aus 50 Jahren» (Verlag Der gesunde Menschenversand).

Seit über 50 Jahren sammelt Ernst Burren Stimmen und Stimmungen aus seiner solothurnischen Umgebung und verwandelt sie in Mundarttexte von literarischer Weltgeltung. Darin spiegelt sich der Zustand eines Landes, wo Anschluss und Gemeinschaft gern gewünscht, aber nicht unbedingt verwirklicht sind. Als im Lauf der 1960er-Jahre die Schweizerinnen und Schweizer ihren Feierabend vermehrt vor dem eigenen Fernsehapparat verbringen, wächst das Bedürfnis, auch ausländische Sender zu empfangen. Deshalb schliesst man sich quer durchs Land in vielerlei Initiativen zusammen, um auf den Anhöhen sogenannte Gemeinschaftsantennen zu errichten. So lernen auch die hiesigen Haushalte spannende Programme kennen wie den «Internationalen Frühschoppen» der ARD oder die «ZDF-Hitparade». Man ist anschlussfähig geworden, hat plötzlich eine Auswahl sowie Abwechslung und bleibt umso lieber daheim. Diese Erfahrung scheint auch prägend gewesen zu sein für den literarischen Beobachter Ernst Burren. Das Spannungsfeld von innen und aussen, Öffnung und Rückzug, Für-sich- und In-der-Welt-Sein durchzieht sein ganzes Werk, von den frühestens Gedichten (darunter eines mit dem Titel «färnsehluege») bis zur jüngsten Veröffentlichung «Nume no vor em Färnseh». Zum 80. Geburtstag des Autors hat SRF-Regisseur Reto Ott eine Reihe dieser zeitlos anmutenden Texte zu einem neuen Hörspiel zusammengestellt und sie mit vielen prominenten Stimmen wie Mike Müller und Birgit Steinegger chorisch und monologisch aufgenommen. Die mehrschichtige Klangspur von Stefan Weber ist unterlegt mit Tönen aus dem Schweizer Mittelland, historischen Sequenzen aus dem SRF-Archiv und dem unverwechselbaren Sound des Unterhaltungsorchesters des Schweizer Radios (UOR), der aus den Siebzigern ins Heute herüberweht. Mit: Ueli Jäggi, Birgit Steinegger, Mike Müller, Rahel Hubacher, Dieter Stoll, Lisa Christ, Mario Fuchs, Sara Capretti, Ernst C. Sigrist Tontechnik Aufnahmen: Björn Müller - Montage, Sounddesign, Mix: Stefan Weber - Textauswahl und Regie: Reto Ott - Produktion: SRF 2024 - Dauer: 2 x ca. 30'

Stephen Bambrick joins us to discuss Bennekerry/Tinryland's Leinster success. We chat about Rathvilly & Burren Rangers exiting Leinster, St Mullins prepping for their opener on Sunday, the County u16 Football Championship & more ★ Support this podcast ★

Seit über 50 Jahren sammelt Ernst Burren Stimmen und Stimmungen aus seiner solothurnischen Umgebung und verwandelt sie in Mundarttexte von literarischer Weltgeltung. Darin spiegelt sich der Zustand eines Landes, wo Anschluss und Gemeinschaft gern gewünscht, aber nicht unbedingt verwirklicht sind. Als im Lauf der 1960er-Jahre die Schweizerinnen und Schweizer ihren Feierabend vermehrt vor dem eigenen Fernsehapparat verbringen, wächst das Bedürfnis, auch ausländische Sender zu empfangen. Deshalb schliesst man sich quer durchs Land in vielerlei Initiativen zusammen, um auf den Anhöhen sogenannte Gemeinschaftsantennen zu errichten. So lernen auch die hiesigen Haushalte spannende Programme kennen wie den «Internationalen Frühschoppen» der ARD oder die «ZDF-Hitparade». Man ist anschlussfähig geworden, hat plötzlich eine Auswahl sowie Abwechslung und bleibt umso lieber daheim. Diese Erfahrung scheint auch prägend gewesen zu sein für den literarischen Beobachter Ernst Burren. Das Spannungsfeld von innen und aussen, Öffnung und Rückzug, Für-sich- und In-der-Welt-Sein durchzieht sein ganzes Werk, von den frühestens Gedichten (darunter eines mit dem Titel «färnsehluege») bis zur jüngsten Veröffentlichung «Nume no vor em Färnseh». Zum 80. Geburtstag des Autors hat SRF-Regisseur Reto Ott eine Reihe dieser zeitlos anmutenden Texte zu einem neuen Hörspiel zusammengestellt und sie mit vielen prominenten Stimmen wie Mike Müller und Birgit Steinegger chorisch und monologisch aufgenommen. Die mehrschichtige Klangspur von Stefan Weber ist unterlegt mit Tönen aus dem Schweizer Mittelland, historischen Sequenzen aus dem SRF-Archiv und dem unverwechselbaren Sound des Unterhaltungsorchesters des Schweizer Radios (UOR), der aus den Siebzigern ins Heute herüberweht. Mit: Ueli Jäggi, Birgit Steinegger, Mike Müller, Rahel Hubacher, Dieter Stoll, Lisa Christ, Mario Fuchs, Sara Capretti, Ernst C. Sigrist Tontechnik Aufnahmen: Björn Müller - Montage, Sounddesign, Mix: Stefan Weber - Textauswahl und Regie: Reto Ott - Produktion: SRF 2024 - Dauer: 30 Die verwendeten Texte von Ernst Burren stammen aus den folgenden Publikationen: «Zirkusmusig», «Blaui Blueme», «Füürwärch», «Dr Troum vo Paris», «I däm Auter no nes Gschleipf», «Nume no vor em Färnseh» (alle Cosmos Verlag) und «mir nähs wies chunnt – Gedichte aus 50 Jahren» (Verlag Der gesunde Menschenversand).

Sean Davoren, co-founder of Caherconnell Stone Fort in County Clare's Burren region, speaks with Alan Fine about his family's 300-year-old sheep farm and partnership with CIE Tours. Since 2012, Caherconnell has hosted sheepdog demonstrations where trained dogs skillfully herd sheep across rugged terrain, showcasing traditional Irish farming. The site also hosts archaeological digs, revealing artifacts up to 5,000 years old. For more information, visit www.caherconnell.com or www.cietours.com. All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are available on our Youtube channel  (youtube.com/insidertravelreport), and as podcasts with the same title on Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Listen Notes, Podchaser, TuneIn + Alexa, Podbean, iHeartRadio, Google,Amazon Music/Audible, Deezer, Podcast Addict, and iTunes Apple Podcasts, which supports Overcast, Pocket Cast, Castro and Castbox.  

Die alte Emma sinniert über ihr Leben. Über ihr Dorf, über ihren verstorbenen Mann Edgar, der sie oft geschlagen hat. Eigentlich liebte sie Franz, den Bruder des Mannes. Jetzt sind beide tot. Und Emma ist allein. Ein grosses Schicksal im Kleinen, dem die Schauspielerin Stephanie Glaser nachspürt. Das Hörspiel «Begonie und Stifmüetterli» zeigt Ernst Burren auf dem Höhepunkt seines Schaffens. Der Mundartschriftsteller schreibt nicht einfach nur auf Schweizerdeutsch, nein, er spürt der Sprache nach, zeigt, wie sich Leben und Welt in der Sprache niederschlagen. Das kleine Dorf im Solothurnischen, das ist keine Welt, wo man eine Liebe lebt, wo Emma bei Franz wäre statt bei ihrem Mann; so, wie man keine Sprache spricht, in der man sagen kann: «Ich liebe dich.» Die Schauspielerin Stephanie Glaser führt durch die Abgründe ihrer Figur. Mit: Stephanie Glaser Musik: Martin Bezzola - Hörspielfassung und Regie: Geri Dillier - Produktion: SRF 2004 - Dauer: 42

Selbst als Primarlehrer beschäftigt, erzählt der junge Autor einen aufwühlenden Fall von Mobbing in der Schule. Auch wenn im Jahr 1975 der Begriff Mobbing noch unbekannt war – das Agieren von Mitschülerinnen und -schülern, Lehrern und Eltern tut bis heute weh. «I ma eifach nümme. I weiss nid, wie das cho isch.» Die zehnjährige Rita war ein liebes, aufgewecktes Mädchen und eine gute Schülerin. Jetzt kann sie dem Unterricht nicht mehr folgen, steht in der Pause am Rand und wird von den Mitschülern ausgelacht, weil sie immer dicker wird. Rita ist ein Einzelkind und auch zu Hause isoliert. Ihre Eltern, beide berufstätig, verbringen den Feierabend und das Wochenende erschöpft und streitend vor dem Fernseher. Rita ist für sie ein frecher Sougoof, Geschrei und Chläpf sind an der Tagesordnung. Rita bekommt zwar Unterstützung von ihrem Lehrer und ihrem Gotti, doch am Ende, so scheint es, muss das Kind die Suppe, die man ihm ungefragt vorsetzt, ganz allein auslöffeln. Mit «Chauti Suppe» schuf Ernst Burren ein sozialrealistisches Mundarthörspiel in angelsächsischer Manier – direkt, ungeschminkt, unüblich für die Schweiz. In seiner Anteilnahme für die vom Leben gezeichneten und überforderten Figuren darf man es durchaus als eine bis heute nachhallende Anklage verstehen. Burren als sich sorgender und besorgter Lehrer appelliert an die Erwachsenenwelt, sich vor allem anderen um die Nöte und Bedürfnisse der Kinder und Jugendlichen zu kümmern. In der glaubwürdig sensiblen Inszenierung von Charles Benoit sind neben anderen Peter Arens als Lehrer, Franz Matter und die junge Birgit Steinegger als Eltern sowie die herausragende Evi Von Wartburg als Rita zu hören. Mit: Evi Von Wartburg (Rita), Peter Arens (Herr Steiner, Ritas Lehrer), Birgit Steinegger (Frau Kopp, Ritas Mutter), Franz Matter (Herr Kopp, Ritas Vater), Marlies Begert (Frau Schluep, Ritas Gotte), Hans Heinz Moser (Herr Schluep), Anneliese Betschart (Nachbarin) sowie Anita Zahnd, Fränzi Moser, Daniela Von Wartburg, Angela Helmensdorfer, Jean-Marc Christen, Gérard Wettstein (Ritas Mitschülerinnen und Mitschüler) Technik: Daniel Ryser, Roland Schmied - Regie: Charles Benoit - Produktion: SRF 1975 - Dauer: 35

Tante Lea meint, sie habe in ihrem Garten einen Panther gesehen. Greti macht auch mit achtzig noch Campingferien. Der pensionierte Lehrer Maibach wettert über die Dummheit der Schüler. Und Frau Heimberg aus Hamburg wird aus dem Dorf gemobbt. Die Mundartgeschichten von Ernst Burren sind Selbstgespräche einsamer Menschen, die von ihren Ängsten, Enttäuschungen, Sehnsüchten erzählen. Doch die Sehnsüchte haben nicht mehr den grossen Atem und reichen kaum über den Weissenstein hinaus. Ihre Geschichten verweisen auf die Brüche, die Risse, die Liebesnot. «Dieser Dichter ist kein Idylliker, er fabriziert keine Heimatkunst», sagt der Literaturkritiker Manfred Papst über Burren. Und doch durchzieht ein feiner Humor seine Texte. Anlässlich des 70. Geburtstags von Ernst Burren verarbeitete Regisseur Geri Dillier 2014 im Hörspiel «Rüebliturte» verschiedene Geschichten. Sie stammen aus den folgenden drei Publikationen von Ernst Burren: «Schnee schufle», «Dr Troum vo Paris» und «No einisch uf d Maledive», alle erschienen im Cosmos Verlag Bern. Mit: Franziska Bussmann, Rahel Hubacher, Silvia Jost, Albert Freuler, Ueli Jäggi, Mike Müller, Hansrudolf Twerenbold Tontechnik: Basil Kneubühler - Musik: Barblina Meierhans - Akkordeon: Goran Kovacevic - Hörspielfassung und Regie: Geri Dillier - Produktion: SRF 2014 - Dauer: 50

Das Schweizer Schulwesen im Umbruch. In seinem allerersten Hörspiel griff der schreibende Primarlehrer Burren 1972 eine damals neue Debatte auf, die bis heute unvermindert heftig andauert: Nach welchen Grundsätzen soll der Schulunterricht organisiert sein? Traditionelle Werte oder neue Konzepte? Es ist die übliche Jahresendsitzung der örtlichen Schulaufsichtsbehörde im November, mit altbekannten Traktanden wie: Verdankung, Anschaffungen, Rechnung, Diverses. Es ist aber auch die Sitzung, wo der allmächtige Präsident Bilanz zu ziehen pflegt, mit einseitig-eindeutigem Ergebnis: Die Leistung des Lehrkörpers sei bedenklich bis verheerend. Lauter junge, langhaarige Typen aus der Stadt, die statt Ordnung, Fleiss und Disziplin durchzusetzen die Kinder mit antiautoritären (darunter angeblich sogar anthroposophischen!) Methoden verwirren würden. Die vorhandenen Lehrer, die man seit 1968 in die Dörfer schickt, würden nichts taugen, man brauche für das nächste Schuljahr wieder neue, und vor allem: «normale». Dumm nur, dass auch zur damaligen Zeit schon ein akuter Lehrermangel herrschte in der Schweiz In seiner ersten Radioarbeit zeigte sich Ernst Burren unerschrocken experimentell, und ausserdem mit feiner Ironie begabt. Zwischen die dialogischen Sequenzen der zunehmend eskalierenden Sitzung sind literarische und gesellschaftstheoretische Zitate montiert, Lieder des Schulchores sowie Statements praktizierender Lehrkräfte – darunter der junge Peter Bichsel, ebenfalls ein literarisch tätiger Pädagoge aus dem Kanton Solothurn. Mit: Rudolf Stalder (Hans Ingold, Präsident der Schulkommission), Paul-Felix Binz (Fritz Klaus, Vizepräsident und Aktuar), Werner Röthlisberger (Paul Simmen, Kassier), Peter Zahnd (Franz Lehmann), Max Begert (Peter Meister), Ernst Mischler (Beat Roth), Hans Bill (Walter Jung), Marian Berger (Lehrkraft Ruth Graber), Christian Schmid (Lehrkraft Rolf Graf), Arthur Gloor (Lehrkraft Arthur Gloor), Wolfgang Reichmann (Sprecher der Zitate) Regie: Paul Roland Produktion: SRF 1972 Dauer: 50‘

Familiendrama à la Tschechow aus dem Schweizer Mittelland. In der Vorbereitung zum vierzigjährigen Firmenjubiläum des Vaters detoniert so manche Mine, die der smarte und charmante Bauunternehmer und Patriarch auf seinem rücksichtslosen und übergriffigen Weg zum Erfolg hinterlassen hat. Zur Planung der Feier treffen sich die älteste Tochter Gabi, notorisch unglücklich in Beziehungen und in ihrem Job im Tennis-Center; ihre gläubige Schwester Gabi, die seit 20 Jahren als Lehrerin Gutes tut; und Bruder Claudio, der als freischaffender Journalist auf der ganzen Welt unterwegs und trotzdem nirgendwo daheim ist. Dazu kommen: Walter Zuffi, der beste Kollege des Vaters aus dem Fussballclub; der schöngeistige Gymi-Lehrer Ruedi; und Helen, die als langjährige Haushaltshilfe der Familie besonders eng verbunden ist. Die Hauptpersonen jedoch treten nicht in Erscheinung: Vater Daniele, dessen Affären und Grenzüberschreitungen für alle unsagbar belastend sind; und seine dauerhaft an Migräne leidende Gattin Gerda. Im Herbst 1988 begann Ernst Burren an diesem Stoff der «Familie Fontana» zu arbeiten. Zuerst plante er, auf Anregung des Dramaturgen Hans J. Ammann, damals am Berliner Schillertheater tätig, ein Theaterstück auf Hochdeutsch zu schreiben. Nachdem sich dieses Vorhaben zerschlagen hatte, arbeitete der Autor in zwei verschiedenen Richtungen weiter. So entstand zuerst der 1990 erschienene Prosaband «Schneewauzer», und danach das Dialekthörspiel «Es Schiff vou Manne», das Charles Benoit 1991 im damaligen Berner Hörspielstudio inszenierte.

On this week's Atlantic Tales, Pat meets multi-award winning painter Kaye Maahs. A native of Kerry, Kaye has been living and working in the Burren for over two decades and her work is defined by daily observations and musings.

A project in the Burren has identified an ancient stand of Irish pine and the Burrenbeo Trust is now conserving this unique variety for future generations.

In this episode Patricia concludes her series on Hidden Treasures as she tells us about the Burren in Co. Clare

Storm Ashley made its impact on County Clare over last weekend, with thousands of homes being left without power, as well as fallen debris on many roads. Burren Animal Rescue was also impacted, with the storm destroying its haybarn! They are seeking the public's help on this. To find out the extent of the damage and what can be done, Alan Morrissey was joined by Board Member, Sheena Twist. Photo (c): https://www.facebook.com/BurrenAnimalRescue/

The Burren Food Fayre & Burren Beo Winterage Festival will take place this October bank holiday weekend. The annual food themed event is a chance to showcase the amazing produce of the Burren through workshops, food stalls, competitions, chef demonstrations and more. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Ryan Fitzpatrick of Wild Catering, Martyn White of Glas Restaurant and CEO of the Burren Ecotourism Network, Jarlath O'Dwyer. Photo (c): Clare FM

In this Destination Discovery episode, I'm sharing everything I love about one of my top three favorite places—Ireland! From exploring its two distinct territories, The Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, to diving into the culture, cities, and travel tips you need to know, I'm giving you a full rundown of why this beautiful island keeps pulling me back. Whether you're planning a trip or just curious, this episode is packed with insights that will leave you eager to explore Ireland yourself!So, get cozy and let's dive into what makes Ireland so special!Mentioned In This Episode:Guinness Factory TourJameson Whiskey Distillery Tour with TastingsBook of Kells Ticket & Dublin Castle TourDublin: Kilkenny, Wicklow & Glendalough Tour & Sheepdog ShowHowth Coastal Hike and Pints & PuppiesCliffs of Moher & Burren Guided Tour from GalwayCliffs of Moher, Burren & Galway City Day Tour from DublinGiant's Causeway & Belfast Titanic with Ticket from DublinThe Titanic Experience BelfastGiant's Causeway Full-Day Guided Trip from BelfastBelfast: City Highlights Bike TourGame of Thrones Studio Tour Admission TicketSome of these links contain affiliate links. Thank you for using these links to support the show.

The Burren Annual Exhibition for 2024 is underway. This year's exhibition features Scottish artist, Keith McIntyre, who explores coastal geological phenomena through mural scale drawing, print, performance and film. Mullach Mòr, translated from Irish Gaelic means ‘the big rock', will run until the 23rd of October. To talk more about this, Alan Morrissey was joined by Keith McIntyre. Photo (c): https://visualartists.ie/events/mullach-mor-burren-annual-exhibition-2024-keith-mcintyre-at-burren-college-of-art/

The Burren and Cliffs of Moher have joined the company of the most famous destinations in the world in a new list recognising flourishing natural attractions. The prominent North Clare natural attractions have been named among the top 100 Geological Heritage Sites at the 37th International Geological Congress in Busan. Other world renowned sites to receive the designation are Vesuvius Volcano, Yosemite Valley and the Dead Sea. Geologist with the Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark Dr Eamon Doyle says they're setting a global example.

It's official. The Burren and the Cliffs of Moher have just been designated in the Top 100 Geological Heritage Sites by the International Union of Geological Sciences. Dr Eamon Doyle, Geologist with the Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark tells us more.

Billy Linehan reviews Smacht: The Discipline to Succeed Author: Pádraic Ó Máille Genre: Business & Personal Development, Publisher: Oaktree Press, 2024 Smacht: The Discipline to Succeed, reviewed SMACHT - Stories, Insights & Questions to Drive Your Business & Personal Success Pádraic Ó Máille's Smacht brings a refreshingly human touch to the often rigid world of business and leadership literature. Known for his deep insights into the Irish entrepreneurial spirit, Ó Máille distills decades of experience as a business coach into a practical guide, all framed by a single word, "smacht" , an Irish term for "discipline." Ó Máille doesn't simply preach from his study in his house in the Burren, County Clare, but engages with the realities faced by business owners and leaders. He presents a relatable approach, reminding us that the road to success is paved with consistency, resilience, and above all, discipline. The essence of Smacht At its heart, Smacht is about creating a framework of self-discipline that becomes the cornerstone of success, both personal and professional. Ó Máille uses real-life case studies from his work with Irish entrepreneurs, featuring a character called Reilly, and blends storytelling with practical takeaways. This can make the book entertaining to read, full of wisdom yet accessible. Structure The book is laid out with six key principles that form the "Smacht" system. Each principle is presented with clarity, accompanied by exercises that force you to think and take action. Whether you're managing a team or working on personal development, Ó Máille's words challenge you to implement these principles daily. Highpoints Simplicity with Depth Ó Máille's prose is straightforward, but his insights carry a profound depth. He doesn't overwhelm the reader with jargon or complicated theories. Instead, the wisdom comes from the lived experiences of people in the trenches, making his advice highly relatable. Actionable Lessons Every chapter encourages reflection and action. It's one thing to talk about discipline in theory; Ó Máille gives you tools to develop it. For example, he outlines ways to set goals, build routines, and cultivate focus, all with clear, digestible steps. Irish Flavour There's a distinctly Irish flavour to Smacht, not just in the language but in the mindset it fosters. Ó Máille taps into the resourcefulness and grit typical of many Irish entrepreneurs, showing how resilience is deeply intertwined with discipline. Day-to-day habits Ó Máille is adept at taking complex concepts and presenting them in a grounded, practical way. Not taking a strategic overview, Smacht digs deep into the day-to-day habits and disciplines required for long-term success. Ó Máille focuses on internal discipline as the foundation of leadership, success is not just about the big moves but about daily consistency and personal accountability. Opinion If there is any critique, it might be that Ó Máille's advice, while practical, could be seen as too familiar for seasoned entrepreneurs. Some of the ideas, goal-setting and routine building are common in the self-help and business literature space. However, it is Ó Máille's unique blend of Irish wit, humility, and practical exercises that make this well-trodden path feel fresh. In Summary In Smacht, Pádraic Ó Máille provides a solid, no-nonsense guide to building the kind of discipline required to succeed in both business and life. It's a book that reminds us, he would suggest in true Irish fashion, that success isn't just about brilliance or luck but about showing up every day, doing the work, and mastering the art of self-discipline. For those who appreciate business books that blend practicality with human insight, Smacht is a must-read. Ó Máille's wisdom stays with you, challenging you to take action long after you've closed the last page. Afterthought - Role of Discipline in Achieving Success Both Pádraic Ó Máille, and Peter Senge, in "The Fifth Discipline: The Art and Pract...

Recorded live in rural Ireland together, East Forest and Peter Broderick dive into his challenges and triumphs.  Born in 1987, Peter was brought up in a musical household in Oregon. In his later teenage years he became entwined in the indie folk scene in Portland, recording for the likes of M. Ward, Laura Gibson and Dolorean.  He and East Forest recorded the full-length album "Burren."__________________________________Music For Mushrooms - a new feature film - IN THEATERS NOWGet your ticket before they're gone at https://musicformushrooms.comNYC - Sept 13-19, 2024Portland - Sept 24Seattle - Sept 25Santa Monica - Oct 4-10Corvallis, OR - Oct 4-10Arlington, MA - Oct 6Encinitas, CA - Oct 8Boulder, CO - Oct 9-20Oklahoma City - Oct 12Greely, CO - Oct 23San Rafael, CA - Oct 24-31San Francisco - Oct 25-31Santa Cruz, CA - Oct 26Baltimore - Nov 7Hilo, HI - Nov 14Vancouver BC - Nov 26October 10 National Screening Events:Sedona, AZSanta Monica, CABoulder COPortland, ORPhoenixville, PAEncino, CAClaremont, CANorth Hollywood, CAGlendale, CACorvallis, ORSalem, ORDallas, TXSan Diego, CASacramento, CAFairfax, VAWashington DCBakersfield, CASan Diego, CAHonolulu, HIAsheville, NCSalt Lake City, UTMore added every week - sing up for updates at musicformushrooms.com. PATREON / GIFT - Please support the show by joining our East Forest COUNCIL on Patreon.  Monthly Council, live-streams, demos, and more. UPCOMING LIVE - http://eastforest.org/ticketsCOMMUNITY - join at EastForest.orgMUSIC by East Forest: Spotify / AppleMEDITATIONS by East Forest on Spotify & AppleSHOP: http://eastforest.storeIG:  @eastforest | FB/TT/YT:  @eastforestmusic

In a new TG4 series from IWR Media, Caomhnóirí na Talún, they follow five Irish farmers over the course of a year as they farm with nature. From an extensive suckler farm on Inis Mór island to the karst beauty of the Burren to the dairy heartland of east Cork, ther cameras follow as these farmers create and conserve habitats on their farms, pioneer new ideas and try to find a way to protect wildlife and their living. Irish farmers, trying to balance nature and farming Across the country we've seen catastrophic declines of birds, wild bees and native plants. Even once common birds of our farmland and open countryside like the skylark and kestrel, are now in deep trouble. The intensification of farming and forestry directed by policy and payments over decades, is seen as one of the most significant contributors to these losses - as land use changed, as wetlands and bogs were drained and reclaimed, as pesticide use and chemical fertiliser increased or as grass management changed such as the switch from hay meadows to silage. As more and more land was brought into production, there was less and less space for wildlife. Yet if biodiversity is to improve, if habitat loss can be reversed or even halted, it is across Irish farmland that change will happen. If it's to happen, farmers are the ones who will turn this crisis around. And across the country there's a growing number of farmers who are forging that path and farming with nature. Over the course of a year, our cameras follow five of these farmers as they create habitats like ponds, nettle patches or bee scrapes on their farms. As they let their hedgerows grow, blossom and fruit. As they discover treasure in the fields. As they adopt new farming techniques like mob grazing or no-till to regenerate soil on intensive ground. Or as they keep faith with traditions such as the winterage [winter grazing] that maintain the wildflower beauty of landscapes like the Burren and the Aran islands. All while trying the find a balance between nature and the realities of making a living from farming. The Farmers Pádraic Ó Flaithearta has a small dry stock suckler herd on Inis Mór and like hundreds of farmers across the Aran islands, Pádraic farms traditionally in one of the most unique habitats of machair and species-rich grassland. John Arnold and his wife Mary run a dairy farm in Bartlemy, east Cork and are part of the flagship farmer-led B.R.I.D.E project [Biodiversity Regeneration in a Dairying Environment]. Full-time teacher and part-time farmer Eoin Collins, farms a suckler beef herd with Dad Michael in Kilfenora, Co. Clare where traditional farming practices maintain the rich flora of their Burren land. Journalist and organic farmer Hannah Quinn-Mulligan farms in partnership with her grandmother Catherine on their Limerick farm where Hannah's been increasing habitats and trialing new farming practices to help nature. And outside Maynooth, Norman Dunne, alongside Dad Michael, has switched to a regenerative farming approach which sees him try to rebuild fertility and life in the soil after decades of intensive tillage. An IWR Media production for TG4 2024 with funding from Coimisiún na Meán. Caomhnóirí na Talún is Written & Directed by Mary Brophy. Co-Directed & Produced by Neal Boyle. More about the show in Irish Tá meath tubaisteach tagtha ar éin, beacha fiáine agus plandaí dúchasacha ar fud na tuaithe. Áirítear diansaothrú na feirmeoireachta agus na foraoiseachta ar cheann de na cúiseanna is mó atá leis seo. Ach má tá feabhas le teacht ar an mbithéagsúlacht, is ar thalamh feirme na tíre a tharlóidh sé. Leantar cúigear feirmeoirí sa tsraith nua seo ó IWR Media agus iad ag feirmeoireacht leis an dúlra, ag cruthú nó ag caomhnú gnáthóga ar a bhfeirmeacha, ag triail smaointe nua agus iad ag iarraidh an dúlra agus a slí bheatha a chosaint. Across the countryside we've seen catastrophic declines of birds, wild bees and native plants. Even once common birds like the skylark and kestrel are n...

On this week's Atlantic Tales, Pat Flynn visits Slieve Carran in the Burren to hear about the county's many Birds of Prey. Pat also pops into the Aillwee Burren Experience to hear about their collection of owls, eagles, vultures and hawks.

Common Knowledge is behind a new traditional singing session. The evening of traditional singing, called ‘Tuan', will take place at The Common Knowledge Centre, located in The Burren & Cliffs of Moher Global Geopark. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by Aoife Hammond, Community Project Manager at Common Knowledge Photo (c): https://booking.ourcommonknowledge.org/

A Burren-based artist will exhibit a new body of work inspired by her travels in Iceland at a gallery in Co. Mayo later his month. The exhibition by Kaye Maahs, entitled Iceland, will be on show at Claremorris Gallery from the 14th of September. For more on this, Alan Morrissey was joined by Kaye Maahs. Photo (c): http://www.kayemaahs.com/about.html

A Clare man has been awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Galway. John Davoren, who is a farmer in Caherconnell in the Burren, as well as a businessman and innovator, has been awarded the honorary doctorate in science. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by John on Thursday's Morning Focus. Photo (c) https://caherconnell.com/about-us

On 24th & 25th of August 2024 , the International Caherconnell Furnace Festival will take place at Caherconnell Fort in the Burren, Co. Clare! You will be able to see iron smelters from across the globe smelting iron ore into iron. Blacksmiths will be making replicas of iron objects found during excavations at Caherconnell. This year will also feature an Open Air Museum on iron in the Burren, at Caherconnell and in Ireland. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Alan Doyle, the youngest iron smelter in Ireland, from Ennistymon. For more information, see http://www.furnacefestival.ie Photo (c): Caherconnell Furnace Festival

The BurrenLIFE project developed a blueprint for sustainable farming to meet the needs of both farmers and the environment. By Anne Kinsella, Teagasc.

The Birds of Ireland, Jim Wilson with photography by Mark Carmody –Today Mary is talking to Jim Wilson and Mark Carmody.Jim Wilson in a wildlife writer, broadcaster, tour leader and former chairman of Birdwatch Ireland. Mark Carmody has a PhD in biochemistry and works as a European Patent Attorney. He is an award winning wildlife photographer.They have published a brand-new edition of this birdwatching field guide by leading experts (and uncle-nephew duo!) Jim Wilson and Mark Carmody at the end of March. It's the only photographic identification guide of its kind in Ireland and has been updated to include climate and habitat changes, 1600 photos and a list of birds of birds of conservation concern also. Their driving force behind the book was to increase awareness of Ireland's national heritage and landscape. Its publication date falls around springtime when the days are getting longer, and people are keen to explore nature around them. This book is the perfect companion!Buy the book