Podcasts about Carlow

ABP Food Group recently marked a decade of research on their Demonstration Farm in Co. Carlow, with a special event highlighting progress made to date on reducing climate emissions and improving on farm efficiency. Speaking to Emmet this morning was Agri Sustainability Manager at ABP Stephen Connolly.

On this episode of The Group Chat, the government faces growing scrutiny over its plans to expand Rent Pressure Zones nationwide ahead of the Dáil's summer break. We also discuss mounting questions for An Garda Síochána following their handling of several high-profile cases—from the shooting in Carlow to developments in the Tina Satchwell and Michael Gaine investigations. Plus, what's next for Gaza after the interception of the Madleen aid flotilla? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Sunday, 22-year-old Evan Fitzgerald discharged multiple rounds at Fairgreen Shopping Centre in Carlow before taking his own life. As the incident unfolded, a wave of disinformation flooded social media. Who gains from causing such confusion, and why did gardaí disclose the ethnicity of the gunman? ­ Host: Kevin Doyle Guests: Maeve McTaggart and Conor Feehan ­ Note: This episode contains references to suicide and may not be suitable for all listeners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Group Chat, we are joined in studio by actor Liam Cunningham to discuss the Gaza flotilla.We take an in-depth look back at the trial of Richard Satchwell with Virgin Media News courts correspondent Deborah Nayor. Plus, we examine the online fallout from the shooting incident in Carlow last weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ciarán O'Connor, Senior Analyst at the Institute for Strategic Dialogue, discusses how disinformation spread online after a shooting incident took place in Carlow on Sunday.

Stephen Breen, Crime Editor, Irish Sun

Jerry spoke to the Mayor of Carlow Cllr Fintan Phelan about the shocking and tragic events in Fairgreen Centre in Carlow on Sunday. 22-year-old Evan Fitzgerald shot himself dead after firing shots inside the centre. If anyone is affected, they may contact the Samaritans anytime at 116 123.

The man who died during a shooting incident at the Fairgreen Shopping centre in Carlow town was out on bail on firearm charges at the time of the shooting. It has prompted new calls for a wider review of the enforcement and operation of bail laws. Fianna Fáil TD & barrister Cynthia Ní Mhurchú & Matt Carthy SF Spokesperson on Justice & Home Affairs.

Fintan Phelan, Mayor of Carlow, and Christy Galligan, former Garda Sergeant join Newstalk Breakfast as it's revealed that a man who fired shots in a local shopping centre was already on bail and facing 13 firearms-related charges.Listen here.

Evan Fitzgerald was on bail for gun charges when he entered a Carlow shopping centre yesterday and fired shots, before fatally shooting himself.Last year, he was caught with guns and ammunition which he admitted to having bought on the 'dark web', a part of the internet where users operate through anonymity.But, what is the dark web, how common is it to buy guns here, and what can be done about it?Joining Kieran to answer some of these questions is Cyber Security Expert, Ronan Murphy, Chief Strategist for Forcepoint and Chairman of SmartTech247.

A lone gunman caused panic in Carlow on Sunday evening. 22-year-old Evan Fitzgerald entered the Fairgreen Shopping Centre and fired multiple shots into the air, causing people to flee for their safety. No civilians were killed, but one young girl was injured while fleeing. Fitzgerald died by a self-inflicted gun wound at the scene. Fine Fáil Councillor Andrea Dalton and News Reporter Sarah Burns join us to discuss the incident.

Evergreen recently beat Carlow side New Oak in the oneills.com Leinster Junior Cup Final, a huge win for the club. To reflect on that success and find out what it takes to run a team like Evergreen we had a chat with Gary Maher.

In this episode, we examine two major issues shaping Ireland's justice and migration policies.First, the case of 22-year-old Evan Fitzgerald, who died by self-inflicted gunshot wounds after opening fire at the Fairgreen Shopping Centre in Carlow. Fitzgerald was out on bail, despite Garda objections, for charges related to possession of guns, ammunition, and explosive materials. The Taoiseach says a review of bail laws is now underway, though significant changes may be constitutionally challenging.Then, we look at the government's decision to scrap plans for an international protection centre at the former Crown Paints Factory in Coolock. Minister of State for Migration Colm Brophy said the change reflects a shift towards State-acquired properties and IPAS centres. The local group ‘Coolock Says No' called it a “great victory.”We'll discuss the implications of these developments and what they mean for justice and housing policy in Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fintan Phelan, Mayor of Carlow, and Christy Galligan, former Garda Sergeant join Newstalk Breakfast as it's revealed that a man who fired shots in a local shopping centre was already on bail and facing 13 firearms-related charges.Listen here.

Send your thoughts, feelings, opinions and suggestions to 0892096423!Lots of news for me and Carl to discuss this week, from the shooting in Carlow over the weekend to an update on Gaza and what we're doing about it in Ireland to Leo Varadkar announcing a book. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here.Join us in Connolly's of Leap on July 17th! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael O'Toole, Crime and Defence Editor, Irish Daily Star and Irish Mirror, reports on a shooting incident in Carlow.

RTÉ Reporter, Eleanor Burnill is live from Carlow with the latest updates on yesterday's shooting in Carlow town. Reporter Helen Donohue talks to Fianna Fáil Councillor amd Mayor of Carlow, Fintan Phelan.

We talk to brothers Barry and Fergal Doyle about how the lifestyle and gardening business that was started by their mother in Carlow in the 1970s has grown to become a €14m a year business. They talk about sustainability and how the business has sold half a million plants this year with 85% of their suppliers being Irish. Not only that they discuss their move into Dublin 1 to support the advent of the urban gardener.Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Ireland. If you want to start and grow a business, ThinkBusiness.

Reaction from Tom Mullally, Derek Lyng, Eoin Murphy, Cathal Dunbar and Pat Ryan as well as the analysis of James Hickey, Joe Nolan, Michael Walsh, Aidan Fogarty and Eddie Scally. Plus, Kilkenny minor manager Niall Bergin on the Cats winning Leinster.

Taggy and Micky on Kilkenny reaching the Leinster Final, Tom Mullally on Carlow bouncing back and Kiely, Ryan, Queally and Cahill reactions to Munster dramatics.

From Galway being the best to Carlow being Pope-obsessed, Breakfast Briefing Presenter Shane Beatty joins Andrea with plenty of stories from around the country this week!

Taggy and Mickey talk Kilkenny after their win at home to Offaly while James Hickey and Joe Nolan look at Carlow's defeat to Kildare. The very good news is that Eddie Scally is back on the podcast as he hosted all of our hurling analysis over the weekend on KCLR!Both games were live and in full on KCLR.

Headed back up the hills, and today we are in the bizarrely snowy Carlow Alps, as no one has ever called them before. We didn't make it to the top of Mt. Leinster, because of the thick snow, but I did have a fantastic afternoon with Cathy & Martin.Cathy Fitzgerald grew up in Aotearoa New Zealand and has been living in rural South East Ireland, the home of her Irish ancestors for several decades. She is an ecological artist and ecoliteracy educator at Haumea Ecoversity, her independent online ecoliteracy learning platform for creatives, teachers and cultural professionals. She addresses a critical gap in higher education on holistic transformative learning, to empower people to act for personal, societal, planetary and intergenerational well-being. All of this drawing from the re-wilding of the Sitka Spruce plantation her and Martin live with, that is the ongoing 'Hollywood Forest Story'. Cathy's husband Martin Lyttle was born in Kenya, and grew up near Mt. Leinster, South County Carlow, very close to where he and Cathy now live. Martin has always gravitated towards geology, rocks, and mountains. Once a former geotechnical engineer, in recent years he has followed his passion for creativity in becoming a stone sculptor. He takes care to only work with local Kilkenny limestone and granite, with his unique sculptures of organic forms, fruits and vegetables, often hand-polished, relate to his interest in Nature's forms, gardening and care for the Earth.Find more information about Cathy's work here and here. Find Martin's art here and here.To help the podcast hike up more hills, comedic or otherwise, please be in touch with ideas of who I should be inviting on the podcast, and support me with some waterproof gear. All that and more ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Thank you to all the supporters as well as to the amazing band Bukahara for their permission to use their fabulous, on point song '⁠⁠Storytelling Animal⁠⁠' as our soundtrack.The World is Storytelling podcast is based on the book by the same name. Written by Arjen Barel, Ronni Gurwicz, and Stu Packer, it is the definitive guide to how sharing stories can be used for social impact and personal growth. Buy your physical or digital copy ⁠⁠today⁠⁠!

Taggy Fogarty and Joe Nolan look ahead to next weekend's big games while former Limerick player Leo O'Connor examines where Limerick are at and whats to like about Waterford. Plus we hear from Kilkenny Celtic Challenge team manager Gordon Byrne.

Reaction Kilkenny's win over Antrim and Carlow's victory in Kerry. Plus, Waterford win big in Munster. In good news Eddie Scally is back and chats to Michael Walsh while we also hear from Derek Lyng, Tom Mullally and more.

In this updated version of the podcast, we're joined by Clare based Journalist Eoin Brennan to look back on a dramatic weekend in Munster and a look ahead to what's coming.Kilkenny and Carlow both enjoyed big wins on the opening day of the Leinster Championship and Joe Mc Donagh Cup. Both games were live on KCLR.In Carlow Terence Kelly and Joe Nolan joined Brendan Hennessy in the aftermath of the win against Down while in UPMC Nowlan Park Eddie Scally hosted the discussion with Taggy and Mickey Walsh. Also included are chats with Derek Lyng and Paddy Deegan.

Get ready for an inspiring and uplifting conversation between Tressa and Carlow University President, Dr. Kathy Humphrey. Tressa was invited to interview Dr. Humphrey in front of a live audience on Carlow's campus and boy, did they have a good time. You'll hear about Dr. Humphrey's journey from childhood to her current role, how Carlow is striving to make the world a more just and merciful place, and much more...They close out their chat by sharing notes from our Kindness Crate.Then, Name That Neighborhood returns, as does Don. Wonder how he'll do this time around...*Link to A More Just and Merciful World podcast: https://www.carlow.edu/podcast/*Carlow University: https://www.carlow.edu/https://www.yinzaregood.com/Want to learn more about the podcast, including all of the guests who've been featured thus far? Check out our website: ⁠https://www.yinzaregood.com/⁠FOLLOW US on social media!Instagram: ⁠@yinzaregood⁠ Facebook: ⁠@YinzAreGood⁠Have a story of GENEROSITY or KINDNESS to share with us? Want a KINDNESS CRATE dropped off at your business or school? Email us at yinzaregood@gmail.com

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We spent hours looking ahead to Championship over the weekend on KCLR Sport. Here we cut out the ads and updates and bring you the uninterrupted versions of our chats with Michael Walsh and Aidan Taggy Fogarty, Naoise Waldron and James Hickey. Plus, we talk to Brian Dowling about Kildare. Remember every Kilkenny game in the Leinster Championship and Carlow game in the Joe Mc Donagh Cup is live on KCLR.

Earlier in the month Carlow played host to a speed cubing event, where competitors race against the clock to solve scrambled Rubik's cubes - with some even doing it blindfolded!One of the competitors joins Kieran to discuss: Adam Bermingham, who is the national record holder of the fastest 5x5 blindfolded Rubik's Cube solve…

North Clare's businesses are hailing the booming footfall boost of the good weather spell. Today is Ireland's hottest day of the year so far and with temperatures expected to exceed 20 degrees in the county today, the crowds have been pouring in. The glorious sunshine and waves are attracting crowds from all over the world to Lahinch today. Sarah and Grace from Long Island are first time visitors to Clare , they didn't expect the weather to be the standout attraction. But it's not just the hottest day of the year so far that's driving footfall in Lahinch - the town's annual trad fest gets underway tomorrow, while the Irish Junior Tour Surfing Competition is also making landfall. Ben Bennett from Ben's Surf Clinic says it feels like the tourist season has finally kicked off. Father and son duo, Niall and Patrick are down from Carlow for the weekend and are keen to take in the sights of some of the country's best surfers in action. They've also been enjoying the hospitality in nearby towns and villages. Some visitors to North Clare have fallen in love at first sight with what the region has to offer. Kate Fennell and her dog Realtín who're originally from Connemara say community spirit is unrivalled.

Ireland's Vanishing Triangle is a term used to describe a disturbing pattern of disappearances involving several young women in Ireland between the late 1980s and the late 1990s. This geographical area, roughly between the Dublin, Carlow, and Kilkenny regions, has become infamous due to the unsettling circumstances surrounding these cases. Let's talk about it. Thanks for listening. Want more of the show? Become a Patreon producer (or POOPR for the cool people) at www.patreon.com/themidnighttrainpodcast and get all of the bonus episodes! Now available to listen on Spotify! For merch and more, go to our official website: www.themidnighttrainpodcast.com   Want to donate to the guys to appease your guilt for being better off than they are? Send it on over at www.paypal.com and use the email: themidnighttrainpodcast@gmail.com    New merch designs up at https://themidnighttrain.threadless.com/   F*ck Cancer. Please support the organization. https://www.fuckcancer.org/

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Last week, a Brazilian man who rented out properties across rural Ireland under false pretences and used them as brothels, was jailed for nine years.Ilamar Rodrigues Ribeiro, who pleaded guilty to brothel keeping, possession of child pornography, and money laundering, was linked to rental properties in counties Longford, Kildare, Cavan, Wexford, Roscommon, Leitrim and Carlow.The case highlighted how the sex industry continues to thrive throughout Ireland, while also shining a light on the State's 2017 legislation which made the purchase of sex illegal, but not the sale.The legislation was designed to shift the legal burden towards those who buy sex rather than the sellers, aiming to protect those most at risk within the sex industry. But has this worked?A long-awaited review of the legislation, which was finally published last week, acknowledged that the demand for sexual services has not decreased in recent years.Why is enforcing this legislation so difficult and do those within the sex industry feel more protected by this law?Irish Times reporter Órla Ryan discuses the review of Ireland's contentious sex-work legislation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's back!! The All Ireland SFC kicks off his weekend and Matthew is joined by Liam White to preview the football action as well as the hurling league finals.Games discussed are Donegal v Derry, Mayo v Sligo, London v Roscommon, New York v Galway, Limerick v Cork, Tipperary v Waterford, Wexford v Laois, Meath v Carlow, Longford v Wicklow, Cork v Tipperary and Offaly v Waterford.We also pay tribute to the late great Mick O'Dwyer.Follow us here: https://linktr.ee/gaelicstatsmanSponsored by Capture Athletics: https://capture-athletics.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZaXrEurgmCsDtMcytZceOqCt8ECqw3zZFPW3hxCpIA4Z_QSlB4VlMvLSw_aem_AZXN9yURzDB57ZIudwGV-00rwzPctX4_01lu-fneo7sPCQg6nBWaV795Z-YcvVAQg-fX0T5jVefckbqHaBvIcHT3

Writer/comedian Shawn Carlow (@shawncarlow) joins Jesse, Andy and Matt to talk about his new book People of the Titanic: 30 Tales of Extra-Doomed Souls Who Sailed on The Ship of Dreams, mouse-to-mouse resuscitation, what your poop schedule says about your health and physicists creating a supersolid out of light.

The Leinster Football Championship was launched on Monday with dark clouds hovering over a pair of counties who will meet in round 1 on Sunday. OTB's GAA correspondent Tommy Rooney caught up with Carlow captain Mikey Bambrick to discuss the spiky parting of the ways between the panel and former manager Shane Curran.

Derek Lyng, Richie Reid and Paddy Deegan were all present at the Kilkenny GAA & Tírlan 2025 Sponsorship Launch. We hear from Lyng and Reid with Deegan to come next week. We also assess where the Cats and all the top teams are at with Aidan Taggy Fogarty.The Carlow and Kilkenny under 20's got their campaigns under way at the weekend and have more to come this weekend, we chat to Mark Dowling and analyze where Carlow are at under 20 and senior level with James Hickey.

Tommy, James and Paddy get stuck into a massive weekend of Football on and off the field - we're talking the League winners and losers, and bringing you inside the managerial madness in Carlow and Meath…(00:30) - What a weekend (05:00) - Offaly brilliance and Kildare's big problem.(21:00) - James on Mayo's lack on quality, Paddy talks up Kerry(35:00) - Kevin McStay isn't happy with David Clifford(43.00) - Carlow and Meath - what's going on?(55:00) - Limerick beat Wexford and Monaghan fly by Roscommon.We've got a Members Football Pod coming for you later this week too. Become an Off The Ball member, or download the Off The Ball app to get three free listens per month and get our two episodes per-week throughout the intercounty season.The Football Pod Club is brought to you every week by AIB. Proud sponsors of the Football, Ladies Football, Hurling and Camogie All Ireland Club Championships. Check out #TheToughest.

Tommy, James and Paddy get stuck into a massive weekend of Football on and off the field - we're talking the League winners and losers, and bringing you inside the managerial madness in Carlow and Meath…(00:30) - What a weekend (05:00) - Offaly brilliance and Kildare's big problem.(21:00) - James on Mayo's lack on quality, Paddy talks up Kerry(35:00) - Kevin McStay isn't happy with David Clifford(43.00) - Carlow and Meath - what's going on?(55:00) - Limerick beat Wexford and Monaghan fly by Roscommon.We've got a Members Football Pod coming for you later this week too. Become an Off The Ball member, or download the Off The Ball app to get three free listens per month and get our two episodes per-week throughout the intercounty season.The Football Pod Club is brought to you every week by AIB. Proud sponsors of the Football, Ladies Football, Hurling and Camogie All Ireland Club Championships. Check out #TheToughest.

This is Thursday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, we had reaction to Shane Curran's snap resignation as Carlow football manager, with Tommy Rooney. We looked ahead to Ireland's W6N game away to Italy with Grace Davitt. Owen Heary & Barry Murphy look ahead to this weekend's League of Ireland action, which includes Off The Ball's live coverage of Shamrock Rovers' meeting with Derry City. Plus, Irish MMA star Will Fleury joins us for his latest edition of You Had To Be There. And it's with Will's visit that we take our Bite, but not until we get the views of Owen Heary and Barry Murphy regarding the FAI's academy problems. Catch Off The Ball Breakfast LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

This is Thursday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, we had reaction to Shane Curran's snap resignation as Carlow football manager, with Tommy Rooney. We looked ahead to Ireland's W6N game away to Italy with Grace Davitt. Owen Heary & Barry Murphy look ahead to this weekend's League of Ireland action, which includes Off The Ball's live coverage of Shamrock Rovers' meeting with Derry City. Plus, Irish MMA star Will Fleury joins us for his latest edition of You Had To Be There. And it's with Will's visit that we take our Bite, but not until we get the views of Owen Heary and Barry Murphy regarding the FAI's academy problems. Catch Off The Ball Breakfast LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

David Wilkins from Carlow tells Joe Caulfield about living with cancer and how he attends counselling that is funded by the Irish Cancer Society and Averil Power, CEO of the society on the rise in demand for its services ahead of fundraising day.

Eddie Brennan on the Kilkenny GAA Golf Classic the Cats season so fa and why he thinks Cork could be the ones to watch.  We've also got Carlow Manager Tom Mullally and Shamrocks Ballyhale's Joey Holden with Dicksboro's Joe Sheahan.

Procure.ie analysed thousands of LinkedIn profiles across Ireland, to determine which counties are leading the way for high-ranking women in business. Cork ranks first with 360 female entrepreneurs and offers great support, including the Exxcel programme, which helps women start and grow their businesses. With a population of 584,156, the city has 62 female entrepreneurs per 100,000 people and is home to successful companies like The Good Dairy Company. Best counties in Ireland for female entrepreneurs Dublin follows in second place with 303 female founders and a larger population of 1,458,154, making it the country's business hub. While it has a lower concentration of female entrepreneurs per capita (21 per 100,000 people), it remains an attractive location due to its well-established ecosystem, featuring coworking spaces, networking events, and investor access, and is home to well-known brands like Sculpted by Aimee and Atlantic Bridge. Galway ranks third with 161 female founders and a population of 277,737. It has a much higher concentration of female entrepreneurs, with 58 per 100,000 people. The city offers strong community programs like The Women in Business Network, creating a supportive environment where women can bring their dreams to life. Wicklow and Kildare round out the top five counties with the most female entrepreneurs, with the top 10 counties mapped out below. Counties with the fewest female entrepreneurs: The counties with the fewest female entrepreneurs are Carlow, Cavan, Roscommon, Longford, and Leitrim. Carlow has 23 female founders and a population of 61,968, giving it a rate of 37 female entrepreneurs per 100,000 people. The highest among the lowest-ranked counties. Cavan and Roscommon both have 21 female entrepreneurs per 100,000 people, with 17 and 15 female founders, respectively. Longford, with 12 female founders, has a slightly higher rate at 26 per 100,000 people. Leitrim ranks the lowest, with just 6 female founders and 17 per 100,000 people. More and more women are starting businesses across Ireland, with some counties leading the way. While there are still areas that need improvement, the data shows that Ireland has made great progress in helping more female entrepreneurs bring their ideas to life. For more information visit: https://www.procure.ie/best counties-female-entrepreneurs/ Methodology We analysed thousands of LinkedIn profiles across Ireland to determine the number of 'founders' of businesses who are women, currently based in each county. Sources https://www.linkedin.com/ report Here are the top five counties in Ireland with the highest number of female entrepreneurs: Cork Dublin Galway Wicklow Kildare See more breaking stories here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

Aside from Oisin's grovelling apology for being late we've got Derek Lyng on Kilkenny's win over Limerick and Carlow's Ciaran Whelan on their status defining victory over Laois. Zac Bay Hammond, Shane Walsh and Liam Blanchfield joined as at the draw for the St Canices Credit Union Kilkenny Senior League. Plus Manager Matthew Ruth on the Kilkenny under 19 squad and Trevor Fletcher on working with Down and winning with leaving Lisdowney.

Send us a textIn this episode of The Quivercast, we sit down with head shaper Gary Larson and Kris Carlow of Hobie Surfboards @hobiesurfboards @hobiesurfshop at their iconic headquarters in San Juan Capistrano. Gary shares his deep surfing roots, growing up just down the road from Doheny, where he first learned to surf as a young grom. He talks about his lifelong connection to the area, never living more than five miles from where it all started. From his early days riding longboards to his transition into shortboarding during high school, Gary's story is a true reflection of the Southern California surf lifestyle.We also dive into the incredible legacy of Hobie Surfboards as they celebrate their 75th anniversary. Kris and Gary give us insight into what's next for the brand and how they continue to innovate while honoring their rich history. Whether you're a seasoned surfer or just starting out, a Hobie belongs in every quiver. Don't miss out—check out their YouTube channel for the latest happenings at the Hobie Surf Shop and get an inside look at their world-renowned craftsmanship!Check out their website: www.hobie.com/surfingSupport the showBUY THE ENDLESS SUMMER BOX SET HERE!If you like the QuiverCast here are some ways to help us keep going! I always like Coffee! Buy me a Coffee! Find Us: Website: thequivercast.com Instagram: @quiver_cast Facebook: The QuiverCast Sound Editing by: The Steele Collective

South East Technological University (SETU), in collaboration with Carlow County Council and Carlow Community Enterprise Centres CLG, has launched Station House, a new rural innovation hub in Hacketstown, County Carlow. The initiative is part of SETU's TU RISE programme, designed to strengthen regional enterprise by connecting businesses with university expertise and support. As the only university in the region, SETU is committed to driving research and innovation that delivers real impact. Station House is the first of four rural innovation hubs being developed under TU RISE, creating dedicated spaces for enterprise owners to engage with SETU and its partners. The hub will provide opportunities to develop key skills in areas such as innovation, digitalisation, succession planning, and sustainability. Brian Ogilvie, Head of Entrepreneurship and Rural Engagement at SETU, said: "This initiative offers business owners outside of the main urban areas access to SETU's expertise and support. The hub will play an instrumental role in empowering the area, equipping it with the necessary tools and skills for sustainable growth. SETU is committed to working with industry, ensuring that regional businesses can leverage cutting-edge research and enterprise support to help grow their business." By bringing together university resources, partner organisations, and the expertise of local business owners, Station House will serve as a key asset to the local community. Professor Marie Claire Van Hout, Vice President for Research, Innovation and Impact at SETU, highlighted the hub's role in supporting economic growth: "This endeavour aligns with SETU's mission to drive progress, nurture economic growth, and elevate the competitiveness of the region. Station House is the first of four rural-based hubs which SETU is developing under the TU-RISE initiative in the South East region. SETU's experience in fostering rural innovation has shown that these hubs are more than just spaces; they are catalysts for economic growth, equipping micro, small, and medium enterprises with the skills, technology, and networks needed to compete in an increasingly fast-paced global economy." Station House has been developed through a partnership approach, bringing together key stakeholders to support rural enterprise. Coilín O'Reilly, Chief Executive of Carlow County Council, said: "Enterprise spaces and rural hubs are crucial for fostering entrepreneurship and economic resilience. Carlow County Council is proud to deliver this project in partnership with Carlow Community Enterprise Centres CLG, with funding from the Town & Village Renewal Scheme. This investment has also enabled an exciting collaboration with TU RISE at South East Technological University, strengthening the support ecosystem for enterprise development. Station House is a flagship example of how strategic partnerships can drive meaningful opportunities for rural communities, ensuring businesses have the space, resources, and support to start, scale, and succeed." SETU encourages business owners to take advantage of the opportunities available through Station House and the broader TU RISE initiative. SETU TU RISE is co-financed by the Government of Ireland and the European Union through the ERDF Southern, Eastern & Midland Regional Programme 2021-27. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Inst...

All-Ireland winners Paul Murphy and James Skehill are back to review a dramatic weekend in the National Hurling League. On a week where Clare lost their Hurler of the Year Shane O'Donnell for the season, the Banner rallied to beat their rivals Limerick at the Gaelic Grounds. Diarmuid Healy seized his chance for Cork in their victory over Kilkenny on Leeside, while Galway made it three wins in-a-row by overcoming Wexford. Offaly remain top of the pile in Division One B, Antrim's late equalising goal was a blow for Carlow, while Waterford finished strongly to beat Dublin at Walsh Park. On, and the lads learned the origin of the Paddy Losty meme, and its connection to Galway hurling...

Alan O'Reilly of Carlow Weather has become a bit of a phenomenon in the last few years. He loves weather, he loves IT, and he loves turning complex information in to plain English, and when he combines all three, he turns into a highly accurate predictor of the notoriously unpredictable Irish weather.Alan has now become so well-known, that I had to make him the star of a gift grub sketch. But I also wanted to meet the man himself and find out how it all got started, how he manages to call it right so often, his thoughts on our changing climate, conspiracy theorists and what they say to him, and of course what he thought about my gift grub sketch about him!Produced by Patrick Haughey, AudioBrand