Podcasts about Clifden

Dave and Fionnuala reviewed some of the countries best business names, some of their favourites sent in from listeners included a fish shop in Clifden called Oifig an Fish, a chipper in Portlaois called De-Laois-is and a dentist in Clane called 'Clane teeth'!

On today's show:  10am-11am Overdue Galway Transport Strategy paused again Urgent Need for Major Investment in Galway City's Water Infrastructure  Appeal to the Department of Children as application for much-needed pre-school in Clifden is refused  Award winning Oughterard poet releases third book 

Send us a textEver wondered what really happens behind the judge's table? We're cutting through the noise and getting straight to the truth.We've brought together three of the most experienced and straight-talking judges in the game—people who've judged at the biggest shows across Ireland and the UK, including Clifden, RDS, and HOYS. They're here to answer the tough questions, tackle the controversies, and share what they REALLY think about the state of Connemara judging today.

This episode is dedicated to the memory and life of Matthew Caston's mother, educator and champion. In this episode we re-connect with former TBE guests Dr. Jen Clifden and Dr. Nuhu Sims, sharing about how we find joy, protect our peace, guard against our own burn out and the burn out of others, and lean into our "why." You can connect with Jen and Nuhu through Dr. Jen Clifden's website. Listeners please share your thoughts and ideas with us on our social media accounts on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @thebulldogedu  You can also follow Matt on instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@CastIron⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or X ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MatthewCaston⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Kirsten on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or X @teachkiwi, or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIN ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠as Kirsten Wilson. Please subscribe to The Bulldog Educator to continue listening on your favorite podcast platform.

On today's show:  10am-11am Pat Shortt chats to us ahead of his gig in Clifden next weekend Connacht Tribune Headlines University of Galway Cancer Network receives European accreditation Business Leaders to raise vital funds for COPE Galway

Welcome to a very special edition of Connemara Pony Tales! This October, we took our microphones to the heart of the action at the Clifden Pony Sales, where breeders, buyers, and enthusiasts come together to celebrate the best of the Connemara pony world. Enjoy!https://www.facebook.com/ConnemaraPonyWorld

A new study in the UK has pub landlords up in arms. The study trialed a new smaller glass instead of the usual pint measure, and found that people drank less as a result. So, should we do away with pints?Joining Seán to discuss is Damien Ryan, a publican in Clifden in Galway…

A new study in the UK has pub landlords up in arms. The study trialed a new smaller glass instead of the usual pint measure, and found that people drank less as a result. So, should we do away with pints?Joining Seán to discuss is Damien Ryan, a publican in Clifden in Galway…

Clare artist Mick O'Dea will feature at the Clifden Arts Festival. His exhibition Portraits will open next week and be available to view for 12 days. The opening reception will take place at 6.30pm next Tuesday. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by Mick O'Dea. Photo (c) Mickodeaartist via Instagram

Justin Burke and Eddie O'Sullivan joined Paul Shaughnessy to look back on round two of the Senior and Intermediate Football Championships. Subscribe for more content! The Maroon & White Pod – brought to you by Citylink. For bookings, timetables, updates and any other information, head to citylink.ie.

On today's show:  11am-12pm Ask the expert - Blackrock Health Galway Clinic Culture corner - Clifden arts festival ‘Galway Talks with John Morley' broadcasts every weekday morning from 9am on Galway Bay FM.

Elie Seimoun et Isild le Besco Avec "Ma famille chérie", Isild le Besco vient présenter son 5ème long-métrage au Festival de Locarno. Estelle (Elodie Bouchez) doit se libérer dʹune relation amoureuse toxique - miroir de son enfance. Elle quitte brusquement un mari qui la malmène, pour anticiper des Retrouvailles familiales organisées en Irlande dans la maison de son enfance, la maison de sa mère. Les frères et sœurs du clan se retrouvent à Clifden. Lʹun dʹeux est chargé dʹexécuter les dernières volontés du père : disperser ses cendres dans lʹocéan, là-même ou leur sœur sʹétait noyée. Elie Seimoun et Isild le Besco sont les invité/e de Pierre Philippe Cadert et Rafael Wolf. Du 7 au 17 août 2024 – en direct de la 77e édition du Festival du Film de Locarno.

On today's show:  9am-10am Cllr calls for certainty about long term plan for Clifden hospital when nursing unit is built  Fine Gael, Fine Fail and six independents form pact in Galway County Council   World Continence Week running until this Sunday with events taking place in Galway ‘Galway Talks' broadcasts every weekday morning from 9am on Galway Bay FM.

Clifden's Tiernan O'Halloran starts his final BKT United Rugby Championship home game for Connacht on Saturday (18th May 2024) against the DHL Stormers. The full back concludes a 15-year stay while the Clan Stand will also be used for the last time. To look ahead to the game, Galway Bay FM's William Davies is joined by Connacht lineout and forwards coach John Muldoon. == The Connacht team in full: Tiernan O'Halloran at full back; John Porch, David Hawkshaw, Bundee Aki and Byron Ralston are the three-quarters; Out half Jack Carty partners scrum half Caolin Blade; Peter Dooley, Dave Heffernan and Finlay Bealham are the front row; Joe Joyce and Darragh Murray are behind them; Cian Prendergast, Shamus Hurley-Langton and Sean Jansen complete the back row. Meanwhile, Matthew Devine, Finn Treacy and Hugh Gavin have been nominated for Connacht's Academy Player of the Year. == Kick-off at Dexcom Stadium on Saturday is 5.05pm and we'll have full coverage on our website galwaybayfm.ie. The 'Over The Line' weekend preview show with Darren Kelly broadcasts every Friday evening from 7pm on Galway Bay FM. Our Connacht Rugby coverage is brought to you by Murty Rabbitts

Join us as we continue the second part of the conversation from Episode 7 around how connection, collaboration, and being your authentic self garners strength and builds muscles to do the hard work of introspection and self-awareness. Dr. Jen Clifden and Dr. Nuhu Sims share their experiences of how they work together to guide educators through the process of demolishing unconscious biases and caring deeply for oneself in order to do the hard work in schools. You can connect with Dr. Nuhu Sims via email- ⁠noah.i.sims@gmail.com⁠ And Dr. Jen Clifden at ⁠www.drjenclifden.com⁠ Listeners please share your thoughts and ideas with us on our social media accounts on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @thebulldogedu  You can also follow Matt on instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@CastIron⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or X (formerly Twitter) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MatthewCaston⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Kirsten on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or X (formerly ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) @teachkiwi, or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIN ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠as Kirsten Wilson. Please subscribe to The Bulldog Educator to continue listening on your favorite podcast platform.

Join us in the first half of a great conversation around how connection, collaboration, and being your authentic self garners strength and builds muscles to do the hard work of introspection and self-awareness. Dr. Jen Clifden and Dr. Nuhu Sims share their experiences of how they work together to guide educators through the process of demolishing unconscious biases and caring deeply for oneself in order to do the hard work in schools. You can connect with Dr. Nuhu Sims via email- noah.i.sims@gmail.com And Dr. Jen Clifden at www.doctorjenclifden.com Listeners please share your thoughts and ideas with us on our social media accounts on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @thebulldogedu  You can also follow Matt on instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@CastIron⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or X (formerly Twitter) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MatthewCaston⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Kirsten on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or X (formerly ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) @teachkiwi, or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIN ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠as Kirsten Wilson. Please subscribe to The Bulldog Educator to continue listening on your favorite podcast platform.

On today's show: 9am-10am Mary Carey and Brendan O'Scannaill give us an insight into their lives in the town. Ellen Curley tells us about her fundraising efforts for her mother's treatments following an aneurysm. Click here if you wish to donate. Kathleen Villiers Tutil talks to us about the history of Clifden and the surrounding area.  ‘Community Matters' broadcasts every second Friday morning from 9am on Galway Bay FM

10am-11am Dr. Brendan Flynn and Des Lally tell us about the Clifden Arts Festival. Karen Mangan and Terrence O'Toole are with us to chat about their work in Clifden. Michael Gibbons and Valerie Joyce give us their insights into memories of market street, archelogy and street performing. ‘Community Matters' broadcasts every second Friday morning from 9am on Galway Bay FM

11am-12pm Kieran Staunton and Mark Foyle of Connemara RFC. tell us about the club. Marie Welsh brings the local Chomhaltas group to the show for a live performance. Local business owners Tony Coyne and Lisa King share their stories. ‘Community Matters' broadcasts every second Friday morning from 9am on Galway Bay FM

"Fairy Trees", "Torfstechen" und "Was kann ich in Connemara unternehmen. Gleich um drei Themen geht es in der heutigen Episode unseres Podcasts "Erlebnis Irland. Wir sind noch einmal zu Gast bei Martin und Paula vom Connemara Heritage and History Center bei Clifden. Episode Bilingual in DE/EN

10am-11am New research shows vast majority of businesses have not seen any reduction in insurance premiums despite massive reforms  Clifden hospital closes yet again due to staffing issues   Galway windfarm action groups to hold meetings across the region  Garda Slot Galway man involved in Win A Chicago Home Raffle    ‘Galway Talks with Keith Finnegan' broadcasts every weekday morning from 9am on Galway Bay FM

Foreward – by Pam ClinganI have the honour of writing the foreward for this extraordinary bumper podcast of our host, Lucinda Kelly, in conversation with Kingstown Connemara's Malachy Gorham.Mal and Joe, like their father Joe Gorham snr before them, have vast knowledge of the Connemara Pony, as judges, inspectors, CPBS councillors and breeders.  Throughout the trends they have staunchly maintained their preferences on the type of traditional Connemara pony that they wish and believe should be bred.Mal has asked me to extend his thanks to his and brother Joe's endlessly patient wives, Jane and Monica.  Anyone acquainted with showing ponies knows about the infamous condition, ‘Showitis'! But Jane and Mon find themselves scrambling every summer to stock up on enough ‘tablets' for the ailment Mal's daughter, Maria and brother Joe seem to suffer from the most. They endure marathon sessions of pony talk, nodding through the polite and perpetually reserved debates over last year's (and the previous 30+ years') Clifden Show placings…until inevitably a sip of the black stuff sends the conversation spiralling into a linguistic quagmire better suited to a blue movie set.For 41 years, since my mother fell in love with Ocean Gipsy at Clifden 1983, my family have had the honour of participating in a fair few in-depth discussions with the Gorham's. Thank you Malachy for your invaluable contribution to the podcast series.  Despite its length, I know that we have only scratched the surface of your knowledge and memories. But this is a great start to adding your families' invaluable input into the ongoing efforts to safeguard the health and heritage of the Connemara for generations to come.Thank you, Lucinda, for the amazing historic audio archive you are creating and to the listeners across the world who continue their support by listening, ‘for the love of the Connemara Pony'.https://www.facebook.com/ConnemaraPonyWorld

There are lots of amazing towns in Ireland.But I definitely have my favorites.The charming village of Schull.The fun, vibrant town of Kenmare.And the lesser known Carlingford.These are just a few.Tune into this episode to find out more about my favorite 6 towns in Ireland.Plus I'll share a bonus town that I'm very fond of.Do you have a favorite town in Ireland?Send me a note at Lynne@WanderYourWay.com.Want to go on the first small group tour run by Wander Your Way?Come join me on the Marvels & Tastes of the Dolomites Italy!It's going to be an amazing adventure!!In this episode:1:00: Intro3:00: Carlingford7:11: Dunfanaghy11:14: Westport16:21: Clifden21:43: Kenmare25:21: Schull30:24: Kinsale34:29: Wrapping it upImportant links:The 6 Best Towns in IrelandThe 10 Best Things To Do in Dunfanaghy IrelandEpisode 8: County Donegal • IrelandEpisode 51: County Mayo • IrelandThe Ultimate Guide to the Amazing Town of Clifden IrelandEpisode 2: Connemara • IrelandA Slice Of Ireland: Guide To Clifden & ConnemaraWhy Kenmare Is The Perfect Irish TownThe Best Things to Do in Schull and West Cork IrelandEpisode 14: West Cork • IrelandTop 9 Things To Do & See in Kinsale, IrelandEpisode 61: Kinsale • IrelandIreland Tourism BoardSupport the showThanks to Callisa Mickle who edits the audio.Follow Wander Your Way:InstagramFacebookPinterest

Join us as we have another great conversation about soul care and soul work with Dr. Jen Clifden. Dr. Clifden opened Season 4 with us and we are excited to have her back to close out Season 4. For more information about Dr. Clifden and her work: website: ⁠https://www.presentteacher.com/who-we-are⁠ X (formerly Twitter): ⁠@ClilfdenJennifer⁠ LinkedIN: ⁠Jennifer Clifden Living in Beta Mode... Books to Read: Matthew Caston pick- "Rest is Resistance" by Tricia Hersey Kirsten Wilson pick- "The Deepest Well" by Dr. Nadine Burke Harris Getting things on course for 2024: "Atomic Habits" by James Clear A good relaxing, funny read- "The Do Over: A Totally Laugh Out Loud Romantic Comedy" by Sharon M. Peterson You can also follow Matt on instagram ⁠@CastIron⁠ or X ⁠@MatthewCaston⁠ and Kirsten on ⁠Instagram⁠ or ⁠X @teachkiwi, or ⁠Facebook⁠ or ⁠LinkedIN ⁠as Kirsten Wilson. Please subscribe to The Bulldog Educator to continue listening on your favorite podcast platform.

CULTURE CORNER: Christmas in Clifden (Extended Version) - Thursday, 23rd November 2023

10am-11am Report demonstrates need for significant urgent action to maintain the basic dignity of children living in emergency accommodation    Academics and clinicians call for a national osteoporosis care programme    Parkinson's Information Day in Clifden this Sunday  We Need to Talk by Dr Tony Holohan    ‘Galway Talks with Keith Finnegan' broadcasts every weekday morning from 9am on Galway Bay FM  

Join Kirsten and Matt as they have a great conversation with Dr. Jennifer Clifden about the well-being of teachers and care-takers, how burn out happens, and the two questions to ask yourself often to get your joy back and bring you out of burnout. Connect with Dr. Jennifer Clifden through: website: https://www.presentteacher.com/who-we-are X (formerly Twitter): @ClilfdenJennifer LinkedIN: Jennifer Clifden Living in Beta Mode Segment: ToDoist app You can also follow Matt on instagram @CastIron or Twitter @MatthewCaston and Kirsten on Instagram or Twitter @teachkiwi, or Facebook or LinkedIN as Kirsten Wilson. Please subscribe to The Bulldog Educator to continue listening on your favorite podcast platform.

Mezzo-soprano Sharon Carty joined Marty this morning to chat about her new role as Irish Chamber Orchestra Artist in Association and what that entails. Plus details of their upcoming concerts with soprano Anna Devin in Limerick, Clifden and Birr.

In this episode we meet with 3 of Australia's Connemara pony breeders who are passionate about the pony and the promotion of the breed through the Connemara Pony Breeders Society Australia.1. Catherine Hollingsworth Catherine is the CPBSA Registrar and breeds under the Badine prefix. Catherine has been associated with Connemara ponies in Australia for 20 years. Originally involved with the Wychwood Stud for 13 years, she has more recently been operating under the Badine prefix and breeding one or two ponies. While at Wychwood Catherine produced both pure bred and part bred ponies and competed predominantly ‘in hand' and in endurance.Notable ponies included a two time 160km championship part bred who placed 2nd and then 3rd Middleweight, while afull brother won the Sydney 3DE, 4 year old young event horse championship and later qualified as an 80km endurancehorse, and a pure bred mare who was an in hand supreme champion and reserve champion preliminary dressage pony.Catherine is a Society inspector and travelled to Ireland in 2009, attending the Clifden Show and visiting a number of breeders.2. George Hillis-Howe George and her Family are long term breeders of Welsh Ponies and Cobs under Nawarrah Park prefix for over 50 years – the Howe Family have imported several Welsh Cob stallions from UK. George is now also breeding Connemara ponies under the Nawarrah Park Prefix. George purchased her first Connemara pony mare in 2014 and enjoyed her so much she purchased a colt foal and future sire in 2018 when the stud officially became recognised as a Welsh Pony, Cob and Connemara Pony Breeder. Since this time George has imported 2 stallions, Castle Ceasar from the UK & Skaergarden Discovery Night from Denmark. George also has a foal on the ground this season by AI to Skellorn Harrison UK.George is well known in the showing world, competing in both breed classes and open show hunters as a competitor and accredited judge and it is great asset for the Connemara Pony here in Australia to have a new convert to the breed which will help increase their popularity here in Australia. She is also a committee member and advocate for the Mountain& Moorland Pony Promotional Group raising awareness and funding classes for M&M ponies at major shows in Australia. 3. Dianne Collins CPBSA Committee member and breeds Connemara ponies under the “Capall Park” prefix – Owned & ridden since she was 3. Her father was born in Johnstown Co. Kilkenny and emigrated to Oz aged 36. He grew up with horses, more so working ID horses, on their family farm. He loved Connemara ponies and is foremost responsible for her addiction to them. At 7yrs of age she dreamed of bringing a Connemara Pony back from Ireland. She was lucky enough to accompany him back to Ireland in 1978 and went to Dublin Horse show when they used to have lots of in hand classes and the annual Clifden Pony Show. She went back to Ireland in 2008 with her daughter and decided on a 10 yr plan to bring her long awaited pony back from Ireland. She visited Ireland on several occasions for the new few years and went seriously looking in 2018. Dianne was originally intending to bring back a colt but decided on a mare after visiting a lot of breeders and the common denominator was a great mare line. Through her friend Karen Holloway she was introduced to Padraic Hynes and the Canal ponies. She had always loved the much decorated mare Village Laura and was introduced to her granddaughter, Canal Lucy who was by Gl Knight out of Canal Linnett. Canal Lucy was Junior Champ at the Midlands Show 2017 and placed in her 3 yr old class at Clifden. She was not for sale that year. Dianne came back again in 2019 and explored the possibly of purchasing Canal Lucy, this time she was successful. Her intention was for her to be shown at Clifden in 2020 and then flown out to Australia. However Covid p

In this episode, Tom is looking at the founding Our Lady's Boy's Club. Ronnie is still looking at the civil war and the burning of an orphanage in Clifden .You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway

The itinerary for my Celtic Invasion of Westport, Ireland is now online. Find out what my Firefly song, “Blue Sun”, has to do with Monopoly and Walmart. Get an Atlanta Food Recommendation. Then go out to eat with your own Celtery. This is Sci Fi Pub Songs & Stories #264. 0:20 - Kilted Kings “Blue Sun” from Flower of Scotland WELCOME TO SCI FI PUB SONGS & STORIES I am Marc Gunn. This is the audio edition of my newsletter as well as the liner notes for the songs I record. You can follow this show at PubSong.net or send an email to pubsong@celtfather to sign up and get the MP3s for my songs featured in this episode. 3:10 - WHAT'S NEW: A NEW SHOW NAME One of my weaknesses is sometimes I have to try something before I can see how effective it is. The past two episodes were called Atlanta Pub Songs & Stories because I wanted and still want to highlight things around Atlanta, where I currently live. The problem is I wasn't sure what to do. Yes. I have a food recommendation coming up. But when I put myself in the shoes of potential listeners, like you, I just don't see the Atlanta part as being useful for reaching an audience. More than likely, you're interested in Sci Fi, fantasy, Celtic music and culture, or pop culture because that is what I do. Atlanta is not as essential to the music story even though most of my shows are located in this city. And so, I'm pleased to introduce Sci Fi Pub Songs & Stories. 5:15 - UPCOMING SHOWS FEB 9: Drinking Songs Concert on Bandcamp @ 7 PM ET FEB 11: Pontoon Brewing, Sandy Springs, GA @ 12-3 PM JUN 3-10: Celtic Invasion Vacations, County Mayo, Ireland 6:25 - CELTIC INVASION OF WESTPORT, IRELAND This June, I'm bringing a small group of people to Westport, Ireland. I'd like you to join me. Westport is part of the Wild Atlantic Way. That's a spectacular, scenic route from Irishowen in County Donegal all the way down the west coast of Ireland to Kinsale in County Cork. It's broken up into 14 stages, two of which are in the area we are staying, Achill Island and Clew Bay, and Westport to Clifden. 5 Things You Should Do in County Mayo, Ireland Go to Matt Malloy's Pub in Westport. Visit Westport House and take a train around town to get to know the history behind the Irish of County Mayo Hike up Croagh Patrick, This pilgrimage area has a story that St. Patrick himself scaled this mountain and fasted atop it for 40 days way back in 441 AD. It's definitely a revered site in this area of the country, and can make for a great stop on any trip to the region. Take a boat out to Clare Island to visit O'Malley Castle, one of the castles owned by the Pirate Queen, Grace O'Malley. Take pictures all along the Wild Atlantic Way. I completed the itinerary for the trip and already I think I scheduled way too much. There are so many fine castles, cliffs, and amazing things to see, not to mention the time I hope to spend in Matt Malloy's listening to music. It's gonna be an incredible trip. I still have space for just two more people. If you'd like to join me in Ireland, hear me perform live in your living room, you won't be sorry. It's gonna be spectacular. Check out the itinerary for the Celtic Invasion Vacations of Ireland 2023 and drop me an email to let me know that you want to go! 10:35 - Marc Gunn & Jamie Haeuser “Gypsy Rover” from How America Saved Irish Music 13:50 - DOWNLOAD MY FREE EP You can download all of my songs in this show. Just send me an email to pubsong@ celtfather. You will get an auto responder with a link to download this month's album. You can also subscribe to the podcast if you're not already subscribed. It's quick and easy. While you're emailing me to get your free EP, let me know what you're doing while listening to this episode. 14:35 - STAND AGAINST BLUE SUN CORPORATION AND GET LOCAL I loved Monopoly as a kid. I taught Kenzie it. After just two games, I was kinda done. The game drags on just way too long. Unfortunately, Kenzie is not done with it. She loves it and makes us play as often as we will let her. So I finally figured out how to endure the game. It's a quick win or lose strategy. If you're lucky enough to buy all the property as soon as possible, then demolish and win. If you're not, do your best to lose and get out of the game as soon as possible. Kind of sad. But that's what a monopoly is. If you learned about early 20th century monopolies, it wasn't much better. In fact, the woman who created the game was trying to teach people the evils of monopolies. Yet, we haven't learned. The government allowed Live Nation to create a monopoly of concert venues. Ticket sales for Taylor Swift's summer tour busted their online system. Well, actually, it was already busted thanks to bootleggers. Monopolies are one of the reasons I finished “Blue Sun”. But the song actually goes back before that, all the way back to the writing of “Monahan's Mudder's Milk”. That's when I wrote the chorus. Blue Sun. Blue Sun Another corporation with their hand on the gun Blue Sun. Blue Sun. Free yourself to run from Blue Sun. Blue Sun is the corporation in the TV show Firefly with a seemingly nefarious background. You see their imagery on Jayne's shirt, on the docks of Persephone, and other places. The blue color makes me think of the Two by Two, Hands of Blue from the episode Ariel. I can't help but wonder if a connection is there. It feels to me like Blue Sun is a monopoly that largely is in control or at least has a big blue hand in their Alliance government. And because they have a monopoly, they can do what they want. They can also destroy what they want all in the name of profit for their investors. I did my best to come up with what a bully corporation would do. That's what the first two verses are all about. It's about subjugating the people they are supposed to “serve”. They terraformed the lands of many fine worlds Then bloodied our hands with our boys and our girls They offered us cans of food that curdled And piled on chains by the ton. You see their emblem emblazoned on crates On walls, on wombs, even on your dates You may fall victim to their seductive gaze So raise up your hands to shun Now we come to the final idea that motivated writing this song. My family is from a small town in East Texas. It was never a super vibrant town. As a kid, it looked like they stopped growing as a community in prolly the 40s or 50s. But they did have a downtown area. That downtown area disappeared when Walmart moved in. Walmart's strategy was to build a big store on the edge of town. It offered low, low prices, on everything. We were all thrilled. That's where I first experienced the store. I loved it. Before long, the downtown of our local community was closed down. You've prolly heard the term “Buy Local”. It took a while for me to understand that idea. The fact is that we need to support our local community if we want to see it thrive and grow. Much like “Monahan's”, this song turns into a Woody Guthrie style protest song against corporations. Their manacles we'll cast off our tired wrists. Their suits we'll pummel with our bloodied fists Cut through the red tape and expunge the vile cyst That cripples our will to run So raise up your voice and shout to the firm Let those who control know what it feels like to squirm Their products we won't buy, but oh they shall burn For this is their will undone I love the imagery in these verses. It is very down-to-earth. And fierce. Complete with burning their products in protest. I made two recordings of this song. The Kilted Kings version features Randy Wothke on percussion. The As Long As I'm Flyin' version has Lyrics and music Marc Gunn Marc Gunn: autoharp, vocals Daniel Briggs: bass, mandolin, octave mandolin, vocals LT Panzarella: dumbek So I wrote, this song, not just as  a stance against corporations but also as a stance FOR small businesses, local organizations and companies and individuals and bands 24:25 - Marc Gunn “Blue Sun” from As Long As I'm Flyin' 26:50 - THANK YOU GUNN RUNNERS! The show is brought to you by my Gunn Runners on Patreon. If you enjoy this podcast or my music, please join the Club. Every week, you get bonus podcasts, downloadable songs, printed sheet music, or blogs. Plus, you get weekly access to my Coffee with The Celtfather video concerts. Sign up for as little as $5 per month and save 15% with an annual membership. Thanks to my newest Gunn Runners on Patreon: Emil Volcheck, Bob Harford, Marguerite Kearns, Matt Van Zandt, Chrys Barnette, Eric Eller, Kain Thrace, Jan Czenkusch 28:01 - ATLANTA THAI FOOD RECOMMENDATION My wife and friends tried going to a Trivia night with friends last Sunday. The one that looked most promising was in Sandy Springs. So we drove 30 minutes over there only to find the place was very smoky. Something I'm not big on. Happily, we were close to Pontoon Brewing Company. We stopped and had a drink while we picked a place to have dinner. We were all tired from the day. One of the closest places that sounded interesting was a Thai food restaurant. We drove over to Sweet Chili Thai Cuisine. I love Thai but never have I loved it as much as I loved it here. There were four of us. We had four appetizers, three meals and two desserts. Every, single, dish, was, AMAZING! The coconut soup was so creamy and delicious. They recommended Curry Puffs and WOW! The Basil Rolls were so fresh. The Nom Sod was delicious. Drunken Noodles, Spicy Green Beans, and Chef's Catfish special. Omg! They apparently just opened six months ago. So now is the time to go. Because this food was incredible. Oh! And the price was very reasonable for Thai food. Go check out Sweet Chili Thai Cuisine. 31:26 - Marc Gunn “Botany Bay” from Going for Brogue 34:36 - ARE YOU CARRYING YOUR OWN CELTLERY? You heard that right—Celtlery. I'm looking for more eco-friendly merch that I can create and sell at shows. I finally packaged up one such item-Travel Celtlery. How many times do you go to a lower-end restaurant where they give you a small plastic bag filled with plastic cutlery and a napkin that smells like pepper. You know what I'm talking about. I find this so frustrating because no matter how many times I order out and I tell them no silverware is needed, they bring it. What do we do with that stuff. You open it up. The plastic bag is not easily recycled. The plasticware usually goes straight into the trash. One of the things I'm trying to teach myself to do is to bring my own cup and cutlery so I don't have to use more plastic than I have to. That's why I'm trying out selling Travel Celtlery. This is a small bag to hold bambooware that you can take with you so you too don't have to add to the plastic problem that is destroying our planet. Right now, I have a small handful of Celtlery Bags in my store. What do you think of the idea? Want your own? Shop for Celtlery now! Oh! Shortly after writing this, I found a downloadable guide from Beyond Plastics about how to reduce plastic use at restaurants. If you love this episode, then take a screenshot on your phone. Post it on social media. And tag @celtfather. Tell me what you like about this episode and what you'd like to hear in the future. 38:08 - Marc Gunn with Mikey Mason “Tough Times” from Selcouth Listen to the Tough Times episode. 42:05 - CREDITS Thanks for listening to Sci Fi Pub Songs & Stories. The show is brought to you by my Gunn Runners on Patreon. Every week, you'll get a new podcast or song or video or video concert. You'll also save 25% off on all my merch in my store. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. Subscribe and listen to the show wherever you find podcasts. Sign up to my mailing list to read the show notes for this episode and get notified when I'm next performing near you. And of course, please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor. Have fun and sing along at www.pubsong.com! #pubstories #fireflytvshow #irelandtravel

In this episode, Tom is looking at Joe Young's Mineral Water Company. Any old Galway business. Ronnie is still looking at the civil war, and this time going into the siege of Clifden .You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway

FOOTBALL: Clifden manager Ray Hogan with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly ahead of their All-Ireland JFC semi-final against Tyrone's Stewartstown Harps

Jonathan Higgins and Paul Shaughnessy look back on a fantastic results for Galway clubs where Moycullen, Dunmore MacHales and Clifden claimed provincial titles

Gerry Murphy hosts the weekly round-up of Galway sporting action including this week: a clean sweep for Galway football clubs as Maigh Cuilinn, Dunmore MacHales and Clifden are all crowned Connacht champions - the first time the county has done this since 2005. Maigh Cuilinn also claim county Minor A football honours against Claregalway Connacht beat Benetton in BKT United Rugby Championship Salthill Devon advance in FAI Junior Cup And Connemara and University of Galway win Cawley and Curley rugby cups respectively. == 'The Full-Time Whistle' broadcasts every Sunday evening from 7pm on Galway Bay FM.

Clifden v St Ronans - Commentary from Tommy Devane and Gerry Gannon

FOOTBALL: Clifden manager Ray Hogan and selector Malachy Gorham with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly ahead of their Connacht Junior Club Football Final against St. Ronan's

On this week's show: Gerry Murphy looks back on the county senior hurling final with report and reaction as Loughrea and St. Thomas go to a replay; Maigh Cuilinn, Dunmore MacHales and Clifden reach Connacht club football finals, but it's defeat for Ballygar in hurling; Plus there's soccer, basketball and more. == 'The Full-Time Whistle' broadcasts every Sunday evening from 7pm on Galway Bay FM.

Commentary from Tommy Devane and Gerry Gannon

Report: Tommy Devane

Speaking to Tommy Devane

Following their win over Carrigallen on Sunday last, Clifden's Junior Footballers head to Kenny Park in Athenry on Saturday afternoon to face the Mayo champions Islandeady in the Connacht Junior Club Football Semi-Final (Throw in - 1.30pm). Unfortunately, history has not been kind to Naomh Feichin when it comes to Mayo opposition losing provincial deciders to Killala and Ardnaree in the past but this side has shown great character throughout this year's campaign and was made to work hard by a gallant Carrigallen side in the Quarter-Final. Selector Malachy Gorham has been speaking to John Mulligan ahead of Saturday's game. 

Gerry Murphy looks back on a busy weekend of Galway sport that included: Victories for Maigh Cuilinn, Dunmore MacHales and Clifden in the Connacht club football championships Relegation for An Cheathru Rua and Monivea/Abbey from the senior football championship Miltown are Minor C Football Champions Kilkerrin/Clonberne complete the 'Drive-for-Five' as Connacht Senior Ladies Football champions All this and more == 'The Full-Time Whistle' broadcasts every Sunday evening from 7pm on Galway Bay FM.

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly visited Galway today (Friday, 21st October) and called into studio to chat to Keith Finnegan on Galway Talks. Among the things discussed were Elective Hospital for Galway, GPs for Ballinasloe and Portumna, the Twindemic, Enchanced Community Care, Clifden and more. == 'Galway Talks with Keith Finnegan' broadcasts every weekday morning from 9am on Galway Bay FM.

In this episode, Tom is looking at the history go Digital the computer factory set up in Galway in the 80's. Ronnie is looking again at the Black and Tans sacking of Clifden in the wake of two murdered RIC officers.You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway

In this episode, Tom is looking at the history of the Galway Youth Orchestra. Ronnie is looking at the night the Black and Tans sacked and burned the town of Clifden.You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway

In this episode, Tom is still looking at the history soccer in Galway including the founding of the Salthill Crusaders in 1940 and a special exhibition match playing in the Galway Sportsground. Ronnie is looking at Clifden Railroad and the history of Shantalla Marble.You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway

In this episode, Tom looks back at the great history of newspapers published in Galway county and city. Ronnie at a race that took place between a young man on a bicycle and the Clifden train.https://www.advertiser.ie/galway/article/122352/old-galway-newspapershttps://www.advertiser.ie/galway/article/122353/a-magnificent-man-and-his-cycle-machineYou can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway

In this episode, Tom returns to a popular topic of country butter. This time looking at the trail that lead to a prison sentence and perhaps the end of the country butter. Ronnie is still on the Clifden railroad and looks at the shebeen which thrived during its construction. You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway