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Tributes have flooded in for Garda Kevin Flatley, who was killed on Sunday while trying to flag down a motorcyclist at a speeding checkpoint.The father-of-two, who had served in the force for 26 years, was conducting speed checks in Lusk, Co Dublin, when he was struck by the motorcyclist.The Taoiseach, Tánaiste, President and more have paid tribute to Mr Flatley, with Garda Commissioner Drew Harris calling for a “reset” on road safety.

People get more love, joy and satisfaction from their ‘fur babies' than they do from their partners, a new study suggests.For some, the role of a dog in our lives is much more than just that of a pet. And one person who had a very close bond with her dogs is Linda Martin, singer, songwriter and dog lover! Linda also runs the Dublin Dog Hub in Meakstown, Co Dublin.She joins Kieran to discuss…

The Garda investigation into the disappearance of Elizabeth Clarke, a mother of two from Co Meath, has been upgraded to a murder inquiry.She was officially reported missing in January 2015, though there have been no confirmed sightings of her since November 2013. She had previously lived in Portrane, Co Dublin, and Bettystown, Co Meath, as well as at another address in Co Meath.Irish Times crime and security correspondent Conor Lally explains why her disappearance never gained the sort of media attention given to other cases of missing Irish women, and where the investigation is at now.Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by Suzanne Brennan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our Shauna headed off to meet a selection of students from senior infants, first and second class at Rush National School in North County Dublin and she spoke to Ríona, Laila, Daniel, Jason, Chris, Emily, Carly, Ollie, Louis, Oscar and MayThere has been lots of speculation around the Irish Presidential Campaign and Shauna asked the children about the first thing they'd do if they were President. With Valentine's Day just around the corner, she also quizzed them about the thing they loved most about themselves. Thanks to teacher Ms Amy Browne, who organised the visit!

Marc O'Driscoll reports Gardaí are investigating the disappearance of William Maughan and Anastasija Varslavane are searching open lands in north Co Dublin.

Techrete, Ireland's largest architectural precast concrete facade specialist, has launched an innovative range of sustainable concrete products, targeting a 50% reduction in embodied carbon. This pioneering product line positions Techrete at the forefront of innovation in green construction materials as the company approaches its 40th anniversary. A significant player in the UK, Techrete exports approximately 80% of its products to the UK. Serving construction industry giants such as Kier, Mace, McAleer & Rushe, Multiplex, RG Group, Sir Robert McAlpine, Sisk, Vinci, and Wates, the company has become known for its high-performance, sustainable solutions. The development of this new lower-carbon concrete range was the result of a strategic R&D programme, funded by Enterprise Ireland. Techrete's research explored the potential of alternative cement blends and novel materials to dramatically cut carbon emissions. As part of this innovation push, Techrete embraced the opportunities provided by a revised UK concrete standard (BS 8500 1&2 2023), allowing for the incorporation of lower-carbon materials such as limestone filler, fly ash, silica fume, ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS) and others. Techrete currently employs 350 people across Ireland and the UK, with 174 employed at its base in Balbriggan, Co Dublin. State-of-the-Art Batching Plant Investment to Drive Scale To bring this innovative product to market and meet growing industry demand, Techrete recognized the need to upgrade its facilities. With support from Enterprise Ireland, the company has invested in a cutting-edge batching plant capable of producing high-performance concrete blends with strengths of up to 100N/mm. This investment ensures Techrete's ability to scale production of the new mixes, securing its position as a competitive exporter of sustainable building materials. Marcus Sweeney, Non-Executive Chair of Techrete, commented: "Sustainability is no longer an afterthought in construction; it's a driving force behind procurement decisions. Every project now factors in the carbon load of materials, and our new concrete range addresses this demand. Our focus is twofold: reduce the amount of concrete used through the enhanced performance of high-strength mixes, and integrate substantial amounts of cement replacement materials to lower the carbon footprint. Thanks to the support from Enterprise Ireland, we've made significant strides in both areas. We are on track to achieving a 50% reduction in embodied carbon by 2025, setting the stage for our ultimate goal of net-zero by 2030." Tom Kelly, Divisional Manager for Industrial & Life Sciences at Enterprise Ireland said: "Enterprise Ireland is proud to support Techrete in its innovative approach to reducing the carbon footprint of construction materials, from R&D support to the capital support to allow real world deployment. The development of lower carbon concrete products is critical as the industry strives to meet the growing demand for sustainable solutions. Techrete's commitment to innovation and environmental responsibility reflects the kind of forward-thinking leadership that will keep Ireland at the forefront of global green construction. We are delighted to have played a part in helping the company bring these groundbreaking products to market." Techrete's Path to Net-Zero by 2030 Beyond product innovation, Techrete has implemented a robust sustainability strategy to reduce operational emissions. Long-standing initiatives such as rainwater harvesting, effluent neutralization, and energy generation through solar and thermal systems, as well as planting thousands of trees, contribute to their ambitious goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2030. As Techrete continues to lead the charge toward greener construction, their partnership with Enterprise Ireland serves as a blueprint for industry-wide transformation.

Our reporter Jacqui Fox reports.

We have a proud tradition of farming here in Ireland but along with that comes another essential part of the equation of getting the finest cuts to our dinner tables - butchers.The landscape has been transformed in recent decades with the large supermarkets taking a big piece of the pie but we still have incredible artisanal butchers serving our communities up and down the country.Joining Bobby to chat about it all is: Hugh Maguire Jr, MD of The Smokin Butcher in Ashbourne, Co Meath Sean Kelly, Owner of Kelly's Butchers, in Newport, Co Mayo Rick Higgins, Master Butcher from Higgins Butchers in Sutton Cross, Co Dublin

A woman has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after being attacked by two dogs in south Co Dublin. Diarmuid Pepper, Journalist with the Journal.ie brought us the details of the dog attack.

A woman has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after being attacked by two dogs in south Co Dublin. Diarmuid Pepper, Journalist with the Journal.ie brought us the details of the dog attack.

This week on Organic Matters, we meet vegetable grower and farm shop and café owner Michael Foggarty. Michael originally hails from Scotland but has long harboured a love for growing vegetables. In 2022, he took on a 5-acre plot of land in Beechpark, Clonsilla, Co Dublin and since then has been working to maximise the output from his vegetables selling to restaurants as well as direct sales, alongside building up a farm shop and café on site. He talks about the wide range of organic produce grown on the farm and the importance of soil health and working with nature.

Listener Denis Crone got in touch with us recently, asking for our help. He has a goldfish pond in his garden in Saggart, Co Dublin and recently he discovered that all of his fish had been killed by an Otter. We duly dispatched Terry Flanagan to check out the pond and to provide some advice.

Today's reflection comes from Brian Whiteside who lives in Dun Laoghaire in Co Dublin.

Last November, Pastiche, a pop singer-songwriter from Malahide in Co Dublin was diagnosed with endometriosis, more than a decade after her first symptoms of the condition developed. While the diagnosis itself came as a relief, the 26-year-old was told she may face difficulties when trying to conceive later on. This ultimately led to her decision to freeze her eggs, as a sort of "insurance policy” for her fertility. In this conversation with Kathy Sheridan, Pastiche talks about the egg freezing process, what she wishes she knew going into it and how she's used her music to share her personal story. We also hear from Edwina Oakes, chairperson of the Irish Fertility Counsellors Association, who discusses the reasons behind the rising numbers of women freezing their eggs and explains who she typically sees going forward for the procedure.Pastiche's new song Forfeit Control is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our panel discuss the emergence from hibernation of frogs each spring, including the factors that cause them to reappear on different dates in different parts of the country. Given the mild winter we have had, it stands to reason that frogs should be out and about over much of the country in the coming days, if they aren't already.

A senior investigating officer has been appointed by gardaí after a building complex was set alight in Co Dublin over the weekend Speaking to Ciara this morning was Teresa Buczkowska, Migrant rights campaigner.

A senior investigating officer has been appointed by gardaí after a building complex was set alight in Co Dublin over the weekend Speaking to Ciara this morning was Teresa Buczkowska, Migrant rights campaigner.

Brian McDonagh, Labour councillor for Dublin Fingal, discusses a public order incident on a beach in Sutton in Co Dublin yesterday.

The upgrading of the Annie McCarrick case from a missing persons inquiry to a murder investigation has occurred at the same time two men are being examined as suspects. The focus on those men is part of the Garda inquiry shifting from sites in Enniskerry, Co Wicklow, and Glencullen, Co Dublin, back to Sandymount in Dublin 4. Conor Lally reports on what we know. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this BPT interview, Sharon Noonan talks to Mark Scott-Lennon, MD of the magnificent Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel in Killiney, Co Dublin. Mark is the 3rd generation custodian of the family business and shares his memories growing up in the hospitality industry and his journey to join it. DID YOU KNOW THAT THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS CELEBRATING 10. YEARS ON THE AIR IN 2023?

Amy talks with Chris about her journey that led her to start training as a psychotherapist.  She shares with Chris her experiences of having three siblings with Autism and the changing family dynamics and coming to terms with this.  She talks with Chris with honesty and insight and they talk about the impact of her early experiences moving from Co Dublin to the West of Ireland and the struggle of adjustment.  They talk about being sensitive and how valuable this is for the work of therapy but also how painful it can be.  Amy shares with Chris a family bereavment that had a profound impact on them all and how this and her brothers cancer diagnosis all happened at the beginning of the pandemic. This was a chat that was filled with honesty and openness. 

jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); }); Original Podcast with clickable words https://tinyurl.com/2n9vokwn Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Ten extradited from this country to Poland. Deichniúr eiseachadta ón tír seo chun na Polainne. Nine men and women have been extradited from this country to Poland. Tá naonúr fear agus bean eiseachadta ón tír seo chun na Polainne. The ten were handed over to police from Poland at MacEsmoun Aerodrome in Ballydonnell, Co Dublin, today. Tugadh an deichniúr ar láimh do phóilíní ón bPolainn ag Aeradróm Mhic Easmuinn i mBaile Dhónaill, Co Bhaile Átha Cliath, inniu. The ten are Poles for whom European arrest warrants had been issued. Is Polannaigh iad an deichniúr a raibh barántais ghabhála Eorpacha eisithe ina leith. They are to be questioned in their home country for various crimes – including violence, drug trafficking, theft, fraud and prostitution. Tá siad le ceistiú ina dtír dhúchais faoi choireanna éagsúla – foréigean, gáinneáil ar dhrugaí, gadaíocht, calaois agus striapachas ina measc. The Gardai said that this case shows the strong co-operation between the authorities in this country and authorities in other countries when malignant fugitives from the law are being deported from Ireland. Dúirt na Gardaí go léiríonn an cás seo an comoibiriú láidir atá idir na húdaráis sa tír seo agus údaráis i dtíortha eile nuair atáéalaithigh urchóideacha ón dlí á ndíbirt as Éirinn. The Gardai also drew attention to the role played by the various State agencies in the matter - between themselves, the Department of Justice, the Defense Forces and the Irish Prison Service. Tharraing na Gardaí aird chomh chomh maith ar an bpáirt a bhí ag gníomhaireachtaí éagsúla an Stáit sa scéal – idir iad féin, an Roinn Dlí agus Cirt, Óglaigh na hÉireann agus Seirbhís Phríosúin na hÉireann. RTÉ News and Current Affairs Nuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); }); Original Podcast with clickable words https://tinyurl.com/29mxv5u5 Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Allegations made by 233 people against the Order of the Holy Spirit. Líomhaintí déanta ag 233 duine in aghaidh Ord an Spioraid Naoimh. Gardai are investigating allegations of child abuse made against 77 priests from the Order of the Holy Spirit. Tá líomhaintí faoi mhí-úsáid leanaí atá déanta in aghaidh 77 sagart ó Ord an Spioraid Naoimh á bhfiosrú ag na Gardaí. The abuse allegedly went on for half a century. Líomhnaítear go raibh an mhí-úsáid ar bun i gcaitheamh leathchéad bliain. Detectives from the Sex Crime Management Unit are investigating the allegations. Bleachtairí ón Aonad Bainistíochta um Choireanna Gnéis atá ag fiosrú na líomhaintí. That unit is part of the Garda Síochána's National Bureau of Defense Services. Is cuid de Bhiúró Náisiúnta an Gharda Síochána um Sheirbhísí Cosanta an t-aonad sin. The Order of the Holy Spirit has revealed that over 233 people have made allegations against specific people from the order in Ireland and abroad. Tá sé tugtha le fios ag Ord an Spioraid Naoimh go bhfuil líomaintí déanta ag os cionn 233 duine in aghaidh daoine faoi leith ón ord in Éirinn agus thar lear. 57 of those cases relate to Blackrock College in Williamstown, Co Dublin, it was said. Baineann 57 de na cásanna sin le Coláiste na Carraige Duibhe i mBaile Liam, Co Átha Cliath, a dúradh. Black Rock College has apologized to former students who suffered sexual abuse at the school. Tá leithscéal gafa ag Coláiste na Carraige Duibhe le hiardhaltaí a d'fhulaing mí-úsáid ghnéis sa scoil. The school is deeply ashamed and sorry for what happened, said principal Alan MacGinty in a letter he sent to parents. Cúis mhór náire agus aiféala don scoil ar tharla, a dúirt an príomhoide Alan MacGinty i litir a sheol sé chuig tuismitheoirí. The letter also contained a statement from Father Martin Kelly, Provincial of the Order of the Holy Spirit in Ireland. Bhí ráiteas sa litir freisin ón Athair Martin Kelly, Proibhinseal Ord an Spioraid Naoimh in Éirinn. Father Kelly asked for forgiveness on behalf of the order for those who suffered abuse. D'iarr an tAthair Kelly a phardún thar ceann an oird ar an dream a d'fhulaing mí-úsáid. He promised that the members of the order would do everything they could to help those people and to ensure that students in the order's schools would always be safe in the future. Gheall sé go ndéanfadh lucht an oird gach arbh fhéidir leo le cabhrú leis na daoine sin agus lena chinntiú go mbeadh daltaí i scoileanna an oird sábháilte choíche feasta.

Dr Paddy Barrett, preventive cardiologist at Blackrock Clinic in Co Dublin.

Jean Smullen, Annette Freeman, and Esther McCarthy all joined Sean Moncrieff for this week's movies and booze with thanks to Marks and Spencer. This week's wines are listed below all with thanks to Marks and Spencer. 2020 Allram Grüner Veltliner, Strass, (Kamptal DAC) €23.00 Stockists: Blackrock Cellar, Co Dublin; Drinkstore, Dublin 8; D-Six Off Licence, Harold's Cross; McHugh's Off-Licence Artane & Malahide Road; Nectar Wines, Sandyford; Pinto Wines, Drumcondra and The Wine Pair, Lr Clanbrassil St, Dublin 1. 2020 Jurtschitsch Zweigelt €22.95 Stockists: Ely Wine Store Maynooth & www.elywinebar.ie; Eleven Deli, Greystones; Wine Pair, Dublin 8 and Quintessential Wines, Drogheda

Today's reflection comes from Brian Whiteside who lives in Dun Laoghaire in Co Dublin.

On this episode Simon K speaks to Andrew McGinley. Warning: This episode contains stories of children's deaths and may affect some listeners. (Helpline numbers below) Simon discusses the heartache of Andrew losing his 3 children and how he wants to continue their legacy and make sure they are not forgotten and he hopes  other people in similar situations can learn from this and get help. 24 Jan 2022 marked two years since his three beloved children, Conor, 9; Darragh, 7, and Carla, 3, were killed by their mother Deirdre Morley at their family home in Newcastle, Co Dublin. Mr McGinley feels he is no closer to understanding why his children died. Ms Morley was found not guilty of their murder by reason of insanity and was committed to the Central Mental Hospital.  Ms Morley, a highly trained paediatric and renal nurse, is currently in the care of the Central Mental Hospital. Both Mr McGinley and Ms Morley are now suing the HSE, the Governors of St Patrick's Hospital, and a named person. The legal action is a bid to highlight the need for improvements in Ireland's mental healthcare system, Mr McGinley said. Mr McGinley has been campaigning for changes in mental health care and for new amendments to mental health legislation so that supportive families of people who are mentally ill are involved in their care. He has been campaigning on the issue with Cork woman Una Butler whose two children, Zoe, 6, and Ella, 2, were killed by their father, her late husband, John Butler, before he killed himself in 2010 in Ballycotton. He said that three legacy projects he established in his children's names are what now drives him. Web: https://asdarraghdid.ie/ https://www.conorsclips.ie Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpVEYEDjsJFVKbm_VlyUooQ Twitter: @conorsclips https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/death/bereavement_counselling_and_support/bereavement_counselling_andsupport_services.html Family support:https://www.tusla.ie/services/family-community-support/family-support/ AdVIC Advocates for Victims of Homicide: http://www.advic.ie/ Samaritans: https://www.samaritans.org  

Damien speaks with Shamrock grower Grainne Thorne, a third generation shamrock grower based in Rush in Co Dublin ahead of their busiest week of the year.

Welcome to Between Cuts! The only podcast recorded on location in a working barbershop and tattoo studio (probably!) Stephen and Pierce, sitting in the barbers chairs chat life, music, mental health, and messing! This week, an amazing guest with a story you would not believe! David Gilna is an award-winning playwright, producer & performer from Swords, Co Dublin, Ireland. Not only is David an amazing artist, but he has an amazing tale. While working in Boston, David was struck by lightning. He survived, and the attitude and energy of this guy is just amazing. You need to check this one out! 

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When killer Joe O'Reilly bludgeoned his wife Rachel to death at their home in the Naul, Co Dublin, in October 2004 he thought he'd get away with murder. But years after he was convicted to a life sentence for his horrific crime, nobody could have expected that the former advertising executive - who is yet again to be the subject of a new documentary to be screened on RTE - would continue to fascinate the public So what is it about Ordinary Joe and his plot to kill seventeen years ago that is rarely far from the headlines? Why do people still want answers to his awful crime? Nicola Tallant talks to journalist Jenny Friel, whose book 'The Suspect' is the definitive account of murder in the Naul. She tells me about her extraordinary meetings with the killer as he protested his innocence, the gruesome murder tours he took her on in his home and how his tall tales and desire for recognition eventually backfired on him in spectacular fashion.

David Murphy reads his poem The Royal Way. David Murphy lives in Lusk, Co Dublin and has had three novels and three short-story collections published in Ireland and abroad. His first non-fiction book was published by Liffey Press in 2014 and his first poetry collection, ‘Drowning in the Desert', was published by Revival Press in 2020.

Two serious incidents where unsafe water got into the public water drinking supply last month putting 900 thousand people at risk in County Wexford and parts of county Dublin. With Senator Malcolm Byrne.

David Murphy reads his poem Willow Pattern. David Murphy lives in Lusk, Co Dublin and has had three novels and three short-story collections published in Ireland and abroad. His first non-fiction book was published by Liffey Press in 2014 and his first poetry collection, ‘Drowning in the Desert', was published by Revival Press in 2020.

Ireland has literally thousands of amazing historic and archaeological sites that stretch back thousands of years. Many of the best of these are off the beaten track and do not feature on tourist trails.A few weeks ago archaeologist Neil Jackman took me to one of these - the vast sprawling ruins of Athassel priory in South Tipperary. In a wide ranging interview, Neil explained the history of this 800 year old building. We also meandered through fascinating chapters in Irish history and discussed other great sites to visit and how to find them!It was a really fun episode to record - I hope you enjoy it. The War of Independence Series will return in mid September - I have episode 16 and 17 finished and I am currently writing episode18.You can find Tuatha, the membership service Neil mentioned here abartaheritage.ie/tuatha.List of Sites mentioned in the show. Athassel Priory, Co Tipperary- The best way to find the abbey is by entering these co-ordinates on googlemaps 52.479973, -7.986425 https://www.discoverireland.ie/tipperary/athassel-abbeyKells Priory, Co Kilkenny https://www.discoverireland.ie/kilkenny/kells-priorySt Mogues Island, Co Cavan https://www.discoveringireland.com/st-mogues-island/Rock of Cashel, CoTipperary https://heritageireland.ie/places-to-visit/rock-of-cashel/Sceilig Micheal, Co Kerry https://www.abartaheritage.ie/skellig-michael/Kylemore Connemara, Co Galway https://www.kylemoreabbey.com/Omey Island, Co Galway https://www.connemara.net/omey-tidal-island/Derrigimlagh Bog, Co Galway https://www.discoverireland.ie/galway/derrigimlaghNewgrange, Co Meath https://heritageireland.ie/places-to-visit/bru-na-boinne-visitor-centre-newgrange-and-knowth/Kilmogue, Co Kilkenny https://www.discoverireland.ie/kilkenny/leac-an-scail-kilmogue-dolmen-harristown-dolmenGaulstown Dolmen, Co Waterford https://www.discoverireland.ie/waterford/gaulstown-dolmenFourKnocks, Co Dublin https://www.discoverboynevalley.ie/boyne-valley-drive/heritage-sites/four-knocksLoughcrew, Co Westmeath https://heritageireland.ie/places-to-visit/loughcrew-cairns/Clonmacnoise, Co Offaly https://heritageireland.ie/places-to-visit/clonmacnoise/Rahan, Co Offaly

David visits vineyard owner David Llewellyn in Lusk, Co Dublin to find out the secret to his sparkling success as he has been successfully producing wine for a number of years. He also heads to Kells to explore the beautiful haven created at Dot's spot and BBC journalist and presenter Victoria Fritz explains how her love of gardening has brought her a large social media following.

This week's podcast relates to the very successful Hills Cricket Club which celebrated its Golden Jubilee in 2019 when this oral history documentary was compiled.The voices you will hear are the following:The late Joe Clinton and his brother SeamusMaureen Byrne, in her 100th year, and her son PaddyLocal historian Jim BennettInternational cricket player Matt DwyerRichard Wentges of the Milverton Hall Wentges family

With the world slowly beginning to reopen, pet owners will have to decide where to leave their precious pets while they go on staycation. Ray is joined by Robert Duffy, owner of Alpine Cattery in Kilternan, Co Dublin and Yvonne Naughton, owner of Happy Paws Hotel in Bennettsbridge, Co Kilkenny.

Neale Richmond, Fine Gael TD, and Dr Eithne Brenner, GP in Gorey, discuss the news that twenty teachers and staff from St Gerard's School in Co Dublin were vaccinated in the Beacon Hospital this week.

37 vaccine centres have been allocated around the country; but Co Galway has on;y been allocated one mass vaccination centre. There's five in Co Cork, four in Co Dublin and two in the Health Ministers home county of Wicklow. The decision to allocate Co Galway only a single vaccination centre, located at Galway racecourse in Ballybrit has been met with anger, as our reporter Barry Whyte has been finding out in Connemara....  

In the very first episode of the podcast from Rush, Co Dublin, host Cormac chats to his guest, singer/songwriter Liz Seaver, about her muscial achievements, including her second studio album "Turbulent Bliss".

Colin (Mr Lynch) is a 3rd class teacher in Lusk Senior National School, Co Dublin - he recently launched “Raidió Lusca” in his school. As part of this the class rewrote the smash hit Harry Stlyes song 'Watermelon Sugar' so it contained a Covid safety message! We think Harry would love this cover! Don't forget to wash your haaaaaands!!! This will make your weekend! 😊 The pupils from 3rd Class at Lusk SNS have rewritten @Harry_Styles smash hit #WatermelonSugar as a song with a #covid message 🧼 🙌🏼 Teacher Mr Lynch told @AlisonTodayFM all about it on #WeekendBreakfast today! “Always sanitise your haaands!😁 pic.twitter.com/UMNRSmht7s — Today FM (@TodayFM) November 8, 2020 THIS IS GENIUS AND INSPIRING FOR OTHER SCHOOLS It's all part of something called 'Radio Lusca' Colin writes a script each week and it's presented by the school children The children co-present to hundreds of loyal listeners each Friday morning The 'Open Mic Session' segment then gives musicians, singers, story writers and poets the platform to show their talents and hopefully inspire Speakers representing our Green Schools Committee, Student Council and Amber/Wellbeing Team pop in from time to time to fill us in on upcoming events and finally some birthday shout outs. Weekend Breakfast's Alison Curtis spoke to Mr Lynch and Jamie Harrison (9) who is one of thge participants and a star for the future we have no doubt! Listen here: [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2020/11/08141012/WB-0811-RADIO-LUSK-INTERVIEW-.mp3"][/audio]

Damien visits The Guinness farm in Castleknock in Co Dublin, one of the few farms inside the M50 to find out more about farming in the capital.

In this weeks episode of Master My Garden podcast which is an open garden feature. I talk to Jimi Blake Huntingbrook Gardens. Jimi has one of the largest and most diverse collections of plants in Ireland and the gardens did not disappoint they are fantastic from start to finish in a brilliant mix of colour, unusual foliage and distinct structural planting. We walk through the gardens and talk about the gardens and also about Jimi's online courses, and in person classes which sound really interesting.About Huntingbrook: Situated on the sunny, south-facing flanks of the Lamb Hill in the foothills of the lofty Wicklow mountains, Hunting Brook garden is the boldly idiosyncratic creation of Jimi Blake, the noted Irish horticulturist, teacher and plantsman who first came to prominence during the 1990s as the head gardener of the historic Airfield Gardens in Dundrum, Co Dublin. At the heart of this excitingly contemporary Irish garden lies Jimi’s Wicklow home, a modest timber house that he built in 2002 and where he now lives with his two friendly dogs, Doris and Billy. Not just a home, the house is also the informal headquarters and classroom for the many different gardening and health and wellbeing workshops held at Hunting Brook, as well as the highly regarded plantsperson’s courses that he runs there twice a year. Hunting Brook is one of Ireland's largest private collections of plants and surrounding his home are many examples of the fiercely colourful and theatrically beautiful, large-scale planting combinations for which Jimi has become so well known. These fill Hunting Brook’s sunny beds and steep banks and tumble down along the edges of its curling pathways. Hidden at the bottom of a secret, shady gorge that lies just west of the house is the chattering mountain stream that gives Hunting Brook its name and which runs through it like an artery, tumbling its way over granite boulders and through a tranquil woodland that Jimi has begun to clothe with an understorey of choice shade-loving plants. From here, a zigzag of rough-hewn forest paths and a simple wooden bridge lead visitors across the stream, before winding steeply upwards into a sunny hillside and a wild meadow where a solitary Bronze Age standing stone keeps watch over the watery west Wicklow landscape.You can find Huntingbrook Website: http://www.huntingbrook.comFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/HUNTING-BROOK-GARDENS-326862913473/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimiblake_huntingbrookgardens/?hl=enThere will be a blog post on this episode very soon on my website. This blog and previous blogs along with all podcast episodes are be available on my website https://mastermygarden.com/If you are enjoying the podcast it would be great if you could leave a review on Apple podcasts its good to know people are enjoying and getting something from the podcast. If there is any topic you would like covered in future episodes please let me know, you can find me on facebook Master My Garden https://www.facebook.com/mastermygarden/Instagram @Mastermygarden https://www.instagram.com/mastermygarden/or email info@mastermygarden.comUntil the next time Happy GardeningJohn

McCabe was born in Ringsend, Co Dublin. He grew up playing with his local side Cambridge Boys and Ashbourne United in Meath among others, before deciding to travel to the United States to pursue a scholarship offer and a chance to earn a degree at Young Harris College. He currently plays for Louisville City FC.

Pat McGrath, Western Correspondent; and reporter Aengus Cox report live from Eyre Square in Galway and Pavilions Shopping Centre in Swords, Co Dublin, as they re-open this morning.

Richie is joined by Dr. Marcus De Brun and Paul Craig Roberts. Nursing homes are expected to reopen to visitors from today having been closed to the public since mid-March in a bid to prevent the deadly virus spreading. Dr Marcus de Brun, a GP based in Rush, Co Dublin, has slammed the move, saying: “Covid-19 is still in the nursing homes, it’s still in the community. "Now the doors are going to be open and people are going to start going in and out. “As a result, there’s a very serious chance that we are going to see a resurgence of it in the nursing home sector, once they are pushed into this situation. Marcus discusses this with Richie and also reveals why he believes the lockdown was unnecessary and why the covid vaccine, if one is developed, should not be given to healthy people. Paul Craig Roberts is an economist, author, broadcaster and a former US Assistant Treasury Secretary. Paul discusses the recent anti-racism protests that have descended into violence and looting in some US states and digs down into who is behind the unrest and who it benefits. Don't miss this. www.paulcraigroberts.org

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Clondalkin Gardaí have begun an investigation after the bodies of three children were discovered at a house in Co Dublin. 17 year old boy charged with the murder of Cameron Blair in Cork on January 16th. The first hospice for Wicklow has been officially opened in Magheramore.

Gavan Hennigan is an extreme sports athlete who overcame huge personal adversity to live an extraordinary life. As we walk the Tramline Loop in Howth in County Dublin together, he tells us about his battles with addiction and how he got sober. He also describes his struggles coming out as gay as we walk one of the most gorgeous coastal walks on this side of the country. Visit Tales & Trails on Lovin.ie to plan your short break in Dublin where we’ve highlighted some accommodation, the best restaurants and things to do in the area.

Stu Daly from Tallaght Co.Dublin is the bass player and singer for legendary punk band "Chewing on Tinfoil", If you're an Irish person that loves punk music, Chewie are the number 1 band. Their album Marrowbone Lane for my money is one of the best Irish albums written in the last decade. Stu also has own solo music which I have dubbed "Faux Dublin Soul" and it is as expected, a masterclass in songwriting. I hope you enjoy our conversation where we discuss the history of Chewing On Tinfoil, Irish poets, moving to the burbs of Wicklow and Dublin history.Support the show (http://www.annasanchor.bigcartel.com)

Olly farms in the valley of Glenasmole in the Dublin Mountains. He's new to farming, and talks about his approach to producing food and habitats for wildlife on his land.

On this programme, Pat Kenny introduces us to Fr Willie Doyle SJ - one of the Irish Jesuit chaplains who served (and in his case died) during WWI.Fr Willie was born in Dalkey, Co Dublin on March 3, 1873. He was the youngest of seven children, four boys and three girls, out of which two boys became Jesuits, another died a few days before his priestly ordination and one of the three girls became a Sister of Mercy: four vocations out of seven children.He entered the Jesuit Novitiate at the age of 18. Soon after his ordination in 1907, his superiors appointed him on the mission staff for five years. From 1908 to 1915, he gave no less than 152 missions and retreats. His fame as preacher, confessor and spiritual director spread wide and far, and he had a special gift to hunt out the most hardened and neglected sinners and to bring them back with him to the church for confession.He was finally appointed during World War I chaplain of the 16th Irish Division, serving with 8th Royal Irish Fusiliers, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, 9th Royal Dublin Fusiliers, 6th Royal Irish Rifles and the 7th Royal Irish Rifles. Having fulfilled his priestly duties in an outstanding fashion for almost two years, he was killed in the Battle of Ypres on August 16, 1917, having run “all day hither and thither over the battlefield like an angel of mercy.” This good shepherd truly gave his life for his sheep.Fr Doyle’s body was never recovered.

Public debates between candidates for IFA president and deputy president began on Monday. We bring you extracts from the debate, farmers' reactions and analysis by Irish Farmers Journal news editor Patrick Donohoe and news correspondent Pat O'Toole. On the general election campaign trail, news journalist Odile Evans spoke with Labour party leader and Tánaiste Joan Burton as she visited the food processing company Country Crest in Co Dublin this Monday.She also recorded Sinn Féin's Mayo county councillor Rose Conway-Walsh as she spelled out her party's farming and rural life manifesto. As dairy commodity markets show no sign of recovery, dairy editor Jack Kennedy met the former editor of Kerry Group, Denis Brosnan and asked him for his outlook for the sector. On the beef side, Phelim O'Neill spoke with Debbie Boucher of AHDB Beef And Lamb on the prospects in the UK market at her organisation's meat outlook conference in London. There, he also asked Professor Alan Matthews from Trinity College about the implications of a Brexit scenario for farmers in Britain and Ireland. Rugby legend John Hayes contributes to Irish Country Living during the Six Nations. In conversation with Joe Lenehan, he reflects on the career of his former teammate Paul O’Connell, who retired from play this week. Some subscribers to Virgin’s pay TV service have received notice that the company will not keep them as customers. Irish Country Living consumer editor Ciara Leahey and editor Mairead Lavery have more details. Finally, Mairead Lavery met garden historian Jennifer Harmer at the recent snowdrop gala, and she tells us more about the best loved flower of the season.

Public debates between candidates for IFA president and deputy president began on Monday. We bring you extracts from the debate, farmers' reactions and analysis by Irish Farmers Journal news editor Patrick Donohoe and news correspondent Pat O'Toole. On the general election campaign trail, news journalist Odile Evans spoke with Labour party leader and Tánaiste Joan Burton as she visited the food processing company Country Crest in Co Dublin this Monday.She also recorded Sinn Féin's Mayo county councillor Rose Conway-Walsh as she spelled out her party's farming and rural life manifesto. As dairy commodity markets show no sign of recovery, dairy editor Jack Kennedy met the former editor of Kerry Group, Denis Brosnan and asked him for his outlook for the sector. On the beef side, Phelim O'Neill spoke with Debbie Boucher of AHDB Beef And Lamb on the prospects in the UK market at her organisation's meat outlook conference in London. There, he also asked Professor Alan Matthews from Trinity College about the implications of a Brexit scenario for farmers in Britain and Ireland. Rugby legend John Hayes contributes to Irish Country Living during the Six Nations. In conversation with Joe Lenehan, he reflects on the career of his former teammate Paul O’Connell, who retired from play this week. Some subscribers to Virgin’s pay TV service have received notice that the company will not keep them as customers. Irish Country Living consumer editor Ciara Leahey and editor Mairead Lavery have more details. Finally, Mairead Lavery met garden historian Jennifer Harmer at the recent snowdrop gala, and she tells us more about the best loved flower of the season.

Irish Farmers Journal news editor met minister for agriculture, Simon Coveney, for his last interview before the general election, to be published in this week’s edition and at www.farmersjournal.ie. He asked him about the challenges he faced in the past five years, late farm payments and progress at the beef forum.Bord Bia has released its report on Irish food exports for 2015, showing 3% growth to a record €10.8bn. The agency is also to open new offices in Singapore and Warsaw. Chief executive Aidan Cotter answers digital editor Thomas Hubert's questions. Kevin Grier of Market Analysis and Consulting Inc. told news journalist Odile Evans that exporting beef to America may not be as straightforward as it seems.Northern Ireland correspondent Peter McCann met Paul Temple, chair of cereals and oilseed at the UK Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board, to get his views on the evolution of grain prices and profitability on tillage farms. Carbon emissions are becoming increasingly important in the way consumers choose their food, and livestock farming has a bad reputation in this area. But Dr John Hyland of Teagasc told Odile Evans that shifting away from meat and dairy is not a solution for environmentally conscious consumers. Ciaran Lenehan talks improving relationships with factories, synchronising cattle and why a breeding focused agenda works for him. Online journalist Amy Fitzgibbon met Diana Bura and Maria Louise Fufezan from Balbriggan in Co Dublin, who won the top prize at the BT Young Scientist exhibition for researching enzymes in animal feed.And Irish Country Living consumer editor Ciara Leahey has advice to help you get your personal finances in order this new year.

Irish Farmers Journal news editor met minister for agriculture, Simon Coveney, for his last interview before the general election, to be published in this week’s edition and at www.farmersjournal.ie. He asked him about the challenges he faced in the past five years, late farm payments and progress at the beef forum.Bord Bia has released its report on Irish food exports for 2015, showing 3% growth to a record €10.8bn. The agency is also to open new offices in Singapore and Warsaw. Chief executive Aidan Cotter answers digital editor Thomas Hubert's questions. Kevin Grier of Market Analysis and Consulting Inc. told news journalist Odile Evans that exporting beef to America may not be as straightforward as it seems.Northern Ireland correspondent Peter McCann met Paul Temple, chair of cereals and oilseed at the UK Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board, to get his views on the evolution of grain prices and profitability on tillage farms. Carbon emissions are becoming increasingly important in the way consumers choose their food, and livestock farming has a bad reputation in this area. But Dr John Hyland of Teagasc told Odile Evans that shifting away from meat and dairy is not a solution for environmentally conscious consumers. Ciaran Lenehan talks improving relationships with factories, synchronising cattle and why a breeding focused agenda works for him. Online journalist Amy Fitzgibbon met Diana Bura and Maria Louise Fufezan from Balbriggan in Co Dublin, who won the top prize at the BT Young Scientist exhibition for researching enzymes in animal feed.And Irish Country Living consumer editor Ciara Leahey has advice to help you get your personal finances in order this new year.

Stone cutters, quarry men and the long tradition of masonry families in Barnacullia, Co Dublin, where granite has been its life blood for the past 200 years (first broadcast 1976).

Sister Brid Smith, from Blackrock, Co Dublin, is a 65 year old nun with a difference. Despite health problems and losing her sight six years ago, she has not lost her love for the outdoor life. She set out on an adventure to climb the 3,127ft high Mount Brandon in Co Kerry. (First Broadcast 2008)