Podcasts about co kilkenny

Join me as I chat with Keith Barry, Pat Gallagher, Ken Whelan and David Norman at the Irish Spring Angling Fair, at Ardaire Springs, Mooncoin, Co Kilkenny over the May bank holiday weekend.

Join me as I chat with Marcin Kantor, Pat Gallagher, and David Norman at the Irish Spring Angling Fair, at Ardaire Springs, Mooncoin, Co Kilkenny over the May bank holiday weekend.

The Common Crane is an exceptionally rare bird in Ireland. However, these huge, long-necked and long-legged birds were once widespread on the island. There have been sightings in recent years and digital creator, wildlife filmmaker and ornithologist Fionn O'Donoghue managed to film one in Kilkenny.

jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); }); Original Podcast with clickable words https://tinyurl.com/2y36cydr Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Man (61) charged with €10.6m worth of cocaine. Fear (61) cúisithe faoi luach €10.6m cócaon. A 61-year-old man has been remanded in custody and charged with possession of €10.6m worth of cocaine seized last Tuesday. Tá fear 61 bliain d'aois curtha siar faoi choinneáil agus é cúisithe i leith luach €10.6m den druga cócaon a gabhadh Dé Máirt seo caite. Michael Murphy was brought before Gorey District Court in Co Wexford this morning. Tugadh Michael Murphy os comhair Chúirt Dúiche Ghuaire i gCo Loch Garman ar maidin. He has an address - which has not been permitted to be published at the request of his lawyer - on the border between Kilkenny and Waterford. Tá seoladh aige - nach bhfuil ceadaithe a fhoilsiú ar iarratas óna dhlíodóir - ar an teorainn idir Cill Chainnigh agus Port Láirge. Detective Sergeant Seán Lane of Waterford Garda Barracks gave evidence that at 11.02 last night he arrested Michael Murphy, and that Mr Murphy replied "I understand the reason for this". Thug an Bleachtaire Seán Lane as Beairic na nGardaí i bPort Láirge fianaise gur ag 11.02 aréir a ghabh sé Michael Murphy, agus gur fhreagair an tUasal Murphy "tuigim an chúis atá imo leith". The Gardaí asked that he not be granted bail, which was confirmed by Judge Kevin Staunton. D'iarr na Gardaí nach mbronnfaí bannaí air, rud a dhearbhaigh an Breitheamh Kevin Staunton. Lawyer Chris Hogan asked that Michael Murphy be sent to Cork Prison - and not to Cloverhill Prison - "as there are well-founded concerns that his life would be in danger". D'iarr an dlíodóir Chris Hogan go gcuirfí Michael Murphy go Príosún Chorcaí - agus ní go Príosún Chnoc na Seamar - "mar go bhfuil imní a bhfuil bunús leis go mbeadh a bheatha i mbaol". Judge Staunton granted that request and issued a request not to publish it. Cheadaigh an Breitheamh Staunton an t-iarratas sin agus iarratas nach bhfoilseofaí a sheoladh. Michael Murphy has been remanded in custody in Cork Prison until a week from tomorrow, when he is due to appear in court again via video link. Cuireadh Michael Murphy siar faoi choinneáil i bPríosún Chorcaí go dtí seachtain ó amárach, nuair a bheidh sé le bheith os comhair na cúirte arís ar nasc-físe. A week and a half ago, Gardaí stopped a lorry on the M9 in Co Kilkenny, at around 10am this morning. Seachtain is an lá amárach a tháinig na Gardaí roimh leoraí ar an M9 i gCo Chill Chainnigh, thart ar a 10 a chlog ar maidin. The lorry was taken to Dublin Port for an X-ray examination. Tugadh an leoraí go Calafort Átha Cliath le scrúdú X-gha a dhéanamh uirthi. Then the Gardaí and the Customs Service came across 152kg of cocaine - worth €10.6m they say. Ansin a tháinig na Gardaí agus an tSeirbhís Custaim ar 152kg cócaon - luach €10.6m a deir siad. A search was subsequently carried out at a residence and 2 business premises in Waterford. Ina dhiaidh sin tugadh faoi chuardach ar theach cónaithe agus ar 2 áitreabh gnó i bPort Láirge. Michael Murphy after the court hearing in Gorey Michael Murphy tar éis na héisteachta cúirte i nGuaire

Paul Reynolds, Crime Correspondent, reports that a 60-year-old man has been arrested after €10.6 million worth of cocaine was found in a lorry in Co Kilkenny yesterday.

On Tuesday gardaí seized cocaine valued at more than €10 million when they stopped a truck on the M9 in Co Kilkenny.Intelligence led to the truck being stopped and finding no drugs in their initial search of the vehicle, they took it to be scanned, soon finding a hidden compartment packed with 152kg of drugs.As well as seizing the truck, they searched two business premises and a residential address in Co Waterford.A man in his 60s was arrested and taken in for questioning. He has been a target of the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau (DOCB) for some time.Gardaí believe the suspect has links to the Dublin-based gang that is sometimes referred to in media reports as “The Family”. It has surpassed the Kinahan cartel's Irish operation as the biggest drugs network in the Republic.Drugs with a street value of over €10m is regarded as a major seizure, but what impact will it have on the drugs trade in Ireland? Is The Family using the Kinehan playbook in its importation and distribution operation? And will losing such a valuable consignment damage the crime group?Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by Suzanne Brennan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the show Rachel Donovan chats to Josephine O'Neill from Bennettsbridge in Co Kilkenny.Josephine is a home economics and Irish teacher who hails from a beef and tillage farm. She is the second candidate in the Macra presidential race to be interviewed on the Youngstock Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On November 9th 1995, 21-year-old JoJo Dullard was on her way home from Dublin, where she had met with friends earlier that day. However, Jo Jo didn't make it home to Callan, Co Kilkenny. 29 years on, her family are still urging anyone with information about where she might be to come forward.JoJo's sister Kathleen joins Andrea to discuss.Image: PA

Stephen Farrell, the Dean of Ossory, describes the significance of the Red Book of Ossory's homecoming to Kilkenny, almost 700 years after it was written.

Twenty years ago, the decapitated body of a mother of two was found propped up against a tree next to the river near Piltown, Co Kilkenny. The victim was 25-year-old Paiche Unyolo Onyemaechi. Now gardaí are launching a renewed appeal for information about her death. We discuss who she was, what happened to her and why this case has remained Unsolved for so long. Host: Fionnán Sheahan | Guest: Ralph RiegelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the youngest ever president of the Agriculture Science Association, Niamh has had a busy year organising various events and information evenings.She gives us an exclusive on this year's conference taking place on the 5 September in the Lyrath Estate, Co Kilkenny. Starting in a graduate role in Glanbia, Niamh is now the livestock identification and intelligence division manager at Mullinahone Co-op managing over 30 staff members.With an interest in education and knowledge transfer, she is also in the middle of her second master's degree, Environmental Sustainability in University College Dublin. Niamh emphasises the importance of taking opportunities as they arise even if you are not fully sure of what you want to do. Along with this, we settle the debate of do you eat or drink a cappuccino in the quick-fire round. To get in touch with your opinions and feedback on the podcast, you can email youngstock@farmersjournal.ie or leave a WhatsApp voice note to 086 836 6465. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vincent Woods explores Co Kilkenny. He visits the (real) Kilkenny Cats, Rothe House & the Castlecomer Coal Mining Museum. With writing from Niamh Mulvey & music from Annika Kilkenny

On this week's tillage podcast we joined contractor John Hughes from Co Kilkenny on the tractor when he was out planting beans on Tuesday, 2 April. He sows beans from Wexford to Westmeath and has a busy time ahead when the weather picks up.We have the latest tillage news, chat with renewables editor Stephen Robb about the upcoming Irish Farmers Journal Renewables Roadshow.As always, we have the grain market and weather report.The Tillage Podcast is supported by Bayer Crop Science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's Grass10 grazing management update, Joseph Dunphy discusses the latest PastureBase data, Dry Matter % and Predicted grass growth, rainfall & soil temperatures for the week. Jospeh explains how an adjustment of your first grazing rotation will need to be made depending on your % grazed during February.  He also has a grazing update from featured farmer, Joe Murphy from Co Kilkenny, and he discusses the importance of sulphur this spring. Link to this week's newsletter: https://bit.ly/Grass10-5thMarch

For our November episode, we're joined by Eilís Walsh, a graduate of MSc in Marketing, Consumption and Society. Eilís is a blogger, photographer, and burgeoning social media marketer from Co Kilkenny, now living in Limerick. She is one of three project leaders of The Night Doesn't Belong To Us, alongside Maria McSweeney and Julie McLoughlin.  In the wake of tragic events of the last few years, "The Night Doesn't Belong To Us" emerges as a timely and vital project, addressing the concerns and experiences of women navigating the streets of Limerick after dark. Born from a pre-pandemic idea, the project took root during lockdowns, with its full realization delayed due to necessary restrictions. Initiated by Eilís Walsh who has an interest in photo-journalism, and sparked by a prior project delving into men's mental health, "The Night Doesn't Belong To Us" pivots to shed light on the unease felt by women during nighttime activities in Limerick. The project gained momentum following the tragic murders of Ashling Murphy and Urantsetseg Tserendorj, reinforcing the need to confront and discuss women's safety in public spaces. Collaborating with artist Maria McSweeney, the project aims to amplify the voices of women from diverse backgrounds and age groups living in Limerick. Through a comprehensive survey distributed on social media, the team, with invaluable assistance from William O'Neill of The People's Museum of Limerick, received over 150 responses detailing locations and activities that evoke feelings of vulnerability and danger. Navigating logistical challenges and fueled by a grant from the Arts Council of Ireland's Agility Award, the team, including photographer Julie McLoughlin, is now set to capture the stories of nearly 50 women. Their aim is to authentically represent the experiences of women of all ages and backgrounds, ensuring inclusivity across communities. As "The Night Doesn't Belong To Us" continues to unfold, the project seeks further engagement from members of Trans Limerick and the 65+ age group, aiming to enrich the narrative and reflect the diversity of experiences within the community. An exhibition is scheduled for the summer of 2024.  Follow The Night Doesn't Belong To Us on Instagram at thenightdoesntbelongtous or reach Eilís by email at eilismwalsh@gmail.com  Tickets for a Night For Palestine in Dolans, Limerick are available here: https://dolans.yapsody.com/event/index/791489/a-night-for-palestine  Read more about Limerick's "Particles Or Waves" project in 2014: http://www.connolly-cleary.com/Home/particles.html  The Limerick Lady is a grassroots movement based in Limerick, Ireland, with a focus on promoting conversation around gender, visibility, gender balance and the arts. It was founded in 2016 by award-winning (and losing) singer-songwriter Emma Langford, who hosts the podcast alongside fellow award-winning (and losing) Limerick woman, theatre-maker and musician Ann Blake. Find the Limerick Lady Podcast on all your favourite streaming platforms. New episodes drop once a month, on the third Thursday (or Thirdsday, if you will). The Limerick Lady is sponsored by Ormston House and supported by The Limerick Post Newspaper. Follow Ormston House at www.ormstonhouse.com Support the Limerick Post at www.limerickpost.ie 

ON this week's podcast we are joined by special guest Fiona Everard from Enniskeane, who last weekend became the 123.ie National Cross-Country senior women's champion in Gowran, Co Kilkenny.Her victory came just 12 months after she won the novice category at the national championships, so it's fair to say she has come on leaps and bounds this year.Kieran caught up with Everard to reflect on a brilliant weekend and to chat about her time training in Bandon as a kid, why moving to Galway has helped her kick on this year and her hopes and expectations ahead of the European Cross-Country Championships in Brussels next month.We also have plenty to look forward to this weekend, as O'Donovan Rossas' ladies are heading abroad for their All-Ireland junior quarter-final against Glasgow Gaels this Saturday. It's not often a GAA team gets to travel across the water for a game so it's one they are looking forward to.Castlehaven's mens senior team are also in action this weekend, with their Munster semi-final against Waterford's Rathgormack taking place on Sunday.We also reflect on Tim Buckley's time in charge of Carbery's mens senior footballers.All this and more on this week's Star Sport Podcast.Follow our hosts on Twitter: @dyldonot & @KieranMcC_SSProduced by Dylan Mangan.***The Star Sport Podcast is brought to you in association with Access Credit Union.Access Credit Union - Where your bank really does matter. Choose the Credit Union, Choose Local, Choose Community.For more visit www.accesscu.ie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); }); Original Podcast with clickable words https://tinyurl.com/2xm92rb3 Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Workers in the Meath zinc mine in protest. Oibrithe i mianach since na Mí i mbun agóide. Workers at the Tara Mines zinc mine in Navan, Co Meath, have been protesting outside the site since last night over the owners' decision to close the mine indefinitely - it is not known how long - and put 650 employees out of work between two pools. Tá oibrithe i mianach since Tara Mines san Uaimh, Co na Mí, i mbun agóide taobh amuigh den áit ó aréir faoi chinneadh na n-úinéirí an mianach a dhúnadh go ceann scaithimh – ní fios cá fhad – agus 650 fostaí a leagan as obair idir dhá linn. The owners say they regret the decision but have no other choice but to close the mine. Deir na húinéirí go mb'oth leo an cinneadh ach nach bhfuil an dara rogha acu ach an mianach a dhúnadh. They say the mine is losing money, the zinc market is extremely volatile at the moment and prices have recently fallen dramatically. Deir siad go bhfuil an mianach ag cailleadh airgid as éadan, go bhfuil an margadh since thar a bheith luaineach faoi láthair agus go bhfuil praghsanna tite go tubaisteach le gairid. Talks between the company's owners and the workers' representatives took place in the Workplace Relations Commission yesterday and there will be more talks tomorrow. Bhí cainteanna idir úinéirí an chomhlachta agus ionadaithe na n-oibrithe ar siúl sa Choimisiún um Chaidreamh san Áit Oibre inné agus beidh tuilleadh cainteanna ann amárach. The workers do not trust the owners, however, and are very concerned about the future of the mine in the long run. Níl muinín ag na hoibrithe as na húinéirí, áfach, agus tá imní mhór orthu faoina bhfuil i ndán don mhianach i bhfad na haimsire. In fact, they are demanding that the owners publish the company's profits so that they can see for themselves the success or failure of the mine. Go deimhin, tá siad ag éileamh ar na húinéirí brabaigh an chomhlachta a fhoilsiú le go bhfeicfidh siad féin cén rath nó mírath atá ar an mianach. The workers are also very unhappy that the owners have not said when the mine will reopen, if at all. Tá na hoibrithe fíor-mhíshásta freisin nach bhfuil sé ráite ag na húinéirí cén uair a osclófar an mianach arís, má osclófar. An emergency resolution will be submitted to the Conference of Trade Unions at a meeting in Co Kilkenny today in which the Government will be required to intervene in the situation without delay and save the mine from idleness. Cuirfear rún éigeandála faoi bhráid Chomhdháil na gCeardchumann i gcruinniú i gCo Chill Chainnigh inniu ina n-éileofar ar an Rialtas idirghabháil a dhéanamh sa scéal gan mhoill agus an mianach a shábháil ar dhíomhaointeas. The mine in Navan was opened in 1977 and is the largest zinc mine in Europe. Osclaíodh an mianach san Uaimh i 1977 agus tá sé ar an mianach since is mó san Eoraip. Regardless of the name, the mine is in Bóthar Mín west of the town of Nauhamh, approximately twenty kilometers from Thameer. Ainneoin an ainm, is sa Bhóthar Mín siar ó bhaile na hUaimhe atá an mianach, tuairim is fiche ciliméadar ó Theamhair. RTÉ News and Current Affairs Nuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

In this episode of The EY Podcast: CEO Outlook Series, Jim Bergin, CEO of Tirlán, tells host Richard Curran the story of his 30-year journey to the top of one of Ireland's best-known indigenous companies. Jim leads Tirlán during a very significant time for the company, with a recent restructuring from plc to cooperative, the creation of a new investment fund, and record farmgate prices.Coming from a farming family in Co Kilkenny, Jim Bergin has always understood the language of farmers, the pressures they face, and the values of the farming community. This knowledge has served him well throughout his lengthy career in the agri-food sector. He recently guided Glanbia Co-op as it transitioned to full control of the Glanbia Ireland dairy and grains business and it unveiled a new identity, ‘Tirlán'.As Ireland's largest farmer-owned food and nutrition business, Tirlán has a diverse portfolio of leading ingredients, consumer and agri brands, including Avonmore, Kilmeaden, Wexford, and GAIN Animal Nutrition. With a network of 11 high-tech processing facilities, 52 agri-retail branches, and over 11,000 members, the farmer-owned cooperative holds a very important position in the Irish economy. A recent Economic Impact Study by EY showed that Tirlán generated total economic activity of €5.5 billion in 2022. Moreover, it supports over 19,200 direct and indirect jobs spread throughout operations in 17 counties.They also discuss: How Jim's childhood as the only son of a small farmer still helps him to carry out his role successfully today. The differences and similarities between plc and cooperative company structures and his recent experience of changing Glanbia plc into Tirlán cooperative. The future of farming – reducing the national herd, incentivising increased biodiversity, and how new technologies will drive greater productivity. How Tirlán is adapting to cater for increasing demand for plant-based products. How Ireland can become less vulnerable to an unpredictable geo-political environment.     

On this week's tillage podcast we walk some crops with James Irish of Bretts in Co Kilkenny and catch up with Dermot Forristal of Teagasc Oakpark ahead of the Crops open day.

This podcast records the recent occasion when Harry McCalmont agreed to hand over some family papers to Local Studies at Kilkenny Library HQ. Declan Macauley and Alicia Dunphy of Kilkenny Library met myself and Harry McCalmont at his home at Norelands Stud, originally part of the Mount Juliet estate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Lingaun Valley is a little known valley that forms the border between Co Kilkenny and Co Tipperary. However for thousands of years this small river formed one of the most important frontiers in Ireland.While the societies and kingdoms that fought and died over this valley are long vanished the region is littered with their remains in the tombs, religious sites, castles and battlefields.A few weeks ago I met up with archaeologist Neil Jackman, an expert in the region and we spent a morning exploring the valley. Our initial intention was to focus on the Lingaun, but our conversations took in a range of topics from what life was like 5,000 years ago, to the spiritual beliefs of our distance ancestors down to the story of battle in the 1798 rebellion!Check out Neil's episodes 26 and 28 of Neil's Podcast Amplify Archaeology which cover topics related the Lingaun.If you are planning a a trip down to explore the Lingaun Neil's website Tuath.ie has all you need. This article on Knockroe is a great place to start https://www.tuatha.ie/knockroe-passage-tomb/ Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Della Kilroy visits Co Kilkenny and Co Meath to find out about the growing of Wasabi , a kind of horseradish that is a popular flavor in Japanese and the move from Dairy to horticultor for those involved

In this #BPT extract Sharon Noonan talks to Peter Wilson, GM of Avalon House Hotel, a beautiful 19th-century manor house in the centre of the heritage town of Castlecomer in Co Kilkenny. Q: DID YOU KNOW THAT THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS CELEBRATING 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023!!!!

In this episode Darren Butler and Transition Year students from Colaiste Cois Siuire who are leaving their mark on their community, they gathered questions as part of a Mooncoin Parish Drug Awareness Programme from their fellow students to compliment the ongoing work of the teachers and will be part of the Information & Education module we will complete with the Transition Year in 2023. The questions range from signs of addiction to why do people take drugs? And many more interesting questions in between. The Podcast is part of the ongoing work of the Mooncoin Drug Initiative. The Irish Bishops' Drugs Initiative is a pastoral response to the growing problems of drug and alcohol issues in our parishes and communities. Irish Bishops Drugs Initiative Website www.irishbishopsdrugsinitiative.ie

Conor Kane, South East Correspondent, reports that there has been a fatal single vehicle road traffic incident in Co. Kilkenny.

New technologies have allowed researchers to retrace Newtown without having to take a spade to the site

Kieran visited Saplings Special School in Goresbridge, Co Kilkenny, where Sigmar Recruitment are helping renovate some outdoor facilities for the children attending the school. Kieran spoke to some of those involved. Kieran was also joined by Adie McGuinness, CEO of Sigmar Recruitment to give a live update on the project's progress...

In this episode of The EY CFO Outlook Podcast, TJ Kelly, Group CFO of Origin Enterprises, tells host Vincent Wall the remarkable story of a career spent in the finance function of some of the world's most iconic companies. He shares the lessons he has learned along the way, from people management and investor relations, to strategic international expansion and building a brand.Growing up in the family business in Co Kilkenny, TJ Kelly learned the basics of commerce from a very young age. His favourite subjects in school were Business and Accounting and he went on to train as a chartered account immediately after completing the Leaving Cert. So began a career in finance that has spanned some of the best-known and most successful companies in Ireland and the US, including General Electric (GE), Microsoft, Glanbia and Hostelworld. With each role, TJ learned an invaluable lesson – from Treasury management and raising equity during highly turbulent times, to effective communication with investors and the power of branding. Each string added to his bow led Kelly closer to the senior role he holds today, as Group CFO and Executive Director of Origin Enterprises. Having spent many years in senior roles with Glanbia, joining Origin - another big player in the Agri sector - felt “like putting on an old pair of shoes”. Despite having a deep familiarity with the sector, it is one in a state of flux, and Kelly's key priorities now centre on the sustainable use of land, yield optimisation, ensuring security of global food supply, and playing a key role in emerging Nature Economy.TJ and Vincent also discuss:·       Working in Microsoft at a time of incredible innovation, including the launch of the Xbox and Windows XP·       GE's Jack Welch and his infamous people management style ·       The future of Farming and driving innovation in the sector. ·       How he maintains contact and communication with the finance teams across the whole group·       The experience of trying to raise capital for Hostelworld during Covid-related lockdowns·       The leaders he most admires. 

My guest in this episode I Michael Barron. Michael is a well-known Irish human rights activist originally from rural Co Kilkenny where he grew up as a young gay man dancing to Madonna while many of the other boys focused on hurling and sports. He shares some fascinating stories and insights from that time in his life and his coming of age in Dublin and New York. Michael is currently working as the Executive Director of the Rowan Trust, which is an important independent foundation that funds important social movements, campaigns and initiatives. Since the 1990s Michael has worked with communities pushed to the margins - as a front-line youth and community worker, an executive director of a number of national organisations, a researcher, a grantmaker and a campaigner. As well as being an activist, hes also a great thinker and a bit of a scholar – he has a PhD in the social sciences and he tells me he's also working on a book.   I first met Michael when he was working as the founder and Executive Director of the BeLonG To, a pioneering LGBTI+ organisation that does amazing work with young people in Ireland. Michael went on to play a leading role in the Marriage Equality referendum he also headed up a campaign to remove the so-called Catholic baptism barrier from Irish public schools in 2018 - both major milestones in our recent history. As you'll hear now, Michael doesn't shy away from taking on important issues such as the separation of church and state, Trans rights, and the rise of the far right. We also reflect a lot in this on our shared experiences of working in the non-profit sector, some of the trials and tribulations, and the importance of authenticity, creativity, and self-care.

We hear why motorsport may be in danger due to the high cost of insurance with Eddie Scally, General Manager of Gowran Park in Co Kilkenny

Suckler farmer James Madigan from Co Kilkenny and Niall Claffey IGA Beef chairperson are on this week's Beef Edge podcast with James discussing how he is managing grass on his farm and he is also hosting this year's Irish Grassland Association beef walk on the 14th June. James harvested his first crop of silage on 12th May with the remaining bales harvested on 26th May. With over 400 bales made to date and 300 left over from last year, James intends to close 37 acres for second cut to meeting his fodder requirement. While grazed grass is his number one priority during the growing season, excellent quality silage is harvested to ensure high growth rates during the winter and finishing period.  Last year's silage crop came back at 76% DMD when tested.  Regular weighing complements the beef system and once bulls hit the target weight of 480kg, they are then moved into the finishing regime. James outlines how both the spring and autumn calving herd is being managed at the moment. Some reseeding took place on the farm this spring and he described the method and how red clover and white clover are being managed on the farm. The Irish Grassland Association beef walk next week on the 14th June is being hosted by James and on the day he will discuss his system in detail and how he manages grass.   The IGA's Niall Claffey outlined how Phelim O'Neill from the Irish Farmers Journal will be discussing the market outlook and James Humphreys from Teagasc will be discussing clover management on the day. The event is free and all are welcome to attend on Tuesday 14th June from 6:30pm-8:30pm More details are here:  https://www.irishgrassland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/IGA-Beef-2022-DL.pdf For more episodes from the Beef Edge podcast, visit the show page at:https://www.teagasc.ie/thebeefedge  Produced on behalf of Teagasc by LastCastMedia.com

We get the latest from our Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Correspondent, Joe Mag Raollaigh

The life of Nicholas Boran was extraordinary. Known as 'Nixie', he was born outside Castlecomer in Co Kilkenny in 1904. At the age of 18 he fought in the Civil War alongside Dan Breen in Tipperary. The harrowing violence he witnessed in the conflict permanently scarred him and challenges the romanticised myths that often surround the life of Dan Breen. While this had an enduring legacy, Nixie would gain a national reputation for his actions following the Civil War. After the conflict he returned home but soon found himself in another struggle in Castlecomer. The town was built around coalmines and many of the mine workers toiled in appalling conditions.The pay was poor, the hours were long and conditions were extremely dangerous. With limited legal protections, children as young as 14 were sent to work in the mines. From the 1920s Nixie set about changing this. This began a decades long struggle with the Catholic Church, the Irish government and the local mine owners.In this episode I interview Nixie's daughter, Anne Boran. Anne has recently published a fascinating biography of her late father. In this episode she provides fascinating details about life in the Castlecomer Coalfields and how the Civil War changed her father. Perhaps most interesting of all is how his attempts to improve life in Castlecomer resulted in the Catholic Church attempting to excommunicate him. Its a fascinating story.The history of Castlecomer and its coalmines up until 1921 is the focus of this series https://irishhistorypodcast.ie/category/podcast/communism-coal/Anne's book "Challenge to Power: Nixie Boran (1904-1971), Freedom and the Castlecomer Coal Miners" is available here http://www.geographypublications.com/product/challange-power-nixie-boran-1904-1971-freedom-castlecomer-coal-miners/ Sound by Jason Looney. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory.

In this programme we meet Mick Power, National Estates Manager with Coillte with responsibility of biotic risk.  We meet in the beautiful Castlemorris Woods in Co Kilkenny where a mixture of lots of different trees flourish and grow.  In an area within the woods is an enclosed 2-hectare site which is the clonal bank for ash die bank resistant trees.  These trees were gathered from places all over Ireland and continental Europe and have been planted in these woods and so far, 40% out of 600 trees gathered are still healthy.The loss of ash from our hedgerows and fields is massive from an environmental point of view.  It also impacts on an important part of our culture - hurling and the making of hurls.  There is a demand for 360,000 hurls annually in Ireland and this industry is important to support.  This programme features Tom O'Donohue a 4th generation hurley maker from Drakelands Kilkenny.  Tom talks about the importance of the Irish ash, the unique softness of the wood that makes it easy to work with and the potential evolution of bamboo and carbon fibre hurls.So as the industry keeps its fingers crossed for the continued good health of the ash die back resistant trees, Mick Power calls for all of us to be careful in relation to moving organic material around the world.  As our climate changes the trees in Ireland could become more susceptible to other pests and diseases that could cause further damage to our woods and forests.

Trees and water courses have evolved together over thousands of years to their mutual benefit.  As humans, we benefit from trees near water courses because they hold the rainwater and have a huge role to play in the slowing down of flood waters.  Protection forests are big in some European countries says Michael Somers, Forestry Advisor with Teagasc Kilkenny - trees could be our flood protectors, especially if we get the wet weather due with climate change.  But we must be careful when harvesting trees near water courses.  Sediment from the harvesting process can enter rivers and streams and can cause terrible damage to the plants and animals living there.  Eibhlín Vaughan is from Crosspatrick in Co Kilkenny, and she is doing her PhD in Sediment and Water and Trees as part of the Hydrosed project at UCD.  The results of her work will ensure that Ireland can achieve 18% forestry cover without impinging on our obligations as part of the Water Framework Directive.Nowadays buffer zones mean that trees can't be planted up to the banks of rivers and streams.  However, if a farmer was to plant outside a buffer zone that was near a water course, then Michael Somers recommends a Native Woodland managed on a continuous cover management system.  Hear all about this in the 7th programme in Trees: From Seed to Sawdust - Trees and Water

This week's OviCast is a farmer focus interview with Brian Nicholson who farms just outside of Johnstown in Co Kilkenny. Brian runs a large-scale sheep flock and is a participant CPT flock with Sheep Ireland. Brian discusses sales in this year's lamb crop and his plans for finishing the remaining lambs this autumn before moving on to discuss the breeding plan for the farm and he takes us through the various breeding groups from the commercial flock of 290ewes to the ewes that will be AI'D and natural mated as part of the central progeny test programme with Sheep Ireland. Brian discusses the various breeds used and how he manages this aspect of his flock. He moves on to talk about his grazing management for the autumn and how he used forage rape to winter part of his flock and how it fits into his overall system. Finally, Brian discusses why he has moved away from joining ewe lambs to lamb at 1 year old opting to run them dry and how they are used as a grazing management group the following year. For more episodes from the OviCast podcast, visit the show page at: https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast

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

Marty takes a trip to BallyKeffe Distillery in Co Kilkenny who produce a range of spirits for customers at home and abroad from the family farm.

On this week's Countrywide, Marty takes a visit to BallyKeffe distillery in Co Kilkenny, The importance of the farming forecast, We report on a unique GAA team in Co Laois, Suzanne Campbell finds out more about the Fair Deal scheme and its effects on the family farm and music and chat from Moxie.

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.

Dr Elaine McGoff, Natural Environment Officer for An Taisce, and Eamon Sheehan, a Glanbia supplier and farmer from Cuffe's Grange in Co Kilkenny, discusses the deepening cheese plant row in Co Kilkenny - which is impacting on jobs, farmers, the environment and the Fianna Fáil-Fine Gael-Green Party coalition.

Conor Kane, South East Correspondent, discusses the deepening cheese plant row in Co Kilkenny - which is impacting on jobs, farmers, the environment and the Fianna Fáil-Fine Gael-Green Party coalition.

Every street corner, every meandering alleyway, every old shop façade tells its own story.   Our streetscapes are woven into the heart of Irish life and are a crucial part of our heritage.   The Historic Towns Initiative – run by The Heritage Council in partnership with the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage – aims to protect and preserve a vital thread in Ireland's past.   This year, a €1.5m fund had been made available for the heritage-led regeneration of 10 towns after a competitive process.   These include Tralee, Co Kerry; Ballyshannon, Co Donegal; Ballina, Co Mayo; Roscommon, Co Roscommon; Sligo, Co Sligo; Tramore, Co Waterford; Birr, Co Offaly; Enniscorthy, Co Wexford; Navan, Co Meath and Callan, Co Kilkenny.   The money will provide a vital jobs boost and act as an economic stimulus, helping to rebuild local economies with heritage as a focal point.   The Initiative follows on from similar highly successful programmes in 2018, 2019 and 2020.    Last year, €1m in funding was available under this scheme.   In today's podcast, Ian Doyle, Head of Conservation with The Heritage Council, explains the key components of the scheme, and how it plays into an overall heritage strategy.   The programme is a joint initiative between the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, and the Heritage Council.

jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); }); Original Podcast with clickable words https://tinyurl.com/yfnoy67x The jackpot ticket was sold in Kilkenny. I gCill Chainnigh a díoladh an ticéad pota óir. The jackpot ticket was sold in Co Kilkenny last night. Is i gCo Chill Chainnigh a díoladh an ticéad pota óir sa Chrannchur Náisiúnta aréir. The jackpot was € 12.7 million. €12.7 milliún a bhí sa phota óir. This is the twelfth largest prize ever won in the National Lottery. Seo an dóú suim déag is mó a buadh riamh sa Chrannchur Náisiúnta. It was a Quick Pick ticket and the store where it was purchased will be named in a few days. Ticéad Quick Pick a bhí ann agus ainmneofar an siopa inar ceannaíodh é i gceann roinnt laethanta. The winning numbers were 4, 14, 20, 23, 27, 37 and the bonus number was 39. 4, 14, 20, 23, 27, 37 a bhí sna huimhreacha buacacha agus 39 a bhí san uimhir bhónais. The ticket holder has not yet contacted the National Lottery office. Níl teagmháil déanta fós ag sealbhóir an ticéid le hoifig an Chrannchuir Náisiúnta. Ticket holders are advised to sign and keep it in a safe place, such as the red squirrel nut deposit! Táthar ag moladh don té ar leis an ticéad é a shíniú agus a choinneáil in áit shábháilte, cosúil le taisce chnó an iora rua!

Welcome back to What the Hell/Heaven Are We Doing?, the series where the Laureate for Irish Fiction, Sebastian Barry, asks big questions of fellow writers about the nature of their shared craft. What is the purpose of writing? Find out what author Tom Kilroy thinks in this episode. Thomas Kilroy was born in Callan, Co Kilkenny in 1934. He served as play editor at the Abbey in 1977 and was appointed Director of Field Day Theatre Company in 1988. Kilroy was Professor of English at UCG and has published a number of academic essays and studies. In 1989, he resigned his professorship, to concentrate fully on writing. His many awards include the Guardian Fiction Prize, the Heinemann Award for Literature, the AIB Literary Prize and an Irish PEN Award. Thomas Kilroy is a member of the Royal Society of Literature, the Irish Academy of Letters and Aosdána. He was honoured with a special Lifetime Achievement Award at the ESB/Irish Times Theatre Awards in 2004. He lives in County Mayo. The Laureate for Irish Fiction is an initiative of the Arts Council in partnership with University College Dublin and New York University.

Damien is on the Sheehan’s farm in Co Kilkenny for Spring calving.

This is the first episode in a 24 part series on the War of Independence. Today's show focuses on the First World War and how it destablised Irish society, following the lives of several people in one Irish town - Castlecomer, Co Kilkenny (where I grew up). It includes never before published letters from soldiers at the Front and accounts from life back in Ireland at the time. The episode also reveals how the legacy of the Famine, the Land War and growing labour unrest were adding to growing tensions in the country.Written, research & produced by Fin DwyerAdditional Research by Sam McGrathSound by Jason LooneyAdditional narrations by Aidan Crowe & Therese MurrayArtwork by Keith HynesFollow the show on socials @irishhistory on insta & twitter.Support the show at www.patreon.com/irishpodcast See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cúil Aodha singer and producer Iarla Ó Lionáird is this week's guest.Ó Lionáird is a former member of the hugely successful Afro Celt Sound System while in more recent years he has been a member of the traditional/folk supergroup The Gloaming.He spoke at length to Southern Star Creative Manager Niall O'Driscoll about growing up in Cúil Aodha, his varied career and making music from his home near Inistioge in Co Kilkenny during the pandemic.News Editor Siobhan Cronin also reviews this week's Southern Star which features a dramatic photo of the convent fire in Skibbereen on its front page.This week's music is from composer Linda Buckley's brand new album 'From Ocean's Floor' – which features our guest Iarla Ó Lionáird and the Crash Ensemble.Linda is from Kinsale originally and comes from a very musical family of nine. She is currently based in Glasgow, where she lectures in music. This piece is called Gealach agus Grian – the sun and moon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In her latest audio epistle from lockdown in Co Kilkenny, comedian and writer, Marise Gaughan breaks cover in search of the warm embrace of the queue.

'The Pleasures of Gaelic Literature' 1975 series featured writers on a writer in the Irish language to which they were drawn. Annraoi Ó Liatháin chose Amhlaoibh Ó Súilleabháin. His diary of 19th century Callan, Co Kilkenny captures a whole world through food, fair days, hurling, cricket and his passion for nature.

Neil Kennedy is a Music Producer based in Southampton. With distant heritage in Co.Kilkenny, home of his favourite Irish band, Kerbdog, we sit down to chat about his career as a producer and what it takes to own and operate his production house, The Ranch.This week's song is called "I'm Sorry, But".Support the show (http://www.annasanchor.bigcartel.com)

John Davies is familiar to many in the catchment area of South Tipperary Arts Centre, having moved to the area in the '90s and since becoming as much a part of the local landscape as his beautiful watercolours, for which he is best known. What many may not be so aware of is John's work at the Aislinn Centre in Ballyraggett, Co Kilkenny, where he spent 19 years working with young adults affected by addiction. In this episode, I was delighted to talk to John about his Exhibition "2 Faces of the Same Coin", which brings together some of the student work from his time in the Aislinn centre, as well as some new work of his own. The exhibition gives an insight into the world of art as a tool for recovery, and displays John's dedication and emotional investment in the young people he taught. It runs until mid-December.This Saturday, 23rd November will see the official launch of '2 Sides of the Same Coin' at South Tipperary Arts Centre and John will be on the premises all day to meet and greet visitors, and would love to invite everyone, especially anyone connected to Aislinn to attend.You can contact John at jeldavies@gmail.comor view his Instagram at instagram.com/john_lauder_davies Contact the podcast: southtippartspodcast@gmail.com

Today on the Tales of a Red Clay Rambler Podcast I have an interview with Mark Campden. He makes two distinct lines of functional pottery at his studio in Co Kilkenny, IE. The first a majolica line featuring decoration pulled from his surrounding landscape, and the second a lusterware line featuring dense geometric patterns based on fish, butterflies and other fauna. In our interview we talk about the influence of his father Edgar Campden, who worked at Aldermaston pottery with Alan Caiger Smith for over thirty years, and the science behind making reduced luster pottery. For more information on Mark visit www.thebridgepottery.com.   Hey Red Clay Rambler fans, I want to take a minute to talk to you about our sustaining membership program. As we head into 2019, I want to appeal to you directly to help us meet our new goal of having 120 patrons by April 1st. I’m asking you to make a $5 pledge today at patreon.com/redclayrambler. That’s only $1.25 per episode to help me document the field of ceramics. This new goal will help me record interviews with Canadian artists on my upcoming trip in April. If you prefer you can make a one-time donation through the Pay Pal portal at www.talesofaredclayrambler.com. If you have been thinking about getting involved don’t wait any longer. Every dollar helps, and no donation is too small. Thanks again for supporting the podcast!

On this weeks programme John is joined by members of L'Arche Ireland community and in particular members of the community from Callan in Co Kilkenny. Diana Walsh, Helen O'Shea, Madeline Regan and Peter Brabazon join John to share the story of L'Arche and what it means to each of them to be part of this community. L'Arche is a group of over 149 worldwide communities where people with and without intellectual disabilities share life together in community. L'Arche fosters an environment to celebrate the unique value of ach and every person in those communities and recognizes our need of one another. L'Arche was founded in 1964 when Jean Vanier, welcomed two men with disabilities into his home in the town of Trosly-Breuil, France. Vanier became aware of the plight of thousands of people institutionalized with developmental disabilities. Vanier felt led by God to invite two men, Raphael Simi and Philippe Seux, to leave the institutions where they resided and share their lives with him in a household in Trosly-Breuil, France. He named their home "L'Arche", which is French for "The Ark", as in Noah's Ark. The first community in Ireland was founded in 1978 in Kilmoganny, County Kilkenny. Since then, communities have been established in Belfast, Cork and Dublin. L'Arche in Ireland is currently home to over fifty people with intellectual disabilities and the assistants with whom they share life. The President of Ireland, Mary McAleese, in her remarks at the Millennium celebration of L'Arche, Faith and Light, Faith and Friendship and Faith and Sharing, said:". . . If you want to see Ireland at its best. If you want to see God's people at their best. If you want to see His work done well - Yes, this is the place to be"

On this weeks programme John is joined by members of L'Arche Ireland community and in particular members of the community from Callan in Co Kilkenny. L'Arche is a group of over 149 worldwide communities where people with and without intellectual disabilities share life together in community and on this weeks programme Diana Walsh, Helen O'Shea, Madeline Regan and Peter Brabazon join John to share the story of L'Arche and what it means to each of them to be part of this community. We have our regular reflection on this weeks Sunday gospel as well as other liturgical odds & ends.

Elaine Fallon trained as a potter in Thomastown Pottery Skills course in Co Kilkenny. Elaine is now 45 years old, mother of 3, and a puppy. Elaine's husband is an architectural photographer and after the recession they jokingly set up what they call Brookwood Enterprises. (Brookwood is the name of the road they live on!) Donal moved from his studio from the city centre and built a studio next to Elaine's pottery. So Donal and Elaine have a very busy house with work, studio assistants, children, and everyday life mixed altogether.    Elaine makes functional wheel based work mostly in porcelain stoneware. Elaine lived in New York in her early twenties and used to take the train to Kew Gardens to splash around in a studio called the Potter's Wheel which still exists today! 

Last week, the Irish Farmers Journal revealed plans by Larry Goodman’s ABP to buy a 50% stake in Slaney Foods, which also includes Irish Country Meats. News editor Patrick Donohoe asked markets specialist Phelim O’Neill what the proposed deal means for the industry – and for beef farmers. Odile Evans has a detailed report in this week’s Irish Farmers Journal about those young farmers who did the right thing and formed a partnership with their parents to organise the transfer of the family farm, but now find themselves excluded from the Young Farmer Scheme. She discusses the situation with Derrie Dillon, who is in charge of agri affairs at Macra na Feirme. Meanwhile, negotiations are continuing in Paris to reach a global agreement on climate change by Friday. Digital editor Thomas Hubert met IFA environment chairman Harold Kingstong and Evelyn Nguleka, the president of the World Farmers Organisation.Farmer Writes contributor Brian Nicholson is a sheep farmer in Co Kilkenny and he’s experimenting with a number of new things at the moment, from AI to resuming tillage after many years without growing crops. And Irish Country Leaving’s features editor Maria Moynihan talks to the turkey farmer featured in this week’s magazine and asks him about his farm – and his secret roasting tips.

Last week, the Irish Farmers Journal revealed plans by Larry Goodman’s ABP to buy a 50% stake in Slaney Foods, which also includes Irish Country Meats. News editor Patrick Donohoe asked markets specialist Phelim O’Neill what the proposed deal means for the industry – and for beef farmers. Odile Evans has a detailed report in this week’s Irish Farmers Journal about those young farmers who did the right thing and formed a partnership with their parents to organise the transfer of the family farm, but now find themselves excluded from the Young Farmer Scheme. She discusses the situation with Derrie Dillon, who is in charge of agri affairs at Macra na Feirme. Meanwhile, negotiations are continuing in Paris to reach a global agreement on climate change by Friday. Digital editor Thomas Hubert met IFA environment chairman Harold Kingstong and Evelyn Nguleka, the president of the World Farmers Organisation.Farmer Writes contributor Brian Nicholson is a sheep farmer in Co Kilkenny and he’s experimenting with a number of new things at the moment, from AI to resuming tillage after many years without growing crops. And Irish Country Leaving’s features editor Maria Moynihan talks to the turkey farmer featured in this week’s magazine and asks him about his farm – and his secret roasting tips.

A biography of fiddle player, Mickey Finn who was born in Co Kilkenny in 1951. His life was short and tragic for Mickey was addicted to alcohol and drank himself to death. This documentary explores symbiotic relationship between traditional music and alcohol and the consequent waste of this single life. (First Broadcast 2007)