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In March, a group of secondary school students from Co Offaly made history when they became the first ever all-female team to win the VEX IQ All-Ireland Robotics Competition. ‘The Steminists' will now represent Ireland at the World Championships in Texas this month. The team consists of five students aged between 12 and 14 years old, from the Sacred Heart School in Tullamore. In today's episode, two team members, Alice Duffy (12) and Rachel Ebenezer (13), along with their teachers Sindy Meleady and Aisling Burke join Róisín Ingle to discuss the upcoming competition and how they created their winning robot ‘Agatha Trunchball'. Later on we'll be learning all about Luail, Ireland's first all-island national dance company with creative director Liz Roche. But first, Irish Times podcast presenter Bernice Harrison is here to discuss some of the biggest stories of the week, including the Satchwell trial and why US immigration have detained Irish woman Cliona Ward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Series 3 Episode 1 of Series of Teacher Talk with the INTO: ‘Getting to Grips with Your Career Break or Job Share'In this episode, we're joined by Ashling Lynch, an Official at the INTO and Norah Daly, a teacher from Scoil Mhuire in Tullamore, Co Offaly, who took a career break to travel. Norah shares her personal journey of stepping away from the classroom on a career break and her transition back to teaching while Ashling explains how the different schemes work.What we'll explore:· What exactly is a career break, and how can teachers apply?· Key dates and deadlines to keep in mind when considering a career break or job sharing.· Norah's experience: From deciding to take a break to adjusting back into the teaching world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Young Stock Podcast, James Hanly went on the road to St Brendan's Community School in Birr, Co Offaly to meet their four students who won the Certified Irish Angus beef school's competition.Now fifth year students, Jack O'Meara, Moya Guinan, Joseph McLoughney and Ben Youngeare now rearing five calves as part of the competition as they plan on selling them to the factory in less than six months.The group also look to the future as they will fly to Brussels in March to make a presentation to MEPs about sustainable agriculture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the first 2025 episode of Best Possible Taste, Sharon Noonan talks to Helen Bracken from Fox Covert Farm in Co Offaly. Helen and her family are a fifth-generation farming family who have a strong interest in sustainable farming and environmental protection. Helen shares the Fox Covert Farm story and what inspired them to become growers of hemp seed in a 100% natural, pesticide, fungicide and herbicide-free environment. BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND'S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK PODCAST. VISIT WWW.SHARONNOONAN.COM FOR MORE EPISODES.

On this episode Noel Hamell blackmailed James and Steady Eddie to hit the road and land in St. Brendan's Community Scholl in Birr Co. Offaly.This is a must listen.Thank you to each and every one of our listeners throughout season 3.  Roll on Season four.  We can't wait to talk again in February 2025The Sod Pod; https://ie.timacagro.com/podcast-the-sod-pod/

We get gardening tips and advice with Head Gardener of RHSI Bellefield in Shinrone, Co Offaly.

For many homes across the country, nothing signals the arrival of winter quite like a turf fire.These days though, turf fires are a contentious issue.To discuss, Seán is joined by Ger Hough, Owner of Hough's Pub in Bangher, Co Offaly…

For many homes across the country, nothing signals the arrival of winter quite like a turf fire.These days though, turf fires are a contentious issue.To discuss, Seán is joined by Ger Hough, Owner of Hough's Pub in Bangher, Co Offaly…

A proposed wind farm in Co Offaly is drawing heavy criticism from locals about the impact it could potentially have on the land in the area. Josh Crosbie visited the area to discuss what is proposed and to hear about the project.

We hear about dead heading and taking late summer cuttings in this weeks gardening slot with Paul Smyth Head Gardener at RHSI Bellefield, in Shinrone, Co Offaly.

Sweet peas are not just your average garden flower. These delicate blossoms, possess a charm and beauty that have captivated gardeners and flower enthusiasts for centuries. From their vibrant colors to their intoxicating fragrance, sweet peas have the power to transform any garden into a magical oasis.We get loads of gardening tips and advice from Paul Smyth Head gardener of RHSI Bellefield in Shinrone, Co Offaly.

IdeasLab, the entrepreneurial and innovation hub at University of Galway, has announced the winners of its student entrepreneur Start100 competition. Start100 for University of Galway entrepreneurs Damien Delaney, a first-year Psychology student from Birr, Co Offaly and the owner of Hology Photography secured the top prize and a €5,000 award for his visual-based app called FocusZen which enables individuals to use photography as a form of meditation and a way of enhancing their wellbeing. Final year Bachelor of Commerce student David Garvey from Glenamaddy, Co Galway, received the One to Watch award and a prize fund of €1,000 for Arclo, an innovative clothing brand bringing t-shirts to life using augmented reality technology. Most Engaging Pitch went to Claudine Mulihano, a first-year Podiatric Medicine student from Dundalk, Co Louth, and her idea StepWise, a smart insole designed to tackle the foot condition plantar fasciitis using Bluetooth technology to transmit real-time biomechanics data to healthcare practitioners. Alongside the three main prize winners, one of the Start100 judging panel, Paul Merriman, chief executive of Fairstone, pledged to give student Emily Donellan from Maree, Co Galway €2,000 in funding for her podcast Start Right, a by-student, for-student podcast that offers tailored advice and guidance to young people transitioning from secondary school to college. Start100 offers students an intensive six-week programme, where ten teams refine their business model and present at a special showcase, bringing their innovative business ideas to a panel of judges from the worlds of academia, research, and enterprise. The competitions is designed to empower early-stage student startups. During the process the teams are introduced to speakers from different industries, experts in entrepreneurial development both regionally and nationally, and Start100 alumni who have successfully started their own businesses. Each team is matched with a mentor in a relevant field, ensuring they receive the advice and the support they need to take their idea to the next level. Professor Peter McHugh, University of Galway's Deputy President and Registrar, said: "University of Galway plays an important role in nurturing innovation and growth within our region and beyond. Start100 is an example of how the connections we foster with industry cultivate innovative leadership skills in our students, and provides them with the space and supports to develop ideas with the potential for broader societal impact." Méabh Conaghan, Regional Director for the West and North-West Regions, Enterprise Ireland, said: "Programmes that encourage and support student entrepreneurship at all levels are crucial to a vibrant start-up ecosystem. The Start100 series of incubation supports is to be applauded as it helps students to explore, develop and validate their ideas in a structured and safe environment. Enterprise Ireland West region is delighted to collaborate with Ollscoil na Gaillimhe and its IdeasLab team on Start100 2024. Enterprise Ireland warmly welcomes Start100, recognizing it as an avenue for future enterprise success and is happy to support this worthwhile initiative." Throughout the programme students visited CREW, ComWorks in Loughrea, Platfrom 94 and the Portershed and had guest speakers from Enterprise Ireland, Westbic, the Local Enterprise Office (LEO) and Start100 alumni. They were given workshops on intellectual property, tax, presentation skills and more, and speakers from successful enterprises such as Mbryonics and Tribe Hospitality. The judging panel for the final event were Dr Helen McBreen, Partner Atlantic Bridge; Paul Merriman, CEO Fairstone; Méabh Conaghan, Regional Director for the West and North-West Regions, Enterprise Ireland; and John Brennan, CEO WestBic, and the prize fund sponsored by AskPaul for the second year in a row. Dr Natalie Walsh, Director of Entrepreneurial Development at University of Galway, said: "Start100...

Paul Smyth Head gardener of RHSI Bellefield in Shinrone, Co Offaly joined Anton this morning to give listeners gardening tips and advice.

Bord na Móna used to be the cause of some of the biggest carbon pollutants in Ireland by burning Peat and briquettes from Boglands. It has done a full U-turn on its business and now aims to be very green. One of the ways that it is doing this is by establishing wind farms on its lands mostly in the Midlands and as part of that it has opened the first Eco-energy park, in Co Offaly. Its first big customer is none other than the biggest cloud computing business in the world Amazon web services.We hear all about their plans with John Reilly the head of renewable energy at Bord na Mona.

On this week's Young Stock Podcast we talk to Conor Condron from Co Offaly. Conor recently started working for commodity consulting company, Black Silo. He wants to see Irish farmers use tools to reduce the risk involved in selling commodities.He was in Brazil at the beginning of the year for the soybean harvest and is travelling to Romania this week. Hear what Conor has to say from studying ag science to formulating rations and working with farmers with J. Grennan and Sons to travelling the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ken Gill operates an autumn calving, organic suckler to beef system located in Co Offaly and he joins Catherine Egan on this week's Beef Edge podcast to explain his system.  He has 73 suckler cows calving from the end of July to mid-September and all progeny are brought to beef with the aim to slaughter at 24 months. Ken says that one of the big changes he had to make when converting to an organic system was in relation to housing on the farm. Being organic means that crop rotation is vital to ensure the continued health of the soil and to aid weed suppression.  Oats are grown for sale, with a small quantity retained for feeding on the farm. Red clover/perennial ryegrass is grown for quality silage and winter fodder crops are also sown in certain areas of the farm. 100% A.I. is used to avail of the best genetics available, with visual being the main heat detection aid.  Ken offers advice for farmers considering an organic system and says that it is a profitable system for him. Ken will also feature in the first of a three part Future Beef webinar on Wednesday 20th March at 8pm. On Monday, March 25th at 8pm the webinar will focus on getting your cow back in calf and on Wednesday March 27th at 8pm the webinar will focus on genetics for the future. Further webinar details are here: https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/beef/demonstration-farms/future-beef-programme/events/ You can read more about Ken's system here: https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/beef/demonstration-farms/future-beef-programme/farmers/ken-gill/  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 

This Leap Year, grandfather Dan O’Donoghue is taking a leap into the sky to raise funds for the Kerry Mental Health Association. The fundraising parachute jump from 13,000 feet will take place in Edenderry, Co Offaly on Saturday 27th April with the aim of raising over €2500 for Kerry Mental Health Association via www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/breakinggrandad. Dan lives in Tralee and is originally from Valentia Island, and is taking the leap to help fund the cost of rolling out free and affordable mental health first aid training in Kerry.

In this Best Possible Taste interview, Helen Bracken from Fox COvert Farm in Co Offaly, Ireland provides an insight into growing hemp for the health and wellness market. THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE CELEBRATED 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023 MAKING IT IRELAND'S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD & DRINK RADIO SHOW & PODCAST. Visit www.sharonnoonan.com for more interviews

Severe air pollution has hit parts of the country as the drop in temperatures sees households crank up solid fuel fires and heating systems. A monitoring station at Edenderry, Co Offaly recorded pollution levels 10 times higher than the ‘safe' level set by the World Health Organisation

Severe air pollution has hit parts of the country as the drop in temperatures sees households crank up solid fuel fires and heating systems. A monitoring station at Edenderry, Co Offaly recorded pollution levels 10 times higher than the ‘safe' level set by the World Health Organisation

The team behind a pioneering project for nature, INCASE, has issued a series of recommendations to value, restore and protect Ireland's resources through applying a natural capital accounting framework as a national priority. Accounting for nature can help bring greater prosperity to Ireland Launching its final report in Trinity College Dublin, the EPA Research-funded project - Irish Natural Capital Accounting for Sustainable Environments - brought together a multi-disciplinary team of ecologists and economists from four Irish universities to pilot the UN-backed System of Environmental Economic Accounting-Ecosystem Accounting (or "SEEA-EA"), in four Irish sub- catchments - the Bride in Co Cork; the Caragh, Co Kerry; the Dargle, Co Wicklow and the Figile in Co Offaly. Professor Jane Stout, ecologist and principal investigator, and Vice-President for Biodiversity and Climate Action at Trinity College Dublin, said: "Investing in natural capital accounting is essential to ensure sustainable flows of goods and services for future generations and is vital to the wellbeing of our society and economy." She added "We all depend on nature, yet we continue to ignore that our natural systems are continually degraded and destroyed. To bring nature into everyday policy and decision-making, the natural capital approach embeds the language of business and economics. This allows nature to be considered in a systematic way alongside other fundamental 'stocks', which we account for in our national accounts, as well as demonstrating how natural systems underpin important economic sectors. "As with people, the condition, or health, of these natural stocks influences their ability to sustain flows of goods and services, and ultimately the benefits to people. These hidden benefits include carbon storage, the provision of clean water, food and medicines. Without these benefits, many that we get for free from nature, there would be significant effects on our physical and financial health." One INCASE output is a paper on applying ecosystem accounting to develop a risk register for peatlands to inform restoration targets. Lead author, Dr Catherine Farrell said: "In the Figile catchment area, peatlands have been severely impacted by industrial peat extraction. This has had a massive impact on carbon storage and other ecosystem services. The Dargle in Wicklow has also considerable areas of degraded upland peatlands. Applying the natural capital accounting methods developed by the United Nations, we can see where damage is being done and where, and through which sectoral activities. This allows us to target measures to protect and restore these areas, by linking the accounts into policy and economic decisions across sectors. "The value of nature for physical and mental wellbeing, clean air and water, flood protection, shelter and food, diverse wildlife and habitats, can all be factored into decisions using the framework. Even if these values are hard to articulate in financial terms, they should be accounted for in policy decisions that impact them." Since the initiation of the INCASE project in 2018, there has been significant international progress in implementing the SEEA-EA as a complementary metric to GDP, with the Central Statistics Office in Ireland taking up the task of developing ecosystem accounts here. Building natural capital (ecosystem & geosystem) accounts involves accessing a wide variety of Irish data sources. The INCASE project used over 200 datasets in all, from more than 30 agencies. This process highlighted the need for engagement with and collaboration across a range of data providers in Ireland, and the need for regular and reliable data collection. The team has issued a final report on INCASE's work, with the following recommendations: Developing and using natural capital accounting methods such as the SEEA-EA is a national priority and requires investment in expertise and shared nature-data infrastructure in Ireland. A detailed,...

Jozef Puska has been described as a 'vicious monster' by Ashling Murphy's family after he was convicted of the school teacher's murder. The 33-year-old Slovakian native was unanimously found guilty of the schoolteacher's murder along the Grand Canal in Tullamore on January 12th, 2022. Mr Puska, with an address at Lynally Grove, Mucklagh, Co Offaly, will be handed a mandatory life sentence, with a hearing to take place next week. On Friday's Morning focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Andrew Lowth, a Court Reporter with Bauer Media and also by Hilary Tonge a Development Worker with the Women's Collective Ireland Clare branch to discuss yesterday's outcome of a guilty verdict and to highlight violence against women.

Legal Affairs Correspondent Orla O'Donnell on trial of 33 yr old Jozef Puska from Mucklagh in Co Offaly, who denies murdering Ashling Murphy in January 2022

The jury in the Ashling Murphy murder trial has begun its deliberations. In his charge to the jury this afternoon, Mr Justice Tony Hunt said if they're to convict Jozef Puska of murder – they must be satisfied he stabbed Ashling Murphy 11 times in the neck.Mr Justice Hunt said if they're satisfied that no crime has been committed by Mr Puska, they must find him not guilty. 33-year-old Jozef Puska, of Lynally Grove, Mucklagh, Co Offaly, denies murdering the school teacher along the Grand Canal in Tullamore on January 12th 2022.

Today, the jury in the Ashling Murphy murder trial was told Jozef Puska has provided an ‘unequivocal structure of lies and mistruths'.However, the defence has told jurors that they must be ‘very careful' in assessing the evidence provided to them in this case Later this afternoon, Mr Justice Tony Hunt told the jurors that if they believe Jozef Puska's version of events - that he was attacked by a masked man who also killed Ashling Murphy - then they must acquit.Mr Puska, who's 33 with an address of Lynally Grove, Mucklagh, Co Offaly, denies murder.

Paul Healy and Michael O'Toole discuss day 14 in the trial of Jozef Puska, who is charged with murdering Ashling Murphy in Co Offaly last January. He denies the charge. The prosecution case has now finished and Mr Puska has now taken to the stand. Shattered Lives is a Reach Ireland production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paul Healy and Michael O'Toole discuss the last two days of evidence in the trial of Jozef Puska, who is charged with murdering Ashling Murphy in Co Offaly last January. He denies the charge. Witnesses included a DNA expert, a doctor who met with the accused in Garda custody and an expert in toxicology and pharmacology. Shattered Lives is a Reach Ireland production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Ashling Murphy Murder Trial hit its "first speed bump” today.For the first time since the trial opened last month, the jurors were sent home without hearing from any witnesses.In this episode, you'll hear what the judge had to say to them before he adjourned the case. Ashling Murphy was killed while exercising along the banks of the grand canal in Tullamore, Co Offaly on January 12th, 2022.Jozef Puska is on trial for her murder. He has pleaded not guilty.

Orla O'Donnell, Legal Affairs Correspondent reports on the trial of 33-yr-old Jozef Puska, from Lynally Grove, Mucklagh in Co Offaly, who has denied the murder of Ms Murphy in January 2022

The Ashling Murphy murder trial began last week at Dublin's Central Criminal Court. The 23-year-old teacher was killed in 2022 while out for a run on the banks of the Grand Canal near her home in Tullamore, Co Offaly, on a bright January afternoon. Last week, the nine men and three women of the jury listened as the prosecution laid out its case against Jozef Puska, a 33-year-old Slovakian national. He has pleaded not guilty to the murder.As the trial starts its second week, Irish Times legal affairs correspondent Mary Carolan reports on what the court has heard so far. Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by Suzanne Brennan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CCTV footage showing some of Ashling Murphy's last known movements was shown to the jury today in the trial of a man accused of her murder.33-year-old Jozef Puska, of Lynally Grove, Mucklagh in Co Offaly has pleaded not guilty.In this episode, Frank outlines the CCTV footage of both Ashling Murphy and Mr Puska on the day she died.This morning, Detective Garda Ronan Lawlor from the Garda Technical Bureau told the jury about his examination of the scene along the Grand Canal in Tullamore on January 12th, 2022.Earlier, Paul McCabe, who was the clinical lead with the ambulance service tasked to the scene, gave evidence of their efforts to resuscitate Ashling.

Orla O'Donnell, Legal Affairs Correspondent reports from trial of 33-year-old Jozef Puska, from Lynally Grove, Mucklagh, Co Offaly, who denies murdering Ms Murphy in Jan 2022

On this week's Shattered Lives podcast, crime journalists Michael O'Toole and Paul Healy look at: - The Ashling Murphy murder trial: Jozef Puska is due to go on trial accused of the murder of Ashling Murphy in Co Offaly in January 2022. We discuss the limitations around crime reporting and the broad brushstrokes of reporting on live trials. - Bray boxing club murder trial: Gerard Cervi has pleaded not guilty to the murder of Bobby Messett, where boxing coach Pete Taylor had organised an exercise class. - Joe O'Reilly: the anniversary of the death of Rachel O'Reilly - nee Callaly. Rachel's husband, Joe O'Reilly, was sentenced for her murder. - Cork cocaine boat: The record drugs haul in Co Cork has seen updates from Gardai. Shattered Lives is produced by Ciaran Bradley for Reach Ireland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A teenage boy has been arrested after a woman died in a ‘violent incident' at a residential property outside of Tullamore, Co Offaly, yesterday afternoon.Anton speaks to Newstalk reporter, Ellen Butler to get the latest.

Heritage Week 2022 brought us to Kilcormac, Co. Offaly for the launch of an oral history project entitled "Capturing Their Story". Recordings were compiled with a selected number of the local residents who provided wonderful and descriptive testimonies of life down through the years.The project came about due to a collaboration between Creative Ireland Community Grant allocation and Kilcormac Development Association. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meet Anne Marie Feighery from Feighery's Farm in Co Offaly. Anne Marie produces an award-winning beetroot juice and has recently launched the "beet bullet" onto the market in response to demand from consumers. The Best Possible Taste is celebrating 10 years on air in 2023 making it Ireland's longest-running food/drink radio show. Visit www.sharonnoonan.com for more interviews.

Emily Young of Save Our Shannon Organisation on the 75,000 acres of farmland in an area known as "The Callows" which is underwater

Phillip is in Co Offaly to see first hand how rewetting farm lands works.

This week on OviCast, I got the opportunity to sit down with father and son duo, Eddie and Aidan Connell, who farm at Clonbullogue, Co Offaly, and who are hosting this year's Irish Grassland sheep event.  The father and son partnership are running a 400 ewe mid-season flock, finishing upwards of 150 bulls and grow winter barley and maize for their own use.  Eddie and Aidan talk about how each of the enterprises operate and the integrated nature of the farm.  We discuss some of the challenges this spring and the carry-over impacts of last year's drought on flock productivity.   We discuss grassland management, paddock setup and silage and the impact on lamb performance.  With a lot of stock purchased on the farm each year, Eddie talks about the importance of a good vaccination programme for the purchased ewes and weanlings each autumn.  Managing the workload on the farm is also important and Aidan talks about the sheep shed they constructed in 2018, some of the key adaptions made to it as well as upgrades made to their handling system to improve overall labour efficiency on the farm.  For more details of Irish grassland Association sheep event go to:https://www.irishgrassland.ie/event-detail/sheep-event/ For more episodes from the OviCast podcast, visit the show page at:https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast

Listener Cathal has encountered a large mamal bigger than a Pine Marten while on a walk 5 times since December. Our panel discuss the possability of it being an Otter.

Charleville Forest Castle is a fine, Gothic-style castle in Co Offaly. It is close to Tullamore and the River Shannon. The area where Charleville Forest Castle now stands has had a chequered past.The Charleville estate is sited where Ireland's ancient oak forests once grew – the home of Ireland's druids.The Castle has been featured in many T.V. shows including ‘Becoming Jane', ‘Northanger Abbey' and the ‘Green Knight'. It is better known among us paranormal investigators for being featured in ‘Most Haunted' and ‘Scariest Places on Earth'.Is this place really one of the most scariest places on Earth?Do the ghosts attack guests and previous owners and why?Anne and Renata explore the story before this place being so haunted.Join us in this episode and lets find out together.If you loved this episode please subscribe and share it to your friends.If you want to see what Anne and Renata are up to join them on their social media platforms at Anne and Renata.Follow Anne and Renata:Facebook: @AnneAndRenataInstagram: @AnneAndRenataYouTube: @AnneAndRenataTikTok: @AnneAndRenataDid you know that we have a new podcast episode?It's called Diary of a Ghost Hunter where we give you a look into our lives and we keep it real with what we like, what gives us grief, what makes us angry and what gives us joy.Find it also on Spotify and also on YouTube page.#anneandrenata #spotify #charlesvillecastle #hauntedireland #mosthauntedplacesinireland #irishhauntedcastle #hauntedcharelesvillecastle #apparitions #haunted #frightfullygood #spookystories #hauntedcastles #paranormalinvestigators #paranormal #truehauntingspodcast #diaryofaghosthunter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alex Dunne – British F4 Champion is a 16 year old from Co. Offaly...with TRE's Ger Sweeney

Paul Murphy, RTÉ Investigates reporter, discusses newly obtained evidence in the case of the 1985 death of Fr. Niall Molloy.

Heritage Week 2022 brought us to Kilcormac, Co. Offaly for the launch of an oral history project entitled "Capturing Their Story". Recordings were compiled with a selected number of the local residents who provided wonderful and descriptive testimonies of life down through the years.The project came about due to a collaboration between Creative Ireland Community Grant allocation and Kilcormac Development Association. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Patricia Trainor talks about Birr Castle in Co. Offaly...with TRE's Ger Sweeney

Dublin City Council is applying to build a lido pool in the docklands, it would be an outdoor swimming and training facility. But there are a handful of other outdoor pools in Ireland, Kieran Keenaghan is an engineer in Banagher, Co Offaly, and he joined Sean to discuss the pool in on the banks of the Shannon.

Dublin City Council is applying to build a lido pool in the docklands, it would be an outdoor swimming and training facility. But there are a handful of other outdoor pools in Ireland, Kieran Keenaghan is an engineer in Banagher, Co Offaly, and he joined Sean to discuss the pool in on the banks of the Shannon.

On today's show Alana Kirk talks to us about midlife dating, Gary Farrell is walking from The Mater Hospital to Rhode, Co Offaly in memory of his Dad Peadar, he joined Ray for a chat, we hear from Kevin Nolan again after the images from NASA are released and Giselle Makinde talks to us about her thriving Gelato Business.

Orla and Sean Clancy run Clanwood Farm and the Organic Café in Lough Boora and Fallon's Bar in Co Offaly. Sean speaks to Organic Matters about coming home to the family farm and the pair's journey into food production. He also explains how the pandemic meant they had to adapt and what that has meant for the business.

Ray chats to Madeline Flint about her late husbands invention of the Motorised Bar Stool and her trip to Co Offaly to Arranmore Island for charity.

Stephen Fletcher spoke to the Church of Ireland Primate of Ireland, the Archbishop of Dublin, the Most Revd Michael Jackson during his first visit to the new United Diocese of Tuam, Limerick and Killaloe. The Archbishop was in the diocese to for the Institution of Revd Canon Arthur Minion as Incumbent of the Parish of St Brendan in Birr, Co Offaly on 1st March 2022. Originally broadcast on Beyond Belief on Clare FM on Sunday 6th March 2022

jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); }); Original Podcast with clickable words https://tinyurl.com/ycn6was7 Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Man, woman being questioned about concealing information in the case of Ashling Murphy. Fear, bean á gceistiú faoi eolas a cheilt i gcás Ashling Murphy. A man and woman have been arrested and questioned by Gardaí on suspicion of concealing information about the murder of Ashling Murphy in Co Offaly almost two months ago. Tá fear agus bean gafa agus á gceistiú ag na Gardaí ar amhras gur cheil siad eolas maidir le dúnmharú Ashling Murphy i gCo Uíbh Fhailí beagnach dhá mhí ó shin. Ashling Murphy, a 23-year-old teacher, was attacked and killed while exercising alongside the Grand Canal in Cappacurra, Tullamore, on January 12. Ionsaíodh agus maraíodh Ashling Murphy, múinteoir 23 bliain d'aois, agus í i mbun aclaíochta taobh leis an gCanáil Mhór i gCeapach an Churraigh, Tulach Mhór, ar an 12 Eanáir. The man and woman being questioned by the Gardaí are a married couple, both of whom are over 60 years of age. Lánúin phósta iad an fear agus an bhean atá á gceistiú ag na Gardaí, agus tá an bheirt acu os cionn 60 bliain d'aois. They were arrested in Dublin yesterday morning. Gabhadh iad i mBaile Átha Cliath ar maidin inné. One is being questioned at Tullamore Garda Station and the other in Portlaoise. Tá duine acu á cheistiú i Stáisiún Ghardaí Thulach Mhór agus an duine eile i bPort Laoise. This morning, a further 24 hours were allowed to be added to their detention periods. Ar maidin inniu, ceadaíodh 24 uair an chloig eile a chur lena dtréimhsí coinneála. They can be questioned for up to three days. Is féidir iad a cheistiú ar feadh suas le trí lá. A 31-year-old man, Jozef Puska, has previously been charged in the murder of Ashling Murphy. Tá fear 31 bliain d'aois, Jozef Puska, cúisithe roimhe seo i ndúnmharú Ashling Murphy.

jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); }); Original Podcast with clickable words https://tinyurl.com/ya3anock Ashling Murphy: "a young woman who spreads joy and love". Ashling Murphy: "bean óg a scaip aoibhneas agus grá". Ashling Murphy, the young woman who was killed in Tullamore last week, was buried in Co Offaly today. Adhlacadh i gCo Uíbh Fhailí inniu Ashling Murphy, an bhean óg a maraíodh i dTulach Mhór an tseachain seo caite. Ashling Murphy, a 23 - year - old teacher, was assaulted and killed on a sidewalk alongside the Grand Canal in Cappacurra, Tullamore, at around 4pm last Wednesday evening. Ionsaíodh agus maraíodh Ashling Murphy, múinteoir 23 bliain d'aois, ar chosán taobh leis an gCanáil Mhór i gCeapach an Churraigh, Tulach Mhór, ag thart ar 4 a chlog tráthnóna Dé Céadaoin seo caite. One of the main funerals at this morning's Mass at St. Brigid's Church in Bolas Hill was the family of Ashling Murphy - Raymond and Kathleen - her sister Amy, brother Cathal and partner Ryan Casey. Ar na príomhshochraidigh ag an Aifreann éagnairce i Séipéal Naomh Bríd i gCnocán Bhólais ar maidin, bhí muintir Ashling Murphy - Raymond agus Kathleen - a deirfiúr Amy, a deartháir Cathal agus a páirtí Ryan Casey. Leading celebrant Father Michael Meade said in his address that Ashling was a triumph of victory snatched from his family and party. Dúirt an príomhcheiliúraí an tAthair Michael Meade ina aitheasc gur séad bua ab ea Ashling a sciobadh óna teaghlach agus óna páirtí. She is a person, he said, who has given joy, love, excitement and laughter to many people. Duine í, a dúirt sé, a dháil aoibhneas, grá, sult agus gáire ar a lán daoine. Father Meade also pointed out that many questions have been raised in the community since Ashling 's death and that he hoped that the necessary change in circumstances would come in the light of what had happened to the young woman. Thug an tAthair Meade le fios chomh maith gur tógadh go leor ceisteanna i measc an phobail ó maraíodh Ashling agus go raibh súil aige go dtiocfadh an t-athrú a bhfuil gá leis ar chúrsaí i bhfianaise ar tharla don bhean óg. Bishop of Meath Dr Thomas Deenihan was also one of the celebrants of the Mass and said that Ashling 's murder casts doubt on people's attitudes towards women, and challenges our values and morals. Bhi Easpag na Mí an Dr Thomas Deenihan ar dhuine de cheiliúraithe an Aifrinn chomh maith agus dúirt seisean go gcaitheann marú Ashling amhras ar dhearcadh daoine ar mhná, agus go dtugann sé dúshlán ár gcuid luachanna agus ár moráltachta. As they read the public prayer, Ashling's cousins drew attention to all the beeping that took place in his honor throughout Ireland and abroad. Agus guí an phobail á léamh acu, tharranig col ceathracha Ashling aird ar na bigilí ar fad a bhí ar siúl ina hónóir ar fud na hÉireann agus thar lear. It has been argued that these beggars would be the beginning, the end of violence against women. Impíodh gur tús a bheadh sna bigilí sin, tús an deiridh le foréigean ar mhná. Also present at the funeral were many of his friends from school, college, the Gaelic Athletic Association and Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann. I láthair ag an tsochraid chomh maith, bhí go leor dá cairdre ón scoil, ón gcoláiste, ó Chumann Lúthchleas Gael agus ó Chomhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann. Ashling was a member of the Athboy Fellowship. Bhí Ashling ina ball de Chomhaltas Bhaile Átha Buí. Ella Flaherty, Ashling's best friend since they were children, was among the local musicians who played the music at Mass. Bhí Ella Flaherty, cara cléibh Ashling ó bhí siad ina bpáistí, i measc na gceoltóirí áitúla a chas an ceol ag an Aifreann. A number of symbols of Ashling's life were brought to the altar in her homage - a fiddle, a Kilcormac / Killaghy camogie jumper, a picture of her family, a school book and a photograph of herself. Tugadh roinnt samhailchomharthaí ar shaol Ashling chun na haltóra ina hómós - fidil,

Last Wednesday afternoon, 23-year-old Ashling Murphy went for a run along the canal pathway just outside the town of Tullamore in Co Offaly. At around 4pm, the primary school teacher was attacked and killed.Her death led to an outpouring of grief and anger across the nation with calls for men to stand up and call out the abuse and harassment of women.Irish Times journalists Jennifer O'Connell and Malachy Clerkin talk about why it's time for a change of mindset to help end male violence against women.Presenter: Sorcha PollakProduced by Jennifer Ryan and Suzanne Brennanwww.irishtimes.com/podcasts See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ireland is in mourning over the death of Ashling Murphy, the 23-year-old teacher violently killed in Tullamore, Co Offaly, last Wednesday. The Indo Daily pays tribute to Ashling, and asks what must change in Ireland for women to finally feel safe? Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guests: Conor Feehan, News Correspondent at the Irish Independent, and Liz Kearney, Features Editor at the Irish Independent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); }); Original Podcast with clickable words https://tinyurl.com/y9koyd5u Man arrested for Ashling Murphy murder released. Fear a gabhadh faoi dhúnmharú Ashling Murphy scaoilte saor. A man who was being questioned by Gardaí in connection with the murder of Ashling Murphy in Co Offaly has been released. Tá fear a bhí á cheistiú ag na Gardaí maidir le dúnmharú Ashling Murphy i gCo Uíbh Fhailí scaoilte saor acu. A statement issued by the Gardaí shortly after 11pm last night said they were no longer suspicious of the man. I ráiteas a d'eisigh na Gardaí go gairid tar éis 11 a chlog aréir, dúradh nach bhfuil siad in amhras faoin bhfear níos mó. Ashling Murphy, 23, was assaulted and killed on a footpath along the Grand Canal in Cappacurra, Tullamore, at around 4pm yesterday. hIonsaíodh agus maraíodh Ashling Murphy, 23 bliain d'aois, ar chosán taobh leis an gCanáil Mhór i gCeapach an Churraigh, Tulach Mhór, ag thart ar 4 a chlog arú inné. Gardaí believe Ashling Murphy and her assailant did not know each other and say they do not yet know the root cause of the horror. Measann na Gardaí nach raibh aithne ag Ashling Murphy agus an té a d'ionsaigh í ar a chéile agus deir siad nach bhfuil a fhios acu fós céard ba bhunchúis leis an uafás. An Falcon Storm mountain bike is now an important part of the investigation. Cuid thábhachtach den fhiosrúchán anois is ea rothar sléibhe den déanamh Falcon Storm. Gardaí are appealing for people who may have known about the bike or who recently saw it in Tullamore to speak to them. Tá na Gardaí ag achainí ar dhaoine a mbeadh eolas acu faoin rothar nó a chonaic é i dTulach Mhór le gairid teacht chun cainte leo. Several others were on the trail when Ashling Murphy was killed and the alleged assailant apparently fled when two women arrived on the scene. Bhí roinnt daoine eile ar an gcosán nuair a maraíodh Ashling Murphy agus dealraítear gur theith an té a a cheaptar a d'ionsaigh í nuair a tháinig bheirt bhan ar an láthair. The two women later handed over the man to the Gardaí. Thug an bheirt bhan comhathaí sóirt an fhir do na Gardaí ina dhiaidh sin. Gardaí believe that there were other people in the area at the time as well and that they may have witnessed what happened. Creideann na Gardaí go raibh daoine eile sa cheantar ag an am freisin agus go mb'fhéidir go bhfaca siadsan an méid a tharla. The Gardaí say it is very important that these people come and talk to them. Deir na Gardaí go bhfuil sé fíorthábhachtach go dtiocfadh na daoine sin chun cainte leo. Ashling Murphy was a teacher at Durrow National School, where she was in charge of First Class. Múinteoir i Scoil Náisiúnta Dharú ab ea Ashling Murphy, áit a raibh Rang a hAon faoina cúram. She was exercising after work day yesterday, as usual, when she was taken aback. Bhí sí i mbun aclaíochta tar éis an lá oibre arú inné, mar ba ghnách di, nuair a tugadh fogha fúithi. The school said the tragedy will deeply affect the children, especially the First Class pupils. Dúirt an scoil go ngoillfidh an tragóid go mór ar na leanaí, go háirithe na daltaí i Rang a hAon. Ashling Murphy was also a well - known traditional musician who played the violin in music venues around the country. Ceoltóir traidisiúnta aithnidiúil a bhí in Ashling Murphy chomh maith agus chasadh sí an veidhlín in ionaid cheoil ar fud na tíre. Her body was examined post-mortem yesterday at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Tullamore. Rinneadh scrúdú iarbháis inné ar a corp in Ospidéal Réigiúnach Lár Tíre, Tulach Mhór. The Gardaí have indicated that they will do their utmost to bring the person responsible for the killing to justice. Thug na Gardaí le fios go ndéanfaidh siad a míle dícheall leis an té atá freagrach as an marú a thabhairt chun an dlí. Yesterday evening, Garda Commissioner Drew Harris promised that all resources will be made available to the Gardaí investigating the murder. Tráthnóna inné,

Gardaí have eliminated a 40-year-old man from their inquiries into the murder of Ashling Murphy in Tullamore, Co Offaly. Ashling, a 23-year-old primary school teacher, was attacked and killed on the banks of the Grand Canal on Wednesday afternoon. Gardaí said the murder investigation is continuing and they are still appealing for information. Gardaí say they are continuing to appeal for any information relating to a Falcon Storm mountain bike with straight handlebars and distinctive yellow/green front forks. Over the last 24 hours, thousands of people have been paying tribute to Ashling on social media. Cllr Mairin McGrath, Una Ring and Eve McDowell of Stalking Ireland joined Fran this morning on Tipp Today to share their condolences and personal stories.

Gardaí have begun a murder investigation after a woman was attacked and killed along the canal bank in Tullamore, Co Offaly, The Talbot Collection adds to its portfolio with its acquisition of the Clonmel Park Hotel, our weekly farming slot with News Editor Caitriona Morrissey. All things health with CEO of Health Screening Plus with Muriel Cuddy and our own Owen Lonergan is Country Music's new presenter.

Vincent Cleary, managing director of Glenisk, discusses the devastating fire at the company's Offaly base on Monday.

Until recently few people had heard of Gortnacranagh in Co Roscommon. Then, in early August, archaeologists announced they had made startling discoveries during an excavation of what appears to have been a prehistoric sacred bog in the area. These included a large wooden pagan idol, human bones and animal depositions. While post excavation analysis has yet to be completed, Dr Eve Campbell, who lead the dig, joins me for an exclusive interview. Eve reveals what they found and more importantly what it tell us about the belief systems of our distant ancestors. In this podcast I announce the first live event of 2021 on Sunday September 19th. This three hour guided walk will be lead by myself, Damian Lawlor and Miriam Ryan who feature in the series 'The Road to Oldcroghan'. The walk takes place in the environs of Croghan Hill and brings you through the stunning landscape in Co Offaly where Oldcroghan man was sacrificed in the late Iron Age. Tickets are limited but there are still some available at croghan.eventbrite.com. (make sure to book tickets for September 19th)Supporters of the show, get a 20% discount not mention hours of bonus content and ad-free episodes. You can support the show at patreon- at www.patreon.com/Irishpodcast or at Acast+ below.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory.

Brenda is in Co Offaly to meet Maureen Ward from the travelling community who alongside her local housing authority in her area helped to design new accommodation for her and her family.

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

In January 2005, at his home at The Doon, the late Roy Mooney sat down to be recorded for Irish Life and Lore.    The Mooney family have lived there for ovar 1,000 years.A wonderful recording on family history, memories of the Black and Tans and the Civil War,  details about Esker Castle, the stronghold of the Mooneys,  the relics of St. Manchán and a hurley dating back to the early part of the 19th century.

jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); }); Original Podcast with clickable words https://tinyurl.com/ygc57ml9 885 new jobs to be provided by Bord na Móna. 885 post nua le cur ar fáil ag Bord na Móna. Bord na Móna is to provide 885 new jobs in the midlands. Tá Bord na Móna le 885 post nua le cur ar fáil i lár tíre. Bord na Móna said the new jobs will be renewable energy as part of the company's strategy to support efforts to tackle climate change. Dúirt Bord na Móna go mbainfidh na poist nua le cúrsaí fuinnimh in-athnuaite mar chuid de straitéis an chomhlachta cuidiú le hiarrachtaí dul i ngleic leis an athrú aeráide. There will be a wide range of jobs - from ordinary workers to highly skilled technicians. Raon leathan post - idir ghnáthoibirtheoirí agus theicneoirí ardoilte - a bheas i gceist. Approximately 80% of Bord na Móna's work is now focused on renewable energy, recycling and peatland rehabilitation. Tá thart ar 80 faoin gcéad d'obair Bhord na Móna dírithe anois ar chúrsaí fuinnimh in-athnuaite, athchúrsáil agus athshlánú portach. The new positions were announced today by Taoiseach Micheál Martin at the company's wind energy plant in Cloncreen, Co Offaly. Is é an Taoiseach Micheál Martin a d'fhógair na poist nua inniu ag ionad fuinnimh ghaoithe an chomhlachta i gCluain Críon, Co Uíbh Fhailí. He said that life has changed dramatically since Bord na Móna was established [in 1946] and that climate change is the biggest challenge now. Dúirt sé gur mór an t- athrú atá tagtha ar an saol ó bunaíodh Bord na Móna [i 1946] agus gurb an t- athrú aeráide an dúshlán is mó atá romhainn anois. Bord na Móna chief executive Tom Donnellan stated that the new specialist posts announced today show that both human beings and the environment can survive in the future. Mhaígh príomhfheidhmeannach Bhord na Móna Tom Donnellan go léiríonn na sainphoist nua a fograíodh inniu go bhféadfaidh daonnaithe agus an comhshaol araon teacht slán san am atá le teacht.

Offaly supporting Pat Barrett! A row has erupted in the Midlands this week over a decision to put a bike hire contract in Co. Offaly out to tender, with the man who started the business and ran it for 11 years losing out in the tendering process...it's emerged a former Dublin GAA star has now been awarded the contract. Local man Pat Barrett started the Lough Boora Rent-a-bike business over a decade ago and built it into an established attraction in the area; offering bikes to people to explore the Lough Boora Parklands near Ferbane in Co Offaly. Liam talks to Offaly TD's Barry Cowen and Carol Nolan, Offaly councillor Sean O'Brien and others..and callers ring in to voice their strong support for Pat.

We talked about a local bike business in Co Offaly at the Lugh Boora bog where one man has been hiring out bikes for 11 years. He lost the tender on Friday to another company from Dublin. We also talked to women about the menopause and all the different symptoms women are forced to endure.

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.

Over 1500 people had been tested across five new Covid-19 test centres in Dublin and Offaly by 6pm today. The five walk-in test centres are in Blanchardstown, Tallaght, Irishtown and Grangegorman in Dublin, and Tullamore in Co Offaly. The centres will be open for one week and aim to test up to 500 people each day. Our reporter Barry Whyte has been along to the test centre in Grangegorman….

Like her sense of style, Irish Country Living beauty columnist Dolly Buckley has had a colourful life. She tells of how she went from being a makeup artist in London to celebrities and Prime Minister John Major, to living on a Co Offaly farm.

Ciaran Mullooly, Midlands Correspondent, explains why one of the biggest employers in Clara, Co Offaly has to temporarily lay off staff due to Brexit-related supply problems

Clare was joined by Brenda a midwife in Dublin, Michael Delaney who is in Ferbane Care Centre in Co Offaly, who got the jab yesterday and Sister Margaret also at Ferbane Care Centre in Offaly who got the jab yesterday as well.  Listen and subscribe to Lunchtime Live on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.    

Bookseller and author Shaun Bythell talks about The Seven Kinds of People You Find in Bookshops. We will take a look at the role of suspense in fiction, and the Tanyard Lane Book Club, Tullamore, Co Offaly quiz Anne Griffin, the Irish Book Awards Newcomer of the Year 2019 about her novel, ‘When All Is Said’.

We spoke to Dr Phil O'Dwyer on the show live from the US yesterday and he warned that regardless of the result of this years US Presidential election, it would take 20 years for the Country to recover from the Trump era. And whatever we might think of him here on this side of the pond, he still has a huge and dedicated following. Joe Caulfield is a registered Republican and lives in Co Offaly and he is adamant that he is voting for Trump again in this election. He spoke to Fran on Tipp Today this morning along with Catherine who feels that Trump is treated unfairly.

In this programme we visit Sonas Health Foods in the heart of Newcastle West to meet owner Rosemarie Bennis to find out about the wide selection of food and drink products that are made in West Limerick. Then we travel to Co Offaly to chat to Anne Marie Feighery about Feighery’s Farm Blas Na hEireann award winning Irish beetroot juice and finally towards the end of the show we check in with the Delicious Kingdom’s Colette O Connor to hear about Colette’s favourite food and drink producers in North Kerry.

Croghan, Co Offaly is a remarkable place. The scenery is stunning; the local community are friendly and welcoming. However their future is far from certain - the major employer in the region is closing down. In the midst of this crisis, local people are increasingly talking about a dark chapter in their past, a murder that came to light in 2003. This is the start of the Road to Oldcroghan….Sound by Jason Looney Artwork by Keith HynesSupport the show - www.patreon.com/irishpodcastCheck out the shop - www.irishhistorypodcast.ie  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Clare Walsh has been the librarian in Daingean Library in Co Offaly for the last 40 years. She joined Ryan to talk about what those 40 years meant to her ahead of her retirement this week.

On my very first podcast in Episode 1 i was out and about Clara, Co. Offaly chatting to local business owners who operated through Covid 19 and some who are reopening again! Thanks for listening! 

Lambing season in Laurence Ward's farm in North Co Dublin. Aidan Fogarty former Kilkenny hurler, now a Dancing with the Stars star. Suzanne Campbell meets the Egan family from Co Offaly who received the Heritage Hero award. Slurry spreading with Daragh McCulloug & the couple who do a very brave thing, they are married & run a business together!

Mooney Goes wild listener Claire O'Connor from Tullamore in Co Offaly got in touch to find out about a strange insect that she found in her house.

On this episode of Tales and Trails, model turned wellness coach Alison Canavan joins us on the Kinnitty Castle Loop in County Offaly. Alison was launched into the world of modelling when she was just a teenager and chats about the highs and lows of that lifestyle. Alison explains to us why she lives a more settled life and debates as to whether or not she’d let her daughter get into modelling. 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.

The centenary of the First World War seen through stories and events linked to places across the UK and Ireland, introduced by Helen Mark. A Quaker family in Clara, Co Offaly, reconciled doing business in the war economy with their pacifist beliefs.

This series continues the story of the Great Famine into the notorious year of Black '47 by returning to the town of Skibbereen. Looking at how life in the town changed it details the horrifying lives many had to endure. However starvation was not the only way the famine changed Ireland and the show begins by looking at the unusual story of James Dillon, a coroner in Co Offaly who was tasked with investigating two suspicious deaths in December 1846. You can get bonus content by supporting the show at patreon.com/Irishpodcast  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today, Naomi Conlon from Moneygall, Co Offaly knew tons of stuff!

Broadcast on 24th February 2011  IMAGE:  Experts estimate that fossil-fuel burning power plants, such as the one pictured here, a peat fired plant in Ireland at Shannonbridge, Co Offaly, lose up to 70 per cent of their energy through heat losses. New nano materials could change all that [Credit: Wikipedia]  WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT? Genetics, past, present and future, explained by Ken Wolfe, Trinity College Dublin (TCD) head of the only Irish laboratory involved in The Human Genome Project.  THE QUESTION IS? We lose over 70 per cent of the energy - as heat - generated by fossil-fuel burning  power plants. Can nano materials improve things? We ask TCD nano researcher Jonathan Coleman.  WRITER'S ROOM Ireland's county Waterford has produced many of Ireland's most famous scientists, including Robert Boyle, of Boyle's Law fame, and Atom splitter, Ernest Walton. Author Donald Brady tells us more.  To contact the show email: sciencespinning@dublincityfm.ie For more about the Presenter & Producer, Seán Duke, click here.