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Temperatures as low as -7.5C were recorded last night, with the coldest temperature recorded in Mullingar, Co Westmeath. A status orange warning was in effect for the entire country overnight, except Donegal. We get updates from our reporters across the country.

Well, we have all heard of the phrase, it takes a village, that is certainly the case in Ballinahown, Co Westmeath, which has been named as Ireland's Tidiest Village at this year's SuperValu TidyTowns competition.

In this special episode of the Horse of a Lifetime series, we dive deep with Irish eventing star Joseph Murphy as he shares the incredible journey of his standout horse. From their rocky start to Olympic glory, Joseph reflects on the highs, lows, and life lessons that his Horse of a Lifetime brought into his career.

Cillian Sherlock, Ireland Reporter with PA, outlines the details of a helicopter crash in Co. Westmeath in which two men died.

John Joe Nevin is one of Ireland's greatest ever amateur boxers - and some would say THE greatest. He completed the full set of medals - two World Championships bronze (2009, 2011), European Championships gold (2013) and Olympic Games silver (2012). Along the way he put in some of the finest performances Irish boxing fans have ever seen, with the best undoubtedly his London 2012 semi-final win over Cuban world champ Lazaro Alvarez. Now he's set up his own club, Mullingar Shuffler Boxing Club, after the nickname former Ireland coach Billy Walsh gave him while marvelling at his exploits during those Games. Nevin's produced his first Irish champ - son Martin got the honour - so The Rocky Road paid him a visit down in Co Westmeath to discuss a career that started out with a hiding (he was eight, the other guy was 12) and ended up with him being No 1 in the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Rocky Road paid a visit to Moate, Co Westmeath for a conversation we've been waiting a few years to have. Joe Ward is one of the finest boxers ever to come out of Ireland and why wouldn't he be, when he comes from fighting stock? After all, his grandfather is no other than 'Big' Joe Joyce, AKA The Hulk, AKA The King of the Travellers. He made his name as the bareknuckle champion of these islands but nowadays Big Joe is his grandson's biggest supporter and a keen advocate of boxing inside the ropes.In Part Three, Big Joe talks about his family's enormous success in amateur boxing - and how he manages to snaffle all the belts and medals from his silverware-laden gossuns! Joe Ward looks back at the nights that made his name, from double world success at Junior and Youth level to 2011-2013 wins over Kenneth Egan, multiple European titles, Olympic heartache and redemption attempts in the pro arena. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Rocky Road paid a visit to Moate, Co Westmeath for a conversation we've been waiting a few years to have. Joe Ward is one of the finest boxers ever to come out of Ireland and why wouldn't he be, when he comes from fighting stock? After all, his grandfather is no other than 'Big' Joe Joyce, AKA The Hulk, AKA The King of the Travellers, AKA - The Boss of All Men. He made his name as the bareknuckle champion of these islands but nowadays Big Joe is his grandson's biggest supporter and a keen advocate of boxing inside the ropes.In Part Two, we discuss Big Joe's days as a bareknuckle boxer, recall some of his huge fights and the reason he chased them (or they chased him). He tells why he doesn't want his sons or grandsons going into that life now, though, and why organised boxing is the way forward. Joe Ward talks about having a target on his back after making his name as an exciting young boxer and how he managed to stay away from the bareknuckle scene himself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Rocky Road paid a visit to Moate, Co Westmeath for a conversation we've been waiting a few years to have. Joe Ward is one of the finest boxers ever to come out of Ireland and why wouldn't he be, when he comes from fighting stock? After all, his grandfather is no other than 'Big' Joe Joyce, AKA The Hulk, AKA The King of the Travellers, AKA - The Boss of All Men. He made his name as the bareknuckle champion of these islands but nowadays Big Joe is his grandson's biggest supporter and a keen advocate of boxing inside the ropes.In Part One, we talk about Joe Ward's professional career as he basks in the glow of his latest victory at Madison Square Garden, considers his British rivals and looks ahead to world title showdowns with the baddest men on the planet. Big Joe talks about his idols as a young man and why he looked up to Muhammad Ali above all others. He also discusses the pride Tyson Fury brought to the Travelling community, while the pair look ahead to the Gypsy King's undisputed world heavyweight showdown with Oleksandr Usyk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our resident biologist and roving reporter Terry Flanagan took a trip recently to Cloncrow Bog, just outside the town of Tyrrellspass in Co. Westmeath.He met up with Eugene Dunbar, secretary of a local ETHOS: what a great name!

Join us on a compelling journey in our latest episode of "When Nicole Met" featuring the remarkable story of Joseph Murphy, an Irish Olympian whose life took an extraordinary turn from football fields to the pinnacle of equestrian sport. Discover how Joseph and his brother, fueled by sheer determination and a passion for horses, embarked on a late but meteoric rise in eventing, challenging norms, and redefining their destinies. From humble beginnings to chasing Olympic dreams, Joseph's story is a testament to the power of resilience, hard work, and the unbreakable bond with his equine partners. Guests: Joseph Murphy, celebrated as one of Ireland's premier event riders, has a career rich with accomplishments and a reputation for his effortless cross-country style. Hailing from Mullingar, Co Westmeath, Murphy's initial foray into sports leaned towards Gaelic football, reflecting his family's strong sporting lineage. However, his equestrian journey began in earnest with his brother Ciaran, transitioning from local hunts to the broader eventing scene under the guidance of Danish event rider Dot Love. This early exposure laid the foundation for a career that saw Murphy ascend to the pinnacle of eventing, representing Ireland at the highest levels, including the Olympics, World, and European Championships, and consistently being named Eventing Ireland's leading rider from 2012 to 2017​​​​​. Now operating from Co Down in Northern Ireland, Murphy oversees a professional event yard, nurturing talent across a spectrum from pre-novice to advanced-level horses. Beyond competing, he extends his expertise as a Horse Sport Ireland Level 2 Coach, educating riders and horses alike across Ireland, the UK, and the USA. His significant achievements, such as his clear rounds at the London 2012 Olympics with Electric Cruise and his shortlist for Rio 2016, underscore his central role in Irish eventing on a global scale.  Sponsors: This show is very kindly supported by Bedmax. If you want to listen to more When Nicole Met… check out some of our older episodes below. When Nicole Met... Tom Crisp When Nicole Met... Jonty Evans EquiRatings Eventing Podcast: Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook.

Enoch Burke returned to Wilson's Hospital School in Co Westmeath today as the new school year got underway. It is understood Mr Burke entered the school building and set up in a corridor. He is is locked in ongoing legal proceedings against the school after he was dismissed following alleged gross misconduct. To give us an update Kieran Cuddihy was joined by Shane Phelan, Legal Affairs Editor with the Irish Independent...

Joe Connaire discusses the Fleadh in Mullingar in Co Westmeath which runs from 6-14 August

Flock : Realistic Simulation of Starling Murmurations – Rama Hoetzlein http://ramakarl.com/flocking/?utm_source=pocket_reader Amateur filmmaker tells full story behind that mystical ‘Giant Bird' starling murmuration over Lough Ennell, Co Westmeath https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/amateur-filmmaker-tells-full-story-23608828 Governo impõe multa de R$1 milhão por hora ao Google se descumprir cautelares sobre PL das Fake News https://www.terra.com.br/byte/governo-impoe-multa-de-r1-milhao-por-hora-ao-google-se-descumprir-cautelares-sobre-pl-das-fake-news,829558be5230b74dc758ac845b452404y8zw8wfo.html O Google Eleitor https://www.estadao.com.br/opiniao/eugenio-bucci/o-google-eleitor/ Scientists in India ... Read more

jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); }); Original Podcast with clickable words https://tinyurl.com/29jlz8y6 Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com A bishop made of a priest from Mullingar. Easpag déanta de shagart as an Muileann gCearr. Pope Francis has appointed Father Paul Connell, a priest in the Diocese of Meath, as the new bishop of the Diocese of Ardach and Clonmacnois. Tá an Pápa Proinsias tar éis an Athair Paul Connell, sagart i nDeoise na Mí, a cheapadh ina easpag nua ar Dheoise Ardach agus Chluain Mhic Nóis. The announcement was made before the mass in St Mel's Cathedral in Longford. Roimh an aifreann in Ardeaglais Naomh Mél san Longfort a déanadh an fógra. Fr Connell will succeed Francis Duffy who was appointed Archbishop of Tuam last year. Tiocfaidh an tAth Connell i gcomharbacht ar Francis Duffy a ceapadh ina Ardeaspag ar Thuaim anuraidh. Father Connell, who was ordained in 1982, is originally from Millcarr in Co Westmeath. As an Muileann gCearr i gCo na hIarmhí ó dhúchas é an tAth Connell a hoirníodh i 1982. He used to teach at Coláiste Naomh Finin in Mullingar and was appointed principal of that school in 1998. Bhíodh sé ag múineadh i gColáiste Naomh Finín san Muileann gCearr agus ceapadh ina phríomhoide ar an scoil sin é i 1998. He was in charge when it became a co-educational school for girls and boys in 2003. Is é a bhí i gceannas nuair a déanadh scoil chomhoideachais do chailíní agus buachaillí di i 2003. He was also the Executive Secretary of the Education Council of the Bishops' Commission in Maynooth. Ba é freisin an Rúnaí Feidhmiúcháin ar an gComhairle Oideachais ar Choimisiún na nEaspag i Maigh Nuad.

jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); }); Original Podcast with clickable words https://tinyurl.com/24jk74bl Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Spacious halls under the impression of accommodation for refugees in need. Hallaí fairsinge faoi thuairim lóistín do dhídeanaithe de dhíth. RTÉ News and Current Affairs The Minister for Integration Roderic O'Gorman has asked Government Departments to make any buildings of theirs that are idle available without delay for possible accommodation for refugees from abroad. Nuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ Tá iarrtha ag an Aire Lánpháirtíochta Roderic O'Gorman ar Ranna Rialtais aon fhoirgnimh dá gcuid atá díomhaoin a chur ar fáil gan mhoill faoi thuairim cóiríochta do dhídeanaithe ón iasacht. In a letter he wrote to other Government Ministers, Roderic O'Gorman pointed out that buildings in any part of the country would cause. I litir a scríobh sé chuig Airí eile Rialtais, thug Roderic O'Gorman le fios go ndéanfadh foirgnimh in aon bhall den tír cúis. Large and spacious halls, where there would be a place for the likes of bunk beds, are needed, he said. Hallaí móra fairsinge, mar a mbeadh áit do leithéidí leapacha cnaiste, atá de dhíth, a dúirt sé. Sports halls with showers would be preferable over any other type of building, but conference and arts centers, or student accommodation, would also be welcome, says the Gormánach in his letter. B'fhearr hallaí spóirt a bhfuil cithfholcadáin iontu thar aon chineál eile forgnimh, ach chuirfí fáilte freisin roimh ionaid chomhdhála agus ealaíon, nó árais mac léinn, arsa an Gormánach ina litir. Despite the urgency, he nevertheless suggested that any proposed building would have to comply with fire safety regulations. Ainneoin na práinne, thug sé le tuiscint mar sin féin nár mhór d'aon fhoirgneamh a thairgfí teacht le rialacháin sábháileachta dóiteáin. He confirmed that the buildings would be managed by the Department of Integration in collaboration with non-governmental organisations. Dhearbhaigh sé gurbh é an Roinn Lánpháirtíochta i gcomhar le heagraíochtaí neamhrialtasacha a bhainisteodh na foirgnimh. The Government is currently trying to provide accommodation for the high number of refugees who are coming to Ireland from abroad, and ways and means are being sought in pursuit of them. Tá sé ag dul rite leis an Rialtas faoi láthair lóistín a chur ar fáil don líon ard dídeanaithe atá ag teacht go hÉirinn ón gcoigríoch, agus tá dóigh agus andóigh á gcuardach ar a thóir. Yesterday, it was announced that temporary accommodation was to be made available to refugees in Dun Maccolm army barracks in Mullingar, Co Westmeath. Arú inné, fógraíodh go rabhthas le cóiríocht shealadach a chur ar fáil do dhídeanaithe in athbheairic airm Dhún Mhic Coluim sa Mhuileann gCearr, Co na hIarmhí. Fifteen tents are to be erected on the site which will accommodate 120 single men. Tá cúig phuball déag le cur suas ar an suíomh a mbeidh áit iontu do 120 fear singil. RTÉ News and Current Affairs Nuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

Around 300 people turned out for an anti-immigration protest in Co-Westmeath last night. The Department of Integration is currently working in co-operation with the Defence Forces on a plan to use Columb Barracks in Mullingar as temporary refugee accommodation. 120 male asylum seekers will be living in five tents and are expected to move in at the end of the month. Locals say there has been no consultation Some politicians have called for an end to these protests, but should people have the right to? And how intimidating are these protests for asylum seekers? Our reporter Barry Whyte reports for us.   

Enoch Burke missed a High Court deadline last Friday to show his intention to stop showing up at a Co Westmeath school. With fines of €700-a-day for breaches of this order, the Indo Daily asks what is his end game? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Countrywide's Dellla Gilroy visits a repair shop in Mullingar in Co Westmeath aimed at helping farmers repair machinery to help save money and get broken machinery back in action.

When you speak to Manchán you feel that magic is real!Manchán Magan is a writer and documentary-maker. He writes for The Irish Times on culture & travel, presents the RTÉ podcast The Almanac of Ireland, and is author of the award-winning, best-selling Thirty-Two Words For Field, and Tree Dogs, Banshees Fingers and other Irish Words for Nature. He has made dozens of documentaries on issues of world culture for TG4, RTÉ & Travel Channel. His recently published book, Listen to the Land Speak, was the main topic of our conversation, although we found ourselves diving into all sorts of weird and wonderful topics, from magic, the lost female voice to philosophy and how language is shaped by the land. A true Irish gem, Manchán lives in an oak wood, with bees and hens, in a grass-roofed house near Lough Lene, Co Westmeath.We hope you enjoyed this episode as much as we did, it is always a pleasure when we can do them in person.Lots of love,Dave & Steve x To find out more about Manchán and his work visit: https://www.manchan.com/This episode was sponsored by Wolfgangreforest.ie - how about going GREEN this Christmas by giving the gift of a tree instead of possessions people probably don't need! With Wolfgang re-forest. Produced by Sara Fawsitt & Sean Cahill Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's important to you? This is the question that Life Coach and Podcaster, James Dean, has now made his mission to ask as many people as possible on his own podcast. James feels that once you know what's important, you can then design and build a life with purpose and meaning and ultimately be yourself. With his guests and coaching clients, this purposeful question also creates pure conversation.   KEY TAKEAWAY “There's always an opportunity to ask yourself, what's really important to you? And to keep asking yourself that question what's really important because if you ask yourself that question enough, it will give you the guide to get there.”   ABOUT JAMES DEAN James Dean is a Life Coach living in Co Westmeath, Ireland. Following a 16 year career in the financial service industry, James set up James Dean Coaching where he offers four Life Coaching Solutions to enable his clients to really be themselves. James is the host of the podcast What's Important To… where he asks his guests What's Important To Them and how this impacts their lives.   CONNECT WITH JAMES Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jamesdeancoaching/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesdeancoaching/   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-dean-688557156/   Website: https://jamesdeancoaching.com/ What's Important To… Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/462qXii46WJnhqOHBFz0XV?si=2d6ce87e28064b8f   ABOUT THE HOST - AMY ROWLINSON Amy is a Life Purpose Coach, Podcast Strategist, Top 1% Global Podcaster, Speaker and Mastermind Host. Amy works with individuals to improve productivity, engagement and fulfilment, to banish overwhelm, underwhelm and frustration and to welcome clarity, achievement and purpose.   WORK WITH AMY Amy inspires and empowers entrepreneurial clients to discover the life they dream of by assisting them to focus on their WHY with clarity uniting their passion and purpose with a plan to create the life they truly desire. If you would to focus on your WHY or launch a purposeful podcast, then please book a free 20 min call via www.calendly.com/amyrowlinson/enquirycall     KEEP IN TOUCH WITH AMY Sign up for the weekly Friday Focus - https://www.amyrowlinson.com/subscribe-to-weekly-newsletter   CONNECT WITH AMY https://linktr.ee/AmyRowlinson   HOSTED BY: Amy Rowlinson   DISCLAIMER The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. Please conduct your own due diligence. 

Sinéad Hussey, Midlands Correspondent, reports on the latest in the investigation into the death of a man in Co. Westmeath.

With the funeral of the two children who died in a car fire in Co Westmeath to take place today, the Indo Daily finds out more about the tragic deaths of Thelma and Mikey Dennany. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guest: Conor Feehan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sinead Hussey, Midlands Correspondent reports on the funeral of two children who died in a car fire in Co Westmeath

Taoiseach Micheál Martin at the Fianna Fáil parliamentary party think-in at the Mullingar Park Hotel, Co Westmeath.

Gardaí investigating a car fire in Co Westmeath, which left two children dead and their mother seriously injured, strongly suspect the blaze started maliciously Irish Times Crime and Security Editor, Conor Lally brought us the latest on the investigation.   

Gardaí investigating a car fire in Co Westmeath, which left two children dead and their mother seriously injured, strongly suspect the blaze started maliciously Irish Times Crime and Security Editor, Conor Lally brought us the latest on the investigation.   

jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); }); Original Podcast with clickable words https://tinyurl.com/28u2rget Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Gardaí have recovered €8.4m worth of cocaine in Westmeath. Luach €8.4m de chócaon faighte ag na Gardaí san Iarmhí. Gardaí in Co Westmeath have found 120 kilograms of cocaine with an estimated value of €8.4 million. Tá 120 cileagram de chócaon a meastar luach €8.4 milliún a bheith ann faighte ag na Gardaí i gCo na hIarmhí. The Gardaí found the cocaine when they searched two cars they had stopped in the Loch Uale area shortly after 6 o'clock yesterday evening. Tháinig na Gardaí ar an gcócaon nuair a chuardaigh siad dhá charr a bhí stoptha acu i gceantar Loch Uail go gairid tar éis 6 a chlog tráthnóna inné. Gardai say the cocaine was first brought to Co Longford on a small private plane before being put in the cars. Deir na Gardaí gur tugadh an cócaon go Co an Longfort ar eitleán beag príobháideach ar an gcéad dul síos sular cuireadh sna gluaisteáin é. Gardai took two men who were in the cars and also seized some communication devices. Thóg na Gardaí beirt fhear a bhí sna gluaisteáin agus ghabh siad roinnt gléasanna cumarsáide freisin. After arresting the men, Gardai searched a commercial airport in Longford, where they seized the small Cessna plane they believe the cocaine was transported on. Tar éis dóibh na fir a ghabháil, chuardaigh na Gardaí aerpháirc thráchtála sa Longfort, mar ar ghabh siad an t- eitleán beag Cessna a gcreideann siad gur iompraíodh an cócaon uirthi. They also searched a number of houses in Naas in Co Kildare and in Waterford city. Chuardaigh siad roinnt tithe sa Nás i gCo Chill Dara agus i gcathair Phort Láirge freisin. The two men who were arrested are aged 54 and 40 and are being questioned at Kildeoglan Gardai Station in Co Meath. Tá an bheirt fhear a gabhadh 54 agus 40 bliain d'aois agus tá siad á gceistiú i Stáisiún Gardaí Chill Dhéagláin i gCo na Mí. Gardai believe that the Kinahan crime gang is involved in the cocaine trade. Measann na Gardaí go bhfuil baint ag drong coireachta Kinahan leis an lear cócaoin.

Michael O'Sullivan, Former Assistant Commissioner of An Garda Síochána and Formerly Executive Director of MAOC, Maratime Analysis and Operations Centre (the EU's Anti-Drugs Smuggling Agency) & Michael Guerin, Addiction Counsellor at Cuan Mhuire

Could some of the biggest names in celluloid be soon coming to Co-Westmeath.? Planning permission has been given for almost half a million sq feet of studio space in the Lough Sheever Corporate Park in Mullingar. Paul Chesney is the chief executive of Hammerlake the company behind this huge campus in the Midlands and he joined Joe on the show this morning.

Helena Coughlan, Beef and Dairy Farmer, Co. Cork, Darren Brady, Pig Farmer, Co Westmeath, Shane Beattie, Tillage Farmer, Co Kildare

"They're almost like dust, enlarged." Cobh-based artist Fiona Kelly has constructed scalahedrons that mimic the structure of calcite crystals, one of the most commonly found minerals on the planet.  Join Fiona and host Ellie O'Byrne in SIRIUS to discuss her residency at industrial waste recycling company Gannon Eco in her native Co Westmeath, her fascination with Eskers and with humanity's tireless extraction of the earth's resources. 

Hello and welcome to episode 00023 of the Ten Thousand Heroes Podcast. Today's interview is with Manchan Magan Manchán Magan describes himself as a writer and documentary-maker. He has written books on his travels in Africa, India and South America and two novels. He has made dozens of documentaries on issues of world culture for TG4, RTÉ  & Travel Channel. He lives in an oak wood, with bees and hens, in a grass-roofed house near Lough Lene, Co Westmeath. He is also a mystical woodland creature, and that should not be forgotten nor overlooked. It comes out quite early in the interview, in fact. I talked with Manchan about balancing the desires for mystical and freedom with the rigors of rationality and materialism. There is some Irish history and vocabulary thrown into, with poetry seeping out of the cracks. I had an exhilarating time and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Thanks again for listening to today's show. Stay tuned after the interview for the debrief with my co-host Nathan Ramos. And remember to email us at info@10kh.show or follow us on twitter at @10khshow   References:   Manchan's webiste: www.manchan.com and, of course, instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manchanmagan/

What's your zodiac sign? Do you read your horoscope? Whether you're a fan or a skeptic of astrology, this episode is a bit of craic (enjoyment), as we say in Ireland! Thandi, Christina, and Carolyn discuss the 12 signs, traits associated with people born under them, and what sort of beer might suit them! For any fellow Cancerians, we're meant to be loyal, good listeners who enjoy the comfort of home and Session IPAs ;)Beers in this episode:Dead Centre, Co Westmeath, Ireland - ‘Gentle Chaos' New England IPA 6% -https://beercloud.ie/product/dead-centre-gentle-chaos-440ml-can/?doing_wp_cron=1645029913.7360060214996337890625Sierra Nevada, California, USA - ‘Oktoberfest' Amber Märzen 5.5% - https://sierranevada.com/beer/oktoberfest/Links:Zodiac Sign Meaning For Craft Beer Drinkers- Garth's Brew Bar:https://www.garthsbrewbar.com/2019/10/02/zodiac-sign-meaning-for-craft-beer-drinkers/What's Your Sign? Here's Your Beer:https://vinepair.com/wine-blog/whats-your-sign-heres-your-beer/The Birmingham Craft Beer You Should Drink According To Your Astrological Sign:https://bhamnow.com/2021/04/11/what-local-craft-beer-to-drink-based-on-your-astrological-sign/Each Zodiac Sign's Unique Personality Traits, Explained By An Astrologer:https://www.allure.com/story/zodiac-sign-personality-traits-datesFollow the Beer Ladies here:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWBi3lGBJmdNZtLk-mj4cXgInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/beerladiespod/Twitter - https://twitter.com/beerladiespodFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/beerladiespodcastPlease follow, like, share, rate, review, subscribe, tell a friend...you can also support us on BuyMeACoffee (Beer) - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/beerladiespodSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/beerladiespod)

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

Memories of 007 star Sean Connery being seen in Moate, Co Westmeath with a pair of tights on his head and the beautiful Leslie Anne Down during the filming of the 1978 classic 'The First Great Train Robbery'. Tullamore native Gary Molloy talks about running as a Liberal Democrat in a local Town Council election in the late party leader Paddy Ashdown's home county of Somerset. And, Tullamore artist Vincent Devine talks about his incredible portrait of Vincent Van Gogh, which is priced at 120,000 euro! and is available to view in his local gallery. Liam also admits to supporting England in the Euros!

Melanie Boylan is a Social Media Trainer and Journalist based in Co Westmeath who has spent the last four years honing her methods for building her brand recognition. In her chat she outlines the tools and tactics that she's integrated into her every day strategy.

420 News Gino Kenny gets a bunk response from Stephen Donnelly Irish health minister when asked about the medicinal cannabis access program Cops getting tip off from Karen's and their teenage kids leading to an increase in seizures of cannabis Cuan Mhuire release an incredibly bias and misleading attack on cannabis in a recent article claiming cannabis is as dangerous as cocaine, heroin and benzo's . The attack was lead by lead addiction specialist Michael Gueirn. Revenue seize €168,000 worth of cannabis herb destined for Co. Meath address. Curragh man's property allegedly used for €800,000 cannabis growing operation Big cannabis and cocaine drugs haul in Laois leads gardai to Mayo seizure Six handguns and drugs worth an estimated €300,000 during an operation in Mullingar, Co Westmeath. Judge says of Cork cannabis plant grower 'he wouldn't be a gardener' Gardaí discover 'sophisticated cannabis grow house' in West Cork €30,000 worth of cannabis found in crisp packets after intelligence-led raid in North Dublin If you would like to support the development of the Cork Cannabis Activist hub the patreon is www.patreon.com/martinsworld For BitCoin donations follow this link https://checkout.opennode.com/p/597e0e1d-ede6-47be-8d83-854c4237b06e

In this podcast Alison talks about the importance of tourism being “future proofed” noting that “culture is the bedrock of the tourism experience.” In her role as Programme Manager, Alison is trying to help communities unravel the stories and “narrative” within their own community with a focus on putting “place making” before “place marketing” – we have all these layers of 100s and 100s of years of form and fabric that are in the towns of Ireland – North and South. Alison talks about some of the Heritage Council's recent initiatives like The Heritage Action Plan for Tipperary Town, a heritage led regeneration project focusing on the need to reuse and repurpose landmark and traditional buildings in the town centre. The Heritage Council of Ireland has a diverse range of interesting publications which are worth checking out: Adopt a monument Research Toolkit Discover the Walled Towns of Ireland Gardening for Biodiversity Know your 5k Youtube: Behind the Scenes -looking at The Medieval Town Walls of Athlone, Co Westmeath

Sinéad Hussey reports that an investigation is under way after a 13-year-old boy died in a road crash in Co Westmeath early this morning.

Tom Mannion is a Sports Physio and a musician and has been impacted professionally and personally by the COVID 19 pandemic. Tom is based in Athlone, Co Westmeath and shares his reactions and thoughts on the current situation.

Tom Mannion is a Sports Physio and a musician and has been impacted professionally and personally by the COVID 19 pandemic. Tom is based in Athlone, Co Westmeath and shares his reactions and thoughts on the current situation.

‘Garradrimma’, in Co Westmeath has, like many places in Ireland, its own troubles - family breakdown, crisis pregnancy, and the likes - but there are two things that are slightly less usual about Garradrimma. The first is that it doesn’t exist, it’s a fictional place that exists only in writing… and the second is that all of those very 21st-century problems, were described in 1918. All of these themes were in a book, The Valley of the Squinting Windows… which, as you might expect for a book dealing with such “non-traditional” family values, was burned at the bonfires when it was published… All of which sounds like a perfect topic for Hidden Histories with Donal Fallon.

Anthony Wawrzyniak from Athlone, Co Westmeath took on the 'I Know Stuff' challege today and he knew tonnes of stuff!