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Stephen Fletcher presents Beyond Belief which this week features an extended conversation with Colm Flynn, the former Vatican correspondent for EWTN, now International correspondent for EWTN based in Washington DC. Colm and his wife Paola moved to Washinton DC earlier this year and he talks about the move and the work he carries out for different broadcasting organisations. Stephen also catches up over coffee with Fr Gerry Kenny to talk about what is happening around our dioceses.

England's World Cup dream is over, so Ger, Colm & Enda are absolutely feasting on the fallout after that bonkers semi-final against Argentina.From Pickford's positioning and Bellingham's reaction to the first goal, to that swing to 5-at-the-back and the “what are we even doing here?” chaos on the pitch, it's a full post-mortem on how England, once again, couldn't see it out.Was it Tuchel bottling it with the subs? Did the players lose belief? And how much joy is it acceptable to take from crying kids and a Telegraph meltdown?Plus: Messi's moments, Argentina's shithousery, and whether Spain can handle what's coming next.Off The Ball Breakfast with Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile dysfunction. Subject to suitability. Maximum dosage one 50mg tablet per day. Always read the label.Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/joinOff The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

England's World Cup dream is over, so Ger, Colm & Enda are absolutely feasting on the fallout after that bonkers semi-final against Argentina.From Pickford's positioning and Bellingham's reaction to the first goal, to that swing to 5-at-the-back and the “what are we even doing here?” chaos on the pitch, it's a full post-mortem on how England, once again, couldn't see it out.Was it Tuchel bottling it with the subs? Did the players lose belief? And how much joy is it acceptable to take from crying kids and a Telegraph meltdown?Plus: Messi's moments, Argentina's shithousery, and whether Spain can handle what's coming next.Off The Ball Breakfast with Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile dysfunction. Subject to suitability. Maximum dosage one 50mg tablet per day. Always read the label.Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/joinOff The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

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Ahoy...um...mateys! With holidays and life in general getting the way, as per usual, we take a break from our Ptolus campaign for a special one-off Free RPG Day session. Cam, Colm, Damon, and new kid in school Garrison, take a stab (aaarrrr!) at Limithron and Free League Publishing's Free RPG Day adventure for Pirate Borg, Terror in Tortuga. Enjoy! It's a good one!https://www.limithron.com/pirateborghttps://freeleaguepublishing.com/games/pirate-borg/

Send us Fan MailThis year marks the 45th anniversary of Salmon Poetry now based in The Salmon Bookshop and Literary Centre, in Ennistymon, County Clare. We invited poet and critic Ciarán O'Rourke, whose own new collection, Prophetstown, is published by Irish Pages in August, to review four new poetry books from Salmon Poetry. And we talk to US poet Tess Barry, a  native of Western Pennsylvania who lives in Pittsburgh, about her debut collection The Marvelous Real, a published by Meadowlark Press. So, accompanied by a  good strong mug of coffee or pot tea, sit back and enjoy a feast of new poetry. The four Salmon books reviewed are  All the Tattered Stars: Selected and New Poems by Richard W. Halperin;  Sky Sailing by Tony Kitt; Dodder Daughter by Nessa O'Mahony and Throat Full of Feathers by Lorna Shaughnessy.This episode is supported by a Project Award from the Arts Council/An Chomhairle Ealaíon. Intro/outro music: Colm Mac Con Iomaire, 'Thou Shalt Not Carry' from The Hare's Corner, 2008, with thanks to Colm for permission to use it. Logo designed by Freya Sirr.Support the show

It's a sad affair on this weeks Hurling Power Rankings as Rachel and Colm grieve what could've been after Cork exited the championship at the Semi Final stage along with Clare. Our panel reflects on the semi finals and looks ahead to the final showdown due to take place between Galway and Limerick. The Power Rankings on Off the Ball, with Harvey Norman, Official Stats Sponsor of the GAA

Colm Liddy, local author and historian was back in-studio on Tuesday's Morning Focus for our regular history in focus slot. This week Colm explained the lengths people had to go to in an attempt to avoid starvation to Alan Morrissey. Photo (c) Clare FM

Barry chats to young Clare trainer Colm Fitzgerald following a memorable night in Limerick as Tiermana Dream landed the West Limerick Treaty Cup. Colm reflects on recent success, the family effort in the kennels, and looks ahead to Dundalk's Irish Sprint Cup. Barry also catches up with William Rigney of Time Greyhound Nutrition to preview Saturday night's Time Club Derby Final in Limerick, boasting an impressive €20,000 winner's prize. Have a listen now!

In this episode of Season 2 of The Language Question ~ Ceist na Teangan, host Finghin Mac Cárthaigh (Flor McCarthy) sits down with Colm Ó Broin, Irish language advocate, researcher, writer, and campaigner with Conradh na Gaeilge.Together, they explore the myths, misconceptions, and attitudes that continue to shape how Irish people think about their native language. From growing up through the Gaelscoil system in Clondalkin to working in Irish-language journalism and leading a nationwide myth-busting campaign, Colm shares his unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing Irish today.Thanks for your interest in The Language Question ~ Ceist na Teangan! Subscribe for free to receive priority notification on future episodes and to access valuable Irish language learning resources. Throughout the conversation, Colm reflects on the importance of questioning assumptions about Irish, the role of Gaelscoileanna in shaping positive attitudes towards the language, the future of the Gaeltacht, and why language should be valued for far more than its perceived practical usefulness. He also discusses how historical attitudes towards Irish continue to influence modern perceptions and explores what a more confident relationship with the language might look like.This episode reminds us that language is not simply a tool for communication. It is also a connection to place, history, identity, culture, and community.This Episode Celebrates:* The power of challenging myths and misconceptions about Irish* The role of Gaelscoileanna in language revitalisation* The importance of community-led Irish language initiatives* The rich linguistic heritage that exists throughout Ireland, including beyond today's Gaeltacht regionsIf you've ever wondered why certain negative narratives about Irish persist, why bilingualism is viewed differently in Ireland than elsewhere, or what the future of the language might look like, this episode is for you.Thanks for your interest in The Language Question ~ Ceist na Teangan! Subscribe for free to receive priority notification on future episodes and to access valuable Irish language learning resources.Podcast NotesGrowing Up Through IrishColm reflects on his experience attending Naíonra Chrónáin, Scoil Chrónáin and Coláiste Chilliain in Clondalkin and how Irish became a natural part of his life from an early age.East Timor and a Different Perspective on LanguageAfter spending time teaching English in East Timor, Colm encountered a society where multilingualism was completely normal. The experience led him to question why bilingualism is often treated as unusual or problematic in Ireland. Thanks for your interest in The Language Question ~ Ceist na Teangan! Subscribe for free to receive priority notification on future episodes and to access valuable Irish language learning resources.Busting the Myths About IrishColm discusses his work with Conradh na Gaeilge, examining common misconceptions about Irish, including claims that it is a dead language, impractical, elitist, or disconnected from modern life. He explains why these myths persist and what they reveal about wider attitudes towards language and identity.The Future of Irish and the GaeltachtThe conversation explores the challenges facing Gaeltacht communities, the growth of Irish outside traditional Gaeltacht areas, and the importance of supporting language transmission within families and communities.Rediscovering Leinster's Irish Language HeritageColm shares his research into the historical dialects of Irish spoken throughout Leinster and explains why understanding local language heritage can help people reconnect with Irish in a meaningful way.Free Irish Learning ResourcesIf you enjoyed this episode of The Language Question ~ Ceist na Teangan and want to continue your Irish language journey:Access free Irish learning resources, stay updated on upcoming episodes, and receive exclusive content.Sign up here:Free ResourcesThe Language Question ~ Ceist na Teangan Free ResourcesYou can also follow my writing on Substack:Thanks for reading The Language Question ~ Ceist na Teangan! Subscribe for free to receive priority notification on future episodes and to receive valuable learning resources. A newsletter and community for anyone learning the Irish language as an adultSlán tamall,Finghin Mac CárthaighHost – The Language Question ~ Ceist na TeanganMore on Colm Ó BroinColm Ó BroinColm Ó Broin was born and raised in Clondalkin, Dublin, and attended Naíonra Chrónáin, Scoil Chrónáin and Coláiste Chilliain. His love of the Irish language grew after spending time in East Timor teaching English. Experiencing life in a multilingual society led him to question why Ireland often makes such a “song and dance” about bilingualism.After returning to Ireland, Colm studied communications and worked with the Irish-language newspapers Lá and Gaelscéal. He now works in the non-profit sector but continues to contribute actively to public conversations about the Irish language, language attitudes, and language policy.While working in journalism, Colm became increasingly interested in the myths and misconceptions frequently repeated about Irish. This led him to develop a myth-busting campaign with Conradh na Gaeilge that examines common claims about the language and their impact on public attitudes. The campaign has included public talks, webinars, educational resources for teachers, YouTube videos, media appearances, and a TEDx Talk.Colm's writing has appeared in The Irish Times, TheJournal.ie, and other publications, and he has been interviewed on RTÉ Radio 1, Raidió na Gaeltachta, Raidió na Life, Raidió Fáilte and BBC Radio. He believes that myths and misunderstandings about Irish continue to have a real and negative effect on the language, and much of his work focuses on challenging those assumptions through evidence, history, and public discussion.Learn more:Ted Talk InstagramConradh na Gaeilge This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit finghinmac.substack.com

Ger, Colm, Enda & Matt are in for a proper morning papers catch-up after a mad 24 hours of sport, from Cork chat to World Cup chaos.There's penalty shootout mayhem, Germany's exit, Morocco's drama, and a debate about who actually should be taking spot-kicks. Plus, Paraguay's unbelievable underdog story (including goalkeeper Orlando Gill's road from amateur football to the biggest stage).You'll alos hear from Ben Symes at The Camden where Brazil v Japan went off the rails — beer flying, tears flowing, and a late Gabriel Martinelli winner.Off The Ball Breakfast with Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile dysfunction. Subject to suitability. Maximum dosage one 50mg tablet per day. Always read the label.Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/joinOff The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

Chaith Colm súil siar ar na cluichí a bhí ar siúl i gCraobh Iománaíochta na Contae chomh maith le Cluiche Leathcheannais Sóisear Camógaíochta na hÉireann idir Dhún na nGall agus Muineacháin. Chaith David súil siar ar chluichí ceathrú ceannais na hÉireann sa pheil agus Muineachán agus Tír Eoghain curtha amach as an chraobh anois.

Súil chun cinn ar chluichí an Chumainn Lúthchleas Gael a bheas ar siúl an deireadh seachtaine seo.

Micil Mac Donncha, snámhaí & a athair Colm Mac Donncha ag labhairt faoi chumann snámha na Gaillimhe agus an comórtas a bhí acu sa nGearmáin le gairid.

Send us Fan MailEpistolary novels used to be all the rage Think Clarissa, think Dracula, think the more recent We need to talk about Kevin. Last year saw another smash hit epistolary novel, The Correspondent by Virginia Evans, published to wide acclaim and stellar sales, and shortlisted for the 2026 Women's Fiction prize . Three times a week, 73-year-old Sybil Van Antwerp sits down at her desk in her Maryland home to write her letters. Her correspondence has been, as she puts it, "the mainstay of my life". Virginia was in Dublin this June  for the Carlow University Pittsburgh's MFA in Creative Writing Program residency at Trinity College, Dublin and we're thankful to poet and program director Tess Barry for allowing us to feature this interview on Books for Breakfast. The interviewer is noted writer Carlo Gebler who was also Virginia's mentor during the year she spent on the creative writing MPhil in Trinity. So grab a coffee and sit back and listen to Carlo Gebler and Virginia Evans. 'A warm, funny gem of a novel'LAURA HACKETT, THE TIMES'Masterful . . . I was delighted and moved'NEW YORK TIMES 'Immensely enjoyable'GUARDIAN'The year's breakout novel no one saw coming'WALL STREET JOURNALIntro/outro music: Colm Mac Con Iomaire, 'Thou Shalt Not Carry' from The Hare's Corner, 2008, with thanks to Colm for permission to use it. Logo designed by Freya Sirr.Support the show

There was great excitement and pride for County Clare at the Special Olympics Ireland Summer Games 2026, which concluded in Dublin on Sunday.   More than 1,200 athletes from across the country competed in Ireland's largest inclusive sporting event, showcasing incredible talent, determination and sportsmanship.   Among those celebrating success were athletes from Shannon Flyers Special Olympics Sports Club, who returned home with an impressive haul of medals.   Joining Alan Morrissey earlier today were Donagh Cronin, Chairperson of Shannon Flyers, along with athletes Lucy, Colm and Cormac, who all enjoyed remarkable success at the Games. Photo (c) Clare FM

Colm Liddy, local author and historian was back in-studio on Tuesday's Morning Focus for our regular history in focus slot. This week Colm explained the myths surrounding An Gorta Mór to Alan Morrissey. Photo (c) Clare FM

This week, we join Toby live from the Hay Festival where he talks to Colm Tóibín where they discuss exile and return, secrets and evasion, the avoidance of drama, and how (not) to end a story.Produced by Charlotte Pardy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Colm Tóibín discusses Bloomsday and how to read Ulysses. 

Celebrated Dublin singer-songwriter Colm Gavin is set to bring his 2026 UK and Ireland tour to West Clare next month, with a special performance at The Frozen Spoon in Miltown Malbay on July 24th.    The tour follows a string of sold-out shows and the release of his latest album, Live at Whelans, recorded in one of Ireland's most iconic music venues.  Known for his engaging stage presence, witty banter and blend of folk, acoustic and jazz influences, Colm has also written songs for some of Ireland's best-known performers. Alan Morrissey spoke to Colm Gavin to find out more about what the tour has in store. Photo (c) Colm Gavin via Facebook

Tá tús a chur inniu leis an bplé ar bhuiséad na bliana seo chugainn agus grúpaí éagsúla i mbun stocaireachta.

Stiúideo nua podchraolta oscailte i gCois Fharraige.

Oliver speaks to designer, and Charlie Mackesy's collaborator, Colm Roche.

This week we are back with part two of our mammoth session with Fr Conor McDonough OP, an exceptional Research Ireland funded PhD researcher in Classics, University of Galway. Conor tells us all about the new mendicant orders in 13th century Ireland: the Dominicans, Franciscans, Carmelites and Augustinians. Conor explains that these new orders were like 'networks of mass communication' and that friars are kind of like itinerant and urban monks. We hear tales of decline and reform, the Fourth Lateran Council, ethnic tensions, the encroaching black death, and attempts to establish an Irish university in the 1320s.Suggested reading and resources:Treasure Ireland Youtube series https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdPbRZbumpDdJjMBmh_wlGVdx_rQVH38O- Ó Clabaigh, Colmán, ‘The Church, 1050–1460', in Brendan Smith (ed.), The Cambridge History of Ireland. 1. 600–1550 (Cambridge, 2018), 355–384- Colmán Ó Clabaigh OSB, The Friars in Ireland, 1224-1540, Dublin: Four Courts, 2011.- Yvonne McDermott, ‘Women as patrons and benefactors of the friars in medieval Connacht', Journal of Medieval Monastic Studies, vol. 8 (2019), pp. 235-266.- Edel Bhreathnach, ‘The mendicant orders and vernacular Irish learning in the late medieval period', Irish Historical Studies, vol. 37, no. 147 (2011), pp. 357-375.Regular episodes every month (on a Friday)Email: medievalirishhistory@gmail.comProducer: Tiago Veloso SilvaSupported by the Dept of Early Irish, Maynooth University & Taighde Éireann/Research Ireland.Views expressed are the speakers' own.Logo design: Matheus de Paula CostaMusic: Lexin_Music

Send us Fan MailOn today's show we travel down the road to Carlow University Pittsburgh's MFA in Creative Writing Program during its annual June residency at Trinity College, Dublin where we have been invited to interview novelist Caitriona Lally about her latest book, the memoir Home Economics. So grab that flat white, latte, tea and rasher sandwich and have a listen to Caitriona's fascinating account of balancing life as a cleaner in the housekeeping department of Trinity College with the life of a successful writer. Bold and thought-provoking, self-deprecating and soaked in Caitríona Lally's singular voice, her first memoir quietly but forcefully puzzles over personal/home economics, creativity and the true impact of 'success' and 'failure' on a writer's life.'Since I've had my first book published, I've earned more from cleaning than from writing. The home economics don't add up.'Between 2015 and 2021, Caitríona Lally published her first two novels, Eggshells and Wunderland. To buy her time to write during those years, she returned to the housekeeping department at Trinity College Dublin, a job she once held as a student. This begins a negotiation between the practical and creative demands of her life, further complicated when she becomes pregnant and almost impossible when the pandemic hits.Reviews for Home Economics"This is absolutely one to read about the reality of 'making it' as an artist, and how to live, make money and create."– AOIFE BARRY, THE JOURNAL"Hilarious, audacious, and deeply felt. An idiosyncratic hymn to the drudgery of life!"– SARA BAUME"I thought I'd be interested in Home Economics because I too work a manual job that pays a pittance, yet still provides more income than writing books. And yes, Lally is wonderfully insightful about the difficulties and advantages of such a life. But in the end it was her wit, her ever-curious and amused outlook on the daily trials and joys of life, that had me hooked. This book has that delicate quality of seeming simple while containing all the complexity of trying not simply to make a living, but to live."– LUCY SWEENEY BYRNE "A remarkable piece of writing ... As a fellow writer, I read the book with a profound sense of respect for what Caitríona has achieved, particularly given the difficult circumstances under which much of this work has been produced. Her account of sustaining a writing life alongside paid labour and motherhood is both unsparing and generous, and it resonated deeply with me ... There is something quietly bracing in encountering such a lucid account of a writing life, one that refuses myth-making while still allowing space for ambition, desire and joy ... This is a generous, intelligent and finely wrought book."– PATRICK HOLLOWAYLogo designed by Freya Sirr.Intro/outro music: Colm Mac Con Iomaire, 'Thou Shalt Not Carry' from The Hare's Corner, 2008, with thanks to Colm for permission to use it. Support the show

We love a good news story and random acts of kindness. PJ hears from Lisa about a man who bought buns for all the exam students in Tesco Douglas to cheer them up and from Frances who was helped by a man called Colm when she needed a hand in SuperValu Carrigaline. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Colm Liddy, local author and historian was back in-studio on Tuesday's Morning Focus for our regular history in focus slot. This week Colm continued telling Alan Morrissey the fascinating history of Clare during the Great Famine. Photo (c) Clare FM

Click to Subscribe: https://bit.ly/Youtube-Subscribe-SoapDirt General Hospital spoilers show that Willow Tait (Katelyn MacMullen) is blindsided and Carly Corinthos Spencer (Laura Wright) takes drastic measures amidst the chaos of Josslyn Jacks (Eden McCoy) still being missing.  GH spoilers reveal that Trina Robinson (Tabyana Ali) seeks support from Kay and Joss is desperate to help Lisel Obrecht (Kathleen Gati), who has been kidnapped by Colm. Curtis Ashford (Donnell Turner) seeks Alexis Davis' (Nancy Lee Grahn) help in defending him against assault charges.  General Hospital spoilers indicate that things worsen when Isaiah Gannon (Sawandi Wilson) is innocently accused of a hit-and-run accident. Meanwhile, Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) and Laura Spencer (Genie Francis) are resolute in their mission to take down Sidwell (Carlo Rota).  GH spoilers hint that Brook Lynn Quartermaine (Amanda Setton) seeking Sonny's help and Chase (Josh Swickard) making a high-profile arrest.  This episode was hosted by Belynda Gates-Turner for Soap Dirt. Visit our General Hospital section of Soap Dirt: https://soapdirt.com/category/general-hospital/ Listen to our Podcasts: https://soapdirt.podbean.com/ And Check out our always up-to-date General Hospital Spoilers page at: https://soapdirt.com/general-hospital-spoilers/ Check Out our Social Media... Twitter: https://twitter.com/SoapDirtTV Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoapDirt Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/soapdirt/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soapdirt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soapdirt/

Welcome back all! This month we are joined by Fr Conor McDonough OP, an exceptional Research Ireland funded PhD researcher in Classics, University of Galway. Conor elucidates the variety of religious life in the Middle Ages focussing on the new religious orders introduced as part of wider church reforms in the 11th and 12th centuries. This episode touches on a number of big themes such as the conflict between 'church and state', colonisation, language, ethnicity, patronage, and decline. What is the difference between a monk and a priest? Why were there two Cathedrals in Dublin? Why did the Cistercians in Ireland build a 'fortress against God'? Did the Irish prefer living in 'nests' rather than stone buildings? Conor answers all of these questions and much more. We learn all about the new international networks of the Cluniacs, Cistercians, Augustinians, Premonstratensians, the Rule of Benedict, drama at Mellifont, bishops as barons, the Anglo-Norman Conquest and the appeal of religious life. Suggested reading and resources:Treasure Ireland Youtube series https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdPbRZbumpDdJjMBmh_wlGVdx_rQVH38O-Edel Bhreathnach, Monasticism in Ireland, AD 900-1250 (Dublin, 2024)- Ó Clabaigh, Colmán, ‘The Church, 1050–1460', in Brendan Smith (ed.), The Cambridge History of Ireland. 1. 600–1550 (Cambridge, 2018), 355–384- Etchingham, Colmán, ‘Review Article: The “Reform” of the Irish Church in the Eleventh and Twelfth Centuries', Studia Hibernica, 37 (2011), 215–37 - Flanagan, Marie-Therese, The transformation of the Irish church in the twelfth century (Woodbridge, 2013)- Martin Browne OSB & Colmán Ó Clabaigh OSB (eds), The Irish Benedictines: A History, Dublin: Columba Press, 2005.- Martin Browne OSB & Colmán Ó Clabaigh OSB (eds), Households of God: The Regular Canons and Canonesses of St Augustine and of Prémontré in Medieval Ireland, Dublin: Four Courts, 2019.- Martin Browne OSB, Tracy Collins, Bronagh Ann McShane, Colmán Ó Clabaigh OSB (eds), Brides of Christ: Women and Monasticism in Medieval and Early Modern Ireland, Dublin: Four Courts, 2023.- Tracy Collins, Female Monasticism in Medieval Ireland: An Archaeology, Cork: Cork University Press, 2021.- Niamh Wycherley, ‘Eoin MacNeill and a “celtic” church in early medieval Ireland', in Emer Purcell & Conor Mulvagh (eds), Eoin MacNeill; the pen and the sword (Cork, 2022), 40–52- Athassel Priory https://heritageireland.ie/unguided-sites/athassel-augustinian-priory/Regular episodes every month (on a Friday)Email: medievalirishhistory@gmail.comProducer: Tiago Veloso SilvaSupported by the Dept of Early Irish, Maynooth University & Taighde Éireann/Research Ireland.Views expressed are the speakers' own.Logo design: Matheus de Paula CostaMusic: Lexin_Music

Colm Mac Eachmharcaigh, Comhordaitheoir na dTithe Folmha sna nGaeltacht. Oíche eolais faoi thithe folmha i gComhar Chuigéil

In this episode, we feature an event with Colm Tóibín in conversation with Garth Risk Hallberg, held at the Montclair Literary Festival for the launch of Toibin's latest book, The News from Dublin.Colm Tóibín is the author of eleven novels, including Long Island, an Oprah's Book Club Pick; The Magician, winner of the Rathbones Folio Prize; The Master, winner of the Los Angeles Times Book Prize; Brooklyn, winner of the Costa Book Award; and Nora Webster, winner of the Hawthornden Prize, as well as three story collections and several books of criticism. He is the Irene and Sidney B. Silverman Professor of the Humanities at Columbia University and was named the 2022–2024 Laureate for Irish Fiction by the Arts Council of Ireland. In 2021, he was awarded the David Cohen Prize for Literature.Garth Risk Hallberg's first novel, City on Fire, was a New York Times and international bestseller and was selected as one of the best books of 2015 by The Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, San Francisco Chronicle, The Wall Street Journal, NPR, and Vogue. It was the basis for the Apple TV+ series of the same name. His second novel, The Second Coming, about a troubled teen whose father is a recovering addict, was released in 2024 and is in paperback now. He is also the author of the novella A Field Guide to the North American Family. In 2017, Granta named him one of the Best of Young American Novelists. His work has been translated into seventeen languages.Resources:Seamus Heaney 1995 Nobel Prize Speech ( Poetry in Conflict quote)Thomas Mann's Brother Hitler EssayBooks:A full list of the books and authors mentioned in this episode is available here.Register for Upcoming Events.The Watchung Booksellers Podcast is produced by Kathryn Counsell and Marni Jessup and is recorded at Watchung Booksellers in Montclair, NJ. The show is edited by Kathryn Counsell.Original music is composed and performed by Violet Mujica. Research and show notes by Caroline Shurtleff.Thanks to all the staff at Watchung Booksellers and The Kids' Room!If you liked our episode please like, follow, and share!Stay in touch!Email: wbpodcast@watchungbooksellers.comSocial: @watchungbooksellersSign up for our newsletter to get the latest on our shows, events, and book recommendations!

Visitación de la Virgen María Lc 1,39-56 1,39 En aquellos días, María partió y fue sin demora a un pueblo de la montaña de Judá. 1,40 Entró en la casa de Zacarías y saludó a Isabel. 1,41 Apenas esta oyó el saludo de María, el niño saltó de alegría en su seno, e Isabel, llena del Espíritu Santo, 1,42 exclamó: «¡Tú eres bendita entre todas las mujeres y bendito es el fruto de tu vientre! 1,43 ¿Quién soy yo, para que la madre de mi Señor venga a visitarme? 1,44 Apenas oí tu saludo, el niño saltó de alegría en mi seno. 1,45 Feliz de ti por haber creído que se cumplirá lo que te fue anunciado de parte del Señor». 1,46 María dijo entonces: «Mi alma canta la grandeza del Señor, 1,47 y mi espíritu se estremece de gozo en Dios, mi Salvador, 1,48 porque él miró con bondad la pequeñez de su servidora. En adelante todas las generaciones me llamarán feliz, 1,49 porque el Todopoderoso ha hecho en mí grandes cosas: ¡su Nombre es santo! 1,50 Su misericordia se extiende de generación en generación sobre aquellos que lo temen. 1,51 Desplegó la fuerza de su brazo, dispersó a los soberbios de corazón. 1,52 Derribó a los poderosos de su trono y elevó a los humildes. 1,53 Colmó de bienes a los hambrientosy despidió a los ricos con las manos vacías. 1,54 Socorrió a Israel, su servidor, acordándose de su misericordia, 1,55 como lo había prometido a nuestros padres, en favor de Abraham y de su descendencia para siempre». 1,56 María permaneció con Isabel unos tres meses y luego regresó a su casa. Evangelio según san Lucas 1, 39-56 En aquellos días, María se encaminó presurosa a un pueblo de las montañas de Judea y, entrando en la casa de Zacarías, saludó a Isabel. En cuanto ésta oyó el saludo de María, la creatura saltó en su seno. Entonces Isabel quedó llena del Espíritu Santo, y levantando la voz, exclamó: “¡Bendita tú entre las mujeres y bendito el fruto de tu vientre! ¿Quién soy yo para que la madre de mi Señor venga a verme? Apenas llegó tu saludo a mis oídos, el niño saltó de gozo en mi seno. Dichosa tú, que has creído, porque se cumplirá cuanto te fue anunciado de parte del Señor”. Entonces dijo María: “Mi alma glorifica al Señor y mi espíritu se llena de júbilo en Dios, mi salvador, porque puso sus ojos en la humildad de su esclava. Desde ahora me llamarán dichosa todas las generaciones, porque ha hecho en mí grandes cosas el que todo lo puede. Santo es su nombre y su misericordia llega de generación en generación a los que lo temen. Ha hecho sentir el poder de su brazo: dispersó a los de corazón altanero, destronó a los potentados y exaltó a los humildes. A los hambrientos los colmó de bienes y a los ricos los despidió sin nada. Acordándose de su misericordia, vino en ayuda de Israel, su siervo, como lo había prometido a nuestros padres, a Abraham y a su descendencia, para siempre”. María permaneció con Isabel unos tres meses, y luego regresó a su casa. *** Fiesta de la Visitación de la Virgen María En el relato de la Visitación, San Lucas muestra cómo la gracia de la Encarnación, después de haber inundado a la Santísima Virgen, lleva salvación y alegría a la casa de Isabel. El Salvador de los hombres, oculto en el seno de su Madre, derrama el Espíritu Santo, manifestándose ya desde el comienzo de su venida al mundo. «En la Visitación, la Virgen lleva a la madre del Bautista el Cristo, que derrama el Espíritu Santo. Las mismas palabras de Isabel expresan bien este papel de mediadora: “Porque, apenas llegó a mis oídos la voz de tu saludo saltó de gozo el niño en mi seno” (Lc 1, 44). La intervención de María produce, junto con el don del Espíritu Santo, como un preludio de Pentecostés, confirmando una cooperación que, habiendo empezado con la Encarnación, esta destinada a manifestarse en toda la obra de la salvación divina»Juan Pablo II.

Colm Tóibín is one of Ireland's most renowned living authors. Novels like Brooklyn, The Master and Nora Webster have firmly placed him on the literary map. Now, he is back with a new short story collection, The News from Dublin. He joins Tom Power in the Q studio to talk about how the loss of his father at age 12 prompted him to write, and why he needs to start a story with an image.

Struggling with paid ads for your gym? Here's what's actually working in 2026.Today on “Run a Profitable Gym,” Two-Brain CEO John Franklin sits down with Colm O'Reilly, Two-Brain's paid ads specialist, for a tactical breakdown of everything gym owners need to know about Facebook and Instagram ads right now.In this episode, Colm covers the real numbers behind paid gym ads: what you should expect to pay per lead, what a client actually costs to acquire and how to know if your ads are profitable.John and Colm explain why ads amplify your other marketing funnels and how Meta's Andromeda update changed the ads game.Colm introduces a simple “BUT” formula for writing ad copy that speaks directly to your ideal client's goals and objections and breaks down campaign structure for both beginners and advanced gym owners.The pair also discuss what to say on that first phone call, how to handle the pricing question and how to keep cold leads warm for months after they first clicked.Watch this episode and walk away with a clear starting point for running profitable gym ads in 2026.LinksGym Owners UnitedBook a Call0:00 - Intro 2:51 - Ad math and budgeting basics7:39 - What to expect from your ad spend10:34 - The Andromeda update and creative strategy13:03 - The “BUT” framework for ad copy15:57 - Campaign structure for gym owners22:15 - Lead ads vs. landing pages24:13 - Lead nurture and what to say on the phone32:24 - Troubleshooting ads that aren't working34:01 - Should you hire an ad agency?

Colm Liddy, local author and historian was back in-studio on Tuesday's Morning Focus for our regular history in focus slot. This week Colm told us the fascinating history of Clare during the Great Famine in 1845.

We start the week leading into Mayo's first game in the All-Ireland SFC series by having a chat with one of the country's leading Gaelic Games correspondents. Colm Keys of the Irish Independent joins Mike to give us his thoughts on where Mayo now stand ahead of their trip to Monaghan on Sunday, and the lads also discuss some of the weekend's games and touch on the subject of the latest blockbuster football rivalry between Kerry and Donegal. 

What is the Blessed Hope - Titus 2_11-14 - Colm Doyle - 24th May 2026 by The King's Way Christian Fellowship - Glen Waverley

Hundreds of people turned up at Dublin Airport yesterday to welcome home eleven Irish citizens detained by the Israeli military when their Gaza Sumud Flotilla was intercepted in international waters. Colm Byrne, who skippered the vessel the Don Juan, joined Paul to describe the ship being intercepted and his subsequent detainment by the IDF.

Croabhchomórtas Cispheile na hÉireann buaite ag foireann Phobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne.

Colm and Thos are back to discuss two more diverse musical theatre gems from Colm's recent visit to Broadway: Ragtime and Maybe Happy Ending - one musical looking back - and one looking forward. They also discuss changing attitudes to taste and tastelessness in musicals - including the Doctor Crippen musical, Belle, and, perhaps surprisingly to a modern eye, the Titanic story itself - as well as more modern musical parodies like Titanique.  And is what was right with Ragtime in the 1990s now its main weakness in the 2020s?  All this and more in a jam packed in-depth episode (Warning: contains spoilers for Maybe Happy Ending)

Colm Liddy, local author and historian was back in-studio on Tuesday's Morning Focus for our regular history in focus slot. This week Colm told us the fascinating history of Ennistymon town. Image © Clare FM

Ag cur síos ar an cluiche iománaíochta a bhí idir Dhún na nGall agus Ros Comáin a chríochnaigh ar comhscór.

“What if the key to raising capital in today's market isn't being louder—but being more human?” In this episode, Colm McEvilly breaks down how he helped raise over $62M across 24 deals totaling $230M+ in assets by focusing on trust, consistency, and value-driven relationships. After surviving a life-threatening heart failure at age 30, Colm shares how that experience reshaped his priorities and led him into real estate syndication—not just to create income streams for his family, but to help others build lasting, tax-advantaged wealth through strategic investments. He reveals the four pillars he lives by in capital raising, why AI can never replace authentic human connection, how in-person meetups accelerated his investor network, and why today's market rewards operators who stay consistent while others quit. For investors and entrepreneurs navigating a challenging market cycle, this episode delivers practical insights on raising capital, building trust, and positioning yourself for the next wave of opportunity.5 Key TakeawaysTrust is built through consistency and valueInvestors commit repeatedly when operators consistently educate, communicate, and show up authentically over time.AI cannot replace human relationshipsTechnology can automate communication, but only real human connection can “harvest trust” in capital raising.In-person relationships accelerate credibilityMeetups, conferences, and face-to-face conversations create deeper trust and stronger partnerships than online interactions alone.Today's market rewards operators who stay in the gameMany competitors leave during downturns, creating major opportunities for disciplined investors with conviction and capital.Great capital raisers lead with education, not salesProviding actionable insights, market knowledge, and personalized guidance creates long-term investor loyalty.About Tim MaiTim Mai is a real estate investor, fund manager, mentor, and founder of HERO Mastermind for REI coaches.He has helped many real estate investors and coaches become millionaires. Tim continues to help busy professionals earn income and build wealth through passive investing.He is also a creative marketer and promoter with incredible knowledge and experience, which he freely shares. He has lifted himself from the aftermath of war, achieving technical expertise in computers, followed by investment success in real estate, management skills, and a lofty position among real estate educators and internet marketers.Tim is an industry leader who has acquired and exited well over $50 million worth of real estate and is currently an investor in over 2700 units of multifamily apartments.Connect with TimWebsite: Capital Raising PartyFacebook: Tim Mai | Capital Raising Nation Instagram: @timmaicomTwitter: @timmaiLinkedIn: Tim MaiYouTube: Tim Mai

Cuirfidh iománaithe Dhún na nGall failte roimhe Ros Comáin amárach go Páirc Uí Dhomhnaill i Leitir Ceanainn don chluiche craoibhe i gcorn Chríostóir Uí Rinn.

The Irish novelist has always been open to where life can unexpectedly take him, and the excitement that comes with that kind of freedom.Colm Toibin's first big move was from rural Ireland to Dublin after his father died when he was young. Then, it was off to experience the wild hedonism and sexual liberation of post-Franco Spain, a pleasant shock after needing a prescription to buy condoms in Ireland.Since then, he's journeyed to Sudan, Los Angeles, New York and beyond.Wherever Colm goes, he keeps a running list in his head of tiny details — observations of seemingly mundane encounters, an offhand comment or the cut of a lady's suit on a train.Every now and then, these details bubble up in Colm's memory and another of his well-loved novels, like Brooklyn, Nora Webster or The Master, is born.This episode of Conversations was first broadcast in May 2025, the producer was Meggie Morris and the Executive Producer was Nicola Harrison.It explores film adaptations, death of a parent, grief, Ireland, homophobia, growing up gay, Catholicism, epic adventure, John Crowley, Nick Hornby, Saoirse Ronan, Domhnall Gleeson, Julie Walters, Dublin, immigrant experience, the Irish immigrant experience, family separation, origin stories, falling in love, books, writers, novels, life-story, family dynamics, reflection, loss, funny, comedy, repression, orgies, condom prescriptions, journalism, foreign correspondents.Colm's latest novel Long Island is published by Pan MacMillan.To binge even more great episodes of the ‘Conversations podcast' with Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski go the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. There you'll find hundreds of the best thought-provoking interviews with authors, writers, artists, politicians, singers, psychologists, musicians, and celebrities.

The Great White Way is still the centre of the musical theatre universe, and so it's no wonder that Colm's been filling his Broadway boots and is bursting to talk about it.  In this episode he sits down with Thos for an in-depth chat about just two of the shows he saw on a recent visit there - High Spirits, the 1964 musical adaptation of Noel Coward's comedy, Blithe Spirit, and that perennial favourite, The 25th Annual Putman Country Spelling Bee. With insights into the art of adaptation and an investigation into how the political and geographic context can change interpretation, you'll enjoy this fascinating episode. Warning - may contain guttersnipes!

Beidh dhá sheisiún eolais sa gCrompan ar an gCeathrú Rua inniu le eolas a thabhairt do dhaoine faoina deontais atá ar fáil le sean tithe nó tithe atá folamh athchóiriú  3

Colm Walker is entered in the 2026 Golden Globe Race. He was in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico when we talked, on the way from San Diego to France via the Panama Canal. He is a dual citizen of the United States and Ireland, an Airborne Ranger and combat veteran of the 82nd Airborne Division, and a lifelong waterman. ​His boat, Mo Chuisle ("My Pulse" in Irish), is a Tayana 37 cutter. He sails in support of veteran mental health, raising awareness for those still fighting unseen battles long after the guns have gone quiet. For Colm, the Golden Globe Race is not an escape from life, but a commitment to it. It is a test of self-reliance, resilience, and surrender. A chance to show that stillness can be strength, and that sometimes, the way forward is to go alone. We talk about Mexico, clearing in to Mexico, the benefits of traveling internationally, the passage from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta, boatyard woes, racing on a Swan, the feel of sailing his boat - a Tayana 37, the Hydrovane and the Raymarine qutopilots, a spinnaker-pole failure, how military experience is beneficial in sailing, PTSD, rites of passage, Taoism, why the Golden Globe Race is Important, moving from digital back to analog sailing, safety, physical and mental preparations for the race, the Wisdom Dojo, and more. Photos and links are on the podcast shownotes page Support the show through Patreon Shop or list sailboats at sailboatsforsale.com Shop tankless dive systems at Blu3

He's considered one of Ireland's greatest living novelists - and he's planning to step into comedy.

This episode follows two different working musicians as they go on tour and find themselves spending their nights in less than ideal circumstances. Colm, in Barcelona, is shocked to find objects moving on their own and a mysterious old woman barging into the apartment. Meanwhile, Shelby in New Orleans, must endure the night in a windowless, pitch-black room that harbors a dark and threatening presence. Check out our Merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For business inquiries contact: OtherworldTeam@unitedtalent.com If you have experienced something paranormal or unexplained, email us your story at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stories@otherworldpod.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices