Podcasts about County Limerick

Joe is joined by Paul Horan, owner of Best Mate Pet Cremation in Glin, County Limerick, to discuss the struggles of grieving a pet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The HSE has apologised for failings in care which led to the death of 76 year old Michael Cuddihy from County Limerick. He died from septicemia two days after being discharged from the overcrowded emergency department at UHL. Our reporter John Cooke was at Limerick Coroner's Court today.

It concerns Maura Heffernan (OGorman), a native of Kilkee who lives in Templeglantine in County Limerick. Earlier this month, Maura set off on what should have been the trip of a lifetime: to visit her daughter in Canada. However, Maura's trip took a devastating turn after just six days, when she suffered a brain haemorrhage, from which, sadly, she will never recover. Maura's family are now doing their level best to get her home. To that end, they are instigated fundraising efforts to achieve that aim. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Stephen Curtin, Maura's son-in-law who is speaking on behalf of the family. To fundraise please visit https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-bring-mom-maura-home Photo (c) https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-bring-mom-maura-home

Live95's Sorcha Burke talks to a Limerick listener about an issue with the 328 bus route skipping one of the stops Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Limerick Councillor Liam Galvin talks with Joe about those stuck at home due to the snow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Organic Matters, we speak to Marian Clarke from Doon Social Farm part of Ballyhoura Rural Services based in County Limerick. As well as catering to the local community and several groups who may be vulnerable or have special needs, the farm runs a shop, café and a thriving organic egg and veg business. Everything produced on the farm is sold into the local community and neighbouring areas with salads, potatoes and eggs under the ‘Happy Hen Eggs' brand best sellers. Marian walks presenter Hannah through their different initiatives, from setting up a café for the local community and the farm itself to working with different groups and individuals as a social enterprise as well as their plans for the future.

jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); }); Original Podcast with clickable words https://tinyurl.com/258u6eve Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Actor and comedian Jon Kenny has died. An t-aisteoir agus an fuirseoir Jon Kenny tar éis bháis. Actor and comedian Jon Kenny, who rose to fame as one of Pat Shortt's Unbelievables duo, has died. Tá an t-aisteoir agus an fuirseoir Jon Kenny, a bhain cáil amach mar dhuine den dís d'Unbelievables le Pat Shortt, ar éis bháis. He was 66 years old and had been receiving treatment for the past year for his cancer. 66 bliain d'aois a bhí sé agus bhí sé ag fáil cóir leighis le bliain anuas don ailse a bhí air. He achieved national and international fame in the 1990s with his half-brother Pat Shortt in his Unbelievables show as a witty duo with a witty and witty way of speaking. Bhain sé cáil náisiúnta agus idirnáisiúnta amach sna 1990aidí lena leathbhádóir Pat Shortt ina seó d'Unbelievables mar bheirt shaoithiúil a raibh cora cainte tíorúla agus barrúla acu. He pursued his career as an actor in the films The Van, Les Misérables (1998), Angela's Ashes, Mrs Brown's Boys D'Movie, Song of the Sea, Wolfwalkers, and most recently in The Banshees of Inisherin, where he again worked with Pat Short. Shaothraigh sé a ghairm mar aisteoir sna scannáin The Van, Les Misérables (1998), Angela's Ashes, Mrs Brown's Boys D'Movie, Song of the Sea, Wolfwalkers, agus le déanaí i The Banshees of Inisherin, áit ar oibrigh sé arís le Pat Shortt. He was also seen in one episode of the Father Ted series. Chonacthas é i gclár amháin den tsraith Father Ted chomh maith. On the theater stage he produced plays such as John B Keane's The Matchmaker; She Stoops to Conquer by Oliver Goldsmith at the Abbey Theater and this solo by Katie Holly Crowman, in which he played the part of ten people. Ar ardán na hamharclainne rinne sé drámaí mar The Matchmaker de chuid John B Keane; She Stoops to Conquer de chuid Oliver Goldsmith in Amharclann na Mainistreach agus an seo aonair de chuid Katie Holly Crowman, ina ndearna sé páirt dheich bpearsa. Jon Kenny was originally from County Limerick. Ba as Contae Luimnigh ó dhúchas Jon Kenny.

Cllr Liam Galvin (FG) and Cllr John O'Donoghue (Independent Ireland) join Joe to give their opinion on their recent meeting with the Mayor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Clare is joined by Gabriella Kovac who is Hungarian and who has been living in County Limerick, Ireland for 14 years, with her family. Gabriella provides some great insights into settling into and giving birth in a new country, raising bilingual children, and why living thousands of miles away from your family does not always result in seeing less of them.  Gabriella also explains why they only plan for 2 to 3 years, why they are thinking of moving to Spain soon, and how one of her husbands´s childhood toy memories has inspired a new business venture.   KEY TAKEAWAYS When you factor in the fact that you usually use a plane to see family, moving to another country can cut the amount of time spent traveling to see them. Gabriella has found the Irish to be very friendly and respectful of others. Children adapt fast and enjoy living across two cultures. Taking the time to teach your children the language of your home country brings many benefits. Including, helping your children to be more confident. Often, moving abroad puts you in situations, which change the family dynamic. It is important to be prepared for this. Everything changing can be stressful but take the time to enjoy the experience of discovering new things.  If possible involve your children in choosing your new home and deciding how to decorate it.   BEST MOMENTS “Despite the fact that we are here in Ireland, and they are in Hungary, we spend a long time together.” “It's amazing how quickly kids just pick up the language from other children.” “I just love the respect between people here, Irish people are absolutely a good example of how we should treat each other as people.” “Connection and collaboration is key whether it´s within the community or wider .”   ABOUT THE HOST: Clare Kay is a seasoned global traveler and professional with a rich background in international sales, customer service, and personal development. From selling books and television programs internationally to teaching English as a foreign language and proofreading for non-native speakers, Clare's career has always been globally focused. Her extensive travels for business have given her first-hand experience with numerous cultures. Having moved countries multiple times—from the UK to Zambia, China, Taiwan, Nigeria, and the USA—Clare brings a wealth of direct experience. Her podcast ‘Moving Countries 101' is an extension of her lifelong commitment to international engagement and cultural understanding.   CONTACT METHOD www.kayproofreading.com  www.linkedin.com/in/clarekay   https://www.facebook.com/KayProofreading Podcast Description: Podcast Description: ‘Moving Countries 101' is your essential guide to navigating the complexities of relocating abroad. Host Clare Kay and her guests share authentic stories that highlight the unique challenges and opportunities of making a home in a new country, whether you're moving for a new job, living with a partner, or exploring a new lifestyle. Clare brings her extensive experience in international travel and business to each episode, delving into the emotional, physical, and cultural impacts of moving countries. Tune in for valuable tips, heartfelt conversations, and a celebration of the diverse experiences that come with living abroad. ‘Moving Countries 101' is all about embracing change, discovering new perspectives, and finding your place in the world.

Send us a Text Message.From direct organic lamb sales to a firewood business and developing algorithms for drench recommendations, the Cotter family pretty much do it all. This week we have Nick Cotter of Cotter Agritech on the podcast to chat about their farm in County Limerick, Ireland, and the various inventions and innovations they have come up with. In Ireland, sheep farming is considered the least profitable, behind beef and dairy. This prompted the Cotter family to convert to organic farming in 2014. Nick Cotter discusses the challenges of organic farming and the direct marketing of organic lamb products. "It is bloody hard and there is a lot of work in it. But if you get it right, there is a significant premium to be found," he explains. As the proverb goes, necessity is the mother of invention and Nick explains that the added challenges of being organic inspired them to create “a lot of good ideas.”One of their first ideas was their CotterCrate, a manual sheep handling and weighing system. The handling system was thought up after having to handle lambs more often under an organic regime. They developed it over a year, adding and changing things as they went. Then they took it on the road and worked with farmers to finesse the design. So, it is truly built by farmers, for farmers.Their latest engineering feat is SmartWorm. As an organic producer, Nick is all too aware of the challenge of reducing drench usage, along with minimising drench resistance in sheep and cattle farming, so Cotter Agritech created technology to combat the issue. Instead of directly counting worms, SmartWorm assesses the real-time impact on lamb performance through a special algorithm. The tool integrates multiple factors to make accurate predictions for drenching, significantly reducing unnecessary dosing without compromising animal health or weight gain. The algorithm considers factors such as recent weather conditions, lamb physiology, recent drenches and pasture availability. With real-time analysis, it accurately determines whether treatment is necessary for each lamb.Cotter Agritech is currently focused on driving the adoption of SmartWorm technology in Ireland, the UK, New Zealand and Australia, with plans for expansion into cattle farming.If you are interested in working with Cotter Agritech, contact Nick at info@cottergagritech.com.You can find out more about their technology here: cotteragritech.com. And, there is more information about their premium lamb sales here: https://www.cotterorganiclamb.ie/Head Shepherd is brought to you by neXtgen Agri International Limited, we help livestock farmers get the most out of the genetics they farm with. Get in touch with us if you would like to hear more about how we can help you do what you do best - info@nextgenagri.com.Thanks to our sponsors at MSD Animal Health and Allflex, and Heiniger Australia and New Zealand.These companies are leaders in their respective fields and it is a privilege to have them supporting the Head Shepherd Podcast. Please consider them when making product choices, as they are instrumental in enabling us to bring you this podcast each week.Check out Heiniger's product range HERECheck out the MSD range HERECheck out Allflex products HERE

County Limerick can often feel 'untouched' by tourists. Medieval towns, ancient history, and tranquil countryside await the curious visitor. The post County Limerick: Beyond the Tourist Trail appeared first on Ireland Family Vacations.

Today we're winding our way down an idyllic country road in Ireland to the famed Adare Manor. Set in a charming village of thatched cottages, blooming rose gardens, and cobblestone streets, this jewel of County Limerick will have you wanting to come back over and over again.  Joining me today is Brendon O'Connor, the General Manager of Adare Manor, which recently won the Conde Nast award for Best Resort in Europe. Brendan and I chat about everything from the potato famine to genealogy, to hidden secrets of the Manor, and the incredible local food and culture. If you've ever wanted to know more about Western Ireland, this is the episode for you!  Learn more at www.luxtravelinsider.com   Connect with me on Social: Instagram LinkedIn  

Down in County Limerick, the Granagh Players have been entertaining the crowds with a play called The Hucklebuck.

On Tuesday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Author, Tom Fitzgerald who hails from Askeaton in County Limerick. Tom spoke about his novels and explained when and how he first started to pursue a career as an author.

Joe is joined by Limerick singer, song writer Katie O'Riordan, from Ballybricken in County Limerick to talk about a song she's released for Christmas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samhain... time of year when the veils between this world and the Otherworld are believed to be at their thinnest… when the spirits of the dead could mingle with the living once again.So Live 95's Fiona Madigan, Nadia Sakni and the Live 95 team, (and Fiona's Mother in law Noreen!) visited a haunted Castlegarde Castle in Cappamore to do a séance with Ghost Eire, the paranormal researchers.Listen on, if you dare... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The New York New York Attorney General has launched legal action against the cryptocurrency firms Genesis Global, its parent company Digital Currency Group or DCG, and Gemini - accusing them of "defrauding" investors of more than $1 billion dollars. Experts say the development illustrates the challenges the crypto industry is facing. Gemini Trust has denied the claims against it and responses have been requested of the other firms. Our North America Business Correspondent Michelle Fleury brings us the latest on the story. Nestlé is closing a baby milk factory in Ireland - blaming a falling birthrate in China, which it says has led to reduced demand for the product. Five hundred jobs will be lost as a result. A former worker at the factory in Askeaton, County Limerick who now runs a guest house there, explains how the closure will affect him. Netflix results beat expectations - but also announces price rises in France, the US and UK. Customers in Paris give us their reaction to the news.

Joe is joined by Unite Regional Coordinating Officer, Tom Fitzgerald, Askeaton publican Josh Sheahan, and Limerick Councillor Kevin Sheehan to discuss the shock announcement of Wyeth's closure in County Limerick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe is joined by Ella Meade, a listener affected by the current lack of school bus places. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Live95's Sandra Quinn chats to County Limerick downhill mountain biker, Oisín O'Callaghan, who is preparing to go up against the best riders globally in the World Downhill Championships in Fort William in Scotland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Live95FM's Sandra Quinn speaks to the owners of an exotic pet shop in an unlikely location in County Limerick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe is joined by young County Limerick artist, Cian Hogan and his mother Mary, to chat about his talented pencil sketches of Limerick hurling players ahead of the All-Ireland final this Sunday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe is joined by Rita Walsh, organiser of a speed dating event in Dan Cronin's bar in Newcastle West, to chat about the challenges of starting relationships, speed dating and the upcoming event in County Limerick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mungret native Marguerite Quinn is competing in the World Blind Sports Games in Birmingham next month. She spoke to Trevor Anderson on last week's In The County. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You can easily tour the west of Ireland from Bruff, County Limerick. Things to do near Bruff PLUS easy day trips. The post Tour the West of Ireland from Bruff, County Limerick appeared first on Ireland Family Vacations.

Health Minister Steven Donnelly joins Joe to discuss the management of UHL and the opening of newly developed theatre at Croom Orthopaedic Hospital in County Limerick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Over 50% of LGBTQIA-plus people have experienced some form of healthcare discrimination and over 25% of transgender people reported being denied care due to their transgender status. Not having proper health care or avoiding health care due to discrimination, can result in dire consequences, including an increased risk of health problems like kidney disease. What is this discrimination, and how can you advocate for yourself and LGBTQIA+ rights? In today's episode Dr. Joshua Wilder, a podiatrist, and Representative Jeff Currey, two kidney transplant recipients and members of the LGBTQIA+ community, discuss this and more. On today's episode we heard from:    Dr. Joshua J. Wilder- My name is Joshua Wilder and I am a 35 year old foot and ankle surgeon. I identify as a cis, gay, black, man who currently lives in Atlanta, GA. I am a native of Pittsburgh, PA with an upbringing in Cincinnati, OH. I was born with Prune Belly syndrome which required me to have a kidney transplant at 9 years old. I was on season 44 of the grammy-nominated, reality tv show Survivor 44. My favorite pastime is living life to the fullest. Rep. Jeff Currey- A lifelong resident of East Hartford by way of County Limerick, and a proud son, brother, and uncle, is currently serving a fifth term representing the 11th Assembly District, which is made up of parts of East Hartford and Manchester. Jeff, a former Deputy Majority Leader who chaired the Screening Committee on behalf of Majority Leader Rojas, currently serves on the Appropriations, Commerce, and Judiciary Committees. Starting in the 2023 legislative session, Jeff shifted leadership roles to take on the House Chair of the Education Committee, which he has served on since joining the legislature in 2015. Jeff has also worked tirelessly to bolster protections for living organ donors. As a kidney transplant recipient himself, Jeff introduced legislation in 2020 and 2021 to prohibit insurers from discriminating against living organ donors.   Additional Resources: Pride Month Blog Article    Do you have comments, questions, or suggestions? Email us at NKFpodcast@kidney.org. Also, make sure to rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts.  

Live 95's Sandra Quinn took a trip out to Kilbehenny National School in the South of the County to talk to some students about their polytunnel and what they enjoy about growing their own food. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The lack of a modern wastewater treatment plant in Kilbehenny village is a cause of concern to local residents. Joe is joined by Maurice Walsh from Kilbehenny Sewage Action group and he says raw sewage is flowing into the River Funchion at Kilbehenny Village. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Look! It was tough," says Borris VS coach, Orla Bambury, as she refers to yet another test on their run to the junior All-Ireland B camogie final. They played three group matches, came through three knock-out games in Leinster and then travelled to County Limerick emerging with a glorious victory over Hazelwod College. Now, they are 60 minutes away from All-Ireland glory. 

Barry Lenihan, RTÉ Reporter; Niall Collins, Fianna Fáil TD for County Limerick; Pippa Hackett, Green Party Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture; Richard Bruton, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Bay North; Pearse Doherty, Sinn Féin TD for Donegal; Alison O'Connor, Columnist with The Irish Examiner

In this sixth episode of Series Four, Andrew meets Irish professional genealogist Claire Bradley. He'll be finding out how she got hooked on family history, the impact of the Irish Civil War on her family history research, how she's teaching genealogists, and her time as a genealogist in control of the national @Ireland twitter account.The Life Story - Michael JoyceClaire has chosen her 2x Great Grandfather, Michael Joyce who was born in Limerick, County Limerick, Ireland, in 1851.Michael was both a Mayor of Limerick, and a Member of Parliament (MP) in the UK Government.His journey to politics was quite eventful, seeing him survive four shipwrecks, and another one involving a torpedo during later life, but he remained dedicated to the people he served almost until his death in 1941. The Brick Wall - Thomas Reilly It's a brick wall that's seemingly in Cork, Ireland, that's giving Claire a headache.She's looking for the marriage and earlier life of a Thomas Reilly, who married Elizabeth Murphy. The challenge is that those two surnames are very common in Ireland, and she has already manually gone through all the Thomas Reilly's that she can find, leaving her with just two men, neither of whom she can prove are her Thomas Reilly.Where was Thomas Reilly really from, and where did he marry Elizabeth Murphy? If you think that you can help Claire with a clue or research idea, then you can contact her directly at her twitter account (@CBGenealogy), her Facebook Page, or her website. Alternatively, you can send a message via our contact form, and we'll pass it on to her.In the meantime, Claire accepts Andrew's offer, but will he really able to help her?- - -Episode Credits Series Four, Episode Six:Andrew Martin - Host and ProducerClaire Bradley - GuestShow notes and more at: familyhistoriespodcast.comThank you for listening!You can find us on Twitter @FamilyHistPod, Facebook, or Instagram.If you liked this episode please subscribe for free, or leave a rating or review.

Aluminum mining: jobs and death in rural Ireland Aluminum is a critical material for digital. Since 1970, there has been 559% increase in its mining. A typical smartphone can be 14% aluminum, while a up to 50% of a laptop can be made up of steel and aluminum.  Pat and Nuala Geoghegan are farmers from Askeaton, County Limerick. Soon after the Aughinish Alumina aluminum mining factory established itself nearby, their cattle began to get sick and die. And the Geoghegan family got sick. Their beautiful farm became “the killing fields”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aluminum mining: jobs and death in rural Ireland Aluminum is a critical material for digital. Since 1970, there has been 559% increase in its mining. A typical smartphone can be 14% aluminum, while a up to 50% of a laptop can be made up of steel and aluminum.  Pat and Nuala Geoghegan are farmers from Askeaton, County Limerick. Soon after the Aughinish Alumina aluminum mining factory established itself nearby, their cattle began to get sick and die. And the Geoghegan family got sick. Their beautiful farm became “the killing fields”.

Two railway bridges in County Limerick both unite and divide the communities there, as locals struggle to meet Irish Rail at a solution suitable for all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

McNulty Fuels in Hospital, County Limerick is selling the turf logs for ‘ornamental use only' and warning customers that they are ‘not to be burnt in a fire.' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All next week here on Newstalk we're getting into the cars, buses, trains, trams and headphones of pedestrians and cyclists as they go about their commute.    On The Hard Shoulder Kieran was joined by Richard O'Donoghue Independent TD representing County Limerick, Emmet Kerrigan Owner of All About Kombucha in Galway and Motoring Journalist Geraldine Herbert to discuss the country's worst bottleneck areas...

The Department of Agriculture is investigating after almost 400 calves were found dead on a County Limerick farm. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Niall Collins, Fianna Fáil TD for County Limerick and Minister of State for Skills and Higher Education; Philip Ryan, Political Editor at Independent Newspapers

Episode 177 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and Azure MVP, Matthew Browne (@AzureGuruMatt), a Senior Cybersecurity Administrator with NTES IT Support Services and based in County Limerick, Ireland. You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at https://www.buckleyplanet.com/2022/08/mvpbuzzchat-with-matthew-browne.html

Did you know that Ireland was an uninhabited, ice-covered piece of ground up to about 10,000 years ago? Since then, many waves of immigrants have arrived in Ireland and made it more of a "melting Pot" than many of us might imagine. In this episode we look at the arrival in Ireland of two of these groups - one to County Limerick in the late 1700s and the other to County Fermanagh in 1600s and 1700s. With lots of Irish music along the way. We do hope you enjoy!

Did you know that Ireland was an uninhabited, ice-covered piece of ground up to about 10,000 years ago? Since then, many waves of immigrants have arrived in Ireland and made it more of a "melting Pot" than many of us might imagine. In this episode we look at the arrival in Ireland of two of these groups - one to County Limerick in the late 1700s and the other to County Fermanagh in 1600s and 1700s. With lots of Irish music along the way. We do hope you enjoy!

Our Guinness 0.0 Roadshow summer series took us to Dolan's in County Limerick this Wednesday night - Will O'Callaghan and Valerie Wheeler were your hosts for the night and we had a brilliant cast of guests. For this section, 2013 All-Ireland SHC winner and current Clare Footballer Podge Collins and former Cork hurler and footballer and current Hurling coach Jamie Wall join us for a chat about Clare, Football, Hurling and Cork. The lads are also first cousins too! Keep an eye on the 'OTB GAA' podcast feed and the Off The Ball YouTube channel for so many more stories and pieces from the night! We were live in Dolan's in Limerick, with thanks to Guinness 0.0. 100% Guinness, 0% Alcohol, more social occasions off the GAA pitch are yours for the taking.

Our Guinness 0.0 Roadshow summer series took us to Dolan's in County Limerick this Wednesday night - Will O'Callaghan and Valerie Wheeler were your hosts for the night and we had a brilliant cast of guests. We paired Limerick legends Joe Quaid and Fiona Hickey together to talk about some of the great Hurling and Camogie days for the county in recent years. Keep an eye on the 'OTB GAA' podcast feed and the Off The Ball YouTube channel for so many more stories and pieces from the night! We were live in Dolan's in Limerick, with thanks to Guinness 0.0. 100% Guinness, 0% Alcohol, more social occasions off the GAA pitch are yours for the taking.

Our Guinness 0.0 Roadshow summer series took us to Dolan's in County Limerick this Wednesday night - Will O'Callaghan and Valerie Wheeler were your hosts for the night and we had a brilliant cast of guests. Stars of The Hurling Pod, Paul Murphy and James Skehill kicked off the night - enjoy! Keep an eye on the 'OTB GAA' podcast feed and the Off The Ball YouTube channel for so many more stories and pieces from the night! We were live in Dolan's in Limerick, with thanks to Guinness 0.0. 100% Guinness, 0% Alcohol, more social occasions off the GAA pitch are yours for the taking.

Our Guinness 0.0 Roadshow summer series took us to Dolan's in County Limerick this Wednesday night - Will O'Callaghan and Valerie Wheeler were your hosts for the night and we brought our whole panel of guests out for our Big All-Ireland SHC semi-final preview; Joe Quaid, James Skehill, Jamie Wall, Paul Murphy, Fiona Hickey and Podge Collins. Keep an eye on the 'OTB GAA' podcast feed and the Off The Ball YouTube channel for so many more stories and pieces from the night! We were live in Dolan's in Limerick, with thanks to Guinness 0.0. 100% Guinness, 0% Alcohol, more social occasions off the GAA pitch are yours for the taking.

Countrywide Reporter Hannah Quinn Mulligan is on James Ryan's farm in County Limerick to find out more about the relatively new French breed of cow to Ireland The Aubrac.

Richard O'Donoghue, Independent TD for County Limerick, Jennifer Whitmore Social Democrats TD for Wicklow; Catherine Ardagh, Fianna Fáil Senator for the Industrial and Commercial Panel; and Christina Finn, Political Correspondent for TheJournal.ie

Few neighborhoods, if any,  in New York City have gone through as many upheavals over the last 60 years, as has Bushwick in Brooklyn.  For an area that covers a mere two and a half square miles, the sea-changes it has witnessed during this period, both economic and demographic, have been massive.  And its residents have lived through times of great urban peril.But Bushwick has remained a community. How it has retained its distinct and unique identity through so much turmoil, is due in no small part to one man, laboring as he does in the fields of the Lord, a de facto missionary among peoples that are often 'othered', providing his neighborhood a link to the past, and a path to the future. That man is Monsignor James Kelly, since 1960 a priest and pastor in Bushwick's St. Brigid's parish.  And that man is an Irishman, encapsulating the finest, less-heralded, stereotypes of his people.  He is compassionate, funny, welcoming, erudite and above all in his Irishness, the possessor of a keen sense of justice. No doubt it was inevitable  that CenterPieceNY would at some point feature a Catholic priest.  But this priest, Fr. Jim Kelly, is special.  He is a natural-born priest, with a jolliness and a joie-de-vivre which sharply contradicts the world of hurt in which he moves, while at the same time complimenting his keen intellect. The Gospel calls him only in the direction of social justice, and he follows it there.  When obstacles arise he overcomes them–not by beating them, but by joining them. When the criminal courts became adversarial to his charges, he became a lawyer and legally represented them; when the game switched to immigration court, he went there too; when languages became barriers between him and those in need, he learned them, and became fluent in them. There are many that have benefitted from Fr. Kelly's help in the course of six decades, and he often rises to the level of sainthood among them.  He is continuously sought out, this Padre For The Poor.  They say if you want something done, give it to a busy person, and Fr. Kelly, in his 80s, will therefore always be at center of action in his Bushwick office.In the concrete whirlwind that is Bushwick, his mind often travels to his peaceful childhood home in Adare, County Limerick, in Ireland, and onto the playing fields where his beloved and indescribable game of hurling is played as if life itself depended on it.No wonder he quotes the line "the savage loves his native shore"  from The Irishman by James Orr.This episode was not taped in front of a live audience. Have a listen and you'll get it.  Learn of the Burning of Bushwick in 1977, and of Fr. Kelly's adventures with the late Bishop Eammon Casey,  how St. Brigid's parish got its name, and lots more!Special thanks to siblings Richard and Princess at District 3 Youth and Adult Center, for helping me with my interview of Fr. Kelly, and for all their hard work. For more info on our two sponsors in this episode, check out the Celtic Irish American Academy and Sober St. Patrick's Day.Follow us on Facebook and Twitter @CenterPieceNY. Visit us at CenterPieceNY.com.  Subscribe to us wherever you get your podcasts.  And kindly give us a rating, and a review.Thanks to Purple Planet, for the music, and also to David Phillips for his rendition of Danny Boy!

Ethan Blake asks Liath to design the interior for his family home in County Limerick. She has misgivings. He seems to have an ulterior motive. Liath reflects on the environmental crisis precipitated by the cloud-seeding compound, Rainfall®The Spinning MasterRead by Eleanor FleggSubscribe now to hear the complete book via regular episodes.A Soundsdoable Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.