Podcasts about County Louth

Send us a textIn this episode, I chat with Tom Muckian about Roe River Books, a thriving independent bookshop in Dundalk, Ireland. The name itself carries a powerful story of resistance. Tom deliberately named his shop after the world's shortest river as a symbolic counterpoint to Amazon, the world's longest. "I want to be the polar opposite of what Amazon represents," he explains. "I want to be about people and community and recommending books, not algorithms."Most compelling is Tom's perspective on what makes a great bookseller—understanding that it's not about individual expertise but creating a collective team that connects with readers. "Maybe you don't become a great bookseller individually, but as a collective in a bookshop, as a team, you can become a great bookselling team."Whether you're passionate about books, interested in Irish culture, or curious about the future of independent retail, Tom's story reminds us why physical bookshops remain vital cultural touchstones in our increasingly digital world. Subscribe now to hear more conversations with remarkable booksellers from around the globe.Roe River BooksAdam LG NevillLouise PhillipsNot Your China Doll, Katie Gee SalisburyApeirogon: A Novel, Column McCannChristine Dwyer HickeyRonan HessionFiona ScarlettAdrienne LeavySupport the showThe Bookshop PodcastMandy Jackson-BeverlySocial Media Links

Join Bobby the dog and the host as they explore the scenic and historic Tullyallen in County Louth, Ireland, on the feast of Saint Mocelloc. This episode immerses you in the rich spiritual and cultural heritage of the region, from ancient church sites and saintly stories to reflections on the beauty of the Irish countryside. L'articolo Irish Countryside – Sacred Hills and Saintly Tales: Exploring Tullyallen's Rich Heritage proviene da Radio Maria.

Ella McSweeney reports from David McEvoy's turkey farm in County Louth. This year, he has decided to donate part of the proceeds from the sales of his turkeys to the local women's refuge in Drogheda.

jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); }); Original Podcast with clickable words https://tinyurl.com/2376qekw Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Harris Harris 'le leanacht' ag stocaireacht ar son John McGahon sa Lú. Fine Gael leader Simon Harris has said that he will continue to lobby for his party's candidate in the Louth Constituency, Senator John McGahon, despite the concerns expressed by both Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin. Tá sé ráite ag ceannaire Fhine Gael Simon Harris, go leanfaidh sé ar aghaidh ag stocaireacht ar son iarrthóir a pháirtí i nDáilcheantar Lú, an Seanadóir John McGahon, ainneoin na himní atá léirithe ag Fianna Fáil agus Sinn Féin araon. John McGahon was found not guilty in a 2022 trial of physically assaulting Breen White outside a pub in County Louth and the Sunday Times newspaper published photographs of Breen White's injuries today. Fuarthas John McGahon neamhchiontach i dtriail i 2022 as ionsaí fisiciúil ar Breen White taobh amuigh de thábhairne i gContae Lú agus d'fhoilsigh an nuachtán an Sunday Times grianghraif de ghortuithe Breen White inniu. Simon Harris said the images and videos from security systems were part of the evidence in the criminal trial but the jury found Senator McGahon not guilty. Dúirt Simon Harris gur chuid den fhianaise sa triail choiriúil iad na h-íomhánna agus na físeáin ó chórais slándála ach go bhfuair giúiré an Seanadóir McGahon neamhchiontach. Earlier today Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin said: "It seems that the victim in this case did not get the response that he should have received. Níos luaithe inniu dúirt ceannaire Fhianna Fáil Micheál Martin: "Is cosúil nach bhfuair an t-íospartach sa chás seo an freagra a cheapfaí a ba cheart dó a fháil. And I think that the matter is serious and that it is a matter for Fine Gael of course." Agus ceapaim go bhfuil an tábhar tromchúiseach agus gur ceist do Fhine Gael é ar ndóigh." Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald described what happened outside the pub as "violent" and "brutal" and questioned how Simon Harris could support John McGahon as a candidate. "Foréigneach" agus "brúidiúíl" an cur síos a rinne ceannaire Shinn Féin Mary Lou McDonald ar an méid a tharla taobh amuigh den teach tábhairne agus cheistigh sí conas a d'fhéadfadh Simon Harris tacú le John McGahon mar iarrthóir. However, the deputy leader of Fine Gael, Helen McEntee said that she also supports the Senator - that the courts have dealt with the matter and it is noteworthy that he claimed that he was defending himself. Dúirt leascheannaire Fhine Gael, Helen McEntee áfach go dtacaíonn sise chomh maith leis an Seanadóir - gur phléigh na cúirteanna leis an ábhar agus gur díol suntais gur mhaígh sé gur á chosaint féin a bhí sé. Although John McGahon was found not guilty in a criminal trial, he was found 65% responsible for damages in a subsequent civil case. Cé go bhfuarthas John McGahon neamhchiontach i dtriail choiriúil, fuarthas 65 faoin gcéad freagrach as damáistí é i gcás sibhialta ina dhiaidh sin. The High Court ordered him to pay €39,000 to Breen White. D'ordaigh an Ardchúirt dó €39,000 a íoc le Breen White. Breen White told the Sunday Times today that he is disappointed that John McGahon was chosen as Fine Gael's candidate. Dúirt Breen White leis an Sunday Times inniu go bhfuil díomá air gur roghnaíodh John McGahon mar le bheith ina iarrthóir ag Fine Gael.

Jason McGee was naturally delighted with Blackrock in County Louth being named Ireland's Tidiest Small Town! Slane Castle will be home to the Enchanted Kingdom experience and Alex Earl of Mountcharles is really excited. The multi-talented Rachel Pierce is on a winner with her new children's book "Tales for the Brave". David Sheehan previewed the weekend's sporting action as we dipped into Gavin & Stacey for our Friday laughs! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The people of County Louth are up in arms after they were the only county not featured in a new Failte Ireland advert promoting Ireland's ancient East. Louth natives Steve Staunton and Rob Kearney joined Ian this morning to express their concerns.

A coalition of locals, including everyone from turf-cutters to artists and archaeologists, has teamed up to protect and celebrate the rare ecosystem at Ardee Bog in County Louth.

Send us a Text Message.Welcome back to another episode of A Touch of Class. Barry, Tom and Will are back with more chat and laughs. In this episode Barry again brings a wealth of information about everything golf related including chatting about Pinehurst and the Bryson and McIlroy show. Sport at its best with a wondrous stage. We then catch up with Tom as he brings us through Open qualifying in County Louth and his preparation for Q School which is coming up soon. Our guest on the Celebrity quiz in Davy Burke, Roscommon GAA Football Manager. Can he beat 10?? We reveal our most recent listener quiz winner and set the next question. Will Barry come up with a new movie this time or stick with Happy Gilmore!!!??? Operation Transformation finishes off the episode, can Will lose more weight? Last time out he was 16 stone 5. What do the scales say this month. Tune in to find out.

Building firm BAM Ireland, which was strongly criticised in the Dáil last week by Tánaiste Micheál Martin over its involvement in the National Children's Hospital, is the main contractor on the new €100 million Narrow Water Bridge in County Louth which was launched by senior Ministers yesterday. Speaking to Shane this morning was Brian Stanley, Sinn Féin TD and Chair of the Public Accounts Committee.

Building firm BAM Ireland, which was strongly criticised in the Dáil last week by Tánaiste Micheál Martin over its involvement in the National Children's Hospital, is the main contractor on the new €100 million Narrow Water Bridge in County Louth which was launched by senior Ministers yesterday. Speaking to Shane this morning was Brian Stanley, Sinn Féin TD and Chair of the Public Accounts Committee.

On today's episode we're bringing you the second installment of a mini-series of conversations from Zara Hedderman that explore the various practicalities, challenges and, of course, the joys of running a record label in Ireland. In the first episode, we heard from Leitrim-based Willie Stewart of Nyahh Records, who shared great insights into the label's catalog and more, since that episode has come out there's been announcements of exciting forthcoming releases to come from Nyahh so do keep an ear out for them!Today, we make the journey (in our imaginations, at least)  from Leitrim to County Louth, parking up in Dundalk where we'll hear from Joey Edwards - co-founder of Pizza Pizza Records, sound engineer extraordinaire and musician in his own right. Founded in 2018, Pizza Pizza Records, is an independent artist-led label, and it struck gold with its inaugural release Wednesday, the critically acclaimed and Choice Prize nominated debut from Just Mustard. That album not only announced Just Mustard as an act that audiences outside of Ireland were getting excited about, but it immediately asserted Pizza Pizza Record's reputation of a label working with the best in Ireland's independent acts up and down the country and certainly one worthy of being bookmarked to keep up with the buzzing  independent scene. Today, the label's roster has expanded to include Clara Tracey, Elaine Malone, Trick Mist, The Altered Hours, and Larry and Elephant.In this episode, Zara and Joey talk about Wednesday's impact on Pizza Pizza Records and the initial period of operating as a label, how they maintained momentum and how things progressed from that first offering. Notably, Just Mustard have since signed to Partisan Records – with Fontaines DC and Aoife Nessa Frances as labelmates – and Joey, who co-manages the band, reflects on the ways that working with Partisan has inspired different ways to keep Pizza Pizza going sustainably while keeping audiences engaged. In this regard, community and connection – aside from providing a platform for excellent independent Irish artists - were two things Joey kept circling back on when discussing the label's evolution and the general DIY climate both locally and abroad. We touched on the role of physical media given Pizza Pizza's viny-forward MO and its importance within the foundation of DIY communities whether it's finding like-minded people in local record shops or in the queue at the merch table after a gig. You never know where a conversation will take you!Thanks so much for joining us again, and for all your wonderful feedback on the Nyahh Records conversation, it's greatly appreciated. We hope you enjoy learning about Pizza Pizza Records in this episode and maybe afterwards are inspired to set up your own independent label. We'll be back soon, but until then, here's Joey Edwards of Pizza Pizza Records.Featured songs:Larry - Liarhttps://larrymusic.bandcamp.com/album/larryJust Mustard - Deafhttps://justmustard.bandcamp.com/album/wednesdayElaine Malone - My Baby's Dead (Redux)https://elainemalone.bandcamp.com/album/pyrrhic0:00 - Zara Hedderman intro link3:20 - Pizza Pizza Origin and Joey's background in music11:00 - Label Model or inspiration13:00 - First release, Just Mustard's debut album Wednesday19:30 Co-managing Just Mustard, learning from other industry experts25:30 - Changes since Pizza Pizza began in 201827:10 - Vinyl focus for the label33:20 - Creating a sense of community via records35:30 - Discussion on streaming and valuing music38:10 - Elaine Malone43:45 - Advice for other people considering starting a record label 

Established in 2012 in Dundalk, Creative Spark has been a beacon for creative practitioners, SME's, start-ups, and entrepreneurs. By providing essential resources such as workspace, skills, technology, and a supportive network of peers and experts, Creative Spark has nurtured their growth and development. As a not-for-profit social enterprise and led by a voluntary Board of Directors and a team of experienced professionals, Creative Spark has played a crucial role in advancing education and enriching the community of County Louth and beyond. Creative Spark Enterprise FabLab looking for new projects Creative Spark exemplifies the principle of best practice, illustrating how clustering creative and innovative businesses within a central multi-tenant enterprise hub can serve as a dynamic strategy for stimulating business growth. This approach fosters wealth creation, job opportunities, and knowledge advancement within the area. Creative Spark accommodates a total of 63 SMEs across two locations, spanning various fields such as architecture, web design, and radio skills training. Creative Spark offers a range of facilities and programmes to support new and established innovative and creative enterprises in Louth and the wider north-east region. Enterprise FabLab: A digital fabrication laboratory complete with workspace, design area and training. Print Studio: Printmaking workshop and visual artists' resource organisation. Committed to nurturing both emerging and established visual artists. Artist-in-Residence Programme: Supporting artists with workspace and resources for their projects. Own-door Studio Units and Co-working Spaces: Providing a collaborative environment for entrepreneurs and small businesses. Meeting and Training Rooms: Spaces designed for workshops, seminars, and networking events. Creative Spark Downtown Hub: A dedicated remote working facility in Dundalk's town centre, supporting occupants in the greater north-east region. Mobile FabLab: A prototyping and training space that ventures off site to visit business hubs, industrial parks, schools, and community spaces. In 2023, Creative Spark unveiled the Enterprise FabLab, a cutting-edge Digital Fabrication Laboratory, reaffirming its dedication to advancing education, fostering entrepreneurship, and enriching the local community. Boasting state-of-the-art technology such as laser cutters, 3D printers, CNC routers, electronic workbenches, vinyl cutters, and power tools, the FabLab equips members with an extensive array of resources to bring their ideas to life all under one roof. With a warm invitation to new members, the FabLab offers tailored membership options designed to cater to a diverse range of business needs. The FabLab at Creative Spark provides expert guidance, training and upskilling for professional teams and individuals through Education and Operations Manager Oscar Diaz and Technical Manager Carl McAteer. Their wealth of experience and knowledge ensures that members receive personalised assistance and mentorship to navigate digital fabrication with confidence. Joining a FabLab means becoming part of a global community of learners, educators, technologists, researchers, makers, and innovators - a vast knowledge-sharing network spanning 100 countries and 24 time zones. Ryan Reilly, a local creative from Dundalk with a background in graphic design, media, arts, and technologies, has been awarded a scholarship for the Fab Academy to study 3D Print & Technical Design for six months at the Creative Spark Enterprise FabLab. As the first official node for the Fab Academy in Ireland, Creative Spark is proud to support Ryan as he embarks on this transformative journey. The Fab Academy curriculum, conceived by the Centre for Bits and Atoms (CBA) at MIT and spearheaded by Professor Neil Gershenfeld, explores the principles and applications of digital fabrication, and is hosted online by MIT. "Our mission at Creative Spark is to cultivate a collaborative environ...

In the 1700s, did a church in County Louth, Ireland really jump over the buried body of someone it didn't want in its grounds? Or was it a powerful storm that somehow moved a wall exactly three feet and left it standing upright? The ruins of the Church of Kildemock only tell stories, but no answers so its up to you, our Chief Detectives, to take your own leap of faith. Need the evidence first? Athena and Tiernan will jump to it. Brought to you by Small Wardour, makers of some of the best podcasts for kids. *** If your chief detectives want to hear more from the investigations, including more compelling evidence and extra fun facts, then you can become a paid subscriber of the show. Just click Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or visit patreon.com/bustortrustpodcast to get access to weekly bonus episodes, ad-free and early listening and exclusive extras. Your support will help us to investigate even more amazing mysteries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The first rule of fairy gifts is you don't talk about fairy gifts. Chris and Simon recklessly flout that rule in this look at artifacts stolen from or given by the fairies to human neighbours. Some are exotic, like The Luck of Edenhall and the Fairy Flag of Dunvegan. Others, like elf shot and tiny tobacco pipes, are common field finds. Chris waxes lyrical about fairy textiles, and the connection between Huldrefolk bridal crowns and the Virgin Mary. Simon shoe-horns in a discussion of tiny footwear said to be made by leprechauns, some of which, worringly, show signs of wear. And what about that  ‘leprechaun suit' from County Louth? And should you ever amputate a fairy foot? (Only if you have arthritis...). Our Facebook group is here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1396529487421974

WALKING WITH THE SAINTS l ST. BRIDGET OF IRELAND, SECOND PATRON SAINT OF IRELAND l FEBRUARY 1 Normally, people want to appear presentable, pleasing and beautiful. They, in fact, try every means to be so. But our saint today was different. She was born to a rich Irish couple with a singular beauty, but when she was grown up, she asked the Lord to take away that beauty so as to avoid all flattering attentions of suitors and to escape marriage since she wanted to offer herself totally to God. Born in County Louth, Ireland about 450, she showed signs of sanctity from her youth. She was loved by everyone around her, on account of her virtues, amiable character and her serene and obedient disposition. She also loved the poor and was always available to help them. God granted her prayer by allowing her to lose an eye through a disease. She became ugly and those who admired her and pursued her turned away in disgust and pity for her. Her father was also disappointed, but being a good Christian, he was disposed and happy to permit her to enter religious life. She entered the convent and it was Bishop St. Mel, an early disciple of St. Patrick, who gave her the veil. Once she put on the veil for a religious, a miracle happened. Her deformed face became beautiful again. As a religious, she was exemplary in her prayer life, in the practice of the vows, and in making penance and sacrifices. Bridget founded the monastery of Kildaire, the first religious house for women in Ireland, where she presided for many years. She also established communities in other parts of the country. Her holy life gave her the privilege to make miracles which was a great influence in the growth of the Church in Ireland. The Sign of the Cross seemed to be the means by which she performed wonders. St. Bridget was generous, energetic and happy, so she wanted to make people especially those distressed to be joyful. Once, one of her friends brought her a basket of choice apples. She immediately distributed them to the crowd of sick people who surrounded her. The friend did not expect her to do that, so she surprisingly exclaimed: “The apples were for you, not for them.” Bridget simply answered: “What is mine, is theirs.” When she was eighty-seven years old, she was warned of her approaching death, which took place at Kildaire, on February 1, 523, where she was also buried. When the Danes invaded and burned Kildaire, her relics were carried to Downpatrick, where the body of St. Patrick reposed. St. Bridget is considered the Second Patron Saint of Ireland, St. Patrick, being the first.        Virtue: piety, simplicity, humility, obedience, commitment, courage, charity, and compassion Prayer: “Lord, may St. Bridget kindle our love for You, and for the poor and the needy.”

Of County Armagh and Louth parentage, Pádraigín Ní Uallacháin was raised in an Irish speaking family. She is a multifaceted traditional artist: a professional singer since 1999 and a researcher, song writer, author and composer, now living in County Louth

In this episode Patricia tells us about the River Boyne which rises at Trinity Well, Newberry Hall, near Carbury, County Kildare, and flows towards the Northeast through County Meath to reach the Irish Sea between Mornington, County Meath, and Baltray, County Louth. It's 112 KMs in length but it's history is even longer.

Today's Show came from Seapoint Golf Club where the Irish Legends tour event is taking place this weekend and today a who's who of celebrities took to the course with the professionals on one of the most beautiful days of the year! Have a listen as we caught up with the likes of major winner Michael Campbell, Dublin's Jim Gavin, soccer star Teddy Sheringham, actor James Nesbitt, rugby legend Keith Wood and world motor racing champion Damon Hill. We also heard from the owners Carr Golf who told us this was only the beginning of great things for the County Louth course and that they're in for the long haul. Our very own Des Smyth, who designed the course with Declan Branigan, and who is one of the hosts of the event was in great form and we also heard from the celebrity organisers and the Legends tour people... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Principal of Termonfeckin National School in County Louth, Bryan Collins.

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Brian McMahon comes from Dundalk in County Louth, just north of Dublin. 13 years ago, not so long after Brian's father passed away, he digitalised a family photograph from the 1960's, and to his delight was amazed by the quality of the newly digitalised image but also the nostalgia that he had managed to encapsulate online. Since then, Brian has digitalised over 3000 images, adverts and articles of Dublin and Ireland, posting them on his blog; Brand New Retro or in his monthly column in Totally Dublin magazine. For a long time I've wanted to talk to someone about how the culture of Dublin has changed and evolved over the years, and when I got to know Brian, I thought he was the perfect guy to speak to. We chat about music, nightlife, opportunities and a lot more.If you are interested in seeing old images of IIreland and the people who lived here then I really recommend checking out Brian's blog, Brand New Retro. You'll find a link in the description of this episode.Thanks a mill for listening guys! Remember, sharing this podcast with a friend, leaving a rating or a review can be so incredibly helpful to us, so we'd appreciate that support if you're willing. Brian's Twitter:twitter.com/brandnewretroBrand New Retro Instagraminstagram.com/brandnewretroireland/Brand New Retro Bloghttps://brandnewretro.ie/Our Instagram Pageinstagram.com/a_life_in_dublin/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Louise Phelan is an executive powerhouse. She has done it all in the corporate world. Born into a family of 17 in county Laois, Louise is best known for her role as Vice President of PayPal, where she set up a base for the company in County Louth, creating 1000 jobs. She now mentors others, sits on the board of Ryanair and enjoys life in her luxury apartment in the exclusive Lansdowne Place in Dublin 4. That's where Bobby met Louise to talk Life and Leadership.

TNWAC had the honor of talking with Her Excellency Geraldine Byrne Nason, Ambassador of the Republic of Ireland to the United States in January. TNWAC President Patrick Ryan spoke with her about the business interests connecting Ireland and Tennessee and the wider United States, political developments in Ireland and the European Union and the special relationship between Ireland and the United States and the historical connections to Tennessee. Ambassador Geraldine Byrne Nason assumed her role as Ireland's 19th Ambassador to the United States in August 2022. Geraldine was Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Ireland to the United Nations in New York (2017- 22). Previously, she served as Ambassador to France (2014-17), Second Secretary General in the Department of the Taoiseach (Prime Minister) (2011-14), Ambassador and Ireland's Deputy Permanent Representative to the EU (2005-11)), and Director of the National Forum on Europe (2004-05). During her career, Ambassador Byrne Nason has served in Brussels, New York, Paris, Vienna and Helsinki. As Second Secretary-General in the Department of the Taoiseach from 2011-2014, she was the highest ranking female public servant in Ireland. During that period, she also was Secretary General of Ireland's Economic Management Council. On her arrival in New York, Ambassador Byrne Nason led Ireland's successful campaign for a seat on the United Nations Security Council, and led the New York Security Council team for the 2021-2022 term. Geraldine was Chair of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) for 2018 and 2019. She has also co-chaired high-level political negotiations on the hundredth anniversary of the birth of Nelson Mandela and on the ‘Samoa pathway' for Small Island Developing States. A native of County Louth, in 2020 Ambassador Byrne Nason was awarded the Freedom of Drogheda, the town's highest honour and was the third woman to receive the award of its 35 recipients. In 2014, Geraldine was elected a Member of the Royal Irish Academy, Ireland's highest academic honour. Ambassador Byrne Nason holds an Honorary Doctorate of Law from Maynooth University as well as Master's and Bachelor's degrees in Literature from Saint Patrick's College in Maynooth (NUIM). Ambassador Byrne Nason is married and has one son.

Tasting NotesWhen John Teeling converted an industrial alcohol plant in County Louth into what became "Cooley" distillery in the late 80s, the seeds were planted for the revival of Irish whiskey. Kilbeggan, Tyrconnell, and Connemara all sprung forth, as well as a slew of barrels for smaller brands to grow and experiment. Post-Beam Suntory acquiring Cooley and the brands, the second generation of Teelings went to work on founding their eponymous whiskey company. Today, happily aging and bubbling away in downtown Dublin, the Teeling Whiskey Co. is still owned by John and Stephen, but with a 40% stake by Bacardi, the whiskey has grown its global presence. Presumably, the brand began life from older Cooley stocks, finished in ex-rum casks and bottled non-chill filtered at 92 proof. The nose is an explosion of fruit and malt with a rich cereal grain and sweet tropical fruit note emerging. On the palate more malt, sweet spice, and a treacly, syrupy rum-soaked spice cake. The finish is long, sweet, and simply pleasurable.

Explore two of Europe's less-crowded scenic peninsulas! Rick visits with local tour guides from Pula, on Croatia's Istrian Peninsula, and from Ireland's Cooley Peninsula, an hour north of Dublin in County Louth. Plus marine conservationist Jonathan White explains what he's discovered about the power of the tides around the world — and how they affect you, even if you don't live near the shore. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.

Fresh from a 50/1 winner at Dundalk earlier this week, Fran Berry is back to take us through another Friday under the lights in County Louth. With, as always, plenty of other chat thrown in.   If you'd like to take part in our next Punters' Panel episode, let us know by emailing fthm@paddypower.com It's Fridays with Fran, coming to you straight "From The Horse's Mouth"...    18+ | begambleaware.com

In today's episode we share some old Irish names - quite beautiful ones - that are just some of our favourites for boys and girls. Perhaps you already have one or two in your own family?We also share the story of Jimmy Hasty, an Irish footballer from Dundalk in County Louth and how I learnt a good lesson when I received som particular feedback on this story from one of our readers.Running through today's episode we have the beautiful music of Cork songwriter Jimmy McCarthy. We hope you enjoy!

In today's episode we share some old Irish names - quite beautiful ones - that are just some of our favourites for boys and girls. Perhaps you already have one or two in your own family?We also share the story of Jimmy Hasty, an Irish footballer from Dundalk in County Louth and how I learnt a good lesson when I received som particular feedback on this story from one of our readers.Running through today's episode we have the beautiful music of Cork songwriter Jimmy McCarthy. We hope you enjoy!

Michael speaks to County Louth man Tim Herlihy about his new Irish whiskey called Lost Irish.Tim is an Irish whiskey expert and has traveled the globe crafting his trade in the industry and developing Lost Irish. The concept behind Lost Irish will resonate with many emigrants as it tells the story of the 70 million Irish diasporas spread across the world. The casks used to make Lost Irish are sourced from six different continents to symbolize the Irish living in these areas and the various casks give the whiskey its unique taste and flavors Tim discusses why Irish whiskey has made a comeback in recent years and why the industry is now booming. Tim has also co-authored a beautifully produced book called From Barley to Blarney: A Whiskey Lover's Guide to Ireland which documents Ireland's 50 most iconic bars and pubs. Tim and the founders of the famous Dead Rabbit Bar traveled around Ireland to visit each bar featured in the book including some gems like The Long Hall Bar in Dublin and The Castle in Cork.If you'd like to purchase some Lost Irish Irish Whiskey or Tim's book just click on some of the links in the description below.Lost Irish Website - https://lostirish.com/Book - https://www.amazon.com/Barley-Blarney-Whiskey-Lovers-Ireland/dp/1449489931The Long Hall Podcast.com - http://thelonghallpodcast.com/Lost Irish Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lostirishwhiskey/Follow us on social media or leave a comment on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter, @thelonghallpodcast.Follow Tim on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lostirishtim/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fran the Man returns to guide us through another Friday evening's racing in County Louth. Watch the Breeders' Cup Rewind show here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoRI8a6Vo4U Paddy's Pick 5 is worth 50k this weekend and free to play, so don't miss out.  Enter from Thursday afternoon onwards, here: https://news.paddypower.com/horse-racing-news/ Read T&Cs here: https://bit.ly/3V5LkAl If you'd like to take part in our next Punters' Panel episode, let us know by emailing fthm@paddypower.com It's Fridays with Fran, coming to you straight "From The Horse's Mouth"...  18+ | begambleaware.com

Comedian and Father Ted star Joe Rooney tells us about an interactive experience that allows people to explore the history and heritage of County Louth.

This week, Irish family band, THE CORRS, joins me for an interview. They're an outfit that combines pop rock with traditional Irish themes. The group consists of the Corr siblings, Andrea, Sharon, Caroline and Jim who all hail from Dundalk, County Louth, Ireland. The Corrs have released seven studio albums and numerous singles, which have reached platinum in many countries, and have sold 40 million albums worldwide. SHARON CORR joins us to tell us all about what The Corrs are up to today and fill us in about her own solo projects. We're also going to check in with ROLAND KENT LAVOIE. No idea who that is right? Well, think 'Me and You and A Dog Named Boo'. The artist is much better known to us as LOBO. Today Lobo is semi-retired and living in Florida with an incredible life story to share - one where he talks about always shunning fame and fortune in favour for being able to mow his lawns anonymously, Founded in 1964, English rock band, the Strawberry Hill Boys quickly became known as THE STRAWBS. The band played folk rock, progressive rock, and (briefly) glam rock. Best known for their hit "Part of the Union", Strawbs toured with Supertramp in their "Crime of the Century" tour. We catch up with guitarist CHAS CRONK for a walk down memory lane. He tells us all about serendipity and success and gives us the lowdown on his very first solo album that's been recently released. Do you have a favourite artist you'd like to hear from? If so, just send me a message either through the website www.abreathoffreshair.com.au or sandy@abreathoffreshair.com.au If you'd like to know more about The Corrs https://www.facebook.com/thecorrsofficial/ You can read about Lobo here https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2499367/bio To read more about Chas Cronk https://chascronk.com/ and The Strawbs can be found here https://www.strawbsweb.co.uk/index0.asp I hope you enjoy listening!

Our Story This is a story of a cheerful, fearless farmhand named Fred who lived in the Fens, the marshy, bogs of East Anglia. He was at home in himself and on the land, and that attracted the jealousy of the other young men on the farm. This story, inspired by a tale called "The Syleham Lamps," collected in https://amzn.to/3RQ34xs (Kirsty Hartsiotis's Suffolk Folk Tales), features the mysterious will-o'-the-wisps, the mysterious marsh lights that appear over the bogs of the Fens in eastern England. Our Guest Robyn Watt  is an animist teacher and practitioner in the traditions of the British Isles. She offers programs for somatic nature connection, and soul and ancestor-tending in the field of the animist healing arts. After moving to Canada from the UK, Robyn navigated the experience of grieving for her homeland by reclaiming the ancient animist cosmologies of her ancestry. Through this, she came into the work of guiding others who also long to reconnect to their ancestral wisdom traditions from far away.  Find Robyn at sacredearthgrove.com, in her online community oursacredcircles.com & on Instagram @sacred.earth.grove Our Conversation Robyn begins with an invocation of the ancestors and the land as she tells a story inspired by the counties of Suffolk and Norfolk, where  she grew up and where her family has lived for centuries. What it means to live in North America and feel the call back to ancestral homelands. Robyn describes it as a wounding but also considers the gift of reconnection that follows the pain of disconnection. Animism upholds the sentience and aliveness of the world. It is rooted in the ancient understanding that the world can and wants to communicate with us is something that many modern people know in their bones, even before they know the word. Animism is a powerful way to cope with environmental crisis and climate anxiety. The perennial struggle of nature versus civilization, as embodied by Fred and his struggle with the other stable boys  Disney brought the will o' the wisps to popular consciousness in the movie Brave. As imperfect as Disney is, there's magic in the way modern retellings give us access to the ancient in a vital way The Fens were also home to Queen Boudicca's Iceni tribe  Resources and sources of inspiration: artist and author Katie Holton's work with the Ardee Bog in County Louth;  Francis Pryor's book https://amzn.to/3ra8Kqb (The Fens: Discovering England's Ancient Depths); Philip Pullman's novel https://amzn.to/3Syz74Y (The Secret Commonwealth.) The scientific explanation for the marshlights or “ignis fatuus”: they are created by the oxidation of gasses produced by organic decay that cause photon emissions. But also… it's magic! Our Music Music at the start of the show is by Beth Sweeney and Billy Hardy, a Celtic Fiddle and multi-instrumental duo based on Cape Cod, Massachusetts. The traditional Irish reel we play at the start of the show is called "The College Groves." https://www.knotworkstorytelling.com/episode/billyandbeth.com (billyandbeth.com) Work with MarisaMarisa offers 1:1 coaching for Personal and Professional growth with her https://www.marisagoudy.com/healing-for-heroines (Healing for Heroines) packages. She also offers https://www.marisagoudy.com/story-weaver-book-coaching (Story Weaver Book Coaching )for memoirists, thought leaders, and creative entrepreneurs at the beginning of their writing journey. Find more of Marisa's writing and get a copy of her book, The Sovereignty Knot https://www.knotworkstorytelling.com/episode/www.marisagoudy.com (www.marisagoudy.com) Follow the show on https://www.instagram.com/knotworkpodcast/ (Instagram), https://www.facebook.com/knotworkstorytelling (Facebook), and https://www.facebook.com/groups/4429930243750952 (join our vibrant listeners' community).

Have you ever stopped to focus on what makes you you? Do you know what your ‘You Factor' is? Award-winning marketing mentor, Denise Fay helps businesses owners who want to make both impact and income to become more visible, whether that's world domination or simply to become more famous in their niche. To find fulfilment in life and to achieve your goals, Denise encourages you to maximise the life you lead by focusing on the You Factor.   KEY TAKEAWAY “I encourage everybody to just step into their own power. What is your You Factor? What are your values? What makes you you? What makes you tick? That's the stuff that you should really be marketing about.”   BOOK RECOMMENDATION* Drive by Daniel Pink - https://amzn.to/3daSBh2   RESOURCE Daniel Pink's TED Talk - https://www.ted.com/talks/dan_pink_the_puzzle_of_motivation   ABOUT DENISE Through her company Achieve Marketing and membership community, The Achievers Club, using a proven six step system, Denise helps business owners get crystal clear on their message and create a marketing machine that's unique to their business so that they can build a community of raving fans. This is the holy grail of marketing, where your community becomes your secret salesforce. Marketing becomes easier and you and your clients are making impact on the world around them. A TEDx speaker, podcaster and author, she's also a keen runner. When not talking or writing about marketing, you'll often find her out running the roads of historic and scenic County Louth, Ireland where she lives.   CONNECT WITH DENISE denise@achievemarketing.ie www.achievemarketing.ie www.denisefay.com Join The Achievers Club Membership Community - www.achievemarketing.ie/the-achievers-club https://www.linkedin.com/in/denisefay/ https://twitter.com/denisefay     ABOUT THE HOST - AMY ROWLINSON Amy is a Life Purpose Coach, Podcast Strategist, Top 1% Global Podcaster, Speaker, Mastermind Host and Property Investor. Through 1:1 and group coaching, Amy works with individuals and businesses 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 make it their reality through their own action taking. Helping 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 like Amy to help you to launch your podcast or to focus on your WHY 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.  *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

On the anniversary of Cromwell's attack on Drogheda Countrywide's Brian Lally is in the County Louth town to meet local historian Tom Reilly who has a different view of the English generals time in Ireland.

County Louth. Presented by writer and broadcaster Vincent Woods who travels across the country exploring county identity under the themes of community, culture, history, music and sport.

In this episode Darren Butler and Michael Murphy will discuss the Venerable Matt Talbot and how his story has reached many parts of the world. We'll learn about the Matt Talbot Addiction Recovery Group at Collon, County Louth and their plans for a new Recovery Café. After the break, Darren will be joined by Deacon John Taffe to discuss his experience of working with people in addiction and the effects on families. We'll explore how faith can play a part in recovery from addiction and we'll learn about the Oasis of Peace Centre and how it came about. We'll find out what is available for people to attend in person or online. If you've been affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode, or if you want to learn more about the Apostles of Love, you'll find links and contact information below. The Irish Bishops' Drugs Initiative is a pastoral response to the growing problems of drug and alcohol issues in our parishes and communities. Irish Bishops Drugs Initiative Website www.irishbishopsdrugsinitiative.ie The Apostles of Love are a group of Catholic people from many walks of life who wish to live and renew the Catholic Faith within individuals, families, work place settings and parish communities. They also manage the Oasis of Peace Centre – a place of for prayer, teaching and healing for all who visit. Visit the Apostles of Love website https://apostlesoflove.ie Apostles of Love on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/ApostlesofLoveIreland Apostles of Peace on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/apostlesoflove.ie/ Apostles of Love Contact Information (Oasis of Peace) Mobile: 0896152568 Email info@apostlesoflove.ie Oasis of Peace Address: New Melifont Abbey, Collon, Co Louth, Ireland. Oasis of Peace Daily Opening Times Monday- Friday: 10am-4pm. Saturday:10am-4pm Sunday: Closed all day. Please Note the above times and Days are subject to change on retreat days. Credits This episode was presented by Darren Butler of the Irish Bishops Drug Initiative. It was produced by Darren Butler, Mark G. Byrne, and Lisa Murray. The sound engineer was Mark G. Byrne. Please subscribe to be notified about new episodes.

In an unremarkable field in County Louth magical events are stirring. Somebody in the fairy world is once again putting things in motion that can only mean trouble for mortals. Typically Filthy Henry, the fairy detective, gets involved in these matters. But he has no real interest in what is going on. Fate, however, has other ideas...and she doesn't take 'no' for an answer. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We hear from businessman Brendan Murphy, originally from Omeath in County Louth, who is one of a number of Irish people living in Ukraine.

Denise Fay is an award-winning author, TEDx speaker, podcaster and founder of Achieve Marketing. An international marketing mentor, Denise helps growth oriented business owners to become more visible...whether it's world domination or simply more famous in their niche.When she's not writing or doing marketing, she's talking about it over at her podcast ‘The Achievers Club with Denise Fay'.A marathon runner, you'll often find her out running the roads of historic and scenic County Louth, Ireland where she lives or simply hanging out with her two children and husband.http://www.businesseyeadvisory.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Happy Valentine's Day! What better way to celebrate than with beer and chocolate: an IPA + spiced or salted dark chocolate, a fruited sour + white chocolate, and a stout + milk chocolate. In this episode, Thandi, Lisa, and Katie participate in a guided pairing by Joanne Love, the Beer School Lady. Joanne has a beer tasting course, A Woman's Brew Podcast, and an Etsy store with beer printables. Equal parts culture and fun, listen as they chat about her background and how she became a beer expert.Beers in this episode:Whiplash, Dublin, Ireland - ‘Elektrobank' IPA 6.8% - https://www.whiplashbeer.com/shop/elektrobank-440ml-can‘I Feel Space' Farmhouse Ale 4.4% - https://untappd.com/b/whiplash-i-feel-space/4597461White Hag, County Sligo, Ireland - ‘Púca Berry Hibiscus & Ginger' Dry-Hopped Lemon Sour 3.5% - https://www.thewhitehag.com/our-range/puca-berry-hibiscus-ginger/‘Atlantean' New England IPA - 5.4% - https://www.thewhitehag.com/our-range/atlantean/Wicklow Wolf, County Wicklow, Ireland - ‘Apex' Oatmeal Stout 6.5% - https://wicklowwolf.com/product/apex-oatmeal-stout-6-5-24-x-440ml-case/Metalman, County Waterford, Ireland - ‘Heliocentric Orbit' Session IPA 4% -  https://metalmanbrewing.com/product/heliocentric-orbit/Brewmaster, County Louth, Ireland - ‘Special Edition Get ‘Er Brewed Collab' Mango & Passionfruit Sour 3.8% - https://www.dbbd.ie/product/brewmaster-mango-and-passionfruit-sour-special-edition-collab/Trouble, County Kildare, Ireland - ‘Nocturne' Milk Stout 5.5% - https://troublebrewing.ie/beers/nocturne/Liquid Light, Nottingham, England - ‘Green Tambourine' IPA 5.8% - https://untappd.com/b/liquid-light-brew-co-green-tambourine/4478332Three Hills, Woodford, England - ‘Spirit of Nature: Yuzu' Fruited Sour 6% - https://untappd.com/b/three-hills-brewing-spirit-of-nature-yuzu/4039535Wild Weather, Reading, England - ‘I Knew Who I Was (This Morning But I've Changed A Lot Since Then)' Imperial Oatmeal Stout 8% - ​​https://untappd.com/b/wild-weather-i-knew-who-i-was-this-morning-but-i-ve-changed-a-lot-since-then/2503563Links:Love Beer Learning: https://lovebeerlearning.co.ukFollow 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 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)

Following our most popular show of the season last week, the Between the Stripes LOI podcast is coming at you with another massive show this week as we're joined by Waterford FC owner Richard Forrest who discusses his FAI Cup dream, survival ambitions, building for the future & more.  The recently retired Stephen Folan walks us through his career from Newcastle to Limerick, mistakes at Cork & Sligo, signing for Stephen Kenny and hanging up the boots under Ollie Horgan at Finn Harps.  While newly appointed Drogheda United General Manager Hubert Murphy outlines his plans for the community in County Louth.  As ever, Kieran & Jon look back at the weekend's results and look ahead to this weekend's games as well as talking Ireland and "pig head gate" at Oriel Park on Friday.  Not to be missed! 

Part 2 of Eoin's chat with Mary Lennon.Mary is from County Louth in Ireland and was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes just this year at the age of 38, alongside being diagnosed with Covid-19. Mary is a medical care worker and a medical student.Mary talks through her diagnosis story and tells us how she was turned away from hospital four times before being officially diagnosed. It wasn't until she used a friend's blood glucose monitor to check her levels that she knew something was wrong.Despite being diagnosed so recently, Mary speaks of how her confidence has grown around the condition as a result of her personal study, connecting with an online community and her family support system. Which all led to her connecting with other Diabetics in her local area and creating a Facebook group for other Diabetics in Louth.Diabetes Facebook Group (County Louth, Ireland)As always, be sure to rate, comment, subscribe and share. Your interaction and feedback really helps the podcast. The more Diabetics that we reach, the bigger impact we can make!Questions for the Podcast:theinsuleoinpodcast@gmail.comWebsite:insuleoin.comConnect with Eoin:https://linktr.ee/insuleoin Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode Eoin chats with Mary Lennon.Mary is from County Louth in Ireland and was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes just this year at the age of 38, alongside being diagnosed with Covid-19. Mary is a medical care worker and a medical student.Mary talks through her diagnosis story and tells us how she was turned away from hospital four times before being officially diagnosed. It wasn't until she used a friend's blood glucose monitor to check her levels that she knew something was wrong.Despite being diagnosed so recently, Mary speaks of how her confidence has grown around the condition as a result of her personal study, connecting with an online community and her family support system. Which all led to her connecting with other Diabetics in her local area and creating a Facebook group for other Diabetics in Louth.Diabetes Facebook Group (County Louth, Ireland)As always, be sure to rate, comment, subscribe and share. Your interaction and feedback really helps the podcast. The more Diabetics that we reach, the bigger impact we can make!Questions for the Podcast:theinsuleoinpodcast@gmail.comWebsite:insuleoin.comConnect with Eoin:https://linktr.ee/insuleoin Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Shakeshaft takes Alasdair Beckett-King back to Chipping Campden via Chipping Sodbury, County Louth and North London. The Lorelads are on tour [AIRHORN!] and they have one thing on their minds – sightings of animal ghosts. Join us on this journey and meet Sir Francis Bacon's ghost chicken, an immortal cat, and (of course) the maître d'autobus. Loreboys nether say die! Support the Loremen here (and get stuff): patreon.com/loremenpod ko-fi.com/loremen @loremenpod www.twitch.tv/loremenpod www.instagram.com/loremenpod www.facebook.com/loremenpod @JamesShakeshaft | @MisterABK

Hi guys, Hope you're all well. Welcome to the FFF and welcome to another episode of The Magic of where we provide in-depth profiles of clubs from all over the world. We like to cover a whole range of clubs - from those with a rich history to those with new beginnings, massive clubs with international support to smaller clubs with a modest yet equally passionate fanbase, and clubs you've most likely heard of to ones you most likely haven't. This episode is all about Irish club, Drogheda United FC. Drogheda United are an Irish association football club based in Drogheda, County Louth and are currently playing in the League of Ireland Premier Division. We'll briefly explore the historic port town of Drogheda before digging into the rich past of Drogheda United FC then round it off with a chat I had back in May with long-time supporter Niall to get a fan's perspective of The Mighty Drogs. Follow me now as we discover the Magic of Drogheda United. Please contact us: @TheFFF84 on Twitter www.facebook.com/TheFFF84 www.youtube.com/channel/UCg37gymDXgi9...​ or email: thetriplef2021@gmail.com

We are in a series where we revisit all of the Wish You Were Heres that have been shared on our podcast, this time broken down by location. This week we’re revisiting half of the Ireland locations.3:40 Any little farmhouse in Dingle, Ireland6:10 Cliffs of Moher, Co. Clare, Ireland9:30 Carrick a Rede Rope Bridge, Carrick Island, Ireland13:50 Dunluce Castle, Northern Ireland16:52 Bushmills Distillery Tour, County Antrim, Northern Ireland19:56 CS Lewis Square, Belfast, Northern Ireland23:10 The Crown Bar & Saloon, Belfast, Northern Ireland26:10 Monasterboice Round Tower, County Louth, IrelandFollow us on Twitter & Instagram: @tmwypodcast  Leave us a voicemail (or text message): (406)763-8699  Email: tmwypodcast@gmail.com  

Today marks the second Easter Sunday that will have to be celebrated from home. But how can we best occupy the time of the kids in our families if our movements are curtailed? Members of Irish Girl Guides are busy putting the finishing touches to their first ever ‘Easter Camp At Home’ and they are inviting the entire country to join them today. Volunteer Leader with Clogherhead Guides in County Louth, Sarah Humphries, joined Sean Defoe to discuss. For more details: https://www.irishgirlguides.ie/join-in-igg-camp-at-home/ Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast with Susan Keogh on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); }); Original Podcast with clickable words https://tinyurl.com/yj4hbleu Irish-medium education at secondary level again in County Louth. Gaelscolaíocht ag an meánleibhéal arís i gContae Lú. Irish - medium education at secondary level will be made available again in County Louth from September 2021. Cuirfear gaelscolaíocht ag an meánleibhéal ar fáil arís i gContae Lú ó Mheán Fómhair 2021. A satellite of Gaelcholáiste Glór na Mara, located in County Dublin, will be set up in Dundalk. Cuirfear satailít de Ghaelcholáiste Ghlór na Mara, atá suite i gContae Átha Cliath, ar bun i nDún Dealgan. Gaelcholáiste Lú operated within the English medium secondary school, Coláiste Chú Chulainn, in Dundalk. Bhí Gaelcholáiste Lú ag feidhmiú taobh istigh den mheánscoil Bhéarla, Coláiste Chú Chulainn, i nDún Dealgan. But since 2019, parents have been protesting because, in their opinion, their children were not receiving Irish-medium education there. Ach ó 2019, bhí tuismitheoirí i mbun agóidíochta mar, dar leo féin, ní raibh a leanaí ag fáil gaeloideachais ansin. 'The students were completely mixed in with the English medium secondary school and operating through the medium of that language,' they said. 'Bhí na daltaí measctha isteach go hiomlán leis an meánscoil Bhéarla agus ag feidhmiú trí mheán na teanga sin', a dúirt siad. Gaelcholáiste Lú came to an end and since then, Irish-medium education has been at an intermediate level in Dundalk. Tháinig deireadh le Gaelcholáiste Lú agus ó shin i leith, bhí gaeloideachas ag an meánleibhéal idir dhá cheann na meá i nDún Dealgan. But this week, Education Minister Norma Foley announced that a settlement had been reached; that a satellite of Gaelcholáiste Glór na Mara, based in Balbriggan, Dundalk, be established. Ach an tseachtain seo, d'fhógair an tAire Oideachais, Norma Foley go raibh socrú bainte amach; go mbunófaí satailít de Ghaelcholáiste Ghlór na Mara, atá lonnaithe i mBaile Brigín i nDún Dealgan. It is to be located, temporarily, in a community center on the town. Tá sé le lonnú, go sealadach, in ionad pobail ar an mbaile. Gaelcholáiste Glór na Mara is under the patronage of An Foras Pátrúnachta. Tá Gaelcholáiste Ghlór na Mara faoi phátrúnacht an Fhorais Phátrúnachta. 'In practice, what is happening,' said the Foundation 's Secretary General, Caoimhín Ó hEaghra,' is that staff will be based up in Dundalk. 'Go praiticiúil, séard a bheas ag tarlú', a dúirt Ard- Rúnaí an Fhorais, Caoimhín Ó hEaghra, 'ná go mbeidh baill foirne lonnaithe thuas i nDún Dealgan. The Dundalk campus will draw on and utilize the resources and structure of Gaelcholáiste Glór na Mara in Balbriggan. Beidh an campas i nDún Dealgan ag tarraingt air agus ag úsáid na n-achmhainní agus an strúchtúir atá ag Gaelcholáiste Ghlór na Mara i mBaile Brigín. The satellite will be managed by Glór na Mara. ' This is a pilot model, designed by An Foras Pátrúnachta. Beidh an satailít á bainistiú ó Ghlór na Mara.' Is múnla píoltach é seo, atá deartha ag an bhForas Pátrúnachta. The Department of Education says the model could be extended, if successful. Deir an Roinn Oideachais go bhféadfaí an múnla a leathnú amach, má bhíonn rath air. As things stand at present, there are no Irish - medium colleges in nine counties in this state. Faoi mar a sheasann cúrsaí faoi láthair, níl gaelcholáiste ar bith i naoi gcontae sa stát seo. Parents in Dundalk are delighted. Tá gliondar ar thuismitheoirí i nDún Dealgan. 'The Department has made the right decision,' said one parent, Caitríona Connor. 'Tá an cinneadh ceart déanta ag an Roinn', a dúirt tuismitheoir amháin, Caitríona Connor. 'As a parent, I am delighted that the two I still have in the local Irish - medium school will have the option of continuing their education through Irish in their own county, rather than taking a bus to County Dublin every morning'. 'Mar thuismitheoir,

Welcome to this special podcast Edition of Travel with Brack Tours. With St Patricks Day just around the corner we caught up with Ireland’s only Leprechaun whisper, yes you heard me right, a Leprechaun whisper. His name is Kevin Woods and he lives in the Medieval heritage village of Carlingford in County Louth situated in Irelands Ancient East. Know locally as ‘McCoillte’ Kevin Woods is Ireland’s last Leprechaun Whisperer. In 2002 he found the gold coins in a stone wall on Ghan Road Carlingford which enabled him to communicate with “Carraig” the elder of the 236 surviving leprechauns. To hear the rest of the story you'll have to tune in...!

iIrish: Songs, Stories & Shenanigans, Podcast22: w/ Irish Immigration Atty Fiona McEntee When you want to know, where to go, what to do, to be seen, to make a difference, you come here, to iIrish: the Truth & the Pulse of what matters Hello Everyone! Welcome back to iIrish; Songs, Stories & Shenanigans. We have a great show for you today, including special guest Irish Immigration attorney Fiona McEntee, now based in Chicago. Just for a minute, we’re going to move From the Present to acknowledge the Past, and then roll forward: So, Let’s take a look at On This Day in Irish History: 2 February 1882 - James Joyce, poet, novelist and playwright, was born in Dublin. 3 February 1919 - Harry Boland and Michael Collins rescued Eamon de Valera from Lincoln jail, after smuggling keys that were hidden in cakes into the prison. 5 February 1921 - Katherine O’Shea (76), wife of Charles Stewart Parnell (1846-91) died 9 February 1854 - Edward Carson, lawyer and Unionist leader, was born in Dublin. Moving to the present: What’s the News, What’s the News? What’s the news today? Our February issue, tho COVID reduced, is still full of info, columns, entertainment and things to do. You will find so much - food recipes, including Cooking Up a Hooley In the Kitchen: Mini-Chedder & Bacon pasties. Katie’s column is a comfort food inspiration, and one of those, “I gotta try this” recipes – the whole idea is just what a covid heart needs. Plus, there is humor, opinion, profiles and history, book and music reviews, Irish Dance news, our monthly Speak Irish Lesson and monthly Irish Crossword Puzzle. February’s puzzle subject is Towns in Clare, Limerick and Kerry. The crosswords are a great way to learn or refresh your Irish knowledge, history and folklore, and all past issues, with the crossword inside, are available on OhioIANews.com. Conor Makem wrote a great column, titled, Newgrange: Ireland’s Neolithic Gem, this month, giving the history and highlights of the structure, built even before the pyramids. His photo of Newgrange is our February front cover. And a few more pics are inside and on the website. It starts with this: My father never forced anything down our throats, but if there was one thing that came close, it was the importance of an ancient mound of stone and earth in the Boyne Valley, known as Newgrange. He used to bring the family to experience it starting in the 1980s. Back then, we could just drive up to the base of the hill, walk past the unmanned booth where someone should have been selling tickets and explore. There was often no one else there, though occasionally we’d run across someone the old man inevitably knew. Many Ohio Irish American News readers will already know about Newgrange and will have their own stories about it, but I would be remiss in my son duties if I didn’t at least dedicate one column to it. What the heck is it? Newgrange was built by stone-age farmers 5,200 years ago, making it older than the Great Pyramids of Giza and Stonehenge. In fact, there wasn’t much that boiled my father’s bottom more than the international press swooning over the 100 stones in Wiltshire while simultaneously ignoring the gem of the Boyne Valley. But, I digress. Located in Meath, just west of Drogheda in County Louth, the circular mound … When we are all done here, hop over to the website to read The Rest of the Story, or pic up the February free issue at any of our 367 distribution locations. OhioIANews Columnist Bob Carney writes about St. Brigid, and there is more than one, in his Cleveland Comhra (conversation) Column this month. Brigid is considered a patron saint of Ireland just as St. Patrick is. February is recognized as the beginning of spring in Ireland, a time of growth and renewal. The Festival of Imbolg, on the first of February, celebrated the arrival of spring as the earth awakened after the dark winter months. Goddesses were important (Dee eh dees) deities in the ancient religions of the celts, as they were thought to play a daily role in the lives of the people. Brigid was the goddess most associated with (imm molg) Imbolg. Her name means, “the exalted one”. She was the patron of poetry, craft and healing and was often called upon by women in childbirth for protection and safe delivery of their child. Brigid was the daughter of the Dagda, chief god of the (tuath de dannan) Tuatha Dé Danann, and the Morrighan. With her flame red hair, she was also the goddess of fire and hearth, and a patron of warfare. She appears in many stories in Irish mytholog. In one, she is the wife of Bres, the ruler of the Tuatha Dé Danann. Their son, Ruadan, is killed in the second battle of Magh Tuireadh after wounding the god Giobhniu. Brigid went to the battlefield to mourn his death. Caoine Keening This is said to be the first caoine (keening) in Ireland. The practice of hiring women to caoine at a graveside continued up until recent times. Brigid’s caoine was so sorrowful that it caused all of the combatants to lay down their arms at the sound of it. As a result, the warriors of Leinster would seek her protection in battle. In other stories, she is wed to a different king, and her three sons slay Cian, the father of Lugh the Long-Arm. She is still known as the “Goddess of the Well” in pagan customs, a link to the fertility and life giving waters of Mother Earth. There has been a resurgence of pagan and druadic beliefs and practices in recent times. In Lough Gur, Co. Limerick, her feast day is celebrated with “green man” dancing around the fields, symbolizing the fertilizing of the earth. In the evening, her followers gather around a communal fire and listen to stories of the goddess. Of all the Celtic deities, she is the most universal and can be found in the mythologies of Northern Britain, Scotland, Western Europe, and Ireland. Patrick’s success as a missionary was partly a result of his ability to incorporate the familiar into his message of the Christian beliefs. The story of the shamrock to explain the Trinity is one example. He took traditions of the druids in Gaelic culture and tried to explain them, according to the teachings of Christianity. Later missionaries in other parts of the world would try to erradicate old beliefs and impose their Christian ideals by any means necessary. The chieftain of Leinster, a man named Dubhtach, and his people were ardent worshipers of the goddess Brigid, and refused to recognize any teachings that cast doubt on her position as the mother goddess. Yet, this is where the origins of Brigid the saint are found. Brigid of Kildara (Kiladare) … When we are all done here, hop over to the website to read The Rest of the Story, or pic up the free issue at any of our 367 distribution locations in and around Ohio. A few other highlights in this issue: we have our Irish Photography Cover Contest; Kids Coloring Contest; and our podcast Listener Contest, News for the GAA; a few Opinion pieces and the Irish movers, shakers and music makers that enrich our days. Speaking of the New Kid’s Craic Colors of Ireland Contest, Here is the info: 2 Age Divisions: Ages 7, 8, 9 Ages 10, 11 & 12 Each Age Group winner receives a Gift Card to Kamm’s Corner Ice Cream, or the OhioIANews Advertiser of their choice! Official Rules and Regs are: · One entry per child · One winner in each age group · Participant must color page without assistance · Participant may use crayons, markers, or paint · Use your imagination! The coloring page is printable from: www.OhioIANews.com as well. Previous winners will be featured in the March Issue Entry and entry info (Name, age, city and Parents Name and Phone Number) may be dropped off to PJ McIntyre’s or the OhioIANews, or scanned and emailed to jobrien@ohioianews.com by the end of the month. Winners will be in the issue quarterly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

About This Episode: Cathy Maguire is an accomplished singer, songwriter, model and TV presenter who was born in Ireland and after her college education Maguire moved to the United States and went to work in Nashville as a songwriter. She released an album entitled Portrait on 17 April 2009, which was reviewed favorably by critics with Hot Press magazine awarding the album four stars out of five. Cathy has been based in New York City since 2010. In 2013, she hosted a music TV presentation called Ireland in Song which aired on PBS, as well as being commissioned by a well-known film house in New York to co-write a screenplay about traditional Irish music. In Nov 2013, Maguire was honored by the Louth Society of New York for outstanding ambassadorship of County Louth, Ireland. She was subsequently the guest of Honor at the 107th Louth Society of New York Dinner, and was the youngest recipient of the honor. In 2014, Maguire was named by The Irish Echo newspaper in its Top 40 Under 40 Award. On March 17th, 2017, she was invited by Cardinal Timothy Dolan to sing at the official St Patrick's Day Mass in St Patrick's Cathedral in New York City. A video of the performance soon went viral and was viewed over a million times on social media in one week. Find out more about Cathy at: Facebook More info about Cathy Instagram Check out our YouTube Channel: Jeremyryanslatebiz Make Extraordinary a reality: jeremyryanslate.com/extraordinary See the Show Notes: jeremyryanslate.com/812 Sponsors:Gusto: This episode is sponsored by Gusto. Run your payroll the easy way, the same way we do at Command Your Brand. You'll get a. $100 Amazon Gift Card just for running your first payroll! http://www.jeremyryanslate.com/gusto Audible: Get a free 30 day free trial and 1 free audiobook from thousands of available books.  http://www.jeremyryanslate.com/book

About This Episode: Cathy Maguire is an accomplished singer, songwriter, model and TV presenter who was born in Ireland and after her college education Maguire moved to the United States and went to work in Nashville as a songwriter. She released an album entitled Portrait on 17 April 2009, which was reviewed favorably by critics with Hot Press magazine awarding the album four stars out of five. Cathy has been based in New York City since 2010. In 2013, she hosted a music TV presentation called Ireland in Song which aired on PBS, as well as being commissioned by a well-known film house in New York to co-write a screenplay about traditional Irish music. In Nov 2013, Maguire was honored by the Louth Society of New York for outstanding ambassadorship of County Louth, Ireland. She was subsequently the guest of Honor at the 107th Louth Society of New York Dinner, and was the youngest recipient of the honor. In 2014, Maguire was named by The Irish Echo newspaper in its Top 40 Under 40 Award. On March 17th, 2017, she was invited by Cardinal Timothy Dolan to sing at the official St Patrick's Day Mass in St Patrick's Cathedral in New York City. A video of the performance soon went viral and was viewed over a million times on social media in one week. Find out more about Cathy at: Facebook More info about Cathy Instagram Check out our YouTube Channel: Jeremyryanslatebiz Make Extraordinary a reality: jeremyryanslate.com/extraordinary See the Show Notes: jeremyryanslate.com/812 Sponsors:Gusto: This episode is sponsored by Gusto. Run your payroll the easy way, the same way we do at Command Your Brand. You'll get a. $100 Amazon Gift Card just for running your first payroll! http://www.jeremyryanslate.com/gusto Audible: Get a free 30 day free trial and 1 free audiobook from thousands of available books.  http://www.jeremyryanslate.com/book

The stars and stripes have been fluttering all week on the streets of Ballina -- the town of just 10,000 in the west of Ireland where US president-elect Joe Biden's Irish ancestors hail from.Ten of the former vice president's 16 great-great-grandparents were born in Ireland, according to the Irish for Biden campaign, with Edward Blewitt, Biden's great-great-great-grandfather, providing the Ballina connection.On Saturday, as CNN projected Biden's White House win, Ballina residents came out to celebrate their distant kin's success."I think Ballina has saved the world tonight, because without Ballina, there would be no Joe Biden," Smiler Mitchell, a local publican, told CNN.Balloons were tied to cars and the crowd sang "The Green and Red of Mayo," a famous ballad about the county where Ballina is situated. One car with a cardboard cut out of Biden in the front seat had a license plate which read, "PENNSYLVANIA BIDEN #1."In the lead-up to the election, the community held a "Ridin' for Biden" event around the bridges crossing the River Moy with a carousel of cars passing the town's iconic cathedral and finishing in front of a mural of the man himself, erected in the town's main square."Ballina has always been an underdog town in the west of Ireland, which has had its own challenges in the past," said local politician Mark Duffy."Now we think it's our time to shine and put our best foot forward. We look forward to welcoming as many visitors from across the US and across the political divide."He noted that the town is in a beautiful part of the world, with lakes, mountains and urban forest in the surrounding area.Biden still has distant relatives in the town.Joe Blewitt, a third cousin, who has met the president-elect several times, said his namesake "is totally down to earth.""He's a family man," Blewitt told CNN by phone.But Ballina isn't the only Irish town with a Biden connection. On the opposite side of the country -- in Carlingford, County Louth -- a community pipe band was set to premiere an anthem for Biden at noon on Sunday.Biden's great-grandfather James Finnegan arrived in New York on the Marchioness of Bute ship in 1850 from Carlingford, a coastal town located about 70 miles north of Dublin.In honor of their most famous son's election win, Carlingford's local parish priest planned to ring the bells of the church with school children and members of the community in attendance.Paul Allen, the lead organizer of the Irish for Biden campaign, told CNN the town was overjoyed with the result."Joe Biden is a quintessential Irish American and it shows what a combination of hard work and determination can do," he said.The campaign had encouraged Irish people all over the world to phone a relative in America and ask them to vote for Biden."The nurse working in Chicago, the firefighter in Boston or the policeman in New York, the construction worker building America; that's the Irish American connection," Allen added.The Carlingford community hosted Biden in 2016 and in advance of his visit, he wrote a letter which said: "Northeast Pennsylvania will be written on my heart. But Ireland will be written on my soul."Ireland's Taoiseach, or prime minister, Micheál Martin was one of the first world leaders to congratulate Biden on his victory Saturday.Back over in Ballina, more celebrations were expected on Sunday.The town, twinned with Scranton, Pennsylvania, is also home to Ireland's first woman president, Mary Robinson, who was elected 30 years ago to the day on Saturday."Her message was one of hope and a light in the window for the diaspora," said politician Mark Duffy. "...30 years later to the day, one of the descendants of our diaspora, who would have left Ballina in such a dark and bleak time for Irish history, has gone on to hold the highest office in the land."text by Eoin McSweeney, CNN 

iIrish: Songs, Stories & Shenanigans, Podcast14: Roll Pride When you want to know, where to go, what to do, to be seen, to make a difference, you come here, to iIrish:the Truth & the Pulse of the Irish Just for a minute, we’re going to move From the Present to the Past, and roll forward: Let’s take a look at On This Day in Irish History: 10 October 1918 – was the sinking of RMS Leinster by German torpedoes. She was bound for Holyhead and went down just outside Dublin Bay. Over 500 people perished, mostly military personnel returning from leave – it was the greatest single loss of life in the Irish Sea. 11 October 1969 - Death of Louise Gavan Duffy, revolutionary, who founded Scoil Bhride, (Scull Bray School), the first all-Irish school for girls, in Dublin. 15 October 1945 - Death of Eoin Mac Neill, scholar and patriot, who co-founded the Gaelic League and was the Irish Volunteers Chief of Staff. Moving to the present: What’s the News, What’s the News? What’s the top news we have to talk about today: Guess what? This podcast is now available on iTunes! Subscribe, and listen to any of the podcasts, any time you wish. Did you pick up the October issue yet? Our cover features The Mighty Sweeney Clan, a legacy of public service four generations deep, from today’s State Senator Bride Sweeney, turning heads and drilling down to the things that really matter to her constituents, and then getting them done; to her father, former Cleveland City Councilman and State Senator Martin Sweeney; Marty’s sister, Fairview Park Councilwoman Maureen Sweeney; their  father, retired Judge Gerald Sweeney, and Gerry’s father, a State Representative in West Park, when the State Representative went by county. We include a nice Inner View profile of Bride inside. Speaking of Bride, our State Representative responded to a federal court’s last Saturday order requiring the Ohio Secretary of State to explain himself on why he has not allowed Cuyahoga County’s Board of Elections to move forward with its bipartisan unanimous plan to offer ballot drop off services at six library locations. A state appeals court late on Friday ruled that the law allows the secretary to install more drop boxes if he chooses, but the court declined to require him to do so. Also last week, the governor of Texas copied Ohio and ordered all drop box sites closed except for one in each county. Said Rep. Sweeney: “I am sad to see the residents of major American cities – like my hometown of Cleveland and now Houston and Dallas – used as pawns in a national GOP plan to cut off voting access. First, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose limited drop boxes to one per county and ordered Cuyahoga County to halt its unanimous bipartisan plan to accept ballots at six satellite locations. Now, the Texas GOP is following his lead and closing satellite ballot drop-off sites. Thankfully, a federal court is demanding answers here in Ohio. I hope Texans, like Ohioans, will make their voices heard and vote no matter what!” Representative Sweeney is a member of the House Democratic Caucus’ Elections Working Group assembled by Minority Leader Emilia Strong Sykes (of Akron) at the onset of the pandemic to deal with its impact on voters and voting rights. Rep. Sweeney is the youngest elected Democrat in the Ohio House and the first woman to represent her district in the chamber. In an update that went out Wednesday, additional boxes are permitted, at libraries, so we’ll be watching that closely. The Election is only 24 Days away.  One way to choose a candidate is to vote, in person.  Do Absentee, or mail-in, like I do.  Even tho the date to register to vote in has gone back and forth, at this point, it has now passed. We have only until the end of this month to complete the Census.  It is VITALLY important – why? For many reasons, including the mapping of the area a representative represents. Of course, the goal is to reduce gerrymandering – any honest person with ethics wants that, THAT’S a given.  No rigging of the districts to favor one party over another. It is part of the reason that I am an independent; I vote people, and performance, not party.  But the number of people in a district dictate how much money that district gets.  Every person that district represents is equal to $1200 in money for that district. If you want to be an influencer, you must be counted. Complete the Census to make a difference right in your own community. Visit 2020Census.gov.  I did mine when the Census first began, and Honest to God, it took less than 3 minutes; it was so simple to do.  Another way we make a difference, of course, is to vote.  The presidential and vice-presidential debates were designed to help us with making the decision of who we wanted to vote for. Debates are a contest of ideas for people to vote on, who most aligns with what we believe, desire, and need, for a successful life.  They were never designed to be who can be the loudest, or the most immature. Did you know 73 million ppl watched the last presidential debate, on October 1st. 11% of Voters are undecided – that may be enough to turn an election. According to Repub Pollster Frank Luntz - The Debate convinced some voters to not vote at all. We have not had a variety of backgrounds representative of the United States serve as president, even tho we are officially 244 years old. Of course, Barack Obama was the first and only Black American president. John F. Kennedy was the 1st, and only Catholic president. Catholics are the largest denomination in the United States – Joe Biden would be only 2nd Catholic President and Kamala Harris would be the 1st POC American Vice President, if they should win. I was reading up on candidates across my voting area.  We have extensive advertising in the OhioIANews from both republicans and democrats, and occasionally, an Independent.  The Democratic nominee's Irish ancestors have a LOT of similarities to my own story.  I am 1st Generation, and deeply immersed in the Irish American community, so perhaps it is more crystalized for me, more present, meaningful and with similar values forged through our lives, past and present.  Joe Biden’s family left Ireland in the 1800s; 220 years later, Vice President Biden has never shied away from his Irish roots. He knows they were formative to who he is today. VP Biden penned a letter to Ancestry.com the day before he left for Ireland in 2016, which is the source sent on to me. This was as the country was celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Easter Rising. VP Biden “spoke to how the seismic event put Ireland on a path to independence” in his open letter. He also visited Kilmainham Gaol - where the leaders of the rising were executed - during his 2016 visit. I’d like to read you a bit, of what spoke to me: “Biden, who is thought to be five-eighths Irish, said ahead of the official 2016 six-day visit that being Irish has "shaped his entire life." He visited places in Louth, Mayo, and Meath, where his ancestors emigrated from.    He also said, “We celebrate our shared heritage. Our shared values of tolerance. Diversity. Inclusiveness. And it’s a trip I’m so deeply grateful to be taking alongside my children and grandchildren… "Over the course of my life, I’ve been to a lot of places. I’ve traveled all around the world – more than a million miles on Air Force Two alone. I’ve been honored to have held a lot of titles. But I have always been and will always be the son of Kitty Finnegan. The grandson of Geraldine Finnegan from St. Paul’s Parish in Scranton; a proud descendant of the Finnegan’s of Ireland’s County Louth. The great-grandson of a man named Edward Francis Blewitt, whose roots stem from Ballina, a small town in Ireland’s County Mayo – sister city to my hometown in Scranton, Pennsylvania. An engineer with a poet’s heart. Months after my mother passed away, I found an old box of his poems in my attic. "In his poetry, my great-grandfather spoke of both continents, and how his heart and his soul drew from the old and the new. And most of all, he was proud. He was proud of his ancestors. He was proud of his blood. He was proud of his city. He was proud of his state, his country. But most of all – he was proud of his family. "And that is America: This notion that home is where your character is etched. As Americans, we all hail from many homes. Somewhere along the line, someone in our lineage arrived on our shores, filled with hope. We are blessed to experience that simultaneous pride in where we’ve found ourselves, while never forgetting our roots. "James Joyce wrote, 'When I die, Dublin will be written on my heart.' "Well, Northeast Pennsylvania will be written on my heart. But Ireland will be written on my soul.” You can read the whole letter on Ancestry.com, or probably find it with a google search. What else is going on? Well Pro Football is back and has really done a remarkable job in having so few COVID infections. Their well-coordinated plan, and action, shows what can be done, with planning and collaboration. I have really enjoyed watching the NFL so far – of course, because the Browns are 3-1, after 2 decades of mostly futility, and 2 years of complete futility. Pro football is definitely my favorite sport to watch, and to play. I enjoy watching Joe Burrow play for Cinci – he’s a baller for sure. Pittsburgh is its’ usual powerhouse and Baltimore is an AFC favorite; the Browns only loss this year. KC is the Superbowl favorite, with today’s GOAT, Patrick Mahomes. I do wish we could be like the NFL, with few infections, and quality treatment. The rest of America, and the world, are not so fortunate as our football heroes, or president.  207,000 of our countrymen are dead.  Almost 1 MILLION have died worldwide at this writing. In Ohio, 159,964 have been infected. The number of deaths is 4,931. We mourn them; we pray for no resurgence, and the end of the scourge that is COVID-19. I believe in God, the father Almighty, creator of Heaven and earth… is the beginning of a catholic prayer called The Apostle’s Creed.  We are all apostles of one level or another, one sort or another. No matter your spiritual beliefs, I believe in you. Whether you believe similarly or not, I wish you good health. We are All brothers and sisters – this land is your land; this land is my land. The only race that matters in life or death, is the human race, with no divisions. And yes, perhaps the race to find a vaccine that works, to save us all. You will find more great stories in this issue, including A Tale for Samhain, and Happy Halloween Kid’s Craic, Cleveland Irish Cops n Robbers, a profile of Columbus Man of Impact Mike Mentel, a history lesson on the 1stBloody Sunday, and the 2nd, 3rd and 4th too; An Irish History Contest, News for the GAA, Safe home to Pat Car and Patrick Sweeney and a sad story of a beloved priest, who drowned in a boating accident.   Of course, you will find food recipes, humor, book reviews, Irish Dance news, our monthly Speak Irish Lesson, Irish Crossword Puzzle, a few Opinion pieces and so much more.   We always have so many milestones to celebrate: To read these stories and more, pick up the issue in person or read it online, at OhioIANews.com. A list of all distribution points is on the website as well. How about a bit on sports: If you are not familiar with Gaelic Football, and the national sport of Ireland, Hurling, hope online or an extensive number of free videos highlightin The Fastest Game on Grass. Now, Kids football and hurling this month. And now, a Toast, to all the GAA clubs around the country, keeping our sports, history, language alive here in America: "May you never lie, cheat or steal,  but if you must lie, then lie in each other's arms and if you must cheat, then cheat death and if you must steal, steal kisses." What’s the best toast or proverb you have ever heard - funny, ironic, illuminating? Do you have a go to toast for special moments? Share them with us – we’ll read the best on the next podcast and share in our eBulletin and Print edition.  The winner will receive a $25 gift card to the advertiser of your choice. Please let advertisers know you heard about them on this podcast and saw their ad on the OhioIANews platforms of the print edition, online edition, Podcast, YouTube Channel, Social Media or eBulletin. Reinforce their advertising with the OhioIANews as a good deal, so they know you are seeing their ads, and their support is making a difference. Have you conquered this month’s Irish Crossword Puzzle?  The theme is Grab the Popcorn.  If you haven’t, hop over to OhioIANews.com when we are all finished here and give it a go. All of our past crosswords are there too, if you want to stock up, or learn about so many things Irish, history and humor and things worth knowing, via a puzzle. Every month I beg and beg our readers and organizations from throughout Ohio and the surrounding states to send us their events.  Rarely do they.  I won’t give up.   The invitation stands; send them to me at jobrien@ohioianews.com. There is no charge. The Columbus area is growing, inch by inch and row by row, with the addition of Columbus Irish Columnist Molly Truex, and her Columbus Irish column, but we want to feature all of Ohio, and the surrounding states. Please Help us out, if you would. Let us know what’s the craic, so we can share it with our audiences. If you know of a writer who is a potential columnist that lives in the Greater Cincinnati, Pittsburgh or Detroit area, please send them on to us to chat with; those areas are our next expansion targets. Here are a few upcoming events we’d like to share with you: Food, Music & Dance! Every Friday evening, the West Side Irish American Club in Olmsted Twp, the Irish American Club East Side, in Euclid, and the Shamrock Club of Columbus have Friday Specials, a Happy Hour and LIVE music. All social distancing and safety rules will be followed, so don’t be a Karen or a Brad. Euclid Irish American Club East Side IACES Thirty Thursdays are back on the Patio, as long as the weather holds out. The Annual Steak & Chicken Roast is Oct 18. And Coming up, the annual Holiday arts & Crafts Fair is 11/1 from 10-3 eastsideirish.org  Columbus Shamrock Club Events shamrockclubofcolumbus.com     Olmsted Twp West Side Irish American Club This week, the WSIA has their Friday special of Baby Back Ribs w/ fries, beans and more, with food prepared by the extraordinary McDonough’s Brigade, and always so, so good. WSIA Club wsia-club.org. Indiana Fiddler’s Hearth Offering carry out & front patio Al fresco seating. Hotels open near by. If you are planning outdoor music in park settings, we have carry out?   10% of the proceeds goes to Irish musicians who play ... Slainte! fiddlershearth.com Patios are open everywhere, keeping distance and slaking the fierce desperate thirst, Plus 2Nite: Crawley and Sofranko, of Marys Lane are at Pj McIntyre’s 7 to 10ish, Flat Iron has Donal O’Shoughnessy 6 to 9ish, Gunselman’s has Cats on Holiday on the BIG patio starting at 6. Now, the chores are done, let’s get to the good stuff. I got a great book in the mailbag, called, What Have the Irish Ever Done for Us? Written by David Forsythe, a scriptwriter, author and journalist from Cork City.  The title is a bit tongue in cheek, but David has set out to tell us, exactly that – with short bios of Irish men and women, some of whom we know, some we don’t, and their amazing accomplishments that were also amazing, rippling contributions, answering the title question, with great stories on exactly, What Have the Irish Ever Done for Us?    I love the illustrated and photo filled book; I love the style and the accomplishments shared.  Goal Accomplished David, well done. I’d like to share one of David’s stories. Given the season, I choose Kilkenny man “James Hoban, the White House Visionary” (p 92). Lotsa serious stuff this month, this year, this decade, or two. We are into our 7th month of holding COVID-19 off.  It tried to end our run, but must not have realized what our community is made of. Let’s end this podcast with a little humor:  These Wise Craics make me laugh:   Irish craic explained - the six levels of craic you can reach, from @IrishCentral Jun 02, 2017 Craic is the Irish word that most confuses outsiders, yet it is a relatively simple concept. It is the atmosphere, fun, carry on surrounding a particular night out. ”How was the craic?” is the first question uppermost in most young Irish minds after a weekend. Here’s the encyclopedia definition: "Craic" is a term for news, gossip, fun, entertainment, and enjoyable conversation, particularly prominent in Ireland. It is often used with the definite article – the craic, such as, What’s the craic? So now that you have a grasp on what craic is, here is all the different kinds of craic (as if you weren't confused enough!): Good craic: A fairly ok night out, fun but nothing too amazing. Mighty craic: Better than good craic, not quite at the highest level, someone did some crazy stuff maybe. Savage craic: Almost there, great night all together, everyone on top firm, Guinness flowing, great jokes. Deadly craic: A step above savage but not quit the Everest moment. The craic was ninety: The nirvana of craic, everything was amazing, incredible, everyone hooked up, the pints were great. No one quite sure how the word ninety came into it--a famous Christy Moore song “The craic was ninety in the Isle of Man” maybe: Or perhaps, as good friend Shay Clarke explains, the Craic was 90, and we’re going after the other 10. And lastly! Minus craic: That’s when a night goes wrong and essentially, you’d have had more fun in a mausoleum. *** Support for this iIrish Songs, Stories and Shenanigans Podcast comes from WHKRadio and the Ohio Irish American News. We are delighted to say we are now also on iTunes. Big Thanks to the production genius’, Josh and Steve, as well as Gerry Quinn and Tim Vaughn.  We release a new podcast every 2nd Friday at 5 pm, alternating weeks with our two times a month eBulletin that goes out to over 12,000 opted-in subscribers, every 2nd Monday at 3:10 p.m. I hope you will subscribe to the podcast on where ever podcast platform you love, and sign up for the eBulletin too, on either our web or Facebook page. Do you want a story told? Do you need a speaker? Our Irish Opportunity Corridor runs from The Northcoast, to The Southcoast. Contact us with your story or speaker needs and we’ll be of service. If you are like me and like to hold the paper in your hands when reading, pick up your copy of the OhioIANews at any one of more than 300 locations in and around Ohio. The list of distribution points and archived interactive copies are also on the website, at ohioianews.com.  If you want to keep in the loop, you can check out the OhioIANews website for a list of events to come and much more, more pictures, text and stories than are in our print edition, available 24/7, or follow our FB, Twitter and Instagram pages to keep up with all the shenanigans. There are many more songs and stories; I hope we will write new ones - of joy, of unification.  Here, and across the pond. We are closer to a One Ireland than we have been in more than 800 years.  We’ll save those songs and stories for next time, October 23rd, at 5pm, when we release Podcast15. Be sure to send in your questions, comments and ideas; we’ll read them here next time; with the best answers we can provide!  We have also started 3 new contests: a listener contest of general topic, A cover photo contest (all seasons/all themes) for the best submitted Portrait style Photograph that you OWN, and, for the young ones, a Coloring Contest - with the winner of each receiving a gift card to the OhioIANews advertiser of your choice. The first coloring entry is included in the November issue, or download it from the website. Here’s the Listener Contest Question: From where does my dad hail? If you are interested in investing or advertising on this podcast, the eBulletin, in the print edition, website or Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, contact me, John O’Brien at jobrien@OhioIANews.com, seek us online or give us a call at 216.647.1144. Whelp, We’ve done what we can for this week.  Tomorrow is another day, and another chance to write the future we want to live in.   As always, I end with a bit of the Irish: Nuair a stadann an ceol, stadann an rince (When the music stops, so does the dance) Most of us go to our grave with our music still inside of us.  Don’t let it happen to you. Keep playing your music. Wider audiences need to hear the beauty all around us. Please share your stories with me. Thank you listening, and for allowing me to share mine with you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Éilís Sheehy reports from Carlingford, County Louth on the challenges fighting the Covid-19 pandemic in border with high infection rates in Northern Ireland.

iIrish: Songs, Stories & Shenanigans, Podcast13: And all at once Summer collapsed into Fall,” - Oscar Wilde   When you want to know, where to go, what to do, to be seen, to make a difference, you come here, to iIrish: the Truth & the Pulse of the Irish   On Wednesday, the October print of the OhioIANews will be available at 400 locations in and around Ohio, and the Interactive issue will also be online, with music and dance and friends and fun, plus November Save the Date events.   Just for a minute, we’re going to move From the Present to the Past: Let’s take a look at On This Day in Irish History: 1 October 1761 - The first major outbreak of violence by the “Whiteboys” begins in Tipperary and spreads through Munster and West Leinster.   3 October 1971 - Sean O’Riada (40), composer, notably of the music for the historical documentary Mise Eire (misha airah) I am Ireland (1959) and arranger for The Chieftains, dies. 5 October 1911 - Brian O’Nolan, alias Flann O’Brien and Myles na gCopaleen, nah g ah po leen (Myles of the Small or little Horses) wit, novelist and Irish Times columnist, is born in Strabane, Co. Tyrone.   6 October 1891 - Death of Charles Stewart Parnell, champion of tenant’s rights and co-founder of the Land League.   Moving to the present: What’s the News, What’s the News? What’s the top news we have to talk about today:   John Myers wrote a nice piece on things going on in our community from Lake Erie to Irish Eire, called Donnybrook The Supremes Two strong Irish names will be on the ballot for The Ohio Supreme Court this November, John P. O’Donnell and Sharon Kennedy. Kennedy hails from Butler County and attended Northwest High School and the University of Cincinnati. O’Donnell is from Cuyahoga County and attended St. Joseph High School and Miami University. O’Donnell ‘s Irish roots are from County Mayo whose family tree includes Ohioans Fr. Jim O’Donnell and Sr. Ignatia Gavin, the co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous. Whitehouse 2020 “Northeast Pennsylvania will be written on my heart. But Ireland will be written on my soul,” said Joe Biden on one of his visits to the Emerald Isle. The Veep’s great grandfather was born in Ballina, County Mayo (The sister city to Scranton, Pa) and his Ma, Katie Finnegan’s family is from County Louth. While the 2020 race will be a true “Donnybrook” with the outcome likely razor close, we do know that come January, either Trump or Biden will be living in a house designed and built by an Irishman, James Hoban, a native of Dublin. Erin Go Braugh. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colm Markey, Councillor & Dairy Farmer from County Louth is due to take over as MEP once Mairead McGuinness takes up her new post

This week we watch a travel show that we have differing opinions on: Conan Without Borders. One of us thinks Conan is hilarious, the other thinks he is just plain inappropriate. Hear our reactions to Conan's antics abroad. Wish You Were Here Cheryl: Caixa Forum Museum, Madrid, Spain Ryan: Monasterboice Round Tower, County Louth, Ireland Follow us on Twitter & Instagram: @tmwypodcast Leave us a voicemail (or text message): (406)763-8699 Email: tmwypodcast@gmail.com

In this episode, I had the pleasure of talking to Charlie Abbott, a member of Arco Arena, an up & coming band from Dundalk. Formed in early 2015, Arco Arena is an Irish four-piece riff-rock band from the currently vibrant music scene of Dundalk, County Louth which has to date spawned such up-and-coming Irish artists such as AE Mak, David Keenan, and Just Mustard. Mixing shifting time signatures with straight-up hooks, described as Queens Of The Stone Age crossed with Northern Irish post-rockers And So I Watch You From Afar their frenetic live shows are a rolling cascade of starting-never-stopping riffs and crowd singalongs. They've performed in prestigious venues all over Ireland from The Spirit Store in Louth and the Roisin Dubh in Galway to The Workmans Club in Dublin. With the release of their latest single ''Docker Martins'' the future looks extremely bright for Arco Arena in 2020 Arco Arena Instagram https://www.instagram.com/arcoarenaband/?hl=en Blah Blah Studio Instagram https://www.instagram.com/blahblahstudio_ www.blahblah.ie

It’s official — St. Patrick’s Day is canceled. When one of the most gregarious peoples on Earth cancels such an iconic celebration because of Covid-19, you know it’s serious. When Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald suggested the cancellation, she was ridiculed. Now everyone agrees with her. She called it right, and now there’s a growing feeling in Ireland that following her extraordinary victory in last month’s Irish elections, it’s time to put a woman in charge. So, to discuss the rise and rise of Sinn Fein, we invited Ruairí Ó Murchú, TD for Dundalk, County Louth, to join us on the show. In the shortest time imaginable Marc Zammit has gone from protégé to prodigious award-winning talent as an actor, producer, and film director. Unbelievably, he’s only 31, brought up on a council estate from a poor background, he’s not from the usual luvvy classes. He acted for 20 years, starting as a child in theater school, and has been directing for only two years. His crowdfunded directorial debut feature, Homeless Ashes, telling us the story of the homeless people we see all around us. “They’re not pigeons, they’re not dogs; they’re human beings,” he says. So, we invited Marc into the Sputnik studio to tell us more.

Joanne Malocca is a Registered Dietician based in Ipswich. Joanne has a Postgraduate Certificate in Eating Disorders, a Masters Degree in Community Healthcare and is the Chair of the East of England Branch of the British Dietetic Association. After witnessing again and again the futility of weight loss diets, Joanne established her blog, Anti-Diet Answers, to coach her clients to rebuild a healthy relationship with food, find satisfaction in their meals and actually enjoy food again. Joanne hails from County Louth in Ireland & is really enjoying the marvellous local produce that Suffolk has to offer.The information in this episode is for educational purposes only and not be used as a substitute for individualised advice from your GP, nurse or health care professional. Discussed in this episode: - Why the knee-jerk reaction for many of us is o turn to commercial diets when we're looking to either lose weight or live a healthier lifestyle?- Why we sometimes just accept what's always been and keep behaving/accepting in the same way, year on year?- Why commercial diets aren't always sustainable, long term.- The effects some commercial diets have on our bodies.- When it comes to making changes in lifestyle, where we’re going wrong, generally, when it comes to managing what we eat.- The alternatives to commercial diets.- The overall benefits of choosing real food instead of dieting.- Incorporating movement, to support a new way of eating,- Some of the myths we tell ourselves about why we can't get help with our eating.- What to look out for when looking for someone to help with your diet/nutrition.- The process Joanne takes clients through when working with them.- The benefits of working with a professional when it comes to your diet.DISCLAIMER: Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or lifestyle change. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on this website. Always seek the advice of a legal or financial professional or other qualified provider with any questions you may have regarding a legal or financial matter. Never disregard professional legal or financial advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on this website.Follow Joanne MaloccaWeb: antidietanswers.comEmail: jo@antidietanswers.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/lifecheck.love/Twitter: @antidietanswers

This episode features Jason Fogg of Pop's McCann Whiskey. Jason is the founder, owner and president. Pop's McCann Pre-Prohibition Style Whiskey is a Triple Distilled Single Grain Whiskey finished in American Oak Bourbon barrels. The Whiskey origin is from Dundalk, County Louth, Ireland then brought to America via olde trading routes through Quebec and the rest of Canada and down into Michigan where it is labeled & bottled. You can currently find Pop's McCann in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Navy Nexcom Stores (VA Beach & San Diego) and Michigan is coming very soon. www.popsmccannwhiskey.com - On Facebook Highlights from our discussion: Wild Bill Guarnere Signs of a Feather Conshohocken St. Patrick's Day Parade The Society of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick Holy Sepulchre Cemetery PA Fine Wine and Good Spirits Irish Whiskey Cheers!

Tour guides discuss two of Europe's scenic and less-crowded peninsulas: Croatia's Istrian Peninsula and Ireland's Cooley Peninsula. Then a marine conservationist shares what he's discovered about the power of tides around the world — and how they affect you, even if you don't live near the shore. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.

Join Mike and our Green Room Genealogist - Jayne McGarvey - on a walk through the ancient Irish monastic graveyard of Monasterboice in County Louth. They discuss the various types of burial sites, Celtic High Crosses and the ancient Round Tower on this very special Irish Heritage Site.

Join Mike and our Green Room Genealogist - Jayne McGarvey - on a walk through the ancient Irish monastic graveyard of Monasterboice in County Louth. They discuss the various types of burial sites, Celtic High Crosses and the ancient Round Tower on this very special Irish Heritage Site.

Camogie All-Ireland medallist and TV personality explains her passion for women’s sport to us as she joins us on the Slieve Foye Loop in Carlingford, County Louth. Anna tells us about how she has seen women’s sport progress over the last few years, and what can be done to keep up the momentum as we walk towards the highest point in the Cooley mountains. Visit Tales & Trails on Lovin.ie to plan your short break in Dublin where we’ve highlighted some accommodation, the best restaurants and things to do in the area.

A one hour documentary by local production company Little Road Productions. On October 14th 1918, as the SS Dundalk sailed from Liverpool out into the Irish sea, tragedy struck when it was hit by a German torpedo and spilt in two. Nineteen people from Louth were killed. 2018 marked the centenary of the tragedy and with a special 100th anniversary committee set up to commemorate those who lost their lives on board that fateful night, this one-hour radio documentary explores the tragic events of 100 years ago with the help of the descendants of the families left behind and the local stories that surround what has been described as “one of the most significant events to affect County Louth during the First World War”. Featuring members of the SS Dundalk 1918 Centenary Commemorations committee, Brian Walsh of the Louth County Museum, Paddy Agnew of the Dundalk Sub Aqua Search and Rescue team, members of the Newry Maritime Association, and local Cllr Maria Doyle, amongst others, the documentary explores the personal stories behind those who perished and survived on the SS Dundalk and their descendants' efforts to ensure that their legacy is remembered. The documentary was funded by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland with the Television Licence Fee. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kern is a contemporary folk band from County Louth, The band has toured extensively in the past year and has just won the 2018 TradFest Temple Bar Showcase and has performed at the largest Irish festival in America Milwaukee Irish Fest.

Kern is a contemporary folk band from County Louth, The band has toured extensively in the past year and has just won the 2018 TradFest Temple Bar Showcase and has performed at the largest Irish festival in America Milwaukee Irish Fest.

his week we speak to Brian Bell from Wicklow who currently lives in County Louth, I have been intrigued by Brian’s adventure he truly is Ireland’s answer to Ranulph Fiennes In this episode Brian talks about how he battles the four elements of Extreme Heat, Cold, Altitude and Humidity, this includes a 340 mile race across Canada in the depth of winter being tracked by wolves, I kid you not... Again I did no prep for this podcast Brian turned up at the door and we just let it rock, so you really do get a raw interview, and I’ve learnt this is my style so excuse any gremlins during the recording. I learnt a lot about long distance racing from listening to this so my advice would be to lay back and enjoy this podcast with no distractions.

Nineteenth-century Ireland saw the spread of Protestant evangelical missionary activism and the establishment of societies determined to bring the good news of salvation to the Roman Catholic population. Many women immersed themselves in the work. One such activist was Fanny Bellingham. ‘This remarkable woman, whose powers of organisation were as uncommon as her energy and quickness of judgement’ is unseen except through the lives of her male relatives and co-workers. Born in 1808, she was granddaughter of Sir Alan Castlebellingham, a substantial landowner in County Louth and the city of Dublin, William Stewart, merchant, and member of a prominent linen family from County Down . She was a committee member in the Ladies’ Auxiliary to the Irish Society which supplied and funded missionaries and Scripture Readers to follow up on the work of the male Society. With the Dublin brewer and philanthropist, Arthur Guinness, she established the Dublin Visiting Mission in 1848, sending missionaries’ into the back streets and lanes of Dublin teaching Catholics ‘the way of Salvation though Jesus Christ’. She was one of Rev. Alexander Dallas’s ‘most valued and useful aids’ in the foundation of the Irish Church Missions to the Roman Catholics from 1845 onwards. Married to Rev. Hyacinth D’Arcy of Clifden in Maynooth in 1852, she ‘threw herself heart and soul’ into D’Arcy’s evangelical mission in Connemara. Her fragile health soon broke down under ‘her unremitting exertions’. She died childless, aged forty-six, on 26 June 1854 in Clifden. Her name is not included on D’Arcy’s headstone. Marion Rogan is a John and Pat Hume scholar in Maynooth University. Her PhD thesis is entitled: The ‘Second Reformation’ in Ireland, 1798-1861: case study of Rev. Robert Winning and the Kingscourt District Publications.’ A retired primary school principal, she lives near Kells, County Meath.

Kern is a contemporary folk band from County Louth, The band has toured extensively in the past year and has just won the 2018 TradFest Temple Bar Showcase and has performed at the largest Irish festival in America Milwaukee Irish Fest.

Today: Waiting times for cataract operations, two separate oil laundering operations in County Louth, need for more funding for community policing and it’s Budget day tomorrow. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The lads dodge the raindrops to get to the Windy City Irish Radio this week and have some mighty fine rainy night music to show for it with songs and tunes from Pogues, Mundy, County Louth newcomers Kern, Limerick's The Outside Track, D.C.'s own Scythian, fab family band, The Byrne Brothers, and all the way from France Doolin’. Also tune in for more music from We Banjo 3 off of their chart-topping new album, Haven, a tune from Altan in advance of their FREE concert at the Irish American Heritage Center on Thursday September 13, and a birthday tribute to Van Morrison (Official). Mike and Tim are also lucky enough to have Philadelphia actress/playwright Polly McIntyre in advance of her one-woman show She Moved Through the Fair as part of this weekend's Chicago Fringe Festival. We suppose it goes without saying that this week's show is JAM-PACKED! Tune in to WSBC 1240AM each and every Wednesday form 8PM - 9PM and check out this week's podcast at www.windycityirishradio.com.

Welcome to Episode 13 of the Thin Places Travel Podcast. In this episode I interviewed Anthony Murphy, a historian and journalist and a remarkable photographer who lives in Drogheda, one of Ireland most ancient towns. Most of Drogheda is in County Louth, but a portion of it runs into County Meath – the ancient royal capital of Ireland where you find the Hill of Tara and the massive collection of ancient monuments in the Boyne Valley.   Anthony is an author, a husband and father of five children. By day he works as a journalist, but he has a passions include photography, astronomy and Irish mythology especially as they pertain to the ancient monuments found in the Boyne Valley near where he live and throughout Ireland.  Anthony is the author of Island of the Setting Sun: In Search of Ireland’s Ancient Astronomers as well as several other books. His most recent work Mythical Ireland: New Light on the Ancient Past features many of the same concepts and subjects that Anthony talks about on his YouTube Channel and in this interview.   This guy is full of information and ideas about the ancients. We use Anthony as a local guide for some of our Ireland tours.   I recorded this interview in May of 2018, and Anthony spoke about Newgrange and the Boyne Valley and the ancient people who once lived in the area. He talks extensively about the monuments and how they tie into Irish mythology.  We closed that interview and I saved it for production in the summer of 2018.    But early one weekend morning in July of 2018, while doing some Arial photography of the Boyne Valley using drones with a friend, Anthony located a yet undiscovered ancient monument- actually several.  The monuments were only visible because of the recent drought in Ireland. By the next day, Anthony’s photos and videos were featured on RTE television, and by the following day Anthony’s discovery was on NPR, The Washington Post, the New York Times and Time Magazine.    I couldn’t publish this general interview with Anthony without mentioning or including his new amazing discovery. So, we did a second interview, and it is featured in the next episode – Episode 14.   So, sit back and relax.  Prepare to hear from one of the most brilliant, fresh minds focused on ancient Ireland. This interview with Anthony Murphy will give you a wealth of information on the ancient monuments of Ireland and the mystery that surrounds them.   Anthony Murphy on the boyne valley   Anthony Murphy discusses the Boyne Valley – Newgrange, Knowth, Dowth and Irish Mythology related to this World Heritage Site.     Mythical Ireland - Anthony Murphy – website   Mythical Ireland: New Light on the Ancient Past New book by Anthony Murphy (amazon ink)  For autographed copy, purchase from Anthony’s website https://www.mythicalireland.com/   The New Henge of Newgrange: A Once-in-a-Lifetime Discovery – blog post by Anthony Murphy on the new henge he and a friend discovered in July 2018     Anthony Murphy YouTube Channel – Mythical ireland   Anthony Murphy Amazon Author Page   Mythical Ireland Facebook Page   Newgrange and Bru na Boinne – World Heritage Site           Mindie - Conclusion   We thank Anthony Murphy for being so generous with his time and offering such wisdom to you, our listeners. Please tune in to the next episode to hear about Anthony’s recent discovery of more ancient monuments in the Boyne – how the discovery was made and what the monuments tell us about the people of that time.

This is ISPod Mini, a short episode focusing on the music and thoughts of one individual writer from the many who partcipated in the Irish Songwriter Podcast. Today's ISPod features SJ McArdle. A unique talent and voice from Drogheda in County Louth, With over twenty years of experience in the music industry and at the craft of songwriting, he is one of the most well-liked and respected writers on the Island. The songs featured are: "Chin Up" "Spins Like This" and "The Hard Wind" Find out more about SJ and his band, Kern, at https://sjmcardle.com/

Cathy Maguire is an accomplished singer, songwriter, model and TV presenter who was born in Ireland and after her college education Maguire moved to the United States and went to work in Nashville as a songwriter. She released an album entitled Portrait on 17 April 2009, which was reviewed favorably by critics with Hot Press magazine awarding the album four stars out of five. Cathy has been based in New York City since 2010. In 2013, she hosted a music TV presentation called Ireland in Song which aired on PBS, as well as being commissioned by a well-known film house in New York to co-write a screenplay about traditional Irish music. In Nov 2013, Maguire was honored by the Louth Society of New York for outstanding ambassadorship of County Louth, Ireland. She was subsequently the guest of Honor at the 107th Louth Society of New York Dinner, and was the youngest recipient of the honor. In 2014, Maguire was named by The Irish Echo newspaper in its Top 40 Under 40 Award. On March 17th, 2017, she was invited by Cardinal Timothy Dolan to sing at the official St Patrick's Day Mass in St Patrick's Cathedral in New York City. A video of the performance soon went viral and was viewed over a million times on social media in one week.

Cathy Maguire is an accomplished singer, songwriter, model and TV presenter who was born in Ireland and after her college education Maguire moved to the United States and went to work in Nashville as a songwriter. She released an album entitled Portrait on 17 April 2009, which was reviewed favorably by critics with Hot Press magazine awarding the album four stars out of five. Cathy has been based in New York City since 2010. In 2013, she hosted a music TV presentation called Ireland in Song which aired on PBS, as well as being commissioned by a well-known film house in New York to co-write a screenplay about traditional Irish music. In Nov 2013, Maguire was honored by the Louth Society of New York for outstanding ambassadorship of County Louth, Ireland. She was subsequently the guest of Honor at the 107th Louth Society of New York Dinner, and was the youngest recipient of the honor. In 2014, Maguire was named by The Irish Echo newspaper in its Top 40 Under 40 Award. On March 17th, 2017, she was invited by Cardinal Timothy Dolan to sing at the official St Patrick's Day Mass in St Patrick's Cathedral in New York City. A video of the performance soon went viral and was viewed over a million times on social media in one week.

In this episode we explore the construction, function and purpose of the Viking Longphorts which were established in Eastern Ireland in 841 CE.  These sites, Linn Duachaill in County Louth and Duhblinn, give us a fascinating view into the lives of early Vikingar in Ireland and allow us to see how their role changed after the establishment of permanent bases.  Along the way we will see Irish Kings go to war with swords and bishops staffs and witness the importance of Horses to Viking warfare. 

Hello and welcome to the Extratime.ie Sportscast. As usual Gareth O'Reilly is your host while Macdara Ferris joins him this week in studio. On today's show we are delighted to be joined by former Athlone and Limerick CEO John O'Sullivan to discuss the war of words between Pats and the FAI as well as what Dundalk's success means for the league as a whole. We also talk to our Dundalk based reporter Tom O'Connor who ventured out of County Louth during the week to watch the Lilywhites in Tallaght Stadium on what was a famous night for Stephen Kenny's men. Tom along with Dave Donnelly chatted with Gary Rogers whilst Dave and Macdara Ferris spoke with David McMillan and Dundalk captain Stephen O'Donnell following their fantastic 3-0 win over BATE. Finally, Macdara Ferris was back in Tallaght on Friday night for Shamrock Rovers 2-1 win over Longford Town and he caught up with goalscorer Brandon Miele.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/extratimecom)

Emerald Accent Irish Music was founded in the spring of 2010 for the enhancement of the Celtic cultures through music in South Mississippi. Emerald Accent includes members Clark Lowery (vocals, guitar, banjo), Gail Fox (fiddle), Tom McCandlish (bodhran, vocals). With backgrounds in Irish, Bluegrass, Blues and Classical, the band brings freshness to the genre while priding itself in the Irish traditional style. The band loves working as a ceili band while also producing soothing slow jigs and waltzes. They have played for dances, concerts, pubs, and receptions and stand as the performing band with the Jackson Irish Dancers all across the Southern United States. Emerald Accent is a well-rounded band for those who enjoy Irish and Scottish music. The band has produced two CD's, "Laurel Green" and their latest 2015 release "For Love of Scotland." Band: Emerald Accent Homepage: http://emeraldaccent.com from_CD: For Love of Scotland Year_Released: 2015 Hometown: Laurel, Mississippi, USA PersonalFact: Lived in County Louth, Ireland from 1990-1995. Find out more about The Rathmines at marcgunn.com/celtfather051 Listen to Emerald Accent on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. To subscribe to this podcast, go to iTunes, or go to Celtfather.com where you can also join my mailing list to download a free album. This show is sponsored by my Patrons. You can support my music, podcasts, and videos for as little as $1 per month. Post feedback in the shownotes, use the hashtag #celtfather on social media, or email me marc@marcgunn.com

Maggie, from County Louth is suffering from obesity. She's 28 stone and 47 years old. For the last three years, she's been on a public hospital waiting list for gastric bypass surgery, which is a permanent weight-loss treatment. This is her story.

The story of the unique bond between a father and son - Danny and Connor Hughes in County Louth who run two shops side by side is told in this radio documentary.