Podcasts about County Meath

This week, Adam talks about a finishing operation in Co. Meath, Darren updates on farm schemes and Aidan delves in to milk price top ups. Also, Lorcan Roche-Kelly talks to Bank of Ireland's Eoin Lowry on financial risks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PayPal has announced the outcome of its 'HACK for IMPACT' initiative hosted in Dunboyne Castle in County Meath. The hackathon for startups saw PayPal support local entrepreneurship and collaborate with 10 local startups over a 24-hour period. With the help of InnerCity Enterprise, the startups talked through their business plans and challenges, with ideas proposed by more than 30 PayPal mentors from teams across Ireland and Europe. The digital solutions workshopped during the event included website design, app creation and marketing strategies. Having assessed the projects based on innovation, collaboration, impact, completion and presentation, the judging panel selected three winners. Treats by Sylvia, an award-winning mini cheesecake business enabled by an ecommerce website, took first place. Mic Drop, a mobile application developed to enable networking and digital tipping for musicians in Ireland, came in second place and Vets Near Home, a home call out veterinarian services provider underpinned by an ecommerce platform with payment functionality, placed third. Eve Brassil, owner of Vets Near Home, commented: "The team have been incredible. They haven't just developed a website but helped me future-proof my business." The other startups and concepts involved at the hackathon were: Createnesz Virtual Solutions - A virtual assistance business hoping to develop a website booking system with paymentfunctionality and membership area. Oliverita - An olive oil business built on an ecommerce and inventory management platform with blockchain capabilities. Perfect Fit Nutrition - A nutrition and wellness website and blog to offer advisory-based subscriptions. Print Paper Press - A company specialising in creating vintage-style newspaper prints, empowered by an ecommerce platform with enhanced functionality. Reflektor Coaching - An online booking and e-learning platform to facilitate wellness coaching. The Mushroom Butcher - A farm-to-fork organic mushroom business supported by an ecommerce and inventory management platform. Hug & Hold Doula support - A doula and post-partum/early childhood services provider seeking a mobile application and online booking and e-learning solution. Speaking about the hackathon, Paul Ryan, Global Head of Risk Specialised Servicing and Ireland Site Lead, PayPal, said: "This hackathon is all about having an impact. As well as having an impact for the startups involved, in turn, they can have an impact on the wider community. From digital payments to online booking systems, this event shows the vital role that technology plays in how organisations originate and operate - and, perhaps more importantly, innovate. Through collaboration and expertise, PayPal takes pride in turning such great ideas into real outcomes." Evanne Kilmurray, CEO of Inner City Enterprise, added: "PayPal's Hack for Impact is an incredible opportunity for our clients, who would gain access to professional mentorship and cutting-edge, tailored technical help designed specifically for their unique start-up business needs. I am both happy and impressed to see the innovations and collaborations that emerged from this event and how they made a meaningful difference for our community." The judging panel consisted of Evanne Kilmurray, CEO Inner City Enterprise; Neil McDonnel, CEO of the Irish SME Association (ISME); Luigi De Curtis, Senior Director of SMB Europe, PayPal; Paul Ryan, Global Head of Risk Specialised Servicing and Ireland Site Lead, PayPal; and Ciaran Maceochaidh, Senior Director of Global Professional Services, PayPal. See more stories here.

SwingerI spent the last week in Dublin in the Four Courts as part of the outworking of my case against the BBC's Spotlight programme nine years ago. But more of that when it's over which could take another fortnight.On the morning that the case started our Gearóid phoned me to say that his father-in-law Paddy ‘Swinger' McBride was dead. The news was a great shock. I had spent a half hour or more a few days before chatting with Paddy in his home. He was just out after a spell in hospital, and although he was ill his spirit was strong and he was full of craic and talk about the current politics, his son Patrick's Man of the Match performance for Antrim against Armagh, the need to build Casement and how a son of Tony Benn could behave the way Hillary Benn does.Israel's reign of terrorAs this column goes to press the Israeli government is calling up tens of thousands of army reservists for a full scale military invasion, subjugation and occupation of the Gaza Strip. After almost 20 months of genocide against the Palestinian people the Israeli state is now embarking on its final solution – the displacement of two million people and the mass murder of more Palestinians.Last Saturday was World Press Freedom Day – but not in Gaza. In the year and a half of this current reign of terror by Israel at least 211 journalists have been killed in the Gaza Strip while the international press corps is denied access to report on events in that huge concentration camp. Britain and most western and European states are silent on this. They are silent also on the deliberate use of starvation as a weapon of war against two million people, many of them children, who live in Gaza. According to UNICEF over three hundred thousand children under the age of five are suffering severe malnutrition.Commission on the Future of IrelandAs momentum in the demand for Irish Unity grows the work of Sinn Féin's Commission on the Future of Ireland continues to expand.In the last two months the Commission has held a Mid Ulster Peoples Assembly in the Seamus Heaney Homeplace in Bellaghy; a Tionól Pobail Bhaile Ghib in County Meath; a climate crisis conference - One Island, One Environment – in Dublin and an EU & Irish Unity- What next?- event in the European Parliament in Brussels.

Send us a textPhilip Brady, executive coach and new father, shares how his three-month-old son is teaching him more about himself and the world than he ever imagined possible. We explore the fascinating journey from early exposure to personal development books to coaching high-performing leaders who genuinely care about making a positive impact.• Philip received his first Tony Robbins book at age 11 and has been studying personal development ever since• Grew up in Dublin before moving to County Meath at age 13, navigating the challenges of finding new community• Works with "unicorn" clients – exceptional performers who want to make the world better for others• Great leaders demonstrate growth mindset, curiosity, reflection, and taking responsibility• When feeling negative, use the "what, so what, now what" journaling technique to gain clarity• The mind-body connection is crucial – when your mind is negative, change your physical state• Negative emotions aren't problems to eliminate but valuable messengers with half-lives of 30-40 seconds• Acceptance is the foundation for change – "the sooner we accept that life is the yin yang, the sooner negative feelings disappear"• Fatherhood is "beautiful chaos" that reinforces the power of accepting reality as it is• Philip's future plans include more speaking, music, nature connection, and tree planting with clientsSupport the show

FATAL DEVIATION is the only 100% Irish Kung Fu movie. Starring and Directed by the lean, mean, and green Jimmy Bennet. He's here to kick arse and chew scenery, and he's all out of scenery. Steve and Justin wish you Céad Míle Fáilte as we celebrate St. Paddy's day a week late with one of our favorite DISASTERPIECES of all time. A movie trying so hard to rip off KICKBOXER and HARD TARGET that its star and creator might as well change his name to Sean-Claude Van Damme. Get ready for high kicks and low bars as Jimmy Bennet fights his way across County Meath to find and kill the son of the father who killed his father as the father of the son he killed who is also the father who killed his father tries to kill the man who killed his son. He also rides a dirt bike like a surfboard. It rules. WATCH FATAL DEVIATION BUY OUR MERCH! Follow us on Instagram to stay updated about our monthly live shows!Check out more from Justin here: justindodd.rocks Check out more from Steve here: stevejhward.comdrinkgenies.com

Holo Toyz, an augmented reality toy business based in County Meath, is making huge waves in the highly competitive US toy market. Owners Kate Scott and Declan Fahy join us to discuss their new partnership with Mattel and more.

Brian O'Donovan, Work & Technology Correspondent, reports from County Meath where a major conference is taking place to encourage more women to take up careers in the construction industry.

Today we are hiking up Slieve na Calliagh, also known as the Loughcrew Cairns (276m) in County Meath, with the very wise Hans. This episode is slightly longer than usual, so feel free to listen in two separate sittings! Hans lives with his family in rural Westmeath in Ireland. There he works as an Author, Musician, and Community Connector. He translated the bestseller "The Art of Living" by Sharon Lebell into German and tries to practice the stoic wisdom contained within. He also attempts to defend classic philosophers and poets from being taken over by bad actors in the manosphere.Connect with Hans here. See more about Stoicism here and here. To help the podcast hike up more hills, please be in touch with ideas of who I should be inviting on the podcast, and support me with some waterproof gear. All that and more ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Thank you to all the supporters as well as to the amazing band Bukahara for their permission to use their fabulous, on point song '⁠⁠Storytelling Animal⁠⁠' as our soundtrack.The World is Storytelling podcast is based on the book by the same name. Written by Arjen Barel, Ronni Gurwicz, and Stu Packer, it is the definitive guide to how sharing stories can be used for social impact and personal growth. Buy your physical or digital copy ⁠⁠today⁠⁠!

{Note: It's almost 8 years since we started our podcast and this is our 55th episode. Up to now, the series has focused on the wealth of material contained in the magazine's back catalogue and our guests have been asked to select and read a story or essay from the archive. Starting this month, we switch the attention to more recent work with contributors to the current issue being invited to read and discuss their own writing with host Nicole Flattery.}On this month's episode, host Nicole Flattery is joined by Darragh McCausland and Nicole Morris to read from and discuss their essays featured in the Winter 2024-25 issue of The Stinging Fly Issue 51 Volume Two.Darragh's essay, ‘Isometric Games' can be found on page 166, and Nicole's essay, ‘How to Get Rid of a Ghost, Part One', can be found on page 212.Darragh McCausland is a writer from Kells, County Meath based in Dublin. He writes fiction and nonfiction and is widely published in various journals and anthologies.Nicole Morris is a poet who writes essays. Her writing has also been featured in Banshee, Blood Orange Review, and elsewhere. She has been supported by Tin House and was shortlisted for the 2024 Disquiet International and Indiana Review nonfiction prizes. Originally from Los Angeles, she lives near the sea in County Mayo.Nicole Flattery is a writer and critic. Her story collection Show Them A Good Time, was published by The Stinging Fly and Bloomsbury in 2019. Her first novel, Nothing Special, was published by Bloomsbury in 2023.The Stinging Fly Podcast invites writers from the latest issue of The Stinging Fly to read and discuss their work. Previous episodes of the podcast can be found here. The podcast's theme music is ‘Sale of Lakes', by Divan. All of the Stinging Fly archive is available to subscribers.

With so many without power or water this week, one of our most valuable services is the Meals on Wheels network under the umbrella of Irish Rural Link, delivering 15,000 meals a week. Brenda Donohue visited Sona Sasta, Meals on Wheels in Summerhill in County Meath where she joined John and Carmel Swan knocking on doors with dinners in hand.

: In this episode of The Irish Countryside, we explore the rich history of Clonard, County Meath, the home of Saint Finian, a pivotal figure in Ireland's monastic tradition. From the founding of his famous monastic school to its lasting impact on Irish saints and scholars, we reflect on Finian's spiritual legacy. L'articolo Irish Countryside – The Legacy of Saint Finian: Clonard's Sacred History proviene da Radio Maria.

Tanner O'Connell grew up in County Meath before attending Clongowes.He studied Commerce in UCD and completed a Masters in Accounting in Smurfit Business School.After his studies he qualified as a Chartered Accountant in KPMG's Deal Advisory DepartmentTanner joined Elkstone (a leading Irish Investment House) in 2018 and, working with Alan Merriman, has held Investment Director, Chief of Staff and Business Development roles.He left CWC in 2008

November is kind of a sad month, isn't it? Yet--even as the days shorten and the temperatures drop--it doesn't have to be so melancholy. For ancient Celtic people and the Ireland of yore, the month of November is the start of the Celtic new year, which began on October 31st. The Celts called it Samhain (pronounced Sah-win).  The Celtic day also began at sundown instead of at sunrise. So, Samhain commenced at twilight on October 31st. Picture it in your mind: as the last sun of the year slipped beneath the horizon, the old year was seen to die. At the same time, out of the darkness, a new year was born.  Celts celebrated with feasting, dancing, fortune telling and divination by reading apple skins and hazelnuts (representing wisdom in Celtic culture). And of course, fires. Large bonfires sprung up everywhere only to be doused at midnight, plunging the Celtic world into darkness.   The fires were then re-lit from a great ceremonial bonfire at Tlaghtgha in County Meath. The High King's fire at Tara was lit first and then, in a sort of domino effect, the blazes moved out across the country until every hearth glowed anew. These fires were lit for warmth and to ward off the evil spirits residing in the darkness. Perhaps they were also a beacon of hope in the pre-electricity darkness and a symbol of the eventual return of the light.  Let's focus on this last bit. As we are plunged into the darkness of winter, we are also that much closer to spring. Out in nature, as you walk with me in Tuscany, the leaves are falling, the frost has arrived, and nature is preparing itself for the inevitable. For Celts, November's full moon was the Seed Fall Moon, honoring the moment in which seeds drifted from dying plants to the humid ground. The moment in which the earth received them and embraced them, keeping them safe until spring.  So as you walk in nature with me today, take time to reflect on what should lie sallow, and what should burst forth with new life come spring. ANNOUNCEMENTS:Join me in December for brand new writing groups, including Transformative Writing and much more! Sign up for the free Crescent Newsletter to be kept in the loop.LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Join the free Crescent Moonletter to receive a beautiful, hand-crafted protection spell. You'll also receive updates, event announcements, freebies and much more! SOCIAL:@sylva_florence @magicmedicineandmayhem www.sylvaflorence.comwww.magicmedicineandmayhem.comMMM FB page

This month, the story of a determined Irish sailor – a young man who started life on a farm in County Meath, not a maritime location and has become the winner of the top French yacht race – the Figaro. Tom Dolan describes how he succeeded after years of disappointment and how psychology helped his determination to do so. Presented by Tom MacSweeney - https://twitter.com/tommacsweeney Discover comprehensive maritime coverage at http://tommacsweeneymaritimepodcast.ie/ Stay up to date with Tom MacSweeney's Maritime Podcast by subscribing to the show on Apple Podcasts here: https://apple.co/3qfVLEr or on Spotify here: https://spoti.fi/2DX9F5FA Follow Tom MacSweeney's Maritime Podcast on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maritimeirelandradioshow/

Send us a textEver wondered what it takes to break free from self-imposed limitations and explore uncharted territories? Join us for an insightful conversation with Camilla Long, a communication coach whose journey from County Meath's countryside to Tokyo's bustling streets offers a roadmap for personal growth and transformation. Camilla's adventurous leap from studying computer science in Dublin to navigating the tech scene in Japan exemplifies the power of pushing past comfort zones and embracing the unknown. Her story highlights the significance of building meaningful relationships in foreign environments and how those experiences laid the groundwork for her impactful role at Bespoke Communications.Business partnerships can often be fraught with challenges, but what if we told you mindset and coaching could be the key to overcoming them? Explore the dynamic world of telecoms with us, where we dissect the importance of open communication in aligning visions and expectations. We'll share how personal failures can morph into growth opportunities and why understanding core values is essential in enhancing team collaboration. Camilla's journey underscores that failures are not setbacks but stepping stones to greater achievements, emphasizing the art of turning adversity into advantage.Leadership isn't just about guiding others; it's about understanding oneself and embracing vulnerability. Discover how stepping out of comfort zones can elevate leadership quality and why empathy is the secret ingredient in connecting with teams. Through Camilla's lens, we examine how embracing imperfection can lead to authentic communication and challenge the notion of perfection. Our conversation rounds off with tips on overcoming self-doubt, leveraging meditation, and using mantras to remain grounded. Gain insights on public speaking and learn why celebrating successes and accepting constructive feedback are crucial for both personal and professional growth.Support the show

Did you know that Halloween's true origins are rooted in the ancient Celtic traditions of Ireland? This isn't just any Halloween story—this is a spooky audio journey into the heart of the Emerald Isle, where the festival we now know as Halloween began over 2,000 years ago. Join us for an immersive, spine-tingling adventure through Ireland's mystical myths, haunting folklore, and fascinating Samhain traditions.   In this special episode, we take you to County Meath, home to the Púca Festival, where history, fire, and feasting combine with the strange and mischievous spirits of the Celtic Otherworld. You'll hear the crackle of ceremonial fires and feel the chill of ghost stories as we travel to Ireland's Ancient East to uncover the secrets of Samhain, the festival marking the end of the harvest season and the beginning of the darker half of the year. Get ready for an epic Halloween experience! We'll introduce you to the Púca, the shape-shifting creature of Celtic lore, who embodies the chaos and mystery of this bewitching season. The Púca Festival is not just about folklore; it's a celebration of music, myth, food, and fire set against the backdrop of Ireland's most historic places, from the towering Trim Castle to the ancient Hill of Ward, where the original Samhain fires were lit centuries ago. Recorded on location, we'll take you behind the scenes of one of Ireland's most brilliant and imaginative festivals. Along the way, we'll share spooky stories, haunting legends, and our own chilling encounters as the veil between worlds thins.  This is more than just a history lesson—it's a journey into a world where the past and the present meet, where the eerie traditions of Halloween still resonate in Ireland's wild landscapes. Whether you're a Halloween enthusiast or a lover of rich cultural traditions, this episode promises to transport you to a land steeped in mystery, ghostly legends, and ancient customs that will leave you captivated. With thanks to Tourism Ireland and Irish Ferries for supporting this episode of the Travel Goals Podcast. Hi, I'm your podcast host, Portia Jones [nicknamed Pip Jones]. I'm a freelance travel journalist, podcaster, and Lonely Planet author.  If you love to travel, check out my travel website and subscribe to my travel newsletter to get travel guides and new episodes of the Travel Goals podcast delivered straight to your inbox. Connect with us on social media: Travel Goals on Instagram | Travel Goals on Facebook  Travel Goals is produced and owned by South Girl Production Music and Podcasting Ltd.  Email us to discuss working together or with any questions about the podcast.  Enjoy the show, and don't forget to leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

In her captivating book, I Hate You, Mary Sullivan: A Memoir of Inherited Trauma, author Barbara J. Williams offers a vivid depiction of her evolving relationship with her grandmother, Mary Sullivan, and explores the process by which inherited trauma can be passed down from one generation to another.   Williams was 22 when Sullivan died in a New Jersey nursing home, far from her family and the town she'd settled in as an immigrant. Williams felt one emotion: relief. She'd never liked the mean, critical woman she called Nana. More than 50 years later, that death suddenly and inexplicably began to haunt Williams, who felt compelled to heal their relationship and learn more about the stoic, tight-lipped Nana who never discussed her past. Who was she? What was her life like in Ireland and then in a strange new country? Why did she make the choices she made? In I Hate You, Mary Sullivan, Williams begins by retracing Nana's footsteps in Oldcastle, County Meath, Ireland, and learns that her ancestors, the Kenny family, were farm laborers. For the first time, Williams imagines the poverty and hardship her grandmother likely endured as a child and young woman. When the second famine of 1879 struck, Nana was only 2 years old. Williams wonders how hunger may have affected her grandmother. She also visualizes how the threats of forceful evictions and violent uprisings might have traumatized the young Mary Sullivan. As Williams walks the land Nana walked and learns the cold hard historical facts, she feels compassion for the woman she once hated. But that's not all. Williams, a retired psychiatric nurse and researcher, infuses her narrative with scientific insight. Using her story, she shows how unearthing and understanding the denied stories of the past, Irish or not, can resolve painful inherited emotional patterns. In Nana's narrative, for example, Williams finds keys to her own otherwise inexplicable adolescent anxiety and intense fear of home invasion and death by enemy bombing. When she learns that trauma may be transmitted epigenetically, she thinks, “That fits!” Connect with Dr. Dravon James Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello our favourite tech geniuses! We start with some good news. Yes, Mali, the Bernese Mountain dog who was missing for 2 weeks, has been rescued from a 61-metre-high cliff edge on an island off the coast of Donegal. She ran off during a storm but now she has been reunited with her humans and went home for a big dinner and a snooze - yaaaay!!   Óran has had enough of the terrible Irish summer and has decided to move to The Netherlands where it always seems to be warm. Clodagh has her patient face on. Meanwhile, we've got news on Seeing AI's object detector. (Maybe it'll help Óran find the sun?) And Jan is looking forward to IOS 18. Will Siri be any better...? We sure hope so, cos she's pretty useless right now!   Our guest this week is a talented young woman named Maura Moore-McCune from County Meath in Ireland. Maura is here to tell us about a mobile app she is developing called Vision Impaired Person's Moving Object Detector (VIPMOD) which can detect nearby moving vehicles. This will be especially handy if you want to check it's safe to cross at a junction, or if you are not sure if you can hear an approaching electric vehicle. Maura was invited to present her work on VIPMOD at the ‘MIT AI & Education Summit' in Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Boston, where she won the top prize for Community Impact – congratulations Maura! If you would like to be a beta tester for this app, email: vipmod.info@gmail.com with your details. Maura would be delighted to have you involved when beta testing starts.   Clodagh has news on some calendar dates worth noting, like Colour Blindness Awareness Day on September 6th, and a 24-hour inclusive design event on September 12th.   So, enjoy hanging out in Belfast while your cruise ship gets serviced, don't tell that Russian spy whale where you hide the chocolate, and instead make your way safely to the sunny side of the street while listening to Blind Guys Chat. 17 out of 20 electric scooters prefer it to being in stealth mode.   Links in this show: Email to become a beta tester for the VIPMOD app: vipmod.info@gmail.com MIT App Inventor coding system: https://appinventor.mit.edu/ SciFest: https://scifest.ie/ CYTI at DCU: https://www.dcu.ie/ctyi Colour Blindness: http://www.colourblindnessawareness.org/ Inclusive Design event: https://inclusivedesign24.org/2024/ Support Blind Guys Chat by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/blind-guys-chatRead transcript

Full Text of ReadingsTuesday of the Thirteenth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 378The Saint of the day is Saint Oliver PlunkettSaint Oliver Plunkett’s Story The name of today's saint is especially familiar to the Irish and the English—and with good reason. The English martyred Oliver Plunkett for defending the faith in his native Ireland during a period of severe persecution. Born in County Meath in 1629, Oliver studied for the priesthood in Rome and was ordained there in 1654. After some years of teaching and service to the poor of Rome he was appointed Archbishop of Armagh in Ireland. Four years later, in 1673, a new wave of anti-Catholic persecution began, forcing Archbishop Plunkett to do his pastoral work in secrecy and disguise and to live in hiding. Meanwhile, many of his priests were sent into exile, schools were closed, Church services had to be held in secret, and convents and seminaries were suppressed. As archbishop, Plunkett was viewed as ultimately responsible for any rebellion or political activity among his parishioners. Archbishop Plunkett was arrested and imprisoned in Dublin Castle in 1679, but his trial was moved to London. After deliberating for 15 minutes, a jury found him guilty of fomenting revolt. He was hanged, drawn, and quartered in July 1681. Pope Paul VI canonized Oliver Plunkett in 1975. Reflection Stories like that of Oliver Plunkett seem to fit history. “Things like that don't happen today” is often our thought. But they do. False accusations, prejudice, anti-Catholic sentiments, racism, sexism, etc. are still an active reality in our day. Perhaps a prayer to Saint Oliver for peace and justice might be appropriate. Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

This week, David Maxwell visits Rosie Maye, also known as the Insomniac Gardener, and discovers her passion for roses. June sees a kaleidoscope of colour in the borders of her rural garden near Slane in County Meath. She explains how plenty of feeding and a seaweed spray keep the roses in tip top condition. A few miles down the road, at the Frances Ledwidge Museum, David meets someone who has visited more gardens than him! In fact Shirley Lanigan visited 375 in order to compile the latest edition of “The Open Gardens of Ireland”. In east Belfast a new garden has been recently unveiled at a supported living facility for the elderly. The garden at Bell Rotary House is both practical and fun. Niki Molly from Abbeyfield Belfast who runs the facility and designer Anita Houston give David a tour of the transformed outdoor space. Claire McNally joins David in studio to answers listener questions. Contact the programme at gardenerscorner@bbc.co.uk

What?? Our last episode of the season?? I can't believe we've reached episode 12 already! I have had so much fun making this podcast and sharing it all with you. I've learned tonnes and hope you have too. Before I tell you about our fabulous guests this week, I have to let you in on my latest and greatest news!Dermot Whelan Live – The Busy and Wrecked Tour is coming to a theatre near you! Tickets go on sale from Friday 24th May so check out www.dermotwhelan.com for all the details and I can't wait to get back out on the road and meet you all. The show will be a mix of comedy, craic, meditation & inspiration and hopefully an evening where you can relax, have a laugh and pick up some useful and fun tools too. If you've been feeling wound up, worn down, snowed under or bowled over this is the show for you so grab your stressed-out besties and your bedraggled partners, and join me as I travel all over Ireland and beyond and we'll un-wreck our heads and destress our lives together. Incidentally, I love to see teenagers at my shows too - you just have to be over 14. And if you missed my last tour Mind Full then you're in luck because you can catch it again in November! I'll be doing two special shows, one at the Púca Festival in Trim, County Meath and also at the gorgeous new Lark Concert Hall in Balbriggan, Dublin. Tickets for those also go on sale next Friday 24th May so grab them while you can! You can also find me at Electric Picnic on Aug 17th too!Back to The Mind Full Podcast and in this brand-new episode we ask the question ‘Does Gratitude Really Work?'We hear a lot about gratitude these days. Catchy slogans like “Attitude of Gratitude” are plastered over mugs, tea towels and t-shirts the world over. But is there real science behind it and, if so, just what is the correct way to practice it so that we see real tangible benefits? Well, one incredible lady who can truly vouch for its effectiveness is this week's special guest. I am so happy to bring you this wonderful conversation with an amazing lady at the top of her game! Angela Scanlon has recently taken over from Graham Norton at Virgin Radio in the UK presenting her own weekend show, has been a regular face on RTÉ, BBC and Channel 4 TV over the last ten years, appearing in shows like BBC's One Show, Robot Wars, Your Home Made Perfect and Strictly Come Dancing.Heavily involved in fashion from an early age, she has fronted campaigns for the likes of Louis Vuitton and has written a bestselling book Joyrider - How Gratitude Can Get You the Life You Really Want. And it's that gratitude we want to zone in on in this episode. Angela speaks to me from her UK home and talks about how insecurity and imposter syndrome had her struggling badly at a time when everyone thought she was living the perfect life. Learn how her finding gratitude shaped how she perceives the world and how her new star role on radio has come just at the right time.But what about the all-important science of gratitude? Well, we have an incredible scientific heavy-hitter to unpack the science stuff and get you set up for real, tangible brain-boosting benefits! Joining me to uncover and explain the fascinating neuroscience of gratitude is medical doctor, psychologist, behavioral neuroscientist and neurotechnology expert Dr. Michael Keane! Nobody knows the brain like Michael and his easy going and accessible approach will be just what you need to unlock the true power of a grateful mindset. What an episode to end the series on!Thank you all SO much for listening! Stay tuned for Season 2 coming real soon and watch out for lots of fun stuff coming over the next weeks and months too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spirals began appearing in the Boyne Valley. First, in a dream when I was rounding cobblestoned streets searching for a place I vaguely remembered. Then, indelibly, among the neolithic moons carved into the mother stones at Newgrange in County Meath, where an invisible hand was believed to gesture to the dead on the briefest day of the year.The fiddle ferns seemed eager to converse at Ballymaloe, their shoulders smiling atop their green, springtime spines; and a cream-colored nautilus curled perfectly in my palm on a windswept beach in Ardmore. An acupuncturist friend explained how Chi travels through the body's meridians in spiral patterns. Spirals began opening in the intervals between musical harmonies and along the wooden banister in my father's home. And then, in meditation — massive, breathing spirals emanated like forest vines behind my eyes.“The spiral is a spiritualized circle. In the spiral form, the circle, uncoiled, has ceased to be vicious; it has been set free,” said the Russian American author and poet Vladimir Nabokov.Vedic people sensed this spiritualized circle moving through all creation — and reflected in the physical shape of the galaxies — as the interweaving power of creation itself. The universe does not manifest randomly but is expressed through an intricate matrix they gave the nomenclature Ṛta, a Sanskrit word that means “that which is joined together, order, truth, or architecture.”Ṛta is closely allied to the injunctions and ordinances thought to uphold it, collectively referred to as dharma, and the action of the individual in relation to those ordinances, referred to as karma (two terms that eventually eclipsed Ṛta in framing a sense of moral and religious order). Josh Schrei and I recently spoke about Ṛta with respect to its etymological connection to the words harmony, rite, art, order, rhythm, and ritual.But some facts do not square tidily with our notions of sacred geometry. Words and actions can unfurl in conscious or unconscious directions. We get caught in tired eddies of protection, maelstroms of othering, devastating tornadoes of forgetting.The beauty, the horror. We find ourselves asking — what vastness can contain all this?Scholar William Mahony explains Ṛta, this concept that encapsulates the centripetal and centrifugal movement of time and evolution, of energy and light, as follows: “Vedic thought holds that a true vision of a divine universe must necessarily include the brokenness of the world and that, in fact, it is precisely the imagination that is able to see the way the whole fits together despite the often disjointed nature of the parts.”So an uncoiling, integrative comprehension of reality must stretch to encompass the world's brokenness, Mahony counsels.Joanna Macy, an elder in environmental activism and deep ecology, is the visionary teacher of the Work that Reconnects, a roadmap for staying present to painful truths — the brokenness — while opening to the joy that comes with a renewed commitment to acting on behalf of a more just and humane world.The Spiral of the Work that Reconnects progresses through four stages as follows:(1) Gratitude. First, we must touch the ground. Gratitude resources our nervous systems. It links us to a flow of empathy and the inspiration to engage in the present moment and the world around us.(2) Grief. Here, we stop trying to bypass suffering with protection and privilege. “This world, in which we are born and take our being, is alive. It is … our larger body” (Coming Back to Life, Macy & Brown). We feel our interconnectedness. With support, we allow for the movement of sorrow, the broken-heartedness through which we can access vulnerability and courage toward change.(3) Seeing with New Eyes. “When we reconnect with life, by willingly enduring our pain for it, the mind retrieves its natural clarity” (Coming Back to Life, Macy & Brown). Opening to knowledge that has been suppressed and making room for our natural emotional responses can evoke greater equilibrium and clarity of thought. No longer unconsciously driven by aversion or grasping, sobriety can emerge — and with it, a more accurate understanding.(4) Going Forth. Awareness and reconnection naturally inspire a desire to be the change. Our personal mandate to contribute can awaken as we re-sensitize ourselves to the web of life. This is a creative process. It's about paying attention to how we can participate in the emergence of healing.Ken Wilber famously spent three years inventorying every known system worldwide—biological, medical, political, cultural, religious, psychological, spiritual, and philosophical—and arranging them into an integral theory. Wilber thus popularized Spiral Dynamics, based on the emergent cyclical theory of adult human development by Professor Clare Graves. As Graves explained: “Briefly, what I am proposing is that the psychology of the mature human being is an unfolding, emergent, oscillating, spiraling process marked by progressive subordination of older, lower-order behavior systems to newer, higher-order systems as man's existential problems change. These systems alternate between focus upon the external world, and attempts to change it, and focus upon the inner world, and attempts to come to peace with it, with the means to each end changing in each alternatively prognostic system. Thus, man tends, normally, to change his psychology as the conditions of his existence change. Each successive state, or level of existence, is a state through which people pass on the way to other states of equilibrium. When a person is centralized in one state of existence, he has a total psychology which is particular to that state.”We don't always have the vantage point to know where we stand in the great turning. But uncertainty, even ominous apprehension of what could be around the next bend, can nevertheless be a starting point. There are days when the light seems to bend back and shine on everything. There are mornings after storms when perspective can return.I want to believe in nature's underlying architecture of good and our capacity for deep remembrance. I want to believe that we are held in a gorgeous persistence. When I touch your crown, soft hair whorls upward into my palm. Spirals name your fingertips. Surely, these, too, are glimpses of an ancient vision.  Get full access to The Guest House at shawnparell.substack.com/subscribe

EP99 - Losing 150lbs with calorie counting - Amy's journey Today I welcome the amazing Amy from County Meath in Ireland to share her calorie counting success story and transformation. Amy's weight loss journey started in September 2022 and in a short time she lost an incredible 150 pounds, showing the transformative power of commitment and mindset. Struggling with weight since childhood, she tried countless diets with no lasting success until meeting her husband, which sparked her determination for change when they became engaged. Opting for calorie counting, portion control, and eliminating triggering foods, Amy embarked on her path to wellness. Through logging meals, establishing eating boundaries, and prioritising healthier choices, she navigated challenges, including plateaus and weight fluctuations. The journey wasn't just about shedding pounds though; it revitalised her relationships as well as boosting her confidence and energy. Amy underscores the significance of mindset and cultivating sustainable habits for lasting results. Her story resonates with the reality that setbacks are normal, yet perseverance pays off. Amy's advice echoes the importance of setting goals and envisioning one's ideal self as powerful motivators. If you would like to see Amy's full journey, she has documented it on her Instagram profile: @10stonelighter In addition to the amazing weight loss success stories shared here every week on the podcast, I also work with a small number of people who would like additional support as part of their weight loss journey. To find our more details, send me an email to carl@weightlosswarriorpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this month's episode, host Nicole Flattery is joined by writer Sheena Patel to read and discuss Oisín Fagan's short story, ‘Triangle' originally published in Issue 39, Volume 2 of The Stinging Fly. You can access the story here. Sheena Patel is a writer and assistant director for the film and TV industry. She is part of the 4 Brown Girls Who Write collective, and her debut novel, I'm a Fan, won the Discover Book of the Year at the British Book Awards 2023, has been longlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction, and was shortlisted for both the Dylan Thomas Prize and the Jhalak Prize. It was Foyles Fiction Book of the Year 2022 and an Observer Best Debut Novel of 2022. Oisín Fagan was born in 1991 and grew up in County Meath. His collection of stories Hostages was published in 2016, and in 2019 his novel Nobber came out with JM Originals. It was shortlisted for the Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize and the Butler Literary Award, longlisted for the Desmond Elliott Prize, was a Waterstone's book of the Month, and was named as one of the books of the year by The Guardian and The Daily Mail.  Nicole Flattery is a writer and critic. Her story collection Show Them A Good Time, was published by The Stinging Fly and Bloomsbury in 2019. Her first novel, Nothing Special, was recently published by Bloomsbury.   The Stinging Fly Podcast invites writers to choose a story from the Stinging Fly archive to read and discuss. Previous episodes of the podcast can be found here. The podcast's theme music is ‘Sale of Lakes', by Divan. All of the Stinging Fly archive is available to subscribers.

E59 The Fifth CourtThe Future of Legal Practice Summit, Part 2, at The Law Society of IrelandOur award winning podcasters, Peter Leonard, BL and Mark Tottenham BL, are joined by solicitors Sonia McEntee (Cavan based) and David Peters (based in Nenagh, Tipperary) to discuss the very real threat to the legal profession in rural Ireland. In this second part of their interview from the Legal Practice Summit they tackle issues such as access to justice as local courts are closed. Peter seems to hark back to the Tipperary town court, that was warmed by a turf fire, but sadly now closed! David Peters correlates the closure of local courthouses with the ending of local legal practices, leading to 'legal deserts' as he calls them. There's also some frustration with the rising level of regulation required of smaller practices. These views lead on to some terrific questions from the floor of the Summit...with so much engagement the session had to be extended. Terrific.And as always our dynamic duo start with three recent cases from the Decisis.ie casebookThe first case involves an application to annul a bankruptcy but an action requiring a 'duty of candour' which may not have been met.The second case involved a Notary Public and the requirement that they be 'available'. But how available is available?The third case is about a planning issue in County Meath, involving the 2014 County Development Plan.Sign up for your own personal copy of the podcast at TheFifthCourt.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Did you know that Ireland is considered the home of Halloween? Discover the spookier side of the Emerald Isle and learn about mystical myths, folklore, fire and feasting, as nights draw in and darkness descends. As part of our special Ireland destination series, we travel to Ireland to explore Halloween's Irish roots and learn more about Samhain - one of the four main festivals of the Gaelic calendar. Let me and producer Luke take you on an immersive journey to County Meath, in Ireland's ancient east, to discover the origins of Halloween at the Púca festival, which takes place every year at the end of October.  Named after a shape-shifting character from Celtic folklore - the Púca (pronounced poo-kuh), this fun festival celebrates the ancient traditions of Samhain and welcomes the strange and mischievous creatures in some of Ireland's most historic places. It's an invitation to enjoy music, myth, food, folklore, fire, feasting and merriment in the country where Halloween began. So get ready for spooky stories, Halloween chills and Púca festivities. With thanks to Tourism Ireland and Irish Ferries for supporting this episode of the Travel Goals Podcast. *************** Subscribe now to get the new Ireland episodes as they drop!  Hi, I'm your podcast host, Portia Jones [nicknamed Pip Jones], a freelance travel journalist, podcaster, and newsletter writer. I've travelled extensively around the world, and I'm available for hire for travel journalism and podcasting. You can see my online travel journalism portfolio here. Are you a destination or travel brand that wants to sponsor the Travel Goals Podcast? Email me to discuss sponsorship and advertising opportunities on Travel Goals.  Make sure to connect with me online as well. I'm @travelgoalspod and @pip_says on Twitter and @pipsays and @travelgoalspodcast on Instagram. Enjoy the podcast!

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.

A daily news briefing from Catholic News Agency, powered by artificial intelligence. Ask your smart speaker to play “Catholic News,” or listen every morning wherever you get podcasts. www.catholicnewsagency.com - The Vatican's doctrine office has said an adult who identifies as transgender can receive the sacrament of baptism under the same conditions as any adult, as long as there is no risk of causing scandal or confusion to other Catholics. The Vatican also said that children or adolescents experiencing transgender identity issues may also receive baptism “if well prepared and willing.” The Vatican also responded to questions about whether transgender-identifying people or those in homosexual relationships can be godparents or witness a marriage, and whether children adopted or born through assisted reproduction to same-sex couples can be baptized. For a full explanation of what the Vatican said, visit catholic news agency dot com. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/255945/vatican-doctrine-office-transgender-identifying-people-can-be-baptized The attorney general of Missouri announced this week a lawsuit against the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) over the agency's approval of shipping abortion drugs through the mail. Republican State Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced the filing on his website on Monday, claiming that the FDA had “unlawfully approved the shipment of chemical abortion pills in the mail.” The Missouri lawsuit includes a request for an injunction against rules from 2021 and 2023 “allowing abortion drugs to be sent by mail.” The FDA “failed America's women and girls when it chose politics over science and approved risky, untested chemical abortion drugs for use in the United States,” the lawsuit argues, claiming further that the agency “has continued to fail them by turning a blind eye to these harms and repeatedly removing even the most basic precautionary requirements associated with the use of these risky drugs.” President Joe Biden had earlier in the year issued a memorandum directing federal agencies to support wider access to abortion pills. Biden's memo came shortly after the FDA changed its guidance to allow any patient with a prescription to obtain mifepristone from her local retail pharmacy. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/255946/missouri-attorney-general-files-lawsuit-against-fda-over-abortion-pill-by-mail Today, the Church celebrates Saint Benignus of Kilbannon, the son of Sesenen, an Irish chieftain in the part of Ireland which is now County Meath. He was baptized by Saint Patrick, and became his favorite disciple and coadjutor in the See of Armagh. The Church also marks the feast of the Dedication of the Basilica of Saint John Lateran. It marks the dedication of the cathedral church of Rome by Pope Sylvester the first in 324. This church is the cathedra (or chair) of the bishop of Rome, who is the Pope. A Latin inscription in the Church reads: “omnium ecclesiarum Urbis et Orbis mater et caput.” Translated, this means, “The mother and head of all churches of the city and of the world.” The basilica was originally named the Archbasilica of the Most Holy Savior. However, it is called Saint John Lateran because it was built on property donated to the Church by the Laterani family, and because the monks from the monastery of Saint John the Baptist and Saint John the Divine served it. The Diocese of Rome has planned a full year of events to mark the 1,700th anniversary of the Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran. The Diocese of Rome will open the year of celebrations with a solemn pontifical Mass celebrated by Rome's vicar, Cardinal Angelo De Donatis, in the afternoon on November 9. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/calendar/2023-11-9

Clare's longest-serving public representative has branded the failure to investigate the development of a deep-water port at Moneypoint "an opportunity lost". It comes as plans have been revealed this week for the construction of Bremore Ireland Port in County Meath, which will be Ireland's first deep-water port since the foundation of the state. Councillor PJ Kelly raised a motion at this month's meeting of Clare County Council, calling on the Shannon Estuary Economic Taskforce to put the development of such a port at Moneypoint "on the top of its priority list". The Lissycasey Fianna Fáil councillor insists Moneypoint would've been a much better-suited location for such a project as congestion wouldn't be an issue.

Noel French, Meath Historian, discusses the State's purchase of the Dowth Estate in County Meath.

As Autumn shades being to show, David Maxwell heads to Florence Court where they are still finishing summer pruning the apple trees. The National Trust garden has one of the best collections of Irish heritage varieties on the Island. Volunteer David Bolton explains his work in identifying varieties and the recent rediscovery of the Wine apple which it was thought has disappeared. In Lurgan, Taghnevan Community Allotments provides a hub for locals interested in growing their own and the programme returns to Rosie Maye's garden in County Meath for some more early Autumn highlights. Cherry Townsend will join David in studio. Contact the programme on gardenerscorner@bbc.co.uk

Hydrangeas are the stars of the show in early autumn and Rosie Maye has an enviable collection in her garden near Slane in County Meath. Presenter David Maxwell finds out what conditions they like and how to prune the different types. Near Limavady, a garden has become a refuge for Fred McIlmoyle who was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2018. While his prognosis wasn't good initially, advances in treatment options have allowed him to remain active and his garden has become even more precious through the ups and downs of his cancer journey. Also on the programme, Jekka McVicar chooses her herb of the month and David is joined in studio by Claire McNally. Email the programme on gardenerscorner@bbc.co.uk

"Ireland has recorded its highest level of vacant commercial properties since reports began 10 years ago. The Geo Directory findings show there were nearly 30,000 vacant commercial units recorded in Quarter 2 of this year. County Sligo had the highest vacancy rates, while County Meath had the lowest. Our reporter, Josh Crosbie has been looking into the figures:"

Live off-air recording of some of the last day of programming from the Raidió Teilifís Éireann (RTÉ) Radio 1 longwave station on 14 April 2023 beginning at 11:55 UTC on the frequency of 252 kHz. The signal originated from a transmitter located at Clarkestown/Summerhill, County Meath, in the Republic of Ireland, reported to operate with a power of 150 kW during the day (and 60 kW during the night). The transmitter was capable of operating at 300 kW. The station used a 248-metre high single-mast antenna.RTÉ Radio 1 is a general-interest, news, talk, and music station. It now uses FM, satellite, streaming, and cable services.The recording starts with the final minutes of the "Louise Duffy Show," followed by the "RTÉ News at One" (which featured reports on U.S. Pres. Joe Biden's visit to Ireland) and then the first 13 minutes or so of "Liveline," an interview and phone-in chat show. The recording ends with an announcement of the shutdown of the longwave service.Reception of the 252 kHz signal was reasonably good but it suffered from slight co-channel interference from a station in Algeria and local noise at the reception site.RTÉ Radio 1 programming on 252 kHz ended at 23:03 UTC on 14 April 2023 and was replaced with a repeated announcement of the cessation of broadcasting on longwave and information about other ways to hear RTÉ Radio 1. It begins with the RTÉ Radio 1 interval signal "O'Donnell Abú." Examples of the announcement are included in the second three-and-a-half-minute recording which starts at about 12:34 UTC on 15 April 2023. In this recording, most of the interference has been removed by an audio filtering technique. The closedown announcements ended on 18 April 2023 at 09:59 UTC and the transmitter then fell silent.The broadcasts were received by the Web-interface wideband software-defined radio at the University of Twente in Enschede, The Netherlands, with a "Mini-Whip" antenna in synchronous AM mode with 5.08 kHz RF filtering.

Full Text of ReadingsThirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 97The Saint of the day is Saint Oliver PlunkettSaint Oliver Plunkett’s Story The name of today's saint is especially familiar to the Irish and the English—and with good reason. The English martyred Oliver Plunkett for defending the faith in his native Ireland during a period of severe persecution. Born in County Meath in 1629, Oliver studied for the priesthood in Rome and was ordained there in 1654. After some years of teaching and service to the poor of Rome he was appointed Archbishop of Armagh in Ireland. Four years later, in 1673, a new wave of anti-Catholic persecution began, forcing Archbishop Plunkett to do his pastoral work in secrecy and disguise and to live in hiding. Meanwhile, many of his priests were sent into exile, schools were closed, Church services had to be held in secret, and convents and seminaries were suppressed. As archbishop, Plunkett was viewed as ultimately responsible for any rebellion or political activity among his parishioners. Archbishop Plunkett was arrested and imprisoned in Dublin Castle in 1679, but his trial was moved to London. After deliberating for 15 minutes, a jury found him guilty of fomenting revolt. He was hanged, drawn, and quartered in July 1681. Pope Paul VI canonized Oliver Plunkett in 1975. Reflection Stories like that of Oliver Plunkett seem to fit history. “Things like that don't happen today” is often our thought. But they do. False accusations, prejudice, anti-Catholic sentiments, racism, sexism, etc. are still an active reality in our day. Perhaps a prayer to Saint Oliver for peace and justice might be appropriate. Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

He may have started out as a lowly stable hand in County Meath, but Paddy Looney's sharp mind and huge capacity for hard work quickly saw him rise through the ranks, and he now runs a very successful horse-breeding business north of Stockholm. He talked to me about the work that went into building up his reputation and his business, the challenges he faces here, and how he works as a consultant for firms all over the world, helping them with their marketing, branding and business practices.

Roll up, roll up me hearties for here we are with another incredible, non-award winning episode of E&ESRWE&E.As we speak, Emer is recovering post Harry Styles at Slane and Esther is being virtuous and going for a run after her stint in the mini marathon last week. In this episode, we hit the road and adventured to Park Ri service station in Kells, County Meath. Inspired by comedian Michael Fry, we saw for ourselves what the Cook of Kells had to offer and we weren't disappointed.As always, thanks so much for listening. If you enjoy the pod, why not pretend to be Bono and tip us a coffee/tiny gravy boat here. It all helps keep Emer's Nissan Juke on the road in search of the best in carvery and roasts on the island of Ireland.See you next Sunday!Emer and Esther.Follow Emer on Instagram, Esther here and the pod here.P.S As always, if you have any great roast/carvery lunch recommendations you'd like to share with us, email ⁠⁠helloroastpotatoes@gmail.com⁠⁠. We also have ⁠⁠a playlist ⁠⁠to get you in a carvery state of mind each week so if you have any great song recs, throw them our way too. We'd also love if you subscribed to the pod wherever you listen and if you liked this episode, give the podcast five stars on Apple Podcast or Spotify.Artwork created by the fragrant and lavly, Lavender The Queen.P.S As always, if you have any great roast/carvery lunch recommendations you'd like to share with us, email ⁠⁠helloroastpotatoes@gmail.com⁠⁠. We also have ⁠⁠a playlist ⁠⁠to get you in a carvery state of mind each week so if you have any great song recs, throw them our way too. We'd also love if you subscribed to the pod wherever you listen and if you liked this episode, give the podcast five stars on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Crime Correspondent Paul Reynolds on the extradition home of a woman in connection with a double murder in County Meath nine years ago

Sharon Tolan, Fine Gael Councillor in County Meath joined Sean on the show to discuss why she is calling for more dog wardens in the Meath area...

David Maxwell heads to Rosie Maye's garden in Slane, County Meath where she has an enviable collection of hellebores. From named varieties to self-sown seedlings, they are the stars of the show in March. In Ballywalter, Anna Hudson is preparing veg beds in the glasshouses using homemade compost and digestate, a by-product of anaerobic digestion. Jekka McVicar reveals her herb of the month and Cherry Townsend joins David live in studio to answer questions.

It's the luck of the Irish - the drink of the Irish! Irish Whiskey is a key part of St. Patrick's Day celebrations - meet two founders on this episode of DeRusha Eats. Kieran Folliard started as a pub owner in Minneapolis, created a whiskey and ginger ale cocktail that went crazy, and then founded his own Irish Whiskey. After Folliard sold Two Gingers, he founded an even better whiskey - Red Locks. And direct from Slane Castle in County Meath, Ireland, Alex Conyngham talks about the history of rock and roll at his family's estate and the future of his Irish whiskey brand, Slane, in partnership with American whiskey legend Brown Forman.

Surgeon Anthony McGrath had developed a passion for antiques from his surgeon father, growing up in a beautiful Georgian Stately Home in County Meath. He amassed quite a collection for himself as an adult, but then one day, he called Bedfordshire Police to say that thieves had stolen over £180,000 worth of his precious collection. But the investigation wasn't quite as straightforward as Anthony had expected.... Please support my sponsor: Gousto Just head to: gousto.co.uk and us the code TRUECRIME . for 60% off your first box + 25% off all boxes for two months. Sources https://ersou.police.uk/news/2021/03/26/%E2%80%98dishonest%E2%80%99-and-%E2%80%98manipulative%E2%80%99-surgeon-ordered-to-repay-illicit-gains/ https://bedspolice.wordpress.com/2019/04/08/its-just-a-burglary-isnt-it/?fbclid=IwAR2RdTSlZcxztHkMiLwPmRh9u0ukv3j9q102D2pwqxdjXo54GYRmjQJzW1k https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9414593/Surgeon-jailed-insurance-scam-mortgage-fraud-pay-560-000-three-months.html   https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/20748908/anthony-mcgrath/ https://www.km-medicine.com/news/surgeon-jailed-for-180000-burglary-scam-was-007-wannabe-who-regularly-cheated

Nick Killian, Independent Councillor and Cathoirleach of Meath County Council, discusses the vandalising of the Hill of Tara monument.

Support the Show on SubstackLove KnotWork Storytelling? Support the show, find the in-depth show notes, and get even more stories on our Substack, Myth Is Medicine.Our StoryThe goddess Brigid is known to be a daughter of Dagda, “the Good God.” But who was her mother?Inspired by the mythology and her own intuitive imagination and imbas forosnai, Laura shares own story of Brigid's birth at Newgrange at Brú na Bóinne in County Meath. The child comes from the Milky Way, and follows the way of her mother: the goddess Bóinn.This story continues the tale of Bóinn that Laura shared with us in Season 2, Episode 7Our GuestLaura Murphy is an activist, healer and Poet in Residence for Herstory, the powerful movement in Ireland dedicated to the stories of modern, historic, and mythical women.Laura is a passionate campaigner for Ireland's Mother and Baby home survivors and other issues surrounding equality, environmental and social healing including the recent successful campaign to make Brigid's Day a national public holiday in Ireland.Laura's work is centered around the ancient Irish poetic practice of imbas forosnai, which means “Inspiration that Illuminates.” Comparable to the Buddhist concept of Enlightenment or contemporary “flow-state,” imbas forosnai is said to be a gift of the Goddesses Bóinn and Brigid. It was a practice mastered by the ancient poets of Ireland to bring truth to power and healing to society. Watch the “Is Mise” Lightshow, Brigid's Day in Kildare 2022.Follow Laura on Instagram.Our MusicMusic 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." billyandbeth.comWork with MarisaMarisa offers 1:1 coaching for writers & creative entrepreneurs, as well as 1:1 intuitive tarot sessions called Healing for Heroines sessions.Find more of Marisa's writing and get a copy of her book, The Sovereignty Knot www.marisagoudy.comFollow the show on Substack, Instagram, Facebook, and join our vibrant listeners' community.

Blanca, Dee and Mei recorded this special live episode in Kells Courthouse, Tourism and Cultural Hub at Samhain Festival 2022 – Celebrating 5,000 years of Food and Culture.  Samhain is such a special time of year and the ladies were delighted to be invited to be a part of the festival in County Meath celebrating it and highlighting incredible Boyne Valley food and drink. They kicked off this episode by delving into the traditional foods and feasting associated with this Gaelic festival that marks the end of the harvest and the beginning of the darker half of the year. And speaking of darker, they also explored other festivals connected to this time of year when the veil between the spirit world and ours is at its thinnest... Halloween, Dias Los Muertos in Mexico and Día de Todos Los Santos in Spain.  The stars of this episode however are Allen and Lorena Krause, the couple who have beautifully restored Killua Castle in Clonmellon, County Westmeath. Allen was born in Mexico of Austrian and Spanish ancestry and Lorena is also from Mexico. They have spent 21 years renovating the castle and land where they now use regenerative agriculture and have red deer, Irish moiled cattle, old Irish goats, Jacob sheep, Kerry Bog ponies, geese, ducks and hens. Plus they are in the final stages of their own restaurant on-site, which they hope to open soon.  Their story is fascinating and unfolded in the most charming way with our Spice Bags hosts before a live audience at Samhain. Tune in to hear it for yourselves!   https://boynevalleyflavours.ie/collections/boyne-valley-shop https://killuacastle.com/ With special thanks to Samhain Festival and Boyne Valley Flavours for including us as part of this year's line up. 

Dear Friends,My God what a week of new releases in Ireland.  You'll enjoy three artists new to the NY Irish Hour, Sabrina Fallon from Portumna, County Galway, Shannen Carroll from County Meath and Pat Mulchrone from Westport County Mayo.  I also have a new single out called Keep the Tradition Alive and my dear friend Louise Morrissey has a new song out.   We'll also pay tribute to three classic artists that have moved on to their eternal reward, Dermot O'Brien, Glen Curtain & Paddy Noonan.  This episode really took a life of its own.  Enjoy!AndyPart 1Daniel O'Donnell, Sabrina Fallon (latest release), Glen Curtain, Shannen Carroll (new single), ME (new single)Part 2Derek Ryan (latest release), George Casey (comedy relief), Pat Mulchrone (new single), Dermot O'Brien, Dee Reilly, ME (new album release)Part 3Frances Black, TR Dallas (new single), Louise Morrissey (new single), Paddy Noonan 

Full Text of ReadingsSaturday of the Thirteenth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 382All podcast readings are produced by the USCCB and are from the Catholic Lectionary, based on the New American Bible and approved for use in the United States _______________________________________The Saint of the day is Saint Oliver PlunkettThe name of today's saint is especially familiar to the Irish and the English—and with good reason. The English martyred Oliver Plunkett for defending the faith in his native Ireland during a period of severe persecution. Born in County Meath in 1629, Oliver studied for the priesthood in Rome and was ordained there in 1654. After some years of teaching and service to the poor of Rome he was appointed Archbishop of Armagh in Ireland. Four years later, in 1673, a new wave of anti-Catholic persecution began, forcing Archbishop Plunkett to do his pastoral work in secrecy and disguise and to live in hiding. Meanwhile, many of his priests were sent into exile, schools were closed, Church services had to be held in secret, and convents and seminaries were suppressed. As archbishop, Plunkett was viewed as ultimately responsible for any rebellion or political activity among his parishioners. Archbishop Plunkett was arrested and imprisoned in Dublin Castle in 1679, but his trial was moved to London. After deliberating for 15 minutes, a jury found him guilty of fomenting revolt. He was hanged, drawn, and quartered in July 1681. Pope Paul VI canonized Oliver Plunkett in 1975. Reflection Stories like that of Oliver Plunkett seem to fit history. “Things like that don't happen today” is often our thought. But they do. False accusations, prejudice, anti-Catholic sentiments, racism, sexism, etc. are still an active reality in our day. Perhaps a prayer to Saint Oliver for peace and justice might be appropriate. Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Can weeds be useful? This week David Maxwell meets Becky Cole at Broughgammon Farm near Ballycastle. She considers some weeds free food and uses others for their useful herbal properties. Down in Slane, County Meath, Rosie Maye has a selection of attractive plants that can give those problem weeds a run for the money - Lamium, Lady's Mantle, Euphorbia robbiae are top of the list. Also on the programme, Helen Mark visits the historic Drenagh Estate in Limavady where the gardens are being tamed after decades as a jungle and the Chelsea designer who is creating a ‘high maintenance' garden for spinal patients in Belfast. Contact the programme on gardenerscorner@bbc.co.uk

This week on the pod, the High Queen of Nobber, County Meath; Justine Stafford.We chat Crash Bandicoot, weird first crushes, retro games, McTerrorists and the Rose of Tralee!Enjoy!