Podcasts about County Monaghan

Richie is joined by Stuart Waiton and Mark Brady. Almost half of white men are self-censoring at work for fear of causing offence, a poll has found. Research by JL Partners also found almost a quarter of them (23 per cent) believe they experience discrimination because of their race and gender. Some 41 per cent said they worried they would be sacked if they said the wrong thing, while a third (34 per cent) believed white men were the least valued employees in their workplace. To discuss this and more, Richie is joined by the author, journalist and academic, Stuart Waiton. https://scottishunionforeducation.substack.com/abouthttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572731252083&mibextid=wwXIfr&rdid=ldQ94zhU2T3qoem0&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F1DvUEnvRvJ%2F%3Fmibextid%3DwwXIfr#In hour two Richie discusses an issue that's sparking growing debate across Ireland—how the country is handling migration and, more specifically, the impact of housing International Protection applicants in towns and rural communities.From vacant hotels to shuttered recreation centres, there's a sense among many locals that their towns are changing—and not always for the better. Property owners are profiting, rental markets are tightening, and questions are mounting about transparency, fairness, and long-term planning.One such place feeling the strain is Carrickmacross, in County Monaghan. To discuss this, Richie is joined by Mark Brady a local resident who's seen the changes up close. He shares what life is like on the ground, and why so many people in his town—and others—are speaking out.https://www.facebook.com/Carrickmacrosssaysnohttps://www.facebook.com/mark.brady.1800

Joe Lynskey, one of the Disappeared, was murdered by his IRA colleagues in 1972 and his body secretly buried. Remains recently found in a County Monaghan grave were hoped to belong to him, but the DNA says no. The finding leaves a new mystery - who was the extra body in the plot, and if it wasn't Joe Lynskey - then whose remains are they? What are republican sources saying about the prospects of finding him now? Ciarán Dunbar is joined by the Belfast Telegraph's security correspondent, Allison Morris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seán Creagh was born in County Monaghan in 1977. He attended Our Lady's Secondary School in Castleblayney and later on Dundalk Institute of Technology. After moving to the U.S and developing an intense interest in Irish-American history he attended Northeastern Illinois University where he achieved an Honors Degree in History as well as Honors in Education. Today he is a middle school Social Studies teacher in Illinois. His first book was The Wolfhounds of Irish-American Nationalism. Listen to an interview on that here. In this interview he discusses his second book entitled Republican Solipsist, recently published with Peter Lang Republican Solipsist: The Life and Times of Joseph Mcgarrity, 1874-1940 (Peter Lang, 2025) discusses the life of Joseph McGarrity and his role within Irish and Irish American Republicanism including the complicated transatlantic relationship between two opposing visions of an independent Ireland. McGarrity's militant Republicanism came into regular conflict with the reality of the political situation in Ireland. While the role of John Devoy has been well documented in the development of Irish American nationalism in the form of Clan na Gael that of Joseph McGarrity has been less well analyzed. For many historians the central focus of Irish American nationalism during the revolutionary period of 1916–1923 has centered on the Devoy-controlled branch of Clan na Gael. However, this period saw significant influence from McGarrity and the Philadelphia branch of the movement in shaping political events in Ireland which has been largely ignored. The book places McGarrity at the center of Irish Republicanism during one of the most critical periods of its history. It is hard to imagine how militant Irish Republicanism would have evolved had it not been for the role and influence of this long-neglected figure in Irish history. Aidan Beatty is a lecturer in the history department at Carnegie Mellon University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/biography

Seán Creagh was born in County Monaghan in 1977. He attended Our Lady's Secondary School in Castleblayney and later on Dundalk Institute of Technology. After moving to the U.S and developing an intense interest in Irish-American history he attended Northeastern Illinois University where he achieved an Honors Degree in History as well as Honors in Education. Today he is a middle school Social Studies teacher in Illinois. His first book was The Wolfhounds of Irish-American Nationalism. Listen to an interview on that here. In this interview he discusses his second book entitled Republican Solipsist, recently published with Peter Lang Republican Solipsist: The Life and Times of Joseph Mcgarrity, 1874-1940 (Peter Lang, 2025) discusses the life of Joseph McGarrity and his role within Irish and Irish American Republicanism including the complicated transatlantic relationship between two opposing visions of an independent Ireland. McGarrity's militant Republicanism came into regular conflict with the reality of the political situation in Ireland. While the role of John Devoy has been well documented in the development of Irish American nationalism in the form of Clan na Gael that of Joseph McGarrity has been less well analyzed. For many historians the central focus of Irish American nationalism during the revolutionary period of 1916–1923 has centered on the Devoy-controlled branch of Clan na Gael. However, this period saw significant influence from McGarrity and the Philadelphia branch of the movement in shaping political events in Ireland which has been largely ignored. The book places McGarrity at the center of Irish Republicanism during one of the most critical periods of its history. It is hard to imagine how militant Irish Republicanism would have evolved had it not been for the role and influence of this long-neglected figure in Irish history. Aidan Beatty is a lecturer in the history department at Carnegie Mellon University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Seán Creagh was born in County Monaghan in 1977. He attended Our Lady's Secondary School in Castleblayney and later on Dundalk Institute of Technology. After moving to the U.S and developing an intense interest in Irish-American history he attended Northeastern Illinois University where he achieved an Honors Degree in History as well as Honors in Education. Today he is a middle school Social Studies teacher in Illinois. His first book was The Wolfhounds of Irish-American Nationalism. Listen to an interview on that here. In this interview he discusses his second book entitled Republican Solipsist, recently published with Peter Lang Republican Solipsist: The Life and Times of Joseph Mcgarrity, 1874-1940 (Peter Lang, 2025) discusses the life of Joseph McGarrity and his role within Irish and Irish American Republicanism including the complicated transatlantic relationship between two opposing visions of an independent Ireland. McGarrity's militant Republicanism came into regular conflict with the reality of the political situation in Ireland. While the role of John Devoy has been well documented in the development of Irish American nationalism in the form of Clan na Gael that of Joseph McGarrity has been less well analyzed. For many historians the central focus of Irish American nationalism during the revolutionary period of 1916–1923 has centered on the Devoy-controlled branch of Clan na Gael. However, this period saw significant influence from McGarrity and the Philadelphia branch of the movement in shaping political events in Ireland which has been largely ignored. The book places McGarrity at the center of Irish Republicanism during one of the most critical periods of its history. It is hard to imagine how militant Irish Republicanism would have evolved had it not been for the role and influence of this long-neglected figure in Irish history. Aidan Beatty is a lecturer in the history department at Carnegie Mellon University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seán Creagh was born in County Monaghan in 1977. He attended Our Lady's Secondary School in Castleblayney and later on Dundalk Institute of Technology. After moving to the U.S and developing an intense interest in Irish-American history he attended Northeastern Illinois University where he achieved an Honors Degree in History as well as Honors in Education. Today he is a middle school Social Studies teacher in Illinois. His first book was The Wolfhounds of Irish-American Nationalism. Listen to an interview on that here. In this interview he discusses his second book entitled Republican Solipsist, recently published with Peter Lang Republican Solipsist: The Life and Times of Joseph Mcgarrity, 1874-1940 (Peter Lang, 2025) discusses the life of Joseph McGarrity and his role within Irish and Irish American Republicanism including the complicated transatlantic relationship between two opposing visions of an independent Ireland. McGarrity's militant Republicanism came into regular conflict with the reality of the political situation in Ireland. While the role of John Devoy has been well documented in the development of Irish American nationalism in the form of Clan na Gael that of Joseph McGarrity has been less well analyzed. For many historians the central focus of Irish American nationalism during the revolutionary period of 1916–1923 has centered on the Devoy-controlled branch of Clan na Gael. However, this period saw significant influence from McGarrity and the Philadelphia branch of the movement in shaping political events in Ireland which has been largely ignored. The book places McGarrity at the center of Irish Republicanism during one of the most critical periods of its history. It is hard to imagine how militant Irish Republicanism would have evolved had it not been for the role and influence of this long-neglected figure in Irish history. Aidan Beatty is a lecturer in the history department at Carnegie Mellon University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/british-studies

How can you reduce bad decisions in both personal and professional contexts? This week, I'm thrilled to share a captivating conversation with Adrian Kelly, author of "The Success Complex" and an expert in decision-making under pressure. We explore how intellectual humility and resilience can lead to better decision-making and more effective leadership. We also discuss how we can: ⭐️ Encourage people to embrace failure as an opportunity for growth and to seek feedback and support. ⭐️ Use historical and real-life examples to highlight the importance of context in decision-making. ⭐️ Advance intellectual humility as a critical skill for recognising and overcoming personal biases. Adrian shares compelling stories, such as the interactions between Hitler and Stalin during WWII, to illustrate the dangers of ignoring critical information. He also explains practical strategies, including the "5 whys" technique and stress management practices, to navigate high-pressure situations effectively. Join us as we uncover the keys to making smarter, more informed decisions and creating flourishing organisations. Don't forget to follow, rate, and share the show! Remember to tune in to our next episode in two weeks, where we'll be focusing on building brilliant organisations. About Adrian Kelly Adrian Kelly is a former solicitor who has transitioned into a role as a business and sports performance coach. His entrepreneurial journey includes co-founding Airsynergy, a rapidly growing renewable energy company, where he played a crucial role from 2008 to 2018. Following this tenure, Adrian has been active as a business advisor and coach, assisting companies across both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. His advisory work notably includes supporting businesses impacted by Brexit through a contract with InterTradeIreland. Alongside his team, Adrian worked individually with over 100 businesses, helping them navigate complex issues such as import/export operations.   Having played and coached baseball for the last 10 years, he has a keen interest in promoting sport and wellbeing and is the current Chairman of the multi million euro and award-winning Peace Link Sport Complex Clones, County Monaghan. Once a struggling student who languished at the bottom of his class, Adrian knows first-hand the sting of failure. Now, three decades later, he brings his experience as a solicitor, entrepreneur and sports coach to challenge common misconceptions about the core skills vital to overcoming challenge. Blending history, behavioural science and a rich tapestry of interviews, in his new book The Success Complex Adrian explores this age-old question in a new light. With examples from Napoleon to the movie and sports stars of today, he examines how even the brightest and best can lose their way when it comes to the application of those skills. Find out more: https://askmore.ie/ Links: Visit Helen's website www.helenbeedham.com. Check out Helen's award-winning business book: The Future of Time: how 're-working' time can help you boost productivity, diversity and wellbeing. Leave a book review on Amazon here. Get in touch about Helen's Time-Intelligent Teams workshops or view/download a flier here. Join her mailing list here. Become a book supporter: help Helen shape and launch (in January 2026) her second business book People Glue: hold on to your best people by setting them free. 

Remains exhumed from a grave in County Monaghan are being DNA tested to determine whether they include those of Joe Lynskey. One of the ‘disappeared', the former monk turned IRA man was abducted, murdered and secretly buried in 1972. Lynskey is understood to have tricked a fellow IRA man into shooting a love rival – also a member of the IRA. The IRA ‘court martial' sentenced him to death. Today on The Indo Daily Allison Morris, Security Correspondent with The BelTel joins Ciarán Dunbar to tell Joe Lynskey's story. This podcast was produced by our sister podcast The BelTel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Remains exhumed from a grave in County Monaghan are being DNA tested to determine whether they include those of Joe Lynskey. One of the ‘disappeared', the former monk turned IRA man was abducted, murdered and secretly buried in 1972. Lynskey is understood to have tricked a fellow IRA man into shooting a love rival – also a member of the IRA. The IRA ‘court martial' sentenced him to death Allison Morris joins Ciarán Dunbar to tell Joe Lynskey's story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the second of three phases of restoration. The 1.5 kilometres goes from Clones to Clonfad in County Monaghan and includes a new marina in Clones, restored canal and towpath and engineering works. To tell us more Waterways Ireland chief executive John McDonagh.

In this episode of the Interlinks podcast, we have the pleasure of welcoming Paul Shortt, a distinguished figure in the business world with roots in County Monaghan. Paul isn't just any guest; he's a seasoned accountant, a shrewd businessman, and an innovative entrepreneur whose career has left a significant mark on the logistics and consultancy sectors.For over two decades, from 1994 to 2016, Paul spearheaded Castlecool Limited as its founder and CEO. Castlecool wasn't just another business; it was a pioneering venture in the realm of temperature-controlled storage and warehousing, setting new standards in the industry. Paul's leadership and vision propelled Castlecool to become a leader in its field, demonstrating the power of innovative thinking in traditional industries.But Paul's journey didn't end there. Since leaving Castlecool, he has been at the helm of PVS Consultancy, leveraging his vast experience to mentor, coach, and offer professional advice to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary associations. His work now focuses on empowering others to achieve their business goals, sharing insights gleaned from years of hands-on experience.Join us as we delve into Paul Shortt's fascinating journey from the inception of Castlecool to the impactful work he's doing today with PVS Consultancy. We'll explore the challenges he faced, the milestones he celebrated, and what lies ahead for this visionary leader. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a business owner seeking inspiration, or simply intrigued by the stories of successful business figures, this episode promises rich insights and valuable lessons from the front lines of entrepreneurship and business management. Tune in to discover how Paul Shortt's endeavors are shaping the future of business mentorship and the logistics industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode the writer and broadcaster Vincent Woods explores County Monaghan.

In this episode the writer and broadcaster Vincent Woods explores County Monaghan.

Brian Kernohan decides to find out if a letter, held by his family for generations, really does reveal the location of a murder victim's remains in rural Ireland. “I Robert James Crawford do avow that Thomas Johnson was slain by me in a fair fight” So begins a mysterious murder confession, apparently written in 1860 – just after the worst years of the Irish Famine. The writer claims to have murdered his friend during a quarrel and then buried the body under the hearthstone of his father's kitchen in Drumkeen, County Monaghan – but is the confession real? “He drew his knife and I drew mine he would have fled but I followed him into the hall and killed him there” As Brian sets out to try and find the alleged burial site he also digs through the history books to find out more about the murderer and his victim – and he finds his imagination drifting. Who were these men and what could have happened to lead to such a brutal murder? Cast: Robert James Crawford – Faolan Morgan Thomas Johnston – John D Ruddy Written and presented by Brian Kernohan Produced by Brian Kernohan and Conor McKay Executive Editor: Andy Martin A BBC Northern Ireland Production

Laura Hogan, North East Correspondent, reports on today's funeral arrangments for two teenage girls killed in a car crash in County Monaghan on Monday.

The funerals for the two teenage girls who died in the crash in Co Monaghan on Monday are to take place later today. The funeral of 17 year old Kiea McCann will take place in the Sacred Heart Chapel in Clones, County Monaghan and 16-year-old Dlava Mohamed's funeral service will take place at the Clonskeagh Mosque & Culture Centre in Dublin. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast this morning was Fr Peter Corrigan, Parish Priest of Currin-Killeevam and also Dr Ali Selim, Chair of the Irish Muslim Board.

The funerals for the two teenage girls who died in the crash in Co Monaghan on Monday are to take place later today. The funeral of 17 year old Kiea McCann will take place in the Sacred Heart Chapel in Clones, County Monaghan and 16-year-old Dlava Mohamed's funeral service will take place at the Clonskeagh Mosque & Culture Centre in Dublin. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast this morning was Fr Peter Corrigan, Parish Priest of Currin-Killeevam and also Dr Ali Selim, Chair of the Irish Muslim Board.

The Smart 7 Ireland Edition is the daily news podcast that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7am, 7 days a week… Consistently appearing in Ireland's Daily News charts, we're a trusted source for people every day. If you're enjoying it, please follow, share or even post a review, it all helps… Today's episode includes references to the following items:https://twitter.com/i/status/1686353896648929280https://twitter.com/i/status/1686420373947011074https://twitter.com/i/status/1686413983518212096https://twitter.com/i/status/1686501126751784960 https://twitter.com/i/status/1686502051956613121 https://twitter.com/i/status/1686435947372564480https://twitter.com/i/status/1686348875404136451https://twitter.com/i/status/1686406500967649280https://twitter.com/i/status/1686078325515567107https://twitter.com/i/status/1686376296522326017 Contact us over at Twitter or visit www.thesmart7.com Presented by Ciara Revins, written by Liam Thompson and produced by Daft Doris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The two teenagers who have tragically killed in crash in county Monaghan on Monday evening have been named locally.. Ellen O Donoghue, Irish Times Reporter told us who were the two young women who tragically lost their lives. Pat Treanor, Local Cllr for the Clones area, gave us the reaction locally to this tragic news.

The two teenagers who have tragically killed in crash in county Monaghan on Monday evening have been named locally.. Ellen O Donoghue, Irish Times Reporter told us who were the two young women who tragically lost their lives. Pat Treanor, Local Cllr for the Clones area, gave us the reaction locally to this tragic news.

Two young people have died following a serious road traffic collision in County Monaghan. We get the latest on the tragic incident from Seoirse Mulgrew a Reporter with Independent.ie.

Two young people have died following a serious road traffic collision in County Monaghan. We get the latest on the tragic incident from Seoirse Mulgrew a Reporter with Independent.ie.

Brian Renaghan, owner of Renaghan's Bar in Clontibret in County Monaghan

Phil Carroll and Kevin Hornsby talk to Professor Conroy about the recent discovery of a new gold target in County Monaghan and discuss progress to date in the potential gold district at Longford-Down Massif.  As usual there is a weekly round up of the movers and shakers and a look at the biggest news stories of the past week. Disclaimer & Declaration of Interest The information, investment views, and recommendations in this podcast are provided for general information purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as a solicitation to buy or sell any financial product relating to any companies under discussion or to engage in or refrain from doing so or engaging in any other transaction. Any opinions or comments are made to the best of the knowledge and belief of the commentator but no responsibility is accepted for actions based on such opinions or comments. The commentators may or may not hold investments in the companies under discussion

The Ulster canal was built in in the mid 19th century across the north of Ireland, linking Lough Neagh in the east with Lough Erne in the west. Like most canals, it fell into decline with the arrival of the railways. Partition in 1922 was the final nail in its coffin, and all 46 miles closed completely in the 1930s. Now there are plans to re-open a cross-border section of the canal between County Armagh and County Monaghan - an idea which was mentioned specifically in the Good Friday Agreement. In this programme Helen Mark retraces the ghost of the route of the old canal - easy to see in some places, hidden beneath decades of ivy and tangled undergrowth in others. In the village of Benburb, she meets author and enthusiast Brian Cassells, who tells her about the history of the canal and paints a picture of what restoring it could mean. On the other side of the border, she visits the Ulster Canal Stores at Clones, where canal restoration work has already started. Stores manager Hugh Tunney describes re-opening the canal as a "game changer". He's hoping it will bring much-needed infrastructure for boaters and paddleboarders, attracting tourists and generating more income for the area. At Lough Neagh, Helen meets up with a group of canoeists, who tell her that reviving the Ulster canal would open up whole new possibilities of routes for them to use - linking this area of the island with other existing waterways. At the other end of the canal, she tries her hand at rowing a traditional Irish currach on Lough Erne, under the guidance of skipper Olivia Cosgrove. Could the Ulster canal be the missing link in the extensive network of waterways which criss-cross the island of Ireland? Presented by Helen Mark and produced by Emma Campbell

We're back!  On no you're not!  Oh yes we are!Okay.........the lads are back from their movie night and have a little discussion about the World Cup Final between Argentina and France before moving on to our own Fantasy Football gang in the Arkham Avengers FFPL.  Each of our experts has their say on what managers need to consider and to watch out for now that Gameweek 17 kicks off on the 26th of December 2022.We catch up with Hector as he is on the case of the Mystery Recitation Man in Moydow and this week Hector has a "tip off" which brings him to Scotshouse, County Monaghan where he sits through an interesting mass followed up with him visiting the local Community Centre before attending an outdoor Christmas Carol event.As if that wasn't enough Hector, Eamon and Captain Fantastical Mick head off to the panto in County Longford.  It's time for Billy and the Beanstalk and boy are they in for a treat!!As it is the season of goodwill Eamon is not tackling anyone however "Hector's Hello's" is back so you can listen in to hear if he gives your location a mention.On a final note, The Panel would like to wish all our listeners a very Happy Christmas.  We hope you all have an enjoyable time, have fun, stay safe and we wish you all the very best for the New Year.  We would like to thank you for all your support and for following us.We won't be here next week but shall return in the New Year.Until then......slán!!!!!!If you would like to get in touch why not send us an email to arkhamavengersffpl@gmail.com as we would be happy to hear from you.You can follow us on Twitter under the handle @arkhamavengers and on Facebook where you'll find us @ArkhamAvengersFFPLThanks for listening and subscribing.Don't forget to tell your family, friends and work colleagues about us.Enjoy the show!!

Are you starting to get slightly bored with the World Cup?  Have you 18 minutes to spare?  Are you enjoying the view out that window?  Why not join The Panel this week and catch up on what they have been up to.This week we find out Captain Fantastical Mick is busy cleaning his house in preparation for the big movie night.Hector finds himself in County Carlow visiting Santa while Eamon takes off to County Westmeath to visit the Land of Lights.There is a special Happy Birthday shoutout to a young lad in County Monaghan and the usual bit of banter and craic with the lads in the studio.So.....grab yourself a cuppa and relax for a while with The Panel.If you would like to get in touch why not send us an email to arkhamavengersffpl@gmail.com as we would be happy to hear from you.You can follow us on Twitter under the handle @arkhamavengers and on Facebook where you'll find us @ArkhamAvengersFFPLThanks for listening and subscribing.Don't forget to tell your family, friends and work colleagues about us.Enjoy the show!!

Mary Lou McDonald TD, Pauline Tully TD and Matt Carthy TD speak at the Inniskeen Community Hall in County Monaghan and take questions from members of the public

jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); }); Original Podcast with clickable words https://tinyurl.com/2xo8wugo Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Bird Flu on a farm in County Monaghan. Fliú na nÉan ar fheirm i gContaeMhuineachán. Tests carried out on a turkey farm in County Monaghan show that some of the birds there have contracted the H5N1 or Bird Flu. Léiríonn tástálacha atá déanta ar fheirm turcaithe i gContaeMhuineachán go bhfuil an H5N1 nó Fliú na nÉan tolgtha ag roinnt de na héanacha ansin. A 3 kilometer protection zone has been implemented around the farm. Tá zón cosanta 3 chíleaméadar curtha i bhfeidhm timpeall ar an bhfeirm. The farm is close to the border, so the Northern Ireland Department of Agriculture and the Department of Agriculture here are working hand in hand to ensure that this acid does not spread. Tá an fheirm gar don teorainn, mar sin tá Roinn Talmhaíochta Thuaisceart Éireann agus an Roinn Talmhaíochta anseo ag obair as lámha a chéile lena chinntiú nach scaipeann an aicíd seo. Up to 3,000 turkeys were tested on the farm this weekend and traces of the flu were found in several of them. Cuireadh tástáil ar suas le 3,000 turcaí ar an fheirm an deireadh seachtaine seo agus fuarthas rian den fliú i roinnt díobh. They were all being prepared for the Christmas market. Bhí siad ar fad á réiteach do mhargadh na Nollag. However, the entire number must now be disposed of. Caithfear fáil réidh leis an líon iomlán anois áfach.

Gardaí have launched an investigation after discovery of a man's body in “unexplained circumstances” in County Monaghan. The discovery was made outside the M Hotel near Carrickmacross yesterday morning. Conor Lally Irish Times Crime and Security Editor spoke to Vincent this morning on the show.

Gardaí have launched an investigation after discovery of a man's body in “unexplained circumstances” in County Monaghan. The discovery was made outside the M Hotel near Carrickmacross yesterday morning. Conor Lally Irish Times Crime and Security Editor spoke to Vincent this morning on the show.

Welcome listeners and how nice to have you with us for this week's episode.Captain Fantastical Mick is still away however The Host, Eamon and Hector are all present and ready to check out the league table.  Firstly, The Panel pay their sympathies to all those in Cresslough, County Donegal after the tragedy which befell the village.  Our thoughts are with those who have lost loved ones and for those who were injured.Eamon Tackles is missing this week but Hector returns with some more "Theology and Psychology of Fantasy Football Transfers".  We will see how he gets on but patience is running out as is material.Hector's hunt for the man behind the recitation is in full swing and he has his eyes on a DJ who was active in County Monaghan in the 1970's.  Eamon and Hector go through our managers this week to see how they are doing, look at who is moving, whose transfers backfired and what some managers need to do to keep up.Finally, "Hector's Hello's" is back and plenty of shoutouts for all our listeners.If you would like to get in touch feel free to send us an email to arkhamavengersffpl@gmail.com.  You can follow us on Twitter under the handle @arkhamavengers plus we're on Facebook too where you'll find us @ArkhamAvengersFFPL.Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe and tell your family and friends about us.Enjoy the show!!

Ah!  Is it  yourself?  Welcome to another show from The Panel.Gameweek 7 may have been cancelled due to the death of Queen Elizabeth II but Eamon, Hector and Captain Fantastical Mick have plenty to talk about.The Host leads off with condolences to the Royal Family and the lads speak about their thoughts on the Queen.There's discussion about the fixtures from Gameweek 7 and when these might slot in.  Eamon has a chat about the Chips which Managers should consider for a potential double gameweek.Hector goes off to a Wedding in County Monaghan and bumps into Eamon.  We see how this all panned out and what Hector thought of the wedding.Plus Fred has been back in contact regarding the BBQ marinade and this time he's providing Hector with further details.An event in St. Mary's Church, Moydow, County Longford  which takes place on the 24th of September 2022 gets a mention.  This is to do with Song and Praise where the Moydow Church Choir will be singing.  An event not worth missing.The usual shoutouts are from Hector and Captain Fantastical Mick has lost his Pilgrim Passport from his Camino Walk  If anyone should find it they might get in touch with us here on the show.As always if you would like to get in touch or have any comment(s) for any of The Panel drop us an email to arkhamavengersffpl@gmail.com.  You can also follow us on Twitter under the handle @arkhamavengers and we're on Facebook too where you'll find us @ArkhamAvengersFFPL.Tell your friends about us and many thanks for subscribing and listening.Enjoy the show!!

As many companies know, wages are going up, land is going up and almost everything else is going up in price. So my next guest provides a way of doubling storage capacity within a warehouse and allows distribution companies to work 24 hours a day with less staff. Moffett automated Storage in County Monaghan is doing exactly this. Joining me now is Sam Moffett from Moffett storage

If artisanal wheat varieties, milling your own grain, and regenerative agriculture make you hot around the collar, then this is the show for you!Our guest is Fintan Keenan, a regenerative grain farmer and flour miller who runs a 60 hectare organic farm on Bakkegården near Gyrstinge, in Denmark. Born and raised on a beef and dairy farm in County Monaghan, Keenan grows and mills heirloom wheat in Denmark and, with his brother Turlough, is growing over 60 varieties in Ireland - plus the 17 wheat varieties that were historically grown there. Keenan also designs and builds mills around the world.We spoke with Keenan about how he came to be in Denmark, food tourism in Denmark and Ireland, the importance of community-led local food economies, steel mills versus stone mills (that's right!), and just how food secure Ireland really is.Dyed Green is a project of Bog & Thunder, whose mission is to highlight the best of Irish food and culture, through food tours, events, and media. Find out more at www.bogandthunder.com.Dyed Green is Powered by Simplecast.

This week we're joined by Irish comedy legend Ardal O'Hanlon. Ardal has some brilliant stories and tells us about going from life as a shy kid in County Monaghan, living in the shadow of The Troubles, to becoming one of the most recognisable faces in Irish comedy. We of course talk about being Father Dougal Maguire, but there's a lot more to this than just Father Ted.

Welcome back to Navigating New York! On this week's episode I chat to Peloton's first ever Irish fitness instructor, Daniel McKenna aka Daniel Yankee.Daniel is 29 and has been living in New York for almost 5 years. Known by his friends and clients as Daniel Yankee, he was born here in the Bronx, but raised in his beloved County Monaghan. Growing up Daniel says his Mum was his biggest inspiration and is still his greatest supporter. As a PE teacher, she encouraged Daniel to try every sport he could.  However Daniel's talent on the Gaelic Football field is what brought him to some of the highest levels of the sport in Ireland, playing at all levels for his County and winning an All-Ireland Championship with his Club Truagh Gaels in Croke Park in 2014 - putting away 1.7 from play on the day himself. His talent in GAA brought him to Boston and Chicago and Daniel eventually followed his aspiration to move to New York in 2017 where he had been recruited to play for Sligo GAA. The day after he landed at JFK, he started laboring as an electrician in Lower Manhattan, and his new adventure began. Daniel did what he could to make ends meet while he pursued his dream of becoming a fitness instructor on the side. Early mornings and late nights working 2 jobs, travelling the length of Manhattan every day took a toll on Daniel but he never stopped hustling. After he got one lucky break in a chain of gyms he kept his eyes on the prize and developed as a personal trainer with various certifications and built experience taking as many clients and group classes as he possibly could. During the pandemic, Daniel started his own fitness group, the Irish Yank Society, that started out as virtual kettle bell class people could do from home but as restrictions eased, transformed into a very popular outdoor class down the street from his apartment in Greenwich Village. In late 2020 Daniel got approached by Peloton to audition to become a fitness instructor for what he describes as his absolute dream job. For anyone unfamiliar, Peloton is the world's largest interactive fitness platform with almost 6 million members. Peloton peaked during the pandemic because they had already developed a new concept in Fitness using technology, content and best-in-class instructors to empower people to reach their fitness goals at home. Peloton are known for their sleek treadmill and stationary bike you can buy and have delivered and set up in your home, as well as their App for equipment free workouts. It's well known that peloton instructors are handpicked and become like celebrities within the peloton community! In our chat Daniel talks about the struggles he faced on his way to this huge success and I hope you take as much from his story as I did!

What makes a red ale? Perhaps it's the colour? Maybe it's low levels of bitterness and hop aromas? Maybe it is slightly creamier, roastier, and fuller-bodied with a hint of fruit than others?Maybe it's all made up, and the points don't matter. We'll fight about it anyway. Game on!Thandi, Lisa, Katie, and Bean share a bit of history and opinion in this red ale style guide and try to tease out whether red ale is a real thing. Please join in!Beers in this episode:Brehon Brewhouse, County Monaghan, Ireland - ‘Raglan Road' Red Ale 4.5% - Brehon Brewhouse Raglan RoadEight Degrees, County Cork, Ireland - ‘Sunburnt' Irish Red Ale 5% - Sunburnt - Eight Degrees BrewingGalway Bay, County Galway, Ireland - ‘Bay Ale' Red Ale 4.4% - Bay Ale | Proudly brewed by Galway Bay BreweryDot Brew, County Dublin, Ireland - ‘Intersection' Amber Ale 4.9% - IntersectionWicklow Wolf, County Wicklow, Ireland - ‘Wildfire' Hoppy Red Ale 4.6% - Wildfire Hoppy Red Ale - Wicklow WolfLinks:How one Irishman's ginger beard helped launch an entirely bogus style of beerBeer{History}FoodT̶r̶a̶v̶e̶l̶ on TwitterThe origins of Irish RedFollow the Beer Ladies here:YouTube - Beer Ladies PodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/beerladiespodcast/ Twitter - beerladiespodFacebook - Beer Ladies PodcastPlease like, rate, share, subscribe, you know the drill ;-)

Bareback riding into the Irish Sea, tasting ice cream for the family dairy and watching cattle being driven through the streets of Dublin are among the golden memories of this weeks interview with Miriam Moore of County Monaghan. As well as her childhood in north Dublin during the 1940s and 1950s, Miriam recounts her experience of working as a nurse in the days when hospital wards were ruled by no-nonsense Matrons.   Music by Liam Mulvaney

This week's interview features 76-year-old George Knight about growing up in Clones, County Monaghan, during its last days as a railway boomtown, and how, as a land-locked teenager, he ran off to sea and found himself sailing across the Atlantic, through the Great Lakes of North America and onwards to places like Panama, Casablanca, Beirut and China during the Cultural Revolution.       Music by Liam Mulvaney

What's life like on the edge of your comfort zone? Kinzen Co-Founder and COO, Áine Kerr, shares her journey from quiet County Monaghan to the front lines of the battle against misinformation.

About the Poem'On Raglan Road' was written by a 40 year old Patrick Kavanagh for a young 22 year old medical student, Hilda Moriarty. It was first published in the Irish Press newspaper in 1946 under the title ‘Dark Haired Miriam Ran Away’.    The song we all know as Raglan Road combines the lyrics of Kavanagh poem to the air of the song ‘The Dawning of the Day’. Kavanagh approached , Luke Kelly, from the Dubliners,  in the Baily Bar in Dublin in 1966 and asked him would he sing something he had written back in the 1940’s The rest, as they say , is history ____________________________________About the PoetPatrick Kavanagh was born in Inniskeen, County Monaghan, in 1904 and is generally regarded as one of Ireland most eminent and favorite poets. His first collection of poems was published while he was still working on the farm, and first appeared in 1928 in the Dundalk Democrat and Irish Independent. He died , aged only 63, on 30 November 1967 and is buried in his birthplace  - Inniskeen, in Monaghan____________________________________How to Listen and followYou can listen to the podcast , My Poetry Readings, on iTunes, Spotify and Google Podcasts by clicking on any of the links above or on the podcast websiteYou can also subscribe and follow the podcast on social media by clicking on the links either on the top banner or the links below:-Facebook -   @mypoetryreadingsInstagram -  @mypoetryreadingsTwitter:-       @mypoetryreadin1Youtube:-      My Poetry Readings with Declan Walsh___________________________________Now for the promotion bit!I hope you enjoy and looking forward to hearing any comments or suggestions that you may have .If you have enjoyed , please spread the word , like , share  (etc!)  -by  clicking the 'Share  Episode' link above.   If you can, please leave a review and star rating on Apple Podcasts. This will help others to also enjoy the podcast.Thanks for listening  - Till next time..Slán go fóillDeclan______________________________________________Other linksOn Raglan Road - Luke Kelly (Song and meeting Kavanagh) On Raglan Road - Tommy Macken (Poem)On Raglan Road - Dermot KennedyOn Raglan Road - Glen Hansard Declan O'RourkeOn Raglan Road - Mark KnopflerOn Raglan Road - Van Morrison & The ChieftainsThe Patrick Kavanagh CentrePatrick Kavanagh - The Pincer Jaws of Heaven (Short Film)

About the PoemIn this episode, Declan reads the classic poem by renowned Irish poet, Patrick Kavanagh - A Christmas Childhood. In this poem Kavanagh describes a magical memory from his childhood - a Christmas when he was six years old. At Kavanagh’s funeral in 1967, Seamus Heaney read ‘A Christmas Childhood’ at his graveside graveside. _____________________________________About the PoetPatrick Kavanagh was born in rural Inniskeen, County Monaghan, in 1904, was an renowned Irish poet and novelist. He is known for his accounts of Irish life through reference to what was everyday and commonplace. When the Irish Times compiled a list of favourite Irish poems in 2000, ten of Kavanagh's poems were in the top 50, and he was rated the second favourite poet behind W. B. Yeats.___________________________________How to Listen and followYou can listen to the podcast , My Poetry Readings, on iTunes, Spotify and Google Podcasts by clicking on any of the links above or on the podcast websiteYou can also subscribe and follow the podcast on social media by clicking on the links either on the top banner or the links below:-Facebook - @mypoetryreadingsInstagram - @mypoetryreadingsTwitter:- @mypoetryreadin1Youtube:- My Poetry Readings with Declan WalshNow for the promotion bit! I hope you enjoy and looking forward to hearing any comments or suggestions that you may have . If you have enjoyed , please spread the word , like , share (etc!) -by clicking the 'Share Episode' link above. If you can, please leave a review and star rating on Apple Podcasts. This will help others to also enjoy the podcast.Thanks for listening - Till next time..Slán go fóillDeclan______________________________________________

DJ and Eoin are hitting the CANS for November. The Candemic is upon us and we've tasked ourselves the amazing job of drinking a can brewed in every county in Ireland (*Ts & Cs apply). This means 32 Counties | 32 Cans | 8 Cans per Week | 4 Cans per Host per WeekFor Week 4 of this series, we've boxed off some of the cans that we sourced from:World Wide Wines (https://www.worldwidewines.ie/), KWM Wines (kwmwines.com) and Beer Cloud (beercloud.ie)The Cans drank this week are:Armagh Cider Company | Carson's Crisp Cider 4.5% | County ArmaghHopfully Brewing | Graciosa Pale Ale 5.3% | County OffalyReel Deel Brewing Co. | Mayo Red Ale 3.5% | County MayoOtterbank Brewing | So, It Begins Saison 8.2% | Representing County FermanaghLacada Brewery | Blue Pool NEIPA 6.4% | County AntrimBlack Donkey | Buck It Amber Ale 4.8% | County RoscommonBrehon Brewhouse | Shanco Dubh Porter 7.7% | County MonaghanLeft Hand Brewing Co. | Nitro Milk Stout 6% | Representing County TyroneThanks to everyone for helping us reach our 32 Can-ties! You're a great bunch of beoiradeoirs!Hope you enjoyed this series, Sláinte. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/snugcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Woodmaker David Cousley who is based in County Monaghan, Ireland, joins us as our guest for episode eight in our second series. David discusses his making journey into mastering the craft of wood-making. Series two of Making Conversations Podcast has been funded by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland as part of their Artist Emergency Programme.

Travel Expert Stephanie Abrams takes radio audience traveling by river boat cruise in Europe and to Ireland to golf in Co. Dublin and travel through "Amazing Grace Country" in Buncranna to Fort Dunree and more in Inishowen, Co. donegal. Guests Include: Hour 1: Marilyn Conroy-Executive Vice President-Riviera River Cruises Hour 2: Dympna Condra, Tourism Officer, County Monaghan, Ireland Hour 3: Darren McCreesh, Manager, Patrick Kavanagh Centre, County Monaghan, Ireland

This first episode in the These Three Remain podcast explores how congregations are caring for people and adapting their work in the context of buildings being closed and communities being isolated.PCI's Discipleship Development Officer Rick Hill is in conversation with Revs Kathryn Viner (Malone, Belfast), Stephen McNie (Ballyalbany & Glennan, County Monaghan) and Nigel Craig (Belmont, Belfast).You can find more resources around These Three Remain at https://presbyterianireland.org/thesethreeremainEdited by Alan Meban

Patrick Kavanagh’s poem “The One” is about seeing beauty in the ordinary places of home. One of Ireland’s most famous poets, Kavanagh grew up in rural County Monaghan and moved to Dublin as a young man. This poem revisits the boglands of his home, which he once hated but came to love. A question to reflect on after you listen: Think about where you’re from. How has your understanding of it changed over time?About the Poet:Patrick Kavanagh was a prominent Irish poet and writer who died in 1967. His books include the memoir, The Green Fool, the novel Tarry Flynn, and the poetry collections The Great Hunger, The Complete Poems of Patrick Kavanagh, and Collected Poems.“The One” comes from Patrick Kavanagh’s book Collected Poems, edited by Antoinette Quinn. Thank you to the trustees of the late Katherine B. Kavanagh Estate and to the Jonathan Williams Literary Agency, for letting us use Patrick’s poem. Read it on our website at onbeing.org.Find the transcript for this episode at onbeing.org.The original music in this episode was composed by Gautam Srikishan.

Rachel Visits Castle Leslie Estate in County Monaghan

Live public interview with the legendary Hugh O’Brien, or ‘Hugh Barney’ as he’s often known. It was recorded in the Darly School Hall as part of a full house at the Cootehill Arts Festival in my hometown of Cootehill Co. Cavan. Hugh Barney is a 79-year-old historian, educator, actor and community activist. He taught me history and English at secondary school and left a lasting impression on me, as he did so many others.   Topics Hugh discusses in this conversation include his childhood and upbringing, his 39 years as a teacher, his views on education, history, politics, religion, spirituality, alcohol, community involvement, and his love for cinema and drama.   This is a man who has clearly lived a full life and as you’re about to hear, he continues to do so. Hugh has inspired countless people to think differently and to believe in themselves and so it’s great to be able to share this voice with more people through this podcast, especially international listeners and Cootehill people living and listening all over the world, including my brother Sean Og in China. As well as being the author of 3 books and 3 booklets, Hugh is an accomplished actor, appearing in countless theatre productions, in the acclaimed TV show Fr Ted, and in several movies and documentaries including The Escapist, Ordinary Decent Criminal, Korea, and the Run of the Country. It’s amazing that the one thing we never really got around to talking about was Hugh’s visual impairment. In recent years he has lost his eyesight but that hasn’t held him back. He now uses a stick to get around and he has also mastered phone and computer technology that allows him to stay connected and to keep up with his various projects. Hugh’s wife Noeleen was also an amazing person and she passed away in 2012. I’m a big advocate of listening to and learning from our elders and it was a real privilege to have been chosen by Hugh Barney as his interviewer for this event, which attracted rave reviews. I want to say I feel particularly fortunate that Hugh is in good health and was able to do this interview given that back in 2017 he spent several months in hospital, including a few weeks in intensive care. Hugh was on flying form on the night of the interview and as you’ll hear shortly, it was a real rollercoaster ride that was peppered with some questions from the audience. There was also an interval on the night and I have edited that out. There’s no shortage of laughs throughout the interview and there’s also a good few swear words, particularly in the first part, so keep that in mind if there are sensitive ears listening. It was particularly inspiring to learn more about Hugh’s role in the setting up of Drumlin House. Established by a group of volunteers in 1982, Drumlin House is a pioneering training centre that provides opportunities for young people with special needs to enhance their rights and aspirations. As well as being a training centre for dozens of young people, Drumlin House also includes a theatre and social enterprises including a garden centre and a print shop. We didn’t discuss it in too much detail in the interview but I thought it deserved a special mention here as it’s such a great example of community strength in action. Hugh had told me in a previous conversation that the founding of the centre was a real community effort, and made possible because of the generous donations and support from Cootehill Coop, who through its Manager Sean McDonnell helped secure the original premises, and also through a fundraising gig by country music legend Big Tom. In total Hugh served as voluntary Chair of Drumlin House for 32 years and remains an active and involved supporter to this day, as well as being a champion for social inclusion in so many other ways. Someone described the interview to me as a Love Letter From Hugh To Cootehill, although it is also the story of a remarkable life journey and themes that are relevant to people everywhere. You may find that some of the content is a bit more specific to Cootehill in particular, especially the short segment discussing buildings and shops in the town, but overall there’s something in this interview for everyone.  Just for those of you who don’t know Cootehill. It’s a small town in County Cavan of fewer than 2000 people. It is situated at the border of County Monaghan, and about 20 kilometres south of the northern border. In many ways, it’s not dissimilar to life in other small towns throughout Ireland and indeed throughout the world.

What do Benjamin Moore paints have to do with Irish bands, modern performance practice, and gender balance? Insights from Karan Casey, Brian Ó hAirt, Laura Cortese, Nic Gareiss, Ellery Klein, and Dr. Lisa Coyne uncover different shades of inclusivity in the Irish tradition, 150 years after house paint titans Benjamin and Robert Moore emigrated from County Monaghan to Brooklyn, New York. Plenty of music here, too. Full playlist below. * * * * * * * Special thanks to  Scott Maurer, Davy McDonald, Roberta Zukauskas, Billie Neal, and Brian Benscoter for supporting this episode. And thank you to Matt Heaton for script editing and production music. Please CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast! * * * * * * * Visit IrishMusicStories.org * * * * * * * Music Heard on IMS Episode 21 all music traditional, unless otherwise indicated Tune: “Leaving the Station,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “Following the North Star,” from Freedom Highway Artist: Rhiannon Giddens Tune: “Silver,” from Silver Artist & Composer: Hanneke Cassel Tune: “Hometown Lullaby,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Song: “Rambling Irishman,” from Best of DeDanaanArtist: DeDanaan Tune: “Pound the Floor,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “Triumph Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “Petronella,” from Dance Artist: Lissa Schneckenburger Tune: “John’s Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Song: “Dobbin’s Flowery Vale,” from An Spealadóir Artist: Bua Tune: “First Date,” from Lovers’ WellArtists: Matt & Shannon Heaton Tune: The Sister's Cat (jigs) from Music in the Glen Artist: Music in the Glen (Conor Lamb, Brendan Mulholland & Deirdre Galway) Song: “The Song of the Seal,” from Seal Maiden-Celtic Musical Artist: Karan Casey Tune: “Shady Spot,” from Blue Skies AboveArtists: Matt & Shannon Heaton Dance: “Thunderstorm,” from Riverdance Artist & Choreographer: Michael Flatley and company Song: “Injured Shoulder,” from Emma Beaton & Nic GareissArtist: Emma Beaton & Nic Gareiss Tune: “Sabai Sabai,”  from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “Meaning of Life,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: "Abbey Reel," from Kitchen Session Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Song: “Never Gonna Be Alone,” from Dark Horse Artist: Nickelback Tune: “Mr Oconnor-The Broken Pledge,” from A Sweetish TuneArtist: Noctambule Song/Tune: “Mouth Music,” from Factory Girl - EPArtist: Rhiannon Giddens Tune: “The Chair Dance,” from An Irish HomecomingArtist: Cherish the Ladies

Today's episode is an interview with Fergal Quigley who is the resident artist for the podcast The Weekly Planet and is most definitely a maker of many things including guitars, music and drawings. He lives in County Monaghan in Ireland and you can find his prolific artwork @fergalquigley on Twitter. Since releasing this episode Fergal has started some live drawing sessions so you should definitely check those out if you want to see behind the scenes. He is one talented guy!  Contact the show on justmakethethingpod@gmail.com or follow Claire on Twitter @mrssundaymovies or on Instagram @clairetonti  Find more of our podcasts at www.planetbroadcasting.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

http://thecomedycast.com/ Hello and welcome back to The Comedy Cast; today you’ll be hearing from Irish stand-up comedian Niamh Marron. We kick off the interview speaking about coming from County Monaghan and why the county produces so many excellent stand-up comedians. And poultry farms. Niamh was a photography student before getting into comedy so we spoke about that for a bit and if there's any cross over between photography and comedy, and her mighty Instagram page. We speak too about her final college project, something really cool where she mixed photography and comedy. We speak about how and why she got into comedy. We talk then about what it's like to die on stage and how with Niamh it makes her more determined to right that wrong the next time she's on stage. We chat about one incident in particular when she had the unfortunate experience of a whole room turning against her, but she explains how she won them back. We have a chat about her experience on Britain's Got Talent and how their toilets had no window and she couldn't escape. We talk about a play that Niamh was recently a part of, Living on the Edge, we spoke about the play, the idea behind it and how she became involved in it. Finally then we chat about the watered-down comedy on TV and how it's a sad reflection of the spontaneity of live comedy.

http://thecomedycast.com/ Lorcan McGrane's a comedian that I really admire, a man doing his own thing and on his own terms. Unlike many comedians that attach themselves to a scene in a certain city he's doing his own thing living in rural County Monaghan, a border county in the north of the Republic of Ireland, but it's not Northern Ireland, even though it is in Ulster and has a border with Northern Ireland, and all the counties of Northern Ireland are in Ulster. It's all a bit mad, Monaghan's a bit like that. Anyway, we kicked off the interview by talking about the McGrane surname, Id' read it was derived from a Scotsman who left the Kingdom of Dalriada on the Scottish isle of Jura. Lorcan put me in my place though and informed me that the name comes from McGrainne and explains why that's a bit unusual. We spoke about growing up and living in Co. Monaghan with that constant feeling that everyone is watching everything that everyone does, all the time. We spoke about not falling into the trap of so-called 'edgy comedy' and how comedy promoters seems to love phrases like 'no holds barred' and 'anything goes' but you're not allowed be racist or sexist, and you're not anyway coz only scumbags are racist and sexist. Lorcan revealed that remaining real and truthful to yourself brings out the best in comedy. Lorcan told me about the time he was asked to do a set in front of the local GAA crowd, which didn't really go down as well as had been hoped. We chatted too about two of Lorcan's favourite subjects, geek culture and films, in particular superhero movies. The commonalities of teaching and stand-up comedy get a mention too, Lorcan is a lecturer in pop culture and has done his fair share of substitute teaching too so we chat about that and what they have in common. The rise of 'fake news' gets a mention too, it's only coming to the fore now but Lorcan tells us it's been around for a good while. We speak about some of Lorcan's alter egos on stage, Dermot H. Dark Materials, Livid Lorcan and Defective Deckard 237 and how exploring themes through new characters can open up a whole new take on things. We spoke then about the advantages of being a stand-up comedians while living in Co. Monaghan, not too far from the Dublin and Belfast scenes but still too far away from them to fell connected to them and how ploughing his own furrow suits Lorcan down to the ground. Finally then we spoke about Lorcan's comedic influences and his advice for new comedians.

Tonight we celebrate Memorial Day and the legacy of the Irishman that led the cause to create it. General John A. Logan was a County Monaghan man who fought in the Mexican-American War, the Battle of Bull Run, and in the rotundas of the Illinois AND United States Senate. His proudest moment was issuing General Order No. 11, which established an annual day for the purpose of strewing flowers or otherwise decorating the graves of the comrades who died in defense of their country. Tune in as Tim and Mike pay tribute to those who have fallen with music from The Fureys, Bruce Springsteen, The Elders, and Kevin Flynn & The Avondale Ramblers. Thank you to all that have served and continue to serve in the Armed Forces. Memorial Day also means Irish Fest at Chicago Gaelic Park and the boys preview their 30th annual festival with songs from the bands you'll see this weekend including Chicago Reel, Screaming Orphans and The Fenians. Also featuring music from Rory Gallagher and The Gloaming (catch Martin Hayes and Dennis Cahill this Saturday at the Old Town School of Folk Music.) Join us every Wednesday from 8PM to 9 PM on WSBC 1240 AM and check out the podcast at www.windycityirishradio.com

'Twas Irishman General John A. Logan (he of Logan Square in Chicago) that led the cause for the creation of the national holiday that we call Memorial Day, a day that we remember those that have died in service of our country. With roots in County Monaghan, Logan fought in the Mexican-American War, at the Battle of Bull Run in the Civil War, and in the rotundas of the Illinois and United States Senate. Memorial Day also rings in the official start of summer, and with it, the Irish Fest at Chicago Gaelic Park​. Tune in to Windy City Irish Radio​ as the boys celebrate the sounds of Gaelic Park weekend with music from The High Kings​, Makem-Spain Brothers​, Young Dubliners​, The Larkin and Moran Brothers​, The Fenians​, and Canadian Celtic rockers Mudmen​. Also tap your feet to songs and tunes from Cathie Ryan​, Liz Knowles Music​, Gaelic Storm​, Van Morrison (Official)​, Liz Carroll​, and The Elders. Join Tim Taylor and Mike Shevlin each Wednesday night from 8pm to 9pm CST on WSBC 1240AM Chicago, WCFJ 1470AM or on our website at www.windycityirishradio.com.

Marie-Louise Muir meets Ireland's artists at the former ancestral home of theatre impresario Sir Tyrone Guthrie. Before his death in 1971, giant of world theatre and pioneer of the open stage, Sir Tyrone Guthrie, bequeathed his ancestral home at Annaghmakerrig, County Monaghan, to the Irish State as a residential workplace and retreat for artists. Today 'The Tyrone Guthrie Centre at Annaghmakerrig' continues to function as a vital cog within the creative landscape of writers, composers, painters and dancers from Northern Ireland, the Irish Republic and beyond. It's a flagship example of cross-border co-operation, dependent on joint funding from Arts Councils on both sides of the Irish border and could be seen as a barometer of the nation's cultural health overall. Crucially, Guthrie stated in his will that a condition of any residency at Annaghmakerrig would be that guests sit together for dinner each evening in the dining room of this historic house set among the rolling hills of the Irish countryside. Now arts journalist and broadcaster, Marie-Louise Muir, is joined for 'Dinner At Annaghmakerrig' by Irish composer Neil Martin, Belfast born visual artist Rita Duffy and former Creative Director of Dublin's Abbey theatre, Christopher Fitzsimon. Together, over fine food and against a backdrop of archival recordings of the great man himself, they share their perspectives on Guthrie's gift and legacy and explain what they believe to be the role of the arts and the artist in Irish society today. Producer: Conor Garrett.

Oliver Brady passed away on Sept 15th last. Listen back to a documentary we made on Oliver - which takes you down a long and winding road to a small village in County Monaghan to meet the 'small man' competing in the 'Sport of Kings'. (Broadcast 2010)

An Autumn walk on Sliabh Beagh Mountain in County Monaghan organised by Siúl and Conradh na Gaeilge in Co. Monaghan. A group of Irish speakers take to the hills and learn about the geography, the history and natural remedies of Co. Monaghan.