Podcasts about County Offaly

Fiona Pender was seven months pregnant when she disappeared in 1996. While a number of arrests were made, no-one was ever charged. Midlands Correspondent, Sinead Hussey, reports from County Offaly.

Our Shauna headed off to meet a selection of students from senior infants, first and second class at St.Ciaran's Mixed National School in Ballycumber, County Offaly! Shauna heard the kid's colourful takes on the one and only Donald Trump and The Beatles. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

This week we head to Tullamore in County Offaly, Ireland, as we take a look at the devastating murder of 23-year-old primary school teacher Ashling Murphy. If you would like to support us on Patreon, you can find us here: www.patreon.com/seeingredpodcast If you would like to GIFT a Patreon membership to someone, head to www.patreon.com/seeingredpodcast/gift If you would like to buy us a coffee, hit the link below: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/seeingredtw Get your merch here: www.seeingredpodcast.co.uk Theme music arranged and composed by Holly-Jane Shears - check her work out at www.soundcloud.com/DeadDogInBlackBag Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we head to Tullamore in County Offaly, Ireland, as we take a look at the devastating murder of 23-year-old primary school teacher Ashling Murphy. If you would like to support us on Patreon, you can find us here: www.patreon.com/seeingredpodcast If you would like to GIFT a Patreon membership to someone, head to www.patreon.com/seeingredpodcast/gift If you would like to buy us a coffee, hit the link below: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/seeingredtw Get your merch here: www.seeingredpodcast.co.uk Theme music arranged and composed by Holly-Jane Shears - check her work out at www.soundcloud.com/DeadDogInBlackBag Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SSE has grown its secured battery energy storage system (BESS) pipeline in Ireland to 300MW with the acquisition of the 120MW/240MWh Thornsberry BESS project near Tullamore, County Offaly. Pictured is the company's 50MW battery storage facility in Wiltshire, England. Co. Offaly, 6th November 2024: SSE has acquired the project development rights for a 120MW/240MWh grid-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) project in County Offaly from UK-based renewable energy company Low Carbon which, if approved for final delivery, could be constructed and operational by the end of the decade. The purchase marks another step forward for SSE Renewables, the renewable energy business of FTSE-listed SSE plc, as it continues to grow its battery storage development portfolio on the island of Ireland. Under the deal, SSE Renewables has acquired the consented Thornsberry BESS project from Grid Systems Services Limited, a developer of grid-scale battery storage projects in Ireland owned by Low Carbon. Thornsberry is on a secured greenfield site in the townlands of Derrynagall and Ballydaly near Tullamore, with planning consent for a grid-scale BESS. It has a grid connection offer to connect 120MW of import/export capacity to Ireland's national grid via an adjacent existing 110kV substation. The proposed battery system would be capable of storing up to 240MWh of energy for flexible dispatch at times of peak demand. When called upon, Thornsberry would be capable of providing back-up energy to the equivalent of over 115,000 Irish homes for up to two hours at a time while also delivering essential balancing services to Ireland's energy system. Subject to a final investment decision by SSE Renewables, the project could enter construction and be operational by the end of the decade. The project would be expected to provide a boost to the supply chain and job creation in County Offaly and the wider Midlands during delivery. It would also support the delivery of local authority essential services in Offaly through the payment of development contributions and commercial rates. The addition of the Thornsberry project grows the company's secured battery pipeline in Ireland to 300MW as part of a wider 1.8GW pipeline across Ireland and the UK. Heather Donald, Director of Onshore Wind, Solar and Battery - UK and Ireland, SSE Renewables, said: "Acquiring the consented Thornsberry project in County Offaly is another great step forward in our plans to grow SSE Renewables' battery storage development portfolio in Ireland. The addition of this grid-scale project can make an important contribution to the delivery of SSE's fully funded five-year Net Zero Acceleration Programme while also advancing the diversity of the technologies in our portfolio. "The Midlands has a long and proud tradition of supporting Ireland's energy security. With the development of new onshore wind, solar and battery projects such as Thornsberry, the region can continue to play a significant role in delivering homegrown energy for Irish consumers while decarbonising the country's power system. In doing so, we can help ensure vital energy projects can deliver positive social and economic benefits to County Offaly and the wider Midlands." Low Carbon, which began developing the Thornsberry project in 2018, was one of the first movers to develop, build and operate battery storage in the Irish renewables market and currently provides 20 per cent of the country's operational storage capacity. Roy Bedlow, Founder and Chief Executive of Low Carbon, said: "We are delighted to collaborate with SSE on this project, which underscores Low Carbon's leading position in the Irish storage market. Furthermore, this announcement demonstrates our expertise in delivering high-quality investable assets to the market while playing an important role in supporting our future growth as we aim to build 20GW of new renewable energy. "Increasing renewable energy capacity is just one part of the answer as we look to ...

Subscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart Support The Daily Gardener Buy Me A Coffee  Connect for FREE! The Friday Newsletter |  Daily Gardener Community Botanical History On This Day 1857 John Joly (pronounced "JOLLY") was born on this day in Hollywood House near the village of Bracknagh (pronounced "BRACK-nuh") in County Offaly, Ireland. Joly was an Irish polymath whose profound connection to nature led him not only to groundbreaking scientific discoveries but also to poetry about fossils and gardens. 1636 Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux (pronounced "nee-koh-LAH bwah-LOH day-pray-OH") was born on this day in Paris. Boileau was a French poet and critic whose garden became a sanctuary for some of the greatest literary minds of the 17th century. Grow That Garden Library™  Read The Daily Gardener review of Adventures in Eden by Carolyn Mullet  Buy the book on Amazon: Adventures in Eden by Carolyn Mullet  Today's Botanic Spark 1826 Maude Jeannie Fuller Young was born on this day in 1826. Though she would become known for many accomplishments, it's her groundbreaking contribution to botanical education that particularly interests us as gardeners. Thanks for listening to The Daily Gardener And remember: For a happy, healthy life, garden every day.

Welcome, to Dark Minisode: The Elemental of Leap Castle.There are fewer more terrifying entities in my mind than those which have allegedly existed since the dawn of time itself. On today's Dark Minisode, we hear about one such being, the alleged Elemental of Leap Castle in County Offaly, Ireland. From terrifying descriptions of encounters, to theories on its creation, we peel back the layers of only one of the multitude of spirits that supposedly roam this historic landmark.Stay safe,Kevin.Joining our Patreon team not only gives you early Ad-Free access to all of our episodes, it can also give you access to the Patreon only podcast, Dark Bites. Dark Bites releases each and every week, even on the down time between seasons. There are already well over 70+ hours of unheard true paranormal experiences for you to binge. Simply head over to:www.patreon.com/thedarkparanormalAlso check out our website:www.thedarkparanormal.comYou can also follow us on the below Social Media links:www.twitter.com/darkparanormalxwww.facebook.com/thedarkparanormalwww.youtube.com/thedarkparanormalwww.instagram.com/thedarkparanormalOur Sponsors:* Check out Acorns: https://acorns.com/DARKPARANORMAL* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: www.rosettastone.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Welcome, my fiends!Join me as we uncover the dark history of Leap Castle in County Offaly, Ireland. Known as the most haunted fortress in the country, its walls are steeped in centuries of violence and betrayal. Discover the chilling tales of restless spirits, including a murdered priest and a sorrowful figure known as the Red Lady. As we delve into the castle's blood-soaked past, prepare to confront the malevolent forces that still linger within its decaying walls. Tune in, and remember: history doesn't just linger—it lives.*Listener Discretion is Strongly Advised. Mentions of Suicide, Assault, and Infant Homicide****************Leave Us a 5* Rating, it helps the show!Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beauty-unlocked-the-podcast/id1522636282Spotify Podcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/37MLxC8eRob1D0ZcgcCorA****************Follow Us on Social Media & Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!Instagram:instagram.com/beauty_unlockeds_podcast_hourTikTok:tiktok.com/@beautyunlockedthepodYouTube:@beautyunlockedspodcasthour****************Music & Sound Effects:Epidemic SoundFind the perfect track on Epidemic Sound for your content and take it to the next level! See what the hype is all about!

Highfield Solar has secured project financing to fund the construction and operation of two additional Solar PV projects with a total capacity of 132 MWp. This milestone follows the financing of four other projects in Ireland, totalling 473 MWp. Since July 2021, Highfield Solar has secured over €400 million in cumulative debt funding for more than 600 MWp of solar projects in Ireland. Highfield Solar Limited, a joint venture between renewable energy developers ib vogt, Highfield Energy, and Aura Power, together with Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A., have successfully reached financial close for the 70 MWp Clonin North and 62 MWp North Arklow solar PV plants. Highfield Solar and Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A. have successfully continued their collaboration with this financing, having previously financed a portfolio of 473 MWp across four solar projects: Rathnaskilloge (106 MWp) and Gaskinstown (93 MWp) in December 2023, and Rosspile (138 MWp) and Gillinstown (136 MWp) in July 2021. Both the Clonin North and North Arklow projects were successful in the Government of Ireland's second competitive Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS 2) auction run by the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications in 2022. The RESS auctions are designed to promote investment in renewable energy, supporting Ireland's goal of achieving 80% renewable electricity by 2030. Highfield Solar is proud to be contributing to this critical target on Ireland's path to decarbonisation. As part of the RESS scheme, local communities, clubs, and societies will benefit from approximately €100,000 in annual funding for the next 15 years. Matheson LLP supported Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A. through the transaction, and technical advice was provided by Krug & Schram. Further advice was also provided by Howden Group. Highfield was again supported by Mason Hayes and Curran LLP, Augustus Cullen Law and Crotty Group. "We are delighted Highfield Solar has reached this significant milestone and we are now looking forward to the continued roll-out of our portfolio. This is the result of years of planning and investment in these projects. We have enjoyed a very positive relationship with our partners in Highfield Solar, ib vogt, and Aura Power, and their experience and knowledge allied with our own has been invaluable. As a company founded in Ireland, we are hugely proud of our role in continuing to attract such significant investment into the country for renewable electricity generation projects. It is also very important to us that the establishment of the associated community benefit funds will make significant contributions to the locality over the next decade and beyond", says Peter Kavanagh, Managing Director of Highfield Energy. "The Clonin North and North Arklow projects mark an exciting new chapter in our successful joint venture, helping to build some of the largest solar plants in Ireland," said Anton Milner, CEO of ib vogt. "We are deeply grateful to our financing partners for their vital role in advancing clean, renewable energy across the country. These projects not only deliver significant ecological and economic benefits but also contribute to long-term, meaningful change for the local communities. With the support of the RESS scheme, we are optimistic about the future of solar energy in Ireland and the lasting positive impact it will bring." "The Irish solar market is now one of the most exciting in Europe and the scale of these projects is a testament to that. We look forward to seeing these projects reach energisation, along with many more in our development pipeline." says Simon Coulson, Director at Aura Power. Project Details With a total capacity of 70 MWp, the Clonin North solar PV plant will be located on a ca. 70-hectare site near the village of Rhode, County Offaly. The North Arklow site, with a capacity of 62MWp, will be located near the town of Arklow in County Wicklow. The projects will utilize high-capacity bifacial modules on fixed-til...

26th September, 2024 – In this episode of The Irish Countryside, we explore the enchanting Slieve Bloom Mountains in County Offaly, delving into their ancient history, rich folklore, and sacred sites. As the host reflects on the region's natural beauty and cultural significance, we discover the stories of saints and historical figures intertwined with the […] The post E21 | Irish Countryside – Whispers of the Slieve Bloom Mountains: A Journey Through Time and Faith appeared first on Radio Maria Ireland.

An Taoiseach, Simon Harris joined us live from Fine Gael's Think-In at Tullamore, County Offaly.

An Taoiseach, Simon Harris joined us live from Fine Gael's Think-In at Tullamore, County Offaly.

It's said a light has gone out in County Clare with the death a pioneering music educator. Musicians from this county and beyond have been paying tribute to the legendary Dysart native Frank Custy whose funeral is taking place today. Although it seemed he'd follow a sporting path instead of a musical one early on, Frank Custy is credited as one of the most pivotal figures in the promotion of Irish traditional music in Clare of the last 60 years. Starting life in Dysart, Frank trained as a teacher at St. Patrick's College in Drumcondra and after a stint teaching in Eglish, County Offaly, moved back to Clare where he took up a position at Toonagh National School. It was there that Frank began what would become a key aspect of his legacy; teaching music in the classroom and eventually holding regular evening group classes which all were welcome to attend. Among the illustrious musicians who honed their craft under Frank's tutelage are Sharon Shannon, Siobhan Peoples, Sean Conway, Yvonne Casey and James Cullinan. Former teacher at St. Flannan's College, musician and educator Gary Shannon says Frank's gift was his ability to teach people how to derive enjoyment from playing music. Many cite Frank's "Céad Poirt" booklets, and later accompanying CDs, as their gateway into Irish traditional music. Music aside, he was also a successful hurler in his day, winning the Minor A Championship with Ruan in 1953 at the age of 14, winning the Harty with St. Flannan's and also being part of the Ruan teams which won the county championship in 1959, 1960 and 1962. For his many achievements, he was honoured with a MÓRglór Award in 2016. Clare FM West Wind presenter Joan Hanrahan, who acted as MC on the night of the award ceremony, says his incorporation of music into the classroom schedule was "groundbreaking".

Shane Lowry and Smylie Kaufman reunite during "Honda" (now Cognizant) week to relive their opening of the 2016 tournament broadcast by promptly hitting two balls in the water and getting fined for their reactions. Shane explains why he would solve golf's distance debate without rolling back the golf ball, and proposes an alternate solution. Shane also relives the 2023 Ryder Cup in Rome, and why he bristled at the suggestion that he was the "last" pick on Team Europe. 0:14 Shane's stay-at-home dad job this weekend with his daughters1:42 Do his daughters like to play golf?3:10 Shane's Gaelic football heritage9:48 How Shane picked up golf in County Offaly, Ireland17:01 Shane and Smylie's wedge practice as kids19:28 The evolution of Shane's opinion on Florida golf20:38 Shane puts together the perfect Ireland golf trip28:35 When Shane originally moved from Ireland30:57 Discussing the WGC at Firestone CC32:18 Living and practicing in Jupiter, Florida33:27 Shane's ball-testing day with golf balls that would conform to USGA + R&A rollback36:13 Shane's proposed solution to increased distance in golf38:42 Shane recaps the 2023 Ryder Cup in Rome41:06 Responding to doubters after Luke Donald made Shane a captain's pick46:36 What makes Sepp Straka such a good player47:52 Shane on his battle with Sepp Straka in the rain at 2022 Honda Classic49:20 Shane and Smylie relive their infamous tee shots in the "Bear Trap" at PGA National in 2016

This week Sarah and Trina are joined by the Deputy Editor of the Tullamore Tribune Gearoid Keegan as they examine the murder of schoolteacher and talented musician Ashling Murphy.We discuss the recent trial of Jozef Puska, his murder conviction and his life sentence.From a local journalist's perspective, Gearoid takes us through what happened on the day Ashling was attacked and killed by the vicious predator as she exercised by the canal in Tullamore, County Offaly in January 2022.He recounts how the circumstances of her murder brought his town and the nation to a standstill.We also examine the investigation, how her attacker was tracked down and brought to justice.This episode pays tribute to the much loved and talented Ashling who was robbed from her loved ones in such a monstrous way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From the team that brought you The Trial of Lucy Letby, this is The Trial: Ashling Murphy.Ashling Murphy was a 23yr old primary school teacher who was killed whilst jogging near Tullamore, County Offaly, Ireland.Her death stunned the nation.Jozef Puška stands trial in Dublin Central Criminal Court, accused of her murder.Listen to the evidence and hear the details behind the headlines every Tuesday & Friday, from October 17th.Presented by Nicola Byrne, Deputy News Editor for Mail on Sunday Ireland and Broadcast Journalist Caroline Cheetham.This is a Mail Metro Media Audio production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yesterday, Jozef Puska was convicted of murdering the 23-year-old primary school teacher Ashling Murphy who had gone out for a run in Tullamore, County Offaly in January last year.Mairead Ronan was joined by the CEO of Parent Line, Aileen Hickie, Gender Equality Rights Representative at UCC Alison Ní Threasaigh, Alexandra Ryan CEO of Goss.ie, Stylist Laura Mullet as well as listeners of the show to discuss.

On Thursday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Jennifer Rafferty from Sixmilebridge who is a member of Kilmurry Macra. Jennifer is getting ready to represent Clare Macra at this year's Queen of the Land festival. The annual event, taking place in the County Arms Hotel in Birr, County Offaly will run from Friday 10th until Sunday 13th of November.

Leap Castle, said to be one of the longest continually inhabited Castles in Ireland, is located in Coolderry, County Offaly. Some report it to have been built as far back as 1250 CE. With such a long and dark history, it is not surprising that ghostly tales are bound to arise. Many visitors and ghost hunters have reported experiencing everything from a child through to the now-famous Elemental. But why would they be there – why would it be haunted? Think of Game of Thrones!! That will give you a hint of the bloody saga of Leap Castle. The Murderous & Haunted History of Leap Castle - A True Hauntings Podcast Follow Anne and Renata:Facebook: @AnneAndRenata Instagram: @AnneAndRenataYouTube: @AnneAndRenataTikTok: @AnneAndRenataSubscribe, Rate & Review to True Hauntings Podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-hauntings/id1537052147See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the team that brought you The Trial of Lucy Letby, this is The Trial: Ashling Murphy.Ashling Murphy was a 23yr old primary school teacher who was killed whilst jogging near Tullamore, County Offaly, Ireland.Her death stunned the nation.Jozef Puška stands trial in Dublin Central Criminal Court, accused of her murder.Listen to the evidence and hear the details behind the headlines every Tuesday & Friday, from October 17th.Presented by Nicola Byrne, Deputy News Editor for Mail on Sunday Ireland and Broadcast Journalist Caroline Cheetham.This is a Mail Metro Media Audio production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nothing beats visiting other gardens for inspiration and learning, and in this week's Gardeners' Corner, presenter David Maxwell asks three of his regular experts to choose one of their favourite gardens. Those featured include RHS Bridgewater near Manchester which opened in 2021. It's not only one of the newest public gardens, but it is also one of the biggest garden projects undertaken in the UK in the last century. For Maurice Parkinson, it offers multiple layers of interest. David and Maurice meet curator Marcus Chilton-Jones and Garden Manager Tracey Snell as they tour the walled garden and the Chinese streamside garden. Birr is County Offaly can get the coldest and the warmest temperatures in Ireland, and it's also where you will find an impressive collection of trees at Birr Castle Demesne. For Ann Fitzsimmons it will always be a special place as she spent many happy months working there after deciding to change career. Up in County Donegal, Brendan Little only has to go a stone's throw from his home to find some of the gardens on the Donegal Garden Trail. He chooses Greenfort as his favourite which enjoys stunning views of Lough Swilly and uses shrubs to create year round interest and a low maintenance garden. Contact the programme on gardenerscorner@bbc.uk

This week Sarah and Trina speak with author and RTE Prime Time's Security Correspondent Barry Cummins. Barry talks about growing up in Tallaght in South West Dublin, his path to journalism and how one of the first stories he covered as a local radio journalist was the disappearance of Fiona Pender who was seven months pregnant when she vanished from her home town of Tullamore in County Offaly in August 1996.He has covered numerous stories about the women who vanished from the Leinster area in the 90s and his book Missing was published 20 years ago this year.Barry talks about his work with the families of missing persons since then saying it is an area he has covered a lot of "by chance."He describes the torment that families endure when a loved one goes missing saying there really are no words to sum up what these families have gone through."One thing I have found down the years is that families of missing people are very vulnerable, in many ways they need media, the need the publicity, they need help....sometimes if you knock on a door....they let you in to do an interview....they were grateful for the interest I had but they also realised I could help them in terms of publicity."He talks about the upgrade this year to murder of the case into the disappearance of American woman Annie McCarrick " if it happened today there would be so many other appeals, social media, you might be able to reach the person.....somebody knows."Barry Cummins has been involved as MC since 2013 for the annual Missing Person's Day which takes place in December. "families of missing people are invited to attend and its all about the families."He also talks about recent developments in the ongoing bid by International law enforcement to take down the Kinahan Cartel and the fact that the net is closing on those involved.Enjoy the episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Twenty years ago this year, a headless body was discovered by a County Offaly farmer. It quickly became apparent this was a case for archaeologists and not Gardaí and as it turned out, the ‘Old Croghan Man' was not the first so-called ‘bog body' to be discovered that year either. On display today in Dublin's National Museum of Archaeology on Kildare Street, 2003 proved to be an incredible year for Irish archeology, and for understanding the Irish past in sometimes surprising ways. Donal Fallon joins Gavan for another episode of Hidden Histories to discuss.

Good Morning! This week we are having a last minute change, and an extra Eerie Arc(h) Episode for the month! In this episode, we are talking about Leap Castle, located in in County Offaly or Contae Uíbh Fhailí, Ireland. Earning the nickname "The Most Haunted Castle in Ireland", we are going to be talk about the architecture, history, and mystery behind the castle. The blog is located at architecturecoffeeandink.com which also has the complete link of all my sources, previous episodes, and old blog posts. You can email me at architecturecoffeeandink@gmail.com, or head over to the Insta, @architecturecoffeeandink,as well as the TikTok, @architecturecoffeeandink. Architecture, Coffee, & Ink is a Hollywood C. Studios, LLC Production. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/architecturecoffeeandink/support

From a dairy farm in County Offaly to the C-Suite in a global branding agency, her university days in Ulster during The Troubles, her internship with Enterprise Ireland that brought her to New York, her work bringing foreign direct investment and thousands of jobs to Ireland, her MBA from Harvard Business School, her rise in the world of marketers where she is regularly named one of the profession's most influential global voices, her launch of a #GlobalIrish movement built on the hashtag #WearingIrish that helped jumpstart the world of Irish fashion and design while further burnishing the Irish brand…Margaret Molloy may not have done it all–but she's getting close.We learn of the strategy, serendipity, and simplicity that shaped her career, her role as the global chief marketing officer of the leading branding agency Siegel+Gale, the meaning of “brand,” how the best brands are rooted in simplicity, the power of a personal brand, the importance of a diversity of personal brands, and Tourism Ireland as an exemplar of #BrandIreland.A confirmed New Yorker now, Margaret keeps strong ties to Ireland, has mentored many aspiring Irish professionals in New York, brings a vibrant Irish voice to the American c-suite and to podcasting through her How CMOs Commit, and still is guided by the lessons learned back on the farm.Join us for a most #GlobalIrishNation conversation with one of its most compelling citizens, Margaret Molloy.Margaret LinksTwitterLinkedIn InstagramPodcast: How CMOs CommitSiegel+Gale: Company BioWearing Irish LinksWebsiteTwitter

Eugene O'Brien is a  playwright, screenwriter, and former actor originally from County Offaly in the Irish midlands. He has written for the stage, screen and radio. His work includes the critically acclaimed TV drama Pure Mule, winner of five IFTA Awards, and which, according to the Irish Times, ‘spectacularly raised the bar for Irish TV drama'. The show was inspired by his play Eden, which debuted at the Abbey Theatre and has since played the West End and Off-Broadway. At the time of recording, Eugene is on the cusp of a creative wave with a new play called Heaven, a film called Tarrac, and a new book, his first novel, which is called Going Back.  Eugene is someone hugely dedicated to his craft and to the role of the artist in exploring ideas and understanding in society and we cover this and so much more in this conversation.

It was the mid 1950's in County Offaly, Ireland when seventeen year old Margaret (Peg) Holland discovered she was carrying a child and was already seven months along!  Learning of their daughter's pregnancy, Peg's parents brought her to an unwed mother's home called Sean Ross Abbey in County Tipperary. It was there, after a difficult breach delivery, that Peg gave birth to a baby girl and she called her Mary. Peg's parents arrived three days after Mary's birth to bring Peg and her baby home. Sadly, despite the love received from her family, Peg was the target of unrelenting judgement and cruel comments from people in her community. In order to give Mary the best possible future, Peg made the heartbreaking decision to place her daughter up for adoption and Mary was eventually adopted by a loving family from the United Sates and grew up in Illinois.  Sometime after parting with her daughter, Peg decided that there was nothing left for her at home in Ireland, as it only reminded her of recent heartache and tears.  Therefore, Peg left Ireland and moved to the New York area and started working as a nanny. As the years passed, Peg married Mick O'Hagen and had four more children. Meanwhile, Mary grew up in a happy household, married and had a family of her own. Upon the death of her adoptive mother, Mary began to search for her birth mother.  One day in September 2008, Peg received a phone call that would change her life and the lives of her family… In this episode of Your History Your Story, we will be speaking with Tom Gorman, who, along with his late mother in law, Peg O'Hagen, co-authored the book titled “I Called Her Mary”, which tells a story of love, adoption and the reuniting of a mother and daughter. We will also be joined by Mary herself, who will tell  how her journey to find her birth mother resulted in the joy of an extended and loving family.  Photo(s): Courtesy of Tom Gorman Music: "With Loved Ones" Jay Man www.yourhistoryyourstory.com  www.icalledhermary.com  https://www.amazon.com/I-Called-Her-Mary-Memoir/dp/0578981939/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3ICQSBMBLNFL5&keywords=i+called+her+mary&qid=1659114483&s=books&sprefix=i+called%2Cstripbooks%2C98&sr=1-1 

Ghislaine Maxwell has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for helping former financier Jeffrey Epstein abuse young girls. We speak to Equality Lawyer Georgina Calvert Lee about her statement in court where she addressed her victims, saying she empathised with them, and that she hoped her prison sentence would allow them "peace and finality". The tragic killing of Ashling Murphy in Tullamore, County Offaly in Ireland in January of this year sparked a huge public outcry, and has been seen as a watershed moment in how the country tackles violence against women and girls. Ireland has launched its third national Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based violence strategy. Emma speaks to the Minister for Justice in Ireland, Helen McEntee about what it aims to achieve. Dame Deborah James has died aged 40 from bowel cancer. The cancer campaigner, blogger, broadcaster and former teacher had been receiving end-of-life care at home and raised millions for cancer research. She was given a damehood in May in recognition of her fundraising. Emma speaks to GP Dr Ellie Cannon, and Julia Bradbury who has spoken about her journey with breast cancer. Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries has told UK sporting bodies that "elite and competitive women's sport must be reserved for people born of the female sex". We get the details from our reporter, Jane Dougall. The National Plan for Music Education was published by the UK government last Saturday. Called The Power of Music to Change Lives, their ambition is for every pupil to have at least one hour of high quality music education a week. We speak to Veronica Wadley, Baroness Fleet, the chair of the advisory panel that published the report, and YolanDa Brown who contributed to it as a MOBO award-winning saxophonist and Chair of Youth Music.

Introduction:  Margaret Molloy is the Global Chief Marketing Officer and Head of Business Development for Siegel & Gale. Siegel and Gale is a brand, strategy, design and experience firm headquartered in NYC. Siegel and Gale believe in the power of simplicity and essentially believe Simple is Smart.    Podcast Episode Summary This episode explores the Power of Marketing and the Power of Inclusive Story telling for Organisations, Teams and Brands. Margaret eloquently shares her wisdom leading teams, building brands and the journey she has been on to break down and unlearn some of the myths & biases she may have unwittingly absorbed from her background and training. She also shares the values and experiences that have shaped her and have grounded her ability to be open, influential and inclusive. Her last story epitomises her work and her ability to navigate the tensions across two countries, two countries she loves and calls her home.    Points made over the episode Margaret grew up in County Offaly, Ireland on a diary farm. She was the eldest of six siblings. She enjoyed values of hard work, community, respect and dignity for others. She studied Business & Spanish in Coleraine in Northern Ireland and attributes that time as being formative, shaping her appreciation for cultural differences.   Enterprise Ireland sent her to NYC for her first role with them and Margaret has never looked back. She loves the energy and chaos of NYC. Margaret lives in the Middle of Manhattan, NYC with her two teenage boys and her husband. As a lover of two countries USA and Ireland, Margaret recognises that everyone has an identity and it can be multidimensional. Sometimes we are too quick to label people and put them in boxes. Margaret identifies equally as both American and Irish and she use the image of Janus, the God of all beginnings,  to explain her thinking.  Inclusive Story Telling is best explained in a story. Margaret shares receiving feedback from a guest after a Panel Interview she held in Boston, an event she thought went well but to the writer failed to show case inclusivity.  Margaret's focus had been on gender diversity but she learnt that she was exhibiting colour blindness. The feedback she received turned out to be Margaret's inclusive awareness moment.  Space for Reflection is an important consideration. Every strength for example has its shadow. Good to think about using time to reflect and to apply questions or frameworks to get at learning. Important too to remember to upgrade our mental models. Margaret has learnt from her own experiences to be colour brave as opposed to colour blind.  Curiosity and Judgement are two phenomena that cannot co-exist. Margaret shares how she unlearnt the supposed criticism that to be nosey was wrong. For Margaret one of the greatest gift you can give someone is to ask a generous question Simple is smart is a principle Siegel and Gale adopt. Being a simplifier pays. The worlds smartest brands understand the power of simplicity, whether that is through visuals, plain language or their promised experience. Research has shown that the customer will pay more for simplicity and will pay brands with loyalty. The Capital markets reward brand simplicity too.  Simplicity is the intersection of Clarity and Surprise. Clarity in the use of plain language, easily understood messages, smart visuals and the surprise component is the antithesis of dull, that ahah moment when a customer appreciates “this is exactly how I would have wanted it”   Siegel and Gale search for simplifiers. The beauty of simplifiers is that they know what to strip away and what to leave behind, such that a customer is clear on a brands intention and has a frictionless experience.  Management is a privilege & a responsibility. Siegel and Gale are extremely thoughtful about the entire employee life cycle and how it carries through on its promises. Onboarding for example comes with robust mentoring.  Psychological Safety is an important construct and Margaret pays attention to the culture she develops by encouraging people to speak in draft form, have constructive input and provide feedback. Margaret creates process, questions and frameworks to encourage psychological safety.  We cannot confuse Psychological safety with group hugs. Group hugs are great and humane but Psychological safety is about business, inspiring people is a precursor to profitability.   Getting at Psychological Safety is a journey. Many of us have been trained in ways that have encouraged command and control and hierarchical structures. We have been taught to value efficiency and much of the language used in corporate life is machine like.  Homogenous teams are a recipe for blind spots, especially for marketeers trying to communicate with audiences that have not had the same experiences as us. Our mental models need to adjust. We need to think in terms of our impact as well as the outputs we are generating.  Margaret shares how she cultivates Psychological Safety on her teams. After a project is completed she will ask what people liked and what they would wish for differently. This thinking framework evokes less defensiveness. She also uses affirmation with her team members-giving affirmation that is sincere, succinct and specific. As humans we are starved of affirmation.   Criticism is an oft used tactic. Our propensity to offer criticism is grounded in our quest for efficiency. We want to fix things. The culprit is often time. We need to prioritise ruthlessly.  In marketing things are changing so rapidly, there are so many new tools and processes for doing things. It is easy to get caught up in shiny new objects as opposed to being curious about what matters and impact.  Simple rules for teams include; Preparing rigorously, contributing wholeheartedly and safeguarding your own trustworthiness.  Important to mind your reputation and be curious to understand what people say about you when you are not in the room.  Margaret shares a few more thoughts on Leadership & Teams- consider the old practice of apprenticeships. Margaret hires for attitude and builds for aptitude.  Infuse Purpose, as leaders we can be quick to tell people how and what to do but sometimes we neglect the why for their work.  The purpose for meetings is a topic that is often overlooked. Consider the meetings purpose, manage the context, type of meeting, how you dress the room and the theatre of meetings. Consider the roles people have in meetings such as facilitator, moderator, scribe, equal colleague etc…We should think about meets as strategic devices not as something you have to show up at. The Pre-read and Post-read should be considered as part of the meeting.  In closing Margaret shares a story, a story that showcases the power of inclusive story telling. She shares how her passion for fashion and aesthetics and her love of her two countries served as an idea to create an event in 2019 to show case 10 Irish (unknown fashion designers) in NYC.     Resources shared    How CMOs Commit Podcast with Margaret Molloy- Future of Branding CMO panel series  www.siegelgale.com Twitter: @margaretmolloy @siegelgale Instagram: wearingirish Margaret Molloy

Welcome to Series 7, Episode 20 of The Letter from Ireland Show. In this episode, Carina talks with a very unique individual that we discovered in the wilds of West Cork! Cormac Lally originally comes from Tullamore in County Offaly - but now resides in Skibbereen in County Cork where he makes a living as a modern Irish Bard. We worked with Cormac recently on putting one of our Green Room member's Family history to verse - and were delighted with the outcome! So, if you would like to hear the story of a modern Irish Bard - and hear that family history we mentioned - then please do listen on!

An Offaly Good Time This week Aisling Bonner from The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show took her School Tour of Ireland to Crinkill National School in County Offaly and chatted to all the kids in Ms Haines's 3rd class. Aisling spoke to Adam, Ellie, Killian, Angelina, Dominykas, Amy, Shane, Ellen, Saoirse, Sam, Leanne, Béibhinn, Caoimhe, Cillian, Oisín, Emily, Nojus, Lily, Keelin, Aoibhinn, Cliona, Eva, Amelia, Eileen, Anthony, Kajus, Ella and Tadhg. A Message To The Future A recent survey done in the UK found that the most popular career choice among kids aged 7-12 was a YouTuber. Aisling asked the kids whether they thought a YouTuber was a good job to have. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2022/05/12112318/Offaly-Schools-Live-.mp3"][/audio] And last week a message in a bottle washed up on a beach in Wexford, 20 years after it was written. Aisling asked the kids if they were to send a message in a bottle to be found in the future, what would it say? To hear Aisling's chat with the kids of Crinkill National School press the Play button above. If you'd like Aisling to visit your school, send your details to breakfast@todayfm.com. 

May 5th - The Peoples DayLess than one week to polling day and the pundits and pollsters are filling the airways and column inches with their take on who will be the big winners and who will be the losers. Who will emerge with more or fewer Assembly seats? Will the Protocol galvinise a so far lack lustre unionist campaign? Will the DUP/TUV and their loyalist allies succeed in frightening unionist voters into toeing the line?  Or will Sinn Féin up-end a century of partition and the northern state by taking enough seats for Michelle O'Neill to become First Minister?Taking a stand against hate crimeAt the start of the year people across Ireland were shocked by the brutal murder of Ashling Murphy. The 23 year old primary school teacher was attacked while out jogging along the Grand Canal at Tullamore in County Offaly. The outrage and condemnation of her murder reflected the enormous frustration and anger that exists at the regular reports of violence against women, much of it related to domestic violence. Women's Aid in the South has recorded 244 murders of women since 1996, when they first started keeping a record. In Praise Of Napping. Our dogs seem to sleep a lot. They just lie down, close their eyes and doze off whenever the notion takes them.  Especially in this good weather. They pick a sunny spot and drift off into doggie dreamland. I suppose that's one of the advantages of being a dog. As long as you don't annoy the humans too much you can generally laze about. Cats are the same. They also lie in favoured spots and doze off whenever they feel like it. From them we get the term catnap.  We humans could learn a lot from dogs. And cats. 

In this episode, I will share what I have learned about the dark history involving Leap Castle. There are many stories that are told about one of the longest inhabited castles in Ireland. There are tales of murder, hidden rooms, troubled spirits and an lurking elemental that conjures fear into the bravest of all men. Links I found useful in my research efforts: Elemental of Leap Castle | ObscUrban Legend Wikia | Fandom The Violent, Bloody History of Ireland's Leap Castle (the-line-up.com) Leap Castle Ireland's most haunted castle - Visit Offaly Leap Castle  - The Little House of Horrors Leap Castle ghost story will give you major goosebumps (irishcentral.com) Music Credit: Myst on the Moor by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4104-myst-on-the-moor License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Sovereign by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4397-sovereign License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ March of the Mind by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4020-march-of-the-mind License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Ghost Story by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3805-ghost-story License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedarksideoflightwork/message

"It's all about doing things that make you feel uncomfortable" What makes a Rosemount dairy farmer Skydive out of aeroplanes in Cairo! Padraig Browne who first jumped out of a plane in Clonbollogue in County Offaly, now trains people to Skydive. His motto is dream big!

Support the show! www.patreon.com/themidnighttrainpodcast Creepy Ireland Today's episode is on Creepy Ireland. To kick it off right, we wanted to say "top of the mornin' to ye ''' but seeing as how that's just a silly Hollywood invention, we are instead going to say "A hundred thousand welcomes."    Before we get into the meat and potatoes of this episode, I reached out to a friend of ours, Katie, who's father is directly from Ireland. I asked her to see if he had any sort of creepy interactions over there. She also reached out to a cousin who lives over there and I received this message, this morning:   Oh boy I hit the jackpot reaching out to my cousins in Ireland I had no idea about this but here's her message.    Ohhh some that I've heard, well as it happens

In light of the tragic murder of Aishling Murphy a few days ago in Tullamore, County Offaly, although I had planned on doing an episode like this in a few weeks time, I just could not get this out of my head so I decided to record this today.  Things need to change big time. The fact that women can't go out and do their daily bits on their own without fear that they might be attacked, assaulted, raped or killed is not one bit normal yet we have just lived our lives for years just as though it is normal. We have been told since we were small to not do this and make sure you do that etc. etc. all to make sure we are kept safe from dangerous men. We have almost become numb to it over the years and have to accept the fact that some men will inevitably do things and we just have to do what we can to protect ourselves. Obviously what we have learned from this is that there is nothing more us as women can do anymore to protect ourselves. Therefore, conversations need to be had and changes need to be made.  Actual punishments need to be put in place for men that attack women and women need to be listened to. It's not all men but it most certainly is some men and my friends and I have had our fair share of dealings to prove so which you can hear about in this episode. The justice system is warped and victim blaming needs to stop and that's just touching the surface of things that need to change. The facts and figures that I discuss in this episode are shocking.  I know most of my listeners are women but I would encourage men to listen to this episode to open your eyes a bit to a few things you might not realize.  RIP Aishling xx

On this weeks episode Simon K speaks about domestic violence. This week has been a really difficult week for the people of Ireland and especially the Murphy family after the murder of their daughter Aisling Murphy from Tullamore. Ashling Murphy was a 23-year-old primary teacher from Tullamore in County Offaly, Ireland who was murdered on the 12th of January 2022.  It is believed that she was murdered after she went jogging in the area at around 4pm, with Gardai confirming they believe the attack took place in broad daylight.  Anyone with information is asked to contact Tullamore Garda Station on 057 932 7600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station. Simon speaks about this tragic death and how we can educate boys, young men and each other about respecting women and young girls and how we all should feel safe on our streets. If you are affected by any of the content in the podcast there are links below to help. Also we have included links for other helpful information to inform and educate. Tullamore Garda Station on 057 932 7600 Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 Domestic violence in Ireland:https://www.womensaid.ie/about/policy/natintstats.html WAYS TO TEACH BOYS AND YOUNG MEN HOW NOT TO BE VIOLENT TOWARDS WOMEN AND GIRLS https://www.thepixelproject.net/2020/12/04/16-ways-to-teach-boys-and-young-men-how-not-to-be-violent-towards-women-and-girls/ Galway rape crisis centre: Galway Rape Crisis Centre: Home https://galwayrcc.ie Dublin rape crisis centre: Dublin Rape Crisis Centre | Home Page https://www.drcc.ie Women's aid Ireland: https://www.womensaid.ie/about/links.html Worldwide: https://www.rcne.com/links/sources-of-help-for-survivors/ National Women's Council of Ireland: https://www.nwci.ie Support us!

Much of the electricity used in our homes even in today's age of renewable energy is produced with the help of an invention from 1884 by a County Offaly-educated engineer, Charles Parsons — a person of interest in the world's ever-growing hunger for reliable energy. A Kilcullen Diary Podcast, produced by Brian Byrne.

This week, Senator Barry Ward looks at a private members bill to ban so-called “conversion therapies”, which seek to change a person's . Barry is joined by one of the sponsors of this cross-party legislation, Senator Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael – Cork South-Central), and practising psychotherapist Stella O'Malley, who is opposed to the bill. You can read the Prohibition of Conversion Therapies Bill 2018 and track its progress here.  Jerry Buttimer was Fine Gael's first openly gay TD and the first Chair of the Fine Gael LGBTQ+ group. You can follow Jerry Buttimer on Twitter @jerrybuttimer, on Instagram @jerrybuttimer, on Facebook, or find out more about him on his website. Stella O'Malley is an author and practising psychotherapist in County Offaly; she is the founder of Genspect, an organisation for parents of gender-questioning children. Stella is a member of the Association of Professional Counsellors and Psychotherapists. [Erratum: Please note that the podcast contains a mistake in saying that Stella is a member of the Irish Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists, when she is, in fact, a member of the Association of Professional Counsellors and Psychotherapists (please see a detailled explanation here); we are happy to clarify this.] You can follow Stella on Twitter @stellaomalley3, on Facebook, or find out more on her website. She also presents the “Secrets of the Motherworld Podcast” with Lisa Marchiano. The Irish Legislation Podcast is presented by Senator Barry Ward. Follow Barry on Twitter @barrymward; Instagram @barrym_ward; Facebook at BarryWard.ie; or his web site: www.barryward.ie. E-mail barry.ward@oireachtas.ie with any comments or suggestions.

Here's a bonus episode for you! Leap Castle in Coolderry, County Offaly might actually be a tour destination that most tourists wouldn't mind missing! Sources: The Irish Road Trip, Visit Offaly, The Lineup

Tracy talks about Leap Castle in Coolsderry, County Offaly, Ireland. Leap Castle has a long and often tumultuous history. There were many powerful families who resided there along with terrible murders among family and outsiders. There was a frequently utilized secret oubliette. Upon it's discovery, cartloads of human bones were found and removed. There are several ghosts that inhabit the castle and they continue to spook visitors today. This episode's cocktail is called the Red Lady. It's named after one of the ghosts that haunts Leap Castle. She was brutalized there and she is said to haunt the halls wearing a red dress carrying a dagger. THE RED LADY3 oz. Irish whiskey1 1/2 oz. sweet orange liquor1 1/2 oz. grenadine1 freshly squeezed lemonLemon lime sodaShake first four ingredients over ice. Strain into two coupe glasses and top with lemon lime soda. Garnish with a cherry and enjoy!Find us on Instagram; @KillerSpiritsPodMerch on Etsy- Shop name: KillerSpiritsPodTwitter @killerspiritsYoutube.com/KillerSpiritsPodPatreon.com/KillerSpirits   Tik Tik @killerspiritspodkillerspiritspod@gmail.comEnhance your online security with SurfShark VPN! Protect your online identity, stay private at all times, get real-time alerts when your emails & passwords are at risk of being hacked, and surf in a clean cyber ocean with no ads, trackers, malware, or phishing attempts. Protect yourself and your family with Surfshark VPN!https://get.surfshark.net/aff_c?offer_id=6&aff_id=9592Follow the link below- It let's Buzzsprout know we sent you, gets you a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan, and helps support our show.https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1409209 Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Killerspirits)

On this week's Episode I chat to Aisling Daly, a County Offaly woman who has been living in New York for 8 years. This episode touches on two big areas of interest for many of my lovely podcast listeners: women working in the Construction Industry & ladies Gaelic Football & Camogie in NYC. Aisling and I discuss how she Navigated her career path in New York and the great opportunities there are here for women working in Construction. Aisling explains the importance of being open minded and determined when starting out in the construction world and the variety of roles that are out there! We also talk about Aisling's passion for Gaelic games and Camogie and the trojan work she has put in over the years to develop Camogie in NY. Aisling coaches St Brigid's junior football team and has been heavily involved with the New York development squads– coaching young girls from under 7 right up to  youth development teams that have travelled around the US playing Camogie. Aisling has been growing the game from grass roots level right up to forming her own club, Annie Moore's in 2018. Annie Moore's is team of mostly American born players and ladies who have never played the sport before. Fast forward to just a few weeks ago, Annie Moore's made history and  won the New York League against an impressive Liberty Gaels side – another strong club formed in NY in 2015. After their historic NY League win, this novel team went on to win their first ever North American Intermediate title in Boston last Sunday.Aisling is a woman who likes to keep fit and healthy, however in 2018 she was hit with a rare illness that left her having to slow down on all fronts. After feeling very unwell, spending time in hospital and receiving surgery, Aisling learned that she had a spontaneous CSF leak in her spine. Her ability to work, coach and train like she had been was completely changed and her condition still effects her now, 3 years later. We reflect on the importance of self care, having good people around you, and taking life (and the GAA!) with a pinch of salt. I hope you enjoy! 

''My favourite thing about Edenderry are the cheese pizzas'' [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/08/26105736/Edenderry_2608.mp3"][/audio] The Dermot and Dave show went on the road this week to Producer Maria's hometown of Edenderry. To find out what makes Edenderry in County Offaly so special, Dermot and Dave heard from some of the local kids. Some of these answers are impressive! You can listen to the full chat by clicking the Play button. 

The boys are back for this one too! Malcom and Chuck are back to hear more stories from us. Krys leads off with Prospect Place House in Ohio also known as the Trinway Mansion. Built by George Adams in 1856 to house his family and new wife. Rumor was the ghost of his first wife was none too happy with the new wife and haunted his current house. This new house had some modern amenities before they were common. The first house they built was burned to ground by arson. Cue a second house being built and some shady business about who may have burned it down. Native American burial ground and a woman named Satan or a shady carpenter, you decide. Or perhaps it was the fact that George was an abolitionist with his brothers and ran the Underground Railroad through the house rather than the mill that the family owned? Rumors and stories abound about this house, even more shady goings on after George died and left the house to his daughter. Anna's husband disappeared and a detective was employed. Cue a sighting in San Francisco with an unidentified gentleman. The house changed hands several times and is now the sight of the G.W. Adams Educational Center which teaches about the Underground Railroad. Oh, did we mention this house was haunted? Sightings, sounds, and some tragic stories center around this housed. Tori follows up by crossing the pond and ends up in Ireland. Leap Castle in Coolderry, County Offaly. Most likely built by the O'Bannon clan in the 13th century, this castle has had a bloody history. The castle changed hands into the O'Carrol clan and may have been built on a Neolithic burial ground, you want ghosts… Brother fought brother and murder ensued. Leap Castle has gone through many hands through the years. The current owners are in the process of renovating the castle and restoring it. During this process the oubliette was found, thank you to the O'Carrol clan. This location just happens to be at the confluence of two ley lines. Fae? Nasty deaths? Regardless of the reason, this castle is haunted. What kind of ghost is Krys's favorite? Kid ghosts and many, many more. There seems to be an elemental that makes it's home in the castle and the land surrounding it as well. Magick is afoot here for sure. Our theme music: “Danse Macabre - Busy Strings" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/trendylobotomypodcast?fan_landing=true)

In the 24th instatment of Eerie, I researched the spooky happenings at Leap Castle in County Offaly. Leap Castle seems to be home to some very disturbing ghouls and an even more disturbing history.Sources:http://leapcastle.net/https://the-line-up.com/leap-castlehttps://carpediemeire.com/2020/10/12/leap-castle/https://www.irelandbeforeyoudie.com/a-look-inside-leap-castle-irelands-most-haunted-house/https://www.connollycove.com/leap-castle-county-offaly/And That's Why We Drink Episode 182Haunted Places Podcast Leap Castle Episode

We sit down with Aine Flood, the Education and Public Engagement Manger with I-LOFAR radio telescope in Birr, County Offaly. She touches on who's best at talking science, misconceptions of science, and all things astronomy.

Proposed wind turbines and windfarms for the Midlands. Listeners in Leamonaghan in County Offaly and in County Westmeath air their anger. Aoife Phelan - She lives in Leamonaghan in County Offaly and she hates the idea of the area being surrounded by wind turbines! Obviously a very raw subject in Offaly and parts of Westmeath at the moment, particulary in Leamonaghan in Offaly and Coole in Westmeath...and the talk of windfarms. Seamus Corcoran – Part of the ‘Anti-windfarm group'. Heavilly opposed to them! Councillors give their own opinions too. Also...Two Portlaoise men, Naeem Iqbal and Donal Kelly clash over their differing views following a recent rally in the town in support of Palestine.

Leap Castle, said to be one of the longest continually inhabited Castles in Ireland, is located in Coolderry, County Offaly. Some report it to have been built as far back as 1250 CE. With such a long and dark history, it is not surprising that ghostly tales are bound to arise.Many visitors and ghost hunters have reported experiencing everything from a child through to the now-famous Elemental.But why would they be there – why would it be haunted?Think of Game of Thrones!! That will give you a hint of the bloody saga of Leap Castle.Follow Anne and Renata:Facebook: @AnneAndRenataInstagram: @AnneAndRenataYouTube: @AnneAndRenataTikTok: @AnneAndRenataVisit www.anneandrenata.com for more spookiness.True Hauntings is a Human Labs Original Podcast and a Frightfully Good Production#leapcastleireland #ghostsofleapcastle #hauntedleapcastle #leapcastle #hauntedireland #apparitionsofleapcastle #historyofleapcastle #bloodybattlesleapcastle #bloodysaga #apparitions #oubliette #poltergeists #oldcastleireland #hauntedstory #anneandrenata #truehauntings #truehauntingspodcast #irishghosttales #irishpoltergeists See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on Windy City Irish Radio features new music from the singer, songwriter and producer triple threat Imelda May, who has released two singles ahead of her new album release expected in just a few short weeks.  Additionally, we feature music from Davey Furey's recently released album from last December, a new one from Kansas City's very own Tallymoore, a new single from Trad supergroup Strings and Things, a classic from Celtic Country artist, Michael Farrell, new releases from Dublin songstress, Rachel Greene,  County Offaly's own Glen Flynn, a welcomed new one from Bagatelle, Qatar based singer Phillip Noone, Meath's Noel Flynn, and Kildare native, Alister Fingleston.  It's a jam-packed hour of Windy City Irish Radio, so buckle up and get ready for the ride.  You can tune in each Sunday from 12:00 noon to 1:00pm on WNDZ 750AM or check out the podcast at www.windycityirishradio.com.  

More details on why there is a surge in Covid cases in County Offaly, full sports round up with Robbie Fahy and you meet the two funniest Gardaí in the Midlands.

Come along with us through the portals as we explore a couple of Ireland's most haunted castles, Leap Castle and Charleville Castle in County Offaly. If you're lucky, you'll get to meet some centuries old ghosts as well as the mysterious Elemental!

In a week that Micheál Martin is telling you not to take holidays should the Taoiseach rule out his St. Patrick's Day trip to the White House? Ever thought of becoming a Home Carer? 50 new jobs are being announced for the Midlands and plans for Green Energy production in County Offaly are shot down but the developer might not be giving up.

E18 That Great Business Show, Ireland's best business podcast3.30" Caoimhe Heery, Partner at Flynn O'Driscoll lawyers on the 'working from home' legislation and why, technically, a self-employed person could be breaking the law by working too hard!24' Damien Browne, CEO Standard Access, on his company's multi-billion dollar business opportunity around commercial buildings and why he's raising €4 million to bring his Dingle, Kerry business to the rest of the world43' Tracy Armstrong, co-founder, Kombucha KO, on pivoting from Hello magazine to brewing her fermented tea in her apartment, why Ferbane, County Offaly is Ireland's kombucha centre, and why she wants to be listed by O'Brien's Wine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Leslie, CEO of Martello, a company known for its award-winning exhibits and interactive experiences at visitors centers and museums globally, based in Dun Laoghaire, County Dublin, Ireland, a frequent guest on Travel WITH Stephanie Abrams, shares his insider knowledge related to the popular series, The Crowne, and the real people who are represented in the episodes which includes insider info related to Ireland's Birr Castle in County Offaly where the Leviathan Telescope, built in the early 1800s, stands on the estate.

Join radio show travel expert Stephanie Abrams as she chats with ALISON PARSONS, COUNTESS OF ROSSE, BIRR CASTLE, COUNTY OFFALY, IRELAND. STEPHANIE ABRAMS DISCUSSES THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE US QUIZ SHOW, JEOPARDY AND BIRR CASTLE WHICH CAUGHT STEPHANIE'S ATTENTION. THE “ANSWER” WAS “IN 1869, MARY WARD WAS THE FIRST PERSON TO DIE THIS WAY.” THE CONTESTANT CREATED THE CORRECT QUESTION WHICH WAS, “WHAT IS A CAR ACCIDENT.” BUT NO FURTHER INFO WAS PROVIDED CONNECTING THIS ACCIDENT TO THE TOWN OF BIRR IN COUNTY OFFALY AND THE ROSSE FAMILY NOR DID IT CONNECT MARY WARD, A MEMBER OF THE FAMILY OF LORD ROSSE WHO INVESTED THE LEVIATHAN TELESCOPE IN THE EARLY 1800S AND CASTLE WARD IN COUNTY DOWN, NORTHERN IRELAND THROUGH HER MARRIAGE TO HENRY WARD. THE COMPLEX AND FASCINATING HISTORIES OF THE TWO CASTLES AND THE UNIQUENESS OF THE FAMILIES WHO HAVE OWNED THEM MAKE FOR FASCINATING LISTENING!

Darragh McKeon is a writer and former theatre director originally from County Offaly who now lives near Miltown Malbay. His acclaimed debut novel All That is Solid Melts Into Air uses the Chernobyl disaster as a backdrop and chronicles the collapse and ultimate end of the Soviet Union. At the time of recording Darragh is just about to complete his second novel.  We have a wide-ranging conversation about his early influences, and his experiences in Dublin, Chicago, Letterfrack, London, New York and more recently in County Clare. You can find the video version of the episode online by searching Creative Souls of Clare on YouTube or on the Hitching for Hope Facebook page, just look me up under Ruairi McKiernan – Hitching for Hope. Thanks to Creative Ireland for support.  

Episode 6 of a new series of oral histories, led by Donal Maguire, curator of the Gallery's ESB CSIA, documenting some of the experiences and thoughts of artists living and working through the COVID-19 emergency. In this episode, artist Ruth Lyons discusses the development of Salarium, and other projects she has continued through the COVID-19 pandemic. This conversation was recorded on 19 June 2020. Born in Dublin, Ruth Lyons lives and works in County Offaly. She is a sculptor who works with a variety of natural and human-made materials. In 2019, works from her ongoing project Salarium were acquired by the National Gallery of Ireland, following their inclusion in the exhibition Shaping Ireland: Landscapes in Irish Art. About Artists' Voices: Life in a Pandemic: Oral histories are a unique record of an individual's personal thoughts and experiences. They are a valuable source of knowledge for researchers, providing insight and connection to a person's life and character. The ESB Centre for the Study of Irish Art, at the National Gallery of Ireland, builds, cares for and makes available the national record of art in Ireland for public study and interpretation. Oral histories are a type of archival record and form an interesting part of the ESB CSIA's collection. In recognizing the significant impact of COVID-19, the ESB CSIA is carrying out a series of short conversations with artists to document some of their experiences and thoughts of living and working through the pandemic. These conversations, led by Donal Maguire, Curator of the ESB CSIA, were recorded using technology that is conveniently available to the artist. The use of commonplace technologies for this project reflects the more general and increasing significance of these platforms for everyday communication. The ESB CSIA acknowledges the generosity of the artists for agreeing to talk about their life and work during this uncertain time. This oral history project has been generously supported by ESB, sponsor of the ESB Centre for the Study of Irish Art Photo: Frank Abruzzese

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.

Residents of a County Offaly town at odds with one of it's own councillors.. The Chairperson of 'Concerned Kilcormac Residents' goes head to head 'live' with Independent Cllr. John Leahy, who is also the Chairman of the 'Kilcormac Development Association'. Liam talks to the County Westmeath man who was recently stopped by the Gardai for having no car tax....despite being already disqualified from driving!..

12 months on from a memorable Open Championship at Royal Portrush, Shane Lowry's defence has been put on hold, due to the Global Pandemic. His talent as a links exponent first received worldwide attention when he captured the Irish Open on the European Tour in 2009, as an amateur. He was only 22. It was a indication of what was to become for the gifted golfer from Clare in County Offaly. In this podcast, Niche Media digs out one of its first podcasts, which was recorded on the evening of Lowry's spectacular win over the Baltray links at County Louth Golf Club. IN this unique piece of archive, a moment in time is captured, as friends, colleagues, fans and even the Irish Prime Minister reflect on the win that had just taken place and the look to the future prospects of this amiable Irishman, on the cusp of a professional career. All material is the sole property of Niche Media. Any or all unauthorised use of the material contained within will be in breach of copyright. (C) Niche Media 2009

Which companies in the Midlands are still hiring despite Covid-19? Meet the 41 year old from County Offaly who is determined to catch her Olympic dream and how dangerous is the new swine flu?

Nestled between the Slieve Bloom Mountains and the waters of the Silver River in County Offaly, Kilcormac is a place of stories. This audio guide will introduce you to the history and heritage of Kilcormac, as we meet members of the community who have made this charming place their home. This is a truly [...] The post Kilcormac Heritage Trail appeared first on Abarta Heritage Home.

in this episode we read the stories of the Tower of London, In England; Buckfastleigh churchyard in Devon, England; Jamaica Inn in Cornwall, England; Newstead Abbey in Nottingham, England; Loftus Hall in County Wexford, Ireland; and Leap Castle in County Offaly, Ireland. These places are mentioned in the book called, National Geographic: guide to the World's Supernatural Places, by Sarah Bartlett.

Host: Maggie Blaha Theme music: “Thanks for the Memory” written by Leo Robin and Ralph Rainger, performed by Bob Hope and Shirley Ross in the 1938 film of the same name Yard sales don’t just have to be a way to unload stuff you don’t want anymore; they can be a source for good, too. At least that’s what Lexie Dellaney—a 10-year-old girl living in County Offaly, Ireland—discovered when she was looking for ways to raise money to help homeless charities in Ireland. Her first yard sale was a huge success, bringing in over 400 Euro that she used to purchase items different charities could provide homeless people across the country. Since hosting a yard sale fundraiser when she was 7, Lexie’s moved on to other methods of collecting donations like Lexie’s Homeless Appeal, a Facebook fundraiser her parents helped her run.  Maggie talks with Lexie about all the volunteer work she’s accomplished and tells you how to run your own yard sale fundraiser. Learn more about Lexie’s Homeless Appeal fundraiser, here: https://www.facebook.com/donate/482974398935650/ Charities mentioned in this episode:  Inner City Helping Homeless: https://ichh.ie/ North Dublin Bay Housing Crisis: http://irishhousingnetwork.org/ Feed Our Homeless: https://www.facebook.com/feedourhomeless Resources:  ‘5 Steps to Informed Giving’ ‘Questions to Ask Charities Before Donating’ Focus Ireland’s research on homelessness You can find Thrift: What Your Garage Sale Says About You in a few different places on the internet. Choose how you want to follow and engage with us:  Instagram: @thriftpodcast  Facebook: @thriftpodcast  Twitter: @thrift_pod  Newsletter: https://thriftpodcast.substack.com And please be sure to rate and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, which will help other people find Thrift. 

The Episode is Prerecorded Yvonne Brewer is originally from County Offaly, Ireland and lives in Cork, Ireland. She has had poetry published since 2014 with Women's Spiritual Poetry, including in their fourth anthology “Goddess: When She Rules: Expressions of Contemporary Women” (Dec 2017) Motherhood has taken her down a very creative path and her writing is greatly influenced by her children, her dreams, nature and fairies. In 2013 Yvonne self published an e-book called “Breathe and Bloom.Soul Mother Meditations”, 10 pregnancy meditations that she was inspired to write during her second pregnancy. She also has had poetry published with the Blue Nib and her poetry has been read on several audio poetry radio shows of American poet Tamara Miles “Where the Light Most Falls” broadcast by SpiritPlantsRadio.com Prior to Motherhood , Yvonne studied in University College Cork graduating in 1994 with a Degree in Social Science and in 1996 with a Masters in Social Science (Youth and Community Work) Her career path includes working in jobs such as a Lecturer in Adult Education, supporting communities as a community development worker and after school services for children. Her most fulfilling career to date has been as a full time Mother to her two sons. Her first poetry book released in October 2018 is available to buy in paperback or e-book on Amazon. “Twigs” by Yvonne Brewer is a collection of poems based on the simple but extraordinary mindful moments of everyday life combining motherhood with nature and reflecting spiritual themes that take the reader on a journey to the soul. Yvonne is currently working on her second poetry collection “The Story Stones and Wishing Bones” which is a reflection of the sorrow and losses of Ireland’s past. All Music by Longzijun

On this episode of Tales and Trails, model turned wellness coach Alison Canavan joins us on the Kinnitty Castle Loop in County Offaly. Alison was launched into the world of modelling when she was just a teenager and chats about the highs and lows of that lifestyle. Alison explains to us why she lives a more settled life and debates as to whether or not she’d let her daughter get into modelling. Visit Tales & Trails on Lovin.ie to plan your short break in Dublin where we’ve highlighted some accommodation, the best restaurants and things to do in the area.

It has been a week of mixed emotions for the people of County Offaly, with the highs of Shane Lowry securing his first Major title at the Open Championship to fears up to 1,000 jobs could be lost after a ESB power plant redevelopment in Offaly was refused. Journalist PJ Cunningham joined Damien O'Reilly to discuss the highs and lows of this week.

Off the Ball stole an extra hour from the schedule this evening, as Shane Lowry became the Open Champion at Royal Portrush. Peter Lawrie joined Joe Molloy in studio for live reaction, while we also checked in with John Duggan at the course, and Brian Gavin from a joyous Clara in County Offaly.

The Episode is Prerecorded Yvonne Brewer is originally from County Offaly, Ireland and lives in Cork, Ireland. She has had poetry published since 2014 with Women's Spiritual Poetry, including in their fourth anthology “Goddess: When She Rules: Expressions of Contemporary Women” (Dec 2017) Motherhood has taken her down a very creative path and her writing is greatly influenced by her children, her dreams, nature and fairies. In 2013 Yvonne self published an e-book called “Breathe and Bloom.Soul Mother Meditations”, 10 pregnancy meditations that she was inspired to write during her second pregnancy. She also has had poetry published with the Blue Nib and her poetry has been read on several audio poetry radio shows of American poet Tamara Miles “Where the Light Most Falls” broadcast by SpiritPlantsRadio.com Prior to Motherhood , Yvonne studied in University College Cork graduating in 1994 with a Degree in Social Science and in 1996 with a Masters in Social Science (Youth and Community Work) Her career path includes working in jobs such as a Lecturer in Adult Education, supporting communities as a community development worker and after school services for children. Her most fulfilling career to date has been as a full time Mother to her two sons. Her first poetry book released in October 2018 is available to buy in paperback or e-book on Amazon. “Twigs” by Yvonne Brewer is a collection of poems based on the simple but extraordinary mindful moments of everyday life combining motherhood with nature and reflecting spiritual themes that take the reader on a journey to the soul. Yvonne is currently working on her second poetry collection “The Story Stones and Wishing Bones” which is a reflection of the sorrow and losses of Ireland’s past. All Music by Longzijun  

Born and raised in Northern Ireland, Mary Mc Laughlin performs, teaches, writes and records original and traditional songs (in both English and Irish). Having lived in both England and California where she founded a Gaelic Choir, Mary has appeared on over twelve recordings and holds a PhD in Songs of the Irish Otherworld. The song you heard was “An Mhaighdean Mhara” (The Mermaid) Aoife Wolf is a singer-songwriter from County Offaly. Her music blends elements of folk, rock and storytelling with lyrical content that endeavours to blur the line between fact and fiction. You can find her on facebook at www.facebook.com/AoifeWolfMusic/; instagram @aoifewolf; and more of her music is on soundcloud.com/aoifewolf. The song you heard was “Hounds,” and you can listen to it again on youtube! https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCy7mKvrL4WHGKPDi4zMEE5w Brían de Gúl is a singer-songwriter from Cork. You can find him on facebook at www.facebook.com/BriandeGul. The song you heard was “Tramps and Hawkers,” a favourite of Brian’s, in his words: “Twas written in the 19th century by hawker Besom Jimmy, but it was passed on to singers involved in the early times of the folk revival by Scottish Traveller Jimmy Macbeath. He used tramp the roads all his working life, in search of farm work and places to sing. He used sing for his dinner at fairs and markets while farm workers were on their break. Also, I’ve been told recently that my great grandfather was a hawker in Doneraile in North Cork!” The Candlelit Tales crew performed a rendition of The Champion’s Portion, you can find more about them all at www.candlelittales.ie. This story was told by Aron Hegarty, Oisin Ryan, and Angel Hannigan, with music by Audrey Trainor and Gareth Curtis https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=6762832

For hundreds of years, County Offaly in Ireland has stood in the shadow of Leap Castle, a place with a wicked and bloody past. One of its violent residents was said to have buried a treasure somewhere on the castle grounds. But going to look for this treasure might be more trouble than it’s worth, … Continue reading Episode 28 – Ghosts of Leap Castle →

Welcome to Series 2, Episode 4 of The Letter from Ireland Show. In this episode, Carina talks with a very unique individual that we discovered in the wilds of West Cork! Cormac Lally originally comes from Tullamore in County Offaly - but now resides in Skibbereen in County Cork where he makes a living as a modern Irish Bard. We worked with Cormac recently on putting one of our Green Room member's Family history to verse - and were delighted with the outcome! So, if you would like to hear the story of a modern Irish Bard - and hear that family history we mentioned - then please do listen on!

In its seventh year, the Irish American Hall of Fame will honor eight new inductees to the Irish American Hall of Fame and the 2017 class doesn't disappoint. Tim and Mike pay homage to this year's inductees to the Irish American Hall of Fame in part one of a two-part series honoring Arts & Humanities icon, Martin Sheen, Religious Service inductee, Fr. Mychal Judge, sports legend, Maureen Connolly and decorated war hero and singing cowboy, Audie Murphy. Also featuring music from Chicago native, Emily Cavanaugh and County Offaly born, Mundy, ahead of this Friday's show at Schubas in Chicago as well as music from Moving Cloud, Daniel O'Donnell and Scythian. Join Mike Shevlin and Tim Taylor each Wednesday night from 8pm to 9pm on WSBC 1240AM or on our on our website at www.windycityirishradio.com.

We delve into Irish Film Festivals this week, marking the Offline Film Festival in Birr, County Offaly on the 10th of October. We catch up with festival organiser Gary Hoctor and review the short films Special Needs, Express Checkout and Signs. Over on the big screen we take a look at time travel action thriller Looper and still have time to discuss the return of one of 2011s best shows, Homeland, for its Season 2 premiere.

The presentation is based on my own experience as an artist/practitioner and the experience gained as Director/curator of Sculpture in the Parklands working with both Irish and international artists who have created new artworks that respond to the rich environmental, archaeological and industrial history of Lough Boora, County Offaly. For over 25 years my artwork has explored the subtleties of ritual and imagination. I create artefacts that often combine the textured surfaces and flowing lines of our past with the strong and austere forms of modern architecture. The ultimate goal is to create a work of art that is timeless, thought provoking and responsive to the human spirit. As Director and curator of Sculpture in the Parklands I have been an observer of artistic practice as opposed to directly involved in it. The sculpture park is located in a cut away bog that has been brought back to life over the past ten years through the introduction of lakes and wetland habitats. The sculpture project has added another layer of engagement for visitors to the area by combining visual and conceptual interpretations of geography, landscape, the industrial history of peat harvesting and the people who had lived and worked there. Besides permanent or time based work, the project has a commitment to commissioning video artists, composers, writers and performance artists to interpret and document this unique landscape, archaeology and industrial history.

The presentation is based on my own experience as an artist/practitioner and the experience gained as Director/curator of Sculpture in the Parklands working with both Irish and international artists who have created new artworks that respond to the rich environmental, archaeological and industrial history of Lough Boora, County Offaly. For over 25 years my artwork has explored the subtleties of ritual and imagination. I create artefacts that often combine the textured surfaces and flowing lines of our past with the strong and austere forms of modern architecture. The ultimate goal is to create a work of art that is timeless, thought provoking and responsive to the human spirit. As Director and curator of Sculpture in the Parklands I have been an observer of artistic practice as opposed to directly involved in it. The sculpture park is located in a cut away bog that has been brought back to life over the past ten years through the introduction of lakes and wetland habitats. The sculpture project has added another layer of engagement for visitors to the area by combining visual and conceptual interpretations of geography, landscape, the industrial history of peat harvesting and the people who had lived and worked there. Besides permanent or time based work, the project has a commitment to commissioning video artists, composers, writers and performance artists to interpret and document this unique landscape, archaeology and industrial history.