Podcasts about Donegal

Paul and Mick discuss the latest homicide investigations in Donegal and Cork, ‘citizen journalists', and latest in the baffling disappearance of Michael Gaine - 4 weeks on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Cocktail Academy, host Damian sits down with Laura Bonner, founder of The Muff Liquor Company, for a deep dive into how a Donegal girl with a bold dream turned her family roots (and potatoes!) into a premium international spirits brand.Laura shares the very real ups and downs of building a business—from an idea sparked by her grandfather's poitin to launching a spirits range that's now taking the U.S. by storm. You'll hear the unfiltered story behind the cheeky brand name, the fight to be taken seriously, and how she landed global investors like Russell Crowe and Ed Sheeran.Whether you're into Irish spirits, brand-building, or just a sucker for a great origin story, this one is packed with lessons, laughs, and serious hustle.

Sligo driver Sergee Kelly, who killed 9 year old Ronan Wilson in 2023 while driving at twice the speed limit, and fled the scene of the incident then went on a drugs and drink binge, has been sentenced to five years in prison and disqualified for driving for 20 years. Our North West Correspondent, Shane Ó Curraighín, was in court...

jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); }); Original Podcast with clickable words https://tinyurl.com/25cj2zhm Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Devastation caused by a mountain fire in Donegal. Léirscrios déanta ag loscadh sléibhe i nDún na nGall. The Director of Emergency Services for Donegal County Council says that a mountain fire in Knock Colva and An Bearnas Mór has destroyed habitat, nature and land. Tá scrios déanta ar ghnáthóg, dúlra agus talamh ag loscadh sléibhe i gCnoc Colbha agus an Bearnas Mór a deir Stiúrthóir Seirbhíse Éigeandála Chomhairle Chontae Dhún na nGall. But Garry Martin says "we were lucky the wind was so light, soft" and both fires have been extinguished. Ach deir Garry Martin "go raibh an t-ádh orainn go raibh an ghaoth chomh lag, bog" agus tá an dá mhórthine múchta. However, "hundreds of acres of mountain have been burned back to the point where it was as good as said" but he said he did not yet have "an accurate figure". Mar sin féin tá "na céadta acra sléibhe dóite siar go dtí an dúid bhí sé chomh maith a rá" ach dúirt sé nach raibh "figiúir cruinn" aige fós. The Service has not yet received any reports of livestock or property being destroyed "but there are a lot of sheep up in the hills". Níl aon tuairisc faighte fós ag an tSeirbhís faoi stoc ná maoin a bheith scriosta "ach tá caoirigh go leor thuas sna cnoic". Donegal Fire Service sent out 5 fire units and an ambulance to tackle the arson in Bearnas Mór when they received news at around 5.30 yesterday evening that the area was on fire behind a number of houses. Sheol Seirbhís Dóiteáin Dhún na nGall amach 5 aonad dóiteáin agus ingearán le ghabháil i ngleic leis an loscadh sa mBearnas Mór nuair a fuair siad scéala thart ar 5.30 tráthnóna inné go raibh an áit tré lasadh taobh thiar de roinnt tithe. There were crews on duty there during the night and concerns about structures on the Ard an Amhairc. Bhí criúnna ar dulgas ann i rith na hoíche agus imní faoi struchtúir ar Ard an Amhairc. The County Council had also recruited a helicopter from Executive Helicopters who were able to drop 1,200 litres of water onto the fire from a special bucket, from 8am onwards. Bhí ingearán earcaithe freisin ag an gComhairle Chontae ó Executive Helicopters a bhí in ann 1,200 lítear san iarraidh a scaoileadh anuas ar an tine as ollbhuicéad speisialta, ón 8 a chlog ar aghaidh. Two fire brigades and a crane were called to tackle the other fires, in Knock Colva near Carrowkeel in north Donegal. Cuireadh fios ar dhá bhriogáid dóiteáin agus ingearán le ghabháil i ndréim leis na tinte eile, i gCnoc Colbha in aice leis an gCeathrú Chaol i dtuaisceart Dhún na nGall. Garry Martin strongly warned people not to have barbecues outdoors and not to allow any chance of ignition for mountain fires. Chuir Garry Martin fainic láidir ar dhaoine gan beárbaiciú a bheith amuigh faoin tír acu agus gan aon deis adhainte a thabhairt do loscadh sléibhe.

Chris Breen has been the Superintendent at Rosapenna Golf Resort since 2019. A recent trip to Downings enabled us to sit down for a chat that we've been meaning to have for the past 12 months or so. We take a look at how he's ended up back home in Donegal overseeing the 63 hole, 1200 acre property. The importance of getting "your homework right" from a course setup perspective. How an easterly wind is less than optimal for growing grass early in the season. Why he's not praying for rain.... just yet. Grass paths and golfer expectations. The many changes that have occurred at the resort over the past 6 years and much more. Many thanks to Chris for his time, we hope you enjoy the listen. Episode music supplied under license from Epidemic Sound Shoreline Serenade - Dye O.1.1 Special Guest: Chris Breen.

Tommy, James and Paddy are talking through the opening weekend of Championship action - Tommy was in Ballybofey, Paddy was in Castlebar and James kept an eye on it all!, we get stuck into plenty - enjoy!(00:30) - A Beautiful Monday after a fine weekend.(05:00) - Mayo beat Sligo - did they meet Jimmy's standards? O'Shea, Debutants, Sligo.(13:00) - Challenges for the underdogs(16:00) - Donegal-Derry deepdive: Tally credit, Ó Baoill and Patton's class, Squad balance(41.00) - Around the Provinces: Tipp's Steven O'Brien, Galway Cooke, Meath's answers, Quarters in Ulster and Leinster.We've got a Members Football Pod coming for you later this week too. Become an Off The Ball member, or download the Off The Ball app to get three free listens per month and get our two episodes per-week throughout the intercounty season.The Football Pod Club is brought to you every week by AIB. Proud sponsors of the Football, Ladies Football, Hurling and Camogie All Ireland Club Championships. Check out #TheToughest.

Garry Martin, Donegal County Council's Director of Emergency Services on yesterday's wildfires in the county.

Tommy, James and Paddy are talking through the opening weekend of Championship action - Tommy was in Ballybofey, Paddy was in Castlebar and James kept an eye on it all!, we get stuck into plenty - enjoy!(00:30) - A Beautiful Monday after a fine weekend.(05:00) - Mayo beat Sligo - did they meet Jimmy's standards? O'Shea, Debutants, Sligo.(13:00) - Challenges for the underdogs(16:00) - Donegal-Derry deepdive: Tally credit, Ó Baoill and Patton's class, Squad balance(41.00) - Around the Provinces: Tipp's Steven O'Brien, Galway Cooke, Meath's answers, Quarters in Ulster and Leinster.We've got a Members Football Pod coming for you later this week too. Become an Off The Ball member, or download the Off The Ball app to get three free listens per month and get our two episodes per-week throughout the intercounty season.The Football Pod Club is brought to you every week by AIB. Proud sponsors of the Football, Ladies Football, Hurling and Camogie All Ireland Club Championships. Check out #TheToughest.

Fianna Fáil MEP for Ireland South Cynthia Ní Mhurchú has got updated regional crime figures from the CSO. Whilst recorded shoplifting offences did drop by 10.7% between 2023 and 2024 in Kerry, the trend over the past 20 years has been upwards with a 108% in the number of recorded incidents of shoplifting in the Kerry Garda Division between the years 2003 and 2024, going from 340 in 2003 up to 707 in 2024. 2023 and 2024 are the years with the highest recorded incidents of shoplifting in Kerry since 2003. Kerry had 707 incidents of shoplifting recorded by the CSO in 2024 but Donegal, by comparisons, had 384 incidents of shoplifting recorded in 2024.

On this weeks DL Debate Brendan Devenney reflects on Donegal’s win over Derry with Chrissie McKeague and Kevin Cassidy. After Donegal's blistering start to their under-20 campaign with four wins from four, Brendan also spoke with boss Gary Boyle. The DL Debate in association with Sara's Kitchen at Sister Sara's Letterkenny: The post The DL Debate – 07/04/25 appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

He's The Scientific Angler on YouTube whose videos of Corrib, Arrow and Sheelin show brown trout fishing in Ireland at its best, but what's also great about Ronan McWilliams' fly fishing videos is his honesty. He's not afraid to say when he's blanked and when he's found it tough – authenticity as he says is what it's all about. Ronan also tells us about the mystique of the Blue Stacks in Donegal and why he loves nothing better than getting away from it all fishing on remote hill loughs.  For more from Ronan, visit his channel at https://www.youtube.com/@thescientificangler.  Keep up to date with all the latest Ireland on the Fly on https://www.IrelandontheFly.com and get regular updates on https://Instagram.com/IrelandontheFly.

It's back!! The All Ireland SFC kicks off his weekend and Matthew is joined by Liam White to preview the football action as well as the hurling league finals.Games discussed are Donegal v Derry, Mayo v Sligo, London v Roscommon, New York v Galway, Limerick v Cork, Tipperary v Waterford, Wexford v Laois, Meath v Carlow, Longford v Wicklow, Cork v Tipperary and Offaly v Waterford.We also pay tribute to the late great Mick O'Dwyer.Follow us here: https://linktr.ee/gaelicstatsmanSponsored by Capture Athletics: https://capture-athletics.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZaXrEurgmCsDtMcytZceOqCt8ECqw3zZFPW3hxCpIA4Z_QSlB4VlMvLSw_aem_AZXN9yURzDB57ZIudwGV-00rwzPctX4_01lu-fneo7sPCQg6nBWaV795Z-YcvVAQg-fX0T5jVefckbqHaBvIcHT3

On the eve of the championship throwing in this weekend, James Horan, Paul Rouse, Maurice Brosnan and former Donegal star Eamon McGee predict who'll end up with the Sam Maguire and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Krunching Gears - The Rally Podcast, Season 2025, Episode 11.   Eddie Doherty and co-driver Tom Murphy discuss their maiden win on the Circuit of Kerry Rally, round two of the Triton Showers National Rally Championship.   Jack Harris also joins Kevin to talk about his maiden Rally4 class victory on the Circuit of Kerry Rally, where the young Donegal driver leads the Motorsport Ireland Junior Rally Championship.

Peter McGee, a sheep farmer in Donegal, describes how two of his ewes gave birth to sextuplets recently.

Have you ever fancied a slower pace of life living on an island?Well, you may remember that the local community in Arranmore, which is an island off the coast of Donegal, were pioneering when it came to attracting remote workers to come and live on their beautiful shores...So, just how did they manage to grow population numbers for the first time in many years? And did the Croí Cónaithe scheme offering renovation grants make a difference?Adrian Begley from Arranmore Community Council joins Seán to discuss.

Neale Richmond, Minister of State for International Development and Diaspora and Fine Gael TD for Dublin Rathdown and Pearse Doherty, Sinn Féin's Finance Spokesperson and TD for Donegal

Have you ever fancied a slower pace of life living on an island?Well, you may remember that the local community in Arranmore, which is an island off the coast of Donegal, were pioneering when it came to attracting remote workers to come and live on their beautiful shores...So, just how did they manage to grow population numbers for the first time in many years? And did the Croí Cónaithe scheme offering renovation grants make a difference?Adrian Begley from Arranmore Community Council joins Seán to discuss.

Shane Ó Curraighín, North West Correspondent, reports that weavers in the northwest have called for special protected EU status for Donegal Tweed to combat cheaper imitations from across the globe.

The High Court has approved a settlement of €2m for a Donegal woman who fell while alone in a cubicle, a day and a half after surgery to remove a tumour from the base of her skull. The case against Beaumont Hospital was contested, and the settlement was made without admission of liability, as our Courts Reporter, Vivienne Traynor, explains...

Whether it's Muff in Donegal, Twatt in Orkney, Lickey End in Worcestershire, we've all secretly dreamed of visiting places with rude names.Lickey End is Britain's best-kept secret. Join us as Norma the Nympho Nazi and loyal Betty navigate a world of nazi potato sacks, requesting discipline from John Wayne, abusing blow-ins, punch ups at jam making competitions, seducing postmen, shaming yourself on national television and getting down to the vinegar strokes with Nigel Farage.#comedysketches #britishhumour #middleEngland #satire Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The prodigal son returns to NO ENCORE - let's just hope he's not too big for his boots now, eh? Donegal icon, Football Special enthusiast, and now very much daily 2FM drivetime sensation Hugh Carr joins Dave and Adam to quite literally jazz things up for this week's Top 5 - think big-band, orchestral, 1940s-style reinterpretations of songs you likely already know. We also have plenty of news to go through, and we'd love your most determined prayers ahead of this weekend's Patreon batch recording - seriously, we don't know if we can handle another technical glitch that robs us of our hard work. And remember, it costs just €5 a month to get access to weekly bonus episodes, with new editions of Album Club and Film Club currently in production, not to mention a forthcoming quiz - hit up patreon.com/noencore if you're in the mood! As for this week's breakdown... ACT ONE (12:47): Fontaines D.C. provide a jazzed-up cover of their own, WU LYF appear to be back, Drake says perception is reality, David Draiman gets Disturbed by some household issues, Steven Graham gets emotional about Bruce Springsteen, WWE gets in the ring with some live concerts, KISS Korner makes a comeback, and Adam pays respects to late producer Kartell - it's the news.ACT TWO (1:00:38): Top 5 Jazzed-Up Covers.-Follow Hugh Carr on Instagram / X / TikTokListen to Seansalaíthe Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ann visits with Alison Metcalfe of Tourism Ireland and they discuss Ireland and Northern Ireland being a popular golf destination for men, women, and families. And Lynn McCool, General Manager, Donegal Golf Club in western Ireland, talks about the beauty of the course and all that the County of Donegal has to offer.

Galway take on Kerry in their final Division 1 National Football League fixture on Sunday (23rd March 2025) looking for the victory that will secure a final place the following week. The Tribesmen are level with Dublin and Donegal on 8 points.  The Kingdom are just two further back, but are also hovering over the relegation zone. Galway Bay FM's Kevin O'Dwyer joined Darren Kelly on 'Over The Line' to look ahead to the game. == Throw-in at Pearse Stadium on Sunday is 3.45pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM. The 'Over The Line' weekend preview show with Darren Kelly broadcasts every Friday evening from 7pm on Galway Bay FM.

Declan McClafferty aka Ramper released his debut solo album Loner on March 7. Formerly a member of the award-winning Donegal band In Their Thousands, along with his brother, Declan is a session musician who plays as part of Ryan McMullan's band. He says of Loner: "It's about lots of things. About my childhood growing up and feeling the wheel go around when I had children of my own and I was on the other side. About the characters I grew up around and the way of life they had that's almost unrecognisable now. It's a reminder to keep things simple. I made it for the love of making music. Starting with nothing but ideas and ending up with 10 things that paint a bigger picture is a great lesson. Anything else that's come along after that is a bonus - and I'm grateful for it all!" Press release: Loner is an apt name for the album; Ramper played every instrument on the LP, which he recorded and self-produced over six months at his own home studio during stolen moments when his sons were napping. The record was mixed by Daniel Ball (Chubby Cat, Ryan McMullan) and mastered by Richard Dowling (David Bowie, Sinead O'Connor). Ramper takes the best of primal rural simplicity and transports it into the future whilst telling the stories of our past and ever-changing present. Based on a childhood lived before the internet and in the Irish language first, Ramper captures those moments in time that are almost so simple you may not notice them at first, but when you let them settle hold a beauty that cuts through the noise. Much of his music ruminates on the slow erosion of our language and culture: “It's not a right-wing approach that things should be conserved and locked down, or that other cultures are not welcome. It's a lament that the culture of a place and skills like weaving, fishing or boat building are lost, while the people who should be carrying that on are in Australia and priced out of returning.” Loner's songs, adorned with woozy pedal steel and deftly fingerpicked guitar, are about the peace of rural living (‘Cold in the Morning', ‘Back to the Start'), the drawn-out death of Irish traditions (‘EYES'), the struggle to accept depression (‘Pale as the Moon'), the satisfaction of a job well done (‘If You Want a Good Dream', ‘Promised'), his culture shock upon moving to Brighton for college (‘I Can't Pretend') and the many lessons McClafferty learned from his neighbours growing up in Donegal. These neighbours populate the songs, bringing rich colour along with them—like the “real quiet character” on ‘Cold in the Morning'. McClafferty remembers her as “humble and kind, but not very confident. This song is remembering her and putting her at the centre of the narrative for maybe the first time.” Or there are the two very different men on the penultimate track ‘Don't Forget to Look Up'. “One worked every hour that was sent his way until he eventually accepted retirement and the other read books, smoked cigarettes and was an alcoholic. I attended both of their funerals in the same week,” McClafferty recalls. “This song is trying to zoom out from what a life is and realise the importance of balance. Both these characters would have changed things I think.”

Shane Ó Curraighín, North West correspondent, reports from Letterkenny where a vigil was held last night following a fatal road traffic collision in the Donegal town in the early hours of Monday morning.

The Government is being urged to clarify which areas of Clare are now exempt from hosting asylum seekers. According to new state documents, the use of several properties and hotels in Clare, Kerry, Mayo, Dublin and Donegal are being stood down due to local and political feedback, and in some cases violent protests. Over 10% of the Ennistymon Local Electoral Area's population are now Ukrainian Refugees, with the region also hosting the vast majority of the county's 1,010 International Protection Applicants. Lahinch Fine Gael Councillor Bill Slattery says local businesses need certainty.

ePower is to supply over 20 shopping centres across 14 counties nationwide with high speed EV charging points, following a partnership agreement with Lanthorn, which manages a portfolio of over €1.6bn of property throughout Ireland. Rollout will begin in 2025, and the sites where chargers will be installed include Dublin, Cork, Limerick and Galway, as well as busy urban areas like Navan, Dundalk, Mullingar, Athlone, Maynooth, Portlaoise and Kilkenny. ?ePower is working closely with Lanthorn in association with their project managers, KSNPM. ePower has been selected following a competitive process, which took into account the company's ability to offer high speed charging facilities, tailored specifically to each site, and crucially, the assurance that the sites would be maintained and serviced by ePower's 24/7 help desk, field engineering and remote management. Commenting on the development, John O'Keeffe, CEO of Power, said: "We're very proud to be part of the drive towards making electric vehicles a better choice for consumers. The rollout and delivery of chargers, be it through public or private partnerships, is key to this. Through this partnership with Lanthorn, ePower plans to have super-fast chargers installed at shopping centres around Ireland, from Donegal to Cork and many places in between; it's a great expansion for us in what's been a hugely successful year of growth." It's been a busy year for ePower; the company recently joined forces with Dublin's local authorities to bring online up to 200 fast chargers across the region in 2025. The initial phase of the project will see ePower's high-speed chargers installed at more than 40 Dublin locations across the four Dublin local authorities. The company also won six of 17 government contracts for the rollout of new high-speed electric car charging hubs across Ireland, due to be operational by the end of 2025. Shopping Centres that will see the installation of ePower chargers · Dunnes Stores, Stephens Green SC, Dublin · Swords Central Shopping Station, Dublin · Dunnes Stores, Donaghmede SC, Dublin · Nutgrove SC, Rathfarnham, Dublin · Dunnes Stores, Manor Mills SC, Maynooth, Kildare · Beechmount Shopping Centre, Navan, Meath · Navan Town Centre, Navan, Meath · Fairgreen Shopping Centre, Mullingar, Westmeath · Harbour Place Shopping Centre, Mullingar, Westmeath · The Golden Island Shopping Centre Athlone, Westmeath · Galway Shopping Centre, Headford Rd, Galway · Dunnes Stores, Parkway SC, Dublin Rd, Limerick · Castlewest SC, Ballincollig, Cork · Thurles SC, Slievenamon Rd, Thurles, Co. Tipperary · McDonagh SC, Kilkenny · Dungarvan Shopping Centre, Dungarvan, Waterford · The Marshes Shopping Centre, Dundalk, Louth · Long Walk SC, Dundalk, Co. Louth · Port Road, Letterkenny, Co Donegal · Cavan Retail Park, Dublin Rd, Cavan · Penneys, Laois Shopping Centre, Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Niall Grimes reads some of his own stories about Ireland's County Donegal in celebration of St Patrick's Day. Plus Mary Shiels' poetry and Brian's medley. Slainte!

Tommy, James and Paddy are looking back at another dramatic weekend in and around the National Football League on the latest episode of The Football Pod.CHAPTERS(00:30) - Paddy's parade and GAA Traditions.(06:00) - Leitrim's no-show.(15:30) - Donegal's squad game, Kerry on it.(31:00) - target men, sympathetic passers and speed merchants thrive.(46:00) - Around the Grounds: Division 2 and 3 chaos, Brosnan delivers for Wexford.We've got a Members Football Pod coming for you later this week too. Become an Off The Ball member, or download the Off The Ball app to get our two episodes per-week throughout the intercounty season.The Football Pod Club is brought to you every week by AIB. Proud sponsors of the Football, Ladies Football, Hurling and Camogie All Ireland Club Championships. Check out #TheToughest.

Tommy, James and Paddy are looking back at another dramatic weekend in and around the National Football League on the latest episode of The Football Pod.CHAPTERS(00:30) - Paddy's parade and GAA Traditions.(06:00) - Leitrim's no-show.(15:30) - Donegal's squad game, Kerry on it.(31:00) - target men, sympathetic passers and speed merchants thrive.(46:00) - Around the Grounds: Division 2 and 3 chaos, Brosnan delivers for Wexford.We've got a Members Football Pod coming for you later this week too. Become an Off The Ball member, or download the Off The Ball app to get our two episodes per-week throughout the intercounty season.The Football Pod Club is brought to you every week by AIB. Proud sponsors of the Football, Ladies Football, Hurling and Camogie All Ireland Club Championships. Check out #TheToughest.

On this week's DL Debate, Brendan Devenney broadcasts live from the O’Donnell Park in Letterkenny after Donegal’s 0-25 to 0-19 defeat to Tyrone in the Allianz National Football League Division 1. Brendan is joined by 2012 All Ireland winner Rory Kavanagh, Cahair O’Kane of the Irish News, Donegal player Hugh McFadden and manager Jim McGuinness. […] The post DL Debate LIVE from O’Donnell Park – 16/03/25 appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

Atlantic Technological University (ATU) and residential care group Riada Care Ltd. have unveiled an innovative new project that uses Virtual Reality (VR) technology to enhance the quality of life for elderly residents. Supported by the Data2Sustain European Digital Innovation Hub (EDIH), the initiative introduces 360° VR videos to convalescent care homes, offering residents immersive experiences that rekindle outdoor memories and foster deeper emotional connections. The program allows family members, carers, and staff to create personalised 360° videos, which residents can enjoy using Meta Quest 3 VR headsets. These immersive experiences bring cherished moments to life, such as walking along Donegal beaches, revisiting family farms, or exploring local landmarks. "Over a 12-week pilot, we introduced 360° immersive videos to residents at our Hillcrest and Archview care homes in Letterkenny, designed to evoke nostalgia and bring joy to the residents," said Luke Gavigan, Director of Riada Care Ltd. "This initiative combines two key elements: creating immersive content that brings cherished outdoor experiences into the facility and empowering staff and family members with the tools and training to create personalised VR content for their loved ones." Project Lead Dr. William Farrelly of WiSAR Lab, ATU Donegal, part of the Data2Sustain network, explained the transformative potential of this collaboration: "This project demonstrates how technology can foster connection and joy among residents who may otherwise feel isolated. The overwhelmingly positive feedback from the initial trials highlights the transformative potential of VR in elder care." Residents participating in the pilot reported significant emotional uplift, enhanced engagement, and reduced feelings of isolation. To ensure the program's sustainability, the team has developed a comprehensive training program with instructional videos helping guide carers and family members in creating and editing 360° video content. Care home staff have also been equipped with Meta Quest 3 VR headsets, Insta360 cameras, and editing software, enabling them to continually expand the VR content library. Dr. Stephen Seawright, Technology Gateway Manager at ATU Donegal, emphasised the importance of collaboration in the project's success: "The project exemplifies a successful collaboration between academia, healthcare providers, and funding bodies like Data2Sustain EDIH. It underscores the potential of emerging technologies to address complex challenges in healthcare and improve quality of life for many." Looking ahead, the team plans to expand the technology to additional Riada Care facilities across Ireland, conduct further research into its long-term benefits, and explore new applications of VR, including guided relaxation and physical therapy. "Immersive technologies have the potential to transform physical and psychological outcomes in social care settings," said Dr. Farrelly. "By integrating this technology into everyday care, we're enriching residents' lives while also empowering carers to offer innovative, personalised support."

It is the penultimate weekend of action in the football league and Matthew is joined by An Cluiche's Seamus Brady to discuss it.Games mentioned are Kerry v Armagh, Dublin v Galway, Donegal v Tyrone, Derry v Mayo, Meath v Monaghan, Kilkenny v Limerick and much more!Follow us here: https://linktr.ee/gaelicstatsmanSponsored by Capture Athletics: https://capture-athletics.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZaXrEurgmCsDtMcytZceOqCt8ECqw3zZFPW3hxCpIA4Z_QSlB4VlMvLSw_aem_AZXN9yURzDB57ZIudwGV-00rwzPctX4_01lu-fneo7sPCQg6nBWaV795Z-YcvVAQg-fX0T5jVefckbqHaBvIcHT3

In Ireland, more than 5,500 children are currently in foster care. This could be because of illness in the child's family, the death of a parent, neglect, abuse or violence in the home, or simply because the parent or family is not coping. Whatever the reason, foster carers are there to take care of children who cannot live with their own family, either on a short-term or long-term basis. In today's episode, we hear from two foster carers Sinead O'Donnell and Sharon Kelly. O'Donnell, who lives in Donegal, began fostering during Covid and has welcomed two young girls (sisters) into her home. Kelly, who lives in Kilkenny has fostered children for more than a decade and has provided foster care to two children since birth. They tell Róisín Ingle about why they wanted to open up their homes, the challenges involved and what advice they'd give to anyone considering becoming a foster carer. But first Irish Times Opinion editor Jennifer O'Connell is here to discuss some of the stories making headlines this week including American comedian Rosie O'Donnell's decision to move to Ireland, why girls are getting their periods earlier and why Dublin City Council might elevate the Molly Malone statue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Patricia Pearson from the Don't Forget Our Little Angels Campaign explains how they are urging the Department of Education to provide additional special school spaces for their children who have severe and profound learning disabilities.

Live music and chat with Lorna, Joleen and Karen about their Donegal musical background, the Sweet Streams project with The Ark, their upcoming European tour and their annual music residency Official website: www.thehenrygirls.com (for copyright reasons the full tracks performed during this interview cannot be made available in the podcast)

Alan Vial (39) and Nikita Burns (23) have been found guilty of murdering 66-year-old ‘Robin' Wilkin whose body was thrown over the cliffs at Sliabh Liag in Co Donegal almost three years ago.The trial lasted two-months. It was, the court heard, a grisly murder carried out by two people living a chaotic, alcohol fuelled life.It was eight days after the murder that Wilkin's body was found, a delay that caused significant challenges in establishing a cause of death.The jury agreed that on June 25th, 2023 the pair had attacked their housemate, Wilkin, as the trio were on yet another of their drinking sprees. They dumped his body over the cliffs at Sliabh Liag, which ranks among Europe's tallest sea cliffs.The couple were caught 24 hours later when their car went into a ditch. Gardaí noted blood spatter and cleaning products in the car and the foundation of the case was a confession Burns made to her friends, which they recorded and then reported to the Garda.In court, Vial attempted to blame Burns much to the troubled woman's obvious distress.Court reporter Eoin Reynolds explains how the case unfolded.Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by Suzanne Brennan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sheila Casey Jones tells PJ all the counties she has tried to get a start in life for Patrick Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Novelist, podcaster and journalist Elizabeth Day joins Tanya Rose to share her travel secrets in this week's episode.Elizabeth discusses how she recognised the value of travel at a young age, her wild experience getting a massage in Dominica and why she was blown away by Egypt!Plus, she shares why she believes Hawaii is overrated and reveals the time she was stuck on a sandbank in Tunisia…Don't forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube.Places mentioned:Portsalon, Co. Donegal, IrelandEgyptDominicaKamalaya Koh Samui, ThailandHawaiiThe Dover, LondonChateau Marmont, Los AngelesSunset Tower Hotel, Los AngelesThe River Cafe, LondonTunisia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After 5 rounds of the Allianz National Football League, Donegal sit in second place in the table, level on points with leaders Galway.However, after Donegal's comeback win against Derry on Sunday, manager Jim McGuinness said that many teams in Division One don't want to reach the league final because the provincial championships start just one week later.Former All-Ireland winner with Galway, Ray Silke, and Off The Ball's Will O'Callaghan spoke to Matt about McGuinness' comments on Monday's The Last Word.Hit the ‘Play' button on this page to hear the chat.

Backpacker Danielle McLaughlin knew that her mother Andrea worried about her when she was away on her travels, so every day she'd text home to Donegal.Then one day in March 2017 there was no text and Andrea soon learned, from one of Danielle's friends in Buncrana, that her 28-year-old daughter had been murdered in Goa.The friend had seen the news on Facebook and it was up to Andrea to go to her local Garda station to seek help.Last month, Vikat Bhagat, 24 at the time of the killing, was found guilty of the rape and murder of the young Donegal woman. He was handed two life sentences with additional time for concealing evidence.The case took eight years to conclude (Bhagat has 90 days to lodge an appeal) and was before the court more than 250 times.Andrea, her second daughter Jolene McLaughlin-Brannigan and Danielle's best friend, Louise McMenamin, travelled to India for the verdict.Irish Times reporter Kitty Holland travelled to Buncrana to talk to Andrea about her daughter, the slow-moving Indian legal system, the scenes in court as Bhagat was sentenced and what they hope will happen now.They still don't know exactly how Danielle died.Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by Suzanne Brennan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, we dive into the journey of Seán McFadden (@seanmcfadden247 on Instagram), a fitness coach and accomplished cyclist with an impressive résumé, including three Rás finishes, second Irishman Everesting and winning The Race. Seán shares his humble beginnings, transitioning from a non-athlete to a marathon runner, triathlete, and eventually a seasoned cyclist. He narrates his experiences in various races, including the brutal Donegal Ultra 555 and the infamous Rás stage race. Sean also discusses his life-changing move to Dubai for 5 years, his involvement in establishing local triathlon clubs, and organising high-profile races. 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest00:55 Seán's Early Life and Introduction to Sport03:48 First Marathon and Athletic Club Journey09:53 Transition to Cycling and Triathlons13:17 The Rás Race Experience19:14 Everesting Challenge25:27 Triathlon Training and Dubai Move30:26 The Importance of Clubs and Leaving Comfort Zones31:25 Adjusting to Life in Dubai32:56 Comparing Sports Facilities: Dubai vs. Home35:21 The Donegal Ultra 555 Challenge43:00 The Race: An Adventure Like No Other45:56 Organizing Races Post-COVID47:31 The Michael Murphy Mile: A New Challenge55:26 Upcoming Races and Final ThoughtsYou can follow us on Instagram: @anygivenrundaypodcastThis episode is sponsored by ULTRAPURE Laboratories. Ask for the ULTRAPURE Laboratories Muscle Recovery range in your local Pharmacy or Health Store. Their ULTRAPURE Wintergreen Heat Rub is great for winter training on cold and wet days! You can also check out their muscle recovery range through their website:Ultrapurelabs.ie You can now get 25% off all Perform Nutrition products using the code 'AGR' at checkoutPerformNutrition.com

The Kerry senior men's footballers were defeated by Mayo in the latest round of the Allianz National Football League, as the new rules trialed so far this year have come under scrutiny from some inter-county managers, including Donegal's Jim McGuinnes. Jerry spoke to Radio Kerry commentator Tim Moynihan.

The funniest duo are celebrating natural women in their own inimitable way. Join Ray and Jorma for an hour of fun.'This show is fuller than a Ryanair Toilet when a fat lass invites her fella to the Mile High Club' - Jorma.Highlights:Morgan Freeman talks grandchildren, Donald Trump and having sex with eskimoes' wives.Ray gives us the insider info on the town of Muff, Co. Donegal and explains how being called a Muff Liquor is exactly what Russell Crowe needs right now.Honzie the fraudulent South African Psychic rubs his crystal balls and makes surprisingly accurate predictions for the month of FebruaryAn IRA Man decides to trade a Little Armalite for a Little Cellulite.Check out the boys' Facebook page for a link to Jorma's recent Brexit interview and drop us a line at talkingistanbullocks@gmail.com if you have any poetry requests for Morgan or you'd like to comment or make a suggestion.Join Ray and Jorma for an hour of craic! Giggles Is Good For You!All sketches, songs and jingles written and performed by Jorma KirkkoProduced by James Kirk#Irishcomedy #Britishcomedy #expatpodcast #MorganFreemanPoetry #DonaldTrumpGreenland #BBWMagazine #BBW #Spoofhoroscopes #fakepsychic #rebelsongparody #celluliteisbeautiful Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paddy, James and Tommy get stuck into Round 4 of the National Football League on the latest episode of The Football Pod, we're focusing on some of the shining stars, and wonder will we start to see some innovation, as the FRC get ready for their mid-season review and much more too. Enjoy.(01:00) - Paddy in Luxury, James in Liverpool(05:00) - Galway impress, Donegal disappointed or content?(15:00) - Keepers and kickouts, 12th man theories and future innovation(26:00) - Stars in form: Clifford and Canavan return with goals, Walsh and Bugler flying!(45:00) - Around the Grounds: Div1 to Div4 standout momentsWe've got a Members Football Pod coming for you later this week ft. an interview with Offaly goalkeeper, and former soccer star - Paddy Dunican on The Football Pod Fifteen. Become an Off The Ball member, or download the Off The Ball app to get three free listens every month.The Football Pod Club is brought to you by AIB. Proud sponsors of the Football, Ladies Football, Hurling and Camogie All Ireland Club Championships.Check out #TheToughest for more.

Welcome to this morning's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, we looked ahead to Ireland's game away to Wales in the Six Nations with Ronan O'Gara and Alan Quinlan. GAA Congress takes place this weekend in Donegal, and we spoke to Jamie Wall about proposed changes to the handpass rule in hurling. And former Donegal manager Declan Bonner and ex-Galway defender Finian Hanley previewed Sunday's meeting of the counties in Salthill in the Allianz Football League. On top of that, Kathleen McNamee looked ahead to tonight's meeting of the Ireland WNT and Türkiye in Tallaght. This morning's Bite gives you a flavour of both of our GAA chats, starting with Jamie's assessment of what's on the table at Congress this weekend. Catch Off The Ball Breakfast LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

Ramble with us through the valley on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #698. Subscribe now! Maggie's Wake, Lúnasa, Sassenach, Louise Bichan, Toby Bresnahan, Kinnfolk, Ironwood, Michael Darcy & The Atlantic Tramps, Altan, Strings & Things, Firinn, Faoileán, Bonhomme Setter, Stout Pounders, Eimear Arkins GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Enjoy seven weekly news items for Celtic music and culture online. Subscribe now and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2025 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create this year's Best Celtic music of 2025 episode. You have just three weeks to vote this year. Vote Now! You can follow our playlist on YouTube to listen to those top voted tracks as they are added every 2 - 3 weeks. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:07 - Maggie's Wake "Harrison's Way" from Maggie's Wake 1:45 - WELCOME 3:58 - Lúnasa "Bal Loudieg" from Live in Kyoto 7:26 - Sassenach "My Lagan Love" from Passages 11:21 - Louise Bichan "CBC Winnipeg" from Out of My Own Light 17:37 - Toby Bresnahan "Lord Randall" from All In Good time 22:14 - FEEDBACK 26:43 - Kinnfolk "Song for the Valley" from Star Above The Mountain 28:29 - Ironwood "Trip to Goa" from Gretna Green 31:28 - Michael Darcy & The Atlantic Tramps "The Ballad of Uncle Frank" from Down to the Roots 36:34 - Altan "An Gasúr Dána/An Ghirseach Dholba/Ríl na mBreac Beadaí (Reels)" from Donegal 40:35 - Strings & Things "Sweet Daisy" from The Unsolicited Dance 44:49 - THANKS 47:42 - Firinn "Al's Reel, The Poor Excuse" from The Long Lunch 51:31 - Faoileán "Here I Am Amongst Ye" from Far Hills 53:58 - Bonhomme Setter "Green Ramble" from Colors of Time 57:39 - Stout Pounders "Shipwrecked Souls (Live)" from Liver Let Live 1:00:19 - CLOSING 1:02:08 - Eimear Arkins "Tuttle's / Hanging On Halliday (Reels)" from Here & There 1:06:36 - CREDITS The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather and our Patrons on Patreon. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. Visit our website to follow the show. You'll find links to all of the artists played in this episode. Todd Wiley is the editor of the Celtic Music Magazine. Subscribe to get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Plus, you'll get 7 weekly news items about what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage. Please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor. Finally, remember. Reduce, reuse, recycle, and talk with others about climate change. What are you doing to combat climate change? Start a discussion with someone today. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME THE IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I'm a Celtic musician and host of Folk Songs & Stories. This podcast is for fans of Celtic music. We are here to build a diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, please email artists to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Musicians depend on your generosity to release new music. So please find a way to support them. Buy a CD, Album Pin, Shirt, Digital Download, or join their community on Patreon. You can find a link to all of the artists in the shownotes, along with show times, when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. Email follow@bestcelticmusic to learn how to subscribe to the podcast and you will get a free music - only episode. If you are a Celtic musician and want your music featured on the show, please submit your band to be played on the podcast. You don't have to send in music or an EPK, and You will get a free eBook called Celtic Musicians Guide to Digital Music. It's 100% free. Just email follow@bestcelticmusic THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! I am in awe of your generosity. You are the heartbeat of this podcast—the reason I bring you fresh, captivating episodes every single week. And you make it all possible. Your support isn't just appreciated—it fuels everything. It covers our brilliant engineer, the talented graphic designer, the dedicated Celtic Music Magazine editor, and the promotion that helps this music reach more ears. Your kindness lets me buy the music you love, and it gives me the time to craft each episode just for you. And as a patron, you don't just support the show—you step into the heart of the music. You get exclusive, ad - free, music - only episodes before anyone else. You shape the Celtic Top 20 with your votes. You unlock free music downloads, sheet music, and your own private feed to listen your way—whether through Patreon or your favorite podcast app. All of this, for as little as $3 a month. Three dollars. That's less than a cup of coffee, yet it keeps the music alive. It keeps this community thriving. And it keeps you at the center of it all. Join us today. Let's make this music last forever. A special thanks to our new and continued Patrons of the Podcast: Mohammad Ouranos, Shannon HERE IS YOUR THREE STEP PLAN TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST Go to our Patreon page. Decide how much you want to pledge every month, $3, $12, $25. Keep listening to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast to celebrate Celtic culture through music. You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. In June 2025, we are going on a Celtic Invasion of Wexford, Ireland as we explore Ireland's southeast corner. We'll visit a whiskey distillery. We'll see castles and a windmill. We'll see ocean life on a ferry, visit a heritage center and see the beauty of the Wicklow mountains. This is a trip you will remember. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? I'd love to see a  picture of what you're doing while listening. Is there a new Celtic CD or Celtic band that you heard of or saw? Send a picture. Email me at follow@bestcelticmusic. David Kennis emailed a photo: "It was a pleasure to hear my first episode  tonight why walking our dogs Bella the Great Dane and Thorin the Great Pyrenees Mix. The episode was #684. The Friel Sisters were the focus. Here in Ames, Iowa it happens that we have a Friel Drive. It isn't as lovely as the Friel Sister's voices and the instrumentation which accompanies them. You asked for a picture of what we are doing while listening. Mine is attached." Mike Sigler emailed a couple photos: “Hi Mark, Mike Sigler here.  I've been listening to your podcast regularly for a while now and have been meaning to write for almost as long. So what have I been up to: I've been running sound for a little Celtic music dinner concert series at The Old Brogue Falls Church Virginia, one of the several Irish pubs in the Washington DC area.  The series runs in the Fall and the Spring and consists of two dinner seatings and a wonderful performance of Celtic music.  I've been running sound for them for about two years (a new skill for me) and have been having a blast. I've attached pictures of the groups from the last two concerts, one by Jug of Punch (Pat Egan (Guitar), Sharon Knowles (Harp), Tabby Finchan (Key Board), John Knowles (Fiddle)) and the other by Charlie Zahm and Tadd Marks.  We've got three more concerts coming up this fall and I'm very much looking forward to them. Thanks for all you do – your show keeps reminding me to play and engage where I can (even if I seem to always find out about the local festivals only after they are over!). Best,"   Jeremiah Donier emailed an image: "Marc, I love your podcast and music. After visiting your merch website today and getting a free CD, I think you can use more designs. Attached is something I created based on the "Some Like it Scot" photo by Rich Johnson, https://www.pinterest.com/pin/176766354114786077/. I reached out to the photographer for his permission to design this and was given the okay. So, I wanted to create something fun and uplifting for the New Year with the saying "Up with Kilts! Down with Pants." I can add your logo too and whatever else you want to see (except for what's under the kilt of course  -  he he!). I can provide a vector file so it can be printed and scaled to whatever size is needed for the podcast's merchandise. This is free because I don't have much money to contribute, you give so much joy to the podcast listeners, and it is my small way of saying thanks for being so wonderful. Let me know what you think. Sláinte!"  

Katherine's Telling Everybody Everything about a Valentine's trip to Ireland with Bobby where she accidentally slagged off Donegal. Also, after many failed attempts to expand in the UK, Hooters has announced the opening of a new restaurant location in Newcastle Upon Tyne AMIDST CONTROVERSY and Katherine is perhaps uniquely qualified to weigh in. Kanye confirms our fears as he X-cretes (it's 'tweets' on the new platform) that his wife is indeed 'under his dominion' as a billionaire. Yikes. Plus, updates on advice for last week's listener whose boyfriend also had two girlfriends and a wife. A professional execute PA makes an impassioned plea for Katherine's business. Finally, Bobby joins to discuss his pits and peaks filming 'At Home With Katherine Ryan' which streams every Monday night on U&W. x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.