Podcasts about Drogheda

On today's show, devastation in Duleek as beloved restaurant is gutted by flames, thoughts on that new book by the Earl of Spencer, Fr Iggy returns to Drogheda and so much more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode Notes Moylan & Kenny hit Double | Ireland Squad Announced & 3 Horse race for LOI TITLE Check out our other social media here: Don't forget to check out our other socials here: https://linktree.com/IFFTV THIS WEEK IN IRISH FOOTBALL Ireland squad announced - PREMIER LEAGUE: Caoimhin Kelleher (3-0 win over Chelsea) John Egan (78 mins in 2-1 loss to Newcastle)l Jake O'Brien (Carabao Cup app against Wolves at centre back, then came on for last few mins at right back) Dara O'Shea (played 90' centre back against Everton 1-0 loss) LA LIGA: - Troy Parrott got a crucial assist against Getafe to win the game for Real Betis, currently on the bench for Betis vs Deportivo La Coruna Serie A: Goal against Inter, but lost 5-3 in the end, and lost 1-0 to cagliari, but he has started 5 out of 5 for Udinese, Appearances:5 Started: 5 Minutes per game: 87 Total minutes played: 436 Playing in a top league against some of the most elite players, should be sharp after 5 games. Belgium: Andrew Omobamidele played Anderlecht 3 - 0 Zulte Waregem 90 minutes Norway: Trent Kone Doherty played 45 mins in Molde's loss to Aalesund CHAMPIONSHIP: Jack Moylan & Callum Robinson: Moylan gets 2 goals and assist in 3-1 win over Charlton Conor Coventry: played 70' for Charlton Johnny Kenny: Got 2 goals for Preston against QPR, Moran: unused sub for PNE Bazunu: 90 minutes in a 4-3 away win against Norwich Idah: Played 60 mins in a 2-1 win over Lincoln Ogbene: Played 26' in 2-1 loss as sub Azaz & Manning: Played in 2-1 loss to Wrexham, Azaz had a bad game by sofascore rating 5.9, Manning did ok 6.6 Jason Knight: played 90 in 1-0 over Watford, Rocco Vata: Played 62' for Watford in the loss Molumby: played 70 mins in 0-1 loss to Wolves Harry Vale: Picked up injury in the warmup in 2-2 draw with PNE Sam Szmodics: PLayed 90' in a 1-1 draw with Burnley Tom Cannon: Played 90 mins in loss to fleetwood during the week and yesterday played Stoke in 2-1 loss for Sheffield United. Liam Kitching: played 90 in 2-1 loss to Stoke Matt Doherty: Played 68' in 1-0 loss to Fleetwood during the week SPFL: Celtic lose 1-0 to Rangers at home in the league ina woeful performance at Celtic Park. Liam Scales played 89' HIBS - Jamie McGrath Injured in warmup vs Aberdeen, Owen Elding playd 72' and Jacob Devaney 0 mins Dundee United: Will Ferry played 17 mins in their 3-0 win over St Mirren League of Ireland: St Pats got 2 wins on the bounce this week with a win over Dundalk on Monday a 4-0 win over Dundalk, goals from Aidan Keena 2, Ryan Sheridan, and Ryan Edmondon, followed up by a 1-0 win over Sligo in the Showgrounds, Aidan Keena coming up trumps again. Shamrock Rovers 3-2 Waterford - A positive start from Waterford through Evan McLaughlin, then Aaron Greene gets 1 back, Benny Couto immediately fires back but John McGovern comes on and gets 2 for his side. Bohs 2-1 Drogheda - Bohs went ahead through Conor Parson, Drogheda equalised through Andrew Quinn, and Dawson Devoy scored a crucial goal to send Dalymount wild. Dundalk 2-3 Shels - Boyd inspires Shels to come back, Dundalk took the lead through Ronan Teehan, Sean Moore equalised before Declan McDaid equalised. Then Sean Boyd came on and got a huge 3 points for Shels to win 3-2 especially after losing 2-1 to Drogheda on Monday. Derry 1-0 Galway - O'Reilly with another big goal, after his screamer during the week Find out more at https://ifftv-podcast.pinecast.co

What a season this is turning out to be. Kieran & Gary break down what is now a three horse title race. Meanwhile, almost everyone else is in a relegation scrap. What a league. We also hear from Sligo Rovers manager Darren Purse and Drogheda boss Kevin Doherty. Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie & BAR 1 Betting (18+, gamblingcare.ie)

Episode Notes PARROTTS ON FIRE | AZAZ & IDAH HITTING FORM | LOI TITLE RACE IS ON Check out our other social media here: Don't forget to check out our other socials here: https://linktree.com/IFFTV THIS WEEK IN IRISH FOOTBALL Seamus Coleman on the Overlap - Key Points not finished yet, turned down Sheffield United after meeting Chris Wilder, still keeping himself fit, off the back of it, I believe he will get a club. CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - Troy Parrott winner vs Lille in a 3-2 win over in the Champions League PREMIER LEAGUE: Caoimhin Kelleher (2-2 draw with Bournemouth, was excellent with 8 saves) John Egan (90 mins in 2-2 draw with Chelsea) Jake O'Brien (last few mins of Everton v Spurs) Dara O'Shea (100 PL appearances and starred in a 3-2 win over Crystal Palace) After spells in the top flight with West Brom and Burnley, O'Shea is now back in the Premier League with Ipswich - this time as captain and celebrated the milestone with a huge 3-2 victory away to Conference League holders Crystal Palace. Belgium: Andrew Omobamidele played 53 mins for Anderlecht in a 0-1 win against Mechelen his debut LA LIGA: - Troy Parrott plays again tomorrow vs Villareal Serie A: Abankwah has a game vs Inter tomorrow night for Udinese Norway: Trent Kone Doherty 3 goals today for Molde CHAMPIONSHIP: Bazunu: Clean sheet and MOTM against Cardiff in a 1-0 win Jack Moylan & Callum Robinson: both played but couldn't find a way past Gavin Bazunu in the Bolton goal Idah: on the scoresheet in 3-1 win over Burnley Azaz: (Another goal and TWO assists for Azaz today as Southampton produced a hugely impressive 4-1 victory at home to Bristol City. That's now three goals and four assists already this season for an Azaz who is absolutely lighting up the Championship.Ryan Manning played 85 mins) Jason Knight: played 90 mins for Bristol Molumby: Played 90 mins up against Harvey Vale in a 1-1 draw with QPR Vale: Played 90 mins up against Molumby in a 1-1 draw with QPR Ogbene: Played 22 mins in a 1-0 win over Preston. Johnny Kenny: played for Preston, Moran: unused sub for PNE Rocco Vata: Played 32 mins in a 2-1 loss to Stoke for Watford Szmodics: got an assist and played 90 mins in 2-1 loss to Birmingham City, Eiran Cashin played 85 mins as well. Tom Cannon: Played in a 1-0 loss to Wolves but did scored against Blackburn midweek to help Sheff United defeat them 2-1 Matt Doherty: Played 33 mins against Blackburn and 9 mins in a 1-0 loss to Wolves Sean McLoughlin: played in a 3-1 for Blackburn in a 3-1 over Millwall SPFL: Celtic defeat against Rangers in the Premier Sports Cup, losing 3-0 to Rangers, a tough day where Rangers completely outplayed Celtic, HIBS - Jacob Devanay played 30 mins in Hibs win over Ross County LEAGUE ONE: Jaze Kabia: 26 year old Scored again in a 3-2 loss for Leyton Orient (4 goals in 6 games and 2 assists, if he keeps up the form, a call up could be on the cards potentially) Georgie Kelly: Scored 2 for Carlisle in a 2-2 draw against Southend scoring in the 4th minute and 96' Ronan Curtis: Goal for Plymouth in a 3-0 win over Barnsley League of Ireland: St Pats cut the title race to just 3 points with a huge 2-0 win over Shamrock Rovers, and their slump continued with Jason McClelland, and Aidan Keena's goal. Bohs stay 3 points behind with a win over huge 3-2 come back win over Galway, Kristopher Twardek 53', Stephen Walsh 31' gave Galway the lead but goals from Colm Whelan in 74th minute led the come back followed by goals from Ross Tierney and the winner from Whelan. Derry win 1-0 with Mickey Duffy's 93rd min goal at Tolka park Waterford drew with Dundalk: Goals from (John Mahon own goal) Hayden Cann with an equaliser in the 37th min Drogheda 2-0 Sligo Rovers: Goals from Edwin Agbaje 45' +3 Warren Davis 38' Sligo Rovers sit rock bottom on 23 points with Drogheda on 31 points, looks like Sligo all but gone now Waterford, Galway and Drogheda fighting it out with Drogheda just 3 points off them in the Play off / relegation spot. Find out more at https://ifftv-podcast.pinecast.co

Sean Carley looks back on the weekend in sport, including: The County Senior and Premier Intermediate Hurling Championships group stages come to a close and the draws for the preliminary quarter finals and relegation semi-finals are confirmed Galway United reach the FAI Cup Semi-Finals where they will take on Derry City after quarter-final victory over Drogheda on Friday night Local soccer round up as the Galway FA Men's leagues make their return

SOCCER: Galway United assistant manager Richie Holland with Galway Bay FM's Jonathan Higgins after their 2-1 FAI Cup quarter-final win over Drogheda

Sue McKinney, Jean O'Reilly and Charlotte McDaid made history recently when they became Drogheda Coastguard's first all female Search and Rescue boat crew. Sue and Jean popped in for a chat on today's Show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Gavan Ring, Artistic Director of Drogheda Classical, is rightly waxing lyrical about the new season of concerts featuring a stellar lineup! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Doyle, Gareth McGlynn and Vinny Perth are back for another episode of the LOI Pod following the weekends action that saw Louth Derby heartbreak for Drogheda who lost 3-2 to Dundalk, and we hear from Sligo boss Darren Purse after his sides heavy defeat by 3-0 to Bohemians. And as ever, we are looking for your inspiration to help us, fancy getting in touch?You can do so by emailing theloipod@offtheball.comContact us on socials @offtheball across all our platforms.Or if you want to contact us directly message the @offtheball.football account on InstagramAnd as ever, we are on WhatsApp on 087 9 180 180.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/joinThe LOI Pod on Off The Ball.

David Seagrave joins Eoin Sheahan and Arthur O'Dea for Wednesday's Newsround, presenting all the news from across the sporting world.Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile dysfunction. Subject to suitability. Maximum dosage one 50mg tablet per day. Always read the label.

Keith Barry unpicked a movie from Gerry's thoughts, audiologist Frank McGrath assured us tinnitus is manageable, Bronagh Starrs new book "I Can't Go In" about school anxiety is excellent, after years of struggle Sabrina Russell has her precious baby, Sinead Burke's daughter is on a sales trip and legendary Drogheda boxer Deirdre Gogarty popped in ahead of the Katie Taylor fight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What do you get when you mix traditional dancing, community spirit and a little something sweet? A Cake Dance! Edwina Guckian joins us to tell us more about this unique Drogheda event.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dundalk FC return to winning ways with a late Daryl Horgan free kick snatching all 3 points in a dramatic Louth Derby that all but secures The Lilywhites top flight status and sends Drogheda Utd spiraling into the relegation zone. Ep 220 discusses the emergence of Cian Dillion, our continuing search for defensive solutions and the upcoming FAI Cup tie with Derry City.

Poet Leeanne Quinn joins Words That Burn to discuss her third collection, Landscape with Question, published by Carcanet Press.Written between Drogheda and Vienna, the collection holds two conversations at once: one with the Irish modernist painter Nano Reid, whose family bar on James' Street was later run by Quinn's parents, and one with Ingeborg Bachmann's novel Malina. Quinn explains why the "landscape with" poems move away from the representational towards questions of time and place, and why she took the three birth years Reid gave over her lifetime as the spine for the book's three sections.We talk about writing without a plan and finding the loops and repetitions only after the book is finished, about reading Reid's matter-of-fact titles against her abstraction, and about the eighteenth and nineteenth century visitor reports on Drogheda that Quinn cuts into her lines as springboards. We also discuss the speaker's resistance to being located, the surveillance running under the collection, and the elegy that surfaces in "Landscape with Crows", which adapts a line from H.D.'s Tribute to Freud.Leeanne reads two poems: "First Part of the Night" and the title poem, "Landscape with Question".Leeanne Quinn is from Drogheda, County Louth, and holds a doctorate in American literature from Trinity College Dublin. Her first collection, Before You, was highly commended in the Forward Prize. Her second, Some Lives, was a book of the year for both The Irish Times and The Irish Independent. She has edited two anthologies for Dedalus Press.Landscape with Question is out now from Carcanet Press. Links to Leeanne's work are below.If you enjoy the episode, please leave a review wherever you listen.Follow Leeanne QuinnBuy Landscape With QuestionPhoto credit for the thumbnail Bríd O'DonovanFollow the Podcast:Read the Script on SubstackFollow the Podcast On InstagramFollow the Podcast on X/TwitterFollow the Podcast on TiktokFollow the podcast on Bluesky Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a packed LOI Pod as we look ahead to another big weekend in the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division – with Bohemians v Derry City live on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App from Dalymount Park on Friday night.Vinny Perth and Gareth McGlynn join Stephen Doyle who was back in the hotseat as we dig into the FAI Cup quarter-final draw, what Pats' win over Shamrock Rovers could mean, and why the cup still matters so much in Irish football.We also zero in on the relegation play-off battle: Shelbourne's slump, Derry's tough run, Waterford's surge, Sligo's worries, and why Drogheda v Galway could define the finish. Plus, a look at young talent like Ryan Sheridan and Sean Moore.And as ever, we are looking for your inspiration to help us, fancy getting in touch?You can do so by emailing theloipod@offtheball.comContact us on socials @offtheball across all our platforms.Or if you want to contact us directly message the @offtheball.football account on InstagramAnd as ever, we are on WhatsApp on 087 9 180 180.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/joinThe LOI Pod on Off The Ball.

Harry Hayden caught up with both managers as Drogheda knocked Corinthians out of the Club Orange FAI Cup on a scoreline of 3-0

Residents of Termon Abbey in Drogheda say they have been forced to use watering cans to shower, bottled water to flush toilet. In some cases, leave their homes altogether as a months-long water supply crisis continues.Speaking to Anton this morning was Lorraine Dunne from Termon Abbey in Drogheda and also Paul Davies, Lecturer in Public Procurement at DCU.

Residents of Termon Abbey in Drogheda say they have been forced to use watering cans to shower, bottled water to flush toilet. In some cases, leave their homes altogether as a months-long water supply crisis continues.Speaking to Anton this morning was Lorraine Dunne from Termon Abbey in Drogheda and also Paul Davies, Lecturer in Public Procurement at DCU.

This episode was originally published in June 2026. Naomi James (38) was pregnant with her fourth child when, disillusioned with Ireland's maternity services, she chose to give birth at home without medical assistance.Shortly after her baby was born at home in Drogheda in June 2024, she became ill and was taken to hospital, where she died.Naomi was just one of an unknown but growing number of women in Ireland who opt for a free birth, – to have their babies without a midwife or doctor present.Such is the concern over free births that the State's directors of midwifery have warned the HSE that such births are linked with “perinatal and maternal mortality and severe morbidity”.So what is driving this choice? How are home births different from free births? What role do online free birth influencers play in this dangerous movement? And how has Naomi's family coped since her tragic death?Irish Times reporter Ellen Coyne investigated free births in Ireland, and the people advocating them.Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by Suzanne Brennan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Phil Egan is here with Friday's Football Daily, looking ahead to tonight's live League of Ireland commentary as Drogheda host Shamrock Rovers at Sullivan and Lambe Park-coverage on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App from 7, with kick-off at 8.Tributes are paid to Italian football legend Franco Baresi, who has died at the age of 66. Things go from bad to worse for FIFA President Gianni Infantino with his senior advisor quitting the Asian Football Confederation the latest to oppose his World Cup sell offBohemians and Shelbourne advance to the next round of the conference league with Shels setting up a glamour tie with Dutch giants Ajax.Football Daily on Off The Ball, brought to you by Lynx, “A Proud Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup 2026“. Smell Your Best When You Look Your WorstBecome a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Off The Ball's Stephen Doyle was in Sullivan & Lambe Park as Drogheda United saw out a 0-0 draw with Shamrock Rovers in the League of Ireland. After the game, he spoke with Rovers boss Stephen Bradley as well as Drogs' Edwin Agbaje and manager Kevin Doherty.The League of Ireland on Off The Ball.

A 22-year-old soldier from Drogheda, Co Louth, who fought for Ukraine in Donetsk, has been sentenced by the Russian authorities to 14 years' imprisonment in a maximum-security penal colony.Joining Shane for more on this is Freelance Journalist, Darragh McDonagh.

Sean McGlone from Beechwood Drive in Drogheda appeared before Balbriggan District Court this morning. Our reporter Dyane Connor has the latest.

While #DundalkFC sail past non-league St Mochtas in the FAI Cup, 3 consecutive league defeats and the departure of strike force Eoin Kenny and Gbemi Arubi have created mid season problems which Ciaran Kilduff will have to dig deep to find solutions as Dundalk's defensive fragility continues and the team seek a replacements in the front line to their departing stars.

Cianan Murray, a victim of Shine's abuse from 54 years ago and Lorcan Staines who was tasked with carrying out the scoping exercise into Michael Shine, and worked as a consultant at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda, Co Louth.

The Government has agreed to set up a Commission of Investigation into the activities of prolific paedophile Michael Shine.Shine was a surgeon at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda for over four decades, and he also had a private practice.He was convicted in 2017 and 2019 of abuse of a number of boys. Now, more than 400 victims and survivors have been identified.Joining Ciara for more on this is Fianna Fáil Senator in Louth, Alison Comyn…

Now it is Joe's turn to fly solo which is timely as this week he gets free reign to launch his own airline and needless to say most of not all of his ideas would struggle to get off the ground.Drogheda gets another kicking unfortunately but he does get to wax lyrical about the attractions of Talbot St.It's Dubs Vs Culchies this week too and thanks to Producer Ed's rousing speeach about the glory of a country deli counter the batte is lost for the Jackeens.Send all your questions and comments to stallit@goloudnow.com.

Ben Symes is in for Stephen Doyle on this week's League of Ireland Pod, alongside Vinny Perth and Gareth McGlynn, after a chaotic, unorthodox run of fixtures across the Premier Division.They break down Drogheda's massive 2-1 win away to Dundalk, the fallout and what it means at the bottom, plus Eoin Kenny's move to Portsmouth and why it's a brilliant, hard-earned story.There's big talk on John Russell leaving Sligo for Shelbourne — what it does to the Bit O' Red, what Russell can bring to Tolka, and the growing Jamestown Analytics model behind the scenes.And it's Europe and the FAI Cup: Rovers' 5-1 statement, Derry's hope in the Brandywell, Bohs in Gibraltar, and the Ringmahon Rangers controversy.And as ever, we are looking for your inspiration to help us, fancy getting in touch?You can do so by emailing theloipod@offtheball.comContact us on socials @offtheball across all our platforms.Or if you want to contact us directly message the @offtheball.football account on Instagram.And as ever, we are on WhatsApp on 087 9 180 180.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/joinThe LOI Pod on Off The Ball.

On this week's edition of the LOI Wrap-Up, a new series highlighting all the action, reaction and storylines of the weekend's League of Ireland Action, Ross Flanagan brings you through last night's packed action as:Drogheda claim Louth derby bragging rightsPats survive a barrage from the BluesGalway, Sligo prepare for Connacht derbyLongford shock the RebelsA full slate of Women's Premier Division fixturesLOI teams in Europe hope to continue 2025 form.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

Stephen Doyle was in Dundalk for the Louth derby, between Dundalk FC and Drogheda United, as the Drogs earned a significant result with a 1-2 victory over their hosts. Stephen spoke with Drogs boss Kevin Doherty and Dundalk manager Ciaran Kilduff after the game.The League of Ireland on Off The Ball.

Stephen Doyle is joined by Vinny Perth and Shane Keegan for another LOI Pod, with a look back at Bohemians' huge Dublin derby win over St Patrick's Athletic — including the flashpoints, the red card, and a statement result for Alan Reynolds' side.The main focus turns to Friday night's live game on Off The Ball: Shelbourne v Dundalk at Tolka Park. With Shels in managerial limbo after Joey O'Brien's departure, the lads dig into what the club needs next, the names being linked, and how Dundalk might smell an opportunity.Plus: transfer chatter, Drogheda's wobble, Waterford's fightback form, and praise for Derry's Cameron Dummigan.And as ever, we are looking for your inspiration to help us, fancy getting in touch?You can do so by emailing theloipod@offtheball.comContact us on socials @offtheball across all our platforms.Or if you want to contact us directly message the @offtheball.football account on Instagram.And as ever, we are on WhatsApp on 087 9 180 180.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/joinThe LOI Pod on Off The Ball.

The Cure and Karen Carpenter provide unlikely inspiration for a question this week, involving pigeons and puke.Darren sells his soul to Man City and Joe is back stickig the knife into Drogheda and this time he's brought....the accent!Any weird and wonderful questions for the boys email: stallit@goloudnow.com

The men were sentenced before Dundalk Circuit Court today. Our North East Correspondent Laura Hogan was in court.

The boys are back with some red hot binus action and this week Joe is confrinted about his recent Drogheda shade and it's fair to say he is not here for an apology.Would they go on Tik Tok if a loved one went missing and we finally get to decide what dog breed would be best suited to ruling the world.Any weird and wonderful questions for the boys email: stallit@goloudnow.com

A new Luas timetable with increased services and an extension of the Dart line to Drogheda are expected to be included in a new action plan aimed at tackling traffic congestion in the Greater Dublin Area.But, does it go far enough?Joining Ciara to discuss is Brian Caulfield, Professor in the School of Engineering at Trinity College Dublin and Micheal Pidgeon, Dublin City Green Party Councillor.

Pádraig Amond delivered a striking masterclass at the RSC, scoring a superb hat-trick as Waterford FC produced a dominant display to close the gap on second-from-bottom Sligo Rovers to five points in the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division.Odhran Johnson caught up with Graham Coughlan & John Russell and Ben Symes caught up with Stephen Kenny following his sides victory over Drogheda.

Naomi James (38) was pregnant with her fourth child when, disillusioned with Ireland's maternity services, she chose to give birth at home without medical assistance.Shortly after her baby was born at home in Drogheda in June 2024, she became ill and was taken to hospital, where she died.Naomi was just one of an unknown but growing number of women in Ireland who opt for a free birth, – to have their babies without a midwife or doctor present.Such is the concern over free births that the State's directors of midwifery have warned the HSE that such births are linked with “perinatal and maternal mortality and severe morbidity”.So what is driving this choice? How are home births different from free births? What role do online free birth influencers play in this dangerous movement? And how has Naomi's family coped since her tragic death?Irish Times reporter Ellen Coyne investigated free births in Ireland, and the people advocating them.Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by Suzanne Brennan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I recently discovered a very different coffee experience in the small town of Drogheda, Ireland.  Up the hill from a friend's house, nestled in beside a beautifully decommissioned church...a coffee cart housed in a repurposed horse trailer is getting a lot of attention.  Not only is the coffee great, it's offered mornings AND evenings.  Hear all about the Priest with the heavenly idea of his coffee to go, in this episode of Erin's Isle.

Mythical Ireland embodies the search for a soul among Ireland's ancient ruins, and is an attempt to retrieve something of deeper import from 5,000-year-old megalithic monuments and their associated myths. The book represents a fascinating and engaging journey through time, landscape and the human spirit. Dealing with archaeology, interpretive mythography, cosmology and cosmogony, the book attempts to grapple with a core meaning, something beyond the functional interpretations of academia.In this revised and expanded edition, Anthony Murphy delves further into the many enthralling aspects of this journey. Just how much knowledge did locals have of the secrets of Newgrange before it was excavated? Who is the Cailleach, the ancient hag goddess whose image is ubiquitous in the ancient landscape? What happened to make Ireland's Stonehenge disappear from the landscape? Who were the first kings of Tara? What were the indigenous Irish myths about the Milky Way? Did someone try to steal the Tara Brooch? Why are there myths in Ireland about flooded towns and cities?Lavishly illustrated with exquisite photographs of the Irish landscape and ancient monuments, Mythical Ireland represents a personal and yet universal journey, a quest to reimagine the shrines as empowering and transformative sacred places. Murphy invokes the druids and poets of the Boyne and thus the sídhe of the ancient texts are reawakened for a modern and turbulent world.I'm an author and journalist living in Drogheda, Ireland. I've been writing since I was about five, and even in my early years I was banging away on my father's old typewriter. I'm interested in many things, but my books are primarily inspired by the ancient myths and monuments of the Boyne Valley, where the world-famous stone age monuments of Newgrange, Knowth and Dowth are located, only a few miles from where I live.www.mythicalireland.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/earth-ancients--2790919/support.

Ep 213 discusses a dour Drogheda derby, the surrendering of the Leinster Senior Cup crown in the semi-final to St Pats and Dundalk's stirring victory over struggling Derry City which ended a busy week on a high note.

In this episode of Shattered Lives, Mick and Paul discuss the death of Alexander Coughlan in Blanchardstown, as well as brutal assault cases in Finglas and Coolock. They also examine a major development in the disappearance and suspected murder of Kyran Durnin in Drogheda, following a significant arrest in the case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A woman in her 50s, who has been arrested by gardaí investigating the disappearance and murder of Kyran Durnin, was known to the young boy and has had multiple previous interactions with gardaí about his disappearance. Gardaí said in a statement that the woman was arrested on Monday morning and a new search was underway at a house in Drogheda. She is the third suspect to be arrested in the case of the young boy who would have celebrated his 10th birthday earlier this month. Today on this Indo Daily Extra, Kevin Doyle is joined by Irish Independent News and Security Correspondent Robin Schiller for the latest. We want to earn your trust and are members of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news from the Premier League, the League o Ireland and the World Cup.Arsenal move to the brink of a first Premier League title in 22 years after a narrow 1-0 victory over Burnley at the Emirates.Mikel Arteta praises his squad's mentality after keeping four consecutive clean sheets in all competitions.Kai Havertz scores the decisive goal from a Bukayo Saka corner as Arsenal move five points clear at the top.Declan Rice admits Arsenal felt the pressure during a tense finish against relegated Burnley.Manchester City prepare for a huge clash with Bournemouth knowing anything less than a win could hand Arsenal the title.Multiple reports claim Pep Guardiola will leave Manchester City this summer after a trophy laden decade at the Etihad.Former Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca emerges as the favourite to replace Guardiola at City.Guardiola reflects on his time in Manchester and the memories created during his spell in English football.Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola targets European qualification ahead of his final home game in charge.Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi insists his squad deserves to remain in the Premier League ahead of a crucial trip to Chelsea.Harry Kane backs Spurs to survive while Chelsea interim boss Calum McFarlane focuses on ending the season strongly.Jose Mourinho is linked with a sensational return to Real Madrid, with debate continuing over his place in the modern game.Waterford secure their first SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division win of the season thanks to Tommy Lonergan's dramatic late penalty against Drogheda.Southampton face an independent commission hearing over alleged unauthorised filming ahead of their Championship play-off semi-final.Scotland name Ross Stewart in their World Cup squad while veteran goalkeeper Craig Gordon earns another call-up at the age of 43.Neymar returns to Brazil's World Cup squad for 2026, but Chelsea forward Joao Pedro misses out on Carlo Ancelotti's final selection.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Between 1641 and 1653, Ireland was engulfed by devastating war. It was a period of extraordinary violence, famine and social collapse. The death toll was staggering. As many as 25% of the population may have perished.At the heart of this conflict was siege warfare. Across Ireland, towns, castles, forts and fortified houses came under attack. Some were taken by storm, while others were blockaded until starvation and disease did their work. Defenders faced cannon fire, tunnelling, psychological warfare and the terrifying prospect of what might happen if the walls were breached. Meanwhile, thousands of civilians had no escape and suffered appallingly. In this episode, I'm joined by historian Padraig Lenihan to explore the brutal reality of siege warfare in 17th-century Ireland. We look at why these conflicts were so destructive, how sieges were fought, and why warfare in Ireland was often more violent than in Britain during the same period. We also examine the infamous massacre at Drogheda, placing it in the wider context of the wars in Ireland and Britain, and asking whether it was exceptional or part of a broader pattern of violence.You can get Padraig's book, Siege Warfare in Ireland, 1641-1653 which offers a fascinating insight into one of the darkest periods in Irish history: https://www.fourcourtspress.ie/books/2025/siege-in-ireland-1641-53Sound: Kate DunleaRequest: My guest on the last episode, James Doherty, is looking for photographs of Irish Army soldiers in Kilkenny Castle during the Emergency. If you have any information, please get in touch at info@irishhistorypodcast.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Doyle is joined this week by the not-so-usual suspects, as former Cork City title winner Johnny Dunleavy stepped in for Gareth McGlynn, whilst Vinny Perth was along as usual to talk all things League of Ireland.Graham Coughlan was named as Waterford manager after Jon Daly was appointed, but can someone who spent most of their career in the UK translate success to the League of Ireland?After St. Patrick's Athletic dropped points twice over the weekend, can anyone maintain consistency in their bid to knock Shamrock Rovers off their perch?Dunleavy explains the aura around Galway United manager John Caulfield.Can Shamrock Rovers cope without their talismanic leader Pico Lopes? And will Galway put them under pressure at Eamonn Deacy Park on Friday in our live commentary game?Ciaran Kilduff continues to pull up trees as Dundalk manager, and Dunleavy explains what makes them so good in an attacking sense.Bohs atrocious in the first half against Derry, but what happened in the second half? And is it a matter of time as to when Alan Reynolds departs?A huge win for Shelbourne and Joey O'Brien, can they start to turn their season around?Sligo Rovers had a pretty decent weekend last time out but can they now turn attentions to moving further up the table, away from basement side Waterford?Drogheda's leaky defence, how can they fix that and turn things around? Derry City turn a corner under Tiernan Lynch, but what have they done differently over the last few weeks?And as ever, we are looking for your inspiration to help us, fancy getting in touch?You can do so by emailing theloipod@offtheball.comContact us on socials @offtheball across all our platforms.Or if you want to contact us directly message the @offtheball.football account on Instagram.And as ever, we are on WhatsApp on 087 9 180 180.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/joinThe LOI Pod on Off The Ball.

We literally dial it in this week as Johnny combines Punchestown duty with LOI duty and Paul O'Hehir stands in for Dan whilst not getting his annual jolly to the KIldare racetrack. There's reaction to Joey O'Brien's reaction to Shelbourne's capitulation at home to Drogheda, lots of Sligo Rovers debate and a bumper mailbag to boot where Bohs feature highly again with the long walk to the tunnel. So we're still in the section of the season where Shamrock Rovers don't fire on all cylinders, but Rascals Brewing, Planify, Collar & Cuff, O'reillys Sportswear and Future Ticketing are firing episode 12 straight into your headphones!

Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, Leinster hope to put 2015 ghosts to bed against Toulon this weekend,The Drogheda man plying his trade with Montpellier,And Rocky Elsom breaks his silence, with an international warrant for his arrest still outstanding.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

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On this week's edition of the LOI Wrap-Up, a new series highlighting all the action, reaction and storylines of the weekend's League of Ireland Action, Ross Flanagan brings you through last night's packed action as:Pats regained the league lead with win over rivals BohsDerry win first match at Celtic ParkShels' defensive woes continue at Tolka ParkGalway slip up late on at the RSCThe promotion challengers pick up ground on Cork CityA full slate of Women's Premier Division matchesA vital double weekend for the Premier Division next time outBecome a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Ben Symes and Shane Keegan were in the hot seats for this week's LOI Late Night after a manic night of action. We've callers from a plethora of clubs including all Dublin clubs, Dundalk, Drogheda, Derry and even some first division action!