Podcasts about Ennis

In this episode of Cattle Connect, Erin Beasley talks with Dr. Hannah Ennis from the Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries about the state's meat inspection program. They cover inspection types, the inspection process from live animal checks to postmortem evaluation, labeling requirements, and resources for producers interested in direct-to-consumer sales.

The planning stage for a long-awaited Ennis housing development has been completed. Ennis Municipal District has confirmed the Causeway Quarter project on Francis Street can now proceed to construction stage subject to funding. The 39-unit development had been held up due to the presence of an illegal encampment on the site. Fianna Fáil Councillor Pat Daly, who requested an update on the project this week, says locals want to see progress.

The European Central Bank has announced its first interest rate increase in almost three years, raising its benchmark rate as it seeks to tackle rising inflation across the eurozone.     The move comes amid growing concerns over the impact of the conflict in the Middle East on global energy prices and the wider economy, and it's a decision that will have real consequences for mortgage holders, savers and households already facing cost-of-living pressures.    To help us understand what this latest ECB decision means for Ireland, and what could lie ahead for borrowers and the wider economy, Alan Morrissey was joined by Ennis native and Assistant Professor of Social Policy at University College Dublin, Micheál Collins. Image (c) claudiodivizia via Canva

In the second, faster, slightly more feral half of the recording this week, Katy Ennis-Hargreaves of BOLDISM stays in the chair for The Spark – the rapid-fire round where the questions get cheekier and the answers get more honest. Top of the agenda is her renowned and entirely unrepentant hatred of crocs, a feud so well known that former colleagues now send her "croc bait" on a weekly basis. From there, she makes the case against the beige, clean-girl aesthetic taking over the high street, and argues that the world simply needs more colour. It's not all footwear-based warfare. Katy shares the small habit that actually rescues her work day, explains why "fake it till you make it" is the one piece of advice she'd ban from the industry forever, and pays tribute to Vivienne Westwood as her creative hero, the designer who insisted she wasn't a fashion designer at all but an activist. Along the way, there's a frank confession about the last thing Katie "stole", a question handed forward to next week's guest, Rob Draper, and a gloriously unprofessional detour into why being bold means having genuine substance rather than just climbing. Warm, daft and refreshingly raw in all the right places, it's a reminder that you can run a serious creative business and still have an enormous amount of fun doing it.

There's a call for action against Ennis business owners who allow their properties to fall into disrepair.    The latest meeting of Ennis Municipal District has heard a call from Mayor of Ennis, Fine Gael Councillor Mary Howard, for traders to be compelled to keep their premises in a good state of repair in the context of the recently completed public realm works.    Clare FM's Seán Lyons was at the meeting and began by speaking to Councillor Howard about what type of enforcement she's seeking. Photo (c) Clare County Council

In a relatively short time, The Nook & Hobby, located in Ennis, has become more than just a place to pick up the latest cards, miniatures, and dice. The shop, which opened at the beginning of May, has evolved into a gathering place for a growing community of players, hobbyists, and newcomers who share a passion for tabletop gaming. To tell us more, Alan Morrissey was joined by Dan Slattery, the owner of the Nook & Hobby. Photo (c): Michael Kenny Visuals via The Nook & Hobby

Clare County Council has scrapped two of the most controversial elements of the Ennis 2040 Strategy from the County Development Plan. Proposals to build a boardwalk over the Ennis Post Office Field and a mixed-use commercial building at Abbey Street had been the subject of large local protests since 2023. The projects were officially paused by the Ennis 2040 DAC last year, before a proposed variation to the County Development Plan in March suggested removing them altogether. Elected representatives yesterday today voted in favour of the variation, which will also designate 250 sites and 1,200 acres for residential use countywide. Cora Hahessy from Save Ennis Town and Martin Vernon, Chairperson of the 'Hands Off Ennis Post Office Field' campaign, spoke to Alan Morrissey about the scrapping of these plans. Photo (c) Clare County Council

On Monday's Morning Focus, it was time for Alan Morrissey to be joined in studio by Siobhán Mulcahy to discuss the upcoming art events and workshops across the banner county. It is set to be a busy week in the Clare Art scene as we step into summer, the Doolin Folk Festival returns, Martin Hayes will be performing in Scariff, and a Polish exhibition will be happening in Ennis. Photo (c) Clare FM

Judy Beck from Clonroad Garden Centre, Ennis was back on Monday's Morning Focus to answer all your gardening queries. This week, Judy gave advice for growing and tending to roses. If you have any questions for Judy, contact the show on 0818 400 964 or send a text or WhatsApp to 086 1800 964. Image (c) Clonroad Garden Centre

Coming up on show, we reflect on Clare's wins in the ladies football and camogie All Ireland championships this weekend while we also look back on Avenue United's dramatic victory in the Ennis Carpets Clare Cup final. We will also speak to the Clare man who has been centrally involved in works on the BC Stadium Pitch in Vancouver ahead of the start of this weeks World Cup in the US, Canada and Mexico

Ennis has again dropped down the rankings of the cleanest towns in the country. The latest Irish Businesses Against Litter survey ranks Ennis in 19th position, down four spots from the start of the year. The results also indicate a marked decline from June 2025, when the county town narrowly missed out on top spot in the IBAL rankings after being deemed the second cleanest in the country. Just five of the ten areas of the town that were assessed received the top grade, with Ennis deemed overall to be ‘clean to European norms'. According to the An Taisce report heavy litter levels were detected on the Tulla Road, particularly at the Certa services area, while it was noted that ‘abuse and neglect' was seen at a vacant site on Bank Place which is in need of urgent attention. Place St. Paul De Fenouillet was identified as an attractive environment for visitors and the Abbey Street Car Park was also praised for its cleanliness and deemed ‘a place to relax'. The report also stated that the public realm works on O'Connell Street ‘was looking very well and very much deserved the top litter grade'. Mary Howard, Ennis Tidy Towns Rep, and Conor Horgan, Spokesperson for IBAL, spoke to Alan Morrissey about what this report means for Ennis. Image (c) Irish Businesses Against Litter

Clare is one of only four counties in Ireland where there are fewer learner drivers on the roads than a year ago. Figures released by the Road Safety Authority to the Irish Road Haulage Association show there were 7,531 learner permit holders in this county at the end of March, down from 7,659 during the same period in 2025. Nationally, however, more than one in ten drivers are on a learner permit, with 6,219 more learner drivers on Irish roads compared to a year ago. Clare-based former IRHA president and Ennis haulier, Eugene Drennan, has been telling Clare FM's Seán Lyons while Clare is going "in the right direction", the RSA is "too big" to tackle the problem at a national level.

Katy Ennis-Hargreaves of design studio BOLDISM joins Katy Cowan for an honest conversation about what happens when you stop watering yourself down and start living as your full self. They dig into imposter syndrome as a driver rather than a hindrance, the years of being told you're "too awkward" or "too different", and the slow, organic transition toward going all in on who you really are. Katy shares her journey from interior architecture graduate to independent designer with a leopard-print car, why she abandoned the rigid agency blueprint in favour of a more collaborative, human way of working, and how being part of the grassroots Wilson's Republic community keeps her grounded. Along the way, they tackle the bullshit-bingo language of the design world, the difference between genuine substance and hollow social climbing, why "fake it till you make it" deserves the bin, and the truth that no one can ever really copy you because there's only one of you. Warm, funny and refreshingly unprofessional in all the best ways, it's a chat about finding the courage to be bold, the people who shaped us, and remembering we only get one go on this rock.

Clare people are being urged to donate blood this weekend after a busy June Bank Holiday Weekend. The Irish Blood Transfusion Service is hosting a blood donation clinic this Sunday from 11:50am to 3:10pm in Treacy's West County Hotel in Ennis. All blood types are welcome and appointments can be made by calling 1800 222 111. Broadford-based IBTS Donor Recruitment Executive Alex O'Connor stocks are at a criticial level for a number of blood types.

Relay for Life Clare returns to Tim Smythe Park in Ennis on Saturday, 13th June 2026, for a day filled with music, entertainment, inspiring stories, and community spirit. The event celebrates cancer survivors, remembers loved ones lost to cancer, and raises vital funds to support those affected by the disease. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by Natasha Bourke, Cancer Survivor and Committee member, and Olive Walsh, Teams Chair on the committee. Photo (c) Clare FM

A unique new exhibition opening in Ennis next week is aiming to challenge perceptions, spark conversation and shine a light on the lived experiences of people with disabilities in Ireland today.   It's Not Me, It's YOU! is the culmination of a six-month creative residency at Glór by Ennis-based multidisciplinary artist Rachel MacManus.   Developed in collaboration with members of Clare Leader Forum and young adult service users from Clare Crusaders, the multimedia installation combines contemporary art, experimental drawing, disability rights and personal storytelling.  The exhibition opens on June 9th and explores themes of inclusion, identity and the barriers that people with disabilities often face, with organisers hoping it will encourage audiences to reflect on attitudes and assumptions in society.  To tell us more about the project, the creative journey behind it and what visitors can expect, Alan Morrissey was joined by artist Rachel Macmanus, Glór Programmes Manager Niamh Collins, and Peter Kavanagh from Clare Leader Forum. Photo (c) Clare FM

On this podcast: Ahead of the 2026 Ennis Carpets Clare Cup Final, Clare FM's Derek Dormer spoke with the Newmarket Celtic and Avenue United camps.

One of the main opponents of a proposed data centre on the outskirts of Ennis has accused its backer of the equivalent of "purchasing indulgences to wipe away sins". The High Court has dismissed the leave to appeal application by objectors to the controversial development, thus clearing the way for the project. Outling his decision, Mr Justice Richard Humphreys said it was "inherently implausible" to condemn the plans as non-climate consistent when the developer has pledged to purchase renewable energy to offset the energy used by the project. Ennis-based physicist Colin Doyle doesn't believe the environment is being prioritised.

Imagine setting out alone to walk almost 500 kilometres across some of the most remote and challenging terrain in Europe. That's exactly what Clare man Dermot Cosgrove is doing right now as he treks across Iceland from Húsavík in the north to Vík on the south coast, a journey expected to take 21 days. Originally from Ennis and now living in Kilkee, Dermot is undertaking the challenge to raise funds for Irish Dogs for the Disabled, a charity that provides specially trained assistance dogs free of charge to children and adults with physical disabilities. A former member of the French Foreign Legion and no stranger to adventure, Dermot joined Alan Morrissey from Iceland to tell us about the journey so far and the cause driving him forward. Photo (c) via The Clare Herald

As thousands of students across Clare settle into the Junior Cycle and Leaving Certificate exam season, Clare Youth Service is once again opening its Exam Cafés across the county to provide young people with a place to relax, recharge and take a break between exams. The cafés, which are running in Ennis, Killaloe, Kilrush, Sixmilebridge and Newmarket-on-Fergus, offer a safe and welcoming space where students can unwind, meet friends and access support during what can be a stressful few weeks. To tell us more about the initiative and the importance of supporting young people's wellbeing during exam time, Alan Morrissey was joined by Helena Slattery, Youth Worker with Clare Youth Service and coordinator of The Junction Café in Ennis. Photo (c) Clare Youth Service

Ennis Rugby Football Club has launched what it describes as the most significant development project in its history, following the granting of planning permission for a major €2.5 million redevelopment of its facilities at Drumbiggle. The ambitious project will deliver a modern clubhouse, upgraded training and gym facilities, improved player amenities, enhanced community spaces and significant site improvements. While the club has already secured €2 million in grant funding, it's now turning to members, former players, businesses and supporters to help raise the remaining €500,000 through its newly launched '100 Club' campaign. To tell us more about the vision for the project and the fundraising drive, Alan Morrissey was joined by Ennis RFC Chairperson Richard Murphy and Vice Chair Brian Farrell. Image (c) Ennis Rugby

A new survey commissioned by the Licensed Vintners Association suggests there is strong public support for extending opening hours for late bars and nightclubs, with more than three-quarters of those surveyed backing a new licence that would allow venues to remain open until 4.30am.     Supporters argue that Ireland's nightlife is falling behind other European destinations, while critics raise questions around staffing, public safety and the impact on local communities. But what do publicans here in Clare think?    Joining Alan Morrissey to discuss the issue are Peter Banim of Frawleys in Lahinch and Maurice Walsh of Moroney's Bar in Ennis, and former manager of Queen's Nightclub. Photo (c) by Christian_Birkholz from pixabay via canva.com

A growing campaign is calling for the protection of arts and community space within the planned redevelopment of The Cloister in Ennis. Supporters of a new petition argue that the original vision for the historic building, funded through the €7 million THRIVE programme, included artist studios, exhibition areas, educational facilities and community uses. They say revised plans place a greater emphasis on tourism and retail functions and are urging Clare County Council to ensure the project remains true to its original community-centred cultural purpose. Joining Alan Morrissey to discuss the campaign and what it could mean for the future of arts and culture in Ennis is Ana Colomer of Art with Ana Art School. Photo (c) Clare County Council

A unique celebration of family, heritage and Irish history is set to come to Clare later this month, as O'Malleys from across Ireland and around the world gather in Ennis for a special three-day event. The annual O'Malley Clan Gathering has been bringing together descendants, relatives and friends of one of Ireland's most famous clans for more than 70 years, and this year marks a particularly significant occasion as the Gathering returns to Clare for the first time since 1953. To tell us more about what's planned and why Clare was chosen to host this year's event, Alan Morrissey was joined by Chieftain of the O'Malley Clan Association, Denise O'Malley Kelly. Photo (c) Clare FM

Judy Beck from Clonroad Garden Centre joined Alan Morrissey live on Tuesday's Morning Focus for our regular In The Garden slot. This week, Judy gave advice on using coffee grounds to help your garden thrive. Logo (c) Clonroad Garden Centre, Ennis

Sports infrastructure projects across Clare have received a major boost following significant local authority investment. Clare County Council has allocated €120,000 to permanent sports facilities throughout the county under the Participation Nation Outdoor Fund. Funding secured by the Clare Local Sports Partnership will see Scarriff, Ballyvaughan, Tim Smythe Park in Ennis, and Kilrush, each receive €25,250, while €19,000 has been invested in sports grounds in Shannon. Senior Executive Officer for Killaloe Municipal District and Sport and Recreation, Eoin Troy, says the council continues to pursue funding opportunities to further enhance facilities in towns across the county.

In this video, pro boxer and promoter Thomas "Cornflake" LaManna joins the show to talk about a bunch of subjects. First, Cornflake gives his opinion on O'Shaquie Foster vs. Raymond Ford, as he greatly favors Ford. He gives some insight into Jaron "Boots" Ennis and previews his fight against Xander Zayas. He talks about fighters you should watch, and explains what happened in the aftermath of Joshafat Ortiz and William Foster III. Timestamps0:00 Foster-Ford preview8:28 Ray Ford story12:32 Jaron "Boots" Ennis stories14:12 thoughts on Xander Zayas-Jaron Ennis18:42 Prospects to watch for25:05 Incident after Joshafat Ortiz-William Foster III32:46 outroBe sure to support Lukie with all of his content outletsSupport Lukie at the following linksSubstack: http://lukieboxing.substack.comPodcast: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/lukieboxingiTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/boxing-with-the-lukie-boxing-podcast/id525579014

Two Clare natives are preparing to take to the stage in a major production at Dublin's Gaiety Theatre this June. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Ireland's showband era, ARE YA DANCIN? is a story-led play with music that captures the energy, community and spirit of a time when dance halls were at the heart of Irish social life. Paul Mescal Snr from Cree and Hugh Gallagher from Ennis will both feature in the highly anticipated show. To find out more, both Paul and Hugh joined Daragh Dolan on Thursday's Morning Focus.

A number of inspirational individuals have been honoured at the 2026 Clare Mayoral Awards for their contributions to arts, culture and the community. Mayor of Ennis, Fine Gael Cllr Mary Howard held the ceremony on Thursday at Aras Contae an Clair. Clare FM's Lily Collins attended the awards ceremony yesterday and began by speaking with Cllr Mary Howard on how the importance of honouring people who make a significant contribution to Clare. Image (c) Eamon Ward

A new theatre company in Ennis, Umbrella Productions, is preparing to stage its very first musical this summer. The group will bring SIX: Teen Edition to the stage at Glór in July, featuring a cast of six talented teenage girls from the local area. To find out more, Derrick Lynch was joined in-studio by two cast members, Holly Dunphy and Elle Naughton.

A record €33,000 has been raised for an Ennis special school through Clare FM's annual radio charity auction. All proceeds will go to St Clare's School, which caters for children aged four to 18 with learning disabilities. The auction has been conducted in partnership with the Ennis Lions Club which is a non-profit voluntary service organisation established in 1976. This year's auction featured a record 279 prizes, ranging from a Miword web design and development package retailing at €2,500 to a €12 voucher for a QiGong Selfheal class. Since the 5th of October, people from County Clare and beyond have been bidding on various items in the hope of getting a bargain, while giving to a deserving cause. The total amount raised in this year's auction was €33,000 which is higher than the figure for any of the previous three years when the auction was held.

A team of students from Ennis, who recently competed at the VEX Robotics World Championship after winning the All-Ireland title, are now seeking support to continue their journey in robotics. Having designed, built, and programmed their competition robot from the ground up, the group say the experience highlighted their passion for engineering, coding, and teamwork. However, as they transition from primary school, they say they no longer have access to the school's robotics resources, equipment, or workspace. The team is now hoping to raise €2,500 to establish an independent setup that will allow them to continue building, learning, and competing in future VEX Robotics competitions. Team members; Maria Huriina, Antosh Róg and Hasan Jahangir joined Daragh Dolan on Thursday's Morning Focus. More information on the campaign is available here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-us-continue-our-vex-robotics-journey

A celebration of the diverse cultures of Clare is coming to Ennis next week. Clare Mela returns to the county town on Monday June 1st and will take place in the glór car park from 12pm to 5pm. Now in its fifth year, the free event shines a light on the rich tapestry of culture in Ireland, with the programme to include music, dance and aeiral performance. Creative Director of Fidget Feet, which is behind the festival, Chantal McCormick, says Ennis is an obvious place for the festival.

Pope Leo appointed Scarriff native Archbishop Eugene Nugent as the new Papal Nuncio to the Czech Republic. For the past 5 years, Archbishop Eugene has served as Papal Nuncio in the Gulf region, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar. Archbishop Eugene served as a priest here in Ennis from 1984-1987 and joined us in our Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes last year.

Samantha McCarthy's story reflects both the challenges and strength that can come with a multiple sclerosis diagnosis. As part of MS Ireland's national campaign MS Journeys: Many Faces, One Community, Samantha shares her experience of living with MS and her message that life after diagnosis can still be full, positive, and meaningful. World MS Day, marked globally on 30 May, aims to raise awareness of MS and highlight the realities of diagnosis. Samantha joined Daragh Dolan on Wednesday's Morning Focus.

From Feb, Barth talks about  Babs from Ahoy Comics, his savage sword-and-sorcery riff that weaponizes absurdity, blood, and pitch-black humor to skewer genre clichés while still delivering the kind of brutal action Ennis fans crave. It's funny, ferocious, and very deliberately unserious, until it suddenly isn't.From there, we shift gears into war stories, both old and new. Ennis talks about his long-running love affair with Johnny Red, the WWI and WWII aerial combat hero he's revived through graphic novels with a historian's respect and a storyteller's bite. We also break down Battle Action, the modern revival of the classic British war anthology, and why those stripped-down, morally thorny combat tales still matter.Finally, Garth looks ahead to what's coming next, teasing new projects and directions slated for 2026, proof that he's nowhere near done challenging readers, genres, or expectations.

A picture is emerging in the byelection counts. Hugh is joined by Pat Leahy, Harry McGee and Jack Horgan-Jones to discuss what we have learned so far:On the basis of the numbers available on Saturday afternoon, Social Democrats councillor Daniel Ennis and Fine Gael senator Sean Kyne look well placed to take seats in Dublin Central and Galway West respectively. But transfers could still shift result in Galway West where Independent Ireland's Noel Thomas is polling strongly.The anti-establishment vote in Dublin Central has grown significantly with strong showings from both Gerry Hutch and Malachy Steenson.Sinn Féin's apparent failure to top the poll in either constituency is a bad result for the leader of the opposition Mary Lou McDonald.The results are even worse for Fianna Fáil, with its showing in Dublin Central, once a party stronghold, likely to be of particular concern to Taoiseach Micheál Martin.Would you like to receive daily insights into world events delivered to your inbox? Sign up for Denis Staunton's Global Briefing newsletter here: irishtimes.com/newsletters/global-briefing/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Clare branch of the Samaritans says it's now receiving a call every minute of every day from people seeking support. The organisation is appealing for more volunteers at its Ennis base, after its 2025 impact report revealed almost 350,000 calls were answered nationwide last year. Samaritans operates the only 24-hour emotional support helpline on the island of Ireland, open 365 days a year. Director of Clare Samaritans, Pat White, says anxiety is the main issue affecting callers.

Plans have been unveiled for a multi-million euro development at the former Our Lady's Hospital site in Ennis. The project, known as Páirc Mhuire, is expected to transform the historic site into a major mixed-use community development with homes, commercial space, and public amenities. The development has been described as the largest adaptive re-use project of its kind in Ireland to date. Plans include more than 160 new homes across a mix of existing and newly constructed buildings. To discuss this further, Derrick Lynch was joined by local councillors; Pat Daly, Paul Murphy and Clare Colleran Molloy. Image(c)Walsh & Sheehan Investments Group

Reporter, Peter O'Connell visits Ennis to learn about a mobile shower unit for homelss people in Ennis, Co. Clare and how it has transformed people's lives.

A unique blend of history, music and theatre is coming to glór Ennis this weekend as O'Connell takes to the stage on Sunday, May 24th at 8pm. Produced, written and directed by Diarmuid de Faoite, the production explores the life, politics and legacy of Daniel O'Connell through powerful storytelling, original musical arrangements and a cast of leading Irish musicians and performers. To find out more, Daragh Dolan spoke with producer, writer & narrator Diarmuid de Faoite, as well as Musical Director, Geraldine Cotter.

A Clare credit union says its payments system is "stable" once again following a disruption. It's understood the European Banking Authority, which oversees the clearing of transactions for banks and lending institutions across the EU, conducted a software update last weekend. This resulted in issues with instant payments for customers in Clare. CEO of St Francis Credit Union in Ennis, Louis Fay, claims they're back to a "state of normality" after a few days of uncertainty.

Clare camogie manager Eugene Foudy says his side need to be prepared for a backlash from Dublin in the All Ireland Camogie Championship. The Banner kick off the campaign with a home tie in Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chisóg on Saturday afternoon. Clare defeated Dublin in this year's Division 1B final, while The Dubs also tasted defeat in the Leinster Final against Wexford. Foudy says they're coming to Ennis with a point to prove. Throw in tomorrow is at 2pm.

Eight awards were presented to winners aged from 13 to 19 years at a special event held yon Tuesday 19th at the Hotel Woodstock in Ennis, in recognition of the young people's bravery, determination and positive impact. This year's Awards celebrated an impressive cross‑section of young people and youth‑led initiatives across County Clare. To find out more, Daragh Dolan was joined on the line by the Sponsor of the Awards, Shannon Airport's Director, Niall Kearns. We were also joined by some of the winners, including Caoimhe Moroney, Sarah Bermingham, and Lexi Reidy, who spoke about their achievements. Pictured Back (L-R): Superintendent John Ryan, Cillian Grimes McDonagh (East Clare UBU Youth Group), Sam O'Dwyer, Caoimhe Moroney, Tristan Murphy (East Clare UBU Youth Group), Niall Kearns, Airport Director of Shannon Airport. Front (L-R): Isabella Sydney, Sarah Bermingham and Lexi Reidy (Escape the Vape School Ambassadors), Niamh McManus (Clare Comhairle na nOg), Mayar Jadalla, Joe Slattery. Image (c) Arthur Ellis

In Rainforest Radio: Language Reclamation and Community Media in the Ecuadorian Amazon (U Arizona Press, 2025), Dr. Georgia C. Ennis provides a comprehensive ethnographic exploration of Amazonian Kichwa community media, offering a unique look at how Indigenous broadcast and performance media facilitate linguistic and cultural reclamation in the Ecuadorian Amazon. This work offers a critical analysis of how standardized language revitalization efforts, like the imposition of Unified Kichwa, can inadvertently perpetuate linguistic oppression. Dr. Ennis follows producers, performers, and consumers to understand the role of media in language reclamation. Through extensive fieldwork, she provides vivid portrayals of community efforts to sustain the language and cultural practices of their elders amid environmental and social upheaval. Meticulously researched and beautifully written, Rainforest Radio is an essential work for anthropologists, linguists, and social scientists interested in language revitalization, Indigenous media, and environmental justice. This book showcases the transformative potential of community-driven media initiatives, highlighting the innovative responses of Napo Kichwa activists to the unique challenges they face. It serves as a powerful model for those working on similar issues worldwide, demonstrating the critical role of community media in language reclamation and cultural sustainability. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In Rainforest Radio: Language Reclamation and Community Media in the Ecuadorian Amazon (U Arizona Press, 2025), Dr. Georgia C. Ennis provides a comprehensive ethnographic exploration of Amazonian Kichwa community media, offering a unique look at how Indigenous broadcast and performance media facilitate linguistic and cultural reclamation in the Ecuadorian Amazon. This work offers a critical analysis of how standardized language revitalization efforts, like the imposition of Unified Kichwa, can inadvertently perpetuate linguistic oppression. Dr. Ennis follows producers, performers, and consumers to understand the role of media in language reclamation. Through extensive fieldwork, she provides vivid portrayals of community efforts to sustain the language and cultural practices of their elders amid environmental and social upheaval. Meticulously researched and beautifully written, Rainforest Radio is an essential work for anthropologists, linguists, and social scientists interested in language revitalization, Indigenous media, and environmental justice. This book showcases the transformative potential of community-driven media initiatives, highlighting the innovative responses of Napo Kichwa activists to the unique challenges they face. It serves as a powerful model for those working on similar issues worldwide, demonstrating the critical role of community media in language reclamation and cultural sustainability. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/latin-american-studies

In Rainforest Radio: Language Reclamation and Community Media in the Ecuadorian Amazon (U Arizona Press, 2025), Dr. Georgia C. Ennis provides a comprehensive ethnographic exploration of Amazonian Kichwa community media, offering a unique look at how Indigenous broadcast and performance media facilitate linguistic and cultural reclamation in the Ecuadorian Amazon. This work offers a critical analysis of how standardized language revitalization efforts, like the imposition of Unified Kichwa, can inadvertently perpetuate linguistic oppression. Dr. Ennis follows producers, performers, and consumers to understand the role of media in language reclamation. Through extensive fieldwork, she provides vivid portrayals of community efforts to sustain the language and cultural practices of their elders amid environmental and social upheaval. Meticulously researched and beautifully written, Rainforest Radio is an essential work for anthropologists, linguists, and social scientists interested in language revitalization, Indigenous media, and environmental justice. This book showcases the transformative potential of community-driven media initiatives, highlighting the innovative responses of Napo Kichwa activists to the unique challenges they face. It serves as a powerful model for those working on similar issues worldwide, demonstrating the critical role of community media in language reclamation and cultural sustainability. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/native-american-studies

In Rainforest Radio: Language Reclamation and Community Media in the Ecuadorian Amazon (U Arizona Press, 2025), Dr. Georgia C. Ennis provides a comprehensive ethnographic exploration of Amazonian Kichwa community media, offering a unique look at how Indigenous broadcast and performance media facilitate linguistic and cultural reclamation in the Ecuadorian Amazon. This work offers a critical analysis of how standardized language revitalization efforts, like the imposition of Unified Kichwa, can inadvertently perpetuate linguistic oppression. Dr. Ennis follows producers, performers, and consumers to understand the role of media in language reclamation. Through extensive fieldwork, she provides vivid portrayals of community efforts to sustain the language and cultural practices of their elders amid environmental and social upheaval. Meticulously researched and beautifully written, Rainforest Radio is an essential work for anthropologists, linguists, and social scientists interested in language revitalization, Indigenous media, and environmental justice. This book showcases the transformative potential of community-driven media initiatives, highlighting the innovative responses of Napo Kichwa activists to the unique challenges they face. It serves as a powerful model for those working on similar issues worldwide, demonstrating the critical role of community media in language reclamation and cultural sustainability. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/anthropology

Last month marked 20 years since Mayo won an historic All-Ireland Under-21 football championship title by beating Cork in Ennis. This weekend those players are having a reunion in Westport to celebrate the 20th anniversary of that famous triumph. To mark the occasion, Mike caught up with three of the men who were integral to that success — Barry Moran, Mickey Conroy and Aidan Kilcoyne to chat about their memories of that season, hear a few war stories from behind the dressing-room door, and talk about how they view that All-Ireland win and their subsequent careers all these years later. 

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! Esto es un LODE típico, como los que solemos ofrecer en abierto a principios de cada semana, sólo que es exclusivo para patrocinadores dentro de la línea La Extra Órbita de Endor. Hoy os ofrecemos un especial de THE PUNISHER (El Castigador) con todo, todo y todo lo que puede decirse sobre el personaje. Habrá que empezar por su trayectoria en cómics, desde su origen en las páginas de Spider-Man hasta su actualidad. Nombres como Conway, Miller, Grant, Ennis, Dixon, Rucka, Aaron entre muchos otros, tanto en la colección regular como en aquellas líneas editoriales que tanto juego dieron, Marvel Knights o Max, así como las miniseries míticas conocidas como War Journal, War Zone y otras tantas. Toda la vida en viñetas de Frank Castle – Punisher y nuestras particulares opiniones sobre esas etapas narrativas. Además, dentro de esa cronología iremos dando buena cuenta de cada adaptación audiovisual, con películas como la de Dolph Lundgren en 1989, la versión de Thomas Jane en 2004, incluyendo el cortometraje, la de Ray Stevenson en 2008, así como la más duradera y famosa, con John Bernthal encarnando al personaje desde 2016 en adelante. Para ello, habrá que recordar sus participaciones en las temporadas de Daredevil en Netflix, las dos temporadas de The Punisher en la misma plataforma, el rol desempeñado en la primera temporada de Daredevil: Born Again, así como el capítulo especial ONE LAST KILL. Incluso nos aventuraremos a elucubrar, además de contar lo que se sabe sobre su papel en Spider-Man: Brand New Day que se estrenará el próximo verano. Junto a Antonio Monfort y Antonio Runa, atrévete a colgarte una calavera en el pecho y disparar a matar a los malosos. Con el podcast en tus oídos, claro, o serás castigado. Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals