Podcasts about Glasnevin

On this episode, Tony Brueski digs into the eerie legacy of John Kavanagh's—better known as "The Gravediggers"—in Glasnevin, Ireland. This legendary pub, nestled beside one of Ireland's largest cemeteries, carries not only the scent of history but also chilling whispers of the otherworldly. From spectral figures who sip a silent pint to the lingering chill of unseen presences, we unravel the chilling tales that have haunted Kavanagh's for generations.  Join us as we explore why the walls of this centuries-old pub may hold more than just memories. Are the spirits of long-dead gravediggers still clocking out for a pint—or is it all just the tricks of a suggestible mind in a place heavy with history?

On this episode, Tony Brueski digs into the eerie legacy of John Kavanagh's—better known as "The Gravediggers"—in Glasnevin, Ireland. This legendary pub, nestled beside one of Ireland's largest cemeteries, carries not only the scent of history but also chilling whispers of the otherworldly. From spectral figures who sip a silent pint to the lingering chill of unseen presences, we unravel the chilling tales that have haunted Kavanagh's for generations.  Join us as we explore why the walls of this centuries-old pub may hold more than just memories. Are the spirits of long-dead gravediggers still clocking out for a pint—or is it all just the tricks of a suggestible mind in a place heavy with history?

Dublin City University's DCU Alpha and Portal Innovations from the USA.,have announced a strategic partnership to establish a new venture-building platform in Dublin, designed to support and scale indigenous Irish companies in the biotech, pharma, medtech, and deeptech sectors. This initiative comes at a crucial time for the life sciences industry in Ireland, as companies navigate an evolving global landscape marked by trade and tariff challenges. The collaboration will see the development over time of a dedicated 20,000 sq ft life sciences and deeptech innovation facility within DCU Alpha, providing startups with the space and equipment needed to thrive. The new facility will combine fully equipped wet and dry labs, incubation space, accelerator programmes, and access to a dedicated seed fund. This initiative aims to bridge the gap between university-based research and commercially viable ventures, ensuring that cutting-edge discoveries make a tangible impact on both the economy and societal health. A Catalyst for Innovation Portal Innovations, a leading venture-building firm, specialises in supporting life sciences and deeptech entrepreneurs by providing them with seed capital, world-class infrastructure, and strategic mentorship. Through this partnership, Dublin City University's Life Sciences Institute will extend its expertise and infrastructure to startups within the Portal Innovations ecosystem, granting them access to DCU's vast research networks and Core Technologies facilities at the university's Glasnevin campus. A Thriving Innovation Cluster The new Portal Innovations facility will be co-located within an already established deeptech ecosystem of pioneering companies already based at DCU Alpha, including Fire1, Deciphex, Dolmen Design, BlueBridge Technologies, Coroflo, Marama Labs, SCRI-IS, Pilot Photonics, HT Materials Science, WellAir, Taoglas, Keltech IoE, Eiratech Robotics, Ubotica, Enbio, Exergyn, and Endotronix, among others. Ronan Cunningham, Director, DCU Invent, said: "At DCU Alpha, we are committed to fostering an environment where deeptech and life sciences startups can thrive. This collaboration with Portal Innovations represents a major step forward in supporting indigenous innovation and ensuring that Ireland remains a competitive hub for scientific and technological advancements." Nancy Tyrrell, Director of Academic Partnerships at Portal Innovations, said: "Ireland has a rich history of scientific excellence, and this partnership with DCU Alpha represents a unique opportunity to accelerate the commercialisation of groundbreaking research. By bringing our proven venture-building model to Dublin, we aim to provide life sciences and deeptech entrepreneurs with the critical resources, funding, and mentorship they need to succeed on a global scale."

Dublin City Council has published a plan to develop a new town in north Dublin between Glasnevin, Cabra and Finglas. The town of Ballyboggan would be located along the Royal Canal west of Glasnevin Cemetery and east of Ratoath Road, which is currently occupied by the Dublin Industrial Estate. A public consultation on the plan opened yesterday and is inviting submissions until May 12th. We hear all about it with Tom Philips, Managing Director of Tom Phillips and Associates and Adjunct Associate Professor of Town Planning, UCD.

Dublin City Council has published a plan to develop a new town in north Dublin between Glasnevin, Cabra and Finglas. The town of Ballyboggan would be located along the Royal Canal west of Glasnevin Cemetery and east of Ratoath Road, which is currently occupied by the Dublin Industrial Estate. A public consultation on the plan opened yesterday and is inviting submissions until May 12th. We hear all about it with Tom Philips, Managing Director of Tom Phillips and Associates and Adjunct Associate Professor of Town Planning, UCD.

National Tree Week runs this year from March 9th to 16th and the theme of this year's celebration is “Planting Trees, Growing Together”. To find out more, Terry Flanagan visited The National Botanic Gardens at Glasnevin in Dublin, where he spoke to Education Officer Felicity Gaffney and our own Éanna Ní Lamhna.

The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI), in conjunction with their partners Data Edge, Timing Solutions and HEAnet, are hosting Ireland's inaugural Time & Sync Forum today, 11th Feb 2025, in Santry, Dublin. The event is bringing together a number of leading authorities in timing and synchronisation from Ireland, the UK and the European Commission to discuss key topics and policies relating to critical infrastructure on the island of Ireland. Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) technologies play a crucial role in modern economies, and enable over 10% of Europe's annual GDP, or more than €14 trillion*. Major industries such as communications, energy, transportation, public services and financial services are increasingly reliant on precise timing and timing distribution to deliver their services. Commenting on the event, Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, Peter Burke TD said, "Position, Navigation and Timing technologies are a core part of the work of a number of industries that are cornerstones of the Irish economy. Earlier this year, the Programme for Government committed to delivering a strong enterprise and fiscal framework to support competitiveness and the growth of a strong industrial base which has created jobs, grown exports, promoted innovation, and raised our standard of living. I warmly welcome this event, focussed on building on the launch of the National Timing Grid, and its role in advancing Ireland's domestic capabilities to support industry." Following on from the successful launch of Ireland's first National Timing Grid in 2023, the NSAI is hosting the Forum to promote the continuing need for Ireland to have as much control over its timing infrastructure as possible, including the potential replacement of Greenwich Mean Time with a domestic equivalent. Keynote speakers include Dr. Leon Lobo, Head of the National Timing Centre (NTC) programme at Britain's National Physical Laboratory, who is delivering its national timing strategy. Dr. Lukasz Bonenberg, Space Programmes Policy and Scientific Officer, Joint Research Centre (JRC), European Commission, will also provide his expertise having worked on Galileo, the EU's Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS). Between them, Drs. Lobo and Bonenberg will provide an important overview of PNT resiliency across Europe. Along with Data Edge, Timing Solutions and HEAnet, NSAI are currently working on enhancing Ireland's PNT capabilities through the National Timing Grid and the distribution of verified global GNSS data to support compliance with the upcoming EU NIS2 Directive. This update to the EU's original Network and Information Security (NIS) Directive significantly expands cybersecurity obligations for critical infrastructure sectors. NSAI's National Metrology Laboratory (NML), based in Glasnevin, maintains the reference measurement standards for Time & Frequency and contribute their atomic clock data to the International Bureau for Weights and Measures (BIPM) who maintain and calculate Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Whilst Legal Time in Ireland is under the remit of the Department of Justice, the internationally accepted representation of the second in Ireland is maintained by the NSAI's NML. David Fleming, National Standards Authority of Ireland, Technical Manager for Time, said, "We expect this important gathering to provide valuable insights which help us to inform policy development at a Governmental level and outline the requirements for investment in key timing infrastructure for the country. In a time of disruption and major technological advancements, Ireland needs to be as self-sufficient in this area as possible, while also aligning fully with our international counterparts." "With this event, we are aiming to draw in and engage as many interested stakeholders as possible to determine the requirements across the diverse sectors dependent upon precise timing." See more stories here.

Even on a cold or dull January day there is always some winter wonders to be discovered in a botanic garden. This week, David Maxwell heads to the National Botanic Gardens at Glasnevin, just a few miles from the centre of Dublin. Outdoors he finds flowering Japanese Quince (Chaenomeles japonica) and the striking bark of Chilean Myrtle (Luma apiculata) while in the impressive “Curvilinear Range” he is blown away by the scent of Jasmine (Jasminium polyanthum) and the flowers of the Bird of Paradise plant (Strelitizia reginae) which are cosy under the glass. Also on the programme, a visit to Monkstown Village Community Garden in Newtownabbey where volunteers keep things so tidy that they actually vacuum the polytunnel, and Rosie Maye joins David in studio to answer question and offer some winter gardening inspiration. Contact the programme on gardenerscorner@bbc.co.uk

A new €1.8m brewery has opened its doors in Dublin. Changing Times Brewery is based in Glasnevin, along the banks of the Royal Canal, and is backed by the families behind some of Dublin's most beloved pubs. Speaking to Jonathan was Ronan Lynch, Owner of The Swan Bar on this new venture.

A recent study by botanists at Kew Royal Botanic Gardens in the UK has identified 33 “dark spots” around the world where it is believed thousands of plant species are still waiting to be discovered. Éanna Ní Lamhna spoke to our good friend Dr. Matthew Jebb, Director of the National Botanic Gardens at Glasnevin in Dublin.

Derek is joined by Richard Collins, Niall Hatch and Terry Flanagan to discuss Meerkats, Pigeons, Natterjack Toads, the National Botanic Gardens at Glasnevin and much more

Darach Lupton, Curator of the Botanic Gardens in Glasnevin is celebrating after the news.

Jon Beardmore hand-delivers a postcard in Glasnevin, live on air, which he brought all the way from the Galapagos Islands. Jacqueline thinks the 60 cents Brown Thomas are charging for a paper bag is too much. Joe chats to Ruth Walsh, Jimmy Murphy & David Duffy about the funding model of the Arts Council.

Terry paid a visit to the National Botanic Gardens at Glasnevin, Co. Dublin and spoke to Dr Matthew Jebb, Director of "The Bots", about some of the more unusual and unique tree specimens with which visitors can get up close and personal.

We are absolutely delighted to be joined from his home studio Dr. Matthew Jebb, Director of the National Botanic Gardens in Glasnevin, Dublin. It gave Derek the perfect opportunity to ask about a curious observation regarding an olive tree growing in a pot in his father's back yard in Dublin.

Winners of the annual Reach for the Stars astrophotography competition announced A massive star nearing the end of its life, a moonrise above Bray Head, the Milky Way from a cave and the Northern Lights, are among the 2024 winning images in the 'Reach for the Stars' astrophotography competition, run by the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies. Taking the winning prize in the 'Back on Earth - Landscape' category was an image of May's spectacular aurora borealis over Fanad Head Lighthouse in Donegal. The image, 'Fanad Head - Aurora 2024', was taken by Patryk Sadowski from Derry City. Tom O'Donoghue, from Malahide in Dublin, was the winner of the 'Back on Earth - Landmark' category. The winning image 'Sentinel' captures the Baltimore Beacon standing watch as the Milky Way rises over the ocean. Commenting on the winning images in the 'Back on Earth' categories, Professor Peter Gallagher, Head of Astrophysics at DIAS and a member of the judging panel for 'Reach for the Stars', said: "The photographer took advantage of the opportunity to shoot Fanad Head Lighthouse from a different perspective, and it paid off. Having seen lots of aurora shots this year, this one really stood out to us for the creativity and imagination. Tom O'Donoghue's 'Sentinel' shows how even the most familiar landmarks can still be captured in new ways. The judging panel loved how the Milky Way provided a stunning backdrop for the lone sentinel." Martin McCormack, from Glasnevin, Dublin claimed first prize in the 'Out of this World - Deep Sky' category. The winning image 'The Jewels of the Swan' captures the Crescent Nebula, a 25 light-year-wide emission nebula in the constellation Cygnus. Featured in the image is a star at the centre of the nebula shedding its outer layers into space resulting in a dense shell of scorching hot material giving the nebula its shape. The winner in the 'Out of this World - Planetary' category with his image of the moon rising over Bray Head was Anthony Lynch from Stoneybatter, Dublin. Capturing this image involved a last-minute 200-yard dash down the beach for Anthony to ensure he had the shot lined up perfectly. Anthony also scooped the top prize in the Public Choice category. His image 'Cave Man' which captured the Milky Way from a cave at Goat Island, Ardmore, received the most votes in the online public vote. This year over 5,000 people cast their votes online for their favourite image. Prof. Gallagher continued, "Although the Crescent Nebula is a bright one, it can be notoriously difficult to capture. This photographer really put in the hours and studied their craft to create a beautiful image that is truly captivating. The moon rising over Bray Head is another example of a familiar landmark being captured in a new and creative way. We loved the simplicity of this image showcasing the journey the moon takes through our sky." The inaugural 'Night Sky in Your Hand' category was won by Seanie Morris, from Blueball, Co.Offaly, with his image 'Sam and Lucy's first BIG aurora', which shows the silhouettes of his children against the backdrop of May's spectacular aurora display. The images in this category had to be taken on a smartphone and without telescopes, of an astronomical scene. Judges' Feedback The winners were selected by a judging panel following a meticulous review process of over 200 entries. In addition to Prof. Peter Gallagher, the judging panel included Brenda Fitzsimons, former Picture Editor, The Irish Times; Michael McCreary, President, Irish Astronomical Society; and Niamh Breathnach, Director, Alice Public Relations. Commenting on the competition, Michael McCreary, President of the Irish Astronomical Society and member of the judging panel, said: "This is my second year to be involved in the judging process, and I continue to be amazed by what people are capturing in our night sky. The perseverance and attention to detail of all the entrants is evident in the images submitted to the competition this year - w...

Well summer is definitely upon us, so the timing of this chat couldn't be better. On this episode we have brothers Barry and Fergal Doyle who are co-owners of Arboretum. Barry is CEO and Fergal is chief commercial officer. Arboretum Home & Garden Heaven is a second generation, family-owned garden and lifestyle retailer. The multi award-winning business, founded in rural County Carlow in 1977 by horticulturist Rachel Doyle, is today a €14m turnover enterprise employing 200 people in three locations; the flagship store in Leighlinbridge, Carlow; Arboretum Kilquade, County Wicklow and Arboretum Urban Green. In recent weeks, Arboretum Kilquade has fully reopened following a €4.5 million redevelopment, creating 25 new jobs. Urban Green, located above Chapter's bookshop on Parnell Street in Dublin, opened in May 2023 and offers a unique garden, house plant and lifestyle retail experience for city centre dwellers. Each of the venues has a high-quality in-house restaurant. As CEO, Barry develops Arboretum's business strategies to support business growth and a key focus for him is customer service, always seeking to enhance the customer experience, both online and in the physical stores. Barry trained as a horticulturalist at the National Botanic Gardens in Glasnevin in Dublin and has a deep love of gardening and growing. Fergal is Chief Commercial Operator and oversees all financial aspects of the business and focusses on developing commercial strategies to support the business' goals. He believes in the importance of fostering long-lasting, meaningful relationships with customers through a passionate and committed team. Sustainability is also a key focus for Fergal both operationally and in the product range Arboretum offers to customers. This is the 31st episode with guests Barry Doyle and Fergal Doyle in the Davy podcast series 'Everyday Business with Aidan Donnelly'. This podcast brings you insightful conversation between Aidan Donnelly and entrepreneurs and business owners/management with their own unique story to tell. If you like what you hear, please like, share and subscribe.

Glasnevin is the spooky heart of Dublin. Saturated in Irish history and paranormal activity the cemetery is the eternal home a million souls. And next door - well what better than a haunted pub. Come in and enjoy a pint... if you dare.  Also apologies for the audio - apparently Liv cannot sit still. Sources include:  https://www.visitdublin.com/guides/haunted-dublin https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glasnevin_Cemetery https://www.shamrockgift.com/blog/folklore-friday-glasnevin-cemetery/ https://otherworldlyoracle.com/glasnevin-cemetery-dublin/ https://www.dublinlive.ie/whats-on/food-drink-news/irish-pubs-spine-tingling-history-21286508 https://spiritedisle.ie/explore-listing/john-kavanagh-the-gravediggers/ https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/john-kavanagh-the-gravediggers https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/glasnevin-cemetery-and-museum https://www.irishcentral.com/travel/travel-tips/i-took-the-gravedigger-ghost-tour-of-haunted-dublin-and-lived-to-tell-the-tale ---- All rights reserved (c) 2024 Ghost Stories in the Sunlight.  Please rate, review, subscribe and really enjoy life. We appreciate it.  CONTACT US: Email: GSITSpodcast@gmail.com  Facebook: fb.me/GSITSpodcast  Twitter/X: @GSITSpodcast  Instagram: @ghoststoriesinthesunlight "Always remember to leave a light on." - Booris, Podcast Ghost 

Glasnevin Cemetery is the resting place for many famous names but Warren Farrell, a tour guide at the cemetery, has compiled stories about some of the lesser known characters who are buried there in his book 'So Once Was I: Forgotten Tales from Glasnevin Cemetery'.

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The population of Dublin is roughly the same as the amount of people in Glasnevin Cemetery - which may lead you to think of the stories left dead and buried.Well, it prompted Warren Farrell to write 'So once was I'. He joins Seán to share what he's learned.

The population of Dublin is roughly the same as the amount of people in Glasnevin Cemetery - which may lead you to think of the stories left dead and buried.Well, it prompted Warren Farrell to write 'So once was I'. He joins Seán to share what he's learned.

Dr. Matthew Jebb, Director of the National Botanic Gardens at Glasnevin, joins us from Lambay and tells us more about the Island of Lambay.

On Monday, An Bord Pleanála met for its first hearing in 15 years into Dublin's planned underground rail line. The €9.5 billion MetroLink, as it is now known, has been put on hold numerous times since it was first announced as the Metro West plan in 2005.The proposed underground line would run from north of Swords to Dublin Airport, then on to Ballymun, Glasnevin, O'Connell Street and St Stephen's Green before terminating at Charlemont Street, with 16 stations in all.Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan has said he believes the long-awaited MetroLink will be granted planning permission before the end of this year and that construction will be completed by the early 2030s.Many Dubliners are worried about how the construction of this line, particularly close to the city centre, will disrupt their homes and livelihoods.However, as one of the only major cities in Europe without an underground transport system, Metrolink could be transformative for Dublin city and its residents in the long term, says Irish Times Dublin editor Olivia Kelly, who joins today's episode of In the News.Presented by Sorcha Pollak. Produced by Declan Conlon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Earlier this Summer, a Netflix documentary, all about the hidden world of freediving, catapulted the sport in front of a global audience. The Deepest Breath, tells the story of Alessia Zecchini, a champion freediver from Italy and Stephen Keenan, an expert safety diver from Glasnevin in Dublin. It follows them as they rise separately through the ranks of the sport, before their lives eventually become intertwined. The film was directed by Irish filmmaker Laura McGann and gives an incredible insight into the world of freediving: which sees divers reach depths of more than 100 meters, without any equipment and with one single breath. In this episode, McGann explains how extraordinary archive footage and the generosity of Stephen's father Peter helped shape the documentary. Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by Suzanne Brennan. This episode was originally published in September 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bobby took a trip out to the Gravediggers pub in Glasnevin, Dublin to find out why this is a must-see for any tourist or anyone else who calls Dublin their home.

So Galway United return to the halcyon days of Premier Division participation after a win in Kerry that leaves Johnny channelling Sylvia Plath, Leonard Cohen and even an underweight Christian Bale. In a post Rascals Rocktoberfest haze our intrepid reporters cast their eyes over the Weekend's action where UCD won our hearts but Derry failed to capitalise. Referees were under the spotlight again, Shels penchant for dark arts is discussed in a busy mailbag with Cork misery and European permutations also on the agenda. After their morning sausage rolls it was a hasty retreat from Glasnevin to the Aviva to talk contrasting fortunes with Gary O'Neill and David Cawley. As long as Future Ticketing, Rascals, Brewery and Collar and Cuff keep us on the air we will continue to ask and answer the same questions, drink from half empty glasses and leave you with the confused feeling whether the show needs an extension or an extinction. All of this confusion and melancholy is all part of your regular scheduled dose of windswept broadcasting that is episode 33. It's not dark yet but it's getting there!

Alliteration is the thread on which we hang this week's show. Yes, episode 31 gets overly concerned with what type of Friday we have in store. Our two intrepid wordsmiths cajole, conjure and contrive to to describe the night on which Derry host Shamrock Rovers in the key game of the league season and four FAI Cup quarter finals are up for decision. 'Fabulous', 'Flowery' and 'Far Out', this Friday may give Johnny further chest pains and Dan may have to be drug tested. Kevin Doherty is on the line fresh from his and our mailbag to weigh in on the Ireland situation and whether he is next in line for the big job. He also has a little matter of a cup game on 'Fan-ominal' Friday! Throw in the usual Simpsons, Father Ted and Grunge references and it could very well be 1995 again. As the year slips away from us and the Indian Summer draws to a close we can still rely on Future Ticketing, Rascals Brewery and Collar and Cuff to keep the lights on in Glasnevin. So throw your Xg in the bin and settle down to 64 minutes of poetic licence on this Wonderful Wholesome Witty Wednesday!

Earlier this Summer, a Netflix documentary, all about the hidden world of freediving, catapulted the sport in front of a global audience. The Deepest Breath, tells the story of Alessia Zecchini, a champion freediver from Italy and Stephen Keenan, an expert safety diver from Glasnevin in Dublin. It follows them as they rise separately through the ranks of the sport, before their lives eventually become intertwined. The film was directed by Irish filmmaker Laura McGann and gives an incredible insight into the world of freediving: which sees divers reach depths of more than 100 meters, without any equipment and with one single breath. In this episode, McGann explains how extraordinary archive footage and the generosity of Stephen's father Peter helped shape the documentary. Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by Suzanne Brennan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After being stalked at every airport in Europe Johnny evaded the air traffic chaos to arrive unscathed in Glasnevin for episode 29. On this week's show we talk to James Clarke about his route from Meath to Rovers to Bohs and how he's likely to celebrate if he scores in this weekend's big game. Dan caught up with Ruaidhri Higgins after a 2-2 draw in Dalymount and a topsy turvy season for the Candystripes. A deep dive into the mailbag reveals Finn Harps and Bray angst, we ask will Drogheda march on despite their obviously substandard stadium, we compare the league with similarly ranked leagues across Europe, there's Fine Gael rugby wall charts and after 3 years of Brexit, we audit whether it was a good thing or a bad thing. All of your midweek listening would be impossible without those good people at Future Ticketing, Collar and Cuff and Rascals Brewery who have probably made the best decision ever made. It's just over an hour and it's raring to go!

Drumming up support in Belfast ahead of The Dawn Chorus, Song Thrush setting the scene for The Dawn Chorus, a Tulips display at the National Bontanic Gardens, Glasnevin, celebrating soil biodiversity, Irish Seaweed, Burren in Bloom 2023 and the Ivy Bee.

Our roving Reporter, Terry Flanagan, is a big fan of Tulips, so we sent him to the Tulips display at the National Botanic Gardens in Glasnevin. While there, he spoke to our good friend Dr. Matthew Jebb, the Director of the gardens, about the impressive floral feature.

It's a giddy mood in Glasnevin where we host Drogheda manager Kevin Doherty and Dundalk's Keith Ward fresh from the post round and the training ground respectively. The lads pick up where our referee debate ended last week as well as chipping in on the great 2023 Astro Debate! They also find time in our extended edition to touch on Daire Doyle's gas meters, landlord Enda Stevens, post-wedding friendlies, and European balls! Like we said, it's a giddy affair as our hosts recount toilet adventures with The Monk, the bus who wants to be Roy Keane, confectionary cooking tips and a lot of TLAs. It's episode ten with Collar and Cuff, Future Ticketing and Rascals Brewery and think El Duderino, if you're not into the whole brevity thing!

What's up with that donkey in Glasnevin?Topics in this episode include seagulls in Ulysses, the Blooms' old digs in Lombard St. West, The Joyce Project, Mesias the tailor, donkey lore, superstitions of death, a strange work of art, Lucia di Lammermoor, Ivy Day, the location of Bloom's future grave, Altman the Saltman, Finglas, Joe Hynes, the crimes of Charley M'Coy, Bonnie Prince Charlie, more M'Intosh, kabbalah, numerology, hypostasis and umbilical cords.Support us on Patreon to access episodes early, bonus content, and a video version of our podcast.Social Media:Facebook | Twitter | InstagramSubscribe to Blooms & Barnacles:Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher

Dr. Matthew Jebb, Director of the National Botanic Gardens at Glasnevin, speaks to our panel from the Dublin isle of Lambay about the atlas' stark revelations, the botanical conservation priorities now required and the particular vulnerability of island flora.

Éanna attended the launch of Plant Atlas 2020 at the National Botanic Gardens in Glasnevin. She tells us more about the sobering trends revealed by the atlas and the steps needed to try to reverse the declines of our native plant species.

This Weeks Walker of the Week Wendy Dowling is from Glasnevin, Dublin. She told Newstalk Breakfast why she got involved...

Is there really a church in Dublin full of deadly corpsegas?Topics discussed in this episode include Cardinal McCabe and his mausoleum, the fate of orphans and widows in 1904, “Three Women to Every Men,” Leopold Bloom's irreverence in the face of mortality, Victoria and Albert, getting up a whip, John Henry Menton, Elpinor, Cerberus, Father Coffey, a thing with a knob on the end going into a bucket, Cock Robin, Mervyn Browne, St. Werburgh's organ, corpsegas, aspergills and aspersoriums, and going through the motions.Support us on Patreon to access early episodes early, bonus content, and a video version of our podcast.Social Media:Facebook | Twitter | InstagramSubscribe to Blooms & Barnacles:Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher

We are thrilled to welcome Martin Mooney, taphologist extraordinaire, as the guest on our 100th episode! Martin gives us a once-in-a-lifetime tour of Glasnevin Cemetery.If you enjoy the podcast, please consider supporting us at Patreon. 

Paddy Woodworth, the voice of Culture File's The Naturalist's Bookshelf, causes a chain reaction as he invites naturalists Richard Nairn, Jane Clarke and Tina Claffey to select their favourite volumes of nature writing. Recorded live at the National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin as part of Dublin Book Fair 2022.

Terry Flanagan visits the botanical gardens in Glasnevin to speak to Dr. Colin Kelleher, who heads up the project, about the rationale behind the seed bank, testing the viability of the seeds being collected and the sheer logistical challenge of storing literally millions of seeds for an indefinite period.

Today Mary is talking to Neil Campbell, an ecologist living in Galway and helping Dr Colin Kelleher from the National Botanic Gardens in Glasnevin with the National Native seed bank project Neil has Masters and undergraduate degrees in Botany and Plant Sciences from NUI Galway He is interested in preserving and improving biodiversity and natural habitats with an interest in native Irish plants.Contact Neil Campbell atncampbell@mkoireland.ieContact Dr Colin Kelleher at botanicgardens@opw.ieContact Mary Bermingham atmary@burrennaturesanctuary.ieCheck out Burren Nature Sanctuary at www.burrennaturesanctuary.ieSupport the Nature Magic Podcast athttps://www.patreon.com/naturemagicShow websitewww.naturemagic.ie

We have a selection of cutting-edge plant-themed stories for you this week, courtesy of (who else?) our good friend Dr. Matthew Jebb, Director of the National Botanic Gardens at Glasnevin in Dublin.

Shakespeare is in the eye of the beholder.Topics in this episode include the real-world inspiration for Paddy's Dignam's funeral, Matthew Kane, the funeral cortège to Glasnevin, attendees to Matthew Kane's funeral, Martin Cunningham, Sisyphus, the short story “Grace,” the true story behind “Grace,” the Jesuits, Matthew Kane attending his own funeral, Matthew Kane's appearance in “Ithaca,” Michael Hart, Tom Kernan, Matthew Kane's appearance, Shakespeare in the eyes of his beholders, visiting Matthew Kane's gravestone, zombie Shakespeare, Martin Cunningham's wife and Matthew Kane's wife, ghostly voices, the origin of the name Patrick Dignam, temperance or the lack thereof, the Patrick Dignam who lived near Leopold Bloom's house, the reason for the crumby carriage seats in “Hades,” and Paddy Dignam's alleged role in the Easter Rising.Sweny's Patreon helps keep this marvelous Dublin landmark alive. Please subscribe!On the Blog:Who Was the Real Paddy Dignam?Social MediaFacebook | TwitterSubscribe to Blooms & Barnacles:Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher

The parallels between Bloom and Odysseus' journeys to the Underworld.Topics include a summary of Chapter XI of The Odyssey, Bloom as sideways Odysseus, the neighborhoods of Glasnevin and Sandymount, Paddy Dignam and his “apoplexy,” Elpenor, Martin Cunningham the Sisyphus of Dublin, Dublin's waterways, Dublin's Charon, coins for the eyes, psychopomps, Reuben J. Dodd, Corny Kelleher, Cerberus, Father Coffey, simnel cakes, Dublin's Hades and Persephone, the Nekuia, Joycean Hercules, Agamemnon and Ajax, Robert Emmet as Tiresias, cricket, the number eleven, why Bloom goes to the Underworld in the morning, Viconian cycles, Richard Ellmann's theory of cycles, Bloom's non-denial of death, parallels of “Hades” and “Proteus,” the poetry of Al-Ma'arri, seadeath as the easiest death, and Bloom's affirmation of life.Sweny's Patreon helps keep this marvelous Dublin landmark alive. Please subscribe!On the Blog:Ulysses & The Odyssey: HadesSocial MediaFacebook | TwitterSubscribe to Blooms & Barnacles:Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher

Today is World Chocolate Day and Emmet was joined by founders of The Proper Chocolate Company in Glasnevin, Kellie and Patrick Marjolet, to mark the day.

Terry Flanagan goes to the National Botanic Gardens in Glasnevin, Dublin to talk to President of the Tree Council of Ireland, Éanna Ní Lamhna. Terry also meets up with Felicity Gaffney, Head of Education at the National Botanic Gardens and a member of the Tree Council of Ireland.

In this week's programme, David Maxwell travels to the National Botanic Gardens, Kilmacurragh in county Wicklow. The country cousin of the gardens at Glasnevin in Dublin, Kilmacurragh covers over 100 acres and enjoys a mild maritime climate where rhododendrons and Chilean exotics flourish. David walks through the crocus lawn with head gardener Seamus O'Brien and gets a sneak peak behind the scenes at a newly acquired historic walled garden. Also on the programme, Tony Kirkham chooses Arbutus unedo, also known as the strawberry tree, as his ‘tree of the month' and Ciaran Mulholland is pruning trees at his garden at the foot of Slemish mountain in county Antrim. David will also be putting questions from listeners to expert Brendan Little including how much wheat you need to grow to produce a home grown loaf.

Dr. Matthew Jebb, Director of the National Botanic Gardens at Glasnevin and the Chair of our judging panel, joins us on tonight's programme to tell us more about the adjudication process for RTÉ Eye on Nature wildlife photography competition. Competition now closed.

Jennie and Dianne honor their Irish heritage by exploring Glasnevin Cemetery in Dublin, Ireland. This ordinary, extraordinary cemetery is the final resting place to more than 1.5 million souls including Irish revolutionaries, poets, musicians, and many more wonderful people. It is also the site of a tower that allows you to see the ocean and the Irish mountains. Ireland is a land of stories, magic, and history.