Podcasts about Glasnevin

This weekend it's not just Electric Picnic, there is another festival in town! It's the Crisp Festival, taking place all weekend at The Bernard Shaw Pub and Eat Yard in Glasnevin, Dublin. Henry McKean popped down just before it opened to the public and tried the 'hot chip challenge', an extremely hot chilli dorito!He sent in this report!

Meet Fergal Titley, a Dubliner, actor and bar owner who spent 13 years living in New York before leaving it all behind to start again in Lisbon.In this extended People Of Lisbon conversation, Fergal talks about growing up in Glasnevin, training as an actor, life in New York, his playwright father, Samuel Beckett, Irishness, moving to Lisbon and turning a long-held idea into reality with the opening of The Wake — his Irish bar at the top of a Lisbon hill.We also talk about what makes a truly great Irish bar, the meaning behind The Wake, creating a sense of comfort and community, and, naturally, the art of pouring a proper pint of Guinness.This is the longer, rough-cut conversation behind our People Of Lisbon film — more stories, more tangents and more time with Fergal.People Of Lisbon is supported by Practice Portuguese, Fresh Portugal and Moviinn.

We get kicked out of the House of the Dragon

We get kicked out of the House of the Dragon

Luke Clancy and panel make the case for loving some teeming critters of the invertebrate kingdom. Advocating for their favourites are: Rachel McKenna (shieldbugs); Liam Lysaght (wasps); Cassia Gaden Gilmartin (earwigs); and Nessa Darcy (woodlice). Recorded live at National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin as part of Dublin Book Festival.

This week, a momentous nil-nil in Atlanta, the biggest bug scandal since Watergate, a goalkeeper elopes mid season, Liam Boyce gives us his 2c and the Bohs bodhrain bangs on. We got the man who wasn't there in the studio, as Ruaidhri O'Connor keeps Johnny company in Glasnevin before dialling out to an airport bound Dan somewhere in the southern states. But the story is really only about a small African nation and it's Crumlin born defender keeping the world champions at bay. Zlatan couldn't make it, but Rascals, Collar & Cuff, Planify and Future Ticketing all showed up to bring you episode 18!

Illustrator John Ruddy is attempting the near impossible: creating a large-scale map of Dublin with ridiculous detail.The multiple year project is now spanning from Dublin Port to Glasnevin, with more to go.John Ruddy, actor, Illustrator, writer, teacher and Historian, joins Seán to discuss.

Illustrator John Ruddy is attempting the near impossible: creating a large-scale map of Dublin with ridiculous detail.The multiple year project is now spanning from Dublin Port to Glasnevin, with more to go.John Ruddy, actor, Illustrator, writer, teacher and Historian, joins Seán to discuss.

Mary Stenson opens with news of the Rosary Rally at Knock on 6th June, where Archbishop Eamonn Martin will consecrate Ireland to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, and of the annual Frank Duff commemoration at Glasnevin on 7th June. The main feature is a recording of Fr. Aidan McGrath describing how he brought the Legion […] L'articolo All Things Legion – The Legion in Maoist China – Mary Stenson proviene da Radio Maria.

This week on Dishing It Out, Gary and Gareth sit down with Ciaran Kavanagh from John Kavanagh's, The Gravediggers, one of the most iconic pubs in Ireland.Ciaran shares what it was like growing up in the family pub, pulling pints from the age of 14, before heading off on a culinary journey that took him from Club Med, to the Bahamas and eight years cooking in Italy. He explains how he brought that experience back to Glasnevin, turning the pub's food offering into something seriously special while still keeping it rooted in tradition.The lads dig into the story behind The Gravediggers' famous coddle, why every Dublin family seems to have their own version, and how Anthony Bourdain's visit changed everything, bringing “Bourdainers” from all over the world in search of a pint and a bowl of the good stuff. There's also chat about the Guinness revival, Irish spring rolls and the awkward moment when Gary and Gareth were stood up by a very prolific chef who went to The Gravediggers instead. In this week's Nespresso Dish of the Week, Gary keeps the Italian inspiration going with chicken piccata. Then it's over to your Culinary Conundrums, where the lads answer a question from a young commis chef looking to impress and grow in the kitchen.Keep those questions coming to food@goloudnow.com .

Rob Morgan, son of Father Ted's Dermot Morgan, discusses his father being added to the "Extra-Ordinary Lives exhibition" at Glasnevin Cemetery.

The National Botanic Gardens in Glasnevin are a free, year-round haven of global plant collections, including remarkable trees often explored on guided tours. For tonight's programme, Terry Flanagan visits the Gardens to join guide Eoin O'Reilly, who shows him some of the site's most spectacular arboreal highlights...

Eric Hughes, one of the chaplains based at DCU's Inter Faith Centre on the Glasnevin campus. Eric serves as Church of Ireland chaplain, supporting students of all faiths and none, helping build community, offering pastoral care, and creating space for reflection and connection across campus life.

"Biophilia", or "love of life", is used to describe the innate tendency of humans to connect with nature. At the National Botanic Gardens in Glasnevin, guide Eoin O'Reilly organised a tour entitled Biophilia. We sent Terry Flanagan and Richard Collins along to learn more...

Irish Rail's Christmas schedule adds late night services for revellers.Irish Rail will operate on a reduced schedule from Christmas Eve to New Year's Day, some extra services have been added for this weekend for any Christmas party goers.The question is: should late night services be run all year?Joining Ciara Doherty to discuss is Ray O'Donoghue, Dublin's night-time economy advisor, Barry Kenny, Corporate Communications Manager with Iarnrod Eireann and Feljin Jose Dublin City Councillor for Phibsborough, Glasnevin, Drumcondra, Cabra and Ashtown, Green Party Spokesperson for Transport.

Ultan Moran was so insightful about his place of work Glasnevin cemetery, James Power owner of uPhone in Drogheda told us about the impact the falling Christmas lights had on his business, Mary Sadlier the tour de force driving Coole Swan forward popped in for a wonderful catch-up and Falyn Mackey is so happy she has her pooches back! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gerry really enjoyed his chat with Dundalk man Ultan Moran, who is Digital Marketing and Heritage Officer at Ireland's national cemetery! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textWelcome back to this weeks show.  Back on my own this week, I reflect on our little trip to Glasnevin the weekend just gone by and pay tribute to Mary Palmer, mother to Thomas J Clarke and a proud Tipperary woman.  Shout out to Dr Tim Horgan whose wonderfully crafted words added to todays show. www.theirishsound.comSupport the show

Elaina Donohue Gray, Tour Guide at Glasnevin cemetery, tells Oliver about how her tours hit a chord on TikTok.

Oliver's monologue on a Wednesday.

Luke Clancy and panel make the case for loving some teeming critters of the invertebrate kingdom. Advocating for their favourites are: Rachel McKenna (shieldbugs); Liam Lysaght (wasps); Cassia Gaden Gilmartin (earwigs); and Nessa Darcy (woodlice). Recorded live at National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin as part of Dublin Book Festival.

Luke Clancy and panel make the case for loving some teeming critters of the invertebrate kingdom. Advocating for their favourites are: Rachel McKenna (shieldbugs); Liam Lysaght (wasps); Cassia Gaden Gilmartin (earwigs); and Nessa Darcy (woodlice). Recorded live at National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin as part of Dublin Book Festival.

Coffee from the sky: inside Manna's drone delivery service in Dublin 15 In parts of Dublin, takeaway deliveries no longer arrive by car. They come from above. From a launch pad at Blanchardstown Shopping Centre, Irish company Manna Air Delivery has been flying small autonomous drones over the suburb since February 2024, dropping coffees, groceries and take-away orders into gardens and driveways. For residents in the catchment area, it's gone from novelty to routine. For the rest of Ireland, and for visitors hearing about it for the first time, it still sounds like science fiction. Manna's operation in Dublin 15 has already completed more than 52,000 deliveries, part of over 200,000 flights worldwide since the company was founded. The service has removed thousands of local road journeys in Blanchardstown alone, replacing short van and car trips with battery-powered flights. What is the Manna's drone delivery service? At its simplest, Manna is a local delivery service that swaps vans and scooters for small aircraft. Customers order through the Manna app, choosing from 49 partner businesses in and around Blanchardstown Shopping Centre. That list includes independent Irish grocers, bookshops, clothing stores and a butcher alongside a number of national brands. Once the order is confirmed, staff at Manna's base pack it into a standardised cargo box. A drone is loaded, lifted to the launch point and sent on its way. The aircraft flies at up to 80 km/h, typically within a 3 km radius of the centre, though some routes stretch to 6 km. Most deliveries take five to six minutes from loading to drop-off. When the drone reaches the delivery point, it hovers, lowers the box on a tether, releases it gently, and returns to base for the next job. For the customer, the experience is simple: order, track the aircraft on the app, collect the parcel from the lawn or driveway. The complexity lies elsewhere. How it works behind the scenes? Manna's aircraft are fully autonomous, but they don't operate alone. Every flight is supervised from the company's operations hub in Glasnevin, where trained staff monitor multiple missions on large screens. Each drone follows a pre-approved flight path designed to avoid obstacles and respect agreed corridors with the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA). Onboard sensors and navigation systems manage altitude, speed and route, while ground staff can intervene if needed. Power comes from rechargeable batteries which are swapped between flights and charged using renewable electricity. According to an independent emissions study, Manna's drones are up to eight times more efficient in CO? terms than a petrol car doing the same delivery. The company estimates that in each suburb it operates, the service cuts local emissions by around 150 tonnes a year. Safety? Manna's safety case is built on redundancy. Each aircraft has dual motors, backup communications and automatic return-to-base protocols. If something unexpected happens - a sudden change in wind, or a technical fault - the drone is designed to take the safest possible action without waiting for human input. The operation in Dublin 15 runs at roughly 140 flights per day, serving a population of about 120,000 people. Every one of those flights is logged. "We're running a delivery service, not a tech experiment" Eoghan Huston, Manna's Chief Operating Officer, detailed that his emphasis was less on the drones themselves and more on the discipline needed to run them at scale. "The technology does most of the work," he said, "but what makes it real is the operational discipline. We treat every flight like an airline flight - logged, checked, verified." Each mission is authorised by a safety supervisor before take-off. After landing, data from the flight are reviewed and fed back into the system to improve performance and reliability. "People assume we just press 'go' and the drone flies off," Huston added. "In reality, it's a carefully controlled environment with layers o...

The long-awaited MetroLink line, which will finally connect Dublin Airport to the city by rail, has been approved by An Coimisiún Pleanála, three years after planning permission was sought.The 18.8km rail line, expected to cost more than €10 billion, was first proposed a quarter of a century ago and is anticipated to begin operations in the mid-2030s.Travelling mostly underground, the remote-controlled, driverless trains will run every three minutes from Swords in north Dublin to Charlemont close to Ranelagh in south Dublin. The route will have 16 stops serving areas including Dublin Airport, Ballymun, Glasnevin, Phibsborough and the city centre.A trip from Swords to the city centre is expected to take about 25 minutes, while journeys from the airport to the city will take about 20 minutes.But what happens if there is a judicial challenge to the planning permission? And what if “unknown, unknown” issues arise and the bill doubles as has been imagined? And when will the first passengers hop on board?Irish Times Dublin editor Olivia Kelly explains.Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by Andrew McNair. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anne explains why she is frustrated with AIB. Colette works in Woddies in Glasnevin and they've recently spotted a visitor. Gerry is being driven crazy by seagulls in Balbriggan. Siobhan is trying to avail of the Warmer Homes Scheme for her sister.

Stephen Walsh's first goal since last October put Galway United ahead before David Hurley ensured victory in the second of the men's FAI Cup against Dublin's Tolka Rovers on Friday (18th July 2025). Walsh struck on 18 minutes against the Glasnevin outfit, securing Galway's first goal in three games, before Hurley on 74 minutes ended a four-match winless run, and put United into the last-16 draw next Tuesday. Galway Bay FM's match commentary team were Mike Rafferty and Derek Rogers. == Galway United's next game is against Waterford in the SSE Airtricity League Men's Premier Division.  Kick-off at Eamonn Deacy Park on Friday, 25th July is 7.45pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

Send us a textWelcome back to another episode of The Irish Sound. This week I chat about whats going on in my life at the minute as well as some big news from Glastonbury and the rebel music scene in Ireland.  Of course I also play some brilliant Irish music.  I mentioned a "go fund me" to raise funds for a monument at the grave of Thomas J Clarkes family in Glasnevin.  Please give something small if you can. Go fund me link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/thomas-jclarke-1916-heros-parents-monument-fund

Pride week is alive and well at the national cemetery. The Queer History tour at Glasnevin cemetery will run for the duration of Pride Week. Tickets can be purchased online or in person. Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports:

Different paths. Shared ambition. Founders in conversation at StartUp Ballymun With the preparations complete, the twelfth edition of StartUp Ballymun takes place on Wednesday 25 June in Ballymun Civic Centre, Dublin 9. This year's event continues the tradition of supporting and encouraging entrepreneurship across Dublin's northside and beyond. StartUp Ballymun returns Find out more and book your ticket here StartUp Ballymun 2025 . Funded by Dublin City Council through its Ballymun Area Office, StartUp Ballymun has grown over the years into a valuable platform for entrepreneurs, startups and small business owners. The event is free to attend but pre-booking is essential. A local event with a clear purpose The heart of StartUp Ballymun is simple. It exists to give practical encouragement to people who are starting or growing their own businesses. This is not a conference for large companies or serial investors. The event is designed for founders at different stages, early-stage entrepreneurs, self-employed, family businesses, aspiring entrepreneurs and those considering their first steps into enterprise. It attracts people from Ballymun and the surrounding areas, as well as entrepreneurs from nearby Finglas, Santry, Glasnevin, Blanchardstown and across Dublin. For those who attend, StartUp Ballymun offers access to stories, advice and insights from business owners who have already taken the same journey. The 2025 theme: Innovation in Action Every year, the event builds around a theme. For 2025, the focus is on practical innovation. It is not about big theories or abstract ideas but how business owners are adapting to change, responding to challenges, and using new tools to improve what they do. Fireside conversation: Bobby Healy Alongside the usual panel, for the first time StartUp Ballymun will feature a fireside conversation with one of Ireland's best-known tech entrepreneurs. Bobby Healy, founder and CEO of Manna Drone Delivery, will join us to share his story. Bobby's work in autonomous drone technology has attracted international attention, but his earlier entrepreneurial journey, including building CarTrawler into a global platform, offers many insights for small business founders. For the audience, the fireside chat offers a rare opportunity to hear directly from someone who has developed and led truly disruptive businesses, while staying firmly grounded in Irish enterprise. The speakers: entrepreneurs sharing real experiences At the centre of the event is the Panel of Entrepreneurs. This year, five Founders will take part, each giving a short talk about their business story. They will share how they started, the challenges they faced, the changes they made, and how they are now using innovation to grow. These are honest accounts of starting and running businesses, including the reality of setbacks and the constant process of adapting. The confirmed speakers this year include Edezima Onilanle of Mamashee, Kevin Murphy of 2GoCup , Sinéad Ryan from Little Fitness, Lucie Cunningham of The Homeshare and Eileen McHugh of Hair Together. Each of these businesses is actively trading and delivering services, employing staff, serving customers and responding to changing markets. Supported by local partners and agencies Dince 2016 StartUp Ballymun has been organised by Billy Linehan of Celtar Advisers and Liam Barry of Dublin City Council on behalf of the Ballymun Area Office of Dublin City Council. Dublin's longest running start-up event receives strong support from many local agencies and networks who promote entrepreneurship in the area. Each year, agencies such as LEO Dublin City, Enterprise Ireland and other partners assist with promoting the event and encouraging participation. The collective support ensures that StartUp Ballymun remains open, inclusive and free to attend. An open invitation to join us If you are a business owner, a founder, or someone simply curious about starting a business, StartUp Ballymun offers a fri...

Businesses in an industrial estate in Glasnevin in north Dublin say they're facing an uncertain future due to Dublin City Council's plans to redevelop the area for housing.

In the run up to Dublin Pride, which takes place next Saturday June 28th, Glasnevin Cemetery are running Queer History Tours this weekend in advance of next week's celebrations.Anna Collins is the tour guide for them, and they join Seán to discuss.

Ireland's care system is in crisis ,so says campaign group Care Champions who are protesting outside Leinster House later this morning We caught up with spokesperson Majella Beatty, who outlined their demands. Also speaking to Sean wasPaul Guy, whose 80-year-old father Audeon was seen being roughly handled at the Beneavin Manor nursing home in Glasnevin in last week's RTÉ investigates exposé,

jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); }); Original Podcast with clickable words https://tinyurl.com/28jd5fzy Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com More inspections to be carried out on Emeis nursing homes. Tuilleadh cigireachtaí le déanamh ar thithe altranais Emeis. The Health and Safety Authority is to carry out inspections of two nursing homes owned by the French company Emeis in light of revelations about the two places in the RTÉ Investigates documentary which aired last night. Tá an tÚdarás Sláinte agus Sábháilteachta le cigireachtaí a dhéanamh ar dhá theach altranais leis an gcomhlacht as an bhFrainc Emeis i bhfianaise ar nochtadh faoin dá áit i gclár faisnéise RTÉ Investigates a craoladh arú aréir. The Authority indicated that inspectors would look at general health and safety matters at the centres in Portlaoise and Glasnevin in Dublin. Thug an tÚdarás le fios go mbreathnódh cigirí ar chúrsaí sláinte go ginearálta agus ar chúrsaí sábháilteachta sna hionaid i bPort Laoise agus i nGlas Naíon i mBaile Átha Cliath. Concerns have been expressed about the quality of care provided in both places since the documentary revealed that vulnerable elderly people were being neglected there. Tá imní léirithe faoi chaighdeán an chúraim a chuirtear ar fáil sa dá áit ó léiríodh sa chlár faisnéise go rabhthas ag déanamh faillí i seandaoine leochaileacha iontu. There is particular concern that appropriate policies are not being implemented when moving elderly people from room to room. Táthar imníoch go háirithe nach bhfuil beartais chuí á gcur i bhfeidhm agus seandaoine á dtabhairt ó sheomra go seomra. The Health Information and Quality Authority confirmed yesterday that it was reviewing every nursing home owned by Emeis in this country. Dheimhnigh an Údarás um Fhaisnéis agus Cáilíocht Sláinte inné go raibh siad ag déanamh athbhreithniú ar gach teach altranais atá ag Emeis sa tír seo. The Authority also said that in April they had banned Emeis from accepting more patients in Portlaoise and Glasnevin but that order had fallen on deaf ears. Dúirt an tÚdarás freisin gur chuir siad cosc i mí Aibreáin ar Emeis glacadh le tuilleadh othar i bPort Laoise agus i nGlas Naíon ach gur tugadh an chluas bhodhar don ordú sin. RTÉ News and Current Affairs Nuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

Anna Collins, a tour guide and a researcher at Dublin Cemeteries Trust, told Dermot how Dublin's Glasnevin Cemetery will host its first ever queer history tours from the 20th to the 22nd of June, celebrating Pride and exploring LGBTQ+ life in Ireland since the 1800s.

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.

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 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.

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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.

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.