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This episode includes discussion of sex and is not suitable for younger listeners.Sex has always been a key part of Irish life. Yet given its intimate and private nature it often leaves little trace in the historical record. One rare exception comes from the Presbyterian Kirk Session, a church court that kept detailed accounts of behaviour it considered sinful. These records open a unique window into how people in eighteenth century Ireland navigated desire, shame, romance and rule breaking.In this episode I am joined by Dr Leanne Calvert whose book Pious and Promiscuous: Life, Love and Family in Presbyterian Ulster uncovers the hidden sex lives of ordinary men and women in the 18th century. The conversation explores beliefs about sex, the reality of everyday relationships, courtship, affairs, pregnancy and the ways communities tried to control intimacy.Get your copy of Leanne's book Pious and Promiscuous: Life, Love and Family in Presbyterian Ulster herehttps://shop.ria.ie/products/piousLeanne's Blog: https://promiscuouspresbyterian.wordpress.com/Work profile: https://pure.ul.ie/en/persons/leanne-calvert/Sound by Kate Dunlea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Long before Dickens penned A Christmas Carol, our ancestors gathered around midwinter fires to tell tales of spirits and monsters lurking in the darkness. Tonight, we explore why Christmas and ghost stories have been intertwined for thousands of years — then share true accounts that prove the tradition is very much alive. #HolidayHorrorsIN THIS EPISODE: Earlier this month I shared some true reports of people seeing Kris Kringle – or what appeared to be Kris Kringle – in real life. But there are many more of those strange sightings to share! (More Real Santa Sightings) *** Christmas has been celebrated for centuries, and gift-giving has been around in America since well before the Civil War. But how we celebrate and what we give changes depending on the time. We'll take a look at what Christmas was like for American pioneers in the 1800s. (Christmas in The Old West) *** At a Christmas party the revelers heard a horrifying scream from outside. They rushed out to hear the screams were coming from the sky, at least above the rooftops. But how could that be? It was then that they learned Oliver Lerch had disappeared – never to be seen again. (The Christmas Disappearance of Oliver Lerch) *** Nothing says Christmas like a poisonous weed! Well… you explain mistletoe! We'll look at why we're supposed to kiss under this deadly plant during the holidays. (A Kiss Under the Mistletoe) *** A horrible fire breaks out at an Oklahoma school during the holidays of 1924 – and the ghosts of the children still linger at the site. (Ghosts of the Babbs Switch School Christmas Fire) *** You might be celebrating Christmas like a viking and not even realize it. From the holiday ham to the evergreen in your living room, we'll look at how the pagan celebration of Yule influenced modern Christmas traditions. (How To Celebrate Christmas Like a Viking) *** Kids in America anxiously await the arrival of Santa Claus bounding down the chimney with gifts and candy for the good little boys and girls. But that's America. What comes down the chimney of Irish and Scottish kids may not be so jolly, plump, and loving. Some Gaelic children have to watch out for the Bodach. (Beware the Bodach at Christmas) *** It's something we're trying to revive here on Weird Darkness… the lost tradition of telling ghost stories at Christmas. (The Lost Tradition of Telling Ghost Stories) *** (Originally aired December 16, 2021)SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…“The Lost Tradition of Christmas Ghost Stories” from Conspiracy Journal: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/36dxj4kt, Sally O'Reilly for Ancient Pages: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2mfh29mk, YourGhostStories.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p93r34c, LiveAbout.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/539cmfv6“The Christmas Disappearance of Oliver Lerch” from AnomalyInfo.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/59t2mysv“How To Celebrate Christmas Like a Viking” by Morgan Dunn for All That's Interesting: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p88mev7“More Real Santa Sightings” by Rob Schwarz for Stranger Dimensions: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yvdt2ww6“Ghosts of the Babbs Switch School Christmas Fire” by Troy Taylor: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/dnmhehha“Beware the Bodach at Christmas” by Ellen Lloyd for Ancient Pages: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p85afxx“Christmas in The Old West” by Kathy Weiser for Legends of America: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bddzbyfk“A Kiss Under the Mistletoe” by Troy Taylor: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2jv3u98aVisit our Sponsors & Friends: https://weirddarkness.com/sponsorsJoin the Weird Darkness Syndicate: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateAdvertise in the Weird Darkness podcast or syndicated radio show: https://weirddarkness.com/advertise= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. 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Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.#WeirdDarkness #ChristmasGhostStories #TrueScaryStories #HolidayHorror #VictorianGhostStories #ParanormalStories #YuletideHorror #GhostStories #ChristmasTradition #HauntedChristmas

What if investing wasn't just about profit, but about people? What if the way we work, spend, and steward resources could reflect God's heart for justice, beauty, and human flourishing? In a world driven by gain, every choice we make—how we work, spend, and invest—flows from what we believe about God and the world he made. If creation is good and every neighbor bears His image, then even our economics becomes a form of witness. This conversation explores how the gospel reshapes our view of wealth, purpose, and human dignity, and how faithful stewardship can point the world toward the goodness of God's kingdom. Our guest is Robin John. Born in a small village in India, Robin immigrated to the U.S. at age eight. His family settled in Boston as the only Indian family in an Irish and Italian neighborhood. After graduating from Tufts University, Robin entered the corporate world, where he saw firsthand the power businesses have to create value and blessings—or to cause harm. Robin is the cofounder and CEO of Eventide, an asset management firm dedicated to honoring God by investing in companies that pursue the common good. Eventide has become one of the largest faith-based asset managers, inspiring people to embrace "investing that makes the world rejoice." Send us your feedback and questions to: podcast@summit.org! 

The bestselling Irish author grew up on a farm set on “50 acres on the side of a hill”. Growing up, she witnessed a harsh, misogynistic country that convinced her she would never marry. Claire shares what she has learned about writing from a litter of newborn piglets.Her works Small Things Like These and Foster have both been made into movies.Claire's stories often take place in the landscape where she grew up — the farms and small towns of Wexford in Southeast Ireland.Claire was the youngest of six children, and when she was born their farmhouse had no running water and few books.Instead, Claire fell in love with horses.As a small child she would go to the wood with her brother, who was a lumberjack.Amongst the chainsaws and workmen, little Claire would drive a harnessed horse from behind, to the roadside, to help clear the heavy trees. And as she grew older, she developed a fierce determination to live life on her own terms.This episode was produced by Alice Moldovan. Conversations Executive Producer is Nicola Harrison. Presented by Sarah Kanowski.This episode of Conversations touches on marriage, Magdalene laundries, contraception, Ireland, Catholicism, big Irish families, horsemanship, starting brumbies, skewbald Connemara pony, New Orleans, writing, literary prizes, farms, personal stories, epic life stories, family dynamics, Cillian Murphy and modern history.Further informationListen to Sarah's interview with Queensland horseman, Ken Faulkner.

Richie is joined by the Irish writer Gerry O'Neill. Gerry's new book "Unvaxxed Soul: A Post-pandemic Spirit Journey" is a terrific read. It's a post-lockdown Irish road memoir about:Wrestling with freedom, responsibility, faith and doubt, moving on from borrowed beliefs to something real, rooted and deeply personal. Facing the shadowed corners of your own story instead of escaping them. Learning, slowly and imperfectly, how to live from a quieter centre. If you've ever felt out of step with the crowd, suspicious of easy answers, or drawn to a spirituality that's messy, human and hard-won, Unvaxxed Soul is a companion for the long road home.https://www.amazon.co.uk/Unvaxxed-Soul-post-pandemic-spirit-journey-ebook/dp/B0G2T5DHX8https://substack.com/@westawakehttps://www.youtube.com/@thescholargypsies

A springing Denise, an estate agent and a bit of Babylonian... Mock The Week host and legendary Irish comic Dara O'Briain tells us all about his fictional death. Want the episodes ad free AND extra content from Mel and the guests, PLUS everything from the Kathy Burke archive? 6 Feet Under gets knee deep in all your cracking correspondence. Head to wheretheresawilltheresawake.com to subscribe. AND If you've got a story for us, send it over to mel@deathpodcast.co.uk A Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Entrepreneur Norman Crowley shares his remarkable journey and explains why ideas matter far less than the courage to start and the discipline to execute. As Norman explains, "Just begin. The customer will fix your idea very quickly." Show Notes Page: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/r394-norman-crowley-just-begin/ What does it really take to come up with a good business idea, and does the idea even matter? In this compelling conversation, international entrepreneur Norman Crowley unpacks the truth behind entrepreneurial success, from his early welding business at age 12 to the billion-dollar gaming venture he nearly sold just hours before the 2008 financial crisis. Norman shares the mindset, discipline, and resilience required to build meaningful companies, including why execution - not the idea - is what actually determines whether you'll succeed. He also discusses the role of luck, navigating stress and health challenges, building world-class teams, and why big missions attract big allies. One of the most powerful moments of the episode comes when Norman explains his "hot coals" framework for overcoming fear: "Filling your mind with happy thoughts, being clear on the destination, and just keeping walking." Whether you're dreaming of your first business or wrestling with your next one, this episode offers rare honesty, inspiring insights, and practical wisdom from decades of entrepreneurial wins, losses, pivots, and reinventions. Norman Crowley is an Irish serial entrepreneur and climate-tech leader, best known as the Founder and Chairman of CoolPlanet, a global decarbonization and energy-efficiency group helping major corporations reduce emissions and achieve net-zero goals. Before turning to climate innovation, he built and sold several successful technology companies including Trinity Commerce, Inspired Gaming Group, and The Cloud. He also founded AVA, which converts classic cars into high-performance electric vehicles. Today, Norman is recognized for combining deep entrepreneurial experience with a mission-driven approach to solving climate change through technology, data, and industrial systems. This episode is hosted by Henry Lopez. The How of Business podcast focuses on helping you start, run, grow and exit your small business. The How of Business is a top-rated podcast for small business owners and entrepreneurs. Find the best podcast, small business coaching, resources and trusted service partners for small business owners and entrepreneurs at our website https://TheHowOfBusiness.com

  Thank you for tuning in to Episode 311 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my website. This week's segments included:   Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Brainstorming From the Armchair KAL News Events Contest, News & Notes On a Happy Note Quote of the Week   Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   Kris' Christmas socks Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Yarn: West Yorkshire Spinners in the Fairy Lights colorway & Patons Kroy in Red for heels Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page I knit pair of socks out of this same colorway for Mom in 2019- Ravelry Project Page here. That was my 100th pair of OMG Heel socks.   Elsa Pattern: Queen Elsa Amigurumi by Chiara Cremon (free crochet pattern available on Ravelry) Yarn: Knit Picks Brava (worsted weight acrylic yarn) Hook: D (3.25 mm) Ravelry Project Page Fantastic, really clear pattern. Body is worked from the bottom up all the way through the head, then you add two arms and a cape on the back. I ironed the cape and body to smooth out the fabric.   Penguin Pattern: Penguin by Lion Brand Yarn- free crochet pattern on the Lion Brand website Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted minis in Black, Clarity, White and Orange colorways Hook: C (2.75 mm) Ravelry Project Page   Over the Rainbow Socks Yarn: Cashmere & Coconuts MCN Sock yarn in the Somewhere Over the Rainbow colorway Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page   On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   Woolens & Nosh 2025 Advent Socks Yarn: Woolens & Nosh, 75/25 Superwash Wool/Nylon 2025 Advent Colorway Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page   Kirby Wirby 2025 Advent Socks Yarn: Kirby Wirby 75/25 Superwash Merino/Nylon in the 2025 Advent Christmas Toys from the 80s 24 Stripe Colorway Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page Yarn theme: Christmas Toys from the 80s   Very Hungry Caterpillar Socks Yarn: Teal Torch Knits Splendid Sock (100% SW Merino) in the Emerald Colorway, Murky Depths Deep Sock in the Age of Aquarium Colorway & Legacy Fiber Artz Steel Toes in the Vanilla Bean colorway Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) and US 2 Ravelry Project Page Cast on 56 sts with US 1.5 for cuff. After cuff, knit a few rounds. 4 sets of increases (4 increases each time) to get to 72 sts. Then change to US 2 needles and test for stretchiness after first block of colorwork. Mapped out the colorwork for one sock based on Pacific Knit Co's Garden Doodle set.   Sheri's Christmas Socks Yarn: Gusto Wool Echos in Colorway 1515 (blue to purple gradient in 2-50g skeins) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page I cast this on to bring to Rhinebeck on my Lemonwood Mini Minder (I have this Art Deco one) so I could walk and knit. Cast on cuff of sock #2 on a separate pair of needles before going to see Hattie in Shrek so I had that ready to work on. Back at home, I finished the first leg and heel and am on to the foot.   Gus the Dino Pattern: Gus the Dino by KP Crochet Patterns. $8.50 US Pattern on Etsy (on sale right now) Yarn: Bernat Blanket in Misty Green & Parfait Chunky in White Hook: J (6.0 mm) Ravelry Project Page   Brainstorming I shared a check in on Christmas making plans/schedule   From the Armchair   Bury our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V.E. Schwab. Amazon Affiliate Link. Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover. Amazon Affiliate Link.   Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases.   KAL News   Pigskin Party '25 Event Dates: KAL Dates- Thursday September 4, 2025- Monday February 9, 2026 Find everything you need in the Start Here Thread in the Ravelry Group Official Rules Registration Form  (you must be Registered to be eligible for prizes) Enter your projects using the Point Tally Form Find the full list of Sponsors in this Google Doc. Coupon Codes are listed in this Ravelry Thread Exclusive Items from our Pro Shop Sponsors are listed in this Ravelry Thread Questions-  ask them in this Ravelry Thread or email Jen at downcellarstudio @ gmail.com Check out this Ravelry Thread with helpful tips for the event, crowd sourced from our incredible players.   Updates In This Episode Count On It Challenge hosted by Twice Sheared Sheep, Official Sponsor for Quarter 2 (November). Details in this Ravelry thread. Winner announced. Official Sponsor for Quarter 3 (December)- Suburban Stitcher Mini Maker's Merry Month See details in this Ravelry Thread. Stay tuned for more about our Official Sponsor for Quarter 4 (January)- Yarnaceous Fibers November participation prize winners were announced   Commentator Update from Mary- links in this section bring you to Ravelry Inspired by the Q3 challenge, there's lots of chatter in the December huddle about things to make with mini skeins!  If you are at a loss for what to make, head on over to the huddle for some ideas!  Three players have already submitted for points in the Q3 challenge--and all three of them made patterns by PSP sponsor Sarah Schira (Imagined Landscapes) * Esalaza made a super cute textured stripe scrappy hat in red, green, and white....very festive! * Fgcreations made a gnoel gnome--also very festive in Christmas colors! *Amazeh made a Gnatty the Unexpected Gnome   Way to rack up those points by combining a sponsor pattern with the Q3 challenge!   Speaking of racking up points...I was curious what the highest scoring single point project is so far. DebLinden got 1155 points for one project!  How'd she do it, you ask? *She knit a sweater holding two yarns together using 3639 yards (plenty of yardage for a blitz!),  *She used 4 pigskin exclusive products, and  *She used 3 additional proshop sponsor products. Well done!   Wishing you all a happy holiday season!   Contest, News & Notes Check out my 2025 Vlogmas Playlist on YouTube   On a Happy Note Laura texted me a photo of she and her friend Arielle wearing socks I knit them! Dad, Dan and I went to the Irish pub for Dan's birthday Dad's knee replacement surgery went really well. Seeing Hattie in Shrek and spending the afternoon with Riley. Sue and Chelsea from Legacy Fiber Artz sent me their 4 Sundays Advent- micro sock sets Our friend Merry came to visit and brought homemade food for Dad. She also brought me a beautiful bracelet whose beads are made with Mom's funeral flowers in Wizard of Oz colors. Riley and Milie came down this weekend. We did lots of knitting, crochet and a bit of latch hook. Check out the 13th and 14th vlogmas videos for more.   Quote of the Week "Welcome winter. Your late dawns and chilled breath make me lazy, but I love you nonetheless." —Terri Guillemets   ------   Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information: Check out the Down Cellar Studio Patreon! Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Instagram: BostonJen1 YouTube: Down Cellar Studio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio Check out my Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel Knit Picks Affiliate Link Bookshop Affiliate Link Yarnable Subscription Box Affiliate Link FearLESS Living Fund to benefit the Blind Center of Nevada Music -"Soft Orange Glow" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/ Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. 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This one's a little break from the usual — it's me talking to a friend about my new novel, Look, I'm Gone with a particular emphasis on the iconic American author JD Salinger, who has a meaty role as a character in my book, playing himself, kind of a first for Salinger, who passed away in 2010. My friend Ted Cleary is a writer, artist, and musician from New York City. He studied English and history at Columbia University and has taught writing and literature for several decades. He's been a landscape gardener, assistant district attorney, and stroke oar for an American rowing team racing traditional Irish fishing boats in western Ireland. Two energetic novellas, At the End of the World and Song of the Cicada, are available on Amazon, and he has recently launched Substack as tedcleary1. The KunstlerCast theme music is the beautiful Two Rivers Waltz written and performed by Larry Unger

In this episode of Power Hour, we discuss portal needs, decisions some Irish players will have to make, the future life under the new NIL system, and we answer your questions.  

In celebration of the Pogues' 'Fairytale of New York' EP, we take a detailed look at how their classic Christmas single came together. The Pogues originally formed in London in 1982 by Shane MacGowan, Spider Stacy and Jem Finer. MacGowan had gotten his start playing in the punk band, the Nipple Erectors, and when that band broke up, he began playing in an Irish traditional music style. Gradually, he brought in James Fearnley, Cait O'Riordan and John Hasler to become a sextet. Andrew Ranken replaced John Hasler as they signed with Stiff Records. Their debut album, Red Roses for Me, was released in 1984. For their second album, they added Philip Chevron on guitar and hired Elvis Costello as their producer. Rum Sodomy & the Lash was released in 1985, and they continued working with Costello for the Poguetry in Motion EP, released in 1986. At this point, Cait O'Riordan left the band and they updated the lineup to include Darryl Hunt and Terry Woods. They signed to Island Records and hired Steve Lillywhite to produce their third album. If I Should Fall from Grace with God was eventually released in 1988 and included the Christmas single, “Fairytale of New York.”  In this episode, Steve Lillywhite describes working with the Pogues at this pivotal time in their career when they were expanding the lineup and becoming more ambitious with their song structures and arrangements. Despite not having experience recording a traditional folk band, Lillywhite proved to be the right producer for the Pogues at this moment. His input and confidence in the studio led to them splicing two sections of “Fairytale of New York” together and also enlisting his wife Kirsty MacColl to sing the female part in the song. Jem Finer talks about his initial writing process for the song and how he wrote two potential Christmas ideas that his wife Marcia dismissed as being far too sentimental. Her input led to him rethinking the song and writing about a down on their luck couple, inspired by people who lived in their neighborhood in London. Finer describes how Shane MacGowan then took the song and moved the setting to New York City and added some key lines that were taken from real conversations. James Fearnley describes the thrill of recording the opening section with just piano and voice and how he practiced repeatedly to be able to get that part right. He talks about how the song deserved an ambitious string arrangement and so he worked out some ideas on a synthesizer before bringing in Fiachra Trench to help with the orchestration. By taking inspiration from film scores like Ennio Morricone's Once Upon a Time in America and Leonard Bernstein's On the Waterfront, Fearnley talks about wanting to bring a cinematic sound to match the classic American story that was being told. From the song's long gestation period of a few years, to Steve Lillywhite bringing the tapes home and casually asking Kirsty MacColl to sing on it, to the inspiration behind the classic “I could've been someone”  line, to the initial disappointment of getting to number 2 in the charts, to the perfect sparring duet partners in Shane and Kirsty, to the anti-Christmas Christmas song that has become timeless, we'll hear the stories of how the record came together. 

The Prisoner, Patrick McGoohan, The Prisoner as a model for world government, Robert Maxwell, PROMIS, Propaganda Due (P2), world government as directed by intelligence services, PROMIS as a means of ensuring compliance, the stark differences between The Prisoner's perception of world government and conspiracy theories, scientific espionage, advanced technology as the foundation of world government, moon-landing conspiracy theories, 2001, the connection between 2001 & The Prisoner, AI, mind control, augmented/virtual reality, Freemasonry, the "Mystic Tie" of the British Establishment, the Masonic allusions in The Prisoner, how McGoohan's Catholicism influenced his perception of Masonry, Masonic references in McGoohan's other work, the Gnostic themes of The Prisoner, Demiurge, Orphism, memory and remembering one's true self, The Prisoner as a precursor to Gnostic cinema, the influence of The Prisoner, the conspiracy theories that shaped The Prisoner, how the Irish struggle influenced McGoohan, the use of secret societies in IrelandMusic by: Keith Allen Dennishttps://keithallendennis.bandcamp.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this near-end episode of Joe & Reese's Pickle & Boot Shop, the duo kicks off with five-second "ab" workouts and Reese's mustache cop perks before Joe recounts his trailblazing fight for roofing mustaches, tattoos, and beards (complete with a suspension and tattoo-removal orders). They roast bad Christmas movies like Santa Claus Conquers the Martians (but defend It's a Wonderful Life), dive into Reese's "band dad" phase and his kids' Five Iron Frenzy obsession, and ponder a last-gasp Steve Taylor guest spot. The Irish goodbye looms larger than ever. We hope you hate it.Patreon: www.patreon.com/pickleandbootshop Merch: www.bonfire.com/store/the-pickle-and-boot-shop--shop/ Email: thepickleandbootshop@gmail.com Instagram: joeandreesepabs Diabolical Discussion by Daniel Rock: facebook.com/groups/diabolicaldiscussion Good Eats: beefaro

Notre Dame silences critics with a future football schedule packed with powerhouse matchups, challenging the myth that the Irish avoid tough opponents to boost playoff odds. Can any team truly craft a playoff path given unpredictable rivalry shifts, coaching changes, and the chaos of the transfer portal?Brian Smith breaks down upcoming clashes against Alabama, Texas, Clemson, Miami, Indiana, and Michigan, exposing how long-term scheduling—often set a decade in advance—turns forecasting into a guessing game. The conversation spotlights Notre Dame's national reach, travel demands, and the role of money in ensuring marquee matchups. Insightful analysis covers conference quirks, TV influence, and why no school—not even teams like Notre Dame or Alabama—can simply “schedule their way in.” With heated debates on playoff access, future recruiting stars, and whether the Irish could ever be “frozen out” of being an independent, this episode is a must-listen for college football fans tracking the latest in scheduling and playoff drama.@fbscout_florida Everydayer Club  If you never miss an episode, it's time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join the community: https://theportal.supercast.com/On X @LO_ThePortal TikTok @lockedontheportalHelp us by supporting our sponsors!Omaha SteaksSave big on unforgettable gifts with Omaha Steaks. Visit https://OmahaSteaks.com for 50% off site-wide and an extra 20% off select favorites during their Cyber Sale. And for an additional $35 off, use promo code COLLEGE at checkout. Aura FramesFor a limited time, save on the perfect gift by visiting https://AuraFrames.com to get $35 off Aura's best-selling Carver Mat frames - named #1 by Wirecutter - by using promo code COLLEGE at checkout.GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on The School Runway, it's the final festive chat of the year – and Cara and Bronagh are wrapping it up in true mum-style. Think birthday party chaos, Christmas tree debates, mashed potato sandwiches and just a touch of Irish cream overstocking.They share:Why five bottles of Irish cream isn't excessiveThe joy of spotting Christmas through your kids' eyesPartywear that works for pub trips and peeling sproutsCosy styling tips for everything from church to couchHonest moments about grief, celebration and togethernessPlus, a brilliant Q&A with your fashion dilemmas – including comfy-but-chic Christmas looks, whether to bother with partywear, and how to get festive without going full glitterball.It's real talk, layered knitwear and festive cheer from two mums who are doing Christmas their way.Thanks for listening all year long – we'll be back in January after a well-earned mince pie (or three).Connect with The School Runway Podcast:Instagram: @schoolrunwaypodLeave us a voice note: https://sayhi.chat/oeks4Don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify! x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's been a surge in scam calls from UK numbers in recent weeks — with some people receiving several in a single day. As Christmas approaches, experts warn that scammers become even more active, targeting the rise in online shopping and banking activity. ComReg says it plans to crack down on these calls with a new system that uses advanced analytics and machine learning to detect and block suspicious activity. It's expected to go live in the first half of next year and aims to stop both Irish and international scam calls before they ever reach the public. To explain why these scams are on the rise, how they work, and what protection this new system could offer, Alan Morrissey was joined by tech expert Pat Clarke Browne from Munster Business in Shannon and Kevin Tierney, Managing Director of IT Solutions provider Tierney's. Image (c) Karola G from Pexels

Ireland's ambitions to strengthen female leadership across its technology sector have taken a leap forward with the launch of NOVA - Women in Tech Leadership Programme, designed specifically for the top tier of emerging female tech leaders. Created by Technology Ireland Digital Skillnet in partnership with Connecting Women in Tech (CWIT), NOVA will focus on combining human-centred leadership with the advanced strategic technology and AI-enabled capabilities expected of senior tech leaders in the years ahead. For the Technology Ireland Digital Skillnet, the NOVA programme builds on a decade of impact on women in the technology sector, through its multi award winning women tech returner programmes, bringing over 900 women back to the tech sector, and impacting on gender balance across the sector. The initiative will see over 20 professionals from 25 CWIT member companies advance their leadership journey when the first cohort commences in January. Máire Hunt, Director of Technology Ireland Digital Skillnet, said: "As a sector we must continually find new ways to attract, retain and promote women. Particularly in the age of AI, women can be disproportionately affected. The NOVA programme is a high-performance accelerator specifically designed for women leaders who can shape the future of technology in an AI driven world. It equips participants not just to take a seat at the table, but to shape it." Women are often underrepresented in tech and AI leadership roles, which can influence how AI systems are developed and implemented. If AI systems are developed without diverse perspectives, they may perpetuate biases that disproportionately affect women. Una Fitzpatrick Director of Technology Ireland, said: "Women in Technology already excel in their technical domain. However, they are under-represented at more senior management positions. Companies across the sector are looking for a sector driven, development pathway that prepares female leaders to make an impact in an AI driven world." Technology Ireland Digital Skillnet partnered with CWIT for the pilot NOVA programme, which was formally launched on Friday last. Maire Hunt added: "CWIT exists to help women thrive in the tech industry, so they were a natural partner for the first NOVA programme." The inaugural intake in January includes 25 female leaders across domains such as cloud computing, cybersecurity, fintech, AI services, semiconductors, and enterprise technology. Companies such as Ergo, ADM, HPE, Workday, Kerry Group, ESB, Mastercard, Salesforce, BT, Accenture and Microsoft are represented. Commenting, Sabrina Staunton of Mastercard and CWIT, said: "CWIT exists due to the power of the network to attract, retain and promote females to thrive in the technology space in Ireland. We are excited to launch the first-of-its-kind development program to address the challenge of female talent retention across the Irish technology industry, through the power of partnerships built on our collective power to empower." NOVA includes modules on strategic thinking, future technologies, emotional intelligence, AI-enabled decision making, high-impact communication and personal leadership identity. Combining live workshops, one on one coaching and a leadership impact project, the NOVA programme blends in-person and virtual sessions, one on one coaching and practical insights. Held over a six-month period it is designed to build skills progressively and embed new leadership habits. Individual companies can also deliver the programme in-house for groups of female leaders. Version 1 is one example where the programme is contextualised for a fast-growing AI driven organisation. Ireland's technology sector employs more than 170,000 people across global multinationals, high-growth Irish companies and a vibrant start-up ecosystem. As businesses continue to adapt to AI-driven transformation, programmes such as NOVA that develop strategic awareness, adaptability and leadership presence will be in de...

Bank of Ireland has invested over €370m in its Retail Ireland division over its current threeyear strategic cycle (2023 - 2025). The investment spans fraud protection, technology and telephony, mortgage services, App investment, payments and CRM. A number of first-to-market products and services launched during that time, including EcoSaver - mortgage rates based on BER; Smart Start - current account for children/young teens; 'Coming to Ireland' service - customers can apply for their current account 45 days before moving to Ireland. 2,500 consumers across 120 countries have applied for a current account through the Coming to Ireland service since its launch in April. The Bank also recently launched a new lending product to support homeowners trading down and drive better use of existing housing stock in the market. Bank of Ireland's Retail Ireland division made significant headway over the period, driven by investment and innovation, improved customer experiences and market leadership across key products. This included the largest single investment the Bank has ever made in enhanced customer service systems and technology for frontline colleagues. Susan Russell, Chief Executive Retail Ireland, Bank of Ireland said: "As part of our strategy, we launched a completely new type of mortgage that rewards customers for improving the energy efficiency of their homes, helping us become Ireland's number one mortgage provider. Addressing the challenges faced by homeowners who need a property better suited to their needs, we announced a new lending product to support people trading down. And we're providing tailored products for farmers, young people, and those returning or relocating to Ireland. "We've also invested in our branches and contact centres and are rolling out a brand-new ATM fleet across the island. And through strategic deployment of new technology and AI, we're serving customers faster, protecting them better from fraud, and enabling payments across Europe in seconds. "Over the past three years, we've focused on building stronger relationships by listening more closely and responding for customers in meaningful ways. We've delivered a simpler business by removing friction and making everyday banking faster and more intuitive. And we're building a truly sustainable company, one that is inclusive, responsible and future-ready. This journey is far from over, but we're proud of how far we've come and very excited about what lies ahead." Retail Ireland delivery against strategy: Product and service innovation: Announced new lending product to support homeowners trading down and drive better use of housing stock in the market. Launched innovative products including EcoSaver (mortgage rates based on BER) and Smart Start (current account for children/young teens). New 'Coming to Ireland' service allows customers to apply for their current account 45 days in advance Customer service investment and transformation: The Bank's largest single investment in enhanced customer service systems and technology for frontline colleagues. Improved telephony and CRM systems = faster customer service. 'Single view' of the customer at the touch of a button. More services available 24/7, voice biometrics improving security and efficiency. Branch upgrade programme including refurbishments and accessibility enhancements. New ATMs = greater cash processing capacity, energy-saving technology and better accessibility. Better payments and fraud protection: SEPA Instant transfers now available, and advanced security with Verification of Payee and Fraud Payment Interrupt. €50 million investment in fraud prevention and protection. 225 fraud colleagues and 24/7 customer support. Mortgage and lending excellence: Improved brokers tech platform, new credit scoring model, and automated document reading = accelerated mortgage decisions. Maintaining the #1 position in Irish mortgage lending. nCino platform successfully deployed for small business and agri custo...

Data Edge, Ireland's most experienced network optimisation and application performance management specialist, has announced a new partnership with data protection provider DropVault. Irish-headquartered DropVault is led by international encryption and cybersecurity expert Neal O'Farrell, who has spent four decades in the global cybersecurity industry working with international governments, the military, and financial networks. DropVault automatically encrypts all conversations and documents created or shared within its portals before they even reach the server. This zero-visibility design bolsters security for businesses - ensuring that even DropVault cannot access customer data - while providing full audit trails for compliance. Founded in 2020 and with offices in the US and Dublin,DropVault supports clients across education, automotive, engineering, and aviation - including a global airline using the solution for $100M+ aircraft leasing transactions. Data Edge is now adding DropVault's highly secure solutions to its portfolio, helping to protect Irish businesses and their customers from communication-based threats such as data breaches, business email compromise, wire fraud, and ransomware linked to insecure file sharing. Designed for organisations operating in heavily regulated industries, DropVault enables teams to share confidential documents securely, carry out private encrypted conversations, and maintain full visibility and audit trails to support compliance with standards such as GDPR, ISO 27001, and the upcoming NIS2 directive. This ensures that businesses can operate securely and confidently as cyber threats continue to rise. Data Edge has partnered with DropVault due to its expertise in securing organisations' digital infrastructure. Data Edge and DropVault will provide peace of mind to businesses with guaranteed data sovereignty for critical information, with built-in anomaly detection and defensive monitoring against suspicious access attempts. Neal O'Farrell, CEO, DropVault, said: "Too many organisations still rely on email, phone calls, and text messaging to share sensitive discussions and documents, and often with only rudimentary security measures in place. "At a time of global uncertainty and the surge in AI assisted cybercrime, DropVault can help companies maximise the security, privacy, confidentiality, and integrity of their conversations, discussions, and documents. And all without the challenges and frictions that come with most traditional security measures." Paul Phelan, CEO, Data Edge, said: "This partnership combines DropVault's world-class data protection capabilities with our expertise in delivering top-tier network security offerings to businesses. DropVault's unique position in the encryption space will provide invaluable insights and streamline ways of working for customers. "It will enable us to effectively secure organisations' most valuable data, while helping them to stay one step ahead of would-be hackers. As methods of attack are evolving at an unprecedented pace, this solution will underpin operations for organisations dealing with highly sensitive or confidential information and allow the day-to-day running of the business to continue uninterrupted." See more stories here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

Galway based Orreco, the leading agentic AI for sports firm, has announced a $4M funding round with participation from Enterprise Ireland and Mark Cuban, pro athletes and existing investors. Orreco is a pioneer in applied physiology, biostatistics and cognitive computing. The company equips coaches, medical teams and athletes with knowledge and actionable insights to maximize availability and sustain peak performance. Keith Brock, Head of Enterprise Ireland's sports tech portfolio, said; "Enterprise Ireland has invested $1M into Orreco as part of a $4M funding round. Our investment is an endorsement of Orreco's incredible technology, team, and global reach and supports 55 new jobs at Orreco globally, including 30 in Galway over the next two years. This investment directly reflects our strategic focus on supporting ambitious companies to scale globally. It also highlights the strength of Ireland's sports tech cluster, with Ireland ranking 1st in Europe for sports tech VC investment on a per capita basis." Strategic acquisitions Alongside the new investment, Orreco has acquired Data Driven Sports Analytics (DDSA) from Melbourne, Australia, specialising in AI Computer Vision. DDSA count Tennis World Number 1 Aryna Sabalenka as a longstanding client "DDSA has been a huge part of how I analyse opponents, develop my game, and make better decisions on court. Now teaming up with Orreco brings two leaders together with one vision, helping athletes be ready to win. It's an exciting step forward for high-performance tennis." Aryna Sabalenka World Number One in Tennis and 4 time Grand Slam Champion Motion Signal This new funding and strategic acquisition will help to accelerate Orreco's next generation AI-powered Motion Signal, a breakthrough method of analysing athlete movement behaviour using computer vision and machine learning. It enables the identification of signals in advance of injury based on changes in athletes motion signal and is a world-leading breakthrough to support player health and performance. Recognising changes from a player's usual movement behaviour, Orreco's AI can help reduce the risk of expensive non-contact injuries like hamstring strains, Achilles and ACL's. This breakthrough has been developed over multiple seasons in the EPL and has also proven successful with official datasets from the NBA and other US professional sports. A cutting edge initiative is scheduled with Major League Soccer to start next month.. The Orreco algorithms developed by a team of 10 PhD's can also help guide a player's rehab, return to play and performance after an injury. The new investors join True Ventures, Jason Calacanis, 20VC, professional golfers and major champions Padraig Harrington, Graeme McDowell, NBA agent Todd Ramasar, NHL agent and Olympic medallist Allain Roy and prominent Irish executives and investors Orreco AI is also part of Comcast NBCUniversal's SportsTech strategic innovation portfolio and is an alumnus of its 2025 cohort. "Orreco earned its place in our SportsTech 2025 class through proven results. Their AI-driven performance technology delivered measurable value with the Philadelphia Flyers, demonstrating how advanced athlete insights can improve availability and reduce injury risk. We're proud to have been early partners in scaling a solution that's now gaining global traction." Jenna Kurath, Vice President, Sports Venture Partnerships, Comcast. This is the first proactive approach to use AI to help reduce injury risk. It's great today and only going to get better". Mark Cuban, tech investor and Co-owner of the Dallas Mavericks. "Mark's investment is a powerful endorsement of the science and technology we've been building. His backing, along with the continued support of Enterprise Ireland, participation in Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech's 2025 program - combined with the computer vision expertise of the DDSA team - puts us in the strongest position we've ever been in to scale AI-powered performance intellig...

We look at the 2025 paperback version of this book. See more about The Farming for Nature Handbook - A Practical Guide to Protecting and Restoring Nature on your Farm here. The Farming for Nature Handbook - Protecting and Restoring Nature on your Farm, reviewed A good up to date and practical guide for farmers and land owners to try and improve the amount of nature and biodiversity on your land. Korean Natural Farming was a new concept and one that we will now be researching. There have been some bad dead ends in the past, in terms of government led, heavy handed approaches to trying to support and help more positive nature focused initiatives, both at and Irish and EU level. This book seems more tuned to the specific needs of Irish farms, and is certainly a welcome addition to the debate and conversation about ecological best practices. It could certainly be a thought provoking stocking filler for the greener aspiring farmer in your life! More about the book here Farming for Nature, was set up in 2018, as a non-profit initiative whose mission is to support, encourage and inspire farmers who farm, or who wish to farm, in a way that will improve the natural health of our countryside. With over 76,000 words and stunning original illustrations, this handbook will guide and inspire you on your farming for nature journey, regardless of your farm size, enterprise type, or starting point. Over 50 contributors to this book demonstrate that it is possible to farm productively while safeguarding our natural environment, highlighting the positive role that farmers play in sustaining and enhancing our natural environment. Their stories show that, at a time when external forces, climate change, political unrest, and commodity prices, are unpredictable, farming for nature can restore a sense of control and hope for the future, as well as safeguarding the health and well-being of rural communities. The Authors Created by Farming For Nature this handbook contains contributions from nearly 50 farmers in our network, with over 500 scientific papers backing up their words. Dr Emma Hart, lead researcher, editor and author of the book, runs a nature reserve in Co. Cork and is a conversationist, a farmer and a contributor to a number of leading academic journals. Brigid Barry, co-founder of Farming For Nature, conceived of the idea for the book, developed the outline content, collated the farmers' stories, and managed the project. Dr Brendan Dunford is an eco-entrepreneur starting a number of successful conservation and farming projects including BurrenLife, Burrenbeo Trust, The Hare's Corner, Heritage Keepers and Farming For Nature. Brendan edited and shaped the content of the book at each draft. See more book reviews here.

A new analysis of Census figures has shown that the population of the Gaeltacht is growing but the number of families raising their children through Irish is falling. We discuss further with Director of Development at Conradh na Gaeilge Aodhan O'Dea.

 This is the 239thepisode of my podcast, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast'. For this episode, we continue our interview series with Irish Freelance Writer, Historian and Broadcaster, Mr. John O'Carroll as we discuss the matches of the Republic of Ireland National Team during the 1991/92 season.  For any questions/comments, you may contact us: You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia. https://linktr.ee/sp1873  Mr. Paul Whittle, @1888letter on twitter and https://the1888letter.com/contact/ https://linktr.ee/BeforeThePremierLeague  You may also follow the podcast on spotify and now on Google and Apple podcasts all under ‘Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast' Please leave a review, rate and subscribe if you like the podcast. Mr. O'Carroll's contact info: e-mail:johnocarroll0@gmail.com Twitter: @JohnOCarroll17 or on facebook under John O'Carroll  Listen on Spotify / Apple:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/15dDk7fjMcZyi1pZeRMuZs?si=MklU_4vKQhKeHebzuYmMEQ&nd=1&dlsi=1f4dfd108c3049e3https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode-239-interview/id1601074369?i=1000741288710   Youtube Link:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15827GjWs6U  Blog Link: https://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2025/12/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode_14.htmlSupport the show

Philip O'Connor, Irish journalist living in Sweden, tells Oliver about Christmas traditions in Sweden.

Dave Rupert, a six and half foot tall, middle-aged trucker from Chicago, with no Irish links. Rupert was a tourist who enjoyed a pint and through a series of chance events became a trusted republican insider and then an agent working for the FBI. How did an American man with no background in republicanism end up living a double life as part of the Real IRA Army council, and why did its leader Mickey McKevitt believe him? Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Abdon Pallasch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom Rowan, founder of Rowan Engineering, shares a grounded and refreshingly honest account of how he built a forensic engineering and environmental consultancy from one customer and no grand plan into a 30-person business working with insurers, public bodies, and major Irish organisations.Rather than chasing hype or overnight success, Tom explains how his ambition evolved gradually — from simply replacing his salary, to hitting €250k, then €1 million, and beyond. Along the way, he reflects on leadership, culture, setbacks, and why values like integrity, professionalism, and balance matter more as a business grows.

Damian Lewis, star of hit shows such as Homeland, Billions, Band of Brothers and many more, and Irish director Jim O'Hanlon, talk to Oliver about their new movie - Fackham Hall.

We are joined by our friends Dee and Jeff from the true crime review podcast So Much Crime, So Little Time to discuss a song based on a true crime. The Cranberries' "Zombie" is a song written in reaction to the 1993 Warrington bombings by the Provisional IRA that killed two children. We delve into the history of the band as well as the background behind the writing of the song. We also discuss Dee's lived Irish experience and how it measures up to Frank's independent study for his grade 12 history class on the IRA. Jeff brings us into the 1993 Time Machine (one of our favourite parts of "So Much Crime, So Little Time") while Bill brings a mixtape that can be only described with guttural 1990s rock sounds. We're excited for you to hear this crossover "very special episode!" Links: Zombie Official Video So Much Crime, So Little Time podcast website Thank you for being part of our journey! Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, etc., or send us an email at BandFGuiltFree@gmail.com! We'd love your feedback—please rate and review, and don't forget to share our podcast with your friends! Our theme music is by the incredibly talented Ian McGlynn.

To kick off the second hour, coach Lovell and sports update anchor Nathaniel Finch discuss Fernando Mendoza winning the Heisman Trophy and his acceptance speech. They also touch on the Indiana Hoosiers basketball team’s loss at Kentucky and where head coach Darren DeVries goes from here. They circle back to Roncalli’s upset over Lawrence Central in girls basketball this morning with Nathaniel Finch who was on the call. He also previews the rest of the Marion County Tournament. We take calls from Joey O’Rourke, the play-by-play voice for Indiana State basketball, to preview their game against Milwaukee tomorrow. Then, John Herrick of the IU Radio Network talks about the Hoosiers loss in Lexington to the Wildcats and Fernando Mendoza’s Heisman ceremony. Plus, Dr. Len Clark from Irish 101 discusses Notre Dame’s basketball win and the football team getting left out of the playoff. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Krunching Gears - The Rally Podcast, 2025 Season, episode 51. Part two of ‘In conversation with Gerry McGarrity'. We continue our deep dive into the career of one of Irish rallying's most influential figures. In this episode, Gerry reflects on his work with emerging talent and the pivotal role he played in the development of drivers, including Kris Meeke, Garry Jennings, Gareth McHale, Alastair Fisher, and Sam & Josh Moffett. He also discusses his involvement in the Northern Ireland Sprint Championship and the special place that competition plays in Gerry's life. Recorded in front of a live audience, this conversation offers unique insight into Gerry's contribution to Irish motorsport beyond the driver's seat. With thanks to everyone who helped make this special evening with Gerry McGarrity possible.

A young couple in Denver thought they were simply buying their first home — a modest 1950s ranch with a big yard, a friendly layout, and a long history belonging to only one elderly family. But the moment they began remodeling the basement, the house revealed what the previous owners had quietly left behind. Buried deep in the foundation, they found a polished wooden stick wrapped in green and yellow tassels — an Irish chalet hidden exactly where no one should have ever reached it. And once it was disturbed, nothing in the house felt normal again. Her husband became fixated on the basement, refusing to come upstairs. His personality shifted. His dreams turned violent. And when they uncovered old glass jars sealed into the ceiling — jars filled with nails, hair, and strange liquids — the pieces began forming a shape she didn't want to recognize. Was this Irish folklore? Witchcraft? A curse? Or something darker using the objects these strangers left behind? #realghoststories #hauntedhouse #witchjars #paranormalactivity #irishfolklore #demonicattachment #hauntedbasement #trueghoststory #creepyhome #darkpresence #unexplained #supernaturalstory #witchcrafthistory #ghostpodcast #realhauntings Love real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

The transformation of the Labour Party by 1997 is among the most consequential political developments in modern British history. Futures of Socialism overhauls the story of Labour's modernisation and provides an innovative new history. Diving into the tumultuous world of the British left after 1973, rocked by crushing defeats, bitter schisms, and ideological disorientation, Colm Murphy uncovers competing intellectual agendas for modern socialism. Responding to deindustrialisation, neoliberalism, and constitutional agitation, these visions of 'modernisation' ranged across domestic and European policy and the politics of class, gender, race, and democracy. By reconstructing the sites and networks of political debate, Futures of Socialism: ‘Modernisation', the Labour Party, and the British Left, 1973–1997 (Cambridge UP, 2023) explains their changing influence inside Labour. It also throws new light on New Labour, highlighting its roots in this social-democratic intellectual maelstrom. Futures of Socialism provides an essential analysis of social democracy in an era of market liberalism, and of the ideas behind a historic political reconstruction that remains deeply controversial today. Colm Murphy is a historian of modern British and Irish politics and political economy at Queen Mary University of London. He has published on 1970s-80s social democracy (including its political culture, evolving electoral strategy, and economic policymaking) and on Irish labour relations and nationalism in the 1910s. His more recent work has focused on the politics of economic policy, including Keynesianism, austerity, trade, and currency. Since 2018, Colm has worked for the Mile End Institute and is currently its Deputy Director. Jacob Ward is a historian at Maastricht University, the Netherlands. He has written in the history of science and technology, environmental history, business and financial history, and political history. He recently published Visions of a Digital Nation: Market and Monopoly in British Telecommunications (MIT Press, 2024) and he's currently working on a history of futurology in the United Kingdom and Europe from 1945 to the present day. 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

The transformation of the Labour Party by 1997 is among the most consequential political developments in modern British history. Futures of Socialism overhauls the story of Labour's modernisation and provides an innovative new history. Diving into the tumultuous world of the British left after 1973, rocked by crushing defeats, bitter schisms, and ideological disorientation, Colm Murphy uncovers competing intellectual agendas for modern socialism. Responding to deindustrialisation, neoliberalism, and constitutional agitation, these visions of 'modernisation' ranged across domestic and European policy and the politics of class, gender, race, and democracy. By reconstructing the sites and networks of political debate, Futures of Socialism: ‘Modernisation', the Labour Party, and the British Left, 1973–1997 (Cambridge UP, 2023) explains their changing influence inside Labour. It also throws new light on New Labour, highlighting its roots in this social-democratic intellectual maelstrom. Futures of Socialism provides an essential analysis of social democracy in an era of market liberalism, and of the ideas behind a historic political reconstruction that remains deeply controversial today. Colm Murphy is a historian of modern British and Irish politics and political economy at Queen Mary University of London. He has published on 1970s-80s social democracy (including its political culture, evolving electoral strategy, and economic policymaking) and on Irish labour relations and nationalism in the 1910s. His more recent work has focused on the politics of economic policy, including Keynesianism, austerity, trade, and currency. Since 2018, Colm has worked for the Mile End Institute and is currently its Deputy Director. Jacob Ward is a historian at Maastricht University, the Netherlands. He has written in the history of science and technology, environmental history, business and financial history, and political history. He recently published Visions of a Digital Nation: Market and Monopoly in British Telecommunications (MIT Press, 2024) and he's currently working on a history of futurology in the United Kingdom and Europe from 1945 to the present day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

We discuss Notre Dame's tenuous relationship with the ACC on today's show and where the Irish could go if they leave their affiliation with the conference. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Seattle Athenaeum and Town Hall Seattle welcomes Dr. Audrey Whitty, Director of the National Library of Ireland and Hibsen as they launch the inaugural Irish Arts & Literature Showcase. Dr. Whitty is in conversation with UW Teaching Professor and poet Frances McCue. Dr. Audrey Whitty is an Irish archaeologist, librarian and curator. As Director of the National Library of Ireland, she oversees the work of the library in collecting, protecting and making accessible the recorded memory of Ireland. Whitty previously worked for the National Museum of Ireland (NMI) where she was curator of the ceramics, glass and Asian collections, in the Art and Industrial Division of the museum. While working with the museum, she was awarded a doctorate in the History of Art by Trinity College Dublin. Frances McCue is an arts instigator who has spent her career connecting literature to community life. Known for her literary start-ups, she is the co-founder of Pulley Press, a new publishing imprint that celebrates poets and poetry from rural places, and she was the Founding Director of Richard Hugo House for its first decade. She also instigated the Poetry Brigade at the University of Washington. Currently, she is a Teaching Professor at the University of Washington where she has been the winner of the UW Distinguished Teaching Award. A poet and prose writer she has published six books—four of poetry and two of prose, including a book of essays about Richard Hugo. Her forthcoming book is Spark and Whistle: Thinking Like a Poet in Leadership and Life from Columbia University Press. The National Library of Ireland collects, protects and makes accessible the recorded memory of Ireland. We collect, protect and provide access to over 12 million items and will continue to do so for decades to come. We provide access to the collections free of charge, at four sites and online to exhibitions and events and to our reference and research reading rooms. Folio: The Seattle Athenaeum connects a dynamic literary community through a curated book collection, diverse programming, and opportunities for engaging conversations and transformative ideas. The Irish Arts & Literature Showcase, organized and curated by Caroline Cumming and Paula Stokes, welcomes visiting Irish writers, publishers and artists in presenting a curated selection of lectures, conversations and workshops. More at https://www.folioseattle.org/irisharts Presented by Town Hall Seattle and Folio: The Seattle Athenaeum.

Notre Dame gets snubbed, the Irish fans take it personal, Michigan coach gets exposed, the playoff committee confused the world, CFB fans get cheated, the ACC fights for one of its own while getting challenged by 'one of its own', Eagles fans get concerned about their QB, Pistol Pete Bevacqua gets feisty, Brett Yormark enters the chat, conference teams threaten retaliation against ND, & more. I guarantee we won't agree so let's argue ... oops, we mean debate ... as matter of fact, let's fight about it today! #BallHogSportsTalk #NotreDame #FightingIrish #GoIrish #BeatTheCommittee #CFBplayoffs #CFB #CollegeFootball #PlayoffCommittee #Michigan #GoBlue #SherroneMoore #ACC #CatholicsVsConvicts #PeteBevacqua #BrettYormark #Big12 #Indepedent #SEC #ConferenceRealignment #PhiladelphiaEagles #FlyEaglesFly #JalenHurts #NFCeast

Charlie Coughlin, born in Buffalo's Irish heritage district, brings a unique blend of Irish and American tunes, folk songs, and new music sensibility to his solo act, forming his own Neo-Folk sound. As the fiddler for Crikwater, The Brothers Blue, Steel City Rovers, and Bánóg, Charlie has been performing in the Buffalo area for more than ten years. He has played on stages from Buffalo to New York, Baltimore, Ireland, and beyond. He has also performed at many great festivals across the country, such as the Greyfox Bluegrass Festival, The Virginia Scottish Festival, and The Southern Maryland Celtic Festival, among many others. Charlie is also a proud recipient of the Irish Echo's Arts and Culture Award in 2023. In the fall of 2025, Charlie opened the Buffalo Academy of Irish Music. Its aim is to bring in-depth traditional Irish music lessons to youth and adults in the Buffalo and Western New York region. Its goal is to further enrich the already fantastic Irish traditional music scene in the area with more young players and masterclasses from highly skilled teachers from Ireland. Charlie joined Rockabilly Greg In the Flamingo Lounge on November 15, 2025 to talk about the Buffalo Academy of Irish Music, his music and play some traditional and non-traditional fiddle tunes.

In this must-watch college football discussion, Saturday Down South's Connor O'Gara joins The Next Round to break down all the biggest storylines rocking the sport right now!

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We are delighted to announce the first ever Irish episode of Russell Tovey and Robert Diament's acclaimed Talk Art podcast, recorded live at the National Gallery of Ireland Lecture Theatre on Saturday November 8th for Dublin Gallery Weekend 2025.Isabel Nolan, Ireland's representative at the 2026 Venice Biennale, has an expansive practice that incorporates sculptures, paintings, textile works, photographs, writing and works on paper. Her subject matter is similarly comprehensive, taking in cosmological phenomena, religious reliquaries, Greco-Roman sculptures and literary/historical figures, examining the behaviour of humans and animals alike.These diverse artistic investigations are driven by intensive research, but the end result is always deeply personal and subjective. Exploring the “intimacy of materiality”, Nolan's work ranges from the architectural – steel sculptures that frame or obstruct our path – to small handmade objects in clay, hand-tufted wool rugs illuminated with striking cosmic imagery, to drawings and paintings using humble gouache or colouring pencils. In concert, they feel equally enchanted by and afraid of the world around us, expressing humanity's fear of mortality and deep need for connection as well as its startling achievements in art and thought.Driven by “the calamity, the weirdness, horror, brevity and wonder of existing alongside billions of other preoccupied humans”, her works give generous form to fundamental questions about the ways the chaos of the world is made beautiful or given meaning through human activity.In 2026, Nolan will represent Ireland at the 61st Venice Biennale, with Georgina Jackson and The Douglas Hyde Gallery of Contemporary Art as the curator and Cian O'Brien as producer. In 2025, Nolan participated in the 13th Liverpool Biennial, Bedrock, curated by Marie-Anne McQuay. Isabel Nolan lives and works in Dublin.Follow @NolanIsabel and @KerlinGallery.Thank you @DublinGalleryWeekend, we loved visiting! We can't wait to return to beautiful Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"St Finian, known as the 'Tutor of the Saints of Ireland,' stands with St Enda of Aran at the head of the patriarchs of Irish monasticism. He showed great zeal and piety for God from his youth. He had already founded three churches before he set off for Wales to study at the feet of St Cadoc at Llancarfan (September 25, †577). In Llancarfan he became close friends with St Gildas (January 29, †570), another of St Cadoc's disciples. Upon his return to Ireland, he founded the great Monastery of Clonard during the same year the great St Enda (March 21, †530) reposed in Aran. A multitude of illustrious and holy men studied under St Finian, including the famous 'Twelve Apostles of Ireland.' St Finian founded many other monasteries during his lifetime, including the famous island monastery of Skellig Michael off the southwest coast of Ireland." (Saint Herman Calendar 2003)

How can we use negative spaces in fiction to engage with readers' imaginations? How are memory and trauma passed onto us through language? How do we become more than the stories we tell ourselves?KATIE KITAMURA (Author, Audition, Intimacies) emphasizes that a book is created in collaboration with the reader, using negative spaces in the narrative structure to allow for reader interpretation, paralleling the space between audience and actor in performance.PAUL LYNCH (Booker Prize-winning Novelist, Prophet Song) discusses the richness and slipperiness of the English language in Ireland, shaped by the overlay of English onto Irish grammatical constructions, resulting in unique phrasing and a capacity to create new constructions.DANIEL PEARLE (Screenwriter, Playwright, The Beast in Me) shares that audiences are fascinated by the unfettered, uncensored ID in characters, reflecting the universal fantasy of acting without consequences. He advises writers to put people who deeply irritate them into a play, as those characters often become the audience's favorites.HALA ALYAN (Novelist, Poet, I'll Tell You When I'm Home: A Memoir) describes her work as an excavation of the darkest hours and intergenerational trauma carried by her lineage, which has endured repeated exile. She links exile from the body to the larger patterns of not having a place in the world.T.C. BOYLE(Novelist, Short Story Writer, Environmentalist) shares that the creative process involves a magic in reaching for the unconscious and the surprise of the creative process. He emphasizes that art and nature are our salvations, over money. He advocates for solitude in nature—alone on a beach or in the woods—to connect with the natural world.ADAM ALTER (Author of Anatomy of a Breakthrough) discusses the axioms of creativity, noting that being around more people, even those who are "deeply incompetent," is generally beneficial for creativity by providing diversity of opinion and information, preceding the necessary time for solitary focus.SHEHAN KARUNATILAKA (Booker Prize-winning Author of The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida) explains his decision to write in the second person as a way of exploring the spiritual dimension of the internal voice. He posits that the "you" could be a spirit whispering thoughts, leading people (and nations) astray.DANIEL HANDLER A.K.A LEMONY SNICKET (Author, A Series of Unfortunate Events) argues that his books for children and adults are not fundamentally different and says everyone's childhood is full of powerful emotions derived from ordinary injustices, noting that we cry hardest over hurt feelings, not global catastrophes.ADA LIMÓN (24th U.S. Poet Laureate, Startlement, The Carrying) talks about her responsibility as a writer to honor her ancestors, specifically her grandfather, who had to sublimate his creative spirit for safety and belonging, leading her to prioritize grace and freedom in her own writing.To hear more from each guest, listen to their full interviews.Episode Websitewww.creativeprocess.info/podInstagram:@creativeprocesspodcast

To Heaven's Rim is a new anthology of great Christian poetry translated from non-English languages, from the first 18 centuries of the Faith. Editor Burl Horniachek joins to discuss and read samples from poets from a variety of traditions, like St. Jacob of Serug (Syriac), St. Romanus the Melodist (Greek), an anonymous medieval Irish monk, the criminal Francois Villon (French), Michelangelo's friend Vittoria Colonna (Italian), and the Chinese Jesuit/painter/poet Wu Li. To Heaven's Rim: The Kingdom Poets Book of World Christian Poetry: Beginnings to 1800, in English Translation https://www.amazon.com/Heavens-Rim-Christian-Beginnings-Translation/dp/1666716820 DONATE to make this show possible! http://catholicculture.org/donate/audio SIGN UP for Catholic Culture's newsletter: https://www.catholicculture.org/newsletters

Indiana just won the Big Ten Championship and is gearing up for the College Football Playoff, but the work isn't done. Galen Clavio goes solo to break down Indiana football's week after the conference title, how the Hoosiers adjust defensively without Stephen Daley, and what potential CFP matchups vs Alabama or Oklahoma might look like schematically. Galen also dives into the national college football drama:The Notre Dame–ACC war of words after the Irish were left out of the CFP, including AD Pete Bevacqua's public shots at the league and calls for format changes. ACC commissioner Jim Phillips pushing for immediate CFP expansion after the controversy. The Heisman race between Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza and Vanderbilt's Diego Pavia, who has become the media's SEC-fueled alternative.Michigan's ugly situation around former coach Sherrone Moore, and what it says about culture, leadership, and how quickly an athletic department can lose controlPlus: bracket talk, how Bryant Haines' defense solves problems like a Roman legion, why Indiana's portal strategy is pure Moneyball, and what the sport's power brokers are really doing with the playoff going forward.Subscribe for more Indiana football, CFP breakdowns, and Big Ten realignment drama all postseason.

Enjoy interviews about two new albums by two amazing Celtic bands–The Gothard Sisters and The Irish Lassies–this week on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #737  -  -  Subscribe now! GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Enjoy seven weekly news items with what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Subscribe now and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2025 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create this year's Best Celtic music of 2025 episode. You have until December 4 to vote for this episode. Vote Now! You can follow our playlist on YouTube to listen to those top voted tracks as they are added every 2 - 3 weeks. 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