Podcasts about Kinvara

Darren Kelly reports from Kenny Park, Athenry, as Meelick-Eyrecourt defeated Kinvara and were crowned the 2025 Galway Intermediate Hurling Champions for the first time since 1997.

Meelick-Eyrecourt joint captain James Downey speaks to Darren Kelly after his side were crowned Galway Intermediate Hurling Champions for 2025, after a 1-16 to 0-16 win over Kinvara on Sunday afternoon in Kenny Park, Athenry.

Meelick-Eyrecourt manager Niall Lynch speaks to Darren Kelly after his side were crowned Galway Intermediate Hurling Champions for 2025 after beating Kinvara on a scoreline of 1-16 to 0-16 in Kenny Park, Athenry, on Sunday afternoon.

The biggest weekend in the Galway club hurling calendar is upon us with the Forvis Mazars County Senior Hurling Final taking place between Loughrea and St. Thomas' in Pearse Stadium on Saturday (1st November) at 6pm. And the Steeltech Sheds Intermediate Hurling decider featuring Kinvara and Meelick-Eyrecourt is down for Kenny Park on Sunday (2nd) at 2pm.  Beforehand, Ballinasloe and Kiltormer come together in the Ask Acorn Junior 1 Final at 12pm. On Friday's 'Over The Line' (31st October), Galway Bay FM's hurling team of Sean Walsh, Niall Canavan, Cyril Farrell, Johnny Kelly and Andy Coen joined Darren Kelly into studio to set the scene for the weekend. == The 'Over The Line' weekend preview show broadcasts every Friday evening from 7pm on Galway Bay FM.

Kinvara go in search of a third Steeltech Sheds intermediate hurling championship on Sunday (2nd November) when they meet Meelick-Eyrecourt. It's the south Galway side's third final.  Champions in 1966 and 2019, they reached last year's decider before going down to Tynagh-Abbey-Duniry. Kinvara overcame Beagh 1-21 to 1-19 in the semi-final.  Leading up to the game, their manager Mike Helebert has been chatting to Galway Bay FM's Sean Walsh. == Throw-in at Kenny Park, Athenry on Sunday is 2pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

On Hurling Chat this week, Andy Coen joins Niall and Sean to discuss the weekend Hurling action, which saw St Thomas and Loughrea qualify for the County Senior Final, Liam Mellows become the Senior B Champions, while Meelick Eyrecourt and Kinvara will contest the Intermediate Final. In the second part, Galway Camogie Manager Cathal Murray, talks about the wonderful year that was 2025 and the big fundraising events that are coming up to fund a players holiday. During the course of the chat, Cathal spoke about his surprise that the Senior Camogie manager position is open to expressions of interest, though he indicated that he will go for an interview for the position.

Niall Canavan Reports from Kenny Park, Athenry as Kinvara booked their place in the Intermediate Hurling Championship final after a narrow win over Beagh.

Darren Kelly reports from Duggan Park, Ballinasloe on Sunday as Meelick-Eyrecourt had to come from behind to overcome Ballygar and book their place in the Intermediate Hurling decider against Kinvara in two weeks time.

Celebrating publication of the Irish Farm Book in colour, we visit Kinvara to see a unique collection of photos from the 1950s.

Morley's Mouthfuls Traffic was again a big issue this week on Galway Talks, but it was traffic safety, not congestion, that dominated. I went out to Kinvara early on this week and spoke to some of the locals about some of the traffic safety measures they want to see in the village. They want urgently to have two pedestrian crossings, as well as, a number of other knock-on safety measures. It follows two accidents in the village over recent weeks, and they're calling on Galway County Council, TII, and all the relevant stakeholders to get safety measures in place as a matter of urgency. The Global Sumud Flotilla was boarded by Israeli forces this week as they tried to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza. A number of the people who are on the boats, including Salthill poet Sarah Clancy, have been taken as captives and will be deported to their countries in due course, according to Israeli forces. ​Now, they maintain that they are trying to deliver humanitarian aid and are allowed to so by international law, making what Israel did a war crime. Israel says these people are going into their waters and that they need to make sure that there is no weaponry in this aid before it makes its way on to Gaza. ​There is increasing pressure on governments across the world from citizens to put pressure to bear on Israel to end the genocide. Insurance was again a topic of discussion this week. There have been recent hikes by three of the main four providera in the last week, seeing some premiums increase by as much as €600. This follows other increases throughout the course of this year by the majority of the four players in the market, with Level Health increasing theirs back in April. ​We had Dermot Goode, of Health Insurance Ireland on the show. He explained some of the reasons given for this increase in health insurance, including more people going to seek assistance in private health hospitals. ​He also gave some advice to our listeners as to what is best practice to find the best premium out there and the best deal for a given individual and family. He set out the pros and cons to having and not having private health insurance in this country. In a week where local Fianna Fáil Deputy Albert Dolan has brought out a tracker to allow the public to see the breakdown of tenders in the public procurement process, wastage of monies at a national level was very much to the fore again. It centered in and around the €100,000 tender for the bike shelter at the National Maternity Hospital. ​Now, Sinn Féin have called for this to be scrapped outright, while the government parties have said there is a tender process and to wait and see if someone can bring in a tender at an affordable rate. ​We discussed this on the program earlier on this week with Fianna Fáil Deputy John Connolly and Sinn Féin TD Mairéad Farrell. School transport came to the fore yet again this week after nearly a month since schools returned for the new academic year. We spoke to the grandmother of two children with language disorders who had to move to Loughrea to avail of a nearby school at the loss of the services they badly needed in Ballinasloe. ​We discussed this on the program with the grandmother of the children in question, Josephine Clarke. She was joined on the program by local Fianna Fáil representative in the Loughrea area, Michael Regan. ​She is calling for the Department of Education and the School Transport Office to get their school bus route back for her grandchildren so that they can fulfill their education to the full potential. Staying on the topic of schools, two schools in East Galway are still waiting on the go-ahead for much-needed expansions. ​For over 20 years, that's been the case for Carrabane National School in the Loughrea hinterland, but also for Scoil an Chroí Naofa in the Ballinasloe area, but that particular projects stretches out to nearly 30 years. ​We discussed what can be done to expedite the process and give final approval to both projects with Sinn Féin Deputy Clare Kerrane and Fianna Fáil Senator Shane Curley.  

Hurling Chat this week looks back on the weekend knockout hurling action with Andy Coen joining Niall and Sean. They look at: - Wins for Loughrea, Tommy Larkins, Turloughmore and Sarsfields in Senior - ⁠Liam Mellows & Ballindereen progress to Senior B semis - ⁠Rahoon Newcastle, Sylane, Meelick Eyrecourt & Kinvara reach the IHC quarters - ⁠While Gort and Cappataggle force Ardrahan & Kilconerion into the Senior relegation final

Mandy Jane solved a 20-year-old mystery and found the owner of a beautiful watch she tells PJ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This September, North Clare woman Helga Himmelsbach will walk and cycle 120 kilometres—from Kilrush to Kinvara—in memory of her late husband, Jerry O'Connor. Jerry was tragically killed in 2023 on the N67 near Ballyvaughan, struck by a car driven on the wrong side of the road by a tourist. Since that devastating day, Helga has become a passionate advocate for road safety across North Clare. Her journey begins on September 7th, not just to honour Jerry's life, but to shine a light on the dangers facing road users in Clare. Today, she joins us to share her story, her campaign, and the message she hopes will reach every driver on our roads." To find out more, Sally-Ann Barrett was joined by Helga Hillmelsbach, North Clare road safety campaigner.

Ballygar's Ryan Duffy, Kinvara's Darragh Helebert, Clarinbridge manager Peter Burke and Ogie Coen joined Paul to look ahead to group three of the Intermediate Hurling Championship

Today on Galway talks:  9am-10am Gort woman on cruise ship enroute to China after being unable to dock in Tokyo because of tsunami  130,000 race goers expected at Ballybrit by Sunday  Galway village hosts special football tournament in memory of two men  10am-11am Galway family make heart-breaking appeal to help fund baby's treatment weeks after death of her older sister  Kinvara residents fail in application to challenge decision to accommodate asylum seekers at hotel Sports preview 11am-12pm  Ours to Protect - Green Transport Music Mornings - Gerry Hanley

This week on 'The Full-Time Whistle with Darren Kelly (29th June 2025): Heartbreak for the Galway senior footballers as they are beaten by Meath in the All-Ireland quarter-final in Croke Park; Turloughmore, Killimordaly and Skehana-Mountbellew-Moylough win hurling league titles; Victories for the Galway senior and under-23 camogie teams in Athenry; Galway United men draw with Shelbourne, but the women lose out in the FAI Cup; All this and more. == The #fulltimewhistle is Sponsored by Getsetgo Game Changing online car, home and travel insurance that's faster, better and easier! == All-Ireland Senior Football Quarter-Finals Meath 2-16 Galway 2-15 Kerry 0-32 Armagh 1-21 Donegal 1-26 Monaghan 1-20 Tyrone 0-23 Dublin 0-16 Semi-Finals - Donegal vs Meath, Kerry vs Tyrone Under-19A West Board Football League Final Oranmore/Maree 1-15 An Cheathru Rua 1-11 Under-19C North Board Football League Final Caltra 2-13 Northern Gaels 2-8 Division 4A Football League Semi-Final Kilkerrin/Clonberne 0-22 Williamstown 1-9 Division 4B Football League Semi-Finals Corofin 2-11 Ballinasloe 2-7 Claregalway 4-11 Renvyle 0-10 Division 1 Final – Corofin vs Tuam Stars – Friday 7.30pm Tuam Stadium Division 3B Final – Caltra vs St. Brendna's Friday 7.45pm Duggan Park == All-Ireland Under-16B LGFA Semi-Finals Galway 4-11 Westmeath 3-9 Armagh 2-14 Waterford 1-5 *Galway vs Armagh in All-Ireland Final on Wednesday, 16th July Feile LGFA Division 1 Final Claregalway 2-8 Ballinderry 1-6 Feile LGFA Region 3 Final St. Michael's 3-4 Castledermot 1-4 Feile LGFA Region 2 Final Kilkerrin/Clonberne 3-3 Naomh Ciarán 2-4 == All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship Galway 0-17 Waterford 0-11 Dublin 7-19 Derry 1-11 Cork 5-21 Wexford 0-11 Tipperary 4-17 Clare 0-10 *Galway & Cork qualify for semi-finals in Nowlan Park on 26th July.  Next week's quarter-finals in Croke Park – Waterford vs Clare (Saturday), Tipperary vs Kilkenny (Sunday). All-Ireland under-23 Camogie Semi-Finals Galway 1-13 Kilkenny 1-12 Cork 3-13 Tipperary 0-15 *Final scheduled for Wexford Park on Saturday, 12th July == Division 1 Hurling League Final Turloughmore 2-22 Cappataggle 1-23 Division 2 Hurling League Final Killimordaly 0-25 Ballygar 2-10 Division 3 Hurling League Final Skehana/Mountbellew-Moylough 1-16 Kinvara 1-15 All-Ireland Minor Hurling Final Waterford 1-18 Clare 0-10 == FAI Women's Cup Final Athenry 0-2 Callan United SSE Airtricity League Men's Premier Division Galway United 1-1 Shelbourne Bohemians 1-1 Sligo Rovers Cork City 0-0 St. Patrick's Athletic Derry City 3-0 Drogheda United Shamrock Rovers 1-0 Waterford FAI Women's Cup Round 1 Shelbourne 2-1 Galway United Cork City 2-3 Peamount AET Wexford 1-2 Bohemians Athlone Town 6-0 Terenure Shamrock Rovers 3-1 Waterford Sligo Rovers 2-3 DLR Waves Treaty United 8-0 Ferns United Newbridge Town 2-1 Whitehall Rangers

Skehana-Mountbellew-Moylough are the JFW Renewables Division 3 Hurling League champions following this one-point victory over Kinvara in Kenny Park, Athenry on Friday (27th June 2025). The victors overcame a poor start, going four points down before Oisín Lohan's goal gave the north Galway team a 1-10 to 0-10 interval lead.  Kinvara came back after the restart with Darragh Helebert, who finished with 1-10, forcing parity.  But Ger Flahive's ninth point of the evening proved to be the winner. Afterwards, Skehana-Mountbellew-Moylough manager Dessie O'Brien caught up with Galway Bay FM's Tommy Devane. == Turloughmore take on Cappataggle in the JFW Renewables Division 1 Hurling League  Final on Saturday (28th June 2025) at 6.15pm in Duggan Park and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM. Beforehand, there will be updates from the Division 2 decider between Killimorday and Ballygar from 4.30pm.

Galway senior hurling captain Conor  Whelan visited Insomnia Coffee, Westside Shopping Centre on Friday (13th June 2025) in his role as Brand Ambassador. Insomnia Coffee are in a 5-year partnership to be the Official Coffee Partner of the GAA/GPA (Gaelic Players Association), this is their 2nd year. Helping to bring the partnership to life are their brand ambassadors, Limerick hurler Cian Lynch, Kilkenny Camogie player Katie Power, Galway hurler Conor Whelan, Dublin footballer Paddy Small and Meath footballer Emma Duggan. As Official Coffee Partner, the sponsorship will see Insomnia Coffee commit to working with the GAA/GPA in providing the extra resources needed to help players reach their full potential, both on and off the pitch. The Kinvara forward chatted to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly about his role and also looked back on Galway's defeat to Kilkenny in the Leinster Senior Hurling Final. == Insomnia Westside you're go-to coffee spot— whether it's for your morning coffee, a catch-up with friends, or a well-earned break during the day.

On today's show:  10am-11am Government Policy Undermining Rural Ireland and Tourism as Kinvara's Only Hotel Is Requisitioned for IPAS Use Motoring Slot with Gerry Murphy SCCU Community Fund applications now open

Fiona Prine: Remembering John Prine Fiona Whelan Prine remembers John who died of COVID 5 years ago. John had a special place in his heart for Ireland and had a house in Kinvara.

On today's show:  10am-11am Tributes paid to young motorcyclist from Kinvara who died in Oranmore crash Envirobead to hold Home Energy Upgrade Information Evening New Irish film ‘Fran The Man' to hit cinemas

A North Clare village is set to get its first ever public transport connection to one of the closest towns in its vicinity. TFI Local Link has confirmed enhancements to the weekly C8 Carron to Gort route, which will take effect from Friday. The weekly service has always had a stop at Kinvara, Bellharbour and New Quay, but now Ballyvaughan will be added to the timetable. TFI Local Link Limerick Clare Transport Operations Coordinator Cillian Griffey says it will offer many benefits.

Planning permission issues in Ireland are a growing concern due to challenges in balancing urban development with environmental and regulatory restrictions. Delays, inconsistencies, and complex zoning rules often frustrate homeowners and developers.Joining Andrea to discuss this is Martin Kelly, Planning Consultant and Martin Linnane, Farmer in Kinvara and more.

The National Transport Authority is expressing confidence proposed changes to a bus route in West Clare will significantly reduce journey times. Public consultation has opened on planned bus enhancements in the west of the county, among them being a pledge to increase the frequency of Route 350 to every 90 to 120 minutes. It's proposed that the bus will be re-aligned to operate between Lisdoonvarna and Ballyvaughan along the N67, while to complement these changes, Route 350C will operate along the R477 via Fanore and onto Kinvara, serving Ballyvaughan, New Quay and Nogra. Senior Transport Planner with the National Transport Authority Conor O'Donovan has been telling Clare FM's Seán Lyons the typical time a passenger spends on the 350 bus could be cut by 15 minutes.

http://www.copperplatemailorder.com                     Copperplate Time 491                presented by Alan O'Leary                                  www.copperplatemailorder.com  1. Bothy Band:  Green Groves/Flowers of Red Hill.   1975 2. London Lasses:  Dandy Dinny Cronin/Moving in Old Decency/Balintore Fancy/Over the Bridge to Peggy.  LL25 3. P.J. & Marcus Hernon: Balintra Lass/Colonel McBain/Johnny Watt Henry's/The Sandymount.Celebrating 50 Years 4. James Cullinane: Caislean an Oir/Crehan's Banbhs.                      Here It Is Tune 6. Christy Moore: Sunflowers.  A Terrible Beauty 7. Michelle Mulcahy:   The Drunken Sailor.  Lady on the Island 8. Carlos/Sweeney/McCartin: Humours of Castlefinn/McDonagh's #2/Smash the Windows.  The One After It 9. Cillian Vallely & David Doocey: James Byrne's/Humours of Whiskey/Up & Down Again. The Yew & The Orchard 10. Eleanor Shanley & Garadice:                 Lovely Leitrim/A Sligo Air/Gladstone's Bill. Garadice 11. Bobby Casey:   Sporting Nell/Ravelled Hank of Yarn.                 Reels of the World 12. Ralph McTell:  Sabreen.   Private Recording 13. Caoimhin O'Fearghaill:       Miss Brien an Chuilfhionn.  Uilleann Piping From Waterford 14. John McEvoy & John Wynne:             The Masters Return/Dog Among the Bushes/Johnny     McGreevy's #1.  The Dancer at the Fair 15. Dan Brouder:  Humours of Ballingarry/The Pilgrimage/Streams of Killanspig.    The Lark's Air    16. Patsy Moloney: The Sweetheart/Farewell to London.                The Temple in the Glen 17. Declan O'Rourke: The Stars over Kinvara.   Arrivals 18. Ben & Charlie Lennon: Primrose Polka.  The Natural Bridge 19. Ralph McTell:    A Kiss in the Rain.                     Somewhere Down the Road 20. Bert Jansch & Annie Briggs:                   Blackwater Side.  Acoustic Routes 21. Mulcahy Family: John Kelly's/Rip the Calico/New Line to Loughaun. The Reel Note 22. Bothy Band:  Green Groves/Flowers of Red Hill.   1975

HURLING: Kinvara captain and man of the match Neil Huban with Galway Bay FM's Tommy Devane after their Junior F Final replay win over Salthill/Knocknacarra

HURLING: Kinvara player manager Steve Moylan with Galway Bay FM's Tommy Devane after their Junior F Final Replay win over Salthill/Knocknacarra

On this week's show: Ballinasloe beaten by Sligo's Easkey in the Connacht Junior Hurling Final; Kinvara win the Junior F Hurling title against Salthill/Knocknacarra; Defeat for St. Michael's in the Connacht Intermediate Football Semi-Final; An Cheathrú Rua qualify for the Connacht Junior Football Final; Ahascragh/Caltra take Connacht Camogie Honours; A busy weekend of provincial and club rugby with Connacht Eagles falling to Leinster A; And we've soccer, basketball and much more. == The #fulltimewhistle is Sponsored by Getsetgo Game Changing online car, home and travel insurance that's faster, better and easier!

Kate Thompson, who is based in Kinvara in Galway, is the author of a new book on Palestine. The book called Palestine A-Z gives definitions on many terms including Zionism and Administrative Detention. Palestine A-Z will be launched in Ennis Bookshop this Thursday, the 7th of November. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by author of Palestine A-Z, Kate Thompson and author/journalist who will be launching Kate's book, Michael McCaughan. Photo (c): https://www.ennisbookshop.ie/p/kate-thompson-palestine-a---z/9781913544201

David Connors and Paul Shaughnessy look back on the Intermediate Hurling Championship Final In association with Monaghans Galway. Monaghans Galway, located on Tuam Road, is the leading dealership in Galway for new SKODA, CUPRA, SEAT models Now is the perfect time to order your new car, or visit Monaghans.ie

Tynagh/Abbey-Duniry are the County Intermediate Hurling Champions for 2024 following their 2-16 to 1-17 win over Kinvara in Kenny Park on Sunday. The Tynagh goals came from Conor Jordan and Thomas Murphy. Here is the commentary of their win with Niall Canavan, Cyril Farrell and Sean Walsh.

Meelick Eyrecourt selector Cathal O'Byrne and Killimor manager Dessie O'Brien joined Paul Shaughnessy to look ahead to the Intermediate hurling final between Kinvara and Tynagh-Abbey Duniry.In association with Monaghans Galway. Monaghans Galway, located on Tuam Road, is the leading dealership in Galway for new SKODA, CUPRA, SEAT modelsNow is the perfect time to order your new car, or visit Monaghans.ie

Hurling Chat this week looks ahead to the Intermediate Hurling Final next Sunday and reviews the two County Senior Hurling Semi-Finals from last weekend.  Our guests are two men who witnessed the Intermediate Championship at close hand - Tony Og Regan who played against Tynagh Abbey Duniry in the quarter-final and Joe Hession who was part of the Sylane management team as Kinvara overcame them, also in the quarter-final.

HURLING: Tynagh/Abbey-Duniry manager Mattie Kenny with Galway Bay FM's Sean Walsh ahead of their intermediate final agianst Kinvara

HURLING: Kinvara joint manager Michael Helebert with Galway Bay FM's Sean Walsh ahead of their intermediate final against Tynagh/Abbey-Duniry

In part one of the show Athenry senior hurling manager Niall Sunderland reflect on his side's season. In part two of the show Declan O'Brien and Cyril Farrell look back on the Senior B Finals and the Intermediate Hurling Championship Semi-Finals. In association with Monaghans Galway. Monaghans Galway, located on Tuam Road, is the leading dealership in Galway for new SKODA, CUPRA, SEAT models Now is the perfect time to order your new car, or visit Monaghans.ie

Hurling Chat this week welcomes Aonghus Callanan who previews the big games of the weekend: Will it be Athenry or Portumna that will be crowned Senior B champions? In Senior, will Loughrea overcome Clarinbridge for a second time this season? Can Cappataggle rise to County Champions St Thomas? We look at the intermediate Semi Finals where Carnmore, Tynagh Abbey Duniry, Meelick Eyrecourt and Kinvara all have designs on a place in the Final We also take a quick look at the Minor finals from last weekend and this weekend's Junior 1 Final between An Spideal and Ballinasloe.

Hurling Chat sees Andy Coen, Cyril Farrell, Niall Canavan and Sean Walsh look back at the big Hurling weekend.  St Thomas gets the job done again as Turloughmore, Sarsfields, Tommie Larkins and Castlegar crash out at the quarter final stage. Athenry and Portumna qualify for the B Final. Tynagh Abbey Duniry, Kinvara and Meelick Eyrecourt reach the IHC semis. Meanwhile, Mullagh, Beagh, and Kiltormer get relegated.

Cyril Farrell and Paul Shaughnessy look back on round two of the Senior and Intermediate Hurling Championship Subscribe for more content! The Maroon & White Pod – brought to you by Citylink. For bookings, timetables, updates and any other information, head to citylink.ie.

On this week's episode (14th August 2024), Cyril Donnellan, Niall Canavan, Aonghus Callanan and Sean Walsh discuss: - The opening round of the Senior, Senior B and Intermediate championships and the implications of the results - the big guns get the job done, Eanna Burke excels again, plenty of high scoring, big wins for Athenry, Kinvara and Ballygar, while Kiltormer were depleted and much more; - ⁠The Galway Senior Manager vacancy - progress by the end of the month? And what is the significance of Micheal Donoghue stepping down from the Dublin job? - ⁠and a quick look at the All Ireland Camogie Final and how recent big games have been influenced by big calls; Tune in and have a listen

Cyril Farrell and Paul Shaughnessy look back on round one of the Senior, Senior B and Intermediate Hurling Championship. Subscribe for more content! The Maroon & White Pod – brought to you by Citylink. For bookings, timetables, updates and any other information, head to citylink.ie.

HURLING: Kinvara 1-24 Killimor 1-17 (IHC match report with Galway Bay FM's Ollie Turner)

HURLING: Kinvara joint manager Mike Helebert with Galway Bay FM's Ollie Turner after their IHC victory over Killimor

Between super racing shoes and super trainers, it seems like half the shoes on the market have super foams and/or carbon plates. But, what if spending too much time in these maximally performing, fun shoes, might be doing us a disservice? Matt and David look into the research and share anecdotes from their own training on how super shoes have affected them. Then they take a look at some of the excellent non-plated, lightweight trainer options like the New Balance Rebel v4, Topo Cyclone 2, and more. Check out our friends at ⁠⁠⁠Skratch⁠⁠⁠ and save 25% on your first order with code DOR24! Chapters 0:00 - Intro 2:04 - The pros/cons of training in plated & super shoes 14:14 - Topo Cyclone 2 16:52 - Kinvara 15 19:36 - ASICS Tri Noosa 16 22:51 - New Balance Rebel v4 24:37 - Hoka Mach 6 26:52 - Brooks Hyperion 30:50 - Saucony Ride 17 33:56 - Wrap-up --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/doctors-of-running/support

The Birds of Ireland, Jim Wilson with photography by Mark Carmody –Today Mary is talking to Jim Wilson and Mark Carmody.Jim Wilson in a wildlife writer, broadcaster, tour leader and former chairman of Birdwatch Ireland. Mark Carmody has a PhD in biochemistry and works as a European Patent Attorney. He is an award winning wildlife photographer.They have published a brand-new edition of this birdwatching field guide by leading experts (and uncle-nephew duo!) Jim Wilson and Mark Carmody at the end of March. It's the only photographic identification guide of its kind in Ireland and has been updated to include climate and habitat changes, 1600 photos and a list of birds of birds of conservation concern also. Their driving force behind the book was to increase awareness of Ireland's national heritage and landscape. Its publication date falls around springtime when the days are getting longer, and people are keen to explore nature around them. This book is the perfect companion!Buy the book

Today Mary is talking to Anna Murphy. Anna moved to Kinvara in 2001 and raised her three children here, and works in the village. Her main passion is environmental activism, and she has been  involved in Plastic Free Kinvara, Kinvara Climate Action, the Ballindereen Kinvara Tree gang and now Rights of Nature Galway. Activism gives me hope and can help with eco anxiety. " We need to re-imagine our relationship with Nature, and protect it  for this and future generations  to head off a looming sixth mass extinction"rightsofnaturegalway@gmail.comwww.ejni.net/rights-of-natureKinvara and Ballindereen tree gangwww.facebook.com/KBtreegang/Recommended book Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Kimmerer

We've got another edition of what has become the official Doctors or Running game show, Buy or Sell, with Matt Klein and Andrea Myers as your hosts. They cover a bevy of topics ranging from racing shoes for 4 hour marathoners, hear rate monitors, super shoes for 5Ks and more. Be sure to listen to the end to catch Matt & Andrea's differing views on Nike's Alphafly versions 1 and 3! Chapters 0:00 - Intro 6:02 - 4+ Hour Marathoners Racing in Super Shoes 12:46 - Heart-rate Monitors for Runners 22:13 - Are the Kinvara 14s safe for running? 29:03 - The time changing for the Olympic Marathon Trials 34:05 - Training companion shoes 42:26 - Racing 5Ks in non-plated shoes 46:30 - Super Shoes that last less than 100mi 54:02 - All running shoes should have a wider toe box 57:14 - Non carbon-fiber plates (nylon, glass fiber, etc) in shoes 1:05:02 - Alphafly 1 vs Alphafly 3 Have you had trouble finding a healthcare provider that really understands the needs of runners? Created by physicians, therapists, and trainers, RunCare.Org aims to solve that problem by providing a nationwide list of recommended providers who specialize in working with runners.  Each provider in the RunCare network has been vetted and evaluated so you know that you're visiting someone who knows the value of your training and lifestyle. The list currently features over 50 doctors and physical therapists across the US and expanding to have providers in all 50 states. RunCare's goal first and foremost is to get the runners connected with the care they need.. Visit runcare.org today to learn more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/doctors-of-running/support

Today Mary is talking to Victoria Beeler. Victoria is a butterfly enthusiast and enjoys gardening, wildlife, nature, and learning. She and her family have helped with the Smith-Gilbert Gardens butterfly exhibit in Kennesaw, Georgia, U.S.A., and with releasing butterflies there. They have raised Monarchs—from eggs, to caterpillars, to chrysalis, and to emerging butterflies—in an outdoor butterfly garden habitat at home near Atlanta for the first time last fall and then released them into the wild to migrate! It was truly an incredible, inspiring, and transformative experience! Victoria has written a documentary book about her Monarch experience with raising and releasing them. In Journey with Monarchs: A Personal Experience of Raising and Releasing Monarchs in the Home Garden, she combines photos of the Monarchs' life stages and personal knowledge about Monarchs with the science. Monarchs are so special, and their legacy can be continued by planting native milkweed. Monarchs have also inspired Victoria to give native milkweed seeds as gifts (seeds of hope) to family and friends and Monarch books to children in her community to save and protect Monarchs and continue their legacy. Monarchs bring joy, hope, and continuity. Nature is a blessing. Planting native milkweed and creating a wildlife habitat are important to helping Monarchs, as well as birds, pollinators, and the ecosystem. It also connects people. All of creation is interconnected and weaves together a unique, dynamic tapestry of life. Victoria hopes that, together, we can spread joy to all and save the Monarchs and wildlife!Victoria's suggestions How We Can Support Nature: ·Create natural habitat in our yards and communities to support the full life cycles and food webs of local biodiversity and restore species populations. -Garden, pocket prairie/meadow (mini-prairie/meadow). -Try to let it grow naturally. Limit mowing to pathways (reduce mowing). ·Provide host and nectar plants (host-plant specialists / plant-insect interactions; no milkweed, no monarchs; no flowers, no pollinators; no insects, no balance). -“Insects are the animals that are best at transferring energy from plants to other animals…” (Doug Tallamy, Nature's Best Hope, 2019). -Also include a “puddling station,” a place in the habitat area where butterflies and moths can absorb minerals from muddy soil and pebbles (place pebbles in a tray with water and mud).·Plant native plants and keystone plants (most beneficial to local ecosystems and increase biodiversity, ecological connectivity, and ecosystem function). -Top 20 native trees, like the oak, cherry, and willow, support over 5,000 butterfly and moth species (Tallamy, Nature's Best Hope, 2019). -Oaks support about 557 caterpillar species- more than any one plant; oaks make the most food; excellent for supporting local food webs; oak = top keystone plant species. -Five percent of the local keystone plant species can host up to 75 percent of local Lepidoptera species (including some local keystone plant species benefits greatly) (Tallamy, Nature's Best Hope, 2019). -U.S. resource: National Wildlife Federation's Native Plants Finder, which shows the native plants by zip code that support local species and food webs. -Try to remove and replace non-native, invasive species with native plants. -Balance: Plant mostly native plants, with some exceptions (a habitat space with primarily native and keystone plants benefits greatly; helps local ecosystem; having some native plants is better than none). -Replace with native plants gradually (manageable segments/tasks/goals); a process.·Provide shelter for non-migratory, overwintering butterflies and moths (safe caterpillar pupation sites) -Leaf litter for moth caterpillars to drop from their host trees, burrow into the leaves and/or soil, and spin their cocoons. -Leaf litter is also a food source for some caterpillars. -Leave plant stems, which provide nesting cavities for native bee species & pupation sites for caterpillars. -Fallen logs & branches, which provide nesting sites for native bee species. -Leave a bundle of sticks or brush pile for birds, other animals, & native bees to nest. -Thick or uncut vegetation. -Leave some weeds, which are host plants to some butterflies and moths. -“Leave an area of uncut grass all year round to provide shelter for pupating caterpillars (especially caterpillars that feed on grass) and for butterflies in reproductive diapause” (Biodiversity Ireland, “Gardening for Butterflies,” 2023). -Native trees to shelter roosting butterflies. -Include hedgerows (hawthorn and holly) -Have a layered landscape (horizontal layer—understory, with woodland/shade plants; middle layer—shrubs; and vertical layer—overstory/canopy, with trees). -Have a “continuous sequence of flowering plants (plants that flower continuously; perennials; benefits butterflies, moths, bees, and other pollinators)” (Tallamy, Nature's Best Hope, 2019).·Feed the insects to feed the birds (create a garden/habitat space that welcomes all of nature). -A plant is a bird feeder, a pollinator feeder, and much more.·Pesticide-free/chemical-free.·Can include container plants.·If outdoor lighting (artificial light, which interferes with nocturnal insects and birds) is used, consider motion sensor lights instead (not continuous light) -Nocturnal insects (moths) usually get nectar from nocturnal flowers and need natural light from the moon (not artificial light) to find host and nectar plants and to mate; become easy targets for predators (visible) (Tallamy, Nature's Best Hope, 2019).·Shade-grown coffee grown under native trees (shelter for birds).·Participate in citizen/community science (butterfly tagging and butterfly counts). -U.S.: -Monarch Watch tagging and the North American Butterfly Association's butterfly counts; Monarch Joint Venture and Save Our Monarchs (monarch organizations). -Other resources—Stokes Butterfly Book: The Complete Guide to Butterfly Gardening, Identification, and Behavior (1993) by Donald and Lillian Stokes and Ernest Williams -“MrLundScience” YouTube channel -Wings in the Meadow (1967) by Jo Brewer -Bringing Nature Home: How You Can Sustain Wildlife with Native Plants (2019) by Doug Tallamy -Nature's Best Hope: A New Approach to Conservation That Starts in Your Yard (2019) by Doug Tallamy -The Living Landscape (2012) by Rick Dark and Doug Tallamy -Ireland: -Irish Butterfly Monitoring Scheme (apart of the National Biodiversity Data Centre of Ireland)—note butterfly populations, flight patterns, and habitat availability from April-September. -Butterfly Conservation's Big Butterfly Count (Northern Ireland)—count the butterflies seen in a 15-minute period and upload results online. -Ireland threatened butterflies and moths (large white, small white, green-veined white, ringlet, small tortoiseshell, small copper, speckled wood, meadow brown, red admiral, peacock, painted lady, holly blue, common blue, six-spot burnet, and silver-Y). -Butterfly Conservation Ireland's National Garden Butterfly Survey—record butterflies seen in your garden over a 3-month period (https://butterflyconservation.ie).·Ireland butterfly resources -National Biodiversity Data Centre (Ireland)—“Ireland's Butterfly Series—Gardening for Butterflies: Helping Butterflies with Native Plants” PDF resource (https://biodiversityireland.ie). -Butterfly Conservation (Northern Ireland Branch)—“Do It Yourself” resources on butterfly and moth events, volunteering, counts and activities, and gardening (https://butterfly-conservation.org).·Ireland native larval host plants: -Buckthorn (brimstone butterfly) -Clovers (clouded yellow butterfly) -Nettle (comma, peacock, red admiral, and small tortoiseshell butterflies) -Trefoil and vetch (common blue and wood white butterflies) -Garlic mustard and watercress (green-veined white and orange-tip butterflies) -Holly and ivy (holly blue butterfly) -Brassicaceae family of plants and nasturtiums (large white and small white butterflies) -Fescues and meadow grasses (meadow brown and small heath butterflies) -Thistles (painted lady butterfly) -Violets (fritillary butterfly) -Sorrel (small copper butterfly)·Ireland native nectar plants: -Sedum -Verbena -Sage https://biodiversityireland.ie/app/uploads/2023/06/Rewilding-Yo

Today Mary is talking to Galway based artist Lorraine Fletcher. Lorraine's wildlife-inspired prints and giftware showcase the beauty and strength in animals through colour. Her studio is based here at The Burren Nature Sanctuary where there are endless inspirational views and wildlife.The paintings are a combination of vivid colours and focus on the subject, with the grey backgrounds the focus is on the animal. Expressions and compositions are important in Lorraine's work, with an importance on the beauty and strength in each animal, from the elegant stag to the curious and powerful owl.Lorraine also offers group and one to one wildlife painting workshops.Contact Lorraine Fletcher at lorrainefletcherartstudio.comContact Mary Bermingham at mary@burrennaturesanctuary.ie Check out Burren Nature Sanctuary at www.burrennaturesanctuary.ie