Podcasts about Leitrim

If Terry and Calvin think they can pull the Leitrim wool over the listener's ears, they were proven VERY wrong this week.Having both claimed to never having been to the fair county in last week's bonus, listeners were quick to point out these outrageous lies and a grovelling apology is duly issued.Calvin 'Sherlock' O'Brien blows Terry's mind by guessing his middle name and as ever they tackle the tough questions like how long can you live in your car and we hear about how Terry got on in his driver theory test. Send all of your questions to talkingbollox@goloudnow.com

A student entrepreneur saving 1,000kg of e-waste every year building his own gaming PCs was the winner of the Student Enterprise of the Year winning the senior category at the awards that took place in Mullingar. Jack Cannon, a senior student at Clonkeen College in Dun Laoghaire, built his first PC at the age of 11 with the help of his brother. He set up Cannon PC at part of the Local Enterprise Offices' Student Enterprise Programme and so far, has achieved sales of almost €40,000. Cannon builds upcycled high speed gaming PCs from old PCs being disposed of in office clear outs and for general sale online. Upcycling project wins student enterprise award There were also top awards handed out in the Intermediate and Junior categories. Suet & Song, a business set up by Michael O'Keeffe from St. Kieran's College in Kilkenny, creates high-quality, nutrient rich suet cakes for birds during the colder months and it took home the top prize in the Intermediate Category. In the Junior category a device that helps hikers and farmers cross electric fencing easily won the top award. Bumblebees is a business set up by Antonia O'Looney, Sophie Gilard, Guiliana Keane and Katelyn Murtagh from Drumshanbo Vocational School in Leitrim. Their WASP (Wire Anti Shock Protector) product is a device that enables people to push down the electric fence without receiving a shock, enabling them to cross safely. The inaugural Student Enterprise Programme Alumni Award was presented to Fenu Health. Set up by sisters Kate and Annie Madden for the Student Enterprise Programme in 2016, the company creates supplements for equine health and their customers include five royal families. The 23rd Student Enterprise Programme National Finals saw 85 businesses from across the country shortlisted in three main categories. The Local Enterprise Office initiative, supported by Enterprise Ireland and local authorities, commenced last September in secondary schools nationwide with over 30,000 students taking part this year. The event was hosted by broadcasters Rick O'Shea and Louise Cantillon and they were joined during the ceremony by Peter Burke, T.D. Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Employment as they announced the winners across the three main categories on the day. The initiative, funded by the Government of Ireland through Enterprise Ireland and delivered by the 31 Local Enterprise Offices in local authorities throughout the country, has seen over 450,000 take part in the programme since it began 23 years ago. Gareth Evans, Chair of the Local Enterprise Office's Enterprise Education Committee, said; "It's been another hugely successful year for the Student Enterprise Programme. Last year we had over 30,000 participants and we will hit that again this year. So, the appetite for student entrepreneurs is growing and that is no doubt down to seeing the amazing young entrepreneurs this country is producing. We've had some excellent winners here today and going on previous successes they will go on to do great things. A great example today was our Alumni Winner, Fenu Health, who are now an outstanding Irish business trading internationally. Today is just the start for these winners and finalists. The skills and lessons they have learned through the process will stand by them for life and we're excited to see where their businesses go from here and the new ones they start-up in the future." The National Final students, who competed across Junior, Intermediate and Senior categories were challenged with creating, setting up and running their own business, which must show sales of their service or product. The judging panel included business owners and representatives from enterprise agencies and associated bodies. The Student Enterprise Programme is open to students of all ages at secondary level, with three separate categories - Junior (1st year), Intermediate (2nd and 3rd year) and Senior (4th, 5th and 6th year, LVA, LCA and Youth Outreach). The Student Enterprise of the Y...

‘Roving Out' is a radio documentary that celebrates the burgeoning musical culture of Ireland, by focusing on musical artists Mohammad Syfkhan, Varo, Qbanaa and Wise Wolf, who have all made Ireland their home. Named after the traditional song, ‘As I Roved Out', it explores how these musicians decided to leave their own countries, some due to war and persecution, others for adventure to seek a new life on this island.All of the artists have managed to find a foothold in the Irish musical community, where they have met like-minded people and managed to combine their own culture with Irish musical forms. The artists all represent different countries including Syria, Italy, France, Cuba and Palestine and the scope of their music takes in many genres from traditional and folk to R n' B, pop and hip hop.Mohammad Syfkhan - a Kurdish/Syrian Singer and Bouzouki player has released his debut album ‘I am Kurdish' on the Leitrim based record label Nyahh records. He has played many gigs around Ireland including a sold-out album launch at the Bello Bar in Dublin. He will be appearing on festival bills throughout the Summer.Varo are singers and fiddle players Lucie Azconaga and Consuelo Nerea Breschi, who met in Dublin in 2015. They have recorded a soon to be released collaboration album featuring Ian Lynch (Lankum), John Francis Flynn, Anna Mieke, Slow Moving Clouds, Inni-K amongst others.Having spent her first year exploring a range of styles and genres, Cuban Irish artist Qbanaa returns in 2025 with the sound that may well come to define her. Qbanaa's forthcoming EP Elisa (her nickname in Cuba) containing snippets of found sounds, street recordings and conversations made in Cuba, poetic bilingual lyricism and immersive soundscapes makes for a collection of beautifully understated original music.Talha AlAli, AKA Talha Wise Wolf, is a Palestinian psychotherapist, activist, hip-hop artist, and human rights defender. Since moving to Ireland in the 2010s, Talha has studied a Masters in Psychology and performed many gigs around the country.The programme investigates the lives of these musicians before they moved to Ireland, their reasons for moving here, and how they have brought their unique musical cultures to boost the thriving music scene here. It celebrates the diversity of Ireland and its music, while also examining difficult subjects such as the circumstances that have caused some of the artists to migrate here, racism they have experienced and difficulties in integrating to Irish society at first.For more, see Newstalk.com.

We've made a trip outside Dublin to record a podcast for the first time ever and it's gone very well. So well we weren't back in time to send it to you at the usual time. BUT fear not! To make up for it we bring you next week's bonus episode early so sit back and enjoy Calvin's game changing revelation about traffic lights.We hear their Spice Girl names and if you're listening in Leitrim, you might want to take a comfortable seat for the fact they are about to drop.

What would you sacrifice to pursue your truest creative calling? For Elaine Garvey, the answer spans decades of her life, multiple career shifts, and countless moments of self-doubt.The Financial Times has already hailed her debut novel "The Wardrobe Department" as the "Best Debut of 2025," but this recognition comes after a twenty-year journey filled with rejections, financial insecurity, and unwavering determination. "If I came home and said to family, I want to be a writer," Garvey laughs, "you might as well say I want to be a horse."This conversation between two passionate writers crackles with authenticity as they explore the hidden realities of creative pursuits. Garvey opens up about the profound financial barriers that keep many working-class voices out of publishing, revealing how she deliberately stepped down from a promotion to create mental space for her writing. Whether you're a creative struggling to find your place, someone fascinated by the hidden dynamics of theatrical workplaces, or simply curious about how stories come to life, this conversation offers both practical wisdom and emotional sustenance. Discover why, despite all obstacles, Garvey believes that "if all the world fell away, we would still be doing this."The Wardrobe DepartmentMairéad works all hours in a run-down West End theatre's wardrobe department, her whole existence made up of threads and needles, running errands to mend shoes, fixing broken zips and handwashing underwear. She must also do her best to avoid groping hands backstage and the terrible bullying of the show's producer.But, despite her skill and growing experience, half of Mairéad remains in her windy, hedge-filled home in Ireland, and the life she abandoned there. In noughties London, she has the potential to be somebody completely new - why, then, does she feel so stuck? Between the bustling side streets of Soho, and the wet grass of Leitrim and Donegal, Mairéad is caught, running from the girl she was but unable to reveal the woman she'd hoped to become.Send us a textSupport the show"Enjoying 'The Conversation'? Support the podcast by buying me a cup of coffee ☕️! Every contribution helps keep the show going.https://ko-fi.com/nadinemathesonDon't forget to subscribe, download and review. You can purchase books by the authors featured in our conversations through my affiliate shop on Bookshop.org. By using this link, you'll be supporting independent bookstores, and I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Follow Me:www.nadinematheson.com BlueSky: @nadinematheson.com Substack: @nadinematheson Instagram: @queennadsThreads: @nadinematheson Facebook: nadinemathesonbooksTikTok: @writer_nadinematheson

An Airbnb survey says a quarter of the Irish population have explored Asia, but 82% have never visited Leitrim, and 76% have never visited Westmeath. Are you one of them?Henry McKean has been investigating, and joins Kieran to discuss.

A study has shown that Irish people are more likely to have been to Asia than to Leitrim so we Comedian and actress Katherine Lynch told us why Leitrim might be missing out, and why you shouldn't miss it!

With summer approaching, many Irish people are planning their holidays. But, instead of exploring the likes of Leitrim, Westmeath or Monaghan, it seems more and more are booking flights to Thailand, Bali, or Vietnam.New data which shows that a quarter of the Irish population have explored Asia, but 82% have never visited Leitrim, and 76% have never visited Westmeath.Why aren't Irish people touring their own back garden? And why do counties like Leitrim still struggle to attract domestic tourists? Have we fallen out of love with Ireland as a holiday destination?Andrea is joined by Founder of the Viking Splash Tours ‘Viking Mike' McDonnell, Travel Journalist Joan Scales and listeners to discuss.

FOOTBALL: Leitrim 5-13 Galway 4-12 (Connacht under-20B Final report with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly)

FOOTBALL: Galway under-20 selector Ja Fallon with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly after their Philly McGuinness Cup Final defeat to Leitrim

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Two serious accidents on farms or relating to farm machinery this week have once again highlighted the issue of farm safety during one of the busiest periods of the year for farmers. A teenage boy who was a passenger in a tractor in Leitrim lost his life in a crash, while separately in Cork, a five-year-old was hospitalised following an incident involving a cow. To discuss the issue of farm safety, Alan Morrissey was joined by Clare Chair of the IFA's Farm Family & Social Affairs Committee, Caroline Lynch, and Clare ICMSA Secretary, Martin McMahon. Photo (c) Chanita Sykes from Pexels via canva.com

A teenage boy has died and another has been hospitalised following a tractor crash in Carrigalene, Co Leitrim on Tuesday afternoon We speak to Paddy O'Rourke, Fianna Fáil Councillor in Carrigallene.

No enda this week but Stagg is back to point the finger!

A teenage boy has died and another has been hospitalised following a tractor crash in Carrigalene, Co Leitrim on Tuesday afternoon We speak to Paddy O'Rourke, Fianna Fáil Councillor in Carrigallene.

The week were delighted to be joined by the man behind Weird Ireland, Brinsley McNamara. Brinsley comes in to talk shop with us about all the weird and wonderful things around the emerald isle. From egg vending machines to stick fighters in county Leitrim. Brinsley also talks to us about how weird Ireland became what it is today, his new book and what he has planned moving forward. Sponsored by Dubliner Whiskey, always drink responsibly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last week, a Brazilian man who rented out properties across rural Ireland under false pretences and used them as brothels, was jailed for nine years.Ilamar Rodrigues Ribeiro, who pleaded guilty to brothel keeping, possession of child pornography, and money laundering, was linked to rental properties in counties Longford, Kildare, Cavan, Wexford, Roscommon, Leitrim and Carlow.The case highlighted how the sex industry continues to thrive throughout Ireland, while also shining a light on the State's 2017 legislation which made the purchase of sex illegal, but not the sale.The legislation was designed to shift the legal burden towards those who buy sex rather than the sellers, aiming to protect those most at risk within the sex industry. But has this worked?A long-awaited review of the legislation, which was finally published last week, acknowledged that the demand for sexual services has not decreased in recent years.Why is enforcing this legislation so difficult and do those within the sex industry feel more protected by this law?Irish Times reporter Órla Ryan discuses the review of Ireland's contentious sex-work legislation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Galway begin the defence of the Connacht senior football championship this Sunday (6th April 2025) when they travel to New York in the quarter-final. The American outfit won their first provincial game in 2023 when they beat Leitrim on penalties, but have been beaten by an average of over 12 points in their previous four encounters with Galway. Jeff Farrell is part of manager Ronan McGinley's management team and he chatted to assembled media at the recent championship launch. == Throw-in at Gaelic park, New York on Sunday is 8pm Irish time, and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

This is Tuesday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, former Leinster and Ireland hooker James Tracy on a lacklustre week for the Irish provinces in URC action. OTB's Dara Smith-Naughton picks his top three performers from Ireland's opening Women's Six Nations game vs France. Tommy Rooney gives his latest updates to the Football Power Rankings. Finally, Matthew Brennan of Team OTB explains the brand new ‘Baller League', which debuted last night on Sky Sports.But today's Bite first sees Tommy Rooney discuss his reasons behind placing Leitrim where he did in his latest Performance Rankings, and then it's James Tracy's take on the controversial 20-minute red card.Catch Off The Ball Breakfast LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

This is Tuesday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, former Leinster and Ireland hooker James Tracy on a lacklustre week for the Irish provinces in URC action. OTB's Dara Smith-Naughton picks his top three performers from Ireland's opening Women's Six Nations game vs France. Tommy Rooney gives his latest updates to the Football Power Rankings. Finally, Matthew Brennan of Team OTB explains the brand new ‘Baller League', which debuted last night on Sky Sports.But today's Bite first sees Tommy Rooney discuss his reasons behind placing Leitrim where he did in his latest Performance Rankings, and then it's James Tracy's take on the controversial 20-minute red card.Catch Off The Ball Breakfast LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

This is Friday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, we got all the reaction to the Republic of Ireland's 2-1 win over Bulgaria with Nathan Murphy in Plovdiv, and Owen Heary + Barry Murphy in studio. We previewed the weekend's Allianz Football League action with Neil Ewing and Sean ‘Bawn' O'Sullivan. And it's there we take our Bite, with Leitrim's forfeit against Fermanagh still dominating football chat, and then it's over to Plovdiv to pick through Ireland's Nations League playoff win. Catch Off The Ball Breakfast LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

This is Friday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, we got all the reaction to the Republic of Ireland's 2-1 win over Bulgaria with Nathan Murphy in Plovdiv, and Owen Heary + Barry Murphy in studio. We previewed the weekend's Allianz Football League action with Neil Ewing and Sean ‘Bawn' O'Sullivan. And it's there we take our Bite, with Leitrim's forfeit against Fermanagh still dominating football chat, and then it's over to Plovdiv to pick through Ireland's Nations League playoff win. Catch Off The Ball Breakfast LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

FOOTBALL: Galway minor manager Neil McHugh with Galway Bay FM's PJ Lynch after their 3-19 to 2-11 Connacht championship victory over Leitrim

Procure.ie analysed thousands of LinkedIn profiles across Ireland, to determine which counties are leading the way for high-ranking women in business. Cork ranks first with 360 female entrepreneurs and offers great support, including the Exxcel programme, which helps women start and grow their businesses. With a population of 584,156, the city has 62 female entrepreneurs per 100,000 people and is home to successful companies like The Good Dairy Company. Best counties in Ireland for female entrepreneurs Dublin follows in second place with 303 female founders and a larger population of 1,458,154, making it the country's business hub. While it has a lower concentration of female entrepreneurs per capita (21 per 100,000 people), it remains an attractive location due to its well-established ecosystem, featuring coworking spaces, networking events, and investor access, and is home to well-known brands like Sculpted by Aimee and Atlantic Bridge. Galway ranks third with 161 female founders and a population of 277,737. It has a much higher concentration of female entrepreneurs, with 58 per 100,000 people. The city offers strong community programs like The Women in Business Network, creating a supportive environment where women can bring their dreams to life. Wicklow and Kildare round out the top five counties with the most female entrepreneurs, with the top 10 counties mapped out below. Counties with the fewest female entrepreneurs: The counties with the fewest female entrepreneurs are Carlow, Cavan, Roscommon, Longford, and Leitrim. Carlow has 23 female founders and a population of 61,968, giving it a rate of 37 female entrepreneurs per 100,000 people. The highest among the lowest-ranked counties. Cavan and Roscommon both have 21 female entrepreneurs per 100,000 people, with 17 and 15 female founders, respectively. Longford, with 12 female founders, has a slightly higher rate at 26 per 100,000 people. Leitrim ranks the lowest, with just 6 female founders and 17 per 100,000 people. More and more women are starting businesses across Ireland, with some counties leading the way. While there are still areas that need improvement, the data shows that Ireland has made great progress in helping more female entrepreneurs bring their ideas to life. For more information visit: https://www.procure.ie/best counties-female-entrepreneurs/ Methodology We analysed thousands of LinkedIn profiles across Ireland to determine the number of 'founders' of businesses who are women, currently based in each county. Sources https://www.linkedin.com/ report Here are the top five counties in Ireland with the highest number of female entrepreneurs: Cork Dublin Galway Wicklow Kildare See more breaking 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.

On this week's We Are Cavan podcast, we look ahead to a massive challenge as Cavan get set to take on Cork — a game that will tell us plenty about where this team really stands. Damien Donohoe and Paul Fitzpatrick break down the Cork's strengths and weaknesses and what needs to happen if Cavan are to gain promotion. We also dive into the chaos in Leitrim and the fallout from Steven Poacher's outspoken comments, where he not only attacks previous management teams but openly questions the culture under Terry Hyland. Plenty to get stuck into, with no punches pulled.

FOOTBALL: Galway 1-21 Leitrim 1-10 (Connacht under-20 Championship match report with Galway Bay FM's Kevin O'Dwyer)

This is Wednesday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE bitesize sample of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, former Leitrim captain Gary Reynolds joined Adrian to discuss his county's recent forfeiture of their league fixture with Fermanagh. James Tracy selects his Lions squad for this summer. And Nathan Murphy joins us from Plovdiv where the Republic of Ireland are preparing to play Bulgaria in the Nations League. And it's there we take today's Bite, but first, some of Gary Reynolds' chat with Adrian Barry regarding Leitrim's forfeit. Catch Off The Ball Breakfast LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

This is Wednesday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE bitesize sample of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, former Leitrim captain Gary Reynolds joined Adrian to discuss his county's recent forfeiture of their league fixture with Fermanagh. James Tracy selects his Lions squad for this summer. And Nathan Murphy joins us from Plovdiv where the Republic of Ireland are preparing to play Bulgaria in the Nations League. And it's there we take today's Bite, but first, some of Gary Reynolds' chat with Adrian Barry regarding Leitrim's forfeit. Catch Off The Ball Breakfast LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

Tommy, James and Paddy are looking back at another dramatic weekend in and around the National Football League on the latest episode of The Football Pod.CHAPTERS(00:30) - Paddy's parade and GAA Traditions.(06:00) - Leitrim's no-show.(15:30) - Donegal's squad game, Kerry on it.(31:00) - target men, sympathetic passers and speed merchants thrive.(46:00) - Around the Grounds: Division 2 and 3 chaos, Brosnan delivers for Wexford.We've got a Members Football Pod coming for you later this week too. Become an Off The Ball member, or download the Off The Ball app to get our two episodes per-week throughout the intercounty season.The Football Pod Club is brought to you every week by AIB. Proud sponsors of the Football, Ladies Football, Hurling and Camogie All Ireland Club Championships. Check out #TheToughest.

Tommy, James and Paddy are looking back at another dramatic weekend in and around the National Football League on the latest episode of The Football Pod.CHAPTERS(00:30) - Paddy's parade and GAA Traditions.(06:00) - Leitrim's no-show.(15:30) - Donegal's squad game, Kerry on it.(31:00) - target men, sympathetic passers and speed merchants thrive.(46:00) - Around the Grounds: Division 2 and 3 chaos, Brosnan delivers for Wexford.We've got a Members Football Pod coming for you later this week too. Become an Off The Ball member, or download the Off The Ball app to get our two episodes per-week throughout the intercounty season.The Football Pod Club is brought to you every week by AIB. Proud sponsors of the Football, Ladies Football, Hurling and Camogie All Ireland Club Championships. Check out #TheToughest.

This is Thursday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize sample of this morning's Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show we looked ahead to Ireland's Six Nations game away to Italy with former Azzurri back turned truck driver, Mirco Bergamasco. Day 3 of the Cheltenham Festival was previewed from Prestbury Park by John Duggan. Leitrim senior men's football manager Steven Poacher chats about his first season in charge of the team. And we were joined by European Indoor gold medalist Sarah Healy following her sensational 3000m victory. And that's where we take this morning's Bite, as Ger and Colm catch up with Healy. But first, Mirco Bergamasco gives his view of this Saturday's game in Rome. Catch Off The Ball Breakfast LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

This is Thursday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize sample of this morning's Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show we looked ahead to Ireland's Six Nations game away to Italy with former Azzurri back turned truck driver, Mirco Bergamasco. Day 3 of the Cheltenham Festival was previewed from Prestbury Park by John Duggan. Leitrim senior men's football manager Steven Poacher chats about his first season in charge of the team. And we were joined by European Indoor gold medalist Sarah Healy following her sensational 3000m victory. And that's where we take this morning's Bite, as Ger and Colm catch up with Healy. But first, Mirco Bergamasco gives his view of this Saturday's game in Rome. Catch Off The Ball Breakfast LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

Ms Duffy from Four Masters National School in Kinlough, Co. Leitrim has got in touch with a proposition for us. This might be the most daunting one yet.

RTÉ Northwest Correspondent Shane O'Curraighin reports on a community council meeting in Ballinamore, Co Leitrim, discussing the aftermath of Storm Eowyn and measures in the event of a similar cataclysm.

More than one hundred thousand Ukrainians have moved to Ireland since Russia's invasion three years ago, and a significant number of them remain in the country. Carole Coleman has been talking to three Ukrainians living here to get their views on Donald Trump's intervention, beginning with Daria Mazina in Leitrim.

New research by Switcher.ie has revealed the best Irish counties for work-life balance. The study is based on data like access to local amenities like primary schools, major supermarkets and leisure centres, services like broadband and mobile speeds, proximity to green spaces and transport routes, plus house prices and crime rates. A new Code of Practice, launched in 2024, gives employees the right to request remote work carer's leave and other flexible arrangements. With 32% working from home at least one day a week during 2022, it looks like the move towards a better work-life balance is here to stay. Top 10 counties for work-life balance Galway claimed the top spot as the best county in Ireland for striking the perfect work-life balance. With surprisingly affordable house prices outside the city, it offers a winning mix of excellent local amenities and good connectivity for hybrid working, plus lush green spaces and a scenic coastline to boost well-being. Here's a snapshot of the top 10. For the full ranking and more top 5 winners, see Ireland's best counties for work-life balance. Most affordable Leitrim was the most affordable county to buy a house in our study. House prices were based on the median house price in October 2024 (Residential Property Price Index). Top 5 affordable counties to live & work: Leitrim, Longford, Donegal, Roscommon and Cavan For families Sligo has taken the top spot for the best county to balance work with a family. To calculate the best town to work with a family, we summed index scores for house prices, crime rate, number of GP surgeries and primary schools. Top 5 counties for families to live & work: Sligo, Roscommon, Leitrim, Mayo and Donegal For hybrid working Dublin was the best place for hybrid working; the city counties of Cork and Galway also performed well. To calculate the best town for hybrid working, we summed index scores for average broadband and mobile speeds and distance to major roads and bus stops. Top 5 counties for hybrid working: Dublin, Cork, Laois, Galway and Kildare For health, fitness & well-being Tipperary came in tops for access to leisure facilities and green spaces, essential for achieving a good quality of life. To rank our towns, we summed the index scores for distance to leisure centres and outdoor sports facilities, the number of public parks, and access to national parks and coastlines. Top 5 counties for health & well-being: Tipperary, Monaghan, Carlow, Westmeath and Roscommon For shopping & eating Galway was the best place for your weekly shop, grab a bite to eat, or catch up over coffee. To find our top counties, we summed the index scores for the number of major supermarkets and cafes in the area. Top 5 towns to shop, eat and refresh: Galway, Cork, Kerry, Wicklow and Mayo Commercial Director of Switcher.ie, Eoin Clarke says: "The Work-Life Balance Act 2023 and its Code of Practice have ushered in a new era of working arrangements for many employees. This means that workers with families or caregiving responsibilities can now seek remote or flexible work options, providing a better quality of life and even financial benefits. Property price is often a crucial factor for house buyers, but broadband and mobile connectivity, easy access to local amenities, and proximity to green spaces can make all the difference when juggling work with family or other commitments. Switcher's research highlights several counties across Ireland that offer young professionals and working families a combination of affordability, an appealing way of life, and better-than-ever broadband and mobile connectivity for remote working. Our top performers spanned the country, with Galway and Sligo on the scenic west coast, Cork in the south, Roscommon and Westmeath in the heart of Ireland and Carlow and Dublin in the industrious east, to name just a few. So, if you're in the market for a new home, consider casting your net a little wider. While affordability and commute times are still e...

To discuss what is coming up in the sporting calendar, Alan Morrissey was joined on Friday's Morning Focus by Clare FM's Derrick Lynch. Derrick talked about the game between Clare and Leitrim, the Munster Junior Cup, and much more.

jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); }); Original Podcast with clickable words https://tinyurl.com/25z5qam6 Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com 245,000 homes across the country remain without electrical power. 245,000 áitreabh ar fud na tíre gan cumhacht leictreach i gcónaí. Around 180,000 properties in the State are still without electrical power following Storm Éowyn which caused extensive damage across the country last Friday. Tá thart ar 180,000 áitreabh sa Stát fós gan cumhacht leictreach i ndiaidh Stoirm Éowyn a rinne díobháil mhór ar fud na tíre Dé hAoine seo caite. Cavan, Monaghan, Westmeath, Longford, Roscommon, Clare, Galway, Silesia and Donegal are the areas that continue to suffer the most, according to the Electricity Supply Board. An Cabhán, Muineachán, an Iarmhí, an Longfort, Ros Comáin, an Clár, Gaillimh, Silgeach agus Dún na nGall, sin iad na ceantair is mó atá thíos leis i gcónaí, dar le Bord Soláthair an Leictreachais. The company estimates that power will be restored in many of these areas by next Friday, but they say that other areas will remain without it for some time to come. Measann an comhlacht go mbeidh an chumacht ar ais i gcuid mhór de na háiteanna sin faoin Aoine seo chugainn ach deir siad go mbeidh áiteanna eile fágtha dá huireasa go ceann tamaill eile. It is estimated that 65,000 homes in the North are still without electrical power. Meastar go bhfuil 65,000 áitreabh sa Tuaisceart fós gan cumhacht leictreach. The fact that the Electricity Supply Board has asked electricity companies abroad to come to their aid is a testament to the great work that still needs to be done. Léiriú ann féin ar an obair mhór atá le déanamh fós is ea gur iarr Bord Soláthair an Leictreachais ar chomhlachtaí leictreachais thar lear teacht i gcabhair orthu. Teams from Austria and Finland have arrived in Ireland today to assist technicians in restoring power. Tá meithleacha ón Ostair agus ón bhFionlainn tagtha go hÉirinn inniu le cuidiú le teicneoirí abhus an chumhacht a thabhairt ar ais. More teams will be arriving from France and the Netherlands in the next few days. Beidh tuilleadh meithleacha ag teacht ón bhFrainc agus ón Ísiltír as seo go ceann cúpla lá. In addition to electrical power, approximately 74,000 households are still without water supply. Chomh maith le cumhacht leictreach, tá thart ar 74,000 áitreabh gan soláthar uisce i gcónaí. To make matters worse, Irish Water says that another 70,000 properties could soon lose their water supply. Mar bharr ar an donas, deir Uisce Éireann go m'fhéidir go gcaillfeadh 70,000 áitreabh eile fós a soláthar uisce siúd go gairid. These are homes, the company says, that receive water from reservoirs that are gradually drying up because they have not had electrical power since last Friday. Áitribh iad sin, a deir an comhlacht, a fhaigheann uisce ó thaiscumair atá ag dísciú de réir a chéile mar nach bhfuil cumhacht leictreach acu ón Aoine seo caite. The Government has established emergency hubs in sixteen counties across the State to provide relief to people whose needs are not being met following the storm. Tá moil éigeandála bunaithe ag an Rialtas i sé chontae dhéag ar fud an Stáit le fóirithint a chur ar fáil do dhaoine nach bhfuil riar a riachtanais acu tar éis na stoirme. Hot meals, broadband services and laundry facilities are being provided in the various centres. Leithéidí béilí te, seirbhísí leathanbhanda agus áiseanna níocháin atá á gcur ar fáil sna hionaid éagsúla. Cavan, Monaghan, Westmeath, Meath, Longford, Leitrim, Roscommon, Cork, Limerick, Galway, Sligo, Donegal, Laois, Offaly, Wicklow and Wexford are the counties in which the emergency hubs are based. An Cabhán, Muineachán, an Iarmhí, an Mhí, an Longfort, Liatroim, Ros Comáin, Corcaigh, Luimneach, Gaillimh, Sligeach, Dún na nGall, Laois, Uíbh Fhailí, Cill Mhantáin agus Loch Garman, sin iad na contaetha a bhfuil na moil éigeandála bunaithe iontu.

More Storm Éowyn reaction with Head of Water Operations at Uisce Éireann, Margaret Attridge who was speaking to our reporter Dyane Connor. Carole Coleman called to some homes where power cuts and internet blackouts are becoming an unwelcome feature of life in Leitrim.

Graeme McQueen, Head of Media Relations, DAA // Barry Kenny, Corporate Communications Manager with Irish Rail // Tadgh Daly, Chief Executive of Nursing Homes Ireland // Michael Vaughan, Vaughan Lodge Hotel, Lahinch in Clare // Maura Fay, RTÉ Reporter

Diplomatic travels and inner journeys, from Leitrim to Lourdes, from Ontario to Togo and Nauru – meeting a Daniel O'Donnell fan along the way… a New Year Miscellany with Joe Hayes, Pat Boran, Nuala O'Connor, Angela Keogh, Niall McArdle and Mary O'Malley

Seamus O'Rourke in Leitrim pays tribute to his mother.

Sean McDermott, Glenfarne Community Development, discusses the 90th Birthday celebrations of the famed Rainbow Ballroom of Romance in Leitrim.

David Kelly, son of army Private Patrick Kelly who was killed by IRA kidnappers 41 years ago today, discusses the unveiling of a memorial monument in Ballinamore, County Leitrim.

Joe Caulfield speaks to Collette Mulvey from Drumshanbo who was nearly a full week without power and Enda McGloin, a councillor based in the area, outlines the extreme difficulties faced by those left without power for a week in Leitrim.

Brendan Barry, Sinn Féin Councillor, Paul Mulligan, Founder of Chef in the Box, Food Hub, Drumshanbo and Pat Rigney, Founder of The Shed Distillery, Drumshanbo, Leitrim.

Our Irish Stew Drinks Party is back with PJ Rigney, founder of The Shed Distillery--home of the breakout star of the burgeoning Irish gin category, Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin, along with its Sausage Tree Irish Vodka, and Drumshanbo Irish Whiskey.The magic happened when PJ rolled the dice after an innovative career in the global drinks industry to strike out on his own.“To build a distillery is one thing, to create the product is another thing, but to create a way of communicating to consumers to build a brand is another thing entirely,” he says.PJ wanted his distillery to be in the wild, un-manicured heart of rural Ireland, a place of curiosity & inspiration, surrounded by nature, immersed in rich history. He found it all in the beautiful village of Drumshanbo Co.Leitrim, on the shores of Lough Allen, at the foothills of Sliabh an Iarainn (The Iron Mountain).His Shed Distillery is now a major contributor to the Leitrim economy and a draw for spirits enthusiasts and tourists worldwide.Join us as we explore the role of innovation and storytelling in spirits sector success straight from the curious mind of PJ Rigney.LinksThe Shed Distillery WebsiteX/Twitter  Instagram FacebookYouTubeLinkedInDrumshanbo Gunpowder Irish GinWebsitePJ RigneyLinkedIn