Podcasts about Limavady

Emmett McGuckin is this week's guest on the Official Coleraine Podcast. The striker - who played for the club for over a year - joined co-hosts Damian Mullan and Johnny McNabb on this week's show. Speaking during his lunch hour at St Mary's High School in Limavady, the likeable Magherafelt man discussed his rise in football and how it was hard to turn down a move to the Bannsiders in 2019. Emmett reflected on his debut goal against Linfield, the special night in Maribor and how sport in general has helped him form relationships both on and off the pitch. The 33-year-old also spoke about his stint at Carrick Rangers and how he has linked-up with a few familiar faces after his January move to Limavady United. As ever, we would like to thank our sponsors the Lodge Hotel.

We returned to Limavady for Hallowe'en & had a wonderful evening. Here are three of the stories from that event: Mike Carlisle has instructions for dying; Gloria O'Connor goes commando in 5-star luxury & Julie Kipp asks for a haunting. Paul is your host. Tenx9 is a live storytelling event where nine people have up to ten minutes each to tell a true story from their own life on a particular theme. It began in Belfast in 2011 in the Black Box, started by Paul Doran & Pádraig Ó Tuama. You'll find all the upcoming dates at tenx9.com/events, our guidelines at tenx9.com/guidelines & you can submit your stories at tenx9.com/submissions.

Goalkeeping coach Michael Doherty is this week's guest on the Official Coleraine Podcast. The Limavady man tells hosts Damian Mullan and Johnny McNabb about his full-time position at the club, working with first-team 'keepers Rory Brown and Max Little, as well as how the role of a goalkeeper has changed throughout the years. 'Doc' also discusses recent results, why there's reasons to be optimistic for the future and how he is undertaking his UEFA A Goalkeeping licence. As ever, we would like to thank our sponsors the Lodge Hotel.

Send us a textDiscover the transformative journey of Ryan Tierney, a visionary in the world of lean manufacturing, as he recounts the unexpected rise of his podcast and the pivotal shift to authoring a groundbreaking book. Ryan candidly shares how a challenging period in his family's business paved the way for embracing lean principles, turning their factory in Limavady, Northern Ireland, into a beacon of operational excellence. His story is a testament to the power of strategic pivots and the global impact of lean methodologies.Experience the unique dynamics at play when three brothers combine their strengths in operations, finance, and sales to redefine business success. This episode highlights the influential role of mindset pioneer Bob Proctor, alongside the audacious spirit instilled by Ryan's parents, in shaping a business ethos that challenges norms and embraces broader markets. Learn how this forward-thinking mindset became the catalyst for adopting lean strategies, fostering creativity, and unlocking growth potential.Join us as we explore the nuances of leadership within a lean culture, emphasizing humility, collaboration, and continuous improvement. The episode shines a light on the balance between competition and community, drawing inspiration from Japanese giants like Toyota, and underscores the significance of shared ownership and open communication. Concluding with a heartwarming exchange of admiration between Ryan and Seamus, we leave with a sense of optimism and anticipation for future collaborations, underscoring the powerful connection between thoughtful leadership and sustained business success.Support the show

The Official Coleraine Podcast was delighted to welcome St Johnstone defender Sam McClelland on this week's show. The Limavady man talks about his career to date with co-hosts Damian Mullan and Johnny McNabb. McClelland discusses coming through the Academy set-up at The Showgrounds to then making the move to Premier League giants Chelsea. The trio also discuss Sam's time at Barrow and the move to Scotland, where he has suffered two injuries during his time at St Johnstone. The 22-year-old has been capped at senior level by Northern Ireland and he was quick to state his ambitions of earning more appearances for his country. As ever, we would like to thank our sponsors the Lodge Hotel.

An audio description by Soso Ní Cheallaigh “De mo neamhthoil a thánaig an crith orm” “How does it feel to never truly be still?” Part of Bounce Festival 2024 at CCA Derry~Londonderry on 5 October 2024 where Soso performed in CCA's Project Space amidst their installation. Responding to the essential tremor and involuntary contractions that convulse through their own body, this work is part of Soso Ní Cheallaigh's ongoing study on the chaos and disorder of their rare nervous system conditions. This new site specific work combines video installation with live intervention to explore self-documentation, bodily isolation, and our inherent human need to understand ourselves. De mo neamhthoil was supported in part by the European Dancehouse Network Carte Blanche Travel Award. Proud part of the Bounce Arts Festival 2024. About Soso Ní Cheallaigh Soso Ní Cheallaigh (they/them) is a disability-led multidisciplinary maker from Derry. Their work spans poetry, essay, theatre, visual art, and film through both the English and Irish language. Recent credits include Burkitt (TG4/Little Ease Films), A Midsummer Night's Dream (Lyric Theatre), and SHIFT (DU Dance & Southpaw Dance Company). A graduate of Seamus Heaney Centre and Inclusive Dance Cork, Soso was a previous recipient of University of Atypical's DDASF award, Arts Council of Northern Ireland funding, and a Theatre and Dance NI INVEST artist for 2024.ohbysoso.com About Bounce Festival Bounce Arts Festival 4–6 October 2024 - This is a festival created by and for disabled, d/Deaf and neurodivergent people through the University of Atypical. This year it is taking place over three days in Belfast, Derry~Londonderry and Limavady. Transcending barriers, celebrating ability and disability; disturbing myths and illuminating the creative practice of disabled artists on a professional platform: Bounce is our showcase where every aspect of diverse identity is celebrated. All are welcome.universityofatypical.org/bounce Supported by Arts Council of Northern Ireland, Derry City & Strabane District Council, University of ATypical, European Dancehouse Network Carte Blanche Travel Award.

Three stories on the theme Coming Home from our evening in Limavady in April: Mike Carlisle gets anxious about his baby's constipation; Alice Lewis remembers the hangover from Hell & her kindly Pioneer parents; Mark McGrath discovers powers within himself in a psychiatric unit. Paul is your host. Tenx9 is a live storytelling event where nine people have up to ten minutes each to tell a true story from their own life on a particular theme. It began in Belfast in 2011 in the Black Box, started by Pádraig Ó Tuama & Paul Doran. You'll find all the upcoming dates at tenx9.com/events, our guidelines at tenx9.com/guidelines & you can submit your stories at tenx9.com/submissions.

This latest episode of the show is all about the current Premier Intermediate League leaders Limavady United and Paul Owens sits down with Grant to discuss the season so far as well as other Northern Irish League memories from his time at Coleraine. Music by Toby Johnson and Rory Hope.

In the garden we are often thinking of the seasons to come, but it can also be useful to look back and take stock at the start of a new year. This week, David Maxwell leads us through the seasons with Gardeners' Corner, from a huge snowdrop collection at Altamont Gardens in County Carlow to the quiet retreat for a Limavady gardener who's been living with cancer. From the razzmatazz of garden shows in Antrim, London and Dublin to the serenity of a poet's garden in County Laois. Join David for Gardeners' Corner: Season by Season. gardenerscorner@bbc.co.uk

Monica Massey Beresford, who grew up in Derrylin in Fermanagh, became a resistance leader in Denmark. She died in Waldheim concentration camp in 1945 but her courage and incredible life have been honoured by the Ulster History Circle with the unveiling of a Blue Plaque at Kinawley Parish Church on Main Street in Derrylin. Lord Dunleath of Ballywalter, her great nephew, and Lady Dunleath, told Anne Marie McAleese her story. With archive recording from the BBC TV programme, SOE: Subversion (1984). And a highwayman, Joseph Scott, wreaked havoc around the mountain road between Limavady and Macosquin near Coleraine in the 1800's. His life and times and eventual demise feature in the most recent edition of the Bann Disc, Coleraine Historical Society's Annual publication. Clive Hunter, who wrote the article, met Helen Mark at the ruins of the old family cottage in the townland of Camm to hear how the notorious brigand came to meet his death. Programme presented by Anne Marie McAleese.

GB2RS News Sunday the 5th of November 2023 The news headlines: • Exam funding for youngsters • Tonight@8 webinar • RSGB affiliated club Course and Exam Finder map The Radio Communications Foundation, or RCF, is a small charity that seeks to promote radio engineering and amateur radio. Last year, several teachers identified the cost of Foundation exams as a barrier for some young people. The RCF Trustees considered how they might help. Funding exams for every youngster was seen to be unaffordable, and unnecessary, in many cases. As a start, and to help those with the greatest need, the Trustees have agreed to fund 60 Foundation exams each year. The funding will be available to anyone who is under the age of 21, in full-time education and needs help with the exam fee. Fifteen exams will be funded every three months. The first batch of 15 exams will be funded in January 2024. If any of the allocated funds are not used, they will be rolled over to the next quarter. No money will change hands as the RCF Trustees will simply make the bookings and pay the RSGB. In time, there will be a simple online application form. In the meantime, anyone seeking funding should send their details to rcfsecretary@commsfoundation.org with a supporting statement from a parent or guardian about why they would benefit from an RCF-funded exam. Details of their interest in amateur radio, and how they have trained, or are training, for the Foundation exam will also help the Trustees make their decisions. If the scheme proves to be successful, and amateurs continue to donate to the RCF, there may be scope for increasing the number of exams funded each year. Further details about the RCF, and how to donate, can be found at commsfoundation.org Don't forget to be part of the RSGB's Tonight@8 webinar tomorrow, Monday the 6th of November. Colin Summers, MM0OPX will give an entry-level talk aimed at newcomers to amateur radio. He will touch on antennas generally but will focus on the end-fed half-wave antenna including details of construction, transformers and performance. Find out more at rsgb.org/webinars The RSGB-affiliated club Course and Exam Finder map has been relaunched this week. All affiliated clubs were invited by email to submit information about the courses and exams that they run. The replies that were received are now on the RSGB website. If you use the search function and it doesn't show any results, you will need to widen your search area. If your club provides training or holds exams and it isn't shown on the map, please go to rsgb.org/examupdate and complete the form. If you need any help, you can email exams@rsgb.org.uk  Additional information will be uploaded each week, so please submit any changes before 3 p.m. on Fridays. The RSGB is delighted to welcome Elaine Richards, G4LFM as the new volunteer RSGB Archivist. Elaine is a former RadCom Managing Editor and was keen to continue to oversee the RSGB archives when she retired from her RadCom role last year. If you would like more information about an old amateur radio photo or document or want to check something in the RSGB archives, you can contact Elaine via archivist@rsgb.org.uk Thank you to everyone who bought raffle tickets at the RSGB Convention last month to raise money for the DXpedition Fund. The Fund has already made donations to expeditions such as Bouvet, Swains, Rockall and Tuvalu this year. If you're planning a DXpedition to a rare destination and would like to apply, go to the RSGB website and search for ‘DXpedition Fund'. And now for details of rallies and events Bushvalley Amateur Radio Club Rally is taking place today, Sunday the 5th of November. The venue is Limavady United Football Club, Rathmore Road, Limavady, BT49 0DF. Several traders are in attendance and there is a bring-and-buy stand. The doors open at 11 am and car parking is available on site. For more information visit bushvalleyarc.org or email bushvalleyarc@gmail.com Holsworthy Radio Rally is also taking place today, Sunday the 5th of November. The venue is Holsworthy Leisure Centre, Well Park, Western Road, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6DH. There are traders, a bring-and-buy area and catering available. Access for traders is available from 8 am. The doors open to the public at 10 am. See m0omc.co.uk for more information and contact details. A final reminder now that the 2023 Scottish Microwave Round Table, or GMRT, will be held between 10.30 am and 5 pm on Saturday the 11th of November. Please email Colin, GM4HWO via gm4hwo@gmail.com for more information. The Rochdale and District Amateur Radio Society Winter Rally will take place on Saturday the 18th of November. The venue will be St Vincent de Paul's Hall, Norden, Rochdale, Lancs, OL12 7QR. The doors open from 10 am and entry will be £3. The usual traders, caterers and plenty of free parking will be available. All proceeds from this rally will go to a local charity. Last time £1000 was given to the Rochdale Springhill Hospice. For more information, please contact Dave Carden, G3RIK on 01706 633 400 or email dave@cardens.me.uk The Coulsdon Amateur Transmitting Society Bazaar will take place on Sunday the 19th of November. The venue will be Oasis Academy, Homefield Road, Old Coulsdon, CR5 1ES. Doors open to the public from 10 am to 2 pm and the entrance fee will be £3. Traders bring and buy, club tables and car parking will be available. The tables cost £12, with additional tables priced at £8. Please forward general enquiries to bazaar@catsradio.org.uk Now the Special Event News The ONZ Oostkust Radioclub, ON6HC is active on all bands and modes as OR79CLM until the 12th of November. The special callsign's suffix stands for Canadian Liberation March, the annual event that celebrates the liberation of the Belgian town of Knokke on the 1st of November 1944. QSL via the bureau. For more information, and details of an available certificate, visit onz.be The Amateur Radio Union of Serbia, YU1SRS, hosted the 26th IARU Region 1 General Conference between the 1st and 4th of November. Special callsign YT26IARU was issued to mark the occasion and may be operated until the 31st of December by the hosting Society, as well as by the Conference amateur radio station. QSL via Logbook of the World. Now the DX news Pierre, VK3KTB and Alexey, VE1RUS are active again as VY0ERC from the Eureka Amateur Radio Club station on Ellesmere Island, NA-008, until the 22nd of November. QSL via M0OXO's OQRS. Philippe, F1DUZ is active as FG4KH from Guadeloupe, NA-102, until the 7th of November. QSL via Logbook of the World, eQSL, or via F1DUZ. Now the contest news The 144MHz CW Marconi Contest started at 1400UTC on Saturday the 4th of November and ends at 1400UTC today, Sunday the 5th of November. Using CW on the 2m band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. On Monday the 6th, the Autumn Series Data Contest runs from 2000 to 2130UTC. Using RTTY and PSK63 on the 80m band, the exchange is signal report and serial number. On Tuesday the 7th, the 144MHz FM Activity Contest runs from 1900 to 1955UTC. Using FM on the 2m band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. Also on Tuesday the 7th, the 144MHz UK Activity Contest runs from 2000 to 2230UTC. Using all modes on the 2m band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. On Wednesday the 8th, the 432MHz FT8 Activity four-hour Contest runs from 1700 to 2100UTC. Using FT8 on the 70cm band, the exchange is a report and four-character locator. Also on Wednesday the 8th, the 432MHz FT8 Activity two-hour Contest runs from 1900 to 2100UTC. Using FT8 on the 70cm band, the exchange is a report and four-character locator. Stations entering the four-hour contest may also enter the two-hour contest. On Thursday the 9th, the 50MHz UK Activity Contest runs from 2000 to 2230UTC. Using all modes on the 6m band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. On Saturday the 11th, the Club Calls 1.8MHz Affiliated Societies Contest runs from 2000 to 2300UTC. Using CW and SSB on the 160m band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and your affiliated society information. The Worked All Europe DX RTTY Contest starts at 0000UTC on Saturday the 11th and ends at 2359UTC on Sunday the 12th of November. Using RTTY only on the 80 to 10m bands, where contests are permitted, the exchange is signal report and serial number. On Sunday the 12th, the UK Microwave Group Low Band Contest runs from 1000 to 1400UTC. Using all modes on 1.3 to 3.4GHz frequencies, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. Now the radio propagation report, compiled by G0KYA, G3YLA, and G4BAO on Thursday the 2nd of November 2023 The last two weeks have not been too bad for HF propagation, but not particularly good either. The solar flux index hit lows of 119 on the 22nd of October and 121 on the 24th, but subsequently recovered and stood at 159 on Thursday the 2nd of November. This at least allayed the fears of some amateurs that Solar Cycle 25 was over! But, as the solar flux index rose, geomagnetic conditions became slightly unsettled. The maximum Kp index was 4.67 on the 29th of October but has subsequently recovered to between 1 and 3. This didn't affect HF too much with the daylight maximum useable frequency over 3,000km remaining steadfastly over 28MHz all week, even hitting 43MHz on Thursday the 2nd. As a result, the bands have been humming with lots of DX being worked. Phil, GU0SUP reports working Jan, E51JAN on the North Cook Islands on 12m FT8 Fox and Hound mode at around 1630UTC. He said that, as it was almost dark, he didn't expect to hear anything, but had a good copy on him at 190 degrees, so gave him a call. He came straight back. Phil said that this was a big surprise, and he is not sure how it worked. It was quite a skewed path, with pretty much no copy on the real headings, short or long path. He also worked YJ0TT Vanuatu on 10m at 0843UTC that morning, and later at 1741UTC on 20m FT8 Fox and Hound mode. As Phil said: “Two new DXCCs in one day!” So, the moral of the story is to keep on trying – you never know what you will work! Next week NOAA predicts that the solar flux index will decline slightly to the 130s. A bigger problem is a massive coronal hole, which is rotating into an Earth-facing position. This could cause the Kp index to rise, possibly on Sunday the 5th or Monday the 6th.  NOAA also predicts a geomagnetic disturbance on November 9th when the Kp index could rise to four. Otherwise, it suggests fairly settled conditions and a general Kp index of two. As always, keep an eye on solarham.net for up-to-date information. And now the VHF and up propagation news The current spell of unsettled weather with areas of low pressure, strong winds and rain or showers will probably remain over the coming week to the 12th of November. This again suggests that Tropo will not be a feature of VHF/UHF operating and perhaps there are just a few weak options for rain scatter to lift the mood.  Since comments last week about out-of-season Sporadic-E propagation, we are still getting weak Sporadic-E signals on the graph plots on propquest.co.uk which peaked at 5.35MHz at Dourbes on Wednesday the 1st of November, at 1700UTC. This may have been enough to produce paths on 6m band data modes. Favoured times of day for these chance events are typically around 10 a.m. or 5 p.m. Meteor scatter prospects are still good since the decaying Orionids are probably lingering up until the 7th, and we approach the peak of the Taurids around the 12th of November. The week after, we'll be looking forward to the November Leonids. So if you've not tried meteor scatter yet, this may be a good time to read up on modes, frequencies and operating techniques. Lastly, a brief mention of aurora, which is always possible given a decent coronal hole event like last week. So keep a check on the Kp index for larger values above, say, 5. For EME operators, Moon declination is at maximum this weekend, meaning long Moon windows and high Moon elevation. Path losses are at their highest over the period due to apogee on Tuesday the 6th and 144MHz sky noise is low all week. And that's all from the propagation team this week.

Slieve Gullion welcomes visitors for its Footsteps in the Forest Halloween experience. Anne Marie McAleese also hears about the huge burial cairn at the summit of Slieve Gullion, known as The Calliagh Berra's House, which is the highest surviving passage tomb in the UK or Ireland. Deirdre Donnelly reports on the story of a young curate from Derry, George Vaughan Sampson, who escaped the court of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette just before the French Revolution. He returned to Derry where he became headmaster of the city's first school and later became rector of the Church of Ireland in Aghanloo near Limavady. Recently, his last resting place has been discovered, forgotten for almost 200 years, by Roe Valley historians, Betty and Matt Ferguson. Presented by Anne Marie McAleese. Listen to the whole show on BBC Sounds.

GB2RS News Sunday the 29th of October 2023 The news headlines: RSGB Convention videos Amateur radio exam dates Tonight@8 webinar   The RSGB has released its first video from the 2023 Convention. RSGB General Manager and Convention Chair, Steve Thomas, M1ACB, talks to RSGB President John McCullagh, GI4BWM and IRTS President Enda Broderick, EI2II. The two Presidents discuss their views on the opportunities, challenges and great things happening in amateur radio at the moment. You can see this video on the RSGB YouTube channel or its website at rsgb.org/convention While other videos from this year's Convention are being prepared, the Society is releasing a bumper collection of presentations from its 2022 Convention, which previously had only been available for members to view. You can see these at youtube.com/theRSGB in the playlist called RSGB 2022 Convention. The topics range from VHF transverters and VHF contesting to RadCom HF predictions and also using the right tools to work more 144MHz DX. There is bound to be a presentation that you will enjoy and find inspiring, so take a look! If you are thinking of taking an amateur radio exam before Christmas, there are two important dates you need to be aware of. The last date you can take an exam at a club, whether online or on paper, is Wednesday the 13th of December. If you want to take an exam online at home, the last date you can do that is Wednesday the 20th of December. The RSGB Exams Team will, where possible, post exam results before HQ shuts over Christmas and New Year. Exams will resume on Wednesday the 3rd of January 2024 and the booking system will be available over the festive season so you can book exams for January onwards. You can book online at rsgb.org/exampay Don't forget to be part of the RSGB's Tonight@8 webinar on Monday the 6th of November. Colin Summers, MM0OPX will give an entry-level talk aimed at newcomers to amateur radio. He will touch on antennas generally but will focus on the end-fed half-wave antenna including details of construction, transformers and performance. Watch this live presentation on the RSGB YouTube channel or special BATC channel and ask questions via the live chat. To find out more go to the RSGB website at rsgb.org/webinars Youngsters on the Air Month is taking place in December. This means you have just over one month to think about how you, your club, school, or social group can get involved and help youngsters to get active on amateur bands. It could be giving a demonstration at a local school or youth club or helping a young person to send a greetings message. You can also listen out for the GB23YOTA callsign and make a QSO with a young radio amateur on the air. The RSGB has applied for Ofcom approval for special call sign GB23YOTA, which will be active for the duration of the month. A full list of GB23YOTA operating slots can be found on QRZ.com. These slots will be first-come, first-served, so check your calendars and reserve your place as soon as possible. To find out more about YOTA month and to see what has taken place in previous years visit rsgb.org/yota-month  You can also email Jamie, M0SDV at yota.month@rsgb.org.uk to register your interest, or simply ask for further information.  A reminder now that the 2023 Scottish Microwave Round Table, or GMRT will be held between 10.30 am and 5 pm on Saturday the 11th of November. The event will take place at the Museum of Communication, Burntisland, Fife in Scotland. An interesting programme of speakers has been arranged. Microwave test facilities will be provided, and the event will be an opportunity to purchase components and microwave-related items. The cost is £12 and this includes a buffet lunch. A dinner will be held in the evening at a local hotel. Full information and online registration are available at gmroundtable.org.uk/about  Please email Colin, GM4HWO via gm4hwo@gmail.com for more information.   And now for details of rallies and events Carmarthen Amateur Radio Society Surplus Equipment Sale will take place on Saturday the 4th of November. The venue will be Cwmduad Community Hall. The doors will open at 8 a.m. for sellers. Visitors are welcome from 10 am. There will be a £2 entry fee per person and light refreshments will be available. For more information, contact Andy, GW0JLX via 07768 282 880 or email g0jlx@mail.com Bushvalley Amateur Radio Club Rally will take place on Sunday the 5th of November. The venue will be Limavady United Football Club, Rathmore Road, Limavady, BT49 0DF. Several traders will be in attendance and there will be a bring-and-buy stand. Car parking is available on site and the doors will open at 11 am. For more information visit bushvalleyarc.org or email bushvalleyarc@gmail.com Holsworthy Radio Rally will also be taking place on Sunday the 5th of November. The venue will be Holsworthy Leisure Centre, Well Park, Western Road, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6DH. There will be traders, a bring-and-buy area and catering available. Access for traders is available from 8 a.m. The doors open to the public at 10 a.m. See m0omc.co.uk for more information and contact details.   Now the Special Event News Tom, VK2WN will be active as AX37EUDXF until the 30th of November to celebrate the 37th anniversary of the European DX Foundation. QSL via Logbook of the World, eQSL and Club Log's OQRS. On the 10th of October 1923 the BBC, then the British Broadcasting Company, opened its seventh transmitter and based it in Aberdeen. Using the callsign GB2BD, the BBC Amateur Radio Group and Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society are celebrating 100 years of broadcasting from the north-east of Scotland on the 3rd and 4th of November 2023. The date chosen for this event falls between the start of transmissions and the centenary of the first Gaelic broadcast by the BBC.   Now the DX news Yuri, VE3DZ will be active as HQ9A from Roatan Island, NA-057, Honduras until the 31st of October, including an entry in the CQ World Wide DX SSB Contest. Outside of the contest, he will operate CW, SSB and FT8 on the HF bands. QSL via his home call. He plans to upload his log to Logbook of the World and Club Log. Kou, JP1IHD will be active again as JD1BQP from Chichijima, AS-031, until the 2nd of November, including an entry in the CQ World Wide DX SSB Contest. QSL via the bureau to JD1BQP, or direct only to JP1IHD. He will upload his log to Logbook of the World and Club Log.  Now the contest news The CQ World Wide DX SSB Contest started at 0000UTC on Saturday the 28th of October and ends at 2359UTC today, Sunday the 29th of October. Using SSB on the 160 to 10m bands, where contests are permitted, the exchange is signal report and CQ Zone. The UK is in Zone 14. On Wednesday the 1st of November, the Silent Key Memorial Contest runs from 0600 to 0859UTC. Using CW only on the 80 and 40m bands, the exchange is a signal report and a Silent Key callsign. Also on Wednesday the 1st of November, the 144MHz FT8 Activity four-hour Contest runs from 1700 to 2100UTC. Using FT8 on the 2m band, the exchange is a report and four-character locator. Also on Wednesday the 1st of November, the 144MHz FT8 Activity two-hour Contest runs from 1900 to 2100UTC. Using FT8 on the 2m band, the exchange is a report and four-character locator. Stations entering the four-hour contest may also enter the two-hour contest. On Wednesday the 1st of November, the UK and Ireland Contest Club 80m Contest runs from 2000 to 2100UTC. Using SSB only on the 80m band, the exchange is your six-character locator. The 144MHz CW Marconi Contest starts at 1400UTC on Saturday the 4th of November and ends at 1400UTC on Sunday the 5th of November. Using CW on the 2m band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.  Now the radio propagation report, compiled by G0KYA, G3YLA, and G4BAO on Thursday the 26th of October 2023 It was not a good week for the ionosphere with the Solar Flux Index, or SFI, falling to less than 130, plus some disturbed geomagnetic conditions as well. On Wednesday the 24th, the SFI fell to 121, while the following day the Kp index hit 4.33 thanks to a coronal mass ejection from a filament eruption. Minor to strong geomagnetic storms continued on Thursday afternoon and evening with a warning that Aurora sightings may have been possible in the north of the UK that evening. So, does this mean that Solar Cycle 25 is over? Most definitely not! NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center has just issued a revised prediction for solar activity during Solar Cycle 25, saying solar activity will increase more quickly and peak at a higher level than that predicted by an expert panel in December 2019. The updated prediction now shows Solar Cycle 25 peaking between January and October of 2024, with a maximum sunspot number between 137 and 173. Meanwhile, the critical frequency remained relatively high at around 11 to 12MHz around lunchtime, which still gives a maximum usable frequency, or MUF, for paths over 3,000km of more than 28MHz. October remains a good month for higher-band HF propagation with many reports of contacts into the Pacific on the 15, 12 and 10m bands. The bad news is that this weekend's CQ World Wide SSB Contest could be hit by poor geomagnetic conditions later on. Two large coronal holes on the Sun recently rotated into an Earth-facing position which could mean a raised Kp index and reduced MUFs. A coronal hole is a cooler, less dense region of the Sun with open magnetic field lines that allow solar plasma to flood out. We expect the solar material to hit the Earth today, the 29th, either in the afternoon or evening, perhaps continuing into Monday, with an associated warning of aurora as the Kp index rises. Looking to next week, NOAA predicts the SFI will increase, perhaps hitting the 140 to 145 mark by the end of the week. The ionosphere may also remain unsettled until around Wednesday the 1st of November, although the rest of the week should be better. And now the VHF and up propagation news This autumnal weather pattern is keeping up its attack on the UK during the coming week.  This means that low-pressure systems will remain in control and it's unlikely that Tropo will get much of a look-in! That leaves rain scatter as the best of a bad bunch with heavy rain, especially any heavy showers around the coasts, being the most likely to offer good reflection points for GHz band operators. The remaining options for propagation are aurora, which is not entirely out of the question since we have a large coronal hole navigating its way into a favourable position, as was mentioned earlier. There are many websites and widgets that show the latest Kp value and it's definitely worth adding one to your favourites list. The other mode of possible interest is that of meteor scatter and, although we have just passed the peak of the Orionids, it came along just right for the 6m Affiliated Societies Contest on Sunday the 22nd of October, when some out-of-season Sporadic-E propagation made a welcome appearance with paths to Italy, Sardinia and Spain being reported. The slow decay of the Orionids means that we still have the coming week to enjoy the remnants until early November. For EME operators, Moon declination is positive and rising this week with lengthening Moon windows and increasing Moon elevation. Path losses start low but are increasing. 144MHz sky noise is moderate, peaking at 500 Kelvin on Wednesday the 1st of November. And that's all from the propagation team this week.

This week's guest on the Official Coleraine Podcast is defender Adam Mullan who discusses his 10 plus years at The Showgrounds. The Limavady native reflects on his time at the club to date, playing across the back four and coming through with the likes of Brad Lyons and Lyndon Kane. The 27-year-old also speaks about his recovery from injury, his delight for good mate Lyons for his international call-up and why he thinks Patrick Kelly isn't too far away from also appearing for Michael O'Neill's side. Hosted by Damian Mullan and Johnny McNabb, the trio also look ahead to Saturday's home clash against Newry City. Once again, we would like to thank our sponsors The Lodge Hotel for their sponsorship.

Last week, 200+ Lean Maniacs from 16+ different countries travelled to Limavady, Northern Ireland for the 2-Second Lean Summit. In this episode we catch up with Ryan Tierney to find out how the Seating Matters team pulled off such a successful event (using lean principles) as well as the highlights, learnings and improvements they discovered along the way. Check it out! https://www.leanmadesimple.com/podcast/2-second-lean-summit

Derry and Donegal are not only marginalised by their geographic position on the periphery of the island of Ireland, but they are also very badly served by the transport infrastructure. They are not alone in this: there are also complaints from Sligo, Fermanagh and elsewhere in the West expressing similar concerns. After a long campaign, parts of the A6 road between Derry and Belfast have been upgraded - though it is still not a dual carriageway between Dungiven and Castledawson. It was back in the 1960s that there were government plans to provide a motorway link from Belfast to Derry – which has still not happened and probably now never will. Much of the immediate concern today is focused on the A5 road, between Derry and Dublin. In particular, the very high number of accidents and deaths along this road. It has been described as the most dangerous in Ireland, with 47 people killed in road accidents since plans were announced in 2007 to significantly upgrade it.  This is just one element of the transport infrastructure weakness in the North West region. Another can be seen clearly by looking at a map of the rail system. Derry is the end of the line, despite at one point in the city's history having four stations and lines emerging out from the city. Neighbouring towns to the West and the South such as Letterkenny, Strabane and Omagh no longer have any rail connectivity. Plans recently announced by the two administrations of the Republic and Northern Ireland indicate a possible partial reversal of past decisions closing rail lines. The all-island rail review was launched in 2021 by the South's transport minister and Green Party leader Eamonn Ryan along with the then NI infrastructure minister Nichola Mallon. The results of that review were published last month. For Derry, the proposals include one of great significance. This would be an additional rail connection to Belfast, achieved by reopening the rail link through Portadown, with the route travelling via Strabane, Omagh, Portadown and then through Lisburn into Belfast. Passengers could also connect on to Dublin via Portadown, with the Belfast to Dublin route potentially being upgraded for faster journey times. Other elements of the plan include a spur from the Derry to Portadown line heading into Letterkenny and the possibility of a new rail connection between Derry and Limavady. And there will be further work undertaken into cross-Dublin mainline connectivity, which would potentially lead to a Belfast to Cork service, without the need to divert to local services between the two major Dublin stations of Connolly and Heuston.  A core element of the plan is the electrification of mainline rail across the island as part of the strategy to decarbonise our economy and transport system. Broader aspirations of the plan include cutting traffic-related air pollution, congestion and also the desire in the South to spread housing demand, achieved through improved public transport connectivity. None of this is cheap. The entire programme outlined is costed at around €32bn, or £27bn. And before anyone gets too excited, even after – or maybe if – there is political agreement behind it, the plan would take a quarter of a century to deliver. And there is not even unanimous support within government in the Republic behind it, nor, of course, is there any sort of government in the North to either object or endorse it. It is significant that the consultation that accompanied the review had a disproportionately large response from residents in the North, especially the North West. This illustrates how important transport connectivity is for Derry and the rest of the region. The latest Holywell Trust Conversations podcast considers this transport infrastructure deficit in the North West and specifically the proposals contained in the all island rail review. These would substantially improve rail connectivity for Derry, Tyrone and parts of Donegal.  ‘Into the West' successfully campaigned against the possible closure of the rail line into Derry and is lobbying for renewed rail links in the North West. Steve Bradley of the group tells the podcast that while he welcomes the proposals contained in the review, it has not recommended everything the group is seeking. The podcast also hears from Northern Ireland roads expert Wesley Johnston, who considers what could be learnt from the overspends on the road construction programme in terms of the likely actual cost of such an ambitious programme of work on our rail system. This and earlier Holywell Conversations podcasts can be listened to through the Holywell Trust website. 

Back in the saddle! Limavady CEO Darryl McNally & Whistle Pig Brand Educator Ingrid Rodriguez joined us live in the Casual Bar for a conversation about one of the oldest art forms in the world, making whiskey. Learn how to make great cocktails with Irish Whiskey & some facts about whiskey you've never heard before on this NEW episode of Casual Swinger! Make sure to use code CASUALSWINGER for a discount on these great brands! Limavady Irish Whiskey Whistle Pig Whiskey

Here we go with another high and low end whiskey. We do something new and something old with one of Joelle's favorites. We added on to this episode so stay to the very end.

Ryan Tierney is a director and co-founder of Seating Matters: a medical chair manufacturer based in Limavady. “Eight years ago I went home from work really frustrated, the business wasn't running the way I wanted it to run, we had lots of production issues, lots of defects and it was a very stressful environment to work in. I said to myself “there has to be a better way” I started researching and came across Lean on YouTube. Being exposed to this new way of thinking was a light bulb moment for me. I went into work the next day after discovering ‘2 Second Lean' and I announced to our entire team that we were going to start practicing this transformative business philosophy. Now my business stands as an example of world class Lean Manufacturing. Lean principles can be implemented into any organisation and in any industry. The results will amaze you!” — Ryan In today's episode we talk about: How lean changed his life Why he doesn't use email The organisation-wide morning routine that leads to EVERYONE in his organisation makes a 2 second improvement EVERYDAY How his business uses a device designed for video game streamers to save hundreds of hours every month Why hundreds of people from around the world are coming to his Limavady factory in September (including the former VP of Lexus in Japan) And how he ended up having coffee with the richest man in Ireland. Check it out. // https://bestofbelfast.org/stories/ryan-tierney //

On February 23, we returned to Roe Valley Arts Centre in Limavady for the Steinbeck Festival. The theme was Journey & here are three stories from that evening: McCall Gilfillan had a hellish road trip; Grace Hurrell had a journey to remember with her future husband; Roy Arbuckle met a tattooed lady on his way to Portland. Paul is your host. Tenx9 is a live storytelling event where nine people have up to ten minutes each to tell a true story from their own life on a particular theme. It began in Belfast in 2011 in the Black Box, started by Pádraig Ó Tuama & Paul Doran. You'll find all the upcoming dates at tenx9.com/events, our guidelines at tenx9.com/guidelines & you can submit your stories at tenx9.com/submissions.

The Official Coleraine Podcast welcomed full-back Lewis Tosh onto this week's show. The Coleraine native joined Damian Mullan and Johnny McNabb to discuss making his first-team debut at the end of last season, training with Oran Kearney's side and how much he appreciates the support and advice along the way. Lewis also speaks about his current loan move to Limavady United and why he believes the short-term stint across the mountain will aid in his development. The trio also look back on a busy week in Irish League football as the Bannsiders face Linfield this weekend.

Presenters: Aaron Burchael & Chris Byrne Record Date: 15/02/2023 Welcome to The Camping Crew podcast with Aaron Burchael & Chris Byrne This is meant to be a fun podcast, we are just enthusiasts and what we discuss on the podcast are just our own personal views. If you would like to support the podcast and you can afford it you can buy us a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/thecampingcrew Listener messages, follow ups & shout-outs: Nice message from Sandra & Daryl. Stickers on the way Back to Basics Great tent camping starter question from Deirdre via email Interview: We interviewed Vango week ahead of their visit to the NEC show in Birmingham 21 to 26 February Campsites or stop overs: Liam K was on campsitereview and left a great review from Willowbrook Glamping in Roscommon What's on Charlie and Me this week? Last week we uploaded farewell to the beebaw & hello to the T3 project. This weekend Charlie & Me will be in Limavady as guests of the John Steinbeck Festival. We have a video this Friday 9am from Lowtown Kildare it's a Waterways Canal stopover Regular Friday videos returning very soon Products, Gadgets, Tips & Camping hacks: Darren Gallagher sent us a product and tip for those with a Karcher window vacuum and his fuelling strategy ---oOo--- We love getting your messages, ideas, campsite suggestions/reviews, products, news items to discuss on the podcast. If you would like a sticker for your Motorhome, Campervan, Caravan or Car just send us your address and we will pop it in the post to you. To get in touch with us: Web: thecampingcrew.ie Email: CampingCrewPodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TheCampingCrew Instagram: @TheCampingCrewPodcast Facebook: All the good motorhome and camping groups Audio Message/review: https://anchor.fm/the-camping-crew We wrap up this podcast with a quick shout out for Aaron's Vlog on YouTube called: Charlie and me our Camping Vlog and his website http://www.campsitereview.com We hope that you like our podcast. If you did please subscribe and tell your camping friends about us.

Darryl is widely recognized as one of the world's best Irish Master Distillers. Few have earned the right to be called a Master, and Darryl has earned it by making some of the best whiskey in the world for well over 20 years. Darryl's wholehearted passion for time-honored traditions and ground breaking innovation have become legendary. When Darryl first entered the whiskey world he had no idea his ancestors owned the original Limavady Distillery. This might explain how/why he developed such a passion for whiskey- it's in his DNA. This journey started several miles from his boyhood home at the Old Bushmills Distillery. It was there he learned the traditions and techniques of Irish Single Malt – from the inside out and everything in between. Flash forward more than two decades and the student has become the master, creating, and celebrating some of the finest whiskeys Ireland has to offer. Since 2010, his brands have been awarded Best in Class at the world's top whiskey awards, over a dozen times. Today, Ireland's greatest Master Distiller takes his leap. Limavady is reborn and breaking new ground for the fast-growing Irish Whiskey category. Darryl is leading the revival in partnership with WhistlePig Whiskey, declaring a new era of Irish Whiskey with Single Malt quality and Single Barrel distinctiveness. As Ireland's first Single Barrel Single Malt Whiskey, Limavady is now celebrating four Gold Medals from the Beverage Testing Institute, Whiskies of the World, The Drinks Business Awards and John Barleycorn Awards, as well as being named “#1 Irish Single Malt" by the Beverage Testing Institute and 2021's “Best Irish Whiskey" by John Barleycorn.https://www.limavady.comhttps://www.facebook.com/limavadywhiskey/https://www.instagram.com/limavadyirishwhiskey/https://www.linkedin.com/company/limavady-whiskeyFind the show at all of the cool spots below and find us at jasonfrazell.com/podcasts. Facebook Instagram

Our first podcast of 2023 with three wonderful stories from 2022: John Moriarty gave us our title with his Small World story; Willa Murphy joined us in Limavady with a disturbing tale of a disturbing priest; Jim Livingstone had a poignant reuniting with an old school friend. Paul is your host. Tenx9 is a live storytelling event where nine people have up to ten minutes each to tell a true story from their own life on a particular theme. It began in Belfast in 2011 in the Black Box, started by Pádraig Ó Tuama & Paul Doran. You'll find all the upcoming dates at tenx9.com/events, our guidelines at tenx9.com/guidelines & you can submit your stories at tenx9.com/submissions.

As winter approaches, Helen Mark heads to Drenagh Gardens near Limavady where Conelley McCausland has set about restoring the vast walled garden and extensive grounds which had almost disappeared under the invasion of bamboo. Also on the programme, a visit to Ciaran Mulholland's garden at the foot of Slemish where he's growing a ready supply of winter veg. In studio, Reg Maxwell joins Helen to take questions live and Tony Kirkham reveals his tree of the month for November.

Paul Owens insists he hasn't even had a minute to watch the World Cup after a whirlwind week. The Limavady man agreed to return to his hometown club as manager this week after being a first-team coach at the Coleraine Showgrounds since 2018. Paul explained his reasons for re-joining United, how the club has transformed off the pitch and his hopes and aims in the dugout. Owens - who also played for the Bannsiders - outlined his highs and lows during his spell at The Showgrounds, working under Oran Kearney and his assessment on the Irish League. The show - which is sponsored by Radio Taxis - also sees hosts Damian Mullan and Johnny McNabb reflect on the Bannsiders' draw against Glenavon and the upcoming game against Larne.

Tenx9 returned to Limavady's Roe Valley Arts Centre for Secrets & Lies: Florence Forbes learned the value of a white lie; Mary Farrell learned her secret love was the one for her; Gloria O'Connor revealed her darkest secret for the first time. Paul is your host. Tenx9 is a live storytelling event where nine people have up to ten minutes each to tell a true story from their own life on a particular theme. It began in Belfast in 2011 in the Black Box, started by Pádraig Ó Tuama & Paul Doran. You'll find all the upcoming dates at tenx9.com/events, our guidelines at tenx9.com/guidelines & you can submit your stories at tenx9.com/submissions.

When you think of Irish Whiskey, what do you think of? I had the pleasure of sitting down with Master Distiller Darryl McNally from Limavady Irish Whiskey and talking about how he wanted to challenge the current status quo with the world's first Single Barrel Irish Whiskey. This is one that you won't want to miss!

Wendy run us through the taste notes Limavady Irish Single Malt Whisky.  This standard single barrel expression packs layers of flavors and has some interesting notes. To more about the expressions of this brand visit LIMAVADY WHISKEY (https://www.limavady.com/) Be sure to follow Wendy on IG (https://www.instagram.com/tathelanaest83/)or read her blog on 51ANDPROOF (https://www.fiftyoneandproof.com/). Looking for a new glass to try your whiskey? Check out WHISDOM GLASS (https://whiskeywhisdom.com?via=hoodsommelier) Use code TTIBP to get 10% of your first purchase. #whiskey #singlemalt #irish #single barrel --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hoodsom/support

Special Guest: Daryl McNally, CEO/Master Distiller of LimaVady Irish Whiskey Cigar Review: Ian Cigar: Aganorsa Leaf Rare Leaf Reserve Cruze Cigar: Rocky Patel "Mulligans" Eagle Reserve Robusto Beer Tasting: Back Pew Brewing Company "Gang Plank" Gose (Porter, TX) Beer Tasting: Old Ox Brewery "Oxtober Bier" Marzen-Style Lager (Ashburn, VA) Beer Tasting: Duck Rabbit Brewery "Duck-Rabbit Milk Stout" (Farmville, NC) Spirit Tasting: LimaVady Irish Whiskey

Sara and Hugh are joined by Isabella Koban of Ghouls on Film the Belfast based, feminist horror film society screening at the Black Box. In a fascinating discussion, Isabella told us about finding escape in cinema in her teeenage years, why she loves programming the horror genre and the community that has grown up around Ghouls on Film since their foundation in 2021. We also got an early update on Ghouls on Film's contribution to the BFI FAN's 'In Dreams Are Monsters' season starting in October 2022.Sara also updated us on the forthcoming Collective tour from Film Hub NI members. The Irish language film Róise & Frank will be touring across NI, beginning on the 6th October in Limavady. You can find out more about the screenings here.  Thanks as ever to our lovely producer, Stephen Mullan. Let's show films! Support the show

If you love history and you're interested in the recent past during Irish whiskey's rebirth, this is the interview for you. I chat with Darryl McNally who is launching a new brand tied to a town with legal distilling going back to 1750 in Ulster. We'll talk about the town's history in distilling, the rebirth in this new brand, and we'll also jump into Darryl's 17 years at Bushmills and learn a bit about what the whiskey world looked like back then. Buckle up for a lot of great history and a tasting of an Irish whiskey well worth trying.

Can weeds be useful? This week David Maxwell meets Becky Cole at Broughgammon Farm near Ballycastle. She considers some weeds free food and uses others for their useful herbal properties. Down in Slane, County Meath, Rosie Maye has a selection of attractive plants that can give those problem weeds a run for the money - Lamium, Lady's Mantle, Euphorbia robbiae are top of the list. Also on the programme, Helen Mark visits the historic Drenagh Estate in Limavady where the gardens are being tamed after decades as a jungle and the Chelsea designer who is creating a ‘high maintenance' garden for spinal patients in Belfast. Contact the programme on gardenerscorner@bbc.co.uk

Eamon McElhinney of Team Ryano Limavady speaks with MMA UKs Stoomboy about his upcoming grappling match at SGI10 against Scott Davis. #mmauk #bjj #sgi10 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mmaukbjj/message

Stacey Sloan of Team Ryano Limavady speaks with MMA UKs Stoomboy about her upcoming grappling match at SGI10 against Rachel Brown. #mmauk #bjj #sgi10 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mmaukbjj/message

Caitlyn Hadfield of Team Ryano Limavady speaks with MMA UKs Stoomboy about her upcoming grappling match at SGI10 against Caroline Plumley. #mmauk #bjj #sgi10 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mmaukbjj/message

Sam Laschevoski of Team Ryano Limavady speaks with MMA UKs Stoomboy about his upcoming grappling match at Grapple Kings 7 against Nate Kelly Team Northern Ireland v Team Ireland #mmauk #grapplekings7 #bjj #FloGrappling --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mmaukbjj/message

Andy Chapman of Team Ryano Limavady speaks with MMA UKs Stoomboy about his upcoming grappling match at Grapplekings 7 against Sean Davitt Team Northern Ireland v Team Ireland #mmauk #Grapplekings7 #bjj #FloGrappling --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mmaukbjj/message

Amari Cooper may be a free agent, should the Bears be interested? The guys still giggle at 69. Charles Barkley on W&S yesterday on Aaron Rodgers. Carmen does the Irish bit well. Shout out Limavady! Mike North - Odds Couple with the bonus play.

Tenx9 was at the Steinbeck Festival in Roe Valley Arts Centre, Limavady for stories of Dreams: Willa Murphy experienced the affects of her grandma's dreams; Bob Salisbury helped a young man achieve his dreams; Anne McMaster dreamt of having her pet pig, Wallace. Esther Alleyne was the event host. Paul is your podcast host. Tenx9 is a live storytelling event where nine people have up to ten minutes each to tell a true story from their own life on a particular theme. It began in Belfast in 2011 in the Black Box, started by Pádraig Ó Tuama & Paul Doran. During the pandemic tenx9 moved successfully to Zoom and attracted a whole new international audience to add to an existing home-grown following. We are now back with live events. Register for the evening at tenx9.com/events

As The Preview Show returns for 2022, the dynamic duo Neil Campbell & Dave Wiggins are back again this time joined by local sports Journalist Gareth Hanna to discuss the last three fixtures against Warrenpoint Town, Glenavon & Ballymena United and looking ahead to Saturdays' Samuel Ghelston's Whiskey Irish Cup 1st Round tie with Limavady United at Shamrock Park. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thepreviewshow/message

Coleraine midfielder Stevie Lowry is my latest guest on the Campbell's Footballs podcast. We chat about Stevie's early years alongside his brother Philip and discuss the friendly, competitive rivalries the guys have over their current careers to date. We discuss Stevie's early period at Limavady before finding out how an early meeting with Oran Kearney inspired his own development as a player. We then hear about Stephen's move to the Bannsiders before a moment to join Linfield arose in the mid 2010s. We hear more about Stephen's time with players such as Matthew Clarke, Jamie Mulgrew and Andy Waterworth as well as hear more about David Healy's training methods and ruthless management. We also find out about Stephen's memories of lifting the Gibson Cup and Irish Cup with the Blues, winning the League Cup against his brother's team Crusaders in 2020, European ventures in Maribor and against Motherwell and also hear some questions by teammates as well. Plenty to tune in for., In association with Toby Johnson and Rory Hope Music.

Single malt Irish whiskey is in distiller Darryl McNally's blood. His ancestors made the historic spirit for centuries in Ireland. Now he's trying to rebuild his family's Limavady distillery at the northern tip of the island.On this episode of the award-winning podcast Life Behind Bars, co-hosts David Wondrich and Noah Rothbaum are joined by McNally to talk about his project and his new sherry cask–finished single malt Irish whiskey that just launched in the United States. The trio also chats about the McNally family's long and spirited history, the state of Irish single malt and his plans for the Limavady brand.So pour yourself a dram of whiskey and listen to this episode of Life Behind Bars. Cheers!Life Behind Bars features Half Full's editor Noah Rothbaum and its Senior Drinks Columnist David Wondrich as they discuss the greatest bartenders and greatest cocktails of all time. It won the 2018 Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Award for the world's best drinks podcast.Edited by Alex Skjong See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

https://limavady.com/ Venture 100 km Northwest of Belfast and you'll find the town of Limavady tucked away in the Roe Valley, its coastal climate and fertile land the perfect setting for Irish whiskey production, which began in 1750 at the Limavady Distillery. At its peak, the distillery was producing 1.2 million litres per annum, every bottle a postcard from the town to whiskey drinkers across the world. Of course, nothing worth having comes easy, and in the 1910s the Limavady Distillery was shuttered during the global downfall of Irish whiskey. The years passed. Experience became memory, memory became legend. From that legend sprang an idea, and the new Limavady Whiskey was born. SMALL BATCH 100% MALTED IRISH BARLEY TRIPLE DISTILLED COPPER POT STILLS AGED IN EX-BOURBON BARRELS AND FINISHED IN PX SHERRY CASKS 846 BOTTLES PER BARREL --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/irishwhiskeyreview/message

Take some World Cup qualifying controversy, some Premier League prognostication, a dash of All-Ireland excitement, and you've got this week's episode of The Crafty Rogues. Top shelf.

Paula makes raspberry and chocolate merveilleux, live from Stendhal Festival in Limavady

Darryl McNally is well known as former Master Distiller at Dublin Liberties Distillery but earlier this he left the company to pursue the dream of creating his own whiskey. In this episode we talk to Darryl about the imminent release of Limavady Irish Whiskey and about his plans for the brand in both the short term and long term. There's an interesting link up with Whistle Pig Distillery in Vermont that ensures great distribution across the USA, and that is where Darryl talked to us from. In this episode we also chat a bit about his former workplaces and the real challenges he faced when helping set up distilleries in historical buildings, and also about the future of Irish whiskey. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/celtic-whiskey-pod/message

In this episode that has been banned over and over, I talk to Andy Chapman, head coach of BJJ/MMA gym Team Rhino Limavady we talk about the subject on everyones lips that is being suppressed over and over again COVID!

Helen Mark is used to travelling all over the UK recording for Open Country, however this year she's mostly stayed at home in the north-west corner of Northern Ireland. In April she introduced us to her family farm in Limavady as winter gave way to spring. Now as 2020 draws to an end, we join Helen as she rediscovers the coastal lowland landscape which surrounds her home, overlooked by the dramatic peak of Binevenagh. The area between Derry Londonderry and Castlerock has been an overlooked landscape, but is full of historical intrigue and is one of the best places in the UK to experience the wildlife spectacle of overwintering Whooper Swans on Lough Foyle. The Causeway Coast and Glens Heritage Trust has just been awarded lottery funding to restore and reconnect people to aspects of this landscape. We go to find the pillboxes and other relics from the Second World War to hear about when Lough Foyle was one of the main bases for the Allied Forces in Europe. The mountain of Binevenagh towers above these lowlands and Helen’s farm. She climbs the peak to hear more about its history, wildlife Through the programme Helen and her guests reflect on how this extraordinary year has changed our sense of place and how we experience our local landscapes. Presented by Helen Mark and produced by Sophie Anton.

Pastor Mike Carlisle talks about the importance of being thankful and even gives a few tips for thanks, in case we find ourselves in place of ingratitude.

Tune into BBC Radio Ulster’s Gardeners’ Corner this Saturday morning when David Maxwell will be discovering how to produce the perfect hedgerow with the clever use of fruit trees as well as finding out how to brighten up the autumn season in the garden with a splash of vibrant colour. He’ll also be speaking to a gardening expert whose green fingers have graced stately homes both north and south of the border and tackling the case of the bountiful blueberry bush in Limavady.

Pastor Mike Carlisle concludes his look at David to show David's relationship with the Lord His God.

Pastor Mike Carlisle takes a look at David's unwillingness to fight for himself when he knows that God is more than able.

The Money Toad is on paternity leave and of course the Buttman willingly steps up to fill his hole! It's a crazy episode filled with cancellable content! The boys talk corona in Limavady, tinder glory days and an eye for an eye all whilst being your very unreliable news source!

This month Simon and Brian talk to Paul and Paula Gallucci about their ministry in Limavady.

Pastor Mike Carlisle talks to race relations and the frayed state they are in. How do we navigate these waters and come to the other side into the beloved community Dr King spoke of often? We do as Jesus did.

Liam is frightened by the forwardness of Madison Avenue, Scott is transported back to Limavady by Tom Jones and Mousse T, and Britney Spears does it again. And we didn't forget about Dre, don't worry! CONTACT US: Twitter @Naughty00Pod, Facebook/Instagram @TNNPod, Email Naughty00Pod@gmail.com

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Pastor Mike Carlisle steals, I mean heavily references, a sermon from Jonathan Martin about what to do in the wilderness times.

Pastor Mike Carlisle talks about baptism.

A talk Fr Columba gave March 2020 in Encounter Community Church, Limavady, N. Ireland.

Father Columba drops by to talk about what the bible tells us about fear.

Pastor Mike Carlisle finishes off his walk through faith by examining the woman with the issue of blood and taking a look at her faith and how our faith should look as part of God's plan.

Pastor Mike Carlisle examines standing faith and how we please God with our faith.

It was the first tenx9 in Limavady on a wet Friday but with the theme of Love, it was pure sunshine in Roe Valley Arts Centre. Here are are three stories from that evening: Paul Brady finds love with the Duchess; Linda Faith-Kelly walks away from a love that wasn't right; Roy Arbuckle discovers a love for all things artistic. Paul is your host & guide. Tenx9 is a monthly storytelling event where nine people have up to ten minutes to tell a true story from their own life on a particular theme. It began in Belfast in 2011, started by Pádraig Ó Tuama & Paul Doran, and as well as filling the main venue in the Black Box, it has spread to Scotland, England, USA, Canada, Netherlands & Australia. While it draws on the tradition of oral storytelling, we also encourage the shy, the nervous & the reticent.

It was the first tenx9 in Limavady on a wet Friday but with the theme of Love, it was pure sunshine in Roe Valley Arts Centre. Here are are three stories from that evening: Paul Brady finds love with the Duchess; Linda Faith-Kelly walks away from a love that wasn't right; Roy Arbuckle discovers a love for all things artistic. Paul is your host & guide. Tenx9 is a monthly storytelling event where nine people have up to ten minutes to tell a true story from their own life on a particular theme. It began in Belfast in 2011, started by Pádraig Ó Tuama & Paul Doran, and as well as filling the main venue in the Black Box, it has spread to Scotland, England, USA, Canada, Netherlands & Australia. While it draws on the tradition of oral storytelling, we also encourage the shy, the nervous & the reticent.

Pastor Mike Carlisle continues his walk through faith, this week he talks over what faith is and how we get it.

Pastor Mike Carlisle kicks off a series looking a simple Faith and does so by examining some simple truths about faith. He also talks about Habakkuk wearing high heels...seriously.

Craig Phillips continues looking at Living our lives in the Spirit.

Pastor Mike Carlisle examines the foretelling of Jesus' birth and the events shortly after through the lens if "How do I respond to God?" taking a look at how different people responded to the news. Featuring: Emma Green, Peter Sekula, Eden-Faith Carlisle, Joshua Phillips, Von McLaughlin

Pastor Mike Carlisle looks at Isaiah 9 when Jesus is foretold as being the Prince of Peace. What does that look like for us at the end of 2019?

Pastor Mike Carlisle gives the second half of a testimony two months in the making. This Garden's Gonna Grow!

Gayle Phillips finishes off her two parter asking "How's Your Soul, Man?" Gayle continues looking at our status as Body, Spirit and Soul and how each one is different but necessary.

Gayle Phillips asks the difficult questions regarding body, soul, spirit. In the first of two parts Gayle looks at the differences between the three parts of our make up. She examines the needs and interconnectedness of all that we are.

Paul Moore takes us through the depths and height of God's love.

Pastor Mike Carlisle reads from Psalm 100 and discussing reasons to give thanks and the power it brings. He even talks about his hyper organisational tendencies.

This morning Pastor Mike Carlisle takes a look at this reoccurring idea through out the Sermon on the Mount that we are to bless our enemies. Then we try it together.

GWS Giants Rookie and Limavady man Callum Brown joined us on the podcast today to chat about his experience so far in Sydney. We also chat about the recruitment process and training required at the pro level .  https://quinn-strength-and-conditioning.myshopify.com/

Pastor Mike Carlisle takes another look at Jesus and looks at His forgivness. Then he steals (sorry, borrows) a technique from Aaron Niequist to give us all an opportunity to forgive.

Pastor Mike Carlisle looks at Jesus' humility. Looking at how we view and value power in all the wrong place. But Jesus who had all the power let Himself be taken to the cross and murdered, for us.

Pastor Mike Carlisle takes a skim through Jesus' life as shown in Matthew as pulls out different teachings, encounters and miracles to show that...Jesus is just different. He doesn't use a scheme, or particular steps, or method. He just invites us to follow Him.

Ards' midfielder Gareth Tommons talks about his career at Limavady, Coleraine and life at his current club as they look to stay in the top flight. He also speaks about falling in and out of love with football, living in Australia and there's even a story about shower gel (yes, really!)

It's the eve of St Patrick's Day! In the spirit of things, we've had many many drinks and we're sharing more Irish crimes. Ana talks about the 2010 kidnapping of 10-year-old Kelli, who was abducted from Phoenix Park, Dublin. The case remains unsolved: #justiceforkelli Jonatan covers a tale of the Irish legend Manannán Mac Lir. Soon after his disappearance Limavady police asked the public to look out for "a well-known 6ft tall striking local male with an athletic build". Don't forget to rate and review! You can reach us on Twitter, @crimebythebar or by email, crimebythebar@gmail.com . As usual you'll find extras at www.crimebythebar.com

Propane Podcast Episode 54 In this episode Jonny and Yusef are joined by Marc Keys of Cast Iron Strength and Strength and Conditioning Coach at Edinburgh Rugby. Marc hails from Limavady in County Derry where he began his sporting career playing rugby for Limavady Grammar and sprinting 100m and 200m at national level.  He studied at the University of Central Lancashire (2004-07), where he played rugby for the Preston Grasshoppers, and also took up rugby league. He then moved to The University of Edinburgh to study for a postgraduate degree in strength and conditioning. As a competitive power lifter, he collected a number of accolades including (2011) British and Commonwealth Senior Champion and (2012) World Championship squad member for Great Britain, and is a former holder of three British records. Marc worked as a strength and conditioning coach with the Scottish Institute of Sport for six years prior to joining Edinburgh Rugby. If you like the Propane Podcast please subscribe and give us a review on iTunes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTteNhqZw1w&feature=youtu.be Show Notes and Timestamps 00:35           Introducing Marc Keys. 06:10 The role of the Strength and Conditioning Coach in sport. 09:20 The challenges faced by the S&C Coach in Rugby. 15:41 How to make meaningful progress without excessive spine loading. 20:48 Creating a positive hormonal environment. 26:03 Why strength increases aren't everything in the context of rugby. 28:28 How to programme annually for powerlifting. 35:45 How not to look like a child in a t shirt. 43:11 Pains in the ass and glute recruitment. 45:15 Segue into Powerlifting and discussion of Jonny's height issues. 50:57 The significance of weight in powerlifting. 56:49 Wrap-Up and references. References Speed Power Fitness on You Tube Cast Iron Strength Cast Iron Strength on Facebook Edinburgh Rugby On-line Strength Coach

Helen Mark introduces a season of stories to mark the momentous events of 1916. In the United Services Club in Limavady hangs a flag thought to have been carried at the Somme.

Stendhal Arts Festival is one of the top arts festivals in Ireland, 2 miles outside Limavady, Co Derry. Attracting the very best in local and national artists as well as those who have made it big on the International stage, the festival has grown its audience year on year by as much as 20% - but its about much more than just music. This podcast is a conversation with Ross Parkhill, organiser and visionary who shares his experiences on the journey over the last 5 years. www.stendhalfestival.com for tickets...