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Aidan Regan, Professor at the UCD School of Politics and International Relations & Sheila Reilly, Head of Editorial Development Irish Examiner and Former editor Longford Leader joined Gavan Reilly to go through the top stories from the Sunday papers. Listen and subscribe to On The Record with Gavan Reilly on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

Jim Gray is our latest guest on the podcast. He always wanted to be a reporter as a child growing up and moved up the ladder to become the editor of The Sligo Champion, he shares some his incredible life story with us today.  Here is some more about Jim . . . 40 years working in regional journalism, chiefly with Champion but also Sligo Journal (Tommie Gorman's first job), Longford Leader, Roscommon Champion.Twice named Journalist of the Year in regional category of national media awards. Recipient of SLIGO 750 award in recognition of service to Sligo life.While recovering from 2 separate cancers (during which I took early retirement), began writing fiction. Now a published author! Stories in Ireland's Own Anthology 2020, the Ray D'Arcy A Page from My Life, nominated for Book of the Year this year; and the local mental health charity book Havin' A Laugh.During my long career, have covered everything that moved or mattered in Sligo over 4 decades, from politics to sport,  tragedy to triumph, arts, culture, courts -- all human life.Have also been a regular broadcaster on RTE radio and television, and even on a couple of occasions, the Auntie Beeb!Are you a Sligo Native? If no what is the story of how you moved here?: Born and bredWhat do you love about living in Sligo?: Instinctively, I guess everyone loves their own home place. But there really is something magical about Sligo, from its stunning and accessible scenery and beautiful landscape to its countless amenities such as restaurants, theatres, cinema, sports facilities etc, all within touching distance. And, of course, there's always The RoversIf you could wave a magic wand what would you fix or bring to Sligo ie. facilities, shops, restaurants, culture/arts?: I'd love to see a designated concert/convention centre developed close to the town centre. I'm aware of the exciting plans at Lisadell in this regard and I admire efforts of Sligo Live in developing Knocknarae arena at IT Sligo. But a 10,000/15,000 seater arena would be a massive attraction for the area.What are your must-do Sligo recommendations? Restaurants/Walks etc.: There is, thankfully, so much to do in Sligo, and for all ages. The Gleniffe Horseshoe comes to mind, the Knocknarae/Killaspugbrone walk, even the beautiful riverside walk from the heart of town into Doorly Park and beyond. But my personal fav is the Holy Well at Tobernalt, a true haven of tranquillity. It's the one place I'm always sure to show off to my visitors.

Sheila Reilly, editorial director of Iconic News and former editor of the Longford Leader and Aoife Barry, assistant News Editor at TheJournal.ie joined Gavan Reilly to go through the top stories from the Sunday papers. On The Record with Gavan Reilly Listen and subscribe to On The Record with Gavan Reilly on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

Kevin Doyle, Group Head of News at Independent News & Media and Sheila Reilly, Head of Digital at Iconic News & former editor of the Longford Leader join Gavan to go through the top stories from the Sunday papers. Together they discuss the challenge to the Green Party leadership, government formation talks, and the easing of Covid-19 social distancing restrictions. Listen and subscribe to On The Record with Gavan Reilly on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

In this week's 'On The Record' Sunday paper review, Gavan was joined by Hugh O'Connell, Political Correspondent with Independent News and Media, Sheila Reilly, Head of Digital at Iconic News and former editor of Longford Leader & Professor Gary Murphy, Political Scientist at DCU and author of 'Electoral Competition in Ireland' since 1987. Together they discuss the government's performance when it comes to dealing with the covid-19 crisis, the backlog of testing in Ireland, and government formation talks. Photo: flickr.com

In this week's On The Record Sunday paper review, Gavan was joined by Sheila Reilly the Head of Digital at Iconic News and former editor of the Longford Leader, Aoife Barry from The Journal.ie, and Susan O’Keefe Journalist, broadcaster and former Labour Senator.  Topics covered by this weeks panel include the Corona Virus outbreak, the cancellation of events in response to the outbreak, and the topic of women in politics in 2020.  

In this week's On The Record Sunday paper review, Gavan was joined by Aidan Regan, Lecturer in the UCD School of Politics and International Relations, Sheila Reilly, Head of Digital at Iconic News & former editor of Longford Leader, and Larry Donnelly, Law Lecturer at NUI Galway. They talk through top stories like the Business Post / Red C poll, the ‘grand coalition’, pensions, the Irish economy, the Children’s Hospital new delays and costs rise and more.

Gavan Reilly goes through the newspapers with Gerard Howlin Irish Examiner columnist, public affairs consultant and former senior political adviser, Richie Oakley, Editor of The Times Ireland Edition, and Sheila Reilly, Head of Digital with Iconic News the regional newspaper group and former editor of The Longford Leader.

** Full show notes on the episode page for this show here - www.robofthegreen.ie/episodes/ep22-declanfahySo another week, another episode. This one is with Declan Fahy who is a Journalist that has worked for the Irish Times, the Daily Mirror & the Longford Leader. He is now a professor in DCU in Communications & Journalism, and a published Author with the book 'The New Celebrity Scientists: Out of the Lab and Into the Limelight'. He’s also a friend that I grew up with in Longford, which made it all the more enjoyable to record.During the conversation, we talked about Declan being from Longford, but being born in Zambia as his parents were travelling and living there at the time. Declan talks about his love of books and reading from a very early age and this has stayed with him all the way through his life. How this lead him to a Journalism degree in DCU starting in 1995. We discuss Declan’s experience moving from Longford to the big smoke and how this took time to get settled in.Declan talks about his first job in Journalisim at the Longford Leader after a very straightforward interview with Eugene McGee. Declan took a class on the history and philosophy of science in 2nd year and really found a passion for this which set him on the path for specialisation where a lot of things seemed to click. In summer of 3rd year, Declan got a placement with the Irish Times and this was another key stage in his journey. Another great opportunity. Next, Declan did a masters to study how science was communicated. Once this was done, Declan decided to do some work on the front lines and went back to the Irish Times for a period. Another  big break came for Declan in the early 2000’s when the foot and mouth disease broke out and Declan was heavily involved in this over a 6/8 week period where many of his articles were front page news.Declan then got to the point where he felt timing was right and moved back to DCU to do his PhD. During this stage, he learned a lot about himself researching and writing. Declan talked about the journey to get to the Final output of the dissertation and a 2 hour exam. Declan then decided to move to Washington to teach Science and health journalism. This was a dream move. We talked about the process for applying and successfully getting the position. There were so many great tips from this conversation. Productivity, getting more done, making time to get things done. Focusing on the top 3 things you’re working on. Hard work, perfection is the enemy of good enough, learning fundamentals, getting into the rhythm of work, writing on work and returning to it a few days later, developing a system and set of rules to write by, moving things along, getting feedback, the process of writing and Declan’s approach.In the last ten minutes, we talk about work life balance, planning and logistics with a young family. Being a flow state, importance of exercise (cycling, Pilates, gym), nutrition, diets, book recommendations (of which there are so many great ones below), decision making, focusing on the important, Stoicism, and we wrap up with Advice on finding out what you like most. Find out what you don’t like early and try different things!Declan can be reached on via the DCU website  & via Twitter - @FahydeclanBook references:•The New Celebrity Scientists: Out of the Lab and Into the Limelight.Declan Fahy (2015) The New Celebrity Scientists: Out of the Lab and Into the Limelight.•Tom Wolfe – The new Journalism, The right stuff•Michael Crichton – Jurassic Park, the anadromous strain•Todd Henry – The Accidental creative•Cal Newport – Deep Work•Dave Allen – Getting things done•Neil Steveson – essay on writing and managing time •Tim Caufield – The Cure for Everything •Seneca – Letters from a Stoic

Our reporter Paula Cunniffe spends a day with the Longford Leader how the regional newspaper is turning its focus to digital.

This week’s Leader Talk podcast looks back on County Final day in Longford. Slashers brought a 16 year wait for a senior title to an end with victory over Dromard and St Vincents claimed the minor championship with a win over Northern Gaels. We have all the reaction to both games including aftermatch interviews with both of the winning captains, the senior team managers and the we have the views from the Pearse Park press box. Also joining Fintan Duffy on Leader Talk this week is former Longford footballer Liam Tierney.

On the Leader Talk podcast this week we look ahead to the 2010 Peter Hanley Motors, Longford Senior Football Final. Longford Slashers take on Dromard on September 26th in Pearse Park in what is an eagerly awaited decider. Joining Fintan Duffy on the Leader Talk panel are former Longford footballers, Padraic Davis from Drumlish and Carrickedmond’s Eugene McCormack. We also get view from the Pearse Park press box, where the Longford Leader’s Padraic O’Brien and County Board PRO, John Duffy give us their views on who will lift the Connolly Cup.

On the Leader Talk podcast this week we take stock of the year so far in Longford football and look forward to the appearance of the Longford Minors in the All-Ireland quarter-final. Joining Fintan Duffy on the Leader Talk panel is former Longford star and Drumlish clubman, Padraic Davis; and another man who wore the Blue and Gold with distinction, and continues to play a major role in his club, Carrickedmond's Eugene McCormack.

This week's edition of Leader Talk is a feature on Ladies Football in County Longford. We talk to the chairman of the Ladies County Board and one of the founders of Ladies Football in Longford, that's Liam Forde. Leader reporter Ailbhe Gillespie also joins us to take a look at some of the stories that are featured on the pages of the Longford Leader.

This week on Leader Talk we hear news of the end of the recession is being received in Longford; we discuss the future use of Connolly Barracks; there's news of an exciting new theatre project in Longford town; and we hear about the latest developments at St Mel's Cathedral. Joining Fintan Duffy on the Leader Talk panel this week are: Fr Tom Healy, ADM of the parish of Templemichael, RTE journalist, Fran McNulty and the editor of the Longford Leader, Sheila Reilly.

Following the draw for this years' Longford club championships Leader Talk takes a look at the group stages for the senior championship and the changes that have been made to the intermediate and junior competitions. Joining Fintan Duffy on this edition of Leader Talk is former Longford forward and Drumlish stalwart, Padraig Davis,Carrickedmond's Eugene McCormack and the Longford Leader's Padraic O'Brien.

Welcome to the first edition of the Longford Leader Podcast, Leader Talk. The podcast is a fortnightly edition where topics of national and local interest will be discussed by a panel of invited guests. This week Fintan Duffy is joined by RTE journalist Fran McNulty; Longford Chamber of Commerce President, Seamus Butler; Longford Leader editor, Sheila Reilly and Leinster GAA Council Vice-chairman, Martin Skelly. The podcast was recorded at Backstage Theatre, in Longford town.