Podcasts about Malin Head

Alan Morrissey was joined by four teenagers who have taken on an almighty challenge, all for a good cause. 16 year-old Keane Marquardt, and Seán Judson, Finn Craig and Seán Durcan, all aged 17, are heading from one end of Ireland to raise funds for the Irish Cancer Society. The four lads are travelling from Mizen Head to Malin Head, the southernmost to the northernmost point in Ireland, with a journey through Clare along the way. What makes their epic trek even more difficult, is that they are doing it on foot! Image (c) Keane Marquardt, Seán Judson, Finn Craig and Seán Durcan

On Monday's Morning Focus Alan was joined by Cathal Joyce. Cathal, who's visually impaired is taking part in a fundraising cycle for Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind. The cycle, which sees participants travelling from Mizen Head in Cork to Donegal's Malin Head is currently underway. The cyclists will be spending tonight in County Clare.

On this week's podcast episode, we welcome adventure athlete Daragh Morgan. From running across and up the country to BYUs to insane swims around Howth Head, Daragh has already compiled many insane endurance events and stories.We talk about his first marathon, a mental and physical endurance battle that baffled both Sean and Eric, his attempts to run from Galway to Dublin, and his getting to the final four of the Hellevation Backyard Ultra earlier in the year.Daragh talks about how he got the idea for a 13 km swim at Howth, his love for sea swimming, and the insane next challenge he's eyeing up.From there, we discuss his self-sustained run from Mizen Head to Malin Head, packing his supplies in a pram, the kindness offered by strangers, gate-crashing weddings, overcoming injuries and more incredible stories along his epic journey.You can follow Daragh's fitness journey on his Instagram @daraghmorgan98 as well as following us on Instagram @anygivenrundaypodcast

C.J. McCann was just 21 months old when he lost his battle with a rare and aggressive brain cancer in October last year. He had ATRT (Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumour).Now, his father, Joe, and 20 other enthusiastic volunteers are taking on a gruelling Malin Head to Mizen Head cycle to raise money for two of the charities who supported the McCann family during their childhood cancer journey.CJ's mum Niamh joins Andrea to discuss.If you would like to donate, you can visit https://www.idonate.ie/event/cjsrainbow

Last June, Sophie Power has just done something extraordinary – she ran 563km from Malin Head to Mizen Head in record time.It took her a record-breaking three days, 12 hours and eight minutes and she beat the existing record by an astonishing three hours. And it's not even her most gruelling run – not by long way.The 41 year-old mother to Donnacha, Cormac and Saoirse is an ultra runner and the morning after she finished running the length of Ireland she posted on social media: “My body had about 2 hrs sleep over 3 nights so is still in shock. Finally in a proper bed I still woke up last night every 30 minutes thinking it was time to go running again.”She tells In the News how on the first two days she ran in driving rain, on the last day, heading into Cork she got heatstroke. She injured her knee less than half-way through but she kept running and outside Longford she started hallucinating.An unsporty child she took up running at 26 and astonishingly her first race was the infamous Marathon des Sables, a seven-day, 250km run in the Sahara. She has run while pregnant and a photo of her breastfeeding mid-race went viral. She founded SheRaces, an organisation to encourage women of all ages and abilities to run.This episode was originally broadcast in June 2024. Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by Suzanne Brennan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pat Murphy has undertaken a huge challenge: to travel the length of the country from Malin Head to Mizen Head...on a tractor! He isn't doing this onerous and time-consuming challenge for no good reason, though. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by Pat Murphy. If you would like to donate, visit https://www.gofundme.com/f/malin-to-mizen-charity-tractor-run-for-concern Photo (c): Pat Murphy via GoFundMe

Sophie Power has just done something extraordinary – she ran 563km from Malin Head to Mizen Head in record time.It took her a record-breaking three days, 12 hours and eight minutes and she beat the existing record by an astonishing three hours. And it's not even her most gruelling run – not by long way.The 41 year-old mother to Donnacha, Cormac and Saoirse is an ultra runner and the morning after she finished running the length of Ireland she posted on social media: “My body had about 2 hrs sleep over 3 nights so is still in shock. Finally in a proper bed I still woke up last night every 30 minutes thinking it was time to go running again.”She tells In the News how on the first two days she ran in driving rain, on the last day, heading into Cork she got heatstroke. She injured her knee less than half-way through but she kept running and outside Longford she started hallucinating.An unsporty child she took up running at 26 and astonishingly her first race was the infamous Marathon des Sables, a seven-day, 250km run in the Sahara. She has run while pregnant and a photo of her breastfeeding mid-race went viral. She founded SheRaces, an organisation to encourage women of all ages and abilities to run.Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by Suzanne Brennan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a bus tour bringing children's authors and illustrators to schools, libraries and bookshops all the way from Malin Head in Donegal to Mizen Head in Cork. The "Whole Wild World Tour" is the brainchild of Ireland's Laureate na nOg who's on a creative journey to meet young readers along the West Coast Drivetime's John Cooke jumps on board.

Der Wild Atlantic Way ist mit seinen 2500 Kilometern die längste ausgewiesene Küstenstraße der Welt. Von der  Halbinsel Inishowen im Norden des County Donegals schentlang der irischen Westküste bis ins Küstenstädtchen Kinsale im Süden des County Cork. Irlands Westen verspricht überwältigende Naturschönheit und idyllische Ruhe. Von dieser Landschaft mit ihren Steinmauern, reetgedeckten Cottages, stimmungsvollen Bergen und verlassenen Stränden ließen sich schon Träumer, Landstreicher, Dichter und Maler gleichermaßen inspirieren. Nehmen Sie bei einem Abenteuer am Rande Europas eine Auszeit vom Alltag. Margaret Jenkins kümmert sich vor Ort um die Vermarktung des Abschnitts Galway, Clare, Limerick und kennt die bekannten Attraktionen ebenso wie die Geheimtipps entlang dieser Traumstraße. Links:https://www.ireland.com/de-de/destinations/experiences/wild-atlantic-way/https://www.wild-atlantic-way.de/

Joanna Donnelly, Author From Malin Head to Mizen Head: A Journey Around the Sea Area Forecast” 

In today's Podcast we are focusing in on the world of Sport for Social Good, This series is in partnership with our good friends at Allianz.  For years they have been supporting the Paralympic and Olympic movements here in Ireland as well as Gaelic Games, Cumman na mBunscoil, and memorably over the last two year's,  Women's Aid.  They use the very best of sport to highlight ways in which we can be the very best of people and it's a powerful force for good.Our guest this morning is a powerful force for good in his own right.  Peter Ryan was a promising Tipperary hurler when he started to lose his sight at the age of 19.  As we will hear it turned his world upside down but he reimagined himself and became a Paralympian cyclist at the Rio Paralympic Games.Covid scuppered the chance of a follow-up in Tokyo but Peter Ryan is not a man to slip away quietly.  On October 8th he will set off on a run from Malin Head to Mizen Head, taking five days and culminating on World Sight Day, October 12th.His longest stretch will be a day when he runs the equivalent of three marathons, and a bit, as he stresses.He is raising money for a Vision Bus, the first of its kind in Ireland for the NCBI and he will be speaking at our Sport for Social Good Conference in Dublin on October 5th.You can donate at petersvision.org or just find out more about his ambitious project. Find out more about what we do day in day out at Sportforbusiness.com We publish Twice daily Bulletins and Twice Weekly Podcasts including recent interviews with Ger Mitchell of PTSB, Michelle Davoren of Wilson Hartnell, David McHugh of Wasserman Ireland and many more Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts from and thanks for taking the time to listen in.

Last month we met Stephen Lynch from Duleek from his adopted home in Australia he explained he wanted to do a big fundraiser to raise money and awareness of the great work SOSAD and mental health Ireland are doing. On August 14th he set off and despite muscles and limbs seizing up, his feet covered in blisters and swollen ankles Stephen dug deep and completed the challenge he joined Sinéad for a post run catch up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Malin Head hält viele spannende Dinge für Besucher bereit, zum Beispiel die Wild Atlantic Alpacas. Unsere Kinder lieben sie. Aber auch wir Erwachsene hatten mit ihnen unseren Spass, auch wenn Chris erst nicht so begeistert war. Die Farm liegt direkt am Wild Atlantic Way und von dort bieten sich auf für Fotografen tolle Ausblicke.

Malin Head ist der nördlichste Punkt Irlands und das Ende des Wild Atlantic Ways. Genau dorthin führte uns ein kurzer Abstecher gegen Ende unseres diesjährigen Irland Trips. Und diese Gegend hat das Zeug unser "Lieblingsarsch der Welt" zu werden. Zugegeben, auch dort trifft man Touris. Vor allem direkt am Turm und bei den Beobachtungsposten parkten deutsche Wohnmobile. Aber auch welche anderer Nationalitäten. Aber ansonsten ist dieser Teil Donegals alles andere als überlaufen und man kann in Ruhe die einsamen Strände und Landschaften geniessen. Trotz der Abgeschiedenheit, ist das Internet dort so schnell, wie fast nirgendwo in Irland. Chris freut das ganz besonders. Warum das so ist, erfahrt ihr in dieser Episode zusammen mit Ali Farren.

Whooper Swan populations grow 30 times faster when the birds spend the winter in protected areas. We speak to Ecological Consultant Kendrew Calhoun from one of his study-sites at Malin Head in Co. Donegal about the finding that nature reserves can have a major effect on conservation, even when the areas in question are relatively small.

In this episode we chat through our challenge to take an EV (the Mercedes-Benz EQS) from Mizen Head to Malin Head, on one charge. Can we do it? Did we do it?If you'd like to see a video of the drive we did, then click here. If you want a special offer on Travel Insurance, go here: aa.ie/PodcastTravelOffer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two Irish men have done the impossible, the unthinkable - they've driven from one end of Ireland to the next, in an electric vehicle, without stopping to charge. Paddy Comyn, Head of Communications at AA was behind the wheel and he joined Sean on the show to discuss...

Two Irish men have done the impossible, the unthinkable - they've driven from one end of Ireland to the next, in an electric vehicle, without stopping to charge. Paddy Comyn, Head of Communications at AA was behind the wheel and he joined Sean on the show to discuss...

With Seán preoccupied with going to Garth Brooks and watching his 49ers lose their first game of the season, Eric talks about his half marathon in Kerry last weekend along with his 750km cycle, over 5 days, from Mizen Head to Malin Head

In this episode, Eric talks about his struggles with his weight and fitness regime in the first half of 2022 and how he managed to turn it around step by step. From struggle to complete a cycle to work to now doing 90k cycles through the Sally Gap, he talks about how he set up his training to build towards a Mizen to Malin Head cycle in September, the Dublin Marathon in October and the Hardman Triathlon in 2023

On Monday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey visited the Community Centre in Clonlara where a large crowd turned out to welcome the cyclists for the fundraising cycle in memory of Helen O'Leary (née Guinane) Eoghan O'Leary tragically lost his wife Helen to breast cancer at the age of 32. Eoghan from West Cork and and his late wife Helen from Clonlara were married less than 8 months when Helen was diagnosed with Stage IV Metastatic Breast Cancer in January of 2019. Eoghan and a group of friends set off on a trek from Malin Head in Donegal to Mizen Head in Cork where they cycled over 650 km across 6 days with all funds raised going towards three charities. You can donate by visiting www.gofundme.com/f/cycleforhelen

On Tuesday's Morning Focus, Alan was joined by Eoghan O'Leary who tragically lost his wife Helen (nee Guinane) to breast cancer at the age of 32. Eoghan from West Cork and and his late wife Helen from Clonlara were married less than 8 months when Helen was diagnosed with Stage IV Metastatic Breast Cancer in January of 2019. Eoghan and a group of friends and family are currently undertaking a 670km fundraising cycle from Malin Head to Mizen Head in memory of Helen and to raise funds for charity. The cyclists will be passing through Clonlara tomorrow. https://www.gofundme.com/f/cycleforhelen

Ultra-cyclist Joe will cycle from Malin Head, Donegal to Mizen Head Cork seven times in aid the Cancer Fund for Children. His journey will take him through North Tipperary. He joined Fran on the show today.

Joe Nash is joined by Joe Slattery, coordinator of NorthStar family support project, to discuss a charity cycle from Malin Head to Mizen Head. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On last week's Morning Focus Alan chatted with Mike Cusack one of the organisers of South For Susan And Antoinette, a fundraising cycle in memory of Susan O'Neill and Antoinette Pender, two Clare women who sadly passed away from cancer last year. The cycle saw those involved pedaling all the way from Malin Head to Mizen Head and now the team of cyclists are on the end of their journey. Alan checked in with Mike for an update on how the week was and their experiences along the way.

jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); }); Original Podcast with clickable words https://tinyurl.com/yx955ynj Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Marine tragedy: "deficient water safety regulations". Tragóid mara: "rialacháin sábháilteachta uisce easnamhach". Northwest Reporter A coroner's committee in Co Donegal today ruled that the safety regulations in place in this country are inadequate for small boats. Tuairisceoir an Iarthuaiscirt Tugadh le fios ag coiste cróinéara i gCo Dhún na Gall inniu nach leor ar chor ar bith na rialacháin sábháilteachta atá i bhfeidhm sa tír seo do bhádaí beaga. The coroner's committee is investigating the circumstances in which two men - a stoic and an adult - drowned off the coast of Donegal in 2018. Tá na cúinsí inar báthadh beirt fhear - stócach agus duine fásta - amach ó chósta Dhún na nGall in 2018 á bhfiosrú ag an gcoiste cróinéara. At today 's hearing, a representative of the Irish Coast Guard said that they did not have enough information to set up a full rescue operation on the day of the tragedy. Ag an éisteacht inniu, dúirt ionadaí ó Gharda Cósta na hÉireann nach raibh go leor eolais ar fáil dóibh le hoibríocht iomlán tarrthála a chur ar bun lá na tragóide. A representative from Irish Water Safety said sea disasters were less likely to occur if many of the existing regulations had the force of law. Dúirt ionadaí ó Shábháilteacht Uisce na hÉireann gur lú an seans go dtarlódh tubaistí farraige dá mbeadh feidhm dlí le cuid mhaith de na rialacháin atá ann cheana féin. Sixteen-year-old Thomas Weir, from Scotland, and Gerry Doherty, 63, from Byre in Co Donegal, were drowned on 17 July 2018 when their small boat sank off Malin Head. Ar an 17 Iúil 2018 a báthadh Thomas Weir, sé bliana déag d'aois, as Albain, agus Gerry Doherty, 63 bliain, as an Bheart i gCo Dhún na nGall, nuair a chuaigh a mbád beag síos amach ó Chionn Mhálanna. Another boat rescued another man, Dessie Keenan, after being in the water for more than five hours. Thug bád eile tarrtháil ar fhear eile, Dessie Keenan, i ndiaidh dósan a bheith san uisce ar feadh breis agus cúig huaire an chloig. He confirmed today that he had called the emergency services by a telephone registered in the North shortly after 10 o'clock that morning. Dhearbhaigh seisean inniu gur chuir sé scairt ar na seirbhísí éigeandála le guthán a bhí cláraithe sa Tuaisceart go gairid i ndiaidh 10 a chlog an mhaidin sin. He said he remembers saying on the phone that the boat was located off Malin Head and that it was sinking, but he did not finish the shout. Dúirt sé gur chuimhin leis a rá ar an bhfón go raibh an bád suite amach ó Chionn Mhálanna agus go raibh sí ag dul faoi uisce, ach nár éirigh leis an scairt a chríochnú. Malin Head Coast Guard manager Derek Flanagan at the time said the worker on duty that morning, Seán Diver, did not know enough about the veracity of the emergency call which lasted only 27 seconds and did not know where the boat was. because of that. Dúirt bainisteoir Gharda Cósta Chionn Mhálanna ag an am Derek Flanagan nach raibh go leor eolais ag an oibrí a bhí ar dualgas an mhaidin sin, Seán Diver, faoi fhírinneacht na scairte éigeandála nár mhair ach 27 soicind agus nach raibh a fhios acu cá raibh an bád dá bharr sin. All they knew was the communication mast in Donegal to which the call was made, he said. Ní raibh ar eolas acu ach an crann cumarsáide i nDún na nGall ar bhain an scairt leis, a dúirt sé. He admitted that Sean Diver had no knowledge of the Playback system on which messages could be listened to. D'admhaigh sé nach raibh aon eolas ag Seán Diver faoin chóras Playback ar féidir éisteacht siar le teachtaireachtaí air. If the call came today, he said, Playback would be used and all Coast Guard resources would be made available for the rescue. Dá dtigeadh an scairt inniu, a dúirt sé, bhainfí leas as Playback agus chuirfí acmhainní uilig an Gharda Cósta ar fáil don tarrtháil.

jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); }); Original Podcast with clickable words https://tinyurl.com/y6evkruu Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Marine tragedy: "deficient water safety regulations". Tragóid mara: "rialacháin sábháilteachta uisce easnamhach". Northwest Reporter A coroner's committee in Co Donegal today ruled that the safety regulations in place in this country are inadequate for small boats. Tuairisceoir an Iarthuaiscirt Tugadh le fios ag coiste cróinéara i gCo Dhún na Gall inniu nach leor ar chor ar bith na rialacháin sábháilteachta atá i bhfeidhm sa tír seo do bhádaí beaga. The coroner's committee is investigating the circumstances in which two men - a stoic and an adult - drowned off the coast of Donegal in 2018. Tá na cúinsí inar báthadh beirt fhear - stócach agus duine fásta - amach ó chósta Dhún na nGall in 2018 á bhfiosrú ag an gcoiste cróinéara. At today 's hearing, a representative of the Irish Coast Guard said that they did not have enough information to set up a full rescue operation on the day of the tragedy. Ag an éisteacht inniu, dúirt ionadaí ó Gharda Cósta na hÉireann nach raibh go leor eolais ar fáil dóibh le hoibríocht iomlán tarrthála a chur ar bun lá na tragóide. A representative from Irish Water Safety said sea disasters were less likely to occur if many of the existing regulations had the force of law. Dúirt ionadaí ó Shábháilteacht Uisce na hÉireann gur lú an seans go dtarlódh tubaistí farraige dá mbeadh feidhm dlí le cuid mhaith de na rialacháin atá ann cheana féin. Sixteen-year-old Thomas Weir, from Scotland, and Gerry Doherty, 63, from Byre in Co Donegal, were drowned on 17 July 2018 when their small boat sank off Malin Head. Ar an 17 Iúil 2018 a báthadh Thomas Weir, sé bliana déag d'aois, as Albain, agus Gerry Doherty, 63 bliain, as an Bheart i gCo Dhún na nGall, nuair a chuaigh a mbád beag síos amach ó Chionn Mhálanna. Another boat rescued another man, Dessie Keenan, after being in the water for more than five hours. Thug bád eile tarrtháil ar fhear eile, Dessie Keenan, i ndiaidh dósan a bheith san uisce ar feadh breis agus cúig huaire an chloig. He confirmed today that he had called the emergency services by a telephone registered in the North shortly after 10 o'clock that morning. Dhearbhaigh seisean inniu gur chuir sé scairt ar na seirbhísí éigeandála le guthán a bhí cláraithe sa Tuaisceart go gairid i ndiaidh 10 a chlog an mhaidin sin. He said he remembers saying on the phone that the boat was located off Malin Head and that it was sinking, but he did not finish the shout. Dúirt sé gur chuimhin leis a rá ar an bhfón go raibh an bád suite amach ó Chionn Mhálanna agus go raibh sí ag dul faoi uisce, ach nár éirigh leis an scairt a chríochnú. Malin Head Coast Guard manager Derek Flanagan at the time said the worker on duty that morning, Seán Diver, did not know enough about the veracity of the emergency call which lasted only 27 seconds and did not know where the boat was. because of that. Dúirt bainisteoir Gharda Cósta Chionn Mhálanna ag an am Derek Flanagan nach raibh go leor eolais ag an oibrí a bhí ar dualgas an mhaidin sin, Seán Diver, faoi fhírinneacht na scairte éigeandála nár mhair ach 27 soicind agus nach raibh a fhios acu cá raibh an bád dá bharr sin. All they knew was the communication mast in Donegal to which the call was made, he said. Ní raibh ar eolas acu ach an crann cumarsáide i nDún na nGall ar bhain an scairt leis, a dúirt sé. He admitted that Sean Diver had no knowledge of the Playback system on which messages could be listened to. D'admhaigh sé nach raibh aon eolas ag Seán Diver faoin chóras Playback ar féidir éisteacht siar le teachtaireachtaí air. If the call came today, he said, Playback would be used and all Coast Guard resources would be made available for the rescue. Dá dtigeadh an scairt inniu, a dúirt sé, bhainfí leas as Playback agus chuirfí acmhainní uilig an Gharda Cósta ar fáil don tarrtháil.

Other accolades held by Eoin include being crowned the 24 hour and six-day Irish running champion.  As well as placing fifth in the World 24 Hour Running Championships, he has also finished fourth in the European Championships.  In May 2017 he set a world record by running the entire length of Ireland, 555km from Mizen Head to Malin Head, in three days, three hours and 47 minutes, taking 12 hours off the previous record held for this feat.  From mountain running to adventure racing, marathons to multi-day endurance running events, Eoin Keith has firmly placed himself as a name synonymous with success in endurance sport and a name to be reckoned with.  When you stand on the start line up against Eoin it's not just his fitness, running and endurance ability that you are battling, you are racing against an athlete who tactically and strategically is one of the sharpest on the circuit. His mental resilience, preparation and attention to detail, coupled with his ability to suffer make him the strong and successful athlete he is today.  This is another great episode of the podcast packed full of insight with a glimpse into what it takes to go to battle on some of the toughest running races in the world and come out on top! 

Ed McGroarty an Irish International Ultra Runner from Lifford, Co.Donegal. Ed is the Irish 24hr Record holder with a distance of 256.570Km set in Belfast Victoria Park in October 2021 and he also holds the 24hr Indoor Record with a distance of 249.761Km set in Espoo Finland in February 2020.  He also holds the Record for the FKT (Fastest Know Time) for running the length of Ireland starting at Malin Head in Co.Cork and finishing in Malin Head Co.Donegal, a distance of 570Km which he covered in 3days 1 hour and 55 minutes. Ed is a very unique Character and I have know him for quite a few years and have witnessed his journey and progression from Marathon Runner to one of the best ever Irish Ultra Runners.    --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/johnoregan777/message

Welcome to Episode 3. We play another Where In The World guessing game - answer at the end of the episode - and this time Heidi doesn't cheat (that we know of!) We chat about Andrea's jaunt to the most northerly place in Ireland, Malin Head - which, in Irish geo-political terms, despite being the most northerly place in Ireland, is officially in the South. Of course, she had the most northerly pint in Ireland while there! Fun fact - scenes from Star Wars The Last Jedi were filmed in Malin Head.  Listen up beaches! We chat about money.co.uk's list of the top 5 most Instagrammed beaches in the world. What do our intrepid adventurers Heidi & Andrea think of the list? Do they agree?  In our fantasy departure lounge, we chat with Laurice Taitz, publisher of Johannesburg In Your Pocket, about how the city has evolved over the decades to become one of the most vibrant and interesting African cities. She's got the low-down on where to go and when, so if you're interested in a trip to South Africa, don't miss this interview.    As always, you can get follow us on Instagram at @travelinyourpocketpodcast, on Twitter at @Travel_IYP or email us at travel@inyourpocket.com   We bet you're wondering where our fab intro music comes from, right? Wonder no longer, it's by our very good friends, Northern Ireland band 3D Shark, and you can find their top tuneage on YouTube.  Our 4th episode will be out towards the end of December (in the meantime, you can get in touch with us by email or on social media). Till the next time...

Kickstarting his ultra-cycling career with the Race Around Ireland in 2009, it has been a roller coaster of a ride with many mountains and kilometres climbed to get to where he is today in his ultra-cycling career. Toeing the start line of the Race Around Ireland on numerous occasions since his first attempt at the event he has dealt with the lows of a number of disappointing DNF's and the highs of finishing on the podium in both the Full and Ultra distance events.  With a 2nd & 3rd place in both the Full and Ultra events at Race Around Ireland, he has his target set to make it to the top step of the podium in the Ultra race in 2022 after what might be considered a breakthrough season this year.  Crippled with stomach issues and a knee that gives him plenty of bother whilst racing, that has both, in turn, affected his performances over the years, he has through the intervention and guidance of performance nutritionist Jillian Mooney found some relief for his stomach issues that have seen him perform at the level this season that he knew he was capable of.  This Summer, Seán won the Donegal Atlantic Way Ultra 555k Unsupported Race and the TJB Coastal 330 mile race before going on to set a new record for the 571k route from Mizen Head to Malin Head in a time of 17:20. That's an average of 33kph over the distance which included around 4,500m of climbing. With his eyes on the prize of the top step on the podium in the Race Around Ireland Ultra in 2022, a possible faster record attempt for that Mizen to Malin Route and the expected arrival of a new addition to the Hernon household early next year, there are exciting things to come for the man referred to fondly as the 'Bear' Hernon. 

On this week's episode of Lessons Learnt From Lockdown we were delighted to be joined by Hilda Hamilton, Marketing Director for CRM Interior Fit-Outs. Hilda recently completed a cycle of over 600km from Mizen Head to Malin Head in less than 24hrs raising much need funds for Cycle Against Suicide a charity which is very close to her heart. Hilda and Mark delve into her preparation for the challenges that faced her over the arduous 24hr journey, from her need to overcome self doubt and a negative dialogue to the physical toil she would have to endure. In our conversation Hilda speaks about some of the mental health struggles that she has overcome and how vital it is to be able to focus on the positive in your life. Hilda has an inspiring story to tell full of challenges met and lessons learnt along the way. We hope you enjoy this episode. To find out more about Hilda and her work find her at: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilda-hamilton-267b0821 Website: https://www.crmfitouts.ie To find out more about FitVision find us at: Website - www.fitvision.ie Instagram - @fitvision Email - Info@fitvision.ie

A north Tipperary man will complete the final leg of a 600 kilometre cycle today while raising funds for the Irish Cancer Society. Eamonn Hogan from Aglish near Borrisokane cycled from Malin Head in Donegal to Mizen Head in Cork starting on Monday, and finishing on Thursday. A GoFundMe page for donations has already raised over €10,000. Eamonn spoke to Tipp FM's Michael Brophy during his epic journey.

In Episode 60, Chris answers a listener question about The Royal Yacht Britannia, we have a great round up of the latest cruise news from around the world and finish the show with Emma from Emma Cruises reflection on the first UK Cruise onboard MSC VirtuosaThis podcast is only possible thanks to our supporters, simply buying a coffee keeps us on air. It is just like shouting your mate a coffee, and we consider our listeners close mates.  https://bit.ly/2T2FYGXThe Royal Yacht Britannia - Credit Marc MillarMARITIME HISTORY & LISTENER QUESTIONFurther information on The Royal Yacht Britannia & Fingal (Hotel Ship): https://www.royalyachtbritannia.co.uk/CRUISE NEWS Cunard Announces New Itineraries across FleetCunard resumes operations from July 19, 2021 as Queen Elizabeth welcomes guests on board for a series of UK voyages from Southampton, England; and beginning October 13, 2021, sailing internationally with new voyages including to the Iberian coast and the Canary Islands. Queen Elizabeth will then leave the UK in mid-February to resume her previously scheduled season in Japan from April 13, 2022.Queen Mary 2 will resume sailing with a Transatlantic Crossing on November 14, 2021 as per her existing schedule, and will now sail on a series of voyages around the Caribbean between January and April 2022, with embarkation options from Southampton, New York and Hamburg before resuming her existing published schedule on April 24, 2022.Queen Victoria will embark on three new voyages departing from Southampton from April 22, 2022 which includes Western Europe, the Baltics and the Iberian Coast before resuming her existing published schedule on May 20, 2022.Due to the ongoing complexities of navigating global travel, Cunard has today announced that they will be cancelling the following voyages:Queen Elizabeth's sailings from the UK to Australia and her homeport season in Australia from October 18, 2021 up to and including March 9, 2022.World Voyages on Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria in 2022 are now cancelled.Queen Victoria's sailings from September 10, 2021 up to and including April 29, 2022 are now cancelled.However, five of Queen Victoria's sailings will transfer onto identical voyages on sister ship Queen Elizabeth. These voyages are V126, V128, V129, V130 and V201.A-ROSA sets sail againRiver cruise line celebrates successful first departure of 2021A-ROSA successfully welcomed guest back onto its cruises on the river Douro. After an enjoyable first night on board in Porto, this morning, A-ROSA ALVA and her guests departed on a seven-day cruise through the Douro Valley to the Spanish border and back.Cruises on the Danube will resume in two days' time on 19 June, on board A-ROSA DONNA, calling at three European capital cities – Vienna, Budapest and Bratislava. By the end of this month cruises on the Rhine will be back in operation and by the middle of the summer, A-ROSA plans to have three quarters of its fleet operating along the Rhine, Main, Moselle, Danube, Douro and Rhone rivers.Having sailed successfully for over five months in 2020, A-ROSA used the winter months to further fine tune its sophisticated health and hygiene protocols. 2021 will see the return of A-ROSA's popular gourmet buffets, plus as in 2020, the SPA-ROSA with its sauna, treatments room and gym, the pool/whirlpool and a range of excursions will be available, all in compliance with strict hygiene measures.An Icon Is Born As Royal Caribbean Starts Construction On Revolutionary ShipAn iconic day for the cruise industry's next iconic ship took place on Monday, June 14 when Royal Caribbean International marked the start of construction on its first Icon Class ship. To celebrate the milestone, the world's largest cruise line held a steel-cutting ceremony at Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku, where the revolutionary ship's name was revealed as Icon of the Seas.Debuting in fall 2023, Icon will be the cruise line's first of three ships to be powered by LNG (liquefied natural gas). LNG and the state-of-the-art ship's additional environmentally friendly applications, such as shore power connection, will boost energy efficiencies and reduce carbon footprint. More details about Icon's advanced environmental technologies will be revealed at a future date.Viking ex Malta Viking announced new details about its upcoming Welcome Back voyages in the Mediterranean that launch in July 2021. Over the course of summer and early fall, Viking will homeport three sister ships—the Viking Star®, the Viking Sea® and the company's newest ship, the Viking Venus®—for three different 11-day itineraries that explore the Mediterranean, roundtrip from the Maltese capital city of Valletta, a cultural UNESCO World Heritage Site. Viking also announced today that it has partnered with Lufthansa to offer non-stop flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Malta, exclusively for Viking guests.Mediterranean Voyages Beginning in July 2021Malta & Adriatic Jewels (11 days; Valletta to Valletta; Croatia, Montenegro & Malta) – Discover Malta's millennia of history and visit ancient UNESCO sites. Explore Croatia's captivating coastline and some of the great iconic cities of antiquity. Stroll the majestic city walls of Dubrovnik and visit Diocletian's Palace. Or immerse yourself in nature and the great outdoors during a visit to Krka National Park. Join us for a fascinating journey as you witness rolling landscapes and ancient architectural treasures along Adriatic shores. Multiple sailing dates July through October 2021.Malta & the Western Mediterranean (11 days; Valletta to Valletta; Italy, Spain & Malta) – Traverse the historic and heritage-rich waters of the Western Mediterranean during a 10-night roundtrip voyage from Valletta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will discover the magnificent Amalfi Coast from elegant Naples, gateway to Pompeii, and visit Messina, Sicily's cultural crossroad. See the storied sites of ancient Rome and immerse in Tuscan Florence and Catalonian Barcelona's art and architecture during your unforgettable journey. Multiple sailing dates in September and October 2021.Malta & Greek Isles Discovery (11 days; Valletta to Valletta; Greece & Malta) – Immerse in the ancient world as you discover the early empires of the Mediterranean and Aegean Seas. Visit historic UNESCO World Heritage Sites, such as the Maltese capital of Valletta and Rhodes' Palace of the Grand Masters. Enjoy dramatic views of the Parthenon in Athens, uncover the mysteries of the Minoans on Crete and admire the white facades and azure domes of the clifftop villages of Santorini during this enchanting voyage through the centuries. Multiple sailing dates July through September 2021.Viking opens up Europe to American cruisers Viking today welcomed Americans back to a reopened Europe. The 27 European Union countries reached an agreement to again allow travellers from the United States in a vote earlier today—a long-expected move that complements the CDC's recent announcement that it has eased travel recommendations for 110 countries and territories. As part of the new recommendations, the CDC has specifically ranked Iceland and Malta—two key destinations for Viking's Welcome Back voyages, which are offered exclusively for vaccinated guests – as “Level 1” or the lowest for risk of COVID-19.Viking successfully restarted operations in May and has been sailing in the United Kingdom with British guests since May 22. Nearly 100 percent of guests on these sailings provided exceptionally high ratings. Earlier this week, on June 15, the company welcomed its first American guests back on board in Bermuda for the first of eight sailings of Bermuda Escape. Over the next month, Viking will launch Welcome Back sailings around Iceland and in the Mediterranean – and will restart its European river operations with select itineraries in Portugal, France and along the Rhine.Crystal Expedition Cruises Announces 2023-2024 Deployment for Luxury Expedition Yacht Crystal EndeavorCrystal Expedition Cruises today announced the full roster of 2023 voyages as well as two early January 2024 itineraries for its luxury expedition yacht Crystal Endeavor.  The first ever “Made in Germany” Polar Class Six (PC6), all-suite, all-verandah ship will feature 27 world-spanning itineraries, taking guests on adventurous journeys to new and remote corners of the globe in bespoke luxury and comfort on the line's state-of-the-art vessel.Highlights include polar expeditions, remote island explorations, immersive voyages to Japan, Russia's Northeast Passage, cruising into the heart of Seville, and moreThoughtfully crafted itineraries range from 10 to 28 nights and will offer intrepid travellers a diverse range of adventures including expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctic; South America and offshore islands; Cape Verde and the Canary Islands; the Mediterranean and Western Europe; the British and Scottish Isles; Iceland and the Faroe Islands; Norway, the North Cape and Svalbard; the Russian Arctic and the Northeast Passage; Japan and the Inland Sea; the Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia's Raja Ampat archipelago; and Australia including New Year's Eve in Sydney.See Cruise News Post for full list of voyages: https://bit.ly/3vGlbdtPhilippines, Borneo & Indonesian Quest (Remote Expedition) – 16-night, November 21 – December 7, 2023, Taipei, Taiwan to Bali, IndonesiaExpedition to Bali, the Raja Ampat & Queensland (Remote Expedition) – 16-nights, December 7 – December 23, 2023, Bali, Indonesia to Cairns, AustraliaHoliday Expedition: Great Barrier Reef to Tasmania (Destination Exploration) – 14-night, December 23, 2023 – January 6, 2024, Cairns, Australia to Hobart, AustraliaDisney Cruise Line Offers More Holiday Cheer Than Ever Before in Fall 2022The magic of the holidays returns to Disney Cruise Line in the fall of 2022 with Halloween on the High Seas and Very Merrytime Cruises across the fleet, including the first fall season on the all-new Disney Wish. With cruises departing from Florida, New York, Texas and California, guests will have many opportunities to experience holidays at sea with Disney Cruise Line.“With five ships setting sail in fall 2022 from different homeports around the country, we are excited to offer more ways than ever before for families to make special memories with Disney Cruise Line,” said Thomas Mazloum, president of Disney Cruise Line.Halloween on the High Seas returns to Disney Cruise Line in mid-September through October 2022. On select sailings across the fleet, guests can dress up and join Disney characters in their Halloween costumes at Mickey's Mouse-querade Party; enjoy themed food, beverages and crafts; and immerse themselves in a ghostly ship takeover with elaborate decor and a magical Pumpkin Tree.From early November through December, the Disney Cruise Line fleet is decked from bow-to-stern with holiday cheer and entertainment during Very Merrytime Cruises. Holiday magic is unwrapped for the whole family with festive holiday decor, favorite characters in their finest holiday attire and a special visit from none other than Santa Claus.Bookings open to the public June 24, 2021Tropical Escapes from FloridaIn fall 2022, the Disney Wish and Disney Fantasy will embark on guest-favourite itineraries out of Port Canaveral, Florida, while the Disney Dream continues to sail from Miami.The Disney Wish will continue its inaugural season with its first-ever fall and holiday sailings, offering a series of three- and four-night voyages to the Bahamas, while the Disney Fantasy will offer six-, seven- and eight-night vacations to the eastern and western Caribbean.The Disney Dream will take guests on four- and five-night Bahamian itineraries and five-night Caribbean cruises to ether Grand Cayman or Cozumel, Mexico.All sailings from Port Canaveral and Miami will include a stop at Castaway Cay, Disney's private island paradise outfitted for family fun and relaxation and brimming with special Disney touches.Caribbean Cruises from San JuanThe Disney Magic will sail out of San Juan, Puerto Rico, for two special itineraries in early November. A seven-night southern Caribbean sailing will visit Antigua, St. Lucia, Aruba and Bonaire, while a following six-night voyage will feature stops in St. Thomas and Falmouth, Jamaica.Baja Peninsula Voyages from CaliforniaSpooktacular sailings return to California in late September with Halloween on the High Seas cruises to the Baja Peninsula from San Diego. The Disney Wonder will host three-, four-, five- and seven-night vacations from southern California, allowing guests to celebrate the Halloween season at sea while taking in the mesmerizing beauty of Mexico.Sailings to Bermuda and Canada from New YorkThe Disney Magic returns to New York in late September for a series of Halloween on the High Seas sailings to Bermuda and Canada. Guests can visit Bermuda's pink sand beaches and colorful coral reefs on five-night vacations or set their sights for a special six-night cruise to the Canadian ports of New Brunswick and Halifax that includes a stop in Bar Harbor, Maine.Vacations to Bahamas and Caribbean from TexasThe Disney Magic will visit Galveston, Texas, in late November for a variety of five- and seven-night Very Merrytime Cruises. Guests can experience the magic of the holidays on western Caribbean itineraries with ports of call that include Cozumel and Progreso, Mexico; Falmouth, Jamaica; and Grand Cayman.Aida announces 2022 World Cruise After the great success of past world voyages, AIDA Cruises today announced that AIDAsol will sail its first world cruise in winter 2022-2023, a 117-day adventure that includes rounding Cape Horn and the Cape of Good Hope and visiting destinations such as Glacier Alley, Tierra del Fuego, Mauritius, Cape Town and New Year's Eve in Sydney. In addition to popular destinations, AIDAsol will make first-time port calls at Suva in Fiji, Nuku'alofa in the Polynesian Kingdom of Tonga, Mystery Island in Vanuatu, Île des Pins in New Caledonia and Geraldton in Australia.From October 26, 2022, AIDAsol will call at 43 ports in 20 different countries on four continents, pass the International Date Line and cross the equator twice. From Hamburg, the ship will first set course for South America. After calls on the Canary Islands and the Cape Verde Islands, dream destinations such as Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), Buenos Aires (Argentina), Ushuaia and Chile await guests.From there AIDAsol continues westward to Tahiti, Bora Bora, Tonga, Fiji, Vanuatu (Christmas), New Caledonia and Australia to Mauritius. Guests welcome the New Year against the magical backdrop of Sydney.The last leg of the voyage takes guests aboard AIDAsol via La Reunion to South Africa and Namibia. On the way back to Europe, travellers visit Tenerife and Madeira. The voyage continues via Lisbon and Cherbourg/France, to Hamburg, where it ends on February 20, 2023.In addition, three legs of the world cruise can be booked. The duration of the voyage varies between 30 and 48 days — a perfect opportunity to fulfil the dream of a unique voyage in shorter stages. For example, AIDA guests can travel from Hamburg to San Antonio in 36 days, from San Antonio to Mauritius in 48 days or from Mauritius to Hamburg in 33 days.On sale now via travel agents.Coral Expeditions releases two new North Australian expeditions in 2022Coral Expeditions, Australia's pioneering small ship cruise line, has today announced two special departures ‘Across the Top' of Australia for early in the new year. The itineraries will operate between Broome and Cairns in January 2022 with only two 18-night voyages planned on the company's state of the art 2019 expedition ship Coral Adventurer.  Covering over 4,000 km of remote coastline, the voyage will take a small number of like-minded guests through Australia's great rivers, pristine outer reefs, and ancient traditional communities seen by very few in their lifetime. The expeditions will be hosted by Coral Expeditions' renowned guides who will share insights into the rich history, geology, and indigenous cultures of the region.“These voyages have been created for Australians and inspired by guest demand we see each year to join together our 10-night Kimberley and 11-night Cape York and Arnhem Land voyages” stated Commercial Director Jeff Gillies. “These are two of our most popular Australian expeditions.  This combined voyage brings together our greatest hits”Voyage Details: 18-nights | Broome to Cairns departing 1 January 2022 | Aboard Coral Adventurer18-nights | Cairns to Broome | departing 20 January 2022 | Aboard Coral AdventurerFred. Olsen Cruise Lines unveils brand new sailings aboard new ships Bolette and Borealis in 2022Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has today unveiled 16 brand new sailings aboard new ships Bolette and Borealis departing in early 2022.The new cruises include a 34-night sailing to the Caribbean and a 15-night Mediterranean discovery, as well as sailings closer to home with a five-night scenic Ireland sailing and a two-night ‘no port' short break. Also included are scenic sailings to the Norwegian fjords, opportunities to witness the Northern Lights and voyages to the Canary Islands or Iceland, to name a few.Durations range from two to 38 nights, with departures available from Southampton and Liverpool.Highlights of the new 2022 programme include:Borealis' 34nt ‘Cultural Caribbean and the Americas' cruise, departing from Southampton on 6th January 2022. Departure of a 38-night sailing is also available from (and returning to) Liverpool on 4th January 2022.  Itinerary: Southampton, England – Ponta Delgada, São Miguel, Azores, Portugal – St John's, Antigua and Barbuda – Basseterre, St Kitts and Nevis – Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands – Santa Marta, Colombia – Colon, Panama – Puerto Limón, Costa Rica (overnight stay) – Belize City, Belize – Cozumel, Mexico – Kings Wharf, Bermuda (overnight stay) – Southampton, EnglandBolette's 14nt ‘In Search of the Northern Lights' cruise, departing from Southampton on 30th January 2022.Itinerary: Southampton, England – Trondheim, Norway – Alta, Norway (overnight stay) – Tromsø, Norway (overnight stay) – Bodø, Norway – Ålesund, Norway – Southampton, EnglandBolette's 19nt ‘Ancient Adriatic with Venice' cruise, departing from Southampton on 13th February 2022.Itinerary: Southampton, England – Cartagena, Spain – Valletta, Malta – Split, Croatia – Venice, Italy – Zadar, Croatia – Dubrovnik, Croatia – Cruising Strait of Messina, Italy – Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy – Lisbon, Portugal – Southampton, EnglandBorealis' 5nt‘Touring Scenic Ireland in Five Nights' cruise, departing from Liverpool on 14th April 2022.Itinerary: Liverpool, England – Cruising by Spike Island, Ireland – Cobh, Country Cork, Ireland – Galway, Ireland – Cruising by Cliffs of Moher, Ireland – Cruising by Dún Aonghasa, Aran Islands – Cruising by Clare Island, Clew Bay – Cruising by Croaghaun, Achill Island – Cruising by Inishkea Islands – Cruising Wild Atlantic Bay, Mayo – Cruising by Downpatrick Head, Mayo – Cruising by Malin Head & Sliabh Liag, Ireland – Cruising by Arranmore, Ireland – Cruising by Tory Island, Northern Ireland – Belfast, Northern Ireland – Liverpool, EnglandSaga Cruises' new ship Captains announced as the cruise liner returns to the wavesSaga Cruises is welcoming two new Captains to operate the cruise company's sister ships, ‘Spirit of Discovery' and ‘Spirit of Adventure', as they return to the waves this summer, along with a familiar face who will be returning to take the brand new ‘Spirit of Adventure' on her inaugural cruise.Darin Bowland and Jason Ikiadis will join Kim Tanner as the Captains of Saga's cruise ships that are exclusively designed for guests who are over 50.Captain Bowland will take the helm of Spirit of Discovery on June 27 as she heads off around the British Isles, and Captain Tanner will take Spirit of Adventure on her inaugural 15-night cruise around the British Isles on July 26.Captain Darin Bowland has previously held positions with Royal Caribbean and Carnival Corporation (Holland America), after starting his career as a cadet with the Royal Canadian Navy in 1985.Captain Jason Ikiadis comes from a long line of seafarers, including his own father who was a ship's Captain, and his paternal grandfather who was in the Royal Navy. “Captain Ikiadis first went to sea in 1984, and has held many positions since, working up the ranks to Captain for cruise lines such as Azamara and TUIRegular Saga Cruisers will also recognise Captain Kim Tanner who has been with the cruise line for five years and is popular with guests and crew alike. MSC VIRTUOSAEmma from Emma Cruises recently sailed on the first UK sailing onboard MSC Virtuosa. 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Peter is embarking on a charity run from Malin Head in Donegal to Mizen head in Cork and will cover approximately 547km. He is undertaking the huge physical challenge as a way of celebrating his personal journey through homelessness and addiction.

Dean sits in for Orla on the Sunday Grill this week. Among the guests on the show was a Tipperary man who rain from Mizen Head to Malin Head to raise money for charity.

A Tipperary man is running the length of the country for two worthy causes, beginning today. Ben Banaghan from Kiladangan is running 550km from Mizen Head in Cork to Malin Head in Donegal over the coming week. The funds raised from this run will go to Mental Health Ireland and Alannah Sheehan. Alannah is a Nenagh native who was diagnosed with a grade four cancerous brain tumour last March, and was given just a 50% chance of surviving past two years. Ben spoke to Tipp FM's Paul Carroll about his run...

As part of our series on making the most of your summer 2021 we invited students to tell us what they did last summer. Our time in college shapes us and helps us prepare for early graduate careers.  Making the most of your summer is about getting a summer job (if possible)  and critically it is also about exploring aspects of you that builds confidence, curiosity, courage and resilience that will help YOU as you develop your career.Aoife McGeough is a final year Economics, Politics and Law Student and she explains how she embraced micro credentials and tasked herself with improving her language skills.  Aoife took on two challenges: She cycled from Malin Head to Mizen over 6 days and took a solo holiday in Westport. Aoife explains how she set and achieved these challenges over the course of the summer and looking forward to this summer alsoEpisode Recorded 23rd March 2021.

Mit 2500 Kilometern Länge ist der Wild Atlantic Way in Irland eine der längsten ausgewiesenen Küstenstraßen der Welt. Gemeinsam mit unserem Autor Stefan Nink begeben wir uns auf den Weg von Kinsale im Süden der Insel bis nach Malin Head im Norden, vorbei an kultischen Stätten, heiligen Bergen und windumtosten Klippen - den Atlantik immer im Blick und begleitet vom Rauschen des Meeres.Wild Atlantic Way:Wild Atlantic Way | Ireland.comRing of Kerry | Ireland.comSkellig Islands, Grafschaft Kerry | Ireland.comStefan Nink - Wandern | Ireland.comHalbinsel Dingle | Ireland.comCroagh Patrick – Pilgerwanderungen in Irland | Ireland.comTouristeninformationen für Achill Island - Reiseführer für Achill Island, Co. Mayo, Irland (visitachill.com)Your Wild Atlantic Way starts here! | Go Visit DonegalVideos:Die Küste der Klippen am Wild Atlantic Way - YouTubeDer Wild Atlantic Way: Die Landzungen des Nordens - YouTubeDer Wild Atlantic Way: Die Halbinseln des Südens - YouTubeDer Wild Atlantic Way: Die Küste der Buchten - YouTubeDer Wild Atlantic Way: Küste der Surfer - YouTubeDer Wild Atlantic Way: Die Küste der Häfen - YouTubeDer Wild Atlantic Way von Lucas Dominicus und Kevin Haenni - YouTubeDer Wild Atlantic Way von Felix Wiemers (Stilbezirk) - YouTubeEntdecke Irland auf Social Media:Facebook: https://go.irlnd.co/FacebookPodcastInstagram: https://go.irlnd.co/InstagramPodcastTwitter: https://go.irlnd.co/TwitterPodcast

We catch up with Darach Ó Murchú to learn more about his new documentary exploring the power of nature and also the challenges that it has faced in Ireland during the Covid-19 pandemic. Cumhacht an Nádúir is a new two-part documentary for TG4 that looks at the solace nature has offered during this pandemic and how it may fuel the debate for a broader range of wildlife habitat and land management. A positive consequence of the coronavirus is the way in which it has led many of us to value and explore our natural surroundings. Access to wilderness areas, coastlines and parklands has provided much needed solace during this pandemic. In this two-part documentary, Cumhacht an Nádúir, we find out if this greater awareness has been of any benefit to wildlife, and whether a greater natural balance can emerge from the lockdown experience. What happens when sites fall strangely and beautifully silent, when nature is given a chance to breathe and to revive? Has this twelve-month period implanted a greater need to protect and expand our wilderness areas? In the hands of presenter Darach Ó Murchú, an environmental educator who was given permission to travel outside of his own restricted area, we visit some of Ireland's most celebrated destinations and tourist sites: Malin Head, the Blaskets, Glendalough, and Garnish Island, as well as community spaces and local areas of beauty. We capture these locations during a near total absence of visitors and we consider how wildlife has behaved in their absence. Post-lockdown, we return to evaluate how these landscapes could be better managed in the crucial years ahead.

  Leonard Nugent is a businessman and author from Belfast with an incredible story to tell.     Despite experiencing homelessness at a young age and receiving no formal education, Leonard went on to start a one-man construction business that has now become a multi-million-pound company.     He’s also walked the Camino and is in the middle of a 2500km walk from Malin Head to Cork.     Both his adventures and latest memoir Keep Er Lit have been driven by the desire to inspire young people just starting out in the world and to raise money for the Open House Homeless Charity.     In today’s story we talk about: What it was like growing up in Belfast 60 years ago How he grew his business from himself and a wheelbarrow to a major success The process of writing his memoir And the greatest challenges/successes he’s faced along the way.   Enjoy!   // To see a 'treasure trove' of all things related to Lyn (including a photo) please visit https://bestofbelfast.org/stories/leonard-nugent-keep-er-lit   Best Of Belfast is Northern Ireland's #1 Interview Podcast. We've shared 100+ hour-long conversations with incredible people from Northern Ireland.   To find out more, or join 'The Producers Club' please visit https://bestofbelfast.org/   Cheers!   — Matt   

Ronan Kennedy is part of a group of 13 friends who are raising money for the Inner City Helping Homeless and Sofia House charities. They are cycling 1500km from Mizen Head to Malin Head to raise as much money as possible. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I really don’t know where to start with Sharon Record holder of both the Jogle and the Mizen Head to Malin Head, winner of races such as the Hardmoors 110 miler, the Fire and Ice 250km race, The Himalayan LA Ultra The High Ultra, Commonwealth 24hr champion, Silver in the European 100k & 24hr with a 17 year career racing at the top for GB, but she hadn’t discovered her hidden talent until her early 20s and after a difficult up bringing she really recoloured her life through the sport of running. Great epsiode that breaks down sports nutrition, training blocks, Castleward Back yard ultra, BadWater, The Jogle, The Himalayan LA Ultra The High, all other things relating to extreme ultra running. Super CV what hasn't she done ..... Scorcher Festival of Running, 7 marathons in 7 days, 1st lady, 2017 * Mauna 2 Mauna Ultra 250km, 2nd lady, 2017 * Orta 10 marathons in 10 days, Italy, second lady, 2016 * Hardmoors 110 miles, first lady 2016 * World Record for running 12 hrs on a treadmill, 2015 * 6 Day Circuit, South Africa, first lady, second person, 2014 * Fire and Ice Ultra 250km, first person, 2013 * Ocean Floor Race, 160 miles, ladies winner 2013 (2nd overall) * Grand to Grand Ultra, 167 miles, first lady 2012 * World record, running from Mizen Head to Malin Head, Ireland, 346 miles in 4 days, 1 hr, 39 mins * World record for running 7 days on a treadmill, 833km. * Winner of The High, 222km in the Himalayas, new course record by over 11 hours * British 6 day road record and winner of Athens race 2011 * De Zestig van Texel 120km 2011, ladies winner and fastest time by a GB athlete * Hardmoors 110, ladies winner and female course record 2011 * Trans-Slovenia Winter Edition, ladies winner, 2010 * Commonwealth 24 Hour Champion 2009 * Badwater Ultramarathon 2009, fastest time ever by a GB person * British Indoor 24 Hour Record, 2008, Bislett Stadium, Oslo * Marathon des Sables 2008 * Libyan Challenge ladies winner 2008 * Libyan Challenge ladies winner 2007 * LEJOG WorldRecord Holder, 2006 * Finisher of the Verdon Canyon Challenge 2006 * Finisher of the Transalpine run, 2005 * Bronze medallist in National 100km Championships 2005 * Became Centurian 1006 at Colchester 2004 * Winner of the Moravian Ultra Marathon 2004 (7 marathons in 7 days) * Finished the Flora 1000 Mile Challenge 2003 * British 100km Champion 1994, 2002 * AAA of England 24 Hour Champion 1994, 1997, 1998 * British 24 Hour Champion 1997, 1998 * Team silver medallist at European 100km Championships 1995 * Team silver medallist at European 24 Hour Championships 1996, 1998 * Team bronze medallist at European 100km Championships 1997 * Ladies Winner for England at Anglo-Celtic Plate 1999 ***Sponsor of this episode Excel Sports*** Who’s joining us for the WILD ATLANTIC 500K summer Virtual Challenge. Walk, Jog or Run. Do it over 3 months (5.2k) day average, or Challenging yourself to doing it in as short a time as possible, We don’t mind 

The Album Effect episode 54 reviews the live album, "Live at 3 Dots" by alternative rock band, The Roof, and "Malin Head" by folk-rock band, Ardentjohn, plus more. The post #54 – The Roof, Ardentjohn appeared first on AudioGearz.

This week I'm joined by Carrigallen brothers Ken & Cormac Doonan ahead of their second time participating at the Malin 2 Mizen Cycle 4 CF (Cystic Fibrosis) this May and their fundraising event in Carthy's Lock 17 this Saturday evening. The brothers are joined on the show by Caroline Heffernan, a CF Advocate with Cystic Fibrosis, to tell us a little about the disease and the effect that these events and the funds they raise have on those who live with the disease. Ken talks about his cousin who has Cystic Fibrosis and when he went looking for an event to take part in after completing the Wicklow 200 so when he saw an advert for the Cycle4CF he decided to take part and with a little gentle persuasion he recruited Cormac to the adventure. A 640km cycle takes place from Malin Head to Mizen Head with 40 cyclists leaving Donegal on the the 7th May to raise funds for the charity stopping in Bundoran, Oranmore and Mallow before reaching the most southern point of the county four days later on the 10th March. Caroline, herself living with CF, tells us about the improvements in medication, resources and grants which have hugely improved the quality of life of patients as well as extending the life expectancy of sufferers across the country. Cormac & Ken tell us about their fundraising efforts with a night of music and entertainment with 'Bite The Bullet' in Carthy's Bar, Leitrim Village this Saturday evening, 22nd February 2020. You can support the lads by attending and donating on the night or by making a contribution at https://give.everydayhero.com/ie/ken-doonan-s-malin2mizen-cycle4cf

The Collins is the story of a family that begins in 1848 in Malin Head, Ireland. It follows the family’s progress and arrives in the present having crossed through, over and around a checkerboard past. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/peter-smith05/message

The Wild Atlantic Way stretching from Malin Head to Kinsale Harbor is the longest coastal route in the world. It spans over 8 counties, 5 Providences and has over 1,000 attractions. Here’s the Wild Atlantic Way passport Caitlin was talking about. Click here for the trails of the Wild Atlantic way we offer. Map of the Wild Atlantic Way and here is a more detailed map.   Caitlin Egg Conch Phrase: Tiomáin Go Cúramach Phonetic: CHUM-on guh KOOR-um-ukh Translation: Drive Carefully.

Episode 7 was recorded a few months ago with Dr. Ailis Brosnan, I've just been waiting for the right time to release it! We chat about: The basic food intake and tips she suggests for eating a plant based diet. Her diet in regards to her active lifestyle. A brief look into raising vegan children. What services she offers for people wanting to improve their health or physique or transition to a plant-based diet. The road she followed to working in her field of health psychology and sports and also transitioning to vegan diet. Her Mizen Head to Malin Head journey, find out how she got on here! Check out Dr. Brosnan's website here where you can find access to her online coaching and services. Resources mentioned: The Vegan Plate by Brenda Davis. EAT-Lancet Commission Report. Cronometer Nutrition Tracking App.   Don't forget to review & share! - Ceara x www.bookofleavespodcast.com

British Ultra-Runner Sharon Gayter has come a long way, quite literally, since enduring a difficult childhood that left her socially scarred and lacking confidence to take part in any sport.  Now at the age of 55 she has clocked up too many miles to count with record-breaking performances around world that have fueled her ambition for yet more milestones.  Sharon has gone from bus-driver to university lecturer turning her life around as her world has pivoted around her running career.  She has run over 1,500 races over 30,000 miles and represented her country at Ultra Marathons for 18 years but who’s counting.  Her world records include Land’s End to John O’Groats in England and Mizen Head to Malin Head in Ireland.  Sharon has set three world records at Teeside University running on the treadmill; her 833km in 7 days is still 6km ahead of the men in the 2018 Guinness World Records book. In January 2018 she completed 10 marathons in 10 days on a treadmill and we will hear about her plans this year to break more world records. For show notes and related links for this episode click HERE. For more conversations from the world of women’s sport including articles, blogs, videos and podcasts visit wispsports.com. WiSP Sports is the World’s Largest Podcast Network for Women’s Sport with more than 20 hosts, 1000+ episodes across 30+ shows and a global audience of over 2 million. WiSP Sports is on all major podcast players. Follow WiSP Sports on social media @WiSPsports. Contact us at info@wispsports.com.

We have a special guest on the show this week, he holds many world and Irish records in the world of ultra running such as; World record holder for the fastest crossing of Ireland on Foot, 550km running from Mizen Head to Malin Head in 3 days, 3 hours, 47 minutes breaking the previous record by more than 11hrs. 24 hour Irish running record (248.4km/154.34m), 48 hour Irish road running record (343km/213m) and 6 day Irish running record (815km/506m) He has also set a number of course records on some of the most gruelling events on the planet, one that rises above the rest is the Spine which is descriped as the hardest Ultra race in Britain which consists of a 268 mile race along the Pennine way, not only did he set a new record but he beat the previous best by more than 15hrs. He has too many podiums and first places to mention but to of his favourite by his own admission are 2nd place veteran in UTMB and 5th placed in the 24hour WORLD championships. Let not forget that he is also the first Irish competitor to gain entry into the notorious Barkley marathon, remarkable story not to be missed.

Shrine Nineteen: a parent's farewell.  Location: 55.377184, -7.367148 Ireland's most northerly point overlooks the crashing waves of the Atlantic. Far removed from any city lights, this is the best place in Ireland to witness the full spectacle of the night sky and of a chance to see the Northern Lights. Salute the stars and marvel at this jewel of the north for nowhere else on the island are you more connected with the cosmos than here.  Historically, it is from this lonely point that all major news events from our American cousins reached Europe; from the Yukon gold rush to the assassination of Lincoln, the Lloyd's tower mast on Banba's Crown received the news first. it is also where families bid a final farewell to the many emigrant boats to America, where bonfires were lit and boats sounded their horns in recognition before sailing over the horizon and to a new future.  As such, this site is a shrine to the lost generations who waved frantically back at their loved ones, watching the fires burn on this hill until they were out of sight. An area rich with flora and fauna and the freshest air in Ireland, ensure you walk from the Napoleonic tower on Banba's Crown hill to Malin Head itself taking in such curious sights as Hell's Hole and Devil's Bridge along the way. Good sea angling, hillwalking and birdwatching. Find it with ease on the Donegal's Hallowed Sites GPS tour: http://donegalapp.com/tours/donegals-hallowed-sites/ 

Malin Head local Tony McLaughlin expertly describes the many sights from left to right when you are parked up at Knockamany Bens - look out for those wild goats! Photo: Mark Nolan

Amid the chatter and the buzz of the room, I discreetly asked my friend ‘any sign of him?'. ‘Nah, he's not coming' was the reply. The elusive Brian Friel was nowhere to be seen. The setting was the Backroom bar of McGrory's of Culdaff in north Donegal at the commencement of the 24th Charles Macklin autumn school, an annual arts festival paying tribute to a local 18th century actor/playwright who achieved great success on the London stage and died aged close to 107. Friel's 'The London Vertigo' was a reworking of Macklin's original play. The opening event was a book launch and its author, Sean Beattie, referred to Brian Friel by stating that the playwright had been good enough to have attended the first Macklin festival, eventually becoming its patron. ‘He usually makes an appearance at some stage over the weekend' said Sean sheepishly alluding to the fact that Friel was still nowhere to be seen. Friel hadn't been seen at his friend Seamus Heaney's funeral in Dublin, nor at the MacGill Summer school in Glenties which he never misses. At 83 and in poor health, it looked as if the man had the good sense to stay put and get an early night. A break in the formalities allowed more chat and some of Sean's books to be sold and signed to the sounds of a local traditional group of musicians. At the recommencement, I looked around the room and there he was right in front of me. Looking frail and older than I'd remembered him, Friel sat across the room with his wife Ann, listening to the speeches. The first speaker ironically told the story of a woman who talked for longer than she should have at a theatre launch in Greencastle some years back. She talked about John Hume being on a mobile phone to a man named Bill beside her as that longwinded speech took place. Once off the phone, she asked Hume who that guy was – ‘Bill Clinton' he responded ‘I should have put you on to him for the craic' he added for good measure. ‘That was when I nearly became very famous!' she declared and the crowd gave her a faint laugh at this tenuous aimless tale. Friel sat stoney-faced. I enjoyed his honesty – it was a dire story. Friel didn't have to be there. It was very much a courtesy to the organisers. He had travelled from Greencastle as he always had on the opening night without fail for 24 years. The speeches carried on and Friel combined listening to them with reading the copy of Sean's book he had on his lap. More references were made to Friel and even a round of applause was offered at one point. Friel carried on reading, oblivious to it all. Just like Philadelphia's Gar, there is a public and a private persona at play here. In private, Friel is renowned as a great wit, full of stories and gossip and fun. In public, he runs a wary gauntlet, unsure of who will accost him or put him straight on how he should have done such and such. The playwright has never enjoyed the limelight, nor is he prone to speeches, interviews or indulging in the fame game. His craft has made him world famous. Much and all as I'd always hoped he would win the Nobel Prize, I'm glad he hadn't that day. Instead, new Nobel Laureate Alice Ann Munro was being harangued in Canada by the media frenzy while Friel was able to keep a long-standing appointment in Culdaff. Outside for some air, I heard the name-dropping earlier speaker telling the young publisher that she knew Friel well and would he like her to introduce him to the playwright. Back inside, the last of the great Irish writers sat quietly after the speeches catching up with some well wishers he knew. My friend who had known him for years went to chat to him about Frank McGuinness's new play on in Dublin for the Theatre Festival. The poker face had given way to animation about his fellow playwright and anecdotes galore. Health prevented him from getting around so hearing about what was going on in the Big Smoke was a real treat. My same friend had met him up in Malin Head the day after Heaney had died. Friel ...

In a year when Derry-Londonderry takes centre stage as the UK City of Culture, Helen Mark steps out into the city's back garden to explore the hidden gems of the Inishowen Peninsula. Located at the northernmost tip of Ireland where it meets with the Atlantic Ocean, and with Lough Foyle to the east and Lough Swilly to the west, Inishowen is rich in history, heritage and landscape, with more than its fair share of undiscovered delights. Helen Mark begins her journey at the Glenevin Waterfall with American, Doris Russo. Now in her 90s, Doris first visited Donegal almost 20 years ago when she fell in love with the area and bought Glen House with its adjoining land and beautiful, yet inaccessible, waterfall. Helen hears how Doris took it upon herself to clear the brambles and undergrowth that blocked the route to the waterfall and so began a project that would take years to reach fruition with the help of the local community and volunteers. There are very few people in the area now without a friend or relative who has been involved in the Glenevin Waterfall including farmer, Michael Devlin, who tells Helen of his own experiences of the waterfall as a child. At the northern tip of Inishowen Helen meets writer, Cary Meehan, to visit the atmospheric Bocan Stone Circle at Malin Head. Cary has made a promise with herself to visit a sacred place every week and feels that these are places that give people a divine connection that there really are no words for. Heading back along the shores of Lough Foyle, Helen stops off for a kayak trip out on the waters with Adrian Harkin before making her way back to the border. Before she leaves Inishowen, Helen makes one last stop to meet Dessie McCallion who takes Helen to one of his favourite hidden gems, a woodland near the village of Muff where he walks and feeds the red squirrels who call the woodland home. Presenter: Helen Mark Producer: Helen Chetwynd.

Malin Head has seen its fair share of Mother Nature at her best – and at her worst. None worse perhaps than the Winter of 1947, when the headland was closed off for six weeks due to heavy snow. Far from foundering, the locals survived by helping each other and using their knowledge of the land and the sea around them to survive the ordeal. We used that incident to kick start our radio series, Rambling House, on how exactly folk lived off the land in Inishowen in days gone by. http://www.ramblinghouse.ie

Malin Head has seen its fair share of Mother Nature at her best – and at her worst. None worse perhaps than the Winter of 1947, when the headland was closed off for six weeks due to heavy snow. Far from foundering, the locals survived by helping each other and using their knowledge of the land and the sea around them to survive the ordeal. We used that incident to kick start our radio series, Rambling House, on how exactly folk lived off the land in Inishowen in days gone by. http://www.ramblinghouse.ie