Podcasts about Meath

Exploring Ireland's Boyne Valley and Westmeath reveals far more than famous castles and ancient monuments. From prehistoric cairns to quiet abbeys and welcoming farm stays, this region rewards travelers who slow down and venture beyond the busiest tourist stops. View full show notes and links at: https://irelandfamilyvacations.com/boyne-valley-westmeath-travel-tips/attractions/ Richard Ball of Johnsfort - Ireland at Your Leisure, shares favorite places across Meath and Westmeath, including overlooked historic sites, scenic countryside, and memorable local experiences visitors often miss. Highlights include: - Loughcrew Cairns and panoramic countryside views - Trim Castle and Norman history - Fore Abbey and its unique Seven Wonders pub - Tullynally Castle's “upstairs downstairs” experience - Staying at a boutique Irish farm stay in Westmeath Ireland Travel Resources: - Car Rental & Driving Guide: https://irelandfamilyvacations.com/ireland-car-rental-driving-guide/ - Ireland Travel Compass: https://irelandfamilyvacations.com/the-ireland-travel-compass/

Image details : Start-ups around the country supported by Irish BICs (Business Innovation Centres) received €34 million in funding in 2025. The findings of the annual report have been published ahead of the Dublin Tech Summit where the Irish BICs will showcase and lead the first ever Accelerate Hub. Pictured are Larry O'Donoghue, AxisBIC; Mary Ryan, WestBIC; Fionnuala Wall, AxisBIC; Rosemary Ward, Propelor BIC; Majella Murphy, Furthr; Martin Murray, Furthr and John Brennan, WestBIC. Photo: John Allen Start-ups around the country supported by Irish BICs (Business Innovation Centres) received €34 million in funding in 2025. This consisted of €26.5 million in Innovative High Potential Start-Up (iHPSU) funding and €7.5 million in Pre-Seed Start Fund (PSSF) funding. Start-ups received €35 million in funding in 2025 The Irish BICs Annual Report for 2025 also shows that the group supported 110 start-ups in their applications for iHPSU and PSSF funding last year. With over 35 years of experience, the Irish BICs have supported thousands of founders in accessing funding, developing strategy, and scaling internationally and is made up of four regional organisations including AxisBIC, Furthr, Propelor BIC and WestBIC. Some of the companies supported by the group in 2025 include Valentia Island Vermouth, Reso Health, ALPACA, and Silicate. The annual report findings have been released ahead of this year's Dublin Tech Summit, where the Irish BICs will showcase and lead the first ever Accelerate Hub. This will serve as a dedicated on-site space, connecting entrepreneurs with a network of advisors, mentors, and service providers. The initiative aims to provide practical, hands-on support across key areas of business growth, including funding, validation and scaling. Alongside the hub, the Accelerate Stage, powered by the Irish BICs will feature a specially crafted programme of content covering the most pressing topics for founders in 2026. Sessions will explore areas such as raising funding, scaling sustainably, navigating competitive markets, and leveraging ecosystem support to accelerate growth. Dublin Tech Summit 2026 takes place in the RDS in Dublin on Wednesday 27th and Thursday, 28th of May. To further support early-stage companies, Dublin Tech Summit has also introduced a dedicated startup ticket offering of €145 ex. VAT (RRP €445). Speakers will include: Mark Little, Tech Entrepreneur, Former Foreign Affairs Broadcaster and Journalist Barry Downes, Managing Partner, Sure Valley Ventures (SVV) Rena Maycock, Founder, Chirp Faye Walsh Drouillard, Founder and General Partner, WakeUp Capital Liam Dunne, CEO and Co-Founder of Klearcom Chair of the Irish BICS, Martin Murray CEO of Furthr, said: "For the Founders of highly-innovative start-up and scale-up enterprises, the pace of change has never been so fast, and the level of disruption has never been so great. Technological, geopolitical, financial and social change are impacting every aspect of what you do. In this environment, even successful serial entrepreneurs require guidance, mentoring and support. The Irish BICs have been providing that support for almost 40 years. If you're a Founder with big ambitions, come and talk to us at the Accelerate Hub. We work pro bono, so the only thing we are focused on is your success." The four Irish BICs are: AxisBIC – Clare, Cork, Kerry and Limerick Furthr – Cavan, Dublin, Kildare, Louth, Meath, Monaghan and Wicklow Propelor BIC – Carlow, Kilkenny, Laois, Offaly, Tipperary, Waterford and Wexford WestBIC – Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Longford, Mayo, Roscommon, Sligo and Westmeath Start-ups supported by Irish BICs received €34 million in funding in 2025. The figure has been released ahead of the Dublin Tech Summit where Irish BICs will showcase and lead the first ever Accelerate Hub. See more breaking stories here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can ...

Red FM's Ger McCarthy speaks to Cork football boss Ger McCarthy ahead of Saturday's clash with Meath in the All Ireland Football Championship.

Meath Beo curator Bernadette Nic Gabhann steps into the studio to look back at ten years of world-class traditional music in historic buildings, and shares all the exciting details for their upcoming Spring Event on May 24th. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meath Beo curator Bernadette Nic Gabhann steps into the studio to celebrate a fantastic decade of world-class traditional Irish music in our county's most beautiful historic buildings ahead of their big Spring Event this weekend.We travel from Dundalk to Barcelona as local pro wrestler Michael McKeown (aka Volatile TJC) calls in live from Spain to share what it's really like to chase your dreams in the squared circle.Jonny Moore from Motability Ireland joins us to preview their massive Summer Sales Show and the game-changing new electric vehicles designed to bring independence back to the road. Finally, Nicholas Sweetman, Chairman of the Irish Forest Owners group, gives us the inside track on how you can grab free tickets for a brilliant, family-friendly 'Walk in the Woods' day out in Ashbourne this Saturday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ON THIS week's podcast, we catch up with Amy McCarthy after Cork's All-Ireland U23 camogie triumph over Kilkenny, 2-23 to 1-5.A dominant display by the Rebels whose squad included McCarthy, Niamh Kennedy (both Clonakilty), Millie Condon (Ballinascarthy), Meabh O'Brien (Enniskeane) and Catherine and Mary Murphy (Kinsale).This is McCarthy's second All-Ireland title of 2026 too after her Ashbourne Cup win with University College Cork over University of Limerick.It has been a successful season trophy-wise for McCarthy, and she is hoping for more glory with Clonakilty later this year.Also on the show, we reflect on a fantastic night for Cork football as the minors saw off Kerry 1-13 to 0-14 after extra time on Monday night.We have interviews with Cork boss Keith Ricken and coach Maurice Moore after a memorable win.At senior level, the Cork footballers and hurlers have crunch upcoming championship ties against Meath and Clare respectively.All this and more on this week's Star Sport Podcast. Watch above. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, by using the player below or by searching 'Southern Star Sport Podcast' wherever you get yours.Follow our hosts on X: @matt_hurley01 and @KieranMcC_SSProduced by Matthew Hurley***The Star Sport Podcast is brought to you in association with Access Credit Union.Access Credit Union - Where your bank really does matter. Choose Credit Union, Choose Local, Choose Community. For more visit www.accesscu.ie Subscribe to The Southern Star's digital edition for less than €2 per week via https://subscribe.southernstar.ie/plans Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's entry to the Four Four Local Selection welcomes Meath-based DJ and producer ERNƎSTAS to the series. This upcoming tech and minimal house talent has been turning heads with an exceptional arsenal of unreleased material since surfacing and has racked up numerous gigs as a result. Lock in for the next hour and hear what ERNƎSTAS is all about. Ernestas has made a significant dent in Dublin's house music scene in a relatively short span of time, in just over a year he has supported Alisha, Robbie Doherty, Cam Stockman, Tommy Phillips, and more. He's become a regular outfit for one of Dublin's leading parties, Omni, where he has also recently performed at their Open Air festival alongside Irish house music veteran Eric Brown. ERNƎSTAS also won the Four Four Mix Series Competition last October, earning the opportunity to play at Otherside Festival, which was his first festival appearance. Not to mention picking up his UK gig debut in Brighton, where he supported house music fan-favourite Laidlaw. His productions have gained notoriety right across the industry and has recently released on Belters Only We Are Active Records. Undoubtedly, there is much more to come from this bright talent and we are extremely excited to see where he ends up on his musical journey. For the next 60 minutes, dial into this funk-driven recording from ERNƎSTAS. Acid-tinged basslines, sultry vocals, and airtight drums can be heard in abundance throughout, alongside a number of unreleased gems from ERNƎSTAS himself. A truly big buzz from one of Ireland's hottest house music prospects, who keeps his foot on the gas from the off. ERNƎSTAS 
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The Echo Sport Podcast crew is back to discuss another bumper weekend of Cork GAA action.Now in its fourth season, every week Éamonn Murphy is joined by The Echo team, including Barry O'Mahony, Denis Hurley, Rory Noonan, John Horgan and more to discuss all the latest Cork GAA news on and off the field.While neither of the senior teams were in action over the weekend, it didn't prevent the hurlers from hogging the headlines.The news that Darragh Fitzgibbon will miss the rest of the Munster series due to an operation is just the latest blow after injuries to Rob Downey and Ciarán Joyce and another hamstring issue for the luckless Robbie O'Flynn.Results over the weekend which saw Limerick beat Waterford and Clare put Tipp to the sword probably didn't lift the mood either, as it reinforced what a disaster the All-Ireland final loss last July was while keeping the Banner in the mix for the provincial silverware.If Cork are beaten by four points or more against Clare next Sunday and Limerick get the better of already eliminated Waterford, then it's a Limerick-Clare Munster final. Now some fans would argue it would be benficial to avoid another showdown with the Treaty, Cork have won three games on the bounce and will be keen to preserve their unbeaten record in the Páirc going back to the Clare loss in April 2024.Barry Walsh is the obvious option to start with Darragh Fitz out but could Cork go with Eoin Downey centre-back to restore Tim O'Mahony at midfield and bring Cormac O'Brien in on the wing? How the players fared in last Saturday's A v B game at Fota Island will dictate the management's approach.At club level, Declan Dalton offered a reminder of his class by nailing 0-12 in Fr O'Neill's win over St Finbarr's. Has he a chance of forcing his way back into the match-day 26?On the football front, Cork host Meath in Páirc Uí Rinn on Saturday evening, where they'll need to perform better and more consistently across the 70-plus minutes than they did in Killarney. A fully fit Dara Sheedy would add some needed creativity to the half-forward line.Even if they lose, John Cleary's side will have another shot at the qualifiers in the losers round but beating Meath is essential if they're to make a realistic push for the latter stages of the All-Ireland series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

THIS WEEK: PJ foregoes his 'excitement break', then chats with Jim about their end-of-week opportunity to swear profusely, how talk is good but small talk - not so much... and, in a look back on the week of the show, they cover Jim's "anxiety feet", indulging in culture to extend your life, being judged by the smell of your house (Raspberry Nipples, anybody?)… and finally sneaking off for the old "Irish goodbye"! Like what you hear? Hear more on Radio Nova 100 where this pair of mad yolks - PJ Gallagher & Jim McCabe - present Dublin's NUMBER 1 music radio breakfast show "Morning Glory", weekdays 6-10am. The multi-IMRO Radio Award-winning show also features news, sport, weather, traffic & competitions alongside these two having the craic every weekday AND the most seriously addictive music on the radio... all brought to you with thanks to Applegreen (https://applegreenstores.com/) You can hear it across Ireland via the free Radio Nova app on Android & iPhone, online at https://www.nova.ie/, via the Irish Radio Player, via your smart speaker (“Play Radio Nova 100”) on 100.3FM in Dublin & Meath, 100.5FM in Kildare, 95.7FM in Wicklow, 100.1FM in Balbriggan & on Virgin Media TV channel 937.  PLUS: find us on socials:- Instagram: https://instagram.com/radionova100 / Facebook: https://fb.com/radionova100 / TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@radionova100fm  For more on the show see: https://www.nova.ie/radio-schedule/morningglory/ #PJGallagher #JimMcCabe #GloryDaze #MorningGlory #SeriouslyAddictive #RadioNova #RadioNova100

We will have a a 'proper' mental health check-in for Hello, How Are You? Day We're going behind the spray cans with international artist Mister Copy as he transforms Dundalk with that massive tribute to The Corrs...And, Meath teens are breaking barriers for girls on two wheels during Bike Week Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meath woman Sorcha NiChongaile fell just short in her bid to take a seat for the Liberal Democrats in the recent council elections in the London Southwark constituency. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ireland's favourite adopted Aussie, Damo Clark, joins us to discuss his brand-new comedy hour, toilet training cats and kids and his upcoming powerhouse show in Louth.Retired Director Martine Healy shares why she's walking 120km and staging a night of theatre in Drogheda to support residential services for adults with intellectual disabilities.Áine Reynolds joins us to discuss the power of allyship, the upcoming Pride parade, and a week of diverse events designed to ensure the LGBT+ community in Meath is seen, heard, and celebrated. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's Get It Off Your Chest, a listener from Meath shares a workplace dilemma that's starting to feel very personal. Since starting a new job, he says his young boss has been asking him to stay late, organising one-on-one meetings outside the office, bringing him coffees… and even saving him chocolate cake from the weekend. Now the whole office is starting to notice — and he admits he actually fancies her too. But is she genuinely interested, or is he completely overthinking it? The lads unpack the blurred lines between work and flirting, office gossip, and whether dating your boss is ever a good idea.

* Hurlers Draw With Derry * Ladies Out Of Leinster * Minors Face Dublin In Leinster Semi * Masters Defeat Louth * Club Hurling Round-up * Loyal Royals 1000th Episode * Listeners Talking Points

Sorcha Ní Chonghaile is originally from Ratoath, said she moved to England about a year ago and has been teaching in Greenwich.

The Echo Sport Podcast crew is back to discuss another bumper weekend of Cork GAA action.Starting on the front foot, the hurlers got the job done away to Waterford, in a tough and tight battle down east.It makes it three wins on the bounce for the hurlers and given they were without defensive pillars Rob Downey and Ciarán Joyce, the victory in Walsh Park was hugely satisfying, even if it took all their grit and experience to prevail.The black cards had a huge bearing on the game and there's no doubt the Déise had every right to feel aggrieved. The first against Mark Fitzgerald on Brian Hayes was a marginal call though probably worked out well for them, given Alan Connolly's goal was ruled out for a penalty that he then missed. Plus Waterford scored Cork in the next 10 minutes.The decision against Jack Fagan also looked harsh, given there was a covering defender and the penalty, buried by Mark Coleman, opened up the four-point gap that stood at the final whistle.Cork though, could only worry about themselves and had they failed to win would have been left to rue the wide count of 12 to just three, and none in the second half, for Waterford.Cork have one foot in the Munster final before the last group game with Clare but we outline the scenario where the Rebels finish third on scoring difference, however unlikely that looks.Unfortunately, the Munster football final went the way of so many disappointing days in Fitzgerald Stadium since the last success, way back in 1995.It's now 14 years and counting since Cork collected the provincial title and they simply didn't make enough to the strong wind in the first half in Killarney to upset the odds this time.Goal-scorer Brian O'Driscoll was superb but none of the other Rebels were in the Man of the Match conversation. To have any hope, they needed the core of the team to catch fire.Up front Mark Cronin and Chris Óg Jones combined for 0-6 but there wasn't enough creativity in a front six missing Dara Sheedy and Brian Hurley. At the other end, not alone did David Clifford slam over 1-6, Tony Brosnan popped off the bench to shoot five points.The challenge now is to park it up and reset for Meath on Saturday week.Now in its fourth season, every week Éamonn Murphy is joined by The Echo team, including Barry O'Mahony, Denis Hurley, Rory Noonan, Jack McKay, John Horgan and more to discuss all the latest Cork GAA news on and off the field. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, PJ & Jim are giving out (for a change)... They're giving out about having to work... they're giving out about having to make themselves presentable for going on the telly... they're even giving out about the quality of TV these days... - and in a look back at the week, they're talking about how great eggs are, putting the FUN into funeral, the poshest of burgers, and the lad that was fired for giving himself a fake award. Oh! - PJ's also giving out about not getting an award... will someone give him one please? Like what you hear? Hear more by tuning in to Radio Nova 100 where this pair of mad yolks- PJ Gallagher & Jim McCabe - present Dublin's NUMBER 1 music radio breakfast show "Morning Glory", Monday to Friday 6-10am. The multi-IMRO Radio Award-winning show also features news, sport, weather, traffic & competitions alongside these two having the craic every weekday AND the most seriously addictive music on the radio... all brought to you with thanks to Applegreen (https://applegreenstores.com/) You can hear it across Ireland via the free Radio Nova app on Android & iPhone, online at www.nova.ie, via the Irish Radio Player, via your smart speaker (“Play Radio Nova 100”) on 100.3FM in Dublin & Meath, 100.5FM in Kildare, 95.7FM in Wicklow, 100.1FM in Balbriggan & on Virgin Media TV channel 937.  PLUS: find us on socials:- Instagram: https://instagram.com/radionova100 / Facebook: https://fb.com/radionova100 / TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@radionova100fm  For more see: https://www.nova.ie/radio-schedule/morningglory/ #PJGallagher #JimMcCabe #GloryDaze #MorningGlory #SeriouslyAddictive #RadioNova #RadioNova100

Seán Gilsenan is a singer-songwriter from Kells, Co. Meath, now based in Dublin. With over 30,000 streams and more than 350,000 views on TikTok, he is moving away from traditional heartbreak-driven songwriting, instead exploring themes of perspective and emotional balance within a modern folk sound. His latest single “Equanimity” reflects this direction — a song centred on finding calm and clarity in an increasingly chaotic world. Following the release of “Pawprints” last year, a deeply personal track that resonated with listeners, Seán continues to develop a more concept-driven approach to his writing. He has been gigging regularly, with upcoming shows in Dublin. Alongside his music, Seán currently works in the legal industry — though with growing momentum behind his releases, he's hoping to trade the office for the stage.

Reporter Terry Flanagan visits a walled garden in Stamullen, Co. Meath, with Ciarán de Buitléar. Ciarán grows his food in close partnership with wildlife and nature, and has written a book, Nature's Acre, to encourage others to do the same...

* Christy Ring - Derry Decider * Ladies Face Dublin In Leinster * Minors Into 1/4 Final v Offaly * u20's Crash Out In Newbridge * All Ireland Draw * Talking Points

PJ and Jim took a break this week, but they found time to squeeze in a few more great moments to take you into your bank holiday. Like what you hear? Hear more by tuning in to Radio Nova 100 where this pair of mad yolks- PJ Gallagher & Jim McCabe - present Dublin's NUMBER 1 music radio breakfast show "Morning Glory", Monday to Friday 6-10am. The multi-IMRO Radio Award-winning show also features news, sport, weather, traffic & competitions alongside these two having the craic every weekday AND the most seriously addictive music on the radio... all brought to you with thanks to Applegreen (https://applegreenstores.com/) You can hear it across Ireland via the free Radio Nova app on Android & iPhone, online at www.nova.ie, via the Irish Radio Player, via your smart speaker (“Play Radio Nova 100”) on 100.3FM in Dublin & Meath, 100.5FM in Kildare, 95.7FM in Wicklow, 100.1FM in Balbriggan & on Virgin Media TV channel 937.  PLUS: find us on socials:- Instagram: https://instagram.com/radionova100 / Facebook: https://fb.com/radionova100 / TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@radionova100fm  For more see: https://www.nova.ie/radio-schedule/morningglory/ #PJGallagher #JimMcCabe #GloryDaze #MorningGlory #SeriouslyAddictive #RadioNova #RadioNova100

Off The Ball's GAA Correspondent Tommy Rooney was at the launches of the Leinster and Munster LGFA Championships, speaking with Dublin's Leah Caffrey, Meath's Niamh Gallogly, Kerry's Anna Galvin & Cork's Emma Cleary!The Leinster and Munster Championships get underway this weekend.

Even by PJ and Jim standards, be warned that this week contains a lot of body parts. Like what you hear? Hear more by tuning in to Radio Nova 100 where this pair of mad yolks- PJ Gallagher & Jim McCabe - present Dublin's NUMBER 1 music radio breakfast show "Morning Glory", Monday to Friday 6-10am. The multi-IMRO Radio Award-winning show also features news, sport, weather, traffic & competitions alongside these two having the craic every weekday AND the most seriously addictive music on the radio... all brought to you with thanks to Applegreen (https://applegreenstores.com/) You can hear it across Ireland via the free Radio Nova app on Android & iPhone, online at www.nova.ie, via the Irish Radio Player, via your smart speaker (“Play Radio Nova 100”) on 100.3FM in Dublin & Meath, 100.5FM in Kildare, 95.7FM in Wicklow, 100.1FM in Balbriggan & on Virgin Media TV channel 937.  PLUS: find us on socials:- Instagram: https://instagram.com/radionova100 / Facebook: https://fb.com/radionova100 / TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@radionova100fm  For more see: https://www.nova.ie/radio-schedule/morningglory/ #PJGallagher #JimMcCabe #GloryDaze #MorningGlory #SeriouslyAddictive #RadioNova #RadioNova100

Following their Connacht championship success, Galway's under-14s begin their All-Ireland series this Saturday (25th April 2026) in Mountmellick when they compete in the national festival of football. The Tribesgirls will face Munster winners Cork, Meath and Tyrone in a round-robin format that will determine their seeding for the knockout stages and manager Seamus Tierney says it's an important day. Galway manager Séamus Tierney looked ahead to the day with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly == Galway begin against Cork in Mountmellick, Co. Laois at 11.30am on Saturday.  They meet Meath at 2pm, before taking on Tyrone at 4.30pm.

Marita in Meath is buzzing for her friends Shane and Sarah to get married tomorrow. Dave and Fionnuala throw her into a quick game of Gimme 5… and ask for five songs by or featuring Akon or Ne-Yo. Let's just say the wedding performance will go a lot better...

The Football Pod has landed and we've been given our first shock of the championship, Westmeath dumping their neighbours Meath out, they'll face Kildare next. Dublin survive a mighty Wicklow effort, and get set to take on Louth. We're looking at the Ulster ties and next weekends Football too.Chapters(01:00) - Westmeath dump Meath out of Leinster; Freedom, Defending, Intent.(14:00) - Louth smash Wexford; eyeing-up Dublin, Devlin influence and depth.(22:00) - Dublin survive in Wicklow; missed chances, Small influence, Dubs worries.(37:00) - Derry and Monaghan get the job done, six big games coming next weekend.Thank you for tuning in, we'll be back next Monday after another weekend of Championship football.

Dion Fanning, Arthur O'Dea, Ben Symes and Stephen Doyle will bring you through tonight's Extended Newsround, which will look at all the biggest sporting news from the past weekend. Man City triumph over Arsenal, Westmeath stun Meath, and the Irish women's rugby team put in a powerful performance against Italy Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile dysfunction. Subject to suitability. Maximum dosage one 50mg tablet per day. Always read the label.

This week the lads are discussing age, the bits of your body they just can't trust any more and the tablets and things we need but can't ask for. Looking back at the week, they chat about the different types of thinkers out there, "dopamine dressing", cheating on your barber and good old swearing. Like what you hear? Hear more by tuning in to Radio Nova 100 where this pair of mad yolks- PJ Gallagher & Jim McCabe - present Dublin's NUMBER 1 music radio breakfast show "Morning Glory", Monday to Friday 6-10am. The multi-IMRO Radio Award-winning show also features news, sport, weather, traffic & competitions alongside these two having the craic every weekday AND the most seriously addictive music on the radio... all brought to you with thanks to Applegreen (https://applegreenstores.com/) You can hear it across Ireland via the free Radio Nova app on Android & iPhone, online at www.nova.ie, via the Irish Radio Player, via your smart speaker (“Play Radio Nova 100”) on 100.3FM in Dublin & Meath, 100.5FM in Kildare, 95.7FM in Wicklow, 100.1FM in Balbriggan & on Virgin Media TV channel 937.  PLUS: find us on socials:- Instagram: https://instagram.com/radionova100 / Facebook: https://fb.com/radionova100 / TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@radionova100fm  For more see: https://www.nova.ie/radio-schedule/morningglory/ #PJGallagher #JimMcCabe #GloryDaze #MorningGlory #SeriouslyAddictive #RadioNova #RadioNova100

The latest research by Switcher.ie has revealed the most affordable places for first-time buyers in Ireland. Our First Time Buyer Affordability Index 2026 shows the least and most attainable areas for joint buyers and sole buyers based on how long it would take to save for a deposit in each region. For housebuyers starting to save this year, our calculations estimate that gathering a deposit could take longer than in previous years. This is due to people saving less and property price rises of typically around 7% throughout 2025, although projections will change year on year due to market and seasonal fluctuations. The average time it takes for a couple to save for a mortgage deposit in Ireland is 7 years 2 months, up from 4 years 7 months last year. Cork, Galway and Meath first-time buyers see deposit saving times almost double. Longford is the most affordable place for first-time buyers, taking 2 years, 3 months to save for a deposit – up from one year, 7 months in 2025. Dún Laoghaire is the least affordable place and could take up to 21 years, 3 months to raise a down payment, which is similar to last year. Roscommon is most affordable for sole buyers. Saving for a deposit takes 3 years, 5 months. Whereas in Dún Laoghaire it could take a staggering 66 years, 5 months. Longford, Leitrim, Donegal, Roscommon, Mayo, Cavan, Clare, Limerick City, Offaly and Monaghan are the 10 most affordable regions. Dún Laoghaire, South Dublin, Galway City, Louth, Wicklow, Fingal, Dublin City, Meath, Kildare, and Cork County are the 10 least affordable places. 65% of Ireland's new builds were completed in the 10 most expensive regions during 2025, while the cheapest 10 areas only attracted 11% of new dwellings. This disadvantages first-time buyers who need to use Help to Buy schemes. Find out how your region ranks and see the full Index at Ireland's most affordable places for first time buyers. * Deposit saving calculations are based on median annual earnings, median property prices and household savings rates from the Central Statistics Office (CSO). For Joint Buyers Top 5 most affordable places for joint buyers Longford was the most affordable place for joint first-time buyers for the third year running. One of the cheapest places to buy a house, it would take just 2.3 years to save the minimum 10% deposit. Leitrim, Donegal, Mayo, and Roscommon joined Longford in the top five most affordable counties for home buyers. To save a deposit in the shortest time, buyers should look to one of these counties or others at the top of our Affordability Index. Couples earning the average salary in Leitrim could save for a mortgage deposit in two years and four months, in Donegal, Roscommon or Mayo, it could take two years and five months. Our research showed that the most affordable places for first-time buyers were not necessarily the areas with the lowest house prices. Although cheaper property prices help, having a comparably higher income makes your mortgage more affordable, and deposits take less time to save. The income-to-house price ratio was around 1 to 3 in these areas. Rank RPPI Region Median first time buyer house price Median annual earnings JOINT BUYERS Years to save 1 Longford €224,000 €38,857 2.3 2 Leitrim €245,000 €41,162 2.4 3 Donegal €225,000 €36,967 2.5 4 Roscommon €260,000 €42,150 2.5 5 Mayo €255,000 €40,657 2.5 Top 5 least affordable places for joint buyers Unsurprisingly, areas in and around Dublin were the most out of reach for first-time buyers, with Dún Laoghaire the least affordable place for both joint and sole buyers. Dún Laoghaire ranks as most out of reach for mortgage seekers, requiring a couple to save for a staggering 21 years and 3 months. South Dublin, Galway City, Louth and Wicklow follow at around 10 years, making them the most challenging regions for joint buyers. The income-to-house-price ratio of over 1:5 makes buying in these desirable areas an impossible dream, even for most dual-income households without a ma...

Meath FC Chairman Mark Jacob joins the pod to lift the lid on the club's ambitious plans to enter the League of Ireland, while we also bring you some fascinating audio from Tiernan Lynch and Ciaran Kilduff.Kieran & Gaz break down James McClean's red card and debate whether he should be in the Derry squad right now. There's also chat on Shamrock Rovers ominously hitting top spot, a massive Dublin Derby on the horizon, and a huge relegation six-pointer between Sligo Rovers and Waterford FC.Plus, the BTS Hotline is back with plenty of First Division reaction, including frustrated Bray Wanderers and Kerry FC supporters.Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie & BAR 1 Betting (18+, gamblingcare.ie)

On episode 227 I am delighted to be joined by former Limerick Hurling goalkeeper and current Meath senior hurling coach Barry Hennessy. We discuss life as number 16 behind Nickie Quaid, the influence of Kinnerk & Currid, moving into management, the hardest all-ireland win, his personal struggles, leaving and rejoining the limerick squad, the evolution of Limerick & more.  A fascinating insight into one of the greatest hurling tams of all time and the life and role of a number 16. A big thanks to Barry for his time. Follow The Sideline Live Social Media channels and the host Orla here: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/TheSidelineLive⁠⁠Recorded using Samson Q2 microphone, Edited using GarageBandIntro music, Watered Eyes by a talented Irish artist, Dillon Ward check him out ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠ . If you are looking to set up your own podcast get in touch with the Prymal Productions team ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.prymal.ie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

This week Jim's still trying to be good, but PJ still puts temptation in his way, while himself coping (& not very well) with being in his 50s - with that naturally meaning he's 'nearly dead'! Also, in our show recap - the lads chat about celebrating your mistakes, sausages & smartphones, where to go instead of the moon... and just what DID happen to that truck full of Kit-Kats??? Like what you hear? Hear more on Radio Nova 100 where this pair of mad yolks- PJ Gallagher & Jim McCabe - present Dublin's NUMBER 1 music radio breakfast show "Morning Glory", Monday to Friday, 6-10am. The multi-IMRO Radio Award-winning show also features news, sport, weather, traffic & competitions alongside these two having the craic every weekday AND the most seriously addictive music on the radio... all with thanks to Applegreen (https://applegreenstores.com/) You can hear it on 100.3FM in Dublin & Meath, 100.5FM in Kildare, 95.7FM in Wicklow, 100.1FM in Balbriggan & on Virgin Media TV channel 937 - or across Ireland via the free Radio Nova and Irish Radio Player apps on Android & iPhone, via your smart speaker (say “Play Radio Nova 100”), or online at www.nova.ie PLUS: find us on socials:- Instagram: https://instagram.com/radionova100 / Facebook: https://fb.com/radionova100 / TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@radionova100fm  For more see: https://www.nova.ie/radio-schedule/morningglory/ #PJGallagher #JimMcCabe #GloryDaze #MorningGlory #SeriouslyAddictive #RadioNova #RadioNova100

Despite ongoing global economic pressures and geopolitical uncertainty, start-ups grew by 14% in Quarter One of 2026, with a total of 7,263 start-ups registered in the first three months of the year. This sustained growth in start-up activity highlights the continued resilience of Irish entrepreneurs, even in the face of inflationary pressures, elevated interest rates, and global economic uncertainty. Key Sectoral Growth Key sectors driving this growth include construction (+908, +31.98%), community and personal services (+644, +23.14%), financial services (+881, +6.53%), and manufacturing (+183, +46.40%). In volume terms, professional services (legal, accounting and business) saw the highest number of start-ups, totalling 1,327 in Q1 2026, although this represents a 1.3% decrease on Q1 2025. Regional growth remains strong Dublin continues to lead in overall volume of new business registrations, accounting for 2,096 start-ups in Q1 2026, and recording year-on-year growth of approximately 17.69%. Regional hubs demonstrating strong performance include Cork with 736 start-ups (+16.64%), Limerick with 262 (+18.02%), and Galway with 311 (+11.07%). Elsewhere, Kildare recorded 337 start-ups (+38.68%), Meath 280 (+6.87%), and Wicklow 197 (+24.68%). These figures indicate that while Dublin remains the primary hub for business formation, strong growth is also evident across key regional and commuter-belt counties. January was the busiest month for new company start-ups in the quarter, continuing the trend seen in previous years of a strong start to the calendar year. Commercial Judgements The legal and credit landscape also showed signs of shifting dynamics in Q1. Commercial judgments experienced a significant decline, falling 11 % in volume and a substantial 44 % in total value terms, suggesting a decrease in high-value legal debt recoveries. Parallel to this, the influx of new leadership saw a slight cooling; the number of first-time directors fell by approximately 8%, dropping from 8,880 in 2025 to 8,128 in 2026. This suggests that while established sectors continue to expand, the entry of new individual stakeholders into the directorial market has been less buoyant. Commenting on the Q1 figures, Christine Cullen, Managing Director of CRIFVision-Net, said: "The strong growth in new business registrations in the first quarter of 2026 reflects continued confidence in the Irish economy and highlights the resilience and ambition of Irish entrepreneurs. "However, the economic landscape remains complex. While the significant double-digit decrease in the volume and value of commercial judgments suggests a cooling in high-value debt recoveries, the eight per cent dip in first-time directors indicates a slightly more cautious approach from new individuals entering the market. When coupled with the increase in insolvencies, it is clear that many businesses are still navigating significant financial strain. "Despite challenges, the continued strength in start-up activity across sectors and regions suggests that the Irish business community remains dynamic and forward-looking. This balance between opportunity and pressure will be a defining feature of the economic landscape in the months ahead." More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

As PJ & Jim welcome Applegreen as their new show sponsor, we're heading into the over-indulgent LONG weekend of Easter, and the conversation naturally turns to one of their great obsessions:- food! Also, in a look at the last week of the radio show, they talk about Ireland being only the 2nd choice of where to live for British retirees, how googly eyes help in the battle against the seagulls, Cork's new skyscraper & the things that NEVER happened in Dublin, and musical mayonnaise.  Like what you hear? Hear more by tuning in to Radio Nova 100 where this pair of mad yolks- PJ Gallagher & Jim McCabe - present Dublin's NUMBER 1 music radio breakfast show "Morning Glory", Monday to Friday from 6 to 10am. The multi-IMRO Radio Award-winning show also features news, sport, weather, traffic & competitions alongside these two having the craic every weekday AND the most seriously addictive music on the radio... all brought to you with thanks to Applegreen (https://applegreenstores.com/) You can hear it across Ireland via the free Radio Nova app on Android & iPhone, online at www.nova.ie, via the Irish Radio Player, via your smart speaker (“Play Radio Nova 100”) on 100.3FM in Dublin & Meath, 100.5FM in Kildare, 95.7FM in Wicklow, 100.1FM in Balbriggan & on Virgin Media TV channel 937.  PLUS: find us on socials:- Instagram: https://instagram.com/radionova100 / Facebook: https://fb.com/radionova100 / TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@radionova100fm  For more see: https://www.nova.ie/radio-schedule/morningglory/ #PJGallagher #JimMcCabe #GloryDaze #MorningGlory #SeriouslyAddictive #RadioNova #RadioNova100

The Football Pod is here; Donegal lay down a marker, Meath momentum, Cork threats, Kerry questions, Down survive, Carlow-Longford epic. The lads get stuck into the four Football league finals from the weekend. EnjoyChapters(01:00) - The weekend in Croke Park(04:00) - How Donegal took Kerry apart - kickouts, starving Clifford, revenge.(21:00) - The Michael Murphy incident.(28:00) - Meath beat Cork in the Div. 2 final - finishers, midfield edge, progress?(43:00) - The Hooter Debate(49:00) - Carlow CelebrationsThank you for tuning in, we'll be back next Monday building up to the opening weekend of Championship Football.

* Meath Are Div 2 Champs * Ladies Secure Div 1 Status * Camogs Set For Kerry Decider * u20's Win & Minors Just Short * Minor & u20 Hurlers Back in Action * DK MOTORS MOTM NOMINEES * Talking Points

A jam packed show today with Dan Casey as your host, plenty to look forward to including massive previews from the Cork footballer's ahead of their clash with Meath tomorrow as well as Ger McCarthy's interview with Shauna Kelly ahead of Cork LGFA's clash with Dublin

PJ's nose doesn't work properly, but he wants to sing songs to your bottom. Also, in a look back at the week, the lads are talking tapestries, what your cutlery says about you and vaping squirrels - and we have a bonus listen back to Friday morning's birthday quiz! Like what you hear? Hear more by tuning in to Radio Nova 100 where this pair of mad yolks- PJ Gallagher & Jim McCabe - present Dublin's NUMBER 1 music radio breakfast show "Morning Glory", Monday to Friday from 6 to 10am. The multi-IMRO Radio Award-winning show also features news, sport, weather, traffic & competitions alongside these two having the craic every weekday AND the most seriously addictive music on the radio! Brought to you thanks to Merlin Car Auctions (www.merlin.ie) You can hear it across Ireland via the free Radio Nova app on Android & iPhone, online at www.nova.ie, via the Irish Radio Player, via your smart speaker (“Play Radio Nova 100”) on 100.3FM in Dublin & Meath, 100.5FM in Kildare, 95.7FM in Wicklow, 100.1FM in Balbriggan & on Virgin Media TV channel 937.  PLUS: find us on socials:- Instagram: https://instagram.com/radionova100 / Facebook: https://fb.com/radionova100 / TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@radionova100fm  For more see https://www.nova.ie/radio-schedule/morningglory/ #PJGallagher #JimMcCabe #GloryDaze #MorningGlory #SeriouslyAddictive #RadioNova #RadioNova100

North East Correspondent, Laura Hogan discovers the reality of the public transport commuter experience for those in Navan, Co. Meath and Dundalk, Co. Louth.

The Football Pod has landed - after a dramatic seven rounds of league football, it's all over - bar the finals - promotion and relegation spots have been divvied out and we're breaking it all down. James picks his top 10 forwards and we pay tribute to the late Michael Lyster.Chapters(01:00) - Donegal-Kerry final, Dublin down in Galway, Div. 1 School Grades.(31:00) - Longford and Wexford heroics seal promotion(36:00) - Michael Lyster tribute(39:00) - Meath and Cork rise, Kildare disappoint, Mulroy magic. (55:00) - James' Top 10 forwards after the 2026 leagues. Thank you for tuning in, we'll be back next Monday talking through the four league finals and building up the 2026 provincial championships.

Laura Hogan, RTÉ North East Correspondent, where a family home constructed in 2006 is to be demolished following a 20-year legal battle.

The sun's out and PJ and Jim are heading into the week with the smile, plus mention of a horrific dictator and a very expensive bathroom. Like what you hear? Hear more by tuning in to Radio Nova 100 where this pair of mad yolks- PJ Gallagher & Jim McCabe - present Dublin's NUMBER 1 music radio breakfast show "Morning Glory", Monday to Friday from 6 to 10am. The multi-IMRO Radio Award-winning show also features news, sport, weather, traffic & competitions alongside these two having the craic every weekday AND the most seriously addictive music on the radio! Brought to you thanks to Merlin Car Auctions (www.merlin.ie) You can hear it across Ireland via the free Radio Nova app on Android & iPhone, online at www.nova.ie, via the Irish Radio Player, via your smart speaker (“Play Radio Nova 100”) on 100.3FM in Dublin & Meath, 100.5FM in Kildare, 95.7FM in Wicklow, 100.1FM in Balbriggan & on Virgin Media TV channel 937.  PLUS: find us on socials:- Instagram: https://instagram.com/radionova100 / Facebook: https://fb.com/radionova100 / TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@radionova100fm  For more see https://www.nova.ie/radio-schedule/morningglory/ #PJGallagher #JimMcCabe #GloryDaze #MorningGlory #SeriouslyAddictive #RadioNova #RadioNova100

There was outrage this week after a float referencing the Jeffery Epstein files featured in several St Patrick's Day parades. The NTA has asked the public for their opinions on allowing pets on public transport. And demolition has begun on a house in Co Meath following a 20-year legal row.Cathal O'Sullivan, producer on 98fm, and Roe McDermott, journalist and Irish Times columnist, join The Last Word to discuss these stories and more in The Week Trending.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

The house in Bohermeen, Co Meath, was built in 2006 without planning permission. Our North East Correspondent, Laura Hogan reports. Rachael also spoke to the owner of the house, Rose Murray.

When Michael and Rose Murray were refused planning permission for a substantial dormer bungalow in 2006 on land they owned in Co Meath, they went ahead with more ambitious plans anyway. They built a detached house that was twice the size of the one denied permission at scenic Faughan Hill. Shortly after they moved in, a complaint to Meath Co Council kick-started an epic legal battle that went all the way to the Supreme Court as the couple sought, to no avail over two decades, to be granted retrospective planning permission for their house. The process culminated this week with the council seizing the property. Irish Times science correspondent Caroline O'Doherty, who has been following the case over the decades, gives the background; while Irish Times legal affairs correspondent Mary Carolan explains what happened in court this week – and why it might not be the last the courts have seen of this saga.Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by Aideen Finnegan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Football Pod is here, in the midst of the biggest week so far of the intercounty season - after the penultimate round of the league, we're all gearing up for Round 7. Paddy, James and Tommy break down the games, and look forward to a blockbuster day of action next Sunday.Chapters(01:00) - Division 3 and 4 chaos tops a crazy sports weekend (09:00) - Division 2 rundown as Meath and Cork take the driving seat.(34:00) - Armagh beat Dublin - how and why.(50:00) - Roscommon beat Donegal, Kerry's scary display.Thank you for tuning in, we'll be back next Monday breaking down all the action from the final round of the leagues.

This week the lads chat about St. Patricks Day, the weather it brings and the fact that the lads are ready and willing to be grand marshals... somewhere, the Greystones parade and how it might be a little bit posher, and the American ones too... they're different! Plus, in a look back at the week, they discuss how hasslers make you age faster, how we all love AND begrudge Cork people at the same time, British tourist attractions not wanting the weather to be reported and the connection between Bruce Springsteen and storms! Like what you hear? Hear more by tuning in to Radio Nova 100 where this pair of mad yolks- PJ Gallagher & Jim McCabe - present Dublin's NUMBER 1 music radio breakfast show "Morning Glory", Monday to Friday from 6 to 10am. The multi-IMRO Radio Award-winning show also features news, sport, weather, traffic & competitions alongside these two having the craic every weekday AND the most seriously addictive music on the radio! Brought to you thanks to Merlin Car Auctions (www.merlin.ie) You can hear it across Ireland via the free Radio Nova app on Android & iPhone, online at www.nova.ie, via the Irish Radio Player, via your smart speaker (“Play Radio Nova 100”) on 100.3FM in Dublin & Meath, 100.5FM in Kildare, 95.7FM in Wicklow, 100.1FM in Balbriggan & on Virgin Media TV channel 937.  PLUS: find us on socials:- Instagram: https://instagram.com/radionova100 / Facebook: https://fb.com/radionova100 / TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@radionova100fm  For more see https://www.nova.ie/radio-schedule/morningglory/ #PJGallagher #JimMcCabe #GloryDaze #MorningGlory #SeriouslyAddictive #RadioNova #RadioNova100

What a week PJ & Jim have had! While Jim returned refreshed from his sun, sea and pina coladas holiday on Tuesday, PJ's trip back from Nepal was understandably delayed after Israel & Iran started flinging missiles around, causing thousands of flight cancellations! As he says himself... Kathmandu? More like Kathman-don't! Anyway - in this weeks (slightly shorter) podcast episode, he tells some of the story of his epic journey, going the wrong way home. The podcast will be back in its full-fat format with show best bits & more next week! If you like what you hear, tune in to Radio Nova 100 to hear this pair of mad yolks- PJ Gallagher & Jim McCabe on Dublin's NUMBER 1 music radio breakfast show "Morning Glory", Monday to Friday from 6 to 10am. The multi-IMRO Radio Award-winning show also features news, sport, weather, traffic & competitions alongside these two having the craic every day AND the most seriously addictive music in town! Brought to you thanks to Merlin Car Auctions (www.merlin.ie) Hear it across Ireland via the free Radio Nova app on Android & iPhone, online at www.nova.ie, via the Irish Radio Player, via your smart speaker (“Play Radio Nova 100”) on 100.3FM in Dublin & Meath, 100.5FM in Kildare, 95.7FM in Wicklow, 100.1FM in Balbriggan & on Virgin Media TV channel 937. PLUS: find us on socials:- @radionova100 on Instagram & Facebook and on TikTok as @radionova100fm! https://www.nova.ie/radio-schedule/morningglory/ #PJGallagher #JimMcCabe  #GloryDaze #MorningGlory  #SeriouslyAddictive #RadioNova #RadioNova100

The Football Pod has landed - and Paddy, James and Tommy get stuck into all the action from Round 5. We're kicking off with the top of Division 2 - as Derry, Meath, Louth and Tyrone pick up big wins. Tommy was in Castlebar for Mayo-Armagh and we're looking at Dublin's win in Roscommon too. All of that and much more - enjoyChapters(01:00) - Team Bonding and an Irish word a day.(04:00) - Derry hammer Cork as Cleary's boys head to Portugal.(11:00) - Meath take care of Kildare and forwards playing with aggression(22:00) - Around the Grounds: Louth goals, Div. 4 goes bananas as cluster chase Down in Div. 3. (26:00) - Are the Dubs back? Roscommon beaten. Bonus for Brennan. Brigid's stars return.(36:00) - Mayo keep winning. Armagh keep losing - Kobe impact, Mayo danger, Armagh depth.(47:00) - Galway's draw with Donegal and Kerry win at their ease.Thank you for tuning in, we'll be back next week looking ahead to Round 6 of the National Football League.

The Football Pod is up and out after an interesting weekend in the National Football League, a certain Mayo star announces himself, Tyrone fall to Louth, Dublin dissapoint, Armagh have questions, and Cork, Roscommon, Donegal and Down just keep on winning.Chapters(01:00) - Poor Dublin, Kerry's spring(09:00) - Donegal hold off Armagh.(19:00) - Roscommon catch Galway.(23:00) - Kobe McDonald debut as Mayo beat Monaghan.(31:00) - Cork's big win against Meath. (39:00) - How Louth beat Tyrone and the Canavan question.(46:00) - Around the Grounds - highlights from Division 4, 3 and 2.The Football Pod is brought to you every week, thanks to AIB. Proud supporters of the AIB All-Ireland club championships for men's football, hurling, ladies football and Camogie. Because we believe support is what gets you the life you're truly after.