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Following two intense days of competition in the CanSat Ireland National Finals, a team of students from Confey Community College, Kildare, has today clinched the coveted national title. The CanSat Ireland competition is an ESERO Ireland collaboration, co-funded by the European Space Agency and Research Ireland and coordinated by MTU Blackrock Castle Observatory. The victory marks the end of a campaign that began in September 2024. All participants in this year's competition have displayed incredible technological prowess, with judges lauding the expansive expertise on display from the teams of young scientists. A CanSat is a simulation of a real satellite developed in the size and shape of a soda can. A European Space Agency initiative, the competition fosters an interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths) careers by offering students a hands-on experience of a space-themed project. The multidisciplinary nature of the project ensures students are exposed to industry standards in a broad array of potential career paths. In recent months, regional competitions have taken place across Ireland, in partnership with the Technological Universities in Dublin, Athlone, Limerick, Tralee, and Cork. Regional winners gathered in Emo Court, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, on Thursday 1st May, and launched their mini-satellites in rockets to a height of over 350 metres. On Friday 2nd May, these national finalists presented their analysis, recordings and flight patterns to the judging panel consisting of experts from a range of STEM fields. Congratulating Confey Community College, Alan Giltinan, project coordinator for CanSat Ireland said: "Confey College can't be praised enough for this achievement. Winning the National Final of the CanSat competition is no small feat. Year on year, the STEM literacy of the participating students seems to increase as rapidly as the technology they're working with. The technical competency displayed by teams all over the country continues to surpass the expectations of the judges. These students represent Ireland's STEM future, and I think it's safe to say we're in very good hands! ." The students from Confey have been invited to attend the celebratory event, 'Space Engineer for a Day', at the European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC) in The Netherlands. The students will have the opportunity to explore ESTEC facilities and laboratories, network with space experts, and present their work to a panel of experts. The CanSat competition will re-open in September 2025. Students or teachers interested in competing in the next iteration of the project are encouraged to visit the CanSat project page at esero.ie. 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.

We recently had an email from Alan Phelan in Portlaoise. He was surprised to come across a pair of pigeons nesting on his windowsill. Fascinated with their behaviour, Alan contacted the show and we sent roving reporter Terry Flanagan down to investigate.

Meath and Louth will contest this year's Leinster Senior Football Final after the Royals beat Dublin at O'Moore Park in Portlaoise on Sunday.This will be the first time since 2010 that Dublin are not in the decider. Instead, Meath will face Louth after they beat Kildare on Saturday.Former Kildare footballer Johnny Doyle and Will O'Callaghan from Off The Ball spoke to Matt about the weekend's results.Hit the ‘Play' button on this page to hear the chat.

On the night of March 30th, 1976, a gang of armed men held a family hostage in rural County Kildare and derailed a mail train carrying the equivalent of over €1 million in cash and valuables. It was one of the most audacious robberies in the history of the Irish state—but today, it is remembered for very different reasons. What followed was one of the longest and most controversial trials in the history of the Irish state—one that would see Osgur's conviction overturned, but not before spending 17 months in Portlaoise prison. The IRA would later claim responsibility for the Sallins robbery, and nearly five decades on, Osgur is still seeking justice for his treatment in the Bridewell Garda station and wrongful conviction. Host; Kevin Doyle. Guest; Osgur Breathnach See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South East Technological University (SETU) and ESB Networks Training were pleased to announce a new collaboration aimed at enhancing the energy sector in Ireland. The collaboration will create learning opportunities, foster innovation, and strengthen industry-academic partnerships in the sector. The collaboration leverages the outstanding strengths and expertise of each partner that will benefit the wider community. This initiative builds on the unique strengths and expertise of both organisations. SETU's Extended Campus, based within the Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, began preliminary consultations with ESB Networks Training in August 2024. These discussions have since led to the formation of a dedicated steering group tasked with guiding the partnership. The group's focus is on delivering key outcomes in education, skills development, instructor upskilling, and technological innovation within the energy industry. The collaboration was officially launched this week at the ESB Networks Training Centre in Portlaoise. Speaking at the event, Dr Frances Hardiman, Head (Carlow) of the Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, said, "This partnership with ESB Networks Training represents a significant step forward in bridging the gap between academia and industry. By working together, we are not only enhancing learning opportunities but also driving innovation in the energy sector." Anne Meaney, SETU's Head of Extended Campus, added, "Our upskilling programme will be tailored to enhance the teaching and learning skills of ESB Networks instructors, fostering a culture of teaching excellence within the organisation. Alongside this will be the creation of a strong community of practice, to facilitate knowledge-sharing and collaboration. It will be comprised from a network of electrical lecturing staff from SETU, and instructors and subject matter experts from ESB Networks' Training Centre." Keith Kavanagh, Senior Manager, Technical Training and Development at ESB Networks, stated: "At ESB Networks, we are committed to fostering a highly skilled workforce equipped to meet the evolving demands of the energy industry. Our collaboration with SETU will enable us to share expertise, develop cutting-edge training programmes, and ultimately benefit the entire sector." The partnership highlights the shared commitment of SETU and ESB Networks to skills development, education, and technological progress. This ensures a sustainable and innovative future for the energy sector. The partnership will explore new methods of technology-enhanced learning, including blended delivery models and virtual reality applications. One of the steering group's initial priorities is to focus on the development of an SETU-accredited training programme in Electrical Network Operations. Learners enrolled on this programme will be formally registered as SETU students. Upon successful completion, this programme will pave the way for a broader suite of validated training opportunities. Access to vital infrastructure, including high-voltage substations, will provide learners from both organisations with invaluable, hands-on experience in real-world environments - ensuring Ireland's energy workforce is prepared for the challenges and opportunities of the future.

On the night of March 30th, 1976, a gang of armed men held a family hostage in rural County Kildare and derailed a mail train carrying the equivalent of over €1 million in cash and valuables. It was one of the most audacious robberies in the history of the Irish state—but today, it is remembered for very different reasons. What followed was one of the longest and most controversial trials in the history of the Irish state—one that would see IRSP menber Osgur Breathnach's conviction overturned, but not before spending 17 months in Portlaoise prison. The IRA would later claim responsibility for the Sallins robbery, and nearly five decades on, Osgur is still seeking justice for his treatment in the Bridewell Garda station and wrongful conviction. Host; Kevin Doyle. Guest; Osgur Breathnach Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ian and AL are joined in fight week by 2 lads who will feature on the upcoming ‘Night of Champions at the National Stadium where they boxed all their amateur careers. Cian Reddy boxed out of Portlaoise in the amateur vest & will look to go 5-0 with a win on Saturdays show. And Cork's Steven Cairns had a hugely successful amateur career - laden with Irish titles and now boxing under Dave Coldwell. | Keep up to date with us on social media?

Rory Burke's goal was crucial as Galway romped to a 1-28 to 0-8 victory over Laois in their opening game of the Leinster under-20 hurling championship in O'Moore Park, Portlaoise on Saturday (29th March 2025). Cullen Killeen, Conor Lawless, Jason Rabbitte and Brian Callanan were also instrumental in the scoring as Fergal Healy's charges effectively booked a quarter-final place. Galway Bay FM's match commentary team were Niall Canavan, Johnny Coen and Sean Walsh. == Galway's next game is against Offaly on Tuesday, 8th April.  Throw-in at Duggan Park, Ballinasloe is 7.30pm.

John Conroy's colorful career has taken him from Wall Street to the White House. He most recently set up an investment fund dedicated to investing in food start up companies. He joins us to discuss the falling US stock market as well as his new novel, inspired by a sex scandal in American politics.

Gary O'Keefe shares Crewit Resourcing's expansion into Denmark, the future of global recruitment, and how they're helping solve Ireland's labour shortages in sectors like agriculture, construction and transport. David Savage from BDO explains what Trump's new tariffs mean for Irish businesses and how to mitigate risks as a potential EU–US trade war looms. Geraldine Dolan reflects on resilience, community support, and rising costs in hospitality after a fire temporarily closed the much-loved Poppy Fields Café. Eoghan Preston gives us a flavour of The Make & Mark in Portlaoise, its vibrant entertainment lineup, and the fast-growing hospitality brand behind it – RHK Bars.

Episode-71 is out now! This week we're talking St.Patrick, we're talking Portlaoise and most importantly, how embarrassing it is to post Beaky Blinders quotes on Facebook Stream it wherever you get your podcasts⁠https://linktr.ee/somecraicpodcast⁠ANDLet us know your ah shams by emailing ⁠thesomecraicpodcast@gmail.com⁠, sending us an Instagram DM or leave us a comment on YouTube or TikTok @ the some craic podcast

ePower is to supply over 20 shopping centres across 14 counties nationwide with high speed EV charging points, following a partnership agreement with Lanthorn, which manages a portfolio of over €1.6bn of property throughout Ireland. Rollout will begin in 2025, and the sites where chargers will be installed include Dublin, Cork, Limerick and Galway, as well as busy urban areas like Navan, Dundalk, Mullingar, Athlone, Maynooth, Portlaoise and Kilkenny. ?ePower is working closely with Lanthorn in association with their project managers, KSNPM. ePower has been selected following a competitive process, which took into account the company's ability to offer high speed charging facilities, tailored specifically to each site, and crucially, the assurance that the sites would be maintained and serviced by ePower's 24/7 help desk, field engineering and remote management. Commenting on the development, John O'Keeffe, CEO of Power, said: "We're very proud to be part of the drive towards making electric vehicles a better choice for consumers. The rollout and delivery of chargers, be it through public or private partnerships, is key to this. Through this partnership with Lanthorn, ePower plans to have super-fast chargers installed at shopping centres around Ireland, from Donegal to Cork and many places in between; it's a great expansion for us in what's been a hugely successful year of growth." It's been a busy year for ePower; the company recently joined forces with Dublin's local authorities to bring online up to 200 fast chargers across the region in 2025. The initial phase of the project will see ePower's high-speed chargers installed at more than 40 Dublin locations across the four Dublin local authorities. The company also won six of 17 government contracts for the rollout of new high-speed electric car charging hubs across Ireland, due to be operational by the end of 2025. Shopping Centres that will see the installation of ePower chargers · Dunnes Stores, Stephens Green SC, Dublin · Swords Central Shopping Station, Dublin · Dunnes Stores, Donaghmede SC, Dublin · Nutgrove SC, Rathfarnham, Dublin · Dunnes Stores, Manor Mills SC, Maynooth, Kildare · Beechmount Shopping Centre, Navan, Meath · Navan Town Centre, Navan, Meath · Fairgreen Shopping Centre, Mullingar, Westmeath · Harbour Place Shopping Centre, Mullingar, Westmeath · The Golden Island Shopping Centre Athlone, Westmeath · Galway Shopping Centre, Headford Rd, Galway · Dunnes Stores, Parkway SC, Dublin Rd, Limerick · Castlewest SC, Ballincollig, Cork · Thurles SC, Slievenamon Rd, Thurles, Co. Tipperary · McDonagh SC, Kilkenny · Dungarvan Shopping Centre, Dungarvan, Waterford · The Marshes Shopping Centre, Dundalk, Louth · Long Walk SC, Dundalk, Co. Louth · Port Road, Letterkenny, Co Donegal · Cavan Retail Park, Dublin Rd, Cavan · Penneys, Laois Shopping Centre, Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Brian Stack, a Senior Prison Officer in Portlaoise, was brutally shot by the IRA in 1983, leaving him paralysed and brain-damaged. He died 18 months later, and to this day, no one has been convicted of his murder. Now, his son Austin Stack, who was just 14 when his father passed away, has written a new book, ‘Justice For My Father', detailing his ongoing quest for justice and his fight to uncover the truth behind the crime.Austin joins Kieran to discuss.

The life of this week's final Scriblerian, Thomas Parnell, rounds out the picture of the entire Scriblerus club as a fraternity of wildly brilliant men all carrying some great pain or wound. Some of them clearly write out of that wound, while others seem to write in spite of it. Parnell straddles the line, and today's poem is a fine example of his blending of bright energy with a sharp edge. Happy reading.Thomas Parnell (11 September 1679 – 24 October 1718) was an Anglo-Irish poet and clergyman who was a friend of both Alexander Pope and Jonathan Swift.He was born in Dublin, the eldest son of Thomas Parnell (died 1685) of Maryborough, Queen's County (now Portlaoise, County Laois), a prosperous landowner who had been a loyal supporter of Oliver Cromwell during the English Civil War and moved from Congleton, Cheshire to Ireland after the Restoration of Charles II. His mother was Anne Grice of Kilosty, County Tipperary: she also owned property in County Armagh, which she left to Thomas at her death in 1709. His parents married in Dublin in 1674. Thomas was educated at Trinity College, Dublin and collated as Archdeacon of Clogher in 1705. In the last years of the reign of Queen Anne of England he was a popular preacher, but her death put an end to his hope of career advancement. He married Anne (Nancy) Minchin, daughter of Thomas Minchin, who died in 1712, and had three children, two of whom died young. The third child, a girl, is said to have reached a great age. The marriage was a very happy one, and it has been said that Thomas never recovered from Nancy's early death.He spent much of his time in London, where he participated with Pope, Swift and others in the Scriblerus Club, contributing to The Spectator and aiding Pope in his translation of The Iliad. He was also one of the so-called "Graveyard poets": his 'A Night-Piece on Death,' widely considered the first "Graveyard School" poem, was published posthumously in Poems on Several Occasions, collected and edited by Alexander Pope and is thought by some scholars to have been published in December 1721. It is said of his poetry, "it was in keeping with his character, easy and pleasing, enunciating the common places with felicity and grace."-bio via Wikipedia This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dailypoempod.substack.com/subscribe

emocleW, emocleW, emocleW to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip!This is your bonus FRIDAY REWIND episode! Today, we catch up with Robert Sheehan, originally episode 128 from 2016-12-107.Original writeup below!–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––As ever it's a heavyweight slammer of an episode as this week's guest of honour is television and big screen's Robert Sheehan! A delightful peek behind the curtain of the wild hectic acting game with Ireland's very own Robert, who drops gold at every step of this awesome chat with Pip. Everything from battling his caffeine demons, growing up in the easy to say and hard to spell Portlaoise, his acting career ladder and what each step entailed, his starring role on the amazing 'Misfits', his insane and dream (nightmare?)-like experiences on the set of his new film 'Jet Trash' (out on Friday 9th December!), and all kinds of nail-biting gossip from all over the set of his frenetic journey! Grand stuff - super energetic and inspiring goodies right here from a glowing gem of an actor.PIP'S PATREON PAGE if you're of a supporting natureIMDBINSTAGRAMPLAYING DEAD bookPIP TWITCH • (music stuff)PIP INSTAGRAMSPEECH DEVELOPMENT WEBSTOREPIP TWITTERPIP IMDBPOD BIBLE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To preview the sporting fixtures, Alan Morrissey was joined on Friday's Morning Focus by Clare FM's Derrick Lynch. Games Previewed: Sports Preview National Football League Division Three: Clare v Laois (Saturday, Portlaoise, 6pm) Munster U20 Football Championship: Tipperary v Clare (Saturday, Thurles, 2pm)

Aisling Kavanagh from Portlaoise tells Ray of her tale of losing her diamond on a Dublin to Portlaoise train.

Liam Holton, CEO of Future Ticketing, shares how this Offaly-based company is revolutionising the ticketing industry with API-first software and ambitious plans for international expansion in 2025. Caitríona Mordan Manager of atim cluster introduces the DreamBig initiative and discusses how advanced manufacturing companies in the Midlands are inspiring students and developing talent to future-proof the industry. With Mikey Ryan Kirby Group, Sarah Adams Abbott Diagnostics, Gary Kelly Grant Engineering and TY student JP Carney. Eamon Callaghan, founder of Vision85, reveals his plans to reimagine business hubs in Portlaoise, including the soon-to-open Hub R32, designed to energize collaboration and innovation.

Welcome to Tuesday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your bitesize sample of this morning's Off The Ball Breakfast.On this morning's show, James Tracy and Matt Dawson join us for some rugby chat.One of the country's best ever exports to the AFL, Zach Tuohy is with us in studio to discuss his new book 'The Irish Experiment'And our GAA correspondent Tommy Rooney looks back on the dazzling career of Dublin midfielder Brian Fenton, who is the latest player to retire from inter-county football.And it's there we begin our Breakfast Bite, as the Dubs exodus continues...Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

Welcome to Tuesday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your bitesize sample of this morning's Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, James Tracy and Matt Dawson join us for some rugby chat. One of the country's best ever exports to the AFL, Zach Tuohy is with us in studio to discuss his new book 'The Irish Experiment' And our GAA correspondent Tommy Rooney looks back on the dazzling career of Dublin midfielder Brian Fenton, who is the latest player to retire from inter-county football. And it's there we begin our Breakfast Bite, as the Dubs exodus continues... Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

Sinead Hussey, Midlands Correspondent, reports from Kolbe Special School in Portlaoise on concerns over the lack of therapists in special schools.

Eithne Dodd gets the reaction from people in Portlaoise to the resignation of Brian Stanley from Sinn Féin and Taoiseach Simon Harris explains what he wants to hear from Sinn Féin in the Dáil today.

In this powerful episode of The Long Way Back, we are honored to be joined by Eddie Mullins, the newly appointed CEO of Merchants Quay Addiction Services in Ireland. Eddie brings over 30 years of leadership experience in the Irish Prison Service and is now at the forefront of addiction recovery, taking on this vital role to address Ireland's growing addiction crisis.Eddie shares his personal journey, growing up in inner-city Dublin and rising to leadership as Governor of five of Ireland's prisons, including Mountjoy and Portlaoise. He reflects on his time working within the prison system, where he spearheaded innovative programs like the first social enterprise in Loughan House and the groundbreaking Parkrun at Mountjoy Prison.We delve into important issues facing Ireland today, such as the development of new detox centers like Frances Farm, the opening of a new injection clinic, and Eddie's advocacy for increased aftercare and recovery services. He passionately discusses the critical need for more recovery beds and support systems for those overcoming addiction.Now leading Merchants Quay, Eddie is focused on bringing his expertise to addiction services, ensuring people have access to the care and rehabilitation they deserve. We also explore his vision for education and apprenticeship programs within prisons and their role in reducing recidivism.Join us for an inspiring conversation with Eddie Mullins as he shares his vision for a better future Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); }); Original Podcast with clickable words https://tinyurl.com/2xq98oq7 Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Five prisoners still in hospital in Portlaoise. Cúigear príosúnach fós san ospidéal i bPort Laoise. Prison officers in the country's prisons are more alert than usual since at least eleven prisoners fell very ill in Portlaoise Prison yesterday afternoon after taking an overdose of some drug. Tá oifigigh phríosúin i bpríosúin na tíre airdealleach thar mar is gnách ó buaileadh an-tinn aon phríosúnach déag ar a laghad i bPríosún Phort Laoise tráthnóna inné tar éis dóibh ródháileog de dhruga éigin a thógáil. As soon as the attention of prison officials was drawn to the emergency, ten prisoners were taken to the local hospital on bail. A luaithe a tarraingíodh aird na n-oifigeach príosúin ar an éigeandáil, tugadh deichniúr príosúnach chun an ospidéil áitiúil faoi théirim. Afterwards, however, more prisoners fell ill and at least one of them was also taken to hospital. Ina dhiaidh sin, áfach, buaileadh tinn tuilleadh príosúnach agus tugadh duine acu ar a laghad chun an ospidéil chomh maith. Three of the eleven are said to be seriously ill and in intensive care. Deirtear go bhfuil triúr den aon duine dhéag an-dona tinn agus faoi dhianchúram. Six recovered and have since been returned to prison. Tháinig biseach ar sheisear agus tá siad tugtha ar ais chun an phríosúin ó shin. The other two are said to be in a stable condition in hospital. Deirtear go bhfuil bail sheasmhach san ospidéal ar an mbeirt eile. Three weeks ago, the Irish Prison Service warned prisoners about the drug nits and the dangers associated with it. Trí seachtaine ó shin, thug Seirbhís Phríosúin na hÉireann foláireamh do phríosúnaigh faoin druga níotáisín agus faoin gcontúirt a bhaineann leis. Nitasine is an opiate drug that slows the heart rate and breathing rate. Druga ópóideach is ea níotáisín a mhoillíonn an ráta croí agus an ráta análaithe. The Prison Service says they are working in conjunction with the Health Service Executive and have obtained an extra supply of the medication naloxone in case it is needed. Deir an tSeirbhís Phríosúin go bhfuil siad ag obair i gcomhar le Feidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte agus go bhfuil soláthar breise den chógas leighis nalocsón faighte acu ar fhaitíos go mbeadh sé ag teastáil. Naloxone can instantly reverse the damage caused by nitrite and other drugs and save people from death. Is féidir le nalocsón an díobháil a dhéanann níotáisín agus drugaí eile a chealú ar an bpointe agus daoine a thógáil ón mbás. The Irish Trust for the Reform of the Criminal System is a prisoners' rights organization and they believe that the overcrowding of people in the country's prisons is contributing to the drug problem in them. Eagraíocht cearta príosúnach is ea Iontaobhas na hÉireann um Athchóiriú an Chórais Choiriúil agus dar leo go bhfuil an plódú daoine i bpríosúin na tíre ag cur le fadhb na ndrugaí iontu. Speaking on RTÉ today, the executive director of the organization Saoirse Brady said that there were 5,017 people in various prisons in the State yesterday and that is 12% more than the number of people that have room for them. Ag labhairt di ar RTÉ inniu, dúirt stiúrthóir feidhmiúcháin na heagraíochta Saoirse Brady go raibh 5,017 duine i bpríosúin éagsúla sa Stát inné agus gurb in 12 faoin gcéad níos mó ná an líon daoine a bhfuil áit iontu dóibh. Saoirse Brady also pointed out that many of the people who are put in prison are drug addicts but they often do not get the support they need while in detention. Thug Saoirse Brady le fios freisin gur andúiligh drugaí go leor de na daoine a chuirtear i bpríosúin ach gur minic nach bhfaigheann siad an tacaíocht atá de dhíth orthu agus iad faoi choinneáil. RTÉ News and Current Affairs Nuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

Saoirse Brady, Executive Director Irish Penal Reform Trust, discusses issues facing the prison service following the hospitalisation of ten prisoners after suspected overdoses at Portlaoise Prison.

Gabriel Keaveny, Deputy General Secretary, Prison Officers Association

Conor Lally, Security and Crime Editor of The Irish Times // Prof. Colin O'Gara, Head of Addiction Services in St John of God Hospital and Clinical professor of Psychiatry at UCD // Michael O'Sullivan Former Head of the EU's Maritime Analysis and Operations Centre for Narcotics and former Assistant Garda Commissioner

Ten prisoners have been taken to hospital after suspected overdoses at Portlaoise Prison. We get the latest from Conor Lally, Security and Crime Editor of The Irish Times.

Send us a Text Message.Around 130 bodies have been found in our Irish bogs to date, some male, some female, and children too. Some were thought to be there by accident, perhaps as a result of falling into the bog and drowning. Others were considered to be formal burials, and others appear to be murder or sacrafice.The most famous is known as Cashel Man, who was discovered near Portlaoise in 2011, and at over 4000 years old.  He is the oldest European bog body ever found with skin intact. Also discussed are Old Croghan Man from Co. Offaly, and Clonycavan Man from Co. Meath. Support the Show.Irish Mythology - Mythical Cycle - Book of Invasions

Professor Henry O'Connell is a Consultant Psychiatrist working in Portlaoise, Ireland and Associate Clinical Professor with the School of Medicine at the University of Limerick. Henry has a special interest in how principles of evolutionary psychology can be applied to psychiatry, mental health and illness and medical education. Henry was isthe founding chair of the college of psychiatrists of Ireland Evolutionary Psychiatry special interest group in 2021 . In 2022 he published his a textbook Evolution and Psychiatry: Clinical Cases.Useful links:https://irishpsychiatry.ie/members/special-interest-groups/evolution-and-psychiatry-special-interest-group/https://www.wpanet.org/evolutionary-psychiatry#https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/special-interest-groups/evolutionary-psychiatryhttps://substack.com/@epsig?r=2dzwd8&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=profileToday we discuss among other topics:- What it means to take an evolutionary approach in psychiatry- The difference between proximate and ultimate causes of mental illness- The notion of evolutionary mismatch - Evolutionary perspectives on psychosis, anxiety, panic attacks, ADHD, bipolar disoderInterviewed by Dr. Alex Curmi, consultant psychiatrist. If you would like to enquire about an online psychotherapy appointment with Dr. Alex, you can email - alexcurmitherapy@gmail.com.Give feedback here - thinkingmindpodcast@gmail.com -  Follow us here: Twitter @thinkingmindpod Instagram @thinkingmindpodcastJoin Our Mailing List! - https://thinkingmindpod.aidaform.com/mailinglistsignupSUPPORT: buymeacoffee.com/thinkingmind

rWotD Episode 2586: Ballyfin Welcome to random Wiki of the Day where we read the summary of a random Wikipedia page every day.The random article for Sunday, 2 June 2024 is Ballyfin.Ballyfin (Irish: (An) Baile Fionn, meaning 'the fair/white town' or alternatively "town of Fionn") is a small village and parish in County Laois, Ireland. Located in the Slieve Bloom Mountains, the village is in the midlands of Ireland. It is around 8 km west of Portlaoise, on the R423 road between Mountrath and Mountmellick.There are a number of hill walks nearby in the Slieve Bloom Mountains. Most of the area is covered in forest.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:04 UTC on Sunday, 2 June 2024.For the full current version of the article, see Ballyfin on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm Raveena Standard.

It was a busy weekend of sport with the Kerry men taking on Monaghan in Fitzgearld stadium granting them an easy win, while the Kerry ladies were crowned the LGFA Muster Champions after an exciting game against Cork in Mallow. The Kerry U20s missed out in Portlaoise yesterday against Tyrone.

The Teagasc FBD Student of the Year awards take place next Tuesday night in the Heritage Hotel in Portlaoise, with 15 finalists.

Brendan Hughes (not to be confused with the deceased Brendan ‘The Dark” Hughes) shares his truly extraordinary life story, a life shaped by his membership of the East-Tyrone PIRA in the early days of the conflict in the North.  Brendan tells us about his time ambushing British soldiers in the countryside and robbing banks to fund raise for the IRA and his thoughts on having to take human life for his cause. Brendan shares the incredible story of how masterminded the second ever prison escape involving a helicopter on Halloween 1973 and how he himself ended up leading a 19 man jailbreak from Ireland's most secure lock-up.His tale later involves a split form the movement and a team of assassins being spent to NYC to take out Brendan, one of whom Brendan would later meet.PLEASE SEND ANY & ALL SUGGESTIONS FOR GUESTS & EPISODE TOPICS to thegoodlistenerpodcast@gmail.com BUY THE BOOK: https://uplikeabird.comIf you would like to help out the show please like, subscribe and share. I plan on doing bigger things with this show including walk through of areas, documentary-type videos and more.. if you would like to help fund these efforts please consider donating on Buy Me a Coffee. (link below)Thanks a million!!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/goodlistenerpodcastTIMESTAMPS00:00 Growing up in Tyrone, first contact with sectarianism 07:20 Joining the IRA13:10 Robbing banks 24:40 AMBUSHING BRITISH SOLDIERS 31:00 Becoming an intel officer 35:50 Lead-up to MOUNTJOY HELICOPTER ESCAPE 45:30 DAY OF THE ESCAPE56:50 Getting caught & jailed 1:05:27 Planning the Portlaoise prison escape 1:14:20 DAY OF ESCAPE FROM PORTLAOISE 1:22:25 Immediately after escaping 1:36:25 Split from IRA (hit-team sent to NYC to get him)1:42:40 Back to prison1:44:25 Thoughts on united-Ireland

Colm Ó Mongáin

You just never know what kind of category you can get in Music Master.Today it was the turn of Claire Delaney in Portlaoise and Sara Lanigan in Kilkenny.

On this week's tillage podcast we have all the latest news including details on the scrapping of the three-crop rule for this season, possible changes coming from the EU and an update from the fields. We chat to Steven Kildea of Teagasc on septoria control in the season ahead and we visited Tirlán's oat mill in Portlaoise a few weeks ago where we had a chat with plant manager Diarmuid Doran.As always, we have the grain market and weather reports.The Irish Farmers journal Tillage Podcast is supported by Bayer Crop Science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brian O'Connell, RTÉ Reporter

A pilot programme which will train prisoners to retrofit homes gets under way today. Prisoners close to release can undergo training in the Midlands Prison in Portlaoise and Wheatfield Prison in west Dublin. It is hoped this retrofitting scheme will help reduce the risk of re-offending. Andrea was joined by Damien Quinn, a lecturer, community worker and founder of Galway-based social project Spéire Nua and other listeners to discuss...

Lunchtime Live's Reasons to be Happy looks at some of the news stories that you might have missed that will leave you feeling more optimistic. Newstalk's own Cathal O'Sullivan joined Andrea in studio to put a smile on your faces...

Every other name on the sign would usually be in block letters.Dave really loved this edition of Ask Dave. He got seriously nerdy when answering ''Why Portlaoise is in Italics on road signs''

Brian O'Connell, RTÉ Reporter

St Thomas booked their place in the All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Final following an epic Semi-Final win over Ballygunner from Waterford in O'Moore Park in Portlaoise on Saturday evening.  In a game that finished 1-23 to 2-20 after extra time, it was St Thomas who held their nerve and won 4-2 on penalties with Gerald Kelly making two saves and Evan Duggan scoring the penalty that sealed their place in the final.  Here is the full commentary of this incredible game with Sean Walsh, Niall Canavan and Cyril Farrell. Presented by John Mulligan.

On the Saturday Sports Show this week (9th December), Galway Bay FM trio Sean Walsh, Cyril Donnellan and Niall Canavan set down to chat about the club season just concluded. St. Thomas won senior, Mullagh took the Senior B, Ballinderreen clinched the intermediate and Ballinasloe were Junior 1 champions. They also discuss all the current hurling news and other talking points. == St. Thomas take on Waterford's Ballygunner in the All-Ireland senior club hurling semi-final on Saturday, 16th December.  Throw-in at Portlaoise is 7.30pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

In an episode of The Explainer brought to you by Noteworthy, Susan Daly talks to investigative reporter Alice Chambers and a former prison governor of Mountjoy and Portlaoise prisons, John Lonergan, about the latest in-depth series, CALLING TIME. Our investigation found that prison visits have not returned to pre-pandemic levels, leaving children cut off from their parents in prison. We explore how families are coping and if children are being locked out from imprisoned parents.

Professor Henry O'Connell is a Consultant Psychiatrist working in Portlaoise, Ireland and Associate Clinical Professor with the School of Medicine at the University of Limerick. A graduate of Trinity College Dublin in 1997, he obtained his Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists in 2001. He holds Masters and doctorate level postgraduate qualifications in medical education and delirium research. In this episode, we discuss Henry's experience as a medical educator, the most important principles and takeaways of evolutionary psychiatry, and its clinical relevance. You can follow Henry on Twitter/X at @henrypoconnell You can follow Adam on Twitter/X at @realadamhunt

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack Doctors Homeless, Sleeping in Cars, Unable to take up posts! In this Reboot Republic Rory and Tony talk to doctors working in the Irish health system who are being exploited, and devastated by the housing crisis. The doctors tell their experiences of living in hidden homelessness - living out of their car, couch-surfing, living in insecure housing, and the impact on them and the health system. We talk to Dr. Ali Raza Ansari, who has been made homeless, he does his shift in the hospital and then goes into a situation of couchsurfing with a friend, we talk to Dr Liqa Ur Rehman, a paediatrician in the Coombe Hospital about the need for the HSE, hospitals and the Government to take responsibility for providing accommodation for doctors. Dr Anum Zara is a psychiatric doctor and she explains the impact of the housing situations on mental health, and need for secure accommodation for healthcare staff. Dr Hussain explains that he had to turn down a post in Portlaoise hospital because he couldn't find accomodation, or a school place for his children, while Dr Aman has been offered a position in Clonmel Hospital but cannot take it up because she cannot find anywhere to live. These doctors are providing essential care, they want to stay in Ireland, they love Ireland. This is a housing and health emergency, the Government, hospitals and the HSE must take emergency action. The Tortoise Shack Live in the Sugar Club Part 1 is out now:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-86435515

Former Kinahan cartel gangster ‘Fat Freddie Thompson' is causing trouble and upsetting fellow inmates in Portlaoise prison. From thrashing his cell to swallowing SIM cards – we look at the life and crimes of one of Ireland's most sinister criminals. Host: Ellen Coyne Guest: Paul Williams See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sinéad Hussey, Midlands Correpondent, reports on a public meeting organised by staff and parents of children attending Kolbe Special School in Portlaoise.

In December of 1993, 35 year old Marie Kilmartin got a phone call. Then, she left her house and never returned. Marie's body was recovered some six months later, in a bog 25 km from her home in Portlaoise. She had been strangled. Why would anyone want to hurt this friendly, vulnerable woman? ********* Find us on Facebook or Twitter! With thanks to our supporters on Patreon! Donate today to get access to bonus and ad-free episodes! Check out the Mens Rea Merch Store! ********* Theme Music: Quinn's Song: The Dance Begins Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Additional Music: Allemande (Sting) by Wahneta Meixsell. 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