Podcasts about Portumna

Excavation of Tuam Mother and Baby home site welcomed locally  Government defeats bill to block sale of Israeli war bonds  We hear from a Galway academic about the LA Riots as residents say deployment of military is 'making things worse'  Campaign group in Portumna hits out at planned tourist accommodation for local forest park

Galway have made two changes from their league final defeat for Saturday's Glen Dimplex All-Ireland championship opener against Dublin (24th May 2025). Portumna's Alannah Kelly comes into the defence, while Shamrocks' Ally Hesnan is named in midfield. Leading up to the game, and before the monumental Special Congress that saw 98% of delegates vote to allow shorts or skorts to be worn in competitive action, Galway manager Cathal Murray spoke to Galway Bay FM's Tommy Devane. ==   This is an intriguing affair as Dublin have consistently pushed Galway to the wire in recent seasons. There was six points between them in Kilbeacanty last March but after starting with a draw against Tipperary, the Dubs failed to secure another positive result and were relegated from Division 1A of the League. Galway beat Cork in the final group game to book their place in the decider but never showed up, with the Rebels exacting swift and severe retribution with the silverware on the line. The lack of provincial games for the westerners has often led to a slow championship start for the Tribeswomen so Dublin will look to rattle them early but last year's All-Ireland finalists will be favoured to prevail. Throw-in at Kenny Park, Athenry on Saturday is 4pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

 from Whitegate but now living in Portumna, promoting an Afternoon Tea Social Dance in Portumna, organised by the local branch of Lions Club International. Originally broadcast as part of Saturday Chronicle 12th April 2025 hosted by Thomas Conway and Tom Hanley. Saturday Chronicle is Sponsored by JAMES M NASH AND DERG KITCHEN DESIGN http://dergkitchendesign.ie Message or what's app the studio on 089 2582647 or email sbcrstudio@gmail.com

On today's show:  10am-11am Tuam Priest in Rome Speaks Ahead of Papal Funeral   School Transport Scheme Closes Today but will past issues be repeated?   Portumna native to launch debut book of poetry 

The People of Clare Against Genocide, East Clare for Palestine, Portumna for free Palestine and friends have come together to present a screening of the documentary film ‘The Phoenix of Gaza'. The screening will take place Wednesday, April 2nd at the Templegate Hotel in Ennis at 7:30pm. It will be followed by a post-show discussion with the director, Palestinian journalist, Yousef Alhelou. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by the director of the Phoenix of Gaza, Yousef Alhelou. Photo(C): Yousef Alhelou

Publift, an Australian adtech leader, is excited to announce its expansion into Dublin with plans to have 50 employees by December 2025. This move highlights the company's rapid growth and strengthens its presence in the European market and boosts its ability to serve clients across Europe and North America. Publift is supported by the Irish government through IDA Ireland. Founded in Sydney, Australia in 2015, Publift has quickly become a trusted partner for over 700 publishers around the world. The company provides a cutting-edge managed service that helps digital and enterprise publishers maximise their ad revenue. With a range of advanced ad tech solutions, tailored strategies, and expert support, Publift is a Google Certified Publishing Partner (GCPP) and works with industry leaders like Rightmove (Europe) and REA Group (APAC), proving its capacity to support top-tier publishers in the market. In 2025, Publift aims to expand its product offering to cater to more enterprise publishers, including introducing their new FuseApp to existing clients. Publift is committed to providing efficient, results-driven solutions that allow publishers to focus on creating content while driving sustainable revenue growth. Minister Peter Burke, Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment said: "Congratulations to Publift on their expansion into Ireland. A leader in Advertising Technology, Publift provide essential digital and tech supports to 700 clients throughout the world. This new expansion will create 50 jobs in Dublin in 2025, providing new opportunities for our talented workforce in an exciting and ambitious company. "Publift is a welcome addition to our already thriving Tech sector, allowing them to further expand their client base across Europe and North America. I wish the Publift team the best with this new venture and all future endeavours." Irish founder, Colm Dolan, shared his excitement: "Hailing from Portumna, I am particularly proud that Publift has created so many jobs in my home country. Our new Dublin office will play a crucial role in enhancing our service offerings, and we're excited to tap into Ireland's rich talent pool." The expansion is led by Roddy O'Caoimh, Publift's Head of Sales and Marketing, who said: "Bringing Publift to Ireland after my time in Australia is very special. We've been fortunate to welcome some incredible new team members here in Dublin, and we have ambitious plans for 2025. Being able to serve our publishers in this time zone has been a real game-changer." The positions in Dublin will span various departments, including Sales, Customer Success, and Engineering. Publift is looking for individuals passionate who want to work in a dynamic and fast paced industry with a team passionate about becoming the best monetisation partner globally. A recruitment campaign is already underway and is proving very successful. The company promotes a dynamic work environment that prioritises growth and learning. To learn more visit https://www.publift.com/careers. Michael Lohan, CEO of IDA Ireland said: ''We are delighted to welcome Publift to Ireland as they announce plans to hire 50 employees over the coming years. This decision further demonstrates confidence in Ireland as a location for companies to expand their offering to customers across the globe, while accessing a talented workforce. I would like to wish Publift every success in the coming years as they establish in Ireland.'' See more stories here.

Padraig Pearses travel to Tuam Stadium to take on Galway County Champions Corofin in the Connacht Club Championship quarter-final. Pearses boss and Portumna legend Frank Canning spoke with Jonathan Higgins about the big match.

CAMOGIE: Sarsfields captain Aisling Dillon with Galway Bay FM's Tommy Devane ahea of their Junior A Final against Portumna

CAMOGIE: Portumna captain Alannah Kelly with Galway Bay FM's Tommy Devane ahead of their Junior A Final against Sarsfields

HURLING: Athenry 1-21 Portumna 3-13 (Senior B Final match report with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly)

HURLING: Athenry man of the match Ronan Hardiman with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly after their Senior B Final against Portumna

HURLING: Athenry captain Shane Quirke with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly after their Senior B Final win over Portumna

HURLING: Athenry manager Niall Sunderland with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly after their Senior B Final win over Portumna

Over at Indo Sport, we've just wrapped up week three of our brand new podcast, which you can find in all the usual podcast places. Each day, Joe Molloy and the wider Irish Independent team will be bringing you the main news and views across the world of sport, but also plenty of in-depth items as well. This past week, we welcomed hurling legend Joe Canning to studio for a feature interview. Beyond his prodigious rise with Portumna and stellar on-field career with Galway, we delved into lots more outside the sporting arena - from the pain of grief to the joy of parenthood, and plenty else besides. has context menuSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hurling Chat this week welcomes Aonghus Callanan who previews the big games of the weekend: Will it be Athenry or Portumna that will be crowned Senior B champions? In Senior, will Loughrea overcome Clarinbridge for a second time this season? Can Cappataggle rise to County Champions St Thomas? We look at the intermediate Semi Finals where Carnmore, Tynagh Abbey Duniry, Meelick Eyrecourt and Kinvara all have designs on a place in the Final We also take a quick look at the Minor finals from last weekend and this weekend's Junior 1 Final between An Spideal and Ballinasloe.

Hurling Chat sees Andy Coen, Cyril Farrell, Niall Canavan and Sean Walsh look back at the big Hurling weekend.  St Thomas gets the job done again as Turloughmore, Sarsfields, Tommie Larkins and Castlegar crash out at the quarter final stage. Athenry and Portumna qualify for the B Final. Tynagh Abbey Duniry, Kinvara and Meelick Eyrecourt reach the IHC semis. Meanwhile, Mullagh, Beagh, and Kiltormer get relegated.

Gerry Kearney and Paul Shaughnessy look back on the action in the Senior, Senior B and Intermediate Hurling Championships. Subscribe for more content! The Maroon & White Pod – brought to you by Citylink. For bookings, timetables, updates and any other information, head to citylink.ie.

An East Clare councillor has defended his proposal for improvement works to be carried out on a prominent road in East Clare. At the most recent meeting of the region's local representatives, Maghera Fianna Fáil Councillor Pat Hayes called for a plan to be devised for the removal of bends and the upgrading of junctions on the Tulla to Tuamgraney section of the R352. Despite broad support for the motion, Whitegate Fine Gael Councillor Pat Burke refused to lend his voice to it - claiming the proposal should have encompassed the entirety of the road which stretches from Ennis to Portumna. Councillor Hayes however insists it's important to be realistic about what improvements can be made in the near future.

ACE Galway covering the arts, culture and entertainment across Galway is back this (Wednesday) evening from 7.00pm with Gary McMahon.  There will be an in-depth look at Culture Night in Galway City and Gary speaks to Tom McLean from Outset Gallery about their multidisciplinary late-night show Otherworld.   Shorelines Arts Festival is coming soon to Portumna and the movers and shakers behind the festival will tell Gary all about their incredible lineup.   News of the programme for this year's Babóro Children's Festival plus anything else that can be squeezed in between 7 and 8pm - all on air and online on ACE on GBFM.

HURLING: Portumna 1-32 Ahascragh/Fohenagh 2-26 (SBHC match report with Galway Bay FM's Gordon Duane)

HURLING: Portumna manager Sean Treacy with Galway Bay FM's Gordon Duane after their SBHC victory over Ahascragh/Fohenagh

 talking about the “Certificate in Local History” course in Portumna workhouse, organised by UL. Hosted by Tom Hanley and Noel Murphy. Saturday Chronicle 27th July  2024, Saturday Chronicle is Sponsored by JAMES M NASH AND DERG KITCHEN DESIGN http://dergkitchendesign.ie  www.mlc.ie Message or what's app the studio on 089 2582647 or email sbcrstudio@gmail.com

On today's show: 10am-11am Public meeting to take place in Portumna over proposed Battery Energy Storage System Charity Bet with Boyle sports Galway Races kicks off today with large crowds expected ‘Galway Talks with John Morley' broadcasts every weekday morning from 9am on Galway Bay FM.

Who will win the All Ireland? Clare or Cork? This week on Hurling Chat Cyril Donnellan, Niall Canavan and Sean Walsh are joined by former Clare coach Sean Treacy who gives his views on how the Final could evolve. What will be the match ups? Will Shane O'Donnell be key? What of Cork's pace? Sean also outlines the esteem in which Clare manager Brian Lohan is held in before chatting about Galway hurling and his return to the sideline with his native to Portumna this year.

10am-11am Galway Minister disappointed to learn company cancel proposed public meeting over Portumna power plant  Galway politicians urged to double the number of diseases screened for under Ireland's newborn heel prick test  University of Galway's Start100 competition celebrates student entrepreneurs

9am-10am Jim Hynes and Muirne Goode introduce us to the town and their time living there. Paul Dillon talks about what Portumna has to offer and Dick Ridge speaks about his time serving abroad in the army. Dolores O'Shea and Faye Mulvaney speak about the history of Portumna. ‘Community Matters' broadcasts every second Friday morning from 9am on Galway Bay FM

10am-11am Eugene McEntee Snr and Eugene McEntee Jnr talk all things sport and Eugene Jnr tells his story of relearning to walk after a lower back injury. Dave O'Connell has the Connacht Tribune headlines for the day. Patsy Bleech of the Lions Club and Gerry Blake from Ability West give an insight into their work in the local community. Noelle Lynskey and Jackie Hogan are with us to talk about arts and culture in the area. ‘Community Matters' broadcasts every second Friday morning from 9am on Galway Bay FM

11am-12pm Local sporting heroes Daithi Frawley, Niall Hayes and James O'Meara share their stories. Sabrina Fallon is with us to talk about her music career and perform a song. Phil Coleman talks about the need for more disability awareness and accessibility in Portumna. Local publican Adrian Hoare talks about the trade in the town and Mark O'Reilly tell us about his band Hot Fuss heading to the olympics. ‘Community Matters' broadcasts every second Friday morning from 9am on Galway Bay FM

Galway begin their Leinster senior hurling championship campaign on Sunday (21st April 2024) when Carlow visit Salthill. It's their first championship meeting since the Tribesmen edged past the Barrowsiders by 1-24 to 1-18 in 2019. Salthill/Knocknacarra's Donal O'Shea and Sarsfields' John Cooney make their championship debuts while Clarinbridge's Gavin Lee gets his first start.  O'Shea and Cooney are two of four changes from the game against Limerick in the league with Turloughmore's Daithi Burke named full back and Portumna's Declan McLaughlin also included.  There is no place for Johnny Glynn in the matchday 26. After the squad was announced, Galway Bay FM's Sean Walsh joined Darren Kelly on 'Over The Line.' == Throw-in at Pearse Stadium on Sunday is 2pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM. The 'Over The Line' weekend preview show with Darren Kelly broadcasts every Friday evening from 7pm on Galway Bay FM.

HURLING: St. Killian's, Antrim 4-16 Portumna Community School 2-16 (All-Ireland PPS Senior B Semi-Final report with Galway Bay FM's Tommy Devane)

HURLING: Portumna Community School manager Michael Mullins with Galway Bay FM's Tommy Devane after their All-Ireland PPS Senior B semi-final defeat to St. Killian's, Antrim

TENNIS: Portumna's Eimear Mulhall with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly ahead of their Connacht League Ladies Final against Boyle in Castlebar

Ever wondered what it takes to switch from the physical grit of rugby to the finesse of golf? Join us as we welcome Sam Murphy, one of the star members of the GCU golf team, who made just this transition. This episode takes you through Sam's unique journey from his rugby days in Portumna to his passion for the golf greens, and how he balances the high-pressure life of a student-golfer at Lea.The world of golf isn't all birdies and eagles; it comes with its fair share of bogeys too. Sam opens up about the physical toll the sport can take, recounting his struggle with ankle injuries that required multiple surgeries and even a fusion. But he also shares the triumphs, from being paired with top amateur players in the East of Ireland Championship, to the sheer joy of winning at his home club, Portumna. Listen in as he reflects on managing the pressure of being favourite, his strategies for focusing on the course and his personal experience of presentations.Even when the going gets tough, Sam's spirit remains unyielding. He reveals his plans for returning to the GCU golf team post-injury, his admiration for Tiger Woods' comeback, and his team's aspiration to defend their conference title. We also discuss the possibility of him taking a step back from certain events next year, in a commitment to listen to his body and manage his recovery. So, come along for the ride, and be inspired by Sam's incredible passion for golf, his unwavering determination to reach his goals, and his resilience in overcoming obstacles.Follow amateur info https://instagram.com/irish_amateur_golf_info?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==

Welcome to Ireland's top ranking golf podcast! PaddyTalks Golf episode 151 is here and it's a superb chat with Sam Murphy who narrowly missed out on winning the East of Ireland Championship being pipped in a playoff by Alex Maguire however our guy Sam bounced back the following week to win the Connaught Stroke at his home course at Portumna by an incredible 10 shots! Press play to hear of Sam's earliest memory of golf, life in GCU and his golfing goals. For more visit www.paddytalksgolf.comThe PaddyTalksGolf Podcast is powered by ForeGolf Custom, get your tour level custom fitting experience by visiting www.ForeGolf.ie/booking Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gerry Murphy and George McDonagh spoke to Portumna's Johnny Kelly about his career to date including leading Portumna and Borris-Ileigh to the All-Ireland Club Championship titles in 2009 and 2020 and his current management of the Offaly Senior Hurlers.

Ahead of his Laochra Gael episode airing on Thursday, Galway and Portumna legend Joe Canning joined Richie McCormack to discuss why he didn't trust the media after 2012, why doubters pushed him on during his career, and his thoughts on Galway under Henry Shefflin.

Missed some of your favourite bits during the week? Want to catch up on the craic from Dermot and Dave? Well look no further than the Dermot and Dave Best Of podcast, your home for all of the messing with none of the music! Whether you're on a drive, out on a walk, getting stuck into the gaff or garden or looking for a bit of distraction from work, the Dermot and Dave Best of podcast has just some of our favourite moments from the week gone by! What a week we've had. Wicklow, Wexford, Mullingar, Kildare, Galway, Limerick, Cork, a Campervan, Picture This and tonnes of amazing listeners. The Campervan of Christmas Joy very much lived up to the name. We cannot express how much we've loved this week from having the craic turning on lights in Portumna to a Christmas show in Monaleen National School. We've met incredible listeners like Chloe in Arklow and Deirdre and Adam in Kildare. And we had so many people come to visit us on the road. Mostly, we'll miss our beloved Campervan Of Christmas Joy.

The Campervan has landed west! The first port of call was to head to the beautiful Portumna where we had the honour of turning on the lights for the town. Then we nested into a brilliant spot at the Galway Christmas Market in Eyre Square where we were visited by some of Galway's best including Tommy Tiernan and the real star of the show, Pamela Joyce's Mammy Kitty!

A total of 201 free Wi-Fi connectivity access points in public spaces across Ireland have now been installed by Magnet+ as part of the WiFi4EU initiative. The demand for the free Wi-fi connectivity service, which was first introduced in Galway city in October 2020, has grown exponentially over the last two years, with a 30% increase in users nationwide in the last year alone and a total of 8,369 users recorded for the month October 2022. The WiFi4U scheme offers free high-speed access to Wi-Fi connectivity for citizens in public spaces such as parks, squares, public buildings, libraries, museums and in towns and cities throughout Europe. It is an initiative of The European Commission funded by both The European Commission and Department of Rural and Community Development. The areas with the Wi-Fi access points include: Dublin 47 Access Points installed across 17 different towns including Fingal, Blanchardstown, Mulhuddart, Lucan, Castleknock, Portmarnock, Howth, Malahide, Portrane, Donabate, Swords, Balbriggan, Naul, Garristown, Rush, Lusk and Skerries. There were 6,146 users in Fingal alone across September and October this year which is an increase of 15% compared to this time last year. Tipperary County 52 Access Points installed across 6 different towns including Clonmel, Carrick on Suir, Nenagh, Tipperary Town, Roscrea & Thurles. There were 3,030 users in Tipperary County across September and October this year which is an increase of 66% compared to this time in 2021. Galway City 61 Access Points installed across 13 different towns including Ballinfoile, Galway City Centre, Roscam, Ballyloughnane, Liosban, Doughiska, Mervue, Knocknacarra, Blackrock, Salthill, Westside, Tuam Road & Renmore There were 5,358 users in Galway City across September and October this year which is an increase of 88% compared to this time last year. Galway County 41 Access Points installed across 25 Different towns including Kinvara, Portumna, Killimor, Loughrea, Gort, Mountbellew, Ballygar, Ahascragh, Aughrim, Ballinasloe, Moylough, Headford, Dunmore, Tuam, Athenry, Oranmore, Barna, Oughterard, Carraroe, Spiddal, Moycullen, Aran Islands & Clifden. There were 3,991 users in Galway County across September and October this year which is an increase of 239% compared to the same time last year. Under the WiFi4EU scheme, successful local authorities are issued with vouchers worth €15,000 to install Wi-Fi hotspots, which must be free of charge to the user, free from advertising and with no commercial re-use of data. To date 28 of Ireland's 31 local authorities have now secured WiFi4EU vouchers, with 23 securing the maximum of four available and 12 still to go to tender. The Department of Rural and Community Development is providing matched funding of €15,000 for every voucher awarded to Ireland by the EU, effectively doubling the value of the investment. Commenting on this landmark milestone, Philip Clapperton, Sales Director at Magnet +, says: “Magnet+ is delighted to have brought connectivity services to so many towns across Ireland. The multi-location WiFi4EU service will provide previously unavailable Wi-Fi service in these community locations, which will enhance the user experience when visiting these locations. Areas previously affected by a lack of Wi-Fi services can now access reliable, fast and secure internet services at no cost providing incredible ease of access for these areas and boosting all the local economies in these areas. We're excited to grow these networks further to even more areas in the country.”

Loughrea will bid to bridge a gap of sixteen years on Sunday next when they take on St Thomas in the Brooks County Senior Hurling Final in Pearse Stadium (Throw In - 1.30pm). The last time they won the County Cup was in 2006 when they beat Portumna by 1-13 to 0-15. This year they remained unbeaten all through the group stage and disposed of Turloughmore in the Quarter-Final and Clarinbridge in the Semi-Final. Sean Walsh spoke to team captain Ian Hanrahan

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly visited Galway today (Friday, 21st October) and called into studio to chat to Keith Finnegan on Galway Talks. Among the things discussed were Elective Hospital for Galway, GPs for Ballinasloe and Portumna, the Twindemic, Enchanced Community Care, Clifden and more. == 'Galway Talks with Keith Finnegan' broadcasts every weekday morning from 9am on Galway Bay FM.

HURLING: Portumna 3-21 Mullagh 2-16 (SHC match report with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly)

A live programme from Portumna, Co. Galway from the recent archive, with Grace Wells, Anne Marie Kennedy, Louis de Paor, Noelle Lynskey, Bernard O'Donoghue, the Contempo Quartet and Breda and Claire Keville

HURLING: Portumna 1-19 Padraig Pearses 2-11 (SHC match report with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly)

Salthill thrives but Lough Rea is littered in IBAL coastal survey    Nursing Homes Ireland Report Shows Rural Nursing Homes Under Threat  Launch of Shorelines Arts Festival in Portumna 

As Temperatures Soar, A Warning Of The Potential Dangers of Swimming in Open Water Financial Implications of Providing Student Accommodation   Minister Anne Rabbitte  Relays Details of Incident in Portumna

HURLING: Portumna 0-23 Ahascragh/Fohenagh 0-13 (SHC report with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly)

Dear Friends,My God what a week of new releases in Ireland.  You'll enjoy three artists new to the NY Irish Hour, Sabrina Fallon from Portumna, County Galway, Shannen Carroll from County Meath and Pat Mulchrone from Westport County Mayo.  I also have a new single out called Keep the Tradition Alive and my dear friend Louise Morrissey has a new song out.   We'll also pay tribute to three classic artists that have moved on to their eternal reward, Dermot O'Brien, Glen Curtain & Paddy Noonan.  This episode really took a life of its own.  Enjoy!AndyPart 1Daniel O'Donnell, Sabrina Fallon (latest release), Glen Curtain, Shannen Carroll (new single), ME (new single)Part 2Derek Ryan (latest release), George Casey (comedy relief), Pat Mulchrone (new single), Dermot O'Brien, Dee Reilly, ME (new album release)Part 3Frances Black, TR Dallas (new single), Louise Morrissey (new single), Paddy Noonan 

Country music star Mike Denver started out in life as a plumber and worked on the buildings with his father before his career in entertainment took off. In My Country Life, Mike from Portumna, Co. Galway, takes us on his incredible journey that began the day he received a phone call that changed his life. Starting out singing in pubs, Mike would go on to record in Nashville with one of his major idols, American country music legend George Jones. Back home in Ireland, Denver reignited the country music scene and brought in a new wave of young fans – making him one of the biggest attractions on the scene. Here, Mike also opens the door to his personal world, recalling how he met and married the love of his life. He reveals how the pandemic gave him the chance to bond with his daughter as a first-time dad, and tells how fatherhood has changed his attitude to life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Minister for Disability and Fianna Fáil TD for Galway East, Anne Rabbitte, has welcomed confirmation from the Minister for Education for the approval of building works at Portumna Community School. The extension will include the construction of one General Classroom, four Special Education Teaching rooms, one multimedia room, one Science lab/Prep area, one Home Economics room, one Graphics room, one Construction/Engineering/Tech room and prep area, and two Special Educational Needs classrooms. Minister Rabbitte received confirmation from Minister for Education, Norma Foley, on Thursday evening that initial project approval for an extension of the school has been granted. Speaking to John Mulligan, Minister Rabbitte paid tribute to the principle and the board of management of Portumna Community School for their efforts in securing the approval.

HURLING: Gort 1-22 Portumna 2-18 (SHC Prelim QF Match Report with John Mulligan)

HURLING: Portumna 0-18 Beagh 0-16 (SHC Match Report with Ivan Smyth)

I compiled this recording with Reggie Goodbody in 2007, on the shores of Lough Derg in Co. Clare.  The recording begins with a description of the background to the flour milling business by the Quakers in Ireland, and details on the Goodbody family line.   Reggie's own career as manager of Legge Bros of O'Connell Street, Dublin from 1957 in examined, as is his boat building business in Portumna, Co. Galway.

This week on Galway Talks Keith Finnegan has an in depth look at the wealth of culture and heritage around Galway City and County. He highlights some of our niche artisan food producers and talks with local people who are passionate about their local community and environment. On Monday Keith started by heading to the Portumna, Woodford, Abbey and Sliabh Aughty area. Keith spoke first with Community Archeologist Dr. Christy Cunniffe.  

This week on Galway Talks Keith Finnegan has an in depth look at the wealth of culture and heritage around Galway City and County. He highlights some of our niche artisan food producers and talks with local people who are passionate about their local community and environment On Monday Keith spoke to Noel Leahy of Sliabh Aughty Honey and Teresa Roche from Kylemore Farmhouse Cheese about their product

This week on Galway Talks Keith Finnegan has an in depth look at the wealth of culture and heritage around Galway City and County. He highlights some of our niche artisan food producers and talks with local people who are passionate about their local community and environment. On Monday Keith spoke with Maria Kennedy from Finnerty's Mills, Leitrim More and finished up with David Broderick from the Irish Workhouse Centre in Portumna.     

Clár comhrá, agallaimh agus amhráin, á chur i láthair ag Bernadette Watson. Ar an gclár inniu – an clár deireanach den tsraith seo de chláracha go dtí go bhfuil an fómhar ann - Gearóid Ó Lorcáin i mbun agallaimh le Bernadette. Is as Port Omna do Ghearóid agus tá grúpa comhrá Gaeilge bunaithe aige. Tá an-chuid déanta aige chun an teanga a chur chun cinn sa cheantar sin. Chomh maith leis sin, tá Carol McNamara ar ais i ‘gcúinne na bhfoghlaimeoirí’ agus in éineacht léi an uair seo, Gearóidín Watson Ardagh ag iarraidh a cuid Gaeilge a athaimsiú!   On today’s programme – the last in the series until the autumn - Bernadette interviews Gearóid Ó Lorcáin from Portumna. Gearóid started an Irish comhrá group in the area in 2019 and is doing his best to keep it going during Covid via a WhatsApp group, Lucht na gCúpla Focal. Carol McNamara is back in the ‘learner’s corner’, this time in the company of a new recruit, Geraldine Watson Ardagh, who is hoping to rediscover and reuse her Irish. This programme was originally broadcast on Sunday 23rd May 2021. Beatha teanga í a labhairt!

I'm joined this week by top defender Ollie Canning from Portumna and Galway. We chat about his successes with Portumna, his role with Sky TV and Canning Hurleys.

The Club Championships are returning across the island in the next few days and weeks and it’s an exciting time for players and fans alike. Unfortunately, not everyone who wants to go to games however many matches will be shown on TV while cunty boards are streaming many others. One man who is very excited about the return of games is former Portumna and Galway star Damien Hayes and he’s been speaking to Oisin Langan.

Mike Denver from Portumna in Co Galway is one of the leading lights of the Irish country music scene. In this edition of Des's Island Discs, Mike chats about the influence of his musical mother on his career and his own favourite county singers.

Around the Parishes Saturday 21st September 2019 This week Host Jim Collins talks to Jack Treacy from Whitegate about local events, recent and upcoming HIGHLIGHTS 00.45 Harvest walk - the recent Cora Garvey memorial walk that took place recently raising a great total of 3,000 euros for Sr Dympnas in Portumna and Raheen.  04.30 Local singing group with Bernadette Murphy and Johnny O’Brien 08.10 chat about hurling and camogie with the local teams 12.30 Dvd of recent choir performance in Lourdes Around the Parishes is sponsored by Tom Collins engineering

John Joe has written a number of local histories including Lickmolassy by the Shannon, Hearts of Oak - the rise to glory of Portumna GAA Club and From Little Acorns ... A Centenary History of Portumna Golf Club. His latest book, Portumna A Galway parish b

John Joe has written a number of local histories including Lickmolassy by the Shannon, Hearts of Oak - the rise to glory of Portumna GAA Club and From Little Acorns ... A Centenary History of Portumna Golf Club. His latest book, Portumna A Galway parish b

Entrepreneur and All-Ireland champ Philly McMahon takes on the Rinmaher Forest Trail in Portumna, County Galway on this episode of Tales and Trails. Philly describes what it was like growing up in Ballymun and tells us about how the school system didn’t work for him growing up. Having returned to education later in life to repeat the Leaving Cert and complete a degree in DCU, Philly has gone onto become a successful athlete and entrepreneur and now gives back to the community he grew up in. Visit Tales & Trails on Lovin.ie to plan your short break in Dublin where we’ve highlighted some accommodation, the best restaurants and things to do in the area.

Wooly and Damien look ahead to the weekend's All Ireland club semi finals, and back at some old ones, while Marty Kavanagh joins on the line to chat about Carlow's brilliant result last weekend.

Welcome to episode 6 of the Thin Places Travel Podcast. Today we have Irish American musician, Joanie Madden from the band, Cherish the Ladies as a guest. And we'll be featuring the Irish Workhouse Centre in Portumna, County Galway as a thin places travel destination.     Joanie Madden, Irish American Musician   In our last episode, we talked about a connection to the landscape fueling a person’s creativity and passion artistic outlets. We discussed the concept that where you are can have an effect on artistic productivity. It seems that Ireland is full of artists – performing artists, literary artists, visual artists, musicians. Perhaps there is something in the land that stirs the creative soul.   This week as we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, we were fortunate to be able to chat with Joanie Madden, one of the founders of the all-woman Irish music band, Cherish the Ladies. The group has been actively performing for 33 years, has been nominated for a Grammy and has recorded and released seventeen albums. Their newest album Heart of the Home has just been released this month and it features several tunes written by Joanie Madden.   Joanie is a child of Irish emigrants. She was raised in the Bronx, NY. Her father was from Portumna in the eastern part of County Galway, and her mother was from Miltown Malbay in West County Clare.   Joanie is an All-Ireland flute and whistle champion. She has sold over a half million solo albums and performed on over 200 recordings including 3 Grammy-winning albums. In 2016, Irish America Magazine named Joanie as one of the Top 50 most Powerful Irish Women in the World.   Segment 2 - Interview with Joanie Madden LINKS Cherish the Ladies Cherish the Ladies on Facebook Cherish the Ladies on Twitter  Joanie Madden on Twitter  Cherish the Ladies on Youtube Segment 3 - The Irish Workhouse Centre - Portumna, County Clare To tie in with Joanie’s reflections on her father’s hometown of Portumna, and her moving musical tribute to the Portumna workhouse, we’re highlighting the Irish Workhouse Center in Portumna as our featured destination for this podcast.   Portumna is a town in east County Galway that was established by the Normans in the twelfth century. The town sits on the River Shannon - the longest river in Ireland - and in its day, it was an important river crossing.   A ferry crossing was established in the early fourteenth century and today a dual lane roadway - the N65, crosses the Shannon in Portumna connecting County Galway with County Tipperary.   The name Port Omna means landing place or “port” of the oak. People have been living in Portumna since the late stone age.   Portumna has a castle, part of which is open to visitors - and a forest part with walking and cycling paths pathways through woodlands and along the shores of Lough Derg. In that forest are the ruins of Portumna Abbey, which was founded in 1426 by Murchad O’Madden.   But today Portumna is well known for its restored Irish Workhouse interpreting a very painful part of Irish history - but perhaps a necessary part to remember and understand.   A private group has developed this workhouse site into the Irish Workhouse Centre to find new uses for the old buildings and to bring significant social, cultural and economic benefits to the area. It is now the arts, heritage and cultural centre for the region. Last year the Centre won the national Heritage Council award for its heritage activities.   We are fortunate to have with us today Steve Dolan, a historian based in East Galway and the Manager of the Irish Workhouse Centre. Steve holds an MBA from the National University in Galway and an MA in History from the University of Limerick. He is the editor of the South East Galway Archaeological and Historical Society Journal. This year his book - All Out: The Birth, Growth, and Decline of Cricket in County Galway, 1825-1925 is being published.   Segment 4 - Interview with Steve Dolan of the Irish Workhouse Centre in Portumna   LINKS Irish Workhouse Centre South East Galway Archaeological and Historical Society (SEGAHS) Portumna Castle and Demesne  Portumna Abbey located in the Forest Park Portumna Forest Park Thank you for listening to the Thin Places Travel Podcast. If you have questions, thoughts, travel stories or sites you’d like us to feature on this podcast, you can find us on the web at thinplacespodcast.com. Just click the contact link. You can also find me on twitter at @travelhags and on Facebook at facebook.com/thinplaces. And if you enjoyed this episode, please give us quick rating and review on iTunes – under Thin Places Travel Podcast., and consider subscribing. Please join us for our next episode, our guest will be Dara Molloy, a Celtic Priest from Inis Mor on the Aran Islands. We'll be talking about Places of Resurrection. So long, for now.    

Joe Canning first togged out for a senior hurling team when he was just 15 years of age. Since then, the Portumna man has blazed trail for club and county. He joined us at Banter to talk about his playing life to date, the pressure which players face at inter-county level, why he doesn’t believe the GAA will turn pro in his lifetime, his views on how Kilkenny foster a culture of winning, his thoughts on Brian Cody and what he may do when he hangs up his boots – though it’s worth remembering that there may be some time to go seeing as his brother Ollie is still turning out for Portumna at the age of 39.

Mount Leinster Rangers coach Tom Mullaly talks to us ahead of their All-Ireland Club Final clash with Portumna

This week: Owls. Ella goes on a walk with John Lusby of Birdwatch Ireland in North Tipperary, just outside of Portumna, in search of a family of owls. (Repeat)

The clash of the ash and the pride of local clubs. It's been a golden age for Portumna GAA and its legendary hurlers, All Ireland Club Champions for the last two years and pushing for a third title in 2010. In Club Heroes we meet the champion hurlers of Portumna and find out why, for many players, a club victory is even more important than a county title. As team player Leo Smith puts it 'for a small town like Portumna theres a great buzz around the place. I mean you've grown up with these guys. You'd die for each other out there. It means so much to be out there and representing your club, your county, your province.' In this radio feature we hear the story of Portumna from the players themselves, a story of brothers, like the famous Canning brothers including team captain and corner back Ollie Canning. It's been a golden decade for the club which is now considered one of the most successful teams in the country. The senior hurlers have just celebrated their 3-in-a-row county victory and are aiming for another 3-in-a-row in the All-Ireland Finals. Given that the Club only gained senior status in 1992 its success has been phenomenal. In this special documentary we meet senior team manager, Johnny Kelly, captain Ollie canning and players Leo Smith and Eoin Lynch. For Ollie the bond between the team players is as close, if not closer, than brothers. 'I know if any of the lads where in trouble I'd stand up for them same as I'd stand up for the brothers'. The spirit that binds them together is, they say, more than sport, its about family, locality and belonging. The sense of pride when they bring home the cup is often better than All Ireland county titles. 'Its what we dream about since we were young lads' says Leo Smith 'hurling together in the under 10, under 12. Running out with your club mates that's what it's all about'.

The clash of the ash and the pride of local clubs. It's been a golden age for Portumna GAA and its legendary hurlers, All Ireland Club Champions for the last two years and pushing for a third title in 2010. In Club Heroes we meet the champion hurlers of Portumna and find out why, for many players, a club victory is even more important than a county title. As team player Leo Smith puts it 'for a small town like Portumna theres a great buzz around the place. I mean you've grown up with these guys. You'd die for each other out there. It means so much to be out there and representing your club, your county, your province.' In this radio feature we hear the story of Portumna from the players themselves, a story of brothers, like the famous Canning brothers including team captain and corner back Ollie Canning. It's been a golden decade for the club which is now considered one of the most successful teams in the country. The senior hurlers have just celebrated their 3-in-a-row county victory and are aiming for another 3-in-a-row in the All-Ireland Finals. Given that the Club only gained senior status in 1992 its success has been phenomenal. In this special documentary we meet senior team manager, Johnny Kelly, captain Ollie canning and players Leo Smith and Eoin Lynch. For Ollie the bond between the team players is as close, if not closer, than brothers. 'I know if any of the lads where in trouble I'd stand up for them same as I'd stand up for the brothers'. The spirit that binds them together is, they say, more than sport, its about family, locality and belonging. The sense of pride when they bring home the cup is often better than All Ireland county titles. 'Its what we dream about since we were young lads' says Leo Smith 'hurling together in the under 10, under 12. Running out with your club mates that's what it's all about'.