Podcast appearances and mentions of shane hegarty

Shane Hegarty, Children's Author and Aoife Dooley, Illustrator, Author and Comedian

Shane Hegarty is the Chief Scientific Officer of Axonis Therapeutics, a Boston-based Biotech targeting KCC2 to revive neurons and treat people suffering from neurological disorders. Shane shared with us the story of his transition from academic to Biotech entrepreneur, why communication, persistence, collaboration and focus are critical skills for success, his amazing track record of securing grant funding, and much more.

Shane Hegarty on the launch of his latest children's book 'Dexter Lost His Boo Woo'

Shane Hegarty, Children's Writer, Darren Kennedy, Presenter and Fashion Entrepreneur

Shane Hegarty, Children's Writer

Shane Hegarty, Children's Author

Shane Hegarty talks about Douglas Adams, Clive James and Marvel comics, exploring the balance of funny and profound as he chooses the books he would save if his house was on fire. Author and journalist Shane Hegarty is one of Ireland's most popular writers of children's fiction, including the best-selling series Darkmouth and Boot. His new book, Big Berry Robbery, is the next in The Book of Impossible Ice Creams series, and is out now with Hachette. 

Shane Hegarty, Children's author Barrister Aileen Hickey

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Aileen Hickie, CEO of Parent line; Shane Hegarty, Children's author

Shane Hegarty, Children's Author, Tracy McEneaney, Librarian at Waterford Libraries

The countdown is on to the end of the school year. Children's author and book reviewer Sarah Webb joined Pat with some children's book ideas to keep your kids reading throughout the summer. You can find the full list of books Sarah Webb reviewed on the show below. • Where Are You Puffling? by Erika McGann, illustrated by Gerry Daly (O'Brien Press) Age 2+ • Be Wild, Little One by Olivia Hope and Daniel Egnéus (Bloomsbury) Age 2+ • Our Big Day by Bob Johnson and Michael Emberley (O'Brien Press) Age 4+ • The Shop of Impossible Ice Creams by Shane Hegarty, illustrated by Jeff Crowther (Hodder Children's Books) Age 7+ • The Lost Whale by Hannah Gold (HarperCollins) Age 9+ • Unleash Your Creative Monster: A Children's Guide to Writing by Andy Jones, illustrated by Olaf Falafel (Walker Books) Age 9 + • While the Storm Rages by Phil Earle (Andersen Press) Age 9+ • Spellstoppers by Cat Gray (Usborne – coming in early July) Age 9+ • The Light in Everything by Katya Balen (Bloomsbury) Aeg 12+ • My Heart and Other Breakables by Alex Barclay (HarperCollins) 12+ • Twin Crowns by Catherine Doyle and Katherine Webber (HarperCollins) Age 14+

Author Shane Hegarty has a new book out of the “Darkmouth” series called The Shop of Impossible Ice Creams and he's in studio with Ray to tell us about it.

Shane Hegarty, children's writer and Sunday Times columnist, Dymphna Nugent, Book reviewer & Journalist, Waterford News & Star

Shane Hegarty, Children's Writer & Sunday Times Columnist, Triona McCarthy, Columnist with The Sunday Independent

Suzie Beggan, Founder of Mookie and Boo, Yoga and Meditation Teacher, Shane Hegarty, Children's Author

 Ben Mantle began his illustration career early, picking up his first award in a local library colouring-in competition aged seven. He went on to study Animation at the Surrey Institute of Art & Design before working as an animator. Ben has illustrated a number of children's books including the well-received fairy tale series with Lucy Rowland,  published by Macmillan, Little Red Reading Hood (2018), The Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Book (2021) Callum's Incredible Construction Kit (Egmont) which won the 2013 Bishop's Stortford Picture Book Award. He is also the creator of the award-winning The Best Birthday Present Ever! (2015) and The Best Christmas Present Ever! (2015) published by Macmillan Children's Books. He has designed book jackets including for Jenny McLachlan's Land of Roar and Shane Hegarty's Boot.In this episode, Ben talks to Nikki Gamble about two recent books Bunnies on the Bus (written by Philip Ardagh) and Frog Vs Toad which is self-authored,

As the clocks spring forward once again, what about the world of watches? How is it coping during the pandemic? Author and watch enthusiast Shane Hegarty has been checking it out.

Boot: Small Robot, Big Adventure, by Shane Hegarty, published by HachetteWhen toy robot, Boot, wakes up at a scrapyard, it has no idea how it got there and why it isn't with its owner, Beth. It only has two and a half glitchy memories, but it knows it was loved, which means something important to humans.Boot soon realises its emotions make it different to other robots, who just function and don't think. Boot is scared but tries to be brave, which is hard when its screen keeps showing a wobbly, worried face. Luckily Boot meets Noke and Red - other 'advanced' robots who have learned to survive in secret.With new friends by its side, Boot is determined to find Beth and the gang set off on a dangerous adventure. Everything Boot thought it knew about the world is changing, and things aren't as simple as it remembers . . .

Boot: Small Robot, Big Adventure, by Shane Hegarty, published by HachetteWhen toy robot, Boot, wakes up at a scrapyard, it has no idea how it got there and why it isn't with its owner, Beth. It only has two and a half glitchy memories, but it knows it was loved, which means something important to humans.Boot soon realises its emotions make it different to other robots, who just function and don't think. Boot is scared but tries to be brave, which is hard when its screen keeps showing a wobbly, worried face. Luckily Boot meets Noke and Red - other 'advanced' robots who have learned to survive in secret.With new friends by its side, Boot is determined to find Beth and the gang set off on a dangerous adventure. Everything Boot thought it knew about the world is changing, and things aren't as simple as it remembers . . .

Boot: Small Robot, Big Adventure, by Shane Hegarty, published by HachetteWhen toy robot, Boot, wakes up at a scrapyard, it has no idea how it got there and why it isn't with its owner, Beth. It only has two and a half glitchy memories, but it knows it was loved, which means something important to humans.Boot soon realises its emotions make it different to other robots, who just function and don't think. Boot is scared but tries to be brave, which is hard when its screen keeps showing a wobbly, worried face. Luckily Boot meets Noke and Red - other 'advanced' robots who have learned to survive in secret.With new friends by its side, Boot is determined to find Beth and the gang set off on a dangerous adventure. Everything Boot thought it knew about the world is changing, and things aren't as simple as it remembers . . .

Boot: Small Robot, Big Adventure, by Shane Hegarty, published by HachetteWhen toy robot, Boot, wakes up at a scrapyard, it has no idea how it got there and why it isn't with its owner, Beth. It only has two and a half glitchy memories, but it knows it was loved, which means something important to humans.Boot soon realises its emotions make it different to other robots, who just function and don't think. Boot is scared but tries to be brave, which is hard when its screen keeps showing a wobbly, worried face. Luckily Boot meets Noke and Red - other 'advanced' robots who have learned to survive in secret.With new friends by its side, Boot is determined to find Beth and the gang set off on a dangerous adventure. Everything Boot thought it knew about the world is changing, and things aren't as simple as it remembers . . .

Boot: Small Robot, Big Adventure, by Shane Hegarty, published by HachetteWhen toy robot, Boot, wakes up at a scrapyard, it has no idea how it got there and why it isn't with its owner, Beth. It only has two and a half glitchy memories, but it knows it was loved, which means something important to humans.Boot soon realises its emotions make it different to other robots, who just function and don't think. Boot is scared but tries to be brave, which is hard when its screen keeps showing a wobbly, worried face. Luckily Boot meets Noke and Red - other 'advanced' robots who have learned to survive in secret.With new friends by its side, Boot is determined to find Beth and the gang set off on a dangerous adventure. Everything Boot thought it knew about the world is changing, and things aren't as simple as it remembers . . .

Boot: Small Robot, Big Adventure, by Shane Hegarty, published by HachetteWhen toy robot, Boot, wakes up at a scrapyard, it has no idea how it got there and why it isn't with its owner, Beth. It only has two and a half glitchy memories, but it knows it was loved, which means something important to humans.Boot soon realises its emotions make it different to other robots, who just function and don't think. Boot is scared but tries to be brave, which is hard when its screen keeps showing a wobbly, worried face. Luckily Boot meets Noke and Red - other 'advanced' robots who have learned to survive in secret.With new friends by its side, Boot is determined to find Beth and the gang set off on a dangerous adventure. Everything Boot thought it knew about the world is changing, and things aren't as simple as it remembers . . .

Boot: Small Robot, Big Adventure, by Shane Hegarty, published by HachetteWhen toy robot, Boot, wakes up at a scrapyard, it has no idea how it got there and why it isn't with its owner, Beth. It only has two and a half glitchy memories, but it knows it was loved, which means something important to humans.Boot soon realises its emotions make it different to other robots, who just function and don't think. Boot is scared but tries to be brave, which is hard when its screen keeps showing a wobbly, worried face. Luckily Boot meets Noke and Red - other 'advanced' robots who have learned to survive in secret.With new friends by its side, Boot is determined to find Beth and the gang set off on a dangerous adventure. Everything Boot thought it knew about the world is changing, and things aren't as simple as it remembers . . .

Boot: Small Robot, Big Adventure, by Shane Hegarty, published by HachetteWhen toy robot, Boot, wakes up at a scrapyard, it has no idea how it got there and why it isn't with its owner, Beth. It only has two and a half glitchy memories, but it knows it was loved, which means something important to humans.Boot soon realises its emotions make it different to other robots, who just function and don't think. Boot is scared but tries to be brave, which is hard when its screen keeps showing a wobbly, worried face. Luckily Boot meets Noke and Red - other 'advanced' robots who have learned to survive in secret.With new friends by its side, Boot is determined to find Beth and the gang set off on a dangerous adventure. Everything Boot thought it knew about the world is changing, and things aren't as simple as it remembers . . .

Boot: Small Robot, Big Adventure, by Shane Hegarty, published by HachetteWhen toy robot, Boot, wakes up at a scrapyard, it has no idea how it got there and why it isn't with its owner, Beth. It only has two and a half glitchy memories, but it knows it was loved, which means something important to humans.Boot soon realises its emotions make it different to other robots, who just function and don't think. Boot is scared but tries to be brave, which is hard when its screen keeps showing a wobbly, worried face. Luckily Boot meets Noke and Red - other 'advanced' robots who have learned to survive in secret.With new friends by its side, Boot is determined to find Beth and the gang set off on a dangerous adventure. Everything Boot thought it knew about the world is changing, and things aren't as simple as it remembers . . .

Boot: Small Robot, Big Adventure, by Shane Hegarty, published by HachetteWhen toy robot, Boot, wakes up at a scrapyard, it has no idea how it got there and why it isn't with its owner, Beth. It only has two and a half glitchy memories, but it knows it was loved, which means something important to humans.Boot soon realises its emotions make it different to other robots, who just function and don't think. Boot is scared but tries to be brave, which is hard when its screen keeps showing a wobbly, worried face. Luckily Boot meets Noke and Red - other 'advanced' robots who have learned to survive in secret.With new friends by its side, Boot is determined to find Beth and the gang set off on a dangerous adventure. Everything Boot thought it knew about the world is changing, and things aren't as simple as it remembers . . .

Boot: Small Robot, Big Adventure, by Shane Hegarty, published by HachetteWhen toy robot, Boot, wakes up at a scrapyard, it has no idea how it got there and why it isn't with its owner, Beth. It only has two and a half glitchy memories, but it knows it was loved, which means something important to humans.Boot soon realises its emotions make it different to other robots, who just function and don't think. Boot is scared but tries to be brave, which is hard when its screen keeps showing a wobbly, worried face. Luckily Boot meets Noke and Red - other 'advanced' robots who have learned to survive in secret.With new friends by its side, Boot is determined to find Beth and the gang set off on a dangerous adventure. Everything Boot thought it knew about the world is changing, and things aren't as simple as it remembers . . .

Boot: Small Robot, Big Adventure, by Shane Hegarty, published by HachetteWhen toy robot, Boot, wakes up at a scrapyard, it has no idea how it got there and why it isn't with its owner, Beth. It only has two and a half glitchy memories, but it knows it was loved, which means something important to humans.Boot soon realises its emotions make it different to other robots, who just function and don't think. Boot is scared but tries to be brave, which is hard when its screen keeps showing a wobbly, worried face. Luckily Boot meets Noke and Red - other 'advanced' robots who have learned to survive in secret.With new friends by its side, Boot is determined to find Beth and the gang set off on a dangerous adventure. Everything Boot thought it knew about the world is changing, and things aren't as simple as it remembers . . .

Boot: Small Robot, Big Adventure, by Shane Hegarty, published by HachetteWhen toy robot, Boot, wakes up at a scrapyard, it has no idea how it got there and why it isn't with its owner, Beth. It only has two and a half glitchy memories, but it knows it was loved, which means something important to humans.Boot soon realises its emotions make it different to other robots, who just function and don't think. Boot is scared but tries to be brave, which is hard when its screen keeps showing a wobbly, worried face. Luckily Boot meets Noke and Red - other 'advanced' robots who have learned to survive in secret.With new friends by its side, Boot is determined to find Beth and the gang set off on a dangerous adventure. Everything Boot thought it knew about the world is changing, and things aren't as simple as it remembers . . .

Boot: Small Robot, Big Adventure, by Shane Hegarty, published by HachetteWhen toy robot, Boot, wakes up at a scrapyard, it has no idea how it got there and why it isn't with its owner, Beth. It only has two and a half glitchy memories, but it knows it was loved, which means something important to humans.Boot soon realises its emotions make it different to other robots, who just function and don't think. Boot is scared but tries to be brave, which is hard when its screen keeps showing a wobbly, worried face. Luckily Boot meets Noke and Red - other 'advanced' robots who have learned to survive in secret.With new friends by its side, Boot is determined to find Beth and the gang set off on a dangerous adventure. Everything Boot thought it knew about the world is changing, and things aren't as simple as it remembers . . .

Boot: Small Robot, Big Adventure, by Shane Hegarty, published by HachetteWhen toy robot, Boot, wakes up at a scrapyard, it has no idea how it got there and why it isn't with its owner, Beth. It only has two and a half glitchy memories, but it knows it was loved, which means something important to humans.Boot soon realises its emotions make it different to other robots, who just function and don't think. Boot is scared but tries to be brave, which is hard when its screen keeps showing a wobbly, worried face. Luckily Boot meets Noke and Red - other 'advanced' robots who have learned to survive in secret.With new friends by its side, Boot is determined to find Beth and the gang set off on a dangerous adventure. Everything Boot thought it knew about the world is changing, and things aren't as simple as it remembers . . .

Boot: Small Robot, Big Adventure, by Shane Hegarty, published by HachetteWhen toy robot, Boot, wakes up at a scrapyard, it has no idea how it got there and why it isn't with its owner, Beth. It only has two and a half glitchy memories, but it knows it was loved, which means something important to humans.Boot soon realises its emotions make it different to other robots, who just function and don't think. Boot is scared but tries to be brave, which is hard when its screen keeps showing a wobbly, worried face. Luckily Boot meets Noke and Red - other 'advanced' robots who have learned to survive in secret.With new friends by its side, Boot is determined to find Beth and the gang set off on a dangerous adventure. Everything Boot thought it knew about the world is changing, and things aren't as simple as it remembers . . .

Boot: Small Robot, Big Adventure, by Shane Hegarty, published by HachetteWhen toy robot, Boot, wakes up at a scrapyard, it has no idea how it got there and why it isn't with its owner, Beth. It only has two and a half glitchy memories, but it knows it was loved, which means something important to humans.Boot soon realises its emotions make it different to other robots, who just function and don't think. Boot is scared but tries to be brave, which is hard when its screen keeps showing a wobbly, worried face. Luckily Boot meets Noke and Red - other 'advanced' robots who have learned to survive in secret.With new friends by its side, Boot is determined to find Beth and the gang set off on a dangerous adventure. Everything Boot thought it knew about the world is changing, and things aren't as simple as it remembers . . .

Boot: Small Robot, Big Adventure, by Shane Hegarty, published by HachetteWhen toy robot, Boot, wakes up at a scrapyard, it has no idea how it got there and why it isn't with its owner, Beth. It only has two and a half glitchy memories, but it knows it was loved, which means something important to humans.Boot soon realises its emotions make it different to other robots, who just function and don't think. Boot is scared but tries to be brave, which is hard when its screen keeps showing a wobbly, worried face. Luckily Boot meets Noke and Red - other 'advanced' robots who have learned to survive in secret.With new friends by its side, Boot is determined to find Beth and the gang set off on a dangerous adventure. Everything Boot thought it knew about the world is changing, and things aren't as simple as it remembers . . .

Boot: Small Robot, Big Adventure, by Shane Hegarty, published by HachetteWhen toy robot, Boot, wakes up at a scrapyard, it has no idea how it got there and why it isn't with its owner, Beth. It only has two and a half glitchy memories, but it knows it was loved, which means something important to humans.Boot soon realises its emotions make it different to other robots, who just function and don't think. Boot is scared but tries to be brave, which is hard when its screen keeps showing a wobbly, worried face. Luckily Boot meets Noke and Red - other 'advanced' robots who have learned to survive in secret.With new friends by its side, Boot is determined to find Beth and the gang set off on a dangerous adventure. Everything Boot thought it knew about the world is changing, and things aren't as simple as it remembers . . .

Boot: Small Robot, Big Adventure, by Shane Hegarty, published by HachetteWhen toy robot, Boot, wakes up at a scrapyard, it has no idea how it got there and why it isn't with its owner, Beth. It only has two and a half glitchy memories, but it knows it was loved, which means something important to humans.Boot soon realises its emotions make it different to other robots, who just function and don't think. Boot is scared but tries to be brave, which is hard when its screen keeps showing a wobbly, worried face. Luckily Boot meets Noke and Red - other 'advanced' robots who have learned to survive in secret.With new friends by its side, Boot is determined to find Beth and the gang set off on a dangerous adventure. Everything Boot thought it knew about the world is changing, and things aren't as simple as it remembers . . .

Boot: Small Robot, Big Adventure, by Shane Hegarty, published by HachetteWhen toy robot, Boot, wakes up at a scrapyard, it has no idea how it got there and why it isn't with its owner, Beth. It only has two and a half glitchy memories, but it knows it was loved, which means something important to humans.Boot soon realises its emotions make it different to other robots, who just function and don't think. Boot is scared but tries to be brave, which is hard when its screen keeps showing a wobbly, worried face. Luckily Boot meets Noke and Red - other 'advanced' robots who have learned to survive in secret.With new friends by its side, Boot is determined to find Beth and the gang set off on a dangerous adventure. Everything Boot thought it knew about the world is changing, and things aren't as simple as it remembers . . .

Boot: Small Robot, Big Adventure, by Shane Hegarty, published by HachetteWhen toy robot, Boot, wakes up at a scrapyard, it has no idea how it got there and why it isn't with its owner, Beth. It only has two and a half glitchy memories, but it knows it was loved, which means something important to humans.Boot soon realises its emotions make it different to other robots, who just function and don't think. Boot is scared but tries to be brave, which is hard when its screen keeps showing a wobbly, worried face. Luckily Boot meets Noke and Red - other 'advanced' robots who have learned to survive in secret.With new friends by its side, Boot is determined to find Beth and the gang set off on a dangerous adventure. Everything Boot thought it knew about the world is changing, and things aren't as simple as it remembers . . .

Boot: Small Robot, Big Adventure, by Shane Hegarty, published by HachetteWhen toy robot, Boot, wakes up at a scrapyard, it has no idea how it got there and why it isn't with its owner, Beth. It only has two and a half glitchy memories, but it knows it was loved, which means something important to humans.Boot soon realises its emotions make it different to other robots, who just function and don't think. Boot is scared but tries to be brave, which is hard when its screen keeps showing a wobbly, worried face. Luckily Boot meets Noke and Red - other 'advanced' robots who have learned to survive in secret.With new friends by its side, Boot is determined to find Beth and the gang set off on a dangerous adventure. Everything Boot thought it knew about the world is changing, and things aren't as simple as it remembers . . .

Boot: Small Robot, Big Adventure, by Shane Hegarty, published by HachetteWhen toy robot, Boot, wakes up at a scrapyard, it has no idea how it got there and why it isn't with its owner, Beth. It only has two and a half glitchy memories, but it knows it was loved, which means something important to humans.Boot soon realises its emotions make it different to other robots, who just function and don't think. Boot is scared but tries to be brave, which is hard when its screen keeps showing a wobbly, worried face. Luckily Boot meets Noke and Red - other 'advanced' robots who have learned to survive in secret.With new friends by its side, Boot is determined to find Beth and the gang set off on a dangerous adventure. Everything Boot thought it knew about the world is changing, and things aren't as simple as it remembers . . .

Boot: Small Robot, Big Adventure, by Shane Hegarty, published by HachetteWhen toy robot, Boot, wakes up at a scrapyard, it has no idea how it got there and why it isn't with its owner, Beth. It only has two and a half glitchy memories, but it knows it was loved, which means something important to humans.Boot soon realises its emotions make it different to other robots, who just function and don't think. Boot is scared but tries to be brave, which is hard when its screen keeps showing a wobbly, worried face. Luckily Boot meets Noke and Red - other 'advanced' robots who have learned to survive in secret.With new friends by its side, Boot is determined to find Beth and the gang set off on a dangerous adventure. Everything Boot thought it knew about the world is changing, and things aren't as simple as it remembers . . .

Boot: Small Robot, Big Adventure, by Shane Hegarty, published by HachetteWhen toy robot, Boot, wakes up at a scrapyard, it has no idea how it got there and why it isn't with its owner, Beth. It only has two and a half glitchy memories, but it knows it was loved, which means something important to humans.Boot soon realises its emotions make it different to other robots, who just function and don't think. Boot is scared but tries to be brave, which is hard when its screen keeps showing a wobbly, worried face. Luckily Boot meets Noke and Red - other 'advanced' robots who have learned to survive in secret.With new friends by its side, Boot is determined to find Beth and the gang set off on a dangerous adventure. Everything Boot thought it knew about the world is changing, and things aren't as simple as it remembers . . .

Author Shane Hegarty joined Ray to discuss his latest book ‘Boot – The Creaky Creatures’ which is out today!

On today's show Ray speaks to Rory Fitzgerald about the Samaritans during Covid, we hear from Tim Barry the 72 year old goalie and author Shane Hegarty tells us about his new book.

Welcome to episode six of Lidia's Booktastic Podcast. In this episode, Lidia chats with author, Shane Hegarty. Shane is the author of the Boot series which tells the story of a little robot that has numerous adventures with his robot pals. Lidia loves books and so with her dad, she decided to do a podcast and tell other boys and girls about the books she reads and what she likes about them. For book reviews, contact us at lidiabooktastic@gmail.com or follow us at @LidiaBooktastic on Twitter.

Shane Hegarty is our featured author in this week's episode. You'll know him from his Darkmouth series and most recently for Boot, which is the 2020 Citywide Reading for Children choice. We check in with Book Doctor Anne for some excellent reading recommendations and we've got the usual bumper helping of stories and reviews.

Shane Hegarty is our featured author in this week's episode. You'll know him from his Darkmouth series and most recently for Boot, which is the 2020 Citywide Reading for Children choice. We check in with Book Doctor Anne for some excellent reading recommendations and we've got the usual bumper helping of stories and reviews.

Today's show takes in all the action over the coming few days around the county with a focus on the second round of the National League with Leitrim player Shane Quinn and the analysts view with former county star Aidan Rooney, now with Ocean FM. Shane will tell us all about the mood and spirit in the camp and how they have regrouped and reacted positively to the defeat to Roscommon. He chats about the difference between the belief in the squad and the changable expectation levels of supporters. Aidan Rooney and Breifne share a nice slice of humble pie after setting low expectations ahead of the Derry game and look forward to the visit of Cork to a reenergised Pairc Sean McDiarmada on Sunday. Manor Rangers boss Thomas McDonald looks forward to a mouthwatering clash with Cartron on Sunday morning at the top of the Sligo / Leitrim Superleague table, where a win for Manor will see them leapfrog the Sligo side at very top. McDonald discusses the importance of rotating his squad as their fine run has meant big games coming each and every weekend with no end in sight. We also catch up with Shane Hegarty and John King of Drumshanbo VS Volleyball after their Cadet Boys team defeated the Northern Irish champions on Thursday to become the best school side in the country for a joint record 4th time. Finally we take a run through the 25 nominations for our inaugural Sportsperson of the Month award with no fewer than 9 sports involved across the three categories of International, National and Local athletes.

As the county gains national and provincial schools titles this week in Volleyball and Soccer, the football, hurling & ladies football national leagues are back up and running this weekend with each of our senior sides making trips to Ulster opposition over the next 48 hours. Terry Hyland will be joining us for an indepth look at how Leitrim's footballers are fairing out ahead of their opening Division 3 clash with last season's nemesis Derry in Celtic Park on Saturday evening. While the Hurler's and Ladies Footballers face trips to Enniskillen and Owenbeg to face Fermanagh and Derry in what promises to be exciting campaigns for both sides. With both Olcan Conway and Hugh Donnelly facing into their first competitive games in the Leitrim hotseat for both sides. On Wednesday, St. Clares Comprehensive in Manorhamilton needed penalties to secure the Connacht Junior 'B' Cup title after a 2-2 draw in the final against Mayo school Balla. Breifne speaks to their manager Anthony McDonald about the success and some of the bright young talent who played their part. Staying with school sports, Breifne visited Drumshanbo Vocational School after their fabulous victory in the National Cadette Final against Elphin played in NUI Galway last Wednesday afternoon. Their teacher & coach Shane Hegarty and long time stalwart of the sport in Drumshanbo John King discuss the development of the sport over the decades in the school while Radek Oberwan, Ronan Moore and Danny McWeeney share their thoughts about playing in the game.

Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, "His Name Was Walter," by Emily Rodda and Julie, reviews, "The Little Wave," by Pip Harry, and "Boot," by Shane Hegarty, Illustrated by Ben Mantle. Author links: http://www.emilyrodda.com/ Want to request this book at your local library? Here's what you will need. Title: His Name Was Walter Author: Emily Rodda Publisher: Harper Collins Australia Date: 23 July 2018 ISBN: 9781460756188 https://www.pipharry.com/ Want to request this book at your local library? Here's what you will need. Title: The Little Wave Author: Pip Harry Publisher: University of Queensland Press Date: 7 May 2019 ISBN: 9780702260476 https://www.hachette.com.au/shane-hegarty/boot-small-robot-big-adventure-book-1 https://www.benmantle.co.uk/ Want to request this book at your local library? Here's what you will need. Title: Boot Author: Shane Hegarty. Illustrator: Ben Mantle Publisher: Hachette ISBN: 9781444949360 Date: 14 May 2019 To learn more about the Mavens, head on over to https://www.middlegradepodcast.com Or to find Julie online drop by https://www.julieannegrassobooks.com And for Pamela online find her at https://www.ueckerman.net Have a question or comment? Email us at mavens@middlegradepodcast.com To learn what books are in the pipeline, follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/middlegrademavens And we love blabbering about books over at Instagram https://www.instagram.com/middle_grade_mavens_podcast/ You can find us on Twitter https://twitter.com/GradeMiddle

Laura Slattery interviews children's author Shane Hegarty about what it means to write for children, with their surprisingly strong taste for peril and horror, and how his own kids's brutal honesty helps him to create his books. Shane's books for children include the Darkmouth series, which has been praised by critics for its fast-paced action, wit and sophistication. His new book Boot is out now.

Grounds for Optimism as Louth County Council confirm the sale of land in Dundalk to Louth GAA for the new county grounds - county board treasurer Aidan Berrill was naturally really pleased. Mia Madden and Shane Hegarty brought us their recommendations for childrens and young adult books this Christmas! Tony Conlon rounded off the motoring year in the company of Nicky Smith, Peter Doran and Donal Watters. Whilst Sandra Finegan from Globe Travel brought us her best of the best destinations and suggestions for a range of holiday scenarios. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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In the fourth episode of Season 2, host Panti Bliss is joined by musician and singer Julie Feeney, author and writer Shane Hegarty, former rock radio DJ Jenny Huston and writer Dermot Bolger. www.pantisocracy.ie for more

Panti Bliss performs her monologue 'Life's Little Nudges' for Episode 4 of the second season of Pantisocracy. Pantisocracy, the cabaret of conversations, is back on air with a new Summer season of shows. Each show opens with a personal monologue by Ireland's Queen Panti Bliss and in this episode she explores how life's little nudges, people or events, can change us and our lives. In this episode, host Panti Bliss is joined by singer Julie Feeney, writer and author Shane Hegarty, former rock radio DJ Jenny Huston and writer Dermot Bolger.

Inside Books is a fortnightly programme presented by Breda Brown. This episode features Shane Hegarty and Ally and Turtle Bunbury discuss how their relationship and their writing.

With guests Julie Feeney, Dermot Bolger, Jenny Huston and Shane Hegarty.

Jon Ronson in conversation with Irish journalist Shane Hegarty, as part of International Literature Festival Dublin 2011. -- Jon Ronson is a Welsh journalist, author, documentary filmmaker and radio presenter whose works include the best-selling The Men Who Stare at Goats (2004) and The Psychopath Test (2011). Ronson has published nine books and his work has appeared in British publications such as The Guardian, City Life and Time Out. He has made several BBC Television documentary films and two documentary series for Channel 4.

Shane Hegarty was the Arts Editor of the Irish Times when he took a chance and submitted a sample of a novel he was writing to an agent.From there began a process which resulted in a four book deal with Harper Collins, and last week it was announced that the film rights to the Darkmouth series had been snapped up.I spoke to Shane the morning after the book was officially launched to chat about how it all came to pass, the writing process, the challenges (and beauty) of writing for young adults, the film news, and the transition from journalism to full time writer.You can follow Shane on Twitter – @shanehegarty – and Darkmouth is in all good bookshops now. Go buy it!

In this week’s Culture podcast Shane Hegarty talks to Liam Burke at the Comic-Con convention in San Diego

In this week’s Culture podcast, Shane Hegarty talks with Una Mullaly, Jim Carroll and Mick Heaney about the Galway Arts Festival and up-and-coming Irish music acts

In this week’s Culture podcast Shane Hegarty talks to Peter Crawley at the Galway Arts festival before jumping between Brian Friel, writing a pop classic, Jedward at 70, how to pitch and Peter Pan with Patrick Freyne and Sara Keating.

In this week’s Culture podcast Shane Hegarty, Jim Carroll, Una Mullally bully me about my lumpy bagel head and we eventually get around to some discussion about the best and the worst bits of music festivals. (For pics of said lumpy head, see my Twitter feed @laurencemackin. It’s really not pretty.)

In this week’s Culture podcast Shane Hegarty, Joe Griffin and myself discuss summer blockbusters and sketch shows and John Butler talks about his novel The Tenderloin.

In this week’s Culture podcast Shane Hegarty talks to Hugh Linehan, Jim Carroll and Laura Slattery about the future of the media and the magic (or not) of Clarence Clemons.

In this week’s Culture podcast Shane Hegarty talks to Sinead Gleeson, Declan Burke and Mick Heaney and asks are we witnessing the end of literary fiction?

In this week’s Culture podcast Shane Hegarty talks to Hugh Linehan, Anna Carey and Mick Heaney about the role of the critic and Irish cops on television