Podcasts about skerries

It's Top 10 Tuesday! Emma reveals she (unintentionally) scammed her Granny, a Skerries community page has been posting some saucy links and an email about inappropriate footwear in the workplace has us all in (not literal) stitches.

Brendan Morgan, Managing Director, Morgan School of Motoring, Skerries, Co. Dublin, discusses the huge increase in learner driver permits and the sharp rise in waiting times for a test.

Saturday (5th April 2025) is a mammoth day for Galway teams with three sides looking to prolong their seasons. Corinthians host Ballymena in the Energia All-Ireland League Division 2A final round.  They must better Greystones result in Navan to reach the play-offs.  Kick-off at Corinthian Park is 2.30pm. Galwegians are seeking similar rewards when they travel to Skerries on the last day in Division 2B.  They must win, and hope that UL Bohemian leave Sligo empty handed.  That starts in Holmpatrick at the same time. And just six days after winning a first Connacht Junior Cup in 32 years, Creggs must come back down to earth when they battle Bective Ranges in the AIL Qualifer semi-final.  That's down for Cill Dara RFC from 1pm. With a full preview of all three games, here's Galway Bay FM's William Davies.

This week on The Knock On, KCLR Sport's weekly rugby podcast, Stephen Byrne is joined by Tom Crotty (Carlow Rugby Club), James Blanchfield (Kilkenny RFC), and Paddy Browne (Tullow RFC) to discuss all the latest rugby action.Towns Cup ActionTullow progressed to the Quarter-Finals after Skerries conceded their match. They now face Gorey away on Sunday.Carlow takes on a strong Boyne side, who recently won Division 1B of the league.We have the team sheets for both Tullow and Carlow's upcoming matches.Club UpdatesTullow RFCJ2's face New Ross.Tullow Ladies played their final home league game, falling short against Cooke RFC.Katie Corrigan & Dannah O'Brien are in action with the Irish squad.Carlow RFCJ2's meet Wexford Wanderers.J3's face Longford in the Anderson Cup.Kilkenny RFCJ2's take on Edenderry.J3's battle Portarlington.Silverware success for the Kilkenny youth teams at Foulkstown.Tag Rugby returns this summer—James shares details on how to get involved.Fixtures & Youth Rugby ReviewWe round up all the latest youth rugby results and upcoming fixtures for Tullow, Carlow, and Kilkenny RFCs.

This week, Stephen Byrne is joined by Tom Crotty (Carlow Rugby Club), James Blanchfield (Kilkenny RFC), and Paddy Browne (Tullow RFC) to break down all the latest rugby action across Carlow, Kilkenny, and Tullow.Kilkenny RFC traveled to Cill Dara with a weakened squad and fell 34-7. They now shift their focus to a home clash against Wicklow in the Towns Cup, where they've named a strong and experienced lineup. Meanwhile, Kilkenny's women's team were defeated by Edenderry in Division 3 and now preparing to take on CYM this weekend.Tullow RFC edged out Bective 28-27 in a nail-biting contest, securing their place in Division 1A for next season. Theseconds team suffered a defeat. Their Towns Cup fixture against Skerries has been postponed due to a bereavement at the Dublin club. Tullow's women put up a fierce fight but fell short against Galwegians; they now look ahead to an away game against Ballincollig.Carlow RFC battled hard against Suttonians in Dublin but now faces a relegation playoff. The seconds team picked up a win, and the firsts will meet Longford in the Towns Cup. Carlow's J2s will also take on Athy in a friendly. On a high note, Carlow's women's team clinched the Division 6 Cup with a 26-12 victory over Midlands Warriors.Plus, we'll have a full report on all the latest news from the three clubs.

So, we've finally gotten around to settling the debate once & for all, which town is better, Balbriggan or Skerries! From pubs & restaurants to castles & supermarkets, we weigh it all up in a bid to decide once & for all who the top dog in the north county really is!

YOU MUST BE JOKIN LIVE SHOW: Lads, it's finally happening... we're doing a live show! Willa White and Eric Lalor will sit down at the Laughter Lounge with some special guests to find out what their story is, have a bit of craic and delve deep into the shenanigans of life! Get your tickets here: https://laughterlounge.com/products/ymbjlive?variant=49123283304778 Our guest this week is Irish comedy royalty, Mr Neil Delamere. The lads chat about their various fitness regimes, training for a triathlon, the time Neil and Willa almost ended up in a scrap in Skerries and why You Must be Jokin should take on the ploughing next year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yesterday on the show the new Irish Rail train timetable was discussed, and how it's been an issue for commuters. The changes were made to accommodate the hourly Dublin to Belfast train.Today, Newstalk's Henry McKean was sent out in rush hour to see how it was for passengers. Henry started his journey in Skerries and ended in the new train hub, Grand Canal Dock.

This Saturday, both Corinthians and Galwegians will be in action on the opening day of the Energia League.  Both teams were promoted last season, Corinthians to Division 2A and Galwegians to Division 2B, achievements that led to great celebrations at both clubs.  However, it will be a new adventure for both teams, with Corinthians away to Ballymena and Galwegians at home to Skerries in games that could affect their seasons even at this early stage.  William Davies went to Corinthian Park and Crowley Park and spoke to the Head Coaches of both clubs, Michael Harding of Corinthians and Brendan Guilfoyle of Galwegians. 

Callers describe instances where they were asked to prove their disability. Keith couldn't get the discount back on his €3 cup at a The The Concert. Liz's motorbike was stolen and used for joyriding. Michael has a museum decicated to Harry Ferguson in Skerries.

Philip Duff, a true icon in the industry, is on Lush Life. He is a renowned expert on everything drinks related and has a passion for the craft.Thank goodness our guest was not one of the Skerries-born citizens who kidnapped St. Patrick's goat and was cursed to bleat from then on, cus that would make for an awkward interview. Today we have a true icon in the industry. Philip Duff is not only an internationally renowned expert on cocktails, spirits, and bars, but also a sought-after consultant, a dynamic educator, and a captivating speaker who has traveled the globe sharing his vast knowledge and passion for the craft. Plus he's also the founder of Old Duff Genever and lucky for me my friend!We're chatting about the past, the future and the stuff that happened along the way.Before we begin, you can always watch this episode on Youtube, plus all the other Lush Life episodes as well as a whole lot more; just head to youtube.com/@lushlifemanual that's youtube.com/@lushlifemanual!The cocktail of the week is the Holland House:INGREDIENTS 50ml Old Duff Genever20ml dry vermouth15ml freshly squeezed lemon juice7.5ml maraschino liqueurGarnish: lemon zest METHODAdd all ingredients to a shaker with iceShake for 15 secondsFine strain into a martini or coupe glassGarnish with a lemon zestYou'll find this recipe and all the cocktails of the week at alushlifemanual.com, plus links to most of the ingredients.Full Episode Details: https://alushlifemanual.com/philip-duff-----Become a supporter of A Lush Life Manual for as little as $5 - all you have to do is go to https://substack.com/@alushlifemanual.Lush Life Merchandise is here - we're talking t-shirts, mugs, iPhone covers, duvet covers, iPad covers, and more covers for everything! And more! Produced by Simpler MediaFollow us on Twitter and InstagramGet great cocktail ideas on PinterestNew episodes every Tuesday, usually!!

Roy Keane was spotted in Skerries, the North County Dublin seaside town. Autograph hunters came out of the woodwork. Why do some of us get goosebumps and starstruck when a star comes to town? Our reporter, Henry McKean on meeting a celebrity or spotting one.

Roy Keane was spotted in Skerries, the North County Dublin seaside town. Autograph hunters came out of the woodwork. Why do some of us get goosebumps and starstruck when a star comes to town? Our reporter, Henry McKean on meeting a celebrity or spotting one.

Farming and environmental groups call on politicians to commit to a major increase in funding for the agricultural sector ahead of the General Election. We hear from BBC Wales' Environment correspondent, Steffan Messenger.We hear about the remarkable natural phenomena of insect migration through a Pyrenean mountain pass. Insect migration scientist, Dr Will Leo Hawkes, explains how migrating flies could help in the face of climate change.Rodney's Pillar - an update on the campaign to save an iconic landmark near Llanymynech, on the Welsh border.We escape to the Skerries for our Red listed bird of conservation concern and hear how some very noisy Arctic Terns are faring.

During this week's episode Hannah chats with Steph Ní Chonchúir from Co. Dublin. A recent graduate in Irish and Sociology and competitive swimmer from Skerries, Steph's love of Ireland and the Irish language is evident throughout this incredibly special and inspiring conversation. Throughout this chat Steph speaks about growing up in Dublin, falling in love with what's on our doorstep and so much more. During this episode Steph speaks so insightfully about the impact of globalisation and emigration on Ireland, her research on the Irish language revitalisation project, her thoughts on the connection between Irish language and culture, the role of media in regards to the promotion of language and how everyone can engage with the learning and promotion of Gaeilge. Steph also speaks about creating an Irish language community called 'Píosa Me', a social club for Irish speakers and enthusiasts all around the country. This is truly such a special conversation about the interconnecting role of language, culture and country and how we can all play our part, so make sure to check it out today. Instagram: @stephaineoc02 @piosame @greenerfieldss @hannahnash01

You could be a 'Hero' - there's a hint! Today it was the turn of Eimear in Skerries and Stefan in Louth.

Bringing the magic of Skerries to Luxembourg! Jean McDonald, Ambassador of Ireland to Luxembourg, arrived here at the end of August along with her husband Greg. The two met in Paris and have lived in Dublin and Geneva where Ambassador McDonald was Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN for Ireland. Since arriving in Luxembourg, Ambassador McDonald has been carried on a wave of Irish Community events, plus integrating into Luxembourg more generally. The vibrant Irish community here reminds her of her hometown of Skerries. This town, north of County Dublin, recently made headlines due to English anthropologist Daniel Miller, who spent almost a year and a half living there concluding “It is hard to find another currently existing society that is demonstrably better.” https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/dec/02/has-irish-town-found-secret-the-good-life-skerries Ambassador McDonald sees the similarities with Luxembourg: “A sense of people proud of where they are from and giving back”. Indeed, we go on to talk about the Irish spirit of volunteering. Coincidentally, Ambassador McDonald was studying at Trinity College Dublin when Ambassador Ensch was also there, and she is now the Ambassador for Luxembourg in Ireland! Ambassador McDonald's life as a diplomat is thanks to her father (RIP) who cut out an article in the Irish Times for recruitment to the department of Foreign Affairs. We talk about what advice she has for those who may want to follow this path in life. Ambassador Jean suggests you find people you'd like to emulate. “Those who seems the most effortless - they've done the most homework” If you want to discover more links between Ireland and Luxembourg, you can read about St. Willibrord. https://carlowcathedral.ie/our-parish/st-willibrord/ Ambassador McDonald also visited the University of Luxembourg which now has a Vacataire Lecturer in Irish Literature, Dr James Gallacher, which he developed No doubt in her tenure as Ambassador to Luxembourg, she will spread some Skerries magic amongst us. This interview was recorded at the start of December. Unfortunately due to a technical glitch the video format (on RTL Play) cuts off at 25 mins. You can listen to the full interview on Today Radio Saturday at 11am, Sunday at noon and Tuesday at 10am; or on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Subscribe to the Podcast and get in touch! Subscribe to the podcast on Apple and Spotify. Tune in on Today Radio Saturdays at 11am, Sundays at noon and Tuesdays at 10am.

Gerry so looks forward to Neil Delamere dropping in for a chat, as he never fails to entertain! Ann McVeigh was on hand to launch our annual Best Christmas Pudding in the Northeast competition. Locals explained why Skerries has been named as one of the best places to live in the world! David Sheehan covered off sport and Frankie Boyle brought us our comedy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cuán – that is the most perfect town in the world to live in. Never heard of it? Well it is the anonymised Irish town that Daniel Miller, professor of anthropology from University College London, relocated to for 16 months. Daniel Miller joined Kieran to discuss.We have a hunch what town ‘Cuán' might be and have assembled a panel of Cuán-siders to tell us what they love about their town. Skerries locals Henry McKean Newstalk's Own and Margot Fox, Mental Health and Wellbeing Coach joined Kieran on the show too...

Evelyn O'Rourke goes to Skerries to talk to Johnny Woodlock who is an environmental scientist.

Europe, the league, and the FAI Cup, we've got it all covered on this week's Between the Stripes LOI podcast.  Kieran & Gary start the show by discussing Shamrock Rovers Champions League exit and a disappointing first European week overall for the LOI sides.  Finn Harps chairman Ian Harkin checks in while Dave McCall from Portlaoise AFC tells us exactly what an FAI Cup run would do for the Midlands club ahead of their first-round tie with fellow non-leaguers Skerries.  As ever, we've got the BTS predictions league and your questions while there's also audio with Stephen Henderson on Bastien Hery's shock signing and audio with Kerry FC boss Billy Dennehy.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie

jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); }); Original Podcast with clickable words https://tinyurl.com/2md7dtm8 Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Electricity generation licenses to be awarded to four marine proposals. Ceadúnais ginte leictreachais le bronnadh ar cheithre thogra mara. It was announced today which companies are to be granted a license to generate electricity from the wind in the open sea. Fógraíodh inniu cé na comhlachtaí a bhfuil ceadúnas le bronnadh orthu le leictreachas a ghiniúint ón ngaoth san fharraige amuigh. The licenses were auctioned – the first such auction ever in the State – and EirGrid announced the winners this evening. Cuireadh na ceadúnais ar ceant – an chéad cheant dá leithéid riamh sa Stát – agus d'fhógair EirGrid na buaiteoirí tráthnóna. EirGrid is the State body responsible for the national transmission of electricity. Is é EirGrid an comhlacht Stáit atá freagrach as an tarchur náisiúnta leictreachais. A provisional announcement made today, however, and EirGrid will not officially confirm the licenses until next month. Fógra sealadach a rinneadh inniu, ámh, agus ní dhearbhóidh EirGrid na ceadúnais go hoifigiúil go dtí an mhí seo chugainn. All the companies that have succeeded today must also apply for planning permission. Caithfidh na comhlachtaí ar fad ar éirigh leo inniu cur isteach ar chead pleanála freisin. Among the proposals for which a license is to be granted, there is one called the Dublin Array which will be located in the Banks of Cise and Bray in the Irish Sea, and which has an allocation of 824 megawatts. I measc na dtograí a bhfuil ceadúnas le tabhairt dóibh, tá ceann dá ngairtear Dublin Array a bheas suite i mBainc na Cise agus Bhré i Muir Éireann, agus a bhfuil 824 meigeavata le lamháil air. Further south, another license is to be given to the Codling Wind Park between the Graystones and the town of Wicklow with an allocation of 1,300 megawatts - the largest of all the proposals. Níos faide ó dheas, tá ceadúnas eile le tabhairt do lucht Codling Wind Park idir na Clocha Liatha agus baile Chill Mhantáin a bhfuil 1,300 meigeavata le lamháil dó – an méid is mó as na tograí ar fad. A 500 megawatt license is to be awarded to the North Irish Sea Array proposal off Skerries in north Dublin, and a 400 megawatt license is to be awarded to Skerde Rocks off Iorras Aithneach in Connemara. Tá ceadúnas 500 meigeavata le bronnadh ar thogra North Irish Sea Array amach ó na Sceirí i dtuaisceart Bhaile Átha Cliath, agus tá ceadúnas 400 meigeavata le bronnadh ar lucht Sceirde Rocks amach ó Iorras Aithneach i gConamara. All these projects are to be undertaken by a mix of companies from different countries as well as Ireland – including France and Norway. Is meascán de chomhlachtaí ó thíortha éagsúla chomh maith le hÉirinn atá le tabhairt faoi na tograí seo ar fad – an Fhrainc agus an Iorua ina measc. The companies will pay an average of €86 for each megacar they are allowed. Íocfaidh na comhlachtaí beagán le cois €86 ar an meán as gach meigeavatuair a cheadófar dóibh. Currently, €120 is paid for each megawatt of wholesale electricity. Faoi láthair, is €120 a íoctar as gach meigeavatuair de leictreachas mórdhíola. It was also announced today that an annual community fund is to be established - and will be worth €24 million - as part of EirGrid's contract with the four successful proposals in the auction today. Fógraíodh inniu freisin go bhfuil ciste pobail bliantúil le bunú – agus a mbeidh luach €24 milliún ann – mar chuid de chonradh EirGrid le lucht na gceithre thogra ar éirigh leo sa cheant inniu. The Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications Éamon Ryan said that today's auction was extremely positive news for both energy consumers and the country as a whole. Dúirt an tAire Comhshaoil, Aeráide agus Cumarsáide Éamon Ryan gur scéal thar a bheith dearfach a bhí sa cheant inniu do thomhaltóirí fuinnimh agus don tír trí chéile araon.

This week we sat down with Brian Creighton & Grainne Maguire to talk all about Balbriggan's first official Darkness into Light walk in aid of Pieta House, coming up this Saturday morning.

On this episode of the Irish History Show we were joined by Gerard Shannon to discuss his new biography of Liam Lynch. During the War of Independence, Liam Lynch was the officer in command of the Cork No. 2 Brigade of the IRA and later commander of the First Southern Division. He opposed the Anglo - Irish Treaty and during the Civil War he was Chief of Staff of the Anti - Treaty IRA. Gerard Shannon is a historian from Skerries in Co. Dublin. In 2019 he wrote his MA thesis, for the School of History and Geography in Dublin City University, on Liam Lynch. Gerard has also written numerous articles for the Irish Story website. We have recently started a Patreon page for The Irish Story website and The Irish History Show. Please follow the link and your support is greatly appreciated. https://www.patreon.com/user?u=29204818 Intro / Outro music “Sliabh” from Aislinn. Licensed under creative commons from the free music archive.

New research by Switcher.ie has revealed the best Irish towns and cities to work from home. The study is based on data like broadband speed, house prices, crime rates, green spaces, cafes, GPs and top schools. New legislation which gives employees the right to request remote work is expected by the end of the year. With 91% planning to work fully remote or hybrid, Ireland's towns and local economies could also enjoy the benefits of an increasingly mobile workforce. Top Ten Castlebar coined the top spot as the best place to work from home in Ireland. Not only are house prices considerably lower than others on our list, it offers a winning mix of great leisure amenities, speedy broadband, 5G mobile coverage and plenty of green spaces. Leixslip, Navan, Galway and Longford were among the top five places to work from home. 1. Castlebar Average house prices: €205,100 Crime rate per 1000 people: 63.47 Coffee shops per 1000 people: 1.16 Full fibre: 1 (>50% coverage) 2. Leixlip Average house prices: €414,366 Crime rate per 1000 people: 30.7 Coffee shops per 1000 people: 1.23 Full fibre: .5 (50% coverage) 4. Galway Average house prices: €336,594 Crime rate per 1000 people: 93.95 Coffee shops per 1000 people: 1.88 Full fibre: 1 (>50% coverage) 5. Longford Average house prices: €162,899 Crime rate per 1000 people: 108.91 Coffee shops per 1000 people: 1.60 Full fibre: 1 (>50% coverage) 6. Gorey Average house prices: €288,857 Crime rate per 1000 people: 76.05 Coffee shops per 1000 people: 1.93 Full fibre: 1 (>50% coverage) 7. Clonmel Average house prices: €221,707 Crime rate per 1000 people: 84.89 Coffee shops per 1000 people: 1.46 Full fibre: 1 (>50% coverage) 8. Mallow Average house prices: €210,639 Crime rate per 1000 people: 65.9 Coffee shops per 1000 people: 1.20 Full fibre: 1 (>50% coverage) 9. Portmarnock Average house prices: €549,986 Crime rate per 1000 people: 45.86 Coffee shops per 1000 people: 1.27 Full fibre: .5 (50% coverage) Most Affordable Longford was the most affordable town to buy a house in our study. House prices were based on the average house price in August 2022. Top 5 affordable towns to work remotely were Longford, Ballina, Cavan, Letterkenny and Shannon. For Families Castlebar has also taken the top spot for the best place to work from home with a family. To calculate the best town to work from home with a family, we summed index scores for house prices, crime rate, number of GPs surgeries and high-ranking schools. Top towns for families to work remotely were Castlebar, Arklow, Midleton, Cobh and Enniscorthy. Safest Skerries had the lowest rate of recorded crime per 1,000 people in 2021, giving it the title of safest place to work from home. Top 5 safest places to work from home were Skerries, Cobh, Celbridge, Carrigaline and Shannon. Commercial Director of Switcher.ie, Eoin Clarke said: “The new ‘Work Life Balance Bill' will give workers a statutory right to request remote working before the end of this year. What started as a safety measure for many companies during the pandemic is now becoming the norm, giving Irish workers a better quality of life and fantastic financial benefits.” “All the top contenders in our study have lots to offer, and hotspots range from along the sandy west coast to the midlands and Cork's Black Valley, as well as satellite towns bordering Dublin. When it comes to peaceful, low cost, scenic places to work from home, there's plenty to choose from.” “A fast and reliable internet connection, reasonable house prices and open, green spaces make all the difference when working remotely. As workers are no longer pinned down to designated office blocks, we will hopefully see a more evenly distributed workforce – wh...

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.”

The price of your pint could cost more from December 1st. We'll pour through the details with Ollie Grimes Owner of The Snug in Skerries, Dublin, Alex Rowley Student, and John Moynes comedian and poet.

Ollie Grimes, Owner of the Snug in Skerries joins Matt to discuss Heineken's decision to raise the price of their draughts and ciders. For the full chat click the play button below.

Besieged by gales and restless sea, a rocky peninsula holds firm on the northern Anglesey coast, unchanged through many millennia of daily assaults. Meanwhile, seals sleep in the quiet bays that it protects. Beyond the breakers, the Skerries lighthouse keeps watch from the largest of a group of raw-looking islets.BBC Countryfile Magazine's Sound Escapes are a weekly audio postcard from the countryside to help you relax and transport you somewhere beautiful, wherever you happen to be.Recorded and presented by Fergus Collins.Contact the Plodcast team and send your sound recordings of the countryside to: editor@countryfile.comVisit the Countryfile Magazine website: countryfile.comPPA Podcast of the Year 2022 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you seen this? People are now being refused entry for wearing a tracksuit. Una Mullally, Irish Times columnist and Ollie Grimes, Owner of the Snug in Skerries join Matt to discuss their views on this. For the full chat click the play button below.

Fine Gael Cllr. Tom O'Leary joins Johnny Holmes to discuss how Balbriggan & Skerries have been excluded from the TFI 90-Minute Fare Scheme along the train line. https://www.finegael.ie/

Swifts, swallows and the Skerries triathlon, meeting Paul McCartney, and Ulysses in the jazz age, with Margaret Galvin, Gerry Mullins, Tim Carey, Ann Marie Durkan, Angela Keogh and Colin Murphy

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Dr. Ciaran O'Keeffe, formerly Chief Scientist with the National Parks and Wildlife Service, is a man with a keen eye for interesting happenings in the natural world. Over the past few months he has been observing some rather unusual gull behaviour off Skerries, Co. Dublin.

This week Derek is joined by Niall Hatch, with contributions from Éanna Ní Lamhna and Terry Flanagan. Topics for discussion include: Rooks causing a ruckus in UCC, malformed beaks, Penguins in Co. Sligo, An Fód Deireanach ar TG4, Star-studded Skerries sandbank and Brent Geese in Blackrock.

Guest and storyteller Jen Murphy is a Feminine Embodiment Coach, Mythologist and Anthropologist. She is the creator of Celtic Embodiment, a cutting-edge modality that fuses the ancient wisdom of Celtic Mythology with the emerging field of Feminine Embodiment Coaching, to transform modern life for women. I have the good fortune of being part of Jen's yearlong program, the Celtic Women's Voyage where Jen takes us on an imram, a mystical, embodied journey to the otherworld and to the realms within. Learn more about Jen and her brilliant work at https://www.celticembodiment.com/ (www.celticembodiment.com) Jen comes to KnotWork with her own story, The Skerries Selkie, which is set in Skerries, County Dublin, right beside the Irish Sea. In our deep diving conversation, Jen and I explore: The parallels between the Selkie and An Mhaighdean Mhara, the mermaid How important it is to reclaim the feminine from the patriarchy and recover the lost self  The masculine and feminine energy that exist in all of us and how we leave behind seal skin (the feminine) when we suit up and head off to work and enter the masculine world The problem with “doing the feminine in a masculine way” Valuing doing over being, logic over intuition, linear over the cyclical The bean feasa, the wise woman who comes in to help and heal the mother who has lost herself Sisterhood, rupture and separation, the quest to return to companionship and the arms of the sea. The sacred geometry of the Celtic Embodiment logo, with all of its straight lines and spirals and how evocative it is of this story and these ideas. How systems of oppression can play out in the body Animism: the belief that everything has a soul. The Brehon Law, the original laws of Ireland that protect trees, proving the way that everything had an essence and a soul. The way the body remembers. A book recommendation from Jen: Kimberly Ann Johnson Call of the Wild: How We Heal Trauma, Awaken Our Own Power, and Use it for Good What it means to be a mother of sons (as well as daughters and non-binary children) in a culture with so much trouble with “toxic masculinity” Our show music is a compilation of traditional tunes, including "The College Grove," performed by Beth Sweeney and Billy Hardy: http://billyandbeth.com/ (http://billyandbeth.com/) Do you want to explore and tell your own stories? Marisa's Sovereign Writers' Knot online community is accepting new members now. https://www.marisagoudy.com/sovereign-writers (Learn more and apply to join )this unique space for writers who want to dive deep into stories that are at once personal and universal. Explore Marisa's work and get a copy of The Sovereignty Knot : https://www.knotworkstorytelling.com/episode/www.marisagoudy.com (www.marisagoudy.com) Follow the show on https://www.instagram.com/knotworkpodcast/ (Instagram) and join our vibranthttps://www.facebook.com/groups/knotworkpodcast ( listeners' community on Facebook).

Reviews of the first round of the Energia AIL. Previews of round 2, with odds from Paddy Power. We are joined by Derek O'Sullivan and Paul O'Loghlen of Skerries RFC.  Powered by Energia

Barry Lenihan reports from Skerries

This week's podcast relates to the very successful Hills Cricket Club which celebrated its Golden Jubilee in 2019 when this oral history documentary was compiled.The voices you will hear are the following:The late Joe Clinton and his brother SeamusMaureen Byrne, in her 100th year, and her son PaddyLocal historian Jim BennettInternational cricket player Matt DwyerRichard Wentges of the Milverton Hall Wentges family

Over the past thirty years we at Irish Life and Lore have recorded some of Ireland's best storytellers from around the country, and this week's episode features their voices.They include Joe Clinton from Margaretstown, Skerries in Dublin; Maisie Cooper from Limerick city;  Martin McMahon and Robin O'Connell from Meelick, Co. Clare; Eamon Kelly from Dublin and Gabriel Fitzmaurice from Kerry.  Gabriel Fitzmaurice is the only person who survives from this very talented group of storytellers.

On this episode of the Irish History Show we were joined by Gerard Shannon to discuss Seán Russell, the former Chief of Staff of the IRA. Russell continues to be a deeply controversial and divisive figure to the present day and his statue in Fairview Park, near Dublin's city centre, has been frequently vandalised, and at one stage decapitated. Russell joined the Irish Volunteers in 1913 and fought in the Easter Rising. After being interned in Frongoch, he fought in the War of Independence, rising to become IRA Director of Munitions in 1920. He fought with the Anti - Treaty IRA in the Civil War and was interned by the new Irish government. He remained with IRA after his release and became Quarter Master General. It was his actions during the Second World War that would lead to his continuing notoriety. As chief of staff he oversaw the ill fated bombing campaign in British cities in 1939. In 1940, following a tour of the United States, he travelled to Genoa and then onto Berlin where he held discussions with German military intelligence and received explosives training with the Abwehr. As he was travelling back to Ireland aboard a German U - Boat he suffered a burst stomach ulcer and died. Gerard Shannon is a historian from Skerries in Co. Dublin and a graduate of the School of History and Geography in DCU. He is currently working on a biography of the IRA Chief of Staff during the Civil War, Liam Lynch for Merrion Press. You can find his website at gerardshannon.com Gerard has written two articles on Russell for the Irish Story website which are available here: https://www.theirishstory.com/2020/07/02/the-only-irishman-that-was-incorruptible-sean-russell-and-the-ira-part-one-1893-1930/#.YL_5tvlKjIU https://www.theirishstory.com/2020/07/13/worthy-successor-of-tone-and-casement-sean-russell-and-the-ira-part-two-1931-40/#.YL_52_lKjIU Intro / Outro music “Sliabh” from Aislinn. Licensed under creative commons from the free music archive.

Brenda Donohue meets Kildare man Ciaran Curran who has swapped the bright lights of London to return to live with his family in Skerries, near Athy, Co Kildare where he now raises goats on his back lawn.

Dubliners Talk About What Makes Their Community Great We began the show on a positive note today. We asked what makes your community great. We heard from Deirdre in Skerries, who talked about how safe the neighbourhood was and how the seaside walk is good to clear the head. Susie in Sutton got in touch to talk about how great her neighbours are and how the dart station is really close. Listen Below: [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/02/25120918/250221WhatMakesMyNeighbourhoodGreat.mp3"][/audio] TUNE IN TO DUBLIN TALKS LIVE EVERY WEEKDAY MORNING FROM 10AM, ONLY ON 98FM Check out all of our podcasts here.

What is it a rich man wants, a poor man has, a blind man sees, and a deaf man hears? Find out in this weeks fun episode filled with riddles, stories and superstitions from Skerries. Music by Gareth Quinn Redmond Logo by AislingLarkinDesign

Sr Anne O'Sullivan rings Joe to put a call out on the airwaves, can she find the kind stranger who she connected with on Skerries Beach over their shared loved of a book called The Gift?

On this week's episode, we discuss the Skerries covid party in detail and touch on the relationship between Skerries and Balbriggan.  We also discuss what accent is hardest to understand and we also play a new game. That and much more. We hope you enjoy it! #PintsOfMalt  Hosts: Femi Twitter: @doncarteral Instagram: @doncarteral Kenny Twitter: @kengy16 Instagram: @kengy16 Jibbz Twitter: @jibbzscrilla Instagram: @jibbzscrilla Charles  Twitter: @iammagiic Instagram: @slimocharles   Logo: @slimobounce Make sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @pintsofmalt and get involved with the discussions using #pintsofmalt

Wooly, Conan and Conan discuss the news of the week while Tim Barry joins on the line after lining out for his club at the age of 72.

Cllr. Karen Power Speaks On Tik Tok Video And Skerries Covid Cases Green Party Councillor for Balbriggan and Skerries Karen Power joined Lauren Kelly to discuss Covid Cases in her constituency and the infamous tik tok video that has been circulating online yesterday and today. LISTEN BACK HERE NOW: [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2020/09/01134742/010920-Skerries.mp3"][/audio] TUNE IN TO DUBLIN TALKS LIVE EVERY WEEKDAY MORNING FROM 10-12, ONLY ON 98FM!!!

We recommend you view this episode on YouTube as it is a virtual 5K walk as part of the AVIXA Fun Run for the AVIXA Foundation and InfoComm 2020 Justin takes to the beaches of North County Dublin in Skerries for his 5K virtual walk.   

Across Ireland Cocooning volunteering groups are popping up around the country to help the over 70s in their community. Henry McKean met Cocooners from a 2 metre distance with the Self Isolating Skerries Volunteer Group, They help cocooners with shopping, meals on wheels and prescription collection. Henry went out and about with them. Henry McKean's mum Rosemary also is cocooning. If you are cocooning and you live in the  Skerries area call the Self Isolating Skerries Volunteer Group on 085 81 28 509 or check out your local town or village Facebook page to find your Cocooning Group.

St. Patrick's Day It's very unlikely we’ll be hitting pubs and restaurants to celebrate St. Patrick this Tuesday. To keep ourselves occupied, Terry McCoy joined Mario to share some food we can make to still celebrate Ireland's Patron Saint. Terry McCoy has been a chef for many years and is fascinated with the story of Saint Patrick. Terry moved to Skerries in the 1970s, where legend has it St. Patrick moved to, living on an island off the Skerries Coast. As a chef, he always wondered what he might have eaten out on the isolated island. Terry spoke to Mario about what food was like in Ireland back then, what influences St. Patrick could have brought to it, and how we'd all be a bit healthier if we ate like the Saint. Check out their full chat by pressing the listen button on screen.  

Terry McCoy formerly of the Red Bank in Skerries has published a very interesting new book called St Patrick's Plate. Adrienne Reilly gave a powerful assessment of Human Trafficking. Austin Campbell founder of My Streets and all round good guy popped in for a chat on foot of his recent Humanitarian Award. Sarah O'Rourke from Meath was named Millner of the Year, Ivor Kenny told us about his dramatic dog rescue and Margaret Hughes nominated Ann Wilkinson as November's Unsung Hero. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Lucy Hopkins is a clown and intergalactic soul explorer. I'm not sure quite how to describe her. I first met her at her show SCRT CRCL that was on at midnight every night of the 2018 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. A ceremony of stupidity and permissiveness and laughter, all delivered in The Magical Spiegelyurt. I fell in love instantly with the show and probably went 5 nights in a row. Lucy and I catch up and talk about everything firstly in the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh (until we got thrown out) and then in Greyfriar's Kirk - where they tried to throw us out.Check her out here: https://www.lucyhopkins.com/Upcoming Secrt Circl in Sheffield on Friday 8 Novhttps://performancevenues.group.shef.ac.uk/events/secrt-circl/Upcoming Art of Being an Idiot - 2 day workshop in Sheffield Nov 9&10: https://performancevenues.group.shef.ac.uk/events/the-art-of-being-an-idiot-intensive/And the Blundabus and Spiegelyurt in Harrogate nov 11-16:https://www.harrogatetheatre.co.uk/news/posts/2019/october/the-spiegelyurt-is-whirling-into-town/Lucy's FB page:https://www.facebook.com/lucyhopkinspage/You can see her here in the wonderful The Mind of Herbert Clunkerdunk from BBC Three. https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p07gy9m1/the-mind-of-herbert-clunkerdunk-series-1-3-adrThis episode's word is: SPACE(s) - a continuous area or expanse which is free, available, or unoccupied.Before that I talk about the tour, last week's gigs, inclusivity in music/art and having temporomadibular joint dysfunction. Links to merch, patronage, tour and social media below.Grant Sharkey on TourOCTThurs 31 - Firkin Shed - BOURNEMOUTHNOVFri 01 - Bluebell, CONWYSat 02 - Skerries, BANGORMon 04 - Tudno FM, LLANDUDNOFri 08 - Rising Sun Arts Centre, READINGSat 09 - Art House Cafe, SOUTHAMPTON (tickets: https://www.facebook.com/events/488603418645084/)Wed 13 - Cherry Reds, BIRMINGHAMThu 14 - SoCa, ACOCKS GREENFri 15 - The Lab, NORTHAMPTONSat 16 - House Show, LIVERPOOLMon 18 - The Shed, LEICESTERWed 20 - PAC @ The Forts, CLAYTON LE MOORThur 21 - Coffeevolution, HUDDERSFIELDFri 22 - Slocken, LEEDSSun 24 - Bluebell Roots, EASTBOURNETues 26 - Gladstone, BRIGHTONWed 27 - Three Wise Monkeys, COLCHESTERThur 28 - The Traf, WIMBLEDONFri 29 - Rockhouse, ANDOVERSat 30 - TAP Social Movement, OXFORDDECSun 01 - Albert's Shed Southwater, SHREWSBURYWed 04 - Catherine Wheel, NEWBURYThurs 05 - Hawthorns, GLASTONBURYFri 06 - People's Comedy, BRISTOLSat 07 - House Show, BRISTOLThur 12 - Burlesque By The Sea, SOUTHSEASat 14 - Ice Box Arts and Music Venue, GLASGOWSun 15 - No. 39, DARWENTues 17 - Cowes Speak @ The Anchor, COWESThurs 19 - Winchester Gate, SALISBURYFri 21 - Micro Music @ Coffee Lab Bargate, SOUTHAMPTON14/40: HOBO SAPIEN released 05/11/19Tour dates: bit.ly/SharkeyTourMerch Box: bit.ly/SharkeyMerchBoxPatreon: bit.ly/SharkeyPatreonBandcamp: bit.ly/SharkeyBandcampEmail: info@grantsharkey.comFacebook: bit.ly/SharkeyFacbookInstagram: bit.ly/SharkeyInsta See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On our uber-efficent, highly-stringent, deeply smooth show this week, we're talking about the return of Linda Hamilton to the 'Terminator' franchise, otherwise known as 'Terminator: Dark Fate', and Joe Talbot's directorial debut, 'The Last Black Man in San Francisco', which leads into a lovely story Eoin had about living in San Francisco during his J-1 and finding out his next-door neighbour there was from Skerries, Co. Dublin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave Allon has become an integral part of the /40 album project. He's played drums on 'Tories' and we made a whole album together in the form of '12/40: BEASTS' from 2018 as well as providing the hyper-kinetic drums on many tracks from the new album. He's just a brilliant, gregarious friend and tells a wonderful tale. He's recently been part of the orchestra for a production of Jeff Wayne's War of the Worlds, from which he's still recovering. ULLLLLAAAAA!In the chat we solve climate change, discuss The Alanis Morissette Paradox and talk about the day our friend Stevie D died. This episode's word is: POSTIVITY, the practice of being or tendency to be positive or optimistic in attitude. Song: Pandas from 12/40: BEASTSand 14/40: HOBO SAPIEN GS - d bass and voxDave Allon - drums and b voxDan Parkinson - electric pianoRob Bartholomew - saxophone The Hobo Sapien Tour starts this week!OCTFri 25 - Chaplin's - BOSCOMBESat 26 - Good Intent - PETERSFIELDThurs 31 - Firkin Shed - BOURNEMOUTHNOVFri 01 - Bluebell, CONWYSat 02 - Skerries, BANGORMon 04 - Tudno FM, LLANDUDNOFri 08 - Rising Sun Arts Centre, READINGSat 09 - Art House Cafe, SOUTHAMPTON (tickets: https://www.facebook.com/events/488603418645084/)Wed 13 - Cherry Reds, BIRMINGHAMThu 14 - SoCa, ACOCKS GREENFri 15 - The Lab, NORTHAMPTONSat 16 - House Show, LIVERPOOLMon 18 - The Shed, LEICESTERWed 20 - PAC @ The Forts, CLAYTON LE MOORThur 21 - Coffeevolution, HUDDERSFIELDFri 22 - Slocken, LEEDSSun 24 - Bluebell Roots, EASTBOURNETues 26 - Gladstone, BRIGHTONWed 27 - Three Wise Monkeys, COLCHESTERThur 28 - The Traf, WIMBLEDONFri 29 - Rockhouse, ANDOVERSat 30 - TAP Social Movement, OXFORDDECSun 01 - Albert's Shed Southwater, SHREWSBURYWed 04 - Catherine Wheel, NEWBURYThurs 05 - Hawthorns, GLASTONBURYFri 06 - People's Comedy, BRISTOLSat 07 - House Show, BRISTOLThur 12 - Burlesque By The Sea, SOUTHSEASat 14 - Ice Box Arts and Music Venue, GLASGOWSun 15 - No. 39, DARWENTues 17 - Cowes Speak @ The Anchor, COWESThurs 19 - Winchester Gate, SALISBURYFri 21 - Micro Music @ Coffee Lab Bargate, SOUTHAMPTON14/40: HOBO SAPIEN released 05/11/19Tour dates: bit.ly/SharkeyTourMerch Box: bit.ly/SharkeyMerchBoxPatreon: bit.ly/SharkeyPatreonBandcamp: bit.ly/SharkeyBandcampEmail: info@grantsharkey.comFacebook: bit.ly/SharkeyFacbookInstagram: bit.ly/SharkeyInsta See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mary Gough tragically fell down the stairs in her home, only 6 months after her wedding day. Or, at least that's what her husband, Colin Whelan, said. When Mary was rushed to the hospital after this purported accident, the Gardai did not take him at his word. His story did not add up, and Colin Whelan was charged with with Mary's murder. But when Whelan's car was discovered at the top of Howth Head near the seaside cliffs, people thought that there would be no justice for Mary.  But they were wrong. ******************** Head to www.hellofresh.co.uk (https://www.hellofresh.co.uk/) and enter the code MENSREA at checkout for £60 off! That’s £15 off your first four boxes! Find us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/mensreapod/) or Twitter (https://twitter.com/MensReaPod) ! With thanks to our supporters on Patreon! (http://ww.patreon.com/MensReaPod) ******************** Please check out the brand new podcast by friend of the show Charlie Bagman. Find it here (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/infernal-souls-and-eternal-arseholes/id1482045093) (http://ww.patreon.com/MensReaPod) ******************** Theme Music: Quinn’s Song: The Dance Begins Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com (http://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. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ “BossaBossa” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com (http://incompetech.com/) ) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ ******************** Sources: Siobhan Gaffney, Till Death Do Us Part (Dublin: Maverick House, 2015) Purchase here (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Till-Death-Part-misguided-deception-ebook/dp/B018L3GBGE/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=siobhan+gaffney&qid=1570488442&sr=8-1) Donnacha Mac Raghnaill, “Nurse noticed scratch marks on Whelans chest after the killing” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/regionals/fingalindependent/news/nurse-noticed-scratch-marks-on-whelans-chest-after-the-killing-27768911.html (22 April 2005)    “Special Memories of a Special lady” in The Irish Independent  https://www.independent.ie/regionals/fingalindependent/news/special-memories-of-a-special-lady--27768910.html (22 April 2005)    Meave Sheehan, “Callous killer surfed the net in bid to plan perfect crime” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/opinion/analysis/callous-killer-surfed-the-net-in-bid-to-plan-perfect-crime-26207130.html (17 April 2005)    “Fatal errors of a calculating killer” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/unsorted/features/fatal-errors-of-a-calculating-killer-25990297.html (16 April 2005)    “The Colin Whelan murder trial” in Magill https://magill.ie/archive/colin-whelan-murder-trial (14 April 2005)    Meave Sheehan, “Convicted  wife-murderer Whelan had killed before” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/convicted-wifemurderer-whelan-had-killed-before-26207322.html (17 April 2005)    “Colin Whelan relative ordered to pay for breach of bail” in The Irish Examiner https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/ireland/colin-whelan-relative-ordered-to-pay-for-breach-of-bail-159421.html (30 July 2004)    “Whelan given life sentence for wife's murder” from RTE.ie (http://rte.ie/) https://www.rte.ie/news/2005/0412/61863-whelanm/ (12 April 2005)    “Computer analyst gets life imprisonment for wife's murder” in The Irish Examiner https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/ireland/computer-analyst-gets-life-imprisonment-for-wifes-murder-197741.html (12 April 2005)    “Colin Whelan relative ordered to pay for breach of bail” from BreakingNews.ie (http://breakingnews.ie/) https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/colin-whelan-relative-ordered-to-pay-for-breach-of-bail-159421.html (30 July 2004)    Humphrey Carter, “ Tourist leads police to Irishman on the run” from Majorca Daily Bulletin https://www.majorcadailybulletin.com/news/local/2004/07/13/9771/tourist-leads-police-irishman-the-run.html (13 July 2004)    Gerard Couzens and Tom Brady, “wife murder suspect held by Spanish Police” in The Belfast Telegraph https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/imported/wife-murder-suspect-held-by-spanish-police-28055949.html (13 July 2004)    Nicola Anderson, “ Computer expert hid internet research on strangling” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/computer-expert-hid-internet-research-on-strangling-25989790.html (13 April 2005)    Siobhan Gaffney, “Life for 'callous' murder of wife” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/life-for-callous-murder-of-wife-25989788.html (13 April 2005)    Paul Melia and Cormac Looney, “Fake death fugitive changes plea to admit murdering wife” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/fake-death-fugitive-changes-plea-to-admit-murdering-wife-25989583.html (12 April 2005)    Siobhan Gaffney, “Date set for hearing on wife murder” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/date-set-for-hearing-on-wife-murder-25888878.html (https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/date-set-for-hearing-on-wife-murder-25888878.html) (30 November 2004)    “Whelan faces trial on murder charge” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/news/whelan-faces-trial-on-murder-charge-27107443.html (30 July 2004)    “Gardai try to identify washed – up Skerries body” in The Irish Times https://www.irishtimes.com/news/gardai-try-to-identifyp-washed-up-skerries-body-1.983030 (https://www.irishtimes.com/news/gardai-try-to-identify-washed-up-skerries-body-1.983030) ( 24 June 2004)    Jimmy Cunningham, “Body may not be murder accused” in The Irish Independent  https://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/news/body-may-not-be-murder-accused-27107131.html (25 June 2004)   

Shane Holland chained himself to a tree in Skerries yesterday and for the time being prevented Fingal County Council from cutting it down - he explained why he placed himself in the line of a chainsaw. Brain Byrne's new musical Angel of Broadway is all set to premiere in Dublin and the man himself popped in for a chat with Gerry. Tom and Breege O'Neill love their Guide Dogs - have a listen and you'll understand why! It's the end of an era in Trim with Nina's Fashions set to close its doors after 66 years. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Have a good think about the pro's and con's of this one... For this weeks 'Up The Poll' Muireann asked listeners if they'd do a house swap with someone from another country for a few months? So you'd pack your bags, up and leave and sleep in someone else's bed. What if it was a house of horrors? But what if it was a dream mansion?! Got plans for the summer? An option for some is to head off for the few months and HOUSE SWAP with someone from another country. For todays #UpThePoll - @MuireannO_C is asking you: Would you House Swap and let strangers live in your house? — Today FM (@TodayFM) March 12, 2019 Today FM listener Karen got in touch to give Muireann to tell her all about her plans to house swap with a house in Alicante and another house in Skerries in Dublin! We know where you live! LISTEN BACK HERE OR CLICK ABOVE:

There was a large scale research study done by Gallup Consulting Group (a hugely credible global research company) this year which shows that the majority of people under 35 years of age do not own any form of shares/equities through investments, pensions or savings. This is in comparison to 2007 when the majority of people under 35 did own some for of equities. The research also demonstrated that the majority of people over 35 years of age held them in 2007 and that today the majority of people over 35 still hold them! It got me thinking! I remember vividly cycling my bike on my way from school when I was about 7 years of age and living in Skerries (yes I originally hale from 'enemy territory!). I was cycling along a quiet street and was passing a row of parked cars on my left. I was probably imagining I was Sean Kelly in the Tour De France and so getting a buzz from cycling past the cars a little too close, and mistakenly clipped one of the rear view mirrors of what I think was a Renault 11! Now i barely clipped it on my little peddler, i didn't even move it or damage it in any way. However that didn't stop what I can only assume was the owner of the car, who happened to be standing on the path beside the car, from letting an almighty roar at me, followed by some sort of fist-waving expression and a brief chase. It all seemed a huge over-reaction and a deliberate attempt to scare a young boy on his bike! Needless to say the harmless young Paddy was terrified and with increased motivation cycled home at a truly speedy pace! Not sure why this was so ingrained in my memory however I do know that for the remainder of that school year I avoided that street altogether for fear of encountering the 'Reno Man' again! I ended up cycling a very long way to and from school and cost myself lot of unnecessary time and concern. That was the first time I experienced being bitten, and then being twice shy about repeating the experience. However I happened to pass the 'scene of the crime' as a teenager and it reminded of that day, but to say the least there was zero fear about encountering the 'Reno Man' again, if anything I was keen to see him so I could tell him what I should have told him that day! On reflection it was OK to feel the fear but it was foolish to act upon it and to then pay the price and the inconvenience for the rest of the year! You might wonder what this has to do with investing in equities (quite rightly!). My take is that when it comes to pensions, investments, savings and all that boring stuff the truth is that many of us got quiet a fright 10 years ago (seems much more recent than that!) when the Global Financial Crisis hit. Anyone that owned equities/investments/pensions during that period felt the fear, the concern and either made a decision to act upon that fear or to do nothing! A typical portfolio fund in an investment, personal or Director's Pension with 80% Equities and 20% Bonds fell by 35% from January 2008 to December 2008. A portfolio with 100% equities fell by 40% in the same period. Forgetting about the fact (yes the FACT!) that they both rebounded by 55 and 70% respectively in the following 12 months, this was a genuinely scary time for investors. Many people made the mistake of getting out of Equities during these temporary declines. They panicked. Some may have been forced to, as in they needed to get their hands on the money for some genuine emergency, but the vast majority who sold their equities during the temporary decline did so out of fear and panic. In order to relive it let's picture a scenario. In 2006 everything is rosy. The Irish economy is booming, the good times are here. Bertie and his merry men are saying that this will last forever, that we're a mighty little country and that we should keep spending and lapping it up! Investments have delivered double-digit growth for past few years (since the tech bubble) and there is no reason to doubt that it will continue. You see your investment or pension pot grow in value from €200,000 to €250,00 over the course of 2005-2006. You are happy, you buy a few more houses, you buy a new car, install a new en-suite, a hot tub Jacuzzi out the back garden. The new decking is looking fabulous and your neighbours are all envious! All is well in the world!! And then WHACK! The global economy collapses, we lose jobs, Joe Duffy is telling us the world is coming to an end, Lehmans Brothers and a few 'big hitters' (non prudent ones obviously!) go bust. Your property empire starts to crumble. Your decking goes mouldy and your hot-tub doesn't get used anymore because you're too busy worrying about things! Your investment/pension pot falls in value by 40%, from €250,000 to €150,000, and continues to fall. You fear for your life savings. What is going On? What Sort Of A Fund Is This? Will I lose It All? These are questions you ask yourself or indeed ask your broker or advisor. They probably don't have an answer that assures you in any meaningful way. What happens next defines whether this investor achieves financial success or not. Full Blog at www.informeddecisions.ie Paddy Delaney QFA | RPA | APA | Qualified Coach  

Michele is a Singer, Actress and TV presenter from Skerries, Co.Dublin. Recently she played Malnificent in the Cheerios production of Sleeping Beauty (Tivoli Theatre). Previous theatre roles include; ‘Belle’ in Beauty & The Beast (Tivoli Theatre) ‘Jill’ in Jack & The Beanstalk (Tivoli Theatre), Good Queen’ in Cinderella (Tivoli Theatre)‘Snow White’ (Liberty Hall) , Tv credits include The Tudors (BBC) Camelot (BBC) Damo & Ivor (RTE) Eircom Commercial, Discover Ireland Commercial, Tayto Commercial. Michele was a member of Irish pop group INDUSTRY alongside TV chef Donal Skeehan, Morgan Dean and Lee Hutton. They enjoyed two number 1 hits in the Irish charts and toured with The Pussycat Dolls and JLS. Michele has worked as a professional model for the last 12 years and has been featured in many international campaigns. Michele is a regular fashion Corespondent on TV3’s Ireland AM.  Michele is very excited to be playing the part of Gretchen in Coppers the musical this summer!

It's been a couple of months since my last Podcast so today I decided to record my first solo one. A short episode just touching on this time of year, low energy, lack of motivation and what we should do to help ourselves shake out of this low mood. I recorded today in Skerries just outside of Dublin which is one of my favourite places to go to. I feel so at home by the sea, I often think I was a dolphin in a past life lol. Plenty of Podcasts lined up over this next few months so stay tuned, enjoy and take care guys. Health and Happiness. Lee www.fitmindmatters.com

President Michael D. Higgins was in Skerries, to pay tribute to the town's active citizens and volunteers. Bhí an tUachtarán sna Sceirí, Co. Bhaile Átha Cliath, chun éacht an bhaile i gComórtas na mBailte Slachtmhara a cheiliúradh. Mhol an tUachtarán daoine a dhéanann obair dheonach ina bpobail. http://www.president.ie/en/diary/details/president-visits-skerries-to-mark-the-achievement-of-winning-the-tidy-towns

Cormac chats with local artist Paul D' Arcy about his life as a painter and sculptor. They also discuss the stories behind some of his most well-known work, including the 'Oscar' sculpture outside The Millbank Theatre in Rush and the Three Seals at Floraville Park in Skerries. Paul also ran the Daffodil Art Gallery in Skerries for many years and talks about painting the image one of Ireland's most famous actors onto an egg! All this a look at all the latest goings-on in Rush in the worlds of Sport, Theatre and Music. Tune in!

Cormac chats with local artist Paul D' Arcy about his life as a painter and sculptor. They also discuss the stories behind some of his most well-known work, including the 'Oscar' sculpture outside The Millbank Theatre in Rush and the Three Seals at Floraville Park in Skerries. Paul also ran the Daffodil Art Gallery in Skerries for many years and talks about painting the image one of Ireland's most famous actors onto an egg! All this a look at all the latest goings-on in Rush in the worlds of Sport, Theatre and Music. Tune in!

As Yet Unnamed London Theatre Podcast 20-Mar-2016 With T R P Watson  - Gareth James - JohnnyFox - Nick from Partially Obstructed View - PaulInLondon - Plays Discussed The Painkiller - Garrick Theatre  [00:20]   Miss Atomic Bomb - St James’ Theatre  [11:33]   German Skerries - Orange Tree Theatre  [31:08]

Skerries 100 is organised by The Loughshinny Motor Cycle Supporters Club in Skerries Co. Dublin. The sport is dangerous and exciting for its participants. We wish offer our condolences to the family and friends of Freddie Russell, Travelling Marshall, who died following an incident at this year's races. (First Broadcast 2004)