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When the luxury liner SS Morro Castle erupted in flames off the New Jersey coast in 1934, it left behind 137 dead, a captain's corpse that vanished before it could be examined, and a heroic radio operator whose criminal past suggested he may have started the fire himself. | #WDRadio June 14, 2026==========HOUR ONE: Jeannie Saffin already had a tough life, being born with a birth defect that stunted her mental growth, leaving her with the mind of a child, never getting married and having kids, never dating… but that all pales in comparison to how she died: bursting into flames for no apparent reason. Was Jeannie Saffin the victim of spontaneous human combustion? (The Spontaneous Combustion of Jeannie Saffin) *** Sometimes it's easy to get a girl to go out with you – just be polite and ask. Some men resort to cheesy pickup lines thinking it will help their chances. But one man chose to call upon a woman in a very unusual way… by purchasing a gravestone. (Pitching Woo With a Tombstone) *** If a man demands his girlfriend give up the baby they conceived, otherwise he would no longer be with the woman – what is that newborn's mother to do? Sadly, Emily Dunn made the wrong decision – with tragic results. (The Durbin Baby Murder) *** The transplanting of an organ is almost a routine procedure now in the 21st century – even doing a transplant of an arm or a leg isn't uncommon. But when you talk about transplanting a living head onto a dead body – that's when things get tricky. But Robert White thought it could be done – and even tried doing it. (The Man Who Wanted To Do a Head Transplant) *** Imagine getting onto a plane and once in the air finding out that the pilot wasn't qualified to fly that kind of plane – and that he was only there because the original pilot wasn't available due to being dead. That's what happened in 1934 on the boat, the SS Morro Castle. And it was the beginning of tragedy after tragedy. (Mystery, Mismanagement, and Mayhem on the SS Morro Castle)==========HOUR TWO: In June of 2009 a man calling himself Peter Bergmann checked in to a hotel in Sligo Town. Five days later his body was found on Rosses Point Beach. But Peter Bergmann was not Peter Bergmann – so who was he? (The Peter Bergmann Mystery) *** Sharing stories from people who are frightened by a bump in the night or a strange shadow on the wall in their bedroom is one thing, but when you get professional ghost hunters telling of the scariest experiences they've had, you know it has to be some freaky stuff. (Scariest Experiences of Ghost Hunters) ==========SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME: More of the scariest experiences of ghost hunters! *** I'll tell you about that time when a dam failed – and because of it, people were legally allowed to marry the dead. And still do to this day. (That Time A Failed Dam Led to Marrying Corpses) *** Personal experiences of those who have stayed at the Wolf Creek Inn, plus some hard evidence, seems to indicate that spirits who haunt the place are not only benign in nature, but even protect the guests and owners from other malevolent spirits which roam there as well. (Haunts at Wolf Creek Inn)==========SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT'S SHOW:“Mystery, Mismanagement, and Mayhem on the SS Morro Castle” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/56jb9c7j“The Man Who Wanted To Do a Head Transplant” by Gary Krist for the Washington Post: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/39d2k9pw“The Durbin Baby Murder” posted at Murders In History: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/c96z9kst“Pitching Woo With a Tombstone” from the New York Journal, posted at The Victorian Book of the Dead website:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/utw6vh45“The Spontaneous Combustion of Jeannie Saffin” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/e6as67fn“That Time A Failed Dam Led to Marrying Corpses” by Kaushik Patowary for Amusing Planet: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/zyrxx43k“Scariest Experiences of Ghost Hunters” by Amanda Ashley for Graveyard Shift:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y7tx3a2t“Haunts at Wolf Creek Inn” posted at HauntedHouses.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yadzm4ae“The Peter Bergmann Mystery” by Rosita Boland for Irish Times: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/9b44kfs==========(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for material I use whenever possible. If I have overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it immediately. Some links may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)=========="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46==========WeirdDarkness®, WeirdDarkness© 2026==========To become a Weird Darkness Radio Show affiliate, contact Radio America at mailto:affiliates@radioamerica.com, or call 800-807-4703 (press 2 or dial ext 250).==========https://weirddarkness.com/WDR20260614This episode of Weird Darkness moves from a burning luxury liner off the New Jersey coast to a fire-scarred kitchen in London, a body on an Irish beach, a drowned infant in Illinois, a collapsed French dam that legalized marrying the dead, and a haunted stagecoach inn in Oregon — with a head-transplant surgeon and a tombstone-shopping widower along the way.It opens with the SS Morro Castle, the 508-foot American ocean liner that ferried wealthy passengers between New York and Havana during Prohibition until September 8, 1934, when its captain, Robert Wilmott, dropped dead the night before departure and a fire of unknown origin erupted in a B Deck storage locker on the voyage home. Replacement captain William Warms steered into gale-force winds and waited 38 minutes to send a distress call, paint-gummed lifeboats refused to lower, untrained passengers broke their necks jumping in faulty life jackets, and at least 137 of the 549 aboard died before the charred hulk ran aground at Asbury Park, New Jersey, where souvenir stands sprang up around the wreck. Suspicion later fell on chief radio operator George White Rogers, the disaster's celebrated hero, whose hidden history of arson convictions, an aquarium-heater bomb built to maim a police lieutenant asking too many questions, and a double murder ended with his sudden death in Trenton State Prison — and the disappearance of his prison records.From there the episode lightens briefly with a pair of newspaper accounts of courtship by gravestone: an 1896 story from the Cincinnati Enquirer about a widower who finally bought a $50 monument for his wife of five years past — not out of grief, but to impress a wealthy widow who had called him too cheap to mark the grave — and a 1924 item from the Kansas City Star about a Kansas woman who married a widower precisely because he kept his first wife's grave so well.Next comes Dr. Robert J. White, the Cleveland neurosurgeon who watched the first successful human kidney transplant in Boston in 1954 and spent the rest of his life pursuing something far stranger: transplanting a living human head onto a donor body. In March 1970 he performed the operation on monkeys, moving one animal's head onto another's decapitated body in an 18-hour surgery; the hybrid lived nine days. White, a devout Catholic who sparred publicly with journalist Oriana Fallaci and animal rights activist Ingrid Newkirk, came close to attempting the procedure on a quadriplegic human volunteer through Russia's medical system before he died in 2010, leaving behind questions about consciousness, identity, and death that medicine has yet to answer.The hour then turns to Jeannie Saffin, a 61-year-old London woman with the mental capacity of a child who, on September 15, 1982, burst into flames while sitting calmly at her father's kitchen table in Edmonton with her hands in her lap. Her father Jack and brother-in-law Don Carroll doused the fire, but Jeannie — burned to the subcutaneous fat on her face, hands, and abdomen — never screamed, slipped into a coma, and died eight days later. The chair she sat in was unmarked, the nearest flame was a shielded pilot light five feet away, and a police constable concluded it was spontaneous human combustion, a verdict the coroner rejected. Skeptic Joe Nickell's pipe-ember theory accounts for some details, but not how a human body ignited so completely in under two minutes while burning nothing around it.Then the mystery of Peter Bergmann: the tall, gray-haired man with an Austrian accent who arrived in Sligo, Ireland by bus on June 12, 2009, checked into the Sligo City Hotel under a false name and a fabricated Vienna address, and over three days left the hotel thirteen times carrying a full purple plastic bag — returning empty-handed each time, never once caught by CCTV disposing of anything. He bought ten international stamps, cut the labels from his clothes, folded them neatly on a rock at Rosses Point Beach, and was found dead at the water's edge the next morning near Dead Man's Point. The autopsy revealed terminal prostate cancer he could not have been unaware of, yet he died of cardiac arrest, not dr
Pádraig Amond delivered a striking masterclass at the RSC, scoring a superb hat-trick as Waterford FC produced a dominant display to close the gap on second-from-bottom Sligo Rovers to five points in the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division.Odhran Johnson caught up with Graham Coughlan & John Russell and Ben Symes caught up with Stephen Kenny following his sides victory over Drogheda.
A Sligo representative is calling for targeted tax breaks to help businesses hire students, as young people are struggling to find part time work.She says the proposal is based on a simple principle — support companies that give our young people work opportunities.The calls are being made by Fianna Fáil Sligo County Councillor, Edel McSharry, who joined Anton to explain her proposal.
A Sligo representative is calling for targeted tax breaks to help businesses hire students, as young people are struggling to find part time work.She says the proposal is based on a simple principle — support companies that give our young people work opportunities.The calls are being made by Fianna Fáil Sligo County Councillor, Edel McSharry, who joined Anton to explain her proposal.
On episode 235 I am delighted to be joined by Gearóid McDaid, one of Ireland's most accomplished surfers, and 2025 European champion.Gearóid shares his journey from Sligo to the world stage. We discuss the realities of building a professional surfing career from Ireland. From being a solo athlete on the world stage, sponsorship, travel and competition without an agent, coach or manager, Gearóid shares an honest insight into life on the professional circuit.He is an 8 time irish champion, European silver medalist in 2023 which he upgraded to gold last summer The conversation explores what Ireland still lacks in developing world-class surfers, whether Olympic inclusion has changed the landscape of the sport, how surfers actually improve their craft, surfing a barrel wave, social media presence and competing in the swells and ever changing environments.A fascinating conversation about professional surfing, pursuing a minority sport in Ireland, performance and the pursuit of excellence on the waves.This episode is sponsored by Sport Expo Ireland, a brand-new event taking place at the Sport Ireland Campus on April 21st and 22nd, 2027. Designed to connect stakeholders from every corner of the Irish sporting landscape. Attendees will hear from leading voices in sport, take part in interactive workshops and masterclasses, explore the latest developments in elite performance, business and technology. Whether you're involved in elite performance, grassroots, business, or simply passionate about where Irish sport is heading, Sport Expo Ireland is set to become one of the most exciting gatherings on the sporting calendar. To learn more, register your interest, and explore opportunities, visit https://qrco.de/bgrRu3 Find Gearoid herehttps://www.instagram.com/gearoidmcdaid/ https://www.youtube.com/@gearoidmcdaid676Follow The Sideline Live Social Media channels and the host Orla here: https://linktr.ee/TheSidelineLiveRecorded using Samson Q2 microphone, Edited using GarageBandIntro music, Watered Eyes by a talented Irish artist, Dillon Ward check him out here . If you are looking to set up your own podcast get in touch with the Prymal Productions team www.prymal.ie
Conor Horgan, spokesperson of Irish Business Against Litter, looks at the group's latest survey showing improved overall litter levels across Irish towns and cities.
Areas that were previously litter blackspots have made progress in the latest Irish Business Against Litter Survey where Sligo once more comes out as the cleanest town in the country. To go through the results was Conor Horgan the Spokesperson for Irish Business Against Litter .
How bad is litter in your local area?According to a study published today, Limerick City Centre is the dirtiest in the country, while Sligo is the cleanest town...Coffee cups and cigarette butts are amongst the worst offenders.Guest host Clare McKenna is joined by listeners to hear their issues…
Areas that were previously litter blackspots have made progress in the latest Irish Business Against Litter Survey where Sligo once more comes out as the cleanest town in the country. To go through the results was Conor Horgan the Spokesperson for Irish Business Against Litter .
Running a business in Ireland is expensive. Energy bills are one of the biggest overheads for businesses across the country, and the building you operate from has more impact on those bills than most business owners realise. New research from Procure.ie analysed at 80,526 non-domestic building energy ratings (BER) published by the Central Statistics Office (CSO), which measures the energy performance of commercial and public buildings such as offices and warehouses across Ireland between 2009 and 2025, to find out which counties are leading the way. Counties were then ranked by how many of their buildings achieved an A rating, the highest score a building can get. Kildare came out on top by a landslide, with 7% of its buildings (235 out of 3,355) rated A. That's almost double the national average of 3.6%. The county has become a hub for modern, energy-efficient commercial development, with planners recently approving a €3 billion data-centre campus by Herbata at Naas, and Kildare's pharma and semiconductor sites being built to high standards. Three counties share second place, each with 5% of their commercial buildings A-rated. County Dublin leads the trio with 296 out of 5,915 buildings achieving an A rating. Meath follows with 134 out of 2,672 buildings A-rated. The new 21,000 sq ft Thrive Centre of Business Excellence opened in September 2025, offering dedicated climate action services and adding to the county's growing reputation for energy-smart business. Westmeath completes the joint second-place trio, also at 5% (84 out of 1,684 buildings). In September 2025, Westmeath County Council signed contracts to upgrade its three biggest buildings (Áras an Chontae in Mullingar, the Civic Centre in Athlone, and Athlone Regional Sports Centre) to high energy-efficiency standards. Ballymore Group has also announced plans for a new sustainable town in Athlone, designed for 100,000 residents by 2040, with 90% of its energy coming from renewables. Longford (4.1%) and Laois (4%) rank in third and fourth place respectively, showing that even smaller counties can make a massive impact. Longford County Council received €793,822 from the EU Just Transition Fund to develop the Longford Enterprise and Energy Centre, and Laois County Council recently signed a multi-million-euro funding agreement with the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) to retrofit buildings across the Midlands. The Rebel County rounds out the top five, with 291 out of 7,263 commercial buildings achieving an A rating. Cork has more commercial buildings in this dataset than any county outside Dublin, and it is one of Ireland's biggest business counties for a reason. Pharma, tech, and manufacturing companies have all planted roots there. At the other end of the list, Limerick City has the highest proportion of G-rated commercial buildings in the country at 17%, making it the worst-performing county in Ireland. Kilkenny and Sligo are not far behind at 16%, with Louth and Monaghan following at 14%. A lot of this comes down to older heritage buildings and ageing warehouses along the Dublin-Belfast route. For more information and to view the full research, please visit: https://www.procure.ie/irelands-most-energy-efficient-counties/ Procure.ie analysed 80,526 non-domestic BER audits by county, published by the Central Statistics Office (CSO), covering everything from offices and warehouses to hotels, schools, hospitals and shops across Ireland between 2009 and 2025, to find out which counties are the most energy efficient. About Procure.ie Procure.ie are Ireland's largest business utility consultants, specialising in providing strategic guidance and solutions to businesses across the country. Procure.ie offers comprehensive services ensuring you get the best deal across energy and merchant services. See more breaking stories here. Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantasti...
Tommy Fleming has for decades been a star of international acclaim. The Sligo singer has played to sold out crowds, toured with Phil Coulter, and enjoyed much of his success with his wife Tina by his side. Tommy called Tina the “most decent and loving” person he knew, while Tina said her relationship with him was “special and fulfilling”. But last year, the cracks in their life together started to show. Details of their separation, of Tommy's affairs and drug use, of his “living a lie”, have been aired in a leaked phone call recording and explosive interviews from both Tommy and Tina. Fionnán Sheahan is joined by Darragh Nolan, multimedia reporter with the Irish Independent, to look at the full story of Tommy Fleming. We want to earn your trust and are members of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at BelfastTelegraph.co.uk/ourjournalism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The road through Celtic music is never a straight one. Episode 760 winds from the hills of Scotland to the shores of Ireland, from Ohio to Nova Scotia, and a few places you might not expect. Sixteen artists. One heck of a journey. Press play and find out where it takes you.. - - Subscribe now at CelticMusicPodcast.com! Carroll Sisters Trio, Willos' & Massimo Giuntini, Wolf Loescher, Telenn Tri, Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer, Erin Ruth, Jocelyn Pettit & Ellen Gira, Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, The Fire, Tallymoore, Deirdre Graham, Marys Lane, Norse Gael, The Sternwheelers, The Walker Roaders, Don Gabbert GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Enjoy seven weekly news items with what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Subscribe now and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2026 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. 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THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:02 - Intro: Ken Spencer 0:13 - Carroll Sisters Trio "Sunset Tears" from Radiance 3:23 - WELCOME 4:27 - Willos' & Massimo Giuntini "Chickens on the Run" from From Now On 8:11 - Wolf Loescher "The Battle o' Harlaw" from Child of Alba 13:23 - Telenn Tri "Whelans / Humors of Ballymaunes" from Macquarie Street 17:08 - Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer "Jonah" from Come Bring With A Noise 22:53 - FEEDBACK 23:53 - Erin Ruth "The Spanish Lady (w/ Richard Mandel)" from Single 28:41 - Jocelyn Pettit & Ellen Gira "Arising" from All It Brings 32:59 - Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh "Do Bhí Bean Uasal" from Neadú 39:42 - The Fire "Buchanan Street / "Wake Up, It's 6pm" / The Sunday Marathon" from Crossing to Ireland EP 43:50 - Tallymoore "Beggarman" from Tallymoore 47:03 - THANKS 48:46 - Deirdre Graham "Clach Mhìn Mheallain/Nighean nan Geug" 52:00 - Marys Lane "Smoke" from Wild Unknown 56:06 - Norse Gael "Dál Riata" from Finscéal 58:53 - The Sternwheelers "Rye Whiskey" from Woke Up Old 1:01:23 - The Walker Roaders "Old Tar Road to Sligo" from The Walker Roaders 1:05:16 - CLOSING 1:06:35 - Don Gabbert "The Parting Glass" from Donovan's Fancy 1:10:25 - CREDITS Support for this program comes from John Sharkey White, II. 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Plus, you'll get 7 weekly news items about what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage. Please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor. Finally, remember. Clean energy isn't just good for the planet, it's good for your wallet. Solar and wind are now the cheapest power sources in history. But too many politicians would rather protect billionaires than help working families save on their bills. Real change starts when we stop letting the ultra - rich write our energy policy and run our government. Let's choose affordable, renewable power. Clean energy means lower costs, more freedom, and a planet that can actually breathe. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME THE IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. 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Tommy Fleming has for decades been a star of international acclaim. The Sligo singer has played to sold out crowds, toured with Phil Coulter, and enjoyed much of his success with his wife Tina by his side. Tommy called Tina the “most decent and loving” person he knew, while Tina said her relationship with him was “special and fulfilling”. But last year, the cracks in their life together started to show. Details of their separation, of Tommy's affairs and drug use, of his “living a lie”, have been aired in a leaked phone call recording and explosive interviews from both Tommy and Tina. Today on The Indo Daily, Fionnán Sheahan is joined by Darragh Nolan, multimedia reporter with the Irish Independent, to look at the full story of Tommy Fleming. We want to earn your trust and are members of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalismSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Breifne Earley is joined by Aaron Clarke and Emma Kate Dineen to break down another dramatic weekend in the SSE Airtricity League Women's Premier Division.The episode begins with the standout game of the weekend as Galway United produced a stunning late comeback to defeat Athlone Town (5:53). With Athlone reduced to ten players and seemingly on course for a valuable away result, Galway struck twice late on — including a sensational equaliser from Remini Tillotson before Niamh Farrelly completed the turnaround deep into stoppage time.Attention then turns to Shelbourne's impressive away victory over Peamount United (23:02), where the visitors responded brilliantly after falling behind early to secure an important statement win.Sligo Rovers' emphatic 4-0 victory over Cork City (33:09) is next on the agenda, with Sydney Stephens continuing her outstanding form as the Bit O'Red produced one of their strongest performances of the season.Shamrock Rovers' composed win over DLR Waves (45:46) is also reviewed, with the Hoops continuing to strengthen their position near the top of the table.Treaty United's draw with Wexford FC (55:20) and Bohemians' stalemate against Waterford FC (1:06:09) round off the match discussions.The panel also examine the latest league table as Galway United extend their lead at the summit, Athlone remain firmly in contention despite defeat, and the battle for European places continues to intensify behind them.Match footage included with permission of the Football Association of Ireland, SSE Airtricity League of Ireland, TG4 and LOITV.
Edel joined the show this morning to take on Rhyme It, our fast-paced word game that puts players under serious pressure. The rules are simple: you get 30 seconds to answer as many questions as possible, but every answer has to rhyme with a word you're given.It sounds easy… until the clock starts ticking.
On this week's edition of the LOI Wrap-Up, a new series highlighting all the action, reaction and storylines of the weekend's League of Ireland Action, Ross Flanagan brings you through last night's packed action as:Sligo's last minute winner hands the leaders another defeatIreland call-up Devoy performs out westEd McCarthy scores a goal of the season contenderShels pick up first home winCork firmly put themselves top of First DivisionA full Women's Premier Division SaturdayAnd, Monday's double headerBecome a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join
Breifne Earley is joined by Aaron Clarke and former Ireland international goalkeeper Niamh Reid Burke to review another fascinating weekend in the SSE Airtricity League Women's Premier Division.The panel break down all six games from across the division, beginning with DLR Waves' draw against Cork City and Sligo Rovers' impressive away victory over Waterford, as Sydney Stephens and Cara Jordan continued the Bit O'Red's strong recent form.Attention then turns to Shamrock Rovers' scoreless draw with Bohemians and Shelbourne's stalemate with Galway United, with discussion around Rovers finally beginning to show the style of play they had initially set out to implement this season.Wexford FC's emphatic win over Peamount United and Athlone Town's narrow victory over Treaty United are also reviewed, with Dana Scheriff once again proving decisive.Beyond the results, the episode also explores some of the wider talking points around the league.The panel discuss the ongoing managerial situation at Athlone Town and whether a former Irish international could emerge as a candidate for the role, while also examining the realities of participation in European competition — including the financial demands and off-field pressures placed on clubs and players.There is also discussion around the personal sacrifices required to compete in the league following confirmation that Dublin-based Abby Rooney has departed Sligo Rovers, highlighting the commitment and travel demands faced by many players throughout the season.
Irish people from the global sumud flotilla who were being held by Israel are beginning their journey home. Among them on board was Sligo doctor, Dr. Margaret Connolly, sister of President Catherine Connoly. Rachael spoke to Margaret's Husband Declan Bree. We also get some Government reaction from our Political Correspondent, Mícheál Lehane.
Image details : Start-ups around the country supported by Irish BICs (Business Innovation Centres) received €34 million in funding in 2025. The findings of the annual report have been published ahead of the Dublin Tech Summit where the Irish BICs will showcase and lead the first ever Accelerate Hub. Pictured are Larry O'Donoghue, AxisBIC; Mary Ryan, WestBIC; Fionnuala Wall, AxisBIC; Rosemary Ward, Propelor BIC; Majella Murphy, Furthr; Martin Murray, Furthr and John Brennan, WestBIC. Photo: John Allen Start-ups around the country supported by Irish BICs (Business Innovation Centres) received €34 million in funding in 2025. This consisted of €26.5 million in Innovative High Potential Start-Up (iHPSU) funding and €7.5 million in Pre-Seed Start Fund (PSSF) funding. Start-ups received €35 million in funding in 2025 The Irish BICs Annual Report for 2025 also shows that the group supported 110 start-ups in their applications for iHPSU and PSSF funding last year. With over 35 years of experience, the Irish BICs have supported thousands of founders in accessing funding, developing strategy, and scaling internationally and is made up of four regional organisations including AxisBIC, Furthr, Propelor BIC and WestBIC. Some of the companies supported by the group in 2025 include Valentia Island Vermouth, Reso Health, ALPACA, and Silicate. The annual report findings have been released ahead of this year's Dublin Tech Summit, where the Irish BICs will showcase and lead the first ever Accelerate Hub. This will serve as a dedicated on-site space, connecting entrepreneurs with a network of advisors, mentors, and service providers. The initiative aims to provide practical, hands-on support across key areas of business growth, including funding, validation and scaling. Alongside the hub, the Accelerate Stage, powered by the Irish BICs will feature a specially crafted programme of content covering the most pressing topics for founders in 2026. Sessions will explore areas such as raising funding, scaling sustainably, navigating competitive markets, and leveraging ecosystem support to accelerate growth. Dublin Tech Summit 2026 takes place in the RDS in Dublin on Wednesday 27th and Thursday, 28th of May. To further support early-stage companies, Dublin Tech Summit has also introduced a dedicated startup ticket offering of €145 ex. VAT (RRP €445). Speakers will include: Mark Little, Tech Entrepreneur, Former Foreign Affairs Broadcaster and Journalist Barry Downes, Managing Partner, Sure Valley Ventures (SVV) Rena Maycock, Founder, Chirp Faye Walsh Drouillard, Founder and General Partner, WakeUp Capital Liam Dunne, CEO and Co-Founder of Klearcom Chair of the Irish BICS, Martin Murray CEO of Furthr, said: "For the Founders of highly-innovative start-up and scale-up enterprises, the pace of change has never been so fast, and the level of disruption has never been so great. Technological, geopolitical, financial and social change are impacting every aspect of what you do. In this environment, even successful serial entrepreneurs require guidance, mentoring and support. The Irish BICs have been providing that support for almost 40 years. If you're a Founder with big ambitions, come and talk to us at the Accelerate Hub. We work pro bono, so the only thing we are focused on is your success." The four Irish BICs are: AxisBIC – Clare, Cork, Kerry and Limerick Furthr – Cavan, Dublin, Kildare, Louth, Meath, Monaghan and Wicklow Propelor BIC – Carlow, Kilkenny, Laois, Offaly, Tipperary, Waterford and Wexford WestBIC – Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Longford, Mayo, Roscommon, Sligo and Westmeath Start-ups supported by Irish BICs received €34 million in funding in 2025. The figure has been released ahead of the Dublin Tech Summit where Irish BICs will showcase and lead the first ever Accelerate Hub. See more breaking stories here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can ...
On June 16th, 2009, a dead body washes ashore on Rosses Point beach, Ireland. The Irish police force learns the deceased's name is Peter Bergmann. Or is it? Because everything “Peter” did while alive seemed shrouded in secrecy. He gave his hotel a fake name, a fake address, and he even knew how to dodge CCTV cameras around the city. Was Peter just a private, secretive man – or was he a spy? Help us reach 10k followers on Instagram! @theconspiracypod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Clare's minor footballers will get their All Ireland Championship underway this weekend. The Banner travel to Tubbercurry on Saturday afternoon to take on Sligo in the Preliminary Quarter Final of the tier 2 competition. It's the third year in a row Clare will face The Yeats County in the championship, with the hosts narrowly defeated by Galway in the Connacht semi final last time out. Manager Joe Hayes says they're better set up than when the sides faced off 12 months ago.
Acompáñanos esta noche a adentrarnos en uno de los misterios contemporáneos más desconcertantes y meticulosamente planeados jamás documentados. En esta ocasión estaremos hablando sobre el extraño caso de Peter Bergmann, el hombre que viajó a una ciudad con el único propósito de borrar toda huella de su existencia.En el verano de 2009, un hombre de aspecto ordinario llegó a la ciudad costera de Sligo, Irlanda. Durante días, su rutina pareció normal, pero las cámaras de seguridad revelaron una escalofriante verdad: cada vez que salía de su hotel, llevaba una misteriosa bolsa morada que vaciaba en puntos ciegos de la ciudad, evadiendo la vigilancia con una precisión casi militar. Cortó meticulosamente las etiquetas de toda su ropa, dio una dirección falsa al registrarse y se deshizo de cualquier documento u objeto que pudiera identificarlo, antes de que su cuerpo fuera encontrado en una playa desierta. Sin huellas dactilares en los registros internacionales, sin pasaporte y con un nombre que resultó ser un fantasma. ¿Fue un espía internacional, un criminal prófugo de la justicia, o simplemente un hombre buscando el anonimato absoluto para su último suspiro? Descúbrelo con nosotros y recuerda... a veces, los mayores misterios no provienen del más allá, sino de los secretos que guardan las personas.¡No olvides regalarnos tu like, suscribirte y comentar, eso ayuda muchísimo!YA DISPONIBLE EL CONTENIDO EXCLUSIVO EN PATREON:http://patreon.com/nochesdeterrorSuscripción desde 6 USD para acceder a todo el contenido exclusivo *Si te gusta este podcast y deseas apoyarnos a mejorar nuestro equipo o invitarnos unos tacos puedes apoyarnos en
Playing some of the best football they have played this season, Galway United produced a stunning 4-1 win away to Sligo Rovers at the Showgrounds on Saturday Night. The United goals came from Wasiri Williams, Jimmy Keohane, Kris Twardek and Francley Lomboto. Commentary from Jonathan Higgins and Kevin Horgan.
SOCCER: Galway United defender Gianfranco Facchineri with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty ahead of their Men's Premier Division trip to Sligo Rovers
SOCCER: Galway United manager John Caulfield with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty ahead of their Men's Premier Division trip to Sligo Rovers
St. Cuan's Castleblakeney are through to the FAI Schools 1st Year Boys ‘B' National Cup Final following a 3-1 victory over Donegal's Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair on Thursday (14th May 2026). Keelan Murray was the star with a hat-trick at Ray MacSharry Park, Sligo as they booked a final meeting with ERSS Carrick-on-Suir next Thursday (21st May). St. Cuan's manager Cathal Farrell gave his reaction afterwards.
A dating app. Two men looking for connection. And a man that wanted to kill every gay man he could.In just four days, the quiet streets of Sligo became the center of one of Ireland's most chilling modern hate crime investigations. Aidan Moffitt and Michael Snee were found dead in their own homes, after meeting someone through a dating app, and another man barely survived an earlier attack. What followed exposed a terrifying pattern that sent shockwaves through Ireland's LGBTQ+ community, reigniting conversations about queer safety, violence, and whether some places are ever as safe as they seem. In this episode of this LGBTQ+ true crime podcast, Jordi and Brad unravel the Sligo murders, the fear that gripped an entire community, and the haunting questions left behind when being visible can still make you a target. Hosted by Jordi and Brad, Beers With Queers brings chilling crimes, queer stories, and twisted justice to light, all with a cold one in hand. Press play, grab a drink, and join us as we uncover one of Ireland's most disturbing gay murder cases, and the trauma it left far beyond the headlines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mick McCarthy, Matthew Brennan and Tommy Rooney are back to go through Tommy's rankings following the weekends action, and the lads address the breaking news that John Heslin is rejoining the Westmeath final ahead of their Leinster Final clash against Dublin. The Power Rankings on Off the Ball, with Harvey Norman, Official Stats Sponsor of the GAA
Ellen Otuagohmah, who is from Nigeria, has been living in Cahersiveen for three years, and works in Valentia Community Hospital. She is also due to graduate in health care at Kerry ETB, Cahersiveen later this month. She had been due to be moved to Sligo last Thursday, but this is delayed now to allow her complete her course.
Sligo Rovers is hosting a five- a-side competition called integration through football. It brings together players from refugee communittes, adult education centres, Loghan House Prison and other local teams. RTÉ's Sally- Ann Barrett was in Sligo.
Presentation College Athenry are through to the FAI Schools First Year Girls National Cup Final following a dominant victory over Donegal's Moville Community College on Tuesday (5th May 2026). It finished 7-1 to the Galway side in Ray McSharry Park, Sligo with seven different scorers. Roisin Hannon, Aoibhinn Burke, Kayla Poniard and Mia Lawless gave Athenry a 4-0 interval lead. And they continued after the restart with Lucy McDonald, Keelan Murtagh and Roisin Sammon also on target. Presentation joint manager Joe Finnerty gave his reaction to Galway Bay FM afterwards. [CLIP] – 17 SOCCER – Joe Finnerty Athenry qualify for the final which takes place on Monday week (18th May). The other semi-final is this Thursday at Waterford RSC between St. Mary's High School Midleton from Cork, and Dublin's Castleknock Community College.
On this week's edition of the LOI Wrap-Up, a new series highlighting all the action, reaction and storylines of the weekend's League of Ireland Action, Ross Flanagan brings you through last night's packed action as:Bohemians and Derry played out an enthralling 1-1 drawShelbourne pick up well needed win away to DundalkRovers reclaim Premier Division lead Sligo end winning streak away to DroghedaGalway equalise late onCobh shock Cork in county derbyA full Monday of fixtures in both DivisionsBecome a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join
Ireland's world-famous golf courses may top the bucket list, but some of the most memorable experiences happen well beyond the marquee names – especially when you pair great golf with Irish whiskey and local connection. This article is based on podcast episode 336 featuring David Hayes, owner of Dunes & Drams, a bespoke tour company with a focus on two of Ireland's most famous pasttimes: golf and whiskey.Use the player below to listen or scroll to continue reading the article and get resource links. Ireland Golf Trips Beyond the Big Names Ireland is packed with iconic courses—Ballybunion, Lahinch, Royal County Down—but building an entire trip around only those names can mean higher costs, tighter schedules, and less connection to the place you are. Why lesser-known Irish golf courses deserve a spot on your itinerary Blending a couple of marquee courses with smaller, lesser-known clubs creates a more balanced trip. These courses often sit in equally stunning locations, but with more flexibility, easier tee times, and a welcoming, local feel. Travelers might find themselves chatting with members in the clubhouse, sharing stories over a pint, or even playing alongside locals. That's where the experience shifts – from simply playing great golf to actually feeling part of the place. The local experience: golf as part of Irish community life At smaller clubs, golf isn't just a visitor activity, it's woven into daily life. You'll see regulars out for their weekly rounds, families involved in running the club, and a slower, more relaxed pace that invites you to linger. Instead of rushing from one course to the next, these experiences encourage travelers to: Spend time in the clubhouse Talk with locals about the area Enjoy the rhythm of the community For many visitors, this is the Ireland they came to find. Where to slow down: the northwest of Ireland For travelers looking to escape the busiest routes, the northwest—Donegal, Sligo, and Mayo—offers incredible golf with fewer crowds. This region delivers: Rugged coastal landscapes Classic links courses along the sea Quiet towns and villages perfect for unwinding Courses to explore include: Carne Golf Links (Mayo) Enniscrone Golf Club (Sligo) Narin & Portnoo (Donegal) Ballyliffin Golf Club (Donegal) Rosapenna Golf Resort (Donegal) Pair a round with a visit to nearby distilleries like Ardara Distillery, and you've got a day that blends scenery, sport, and Irish flavor. Southwest favorites (and a must-play splurge) The southwest is busier, but still worth visiting – especially with the right mix. A few standout options: Bantry Bay Golf Club: Scenic, relaxed, and often overlooked Clonakilty Golf Club: A quirky, local favorite with character Old Head Golf Links: A dramatic, bucket-list experience perched on cliffs above the Atlantic If choosing one splurge round, Old Head delivers unforgettable views from every hole. photo credit: Old Head Golf Links Why golf and Irish whiskey make the perfect pairing Ireland's whiskey industry has seen a major revival, with more than 50 distilleries now operating across the country. Like golf, whiskey is deeply tied to place and community: Distilleries often source barley from nearby farms Many are family-run or locally rooted Visitors can experience everything from tastings to hands-on blending Combining golf with whiskey experiences creates a more rounded trip—one that reflects Ireland's traditions and culture, not just its landscapes. Tailoring the trip for golfers and non-golfers Not everyone in a group needs to golf to enjoy the journey. While some hit the fairways, others can: Take a whiskey or gin cocktail class Visit local farms or food producers Explore nearby towns, shops, and coastal walks This flexibility makes Ireland an ideal destination for mixed-interest groups. Meet the Expert: David Hayes, Dunes & Drams David Hayes is the owner of Dunes & Drams, a tour company specializing in custom Irish itineraries that blend golf with whiskey and cultural experiences. David Hayes & the Dunes & Drams team His approach focuses on: Slowing down travel pace Mixing marquee and lesser-known golf courses Connecting travelers with local people and businesses Dunes & Drams offers curated itineraries as well as fully customized trips based on traveler interests. Learn more or plan your trip: Dunes & Drams website Dunes & Drams on Facebook & Instagram The “Perfect Day” in West Cork If you're looking for a ready-made idea, here's one to borrow: Golf: Bantry Bay Golf Club Distillery: Clonakilty Distillery with a visit to the Galley Head barley fields Evening: Glandore village for food, views, and a relaxed coastal vibe West Cork is often skipped in favor of faster routes—but it's well worth slowing down for. There's a lot to see between Kinsale and Killarney, and taking the time to explore it can completely change the feel of your trip. The post Ireland Golf Trips Beyond the Big Names: Where to Play, Sip, and Slow Down appeared first on Ireland Family Vacations.
The lads review what could be the best weekend of AIL Rugby, Semi Final weekend. The lads talk about some cracking matches across the 5 divisons, where there was only 1 away win. They also preview the Final's next weekend. Burkey closes the gap to Moss in the hosts league, but Frawls is officially the host champion. A sad day for the podcast! Ruadhan McDonnell takes a 3 point lead into the final round, in a Cavan 1-2, sponsored by Cahill Apparel. We are joined by Andy Lacey & Fiona Reidy from UL Bohs, ahead of two massive games for the club this weekend against arch rivals Sligo and Blackrock. Powered by Energia #EnergiaAIL
The Living City Initiative, which aims to encourage the redevelopment of rundown properties in Ireland, will now be applicable in Athlone, Drogheda, Dundalk, Letterkenny and Sligo from Friday.The initiative offers tax relief for the conversion or refurbishment of buildings in areas that have high levels of dereliction and vacancy.Will the scheme convince people to revamp their properties?Jude Sherry, Founder & Director of Anois, and John McGahon, Chief Executive of the Dundalk Chamber of Commerce speak to Will O'Callaghan on The Last Word.Hit the 'Play' button on this page to hear the discussion.
The Inaugural Connacht Masters Gaelic Football Championship will take place this Saturday at the Connacht GAA Centre in Bekan. Six teams are involved with Galway joined by Mayo, Roscommon, Sligo, London and Longford/Leitrim. The Galway Masters have been drawn in group A along with Sligo and London and will play their first game against Sligo at 12 Noon with their second game against London throwing in at 1.20. All proceeds from the Championship will go to Down Syndrome Ireland. Eoin O'Donnellan spoke to John Mulligan about the weekend and he told John that everyone is looking forward to it. You can donate to Down Syndrome Ireland at the link below. https://www.idonate.ie/event/InauguralConnachtMastersGAABlitz
John Waters returns to Hearts of Oak to discuss the fuel protests in Ireland involving farmers, hauliers, and building contractors. He examines the economic pressures on these groups, government policy responses, media coverage, and the wider context of national identity and sovereignty. John considers the protests as a potential basis for greater public unity and the emergence of new leadership. John Waters is an Irish writer and thinker, exploring themes from society's spirit to rock ‘n' roll, the human self, and modern life's meaning. Starting as a journalist with Hot Press in 1981, he went full-time in 1984, moving to Dublin. He tackled controversial issues like colonialism's impact and fathers' rights, writing for The Irish Times for 24 years until 2014. His articles now appear in First Things, The Spectator, and others. He's published ten books, including Give Us Back the Bad Roads (2018), reflecting on Ireland's cultural decline. A playwright, songwriter, husband, father, and lapsed agnostic, he was born in Roscommon, belongs to Sligo, and lives in Dublin. Connect with John... X https://x.com/johnwaters2024 @johnwaters2024 SUBSTACK https://johnwaters.substack.com/ WEBSITE https://www.johnwaters.ie/ Connect with Hearts of Oak…
It's the first edition of our updated Power Rankings and Mick McCarthy, Matthew Brennan and Tommy Rooney are in situ to go through where teams fall this week as well as our Hawkeye moment of the week. The Power Rankings on Off The Ball, with Harvey Norman, Official Stats Sponsor of the GAA.
The Football Pod is coming at you after the opening weekend of the 2026 SFC. Armagh outlast Tyrone, just about. Leitrim secure a Sligo scalp. Cork get the job done. Mayo and Roscommon set-up a semi-final meeting - and are the Leinster big dogs coming in cold under a bit of pressure this weekend? We get stuck into it all. Enjoy.Chapters(01:00) - The Masters, Playa Blanca and Championship is back.(05:00) - Leitrim beat Sligo, Martin McGowan v Mickey Graham, Barry McNulty stars.(09:00) - Mayo hit London for 31. Roscommon win in NY but Cregg is sent off.(14:00) - Sheedy catches the eye for Cork. Waterford fall short in Tipp three-peat.(18:00) - Leinster run-down; Wicklow chip on shoulder, Laois win, Westmeath dangers.(30:00) - How Armagh defeated Tyrone - McGeeney tactics, Tyrone's status.(48:00) - Conaty's man-markers, Championship edge, Leinster quarter-finals.Thank you for tuning in, we'll be back next Monday after another weekend of Championship football.
On this week's edition of the LOI Wrap-Up, a new series highlighting all the action, reaction and storylines of the weekend's League of Ireland Action, Ross Flanagan brings you through last night's less than packed night as:Jack Byrne announces his return in Rovers winThe brilliance of Shamrock RoversStephen Kenny's Pats still holding strongBohs' undefeated run ended by Sligo shockMcClean sees red in Oriel ParkThe Weather leads to call-offs at 3 LOI groundsThe First Division kicks into gearBecome a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join
In this new episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna discuss the mysterious disappearance of the man known as Peter Bergmann from Sligo, Ireland in June of 2009. In 2009, a man using the alias "Peter Bergmann" arrived in Sligo, Ireland, to pull off the ultimate disappearing act. Despite battling terminal cancer, he spent his final days dodging CCTV, discarding his belongings, and cutting every label from his clothes before being found dead on a beach. Over 15 years later, he remains a total ghost—an unidentified man who meticulously erased his past to ensure he'd never be found. Check out Quince: https://quince.com/MISSING. We have an upcoming live show with Another F*cking Horror Podcast! It's called Criminally Stupid - The Search For the World's Dumbest Criminal. For tickets, go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/criminally-stupid-the-search-for-the-worlds-dumbest-criminal-tickets-1984625623665. Sources: The Last Days of Peter Bergmann short documentary: https://youtu.be/bVOZ7YPOakI?si=KOtPwCs-dlZnPR3U An Garda Síochána (Irish Police): https://www.garda.ie/en/about-us/our-departments/office-of-corporate-communications/press-releases/2021/october/renewed-appeal-unidentified-body-discovered-in-county-sligo-16th-june-2009.html. Locate International: https://locate.international/news/renewed-appeal-for-sligo-man-also-known-as-peter-bergmann. The Irish Times: https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/people/the-unsolved-mystery-of-peter-bergmann-1.3923308. The Irish Times (Podcast): https://www.irishtimes.com/podcasts/atlantic/. Vice News: https://www.vice.com/en/article/8xwkdg/peter-bergmann-case-crime-sligo. Irish Central: https://www.irishcentral.com/news/The-man-who-went-to-Ireland-to-disappear-VIDEO.html. Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Bergmann_case. Reddit (r/UnresolvedMysteries): https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/1cl1l7a/the_bizarre. Main podcast theme by Kevin Macleod. Check out his work at https://incompetech.com/. Additional music by David Williams. See his work at http://williamsflutes.com. Follow Missing: IG: https://www.instagram.com/MissingCSM/. TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@missingcsm. FB: https://www.facebook.com/MissingCSM. X: https://twitter.com/MissingCSM. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0yRXkJrZC85otfT7oXMcri. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/missingcsm. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/missing/id1006974447. Follow Crawlspace: IG: https://www.instagram.com/Crawlspacepodcast. TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@crawlspacepodcast. FB: https://www.facebook.com/Crawlspacepodcast. X: https://twitter.com/crawlspacepod. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7iSnqnCf27NODdz0pJ1GvJ. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/crawlspace. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crawlspace-true-crime-mysteries/id1187326340. Check out our entire network at http://crawlspace-media.com/. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week's returning podcast guest is my friend Aepril Schaile, who is an astrologer, performance artist, dancer, poet and mythologist. Aepril Schaile is a neurodivergent poet, dancer, performance artist, astrologer and mythologist living in Co. Sligo, Ireland. She works with Persephone and the Eleusinian Mysteries as devotional practice, artistic research, and living mythology. A pilgrim to Eleusis, she guides meditative and oracular creative journeys rooted in Jungian and archetypal psychology. Recently, she has performed at the Cairde Festival's Wandering Voices in Sligo, A Tide of Ghosts at the University of Copenhagen. Her poems are forthcoming or have appeared in Oscail and Coven Poetry Journal. Aepril holds an MFA in Interdisciplinary Art.In this episode we speak about the Persephone: Entering Living Mystery (Spring authentic voice initiation). Around the Spring Equinox, the ancient Mysteries honored Persephone's return from the depths of the earth. Her movement between worlds revealed a profound truth: life continually renews itself through cycles of descent, listening, and emergence.Within each of us there is a similar mystery: a place where creativity, instinct, intuition, and soul voice gather beneath the surface. Through meditation, divination, and intuitive writing practices, we will explore the regenerative current that moves through both psyche and body: the place where vulnerability becomes creative power and authentic voice is felt and heard.Read more and join here: https://www.aeprilsastrology.com/store/p68/Persephonelivingmystery.html Check out Aepril and her work in the links below.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aeprilsastrology YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/AeprilsastrologyWebsite: http://www.aeprilschaile.com/Astrology Website: https://www.aeprilsastrology.com/#/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aeprilraven/Visit Law of Positivism:https://www.instagram.com/lawofpositivism/Website: https://www.lawofpositivism.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawofpositivism/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/lawofpositivismTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@lawofpositivism