Podcasts about Sligo

County Clare has been awarded the title of European Volunteering Capital 2027. The Banner County was awarded the title by the Centre of European Volunteering (CEV) at the European Volunteering Capital Winner announcement, in Barcelona. Clare now joins a distinguished list of previous European Volunteering Capitals, including Barcelona, Lisbon, London, Berlin and Gdansk. Sligo was the only Irish winner to date, in 2017. For more on this exciting news, Alan Morrissey was joined by Sharon Meaney, Manager at Clare Volunteer Centre on Wednesday's Morning Focus. Photo (c) Clare County Council

Plans for a greenway along the old western rail corridor in Sligo have been shelved following a review by Sligo County Council. The disused railway line from Collooney to Bellaghy had been identified for the route; however, the review found the route unfeasible. Our North West Correspondent Shane Ó Curraighín told us the story so far.

Ireland's oldest cat has finally been carbon dated, allowing a more accurate picture of our ancient ecology.Joining Seán to discuss is Dr. Marion Dowd, Archaeologist at Atlantic Technological University in Sligo…

Ricky came out of nowhere this morning and flew it through the Rhyme it questions today. A brilliant performance

Securing a place in the WNBF Bodybuilding World Championship in Los Angeles is a “dream come true” for former Killaloe minor hurler Dylan Nolan. Sligo-based Dylan Nolan earned his place among the world's best after winning his category at the World Natural Bodybuilding Championships (WNBF) Ireland national competition. Alan Morrissey spoke to Dylan to find out how he got on. Photo (c) WNBF Ireland Facebook

HURLING: Ballinasloe joint manager Derek Frehill with Galway Bay FM's Tommy Devane after their Connacht Junior Final defeat to Sligo's Easkey

Following their 3-in-a-row of Ask Acorn Junior 1 hurling titles, Ballinasloe will hope it'll be third time lucky this Saturday (22nd November 2025) when they challenge Easkey in the Connacht Final. The Sligo side are going for a fourth consecutive crown, and beat the east Galway outfit in the 2023 and 2024 deciders. Leading up to the game, Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly headed to Gullanes Hotel to catch up with Ballinasloe club officials, supporters and mammies to look ahead to the big game and the work being put into Gaelic Games in the club. He chatted to chairperson Shane O'Connell, secretary Gerry Seale, Denis Nolan, Eoin Fenton, Ronan, Senan and Sol Lally, Jim McDonnell, Pat O'Sullivan, Aileen Rohan and Martina Reynolds. == Throw-in at the Connacht GAA Centre, Bekan on Saturday is 1.30pm and we'll have full coverage on our website galwaybayfm.ie.

Hello and welcome to today's conversation with Andrew McCauley, a clinical specialist physiotherapist in lower limb/strength & conditioning, from Ireland and now based in the UKIn today's conversation, we talk about Andrew's journey as a physio, a coach and an educator, teaching therapists how to communicate effectively, especially around integrating strength and conditioning principles into rehab (and why I think he's a covert pelvic physio...)We talked about the importance of being a good communicator, especially when working with people in pain, building trust and creating a safe space, for discussing sensitive topics such as pelvic health.We also explored the principles of strength and conditioning, focusing on the importance of understanding concepts like stability and progressive overload. Andrew talked about how easy it can be for us to overlook the basics, but how we can effectively conduct strength training exercises without equipment, highlighting the need for effort and proper rest (we also discussed how we can intersect the worlds of pelvic health and strength training)We discussed exercise prescription strategies, how to adapt exercises based on patient characteristics and goals and how to get really good at asking better questions...as well as Therapist Anxiety Syndrome (you'll have to listen to find out more!)Andrew is all about empowering patients through clear goal setting and enhancing physio education and practice - I'm excited to be a student on Andrew's upcoming course, integrating coaching principles with strength and conditioning principles. His course in Ireland will be in beautiful Sligo but he teaches all over the UK as well - all the details on his instagram @procaresportsWant to learn more about helping women at every age and stage? My online courses, from The Menstrual Detective to Perinatal Pelvic Health to The Menopausal Toolbox, Breast Cancer to Pelvic Oncology, Back Pain to Bowel Function are all available at CelebrateMuliebrity.com and you can follow my continuing adventure in women's health on instagram @michellelyons_muliebrityUntil next time, Onwards & Upwards! Mx

Just seven days after overcoming Sligo's Shamrock Gaels, Maigh Cuilinn are back in AIB Connacht Senior Football championship action this Sunday (16th November 2025) when they take on Leitrim Gaels. Maigh Cuilinn are seeking to reach a first provincial decider since their last sojourn outside Galway in 2022, but the first-time winners in Leitrim will come to Salthill with nothing to lose. Leading up to the game, former Maigh Cuilinn and Galway football star Gareth Bradshaw looked ahead to the game on 'Over The Line' with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly. == Throw-in at Pearse Stadium on Sunday is 1.30pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

Kendy & Raybo join Dave and Fionnuala to discuss Ireland's worst town... who's it gonna be? The lads will be performing at Sligo's Comedy Festival in February.

Jonathan Higgins reports from Tubbercurry as Maigh Cuilinn booked their place in the Connacht Senior Football Championship Semi-Final with victory over Shamrock Gaels of Sligo on Sunday afternoon. They will face Leitrim Gaels on Sunday (November 16th) at 1:30 in Pearse Stadium.

Maigh Cuilinn captain Shamrock David Wynne spoke to Jonathan Higgins after his side's 1-20 to 1-9 victory over Shamrock Gaels of Sligo in the Connacht Senior Championship quarter-final in Tubbercurry on Sunday afternoon. 

Today on The Tonearm, we're celebrating the inaugural Jazz Forward Award winners from All About Jazz. Since 1995, All About Jazz has been a driving force for jazz discovery. Now they're recognizing industry trailblazers who actively promote jazz awareness and culture.We'll hear from four organizations reshaping how jazz connects with audiences worldwide. Ed Trefzger from JazzWeek tracks radio airplay across North America, giving artists and their teams vital exposure data. Jesus Perezagua's Oh! Jazz streams live performances from clubs globally, bringing the world's jazz rooms to your screen of choice. Thomas Marriott's Seattle Jazz Fellowship revives local jazz culture through community-focused programming. And Eddie Lee's Sligo Jazz Project transforms an Irish town into Europe's most inclusive jazz education festival each summer.Each organization tackles different challenges, from measuring impact to building community to educating the next generation. Together, they show how jazz thrives through innovation and dedication.–Featured Organizations and Award InformationJazz Forward Award Program - All About Jazz recognition of industry trailblazers promoting jazz awareness and cultureJazzWeek - jazzweek.com - Radio airplay tracking for jazz recordings across North AmericaOh! Jazz - ohjazz.com - Live and on-demand streaming platform featuring jazz clubs worldwideSeattle Jazz Fellowship - seattlejazzfellowship.org - Nonprofit venue presenting live jazz in Seattle's Pioneer SquareSligo Jazz Project - sligojazz.ie - Annual summer school and festival in Sligo, IrelandSligo Jazz YouTube Channel - YouTube - Concert footage and festival highlightsDig into this episode's complete show notes at podcast.thetonearm.com–• Did you enjoy this episode? Please share it with a friend! You can also rate The Tonearm ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.• Subscribe! Be the first to check out each new episode of The Tonearm in your podcast app of choice.• Looking for more? Visit podcast.thetonearm.com for bonus content, web-only interviews + features, and the Talk Of The Tonearm email newsletter. You can also follow us on Bluesky, Mastodon, YouTube, and LinkedIn.• Be sure to bookmark our online magazine, The Tonearm! → thetonearm.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on The Tonearm, we're celebrating the inaugural Jazz Forward Award winners from All About Jazz. Since 1995, All About Jazz has been a driving force for jazz discovery. Now they're recognizing industry trailblazers who actively promote jazz awareness and culture.We'll hear from four organizations reshaping how jazz connects with audiences worldwide. Ed Trefzger from JazzWeek tracks radio airplay across North America, giving artists and their teams vital exposure data. Jesus Perezagua's Oh! Jazz streams live performances from clubs globally, bringing the world's jazz rooms to your screen of choice. Thomas Marriott's Seattle Jazz Fellowship revives local jazz culture through community-focused programming. And Eddie Lee's Sligo Jazz Project transforms an Irish town into Europe's most inclusive jazz education festival each summer.Each organization tackles different challenges, from measuring impact to building community to educating the next generation. Together, they show how jazz thrives through innovation and dedication.–Featured Organizations and Award InformationJazz Forward Award Program - All About Jazz recognition of industry trailblazers promoting jazz awareness and cultureJazzWeek - jazzweek.com - Radio airplay tracking for jazz recordings across North AmericaOh! Jazz - ohjazz.com - Live and on-demand streaming platform featuring jazz clubs worldwideSeattle Jazz Fellowship - seattlejazzfellowship.org - Nonprofit venue presenting live jazz in Seattle's Pioneer SquareSligo Jazz Project - sligojazz.ie - Annual summer school and festival in Sligo, IrelandSligo Jazz YouTube Channel - YouTube - Concert footage and festival highlightsDig into this episode's complete show notes at podcast.thetonearm.com–• Did you enjoy this episode? Please share it with a friend! You can also rate The Tonearm ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.• Subscribe! Be the first to check out each new episode of The Tonearm in your podcast app of choice.• Looking for more? Visit podcast.thetonearm.com for bonus content, web-only interviews + features, and the Talk Of The Tonearm email newsletter. You can also follow us on Bluesky, Mastodon, YouTube, and LinkedIn.• Be sure to bookmark our online magazine, The Tonearm! → thetonearm.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the first time in three years, Maigh Cuilinn are back in AIB Connacht Senior Football Championship action this Sunday (9th November 2025) when they travel to take on Sligo winners Shamrock Gaels. The west Galway men won their third Frank Fox two weeks previously against Salthill-Knocknacarra and they'll now hope to add to their 2022 provincial success.  But even though they'll start as favourites, the Yeats County did produce last year's winners (Coolera-Strandhill), so a tough test is expected. Leading up to the game, Maigh Cuilinn manager Cathal Clancy has been chatting to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly. == Throw-in at Kilcoyne Park, Tubbercurry on Sunday is 1.30pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

Aimee was on her way to work in Sligo this morning and pulled in to have a go at rhyming our questions with answers. She did a brilliant job

David and Conor discuss all the action from Europe and Matchday 36 of the LOI!

Ben Symes, Johnny Ward and Barry Murphy are here for the final LOI Late Night of the season. Shamrock Rovers are our champions, Waterford FC will face one of Bray Wanderers or Treaty United in the play off and Stephen Kenny's St. Patrick's Athletic have squandered their chance of European football. League of Ireland on OTB with Rockshore 0.0 #LOI

Senator Nessa Cosgrove on why she took her own 'snack cart' onto the Sligo train.

Dublin producer Rory Sweeney released his second album Old Earth on October 24. Written between Dublin, Manchester, Letterkenny and Sligo, the record draws on Stone Tape Theory - the idea that ghosts and hauntings are echoes imprinted into the land. Old Earth explores memory, history and the esoteric in the information age, and features a stacked cast including RÓIS, Saoirse Miller, Risteárd Ó hAodha, Emby, Emily Beattie, Curtisy, Ahmed With Love, Roo Honeychild and Ushmush, among others. We talk about the Irish Hash Mafia Mixtape, Rory's creative partnerships, and his ever-evolving production style. Buy Old Earth: https://rory2.bandcamp.com/album/old-earth

Skehana-Menlough's Player of the Match, Tessa Mullins, speaks to Tommy Devane after her side's five-point victory over Curry of Sligo in the Connacht LGFA Junior Championship Semi-Final. They will face Northern Harps of Roscommon in the final next Saturday, 1st November.  

Menlough-Skehana manager Thomas Flynn speaks to Tommy Devane after a 0-10 to 0-5 victory over Curry of Sligo in the Connacht Junior A Ladies Football semi-final. They will meet Northern Harps of Roscommon in the final next Saturday November 1st. 

Tommy Devane reports as Menlough-Skehana booked their place in the Connacht LGFA Final after a five-point win over Sligo. They will now meet Northern Harps of Roscommon in the final next Saturday at 1 pm.

There was a fall in the number of rental properties available within the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) limit in September, with the latest Locked Out of the Market report from the Simon Communities showing just 24 rental properties were available under HAP limits across 16 areas last month. That's a 25% drop since June, with only 11 areas offering no HAP housing at all. Dublin accounted for 21 of the 24 HAP eligible homes found nationwide, while Sligo and Leitrim had the lowest number. But what does the situation look like here in Clare? To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined live on the line by Niall Garvey, CEO of Midwest Simon.

This week, we're at Women & Agriculture in Sligo where we discuss food prices, the cost of living and much more. We also talk to Pat Loughman from Bia Energy about a Dublin based AD plant. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trojan Track, BackAware and Slíglas have been named as Munster regional winners at this year's InterTradeIreland Seedcorn Investor Readiness Competition. The three categories included Business-to-Business, Business-to-Consumer and Deep Tech. Trojan Track won in the B2B category, BackAware won in the B2C category, while Slíglas won in the Deep Tech category. Each company received €50,000 and will advance to the All-Island final in Dublin on November 13th. The InterTradeIreland Seedcorn Investor Readiness Competition is the largest business competition of its kind on the island of Ireland, offering a total prize fund of €800,000 to promising start-ups and early-stage businesses. The Seedcorn competition offers start-up businesses the chance to win big without giving away an equity stake. B2B Category Trojan Track, based at the National Equine Innovation Centre at the Irish National Stud in Kildare, was founded in December 2021 by biomedical engineer Stephen O'Dwyer. Trojan Track provides an accessible, non-invasive way to monitor a horse's movement, without disrupting their routine or relying on expensive, uncomfortable wearable tech. The AI-driven platform delivers objective, science-backed insights into a horse's biomechanics. Whether the aim is to enhance performance, reduce the risk of injury, or support recovery, TrojanTrack gives the data required to make smarter decisions. Built on innovation, tested in real-world environments, and designed with the welfare of the horse at its core, TrojanTrack is shaping the future of equine care. Stephen O'Dwyer, Founder and CEO of Trojan Track, said: "Seedcorn has been a brilliant experience for us as a startup. It's validation that TrojanTrack isn't just a great product, but a scalable SaaS business with global potential. The feedback from judges and mentors has been invaluable as we prepare for our next funding round." B2C Category Meanwhile, BackAware, who are based in Kilkenny, won in the B2C category. The BackAware Belt is a wearable technology that gives instant feedback on your back position, allowing for better posture and lifting technique. Founder Eoin Everard's idea came about after he saw people exercise in the gym in a way that was going to cause a lot of problems. Eoin Everard, Founder and CEO of BackAware, said: "I am delighted to win in the B2C category in the Seedcorn Connacht and Leinster finals. I'm really looking forward to the national finals in Dublin next month. Thanks to InterTradeIreland for all of their support to date. Entering Seedcorn has been hugely valuable, and I feel our messaging for pitching to investors is now much clearer now. We received great feedback each step of the way to improve our investor readiness. The money from the regional competition will allow us to complete the development of our product, making us more attractive to investors in 2026." Deep Tech Category Slíglas was founded in 2024 by Paul McGoldrick and Sadhbh McCarrick and is based in Sligo. Slíglas transforms residual biomass into biochar for Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR). This is done by heating woody residues to create a stable form of carbon that can be sequestered in soil. Put another way, Slíglas is the reverse of fossil fuel extraction, instead returning carbon to the earth. Slíglas sells removals to companies looking to offset hard-to-abate emissions as part of their wider net-zero strategy. Paul McGoldrick, CEO of Slíglas, said: "We are delighted that Slíglas have won in the Seedcorn regional finals. Slíglas's USP encompasses both tech and market. The company is developing streamlined pyrolysis reactors optimised for carbon dioxide removal. Ireland is a massive untapped opportunity, with abundant residues suitable for conversion to biochar and a large agriculture sector that can benefit from biochar application to boost soil health." All companies emerged victorious from a group of six innovative start-ups and early-stage businesses representing Connacht and Leinster. T...

Chef Proprietor of McNean House, Neven Maguire will be at the Women and Agriculture Conference in Sligo and Neven chatted to Ciara this morning a with a flavour of what he will be talking about at the conference later today.

It's another packed episode as Kieran and Gary open with a scathing assessment of Ireland's lacklustre showing against Armenia. Did Bohemians act too soon handing Alan Reynolds and his staff new two-year deals before securing European football? And does anyone actually want those final European spots? The relegation scrap is heating up with Galway, Sligo, and Waterford all level on points, while the First Division play-offs are overshadowed by Mick McDermott's bizarre exit from Cobh. All that and plenty more in this week's episode — proudly brought to you by our sponsor, QuinnAv.ie.

Tonight's programme opens with Derek rifling through the entire back catalogue of Swedish pop sensation ABBA for one of their earliest songs - Ring Ring. They make a surprise call to listener Elizabeth Carney in Sligo but only get her answering machine!

Blair Feeney, local business owner in Dromore West, Co. Sligo reacts to the sentencing of three men over the unlawful killing of Tom Niland.

Farmer Tom Niland “can now rest in peace,” his family said, after three men were sentenced yesterday to between 14 and 15 years in prison for his unlawful killing. The 75-year-old died on September 30th, 2023, 20 months after suffering a violent attack in his west Sligo home on January 18th, 2022. Independent Cllr for Sligo, Tom Niland's Neighbour and Friend Michael Clarke spoke to Newstalk Breakfast about his friend Tom.

For this week's Grass10 grazing management update, John Maher discusses current grazing advice and the start of closing up for early spring grass.  It's a great week to reseed paddocks sprayed and grazed.  The featured farmer is Jason Coulter, who is from Co. Sligo and trying to get autumn closing sorted out after a very  difficult weekend.  Link to this week's Grass10 newsletter:https://bit.ly/grass10-7thOctober2025 For more episodes from the Dairy Edge podcast go to the show page at:https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/dairy/the-dairy-edge-podcast/ The Dairy Edge is a co-production with LastCastMedia.com

The Book of Lecan Conference During this two-day event in October 2025, speakers explored the production of the Book of Lecan or Leabhar Mór Lecain, its scribes and patrons, and the texts contained within the manuscript. The manuscript known as the Book of Lecan (Leabhar Mór Lecain) was created in Co. Sligo in the early fifteenth century. It contains a large amount of genealogical material, especially relating to the families with which the scribes were associated, as well as historical, biblical and hagiographical material. Included are a Dindshenchas, Bansenchas, and versions of Lebor Gabála, Uraicept an nÉces, Cóir Anmann, and Book of Rights. The conference papers shared new insights into how the manuscript was produced, its history of ownership and the significance of the various texts found within the compilation. The event was a collaboration between the Royal Irish Academy, Maynooth University, and the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies. Recordings have some of the lectures have been made available, subject to the presenters' consent. It is hoped that the proceedings of this conference will be published as part of the Codices Hibernenses Eximii series in due course. Thursday 2 October 2025 2.00 pm Making the Book of Lecan - Pádraig Ó Macháin 2.45 pm The Later History of the Book of Lecan - Bernadette Cunningham 3.30 pm Coffee break 4.00 pm Poets and Poetry in the Book of Lecan - Elizabeth Boyle 4.45 pm Lebor Bretnach and the International Perspective of the Book of Lecan - Patrick Wadden Friday 3 October 2025 9.30am A History of the Men of Britain: Text and Context - Alex Woolf 10.15 am Lebor na Cert: a “Grossly Overrated” Text? - Seán Ó Hoireabhárd 11.00 am Coffee break 11.30 am Gilla Íosa Mór: Pseudohistorian - John Carey 12.15 pm Shaping Dindshenchas Érenn: What the Book of Lecan Version Reveals - Máire Ní Mhaonaigh and David McCay 1.00 pm Lunch 2.30pm A Return to Cóir Anmann: its Etymologies, its Date and the Book of Lecan Text - Sharon Arbuthnot 3.15pm The Book of Lecan's Secular Genealogies (especially those of Connacht) - Nollaig Ó Muraíle 4.00 pm “A Splendid Family Heirloom”: Manuscript Illumination and the School of Lecan - Karen Ralph

The Book of Lecan Conference During this two-day event in October 2025, speakers explored the production of the Book of Lecan or Leabhar Mór Lecain, its scribes and patrons, and the texts contained within the manuscript. The manuscript known as the Book of Lecan (Leabhar Mór Lecain) was created in Co. Sligo in the early fifteenth century. It contains a large amount of genealogical material, especially relating to the families with which the scribes were associated, as well as historical, biblical and hagiographical material. Included are a Dindshenchas, Bansenchas, and versions of Lebor Gabála, Uraicept an nÉces, Cóir Anmann, and Book of Rights. The conference papers shared new insights into how the manuscript was produced, its history of ownership and the significance of the various texts found within the compilation. The event was a collaboration between the Royal Irish Academy, Maynooth University, and the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies. Recordings have some of the lectures have been made available, subject to the presenters' consent. It is hoped that the proceedings of this conference will be published as part of the Codices Hibernenses Eximii series in due course. Thursday 2 October 2025 2.00 pm Making the Book of Lecan - Pádraig Ó Macháin 2.45 pm The Later History of the Book of Lecan - Bernadette Cunningham 3.30 pm Coffee break 4.00 pm Poets and Poetry in the Book of Lecan - Elizabeth Boyle 4.45 pm Lebor Bretnach and the International Perspective of the Book of Lecan - Patrick Wadden Friday 3 October 2025 9.30am A History of the Men of Britain: Text and Context - Alex Woolf 10.15 am Lebor na Cert: a “Grossly Overrated” Text? - Seán Ó Hoireabhárd 11.00 am Coffee break 11.30 am Gilla Íosa Mór: Pseudohistorian - John Carey 12.15 pm Shaping Dindshenchas Érenn: What the Book of Lecan Version Reveals - Máire Ní Mhaonaigh and David McCay 1.00 pm Lunch 2.30pm A Return to Cóir Anmann: its Etymologies, its Date and the Book of Lecan Text - Sharon Arbuthnot 3.15pm The Book of Lecan's Secular Genealogies (especially those of Connacht) - Nollaig Ó Muraíle 4.00 pm “A Splendid Family Heirloom”: Manuscript Illumination and the School of Lecan - Karen Ralph

The Book of Lecan Conference During this two-day event in October 2025, speakers explored the production of the Book of Lecan or Leabhar Mór Lecain, its scribes and patrons, and the texts contained within the manuscript. The manuscript known as the Book of Lecan (Leabhar Mór Lecain) was created in Co. Sligo in the early fifteenth century. It contains a large amount of genealogical material, especially relating to the families with which the scribes were associated, as well as historical, biblical and hagiographical material. Included are a Dindshenchas, Bansenchas, and versions of Lebor Gabála, Uraicept an nÉces, Cóir Anmann, and Book of Rights. The conference papers shared new insights into how the manuscript was produced, its history of ownership and the significance of the various texts found within the compilation. The event was a collaboration between the Royal Irish Academy, Maynooth University, and the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies. Recordings have some of the lectures have been made available, subject to the presenters' consent. It is hoped that the proceedings of this conference will be published as part of the Codices Hibernenses Eximii series in due course. Thursday 2 October 2025 2.00 pm Making the Book of Lecan - Pádraig Ó Macháin 2.45 pm The Later History of the Book of Lecan - Bernadette Cunningham 3.30 pm Coffee break 4.00 pm Poets and Poetry in the Book of Lecan - Elizabeth Boyle 4.45 pm Lebor Bretnach and the International Perspective of the Book of Lecan - Patrick Wadden Friday 3 October 2025 9.30am A History of the Men of Britain: Text and Context - Alex Woolf 10.15 am Lebor na Cert: a “Grossly Overrated” Text? - Seán Ó Hoireabhárd 11.00 am Coffee break 11.30 am Gilla Íosa Mór: Pseudohistorian - John Carey 12.15 pm Shaping Dindshenchas Érenn: What the Book of Lecan Version Reveals - Máire Ní Mhaonaigh and David McCay 1.00 pm Lunch 2.30pm A Return to Cóir Anmann: its Etymologies, its Date and the Book of Lecan Text - Sharon Arbuthnot 3.15pm The Book of Lecan's Secular Genealogies (especially those of Connacht) - Nollaig Ó Muraíle 4.00 pm “A Splendid Family Heirloom”: Manuscript Illumination and the School of Lecan - Karen Ralph

The Book of Lecan Conference During this two-day event in October 2025, speakers explored the production of the Book of Lecan or Leabhar Mór Lecain, its scribes and patrons, and the texts contained within the manuscript. The manuscript known as the Book of Lecan (Leabhar Mór Lecain) was created in Co. Sligo in the early fifteenth century. It contains a large amount of genealogical material, especially relating to the families with which the scribes were associated, as well as historical, biblical and hagiographical material. Included are a Dindshenchas, Bansenchas, and versions of Lebor Gabála, Uraicept an nÉces, Cóir Anmann, and Book of Rights. The conference papers shared new insights into how the manuscript was produced, its history of ownership and the significance of the various texts found within the compilation. The event was a collaboration between the Royal Irish Academy, Maynooth University, and the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies. Recordings have some of the lectures have been made available, subject to the presenters' consent. It is hoped that the proceedings of this conference will be published as part of the Codices Hibernenses Eximii series in due course. Thursday 2 October 2025 2.00 pm Making the Book of Lecan - Pádraig Ó Macháin 2.45 pm The Later History of the Book of Lecan - Bernadette Cunningham 3.30 pm Coffee break 4.00 pm Poets and Poetry in the Book of Lecan - Elizabeth Boyle 4.45 pm Lebor Bretnach and the International Perspective of the Book of Lecan - Patrick Wadden Friday 3 October 2025 9.30am A History of the Men of Britain: Text and Context - Alex Woolf 10.15 am Lebor na Cert: a “Grossly Overrated” Text? - Seán Ó Hoireabhárd 11.00 am Coffee break 11.30 am Gilla Íosa Mór: Pseudohistorian - John Carey 12.15 pm Shaping Dindshenchas Érenn: What the Book of Lecan Version Reveals - Máire Ní Mhaonaigh and David McCay 1.00 pm Lunch 2.30pm A Return to Cóir Anmann: its Etymologies, its Date and the Book of Lecan Text - Sharon Arbuthnot 3.15pm The Book of Lecan's Secular Genealogies (especially those of Connacht) - Nollaig Ó Muraíle 4.00 pm “A Splendid Family Heirloom”: Manuscript Illumination and the School of Lecan - Karen Ralph

Shane Ó Curraighín, North West Correspondent, has the latest on a multiagency search in Donegal Bay after a boat ran aground

We've got some making up to do after last week's phantom episode — and we're back with a bang. This week features fascinating audio with Joey O'Brien and Kevin Doherty. The Shels boss admits this season has fallen short of expectations as defending champions, while Doherty hits back at criticism over his side's style of play. Elsewhere, the lads break down a hectic few days across both divisions, from Sligo's revival to Galway's decline and Waterford's defensive woes. In the First Division, Dundalk face some harsh words after their shock defeat to Longford. Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie

Former Shelbourne, Bohemians & Sligo manager, Owen Heary, joins Ger Gilroy & Colm Boohig on the show to round up last night's League of Ireland fixtures, as the league nears its end.Off The Ball Breakfast w/ UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInActionCatch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/joinOff The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

A man travels from Austria to West Ireland to end his life but ensures that there is absolutely no trace of his identiy left. Anywhere. And unlike loads of cases we have a ton of CCTV footage but it doesn't get us any closer to understanding what exactly happened and who Peter Bergmann was. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-monday-night-revue--4921180/support.Don't miss an episode - follow, comment, like, and share!Connect with me on social media @‌themondaynightrevue or email at themondaynightrevue@gmail.com.Explore our podcast merch: Shop HereSupport the show: Buy Me a CoffeeDiscover curated reads: BookshopFor ad-free episodes, minisodes, and exclusive perks, join us on Patreon: Support on PatreonWritten and edited by Corinna Harrod with Holly Clarke. Artwork by Jessica Holmes.Music: "The Mooche" by Duke Ellington (1928). 

It's Cameron Hill hosting this week's League Of Ireland pod and he is joined by as usual by Vinny Perth and Gareth McGlynn. They discuss the best goalkeeper in the league, another cup defeat for Sligo Rovers, and much more!The League of Ireland Pod on Off The Ball with Rockshore 0.0

Ivan Hurley joins Jerry in studio to discuss Kerry FC’s sensational 4-3 win over Sligo in the FAI quarter-final on Friday night. They also discuss Kerry FC’s prospects as they face Shamrock Rovers in the next round.

In this episode, Eamonn Cunningham, owner of the hugely successful Sligo-based business EJ Menswear, sits down for an open and honest conversation about his journey. He shares the highs and lows of building and running a business, the realities of being your own boss, and the challenges that come with it. Eamon also opens up about his personal struggles growing up with a stammer and a fear of speaking, offering a powerful insight into resilience, growth, and determination.Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Johnny Ward and Shane Keegan take the reins on LOI Late Night, taking your shouts on a dramatic night in the league and Cup. We have reaction to Derry's edging of a 7-goal thriller at Dalymount, Shamrock Rovers' shootout win away to the Cup holders, and a momentous night at Mounthawk Park.

Folkways welcomes back esteemed guest Thomas Sheridan!

In the rain-soaked woods below Knocknarea in Sligo, Ireland, a man raised human but born fae bargains with the Fair Folk to save his unborn child. Armed with “cold iron” bullets, a stolen sprite, and a prophecy learned from a carnival crone's mirror, he confronts an emerald pillar of flame and an ancient court that claims his bloodline. Irish folklore collides with modern terror as love, identity, and iron lore decide the fate of a family. Expect changelings, eerie glens, moss-slick boulders, and a showdown where one wrong move means a crib left empty forever. Weekly Spooky delivers a tense, folklore-rich horror story perfect for fans of fairies, fae bargains, and dark Celtic mythology.Abandonment Issues — by Douglas Waltz.

Shane Ó Curraighín, Northwest Correspondent, reports from Gaelscoil Chnoc na Ré in Sligo on the first day of school.