Podcasts about Stradbally

Bobby was out & about in Stradbally, County Laois checking out ‘Riding for the Disabled Association Ireland' and seeing how horse-riding can help people with disabilities.

talks about her experiences at this years electric Picnic which took place in Stradbally, Co, Laois last weekend.  Originally broadcast as part of Saturday Chronicle 5th September 2025 hosted by Marie McNamara and Trish Nugent.. Saturday Chronicle is Sponsored by JAMES M NASH AND DERG KITCHEN DESIGN http://dergkitchendesign.ie Message or what's app the studio on 089 2582647 or email sbcrstudio@gmail.com. 

Send us a textHave a few sets to upload from our weekend with friends in a field in Stradbally in August. This one is Myself & Isabel on Friday evening.

Marion McKeone sits down face to face with Jarlath in front of packed podcast stage crowd at Electric Picnic in Stradbally country Laois to discuss where this dark chapter in American history is headed. How bad is it right now and how bad could it get? Marion explains some of the more shocking aspects of the most recent developments in US politics and takes questions from the listeners. Is Gavin Newsom America's best hope or a flash in the pan? Thanks to Naoise Nunn and his team at Mindfield for making this episode possible. Catch Jarlath on tour or buy his brand new book "The Gobshite Guidebook" at www.jigser.com 

Marion McKeone sits down face to face with Jarlath in front of packed podcast stage crowd at Electric Picnic in Stradbally country Laois to discuss where this dark chapter in American history is headed. How bad is it right now and how bad could it get? Marion explains some of the more shocking aspects of the most recent developments in US politics and takes questions from the listeners. Is Gavin Newsom America's best hope or a flash in the pan? Thanks to Naoise Nunn and his team at Mindfield for making this episode possible. Catch Jarlath on tour or buy his brand new book "The Gobshite Guidebook" at www.jigser.com 

Electric Picnic is well and truly underway as 80,000 people have made their way to Stradbally in Co Laois this weekend. Josh Crosbie, Newstalk Reporter was on hand in Stradbally to soak up some of the festival atmosphere.

Evelyn O'Rourke, Arts and Media Correspondent reports from Stradbally as Electric Picnic gets underway.

Eighty thousand music fans will descend on Stradbally, Co. Laois, for this year's Electric Picnic. But will the EP attendees need to pack their raincoats? We get an idea of the weekend weather with Alan O'Reilly of Carlow Weather.

Some small rural schools across Ireland are being excluded from the school meals scheme. To shed some light on the situation and why it's happening, Kieran is joined by a concerned parent from Kerry, Michael Coady, Principal of St James National School in Stradbally, Co Waterford, Rebecca Miller and Co-Founder and Co-Managing Director of food supplier Carambola, Colm O'Brien.

The Electric Picnic music festival kicks off today and across the weekend in Stradbally, County Laois - featuring big artists like Chappell Roan, Hozier and Kneecap.Will you be attending, will you be vicariously living it through social media, or will you be ignoring it from home?Newstalk Reporter Josh Crosbie is there, and has been talking to attendees, he joins Kieran to share what he's heard. Psychologist Niamh Delmar also joins to discuss the fear of missing out, or FOMO.

Many people are heading to Stradbally in their droves this weekend ahead of Electric Picnic. The annual music festival will see acts from Chappell Roan to Hozier and Kneecap take to the main stage.If you are heading to Laois this weekend, who should you go and see? Joining guest host Mairead Ronan to discuss is Arts Journalist and Broadcaster, Pat Carty.

Electric Picnic in Stradbally is on this weekend, with 80,000 people attending the festival. The weekend is jampacked with artists, DJ tents, and food trucks. from Chappell Roan, Hozier to Kneecap, there are plenty of artists to see. We heard from Mikie O'Loughlin, Showbiz Editor for RSVP about what to look forward to this weekend. Also Henry McKean is getting festival ready as we asked him to test raincoats, with a watering can and a bucket of water. He sent us this report from the Great Outdoors Store.

Eighty thousand music fans will descend on Stradbally, Co. Laois, for this year's Electric Picnic. But will the EP attendees need to pack their raincoats? We get an idea of the weekend weather with Alan O'Reilly of Carlow Weather.

Dee Reddy and Dave Hanratty had the latest music news including the engagement of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.They had an extensive preview of the biggest ever Electric Picnic, taking place in Stradbally, Co Laois.

Gardaí are investigating reports of online fraud involving the resale of tickets for the Electric Picnic festival. The sold-out event will take place in Stradbally, Co Laois later this month. Carole Coleman reports.

In the season finale of "Ireland Crimes and Mysteries," host Nules takes listeners on a journey through the mysterious disappearance of postman Larry Griffin on Christmas Day 1929. Set in the quaint village of Stradbally, County Waterford, this episode unravels the complex web of events and witnesses accounts surrounding Larry's sudden disappearance. Despite numerous leads and community efforts, the truth remains elusive, leaving more questions than answers. As the season concludes, Nules reflects on the enduring mystery and its impact on the local community. Fear not, as Nules will return in January with Season 3, bringing more captivating Irish true crime stories to her audience. Until then, Nules wishes everyone a happy Christmas, filled with joy and warmth.Don't forget to subscribe and stay updated for the next thrilling season of "Ireland Crimes and Mysteries."Join me over on Patreon for extra perks like Early access to episodes, monthly livestreams where we will be discussing the cases I've covered, and much more as we build our own community.www.patreon.com/IrelandCrimesandMysteriesVisit my shop for exclusive Ireland Crimes and Mysteries merchandise https://tinyurl.com/IrelandCrimesandMysteriesSell your own merchandise with TeePublic. Follow the link below http://tee.pub/lic/ckHmUfmILSkFellow Podcasters, customise your own amazing webpage by following the link below If you are a podcaster, I highly recommend this site for developing your own webpage dedicated to your podcast.https://www.podpage.com/?via=nulesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ireland-crimes-and-mysteries--5973961/support.

Three more of this year’s Roses joined Jerry in studio this morning. They are Kery Rose Emer Dineen from Stradbally, Castlegregory, Newfoundland & Labrador Rose Tammy Snook, and Melbourne Rose Dervla Dolan, along with Benetti Menswear Rose Escort of the Year Dubliner Barry Lysaght.

Joan O'Sullivan reports from Electric Picnic as the festival gets underway in Co. Laois.

The fields of Stradbally will be met with thousands of people this evening ahead of the first day of Electric Picnic tomorrow, but what's in store weather wise? Pat asked Alan O'Reilly from Carlow Weather.

Last week on Lunchtime Live, Adrian Kennedy spoke to the owner of Ballykilcavan Brewery in Stradbally about his desire to have his craft beers sold in Electric Picnic.Well the promoter Melvin Benn has responded, and says the reason it's not being sold at the festival, is because he simply doesn't like craft beer.Andrea is by David Walsh-Kemmis, owner of Ballykilcavan Brewery in Stradbally, to discuss.

Andrea caught up with our reporter Laura Donnelly who in down in Stradbally ahead of Electric Picnic this weekend. Andrea also chatted to Kellie Anne Byrne – DJ & Radio Presenter - about which acts to look out for at EP.

This weekend the Electric Picnic Music and Arts festival returns to Stradbally in Co. Laois, with one of the highlights being the Theatre of Food. Over the 3 days of the festival, the Theatre of Food will feature the likes of Trisha Lewis, JP McMahon and more. One of those featured is Graham Herterich, also known as the Cupcake Bloke. He joins Luke O'Neill to discuss.

Should festivals work more with local communities and stock local products? Ballykilcavan Brewery in Stradbally is calling for Electric Picnic to stock their beer. They say that if the festival claims to be sustainable, supporting local should be an important element of that. David Walsh-Kemmis, owner of Ballykilcavan Brewery joins Adrian Kennedy to discuss.

Laura co-hosts a podcast with her husband, Iain Stirling and she exclusively revealed that it's heading for Stradbally!Laura Whitmore joined Dave to chat about her role in 2.22: A Ghost Story and she also revealed some cool news about Electric Picnic!

Kylie Minogue, Kneecap and The Wolfe Tones are among the acts who will perform at the Electric Picnic music festival this August in Stradbally, Co Laois. It's the 20 anniversary of the event and the capacity has been increased to 75,000. Alan Corr, multi media journalist with RTE News gives his reaction to todays line up reveal.

Every Friday, as part of our ‘Ask Me Anything' series, we put your questions to people from interesting background or working in different jobs. Today, Andrea Gilligan was joined by Fr David Vard, Parish Priest in Stradbally, Co Laois...

This episode is a special Christmas present for all the Left On Read listeners who missed out on the live recording at Electric Picnic! After a frantic run through Stradbally, the girls arrived to a packed tent to chat about boob jobs, old flames, and shifting celebrities.There was also the usual Ick of the Week and of course a quiz for Julie.

For this week's Industry Review, Bobby is joined by three farmers: Joe Healy, former IFA President and dairy farmer at Milestone Farm in Athenry, James O'Reilly, a tillage farmer from Ballyragget in Kilkenny, and Bobby Miller, Current chairman of Irish Grain Growers Group from Stradbally.

We speak to Linda Loughnane of the Laois Integration Network

"Ukrainian refugees, who have been living in tents at the Electric Picnic site are set to be moved over the next few days." "There are over 70 people still staying on the site in Stradbally Co Laois, while the facility is expected to wind down by next Tuesday." "Our reporter, Josh Crosbie, was there the day they first arrived, and he went back there last night to an event aimed at linking new arrivals up with hosts:

RTÉ Reporter Sharon Lynch

We talk to John Lannon from Doras in Limerick who's been working with international protection applicants in Knocknalisheen and Linda Loughnane of the Laois Integration Network who's at Stradbally where 367 people are in tents.

 The final day of the National Ploughing Championships takes place in Ratheniska in Co Laois today and over the course of the past three days there have been a number of activities taking place, including a world record welly throw and brown bread competitions. But today, one event will answer the long burning question, who is Ireland's favourite saint?Fr David Vard, parish priest in Stradbally, joined Kieran to announce the result of the vote.

It's been the home of poets and actors and now it prides itself on putting an organic garden at the centre of a private events space; Ballintubbert is found near the village of Stradbally in County Laois. In this week's programme, presenter David Maxwell tours the gardens with head gardener Jennifer Taggart and finds out how the place has been shaped by it's former owners including actor Sir John Hurt. He finds out how Jennifer is using sheep's wool and clover to manage the 14 acre site. Also on the programme, a visit to Duneane Community Garden in Toome and autumn highlights with Claire McNally at the National Trust's Rowallane. In studio, David is joined by garden expert Anna Hudson and wildlife expert Katie Bell. Email the programme on gardenerscorner@bbc.co.uk.

John and Sarah discuss a packed week in Stradbally which started with Up the Ra chants at the Electric Picnic and ends with Ukrainians about to move into the site on an emergency basis. Also: Speed limits, American Mommy bloggers going to jail, and why Sarah's a tough parent herself.

Laura Fletcher reports on local reaction to plans to accomodate hundreds of Ukrainian refugees in tens on the estate of Stradbally Hall in Laois.

A public meeting took place in Stradbally, County Laois over the decision to accommodate Ukrainian refugees on the Electric Picnic site.Newstalk reporter, Josh Crosbie was there to capture the mood of the town and spoke with locals, councillors and volunteers.

Up to 750 Ukrainian refugees are to be accommodated in tents at Stradbally, County Laois, from this morning. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast this morning was Eugene Quinn, National Director of the Jesuit Refugee Service Ireland.

Ukrainian refugees are to be accommodated in tents on the Electric Picnic site in Stradbally Co Laois. The Department of Integration has signed a six-week contract for use of a site from September 5th.The site has a capacity to hold 750 people, which the Government has said will be used on a "phased, contingency basis".

Paschal Donohoe may have a very important job as Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform of Ireland, but he still knows how to let his hair down. Like 70,000 others, Paschal made the pilgrimage to Stradbally this weekend for Electric Picnic and when he joined Ian on the line this morning for Gift Grub, he had a healthy dose of fear....

Yesterday, in Stradbally, Portlaoise, The Wolfe Tones performed for the biggest crowd in Electric Picnic's Electric Arena since the festival started. Although many of the songs by the rebel music group were written before many attendees were born, the crowd had a wide range of ages – many of whom sang 'Oh, ah, up the Ra' to the band's song 'Celtic Symphony'. Are our youth unaware of the meaning or do they not understand the implications? Kieran Cuddihy was joined by Bertie Ahern, Former Taoiseach and one of the architects of the Good Friday agreement to discuss...

Yesterday, in Stradbally, The Wolfe Tones performed for the biggest crowd in Electric Picnic's Electric Arena since the festival started. Although many of the songs by the rebel music group were written before many attendees were born, the crowd had a wide range of ages – many of whom sang 'Oh, ah, up the Ra' to the band's song 'Celtic Symphony'. We wondered what it was like to be there in the thick of it all. Sean Defoe was joined by Sean Reidy, Newstalk's own, and Sharon Murray who were both at the Wolfe Tone gig.

Melvin Benn, Electric Picnic Festival Director, joins us from Stradbally ahead of the start of Ireland's largest music event, Electric Picnic.

Joan O'Sullivan has the latest from Stradbally, Co Laois where the festival is getting underway

All roads lead to Electric Picnic this weekend, with what feels like half the country on the way to Stradbally. Ian caught up with our President Michael D Higgins, live from the campsite!

Our reporter Josh Crosbie joined the show from Stradbally to give us the latest at day one of Electric Picnic.

There are only days to go before 70,000 people will take to the fields around Stradbally for Electric Picnic.Newstalk reporter Josh Crosbie got a sneak peek of the festival and spoke with Kieran about what people can expect.

Iain Ward doesn't do things by halves. Since his diagnosis with terminal cancer in 2019, he has been running, cycling and kayaking around the world, with his ultimate goal being to break a record raising the most amount of money for running a marathon. This month, he's taking on one hell of a trek, and all roads lead to Stradbally. The self-titled 'King of Chemo' joined Dermot and Dave to chat about his involvement in Tour de Picnic 2023, and how you can get involved.

We were joined this week by Colm Begley of Laois, who officially announced his retirement from the inter-county game. Colm made his senior debut in 2005 but life soon took him in a very different direction. That direction was Down Under, when he secured a professional contract with Australian Football League team Brisbane Lions. Colm's rise through the ranks of a new sport was remarkable and he was voted club rookie of the year in 2007. The Stradbally man played four years in the AFL before deciding to return home. Back in Ireland, he enjoyed 12 more seasons in the blue and white of Laois and learned the importance of developing Colm Begley the person, as well as the athlete. Transition was a key theme throughout this episode as Colm reflected on life lessons gathered from experiencing two elite sports. He is now the Player Welfare and Engagement Manager with the Gaelic Players Association. This podcast is brought to you as part of BEO 360, a GPA programme that empowers inter-county players across 4 key areas - life skills, wellbeing, dual career and transitions. Please go to beo360.gaelicplayers.com to learn more. To find out more about our host, Alan O'Mara, and his work as a performance and wellbeing consultant with sports teams and companies, please go to www.RealTalks.ie Enjoy The Players Voice with Colm Begley!

Christmas Day 1929. Stradbally, Ireland. After completing his holiday route, 49-year old postman Larry Griffin fails to return home and his bicycle is found on a road outside the village the following morning. Once a missing persons investigation is launched, rumours start circulating that Larry was killed after an incident at a local pub and a massive cover-up took place. Ten people are eventually charged for their alleged roles in Larry's death, but his body cannot be found and the key eyewitness changes his story, the charges against the ten defendants are withdrawn. Was Larry Griffin's disappearance the result of a vast conspiracy to conceal the truth about what happened? On this year's final holiday-themed episode of “The Trail Went Cold”, we will explore the saga of “The Missing Postman of Stradbally”, one of the most convoluted unsolved mysteries in the history of Ireland. Special thanks to listener for Bailey Meeker for providing the opening narration on our episode. Additional Reading: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Larry_Griffin “The Missing Postman: What Really Happened to Larry Griffin?” by Fachtna O Drisceoil https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/the-missing-postman-26713401.html https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/mystery-still-surrounds-1929-disappearance-of-co-waterford-postman-1.4125610 https://www.mayonews.ie/living/staying-in/12494-books-larry-griffin-the-missing-postman https://www.newspapers.com/image/258779806/ https://www.newspapers.com/image/173233522/ “The Trail Went Cold” is on Patreon! Visit www.patreon.com/thetrailwentcold to become a patron and gain access to our exclusive bonus content. Join us on Saturday, December 12 at 8:00pm EST for an online streaming marathon where we will be watching classic segments from “Unsolved Mysteries”. You can enter our screening room by clicking on this link. “The Trail Went Cold” is going to be appearing on podcast row at “Crimecon 2021: Austin” at the Fairmont Hotel in Austin, Texas on June 2-4, 2021, as well as “Crimecon UK” at the Leonardo Royal Hotel & Spa in London on June 12-13, 2021. To get a 10 % discount on the purchase of tickets to either event, please use our specialized promo code, “COLD21”, by visiting https://www.crimecon.com/CC21 or https://www.crimecon.co.uk. “The Trail Went Cold” is now doing a weekly livestream show on GetVokl every Thursday from 7:00-8:00 PM ET as part of their “True Crime Thursday” line-up. For more information, please visit their website. The Trail Went Cold is produced and edited by Magill Foote. All music is composed by Vince Nitro.