Podcasts about Tipperary

Listen back to the 2025 Tipp FM Sports Review as we look back on the year of sport that was 2025 in Tipperary. We reflect on all the big stories and listen back to some exciting moments from our live commentaries throughout 2025.

On Mondays Tipp Today, Fran spoke to MEP Cynthia Ni Murchu on the Abortion Bill vote, Cllr Shane Lee on youth addiction, Dermot on calls for more supports for business owners in Roscrea, Stephen Gleeson on Tipperary's surprise omission from the RTE Sports awards, global news with Thomas Conway, Barry Holland from Cork airport on the Christmas rush! Brian Lyons from Ryan Brothers on the risks of putting batteries in general waste, conspiracy files looked at the Book of Enoch and Noel on the blister pack charges proposal.

Former president of the NT Cattlemen's Association, David Connolly, has been appointed as the next Administrator of the Northern Territory.

Send us a textHappy Christmas everyone.  Back this week with more great music, a Tipperary song I never heard about before and a chat with Bill O'Brien who is doing great work tracking down some long lost Irish songs.I may or may not waffle on about Celtic for a while also.  Check out Bill's podcast & his kickstarter:https://open.spotify.com/show/6EKaWgsSuSzodymONqJovShttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/billthebard/lost-songs-of-tipperarySupport the show

Two men and a woman have died in separate road crashes in counties Limerick, Monaghan and Tipperary. Recently, we discussed the decision not to disband the RSA, but are we doing enough for road safety? We discussed further with Leo Leighio, Vice President of the Irish Road Victims Association.

Listen back to Friday December 19th 2025's edition of Across The Line as Paul Carroll sits down and speaks to the people behind the Tipperary New York Hurling Club. Featuring on this week's show: - Tipperary Hurling Club New York members Tommy and Toby Kavanagh, Mikey Sheedy, Pádraig Gill, Brendam Maher, Michael kennedy, Stephen Carty, Seán Carty, Roger Slattery and Shane Slattery - Tipperary GAA CEO Murtagh Brennan and clubs draw manager Jonathan Cullen - Barry Drake provides our weekly greyhound racing update

Two men and a woman have died in separate road crashes in counties Limerick, Monaghan and Tipperary. Recently, we discussed the decision not to disband the RSA, but are we doing enough for road safety? We discussed further with Leo Leighio, Vice President of the Irish Road Victims Association.

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How the billionaire’s battle with the US-based construction magnate Maurice Regan from North Kerry resulted in John Magnier losing a High Court case over the sale of a large country estate in Tipperary. Jerry spoke to Mark Tighe, journalist of the Sunday Independent.

CareDoc employees will begin a 24-hour strike today due to a dispute over HSE funding not being paid to workers. Caredoc provides GP out-of-hours services in the southeast of the country, Carlow, Kilkenny, Waterford, Wexford and south Tipperary. We heard from Ger McNally, SIPTU Health Organiser.

Caredoc's Out of Hours GP services in Carlow, Kilkenny, south Tipperary, Waterford, Wexford and south Wicklow, will not be operating from 6pm this evening as strike action is underway.Joining Ciara to discuss this is Anne Marie Walsh, Industry Correspondent with The Irish Independent and Dr Brendan O'Shea, Kildare GP & Assistant Adjuvant Professor in Public Health and Primary Care at Trinity College Dublin.

CareDoc employees will begin a 24-hour strike today due to a dispute over HSE funding not being paid to workers. Caredoc provides GP out-of-hours services in the southeast of the country, Carlow, Kilkenny, Waterford, Wexford and south Tipperary. We heard from Ger McNally, SIPTU Health Organiser.

Listen to the full in-studio interview as Tipperary hurlers Jake Morris, Jason Forde and Darragh McCarthy reflect back on the 2025 All-Ireland winning season in the Tipp FM studio with Paul Carroll.

One of the NT's most famous cattle stations is getting ready to harvest lemons.

In our final episode we caught up with some members of Clonmel Scouts Group taking part in The Big Clean of Tipperary. We'll also hear from the CEO of WEEE, Leo Donovan and we'll be speaking to Councillor Ritchie Malloy about the biodiversity fund available to local community groups.

In this episode, Eoin Ryan shares his journey from a rural upbringing in Tipperary to his role as assistant professor at University College Dublin. He discusses the cyclical nature of farming, the challenges of retaining young vets in practice, and his involvement in teaching, clinical work, and research —highlighting the Sound Cow Innovation Programme (SCIP), which aims to improve cow mobility in Irish dairy herds through collaboration with farmers and vets. Eoin emphasises the importance of communication in veterinary medicine, explaining how empathy and positive language are vital for building trust and engagement with farmers and students. Enriched with personal anecdotes, practical advice for new graduates, and even a traditional Irish ballad, this conversation reflects the blend of professionalism and warmth that defines Eoin's approach and personality.Notes from this episode:Link to the Sound Cow Innovation Programme (SCIP): https://animalhealthireland.ie/programmes/hoof-healthcheck/scip-sound-cow-innovation-programme/Link to the Irish Veterinary Benevolent Fund: https://www.ivbf.ie/

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Listen back to Friday December 12th 2025's edition of Across The Line as Paul Carroll sits down with Tipperary senior hurlers Jason Forde, Jake Morris and Darragh McCarthy to reflect back on their All-Ireland success. Also on the show, Limerick Racecourse CEO Michael Lynch looks ahead to their Christmas Festival and Barry Drake previews the weekend's greyhound racing action.

In our final instalment of our GAA "Where we all belong" series, Stephen Gleeson took us to his daughters club Cashel King Cormacs in Co. Tipperary. We get to hear from members, coaches, teachers and Stephen himself about what makes this club so special for all of it's members. This is with thanks to the GAA, #GAABelong.

In our final instalment of our GAA "Where we all belong" series, Stephen Gleeson took us to his daughters club Cashel King Cormacs in Co. Tipperary. We get to hear from members, coaches, teachers and Stephen himself about what makes this club so special for all of it's members. This is with thanks to the GAA, #GAABelong.

Health Officials are urging parents in Clare to bring their children to one of four free-of-charge flu vaccine clinics over the next ten days. It comes amid a surge in flu cases across Clare, Limerick and Tipperary with more people, including children, being admitted to hospital with the virus. HSE Midwest is holding a clinic at the Primary Care Centre on Station Road in Ennis next Wednesday, December 17th from 12 noon until 6pm, while there will be three other clinics in Limerick on the 13th and 18th and in Thurles on the 16th. Consultant in Public Health Medicine, Dr Breda Cosgrove says the vaccine can protect your child against a nasty illness and prevent them from passing it on to elderly or vulnerable family members over the Christmas period.

This week on the Young Stock Podcast our guest is Macra Munster vice-president Willie Clancy. A beef farmer in organic conversion from Tipperary, Willie discusses moving to this system and making it work for his farm. The Munster vice-president also reveals why he decided to join Macra in the first place. Spoiler: it involves getting away from Coronation Street!Get the Irish Farmers Journal delivered straight to your door every week. Purchase an annual Home Delivery subscription today and get our FREE Farm Bucket full of merchandise and gifts worth €129*. Offer ends soon. Click www.ifj.ie/bucket. *New annual customers only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we start our review of the year with Tom looking back at some of the many highlights and controversial issues in a wonderful year for Tipperary. West Under 21 hurling was at final stage as well as the county under 17 football championship; we have reports. Cashel Rugby's Pat O'Donoghue and TSDL with Barry rounds off another Extra Time. We hope you like..

Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment Peter Burke TD has announced details of an €18 million investment in 40 projects across Ireland under the Smart Regions Enterprise Innovation Scheme, designed to strengthen regional enterprise, drive innovation and support sustainable economic growth. Co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union, through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) Southern, Eastern & Midland and Northern & Western Regional Programmes 2021-2027, the Smart Regions scheme supports the different regions of the country in harnessing cutting-edge technologies and world-class expertise. Aligned with the regional priorities set out in the National Smart Specialisation Strategy for Innovation and the nine Regional Enterprise Plans, Smart Regions drives high-impact projects in priority sectors such as artificial intelligence (AI), agritech and food, sustainability, insurance technology, and advanced manufacturing. Funding Overview This announcement sets out the approved funding allocation so far under the Smart Regions Scheme, with projects approved across the country, including: Northern and Western Regional Programme area: €3.485,882for 17 projects Southern, Eastern and Midland Regional Programme area: €14,571,766 for 23 projects The Northern and Western Regional Programme area includes counties Galway, Roscommon, Leitrim, Sligo, Donegal, Monaghan, Mayo and Cavan. The Southern, Eastern and Midland Regional Programme area includes counties Carlow, Waterford, Wexford, Kilkenny, Cork, Kerry, Clare, Limerick, Tipperary, Longford, Westmeath, Offaly, Laois, Louth, Meath, Kildare, Wicklow, and Dublin. Minister Burke made this announcement following a visit to the site of Catalyst HQ, a new €8.1m Enterprise Centre in Carlow town, which has been approved for regional infrastructure funding from the Smart Regions scheme through Enterprise Ireland, to support businesses and enterprises in Carlow and the South-East. Minister Peter Burke TD said: "I am very pleased to announce this group of 40 innovative projects that have been funded under the Smart Regions Enterprise Innovation Scheme, which is co-funded under the European Regional Development Fund. These projects, spread across the entire country, will make vital contributions to strengthening innovation in all sectors, regional ecosystems and the Irish economy." "These 40 projects will provide enterprise infrastructure, cluster development and business animation services that will benefit entrepreneurs and enterprise growth in a variety of sectors. The scheme will see physical facilities and training opportunities made available to businesses throughout the country through an existing network of enterprise centres and hubs that have been supported by Enterprise Ireland." Minister of State for Employment, Small Business and Retail, Alan Dillon said: "The Smart Regions Enterprise Innovation Scheme is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union under the European Regional Development Fund. The projects announced today are reflective of the collaborative approach at the heart of this scheme. Smart Regions aims to address specific issues in each region, building on regional strengths in line with the National Smart Specialisation Strategy for Innovation." "The 40 projects that have been launched will see growing collaboration among regional stakeholders under the triple helix model of industry, academia and the public sector." Minister of State for Trade Promotion, Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation Niamh Smyth said: "This Government is committed to growing our economy and fostering regional enterprise growth; the Smart Regions Enterprise Innovation Scheme reflects this and the approved projects are also well aligned to the priorities set out in the Regional Enterprise Plans, which provide a clear set of objectives and actions to support enterprise development in each region. "The Catalyst project announced for C...

Listen back to Friday December 5th 2025's edition of Across The Line. On this special edition, Paul sits down in-studio with Tipperary forwards Jason Forde, Jake Morris and Darragh McCarthy to talk through Tipperary's 2025 All-Ireland winning campaign from the players perspective. Part one of the over an hour long interview aired on this week's show with the remainder to feature next week. Also in the show is the weekly greyhound racing update with Barry Drake.

This week, Barry Drake chats with Tipperary trainer Vincent McKenna, fresh from a fantastic Fair Warrior victory at Mullingar Greyhound Stadium. Vincent talks about Gem Friendly's brilliant unbeaten run through the competition, her progression this year, and future plans as she steps up in trip. He also reflects on a lifetime in greyhounds, the influence of the McKenna family, standout memories, and the exciting youngsters coming through his kennel. A passionate greyhound man with a deep love for the sport, and plenty to look forward to in 2026. Have a listen now!

Send us a textWelcome back to this weeks show.  Back on my own this week, I reflect on our little trip to Glasnevin the weekend just gone by and pay tribute to Mary Palmer, mother to Thomas J Clarke and a proud Tipperary woman.  Shout out to Dr Tim Horgan whose wonderfully crafted words added to todays show. www.theirishsound.comSupport the show

A total of 13 dogs were surrendered to the Clare Dog Shelter in a single day this week. The seven adult male dogs and six puppies were brought to Clare's County Dog Warden on Monday. The animals have been vaccinated and assessed by a vet, and have been brought to rescues in East Clare, Tipperary and Limerick. Frankie Coote says it's not unusual.

This week on I Know That Face, Andrew and Stephen take each other to task over their recent Letterboxd reviews, discussing everything from the new movies The Running Man and Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere, upcoming releases like Primate, to all five Twilight films. Stephen also argues that TV is officially back, thanks to The Chair Company and Pluribus. After this, we take on the career of Kerry Condon, Tipperary's most famous export. Oscar-nominated for her role in Martin McDonagh's The Banshees of Inisherin, she has been acting since the '90s, appearing in shows like Better Call Saul and Rome, as well as films like Unleashed, F1, In the Land of Saints and Sinners, and the just-released Train Dreams. Andrew Twitter: @Andrew_Carroll0 Stephen Twitter: @StephenPorzio I Know That Face Twitter: @IKnowThatFaceP1 / Instagram: @iknowthatface / Facebook: @iknowthatfacepod Edited by Andrew Carroll and Stephen Porzio Intro and Outro Music: No Boundaries (motorik groove) by Keshco. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Licence⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rethink Ireland has launched Impact Fund 2025, a €1.1 million initiative designed to support innovative, community-led projects across Munster and Wexford. The fund, established by Rethink Ireland in partnership with the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, as well as a suite of philanthropic donors, will back up to eight high-impact projects strengthening social inclusion, wellbeing, and environmental resilience at a local level across the south of Ireland. Applications are now open at rethinkireland.ie/open-funds/ and will close on Friday, 16 January at 1 pm. Rethink Ireland is the national funding body supporting the most innovative non-profit organisations and social enterprises working to create a more just, equal and sustainable Ireland. Impact Fund 2025 is created by Rethink Ireland and the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, in partnership with the Parkes Family, Limerick; the Estate of Mary Coffey c/o Pat Toomey, Tipperary; the Hospital Saturday Fund; The Luan Fund, Cork; Ed Murphy, Wexford; Turas Nua and The Ireland Funds. Speaking at the launch of Impact Fund 2025, Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Jerry Buttimer TD, said: "This fund is a partnership in action with government, philanthropy, organisations and communities working together. We know every county has pockets of disadvantage, and the most effective response is targeted, place-based support. Impact Fund 2025 will put resources where they can have the greatest effect, empowering local people to deliver inclusion, wellbeing and climate resilience from the ground up." Deirdre Mortell, CEO, Rethink Ireland, added: "Since 2016, Rethink Ireland has invested over €15.8 million in supports for over 150 projects in the Munster region. We've seen first-hand the extraordinary creativity and leadership that exists in local communities across Ireland. Previous versions of the Impact Fund proved that when you trust communities to lead, the results speak for themselves, from schools pioneering climate education to young women building confidence and connection. "Impact Fund 2025 underscores the power of investing in local solutions to deliver national impact. With this funding, we can help communities to thrive and create lasting change for generations to come." Colin Healy, Co-founder of Kinsale-based charity, Sailing into Wellness, a not-for-profit social enterprise that delivers therapeutic sailing programmes and an awardee of Rethink Ireland, said: "Thanks to the support of Rethink Ireland, we've been able to bring our therapeutic sailing programmes to those who need it most. This funding has turned our vision into action, using the sea as a unique setting to deliver wellbeing, inclusion and transformation for people who might not otherwise have access. We're more confident than ever that place-based investment like this delivers deep and lasting impact. We encourage other organisations to apply to the Impact Fund 2025 for the critical funding and capacity building supports it offers." To be eligible to apply for Impact Fund 2025, projects must meet the following criteria: The project must address a critical social issue The project proposed must be innovative in an Irish context The project must be based on the island of Ireland and must make its main impact in Munster or County Wexford The project must have potential and a desire to scale or replicate in Ireland The project must provide evidence that it is up and running, or has been tested at least in a minimal way Applicants must come from an entity with a not-for-profit legal form, e.g. a company limited by guarantee, a co-operative, a trust or a charity 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 find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm ...

The poet Seamus Heaney once said, "I think of the bog as a feminine goddess-ridden ground, rather like the territory of Ireland itself."And that territory is 14- to- 21 percent bog.So, on their fourth day “Off the Beaten Craic in the Hidden Heartlands,” Irish Stew cohosts John Lee and Martin Nutty head to Shinrone in Offaly near the Tipperary border to the farm of Donie Regan, a demonstration site for Peatlands for Prosperity, the brainchild of Douglas McMillan and his Green Restoration Ireland Cooperative team.Doug explains how centuries of peat extraction left expanses of degraded bogland, often dismissed as wastelands. But they're fields of dreams for Doug who outlines how rewetting bogs halts carbon loss, restores biodiversity, and opens the opportunity to the wet farming techniques known as paludiculture.Using Donie's farm as a showroom for how paludiculture can restore economic value to bog land, Peatlands for Prosperity is testing potential hydrophilic cash crops such as bog berries, cranberries, even lettuce and celery, as well as common wetland plants like bullrushes and common reeds which can be renewable sources of building and packaging materials. Both believe wetland agriculture can offer farmers meaningful new income streams from both these kinds of crops and from earning carbon credits for maintaining carbon-sequestering bogs.The conversation probes the challenges of farmer hesitancy, policy confusion, cultural ties to turf cutting, and how the demonstration site helps other farmers see the program's potential.Donie speaks passionately about witnessing wildlife return to his land, and the team discusses educational outreach, including bringing schoolchildren onto the bog to inspire the next generation of environmental stewards, the ecotourism possibilities of restored boglands, and how transforming Ireland's peatlands could be a win-win for climate, biodiversity, farmers, and rural communities alike.But let's give Seamus Heaney the last word from his poem Bogland:Our unfenced country Is bog that keeps crusting Between the sights of the sunNext week Irish Stew reports from Birr Castle with a focus on the groundbreaking science done there, exemplified by the world's largest telescope for 72 years, the mighty Leviathan of Parsonstown.LinksGreen Restoration Ireland WebsitePeatlands for ProsperityFacebookYouTubeLinkedInInstagramBlueskyXDouglas McMillanLinkedInHidden Heartlands Travel ResourcesIreland.comDiscover Ireland's Hidden HeartlandsIrish Stew LinksWebsiteEpisode Page: Peatlands for ProsperityInstagramLinkedInXFacebook

It's hoped the Health Minister will finally commit to a new hospital for the MidWest region at a meeting this week. Jennifer Carrol MacNeill is set to meet with 14 TDs and Senators from Clare, Limerick and Tipperary on Wednesday to discuss the recommendations of the HIQA review. The cross party group is in favour of expanding services at UHL and extending its campus, but is also seeking a firm commitment to the construction of a new Model 3 Hospital on a greenfield site to serve the region. Clare Fine Gael TD Joe Cooney says the time for action is now.

Today, Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris is expected to formally sign orders guaranteeing sustained, nationwide access to cash for both people and businesses. Ciara discusses this further with Mattie McGrath, Independent TD for Tipperary.

Martin Merrick talks to Sean Kelly from Kilruane in Tipperary on this week's podcast, discussing everything from how he and his father built up there herd and farm out of cashflow to overcoming mental health challenges. Want a say in our next dairy podcast? Fill out our short survey for a chance to win Wawet waterproof leggings—your feedback matters www.ifj.ie/dairypodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Calls have been made for average speed cameras on the Clare M18/N18. It comes as Transport Infrastructure Ireland is currently reviewing a spate of road traffic collisions along the route. Fixed speed cameras are currently in place at nine locations in Ireland including , Limerick, Galway,Tipperary, Cork Mayo, Donegal, Waterford, Carlow and Dublin. Cratloe Fianna Fáil Councillor Pat O'Gorman believes it's the only way to ensure motorists slow down.

He went up against our very own Cathal!All-Ireland hurling winner with Tipperary, Willie Connors, joined Dave for a chat about Clover's sponsorship of the new Tipperary GAA jersey.

Former Tipperary captain Eoin Kelly speaks to Stephen Gleeson about Tipperary's magnificent All-Ireland winning year, and what it meant for both the players and the county. | In association with Braeburn Coffee, only at Applegreen.

A researcher working on the design AI-driven methods for secure and trustworthy drone operations will share his expertise at one of the South East Science Festival's most keenly anticipated free events. 'Drones in Everyday Life - Promise, Potential, and Protection' is the title of Walton Institute researcher Iftikhar Umrani's talk in Clonmel Library in Tipperary on Wednesday, November 12, at 6.45pm. Pre-registration is not required. Drones are transforming how we live and work, from helping farmers monitor crops and improve harvests to enabling doorstep delivery of packages and medicines, he said ahead of the much-anticipated talk. "As these intelligent flying systems take on bigger roles in daily life, the UAVSec project at Walton Institute, SETU, funded by CONNECT Research Ireland Centre, investigates how to keep them secure ensuring they cannot be hacked or disrupted while in flight. The aim is to build trust in drone technology so it can serve communities with confidence and security. "Drones are opening new opportunities in areas such as precision farming, environmental monitoring, search and rescue, and the fast delivery of essential goods. They help reduce costs, save time, and support communities particularly in rural or hard-to-reach areas. "As drones become more autonomous, ensuring their safety, privacy, and security is essential. Public acceptance and regulatory frameworks also remain important challenges. Research under the UAVSec project focuses on protecting these systems from interference and building public trust in their use," the PhD researcher in the Department of Computing and Mathematics at Walton Institute, South East Technological University said. Iftikhar Umrani has been with Walton since March 2023, lives in Waterford City and has a keen interest in how emerging technologies can serve local communities safely and responsibly. The much-anticipated event is one of dozens on the South East Science Festival programme for 2025 from November 8 to 16 across pubs, restaurants, libraries, theatres, schools and community hubs in Waterford city and county, Clonmel and Carlow. All of the events across all three counties are designed to showcase how relevant all things science are in our everyday lives. Dr Sheila Donegan, Director of CALMAST, the South East Technological University's STEM engagement centre, said. "We're really looking forward to engaging with all sections of the community, from primary school children right up to adult-only audiences for this year's South East Science Festival programme. It's fun, it's engaging, it's entertaining and educational. We're delighted to work with Research Ireland and with our partners and sponsors, key among them the local authorities, SETU, key STEM employers in the region. "We now invite members of the public to peruse the schedule of events running across libraries, theatres, pubs, educational hubs, museums and so much more and to book their place. We will mix comedy and science and will be looking at why copper was mined in Waterford and if it could be again. We're examining fossils in the city, will host a coastal change workshop and walk and much more. Many events booked out within hours last year and we expect the very same for 2025," Dr Donegan said.

More than 50 Gardaí in the Clare/Tipperary Garda Division will be eligible to retire next year. Figures released by the Justice Minister to Shannon Sinn Féin TD Donna McGettigan shows 55 Gardaí of various ranks will reach retirement age next year, with this figure rising to 77 in 2027, 91 in 2028 and 108 in 2029. A further nine members across the division are due to compulsorily retire over the next four years. Deputy Donna McGettigan fears this will leave Clare "on the backfoot" unless recruitment efforts are ramped up.

Petula Martyn, Mid West Correspondent, reports on the opposition to plans for the construction of an industrial-sized biogas facility in Toomevara, north Tipperary.

rWotD Episode 3102: Kevin Fahey Welcome to random Wiki of the Day, your journey through Wikipedia's vast and varied content, one random article at a time.The random article for Friday, 31 October 2025, is Kevin Fahey.Kevin Fahey is an Irish Gaelic footballer who plays as a centre-back for the Tipperary senior team. At club level Fahey plays with Clonmel Commercials.On 22 November 2020, Fahey started at centre-back as Tipperary won the 2020 Munster Senior Football Championship after a 0-17 to 0-14 win against Cork in the final. It was Tipperary's first Munster title in 85 years.In January 2021, Fahey was nominated for an All-Star award.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 01:10 UTC on Friday, 31 October 2025.For the full current version of the article, see Kevin Fahey on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Gregory.

The South East Science Festival is back from November 8 to 16, and this year's extensive programme of free and ticketed events across Waterford city and county, the Suir Valley and Carlow includes even more fascinating daytime and evening events in colleges, libraries, theatres and pubs. All of the events across all three counties are engaging, all fun and all showcase how relevant all things science are in our everyday lives. Novel events this year include the science of wine tasting and pairing, coastal change, fossils, and copper mining. Recent approval of the capital programme supporting the Veterinary Places Activation Programme (VPAP) and the creation a new veterinary school at SETU is a massive boost to the south east as a STEM cluster. Such investment is expected to spur even greater interest in this year's Festival programme of 90-plus events, which is supported by Research Ireland. This year, Science Week celebrates its 30th anniversary with the theme Then. Today. Tomorrow. Managed by Research Ireland, Science Week 2025 marks thirty years of harnessing the power of curiosity and collaboration to advance science in Ireland. Speaking ahead of Science Week, Director of Research for Society at Research Ireland, Dr Ruth Freeman, said: "Since its inception, Science Week has grown into a cornerstone of Ireland's national calendar, inspiring generations to explore the role of science in shaping our world - past, present, and future. "Delivered through a dynamic nationwide programme and on the ground through agencies such as CALMAST, the South East Technological University's STEM engagement centre, Science Week includes in-person events, a widespread media campaign, and engaging educational content for both primary and secondary schools. The Science Week Funding Programme supports a diverse range of activities, ensuring science is accessible and exciting for all." Engaging and fun presenters, Mark Langtry, Ken Farhuhar and Cas Kramer are back by popular demand on this year's South East Science Festival programme. And libraries have opened their doors, and their teams are coordinating and marketing events across venues such as Ardkeen, Clonmel, Cappoquin, Lismore, Dungarvan, Carlow town and Tallow. This year's Festival theme, "Then. Today. Tomorrow", is central to the extensive programme of traditionally popular as well as new events on this year's South East Science Festival programme across Waterford, Tipperary and Carlow, Dr Sheila Donegan, Co-Founder and Co-Director of CALMAST, the South East Technological University's STEM engagement centre, said. "We're really looking forward to engaging with all sections of the community, from primary school children right up to adult-only audiences for this year's South East Science Festival programme. It's fun, it's engaging, it's entertaining and educational. We're delighted to work with Research Ireland and with our partners and sponsors, key among them the local authorities, SETU, key STEM employers in the region. "We now invite members of the public to peruse the schedule of events running across libraries, theatres, pubs, educational hubs, museums, and so much more and to book their place. We will be exploring the science behind wine tasting and pairing. We will also mix comedy and science, and will be looking at why copper was mined in Waterford and if it could be again. We're examining fossils in the city, will host a coastal change workshop and walk and much more. Many events booked out within hours last year, and we expect the very same for 2025," Dr Donegan said. Among the South East Science Festival partners this year are internationally renowned street art festival specialists Spraoi. TV Honan, Spraoi Director, said: "Spraoi performances are a mix of art, engineering, and technology. Human creativity is the common link, and we love working with SETU colleagues, making imaginative connections between art and science." For more on the South East Science Festival programme...

*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance.Charles O'Donnell, Kathleen O'Sullivan and Breifne O'Brien bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes:New Nitrates Action Programme published;Beef prices lift as Christmas orders arrive;New bird flu biosecurity regulations announced;Tipperary family claims 2025 NDC/Kerrygold Quality Milk Award;Irish concerns over next CAP outlined at Luxembourg meetingBullock sold for €12,000 at fundraiser for young farm accident survivor.Don't forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland's weekly review of Irish agriculture, and visit Agriland.ie for more. 

Éire Óg's Shane O'Donnell claims the structure of the Munster Club Hurling Championship has resulted in a less than ideal preparation for their semi final tie. The Townies will face Loughmore-Castleiney in the last four after the Tipperary outfit claimed back to back titles with victory over Nenagh Éire Óg, with that game set for November 16th in Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chiosóg. The Clare champions are having to contend with a six week layoff since their county final success, while Loughmore have a fortnights turnaround to the game. Reigning hurler of the year, O'Donnell, says neither sides' build up for the game is optimal.

James Seymour, Returning Officer for Co Tipperary, explains the unique situation of one community that cast their ballots in the sitting room of a local home.

The former Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Jim Finucane, has been made the honorary consul of Ukraine for the South West of Ireland. The honorary consul office will serve Kerry, Clare, Limerick and Tipperary. There were numerous dignitaries in attendance at yesterday’s opening ceremony for the honorary consular office on Ashe Street, Tralee, including the Ukrainian ambassador to Ireland, Larysa Gerasko. Treasa was there | Kerry Today with Treasa Murphy

For this week's Grass10 grazing management update, John Maher discusses current grazing advice and closing up for early spring grass.  It's a great opportunity to spread lime - the cheapest fertiliser one can buy!   The featured farmer is Mark Lonergan, who is from Co. Tipperary and is targeting a closing AFC of  750 kg DM/ha on Dec 1st.  Read more from this week's Grass10 newsletter at:https://bit.ly/grass10-14thOctober2025 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

Barry Roche, Southern Correspondent with the Irish Times, discusses two violent assaults in Tipperary and Cork over the weekend.

Tipperary's biggest supporter Kevin Hanly joins Eoin Sheahan for this week's episode of Settle In, as he flies the flag for autism in the GAA. He talks through the challenges and triumphs of being autistic in the GAA.#SettleIn on Off The Ball with Guinness 0.0.

Tipperary's biggest supporter Kevin Hanly joins Eoin Sheahan for this week's episode of Settle In, as he flies the flag for autism in the GAA. He talks through the challenges and triumphs of being autistic in the GAA.#SettleIn on Off The Ball with Guinness 0.0.