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Lough Carra Catchment Association PodcastEpisode 16 - Dr. Elaine McGoff, Head of Advocacy with An TaisceDr. Elaine McGoff is Head of Advocacy with An Taisce, one of Ireland's oldest and largest environmental organisations. She works on a broad range of topics including land use, climate, biodiversity and water quality, with a particular focus on planning, policy and compliance with environmental legislation. She advocates widely for environmental protection and legal compliance throughout planning and licencing applications, and in Government policy.Elaine has a PhD in Freshwater Ecology from Trinity College Dublin, and an Advanced Diploma in Planning and Environmental Law from Kings Inns. She is Vice Chair of the Sustainable Water Network (SWAN) and...
2025-12-231h 07
Lough Carra Catchment Association PodcastEpisode 15 - Brian Hughes, NPWS RangerThe guest in this episode is Brian Hughes, a National Parks and Wildlife Service Ranger responsible for South East Mayo region, including Lough Carra and its entire catchment area.
2025-11-2233 min
Lough Carra Catchment Association PodcastEpisode 14 - John Thornton, LCCA ChairThis episode’s guest is John Thornton, the new chair of the Lough Carra Catchment Association, taking over from Tom Byrne. John grew up on the shores of Lough Carra, and his love for the lake, its history, and the local community really shines through during the interview.
2025-11-0252 min
Lough Carra Catchment Association PodcastEpisode 13 - Peter Comer, Teagasc ASSAP AdvisorThis episode’s guest is Peter Comer, a Teagasc ASSAP Advisor. Peter works with farmers, providing guidance on practices that help to prevent nutrients, sediment, and pesticides from entering local water bodies.
2025-10-1947 min
Lough Carra Catchment Association PodcastEpisode 12 - Dr. Ken IrvineThe guest of this episode is Dr. Ken Irvine, Emeritus Professor of Aquatic Ecosystems at the Institute for Water Education in Netherlands, and one of the world's leading experts on lake ecosystems. He has worked on a a range of lakes and catchments across Europe and Africa, including Lough Carra
2025-10-051h 27
Your One And Only SourceRevisiting Freaky Friday, Recapping the Inaugural LCCAs and Reminding Everyone of Movie Theater EtiquetteWelcome back to The Pretty Little Podcast! Today, Phoebe and Caroline discuss The LCCA's, the classic films Aquamarine & Freaky Friday, and Instagram Reposts. TIMESTAMPS00:00:00 - Catch Up (Weapons, mild thematic spoilers)00:17:52 - Instagram Reposts & Fonts00:20:44 - Revisiting Aquamarine 00:31:24 - Freaky Friday00:54:39 - Las Culturistas Culture Awards01:06:26 - Kendra & Her Psychiatrist01:17:47 - RotationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2025-08-121h 24
Lough Carra Catchment Association PodcastEpisode 11 - Joyce Country and Western Lakes GeoparkIn this episode, my guests represent the Joyce Country and Western Lakes Geopark, which includes Lough Carra. Joining me are Micheal Hegarty, the Geopark Manager, and Dr. Benjamin Thébaudeau, the Geopark Geologist. Guest message to the listeners: "The JCWL Geopark team would like to highlight the fact that there was a fourth member of staff during the RRDF project years of 2020-2021 with Amrine Dubois-Gafar who was the project geologist based in Dublin and helped the development of many geological resources for the website and the education activities. We also wish to mention that t...
2024-12-2249 min
Lough Carra Catchment Association PodcastEpisode 10 - Cllr Al McDonnell
In this episode, the guest is Al McDonnell, a long-serving
councillor with Mayo County Council, a businessman, a farmer, and a native of
Lough Carra. He is also a dedicated supporter of the Lough Carra Catchment
Association.
2024-12-0839 min
Lough Carra Catchment Association PodcastEpisode 9 - Dr. Fiona White: The History of Moore HallThe guest of this episode is Dr. Fiona White – lecturer at
Atlantic Technological University and historian specializing in the history Moore Hall and Moore family.
Moore Hall:
Moore Hall, the house and estate of George Henry Moore and family, is situated to the south of the village Carnacon in the barony of Carra, County Mayo, Ireland in a karst limestone landscape.
Named for the Irish landed gentry family who built the estate between 1792 and 1795, Moore Hall lies on Muckloon Hill overlooking Lough Carra. The house was designed by the Irish architect John Roberts. Se...
2024-11-1756 min
Lough Carra Catchment Association PodcastEpisode 8 - Ann Marie Meaney, Lough Carra LIFE Surface Water OfficerIn this episode, my guest is Ann Marie Meaney – Surface Water Officer of The Lough Carra Life Projects, tasked with monitoring the current quality of the water in Lough Carra and the catchment. ANN MARIE MEANEY BIO:Ann Marie is a native of County Tipperary, living in Westport, and is an experienced Environmental Scientist, with a strong background in regulatory, enforcement and compliance. She graduated from the University Collage Cork in 2006, with a BSc (Honours) Degree in Environmental Science, and has since built up 15 years experience developing and implementing environmental policies, procedures, an...
2024-11-0331 min
Lough Carra Catchment Association PodcastEpisode 7: Samira Blaauw, Otter Research at Lough CarraThe guest of this episode is Samirah Blaauw, a PHD candidate at SETU, studying genetic diversity of Otter, and at Lough Carra, as part of the Lough Carra LIFE project.
RESEARCH INFORMATION:
Native Otter vs Invasive Mink: The Lough Carra LIFE Programme aims to preserve and restore biodiversity at the Lough Carra Catchment. This includes monitoring native European otter as well as the invasive (introduced) mink.
Ssmple Collection: A lot of information can be gained from different sample types like hair...
2024-10-2030 min
Lough Carra Catchment Association PodcastEpisode 6 - Deirdre WalshIn this episode, our guest is Deirdre Walsh, a renowned
painter whose unique style beautifully captures the essence of the lake.
Deirdre Walsh lives and paints in Mayo where she is continually inspired by an elusive light. After graduating from University in Galway she spent six years in New York where she studied painting at Parsons School of Design and The Art Students League. During that time she had an opportunity to set up an Art Department in a large inner city High School. She returned to Ireland in 1993 and has been exploring colour in her local...
2024-10-0635 min
Lough Carra Catchment Association PodcastEpisode 5 - Dr. Cilian Roden - The Snorkeling ScientistIn this episode, I am speaking with Dr. Cilian Roden, also known as The Snorkeling Scientist, who studies the biology of Lough Carra.
Cilian is an expert on aquatic plants, with decades of experience in monitoring and securing Irish aquatic ecosystems. He is the author of "The Naturalist View" and multiple scientific publications on the subject of aquatic biology.
This is also the last episode of Season 1 of the LCCA Podcast. However, we are working in the background on Season 2. Hopefully, we will be able to share more soon.
2024-04-071h 06
Lough Carra Catchment Association PodcastEpisode 4 - Padraig Kelly - Lough Carra LIFE Groundwater OfficerIn this episode, Padraig Kelly, the Lough Carra LIFE Groundwater Officer, discusses his role within the LIFE project and provides some preliminary results from the groundwater study of the catchment.
Padraig is from Ballintubber, Co Mayo, within the Lough Carra catchment area. Therefore, apart from being an expert in his field, he grew up close to the lake.
2024-03-1840 min
Lough Carra Catchment Association PodcastEpisode 3 - Kieran FlynnIn this episode, Kieran Flynn, the Lough Carra LIFE Project Manager, discusses his role, the day-to-day operations of the LIFE Project, achievements, goals, and plans for the future.
The LCCA were instrumental in the establishment of the Lough Carra LIFE Project. They remain a key partner in the project, and will be central to Project’s AfterLIFE plan.
Hosted by: Jarek Majkusiak
2024-02-2742 min
Lough Carra Catchment Association PodcastEpisode 2 -Tom Byrne & Chris HuxleyIn this episode, Tom Byrne and Chris Huxley, both founding members and directors of LCCA, discuss the history of the association, its current projects, and future ambitions. Tom and Chris provide an honest assessment of the current state of Lough Carra, along with potential solutions for the lake's future.
Hosted by: Jarek Majkusiak
2024-02-0143 min
Lough Carra Catchment Association PodcastEpisode 1 - Chris HuxleyChris Huxley is a founding member and director of Lough Carra Catchment Association (LCCA). In this episode, Chris talks about the importance of the lake on an international and national scale, and the current state of the ecology of Lough Carra and its catchment area.Hosted by: Jarek Majkusiak
2024-01-1433 min
What’s the Verdict? with Nick Reit and Jess JonesFYC: Most Improved Askers with Nick, Jess, and Brian Roll out the red carpet and get your press kits ready... because the Publicists have arrived! After recapping the White Lotus finale buzz, Nick and Jess throw Producer Brian a last-minute going-away party (Don’t worry! It’s not goodbye, just see you later!) before he goes back to Ireland. Then, for your consideration, the Judges take off their powdered wigs and don their headsets as Publicists to submit to the MANY categories of The Las Culturistas Culture Awards. Who will campaign for Biggest Jester? Biggest Flop? Biggest Jester Flop? Biggest Jester Flop in the Clown Square?! Best TEEN?!??! Listen and fi...
2021-08-232h 26
Daily Matters: The changing face of the legal industryEpisode 100: Jack Newton, Co-founder and CEO of ClioFor the 100th episode of Daily Matters, host Jack Newton becomes the interviewee. Joined by the show’s producers—Derek Bolen, Andrew Booth, and Sam Rosenthal—Jack looks back at the key people, themes, and takeaways since the show started in March, during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic.In this episode, Jack and the Daily Matters producers discuss:Why it was important to Jack to start a daily podcast as COVID-19 struck the legal industryWhat the shift in the legal industry because of COVID was like—and how life at Clio shifted...
2020-10-1238 min