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The Secret Life of PrisonsWhat I Learned About Prison in Iran | Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe gives the Longford Lecture 2024On Monday 11 November 2024, Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe delivered the annual Longford Lecture at Church House in Westminster. Nazanin was imprisoned in 2016 at the end of a family visit to Iran, accused of plotting to overthrow the government by running courses in journalism that the Iranian regime said aimed to train people to spread propaganda against Iran. She vehemently denied these charges but remained in prison until 2022. In this year's emotional Longford Lecture, she tells us what she learnt from the experience and explains her passion for penal reform. For more information about the Lo...2024-11-1855 min
Build and ExitDavid Longford - From insolvency to exit with no earn outThe journey to business owner is never straight forward.
In this episode that journey started due to my guest, David Longford, taking over the business from the owner just before he passed away.
This transition from employee to business owner required respect and a focus on the long-term growth of the business. David talks about the process involved in taking over from an owner in these difficult circumstances.
David shares how he successfully exited without an earn-out and avoided insolvency. He also highlights the need for clear communication and trust-building with potential buyers...2024-09-1635 min
Any News ?Any News...LONGFORD?In this episode, we shine our sparkly ring lights all over the wonderful county of Longford!We explain how Love Island star and Longford native Maura Higgins made a group of local children cry. Brendan shares the story of his shoe getting stolen whilst snoozing on a train through Longford and in this week's Dear David, David gives his advice on how to deal with a co-worker who honks. Plus, we also cover the incredible rags to riches story of Lola the chihuahua who snagged a starring role in the Longford Musical Society's latest production. ...2024-03-2138 minThe Secret Life of PrisonsChristmas Special | Rory Stewart Live at Church House, London | Longford Lecture 2023Happy Christmas from The Secret Life of Prisons! On Wednesday 22 November 2023, Rory Stewart delivered the annual Longford Lecture at Church House in Westminster. And like every year, National Prison Radio was there to broadcast the lecture into prison cells across England and Wales. For this special edition of The Secret Life of Prisons, Phil and Paula introduce that programme, as broadcast to listeners behind bars. The show was hosted by Paula alongside Zak, who is a presenter of our sister podcast Life After Prison. Rory's lecture was entitled, Rhetoric vs Reality: My...2023-12-2558 min
The BelTelLongford double murder: Mysterious case linked to loyalistsA mysterious double murder in Co. Longford in 1986 has been tied to Loyalists from Derry. Killed in their kitchen on a cold November night, Marie Murtagh (43) and Tom Taaffe (50) were mysteriously murdered in their farmhouse in the village of Aughnacliffe, Co Longford in 1986. Fionnán Sheahan is joined by Liam Collins, journalist with the Sunday Independent, who reported this gruesome murder at the time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-11-2821 min
Travel Tales with FergalLongford SpecialMy guest today is Longford native Senator Micheál Garrigy, Seanad Spokesperson on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport, and Media and previously the Cathaoirleach of Longford County Council. He is also chairperson of the County Longford Tourism Committee so the perfect guest to tell us now all about what Longford has to offer for tourists with its rich history, literature & culture.There are many more attractions and activities in Longford for tourists including the Royal Canal Greenway from Clondra to Dublin, which is the longest linear greenway in Ireland. The National Famine Way from Strokestown is also a...2023-07-1135 min
Music Generation Longford PodcastSpotlight on: Ross McNerneyTommy Heaney from Music Generation Longford Sounds interviews local musician Ross McNerney about playing music with various bands including Brave Giant and his current band Amble and everything he has learned along the way. 2023-05-0417 min
The Brian Carthy PodcastInterview with Paddy Christie - Longford Senior Football ManagerMy feature interview this week is with Longford senior football manager, Paddy Christie. The former Dublin footballer talks about his aspirations as the new Longford manager, assembling his backroom team, his involvement with Dublin, Ballymun, Tipperary, DCU and St. Loman's. He also discusses Stephen Cluxton and the demands on players in the modern environment.2022-10-0624 min