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Ocean FM News ReportsThe Final Whistle podcast 08/01/2026 - EaskeyThe first Final Whistle of 2026 examines Easkey's road to Croke Park for Saturday's All-Ireland junior club hurling final - with contributions from Rory McHugh, Andy Kilcullen, Padraig Mannion - and the 'Feed the lads' crew.Plus - Tom Parsons of the Gaelic Players Associaiton talks sport, resilience and mental health - as part of a new series on Ocean FM Sport.
2026-01-0841 min
The Final WhistleThe Final Whistle podcast 08/01/2026 - EaskeyThe first Final Whistle of 2026 examines Easkey's road to Croke Park for Saturday's All-Ireland junior club hurling final - with contributions from Rory McHugh, Andy Kilcullen, Padraig Mannion - and the 'Feed the lads' crew.Plus - Tom Parsons of the Gaelic Players Associaiton talks sport, resilience and mental health - as part of a new series on Ocean FM Sport.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2026-01-0841 min
CRKC SportTalk Sport Live from David Buggy Motors Ft; Eoin Kelly, Richie Power, Pat Hoban, Padraig Walsh and more!Join CRKC Sport for a special build-up show looking ahead to the weekend's GAA and camogie action as Kilkenny go in search of Croke Park glory.
2025-07-0451 min
Indo SportBits & Bobs: Attending 147 All-Ireland finals | Harrington’s drive (thru) | Easterby's team talkMichael Verney, fresh from recording the Indo GAA podcast, joins Joe and Will for a Bits & Bobs where we begin with your barrage of emails, including tales of Croke Park, Joe’s erstwhile errors and a strained time in Lisbon … The team also talk about being in denial about how bad Gaelic football once was, Padraig Harrington’s admission of fast food habits Stateside en route to Tour success, and what we have learned about Simon Easterby behind the Lions scenes. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at indosportpodcast@independent.ie ✉️ You can subscribe to our ded...
2025-07-0147 min
Highland Radio - DL DebateThe DL Debate – 20/01/25L-R Highland’s Brendan Devenney, Naomh Padraig’s Daniel McCauley & Dermot Keveaney, Donegal PRO Sinead Breen.
The DL Debate returns this week with a special live broadcast from An Grianan Hotel as the Naomh Padraig Uisce Chaoin club prepare for the All Ireland Junior Club Final at Croke Park.
The DL Debate in association with Sara’s Kitchen at Sister Sara’s Letterkenny:
The post The DL Debate – 20/01/25 appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.
2025-01-2052 min
2025-01-2001 min
Intensive Clare“It really is David v Goliath, or maybe in this case Davina”‘It really is David v Goliath or maybe in this case Davina’0:00 - 6:07 - Intro6:07 - 33:05 - The countdown is on for Truagh Clonlara’s historic trip to Croke Park, with former manager Ger O’Connell and a mentor that has experience of guiding a Clare team to Croke Park glory Ann-Marie McGann joining Eoin and James to preview Sunday’s All-Ireland Senior Club Camogie Final.33:05 - 47:37 - While the main focus in the Banner County has understandably been on Truagh, Sarsfields are strong favourites...
2024-12-102h 00
Indo GAAThe Throw-In Football: Kerry & Dublin slip up, Galway’s troubles & Jim McGuinness’ returnThe Football Leagues have returned and so has The Throw-In with Will Slattery joined by Dick Clerkin and Colm Keys for the first show of the year. With Kerry and Dublin losing at home to Derry and Monaghan respectively, there was plenty for them to look back on, not least for Dick anyway, Monaghan’s appetite and work rate in winning against the Dubs in Croke Park. Meanwhile, Mickey Harte came back to haunt Kerry as his Derry side were impressive one point victors in the Kingdom. Elsewhere, Mayo’s eight point win over Galway has highlighted early season problems for...
2024-01-2936 min
OTB GAAPadraig O'Hora talks social media, marking David Clifford and Mayo's 2023 All-Ireland hopesGaelic Games role models from across the country rallied under the banner of diversity and inclusion in Croke Park today, as SuperValu launched their sponsorship of this year’s GAA All-Ireland Senior Football Championship and the third year of their #CommunityIncludesEveryone campaign.
Proud supporters of the GAA All-Ireland Senior Football Championship for a fourteenth consecutive year, SuperValu is thrilled to hero once more the powers of the GAA and its stars in driving diversity and inclusion in Ireland.
Joining SuperValu at Croke Park today to call on GAA Clubs and Counties around Ireland to do what they can to make th...
2023-04-2418 min
Trial By FireFarewell For Now: TBF Wednesday Briefing 07.12.22Todays episode will the last for the foreseeable future in this format. This is due to taxing time requirements and right now, working as a self-employed person, the hours in the day are tougher to keep track of more than ever! But we will continue to produce content, including the knowledge hub episodes, as well as articles and recommendations each week. So If you want to stick with us, then I would love you to come join us on there!
Today we're talking about modern kit and tools, and how advancements in our stuff is inhibiting our ability to understand...
2022-12-0732 min
Trial By FireToby Cowern: TBF Episode 64With such uncertain times upon us, and with the coming winter showing threat of rocketing energy prices and potential power outages, we thought it was a good time to look at how we can all be better prepared in the home for short term disruptions.
Our guest today is Toby Cowern an expert in urban preparedness and survival to talk to him about the thing we should be thinking about to keep our homes well prepared.
https://www.theorganicprepper.com/tc-7-pillars-urban-preparedness/
https://patreon.com/resiliencehub
2022-12-021h 01
Trial By FireTBF Wednesday Briefing 23.11.22Welcome to this weeks briefing. this week we're looking back at our Charlie Walker interview, having had time to digest it a little, we speak about what resonated with us.
We also discuss Kit envy and using what you have, in relation to bikepacking, after I spent the weekend getting my kit hammered on rough terrain.
We talk about Howl Bushcraft and their upcoming experience course
https://www.howlbushcraft.com/experiences/borealis-swedish-winterland
2022-11-2331 min
Trial By FireCharlie Walker: TBF Episode 63Our guest today is Charlie Walker, a British writer, explorer and journalists who has spent the last decade travelling to the four corners of the globe, including a 43,000-mile bicycle journey through Europe, Asia and Africa, across Mongolia by horse and most recently, walking across Siberia. A journey that was cut short by the invasion of Ukraine. We got the chance to talk to Charlie about this most recent event, and his trouble with Russian authorities, as well as discussing the role of explorers in the 21st century, and how our desire to travel to these remote places impacts our...
2022-11-181h 12
Trial By FireTBF Wednesday Briefing 09.11.22Welcome to a new week of Trial by Fire. Jeremias attended a ski making course over the weekend and I pick his brain into the process involved. We also touch on some more feedback from our last few episodes regarding clothing and trusting your own experience
2022-11-0932 min
Trial By FireTBF Wednesday Briefing 02.11.22Survival reality shows? Love em or hate em? what do they bring to the outdoor community? These are some of the questions Jeremias and I tackle on this weeks show.
We discuss the series Alone, and what drives people to sign up, or quit, as well as some other really bizarre examples of other shows that have aired over the years.
This episode was inspired by this article on Outside
https://www.outsideonline.com/culture/books-media/small-game-blair-braverman-excerpt/
Our friends at Journeyman Handcrafts just launched a new website which you should check out here!
https://journeymanhandcraft.com/
2022-11-0231 min
Trial By FireTBF Wednesday Briefing 26.10.22today we're talking about clothing. It's role in society as a signifier but also as a protective tool against the elements, allowing us to go further and higher and deeper into the wild. We are the only animals on the planet that wear clothing. today we discuss clothing in the outdoors and what it means to us.
2022-10-2632 min
Trial By FireTBF Wednesday Briefing 19.10.22today we are discussing sloyd. the subject of crafts and skills that are so important to the nordic household, and are taught in school for a very young age. but how can this skillset round out our outdoor skillset and what does it have to offer when we are in the woods?
We discuss some elements of last weeks episode also, and we reference this video which is a great source to talk about our skillset
https://youtu.be/VxvVfgx9PBU
2022-10-1929 min
Trial By FireTBF Wednesday Briefing 11.10.22This week Jeremias and I make a somewhat small attempt and defining bushcraft and bushcraft skills, and what that means. We discuss peripheral skills outside of that remit and how they can inform and round out our knowledge and skillset in the outdoors. Cooking, hunting, fishing, leadership skills... blacksmithing... whatever it may be.
2022-10-1230 min
Trial By FireTBF Wednesday Briefing 05.10.22welcome to this weeks briefing! Today we are answering some of the comments from last weeks episode about the Happy People documentary. We're discussing finding fulfilment in work, adjusting to the seasons and the concept of "Wintering"
We end the episode with a sneak preview of the new Patreon content we're going to be rolling out this year!
2022-10-0528 minTrial By FireTristan Gooley: TBF Episode 62Have you ever wanted to know how to navigate yourself using the signs the nature shows us. If you have the tools and the skillset, you can navigate any terrain on the planet. From the desert to the city and everything in between.
Our guest today is Tristan Gooley, one of my favourite authors. World traveller, author, and natural navigator, Tristan has spent his career learning to interpret the signs that lay invisible to most of us.
An absolutely fascinating conversation that I hope you will enjoy
2022-09-3058 min
Trial By FireTBF Wednesday Briefing 28.09.22this week we're discussing Happy People, a documentary film based in the Russian Taiga, which follows a group of trappers as they live their lives throughout the four seasons of the year.
We discuss sustainable living, self reliance and Seasonal adjustment.
you can watch the documentary here
https://youtu.be/fbhPIK-oBvA
2022-09-2829 min
Trial By FireTBF Wednesday Briefing 21.09.22Welcome to our Wednesday briefing. Today we are talking about something hot off the press. Yvon Chouinard has sold Patagonia to an Environmental trust fund and has vowed to donate $100m a year to environmental causes. But how effective is this in reality?
We're discussing company greenwashing, sustainability measures in the outdoors and what we can be doing ourselves to be a bit more aware of our impact on nature
2022-09-2129 minTrial By FireJoe Flowers: TBF Episode 61This week we got a chance to talk to Joe Flowers, a world renowned knife designer, expedition leader and explorer. Joe's work can be seen in many of the knife designs of Condor and Tops Knives, and his school Bushcraft Global, lead jungle expeditions. He has also spent time with native tribes, learning from them and working with them, and he is also a zoologist and etymologist.
It was a real pleasure to talk tools with Joe, and we talk about life in the jungle, inspiration for his work, and how he ended up where he is today.
you can...
2022-09-171h 09
Trial By FireTBF Wednesday Briefing 14.09.22New to Trial by Fire, We're coming to you every Wednesday with news articles, discussions, opinions, reviews or anything else that you guys can think of!
This week we're discussing an article that appeared in Outside magazine this week regarding two hikers that got lost in New Hampshire and had to call in mountain rescue services. The hikers were subsequently fined for wasting rescue services resources due to their own negligence.
What should we be doing to be more prepared on day hikes. What would you have done differently? Let us know in the comments!
2022-09-1428 minTrial By FireHiking with Ali Milne: TBF Episode 60This week I'm joined by Ali Milne. Ali has set up a womens social hiking club called the Out Out Club in Ireland and is the founder of Mindfule, a company dedicated to exploring the relationship between our food and our minds
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We talk about the social and mental benefits of hiking, the empowerment of trying new things and of course, our connection to food in nature
2022-07-281h 03Trial By FireBikepacking with Taneli Roininen: TBF Episode 59Our guest today is Taneli Roininen, a Finn who has spent the last number of years cycling thousands of kilometres across the world. His latest endeavor has found him at the helm of a massive project in the Arctic region, connecting and mapping over 3000km of cycling and forest gravel road trails for the public to enjoy.
We talk cycle touring vs bikepacking and how it differs from traditional hiking. Where the road meets with wilderness survival skills, as well as how to get into the world of bikepacking and start your first adventure.
You can find all the new...
2022-07-061h 09
We Are CavanEp450: Padraig Faulkner, minor finals and ArmaghgateThe lads hear from Padraig Faulkner at the Tailteann Cup final in Croke Park as well as discuss the usual goings on.
2022-07-0245 min
Trial By FirePaul Kirtley: TBF Episode 58This week we're talking to Paul Kirtley. A man who needs no introduction, Paul has been one of the most prominent and outspoken voices in the Bushcraft scene for many years. We had the pleasure of bending his ear on some topics we've been thinking about such as the role of social media in bushcraft, being authentic about capturing your journey and how to improve your skills and learning.
Checkout out pauls talk at the last bushcraft symposium herehttps://youtu.be/t5X0QO5zw_o
His company, Frontier Bushcraft can be found herehttps://frontierbushcraft.com/
Info on the next...
2022-06-091h 46
Trial By FireOn Teaching with Jamie Dakota: TBF Episode 57This week we are once again joined by our friend Jamie Dakota of Howl Bushcraft. We got a chance to talk about some concepts we'd be discussing in conversations and decided we wanted to do a podcast on it. Jamie talks about his teaching methods and we go into some ideas on facilitation, imposter syndrome, and imparting an appreciation for nature.
2022-05-181h 20
Indo GAAGalway must kick on, Armagh's lack of stomach and Limerick’s extra gearGalway finally defeated Mayo in the Connacht Championship helping to relieve the tension for Padraig Joyce but the Tribesmen must now kick on in the province to really capitalise on this victory says Martin Breheny on this week’s Throw-In.He joins Will Slattery and Michael Verney as they look back on all the weekend football action with Armagh coming in for particular criticism in the wake of their defeat to Donegal.Plus, the club v county debate in the current congested fixture schedule gets an airing with Breheny describing as ‘utter madness’ the extended lay-off for co...
2022-04-2553 minTrial By FireWild Food with Elle Nikishkova: TBF Episode 56This week we're talking to Elle Nikishkova. Outdoor chef, wild forager and mushroom expert. We talk about the rebellious nature of foraging, overcoming your fear of wild edibles, and some hints and tips for the coming season
2022-04-0756 minTrial By FireRocket Science: TBF Episode 55 with KARU SurvivalIt's been a busy few week here at camp TBF. last week we ran our first ever course. The Arctic Experience Weekend, and from what we can gather, guests had a great time. We talk about that today. And this week we have a killer interview with Mikko Kettunen of Karu Survival.
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Mikkos background is in Guerrilla and reconnaissance tactics with the Finnish military but today runs a bushcraft and wilderness skills school down in South Eastern Finland. We talk about our place in nature as humans, our role in the ecosystem and how we can reconnect with our natural...
2022-03-241h 10Trial By FireCompelling Narratives and Building a Freelance Career: TBF Episode 54 with Spike JohnsonThis one was a wild card! we spoke to documentary maker and photographer Spike Johnson about narratives! finding a story, being vulnerable and taking the time needed to tell a compelling story. Instagram, selling your work, finding your style... a super interesting conversation.
Spike has amazing resources available for free online about building a freelance career which you can download at
https://www.spikejohnson.co.uk/building-a-freelance-career
2022-02-241h 35Trial By FireNew year; New Ideas: TBF Episode 53 with Bearhill HuskyHappy new year! This week Jeremias and I discuss the year ahead. We talk about the Arctic experience course coming up in March and what we hope to achieve with it. We also talk about what our goals are for the year, as well as going back to basics, learning aids, and the connection I have between playing music and my outdoor pursuits.
We finish the episode with an Interview I did back in November with Bearhill Husky Tours, talking to the owner of the company about how they got started, and what they expect of people if they want...
2022-01-211h 42
Trial By FireLeadership with Erik Rudels: TBF Episode 52Merry Christmas from all of us at Trial by Fire. This week we're coming to you with a great interview with Erik Rudels. Erik is one of the course leaders at the Finnish Outdoor Academy where Jeremias studied.
We're talking about leadership, what makes a good leader, what makes a bad one, and how can we learn to be strong leaders and good decision makers.
Check out The Finnish Outdoor Academy here
https://kvarnen.fi/utbildningar/outdoor-academy/
and follow them on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/outdooracademyfinland/
2021-12-241h 39Trial By FireCycling the World with Nomads Trails: TBF Episode 51This week I'm talking to Peyman, one half of the duo known as Nomads Trails. Matilda and Peyman have been peddling around the world for the last 3.5 years and there’s no sign of them stopping any time soon. A really interesting guy and a great deal of insight about our connection to nature and the power of using our own engines to get out and explore.
https://nomadstrails.com/
https://www.patreon.com/nomadstrails
https://www.instagram.com/nomadstrails/
2021-12-101h 01Trial By FireBaseline with Toby Cowern: TBF Episode 50This weeks episode is probably one of my favorite conversations in a long time. Jeremias and I sat down with Toby Cowern, whom jeremias has worked with in the past. A great conversation about mindfulness, psychology, the positive impact of nature on our brains, preparedness and survival courses. It’s jammed!
you can find more information about Tobys work at the following links
www.hellonature.se
https://www.patreon.com/resiliencehub
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVEZ8nWRJ0M07WHCSa9UlRA
2021-11-261h 34Trial By FireChanging Seasons: TBF Episode 49This week Jeremias and I discuss the changing seasons and how to deal with motivation and energy levels this time of year. We discuss instagram, photography and FOMO, as well as answer some questions from last week. I also have an interview with Vidar Lyrstrand in Denmark during the summer at the Danish Outdoor Festival
2021-11-121h 34
Trial By FireDressing for the Winter: TBF Episode 48This week Jeremias and I sit down and talk about cold weather clothing! How we lose body heat, how to protect ourselves against is, and how to dress for really cold weather, like in the Arctic.
We also discuss a new course we are designing and want to bring you guys along for the ride! follow this link to find out about the course and how you can attend
https://trialbyfire.net/upcoming-events/arctic-experience-skills-weekend
below is a link to a document with all the clothing items we talk about in the show, as well as some useful chats and info...
2021-10-291h 59
Trial By FireIsolation with Kim Krohn: TBF Episode 47We are back folks! A new season of Trial by Fire is underway.
My guest today is Kim Krohn, a very interesting guy, biologist and winner of Alone in Denmark. We talk about isolation, self sufficiency and the ability to listen to natures clues around you.
You can check out Kims comapany at https://vedbaalet.dk/
He is trained in everything from bushcraft skills, to mental coaching, neuropsychology to name but a few. enjoy the show
2021-10-111h 01
Trial By FireTrustin Timber: TBF Episode 46My guest this week is Trustin Timber, the Canadian log cabin builder we all like to watch on YouTube. We discuss lots of things, including how he left the corporate world to go and live the life he does. We talk about honing your craft, learning from your mistakes and embracing the process
2021-06-0356 min
Trial By FireGreg Funnell: TBF Episode 45This week I've had the pleasure of talking to Greg Funnell, a London-based photographer whos work spans across everything from portraiture to lifestyle, journalism and travel! A really interesting guy with lots of amazing stories to tell over his travels.
We speak about bushcraft and the joy of using retro kit, photography, Go Bags and conflict resolution.
2021-05-201h 07Trial By FireThe Movie Episode: TBF Episode 44This has been our longest episode to date! We sit down and dissect some our favourite outdoor and bushcraft films, discussing the accuracies and inaccuracies of the films plot line.
Cast Away, Into the Wild and The Revenant are three very different movies but all have one thing in common, they paint a beautiful picture of the worlds they are set in, and suck us into their narrative, following three individuals... two who are trying to get home... and one who is trying to escape it.
2021-05-072h 37
Trial By FireArctic Retreat: TBF Episode 43I got a chance to sit down and have a debrief with Jeremias, who you will know from the last episode. Being home a few weeks now has given me some time to reflect a little on my arctic experience. We talk about homesteading, living sustainably, dogs dogs dogs, and a little about the Outdoor Academy in Finland where Jeremias got his outdoors training
2021-04-291h 26
Trial By FireIt's a Dog's Life: TBF Episode 42 with Northern Soul JourneysThis week I had the privilege of spending a few days with Hannah and Jeremias Kinnunen-Levy, a couple who run a homestead and dog sledding company up here in the North of Sweden. We discuss the lifestyle choices involved in what they do. we also talk a little about how they got to where they are and whats involved in living a life of simplicity and comfort. I also discuss the differences between knowledge and experience.
2021-02-281h 25
Trial By FireNiklas Söderlund and Sebastian Svanborg: TBF Episode 41Greetings from the North. This week I had the opportunity to talk to two great photographers. We discuss brands and clothing, frostbite and eagles!
2021-02-081h 32Trial By FireJamie Dakota: TBF Episode 40We're back for the first episode of 2021 and kicking it off with an interview with Jamie Dakota of Howl bushcraft. We discuss how creativity can help tell a story and sell courses. And how its important to understand your own limits when it comes to teaching and experience. I also give a little update as to what I will be up to this year and how I plan to share my journey with you guys. Enjoy!
2021-01-201h 42
Dublin Festival of History PodcastBloody Sunday: the day that shook DublinAt 9am on the morning of 21 November 1920, Michael Collins’ IRA gunmen killed 15 suspected British intelligence officers at various sites across Dublin City. In the afternoon Crown forces opened fire on the crowd at a Dublin v Tipperary Gaelic football match in Croke Park killing 14 people, including 3 children and a Tipperary player.John Borgonovo and Michael Foley discuss the events of a day that changed Ireland forever. Author of The Bloodied Field, which tells the story of what happened in Croke Park that day, Michael Foley is a journalist and author.. Jo...
2020-11-191h 09Dublin Festival of History PodcastBloody Sunday: the day that shook DublinAt 9am on the morning of 21 November 1920, Michael Collins’ IRA gunmen killed 15 suspected British intelligence officers at various sites across Dublin City. In the afternoon Crown forces opened fire on the crowd at a Dublin v Tipperary Gaelic football match in Croke Park killing 14 people, including 3 children and a Tipperary player.John Borgonovo and Michael Foley discuss the events of a day that changed Ireland forever. Author of The Bloodied Field, which tells the story of what happened in Croke Park that day, Michael Foley is a journalist and author.. Jo...
2020-11-191h 09
Trial By FireLars Nyhuus: TBF Episode 39After a long hiatus I managed to get an episode together. With the winter season coming in, the conversation revolves around how we can up the game and build on our knowledge base. We also have an interview with Lars Nyhuus, winner of Alone series 2 in Denmark
2020-09-0855 min
Trial By FireTo the woods : TBF Episode 20This week Padraig is flying solo with Joe on holidays with his family. We have an interview with a good friend of the show Ciaran Nugent who is a forester here in Ireland. We talk about getting back to our roots and into the forest. The history of woodlands here in Ireland and the UK and what does the future look like for our countries forests
2019-07-311h 25
The Athenry Junction Podcast#9 Arthur's BallbagDylan and Padraig are behind the mics this week dealing with the backlog of listener submissions. Dylan discusses a case of unlicensed image use, coffee addiction, and continues his investigation into the prevalence of bad driving around the country. Padraig analyses situational-appropriate corn snacks, and hypothesizes the origins of organised time. We are joined by the Chairman of the Donie Vaughan fan club Mr Martin McAndrew to discuss an unusually positive day in Croke Park for the green and red.
2019-04-021h 03