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The Galway Podcast46. Ruairí Lehmann: Galway City Council - Tourism OfficerEpisode 46 brings you an in depth conversation with the tourism officer of Galway City Council, Mr Ruairí Lehmann. Ruairi discusses the challenges and joys of his job, how popular Galway is as a tourist destination, how Galway County and Galway City work in tandem with each other, the importance of the tourists and students to the economy to Galway and the west of Ireland, development plans for the future, the different festivals - big and small, the tourism season of Galway, how Galway is a MedTech capital globally, balancing Galway's heritage with its developing future, public consultations, the challenges o...
2024-01-311h 06
The Galway Podcast45. Katharine Mac Mághnuis: Athenry Music SchoolEpisode 45 is a very in-depth conversation with Katharine Mac Mághnuis from the Athenry Music School where she discusses her background, the birth of Athenry Music School, the philosophy of Suzuki Education, the lessons available, her suggestions for how much practise a child should do, the school regulations, awards and partnerships, upcoming events as well as other topics. Photo by Brad Anderson.
Relevant Links
https://athenrymusicschool.com
2024-01-231h 39
The Galway Podcast44. President Michael D. Higgins: Michael ’Sonny’ BodkinEpisode 44. A great day out in Galway with fine dignitaries and artists unveiling a plaque in Rahoon Cemetery to commemorate the relationship between James Joyce and Galway via the ex boyfriend of Nora Barnacle, Michael ‘Sonny’ Bodkin. Vocals by the esteemed Noel O'Grady.
2024-01-1329 min
The Galway Podcast43. Nicole Schwabacher: Inyo’s RingEpisode 43. This episode was initially scheduled to be published on The Galway Podcast but we published it on The Ireland Podcast first. Now we are publishing it here. Apologies to those who are subscribed to both channels. If you are not subscribed to The Ireland Podcast, please do!
This episode brings you Nicole Schwabacher, a teacher turned author at the start of her literary career where she discusses her first novel: Inyo's Ring. As it is described on her website:
"A young sailor’s quest for survival turns into an epic battle for love, freedom, and...
2024-01-1037 min
The Galway Podcast42. Galway Bay Cycling Club - Liam Moran, Seán Hernon & Oonagh McArdleEpisode 42. The first episode of 2024 is a recording from the Galway Bay Cycling Club's Christmas Party in December 2023 featuring Liam Moran, Seán Hernon and Oonagh McArdle.
Liam and Oonagh talk about a wide range of topics including the Galway Bay Cycling Club, its members, how to become a member, why you should consider becoming a member, the club's achievements, the barriers to entry, the future for the club, the need for someone to take on a social media role, safety in cycling as well as other topics.
Seán also talks about his Mizen to...
2024-01-0335 min
The Galway Podcast41. Christmas Special: Karen Cassidy & Sean HernonEpisode 41. An end of the year special brings you a conversation straight from the Christmas party of the Galway Bay Cycling Club between two people who have broken the record for cycling from Mizen to Malin.
Sean Hernon who knocked 15mins off the male record in 2021 with a time of around 17h 20m interviews this year's female record holder Karen Cassidy.
Sean actually held back on asking Karen any questions in advance of this conversation so what you have here is a genuine deep dive into the prep work Karen underwent, the challenges she faced, wh...
2023-12-2849 min
The Galway Podcast40. Niamh Ryan: Community, Connection & Safe SpacesEpisode 40. Discussion with Niamh Ryan who is a sex, love & relationship coach. a mentor as well as other things. Niamh empowers women to come home to their womb space. She has had a very personal health journey which she shares on this episode.
Along with being a mentor Niamh even runs Sunrise Social Galway which is a coffee/swim/hiking group. She has a studio in Liosban and discusses that too. Niamh also discusses her experience in the corporate and legal world as well as other topics. WARNING: This episode discusses some adult themes.
2023-12-191h 25
The Galway Podcast39. Hardiman & Beyond: John Cunningham & Amelia WalkerEpisode 39. This weeks guests are John Cunningham and Amelia Walker. They are here to talk about a new book released this year which is called Hardiman and Beyond. Hardiman and Beyond was edited by John along with Ciaran McDonough and it is the follow up to a famous publication released in 1820 called ‘History of the Town and County of the Town of Galway’. So Hardiman and Beyond is basically a recap of Galway since then. And excellent it is too.
We walk through the history of how the book came into existence, all the different contributors as well...
2023-12-131h 21
The Galway Podcast38. Clíona Standún: Managing Director at StandúnClíona Standun talks about how, with her sister Laragh, they run Standún in the heart of Connemara. Included in the conversation is how their grandparents met, the first shop, a long cycle, the Connemara bus, selling sweaters and bicycles etc., 700 knitters around the country, sending sweaters to Nordstrom, assembling the different parts of the sweaters, being the first company to export the Aran sweater, dealing with mail orders, when they first started selling online, working as a teenager in the shop, November and December being the busiest months, the shop being a great environment to grow up in...
2023-12-061h 08
The Galway Podcast37. Roisín Reddington & Lauren O’Donnell: All Ireland ChampionsEpisode 37. Conversation with our two youngest guests where they discuss what it takes to become All Ireland champions. A truly inspirational conversation covering the early inspiration which motivated the girls getting into football,, life in England, Salthill Knocknacarra GAA, Roisín's grandfather Michael Duignan who used to play with Saint Michael’s GAA, the great O’Donnell football family, becoming All Ireland Winners, playing for Club and County, the different positions on the field, self-motivation, the Leaving Cert, composing music, choosing a university, University of Limerick, Boston Scientific, Christopher Reeve, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, radiography, Galway being a big wee town...
2023-11-3057 min
The Galway Podcast36. Sinéad McKiernan: Yoga, Breath, Meditation, Pilates Teacher and Workplace Wellbeing SpecialistEpisode 36. Sinéad McKiernan in conversation talking about services offered, Yoga’s popularity in Galway and the world, Mysore, India, anxiety attacks, being true to oneself, panic disorders, agoraphobia, the health benefits of yoga, which yoga style suits which people, the pressures put upon the body by overstimulation of the brain, karma, Hinduism, intentions vs. gratitudes, Catholicism, Buddhism, Sam Harris, tuning out stress, getting ill, body image, what a typical class looks like, sleeping in class, online vs. real. vs. pre-recorded lessons, corporate work, good leadership, data driven aims to improving wellness within the workplace through improving productivity, staff ret...
2023-11-231h 06
The Galway Podcast35. Jim O’hUiginn - St Nicholas Collegiate ChurchEpisode 35. A celebration of one of the gems of Galway City, arguably the biggest gem: Saint Nicholas Collegiate Church. Walking us through the discussion is Ireland's first Heritage Officer, Jim O'hUiginn (Higgins) from Galway City Council.
In Episode 2 Jim cited this church as one of his favourite buildings in Galway and here he discusses why as well as the urgent reparation work which is currently being undertaken. Jim also mentions how dating takes place, his involvement with the data collection from various graveyards in Galway, his favourite stone angel, the Claddagh ring and other topics.
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2023-11-151h 02
The Galway Podcast34. Collette Fury: Galway Hookers Sailing ClubEpisode 34. Collette discusses how she got interested in sailing, her travels to Antartica, her scary experiences at sea and dealing with those crises moments, the epiphany moment when she realised that she could sail in Galway, the history of the club and its connection with Nicky Dolan, the amount of members and how amazing they are, the courses available, the different roles within the club, the iconography of the hookers, the “replunging” of Loveen, the location of the club, the support from local businesses, Galway Bay Seafoods, Galway Bay Tours, Galway City Museum, Scoil Bhride (especially Class 5), Galway Sea Scou...
2023-11-081h 10
The Galway Podcast33. Gay Keaveney: Galway Bridge Club Tournament DirectorEpisode 33. A wide ranging interview with the Tournament Director of Galway Bridge Club: Gay Keaveney.
Gay discusses his achievements in competitive bridge, his role as tournament director, the challenges and achievements, how bridge is misrepresented as an older people's sport, how and why people of all ages could and should get involved in bridge, the history of the bridge centre and the ingenious way in which they acquired the building, Michael O'Kane, the late Paddy Walsh and his son David who runs Lapteck in Galway city centre, the social aspect of bridge, the two halves of the g...
2023-11-0159 min
The Galway Podcast32. Niall McGahon: Galway Golf Club GMEpisode 32. A wide ranging interview with the General Manager of Galway Golf Club: Niall McGahon. Discussion includes how Niall got the position, his mentor Michael Moss, peer assists, the club’s size, managing the wishes of 1400 adult members, Justin Rose, modernising a golf club with so much history, Niall's first gold club aged 4, Sammy Hempel, Alan Hunter, the mid-Atlantic accent, Ricky Elliott, the different stages of being a great golfer, the demands put upon elite golfers, Joe Lyons, Ronan Mullarney, Liam Nolan, how golf can be a lonely sport at the elite level, why does Ireland punch above its we...
2023-10-261h 25
The Galway Podcast31. Sharon Shannon: MusicianSecond half of a conversation with Sharon Shannon covering all manners of things, most of which centre around Galway including performing for ‘The Hostage’ by Brendan Behan in the Druid Theatre in Galway and beyond, Alec Finn, Frankie Gavin, Seán Smyth, The Quays, Brendan Regan, Kevin Hough, composing, Steve Earle, Gerry Hanley, life in Doolin, life in Cork, Páraic Mac Donnchadha, Andrew McNamara, The Tulla Céilí Band, sessions in Tigh Neachtain's, the difference in sessions in Doolin and Galway, Arcady, The Waterboys, her daily routine at home, her manager John Dunford, The Purty Loft, Dún Laoghaire...
2023-10-1843 min
The Galway Podcast30. James Gallagher - The Dubliners Experience: Part 2The second half of a conversation with Donegal's James Gallagher who has been living in Galway for quite a few years. James talks us through what it is like to make a living as a musician, straddling the world of busking as well as playing in one of Ireland's most popular tribute bands: The Dubliners Experience. See if you can spot the difference in James' singing voice and that of Luke Kelly!
For more information please visit their website: www.thedublinersexperience.com
2023-10-1053 min
The Galway Podcast29. James Gallagher - The Dubliners Experience: Part 1A conversation with Donegal's James Gallagher who has been living in Galway for quite a few years. James talks us through what it is like to make a living as a musician, straddling the world of busking as well as playing in one of Ireland's most popular tribute bands: The Dubliners Experience. See if you can spot the difference in James' singing voice and that of Luke Kelly!
For more information please visit their website: www.thedublinersexperience.com
This is the first half of a two part conversation. Part two will be published next week.
2023-10-0351 min
The Galway Podcast28. Introducing: The Ireland PodcastSalthill Media is proud to announce the launch of another podcast: The Ireland Podcast. Be sure to subscribe on your favourite podcast player or go to salthillmedia.com to hear episodes. Thanks.
2023-10-0215 min
The Ireland Podcast1. Introduction: The Ireland PodcastLiam grills Fender Jackson from Salthillmedia.com about The Ireland Podcast. Salthill Media also produces The Galway Podcast. Find it on any podcast player or on Salthillmedia.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-10-0212 min
The Galway Podcast27. Bam Artiste - Artist, Musician and Programmer: Part 2Episode 27. Second half of a highly amusing conversation with Bam Artiste, who can often be seen on Shop Street selling his paintings or playing his drum and singing and entertaining the passers-by.
Bam has been a fixture on the streets of Galway for almost 20 years. He tells his story of how he came from Jamaica where he received his education in engineering, to travelling to Scotland and then to Ireland. Hear how he is methodical in his approach to his work which is now seeing him venture into the world of programming.
This is the...
2023-09-2648 min
The Galway Podcast26. John Robb - The Art of Darkness: The History of GothEpisode 26. A conversation with musician, journalist and, in this case, author John Robb. John is currently on tour in Ireland promoting his new book 'The Art of Darkness: The History of Goth'.
John discusses the early days of the internet, the early days of punk, the ethos of punk, the misconceptions and nuances of punk and goth, the influences and key players of goth music including Jim Morrison, The Doors, David Bowie, Iggy Pop, The Velvet Underground & Nico, John Lydon, The Cure, Joy Division, Ian Curtis, Section 25, Virgin Prunes, Bauhaus (particularly 'Bela Lugosi’s Dead'), Daniel Ash, The...
2023-09-2235 min
The Galway Podcast25. Bam Artiste - Artist, Musician and Programmer: Part 1Episode 25. A highly amusing conversation with Bam Artiste, who can often be seen on Shop Street selling his paintings or playing his drum and singing and entertaining the passers-by.
Bam has been a fixture on the streets of Galway for almost 20 years. He tells his story of how he came from Jamaica where he received his education in engineering, to travelling to Scotland and then to Ireland. Hear how he is methodical in his approach to his work which is now seeing him venture into the world of programming.
This is the first half of...
2023-09-1947 min
The Galway PodcastSéamus Finneran - Music Promoter: Part 2Episode 24. The second half of the conversation with Séamus Finneran about his adventures in music promotion. Discussion includes the merchant navy, getting a resident visa in Australia, setting up a tour, Seamus Eagan - Sufferin’ Gales, Willie Creedan, Martin Hayes, Michael Flatley, Helen Bommarito, Davy Spillane, San Francisco Celtic Festival, Eddie Stack, Peter O’Neill, The Plough & Stars, Randall Bays, Port Fairy Folk Festival, The Brunswick Music Festival, The National Celtic Festival, The National Folk Festival, setting up a tour from the opposite side of the planet, Green Linnet Records, the importance of reflecting after booking a tour, Eilish O’...
2023-09-1257 minThe Galway PodcastSéamus Finneran - Music Promoter: Part 1Episode 23. A conversation with Séamus Finneran about his adventures in music promotion. Discussion includes the merchant navy, getting a resident visa in Australia, setting up a tour, Seamus Eagan - Sufferin’ Gales, Willie Creedan, Martin Hayes, Michael Flatley, Helen Bommarito, Davy Spillane, San Francisco Celtic Festival, Eddie Stack, Peter O’Neill, The Plough & Stars, Randall Bays, Port Fairy Folk Festival, The Brunswick Music Festival, The National Celtic Festival, The National Folk Festival, setting up a tour from the opposite side of the planet, Green Linnet Records, the importance of reflecting after booking a tour, Eilish O’Connor, Kieran Halpin, Jac...
2023-09-051h 00
The Galway PodcastProf Thomas Ritter - Rare Eye DiseasesEpisode 22. A conversation with Prof Thomas Ritter who, with his team in University of Galway, is embarking on a journey of advancing treatments for rare eye diseases in Europe. Restore Vision is a project funded by the European Commission aiming to develop and test new treatments for 7 rare eye diseases (REDs). The consortium joins 10 European key players on rare eye diseases and is led by University of Galway.
With 25+ years of experience in immunology and gene therapies for eye diseases, Prof. Ritter’s research focuses on novel gene and cell therapies. He earned his Ph.D. in 1994 fr...
2023-08-3042 min
The Galway PodcastChris Duignan - Ar Imeall FestivalEpisode 21. The 'Ar Imeall' Fesitval is underway. It is the brainchild of Chris Duignan. The festival is in its second year and lasts 18 days - last year's ran for 17 days. The beauty of Ar Imeall is that it is a platform for local artists and musicians. It also serves as a training ground for anyone who is interested in production and all the goings-on regarding staging a performance or an exhibition.
We took a walk up to Aras Na Gael to catch up with Chris and we got to sit in on a Modular Synth Workshop with D...
2023-07-2646 min
The Galway PodcastPam Finn - JFK The Three MilesPam Finn (a.k.a. PR Pam) has made a wonderful documentary around the visit of President John F. Kennedy’s to Galway in 1963, only five months before his assassination. Amongst other things Pam discusses the impact of JFK’s visit to Galway, why she choose to make this movie, why JFK chose to come to Galway, the route in which he took. where the helicopter came from and where it travelled to, sourcing the interviewees for the film, her advice to parents who have children who might be interested in the movie business, where the movie can be seen...
2023-07-1950 min
The Galway PodcastJane O’Leary & Sally Coyle - Galway Music Residency, GIAF and moreEpisode 19. We are joined with Jane O'Leary and Sally Coyle who discuss their involvement with Galway Music Residency over the years, the role of ConTempo Quartet in Galway, the upcoming Galway International Arts Festival and the concerts in which ConTempo will be performing as well as the challenges of describing contemporary music.
Also included in the discussion are Music for Galway, the Galway Arts movement, Ed Bennett, West Cork Chamber Music Festival, Christopher Marwood, Siegmund Nissel, getting Galway Music Residency up and running, Matthew Berrill, Hamza El Din, minimalism, Philip Glass, Miles Davis, the negative image of...
2023-07-131h 18
The Galway PodcastJim O’hUiginn - 3 Castles Project UpdateEpisode 18. A quick conversation and presentation from Ireland's first Heritage Officer, Jim O'hUiginn (Higgins) from Galway City Council updating us all on the conservation repair and consolidation works carried out at Menlough, Tirellan and Merlin castles a.k.a. The 3 Castles Project.
This recording was grabbed at the 13th Annual Galway City Heritage Conference 2023. Download the programme - https://tinyurl.com/4rmnvpp5
For more information, please email planning@galwaycity.ie
2023-07-0831 min
The Galway PodcastProf. Brian Arkins: Joyce, Ulysses, Galway and Aédin Moloney’s PerformanceEpisode 17. Brian Arkins is a Professor Emeritus of Classics at the University of Galway. He was educated at Clongowes Wood College and at University College Dublin, where he obtained an M.A. in Classics and a Ph.D in Latin. He is the author of 14 books and counting.
Brian will give a lecture in Galway Arts Centre at 6pm on Bloomsday, June 16, 2023. The lecture will be entitled ‘The Prototypes of Joyce’s Character, Leopold Bloom’. Admission will be free.
Although Brian has been on the radio many times this is his first podcast appearance. We are than...
2023-06-151h 01
The Galway PodcastFrank Fahy - Write-On Publisher and WriterEpisode 16. Writer Frank Fahy has had a varied career as a teacher, journalist, publisher and musician. This episode is promoting his upcoming book A Father’s Love and Other Stories which will be launched at Súil Eile Coffee and Wellness Centre, Barna between 4pm and 6pm on Wednesday, June 14.
One of Frank’s biggest achievements is the founding and running of Write-On. Write-On is a voluntary, not-for-profit community group which consists of authors who critique each others’ work. An anthology of the best material is published every year and Write-On has also honoured certain of their members...
2023-06-121h 55
The Galway PodcastGerard ‘Gerry’ Mulholland (Jarír al-Majar) Part 2: FuneralGerard ‘Gerry’ Mulholland (Jarír al-Majar) Part 2: Funeral
Episode 15. This is the second part of a two part celebration of the life of Jarír al-Majar (Gerry Mulholland). It is a snapshot of memories recorded by some of the friends and family of Gerard Mulholland at the Rahoon Cemetery and Sliding Rock bar, Galway on Monday, 15 May from 12.19p.m. to 5.19p.m.
These memories are presented in the chronological order in which they were recorded, interweaved by recordings of Gerry from the internet. Thank you to everyone who shared their memories and who made recordings...
2023-06-091h 44
The Galway PodcastDomestic Violence Response - Elizabeth Power, CoordinatorEpisode 14. A conversation with Elizabeth Power who is the coordinator for Domestic Violence Response. Although DVR help a mix of all ages this discussion is from the angle of assisting older adults.
This series of talks all spawned from the episodes celebrating the life of the late Jarir al-Majar a.k.a. Gerard 'Gerry' Mulholland. (The second episode is coming very soon!) I thought it would be good to highlight some of the great work charities do for the benefit of older adults.
I reached out to my friend Shannon Corless who is on a...
2023-06-0820 min
The Galway PodcastAge Action - Jipe Kelly, Programme ManagerEpisode 13. Age Action have a simple but meaningful vision. They strive:
"For a society that enables all older people to participate and to live full, independent lives."
Jipe Kelly is the Programme Manager for Age Action in the West of Ireland and he joins The Galway Podcast to discuss the vital services that Age Action provides particularly around:
Enabling Older people to become active digital citizens so they can use the internet, smart phones etc.
Age Action's Care & Repair - to enable older people to remain in their own homes, in their own communities...
2023-06-0419 min
The Galway PodcastBrian McCabe Senior Times - 50 Plus ShowEpisode 12. To follow on from the highly successful first episode celebrating Jarír al-Majar's life we thought it would be beneficial to run a few episodes highlighting the services and events that are available to people in the older categories.
This first instalment is a conversation with Brian McCabe from Senior Times around what will be on in this year's 50 Plus Show: For people who don't act their age!
The 50 Plus show will be in the Galmont Hotel on the 6th & 7th June. Admission is free by registering at www.seniortimes.ie or calling 01 496 9028.
S...
2023-06-0217 min
The Galway PodcastGerard ‘Gerry’ Mulholland (Jarír al-Majar) Part 1: WakeGerard ‘Gerry’ Mulholland (Jarír al-Majar) Part 1: Wake
Episode 11. This is the first part of a two part celebration of the life of Jarír al-Majar (Gerry Mulholland). It is a snapshot of memories recorded by some of the friends and family of Gerard Mulholland at the O'Flaherty Funeral Parlour, Galway on Saturday, 13 May from 4.18 p.m. to 7.37p.m.
These memories are presented in the chronological order in which they were recorded, interweaved by recordings of Gerry from the internet. Thank you to everyone who shared their memories and who made recordings of Jarír’s music available on the internet as well...
2023-05-311h 45
The Galway PodcastAedín Moloney: Yes! Reflections of Molly Bloom discussionEpisode 10. Conversation with Aedín Moloney about her one woman production of 'Yes! Reflections of Molly Bloom'. Aedín discusses her take on the (in)famous soliloquy and why she believes it is actually very misunderstood and arguably quite asexual.
Aedín discusses the collaboration of renowned author and fellow Joyce enthusiast, Colum McCann as well as the deeply personal involvement of her father, the late Paddy Moloney (Musician, Composer, Founder and leader of The Chieftains).
Aedín also reminisces about her childhood days in Galway and why bringing 'Yes! Reflections of Molly Bloom' to the w...
2023-05-2944 min
The Galway PodcastTGP9 Kevin Lynch: Coastal GeomorphologistConversation with Dr. Kevin Lynch from University of Galway about the effects of nature on Galway and the west coast of Ireland and what we can do about it. Three calls to action:
Stay off the sand dunes
Get involved in the planning for tackling flooding
Become a volunteer and turn up to events
Visit Kevin's Blog dunes.ie for more info.
2023-05-051h 13
The Galway PodcastTGP8 Clifden Traditional Music Festival 2023A walkabout in Clifden, a coastal town in the Connemara region of County Galway. Clifden has a population of about 1,600 people. Chats and insights with the locals, tourists and travellers...and a Guinness World Record Breaker! Special thanks to Marie Walsh for this episode and kudos to her and all the Clifden Traditional Music Festival team for making the event such a success now and for the previous 26 years.
2023-04-141h 00
The Galway PodcastTGP7 Tomás Finn: Understanding Northern Ireland & The Good Friday AgreementA conversation with Dr. Tomás Finn who is a lecturer in University of Galway. Tomás gives a detailed and balanced account of the political goings-on before, during and after the Good Friday Agreement (a.k.a. The Belfast Agreement) which is an international agreement which effectively brought about an end to the 30 year conflict in Northern Ireland.
Correction: Gregory Campbell did not join the civil rights movement.
2023-04-101h 20
The Galway PodcastTGP6 Andrew Westphal: The Fiddle Playing AstrophysicistA conversation with Dr. Andrew Westphal, Research Physicist of UC Berkeley’s Space Sciences Laboratory. Andrew is the author of over 200 scientific papers and an active researcher in the scientific field known as cosmochemistry and he talks about how his travels have brought him to playing in Irish music sessions in Galway and a bit about his work. He even sings for us a song in Gaelic!
2023-03-2459 minThe Galway PodcastTGP5 St. Patricks Day in Galway!An overview of the festivities in Galway on Saint Patrick's Day on 17th March 2023. Fender Jackson converses with random strangers with music from The Ol' Times.
Some of the floats in this year's parade included: People from the Ukrainian community, Galway City School of Judo, United Women Galway, Scoil Bhride, Galway Bay Rugby Club, Galway Mosque, Mosque of Mary, Shine With Siobhan Flanagan, Galway Go Karts, Amach LGBT, Funky Drums, Galway Scout Club, Galway Sea Scouts, Galway Hooker Sailing Club, An Tóstal, Krewe Of Europa Tampa Florida, Some car that broke down outside the Cathedral, Some Je...
2023-03-1835 minThe Galway PodcastTGP4 St. Patrick’s Day Galway Chat with Jason Craughwell, William Fitzgerald and moreExploring some of what Galway has to offer during the St Patrick's Day celebrations. Featuring conversations with:
Jason Craughwell - Programme Coordinator with Galway Sports Partnership. Find out more at GalwayActive.ie
William Fitzgerald - Programmer of the cinema Palas.ie
Tracy Bruen - Multi instrumentalist and fantastic songwriter TracyBruen.com
A representative from GalwayFest.com
And a song from The Curly Organ
Beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig oraibh go léir!
Happy St Patrick's Day everyone!
2023-03-171h 03The Galway PodcastTGP3 St. Patrick’s Day USA Chat with John Keane and others.Some conversation with random strangers on the street including Warren Garrett. Followed by a good craic conversation with John Keane, the Honorary Consul General of Ireland in Seattle which is one of Galway's sister cities in USA. John also does a lot of work with the Irish Heritage Club and he even has his name inscribed in the Seattle Stone in Galway. Finally a cover of 'Scorn Not His Simplicity' by Fender Jackson.
2023-03-1641 minThe Galway PodcastTGP2 A History Of Galway with Jim O’hUiginnAn in depth conversation with Ireland's first Heritage Officer, Jim O'hUiginn (Higgins) from Galway City Council. Jim explains a bit about his background and then walks us along the timeline of Galway from 12,000BC up until the present day. Jim also gives what could be called a manifesto into a better Galway.
Dedicated to James Sheridan.
The Galway Podcast is a Salthill Media original production.
2023-03-131h 13The Galway PodcastTGP1 IntroductionWhat is The Galway Podcast? Who is The Galway Podcast for? Who is producing this content? Why is he doing it? What makes him think he's right for the job? Why is he living in Galway now? What is Salthill Media?
2023-03-0107 min