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The ShnugMarble RootsSince the 1998 the Marble city has played host to some of the finest names in Americana and Roots music. Held over 4 days every May ‘the Kilkenny Roots Festival’ plays host to over 40 Irish and international acts, staged at 30 venues across the city, boasting an eclectic mix of old and new acts, where all styles are catered for.
I was kindly invited down by to the festival in 2024 by Gary Keogh of ‘Roller Coaster Records’ and was lucky enough to interview some of the headliners of that year’s festival, acts such as;
Hayseed Dixie - Formed in...2025-03-251h 33The ShnugThe Shnug Political Broadcast: Ep 10 - What does this mean for the Country?Ah sure, we thought we’d do one for the road. So the government formation talks are over and we know broadly what shape the government will take going forward. So for our final episode in this series, we take a look at the programme for Government and how the main players FF/FG, the Healy Rae’s, the RIG 'Reginal Independent Group' have fared. Most importantly, we discuss what this all means for the country...
2025-01-2125 minThe ShnugThe Shnug Political Broadcast: Ep 9 - The Result and the Future.Well the results are in and it looks like the FFG are back in. We take a look at the results, turnout and fallout from the weekend gone by. Fine Gael And Fianna Fáil were at times expected to receive at least a bloody nose, instead the status quo vote is still in the majority, as 2/3rd of voters want the same. Saying that Civil War Parties Vote share is steadily going down. They didn’t win. Sinn Fein lost. We discuss what this means for Government formation and the future in Irish politics.
This the last...2024-12-0451 minThe ShnugThe Shnug Political Broadcast: Ep 8 - Election Time Baby!It's finally Election time Baby, so this week we are joined by Max Kelly of the Galway Advertiser to discuss Galway West and Galway East. We take a look at the race, candidates and issues affecting these two constituencies. Given that the election is upon us, we take a look at the campaign as a whole and give our predictions for the winners and losers on the national level.
The Shnug: Political Broadcast is a weekly show where we will be taking a look at all things political.
2024-11-2858 minThe ShnugThe Shnug Political Broadcast: Ep 7 - Its a long way to TipperaryWith a week to the General Election, we are joined by Daniel Ryan of the Tipperary Star to discuss the newly redrawn constituencies. We take a look at the race, candidates and issues affecting Tipperary North and South. We also discuss the rather disappointing leader’s debate on RTE and voter apathy among younger voters.
The Shnug: Political Broadcast is a weekly show where we will be taking a look at all things political.
2024-11-2258 minThe ShnugThe Shnug Political Broadcast: Ep 6 - Independents
This week is all about Independents, while politicians without parties are found all over Europe, but they do not garner such a large percentage of the vote as in Ireland. This is due the country’s size, proportional representation and the unique nature of Irish parish pump politics. We take a look at the notable characters that have ran for election both past and present, how Independents may affect the election and the Government that will emerge from it.
The Shnug: Political Broadcast is a new weekly show where we will be taking a look at all thi...2024-11-1540 minThe ShnugThe Shnug Political Broadcast: Ep 5 - The achievements and failures of our current GovernmentJoin us this week as we briefly chat about the the Mango Mussolini, the Occupied Territories Bill, Volkswagen cuts spelling trouble for the German Economy, Voter aggression on the Campaign trail. In the meat and potatoes section, we take a deep dive on the accomplishments or lack thereof of this current Government and what that will mean when people go to the polls.
The Shnug: Political Broadcast is a new weekly show where we will be taking a look at all things political.
2024-11-071h 05The ShnugThe Shnug Political Broadcast: Ep 4 - State of the Smaller PartiesJoin us this week as we discuss the UK Budget, Killing Tony, Election Promises and the state of the smaller parties such as the Labour, Social Democrats, Aontu, People before Profit, the Far Right block and the host of Independents and how they could contribute to possible Government formation.
The Shnug: Political Broadcast is a new weekly show where we will be taking a look at all things political.
2024-10-3152 minThe ShnugThe Shnug Political Broadcast: Ep 3 - The Protest Vote and Voter VolatilityWell he finally did it, Simon Harris has called the election and while no concrete date has been given it has been confirmed for a Friday before Christmas. Join us this week as we discuss the potential dates for the election, Fine Gael losing another one of the Old Guard, political gangsters and how since the Financial Crisis there has been a protest vote in Ireland. It is unfocused, constantly shifting and has not toppled the status quo but its there, and rising.
The Shnug: Political Broadcast is a new weekly show where we will be taking...2024-10-241h 05The ShnugThe Shnug Political Broadcast: Ep 2 - Sinn Féin fallout and Electoral MathIt’s been a hell of a few weeks for Sinn Féin with the resignation of two TD’s, not to mention two further scandals that have rocked the party both North and South of the border. Join us this week as we discuss the potential political fallout of these events, the possibility of new travel restrictions across the EU, the Hulk vs the Green Party and Ger’s favourite type of Math, Electoral Math.
The Shnug: Political Broadcast is a new weekly show where we will be taking a look at all things political.
LIKE...2024-10-1740 minThe ShnugThe Shnug Political Broadcast: Ep 1 - The Budget and the Election timetable.With the General Election on the horizon, we thought it would be interesting to do a comprehensive election podcast series. Whether you have a keen interest in all things political or if you find politics a bit overwhelming, we are here for you. The Shnug: Political Broadcast is a new weekly show where we will be taking a look at all things political, breaking down the major talking points and issues in the lead up to the election and beyond. Riding shotgun with me will be the Shnug’s resident political anorak Ger Butler. This week we will be an...2024-10-1037 minThe ShnugThe Shnug Podcast: Ep 31 - European ElectionsIt’s Episode 31 of the The Shnug Podacst and with the European elections tomorrow, we thought we'd bring you our European chat, which will feature contributions with the 3 previously featured journalists,
Max Kelly, Michal Duffy and Dan Danaher as we look at the candidates and major issues.
2024-06-0639 minThe ShnugThe Shnug Podcast: Ep 30 - Local Elections: Part 3 - Galway CityIt’s Episode 29 of the The Shnug Podacst and with the local and European elections just around the corner on June 7th, we have decided to try something a little different. Starting today, the Shnug is hitting the political trail, we will be taking a look at the local elections in Clare, Galway and Mayo. Riding co-pilot with me, will be political enthusiast Ger Butler.
Today we chat to is Max Kelly, senior journalist with the Galway Advertiser, as we look at the candidates and major issues in the run up to the elections.
2024-06-0531 minThe ShnugThe Shnug Podcast: Ep 29 - Local Elections: Part 2 - MayoIt’s Episode 29 of the The Shnug Podacst and with the local and European elections just around the corner on June 7th, we have decided to try something a little different. Starting today, the Shnug is hitting the political trail, we will be taking a look at the local elections in Clare, Galway and Mayo. Riding co-pilot with me, will be political enthusiast Ger Butler.
Today we chat to is Michael Duffy, editor of The Mayo News/ Mayo Live as we look at the candidates and major issues in the run up to the elections.2024-06-0437 minThe ShnugThe Shnug Podcast: Ep 28 - Local Elections: Part 1 - ClareIt’s Episode 28 of the The Shnug Podacst and with the local and European elections just around the corner on June 7th, we have decided to try something a little different. Starting today, the Shnug is hitting the political trail, we will be taking a look at the local elections in Clare, Galway and Mayo. Riding co-pilot with me, will be political enthusiast Ger Butler.
First up is Dan Danaher, senior staff reporter of The Clare Champion, he joins us as we look at the candidates and major issues in the run up to the el...2024-05-2750 minThe ShnugThe Shnug Podcast: Ep 27 - Kelsey SheridanIts Episode 27 of the The Shnug Podacst and this episode see’s us chat to DJ, selector, curator, promoter Kelsey Sheridan who is known for lighting up dancefloors from Vietnam to Tenerife, Dublin to Galway. In 2022, she also founded the Teigh Sios collective, hosting inclusive, multi-disciplinary parties in Galway & fundraising events for Gaza PCRF, Galway Rape Crisis Centre & Ukranians in need. Fresh off an exhilarating festival circuit, including Boomtown Fair (UK), All Together Now, and Electric Picnic where she fused multiple genres into sets along with regular gigs at Galway's Blue Note and collaborating with Ping Pong Disco. Her mo...2024-05-1537 minThe ShnugThe Shnug Podcast: Ep 26 - ConclaveFor Episode 26 of the Shnug podcast we were invited down by Gary Jackson and the lads from the Gathering to Thomand Park in Limerick City, for the Conclave gaming convention.
The Gathering is a Limerick institution and now holds the title of Ireland’s oldest gaming and hobby shop. Gary opened its doors in February 1997 after transforming the former premises, a fish and tackle shop, to a store of his own. There was no electricity, phone or running water, games were held by candlelight and dice rolls were difficult to confirm but 27 years later they are still he...2024-04-252h 08The ShnugThe Shnug Podcast: Ep 25 - Aine O’BreinIn Episode 25 of the Shnug podcast we speak to Aine O’Brein. Hailing from Kilfenora in County Clare, Aine has always had a lust for the creative arts. She is comfortable with wearing the all the hats, including Performance Artist, Singer, Musician, Actress, Song Writer, Curator, Artistic director, voice over Artist.
Aine’s first love was music, playing in a myriad of different bands in her early years. She then spent four years studying Theatre in Dublin’s Bull Alley and her training here would go on to inform all her artistic pursuits, as she performed at home a...2024-04-1148 minThe ShnugThe Shnug Podcast: Ep 24 - Sabrina DinanIn Episode 24 of the Shnug podcast we speak to singer/songwriter Sabrina Dinan. We chat to her about her early life in Ennis and Galway and how friends convinced her to take a chance and start singing. While living in Australia she recorded her first EP ‘The Bondi Hotel’ and upon her return she began in her career in earnest, touring Europe and the States with Luka Bloom, while also sharing the stage with the likes of Damien Dempsey and Brendan Benson to name but a few. In 2006 she appeared on a tribute album to John Martyn alongside David Grey...2024-03-2740 minThe ShnugThe Shnug Podcast: Ep 23 - KettleboilersFor Episode 23 of the Shnug podcast we are joined by Galway’s favourite tea addicted trad band, Kettleboilers. A frenzied episode recorded in Tully’s bar Kinvara as 4 of the 6 members, Evan, Sophie, Luke and Jack took the spin out and regaled with stories and a few tunes. Hailing from across the country but based in Galway, Kettleboilers are a six-piece trad/rock/folk/punk band known for their raucous and rowdy live shows, infusing all their live shoes with a large dose of comedy to the mix.
We chat to lands about how they came together, thei...2024-03-1256 minThe ShnugThe Shnug Podcast: Ep 22 - Hedge School Part 2In Ep-22 we bring you the 2nd part of our series with Hedge School Doolin. An artist run, not for profit festival which hosts innovators and creators preforming, sharing & collaborating over 3 days, with music and literary workshops during the day and live music prefommaces at night.
Held at hotel doolin , the festival is run by doolin arts & Simon O’Reilly who were very kind to invite me down. Part 2 below is a selection of some of the wonderful artists who appeared over the weekend.
Mark Graham is a lecturer in the Department of Arts at SET...2024-02-281h 30The ShnugThe Shnug Podcast: Ep 21 - Hedge School Part 1For Episode 21 of the Shnug podcast I was delighted to be invited to the Hedge School festival down in Doolin to interview some of the line-up. Hedge School is an artist run, not for profit festival for those who need to create. A place for unique collaborations and intimate encounters. The festival hosts innovators and creators preforming, sharing and collaborating over 3 days. With music and literary workshops during the day and live performances at night.
Held at Hotel Doolin every January, the festival is run by Doolin arts and Simon O’Reily who were very Kind to in...2024-02-211h 10The ShnugThe Shnug Podcast: Ep 20 - Dr Jp McMahonIn Episode 20 of the Shnug podcast we speak to chef, writer, restaurateur, painter Dr. Jp McMahon. Originally from Dublin Jp has been has been working in Galway for over 15 years, opening Cava in 2008 and Aniar in 2011, with the latter achieving a coveted Michelin star. Jp is also behind the ‘Food on the Edge’ international food symposium and the Galway based food network Blas Na Gaillmh and recently he also won Galway Business person of the year 2023, and author of two books.
We chat about the thought process behind his most recent publication ‘The Irish Cook Book’, which travels...2024-02-0640 minThe ShnugThe Shnug Podcast: Ep 19 - LiveStock FestivalIn Episode 19 of the Shnug podcast we speak to founders of the LiveStock music festival Cormac Jennings and Sharon Sweeney. The inspiration for LiveStock stems from the organisers Cormac and Sharon’s wedding celebration held in 2019. The private event proved to be such a magical occasion that they decided to grow and adapt it to a wider audience. It has now grown into one of the most authentic festival experiences on the west coast. Set in a stunning location, centred around an ancient RingFort. LiveStock Music & Arts Festival hosts line up of over 40 international and Irish-based acts, alongside a wi...2024-01-2334 minThe ShnugThe Shnug Podcast: Ep 18 - Eoghan HigginsHappy new year everyone, we thought we’d release a podcast recorded back in the Indian summer of last September to warm yer souls and remind you that brighter days are coming down the line
In Episode 18 of the Shnug podcast we speak to musician, farmer, forager, brewer Eoghan Higgins. Hailing from Corrandulla just outside Galway city, we chat about growing up on a livestock farm and the state of faming in Ireland at the moment, how working on an organic farm green earth organics sparked his interest in preserving, brewing, foraging and a love of wild food...2024-01-0957 minThe ShnugThe Shnug Podcast: Ep 17 - Kayte O’MalleyWe hope everyone had happy Christmas and you are all now well fed and merry. We thought we’d release an aul podcast for those of you now unsure what day of the week it is. In Episode 17 of the Shnug podcast we speak to radio DJ, presenter and producer Kayte O’Malley.
Kayte joins us straight from slot on Galway Bay Radio where she presents ‘On the Move’ weekdays between 3 – 7pm. Originally from Tralee in Kerry , Kayte is a radio veteran at this stage, having worked in Flirt Fm, Spin Southwest and iRadio.
Kayte regales us...2023-12-2756 minThe ShnugThe Shnug Podcast: Ep 16 - Dom MajeckiIn Episode 16 of the Shnug podcast we speak to head chef of the G Hotel Dominique Majecki. Dom has been plying his trade across the country for many years and we chat to him about his early life and training in Laval in the Pays de la Loire region of North West France and how the food tradition there inspired him to take up cooking as a profession. Dom then decided to move abroad to broaden his horizons and improve both his culinary skills and his English, traveling around the world experiencing new flavours and cuisines and then settling...2023-12-1350 minThe ShnugThe Shnug Podcast: EP 15 - Rodney OwlIn Episode 15 of the Shnug podcast we speak to singer/songwriter Mark McConvillie aka Rodney Owl. Mark has been plying his trade across the country for many years and we chat to him about his early life in Lurgan during the 80’s and his amateur boxing days before being robbed in the under 12’s all Ireland final. After that he switched to music and we chatted about busking firstly in London and after a few years how he got stuck in the Galway quick sand that saw him take up residency here for nearly 20 years now, playing with the like...2023-11-2859 minThe ShnugThe Shnug Podcast: Ep 14 - Little John NeeWe’re back baby and to kick off season 2 we are joined by the Little John Nee , possibly the hardest working man in theatre in Ireland and definitely up there as the one of the most prolific, a writer, performer, actor, musician, poet and storyteller extraordinaire.
John has been preforming one way or another since the 70’s and he regales with stories of his time as a performance poet in cabaret’s across London, taking up street performance on Dublin’s Grafton street, appearing alongside Peter O’Toole in Neil Jordan’s ‘High Spirits’ and joining the illustrious Macn...2023-11-141h 35The ShnugSeason 2 -TasterAhead of the release of season 2 this Monday the 13th of November your favourite podcasters have a little message for you...
So our first year went well, we think. 12 episodes, a 4 part mini series and lil bonus episode for the Cruinniú makes 17 in all. But that was just the start, we want MORE...
So ahead of the release of Season 2 we'd like to ask you fine people for a bit of a favour, don't worry the show will remain free and will never go behind a pay wall or any of that craic.
B...2023-11-0908 min
The Celtic Tales Chronicles PodcastCulture Night Live ShowOn 22nd September Kerry had a great time chatting about all things podcasting with two other podcasters in Galway City Library, as part of Culture Night 2023. The event was hosted by Caroline Rowan of Galway City Library.
The three podcasters at the event were:
Kerry Graham, co-host of The Celtic Tales Chronicles
Richard Loftus, co-host of The Shnug Podcast
Andy Gaffney, host of Promenade
After listening to this episode go check out all the podcasts on your favourite app; they'll give you a brilliant insight into culture, society, history...2023-09-241h 04The Celtic Tales Chronicles PodcastCulture Night Live ShowOn 22nd September Kerry had a great time chatting about all things podcasting with two other podcasters in Galway City Library, as part of Culture Night 2023. The event was hosted by Caroline Rowan of Galway City Library.
The three podcasters at the event were:
Kerry Graham, co-host of The Celtic Tales Chronicles
Richard Loftus, co-host of The Shnug Podcast
Andy Gaffney, host of Promenade
After listening to this episode go check out all the podcasts on your favourite app; they'll give you a brilliant insight into culture, society, history...2023-09-241h 04The Celtic Tales Chronicles PodcastLive show date and other awesome newsHere's lots of awesome news, including details of The Celtic Tales Chronicles first live outing.
On 22 September The Celtic Tales Chronicles will be one of three podcasts featuring in a live panel discussion in Galway City Library, as part of Culture Night 2023.
The three podcasters on the panel are:
Kerry Graham, co-host of The Celtic Tales Chronicles
Richard Loftus, co-host of The Shnug Podcast
Andy Gaffney, host of Promenade
The event is free, but it will be busy so book your free ticket at https://ti.to/g...2023-09-1313 minThe Celtic Tales Chronicles PodcastLive show date and other awesome newsHere's lots of awesome news, including details of The Celtic Tales Chronicles first live outing.
On 22 September The Celtic Tales Chronicles will be one of three podcasts featuring in a live panel discussion in Galway City Library, as part of Culture Night 2023.
The three podcasters on the panel are:
Kerry Graham, co-host of The Celtic Tales Chronicles
Richard Loftus, co-host of The Shnug Podcast
Andy Gaffney, host of Promenade
The event is free, but it will be busy so book your free ticket at https://ti.to/g...2023-09-1313 minThe ShnugThe Shnug Podcast: Ep 13 - Cruinniú na mBádEpisode 13 and The Shnug is finally coming to you from a snug. Recorded in Tully’s bar in Kinvara as the town gears up for the 43rd Cruinniú na mBád festival. A festival that honours the traditional sailing boat of Galway, the Hooker and those that sail them.
We chat to Paul Crowley, chairperson of the festival committee, on how the festival has grown over the years since its revival in 1979 by Tony Moylan and how it was integral to the preservation of traditions such as boat building and sail making in the area.
Lavin...2023-08-0940 minThe ShnugThe Shnug presents Éalú Le Grá: EP 4 -Tara Clarke & Eoin FinnIn episode 4 of our mini-series 'The Shnug presents Éalú Le Grá' we chat to festival/event producer Tara Clarke and the curator of this year’s light lab Eoin Finn.
We chat to Tara about how she got started in the production side of festivals, the difference between producing a street and a field festival, meeting the ELG gang and how their professionalism and leave no trace approach really impressed her.Eoin tells us he’s gone from a punter in the first few two years of ELG to curating the Holistic area of the festival in 2023...2023-05-2543 minThe ShnugThe Shnug presents Éalú Le Grá: EP 3 - Evan Mc Sweeney & Lizzy MaddenIn episode 3 of our mini-series 'The Shnug presents Éalú Le Grá'. We chat to DJ, producer and co-founder Evan Mc Sweeney AKA Burlie Mac and ink illustrator Lizzy Madden.
We chat to Evan about perusing his music career in the States, getting his big break via the Celtic Chaos camp at Burning man and meeting his future mentor, legendary House producer Osunlade. Lizzy tells us about her Ink illustration work, her Éalú Le Grá experiences and how she went from a punter to being involved with the crew and how she ended up creating some of the pr...2023-05-1843 minThe ShnugThe Shnug presents Éalú Le Grá: EP 2 - Kegs & Fluid DruidIn episode 2 of our mini-series 'The Shnug presents Éalú Le Grá'. We chat to DJ, creative producer and bard Darragh O’Conner AKA Fluid Druid and brewer, builder and DJ Emmet Kerrigan AKA Kegs.
We chat to Darragh about starting out in performance poetry, his move to live electronic music, embracing the Irish language and how Éalú Le Grá year 2 led to his one man show Psychegaelic, which he developed for the SCENE+HEARD festival last year and that he will bring to this years ELG.
Emmet tells us about how he got involved with the...2023-05-1142 minThe ShnugThe Shnug presents Éalú Le Grá: EP 1 - Tommy Bradshaw & Tomás MoranIn episode 1 of our new mini-series 'The Shnug presents Éalú Le Grá'. We chat to Festival co-founder/Lead builder Tommy Bradshaw and multimedia artist Tomás Moran,
We chat to Tommy about cutting his teeth as a builder and designer at numerous Burning Man festivals and how that experience coupled with promoting events at home sparked the idea for ELG. Tomás tells us about his work as a visual artist, the installation that he brought to Éalú Le Grá last year and the opportunities that festival work has opened up for him. We also chat about the...2023-05-0455 minThe ShnugThe Shnug Podcast: Ep 12 - OutroIt's Episode 12 of the The Shnug Podacst and the season finale. We’re taking a little break for a couple of months, as I am getting married in a few weeks and I’m up to my eyes. So this episode see’s us take a slight departure, we chat about a recent Stag weekend in Kerry, street cheese, aggressive mushrooms and how we found recording the first season of the show.
Well be back soon and we are very exciting about a few things we have cooking, so keep any out.
We’d like to thank all our guests that joined...2023-03-0830 minThe ShnugThe Shnug Podcast: Ep 11 - Bip HendersonIn Episode 11 of the Shnug podcast we speak to author, musician, film maker and vegan activist Bip Henderson. Originally from North California Bip has lived in Galway for over a decade, he chats to us about how his Irish back ground and love of traditional music influenced him to move to Ireland. A regular film buff, Bip tells us about how he got involved in film making via the little cinema and how this led to establishment of RiRun films and in a roundabout way led to the writing of his first book ‘Norse to the Future’. Written during the...2023-02-211h 10The ShnugThe Shnug Podcast: Ep 10- Martisha SeaIn Episode 10 of the Shnug podcast we speak to artist and performer Martisha Sea. From Kryvyi Rih in central Ukraine, Martisha speaks about her harrowing journey to Ireland after the outbreak of the war, trying to find a communal space for other Ukrainian artists here in Ireland and how she has been embraced by the local art scene in Galway. Martisha also discusses how the war has affected her, her family and friends. Martisha’s most recent work was the curation of the ‘Point Zero’ exhibition which ran throughout December in 126 Gallery in Galway, featuring work by a number of Ukra...2023-02-0753 minThe ShnugThe Shnug Podcast: Ep 9 - Echo HarteIn Episode 9 of the Shnug podcast we speak to local singer/songwriter Echo Harte. Echo has been plying his trade across the county for last few years and we chat to him about his early musical influences, the drawbacks of Spotify for emerging artists and how the pandemic presented him with a unique opportunity to play to larger crowds and get his name out there. Echo has been a member of number of bands over the years Blue love Milo, Vulture Casino, and Street Rebellion to name a few but he is predominantly know as solo artist. His debut...2023-01-241h 04The ShnugThe Shnug Podcast: Ep 8 - Jimi McDonnellIn Episode 8 of the Shnug podcast we speak to writer, poet, journalist and part time rock star Jimi Mc Donnell. A man that has a way with words, we chat to Jimi about his love of language and how this interest has influenced his different pursuits over the rears. An awarding winning writer and published poet, words have been his bread and butter for well over a decade.
Jimi’s other love is music, a onetime music correspondent for the Connacht Tribune and in his early days you might have caught his pounding the pavement’s of Tuam...2023-01-111h 04The ShnugThe Shnug Podcast: Ep 7 - Mitch Mac DonaldIn Episode 7 of the Shnug podcast we speak to DJ, Promoter and graphic designer Mitch Mac Donald. Mitch has been plying his trade across Galway City for more than a decade and has been a main stay everywhere from the the Front door and Electric to the Rosion Dubh and the Blue Note, either as a DJ or prompting shows as mictchpresents. He has also recently become the resident DJ for Outset gallery in the Cornstore. You may also find him slinging hot sauce down the market at the weekends for Sásta. In recent years he has branched ou...2022-12-291h 03The ShnugThe Shnug Podcast: Ep 6 - Rab FultonIn Episode 6 of the Shnug podcast we speak to seanchaí (Storyteller), writer and educator Rab Fulton. A man of many talents, Rab chats to us about his love of words, the connections between Irish and Scottish storytelling and how his background in performance poetry in Scotland led to his taking up storytelling here. Rab's also uses his experience as a story teller to inspire those of a younger generation to find their own voices via the the storytelling course he runs with Dr Kate Harvey out of the University of Galway. As an Author he has written 3 folklore books. Hi...2022-12-1350 minThe ShnugThe Shnug Podcast: EP 5 - Ronan ConnorIn Episode 5 we speak to muralist and printmaker Ronan Connor. His work is dotted across the city from pump lane and Eyre square to his most ambitious work yet in Merlin College. We chatted to Ronan about his early artistic influences, studying in ATU and how the street art he came across while traveling and his work with 126 Gallery inspired him to put himself forward for larger jobs once he returned home. And also, how a recently commissioned piece for All together now festival during the summer has opened new avenues for him. Check out Ronan’s work at @ro...2022-11-2957 minThe ShnugThe Shnug Podcast: EP 4 - Eimear FinanIn Episode 4 the lads invite another patron into the Shnug, this time it's theatre maker Eimear Finan. We chat to Eimear about her most recent play Tart that ran during the Galway theatre festival, the plays that influenced her along the way such as ‘Low Level Panic’ and the support base she’s found with Fregolit Theatre and Theatre 57.
Tart is a comedic, semi-autobiographical look at her life where we meet the men, devices and apps that have helped and hindered her along the way.
2022-11-151h 45The ShnugThe Shnug Podcast: EP 3 - Marc JenningsEpisode 3 sees the two lads interview another patron of the Shnug, this time it’s the man behind the amazing aerial photography of UPINTHEEIRE, Marc Jennings. We chat to Marc about how the west coast of Ireland has become his main inspiration, the milestones he’s reached in short space of time as an amateur photographer, going viral and how the landscape of social media has changed and made getting his work out there more challenging. We also talk shooting Uzi’s, the do's and don’ts of aviation law and wily rats.
2022-11-011h 12The ShnugThe Shnug Podcast: EP 2 - Eamon HealyEpisode 2 sees the two lads interview the first patron of the Shnug, historian and genealogist Eamon Healy. We chat to Eamon about the people who sparked his interest in local history as a child in south Galway, the individuals and stories he came across while working on his blog Beagh Roots Galway, and the remarkable work he does with Ancestry as a Genealogist and the merits of spicy and plain chicken fillets.
2022-10-191h 27The ShnugThe Shnug Podcast: EP 1 - IntroIt’s been a long road, but finally we present to you, Episode 1 of The Shnug Podcast. First off, hosts Richie and Lavin introduce themselves and give you an idea of who they are and what the podcast will be about, the lads talk about the west of Ireland, future guests, touring the states and painting pub scenes, all served up with generous portions of ramblings and tangents.
2022-10-1331 minThe ShnugTrailerThe trailer for a new podcast from the West Coast of Ireland.
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Admiral Adam ApolloAAA - Out of the Shadows - Into the EternalFor those who have loved, who have lost, and who have loved again.
In this threshold of planetary transformation, we are all going through many personal changes. We have loved ones crossing to the other side, whether by virus or accident or worse, and it is essential that we breathe, grieve, and let the current of our feelings flow. Sometimes we need to cancel everything, get deeply in touch with our emotional field, and move, dance, shake, play, füçk, flail, snuggle (or shnug), massage, touch, cuddle, hold, and ride the waves through the fields into the Elysium of inner pe...2020-05-151h 17