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The Westmeath Libraries podcastNovember 2025Colm and Rory return to chat about some revent library events, including Science Week in Athlone, the Mad Professor in Castlepollard. We also have a look ahead to what's on right now, as well as a look ahead to some December events.Remember, you can see all of our events on westmeath.spydus.ie
2025-11-2511 minThe Westmeath Libraries podcastOctober 2025Colm and Rory chat about recent events in the library, and Colm talks to Caroline about some ghost stories and folklore from Dublin and Westmeath.
2025-11-1334 minThe Westmeath Libraries podcastSeptember 2025September means school is back in session and in this episode of our podcast Colm and Rory chat about all the library can offer students. From study spaces, to books, and how to sign up for My Open Library.They also chat about National Public Libraries Open Day, Culture Night, SDG Week, school visits, and Book Clubs.Have a listen, and learn about all that your local library can offer you. Remember, the Westmeath Libraries is free to join, we don't charge late fees, we offer access to millions of items across Ireland. There is free...
2025-09-2914 minThe Westmeath Libraries podcastAugust 2025This episode features an interview with Westmeath County Council STEM Engagement officer Kelley Keogh, talking about robots, coding and AI.Colm and Rory also catch-up on recent news and events from Summer Stars to Heritage Week.We also take a look at some Culture Night events in the library, as well as how you can get help your device by chatting to library staff, pick p a My Little Library Bag for anyone starting primary school this year.Remember, all our events are listed on our website at https://westmeath.spydus.ie/
2025-09-0121 min
From Iron Maiden to IronmanEpisode 52: Westmeath IronmanAmbrose Duggan discusses his Ironman Journey with Micky, reflecting on lessons learned from early DNFs, the importance of consistency and smart training. As the Westmeath Ironman heads off to hopefully complete his 10th 140.6, Ambrose talks about his love for the brand, the finish lines, the merch and the lifestyle that now defines him. Follow The journey or reach out to Ambrose for advice or coaching in his social media: https://www.instagram.com/westmeath_ironman_irl
2025-07-231h 12The Westmeath Libraries podcastMay 2025In this episode Colm & Rory talk about events in the libraries including Bealtaine, Summer Stars, and moreYou'll find all our events at https://westmeath.spydus.ie/ and all our library news on our website at https://westmeathculture.ie/library/Bealtaine eventsLittle Library Book BagsMeditation sessions in the libraryBiodiversity week exhibition in MullingarCoffee and OrigamiArts & Crafts supply swap
2025-05-2112 minThe Westmeath Libraries podcastApril 2025Our podcast host Caroline has moved to a new library in Westmeath, and so has passed on the podcast to two new hosts, Colm & Rory. This is their first episode and they chat about what's happening libraries around Westmeath. - Mullingar Library announced as Library of the Year for Island of Ireland- Gardening workshops with Anna Browne of Big Sky Flowers- Spring Into Storytime - lots of events happening in all our libraries- Mending morning ideas - get in touch with your ideas to library@westmeathcoco.ieWestmeath Libraries...
2025-04-1511 minThe Westmeath Libraries podcastFebruary 2025In this month's podcast we celebrate Ireland Reads, our national celebration of reading in Ireland. Throughout February and especially on Ireland Reads Day, February 22nd, we’re calling on people across Ireland to get lost in a good book. It doesn’t matter what you read, where you read or how well you read, as long as you read.Events in Westmeath for Ireland ReadsCaroline talks to Eithne Shortall - search the library for books by Eithne ShortallManus chats to Caroline about the Science Fiction Book Club - next meeting is 13th March in AthloneSmith tells us all abou...
2025-02-2128 minThe Westmeath Libraries podcastDecember 2024Caroline talks to Michelle Ruddy from Athlone Library about Family Time At Your Library, and Finola Colgan from Mental Health Ireland about our "Well Westmeath" programme.We also get to hear some wonderful singing from Caoimhe from Athlone Library ahead of their Christmas Children's KaraokeRemember to stay tuned to our website & social media for all the news from Westmeath Libraries
2024-12-0224 minThe Westmeath Libraries podcastNovember 2024In this episode of the Westmeath Libraries Podcast Caroline talks with Dr. Emer O'Neill, Senior Postdoctoral Researcher at TUS Athlone. They talk about setting up a fish farm on a bog, and the importance of the bio economy.Other events mentioned in the podcast include:A Swift Evening14 Nov 2024 - 6:00 PM to 7:30 PMWestmeath MullingarSing Up for Science14 Nov 2024 - 6:30 PM to 7:30 PMWestmeath AthloneWomen and Girls and ADHD16 Nov 2024 - 11:00 AM to 12:00 PMWestmeath AthloneMenopause and Perimenopause21 Nov 2024 - 6:30 PM to 7:30 PMWestmeath Athlone28 Nov 2024 - 6:30...
2024-11-1219 min
The Westmeath Libraries podcastOctober 2024Caroline chats to Aidan Courtney and to Niall de Búrca about Childrens Book Festival.Aidan is a cartoonist, writer + part-time librarian in Clare. Uou can find Aidan on Twitter Niall is a scéalaí; a traditional storyteller from the west of Ireland. https://storyteller.ie/ Find out more about Children's Book Festival in IrelandFind out what events are happening in Westmeath libraries
2024-10-0129 min
The Westmeath Libraries podcastSeptember 2024Caroline chats to Colm from Mullingar Library about The Waking of Willie Ryan by John Broderick. This is Athlone's One Town One Book read as we celebrate the 100 years since the birth of John Broderick. They also discuss Sustainable Development Goals and libraries.Request The Waking of Willie Ryan from your libraryDownload the ebook of The Waking of Willie Ryan Download the eAudiobook of The Waking of Willie Ryan, read by Naoise Dunbar.Find out more about the John Broderick Centenary Events in Westmeath Libraries to mark Ireland's Sustainable Development Goals week include An introduction to growing your ow...
2024-09-0329 minThe Westmeath Libraries podcastHeritage Week 2024In this episode Caroline chats to Seamus O'Brien, editor of Westmeath: History and Society – interdisciplinary essays on the history of an Irish county about his latest project on the vernacular buildings of Westmeath.Anne and Lorna from the Aidan Heavey Library discuss some of the ways they are celebrating Heritage Week, which happens this August.Find a copy of Westmeath: History and Society in your local libraryAn example of a vernacular cottage in Westmeath, submitted to our Photography with Fresh Eyes project.Heritage Week 2024Willow weaving workshop in AthloneMyths & Legends Monster DoodleIrish Heritage Lego freeplayAn...
2024-08-0123 minThe Westmeath Libraries podcastJuly 2024Celebrate Summer with Westmeath Libraries this JulySummer Stars is well underway for all the children out there, and we also have a host of events for adults as wellSummer StarsBorrowBox Join the libraryLibrary eventsRead the newsletter on Substack
2024-07-0413 minThe Westmeath Libraries podcastJune 2024 in Westmeath LibrariesAll the news and events from Westmeath libraries, including our Library of Sanctuary award, Summer Stars, and exciting changes coming to Kilbeggan Library.Find out about our Cruinniu na nÓg events hereBrowse all of our upcoming events here Find contact details of your local library here
2024-05-3114 minThe Westmeath Libraries podcastMay 2024 in Westmeath LibrariesMay marks Bealtaine in the old Irish calendar, so Caroline shares a few traditional meanings and practices. As well as chatting about our upcoming news and events.You can visit our website at www.westmeathculture.ie or read our newsletter here
2024-05-0716 min
Past PerspectivesLinking the past and the futureEdel talks to Alma Clavin about her Repair Acts project and how the past can help us today.RepairActs.ieCreative IrelandThe Years Between: Moate Co Westmeath 1956-2006 by Vera HughesThe Schools Collection - DúchasAsk in your local library about the Thom's directory or Slater's Commercial directory
2024-04-3019 minPast PerspectivesYou don't think of Mullingar and the Yeti in the same sentenceIn this episode Lorna talks to Ian Keneally who has worked as Historian in Residence with Westmeath County Council commemorating the Decade of Centenaries.Relevant linksWestmeath's Decade of Centenary blogThe Revolution PapersRTE's The History ShowEverest 1921 online exhibitionThe paper wall : newspapers and propaganda in Ireland 1919-1921 / Ian Kenneally.
2024-04-2314 minThe Westmeath Libraries podcastApril in Westmeath LibrariesFrom Spring Into Storytime to local history podcasts, there is so much happening in our libraries this April.
2024-04-0433 min
Any News ?Any News...WESTMEATH?In this episode, Brendan and David focus their attention on Joe Dolan county - Westmeath!We present some dazzling facts and cracking headlines including the English man who got ‘Y’UP WESTMEATH!’ tattooed on his rear, the rising cost of rashers and in our Dear David this week, David expertly serves up a sh*t sandwich to a colleague who won’t stop talking.It’s all here at Any News?!Follow Brendan, David and the show page for all the latest updates. And to send a problem or question into Dear David, email news...
2024-04-0435 minPast PerspectivesLocal history is local knowledge as well as the official recordsIn today's episode Edel talks to Gretta Connell. Gretta worked for many years with Westmeath Libraries, and since her retirement is even busier with local history queries.Her book A Guide to tracing your Westmeath ancestors is a great help for anyone interested in researching their own family history.
2024-04-0210 minPast Perspectives"I was always very interested in graveyards"Ann McDermott chats to Lorna Farrell from Westmeath Libraries about her interest in local history, and how her work in the library brings her new questions every day.
2024-03-1511 minThe Westmeath Libraries podcastMarch 2024 in Westmeath LibrariesThis month we are celebrating International Women's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Astronomy Week Ireland, and more. Listen for all our upcoming events
2024-03-0422 minThe Westmeath Libraries podcastFebruary 2024News and Events from Westmeath Libraries for February 2024, featuring Ireland Reads, Book Clubs, Warhammer, Teen Advisory Board and much much more. Remember, all the details for these events can be found on our events page on www.westmeathculture.ie or sign up for our monthly newsletter - https://westmeathlibraries.substack.com/p/february-2024
2024-02-0718 minThe Westmeath Libraries podcastDecember 2023Hello and welcome to Westmeath Libraries' podcast. My name is Caroline Barry. Can you believe we're in the month of December, December 2023? So we're leading up to Christmas. And naturally here in Westmeath Libraries we have lots planned for younger people, toddlers and tots and primary school children and some older children as well. So stay tuned and I'll go through the events with you.
2023-12-0624 minThe Westmeath Libraries podcastOctober 2023Welcome to the October episode of our podcast, where our host Caroline from Kilbeggan Library has two interviews for you. We'll also take a look at some upcoming events happening in Westmeath Libraries.Remember, you can find all our news and events on our website: www.westmeathculture.ie
2023-10-0432 minThe Westmeath Libraries podcastSeptember 2023Welcome to this month's News & Events podcast from Westmeath Libraries. Our new host is Caroline Barry, and she will be talking about some upcoming events as well as chatting to participants of past events.
2023-08-3114 minThe Westmeath Libraries podcastAugust 2023What's happening in Westmeath Libraries this August - featuring some Heritage Week events, Summer Stars, and much more.Plus a chat with Caroline from Kilbeggan LibraryTo see all our events go to www.westmeathculture.ie Subscribe to our newsletter at https://westmeathculture.ie/subscribe-to-our-monthly-newsletter/
2023-08-0825 minThe Westmeath Libraries podcastMay 2023Check out our website for full details of all our events - www.westmeathculture.ieThis month we are joined by Westmeath Heritage Officer Melanie McQuaid to chat about an upcoming exhibition in Mullingar Library, Murmurations by John McCauley and Rodney Cleary as we celebrate Biodiversity Week.Westmeath Libraries are celebrating Europe Day, and marking the anniversary of Ireland joining the EC. May is also Bealtaine, so Castlepollard Library are celebrating with an arts & crafts exhibitionOther events this month includeMenopause & Perimenopause on 23rd May in Mullingar LibraryDigital Heritage workshop on 20...
2023-05-1708 min
Westmeath's Decade of CentenariesForgetting the Civil War: one hundred years of silence-breaking - - lecture by Dr Síobhra AikenOn 26 April 2023, Dr Síobhra Aiken provided the annual William English Lecture to the Old Athlone Society in Lough Ree Yacht Club. The lecture forms part of Westmeath County Council’s Historian in Residence programme for 2023. Historian in Residence Dr Ian Kenneally provides a brief introduction to the lecture:
Summary
In this lecture, Síobhra Aiken reflects on the codes of silence surrounding the Irish Civil War. She considers the many civil war testimonies that were published, particularly in the 1920s and 1930s, but which were overlooked by contemporaries and subsequent generations. Amon...
2023-05-1056 min
Westmeath's Decade of CentenariesDocumentary - 'Wreckage and Ruin': scenes from a civil warThe forty-five minute documentary, researched and written by Dr Ian Kenneally, Historian in Residence with Westmeath County Council, and produced by Midlands 103, looks at four stories from the midlands during the Irish Civil War: an ambush in Glasson in August 1922; the shooting of Patrick Mulrennan in Athlone in October 1922; the civil war diaries of Alice Ginnell; and the state-sanctioned executions that took place in Athlone's Custume Barracks on 20 January 1923. It also contains a never-before broadcast interview related to those executions. This documentary was originally broadcast by Midlands 103 on 26 December 2022.
2023-04-2645 min
KCLR's Big Game LiveHurling: Kilkenny v Westmeath, Leinster senior hurling championship round 1 (22/04/2023)The league is done and dusted, now it's time to get down to the serious business for Kilkenny's senior hurlers as this year's Leinster championship gets underway at the weekend.It's a home draw first for the Cats with UPMC Nowlan Park the backdrop for their opening-round clash with Westmeath. Despite a loss to Limerick in the Allianz Hurling League Division 1 final earlier this month, Kilkenny has looked impressive to date this season but when it comes to Championship hurling, anything goes and with the round-robin nature of the competition, they'll be looking to get...
2023-04-221h 23
The Westmeath Libraries podcastApril 2023News and Events from Westmeath Libraries.For full details see our website - www.westmeathculture.ie or our online catalogue. You can also email us at library@westmeathcoco.ieWe have a guest host this month, Dearbhla Sheridan, but we hope that Jack will be back with us for May's episode.This month we cover: Spring Into StorytimeIT training for those aged 60 and above. Contact: reception@westcd.ieEaster crafternoon in AthloneBaby and Toddler groups - search our events for full detailsCrafting groups - search our events page for more detailsInterested in using one o...
2023-03-2907 minThe Westmeath Libraries podcastFebruary 2023All the news and events from Westmeath Libraries this month.0:45 - Need some help with your device? Drop into your local library and talk to a member of staff. We are always happy to help1:15 - Story times this month1:40 - Entertainment at your library, from book clubs to games nights, Valentine's events and more2:50 - Athlone Social Club run by the Alzheimer's Group 3:20 - Roy Lindsay's talk on The Character of Ireland in Mullingar Library3:40 - Reading Inspiration3:55 - Squeeze in a Read this February 25th with Ireland Reads4:25...
2023-02-0712 minThe Westmeath Libraries podcastJanuary 2023 in Westmeath Libraries0:55 - Baby and toddler groups & story times1:20 - Advice on your device & help on online resources and technology1:40 - Book clubs, games, and group meetings2:10 - Knitting, Crochet and Crafting groups2:30 - How the library works: Your membership card, when you need it and when you don't. Non-members are always welcome to visit, but remember it is free to join. - watch some How-To videos on our website.6:50 - Reading Inspiration for 2023 - read more here.Full details on events see our website - www.westmeathculture.ie
2023-01-2007 minThe Westmeath Libraries podcastDecember 2022 in Westmeath LibrariesDecember means it is Family Time At Your Library, and we have a host of events designed for all the family. We're also delighted to welcome author Lorraine Murphy along for a special feature. Lorraine is a local author living in Westmeath.0:45 Celebrate the Winter Solstice with Mudbugs1:05 Christmas nibbles with Fiona Egan1:20 Christmas crafting1:40 Festive story times and movies2:05 The Refill Mill - learn how to make your Christmas more sustainable2:20 Lorraine Murphy - our special guest this month9:10 Bridge the Gap online talk on helping children with dyslexia and...
2022-12-0710 min
The Football PodTFP - Ep. 43: Jason Sherlock on Westmeath role and Dublin 95, Michael Murphy’s legacyWelcome to Ep. 43 of The Football Pod 2.0 - James O'Donoghue and Paddy Andrews are back talking Gaelic Football with Tommy Rooney, and this week Jason Sherlock joins us for a chat about his appointment with the Westmeath Footballers as Performance Coach.
(01:00) – World Cup, Club GAA round-up, Coaching moves.
(07:00) – Jason Sherlock: Kilmacud Crokes, Westmeath role, Dubs '95
(38:00) – Michael Murphy retires - how will Donegal cope?
You can hear the podcast first in the 'The Football Pod' feed or also in the 'OTB GAA' feed - be sure to subscribe and leave us a review or comment if you enjoy!
The Football Pod in...
2022-11-2153 min
The Westmeath Libraries podcastWhats happening in Westmeath Libraries this November1:00 - C-Pens & DCode Dyslexia talks1:42 - Bridge in Kilbeggan Library1:53 - Do you have questions about your tech? or library online resources2:11 - Deadly Moons & Magical Stars2:39 - Storytimes in your library2:50 - Bookclubs3:05 - Talk for new mothers in Castlepollard3:11 - Author panel in Mullingar3:30 - Knitting & Crochet groups3:45 - Winter arrangement workshops4:15 - Book Launch with Jimmy O'Connell in Mullingar4:33 - Irish Sign Language4:45 - Spotlight on Computers & WiFi access in your local libraryFind out more about all this news & events at...
2022-11-1005 min
The Westmeath Libraries podcastOctober in Westmeath LibrariesFind out what's happening in Westmeath Libraries this month0:52 - Interested in joining a book club? Or starting your own?1:20 - My Open Libraries in Westmeath1:44 - Feature interview with Deirdre Broderick, Executive Librarian in Mullingar Library. Jack & Deirdre talk about some upcoming workshops and storytimes in the library, including Irish Sign Language sessions, LOTE picture books in a variety of languages, Sensory storytimes, workshops for parents & teachers of Dyslexics and more6:00 - V.R. Technology is coming to Westmeath Libraries6:45 - Why not borrow a toy or a game from your local...
2022-10-0608 min
Raconte-moi-l-IrlandePaulie, musicien local, comté de WestmeathDécouvrez le portrait de Paulie, musicien professionnel du comté de Westmeath, dans le cadre de mon Tour d'Irlande en 32 interviews d'Irlandais des 32 comtés d'Irlande.
L’article Paulie, musicien local, comté de Westmeath est apparu en premier sur Raconte-moi l'Irlande.
2022-04-2103 min
The Hurling PodThe Hurling Pod With James Skehill And Paul Murphy | Episode 7 | Waterford And Westmeath Seal League TitlesWaterford have underlined their Championship potential by landing their fourth Allianz National Hurling title with a nine-point win against Cork at Semple Stadium while Westmeath put five goals past Down in securing a straight return to the top-flight.
Timestamps:
0:00 - 19:55 - Stephen Bennett runs riot in the Deise's victory against Cork.
19:55 - 29:48 - Waterford selection options and are they Limerick's closest challengers?
29:48 - 44:30 - What Cork need to improve ahead of the Championship.
44:30 - 1:00:05 - Davy Glennon's hat trick helps Westmeath overcome Down in the Division Two Final.
1:00:05 - 1:12:03 - Outfielders becoming goalkeepers late in their inter-county career.
1:12:03 - end...
2022-04-041h 36
Westmeath's Decade of CentenariesEpisode 10 - Laurence Ginnell - Part 2: from Ireland to AmericaIn the latest edition of our podcast series, Historian in Residence Ian Kenneally speaks with Dr Paul Hughes in the second of two episodes devoted to the remarkable political career of Westmeath’s Laurence Ginnell. The second episode covers the period 1918-1923. During 1920 and 1921, Ginnell was a Dáil Éireann representative in the USA and Argentina. He opposed the Anglo-Irish Treaty of December 1921.
This episode (and earlier editions) can also be found on anchor.fm/wcchistorian.
More information on Ginnell’s career, as well as that of his wife, Alice King, can be found on Westme...
2022-01-2138 min
Westmeath's Decade of CentenariesEpisode 9 - Laurence Ginnell – Part 1: the MP for IrelandIn the latest edition of our podcast series, Historian in Residence Ian Kenneally speaks with Dr Paul Hughes in the first of two episodes devoted to the remarkable political career of Westmeath’s Laurence Ginnell. The first episode covers the period 1908-1918, a time during which Ginnell established his reputation in the British House of Commons before joining Sinn Féin after the 1916 Rising.
This episode (and earlier editions) can also be found on anchor.fm/wcchistorian
More information on Ginnell’s career, as well as that of his wife, Alice King, can be found on We...
2021-12-2342 min
Westmeath's Decade of CentenariesEpisode 8 - Alice Ginnell: activist and diplomat, 1916-1923In the latest edition of our podcast series, Historian in Residence Ian Kenneally speaks with Dr Anne Marie O’Brien, about the role played by Alice King (later Ginnell) in Cumann na mBan, Sinn Féin and as part of Dáil Éireann’s international publicity efforts during the War of Independence.
Alice Ginnell, born near Mullingar in 1882, was a branch organiser for Cumann na mBan and an active member of Sinn Féin, working as the election agent for Laurence Ginnell, her husband, during his successful campaign in the 1918 general election. She would subsequently work with Laurence...
2021-11-1822 min
Westmeath's Decade of CentenariesEpisode 7 - The War of Independence: a focus on Roscommon, Part 2, 1920 to 1921In the latest edition of our podcast series, Historian in Residence Ian Kenneally speaks with author and historian Dr John Burke. It is the first of two episodes which discuss Roscommon during the years 1917-1921. Of course, there are many crossovers and connections between Roscommon and Westmeath, particularly through areas such as Athlone.
John Burke MA, PhD is a graduate of the National University of Ireland, Galway. As well as having authored numerous articles on the years 1900-23, he has written two books dedicated to the Irish revolutionary period – ‘Athlone 1900-1923: politics, revolution and civil war’ (Dublin, 2015) and ‘R...
2021-11-0936 min
Westmeath's Decade of CentenariesEpisode 6 - The Irish Revolution: a focus on Roscommon, Part 1, 1917 to 1920In the latest edition of our podcast series, Historian in Residence Ian Kenneally speaks with author and historian Dr John Burke. It is the first of two episodes which discuss Roscommon during the years 1917-1921. Of course, there are many crossovers and connections between Roscommon and Westmeath, particularly through areas such as Athlone.
John Burke MA, PhD is a graduate of the National University of Ireland, Galway. As well as having authored numerous articles on the years 1900-23, he has written two books dedicated to the Irish revolutionary period – ‘Athlone 1900-1923: politics, revolution and civil war’ (Dublin, 2015) and ‘R...
2021-11-0926 min
Westmeath's Decade of CentenariesEpisode 5 - The Treaty, 1921: records from the archivesIn the latest edition of our podcast series, Ian Kenneally speaks with Zoë Reid, Senior Conservator in the National Archives of Ireland, and Dr John Gibney of the Royal Irish Academy about the upcoming exhibition: ‘The Treaty, 1921: Records from the Archives’.
The exhibition gives the public an opportunity to see some of the most significant historical documents held by the National Archives. It will open in Dublin Castle on the 6 December 2021 and run until 27 March 2022. This will be the first time that many of the relevant papers from the Treaty negotiations, including the Treaty document itself, will be sh...
2021-11-0928 min
Westmeath's Decade of CentenariesEpisode 4 - Mount Everest: the first expeditionIn 1921, a team led by Charles-Howard Bury, an Irish explorer and veteran of the First World War, entered Tibet from India with the goal of mapping Mount Everest/Chomolungma for the first time. The team, which contained renowned mountaineers such as George Leigh Mallory, also hoped to discover a route to the summit of the world's tallest mountain. Frank Nugent, historian and deputy leader of the successful Irish expedition to Mount Everest in 1993, describes the challenges that faced the 1921 team. The podcast is hosted by Ian Kenneally, Historian in Residence with Westmeath County Council. More information on the expedition...
2021-11-0925 min
Westmeath's Decade of CentenariesEpisode 3 - Marika MacCarvill on Eileen McGraneIn our third Westmeath Decade of Centenaries podcast, Dr Paul Hughes speaks to Marika MacCarvill, granddaughter of Eileen MacCarvill (née McGrane). Eileen McGrane went to UCD and became a leading officer in the Dublin university’s Cumann na mBan branch, but became best known for her close working relationship with Michael Collins as his private secretary and trusted intelligence confidante. Less known is the fact that Eileen was a native of Killucan, and a former student of Loreto College, Mullingar – making her one of Westmeath’s strongest connections to the revolutionary period.
More details on the War of Indepe...
2021-11-0929 minWestmeath's Decade of CentenariesEpisode 2 - Local and National Perspectives on the Truce, July 1921In this episode, Dr Paul Hughes and guest Dr Marie Coleman discuss the Truce of July 1921. The Truce brought a provisional halt to the war between the Irish Republican Army and the forces of the British Crown, paving the way for peace negotiations that would eventually lead to the signing of the Anglo-Irish Treaty.
More details on the War of Independence can be found at the Westmeath County Council Blog.
2021-11-0920 minWestmeath's Decade of CentenariesEpisode 1 - The Tormey Brothers of MoateIn the first of a series of Westmeath County Council Decade of Centenaries podcasts, Dr Paul Hughes talks to John Sheehan, Senior Lecturer at the Department of Archaeology, University College, Cork, about the lives and deaths of the Tormey brothers of Moate. In January 1921, Joseph Tormey was shot dead by a British sentry at Ballykinlar Internment Camp, Co. Down, and just over a fortnight later, his brother James, an officer of the IRA's Athlone Brigade Active Service Unit, died in an engagement with Crown forces at Cornafulla. John Sheehan, a native of Westmeath, wrote an extensive article about the Torm...
2021-11-0943 min
The Long Hall Podcast - America's Irish VoicePOST MATCH INTERVIEW: Westmeath Manager Michael Caterson & Trainer Alan O'Meara - 2021 New York Intermediate FinalWestmeath Manager Michael Caterson and Trainer Alan O'Meara - Post Match Interview - 2021 New York Intermediate Football FinalWestmeath won their first-ever New York Intermediate Football Championship title last Sunday.Michael Dorgan interviews Michael Caterson and Alan O'Meara after the gameFull match report by @mickyquigg now live on www.TheLongHallPodcast.comLink to our site in our bio!#NewYorkGAA #thelonghallpodcast #westmeath #westmeathgaa #westmeathnyc #NewYorkGAA #westmeathnyc #westmeathnewyork #irishamerica #irishinnewyork #LongHallSports #thelonghall #gaelicpark Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-08-2406 min
SportsDazThe Big Match (Camogie) - Wexford vs Westmeath (Thursday, 3rd June 2021)This week's THE BIG MATCH provides a unique pairing as Wexford face Westmeath in the Littlewoods Ireland Division 2 Camogie Quarter-Finals.
Two sides who were on different paths in recent years have finally come together.
Wexford appear to have arrested a slide down from top tier action and look strong contenders for Division 2 success. Westmeath have moved up the divisions in recent years including senior camogie and would have more history with the Slaneysiders' second team.
To look ahead to THE BIG MATCH, we are joined by KATE KELLY (Wexford 4-time All-Ireland winner) & JOHNNY G...
2021-06-0349 min
Sportstalk.ie PodcastsBudda Talks #1 with Westmeath manager Jack Cooney brought to you by Sportstalk.ieBudda Talks #1 with Westmeath manager Jack Cooney brought to you by Sportstalk.ie hosted by Alan Mangan
2020-10-2755 min
The Women's Hurling PodcastThe Westmeath Show feat. The GrevillesThis week Adrian is joined by Westmeath sporting royalty, the Grevilles from Raharney. They discuss their incredible rise from junior to senior. In association with Bourke Sports
2020-08-0143 min
Sportstalk.ie PodcastsWestmeath Hurling Championships Preview 2020Westmeath Hurling Championships Preview 2020 with host Aisling O'Reilly, Budda Mangan, Paul Doolin and Gerry Buckley
2020-07-2338 min
Una and Andrea's United IrelandEpisode 40: Westmeath Q: Why is Westmeath flooding, and what are we going to do about it?The middle of Ireland currently resembles Waterworld due to flooding which has been causing chaos for homeowners, businesses and farmers. In this episode we wanted to get to the bottom of why this is happening, whether the precautions and flood defences currently in place are adequate and what can be done moving forward. We’re joined by Breandán Anraoi MacGabhann, a lecturer in geography at University of Limerick and Mary Immaculate College and a Green Party Executive Committee member to answer these q’s. We also have the King of Westmeath, Bressie, in studio as our county rep. Fave bits...
2020-03-051h 00
Calling ItCalling It: Longford Westmeath‘Calling It’ is a Newstalk podcast for General Election 2020.
Throughout the campaign, Ivan Yates and Gavan Reilly are drilling down into each and every one of the constituencies… and CALLING IT!
39 constituencies, 39 podcasts.
This episode focuses in on Longford Westmeath.
2020-01-2206 min
Sportstalk.ie PodcastsSportstalks PlayOn Episode 4 with Westmeath stars Kieran Martin and Boidu SayehSportstalks PlayOn Episode 4 with Westmeath stars Kieran Martin and Boidu Sayeh
2020-01-0851 min
We Are WestmeathEp 33: Clonkill champions again.Reaction from the Westmeath senior hurling final, as Clonkill are crowned champions again. Conor caught up with Brendan Murtagh, Kevin O'Brien, Niall Mitchell, Eoin Price and Paul O'Donovan after the game.
2019-10-2100 minWe Are WestmeathEp 33: 2019 Hurling final previewJimmy O'Grady and Darragh Fallon join Conor to look ahead to this weeks hurling final between Clonkill and Castletown-Geoghegan
2019-10-1500 minWe Are WestmeathEp 32: Garrycastle are champions.Reaction from football final as Garrycastle win first county title in five years with a thrilling second half come back.
2019-10-1400 minWe Are WestmeathEp 31: Senior Football final previewGary Connaughton joins Conor to look ahead to this weekends senior final and discuss the Leinster Championship draw.
2019-10-0800 minWe Are WestmeathEp 30: Castletown-Geoghegan and Clonkill into finalConor McKenna, Kevin O'Brien, Paul O'Donovan and Darragh Fallon reflect on the weekends small ball action.
2019-09-3000 minWe Are WestmeathEp 29: Intermediate and Junior Football Finals previews showConor and Darragh look ahead to this weekends Junior and Intermediate football action.
2019-09-3000 minWe Are WestmeathEp 28: The Football Semi-finals review showMullingar Shamrocks footballer Tye Adamson joins Conor McKenna to look back at weekend football action.
2019-09-2600 minWe Are WestmeathEp 27: O'Brien gets the big Hurling jobAlan Mangan joins Conor to discuss Shane O'Briens appointment as Westmeath manager and look ahead to the weekend action
2019-09-2300 minWe Are WestmeathEp 26: Hurling Quarter-final reviewReview of the weekends Senior and Intermediate hurling action
2019-09-1600 minWe Are WestmeathEp25: Football Semi-finals preview showConor and Darragh are joined by Westmeath Topics Damien Maher to look ahead to this week's Football semi-finals
2019-09-1600 minWe Are WestmeathEp 24: Westmeath are All-Ireland Camogie championsConor and Darragh look back on Westmeath's historical All-Ireland camogie success against Galway and preview this weeks club hurling action.
2019-09-0900 minWe Are WestmeathEp 23: Football Quarter final review showOn this weeks show Conor and Darragh look back on all the weekends football action.
2019-09-0900 minWe Are WestmeathEp22: Hurling Group Stages OverSenior Hurling reaction along with Intermediate review.
We also look ahead to the All-Ireland Camogie Final.
2019-09-0300 minWe Are WestmeathEp21: The Football Quarter Final Preview ShowConor McKenna and Darragh Fallon look ahead to the this weekends Senior and Intermediate football quarter-finals.
2019-09-0300 minWe Are WestmeathEp20: Penultimate weekend of hurling aheadConor McKenna reviews the Senior and Intermediate Championship games from last weekend and caught up with Kevin O'Brien, Brendan Murtagh, Eamonn Gallagher, Micheal Lawler and Willie Murphy. He also looks ahead to preview the penultimate round.
2019-08-2600 minWe Are WestmeathEp19: Crunch weekend ahead in the Hurling.Crunch weekend ahead for Senior and Intermediate Championships.
Conor and Darragh look ahead to a crucial weekend of hurling in both Senior and Intermediate and discuss the Westmeath camogie sides All-Ireland semi-final win.
2019-08-2000 minWe Are WestmeathEp18: Senior, Intermediate and Junior Football Championships review.On the opening podcast of 2019 season as group stage ends Conor McKenna and Darragh Fallon review group stages of Senior, Intermediate and Junior Football Championships.
2019-08-2000 min
Sportstalk.ie PodcastsSportsgirls Episode 8 with Nadine Doherty and Westmeath Captain Fiona ClaffeySportsgirls Episode 8 with Nadine Doherty and Westmeath Captain Fiona Claffey by sportstalk
2019-07-231h 02
Second CaptainsEp 1438: FAI Set Scene For A Nervy Wednesday, Westmeath's PhD-Writing Talisman, 7s Win - 08/04/2019It has been a banner few weeks for FAI statements, with each one more dramatic than the last. Today's edition featured confirmation that John Delaney would indeed appear at the Oireachtas committee hearing on Wednesday, and a tantalising suggestion that the FAI board were not quite as up to speed on matters relating to the €100,000 bridging loan as had been previously suggested. John Heslin has been a part of Westmeath football for a while now, so he knows better than most of the crazy yo-yoing that Westmeath have done in the football league - of the last 12 years, 10 of them ha...
2019-04-0845 min
The Second Captains PodcastEp 1438: FAI Set Scene For A Nervy Wednesday, Westmeath's PhD-Writing Talisman, 7s Win - 08/04/2019It has been a banner few weeks for FAI statements, with each one more dramatic than the last. Today's edition featured confirmation that John Delaney would indeed appear at the Oireachtas committee hearing on Wednesday, and a tantalising suggestion that the FAI board were not quite as up to speed on matters relating to the €100,000 bridging loan as had been previously suggested. John Heslin has been a part of Westmeath football for a while now, so he knows better than most of the crazy yo-yoing that Westmeath have done in the football league - of the last 12 years, 10 of them ha...
2019-04-0845 minWe Are WestmeathEp17: Clonkill Hurling Champions & Shamrocks exit Leinster Championship.We'll hear from Clonkill manager Kevin O'Brien after his sides victory in the county final. Westmeath manager Joe Quaid also joins us to review the game. We hear the thoughts of Mullingar Shamrocks manager Ned Moore following his sides defeat at the hands of Moorefield.
2018-11-0200 minWe Are WestmeathEp 16: Shamrocks on top.Conor and Sean review the football final with Damien Gavin, with a look ahead to the hurling final with Aonghus Clarke and Alan Mangan.
2018-10-2600 minWe Are WestmeathEp 15: The Mullingar Clasico. Senior final previewDenis Glennon, Doron Harte and Bernard Flynn look forward to this weekends Senior Football final and we also have a bit of Hurling in this jam packed show.
2018-10-1700 minWe Are WestmeathEp 14: Darren McCormick on Hurling and an All Mullingar football final.Darren McCormack joins us to discuss all the hurling action and with an All - Mullingar football final set to take place for the first time ever we discuss the football from the weekend.
2018-10-1100 minWe Are WestmeathEp 13: Senior hurling review and football preview with Alan ManganWe have Sean Carey joining Conor in the presenters chair this week while Alan Mangan joins the lads to review the hurling and football action.
2018-10-0200 minWe Are WestmeathEp 12: EXCLUSIVE interview with Joe Quaid New Westmeath hurling manager Joe QuaidOn this week's show hear from new Westmeath hurling manager Joe Quaid. We also bring you reaction from the Senior Football Championship quarter finals and the Camogie finals
2018-09-2700 minWe Are WestmeathEpisode :11 Exclusive interview with new Westmeath manager Jack CooneyJack Cooney talks to us for the first time since his appointment.
We also being you senior football reaction and look ahead to this weekends Camogie final and football quarter finals
2018-09-2000 minWe Are WestmeathEpisode 10: Alan Mangan Joins Us To Review The Senior Football Action & The Managerial AppointmentsFormer Westmeath star Alan Mangan reviews the weekend football action. We also hear reaction from John Keane, Benny O'Brien, Keith Begley and Tye Adamson.
2018-09-1100 minWe Are WestmeathEpisode 9: Cooney and Quaid set to be appointed to managerial roles.On this episode we have reaction to the news breaking during the week that Jack Cooney and Joe Quaid are set to fill the vacant football and hurling managerial position. Stephen Maxwell joins us to discuss his departure from the Westmeath Ladies football hot-seat and we hear senior hurling reaction.
2018-09-0400 minWe Are WestmeathEpisode 8: All-Ireland final preview with Denis GlennonWe look ahead to the All-Ireland final with former Westmeath star Denis Glennon. Fiona Leavy speaks to us about captaining Westmeath to an All-Ireland and Hurling reaction with Conor Shaw and Micheál Lawler.
2018-08-2800 minWe Are WestmeathEpisode 7: Alan Mangan and Dean Moore on managers, football and Hurling.Alan Mangan reviews senior football and looks ahead to hurling this week while giving us his thoughts on the managerial positions
Also Senior football reaction with Mullingar Shamrocks footballer Dean Moore.
2018-08-2200 minWe Are WestmeathEpisode 6: Exclusive interview with David O'Shaughnessy & hurling final preview with Barry Kelly.We have two exclusive interviews on this week's show with 2004 captain David O'Shaughnessy speaking to us about leading Westmeath to a Leinster title and Barry Kelly talking to us about refereeing All-Ireland finals and looking ahead to the weekends decider between Galway and Limerick.
2018-08-1500 minWe Are WestmeathEpisode 5: Johnny Greville, Luke Dempsey, John Keane and Aonghus Clarke.Westmeath Camogie manager Johnny Greville joins us to review the year in Westmeath Camogie, discusses Westmeath hurling and address speculation linking him to senior job. Senior football reaction with St. Lomans manager Luke Dempsey and Garrycastle selector John Keane. Westmeath and Castletown-Geoghegan star Aonghus Clarke joins us to discuss Westmeath hurling.
2018-08-0900 minWe Are WestmeathEpisode 4: Gary Connaughton, Damien Gavin and Adrian Moran join Conor this week.On this week's show Conor McKenna discusses the local and national hurling scene with Adrian Moran and catches up with Westmeath legend Gary Connaughton and U20 football manager Damien Gavin.
2018-07-3100 minWe Are WestmeathEpisode 3: John Heslin injury update with Luke Dempsey and loads loads more....On this week's show Conor McKenna catches up with Luke Dempsey who gives an update on John Heslin's injury. We also speak with Gary Glennon, Ned Moore, Emmet McDonald, Ger Egan as well as Westmeath ladies captain Laura Walsh and Brendan Murtagh.
2018-07-2500 minWe Are WestmeathEpisode 2: Hurling reaction with John Shaw & football preview with Alan Mangan and Ned MooreOn this week's show Conor McKenna gets reaction from John Shaw after the opening round of the Hurling championship and looks ahead to the beginning of the football championship with Alan Mangan and Ned Moore.
2018-07-1700 minWe Are WestmeathEpisode 1: Hurling championship preview with Adrian MoranWill Adrian Moran put his hat in the ring for the vacant county senior hurling post?
2018-07-1200 min
The GAA Show Podcast#82 – James Dolan talks Westmeath’s Division 3 promotion push & Cahair O’Kane looks ahead at the Sam Maguire contendersPearse is joined by two guests this week. Firstly Westmeath Footballer, James Dolan, talks about the Leinster side’s promotion push in Division 3 and looks at their 2018 championship goals. Next up Cahair O’Kane of the Irish News examines the leagues so far to help determine this year’s contenders for Sam. Listen on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Acast or Stitcher. Get in touch with us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or email info@gaascores.com.The post #82 – James Dolan talks Westmeath’s Division 3 promotion push & Cahair O’Kane looks ahead at the Sam Maguire contenders appeared first on GAA Scores Podcast.
2018-03-1200 min
Indo GAAEp 5: Westmeath will have opportunities and Dublin can't be complacent says Alan BroganOn this week’s GAA Championship podcast, The Throw-In, in association with BoyleSports, Alan Brogan joined the team as they looked ahead to three provincial football finals.The Dubs are defending their Leinster title against Westmeath and while Brogan couldn’t see a way past Dublin, he still cautioned that the Dubs can’t think it will be easy either.“Dublin have just too much talent but they can’t let any complacency set in against Westmeath,” he told presenter Frank Roche, who was also joined by INM GAA Correspondents, Michael Verney, Donnchadh Boyle, and Conor McKeon.
2016-07-1449 min
Enhanced Irish Families Worldwide: History and GenealogyWeir, Handibode genealogy; Westmeath; Irish Templewww.Irishroots.com The Irish Roots Cafe
Show 170
Among Todays Topics at the Hedge School:
1) Family of the Day: Weir and Handibode
2) Irish County of the Month: Westmeath
3) Searching For: Collins, Callan, Kealy, Barnes
4) Curious News: Lawrence of Arabia tied to Irish Castle....
5) Video of the Month: 9 secs. Westmeath bleeting sheep
6) Curious Note: Buddhist Temple planned in Ireland.
7) One minute podcast: by Mac and O.....
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2010-10-1100 min
Irish Roots Cafe Genealogy and HistoryWeir, Handibode genealogy; Westmeath; Irish Templewww.Irishroots.com The Irish Roots Cafe
Show 170
Among Todays Topics at the Hedge School:
1) Family of the Day: Weir and Handibode
2) Irish County of the Month: Westmeath
3) Searching For: Collins, Callan, Kealy, Barnes
4) Curious News: Lawrence of Arabia tied to Irish Castle....
5) Video of the Month: 9 secs. Westmeath bleeting sheep
6) Curious Note: Buddhist Temple planned in Ireland.
7) One minute podcast: by Mac and O.....
Listen to all of our podcasts at www.Irishroots.com
We have three types of podcasts:
1) Free for all 2) archived (fee) 3) Members only podcasts
This Weeks Audio Timeline
Todays Topics: 1:00
Notes from Mike: 2:00
One Minute...
2010-10-1100 min