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Runs In The Park(Re-Release) - Ep 32 – May The Third(st) Be With You At Clonmel ParkrunThis week, Fran and Nevin travel to County Tipperary for Clonmel parkrun’s 304th event on 3 May 2025. We talk about the run itself and reflect on the other parkruns in Co. Tipperary. We also discuss our plans to attend Darkness Into Light next week before a parkrun and we give a shout out to one particular listener who achieved a special milestone.
2025-11-2419 minRuns In The Park(Re-Release) - Ep 9 - Parkrunder Lough and KeyOn this week’s episode, Fran and I travel to Lough Key parkrun in Co. Roscommon on 5 October 2024. We briefly discuss 20 years of parkrun, the Lough Key parkrun itself and the month of OctSober.
2025-11-1714 minRuns In The Park(Re-release) - Ep 7 - University of Galway ParkrunOn this week’s episode, Nevin and Fran travel to University of Galway parkrun. We discuss Fran’s recent physio visits as well as the parkrun itself that we completed on 21 September 2024. And we avoid talking about the Shelbourne (Shels) game we also went to on the Friday night.
2025-11-1119 minRuns In The ParkEp 50 - Tubbercurry Trail ParkrunOn this week's epsiode, the final episode of this season, we look back to our trip to Co. Sligo to Tubbercurry Trail parkrun where we chatted with many wonderful parkrunners and volunteers on 1 November 2025. Dont forget to rate and follow the podcast on Apple and Spotify if you haven't already.
2025-11-0415 minRuns In The Park(Re-Release) - Ep 13 – Cow-ell Do You Know Derry City Parkrun?On this week’s episode, Fran and I travel to Derry in the North of Ireland to Derry City parkrun for my 100th different parkrun location which sees me join the prestigious Cowell Club. Before setting off on our trip from Dublin, we also discuss the new parkrun club Fran joined last week as well as Shelbourne (Shels) FC’s massive penultimate game of the season against Derry City. The second half of the episode covers our amazing morning at Derry City parkrun on 2nd November 2024.
2025-11-0231 minRuns In The ParkEp 49 - Broadmeadow Linear ParkrunOn this week's episode, we discuss our recent trip to the new and wonderful Broadmeadow Linear parkrun in North Dublin on 18 October 2025. After the event, parkrunners Sean. Gary, Fran and Nevin discuss how they got on at Broadmeadow Linear parkrun's 3rd event. Don't forget to rate and follow the podcast on Apple and Spotify if you haven't already.
2025-10-2810 minRuns In The Park(Re-Release) - Ep 37 – New Ross Has Arboretums, The Cabinteely Hills Have ParkrunsOn this week’s episode, Nevin travels to New Ross parkrun in Co. Wexford for a gorgeous parkwalk in the JF Kennedy Arboretum on 7 June 2025 and while there, he also catches up with Run Director, Catherine. On that same morning, Fran celebrates his 50th parkrun at Cabinteely parkrun.
2025-10-2515 minRuns In The Park(Re-Release) - Ep 39 – Ireland’s Newry-est ParkrunOn this week’s episode, Nevin travels to Newry Greenway parkrun’s 4th event on 21 June 2025. On the day, Nevin met many parkrun tourists and managed to catch up with Run Director, Ross, to discuss the newest parkrun on the island of Ireland. Additionally, Fran provides an update about his recent trip to Le Parcrun in Paris on 14 June 2025.
2025-10-2518 minRuns In The ParkEp 48 – Junior Parkruns with Andrea WilsonOn this week's episode, we chat with Andrea Wilson who helped set up Balbriggan Junior parkrun as well as Malahide Junior parkrun.
2025-10-2112 minRuns In The Park(Re-Release) - Ep 22 - The Wind That Shakes The Marlay ParkrunOn this week’s episode, we discuss our trip to Marlay parkrunin Dublin on 1 February 2025 where parkrun founder Paul Sinton-Hewitt was in attendance. We also chat with Marlay parkrun Run Director Tim, Fran tells us about his trip to Sports Ireland Campus parkrun last weekend, and Gary discusses the Raheny 5 Mile.
2025-10-1918 minRuns In The ParkEp 47 - Armagh Parkrun (When In PalindRome...)On this week's episode, we look back to our wonderful trip to Armagh parkrun on 11 October 2025. On the day we also chatted with Run Director, Rory, who tells us all there is to know about Armagh parkrun.
2025-10-1410 minRuns In The Park(Re-release) - Ep 23 – The Enormeau Ormeau And The Unexpected Hartstown ParkrunsOn this week’s episode, Nevin attends Ormeau parkrun in Belfast on 8 February 2025 and interviews the run director on the day, Deirdre. Fran and Gary also report from their parkrun adventure to Hartstown parkrun in Dublin.
2025-10-1220 minRuns In The ParkEp 46 - Listowel Parkrun with Jimmy DeenihanOn this week's episode, we look back to our trip to Listowel parkrun in Co. Kerry on 6 September 2025. On the day we chatted with 5 time All-Ireland winner with the Kerry football team, Jimmy Deenihan, who tells us all about the wonderful Listowel Town park and the 3 lap parkrun that takes place there. We also later in the episode briefly discuss why Kerry might be the most popular county for parkrun. Please dont forget to rate and follow the podcast on Spotify or Apple if you haven't already.
2025-10-0711 minRuns In The Park(Re-release) - Ep 24 – What’s Cooler Than Being At Coole Parkrun?On this week’s episode, Nevin travels to Coole parkrun in Co. Galway on 15 February 2025 and speaks with the founders of Coole parkrun, Aideen and Siobhan. I also suggest what I think might make Coole parkrun a unique event.
2025-10-0509 minRuns In The ParkEp 45 - Better Donabate Than NeverOn this week’s episode, we look back to our visit to Donabate parkrun in North Dublin on 23 August 2025. On the day we chatted with Fiona O’Reilly, who was celebrating her 100th parkrun, and her mother Mary O’Reilly who has completed every parkrun on the island of Ireland.
2025-09-3010 minRuns In The Park(Re-release) - Ep 35 - Let’s Tolka-bout Fran’s PB, Let’s Talk About VolunteeringOn this week’s episode, Nevin catches up with Ardgillan Run Director, Liam to discuss his parkrun journey, his love of volunteering and the upcoming Balbriggan 5K. Fran also tells us how he got on that same morning at Tolka Valley parkrun on 24 May 2025.
2025-09-2914 minRuns In The Park(Re-release) - Ep 14 - Ardgillan ParkrunOn this week's episode, Fran and I attend my local parkrun, Ardgillan. Fran runs at the event and I decide to finally volunteer. We also speak with local runner Joe as well as the run director Paul.
2025-09-2912 minRuns In The ParkEp 44 - Completing A Parkrun In Every Country With Frank McLoughlinOn this week’s episode, we sit down with Frank McLoughlin, the first and only Irish person to complete a parkrun in every parkrun country. Frank tells us plenty of stories from travelling the world attending different parkruns as well as completing many parkrun alphabets. Please don't forget to rate and follow the podcast on Spotify or Apple also, if you haven't already.
2025-09-2318 minRuns In The Park(Re-release) - Ep 25 - Stuck Into Midleton Greenway ParkrunOn this week's episode, Fran and I travel to Midleton Greenway parkrun in Co. Cork on 22 February 2025. We chat with very well-travelled parkrun tourist, Nigel, and also with run director, Liagh, before reflecting on a beautiful morning at Ireland's newest parkrun.
2025-09-2115 minRuns In The ParkEp 43 – Social Experiences of Men at Parkrun Ireland – A Chat with Allison DunneOn this week’s episode, we sit down for an incredible chat with Allison Dunne, who was lead researcher on a study entitled 'My parkrun friends. A qualitative study of social experiences of men at parkrun in Ireland.'
2025-09-1618 minRuns In The Park(Re-release) - Ep 21 - Season 2 Is Here! Miking A Stand At Limerick ParkrunWe are back for our first episode of 2025! Fran and I catchup and talk about all the parkruns we each did over the Christmas and early New Year period, including a run at Malahide parkrun for one parkrunner’s 500th event. We also discuss our trip to Limerick parkrun including an interview with Amy who was volunteering on the day and is a well-travelled parkrunner herself. And finally, we also discuss our parkrun goals for 2025.
2025-09-1527 minRuns In The ParkEp 42 – PT TimOn this week’s episode, you will hear the chat we had with PT Tim at ECOs parkrun in Ballymena on 16 August 2025. On the day we chat about Tim’s parkrun and running career to date, his infamous parkrun Youtube channel and we ask him if he has ever had any Runs In the Park. Please don’t forget to rate and follow our podcast on Spotify and Apple and please also feel free to follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
2025-09-0927 minRuns In The ParkEp 16 - Mountjoy Prison Progression ParkrunOn this week's episode, we hear from Fran about his visit last week to Mountjoy Prison Progression Parkrun on 16 November 2024.
2025-09-0523 minRuns In The ParkEp 41 - Oranmore ParkrunOn this week’s episode, you will hear about the wonderful morning had in the West of Ireland at Oranmore parkrun in Co Galway and you will also hear from many of the amazing volunteers and parkrunners who we chatted with at Oranmore parkrun’s 9th birthday on 2 August 2025. Please don’t forget to rate and follow our podcast on Spotify and Apple and please also feel free to follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
2025-09-0216 minRuns In The ParkEp 40 – Glenfarne Wood ParkrunOn our final episode of the season, Nevin travels to Glenfarne Wood parkrun in Co Leitrim on 28 June 2025 to complete his 100th different parkrun on the island of Ireland. After completing the parkrun, Nevin chats with Event Director, Liam, as well as Ann and two other special volunteers. In this episode, we also discuss the nearby accommodation at Clancy’s Hotel, things to do in the area after the parkrun and Leitrim’s other parkrun.
2025-07-0111 minRuns In The ParkEp 36 – Check Your Tramores.On this week’s episode, Nevin and Fran travel to Tramore Valley parkrun (Not Tramore parkrun) in Co. Cork for their 155th event on 31 May 2025.
2025-06-0314 minRuns In The ParkEp 34 – Lurgan For A ParkrunOn this week’s episode, Nevin and Fran venture to Lurgan parkrun in Co. Armagh in Northern Ireland on 17 May 2025. We chat with Dwyer who was Run Director on the day and we also catch up with Brian who was volunteering.
2025-05-2017 minRuns In The ParkEp 33 - Darkness Into Loughmacrory ParkrunThis week, Fran and Nevin head to County Tyrone on 10 May 2025 to speak with Run Director, Nick who invited us to attend the inaugural event of the stunning Loughmacrory parkrun. Fran and Nevin also reflect on an early start that same morning as they walked at Darkness Into Light in Malahide.
2025-05-1318 minRuns In The ParkEp 30 – Sli-Going 90 At Sligo ParkrunOn this week’s episode, Nevin and Fran travel to the beautiful Sligo parkun in the West of Ireland on 29 March 2025. We talk about the route itself, the wonderful volunteers and the gorgeous, surrounding areas of Sligo. We also discuss some parkrun county trivia.
2025-04-0117 minRuns In The ParkEp 29 – Gill Trip To (G)Illaunmanagh ParkrunOn this week’s episode, Nevin brings his mother, Eileen, to her first parkrun ever at the beautiful Illaunmanagh parkrun in Shannon, Co. Clare on 22 March 2025.
2025-03-2510 minRuns In The ParkEp 27 – Laytown Beach ParkrunOn this week’s episode, Fran and Nevin return to the site of Fran’s first parkrun at Laytown Beach on International Women’s Day, 8 March 2025. Fran also reminisces about his first parkrun here almost 1 year ago to the day before we also discuss the amazing achievement of an Irish parkruner who completed his 24th parkrun country at the weekend.
2025-03-1113 minRuns In The ParkEp 11 – Knock, Knock, Knockin on Knockanacree ParkrunOn this week’s episode, Fran and I travel to the incredible Knockanacree Woods parkrun in Co. Tipperary on a beautiful, sunny Saturday morning (19 October 2024). We discuss wearing blue on the day as part of the Sanctuary Runners Ireland Global Solidarity Run as well as the amazing parkrun itself and the wonderful volunteers and runners who we met on the day.
2024-10-2116 minRuns In The ParkEp 10 – DarndNoAle ParkrunOn this week’s episode, Fran and I make the short commute to Darndale parkrun in North Dublin on 12 October 2024. In line with this month’s sub-theme of OctSober, Fran and I celebrate our OctSoberversary. We also chat with parkrun ambassador Wes Kenny about his parkrun journey to date.
2024-10-1418 minRuns In The ParkEp 5 - The NG ExperienceOn this episode I interview my friend Niall, a sub 20 minute 5k runner, about his parkrun and running experiences to date.
2024-09-1118 minRuns In The ParkEp 3 - Two Greg(g)s GoodI interview my friend Greg about his experiences with parkrun and other running events to date. I also talk about why I didn't make it to a parkrun event this weekend (24 August 2024).
2024-09-0116 minRuns In The ParkEp 1 - Havina BallinaOn this opening episode Fran and I travel to Ballina, Co. Mayo to take part in their local parkrun.
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