http://www.podcasts.ie Voices from Ireland Wed, 08 Sep 2010 22:14:05 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 2009-2010 admin@podcasts.ie (All Points West Media) admin@podcasts.ie (All Points West Media) posts 1440 http://www.podcasts.ie/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Image1.jpg http://www.podcasts.ie 144 144 Voices from Ireland podcasts from Ireland Irish content - Poetry, Musicians, Prose, Writers, Interviews, History, Folklore, Weekly shows All Points West Media All Points West Media admin@podcasts.ie no no http://www.podcasts.ie/2010/08/dont-go-far/ http://www.podcasts.ie/2010/08/dont-go-far/#comments Thu, 26 Aug 2010 10:20:51 +0000 admin http://www.podcasts.ie/?p=2791 http://www.podcasts.ie/2010/08/dont-go-far/feed/ 0 00:01:01 "Don't go far...(your dinner's nearly ready)" tells the amazing story of two friends Keith and Noel who in 1985 hopped on a DART (Dublin Area ... "Don't go far...(your dinner's nearly ready)" tells the amazing story of two friends Keith and Noel who in 1985 hopped on a DART (Dublin Area Rapid Transport) train for a ride that took them thousands of miles from their home.  Keith and Noel were 10 and 13 at the time, now 25 years later Keith Byrne recalls their adventure.  This documentary was first broadcast on the 21st of August 2010 on RTE Radio 1.  "Don't go far..." is produced by Paul Russell with Ronan Kelly. An Irish radio documentary from RTÉ Radio 1, Ireland - Documentary on One - the home of Irish radio documentaries. RTE Documentary On One All Points West Media no no http://www.podcasts.ie/2010/08/the-summer-of-the-moving-statues/ http://www.podcasts.ie/2010/08/the-summer-of-the-moving-statues/#comments Tue, 17 Aug 2010 16:26:24 +0000 admin http://www.podcasts.ie/?p=2686 http://www.podcasts.ie/2010/08/the-summer-of-the-moving-statues/feed/ 0 00:01:01 In the first of our featured RTE Documentary On One programmes we go back to 1985 when the story of moving statues gripped the country.  In ... In the first of our featured RTE Documentary On One programmes we go back to 1985 when the story of moving statues gripped the country.  In this documentary first broadcast on RTE Radio 1 in Spring 1988  we hear from people in Ballinspittle, Co. Cork and Carns, Co. Sligo who witnessed the phenomenon. This episode of Documentary on One was Compiled by Sinead Mooney with Production supervision by Peter Woods. An Irish radio documentary from RTÉ Radio 1, Ireland - Documentary On One - the home of Irish radio documentaries RTE Documentary On One All Points West Media no no http://www.podcasts.ie/2010/07/the-showcase-episode-2/ http://www.podcasts.ie/2010/07/the-showcase-episode-2/#comments Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:39:31 +0000 admin http://www.podcasts.ie/?p=2610 http://www.podcasts.ie/2010/07/the-showcase-episode-2/feed/ 0 27:15 [caption id="attachment_1248" align="alignleft" width="121" caption="Thom Moore Features on this weeks showcase"][/caption] The second programme in our Showcase series features a performance by Singer Songwriter Thom Moore, a ... [caption id="attachment_1248" align="alignleft" width="121" caption="Thom Moore Features on this weeks showcase"][/caption] The second programme in our Showcase series features a performance by Singer Songwriter Thom Moore, a fine storytelling of Tir na nOg from Teresa McCormack, Poet Celia De Fréine reading from her latest book Imram/Odyssey and a performance from Singer Songwriter Tony Reidy.  The previous episode of Showcase can be found in Weekly Shows - The Showcase.  Click play to listen now or download and save to listen later. showcase All Points West Media no no http://www.podcasts.ie/2010/07/how-the-wolf-lost-his-tail/ http://www.podcasts.ie/2010/07/how-the-wolf-lost-his-tail/#comments Wed, 21 Jul 2010 20:00:19 +0000 admin http://www.podcasts.ie/?p=2596 http://www.podcasts.ie/2010/07/how-the-wolf-lost-his-tail/feed/ 0 10:02 In this story written by Steve Dunford, Jho Harris relates a time when wolves wandered Ireland and though they had the upperhand on the fox, ... In this story written by Steve Dunford, Jho Harris relates a time when wolves wandered Ireland and though they had the upperhand on the fox, it was time for madra rua to show who was really the top dog   Myths & Legends All Points West Media no no http://www.podcasts.ie/2010/06/the-showcase-episode-1/ http://www.podcasts.ie/2010/06/the-showcase-episode-1/#comments Sat, 19 Jun 2010 13:52:22 +0000 admin http://www.podcasts.ie/?p=2547 http://www.podcasts.ie/2010/06/the-showcase-episode-1/feed/ 0 27:59 In the first of our showcase shows we have a great mix of music and culture for you, from our People & Places channel we take ... In the first of our showcase shows we have a great mix of music and culture for you, from our People & Places channel we take a snippet from Handel's Messiah recorded live in Fishamble Street and conducted by Prionsias O’Din with Our Lady’s Choral Society and Soloist Ross Scanlon.   Bringing you back to April we take a showery walk along The Calendar Road, one of our featured shows.  We have two excellent once off musical performances highlighting Charlie McGettigan performing "Feet of a Dancer" from our Featured Musicians Channel and it's back to People and Places with none other than Michael Flattely showing off his skills as a flautist. also this week, a reading from Steve Dunford ( pictured) and his book The Táin Bó Flidhas, The Mayo Tain.   The Showcase is presented by Jho Harris. Also new this week under our featured musicians section are performance podcasts by Traditional musician Carmel Gunning and singer/songwriter Tony Reidy To listen here click play or download and save to listen later. showcase All Points West Media no no http://www.podcasts.ie/2010/06/culfadda-garden-of-music-and-memory/ http://www.podcasts.ie/2010/06/culfadda-garden-of-music-and-memory/#comments Wed, 16 Jun 2010 14:39:11 +0000 admin http://www.podcasts.ie/?p=2524 http://www.podcasts.ie/2010/06/culfadda-garden-of-music-and-memory/feed/ 0 27:49 Michael Flatley launched the new Garden of Music and Memory in Culfadda, County Sligo on June 14th 2010. Podcasts.ie were there to capture the moment. ... Michael Flatley launched the new Garden of Music and Memory in Culfadda, County Sligo on June 14th 2010. Podcasts.ie were there to capture the moment. This podcast features edited versions of the speeches by MC John Higgins, The blessing of The Park Sligo by Local Canon Finna and Rev Cathy Crimby followed by edited versions of the speeches made by Sligo County Council Cathaoirleach Gerry Murray, Sligo County Manager Hubert Kearns and of course the full though brief speech by Guest of Honour Michael Flatley followed by an impromtu performance by Michael playing one of his father’s favourite tunes on a flute he borrowed from one of the musicians present. The podcast opens with a performance by many of the local musicians led by their Far an Tí for the evening Junior Davey   People & Places All Points West Media no no http://www.podcasts.ie/2010/06/bob-of-the-reek/ http://www.podcasts.ie/2010/06/bob-of-the-reek/#comments Thu, 10 Jun 2010 11:59:20 +0000 admin http://www.podcasts.ie/?p=2487 http://www.podcasts.ie/2010/06/bob-of-the-reek/feed/ 0 11:20 Brendan Walsh MA is an Archaeologist who was born and raised at the foot of Croagh Patrick.  In 1995 he became interested in a story ... Brendan Walsh MA is an Archaeologist who was born and raised at the foot of Croagh Patrick.  In 1995 he became interested in a story he had heard about since childhood when working as part of an archaeological team on the summit of one of the worlds most famous mountains Bob of The Reek is a little known story from an area steeped in history which acts as a magnet not alone for Christian pilgrims but for archaeologists, photographers and historians. From a spot looking up at Bob's cave , by a stream just yards from his home, Brendan relates the story he first published as an archaeological paper in 2005. To listen now click play or download to listen later.  Please note that this cave is only accessible via a narrow track in very loose scree and unsupervised visits should not be attempted under any circumstances. Myths & Legends All Points West Media no no http://www.podcasts.ie/2010/05/mayo-peace-park/ http://www.podcasts.ie/2010/05/mayo-peace-park/#comments Sat, 29 May 2010 15:29:52 +0000 admin http://www.podcasts.ie/?p=2402 http://www.podcasts.ie/2010/05/mayo-peace-park/feed/ 5 28:19 The Mayo Peace Park Garden of Remembrance was opened by the President of Ireland Mary Mc Alleese on October the 7th 2008. It is a Memorial ... The Mayo Peace Park Garden of Remembrance was opened by the President of Ireland Mary Mc Alleese on October the 7th 2008. It is a Memorial to all the men and women of County Mayo who have lost there life in conflict from the last century to the present day, it especially remembers Irish Army Soldiers who have served and died in UN Operations. The Memorial commemorates all those from the county who served and died in wars in the cause of world peace. More than Eleven Hundred young men from County Mayo were killed in Action in World War 1. They fought in the uniforms of Britain, Belgium, America, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and South Africa. On May the 24th, 2010 we spent a morning in the Peace Park with its Chairman and Founder Michael Feeney MBE. Michael's grandfather died in Flanders in conflict during World War I, the death of his Grandfather led Michael to a lifelong ambition to dedicate a memorial to all Mayo people who lost their life in conflicts throughout the world. The Peace Park is a credit to Michael's determination to succeed in his ambition, and above all else it stands as a peaceful reminder of the loss that war brings, it is a contemplative and moving place to visit. In this podcast Michael Feeney gives us a tour of this special Garden of Remembrance and the history of conflicts that are remembered here. Click play to listen here or download and save to listen later. For more information about The Mayo Peace Park Garden of Remembrance  you can visit their website and enjoy a virtual tour by clicking here.  A recently published book "Remembering Mayo's Fallen Heroes" it is chonicle of stories, articles and facts about those who died in the world wars and conflicts of the past century . This is a limited production.   The Book is are available from Mr Michael Feeney MBE, Milebush, Castlebar , County Mayo , Ireland, costing  €20 each, postage charges are  additional to this. Approximate  postal charges  are as follows    $17 to post the book to America. € 11 to post to Great Britain. €7.50 to post within the Republic of Ireland . , People & Places All Points West Media no no http://www.podcasts.ie/2010/05/mayos-heritage-week-8/ http://www.podcasts.ie/2010/05/mayos-heritage-week-8/#comments Sun, 23 May 2010 11:54:42 +0000 admin http://www.podcasts.ie/?p=2312 http://www.podcasts.ie/2010/05/mayos-heritage-week-8/feed/ 0 20:19 On this week’s Mayo’s Heritage we look at Country Living, Livelihoods and Traditions – We start on Achill Island and learn about some of the ... On this week’s Mayo’s Heritage we look at Country Living, Livelihoods and Traditions – We start on Achill Island and learn about some of the past livelihoods, from shark fishing to amethyst mining! Then we take part of a tour of The National Museum of Country Life in Castlebar and learn about some of the traditions and attire of country life in Ireland. Your tourguides for this week’s show are Sculptor and the Director of the Customs House Art Studio in Westport John McHugh and Dr Anne O Dowd from the National Museum of Country Life. To listen here click play or download to listen later. Mayo's Heritage All Points West Media no no http://www.podcasts.ie/2010/05/fionn-mac-cumhaill-and-bran/ http://www.podcasts.ie/2010/05/fionn-mac-cumhaill-and-bran/#comments Fri, 14 May 2010 14:34:55 +0000 admin http://www.podcasts.ie/?p=2215 http://www.podcasts.ie/2010/05/fionn-mac-cumhaill-and-bran/feed/ 4 22:49 An adaptation of the story of the birth of Fionn Mac Cumhaill and his first adventures with his Wolfhound Bran apdapted and narated by Jho ... An adaptation of the story of the birth of Fionn Mac Cumhaill and his first adventures with his Wolfhound Bran apdapted and narated by Jho Harris Myths & Legends All Points West Media no no