Best Roscommon Podcasts (2025)

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Ronan pours the wine and goes, ‘It’s a surprising little number with notes of candyfloss, anchovies and balsawood’ 7:02

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The street in front of the restaurant is absolutely rammers and I spot quite a few familiar faces – we’re talking former government ministers, we’re talking former High Court judges, we’re talking two or three former rugby internationals and one or two heads from RTÉ. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Michigan Central Station highlights the importance of preserving local history 7:09

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No one wants to live in a place without stories. One source of stories? Architecture. Beautiful, historic buildings provide communities with important connection points, both physical and emotional. These are the places that make your town or city more than just a point on a map—they make it your home. Jack Brady explores some recent examples of Mi…

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The essentials for successful farm succession 37:46

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Teagasc Farm Management specialist, James McDonnell, and Succession Ireland mediator, Clare O’Keeffe, join Ciaran Lynch and Catherine Egan on this week’s joint episode of the Ovicast and the Beef Edge podcast to discuss all aspects of generation renewal, succession and mediation. James highlights the importance of generation renewal while Clare out…

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Sean Nicholson - From Boyle to London and Back 1:18:54

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Send us a text Ep 77--- For episode 77 we have Sean Nicholson for a chat that’s heartfelt and full of laughs. Sean takes us back to his childhood at the foot of the Curlew Mountains, growing up in a house steeped in music, stories, and a fair bit of mischief. From there, the conversation meanders through rambling houses, lively sessions, and unforg…

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September Grass Update 9:11

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Teagasc Researcher, Philip Creighton, gives us the monthly update on grassland management. For this episode, Philip covers: - Current grass growth rates and average farm covers - Building covers and planning the grazing rotation - Grazing autumn reseeds - Fertiliser register, slurry and farmyard manure deadlines Whether you’re measuring grass weekl…

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‘You were mugged in Dalkey? Things like that don’t happen there’ 6:02

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Sorcha lets out a scream when she sees me. It reminds me of the time during the recession when her BT loyalty cord was downgraded from Platinum to Electrum. It’s, like, high-pitched and – yeah, no – blood-curdling? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 58 - Castles, Creepy Laundry Rooms, and an Airbnb Disaster 24:14

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Send us a text Our journey continues as we embrace "Plan B" - establishing a home base in Tennessee while still spending six to nine months a year abroad. This episode picks up our 10-week European adventure as we complete our circuit around Ireland, revealing both the magic and mishaps of extended travel. From our stay in a rustic farmhouse near N…

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I Do Like These Trees 4:09

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The League’s own Murph, Policy Research Labs program manager, reflects on the lovely treescape of Grand Rapids’ Monroe Center Street.By Michigan Municipal League

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‘I didn’t do a tap in school and yet life worked out pretty well for me’ 6:05

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This is me in my absolute element. I’m there, “Rugby is a sport in which you travel forwards by going backwards, in which to succeed is to ‘try’ and in which the ball is shaped with the actual intention of breaking your hort.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 57 - Navigating Ireland's West Coast 36:09

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Send us a text The wild western coast of Ireland beckons with its dramatic cliffs, winding mountain roads, and villages where Gaelic still echoes through local pubs. Our adventure through this stunning landscape reveals both the tourist-filled hotspots and the authentic gems that make Ireland truly special. Setting off from our base in Oranmore nea…

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Getting a handle on ewe condition this autumn 14:38

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Dr. Frank Campion joins us to talk about managing ewe body condition in the crucial lead-up to mating. We explore why body condition scoring (BCS) is such a key driver of flock productivity for the year ahead, and how current ewe condition on better farm flocks compares to last autumn. Frank also highlights the management changes that have made a d…

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Isn’t It Iron-ic: Negaunee Revives Its Past, With Nankin Square, Westland Evolves Beyond the Mall, & Wyandotte Gives Itself a Dumpster-Hiding Makeover 13:41

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In the final entry in our series about the 2025 Community Excellence Award submissions, we take a look at three Michigan cities in the process of tackling one of the biggest projects of all: reviving and reimagining their downtowns.By Michigan Municipal League

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‘The old man running a restaurant is like asking me to teach physics through Irish’ 5:47

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Sorcha says she’s delighted for my old man. Yeah, no, as you may or may not have read in the pages of this paper, he and Hennessy Coghlan-O’Hara have bought Shanahan’s on the Green and are planning to reopen it in, like, two weeks’ time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In the Heart of Hart, Public Art; & Portage Lights Up the Night 7:16

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In our series on the 2025 Community Excellence Award applicants, we visit two Michigan communities brightening their neighborhoods—and their spirits—with creativity. The City of Hart’s resident-let “community spirit initiative” is growing its regional reputation as a destination for public art, and the City of Portage is bringing competitive holida…

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Seamus Carr - Growing Up in Boyle 48:06

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Send us a text Ep 76--- Welcome to episode 76 of the Voices of Boyle. I'm delighted to be joined by Seamie Carr for this one...a true Boyle native whose stories will transport you straight back to the town’s lively days of the 1980s and 90s. From flying down hills on car bonnets and staging epic war games in the Pleasure Grounds, to marbles, conker…

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Monitoring Worm Burden & Assessing Drench Effectiveness 21:47

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One of the key factors influencing lamb performance at this stage of the season is managing and effectively treating the worm burden. For this OviCast episode, Sheep Specialist Damian Costello joins us to discuss this in detail. Damian explains why it’s important to monitor worm challenge regularly and how to interpret the results. He also highligh…

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‘Rugby is the best idea we’ve ever come up with as a species,’ I go, channelling Fr Fehily 6:34

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It’s finally here. A day I’ve dreamt about for, like, 12 years. Brian, Johnny and Leo are storting school in Castlerock College, where their old man famously went and his old man before him. irishtimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 56 - The Courage to Speak: Tales from the Road Less Comfortable 14:23

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Send us a text Ever been more terrified of speaking in public than jumping out of a plane? You're not alone. Public speaking consistently ranks higher than death in surveys about our greatest fears, and as my wife Rita and I launch the second season of our travel adventures, I'm facing down this fear once again. As I prepare for three speaking enga…

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Birmingham Plots the Course to a Greener Future, & Roscommon Puts a Bird on It 13:21

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In our series on the 2025 Community Excellence Award applicants, we take a look at three Michigan communities making the world just a little bit more sustainable and environmentally friendly. The Village of Roscommon and the City of Southfield created beautiful, educational spaces celebrating important wildlife, and the City of Birmingham developed…

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Live with the League — 8.25.2025 — Live from Clare (Featuring MI Home Program) 41:04

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We begin this week’s show with a wide-ranging conversation with Clare City Manager Jeremy Howard and Mayor Patrick Humphrey about the city’s downtown revitalization efforts, creative placemaking projects, municipal partnerships, and more. We then turn to our legislative update to discuss our new MI Home Program proposal—a set of tools to address th…

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Sorcha goes, ‘The Dalkey Lobster Festival is this weekend. How am I going to show my face?’ 6:28

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“I remember when you got your Leaving Cert results,” Sorcha’s old man goes. “I don’t think I’ve ever been more proud of you, Dorling.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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August Grass Update 13:41

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Teagasc Researcher Philip Creighton gives us the monthly update on grassland management on this week’s OviCast. In this episode, Philip covers: · Current grass growth rates and average farm covers · Assessing demand and starting to build covers · Fertiliser recommendations and timing of application · Tips for managing autumn reseeds Whether you’re …

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Big Rapids “Plays Big” With Hemlock Park, Milford’s Central Park Gets a Glow-Up, & “Doing A Lot with a Little Bit”: Mt. Pleasant’s Town Center 12:48

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In our series on the 2025 Community Excellence Award applicants, we visit three Michigan municipalities that strengthened community bonds through revitalized third spaces. Big Rapids and Milford breathed new life into aging downtown parks, and Mt. Pleasant turned an unpopular parking lot into a thriving new town square.…

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‘I think you should have a conversation with Honor about her drinking,’ Sorcha goes 5:59

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So – yeah, no – we’re in the cor, on the way to the airport, to collect Honor, who’s coming home from her Leaving Cert holiday in, believe it or not, Magaluf. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Quarantine, Parasites & Vaccines – reducing the risks when bringing in new sheep 28:49

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Every time an animal enters or re-enters a flock it poses the risk of bringing unwanted health challenges with it. With sales in full swing, on this week’s OviCast we talk to Sheep Specialist, Michael Gottstein, about how to reduce the risks. What to look for before you buy: · Quarantine and parasite control plans · Reducing the risk of lameness in…

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Live with the League — 8.11.2025 — Introducing the Community Growth Academy 31:04

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Welcome to August with Live with the League! This week’s show begins with a conversation with Luke Forrest of the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, discussing the new Community Growth Academy and how it can help communities navigate economic transitions. Moving into what's happening (or not happening) in Lansing, we discussed t…

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The Village of Sparta Sows Seeds for Childcare, & With Dorsey Estates, Ypsilanti Debuts New Attainable Housing 8:36

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In our series on the 2025 Community Excellence Award applicants, we profile two Michigan communities that linked up with private entities to the immense benefit of their residents. Through public–private partnerships, the Village of Sparta doubled its childcare capacity, and the City of Ypsilanti is unveiling its first new housing development in ov…

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Joe Ryan - Launching a Wedding Business After Last Orders 1:09:28

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Send us a text Ep 75--- From East End London to Ballyfarnon and Boyle, this one is packed with memories, a bit of mischief and making things happen. 📌 Joe chats about: • Born in England → moved to Ballyfarnon in 1994 • National school days • Starting in St. Mary’s in 1998, later Abbey Community College • Teenage discos, selling cans on the bus, and…

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‘I got thrun out of Amedica,’ Ronan goes. ‘Me visa was revoked’ 7:11

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So I’m walking around town with Ronan and – yeah, no – we’re playing a game we used to play when he was, like, eight years old: when we pass a shop or restaurant, he tells me whether it’s a real business or a money-laundering front. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 55 - From Belfast to Roscommon: Castles, Coastlines, and Cultural Discoveries 37:56

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Send us a text When our flight touched down in Dublin, we had no idea our carefully planned 29-day Irish adventure would begin with financial shock. Our supposedly bargain $18-per-day rental car suddenly required mandatory insurance at €58 daily plus a €31 fee for crossing to Northern Ireland—ballooning our anticipated $522 cost to nearly $2,500. W…

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Making genetic gains - using data this ram sale season 16:19

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With the ram sale season in full swing, we’re joined by David Coen from Sheep Ireland to discuss how genetic information can help farmers make more informed breeding decisions. David explains the Eurostar Terminal and Replacement Indexes, outlining what they mean and how to interpret them when selecting rams. We also explore how to check if a ram i…

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Douglas Feels the Squeeze and Gets Creative 4:10

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In our series on the 2025 Community Excellence Award applicants, learn more about a Michigan community’s innovative example of adaptive reuse. With City employees crammed into closets and sharing rooms, the City of Douglas repurposed a disused hospital building as spacious and accessible municipal offices, all while freeing up valuable space downto…

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Farmer Focus: Shane Moore, BETTER Farm participant, Roscommon 27:38

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Shane Moore, a BETTER Farm participant based in Co. Roscommon, joins this week’s OviCast. Shane runs a mixed sheep and beef enterprise and he shares insights into how the season has progressed so far, including the challenges of joint ill at lambing time and the rebound in lamb performance and drafting. We also discuss: - how Shane selects replacem…

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When Honor drops the news, I sit there with my mouth open like someone from Roscommon seeing escalators for the first time 5:40

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Sorcha tells Honor that she’s leaving it very late. Honor’s like, “What are you talking about?” And Sorcha goes, “I’m talking about the debs, Honor.” Honor’s there, “Not this again,” and she’s right because her old is like a dog with a chew toy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Episode 54 - Is Affordable Healthcare Worth Leaving Home For? 35:02

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Send us a text Ever wondered what happens if you need serious medical care while traveling abroad? When Jim's shoulder began failing him in Ecuador, he faced a critical decision that many Americans contemplating life overseas worry about – should he return to the familiar but expensive US healthcare system, or trust foreign doctors with his surgery…

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The old dear made a seating plan for her own funeral. She didn’t want ugly people in the first three pews 6:14

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Sorcha says I can’t wear those. And I’m like, “My Dubes? What’s wrong with my Dubes?” She goes, “You can’t wear Dubes to a funeral, Ross. Put a pair of actual shoes on.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Sowing Catch Crops in Tillage Systems 16:58

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Catch crops are becoming an essential part of sustainable tillage farming offering environmental protection, improving soil structure, and providing valuable grazing options for livestock. For this week’s OviCast, Teagasc tillage specialist, Shay Phelan, joins us to discuss how and why catch crops are used, the impact of sowing date and the practic…

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Kathleen Redmond - Boyle Is Home Now 1:27:05

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Send us a text Ep 74--- From London life to Boyle local, Kathleen and her partner, Andy, built one of Ireland’s most unique children’s clothing brands, “Slugs & Snails” from their kitchen table. In this episode, we chat about: ✨ The rise of Slugs & Snails and the unisex tights revolution 🇮🇪 Surviving Brexit, COVID, and building a brand from rural I…

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I get this sudden flashback to when I was six or seven and I’d hold the wheel steady for the old dear while she drove home, half-cut 6:24

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“Okay,” the old man goes, “here’s another one you, Kicker!” because – yeah, no – he’s written a book of his Fifty Years of Letters to The Irish Times, which Honor has helped pull together for him. “Listen to this one! Dear Madam. Whilst sorting through the vegetable tower in the kitchen the other morning, I discovered an oval-shaped tuber with a pa…