Best Carlow County Council Library Service Podcasts (2025)

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Sophie Broadhead: Business of Creativity, Essential Tools for Growth 1:04:19

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In this episode, ever wondered How do you juggle creativity and business without burning out? In this energising episode, goldsmith, creative business expert and wordsmith with 20+ years' experience in jewellery, retail, operations & management Sophie Broadhead dives into the personal qualities and professional tools every creative entrepreneur nee…

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Calodagh McCumiskey: Creative Networking - Building Bridges in the Sector 59:23

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Struggling to turn networking into real opportunity? Calodagh McCumiskey unpacks how creatives can use collaboration and connection to unlock growth. In this hands-on session, learn how to find your tribe, make cross-sector partnerships work, and transform casual conversations into lasting professional relationships. With a focus on fun, purposeful…

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Yosef Dvores: Sustainable Creativity; Balancing Passion and Planet 42:27

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In this episode, ever wondered can creativity be a force for environmental change? In this episode, Yosef Dvores explores the powerful role of artists and makers in shaping a sustainable future. From using found materials and reducing waste to embedding climate awareness into your practice, discover how your creativity can inspire action and leave …

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Aisling Kearney Burke: Crafting Success and Monetising Creative Skills 1:00:20

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Welcome to Creativity Chats with Alan Swan, the podcast series by Carlow County Council, proudly funded by Creative Ireland in collaboration with Craftwork 4.0 All, where imagination meets enterprise. This is your backstage pass to the world where creativity fuels commerce - where makers, artists, designers, and cultural entrepreneurs share how the…

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Sheelagh Moloney: The Future of Work, Creativity in the Digital Economy 56:56

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Welcome to Creativity Chats with Alan Swan, the podcast series by Carlow County Council, proudly funded by Creative Ireland in collaboration with Craftwork 4.0 All, where imagination meets enterprise. This is your backstage pass to the world where creativity fuels commerce - where makers, artists, designers, and cultural entrepreneurs share how the…

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Róisín de Buitléar: Tapping into Local Identity for Global Appeal 50:56

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Welcome to Creativity Chats with Alan Swan, the podcast series by Carlow County Council, proudly funded by Creative Ireland in collaboration with Craftwork 4.0 All, where imagination meets enterprise. This is your backstage pass to the world where creativity fuels commerce - where makers, artists, designers, and cultural entrepreneurs share how the…

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Liberty, Carlow and the Oral Tradition 1:26:10

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Even though Carlow and the surrounding counties were sometimes called the ‘Quiet Counties’ during the War of Independence, Carlow and Carlow people have been central to Ireland’s struggle for Liberty across the centuries. Not only do the history books testify to the actions of people like Feagh Mac Hugh O’Byrne, Kevin Barry, Thomas Traynor, Michael…

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“Written Off in Quiet Ignominy”: The R.I.C. in Revolutionary Carlow and Kilkenny 50:25

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Adam Kane is a BA Hons. Graduate of Carlow College, and is currently engaged in further study in the History Department at Trinity College. In this podcast, with Carlow Libraries’ John O’Gorman, Adam discusses the findings of his study of the R.I.C. in the county, and how it compared with others, namely Kilkenny and Cork. The role of, and attitudes…

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VIP pets at Ballon venue, Bagenalstown raises €17k, Godfrey's Gospel, Time to Think 11:16

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Articles featured on pages 21, 22 and 23 of The Carlow Nationalist on March 1st 2022.By Written by Michael Godfrey, Fr Paddy Byrne, Suzanne Pender & Michael Tracey narrated by Gearoid Grant

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Reports from the courts 10:47

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Articles featured on page 8 of The Carlow Nationalist on March 8th 2022.By Written by various narrated by Gearoid Grant

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Sport, Soccer, Rugby, GAA 18:10

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Articles featured on pages 64, 70, 78 and 80 of The Carlow Nationalist on March 8th 2022.By Written by Harry Shorthose, John Shirley, Ger McNally & Kieran Murphy narrated by Gearoid Grant

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Convicted of pet neglect, Restrained from trespass, Death at Garda Station, Catalytic converters stolen, Council call for expulsion of ambassador 14:27

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Articles featured on pages 2, 3 and 4 of The Carlow Nationalist on March 8th 2022.By Written Elizabeth Lee and Suzanne Pender narrated by Gearoid Grant

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Seachtain na Gaeilge, €7k for arts festival, Patrick Bergin new single, PBP candidate Tullow, Library and college launch videos 13:26

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Articles featured on pages 5, 6, 11 and 16 of The Carlow Nationalist on March 8th 2022.By Written by Elizabeth Lee, Suzanne Pender & Michael Tracey narrated by Gearoid Grant

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Racheal risks life to escape Ukraine 5:25

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Article featured on front page of The Carlow Nationalist on March 8th 2022.By Written by Michael Tracey narrated by Gearoid Grant

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The Revolution Will Be Podcast! - a discussion with Irish History Podcast’s Fin Dwyer 57:46

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This episode forms part of the Carlow County Council’s Decade of Centenaries Podcast Series, which is presented by Carlow Libraries, Carlow County Museum, Carlow Historical and Archaeological Society, Carlow College, St. Patrick’s, Carlow County Council and the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media. The Decade of Centenar…

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Reports from Carlow County Council 13:14

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Article featured on page 18 of The Carlow Nationalist on March 1st 2022.By Written by Suzanne Pender narrated by Gearoid Grant

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Community Games AGM, Soccer, Rugby 17:14

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Articles featured on pages 60, 64, 65, 66, 68 and 69 of The Carlow Nationalist on March 1st 2022.By Written by Cian Madden, Mairead Breen, Harry Shorthose, Pa Dowling, Tom Begley & John Shirley narrated by Gearoid Grant

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St Patrick's day Carlow, Women's business network, Veteran soldiers peace medal, €9.6m for roads 8:37

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Articles featured on pages 3, 5 and 6 of The Carlow Nationalist on March 1st 2022.By Written by Suzanne Pender & Elizabeth Lee narrated by Gearoid Grant

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e stand with Ukraine, Carlovians donate essential items to Ukraine 6:08

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Articles featured on pages 1 and 2 of The Carlow Nationalist on March 1st 2022.By Written by Suzanne Pender, Elizabeth Lee & Michael Tracey narrated by Gearoid Grant

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Reports from the courts 16:39

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Articles featured on page 8 of The Carlow Nationalist on March 1st 2022.By Written by various narrated by Gearoid Grant

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Sport, Athletics, GAA 20:23

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Articles featured on pages 75, 76, 78 and 80 of The Carlow Nationalist on March 1st 2022.By Written by Kieran Murphy & Charlie Keegan narrated by Gearoid Grant

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Garda reports, Carlow IT, Collins letter, Plaques to forgotten babies, Rally against domestic violence 11:41

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Articles featured on pages 2, 3, 4 and 5 of The Carlow Nationalist on March 1st 2022.By Written by Elizabeth Lee, Michael Tracey & Suzanne Pender narrated by Gearoid Grant

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Ye Vagabonds new album, Visual exhibitions, Goal Milers, Exercise classes, Scoil Mhuire fitness programme 9:06

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Articles featured on pages 8, 13, 14 and 15 of The Carlow Nationalist on March 1st 2022.By Written Elizabeth Lee & Suzanne Pender narrated by Gearoid Grant

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New IT courses, €6k for PDLS, Minister tours farms, Godfrey's Gospel, Time to Think 15:47

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Articles featured on pages 19, 22 and 23 of the Carlow Nationalist on February 22nd 2022.By Written by Elizabeth Lee, Fr Paddy Byrne, Michael Godfrey & Carmel Hayes narrated by Gearoid Grant

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Sport, Soccer, Rugby 12:40

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Articles featured on pages 63, 64, 65, 66 and 70 of The Carlow Nationalist on February 22nd 2022.By Written by Kieran Murphy, Harry Shorthose, Tom Begley and Cian Madden narrated by Gearoid Grant

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Sport, GAA, Basketball, Athletics 18:23

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Articles featured on pages 72, 74, 77, 78 and 80 of The Carlow Nationalist on February 22nd 2022.By Written by Kieran Murphy narrated by Gearoid Grant

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Carlow Community Games final, Parades, Richie's new song, Paul's Freezbury Challenge, Honesty box robbed, One Morning in August new single 11:08

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Articles featured on pages 1, 2, 5 and 7 of The Carlow Nationalist on February 22nd 2022.By Written by Suzanne Pender & Elizabeth Lee narrated by Gearoid Grant

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Council reports, Carlow man's Taiwan design, Parish eco awards, Womens' refuges, Bagenalstown AED 14:17

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Articles featured on pages 11, 13 & 16 of The Carlow Nationalist on February 22nd 2022.By Written by Suzanne Pender, Michael Tracey, Elizabeth Lee & Sarah Slater narrated by Gearoid Grant

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Tullow scam victim lifts lid on mortgage con 6:58

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Article featured on the front page of The Carlow Nationalist on February 22nd 2022.By Written by Suzanne Pender narrated by Gearoid Grant

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Driver's miraculous escape, Paul McGrath leads heritage walk, Ministers visit heritage projects 12:59

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Articles featured on pages 3,4 & 6 of The Carlow Nationalist on February 22nd 2022.By Written by Suzanne Pender & Michael Tracey narrated by Gearoid Grant

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Reports from the courts 8:30

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Articles featured on page 10 of The Carlow Nationalist on February 22nd 2022.By Written by various narrated by Gearoid Grant

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Sport, Rugby, Athletics, Soccer 17:08

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Articles featured on pages 65, 66, 68, 69 and 70 of the Carlow Nationalist on February 15th 2022.By Written Harry Shorthose, John Burke & Cian Madden narrated by Gearoid Grant

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Lifts at train station, Derek sweeps CMAs, Shopfronts makeover, Reading campaign, Pres wellbeing dog, Garda reports, Goal mile at St Leo's 11:59

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Articles featured on pages 2, 3, 4, 6 and 10 of The Carlow Nationalist on February 15th 2022.By Written by Elizabeth Lee, Suzanne Pender, Michael Tracey & Sorcha Rooney narrated by Gearoid Grant

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Reports from the courts 14:30

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Article featured on page 8 of The Carlow Nationalist on February 15th 2022.By Written by various narrated by Gearoid Grant

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Sport, GAA, Basketball 16:00

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Articles featured on pages 75, 77, 78 and 80 of The Carlow Nationalist on February 15th 2022.By Written by Kieran Murphy narrated by Gearoid Grant

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Eoghan Smith new novel, Carlovian who helped draft US constitution 11:19

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Articles featured on pages 12 and 14 on The Carlow Nationalist on February 15th 2022.By Written by Elizabeth Lee & Jimmy O'Toole narrated by Gearoid Grant

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Sad death of Hannah, Ballyconnell killing, Tributes for the late Paddy O Neill 11:05

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Articles featured on pages 1 and 2 of The Carlow Nationalist on February 15th 2022.By Written by Elizabeth Lee and Michael Tracey narrated by Gearoid Grant

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Action on cigarette butts, Burnside expansion, Bagenalstown MD reports, Pres students saddle up, Groups combine to support worthy causes 10:03

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Articles featured on pages 11, 16 and 17 of The Carlow Nationalist on February 15th 2022.By Written by Elizabeth Lee & Suzanne Pender narrated by Gearoid Grant

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Lithium mine, Barrow blueway debate, Finnish ambassador's visit, Land rezoning 14:44

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Articles featured on pages 4, 5, 6 and 7 of The Carlow Nationalist on February 15th 2022.By Written by Suzanne Pender & Micheal Tracey narrated by Gearoid Grant

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SVP seeks volunteers, Bagenalstown firm award, Carlow student's unique training course, Godfrey's Gospel, Time to Think 14:05

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Articles featured on pages 20 and 21 on The Carlow Nationalist on February 15th 2022.By Written by Elizabeth Lee, Suzanne Pender, Fr Paddy Byrne & Michael Godfrey narrated by Gearoid Grant

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Joe's 90th, Walking Cycling routes approves, Operation TransPAWmation, Limekiln tower vote, Ballon NS fortune tellers, Car crash Tesco 10:11

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Articles featured on pages 2 and 3 of The Carlow Nationalist on February 8th 2022.By Written by Suzanne Pender narrated by Gearoid Grant

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Citizen Info open again, New GP clinic and pharmacy, John Sweeney Park mural, Reading challenge, Herb walk and talk, CHAS lecture 10:38

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Articles featured on pages 13, 14 & 15 of The Carlow Nationalist on February 8th 2022.By Written by Elizabeth Lee & Michael Tracey narrated by Gearoid Grant

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Visual dance show, Ordination of Rev Pat, CU Greener Homes scheme, Broadband roll out, Pandemic bonus for carers 12:18

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Articles featured on pages 17, 18 and 19 of The Carlow Nationalist on February 8th 2022.By Written by Suzanne Pender, Elizabeth Lee & Michael Tracey narrated by Gearoid Grant

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Sport Rugby, Athletics, Soccer 13:41

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Articles featured on pages 65, 66, 71 and 73 of The Carlow Nationalist on February 8th 2022.By Written by Harry Shorthose, Tom Begley & John Burke narrated by Gearoid Grant

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Godfrey's Gospel, Time to Think 8:45

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Articles featured on page 23 of The Carlow Nationalist on February 8th 2022.By Written by Michael Godfrey & Fr Paddy Byrne narrated by Gearoid Grant

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Sport GAA Hurling Football Camogie 14:33

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Articles featured on pages 76, 77, 78 and 80 of The Carlow Nationalist on February 8th 2022.By Written by Kieran Murphy & Gavin Cawley narrated by Gearoid Grant

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Carlow County Development plan report, Inquest into accident Borris 15:49

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Articles featured on pages 4 and 6 of The Carlow Nationalist on February 8th 2022.By Written by Suzanne Pender & Sean McCarthaigh narrated by Gearoid Grant

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Reports from the courts 20:31

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Articles featured on page 12 of The Carlow Nationalist on February 8th 2022.By Written by various narrated by Gearoid Grant

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Parade is off, Bail granted in PO case, Carlow company expands into UK 7:02

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Articles featured on pages 1 and 2 of The Carlow Nationalist on February 8th 2022.By Written by Suzanne Pender & Michael Tracey narrated by Gearoid Grant

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Reports from the courts 17:36

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Articles featured on page 7 of The Carlow Nationalist on February 1st 2022.By Written by various narrated by Gearoid Grant