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The Galway Podcast
by SalthillMedia
Your Champion For Galway!An audio magazine of conversations, events, music and craic from Galway, Ireland. Ideal for Galwegians, the Galway diaspora, tourists and anyone who fancies an insight into the one of the coolest cities on the planet.
Episodes
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46. Ruairí Lehmann: Galway City Council - Tourism Officer
Episode 46 brings you an in depth conversation with the tourism officer of Galway City Council, Mr Ruairí Lehmann. Ruairi discusses the challenges and joys of his job, how popular Galway is as a tourist destination, how Galway County and Galway City work in tandem with each other, the importance…
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45. Katharine Mac Mághnuis: Athenry Music School
Episode 45 is a very in-depth conversation with Katharine Mac Mághnuis from the Athenry Music School where she discusses her background, the birth of Athenry Music School, the philosophy of Suzuki Education, the lessons available, her suggestions for how much practise a child should do, the…
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44. President Michael D. Higgins: Michael ’Sonny’ Bodkin
Episode 44. A great day out in Galway with fine dignitaries and artists unveiling a plaque in Rahoon Cemetery to commemorate the relationship between James Joyce and Galway via the ex boyfriend of Nora Barnacle, Michael ‘Sonny’ Bodkin. Vocals by the esteemed Noel O'Grady.
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43. Nicole Schwabacher: Inyo’s Ring
Episode 43. This episode was initially scheduled to be published on The Galway Podcast but we published it on The Ireland Podcast first. Now we are publishing it here. Apologies to those who are subscribed to both channels. If you are not subscribed to The Ireland Podcast, please do! This episode...
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42. Galway Bay Cycling Club - Liam Moran, Seán Hernon & Oonagh McArdle
Episode 42. The first episode of 2024 is a recording from the Galway Bay Cycling Club's Christmas Party in December 2023 featuring Liam Moran, Seán Hernon and Oonagh McArdle. Liam and Oonagh talk about a wide range of topics including the Galway Bay Cycling Club, its members, how to become a...
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41. Christmas Special: Karen Cassidy & Sean Hernon
Episode 41. An end of the year special brings you a conversation straight from the Christmas party of the Galway Bay Cycling Club between two people who have broken the record for cycling from Mizen to Malin. Sean Hernon who knocked 15mins off the male record in 2021 with a time of around 17h 20m...
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40. Niamh Ryan: Community, Connection & Safe Spaces
Episode 40. Discussion with Niamh Ryan who is a sex, love & relationship coach. a mentor as well as other things. Niamh empowers women to come home to their womb space. She has had a very personal health journey which she shares on this episode. Along with being a mentor Niamh even runs Sunrise...
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39. Hardiman & Beyond: John Cunningham & Amelia Walker
Episode 39. This weeks guests are John Cunningham and Amelia Walker. They are here to talk about a new book released this year which is called Hardiman and Beyond. Hardiman and Beyond was edited by John along with Ciaran McDonough and it is the follow up to a famous publication released in 1820...
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38. Clíona Standún: Managing Director at Standún
Clíona Standun talks about how, with her sister Laragh, they run Standún in the heart of Connemara. Included in the conversation is how their grandparents met, the first shop, a long cycle, the Connemara bus, selling sweaters and bicycles etc., 700 knitters around the country, sending sweaters to...
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37. Roisín Reddington & Lauren O’Donnell: All Ireland Champions
Episode 37. Conversation with our two youngest guests where they discuss what it takes to become All Ireland champions. A truly inspirational conversation covering the early inspiration which motivated the girls getting into football,, life in England, Salthill Knocknacarra GAA, Roisín's...
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36. Sinéad McKiernan: Yoga, Breath, Meditation, Pilates Teacher and Workplace Wellbeing Specialist
Episode 36. Sinéad McKiernan in conversation talking about services offered, Yoga’s popularity in Galway and the world, Mysore, India, anxiety attacks, being true to oneself, panic disorders, agoraphobia, the health benefits of yoga, which yoga style suits which people, the pressures put upon the...
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35. Jim O’hUiginn - St Nicholas Collegiate Church
Episode 35. A celebration of one of the gems of Galway City, arguably the biggest gem: Saint Nicholas Collegiate Church. Walking us through the discussion is Ireland's first Heritage Officer, Jim O'hUiginn (Higgins) from Galway City Council. In Episode 2 Jim cited this church as one of his...
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34. Collette Fury: Galway Hookers Sailing Club
Episode 34. Collette discusses how she got interested in sailing, her travels to Antartica, her scary experiences at sea and dealing with those crises moments, the epiphany moment when she realised that she could sail in Galway, the history of the club and its connection with Nicky Dolan, the...
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33. Gay Keaveney: Galway Bridge Club Tournament Director
Episode 33. A wide ranging interview with the Tournament Director of Galway Bridge Club: Gay Keaveney. Gay discusses his achievements in competitive bridge, his role as tournament director, the challenges and achievements, how bridge is misrepresented as an older people's sport, how and why…
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32. Niall McGahon: Galway Golf Club GM
Episode 32. A wide ranging interview with the General Manager of Galway Golf Club: Niall McGahon. Discussion includes how Niall got the position, his mentor Michael Moss, peer assists, the club’s size, managing the wishes of 1400 adult members, Justin Rose, modernising a golf club with so much...
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31. Sharon Shannon: Musician
Second half of a conversation with Sharon Shannon covering all manners of things, most of which centre around Galway including performing for ‘The Hostage’ by Brendan Behan in the Druid Theatre in Galway and beyond, Alec Finn, Frankie Gavin, Seán Smyth, The Quays, Brendan Regan, Kevin Hough,...
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30. James Gallagher - The Dubliners Experience: Part 2
The second half of a conversation with Donegal's James Gallagher who has been living in Galway for quite a few years. James talks us through what it is like to make a living as a musician, straddling the world of busking as well as playing in one of Ireland's most popular tribute bands: The...
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29. James Gallagher - The Dubliners Experience: Part 1
A conversation with Donegal's James Gallagher who has been living in Galway for quite a few years. James talks us through what it is like to make a living as a musician, straddling the world of busking as well as playing in one of Ireland's most popular tribute bands: The Dubliners Experience.…
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28. Introducing: The Ireland Podcast
Salthill Media is proud to announce the launch of another podcast: The Ireland Podcast. Be sure to subscribe on your favourite podcast player or go to salthillmedia.com to hear episodes. Thanks.
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27. Bam Artiste - Artist, Musician and Programmer: Part 2
Episode 27. Second half of a highly amusing conversation with Bam Artiste, who can often be seen on Shop Street selling his paintings or playing his drum and singing and entertaining the passers-by. Bam has been a fixture on the streets of Galway for almost 20 years. He tells his story of how he...
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26. John Robb - The Art of Darkness: The History of Goth
Episode 26. A conversation with musician, journalist and, in this case, author John Robb. John is currently on tour in Ireland promoting his new book 'The Art of Darkness: The History of Goth'. John discusses the early days of the internet, the early days of punk, the ethos of punk, the...
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25. Bam Artiste - Artist, Musician and Programmer: Part 1
Episode 25. A highly amusing conversation with Bam Artiste, who can often be seen on Shop Street selling his paintings or playing his drum and singing and entertaining the passers-by. Bam has been a fixture on the streets of Galway for almost 20 years. He tells his story of how he came from…
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Séamus Finneran - Music Promoter: Part 2
Episode 24. The second half of the conversation with Séamus Finneran about his adventures in music promotion. Discussion includes the merchant navy, getting a resident visa in Australia, setting up a tour, Seamus Eagan - Sufferin’ Gales, Willie Creedan, Martin Hayes, Michael Flatley, Helen...
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Séamus Finneran - Music Promoter: Part 1
Episode 23. A conversation with Séamus Finneran about his adventures in music promotion. Discussion includes the merchant navy, getting a resident visa in Australia, setting up a tour, Seamus Eagan - Sufferin’ Gales, Willie Creedan, Martin Hayes, Michael Flatley, Helen Bommarito, Davy Spillane…
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Prof Thomas Ritter - Rare Eye Diseases
Episode 22. A conversation with Prof Thomas Ritter who, with his team in University of Galway, is embarking on a journey of advancing treatments for rare eye diseases in Europe. Restore Vision is a project funded by the European Commission aiming to develop and test new treatments for 7 rare eye...
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Chris Duignan - Ar Imeall Festival
Episode 21. The 'Ar Imeall' Fesitval is underway. It is the brainchild of Chris Duignan. The festival is in its second year and lasts 18 days - last year's ran for 17 days. The beauty of Ar Imeall is that it is a platform for local artists and musicians. It also serves as a training ground for...
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Pam Finn - JFK The Three Miles
Pam Finn (a.k.a. PR Pam) has made a wonderful documentary around the visit of President John F. Kennedy’s to Galway in 1963, only five months before his assassination. Amongst other things Pam discusses the impact of JFK’s visit to Galway, why she choose to make this movie, why JFK chose to come…
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Jane O’Leary & Sally Coyle - Galway Music Residency, GIAF and more
Episode 19. We are joined with Jane O'Leary and Sally Coyle who discuss their involvement with Galway Music Residency over the years, the role of ConTempo Quartet in Galway, the upcoming Galway International Arts Festival and the concerts in which ConTempo will be performing as well as the...
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Jim O’hUiginn - 3 Castles Project Update
Episode 18. A quick conversation and presentation from Ireland's first Heritage Officer, Jim O'hUiginn (Higgins) from Galway City Council updating us all on the conservation repair and consolidation works carried out at Menlough, Tirellan and Merlin castles a.k.a. The 3 Castles Project. This...
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Prof. Brian Arkins: Joyce, Ulysses, Galway and Aédin Moloney’s Performance
Episode 17. Brian Arkins is a Professor Emeritus of Classics at the University of Galway. He was educated at Clongowes Wood College and at University College Dublin, where he obtained an M.A. in Classics and a Ph.D in Latin. He is the author of 14 books and counting. Brian will give a lecture in...
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Frank Fahy - Write-On Publisher and Writer
Episode 16. Writer Frank Fahy has had a varied career as a teacher, journalist, publisher and musician. This episode is promoting his upcoming book A Father’s Love and Other Stories which will be launched at Súil Eile Coffee and Wellness Centre, Barna between 4pm and 6pm on Wednesday, June 14.…
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Gerard ‘Gerry’ Mulholland (Jarír al-Majar) Part 2: Funeral
Gerard ‘Gerry’ Mulholland (Jarír al-Majar) Part 2: Funeral Episode 15. This is the second part of a two part celebration of the life of Jarír al-Majar (Gerry Mulholland). It is a snapshot of memories recorded by some of the friends and family of Gerard Mulholland at the Rahoon Cemetery and…
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Domestic Violence Response - Elizabeth Power, Coordinator
Episode 14. A conversation with Elizabeth Power who is the coordinator for Domestic Violence Response. Although DVR help a mix of all ages this discussion is from the angle of assisting older adults. This series of talks all spawned from the episodes celebrating the life of the late Jarir…
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Age Action - Jipe Kelly, Programme Manager
Episode 13. Age Action have a simple but meaningful vision. They strive: "For a society that enables all older people to participate and to live full, independent lives." Jipe Kelly is the Programme Manager for Age Action in the West of Ireland and he joins The Galway Podcast to discuss the vital...
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Brian McCabe Senior Times - 50 Plus Show
Episode 12. To follow on from the highly successful first episode celebrating Jarír al-Majar's life we thought it would be beneficial to run a few episodes highlighting the services and events that are available to people in the older categories. This first instalment is a conversation with Brian...
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Gerard ‘Gerry’ Mulholland (Jarír al-Majar) Part 1: Wake
Gerard ‘Gerry’ Mulholland (Jarír al-Majar) Part 1: Wake Episode 11. This is the first part of a two part celebration of the life of Jarír al-Majar (Gerry Mulholland). It is a snapshot of memories recorded by some of the friends and family of Gerard Mulholland at the O'Flaherty Funeral Parlour,...
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Aedín Moloney: Yes! Reflections of Molly Bloom discussion
Episode 10. Conversation with Aedín Moloney about her one woman production of 'Yes! Reflections of Molly Bloom'. Aedín discusses her take on the (in)famous soliloquy and why she believes it is actually very misunderstood and arguably quite asexual. Aedín discusses the collaboration of renowned...
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TGP9 Kevin Lynch: Coastal Geomorphologist
Conversation with Dr. Kevin Lynch from University of Galway about the effects of nature on Galway and the west coast of Ireland and what we can do about it. Three calls to action: Stay off the sand dunes Get involved in the planning for tackling flooding Become a volunteer and turn up to events...
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TGP8 Clifden Traditional Music Festival 2023
A walkabout in Clifden, a coastal town in the Connemara region of County Galway. Clifden has a population of about 1,600 people. Chats and insights with the locals, tourists and travellers...and a Guinness World Record Breaker! Special thanks to Marie Walsh for this episode and kudos to her and…
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TGP7 Tomás Finn: Understanding Northern Ireland & The Good Friday Agreement
A conversation with Dr. Tomás Finn who is a lecturer in University of Galway. Tomás gives a detailed and balanced account of the political goings-on before, during and after the Good Friday Agreement (a.k.a. The Belfast Agreement) which is an international agreement which effectively brought…
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TGP6 Andrew Westphal: The Fiddle Playing Astrophysicist
A conversation with Dr. Andrew Westphal, Research Physicist of UC Berkeley’s Space Sciences Laboratory. Andrew is the author of over 200 scientific papers and an active researcher in the scientific field known as cosmochemistry and he talks about how his travels have brought him to playing in…
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TGP5 St. Patricks Day in Galway!
An overview of the festivities in Galway on Saint Patrick's Day on 17th March 2023. Fender Jackson converses with random strangers with music from The Ol' Times. Some of the floats in this year's parade included: People from the Ukrainian community, Galway City School of Judo, United Women…
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TGP4 St. Patrick’s Day Galway Chat with Jason Craughwell, William Fitzgerald and more
Exploring some of what Galway has to offer during the St Patrick's Day celebrations. Featuring conversations with: Jason Craughwell - Programme Coordinator with Galway Sports Partnership. Find out more at GalwayActive.ie William Fitzgerald - Programmer of the cinema Palas.ie Tracy Bruen - Multi...
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TGP3 St. Patrick’s Day USA Chat with John Keane and others.
Some conversation with random strangers on the street including Warren Garrett. Followed by a good craic conversation with John Keane, the Honorary Consul General of Ireland in Seattle which is one of Galway's sister cities in USA. John also does a lot of work with the Irish Heritage Club and he...
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TGP2 A History Of Galway with Jim O’hUiginn
An in depth conversation with Ireland's first Heritage Officer, Jim O'hUiginn (Higgins) from Galway City Council. Jim explains a bit about his background and then walks us along the timeline of Galway from 12,000BC up until the present day. Jim also gives what could be called a manifesto into a...
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Your Champion For Galway!An audio magazine of conversations, events, music and craic from Galway, Ireland. Ideal for Galwegians, the Galway diaspora, tourists and anyone who fancies an insight into the one of the coolest cities on the planet.
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