Best Roscommon Podcasts (2024)

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The key messages from the BEEF2024 Dairy Calf-to-Beef Village 17:53

7d ago17:53

17:53

Alan Dillon, Teagasc DairyBeef 500 Manager, is on this week’s Beef Edge Podcast to explain the key messages discussed with farmers who visited the Dairy Calf-to-Beef Village as part of BEEF2024, Teagasc’s National Beef Open Day. Alan outlines the benefits of the Commercial Beef Value (CBV) and how its use at purchase time can result in more profita…

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Grazing Focus: Grass supply, sward quality and fertiliser 16:32

12d ago16:32

16:32

On this week’s OviCast we’re taking a grazing focus and are joined by Philip Creighton. We discuss grass supply and sward quality and some of the factors that are influencing it at the moment. We move on to discuss management options for the coming weeks and finish up the episode discussing fertiliser applications. For more episodes from the OviCas…

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The Growing Resilient Organic Farming Systems project (GROFarmS) 14:33

15d ago14:33

14:33

With the launch the GROFarmS project taking place today at BEEF 2024 National Beef open day in Teagasc Grange, Teagasc organic specialist, Elaine Leavy, and Teagasc researcher, Kevin Kilcline, join Catherine Egan on this week’s Beef Edge podcast to discuss the role this research programme will have for anyone interested in converting or currently i…

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Peter Higgins - Music, Documentaries & Memories 1:16:12

17d ago1:16:12

1:16:12

Send us a Text Message. Ep 47--- Welcome to our latest episode where we dive deep into the creative journey of songwriter, musician, singer and documentary maker, Pete Higgins. In this episode, we delve into Pete's musical journey, from his early days of discovering music to writing and performing with bands like Bottle and the Canon Dogs. Pete tak…

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Time to wean? 33:17

21d ago33:17

33:17

Sheep Specialist, Michael Gottstein, joins us on this week’s OviCast to discuss weaning options on farms. We discuss the current situation on farms, challenges with grass quality and why weaning now is beneficial. Michael explains the weaning process with some useful tips and management of the ewes and lambs post-weaning. We finish up discussing so…

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The Findings from the National Farm Survey Small Farms Report 19:20

21d ago19:20

19:20

Emma Dillon and Kevin McNamara from Teagasc join Catherine Egan on this week’s Beef Edge podcast to discuss the findings from the recent National Farm Survey Small Farms Report. Teagasc collects farm data through the National Farm Survey (NFS) and this report focuses on the economic, social and environmental sustainability of the approximately 48,0…

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Updates on the suckler and dairy beef herds in Grange & a preview of BEEF2024 20:14

29d ago20:14

20:14

Teagasc researchers Peter Doyle and Nicky Byrne join Catherine Egan on the latest Beef Edge podcast to give an update on the suckler and dairy beef herds in Grange, what research is currently ongoing in Teagasc Grange and what’s happening at the National Beef Open day BEEF 2024 on Wednesday 26th June. The theme of this year’s event is ‘Securing you…

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Focus on wool quality and shearing 26:50

29d ago26:50

26:50

Jayne Harkness-Bones, Depot Manager with Ulster Wool, joins us for this week’s OviCast to discuss the factors that influence the quality of wool, the challenges in the marketplace in recent years and what happens to the wool from purchase until it reaches market. We talk about shearing, wool handling and storage, with Jayne highlighting some simple…

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Mary Lavin - The History of King House 45:07

1M ago45:07

45:07

Send us a Text Message. Ep 46--- In a recent episode of Voices of Boyle, I had the pleasure of chatting with Mary Lavin, a tour guide and receptionist at King House. We explored the fascinating history and charm of this remarkable landmark. Mary talked about the history of King House, from its beginnings in the 1730s as the King family’s grand home…

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Martin Shaughnessy’s suckler-to-weaning system and a preview of his farm walk on 11th June 19:14

1M ago19:14

19:14

With the upcoming Irish Grassland Association National Beef walk taking place on Tuesday 11th June, suckler and sheep farmer Martin Shaughnessy from Co. Mayo, and the Irish Grassland Association Beef chairperson, Paddy Casey, are on this week’s Beef Edge to discuss Martin’s system and the upcoming open day. Martin runs a suckler-to-weaning system w…

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How the lamb trade is shaping up for the summer 14:01

1M ago14:01

14:01

Seamus McMenamin, sheep sector manager with Bord Bia, joins us on this week’s OviCast as we look at the lamb trade. Seamus discusses factory throughput this year to date; we discuss what’s been happening with international trade; falling ewe numbers in the UK and Europe and the impact that this could have on lamb trade this summer. We finish up dis…

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Trevor Boland’s update from his autumn calving farm 12:42

1M ago12:42

12:42

Future Beef farmer, Trevor Boland, who operates an autumn calving suckling system in county Sligo is on this week’s Beef Edge podcast to give an update on the farm including harvesting of silage and management of grass in the coming weeks. With current weather conditions very changeable, Trever discusses how he has some first cut silage harvest and…

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Time to think about blowfly control 18:07

1M ago18:07

18:07

With blowfly strike a risk on farms, for this week’s OviCast we’re joined by sheep specialist Damian Costello to discuss the risk factors, how it occurs and treatment options available to farmers. For more information: https://www.teagasc.ie/news--events/daily/sheep/put-a-plan-in-place-to-deal-with-blowfly-strike.php For more episodes from the OviC…

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Dermot Leyden - "Thanks For Not Listening" 1:17:46

2M ago1:17:46

1:17:46

Send us a Text Message. Ep 45--- Though originally from Arigna, Dermot has long been a familiar face in Boyle. We discuss his passions for photography, his beloved Facebook pages (Memory Radio Boyle and Best of Memories), and his broadcasting career on Shannonside. Dermot shares his journey of creating an internet radio station and the incredible p…

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Olivia Hynes’ successful mixed grazing in Co. Roscommon 20:32

2M ago20:32

20:32

For this joint Beef Edge and Ovicast podcast with Catherine Egan and Ciaran Lynch, Future Beef Farmer, Olivia Hynes from Roscommon, discusses how she is managing grass this year and how mixed grazing is working on her farm. Olivia describes the farm system and how this spring has been on the farm. She is using 100% AI with breeding in full swing an…

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Farmer Focus: Olivia Hynes’ mixed grazing system in Roscommon 20:22

2M ago20:22

20:22

For this week’s OviCast, we’re also joined by Catherine Egan, host of the Beef Edge podcast, as we catch up with Co. Roscommon beef and sheep farmer, Olivia Hynes. Oliva starts by giving us an overview of her system, we discuss breeding and the use of AI in her suckler herd, lamb performance this spring and some of the challenges it has posed. We d…

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43: Making money from field to fork: farmers Liam and Justina Gavin, Roscommon 52:44

2M ago52:44

52:44

Liam and Justina Gavin own Drumanilra Organic Farm on the shores of Lough Key, Co. Roscommon. When they took over the farm in 2012, they had two ambitions: to feed their family with home grown food, and to generate a sustainable and independent income from the farm by supplying food directly to the public. They tell Brigid how they've done it.…

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How to maximise the breeding season on your farm 17:52

2M ago17:52

17:52

Teagasc Researcher, David Kenny, is on this week’s Beef edge podcast to discuss how to deal with current breeding issues and the key tips to be aware of. With extended housing this spring, David outlines the impact this has had on suckler cow fertility and body condition. In some cases breeding season has been delayed by 2-3 weeks. With some cows o…

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Flukicide residues – observing withdrawal dates and correct usage 10:38

2M ago10:38

10:38

For this week’s OviCast, we’re joined by Terry McElvaney, Veterinary Inspector with Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, to discuss some issues that have occurred with flukicide residues in lamb carcasses. We discuss the problems encountered and the follow up investigations with Terry explaining some of the issues caused and issues they …

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Thomas Mullaney - Historical Preservation & Economic Perspectives 1:08:40

2M ago1:08:40

1:08:40

Send us a Text Message. Ep 44--- This week I'm joined by Tom Mullaney. Tom takes us on a journey through his life, spanning from his school days where he recalls the rare but stern discipline of the past, to his 38-year career in the National Bank. Tom also chats about the agricultural landscape of Ireland, highlighting his own experiences with far…

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Knowing the chemical fertiliser limit for your farm 23:17

2M ago23:17

23:17

Environmental specialist, Tim Hyde, is on this week’s OviCast to discuss fertiliser limits on farms. We discuss how the introduction of the fertiliser register has put purchased fertiliser more in the spotlight on farms. Tim explains the implications of this, how farmers can work out their stocking rate and what the limits are on farm. We discuss t…

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Management tips for the coming weeks 12:46

2M ago12:46

12:46

DairyBeef 500 advisor, Tommy Cox, is on this week’s Beef Edge podcast with an update on the programme farms, management tips for the coming weeks and he discusses the weaning process. It has been a challenging spring and Tommy outlines the targets on the farms up to weaning. He describes the weaning process on the farms and the amount of concentrat…

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All you need to know about the SCEP course 11:10

2M ago11:10

11:10

Margaret Brennan, Assistant Principal Officer over Beef Schemes with the Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine, is on the Beef Edge podcast to discuss the Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme (SCEP) course. One of the eligibility conditions of SCEP participation requires that participants MUST complete the mandatory SCEP training course by 1…

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Leon Wamari - Podcasting, Business and Personal Development 58:10

2M ago58:10

58:10

Send us a Text Message. Ep 43--- The guest for this week's episode is Leon Wamari, a dynamic and inspiring young man. Leon shares his views on a wide range of topics, from the power of consistency and personal development to the influence of social media on academic life and the challenges and opportunities of being a young person in today's world.…

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42: On fungi and farming, with Thomas O'Connor 18:44

3M ago18:44

18:44

Thomas O’Connor farms 25 acres in the Gleann na nGealt valley near Camp, Co. Kerry, and sells his fresh organic produce in a farm shop, Manna Organic Store, in nearby Tralee. He talks about how fungi is the basis of everything he produces on his land.By Farming for Nature

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Dispelling some of the myths around TB (Bovine Tuberculosis) 19:46

3M ago19:46

19:46

David Quinn, Superintending Veterinary Inspector at Department Of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, is on this week’s joint episode of the Beef Edge and the Dairy Edge with hosts Catherine Egan and James Dunne to dispel some of the myths around TB (Bovine Tuberculosis). Ireland’s TB Eradication Scheme started in 1954. A TB forum was set up in 2018 …

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The National Sheep Welfare Scheme 24:32

3M ago24:32

24:32

David Buckley from the Department of Agriculture is on this week’s OviCast to discuss key aspects of the new National Sheep Welfare Scheme. David first gives an overview of the scheme, we discuss eligibility, reference numbers and the application procedure. David then takes us through the various tasks explaining how they would work and what docume…

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The key management tasks to do at present 30:21

3M ago30:21

30:21

Sheep Specialists, Michael Gottstein and Damian Costello, are on this week’s OviCast to discuss some of the key management tasks to do on farms at present. We discuss fertiliser application, planning for silage and grazing management and we look at the scenarios where supplementation is needed. In the second half we switch to dealing with the vario…

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The actions to implement on farm in the coming weeks 17:20

3M ago17:20

17:20

With the current extended rainfall, on this week’s Beef Edge podcast, Future Beef advisor Gabriel Trayers and Alan Dillion DairyBeef 500 manager give an update from around the country along with tips and advice to implement on farms for the coming weeks. Alan also discusses health issues while Gabriel outlines issues in relation to the breeding sea…

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Danny Tiernan - Echoes of History 1:09:21

3M ago1:09:21

1:09:21

Send us a Text Message. Ep 42--- In this episode, we dive deep into Danny Tiernan's life, exploring his family history, his military journey, and cherished memories of growing up in Boyle. We discuss Danny's grandfather's service in the Connaught Rangers and the significance of the poppy symbol. From reminiscing about Boyle's vibrant characters to …

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Nematodirus forecast 2024 17:09

3M ago17:09

17:09

Dr. James O’Shaughnessy from the Department of Agriculture’s Central Veterinary Research Laboratory in Backweston joins us on the latest OviCast to discuss this year’s Nematodirus forecast. James first explains the condition, symptoms and we discuss the high risk periods around the country. We discuss treatment, some of the factors that may lead to…

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Tips & advice for closing silage ground 12:30

3M ago12:30

12:30

With the difficult weather conditions, DairyBeef 500 advisor Gordon Peppard is on this week’s Beef Edge podcast with some timely tips in relation to closing ground for silage. Gordon highlights that on many farms silage ground won’t be cut but this could provide an opportunity to cut this silage earlier and hence have after grass coming into the ro…

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Managing the challenging grazing conditions 17:45

3M ago17:45

17:45

For this week’s OviCast, we discuss grazing management with Dr Philip Creighton. With the challenging conditions we discuss the grazing situation around the country, opening covers and the impact of delayed fertiliser application on grass growth. Philip discusses managing supplies, targeted supplementation where supplies are tight and grazing strat…

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Future Beef farmer Trevor Boland gives an update on his farm 12:04

3M ago12:04

12:04

Future Beef programme farmer Trevor Boland is on this week’s episode of the Beef Edge podcast to give an update on his farm, closing for silage and selecting sires. Trevor farms part-time in county Sligo and his main enterprise is an autumn calving suckler herd, calving August to October. The bull calves are sold at 10-12 months with a target weigh…

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Colm Duignan - The Stronglife Gym Story 1:09:56

3M ago1:09:56

1:09:56

Send us a Text Message. Ep 41--- Happy Easter to everyone and welcome to episode 41 of the Voices of Boyle. I'm joined by Colm Duignan this week as he reflects on his personal fitness journey, overcoming business hurdles during the COVID-19 years, and the entrepreneurial insights he's gained from running a brick-and-mortar gym in Boyle. Join us for…

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DairyBeef 500 financial & slaughter performance update 20:30

4M ago20:30

20:30

DairyBeef 500 Manager, Alan Dillon, is on this week’s episode of the Beef Edge podcast with some tips for rearing calves at this time of year, the financial performance update for 2023 as well as slaughter performance. With a difficult spring to get cattle out to grass on programme farms, Alan outlines the plan at the moment with some cattle going …

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Sheep trade update 41:57

4M ago41:57

41:57

Sheep and Schemes editor from the Irish Farmers Journal, Darren Carty, is on this week’s OviCast to talk about the current sheep trade. With prices hitting new highs we chat about the trade at the moment. Darren talks to us about the hogget trade this spring, the start of the early lamb hitting the market and niche markets for milk lamb. We discuss…

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10 years of experience in an organic beef system 20:43

4M ago20:43

20:43

Ken Gill operates an autumn calving, organic suckler to beef system located in Co Offaly and he joins Catherine Egan on this week’s Beef Edge podcast to explain his system. He has 73 suckler cows calving from the end of July to mid-September and all progeny are brought to beef with the aim to slaughter at 24 months. Ken says that one of the big cha…

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Bernie Carty - His Life Story 1:37:35

4M ago1:37:35

1:37:35

Send us a Text Message. Ep 40--- A very special welcome to episode 40, which also happens to fall on St. Patrick's Day. St. Patrick's Day has also been a very important day for our guest for this week's episode, Bernie Carty! Many of you will undoubtedly know Bernie and will also be familiar with his various involvements over the years, from the re…

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41: Bruce Thompson, dairy farmer & dung beetle expert 20:18

4M ago20:18

20:18

Bruce Thompson is an intensive dairy farmer from Laois. He has a particular interest in reducing animal remedies through prevention, and is a strong advocate for the urgent need to protect our dung beetle populations.By Farming for Nature

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What is the right Teagasc course for me? 11:12

4M ago11:12

11:12

When it comes to this time of year, the question of doing an agricultural course arises and with so many on offer it can be difficult to decide what Teagasc course suits best. On the latest Beef Edge podcast, Teagasc education officer, Serena Gibbons, discusses the range of Teagasc education courses that are available and how you can apply. Log on …

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Preventing grass tetany post turnout 19:26

4M ago19:26

19:26

Grass tetany is one of the challenges in early spring and on this week’s OviCast, Teagasc Sheep Specialist, Damian Costello, talks to us about this in more detail. Damian explains how it occurs, the pre-disposing factors and high risk periods. We discuss the symptoms and treatment in acute cases and Damian describes the various preventative measure…

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The importance of genetics in the dairy-beef system to maximise performance & profitability 22:26

4M ago22:26

22:26

This week it’s a joint episode between the Beef and Dairy Edge podcasts with dairy farmer Paul Delaney joining Emma-Louise Coffey & Catherine Egan to discuss the importance of genetics in the dairy-beef system to maximise performance and profitability. Paul first gives an overview of his system. Two thirds of the cows are calved to date and Paul ha…

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Hill Flocks: feeding & health advice in the run up to lambing 18:15

4M ago18:15

18:15

Sheep specialist, Michael Gottstein, is on this week’s OviCast to discuss some timely advice for hill flocks in the run up to lambing. Michael discusses some of the key areas to focus on this spring highlighting how ewe condition is a challenge. We discuss the basics of nutrition and some of the feeding strategies that might be employed. We finish …

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Val Robus - Magnum Lady 51:19

4M ago51:19

51:19

Send us a Text Message. Ep 39--- In this week's episode of Voices of Boyle, I had the pleasure of chatting with Val Robus, also known as Magnum Lady! Val is the creative mind behind the Magnum Lady blog, a platform filled with captivating stories, photography, and unique experiences from her adventures in Boyle, Sligo, and beyond. We talk about Val…

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Grassland management tips for this spring 15:37

4M ago15:37

15:37

With a difficult spring leading to challenging grazing conditions, Teagasc Grass10 Manager, John Maher, is on this week’s Beef Edge podcast with his top tips in relation to grassland management this spring. John discusses the current soil temperatures and grass growth across the country and on farms where grazing has been delayed and very little gr…

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How to correctly set up a fertiliser spreader 18:19

4M ago18:19

18:19

When focusing on improving fertiliser use efficiently, one often overlooked aspect for the return on investment is the fertiliser spreader itself. For this episode of OviCast I’m joined by Teagasc machinery specialist, Francis Quigley, to take us through some of the practical considerations around this piece of equipment. Francis explains many aspe…

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Newford farm update – the move to Roscommon, calving preparation and performance review 13:41

5M ago13:41

13:41

With calving season underway in the Newford herd, Teagasc Newford farm technician Michael Fagan is on this week’s Beef Edge podcast to give an insight into changes on the farm, preparation in advance of calving and a review performance of the herd. Michael discusses the big changes on Newford farm since we spoke last with the cows being moved from …

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Scanning, condition score and preparing for lambing on the BETTER farms 16:45

5M ago16:45

16:45

For this week’s OviCast, we catch up with Dr Frank Campion to get an update on the BETTER farm sheep flocks. We discuss this year’s scanning results, dealing with issues and benchmarking performance. We move on to ewe condition score on the farms at scanning and since tupping and discuss the practical steps farmers can take to manage this. We finis…

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Clive Roe - 250th Anniversary of The Church of Ireland 51:51

5M ago51:51

51:51

Send us a Text Message. Ep 38--- Welcome to the Voices of Boyle. In this episode, Clive Roe shares intriguing historical insights about the Church of Ireland and the fascinating restoration of its over 150-year-old organ. Discover the rich history of Boyle, from ancient graveyards to royal connections. Join us as Clive delves into family legacies, …

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