Best Westmeath Podcasts (2024)

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In Your Nature Ep 50 - Live from Wild Mind 48:59

9h ago48:59

48:59

In an In Your Nature first, this episode was recorded live with an audience from Wild Mind Festival in Fenit, County Kerry earlier this spring. Wild Mind is a festival that celebrates our natural environment, making it the perfect fit for a visit from In Your Nature. Picture this, Niall and Ricky sitting on hay bales on stage in a artificial barn/s…

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Treaty Talk | 286 | Who can topple the Magpies? Senior football throw-in. W/Noel's Menswear #SportLK 1:45:26

1d ago1:45:26

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Treaty Talk | 286 | Who can topple the Magpies? Senior football throw-in. W/Noel's Menswear #SportLKBy Sporting LK

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Treaty Talk | 285| Football chat with Peter Nash & plenty more GAA talk. #SportLK W/ Noel's Menswear 1:10:32

7d ago1:10:32

1:10:32

Treaty Talk | 285| Football chat with Peter Nash & plenty more GAA talk. #SportLK W/ Noel's MenswearBy Sporting LK

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Treaty Talk | Ep 284 | Let's Talk About Six! GAA with Noel's Menswear 1:06:22

16d ago1:06:22

1:06:22

Treaty Talk | Ep 284 | Let's Talk About Six! GAA with Noel's MenswearMatt O'Callaghan joins Tom Clancy to reflect on Limerick's sixth Munster titles in as many seasons - as well as look at Jimmy Lee's footballers, who prepare for a Tailteann Cup semi-final. Plus Camogie and LGFA chatBy Sporting LK

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Treaty Talk | Ep 283 | Leo O'Connor chats Munster Final, Offaly 20's. GAA with Noel's Menswear 1:13:31

24d ago1:13:31

1:13:31

Treaty Talk | 283 | Leo O'Connor chats Munster Final, Offaly rising. Meanwhile Matt and Tom look at Limerick footballers win over London, Ladies win against Longford. GAA with Noel's Menswear #SportLKBy Sporting LK

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June 2024 in Westmeath Libraries 14:39

28d ago14:39

14:39

All the news and events from Westmeath libraries, including our Library of Sanctuary award, Summer Stars, and exciting changes coming to Kilbeggan Library. Find out about our Cruinniu na nÓg events here Browse all of our upcoming events here Find contact details of your local library hereBy Westmeath Libraries

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Treaty Talk | Ep 282 | In the Mix for Six, bench boost, London Calling, LGFA and Camogie GAA 1:38:09

30d ago1:38:09

1:38:09

Treaty Talk | Ep 282 | In the Mix for Six, bench boost, London Calling, LGFA and Camogie GAA w/ Noels Menswear #SportLKMatt O'Callaghan returns to chat with Tom Clancy and John Keogh about Limerick's win over Waterford, the three-peat with Clare and much moreBy Sporting LK

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Treaty Talk Ep 282 Knockout Bout With Waterford Football Successes And Camogie Double Bill 1:30:57

1M ago1:30:57

1:30:57

Tom Clancy and John Keogh discuss all the latest action, look ahead to the big hurling clash with Waterford as well as a throwback to 2007.By Sporting LK

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Everything comes from somewhere 29:54

2M ago29:54

29:54

Lorna from the Aidan Heavey Library talks to Dr. John Gibney of the R.I.A.By Westmeath Libraries

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Athlone's favourite local historian 16:20

2M ago16:20

16:20

Lorna from the Aidan Heavey Library Athlone chats to local historian, and former librarian Gearoid O'BrienBy Westmeath Libraries

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May 2024 in Westmeath Libraries 16:58

2M ago16:58

16:58

May marks Bealtaine in the old Irish calendar, so Caroline shares a few traditional meanings and practices. As well as chatting about our upcoming news and events. You can visit our website at www.westmeathculture.ie or read our newsletter hereBy Westmeath Libraries

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Linking the past and the future 19:16

2M ago19:16

19:16

Edel talks to Alma Clavin about her Repair Acts project and how the past can help us today. RepairActs.ie Creative Ireland The Years Between: Moate Co Westmeath 1956-2006 by Vera Hughes The Schools Collection - Dúchas Ask in your local library about the Thom's directory or Slater's Commercial directory…

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You don't think of Mullingar and the Yeti in the same sentence 14:32

2M ago14:32

14:32

In this episode Lorna talks to Ian Keneally who has worked as Historian in Residence with Westmeath County Council commemorating the Decade of Centenaries. Relevant links Westmeath's Decade of Centenary blog The Revolution Papers RTE's The History Show Everest 1921 online exhibition The paper wall : newspapers and propaganda in Ireland 1919-1921 / …

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It's like a buzz, like an adrenaline kick, and it's actually amazing 20:37

3M ago20:37

20:37

In today's episode Edel Scally talks to Jason McKevitt about his love of history, and where it came from.By Westmeath Libraries

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My god, are all these my books 25:24

3M ago25:24

25:24

In this episode Dr. John Gibney and Gearoid O'Brien discuss the Aidan Heavey Collection - one of the finest collections of rare books in Ireland. This is the collection that gives Athlone Library its name; the Aidan Heavey Library, Athlone.By Westmeath Libraries

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April in Westmeath Libraries 33:35

3M ago33:35

33:35

From Spring Into Storytime to local history podcasts, there is so much happening in our libraries this April.By Westmeath Libraries

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Local history is local knowledge as well as the official records 10:02

3M ago10:02

10:02

In today's episode Edel talks to Gretta Connell. Gretta worked for many years with Westmeath Libraries, and since her retirement is even busier with local history queries. Her book A Guide to tracing your Westmeath ancestors is a great help for anyone interested in researching their own family history.…

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Would you not go out to the graveyard and dig up a good, old, decent Fenian 21:17

3M ago21:17

21:17

Lorna from the Aidan Heavey Library, Athlone talks to Eamonn Hughes about his life as a teacher, the value of primary sources, and his most recent project.By Westmeath Libraries

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We're probably the only town that's been invaded by an entire army of ghosts 12:57

3M ago12:57

12:57

Edel chats to local historian Ruth Illingworth about her projects and research. Including some of her favourite stories from the town.By Westmeath Libraries

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"I was always very interested in graveyards" 11:21

4M ago11:21

11:21

Ann McDermott chats to Lorna Farrell from Westmeath Libraries about her interest in local history, and how her work in the library brings her new questions every day.By Westmeath Libraries

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March 2024 in Westmeath Libraries 22:38

4M ago22:38

22:38

This month we are celebrating International Women's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Astronomy Week Ireland, and more. Listen for all our upcoming eventsBy Westmeath Libraries

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Shane O'Brien & Jason Gillane 2:50

5M ago2:50

2:50

In association with Noels Menswear 👔Shane O'Brien & Jason Gillian jubilant as Mary I Claim Fitzgibbon glory!@HigherEdGAA | #FirstClassRivals | @LimerickCLGBy Sporting LK

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Treaty Talk | Episode 268 | Westmeath win, Fitzgibbon Cup, Ashbourne Cup & More 54:32

5M ago54:32

54:32

Treaty Talk | Episode 268 | Westmeath win, Fitzgibbon Cup, Ashbourne Cup Sligo in town, LGFA and more.By Sporting LK

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Treaty Talk | Episode 267 | Hurlers beat Antrim, Footballers fall to Down and much more 50:16

5M ago50:16

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Treaty Talk | Episode 267 | Hurlers beat Antrim, Footballers fall to Down, LGFA, club & schools action. #SportLK GAA w/ Noel's Menswear👔By Sporting LK

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Treaty Talk | Episode 266 | National Hurling League - Maurice O'Brien chats NHL, Harty & Fitzgibbon 1:28:27

5M ago1:28:27

1:28:27

Treaty Talk | Episode 266 | National Hurling League special - Maurice O'Brien joins the boys to chat NHL, Harty Cup and Fitzgibbon Cup. All the latest football chat as Limerick fall to Antrim. #SportLK GAA w/ Noel's Menswear👔By Sporting LK

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Treaty Talk | Episode 265 | Dillion Quirke challenge match, Harty Cup, Third Level and much more. 1:11:44

5M ago1:11:44

1:11:44

Treaty Talk | Episode 265 | Dillion Quirke challenge match, Harty Cup heroics, Third Level review, Antrim come to town, as Ladies look for another win. #SportLKBy Sporting LK

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Treaty Talk | Episode 264| Hurling frozen, Harty Cup, Camogie panel, & much more. #SportLK 1:33:17

5M ago1:33:17

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Treaty Talk | Episode 264| Hurling frozen, Harty Cup, Camogie panel, & much more. #SportLKBy Sporting LK

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Treaty Talk | Episode 263 | Is it too early to talk about the 'Drive for Five'? Treaty Talk is back! 1:29:55

5M ago1:29:55

1:29:55

GAA w/ Noels Menswear 👔Tom and Matt look back on the U21 finals, the return of Limerick hurlers and football and look ahead to the weekends action. #SportLKBy Sporting LK

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February 2024 18:31

5M ago18:31

18:31

News and Events from Westmeath Libraries for February 2024, featuring Ireland Reads, Book Clubs, Warhammer, Teen Advisory Board and much much more. Remember, all the details for these events can be found on our events page on www.westmeathculture.ie or sign up for our monthly newsletter - https://westmeathlibraries.substack.com/p/february-2024…

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January 2024 13:32

6M ago13:32

13:32

Happy New Year everyone. Here is a round up of our news and events for January 2024.By Westmeath Libraries

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Treaty Talk 262 | Tom And Matt review the GAA year that was 2023 1:14:33

6M ago1:14:33

1:14:33

In association with Noel's Menswear 👔Treaty Talk - Episode 262 | Tom And Matt review the GAA year that was 2024By Sporting LK

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Cairbre Ó Cairealláin on Limerick's 2024 preperations 3:56

6M ago3:56

3:56

Cairbre Ó Cairealláin gives superb insight into Limericks preseason training, as they gear up ahead of the Co-Op Superstores Munster Senior Hurling League.@LimerickCLGBy Sporting LK

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Cathal ONeill chats as Limerick gear up for 2024 2:46

6M ago2:46

2:46

In association with Noel's Menswear 👔Cathal O'Neill speaks about returning to training ahead of the Co-Op Superstores Munster Senior Hurling League@CrecoraGAA | @LimerickCLGBy Sporting LK

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Treaty Talk - Episode 261 | The Recent Ongoings In Limerick Including JP McManu 1:10:13

6M ago1:10:13

1:10:13

In association with Noel's Menswear 👔Treaty Talk - Episode 261 | Tom And Matt Discuss The Recent Ongoings In Limerick Including JP McManus donating 32 million to the GAABy Sporting LK

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In Your Nature Ep 49 - What's at Santa's Bird Table 38:00

7M ago38:00

38:00

In our end of year Christmas Special, Niall and Ricky consider what birds Santa might be enjoying at his bird table in an exploration of some of the hardiest species that call Finnish Lapland home. There is something in Santa’s bag for everyone in this episode, from fit finches to tough tits and canny corvids! We hope you enjoy it, thanks for liste…

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In Your Nature Ep 48 - The New Invasives 59:33

7M ago59:33

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This week In Your Nature focuses on the topic of invasive species, looking specifically at two new kids on the block, the Quagga Mussel and the Alpine Newt*, two recently discovered unwelcome colonisers! Ricky speaks to alien invasive species expert Dr. Jan-Robert Baars, Lecturer and Assistant Professor at the School of Biology and Environmental Sc…

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December 2023 24:36

7M ago24:36

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Hello and welcome to Westmeath Libraries' podcast. My name is Caroline Barry. Can you believe we're in the month of December, December 2023? So we're leading up to Christmas. And naturally here in Westmeath Libraries we have lots planned for younger people, toddlers and tots and primary school children and some older children as well. So stay tuned…

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In Your Nature Ep 47 - Where Are They Now? 44:47

7M ago44:47

44:47

This week Niall and Ricky are feeling the chill prompting the question, where do our summer migrants to Ireland go to get some winter sun? They discuss a list of species across the bird families that up sticks in autumn and leave in pursuit of an endless summer of sorts. A story of migration but focusing on the where and why of these massive journe…

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Treaty Talk EP260 | Matt and Tom discuss Harty Cup, U21 & Feenagh Kilmeedy's Munster final 1:03:34

7M ago1:03:34

1:03:34

In association with Noel's Menswear. Treaty Talk | Matt and Tom discuss Harty Cup, U21 as well as looking forward Feenagh Kilmeedy's Munster final.By Sporting LK

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In Your Nature Ep 46 - Connemara 52:42

7M ago52:42

52:42

The wildlife and wild places of Connemara are the topics of this weeks episode. John Lusby, Raptor Conservation Officer with BirdWatch Ireland discusses some of the iconic bird species (with a focus on breeding Golden Plover) which use this landscape, and conservation efforts underway to understand and protect them. John has nominated a bird of pre…

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Treaty Talk EP259 | Munster Previews as Feenagh Kilmeedy & Mungret Step Forward 58:03

7M ago58:03

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In Association with Noels Menswear 👔Treaty Talk EP259 | Munster Previews as Feenagh Kilmeedy & Mungret Step Forward into provincial action.By Sporting LK

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Treaty Talk EP258 | Munster Club previews ahead of a busy weekend of action 1:03:03

7M ago1:03:03

1:03:03

Treaty Talk EP258 | Magnificent Seven Limerick All-Stars and Munster Club previewBy Sporting LK

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Treaty Talk EP257 | Na Piarsaigh reign supreme in SHC final & F'ball final previews 1:26:07

7M ago1:26:07

1:26:07

Treaty Talk EP257 | Na Piarsaigh reign supreme in SHC final & F'ball final previewsBy Sporting LK

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Treaty Talk EP256 | David Byrne on the release of his new book plus a scan through all the GAA news 1:21:07

7M ago1:21:07

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Treaty Talk EP256 | David Byrne on the release of his new book plus a scan through all the GAA newsBy Sporting LK

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Treaty Talk EP255 | Football Semi Final Weekend & Hurling & Camogie Review 1:21:08

7M ago1:21:08

1:21:08

Treaty Talk EP255 | Football Semi Final Weekend & Hurling & Camogie ReviewBy Sporting LK

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In Your Nature Ep 45 - Ireland Vs New Zealand Bird-off Part 2 35:19

8M ago35:19

35:19

This weeks' episode brings us part-two of the Ireland vs New Zealand Bird-off. Originally broadcast as part of Radio New Zealand’s 'Our Changing World', produced by Co. Kerry native Claire Concannon (now ensconced in NZ), Ricky Whelan has been pitching his wits against New Zealand native and ornithologist Jamie McAulay, in a ferociously competitive…

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In Your Nature Ep 44 - Ireland Vs New Zealand Bird-off Part 1 34:32

8M ago34:32

34:32

Season 8 of In Your Nature podcast is starting-off with something slightly different - part one of a competition between Ireland and New Zealand to see which countries birds will win out in a series of categories in an inter-island bird-off! Originally broadcast as part of Radio New Zealand’s 'Our Changing World', produced by County Kerry native Cl…

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November 2023 16:55

8M ago16:55

16:55

In this week's episode Caroline chats to Manus about his upcoming talk on the Night of the Big Wind, and to Catherine about Books for babies, as well as all our upcoming events. Find out more in our newsletter, or on our website www.westmeathculture.ieBy Westmeath Libraries

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Treaty Talk EP254 | SHC Semi-Finals, F'Ball Recap and Camogie deciders 1:02:07

9M ago1:02:07

1:02:07

Matt and Jack are back for their final episode before a slight hiatus for the Ballysteen native.They start with previews of this weekend's mouthwatering Limerick SHC semi-finals! Also discussed are the premier intermediate last four ties.They recap last weekend's senior football quarters and the TUS Gaelic Grounds Ladies Football Finals where Monag…

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October 2023 32:10

9M ago32:10

32:10

Welcome to the October episode of our podcast, where our host Caroline from Kilbeggan Library has two interviews for you. We'll also take a look at some upcoming events happening in Westmeath Libraries. Remember, you can find all our news and events on our website: www.westmeathculture.ieBy Westmeath Libraries

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