Best Wild Atlantic Way Podcasts (2022)

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Danny Houlihan‘s Irish Experience

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Cliff Walk Ballybunion Danny Houlihan Wild Atlantic Way Champion 20:04

26d ago20:04

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Wild Atlantic Way Champion Danny Houlihan takes us on a Journey from the Castle in Ballybunion to the famous caves of the town which in 1834 was visited by famous writers and Geologists both William Ainsworth and writer Alfred Tennyson and later many more. Leaving the historic strand Danny follows in the steps of many famous people onto the walk wh…

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AVIATE with Shaesta

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Colonel Nicole Malachowski was the first female pilot for the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. A tick bite suddenly changed her life and career. 1:00:14

27d ago1:00:14

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Our guest today, who will conclude season two of the AVIATE with Shaesta podcast, is Colonel Nicole Malachowski. At age 5, during a time when women were not permitted to fly for the military, Nicole knew that someday, she would fly a fighter jet. Finishing fourth in her class, Nicole graduated from pilot training at Columbus AFB, Mississippi, and w…

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AVIATE with Shaesta

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Vanessa Blacknall-Jamison was the first woman and non-pilot Chairwoman of OBAP. Mentorship has been her brand her entire career. 55:58

2M ago55:58

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Vanessa Blacknall-Jamison is our podcast guest today. Some of you may be familiar with Vanessa’s leadership from OBAP (the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals) or her advocacy and hard work with the FAA. Vanessa grew up in Denver, Colorado, and was introduced to aviation by her mother, a Flight Attendant talent recruiter. Inspired by her …

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AVIATE with Shaesta

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Jessica Webster is a corporate pilot and Founder & President of Hera Aviation Group. She has a plan to change workforce rules for mothers and primary caregivers. 57:25

2M ago57:25

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Today, our guest is a corporate pilot, Founder and President of the Hera Aviation Group, and mommy of two, Jessica Webster. As a Massachusetts native, Jessica attended airshows with her family and admired the aircraft from afar. It wasn't until the Commander of a P-3 Orion invited Jessica to sit on the aircraft's wing with the crew that she believe…

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AVIATE with Shaesta

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Amy Spowart, President & CEO of National Aviation Hall of Fame, plays a big role in shaping the narrative, from the past to future. 59:08

2M ago59:08

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Joining me on this episode of the AVIATE with Shaesta podcast is the CEO and President of the National Aviation Hall of Fame, Amy Spowart. Amy grew up in central Pennsylvania and took a non-traditional route in aviation. Her first flight experience was when she was 19 years old on a TWA flight. Although Amy had her hesitations about flying for the …

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Danny Houlihan‘s Irish Experience

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Listowel County Kerry Danny Houlihan’s Irish Experience 11:45

2M ago11:45

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In this episode Danny travels inland from the Wild Atlantic Way nine miles to the famous market town of North Kerry Listowel Ireland. Listowel Castle is at the centre of its proud history combined with its famous writers the late John B Keane & Brian McMahon who have left a legacy of writing for all of us to enjoy and explore our rich diverse histo…

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AVIATE with Shaesta

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Chief Executive Officer of The Registry of Aruba, Alexandria (Alex) Colindres, pivots from art to aviation. 42:34

3M ago42:34

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Our guest today is the Chief Executive Officer of The Registry of Aruba, Alexandria (Alex) Colindres. Alex had fond childhood memories of spending her summers at The Registry of Aruba, which is a company founded by her dad. Although she was surrounded by business aviation, Alex had a soaring interest in the arts. After receiving a bachelor’s in fin…

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AVIATE with Shaesta

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Founder and CEO of Infinite Branches, Shelley Svoren, has worked in Finance for more than 30 years. She joins to talk about the importance of community. 56:30

3M ago56:30

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Today, our guest, Shelley Svoren, is the Founder and CEO of Infinite Branches, which connects and transforms business aviation investments. With over 30 years of experience in finance, Shelley received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Oregon in Finance, Economics, International Business, and Scandinavian Studies. Her interest in aviatio…

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Danny Houlihan‘s Irish Experience

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Marconi Radio Station YXQ Ballybunion Anniversary Danny Houlihan’s Irish Experience 22:43

3M ago22:43

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On the 19th of March 1919 Marconi Radio Station YXQ transmitted the first East to West Voice Speech Transmission from a wireless station on Sandhill Road Ballybunion North Kerry Ireland to a receiving station at Louisbourg Cape Breton Nova Scotia Canada. Transmissions were successful with Marconi Engineer W T Dirchem’s voice heard at Cape Breton No…

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Danny Houlihan‘s Irish Experience

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St Patricks Day Show Danny Houlihan’s Irish Experience 1:01:21

3M ago1:01:21

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Join Danny on his St Patricks Irish Show,Danny is a Bagpiper historian sit back enjoy, its Ireland as he weaves a tapestry of Danny's Houlihan's Ireland.Ps Bagpipes are on this podcast/Low Whistle.By Danny Houlihan Historian Author Musician

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AVIATE with Shaesta

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NTSB Investigator and Guyanese Guyana’s first female pilots Beverly Drake talks about embracing unchartered territories 1:04:11

3M ago1:04:11

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Our guest today is Guyanese American pilot Beverly Drake. In the 1970’s Beverley became one of Guyana’s first female pilots, flying both military for the Guyana Defense Force and commercial operations for Guyana Airways. By the end of the 1970s, Beverly left her country as a celebrated aviator, got married, had her first child while settling in Ame…

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AVIATE with Shaesta

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Aviation has a cognitive bias problem, and Kimberly Perkins, a Gulfstream G650 Captain & PhD candidate wants to fix it 54:31

4M ago54:31

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Our guest today is Kimberly Perkins who is a Gulfstream 650 Captain, writer, researcher, and mother to two adorable girls. Discovering the possibility of an aviation career during a college campus tour, Kimberly was determined to earn her wings to fly. After building her flight time and finding unique ways to instruct pilots, Kimberly landed a job …

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Danny Houlihan‘s Irish Experience

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Ship Wrecks of The Shannon Danny Houlihan’s Irish Experience Show 18:36

4M ago18:36

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In this episode Danny travels back to the days of the ship wrecks during the 1800s on the Shannon Estuary Ireland on The Wild Atlantic Way North Kerry Ireland. The Thetis still to this day is with us, all that remains is a few wooden ribs buried in the sands of Beale and the memory of that faithful night many moons ago and that of SS Premier which …

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AVIATE with Shaesta

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Airline Pilot & Author Carole Hopson writes her own script for her career, and Bessie Coleman 1:09:51

4M ago1:09:51

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Carole Hopson, our guest today, is a New Jersey native who took notice of the airplanes flying above her in the sky at the young age of four. Although she admired flight because she didn't see other black women pilots, let alone pilots who wore glasses like her, Carole didn't consider an aviation career. She went on to earn her bachelor's degree fr…

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AVIATE with Shaesta

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President of the Drone Racing League, Rachel Jacobson, talks about drone racing, tech, and aviation. 30:28

4M ago30:28

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Rachel Jacobson, President of the Drone Racing League, is our guest launching us into season two, centering our conversation on the Act theme in AVIATE.A New Jersey Native, Rachel graduated from Cornell University with a Bachelor's in Hotel and Business Management. Rachel spent 21 years at the National Basketball Association (NBA), where her career…

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AVIATE with Shaesta

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Zara Rutherford, Youngest Woman to Fly Solo Around the World in A Single Engine Airplane, discusses her journey to take over my record. 44:50

4M ago44:50

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Zara Rutherford, the Youngest Woman to Fly Solo Around the World, joins me in the exclusive conversation where we discuss her historic and inspiring trip around the world. On January 20, 2022, Zara broke my record of being the youngest woman to fly solo around the world at the young age of 19, capturing the hearts of so many who followed her flight…

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Danny Houlihan‘s Irish Experience

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Tales from The Seaside Danny Houlihan’s Irish Experience 10:24

4M ago10:24

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Buried deep within old boxes were many historical gems, some are now gone forgotten and indeed lost forever. I came across this old tale from my place here in Ballybunion many moons ago, indeed there is a reference to an event. In Ireland when a story was told it gathered speed and in those early days with no internet it made a bolt and was added t…

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Danny Houlihan‘s Irish Experience

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Mary O Malley Young Danny Houlihan’s Irish Experience 12:32

4M ago12:32

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In this episode Danny Houlihan highlights a special woman Mary O Malley Young, who left her mark on the people and the landscape of Ballybunion North Kerry Ireland in 1868, this mark will be there for years to come. Mary was a kind person to all including young orphan children and locals alike. Mary was a local woman from Kilconly who married a tea…

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Danny Houlihan‘s Irish Experience

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Ballybunion & The Lartique Railway 1888-1924 45:08

5M ago45:08

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In this episode Danny Houlihan takes a historical journey back on the old Lartique Mono Railway System which ran from Listowel to Ballybunion from 1888-1924. Our history is unique and highlights an area which was developing as a seaside resort from 1888 to 1924 through the times of the Mono Rail System its staff, landlords,parish priests and the de…

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Danny Houlihan‘s Irish Experience

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Carrigafoyle Castle Ballylongford Danny Houlihan 12:59

6M ago12:59

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In this episode I will travel along the North Kerry Coastline on the Wild Atlantic Way to Ballylongford to its Castle Carrigafoyle, to explore a part of its rich history. Strategically located on the inland estuary Carrigafoyle Castle commanded the respect of all who arrived in the estuary within its banks. From Ri Na Fhile on Doon Promontory Bally…

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AVIATE with Shaesta

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Part 1: “We almost never got off the ground.” – Behind the scenes highlights & what MLK & Afghanistan have in common| with Executive Producer, Michael Wildes 27:06

7M ago27:06

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Michael Wildes, our Executive Producer for Aviate with Shaesta, joins for a very special season one, three-part series recap. Michael stays busy. Outside of his role as Producer, Michael is the Business Editor for Flying Magazine and sits on the board of Dreams Soar. Michael is also a pilot, recently working at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University …

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AVIATE with Shaesta

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Part 2: Shaesta learns how to say “No”, a complete sentence. Favorite Moments, Mental Health, Pioneers, Motherhood, social media, & Self-Advocacy | with Executive Producer, Michael Wildes 21:14

7M ago21:14

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Michael Wildes, Executive Producer for Aviate with Shaesta returns for this second episode of a three-part season one review. This time we discuss our favorite moments of the season. Did Michael answer fully? You decide. She reveals why it was important to lead off with Mental Health and we briefly outline our plans for more. Michael shares what he…

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AVIATE with Shaesta

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Part 3: Shaesta shares the Pressure women face to be perfect; Why we admire Patty Wagstaff; People are leaving their jobs, Nicole Stott, & Atlantic Aviation. 16:52

7M ago16:52

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In this final of three-part season one review series, Michael Wildes, Executive Producer for Aviate with Shaesta returns. Michael joins to talk about why he’s a “superfan” of Patty Wagstaff: hint, she’s a 3-peat legend. Shaesta shares the pressure women face to be perfect, as we review Episode 7 with Erika Armstrong. Michael wants to know if Shaest…

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AVIATE with Shaesta

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"I was not okay." | Talking about mental health in aviation. 5:20

7M ago5:20

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By Shaesta Waiz, Michael Wildes

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AVIATE with Shaesta

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"My hero, Jerrie Mock." | Pioneers who paved the way. 5:49

7M ago5:49

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By Shaesta Waiz, Michael Wildes

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AVIATE with Shaesta

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"Where was my village?" | My Motherhood journey, so far. 4:39

7M ago4:39

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By Shaesta Waiz

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AVIATE with Shaesta

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"Instagrammable moments." | Handling social media pressures. 7:10

7M ago7:10

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By Shaesta Waiz

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AVIATE with Shaesta

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"I had to learn how to speak up." | Being your best advocate. 4:22

7M ago4:22

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By Shaesta Waiz

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AVIATE with Shaesta

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"I wanted to fly...like Gwyneth Paltrow." | How my new passport empowered me. 6:20

7M ago6:20

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By Shaesta Waiz

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"Ma'am, where's the pilot?" | The price women in aviation pay. 7:00

7M ago7:00

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By Shaesta Waiz, Michael Wildes

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AVIATE with Shaesta

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"Space, drones, airport designs, eVTOLs, Biofuels..." | Innovation is improving the way we fly. 4:44

7M ago4:44

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By Shaesta Waiz, Michael Wildes

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AVIATE with Shaesta

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"The first time I travelled." | Finding my passion and the courage to pursue it. 5:43

7M ago5:43

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By Shaesta Waiz, Michael Wildes

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AVIATE with Shaesta

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"New Horizons." | Crossing the Pacific Ocean, solo. 8:04

7M ago8:04

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By Shaesta Waiz, Michael Wildes

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Danny Houlihan‘s Irish Experience

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Cashen Wooden Bridge Danny Houlihan 9:17

7M ago9:17

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The Cashen Wooden bridge in North Kerry just on the outskirts of Ballyduff is no longer with us but over the years the large oak beams have been found. This priceless part of our river crossing history has been uncovered from time to time from the bed of the Cashen River. In ancient times the river was known as Casan Chiarraighe Luachaire the Pathw…

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Danny Houlihan‘s Irish Experience

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Ballylongford Lisslaghtin Abbey Danny Houlihan 9:17

7M ago9:17

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In this episode Danny Houlihan takes a journey out along the North Kerry Coastline to Ballylongford and its famous Abbey/Friary known around the World as Lisslaghtin. The story unfolds its rich history and the many raids that Abbey and its friars suffered at the hands of advancing forces. Lisslaghtin is a must for all to visit when arriving in Irel…

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Danny Houlihan‘s Irish Experience

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Penal Times Danny Houlihan 9:00

7M ago9:00

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In this episode Danny takes a short look back at the Penal Times, and the effect it had on the Irish people in the area called Gleann Na dtalamh. The old Mass Houses that were knocked and the old customs that the people had area now gone and forgotten. The tradition of celebrating mass in glens and valleys and mass rocks during those harsh Penal Ti…

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Danny Houlihan‘s Irish Experience

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Carthy The Piper 1799-1904 Danny Houlihan 17:38

7M ago17:38

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Thomas McCarthy the famous piper of Ballybunion was born in 1799 in Doon Ballybunion North Kerry Ireland. Toms music was legendary and the times he lived through and the people he met. The music of his pipes made him an International artist when he featured on postcards. He played for the Great houses in the area and for the local people and touris…

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Danny Houlihan‘s Irish Experience

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Standing Stones Danny Houlihan 7:39

8M ago7:39

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Standing stones erected by our Irish ancestors dot the landscape of Ireland. Built way back in antiquity to mark a place of burial of a chieftain or special member of a clan. In this episode Danny Houlihan takes a look at the standing stone and its importance to ancient Ireland. In researching standing stones other items have been found, such as Ci…

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Danny Houlihan‘s Irish Experience

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Scattery Island Danny Houlihan 9:45

8M ago9:45

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In this episode I will cross the Shannon Estuary to the Holy Island of Scattery or in its Irish name Inis Cathaigh, from the golden beaches of Ballybunion, Beale and Littor the sight of a round tower breaks the Irish skyline with the backdrop of County Clare, this is the holy Island of the Shannon Estuary called Scattery Island. During the periods …

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Danny Houlihan‘s Irish Experience

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Ballybunion Fulachta Fiadh Cooking Places Danny Houlihan 6:34

8M ago6:34

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In this short episode Danny Houlihan relates the history of our out door cooking places of Bronze Age Ireland called Fulachta Fiadh, Fulachta refers to a cooking place and Fiadh a deer. All that remains of these priceless relics today are the heaps of burnt stone that lie buried on the landscape of Ireland. This is the first in the weekend episodes…

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Danny Houlihan‘s Irish Experience

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Ballybunion Leac Castle Danny Houlihan 12:16

8M ago12:16

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One forgotten castle on the North Kerry coastline is Leac or known locally as Lick Castle north of Ballybunion. Built on a rocky promontory fort of the Clan Connor during the 1300s. Sited in a scenic place called Faha on the Wild Atlantic Way. Danny Journeys back to Lick through the landscape that shapes Ireland, its culture and its people. In this…

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Danny Houlihan‘s Irish Experience

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Kilconly Danny Houlihan 11:47

8M ago11:47

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North of Ballybunion North Kerry is a very special place called Kilconly, steeped in history myth and legend. In this episode Danny Houlihan Journeys back to the Early Christian Period and relates the story of a monk called Chonnla and a battle with a huge serpent coupled with the history surrounding the church. This podcast is another snapshot of …

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Danny Houlihan‘s Irish Experience

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Ballybunion Castle Danny Houlihan 17:29

8M ago17:29

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Ballybunion Castle County Kerry Ireland is famous as the International logo for Ballybunion. Danny Houlihan Historian relates its history a part of our past and a part of our heritage.By Danny Houlihan Historian Author Musician

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Danny Houlihan‘s Irish Experience

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Ring Forts of Our Ancestors Danny Houlihan 14:54

8M ago14:54

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The landscape of Ireland is marked by the old homesteads of our ancestors the Ring Fort or Rath. Danny Houlihan in this podcast takes a short journey into some of the forts in his area near Ballybunion in North Kerry. This podcast is not a complete history but again a snapshot of our golden heritage. Through its people, its heritage and its rugged …

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AVIATE with Shaesta

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Vice President Sales & Marketing at Atlantic Aviation, Sue Sommers talks about the community in Aviation 43:06

9M ago43:06

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Sue Sommers, VP of Sales and Marketing for Atlantic Aviation, has over 25 years of experience in aviation. She started her career working at an FBO in customer service and has built her career impressive career over the years. Sue is a native of Louisiana and a mother. Hear how she leaned on her community to help her build her career.…

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Danny Houlihan‘s Irish Experience

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Ballybunion in Myth & Legend 2 Danny Houlihan 5:39

9M ago5:39

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In this short episode Danny Houlihan concludes the series for the present with myths and legends from the Ballybunion area. These myths were gathered by Danny Houlihan 30 years ago in the old oral way, local tales were recorded by Danny Houlihan from people who's ancestors lived in the area during the Great Famine while some deal with the famous Fi…

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Danny Houlihan‘s Irish Experience

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Ballybunion Holy Well Danny Houlihan 4:53

9M ago4:53

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The tradition of holy wells can be traced back to the Early Christian Period in the area, with many myths and legends associated with the site. Ancient customs which are now forgotten were once practiced there, and customs preserved. Later on Pattern days emerged with mass celebrated at the local church of St John's followed by a procession to the …

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Danny Houlihan‘s Irish Experience

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Nine Daughters Hole Story Danny Houlihan 5:24

9M ago5:24

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The Great O Connor Chieftain and his nine daughters features in this short podcast, Danny Houlihan weaves his tapestry once again on the history of the Ballybunion area. Viking raids coupled with the O Connor Clan are all deal with at the swing of legendary O Connor sword, all interwoven into Danny Houlihan's Irish Experience.…

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Danny Houlihan‘s Irish Experience

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Ballybunion Bronze Age Cist Graves Danny Houlihan. 5:31

9M ago5:31

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Ancient Burial Rites in the Ballybunion area were forgotten until building works during the 1980s uncovered the remains of our past, my late father Sean Houlihan with his JCB un-earthed one such grave called a long stone lined Cist. These stone lined graves date to a period of our history when the rites of the dead were treated with great ceremony.…

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Danny Houlihan‘s Irish Experience

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Beale Stone Alignment Danny Houlihan 3:20

9M ago3:20

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Danny Houlihan moves out again from his Ballybunion base and travels along the coast to Beale a few miles from Ballybunion. This area is steeped in history and folklore & Irish culture. In this short podcast Danny visits the Beale Stone Alignment, passed by thousands of visitors each year, these priceless relics of our past stand out with the Wild …

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