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Kildavin/Clonegal GAA club seeks to stamp out an emerging drug culture. In this episode, we highlight its commitment to becoming drug-free, an effort proudly supported by the wider GAA's "Drugs Cost Lives" campaign. Join us as we explore their journey, the importance of creating safe sporting environments, and the powerful impact of collective action in promoting health and wellbeing in our communities. Our guests are John Kirwan Chairman of Kildavin Clonegal GAA Juvenile Committee, Bernard Hourhihan, who has personal experience of the damage drugs can do to individuals and their families and Peter McConnon Operations Manager of Carlow GAA and a former Garda.

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Three GAA Stalwarts discuss the highs and lows, the strange and the remarkable of a lifetime of involvement in the GAA. They are Seamus Aldridge, a well-known referee, John Byrne, who served as an umpire; and Tom Doyle, Chairman of Clonegal Kildavin Veteran Players. All are former players, administrators, and GAA devotees. They recall the people and events embedded in their memories, and no GAA discussion would be complete without strong views being expressed on the game, the organisation, and its trajectory.

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John Hickey from the Clonegal Bicentenary Committee set up to celebrate the bicentenary of St. Brigid’s Church, speaks about the need to celebrate this landmark anniversary, the importance of the church in the community, both to worshipers and non-worshippers and the monster fundraiser, a Tractor and Car Run on Sunday, May 4th. Its objective is to unite the community and raise money to refurbish the church. Anyone wanting more information, phone Johnny 086 8416901, Jim 0879280746, John 086 68932217

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This month's Podcast features an interview with Shauna Doyle, who works with Doyle Tarmacadam in Rathcrogue, Carlow. Shauna works in the heretofore all-male world of Construction. In this interview, she talks about   the life that brought her to this industry and how she is an accidental trailblazer for women in construction

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This month we hear from Sharon Keely of Alone, Alone is  an organisation that offers support to our over 65s  For anyone wanting to avail of their services  they can contact 0818 222024

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Dannah O Brien, star of Irish Ladies Rugby talks about her experiences and her hopes  and has some advice for the next generation of Irish female sports stars

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This month, we will listen to a panel discussion on the latest publication of the Clonegal Kildavin Veteran Players. Recall Volume I which reproduces the first four copies of the Parish Magazine “The Call” produced in 1969 and 1970.  Dan Murphy, Luke Hayden and Margaret Doyle talk about the memories it references, the societal changes that it marks and the questions it raises for our modern-day society.
You can purchase a copy for €10 from any member of the Veteran Players or by ringing or texting 0878380018 and it will be delivered at no extra cost within 15km of Clonegal and Kildavin, The book is also on sale at Plunkett’s Clonegal and McAssey’s Ballon  and Steamers O Leary Bunclody 

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John Kelly is well known to everyone interested in history, particularly Carlow's history.  He is a prominent member of the Carlow Historical and Archaeological Society, editor of Carloviana and a historian of note

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Listen to Eamonn Treacy share his insights and observation on what can only be described as an extraordinarily successful career. Eamonn is six times world ploughing championship.

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Jim Rothwell nonagenarian, historian and social commentator, talks about his life and times, his experiences, ambitions and observations