Footnotes&Fairytales

In today's episode I chat with Two Stacks Irish Whiskey Co-Founder Liam Brogan.

Two Stacks Irish Whiskey opened a 6,000 square foot facility in Northern Ireland, the 'first of its kind' in Newry in more than a century. The award winning Irish Whiskey brand founded in 2020 is the vision of Liam Brogan, Shane McCarthy and Donal McLynn.

In today's episode I chat to endurance and long distance runner Marty Fox. Marty quite notably and admirably ran 108 miles from Belfast to Dublin in under 23 hours to raise money for the Fight For Alfie charity, which aims to fund the fight against Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Marty lives in Newry with his wife Niamh and their daughter Sophia.

In today's episode I chat with Dr. Niall Kennedy. Having graduated from Queen's University in Belfast with a PhD in English Literature, Niall is now the Library Manager of Warrenpoint Library where he continues to elevate Literature and encourage public engagement with the arts.

In today's episode I chat with former world elite level amateur boxer Adrian Patterson. Adrian enjoyed incredible success as an amateur boxer, most notably having won 10 Irish titles, a silver medal at the 1996 Commonwealth Championships in South Africa and having competed at the 1994 Commonwealth games in Canada. Adrian now takes that knowledge and those experiences, and shares it with the next generation of Irish amateur boxers as a Boxing coach. In 2019 Adrian was recognised for this outstanding contribution to boxing and coaching by the Irish Amateur Boxing Association. Adrian lives with his wife and son in Newry.

In today's episode I chat with Newry Actress Eithne Bell. Eithne has been involved with the Newry Art & Music scene for a lifetime. Having walked the boards in musicals, pantomime and plays, she is both wonderfully talented and accomplished. Eithne lives in Newry with her husband Collie and their family.

In today's episode i chat with Newry artist/creative Frankie Bannon. Having spent almost a decade living in Australia Frankie decided to pursue her true passion and open her very own Studio in Newry. Studio 23 is making art readily accessible to people of all ages and abilities. Frankie's studio is enjoying incredible success and had been recently Shortlisted by the Greater Newry Business Awards as best innovative business for 2023.

I today's episode I chat with Collie Bell. Collie alongside his wife Eithne founded the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust following the tragic loss of their son Kevin in 2013. The trust aims to alleviate the financial hardship of repatriating a loved one who sadly passes away abroad. Collie and Eithne live in Newry along with their family.

In today's episode I chat with Edel Devlin. Edel's daughter Rosie was diagnosed with Autism (ASD), Global Development Delay and Epilepsy, all of which can be incredibly challenging. However, Edel speaks glowingly about Rosie and the joy she brings to everyone she meets. Edel lives in Armagh, along with her husband and two children, Rosie and Eddie.

In today's episode I chat with Darren Mullen, former Newry City AFC manager. Darren was Newry's longest serving manager, having been at the helm for 10 years. He was central in resurrecting the club when it looked almost certain it would close its gates for good. Darren ensured the clubs survival and brought them back to the top flight of Irish league football.

In today's episode i chat with the creator of the fantasy series MourneQuest, Garry McElherron. Having already written 2 books in the series, Garry is working on a third. Garry is also the creator of the board game of the same name. Garry is incredibly talented, creative and imaginative. Garry is from Newry, where he lives with his wife and children.