The Daily Cast on Kilcullen Diary, a podcast to start Kilcullen's day on Friday the 14th of May 2021. Today's Person of Interest is Richard Cantillon, an Irish-born banker who made a killing in the 18th century on a speculative investment 'bubble', and later disappeared. Our Feature of the Day is again with the late Canon James Horan, this time his thoughts on the apparent apparitions and miracles underpinning the Marian shrine. We also nod to the stories of the day in our local and national online news outlets. Produced by Brian Byrne.

The Daily Cast on Kilcullen Diary, a podcast to start Kilcullen's day, on Thursday the 13th of May 2021. Today's Person of Interest is Arthur Sullivan, Victorian composer and collaborator in producing the most enduring comic operas. Our Feature of the Day is the late Canon James Horan reflecting on the building of the Basilica at Knock. We also nod to the stories of the day in our local and national online news outlets. Produced by Brian Byrne.

The Daily Cast on Kilcullen Diary, a podcast to start Kilcullen's day, on Wednesday the 12th of May 2021. Today's Person of Interest is Florence Nightingale, the founder of nursing as a trained profession. Our Feature of the Day is on the Cross & Passion TY year musical presentation, Little Shop of Horrors. We also nod to the stories of the day in our local and national online news outlets. Produced by Brian Byrne.

The Daily Cast on Kilcullen Diary, a podcast to start Kilcullen's day, on Tuesday the 11th of May 2021. Today's Person of Interest is Sean Lemass, described often as the father of modern Ireland. Our Feature of the Day is on Halverstown Cricket Club, celebrating 136 years in 2021. We also nod to the stories of the day in our local and national news outlets. Produced by Brian Byrne.

The Daily Cast on Kilcullen Diary, a podcast to start Kilcullen's day, on Monday the 10th of May 2021. Today's Person of Interest is Bert Weedon, who helped make the guitar the rock and roll weapon of choice. Our Feature of the Day is on summer eye care, with optometrist Nichola Kennedy. We also nod to the stories of the day in our local and national news outlets. Produced by Brian Byrne.

A playback of short excerpts from The Daily Cast during the past week. We hear recollections of traffic and transport in Kilcullen in the 20s and 30s, the ethos of the small rural school in Brannockstown, and how the annual Mac and Norman Rally is supported from far and wide. Produced by Brian Byrne.

The Daily Cast on Kilcullen Diary, a podcast to start Kilcullen's day, on Friday the 7th of May 2021. Today's Person of Interest is Rachel Carson, American marine biologist, author, and environmentalist. Our Feature of the Day is another extract from my 1984 conversation with my late uncle Tommy Byrne, about cars, bicycles and trains and Kilcullen in his younger days. We also briefly nod to the stories of the day in our local and national news outlets. Produced by Brian Byrne.

The Daily Cast on Kilcullen Diary, a podcast to start Kilcullen's day, on Thursday the 6th of May 2021. Today's Person of Interest is Robert O'Hara Burke, an Irish explorer who didn't do so well. Our Feature of the Day is about the hopes for a resumption of the Mac & Norman Rally in August, after last year's pandemic cancellation. As usual we also briefly nod to the stories of the day in our local and national news outlets. Produced by Brian Byrne.

The Daily Cast on Kilcullen Diary, a podcast to start Kilcullen's day, on Wednesday the 5th of May 2021. Today's Person of Interest is Kate O'Brien, writer and feminist. Our Feature of the Day is about Brannoxtown Community National School's first three years, recalled by Principal Sarah Fitzpatrick. As usual we also briefly nod to the stories of the day in our local and national news outlets. Produced by Brian Byrne.

The Daily Cast on Kilcullen Diary, a podcast to start Kilcullen's day, on Tuesday the 4th of May 2021. Today's Person of Interest is Charles Williams, the Irish-born early war correspondent. Our Feature of the Day is on traffic and transport in Kilcullen in the 1930s, as remembered by the late Tommy Byrne. As usual we also briefly nod to the stories of the day in our local and national news outlets. Produced by Brian Byrne.