In this first episode of Cork is the Lee, Dr Richard Scriven presents a different character to the following installments with a blend of field recordings and short reflections thinking about sound or encounters with the Lee, all structured around five river features. The field recordings are made and edited by Vicky Langan (www.vickylangan.com), the opening and closing music is composed and played by Claire Layton, and title narration is by Ruth Harrington.

Littoral Space webpage: http://liminalentwinings.com/littoral-space-podcast/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/LittoralSpace

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littoralspaces/

Dr Richard Scriven tweets at: https://twitter.com/RichardScrivGeo

The high rates of food poverty, or food insecurity, in Ireland, and the different types of response are outlined by Tara Kenny, PhD Candidate in the Department of Geography, UCC. This conversation illustrates the complexities involved and the inadequacies of government policies, which rely on the charitable sector to help feed people caught in food poverty. Dr Richard Scriven also discusses community gardens with Tara, and the social role they can play.

Littoral Space webpage: http://liminalentwinings.com/littoral-space-podcast/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/LittoralSpace

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littoralspaces/

Dr Richard Scriven tweets at: https://twitter.com/RichardScrivGeo

Education and equality of access and opportunity feature in this episode's conversation with Deputy Principal Ruth Harrington, who shares her experiences of working in a school with DEIS (Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools) status. She underlines the importance of supports such as breakfast clubs and school liaison officers, and offering choice to young people.

Littoral Space webpage: http://liminalentwinings.com/littoral-space-podcast/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/LittoralSpace

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littoralspaces/

Dr Richard Scriven tweets at: https://twitter.com/RichardScrivGeo

Gill Weyman explains about the national ladybird survey with Dr Richard Scriven. It is a citizen science project involving members of the public sharing sighthings of the ladybirds so a greater picture of their spread, types, and overall status can be assessed. Gill works in Fota Wildlife Park under an IRC employment doctoral scholarship and is completing her PhD in the School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University College Cork.

You can find out more about the survey and submit your sightings:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Irishladybirds/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/IrishLadybirds

Fota Wildlife Park website: https://www.fotawildlife.ie/education/2016-all-ireland-ladybird-survey

Littoral Space webpage: http://liminalentwinings.com/littoral-space-podcast/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/LittoralSpace

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littoralspaces/

Dr Richard Scriven tweets at: https://twitter.com/RichardScrivGeo

A broad ranging conversation with Holly McKeever Cairns, a West Cork farmer and small business owner, covers the importance of biodiversity, sustainable agriculture, better systems of farming, and supporting rural life. In this episode, Dr Richard Scriven and Holly touch a range of geographical themes from the provision of food to examining what we mean by sustainability. It also highlights the importance of voters in shaping policies and consumer is making change. Brown Envelope Seeds (https://www.brownenvelopeseeds.com/)is a family company in West Cork, and Holly is a candidate in the upcoming local elections for the Social Demoncrats in the Cork County Bantry electoral area (https://www.socialdemocrats.ie/our-people/holly-mckeevercairns/). She can also be found on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/HolllyMcKeeverCairns/), Twitter (https://twitter.com/HollyLeahCairns), and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/holly_mckeever_cairns/).

Littoral Space webpage: http://liminalentwinings.com/littoral-space-podcast/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/LittoralSpace

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littoralspaces/

Dr Richard Scriven tweets at: https://twitter.com/RichardScrivGeo

Doris Murphy shares her experiences of convening Wexford Together for Yes with a group of dedicated activists, highlight the importance of individuals acting to help address social and political issues.

Littoral Space webpage: http://liminalentwinings.com/littoral-space-podcast/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/LittoralSpace

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littoralspaces/

Dr Richard Scriven tweets at: https://twitter.com/RichardScrivGeo

Musican and composer Dee Gannon explains the geographical influences in her piece the Anthropocene composed for the gamelan (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamelan), which features as the music for this podcast. Dr Richard Scriven and Dee discuss the intersections of the natural world and beyond with music. Her creative process influences considerations of ecology and habitats, and the anthropocentric/capitalist systems that mistreat and deplete the environment. The episode all features the full recording of the piece Ophelia from the the Anthropocene.

You can find Dee on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/deegannonmusic/) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/deegannonmusic/)

Littoral Space webpage: http://liminalentwinings.com/littoral-space-podcast/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/LittoralSpace

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littoralspaces/

Dr Richard Scriven tweets at: https://twitter.com/RichardScrivGeo

Síle Ní Dhubhghaill outlines the importance that the arts can play in the lives of individuals and communities, and the necessity for this sector to be properly funded, especially in rural areas. This episode touches on the lack of supports for rural communities and the value of cultural. You can find Síle on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/nidhubhghaillsile/), Twitter (https://twitter.com/silenidsocdems), and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/silesocdems/).

Littoral Space webpage: http://liminalentwinings.com/littoral-space-podcast/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/LittoralSpace

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littoralspaces/

Dr Richard Scriven tweets at: https://twitter.com/RichardScrivGeo

Dr Lekha Menon Margassery has been active in registering voters in Cork and raising awareness of the democratic process among the migrant communities. Her voluntary work highlights the need for a pro-active political system with includes all people and encourages diversity. Please note all residents of the Republic of Ireland are entitled to vote in local elections.

Littoral Space webpage: http://liminalentwinings.com/littoral-space-podcast/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/LittoralSpace

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littoralspaces/

Dr Richard Scriven tweets at: https://twitter.com/RichardScrivGeo

The intersections of creativity and landscape are to the fore in my conversation with Dr Kathy D'Arcy, poet, feminist activist, and creative writing teacher. Kathy shares how pilgrimage, as an activity and a metaphor, shapes her poetry. We discuss walking the Camino de Santiago and St Declan's Way, while Kathy closes by reading her poem St James. You can find out more about Kathy and her poetry on her website, http://www.kathydarcy.com/, and on Twitter, https://twitter.com/KathyDArcyCork.

Littoral Space webpage: http://liminalentwinings.com/littoral-space-podcast/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/LittoralSpace

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littoralspaces/

Dr Richard Scriven tweets at: https://twitter.com/RichardScrivGeo