Leitrim to Birmingham Ep12 - No Costa Coffee In Digbeth. By Tony Downey by Senior Times

More gems from the masters!

An enjoyable mix of melodies for relaxing listening

Includes works by Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Bach, Weber, and more.

Introduced by John Low. Produced by Conor O’Hagan

Phyllis Foley led a very busy and active life before retiring, and while she ran her own businesses, she was always involved in voluntary work. When it came to her own retirement, it was no surprise that she chose to form an active retirement group that would benefit the whole community as well as finding the right niche for herself moving forward. Her experiences and expertise have helped to build YARA into one of the most vibrant and successful groups in the country. Together with Frank Down, they now have over 260 members in the group which has survived the Covid lockdown and continues to grow from strength to strength.

Our range of Garden Tours takes in visits to some of the most well-known and iconic gardens in the world, as well as private gardens that can be inaccessible when travelling independently. You don’t have to be a horticulturist or an expert gardener, people join our Garden Tours for all sorts of reasons; some to gain gardening tips and ideas, while others just enjoy admiring the gardens. https://www.traveldepartment.com/garden-holidays

60 Question Quiz Sept 1 2023

Know Your Rights with Conor Faughnan: Colm Markey MEP. Conor meets the MEP for Midlands North West who has been very vocal about engagement with and support for older people and their families, especially since the pandemic. They chat about that and about his work in Europe.

Ciaran Fitzgerald captained Ireland to the Triple Crown in 1982 and 1985, and the Five Nations Championship in 1983. He also captained the Lions on their 1983 tour.

Fitzgerald first played rugby while at Garbally College, and was chosen to play hooker by teacher and priest John Kirby. Fitzgerald played for University College Galway, and then went on to play senior rugby for St. Mary's College in Dublin.

Fitzgerald rose to prominence in the game, and made his test debut for Ireland against Australia on 3 June 1979, during an Irish tour of Australia. He captained Ireland to the Triple Crown in 1982 and 1985, and the Five Nations Championship in 1983. Fitzgerald's last test came against Scotland on 15 March 1986 in that year's Five Nations Championship. In total, Fitzgerald received 22 competitive and three friendly caps for Ireland. He scored once, a try against Wales, in the 1980 Five Nations. Fitzgerald also captained the British and Irish Lions team on their 1983 tour, when the team travelled to New Zealand and were beaten in each test against the All Blacks.

Though most widely remembered for playing rugby union, Fitzgerald was an accomplished sportsman, winning two All-Ireland boxing championships. He also played minor hurling for Galway the team he played with reached the minor final against Cork in 1970.

Fitzgerald studied at University College Galway, gaining a Bachelor's degree in 1973. Playing in the amateur era, Fitzgerald also maintained a career in the Irish Army. Fitzgerald also served as aide-de-camp to the President, Dr Patrick Hillery.

Leitrim to Birmingham Episode 11: Eight Hand Reel Recall by Senior Times

Michelle Lawlor is a woman who has bypassed two stereotypical presumptions to achieve great success in the business of wine. Not only is she female, but also since she was in her 20s, she has travelled throughout the world holding very prestigious positions in International companies. She has been a wine educator in Ireland, a sommelier in the UK, a wine trader in Hong Kong and a cellar-hand in Italy and New Zealand. Five year ago she set up the popular Nude Wine Company, based in Co. Kildare.

Conor sits down with Minister Donohoe to discuss what brought a northside lad who used to sell nappies by the truck-load to the huge job that he has now at the heart of Irish public life. And of course, what he is proposing to do with the money…