Small But Massive Podcast

We're back with another episode of Voices From The Sperrins!

This time, Paddy Glasgow is joined by Moneyneena's very own Ruairí O'Hagan, Ireland's Strongest Man.

Ruairí talks about growing up in Ballinascreen, being thrown in to all every sport going, Gaelic football, hurling, jujitsu etc! And how he went from lifting weights during lockdown to competing against some of the strongest men in the world.

They chat about everything from training and competing, to balancing work with sport and eating 6,000 calories a day! Enjoy, good people!!

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Paddy Glasgow chats to Draperstown native and renowned sports broadcaster Orla Chennaoui.

They talk about her early days growing up in Ballinascreen, her family’s love of GAA, studying law and French, getting in to journalism, working as a sports broadcaster for Sky Sports and then Eurosport, Tour de France, Olympic Games, anxiety, living in Amsterdam, calling out abuse in the workplace, collective trauma from the Troubles, launching her wellness brand Ten Times Braver, and lots of craic throughout!

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Paddy Glasgow and the crew went out to chat to Nancy Hegarty about her time as one of the founders & leaders of the 33rd Derry Ballinascreen Scouts. They talk about how it all started, who was there at the beginning, their first building as well as a few of Nancy’s favourite moments from her scouting days.

Sadly, Nancy has passed away since we went to see her. With her family’s permission, we are happy to share this conversation with you all.

Rest easy, Nancy, from all at Glasgowbury.

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Paddy Glasgow chats to Noel Kelly; race horse trainer & Laurence O’Kane; race horse owner.

They talk about the history of horse racing in Ballinascreen / Draperstown and Desertmartin, training horses, local horse owners, shared ownership, jockeys, flapping, betting, bookmakers, Edward R Bradley and more!

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Paddy Glasgow chats to Kevin Fullerton, a dairy farmer and Francis McEldowney, a sheep farmer.

They talk about the changes in farming over the years in Ballinascreen, farming practices, horses, tractors, artificial insemination, robotic milking, crops, slurry, fertilisers, farming regulations, Mulligans Tractor & Truck Run & much more.

They also talk about their families’ histories in farming, stories from the past and what the future looks like for farming.

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Paddy Glasgow chats to rallying legends Paddy Toner and Camillus Bradley to talk about the rich rallying heritage of Ballinascreen.

Paddy Toner, a seasoned co-driver with miles logged around the world, shares stories from his journey, while Camillus Bradley—rally driver, owner of C Bradley Motorsport and an expert in Mk2 Ford Escorts—tells Paddy about his “one-stop rally shop” that supplies parts globally.

They talk about the evolution of rallying, some of their favourite stages around Ireland and further afield, successful drivers from the area, and discuss why they think Draperstown / Ballinascreen has created so many rally drivers & rally car builders. They talk about the Tour of the Sperrins, the Magherafelt Motor Club and more!

Watch to the end to see Camillus take Paddy G around a track in his new mk2 escort!!

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Paddy Glasgow chats to Michael Thayaparan and Charlene Hegarty to discuss their experiences of identifying as gay in a rural community.

They talk about their journeys through childhood, school, university, sharing the challenges they faced while coming to terms with their identities.

They also talk about homosexuality throughout history, gay marriage, parenthood, adoption, how the laws have changed in Northern Ireland & the different support groups that are available to LBGTQ people here.

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Paddy Glasgow chats to Colm Murray & Séamus Ó Brádaigh, former committee members of Ballinascreen Traditional Music Group and who currently run the Ballinascreen Set Dancing Group every Thursday night in An Scioból at the Market Inn, Draperstown.

They talk about the early days of the traditional music group, organising a Fleadh, set dancing in Ballinascreen and internationally throughout the years and lots of great stories and craic throughout! Enjoy good people!!

Thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund and the National Lottery players who have made this project possible! 

By donating to Glasgowbury, you are investing in our rural young people and their personal & skills development through our ongoing music, multimedia & arts programmes. Any donation is greatly appreciated. 

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Paddy Glasgow chats to Maurice Bradley & Bernie Gray about the heritage of traditional Irish music in Ballinascreen.

Maurice has a deep connection with Irish music and language having spent many years playing fiddle and Uilleann pipes up and down the country, studying Irish language and teaching music at North West Regional College in Derry.

Bernie has a love for dancing and is the chairperson of Ballinascreen Traditional Music Group, keeping traditional music alive in the parish.

They talk about Irish music, Fleadhs, céilí dancing, céilí bands, accordion bands, set dancing, Irish music collectors, the Downhill Harp, songs and tunes from Ballinascreen.

Thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund and the National Lottery players who have made this project possible!

By donating to Glasgowbury, you are investing in our rural young people and their personal & skills development through our ongoing music, multimedia & arts programmes. Any donation is greatly appreciated. https://localgiving.org/charity/cornstorecreativehub/

#NationalLottery #HeritageFund #glasgowbury #voicesfromthesperrins #podcast #irishmusic #trad #irishtrad #fiddle #fiddlemusic #ballinascreen #midulster

Paddy Glasgow chats to Ashelene Flanagan nee Groogan and Eileen Watson nee McBride about Ballinacreen GAA Women's football Junior and Senior teams, Gaelic 4 Girls and Gaelic for Mothers and Others.

They chat about how it was formed and the people who supported them over the years helping get them to where they are now 25 years later. They talk about the early days, personal accolades, matches, team members, managers, coaches, sponsors and random things like milk and tractors! We get an insight into the history of Women's Gaelic Football and what Ulster GAA is doing to help grow women's football. We enjoyed looking at some old pictures and memorabilia. It was great to be able to relive those moments in time.

Thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund and the National Lottery players who have made this project possible!

By donating to Glasgowbury, you are investing in our rural young people and their personal & skills development through our ongoing music, multimedia & arts programmes. Any donation is greatly appreciated. https://localgiving.org/charity/cornstorecreativehub/

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