The Clonmel Podcast

John Shanahan.....If you take a stroll along The Blueway in Clonmel you'll come across a house with some amazing wood carvings, they could be of The Main Guard, Christy Moore or Rachael Blackmore, in fact there's quite a few of them and on this week's Clonmel Podcast I chat to John Shanahan the man who carved them. John not only talks about the carvings, but also his days growing up in town, his love of hurling and being involved in the carpentry profession for many years.
Also on this episode I chat to members of The Clonmel Triathlon Club, news on Forest Bathing at Crotty's Lake, and art exhibition comes to the Clonmel Library and lots more.

Susie Moran.......On this episode of The Clonmel Podcast I chat to Susie Moran about growing up in town with her childhood days on The Heywood Road, presenting a radio show on CBC and working in a haunted bookshop. I've also got news on The Presentation Secondary School's Career Day, The Clonmel Repair Cafe, The Brick Show returning to town and lots more. 

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Leggs Lanigan......On this first Clonmel Podcast of the new year I 'm Joined by Leggs Lanigan, who talks about his involvement with The Clonmel Scout Group, his love of wearing shorts, the name Leggs and growing up in town. Also on this episode I pop along to the launch of MIST(Malayees in South Tipperary) at Clonmel OG, news on some upcoming dance classes in town, a concert for Gaza, jobs and lots more.  

Christmas Special.....It's time to grab yourself a mince pie and a glass of something as we bring you The Clonmel Podcast "Christmas Special", an episode quite different from previous years, with your Christmas in Clonmel Memories, the annual "Blooper Reel", the final #WheresMeala competition winners are announced and then one more interview to bring you our Mystery Guest......
Hope you have a very Merry Christmas, thankyou so much for your support and tuning in throughout the year.  

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JJ Killian.....On this episode I chat to JJ Killian who came to Clonmel in the late 60's and was stationed at Kickham Barracks, JJ talks about those days, but also his involvement setting up Flancare, working in various parts of the world and Clonmel Rugby Club.
Also this week Blue Anchor Lane features on "Historic Clonmel" with Dean McGrath, a Christmas concert comes to Eldons, news on a Yoga Walk at the foot of the Galtees, jobs and the winners of our #WheresMeala Competition are announced. 

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After Eden.....On this episode I interrupt the rehearsals of exciting local band After Eden and chat to Desiree, Louis, Conor,James and Alex about the band, how they were formed, the music they play, gigs and even get treated to a Christmas tune.   
Also this week, Scott Wilson and Dean Miklus warn us about text and internet  scams, Christmas recitals come to The Showgrounds Shopping Centre, news on how you could be on the radio, jobs on offer this week and the winners of our #WheresMeala competition are announced.   

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Aisling Kilroy......The Narrow Space in Mitchel Street celebrates 20 years in business this week and I caught up with owner Aisling Kilroy to chat about moving from Dublin to  Clonmel, what the town was like back then, exhibitions and her favourite place in Clonmel.
Also on this episode Rikey Howe on G.I.Y, news on free parking in town, Doorstep/Porch Pirates, Christmas Markets , the winners of our #WheresMeala competition are announced and lots more.  

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Fennessy's Hotel Part Two....Following on from speaking to Richie last week, this week I chat to Esther Fennessy, about the hotel, but also her days growing up in Clonmel, her love of dancing,  taking part in Tops of the Town, working for Judge Troy and meeting the lovely Richie.
Also on this episode, Eamon O'Malley has all the details on Uproar Choir's Winter Concert, Freeman Motorcycles food drive, where you can get an early coffee in town and the winners of our #wheresmeala competition are announced.

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Richie Fennessy.....On this Clonmel Podcast part one episode I make my way to Fennessy's Hotel in Gladstone Street and chat to Richie Fennessy. Richie chats about buying the former "Larkins" property, moving in without running water, no loo and lots of stray cats, but also tells us about his days growing up in town. Richie's wife Esther is on next week.
Also on this episode, Jason Ryan on St Mary's Choral Society's panto Cinderella, news on a public meeting regarding water issues in town, a table quiz from Marlfield GAA, The Pres's fundraising lotto and the winners of our #WheresMeala competition are announced. 

Sandra Laurie(Maher).....On this "Clonmel's Wild Geese" episode, where I chat to people from the town who are now living away, I'm joined by Sandra Laurie(Maher) who now lives in  gorgeous Benalmadena on the Costa Del Sol in Spain. Sandra talks about her life there, but also growing up in The Local Bar in Queen Street, her favourite eateries when she is back home and her love of Ballymaloe Relish. 
Also this week Paul Sheehan on Clonmel Theatre Guild's The Odd Couple, Psychic Medium Sandy McSweeney returns to Clonmel, news on some local Christmas Markets and this week's #WheresMeala competition winners are announced.,