The Clonmel Podcast

David Anchell....Moving over from the UK in the 1970's David Anchell tells his story on this week's Clonmel Podcast including the success of his company Camida. David also chats about what Clonmel was like back then plus his love of fishing and his pigs.
Also on this episode,  Dean McGrath on "Historic Clonmel", some of the events taking place locally for National Heritage Week, how you could sing with Uproar Rock Chorus and our #WheresMeala competition winners are announced.  

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Sarah McCormack....On this episode I chat to Holistic Therapist and Reiki Master Sarah McCormack on not only all things wellness, but also working in radio, meeting Boyzone's Shane Lynch and her favourite place in Clonmel, where we recorded this interview. Also this week Liam Condon gives us all the details on this year's Clonmel Busking Festival, a Salsa Dance Party comes to The Coachman, a bake sale from Clonmel Scouts and the winners of our #WheresMeala competition are announced.

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"Clonmel's Wild Geese" - Marcus Flanagan.... On this episode I chat to Marcus Flanagan who left Clonmel to live in Australia. Marcus talks about the move to Aus, his band Robot Invasion,  but also his days growing up in Clonmel, from being in Banna Chluain Meala, to working for Superquinn with a classic story thrown in.
Also this week I check in with Ina Doyle from The Clonmel Community Soup Kitchen, news on a Farmers Market Day at RehabCare, Her Outdoors Week from Tipperary Sports Partnership, The Clonmel Busking Festival and lots more. 

Ming ......On this episode I'm joined by Ming from the Emperor Restaurant here in town who talks about coming to Clonmel from Hong Kong, going to the High School, playing football with Tommy Tiernan and 40 years of the restaurant. Also this week Kieran Cleary takes on a swim for South Tipperary Hospice, a kids tennis camp comes to Hilview, news on a pro am fundraiser for C-Saw and lots more.

Kate Twohig.....On this episode we get all the details from Kate Twohig on the up coming festival "When Next We Meet" which comes to Raheen House on the 22nd and 23rd July. Kate also talks about playing her own gigs and having life saving liver transplant surgery. Also this week Dean McGrath joins me for another episode of "Historic Clonmel", Lego Coding comes to the Clonmel Library, news on a range of part time courses from Tipperary ETB, plus Drag Bingo, Jobs and lots more.

Vera Hewitt....On this episode I'm joined by Vera Hewitt who chat's about her days growing up in Glenconnor , working as a nurse, her time as Mayor of Clonmel and Hewitt's Bakery. Also this week news on the upcoming Slievenamon 1848 Commemoration, a Woodies fundraiser, a Conoeing Summer Camp, Snooker legends coming to town and lots more.

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"Clonmel's Wild Geese"  David Corboy.....On this return from the holidays episode I chat to David Corboy on our "Clonmel's Wild Geese" feature. David talks about moving to the USA,  growing up in town, family trips to Tramore and Clonea and his current job in America. Also this week JJ Killian tells us about the upcoming Heineken Music Festival at Clonmel Rugby Club, Poetry comes to the Kickham Barracks Plaza, news on an open air concert at Crotty's Lake,  volunteers wanted for this years Junction Festival and lots more.

Chris Walshe.... On this episode I chat to Chris Walshe, Bar Manager at Bodega 1830 about learning the Cocktail trade, refusing to watch the classic Tom Cruise movie of the same name, moving to Australia  for a while and growing up in Clonmel . Also this week, Serena Kirkham has news of an event coming to the old St Mary's Church, a summer camp from The Tipperary Museum of Hidden History,  Clonmel Cycling Club's weekly spins, Mini golf and lots more.

Clonmel Junction Arts Festival...... On this midweek "Bite Sized" Clonmel Podcast episode I went along to Mulcahy's Bar in town to the launch of this years Clonmel Junction Arts Festival to find out what's in store and talk to some of the people involved.