The Clonmel Podcast

The Halloween Special....At the spookiest time of the year, we bring you The Clonmel Podcast Halloween Special recorded at Marlfield Lake and St Patrick's well during a full moon in the middle on of night. Once again this year Medium Ann-Marie Slavin and nine of us take this journey around Marlfield along the lake and up and around the well..But what did we encounter?...Listen in to find out!

You can contact Ann-Marie through the Emohruo website. https://www.emohruo.ie

Dave Fallon.......On this episode I chat to Clonmel Poet Dave Fallon, about growing up in The Mountain Road, Clonmel Pride, his poetry and also inspiration for his work. Also this week, Paul Lucey from the soon to open Bodega 1830 Tapas and Wine Bar, last Fridays Focus Ireland Shine a Light Night under The Main Guard, road works, Halloween and lots more.

Phil Coulter.....On Sunday November 6th the legend that is Phil Coulter comes to The Talbot Hotel Clonmel, I had the pleasure to chat to Phil where he spoke about writing for Elvis, Eurovision success, Irelands Call, and what we can expect from the gig itself.  

Nuala Hickey from Hickey's Bakery..........On this episode I popped along to Hickey's Bakery from a cup of tea and a bun and had a chat with Nuala Hickey about growing up in the bakery, where it all started, meeting King Charles and Mary Berry and those world famous Halloween Bracks. Also on this episode, Maria O'Brien tells us about a sustainability show coming to town, The Talbot Hotel's Breast Cancer Awareness fundraiser, the Circus comes to Fethard, Halloween activities in Clonmel, The Clonmel Rugby Club's latest fundraiser and lots more.

Kate Twohig - When Next We Meet...... On this "Bite Sized" Clonmel Podcast episode I met up with Kate Twohig from When Next We Meet to find out about two exciting gigs that are coming to town.

Clonmel's Wild Geese......Ben Keane from Queen Street in town becomes a member of "Clonmel's Wild Geese" on the podcast this week, chatting about his time growing up in Clonmel, traveling the world working for Kentz, diving off the Convent Bridge and Clonmel Commercials. Also this week Tina D Parton tells us about Drag Bingo at Fennessy's Hotel , Eve Whelan plays The South Tipperary Arts Centre, an open weekend at The Loretto, What's on at the cinema this week and lots more.

Courage Muay Thai....... On this Clonmel Podcast "Bite Sized" Episode I chat to Erik Hehir from Courage Muay Thai about their upcoming fight fundraiser at The Talbot Hotel Poppyfields this Saturday the 8th October.

Actor Paul Sheehan........On this episode I chat to actor Paul Sheehan, who I'm touting to be the next James Bond...Paul talks about his days growing up in town, spending time in London, New York and Hong Kong, auditioning for John Wick 2 and missing out on a leading role on tv show The Blacklist. Also this week I take a trip to Retro Pub Signs and hear some very interesting Clonmel related stories from owner Declan Walsh, Clonmel Credit Union announce their 1000th Current Account winner, news of a closure on The Blueway, plus a Record, Cassette and CD Fair comes to town and lots more.

Ross Boland.....On this episode I chat with talented local musician Ross Boland. We met up at Denis Burke Park, one of Ross's favourite places in town, where he and other musicians used to jam some years ago. Ross talks about growing up in Bianconi Drive, getting his first guitar, his love of Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan and forming his band "The Drive". Also this week news on the Harvest Festival at the old St Mary's Church, a Kayaking taster lessons, how your photos could feature on next years SEMRA Calendar and the location for this years Halloween Podcast is revealed. 

Sean Cosgrave IUNVA.....On this episode I meet up with Sean Cosgrave from The Irish United Nations Veterans Association, where he chats about some of the work the association does, joining the Irish Army and serving abroad on peacekeeping operations. Also this week Theresia Guschlbauer on next weeks Clonmel Applefest, The Clonmel Scouts Flag Day, a Breathwork class from Nadur Wellness Centre, plus Drag Bingo, Zumba Fitness what's on at IMC Clonmel and the winner of our Mani competition is announced.