The Virginia Roundup

In this special episode of The Virginia Roundup - The Christmas Roundup, we detail festive events taking place across Cavan, Monaghan, Meath, Westmeath and Longford. From craft fairs, markets, the switching on of Christmas lights, Santa visits there's something for everyone this Christmas!!

On this month's Virginia Roundup, Gary Brazil from Age Defy Fitness reminds us on how we can track our calories, and what to do if it is not working.

Natasha is looking after The Two Minute Reset and she offers advice on how we can rest our routine now that the darker evenings are approaching.

We also have this week's Lite Bite with details of upcoming events in and around Virginia.

Listen on all major platforms and wherever you get your podcast.

Please like and share.

On this month's episode of The Virginia Roundup Gary Brazil takes us back to the times before smartphones and social media, a time when we may have been "bored" and had to fill the space with our own thoughts!

We speak to Rolf McLaughlin, Chair of the Virginia Community First Responders, who gives us an insight into the live-saving work that their volunteers do.

Michelle has some good advice for those of us who feel we are back on the hamster wheel now that summer is over and hectic routines have returned.

You can listen on all major platforms or here 

Don't forget to  spread the word and share the link with your family and friends.

Many thanks

In this month's episode of The Virginia Roundup, Martin McGovern who is a guidance counsellor with CMETB chats to us about the Leaving Cert Results, CAO offers, how points are allocated for college courses and the options available if you don't get the points that you expected or the course that you were hoping for.

We also provide advice for anybody searching for student accommodation and the pitfalls to watch out for, thanks to the Property Services Regulatory Authority.

Gary Brazil brings us powerful advice for anybody who is struggling with alcohol addiction or anybody living with an addict.

Michelle has the Two Minute Reset which focusses on those waiting for the Leaving Cert Results and we take a look at Lough Ramor.

Don't forget to spread the word about The Virginia Roundup and if there is anything that you would like included on a future episode or a topic that you think we should be covering, email [email protected]

On this month's podcast Tetiana Hrytsyk, Chairperson of Women Without Borders – Multicultural Women’s Shed talks to us about a new initiative - "Mums & Tots  Community Café" which is launching in The Virginia Show Centre on Thursday, 23rd July.

Gary Brazil from Age Defy Fitness encourages us to have a good talk to ourselves and talk ourselves into doing some exercise and Michelle is here with The Two Minute reset with advice on preparing mentally for your summer holiday.

This episode marks the 1st anniversary of The Virginia Roundup and we would like to thank everybody who has contributed to the podcast in whatever way over the past 12 months. Please continue to spread the word about The Virginia Roundup and thanks for listening!!

On this month's Virginia Roundup, Gary Brazil from Age Defy Fitness shares the hidden benefits of exercise with us.

Also on The Two Minute reset, Michelle reminds us that we need to take time to give ourselves a moment to pause and reset.

We take a look at one of our local gems - Deerpark Forest.

We also talk to Joe Leddy who is starting a new men's group called Men's Studio Sessions in Ballyjamesduff.

Please like, share and tell your friends about The Virginia Roundup.

On this month's episode we visited the Walkie, Talkie and tea Fair at The Hotel Kilmore in Cavan. We spoke to Clare from CnS Imagery, who were exhibiting there and she told us more about how CnS Imagery started and the range of products that they produce. Homeopath Jackie Moore spoke to us about her work and how homeopathy can be used to solve medical, as well as mental and other problems. Anne Marie Sexton who founded Walkie, talkie and Tea spoke about the groups and the success of their Fair.

Gary Brazil from Age Defy Fitness talks about how summer can put the sprint in your step. 

On this month's episode we talk to Jane and Judith, members of Walkie, Talkie and Tea, a group set up to help combat loneliness by meeting weekly for a leisurely walk followed by a cup of tea and chat. The group has grown and Judith will tell us about their upcoming Spring Gala.

Michelle has the Two Minute Reset  and is talking about "Belonging" and Gary Brazil from Age Defy Fitness tells us how we can go from couch to 5K.

In this month's episode f The Virginia Roundup, we visit the newest additional to Virginia - Steel Flex Gym, which recently opened at Virginia Business Park. we talk to Gary Brazil of Age Defy Fitness about his work as a personal trainer, the courses he provides and information about the new gym. Gary also has his usual monthly slot later in the episode.

Michelle is also here with the Two Minute Reset focussing on how to stay grounded in the busy world that we live in.

In this month's episode of The Virginia Roundup, Gary Brazil from Age Defy Fitness talks to us about building confidence.

Also we have our Two Minute Reset dealing with stress at work.

Recently the bad news was revealed that planning for the N3 Virginia By-pass has been delayed until Q4 of 2027, at the earliest. Cllrs TP O'Reilly and Shane P. O'Reilly talk to us about what has gone wrong and what can be done to move this project forward.