Ep 69---

Our guest this week is Nathan Haynes, a thoughtful and insightful young man who made Boyle his home just over a year ago. With a Master’s in Psychology, Nathan brings a fresh and compassionate perspective to some of the most pressing issues facing younger generations today.

In this episode, we explore the power of human connection, the importance of collective sense-making, and the emotional landscape young people must navigate in today’s world. Nathan works in residential care, supporting teenagers aged 16–18 who, for various reasons, don’t fit into the traditional foster care system.

This is a deep and thought-provoking conversation, and Nathan has a remarkable gift for breaking down complex ideas in a way that’s accessible, relatable, and full of heart. So, I hope you all enjoy the episode and enjoy the rest of your day.

Check out the full blog post to this episode: https://www.voicesofboyle.com/nathanhaynes

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Ep 69---

On this week’s Voices of Boyle episode, I sit down with Ronan Flanagan; a news broadcast journalist, passionate Sligo Rovers supporter, and all-around Boyle native. 

Ronan shares stories of growing up on the French Park Road, how a love of the Irish language shaped his journey, and what life’s really like as a local journalist with Ocean FM Ireland. From reporting the news to commentating on thrilling matches and running the Sligo Rovers F.C. Bit o’ Red Supporters Trust podcast, Ronan brings a fresh perspective on community, connection, and adapting to the changing landscape of media. 

If you’re curious about what goes on behind the scenes at a radio station, enjoy a bit of GAA or League of Ireland banter, or just want to hear a local Boyle story then this one’s for you!

Give it a listen and tag someone from Boyle who’d love to hear his chat!

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Ep 68---

In this episode, I sit down with Lucy Egan and Jane Suffin, two members of the newly formed committee - The Friends of Assylinn.

Their mission is simple yet so important: to restore Assylinn Cemetery into the peaceful, clean, and well-maintained resting place that the deceased—and their families—deserve. Jane and Lucy talk on behalf of the committee members and share the inspiration behind forming the group, the challenges they’ve faced getting it off the ground, and their vision for what Assylinn can become with the community's help.

You can support their efforts by donating to their GoFundMe:

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They’ll also be holding a church gate collection at St. Joseph’s Church next weekend, and have community clean-ups planned in the coming months. Every donation, share, or helping hand makes a difference.

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Ep 67---

In episode 67 of the Voices of Boyle podcast, I sit down with Dermot Beggan, a familiar face to many around town.

Dermot grew up in Smoterna, just outside Boyle, with Lough Key practically in his back garden! He shares his journey from leaving school to working his way up to becoming General Manager of Lough Key Forest Park, a place where he first worked many years ago. It’s a real full-circle story.

We chat about the current activities on offer at the park, the exciting developments planned for the future (there are some amazing plans in the pipeline!), and how he played a huge role in bringing the Balloon Championships back home to Lough Key.

For many of us, the memories of those crisp September mornings, watching the colourful balloons rise above the Boyle skyline, are something special. Now, with a week-long festival planned that includes two flights per day, there’s a real buzz about seeing the balloons fill the skies once again.

Lough Key is the perfect setting for the balloon championship to take place, and Dermot gives us all the details. Finally, we talk about the importance of Boyle town in Lough Key’s existence and how it’s the support from local people that will help the park to continue to thrive. 

Enjoy the episode! 

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Ep 66---

Welcome to episode 66 of the Voices of Boyle and this week I'm delighted to welcome Jack Fallon to the podcast. 

At 95 years old, Jack is the oldest guest we’ve had on the podcast so far, and with that comes a wealth of experience and insight. 

Born in 1929, he carries firsthand memories of a world that has changed dramatically over the decades—he even recalls the early days of the Second World War and Ireland’s stance of neutrality. 

From his childhood in East Galway to making Boyle his home, Jack’s journey has been shaped by history, education, and a deep commitment to preserving local heritage. A dedicated teacher, he has taught across Ireland, Africa, and China, witnessing the evolution of education on a global scale. In this episode, Jack shares his reflections on life, learning, and the changing world around him. 

It’s not every day we get to sit down with someone who has lived through nearly a century of history, and it’s truly a privilege to share Jack’s stories with you. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. 

Check out - www.voicesofboyle.com/jackfallon/

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Ep 65---

In this episode, Florence chats with Karolina, a fitness trainer who moved from Poland to Ireland in 2005 during the boom. She spent 17 years in Athlone working in retail before turning her passion for health and fitness into a career. A fresh start brought her to Boyle, where she now runs small group fitness classes and personal training at Results Gym.

Karolina shares her journey with us—from growing up in a remote Polish village to building a new life in Ireland, embracing the community here in Boyle, and helping people feel confident in fitness.

Listen now and reach out to Karolina if you'd like to learn more.

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Ep 64---

Welcome to episode 64 of the Voices of Boyle. 

Today’s guests? Mark Attwood and Gary Kealy, the brains behind Live 5D Health – Boyle’s only wellness and healing center.

How did they get here? It involves plot twists, chance encounters, and a shared obsession with health and wellness.

What’s inside Live Five D?

Think cutting-edge healing meets ancient wisdom.

We’re talking:
🔥 Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (you've probably already heard about this) 
💡 Red light therapy (basically, a spa day for your cells)
💦 Structured water 
🧘‍♂️ Mind-body-spirit balance 

So, if you’re curious about detoxing, natural healing, or why people are lying inside giant oxygen tents, you’re in for a treat.

Give it a listen. Get inspired. And maybe, just maybe, rethink everything you thought you knew about wellness.

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Ep 63---

Today is Sunday 26th January 2025 and this is episode number 63 of the Voices of Boyle. For this episode, my guest is Brian Battles. 

Brian talks about growing up in Garrow in the Curlew mountains, life on the farm, community spirit and some fond memories of his time in school. We then chat about his time working in Brogan's pharmacy (now called Chemco) and also the transition into his own consultancy business - PharmacySuccess.ie

We finish up with Brian touching on his own plans to launch his own industry related podcast in the near future. 

Hope you enjoy the episode and enjoy the rest of your weekend. 

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Ep 61---

It's the first episode of 2025 and we're delighted to welcome Tadhg Griffin to the podcast. Tadhg needs no intro as everyone in Boyle will know him. 

We'd like to wish all of our listeners a very happy new year and we're excited to see where 2025 will bring the Voices of Boyle. 

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Ep 61---

Welcome to the final episode of 2024! On behalf of Florence and myself, we want to give a huge thank you to all our guests and to everyone who’s tuned in every two weeks. This has been such a fulfilling project for us, and we’ve loved collecting and sharing life stories, memories, and anecdotes for everyone to enjoy.

We’ve already started reaching out to new guests for the 2025 season, and as always, we’re working towards giving anyone who wants to record an episode the chance to do so. If you know someone you’d love to hear on Voices of Boyle, drop us a message or email us at [email protected]. We’d love to hear from you.

Wishing you all a very merry Christmas and a fantastic start to 2025!

And to wrap things up for the year, we’ve got the one and only Matt Burke on episode 61.

Take care, folks.

Carlo & Florence

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