Where We Belong

Where We Belong

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Where We Belong episodes

  • GAA: The Heartbeat of Cavan Communities, with Paddy & Eugene Reilly

    GAA is the corner stone of communities across the county of Cavan. Savina Donohoe sat down with brothers Paddy and Eugene Reilly from Cavan Gaels as they reflect on a life steeped in the GAA, uncovering what the sport really means to people. 


    Sit back, relax and spend some quality time with Cavan and its people.


    Narrated by Isabel Duggan Rofe

    Directed & Produced by Alan Bradley

    Interviewer Savina Donohoe

    Sound by Tina Brady

    Editing by Gráinne Creighton

    Original Music by Hilda Cecilia

    Cover Art by Nanna Påskesen

    Recorded on location at Cavan Online Radio, Cana House, Cavan

    Commissioned by Anne Marie Ward, Cavan Heritage Officer

    26 min
  • The changing face of rural Cavan towns with Barney Cully

    Rural towns across Cavan have been changing as the generations pass. Savina Donohoe caught up with the recently retired Barney Cully of Cully’s Bakery Arva, to chat about his observations on the changing face of rural Ireland as he reflects on a life in the bread baking business.


    Sit back, relax and spend some quality time with Cavan and its people.


    Narrated by Isabel Duggan Rofe

    Directed & Produced by Alan Bradley

    Interviewer Savina Donohoe

    Sound by Tina Brady

    Editing by Grainne Creighton

    Original Music by Hilda Cecilia

    Cover Art by Nanna Påskesen

    Recorded on location at Cavan Online Radio, Cana House, Cavan

    Commissioned by Anne Marie Ward, Cavan Heritage Officer

    22 min
  • The Virginia Brooch

    Savina Donohoe sat down with Sheila Courtney from the Virginia Historical society to find out more about the ancient Virginia brooch. Sheila has been instrumental in ensuring the brooch is maintained for future generations and has a wealth of knowledge about this incredible Cavan artefact. 


    Sit back, relax and spend some quality time with Cavan and its people.


    Narrated by Isabel Duggan Rofe

    Directed & Produced by Alan Bradley

    Interviewer Savina Donohoe

    Sound by Tina Brady

    Editing by Gráinne Creighton

    Original Music by Hilda Cecilia

    Cover Art by Nanna Påskesen

    Recorded on location at Cavan Online Radio, Cana House, Cavan

    Commissioned by Anne Marie Ward, Cavan Heritage Officer

    22 min
  • The Magic of the Frolics in Ballyjamesduff

    The Frolics in Ballyjamesduff has been bringing showbiz and joy to Cavan people for over 70 years. Savina Donohoe caught up with Michael Callaghan, Joe Moynagh and Trevor Smith to discover where it all began and how it’s managed to thrive for generations.. 


    Sit back, relax and spend some quality time with Cavan and its people.


    Narrated by Isabel Duggan Rofe

    Directed & Produced by Alan Bradley

    Interviewer Savina Donohoe

    Sound by Tina Brady

    Editing by Gráinne Creighton

    Original Music by Hilda Cecilia

    Cover Art by Nanna Påskesen

    Recorded on location at Cavan Online Radio, Cana House, Cavan

    Commissioned by Anne Marie Ward, Cavan Heritage Officer

    27 min
  • Celebrating Generations of Women with the ICA

    The Irish Countrywomen’s Association, or the ICA for short, has been bringing women together for generations. With over 6000 members nationwide, Savina Donohoe sat down with the current president of the Cavan Federation, Kathleen Farrelly and lifelong member Lila Beattie to find out more about the organisations positive impact on Cavan women's lives.


    Sit back, relax and spend some quality time with Cavan and its people.


    Narrated by Isabel Duggan Rofe

    Directed & Produced by Alan Bradley

    Interviewer Savina Donohoe

    Sound by Tina Brady

    Editing by Gráinne Creighton

    Original Music by Hilda Cecilia

    Cover Art by Nanna Påskesen

    Recorded on location at Cavan Online Radio, Cana House, Cavan

    Commissioned by Anne Marie Ward, Cavan Heritage Officer



    24 min
  • St. Mogue's Island & a trip to Bawnboy!

    For this very special episode Isabel stepped outside the studio to take us around her hometown of Bawnboy where we learned all about St. Mogue and the thriving tourism industry in the area. We met historian Oliver Barry out on St. Mogue's Island and spent some time chatting with Shelia from The Keepers Arms. 

    Sit back, relax and spend some quality time with Cavan and its people.

    Narrated by Isabel Duggan Rofe

    Directed & Produced by Alan Bradley

    Sound by Anthony Egan

    Editing by Grainne Creighton

    Original Music by Hilda Cecilia

    Cover Art by Nanna Påskesen

    Assistant Producer Tina Brady

    Commissioned by Anne Marie Ward, Cavan Heritage Officer

    25 min
  • Cavan's Wetlands

    Ornithologist Heather Bothwell filled us in on all things Cavan Wetlands before we took a trip to meet Sean at Cavan Adventure Centre to find out how he makes his wetland work for both his business and the environment. 

    19 min
  • 10 min Guided Meditation with Jampa Ling

    We went to visit Desmond at Jampa Ling Meditation Centre, nestled beside a beautiful forest in Bawnboy. Desmond led us through a 10 minute meditation before filling us in on all things Jampa Ling. 

    Sit back, relax and spend some quality time with Cavan and its people. 

    Narrated by Isabel Duggan Rofe

    Directed & Produced by Alan Bradley

    Sound by Anthony Egan

    Editing by Grainne Creighton

    Original Music by Hilda Cecilia

    Cover Art by Nanna Påskesen

    Assistant Producer Tina Brady

    Commissioned by Anne Marie Ward, Cavan Heritage Officer

    24 min

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Spend some quality time with Cavan and its people by exploring the rich heritage the county has to offer.