The Clonmel Podcast

After Eden.... .On this episode I interrupt the rehearsals of exciting local band After Eden and chat to Desiree, Louis, Conor,James and Alex about the band, how they were formed, the music they play, gigs and even get treated to a Christmas tune.    Also this week, Scott Wilson and Dean Miklus warn us about text and internet  scams, Christmas recitals come to The Showgrounds Shopping Centre, news...

Aisling Kilroy...... The Narrow Space in Mitchel Street celebrates 20 years in business this week and I caught up with owner Aisling Kilroy to chat about moving from Dublin to  Clonmel, what the town was like back then, exhibitions and her favourite place in Clonmel. Also on this episode Rikey Howe on G.I.Y, news on free parking in town, Doorstep/Porch Pirates, Christmas Markets , the winners of o...

Fennessy's Hotel Part Two.... Following on from speaking to Richie last week, this week I chat to Esther Fennessy, about the hotel, but also her days growing up in Clonmel, her love of dancing,  taking part in Tops of the Town, working for Judge Troy and meeting the lovely Richie. Also on this episode, Eamon O'Malley has all the details on Uproar Choir's Winter Concert, Freeman Motorcy...

Richie Fennessy..... On this Clonmel Podcast part one episode I make my way to Fennessy's Hotel in Gladstone Street and chat to Richie Fennessy. Richie chats about buying the former "Larkins" property, moving in without running water, no loo and lots of stray cats, but also tells us about his days growing up in town. Richie's wife Esther is on next week. Also on this episode, Jas...

Sandra Laurie(Maher)..... On this "Clonmel's Wild Geese" episode, where I chat to people from the town who are now living away, I'm joined by Sandra Laurie(Maher) who now lives in  gorgeous Benalmadena on the Costa Del Sol in Spain. Sandra talks about her life there, but also growing up in The Local Bar in Queen Street, her favourite eateries when she is back home and her love of...

Freeman Motorcycles/Motors..... On this week's Clonmel Podcast I take a trip to Freeman Motorcycles and Motors and get a full tour from Toddy McNamara. This was once the home of Barlow Radiators where many people from the locality would have served their time. Today it's a busy workshop for both cars, light commercial vehicles and motorcycles, plus a showroom should you fancy purchasing a new moto...

Kickham Barracks......  On this Halloween Special Psychic Medium Sandie Byrne joins myself and nine others as we enter the old Kickham Barracks in the middle of the night armed with Rempods, Spirit Boxes and audio equipment to see what Sandie can uncover from this old building  from the 1700's. We also had a seance. Tune in to see what happened. 

Bernie Lennon...... ..On this episode I take a trip just out the road to beautiful Marlfield village to meet up with Bernie Lennon. Bernie chats about his days growing up in Powerstown, serving at mass, his love of classic cars and bikes and Marlfield.  Also this week Dean McGrath has another interesting episode of "Historic Clonmel", news of a Clothing Swap Shop coming to town, yoga beg...

Phil Kehoe...... On this episode I chat to Phil Kehoe from The Hygiene Hub Tipperary, Phil not only talks about the hub but also her time growing up in town, living in a pub, her school days and running her own business. Also this week, Fil Guida has all the information on the upcoming charity dinner dance for Cuan Saor,  a Spooky Gallery Tour is coming to The Tipperary Museum of Hidden History, V...

Clonmel Outdoors and Pets...... On this week's episode of the podcast I chat to Darren Carroll from Clonmel Outdoors and Pets, Darren has been working there for the last thirty eight years and talks about the early days of the store, the changes he's made since taking it over and we get introduced to "Ozzy" the Yellow-Naped Amazon Parrot. Also this week Marie McMahon on the Paddy...

Maria Boles..... It's our "Clonmel's Wild Geese" feature this week on the podcast and we're chatting to Maria Boles from Bianconi Drive here in town who's now living in Wales. Maria talks about her days growing up in "The Drive", being part of St Oliver's and becoming an FAI Referee. Also this week Dean McGrath has another "Historic Clonmel episode, a s...

Mary Lafford.... On this episode we're talking broken biscuits, the pick n mix counter  and vinyl records with Mary Lafford as she reminisces on her days working in Woolworth's , but also Superquinn and Store 7 Eleven(remember that shop?) Also this week I chat to Naomi Burke from The Clonmel Community Resource Centre, Uproar Rock Chorus are looking for male voices and this weeks  #WheresMe...

Ormond Stores....... On this episode I make my way to the Ormond Stores in Kilsheelan and chat to Johnny O'Dwyer who tells us about the history of the shop/pub and his time growing up there from bottling the Guinness to remembering electricity coming into the store. Also this week the launch of the new free newspaper Tipp Echo, how you can quit smoking, open trials for children at the Clonmel...

Michael Maher......  On this episode I chat to well known local businessman Michael Maher, who talks about growing up on the railway here in town, working in the UK, being challenged to a late night race outside the local bar and setting up Bodega 1830 with Paul Lucy. Also this week Gerard Sweetman has all the details for you on this years Clonmel Pride Festival (which is happening on Saturday 26t...

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,...

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...

" 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 Comm...

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 L...

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. https://www.theclonmelpodcast.com

Nuala Cleary...........I do love to promote new local podcasts and this one is truly excellent, it's call Ireland Crimes and Mysteries and is presented by Clonmel's Nuala Cleary. Nuala gives us all the info on her podcast, but also talks about her days in town, working at the local hospital, travelling around Australia in a clapped out old car and working in London. Also on this episode I...

"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, P...

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,  Cl...

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.

Sham Lee....... On this episode I chat to Sham Lee about his days on the DJ Circuit, not only here in Clonmel but also in Tipperary and Waterford. Sham also talks about working with the ESB  for thirty eight years and almost  getting a job in RTE. Also this week, Cliona Maher on this years Junction Festival (you'll  be able to hear more on this on the "Bite Sized" episode next Wednes...