Runs In The Park

On this week's episode we talk about our little summer break and have a throwback to Poppintree parkrun that Fran attended back in September 2024. Don't forget to give us a rating and a fooling and Apple and Spotify.

On this week's episode, Nevin chats with Clonbur Woods parkrun Event Directors, Yvonne and Shauna, after completing Clonbur Woods parkrun in Galway on 27 June 2026. Don't forget to give us a rating and follow on Apple or Spotify if you haven't already.

On this week's episode we read out some recent listener comments and replay our episode from St Anne's parkrun in December 2024.

On this week's episode, we look back on our trip to Clonakilty parkrun in the West of Cork on 30 May 2026, where Nevin caught up with Event Director, Niamh Ryan. Don't forget to rate and follow us if you haven't already.

On this week's episode, Nevin looks back on his trip to Castlehaven parkrun in West Cork on 6 June 2026 where he caught up with regular volunteer to the event, Alun Rees. Don't forget to rate and follow us on Apple and Spotify if you haven't already.

This week's episode is here (a bit earlier than usual) for you to enjoy on this bank holiday weekend! And we look back to our wonderful trip to Portumna parkrun in Galway where we caught up with Run Director of the event on the day, Eleanor Madden. So have a listen now and don't forget to give us a rating and a following.

On this week's episode we catch up with Teresa McCarthy, who has done plenty of volunteering at parkrun including sign language support and she tells us all about her parkrun journey and sign language at parkruns. Nevin also discusses his upcoming plans for West Cork. Don't forget to give us a rating and a following on Apple and Spotify also.

This week's episode is here! And Nevin looks back on his trip to Tourmakeady parkrun in Co. Mayo on 9 May 2026. We catch up with Run Director on the day, Cathy and discuss the route and nearby amenities. We also discuss other Mayo parkruns with a special feature on Erris parkrun at the end. Don't forget to rate and follow us on Apple and Spotify if you haven't already.

Special episode about Special parkrun Days. Feel free to let us know what you think and feel free to get in touch if you any comments about it.  Don’t Forget to rate and follow us on Apple and Spotify if you haven’t already. 

On this week's episode, we look back on our trip to Lough Head parkrun in Co. Fermanagh on 2 May 2026 where we caught up volunteers Gareth and Jenny as well as well travelled parkrunner, Roger. Don't forget to rate and follow us on Apple or Spotify if you haven't already.

On this week's episode we catch up with David Howley, who is a member of the parkrun World Tourists (pWT) group and he tells us about some of his parkrun adventures around the island of Ireland (and even further abroad!) as well as the upcoming 2026 pWT meet up! Don't forget to give us a rating and a follow on Apple or Spotify if you haven't already.

On this week's episode, Fran and Nevin attend the rapid Victoria Parkrun in Belfast on 4 April 2026 and are joined after the event by Bry and Aisling, who have ran many of the Northern Ireland parkruns. Don't forget to rate and follow us on Apple and Spotify if you haven't already.

On this week's episode, Nevin chats with the junior parkrun team at Balbriggan junior parkrun on 5 April 2026. At the start of the episode we also reflect on our trip to Cleveragh junior parkrun in Sligo and all the wonderful volunteers that we met there in late March 2026. Don't forget to rate and follow us on Apple and Spotify if you haven't already.

On this week's episode, Nevin looks back on his trip to Portrush parkrun on 28 March 2026 where he caught up with regular Portrush parkrunner, Mervyn Thompson who was celebrating his 600th parkrun. Dont forget to rate and follow us on Apple and Spotify.

On this week's episode, Fran and Nevin reflect on their trip to Claremorris parkrun in Co. Mayo on 21 March 2026.

This week’s episode is here! The Season finale! And what an event to end on – the beautiful Castlerea parkrun in Co. Roscommon. On this bumper episode, Fran and Nevin chat about how they got on at the 346th event of Castlerea parkrun on 21 February 2026 and they also discuss their goals (better late than never) for 2026. Enjoy! Don't forget to rate and follow the podcast on Apple and Spotify i...

This week's episode is here! And on it, Nevin reflects on his trip to Denmark where he attended Bygholm parkrun in Horsens on 14 February 2026. On the day, Nevin took part in the lovely, snow-filled event and afterwards chatted with Run Director on the day, Phil Witcomb, who was nice enough to come on the podcast and was an absolute pleasure to speak with. Don't forget to rate and follow us on App...

This week's episode is here! And it features the one and only Eoin Fegan, who is a junior parkrun ambassador, a regional (parkrun) event support ambassador for Leinster and he has also completed every parkrun on the island of Ireland. And Eoin was nice enough to sit down and have a chat with us on 1 February 2026 after Malahide junior parkrun to tell us all about his parkrun adventures to date! Do...

On this week's episode, we look back to our trip to Castlebar parkrun in Co. Mayo on 31 January 2026. On the day we had a wonderful chat with local parkrunner, Adrian Keena. And on this episode we will also discuss the local town and wonderful hospitality on offer in Castlebar. Dont forget to rate and follow us on Apple and Spotify if you haven't already.

Part 2 of the quiz is here! With 35 points up for grabs from rounds 3 and 4! Let us know how you get on if you take part! And be sure to have listened to part 1 also from last week if you do wish to take part!

Special episode this week as we play for you the Runs In The Park parkrun quiz from 18 January 2026 featuring Fran and Fiona as our participants. Part 1 features 10 questions, with part 2 due out next week with another 10 questions and we encourage all listeners to take part, if possible. Don't forget to rate and follow us on Apple and Spotify if you haven't already.

On this week’s episode we attend Malahide parkrun in North Dublin and catch up with Wes Kenny who has ran every parkrun on the island of Ireland as well as many abroad. We also cover Malahide parkrun, the first parkrun in the Republic of Ireland, in depth later in the episode. Don’t forget  to rate and follows us on Apple or Spotify if you haven’t already.

On this week's episode, Nevin and Fran travel to Mungret parkrun in Limerick on 20 December 2025 and reflect on the lovely 4 lap parkrun and the wonderful volunteers at the parkrun. They also discuss other parkruns in the Limerick area as well as Fran's latest injury and his busy week before the parkrun. Don't forget to rate and follow us on Apple and Spotify if you haven't already.

Ep 52 is here with an incredible interview with Tommy Owens who has run every parkrun on the island of Ireland. We chat with Tommy after he took home the gold at Ardgillan parkrun and he tells us all about his parkrunning adventures around the country. Don't forget to rate and follow us on Apple and Spotify if you haven't already.

Quick special pod to reflect on 2025 and discuss plans for 2026! Feel free to get in touch with your 2025 parkrun achievement or any goals you have for 2026! And don't forget to rate and follow us on Apple and Spotify also if you haven't already!