The Clonmel Podcast

The Eireball VW Camper Charity Run........ On this Clonmel Podcast "Bite Sized" episode I make my way to Powers The Pot to catch up and chat with members of The Eireball Charity Run with their beautiful VW Camper vans who get together every year(except for Covid) and tour around Ireland raising money for charity., After hearing this, like me you wish you had a VW Camper and could join them.

Clonmel's Wild Geese........ .On this episode I chat to Alison McGuire from Sheehy Terrace who now lives in London. Alison chats about her days growing up in town, climbing Giants Rock, getting chips from Imelda's, sweets from Paddy's and going out in Clonmel. Also this week, Pricked comes to The Showgrounds Shopping Centre and director Jack Reardon tells us more, plus the SVP furniture sale, Big...

The National Learning Network.... On this week's podcast I visit The National Learning Network on the Western Road and speak to the instructors and students to find out more about what they do there and also what courses are on offer. Also this week Smaranda Maier joins me from The Holistic Health Hub to tell me about her new course, Clonmel TNR(Trap Neuter Return) on their up coming cat food appe...

Derbhile Dromey..... People Wipe Me is a one woman show coming to Cluain Restaurant, Nelson Street on Friday 15th July. I caught up with Derbhile Dromey to find out more.

Brian Tyrrell.. .....I talk to Brian Tyrrell on the podcast this week chatting about refereeing in both football and hurling, growing up in Clonmel and working in the bars in town. Also on this episode, a blood donor clinic comes to Clonmel, The St Mary's Choral Society have a car to give away, bingo and a table quiz at Hillview Sports Club, what's on at the cinema in town and lots more. 

Tara Power....... Recorded at St Patrick's Well, I chat to Tara Power from her favourite place in Clonmel. Tara tells us about growing up in Carrigeen, moving to America, working on Mr T's boat from The A- Team and also about her Dad working as an Animator on some very famous films. Also on this action packed episode, Victor Quinlan on The Clonmel Show (which is on this Sunday at Powerstown Park),...

When Next We Meet....... .On this "Bite Sized" episode I chat to Kate Twohig, curator and coordinator of When Next We Meet, a brand new festival experience which is coming to Raheen House Hotel this coming Friday and Saturday 1st and 2nd of July. Get your tickets at www.whennextwemeet.ie

Tai Chi Chuan with Gus Tolster..... On this Episode I chat to Tai Chi Chuan teacher Gus Tolster, about his classes in town, the benefits of Tai Chi and also how he was nearly in Game of Thrones. Cliona Maher has all the information on this years Clonmel Junction Festival (1st-10th July), news on a Yoga Walk is coming to Carey's Castle, plus kids summer camps, fundraisers, jobs and lots more. 

Dean McGrath..... .On this episode I speak to Dean McGrath from Tipperary's Fight For Mental Health, which was recorded on a windy day at the old St Mary's Church graveyard. While Dean chats about the mental health services in Clonmel, he also talks about some of the historic parts of the town and a great story regarding his grandfather. Also this week I get go inside of the old Superquinn Superma...

Jamie O'Flaherty - The Premier Newspaper....... On this episode Jamie O'Flaherty chats about The Premier Newspaper, playing many matches with Clonmel Town and growing up over The Old Bridge and Wilderness. Fil Guida hands over his fundraising cheque to Cuan Saor, Kids Summer Camps, crime news, fundraisers, jobs and lots more. 

Kieran Stafford - St Vincent De Paul. ......On this episode Kieran Stafford tells us about St Vincent De Paul, the history, the work they do in Clonmel and also how to get in contact should you need their help. Kieran also chats about moving to town, working in local radio and Panda Carpets. Jennie Hannigan has more details on the Pre Loved Occasion Wear Charity Sale at Place 4 U Cafe , St Mary's...

Paddy O'Donoghue....... Recorded at Frenchman's Stream in "The Wildie" I chat to Paddy O'Donoghue from his favourite place in Clonmel....Paddy chat's about spending many childhood days here, Living in Bianconi Drive and The Wilderness and the loving the 80's and 90's. Also this week Geraldine Mullane from Cuan Saor, crime news, fundraisers and open castings at the old Superquinn supermarket. &nbsp...

Clonmel's Wild Geese - Martin O'Brien..... We're off to Ohio, USA this week and speak to Martin O'Brien one of "Clonmel's Wild Geese". Martin tells us about his childhood growing up around Cherrymount/Connolly Park in town, spending time in Japan and being part of The Clonmel Karate Club. Also on this episode, I chat to Ruth Butler and James Sweeney from St Mary's Choral Society, news on a pre lov...

Meditation At St Oliver's Parish Hall..... On this episode I experience Twin Hearts Meditation and Pranic Healing with Jennie Hannigan. I attend the class at St Oliver's Parish Hall with others(who I speak to afterwards) and find out the benefits of it. Also this week I chat to members of Kilsheelan Tidy Towns, Fil Guida finishes his 1000km walk/cycle for Cuan Saor, plus a Fundraiser Fest at Barne...

Liam O hEachtighearna..... The man behind the very popular Facebook Page "Clonmel Stories 2" joins me for a chat on this weeks podcast, recorded last week at Denis Burke Park in town. Liam chats about growing up in Clonmel, his love of Bianconi Drive and Reggae, but also going through some tough times. Also this week, Fil Guida is near the end of his fundraiser for Cuan Saor, The Clonmel Remembran...

Big Bang Drumming... On this episode I chat to Paddy O'Mahony and Ricky Ryan from Big Bang Drumming, about not only their upcoming workshops and how one of them managed to acquire Bon Jovi's drumsticks, but also growing up in town. Also this week I once again check in on Fil Guida on his 1000km walk/cycle for Cuan Saor, what's on at the cinema, meditation at St Oliver's Parish Hall, a Lyons Club c...

Basil Iwasyk.... .On this episode Ann Guida tells the moving story of her late father Basil Iwasyk who was from Ukraine and lived in Clonmel for many years. We also find out how Ann's husband Fil is getting on this week with his 1000km walk/cycle for Cuan Saor, AnnMarie McGrath talks about Chinese Herbal Medicine on this month's Nadur Wellnes Hub, plus Peaks Mountaineering, Uproar Rock Chorus, new...

County Tipperary Skillnet..... On this "Bite Sized" Episode I chat to Eva Hartigan, Network Manager with County Tipperary Skillnet based in the Questum building on the Cahir Road Roundabout(The big white building). We find out how Skillnet can help your business with a huge and varied selection of training courses, which are also subsidised.

Kevin Burke and Declan Dunphy........ On this episode I chat to Kevin Burke and Declan Dunphy about a documentary that Kevin is making about Declan's life, now come on! this is what we've been waiting for! The lads also chat about the hilarious videos they make together and whatever else comes up. Also this week Renny Abraham on United Cricket Clonmel's new ground, I check in with Fil Guida on his...

Strictly C-Saw.... On this Clonmel Podcast "Bite Sized" Episode I made my way to the Talbot Hotel at The Poppyfields and met up with Maria Gleeson, Debbie McCluskey and John O'Gorman to find out about this years Strictly C-Saw which is on this Friday and Saturday(1st and 2nd of April) at The Talbot Hotel.

Clonmel's Wild Geese.... We  take a trip to Australia on this weeks episode and chat to Cherrymount's Will Ahearne, who tells us about moving out there, growing up in town and not so well traveled Taytos. Also this week Amanda Grant on the Killurney Community Centre's Work Hub, Uproar Rock Chorus at The Main Guard, Climb For Charlie, Racquetball in Fethard, bingo, job opportunities and lots m...

The St Patrick's Day Parade.... On this episode I take a trip to and take part in this years St Patrick's Day Parade in Clonmel. I chat to some of the groups participating, members of the public who came out to support the parade and Grand Marshal Danny Carroll from Banna Chluain Meala and Mayor Michael Murphy.

Fil Guida's 1000km Walk/Cycle...... On this episode I meet up with Fil Guida, a Sicilian now living in Clonmel. Fil chats about his life in Sicily, moving to and being part of the community in Clonmel and his upcoming 1000km Walk/Cycle to raise funds for Cuan Saor. Also this week Paul Condon from Peaks Mountaineering in town, a Dreams Workshop from Nadur Wellness Centre  Hairy GAA Players wan...

Peter Taylor and Luna.. ..Recorded at Carey's Castle, I chat to Peter Taylor as we walk around one of his favourite parts of Clonmel with Luna his Newfoundland dog. Peter chats about growing up near here in Kilmacomma, spending his youth at Carey's Castle but also being part of Banna Chluain Meala. Also on this episode, drop off collection points and fundraisers for Ukraine, including one that Jes...

Rickey and Paddy Howe..... On this episode I take a trip just outside Clonmel and meet up with Rickey and Paddy Howe who moved over from the UK during the pandemic, they both tell me what is was like at that time, their love of the area, meeting Kate Winslet, Richard Attenborough  a worldwide book signing, plus what their plans are now. Also this week " The Nadur Wellness Hub" comes to The Cl...