The Time Out Podcast

The title of Peter Dickson's recently released book describes him well: 'Voice Over Man'. For decades he has worked across an endless array of shows on british tv mainly. In a long career which is still going strong he has worked alongside some of the great household names in tv and radio. Two late legends in Terry Wogan and Bruce Forsyth to name but a few. Peter is best known for h...

Elizabeth Keenan hails originally from Co. Longford but now lives in Co. Kildare. She works in marketing but also is a travel blogger and to date on Instagram she has nigh on twenty thousand people following her. She's travelled the world, 30 countries in all so far and she has her sights set on more travelling in the future. I caught up with her for a chat about some of her favourite places...

Ireland has produced a lot of fine musicians down through the years, but when it comes to fiddle playing Charlie Arkins sits among the very finest. Taught by his late father, Charlie's first big break came in the mid 70's when along with the Cotton Mill Boys, he won Opportunity Knocks, a competition the band would go on to win multiple times. Charlie played in bands alongside the likes o...

Alan McInally had to retire in his early thirties from his football career after sustaining an injury whilst at german giants Bayern Munich. Prior to this, Alan achieved success. In 1989/90 he won the Bundesliga title with Bayern. 4 years previous Alan along with another huge club in Celtic won the Scottish title as they just pipped Hearts to 1st spot on goal difference. Alan also represented Scot...

There are many unsung heros across various sports and for me John Gildea was one of them when we played inter county football for Donegal and his club Naomh Conaill. He was part of a talented county side unfortunate not to win silverware, falling just short in several Ulster final deciders against the likes of Derry and Armagh. In 2005, John was a key member of the Glenties side which won their fi...

Jamie Caven's attitude to life is admirable considering some of the unfortunate hands he's being dealt. As a young child of just over a year, he was left blind in his right eye after being stung by a bee. In the mid 90's he had to have his pancreas removed as it was covered in tumours. This lead to diabetes and the need to be injected with insulin for the rest of his life. Despite t...

Con McLaughlin signed for Ballybofey soccer club Finn Harps in 1978, the rest as they say as history. In the mid eighties he was transformed into a centre forward from a winger/midfielder and it was up top McLaughlin would thrive. In 1988 he was given a testimonial and it was in that same season he scored 19 goals in the first division, a record at the time. In his time with Harps he amassed 391 a...

In 1986, Joe Johnson went into the Snooker World Championship having previously not won a match in the event held at the famous Crucible Theatre. He was a 150-1 outsider at the outset and went all the way to the final where he met the legendary Steve Davis. Joe defeated Steve 18-12 to become world champion and with it forever having his name on that famous silver trophy. I was lucky enough to have...

Jason Quigley from Ballybofey in Co. Donegal Ireland is a rising star in the world of boxing. In the amateur ranks he amassed over 250 fights with as liitle as 15 losses. He has won 3 gold medals at european level and 1 silver medal at world level. Jason turned pro in 2014 and has already had 19 bouts including 18 wins, 14 by KO. He is promoted by Goldenboy and trained by former WBO middleweight w...

Louise Breslin is a woman of many talents hailing originally from Dungloe in Co. Donegal. Along with being a medical scientist, Louise also has her own buisness in fashion called 'Laveesha'. A few years ago Louise's buisness won an expose national award for best accessories in Ireland. I caught up with her yesterday and chatted to her about the current pandemic, what her work as a m...

On July 10th, the world of football lossed one of its most charismatic figures of the past 60 years, Jack Charlton. As a player he was a part of the great Leeds team of the 60's & 70's. He was also a member of the English team who won the 1966 World Cup on their own soil. He managed several clubs side once his playing days ended but it was his exploits with the Republic Ireland from...

Patsy Cavanagh is a well known singer songwriter hailing from Greencastle in Co. Donegal. Over the years a lot of his songs have being covered by various stars of Irish Country Music. His biggest song without doubt is 'Home To Donegal', an anthem for Donegal people all over the world. Other popular songs of Patsy's include 'Cant Hold The Years Back', 'The Old School Y...

Eunan McIntyre has being involved in music now for over 25 years. Hailing from the beautiful Glencolmcille, Eunan is a gifted singer/songwriter and his songs have taken him all over his own county and beyond Ireland too. His songs are based on things that mean something special to him and some of these songs are featured within this particular podcast with him which we recorded the interview for y...

In 1999 Steven McDonnell was drafted into the Armagh senior panel and it wasn't long before he and his fellow team members were making Armagh a force in Ulster football again. A county starved of Anglo Celt success since 82 all of a sudden had successive titles in the bag under Brian McAlinden & Brian Canavan (99 & 00). In late 2001 former Armagh all star Joe Kernan took the baton as...

In November of 2019 Derek Ryan released what was for me one of the finest compilation albums Irish Country Music has ever seen. Aptly titled 'The Hits' , it features all Derek's biggest songs since the beginning of his story in Irish Country and what a story it has being so far. The Carlow native's song writing ability for me is something very special. Hes only 36 and already t...

On June 11th 2005, Monaghan's Kevin McBride wrote his name into the boxing history books in Washington D.C as he defeated Mike Tyson in front of the 20,000 spectators in attendance. The Clones Colossus was a huge underdog going into the fight, yet it was he who prevailed victorious as Tyson failed to get off his stool for round 7. Its just gone past the 15th anniversary of that contest and Mc...

If you're a snooker fan and watch tournaments on Eurosport and ITV, you'll be familiar with the voice of David Hendon as lead commentator. I interviewed David on Tuesday, a day before the sad passing of Willie Thorne was announced, may he RIP. Myself and David spoke of the challenges facing snooker during the current pandemic. We touched on the impact of Barry Hearn on World Snooker, we...

Eamon McGee was first drafted into the Donegal squad in 2003 under Brian McEniff. In 2007, he was an ever present figure in Donegal's route to the Division 1 title where they beat Mayo in the final. Like many Donegal players, it was under Jim McGuinness where McGee took his game to another level. Alongside his brother Neil, provincial success was had in Ulster in 2011 & 2012 before the ho...

In 2019 Fr Brian D'Arcy celebrated a very special year in style. Not only was he marking 50 years as a priest, he was also honoured with an OBE award. Fr Brian; from Co Fermanagh originally, is now based in Co Down and has being well known nationally and beyond for many decades both from TV apperances and from having had slots on various radio programmes for over 40 years.  I was delighted to...

When most people think of Irish country music they think of Daniel O'Donnell. Since the early 80's to now its incredible the level of success he has had consistently. Album after album, concert after concert, people long for more. I'm proud of the fact Daniel hails from the Rosses . Himself and his wife Majella who I've also featured on this podcast are a huge credit to Donegal...

Former boxing two weight world champion Carl Frampton recently listed Wayne McCullough as his no.1 irish fighter of all time. Its easy to see why. In a pro boxing career spanning 15 years McCullough mixed it with the very best at his weight, the likes of Prince Nazeem and Erik Morales just a few examples. Wayne in 1995 became WBC Bantamweight Champion by winning a split decision v Japan's Yas...

Pat Boyle has being secretary of Na Rossa GAA club since 1982. I thought it'd be a good idea to do a show on the history of this great club and there was no better man to do this with than Pat. During this particular podcast, Pat goes right back to the start with how & why Na Rossa were formed, he lists the successes the club has had down through the years and he touches on the current da...

When I think of great Donegal talent in music, Rory Gallagher from Kilcar sits right up there with the very best. His originality and passion for music can only be admired. He has written hundreds of songs in his time penning material and I've no doubt we're going to see a lot more great songs from him in the coming months and years. His story to me is a great one, he has lived, laughed...

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