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The CountryWide team feature the events, people and happenings that bring colour and life to communities, towns and villages across Ireland. Listen live Saturdays at 8am on RTÉ Radio 1.
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Call The Midwife from 2023-12-12T16:59:13.455950
Ella is joined by Emma Laffey, healthcare assistant in Portiuncula Maternity Unity, and in her spare time, a volunteer with the Skehana and District Heritage Group in County Galway about a new proj...
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Sanctuary Swimmers from 2023-12-12T16:59:13.452742
Della Kilroy heads to Galway to meet The Sanctuary Swimmers, a solidarity-through-sport initiative which uses sport to bring together mi-grants, refugees, asylum seekers and Irish residents.
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Keeping Our Bees from 2023-12-12T16:59:13.447428
Ella is joined by Dara Stanley from UCD’s School of Agriculture and Food Science to discuss the dangers facing our bees and Countrywide's resident bee keeper Hannah Quinn Mulligan reports from her...
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Weather Woes from 2023-12-12T16:59:13.443524
Ella speaks with a number of Agri workers from different sectors from around the country to find out how the adverse weather is affecting them.
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The Start Of September- A Reflection from 2023-12-12T16:59:13.371126
Roscommon farmer Keith Brennan reflects on the start of September and the changes it brings to the farm.
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Helping With Food Poverty from 2023-12-12T16:59:13.365501
Countrywide's Della Kilroy visits The Boyle Family Resource Centre in Roscommon where the centre helps people out by providing food when people cannot afford it. Ella also speaks with volunteers ...
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Hedgerow Maintenance Alternatives from 2023-12-12T16:59:13.360288
As national hegderow week gets under way Ella is in co Westmeath to meet farmer James Ham who has alternative methods to dealing with hedgerows.
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The Trials Of The Sheepdog from 2023-12-12T16:59:13.357166
Ahead of the International Sheepdog Trials in Blessington in Wicklow next weekend Mary McDonald of Grey Heron Media visits the Casey farm in Burncourt in Tipperary to learn more about the art of s...
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Ireland's favourite saint from 2023-12-12T16:59:13.347584
The Ploughing Championships start in two weeks and Bishop Denis Nulty of Kildare and Leighlin will be there for one reason only: he wants to find out Ireland’s favourite saint.
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Surveying water health on board the Tara from 2023-12-12T16:59:13.342734
Lorna Siggins went on board the French vessel "Tara" where a crew of scientists survey the coast of Ireland as part of their European work to take a snapshot of the health of our waters.
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Remote working hub in Castlecomer from 2023-12-12T16:59:13.337391
Demand for rural hubs has increased over the last year as a growing number of people are working remotely two to three days a week. Della Kilroy visited a former school in Castlecomer in co Kilkenn...
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Salmon in the Liffey from 2023-12-12T16:59:13.297310
An important home for salmon is the River Liffey, which begins life in the Wicklow Mountains, and then flows through Kildare and Dublin before entering the Irish Sea out through the capital and int...
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Sustainable diet with Dr Sinéad McCarthy from 2023-12-12T16:59:13.293765
Teagasc has been looking at food as part of an All-Ireland research project on what the Irish public is currently eating, compared to what is recommended for both personal and planetary health.
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Curlews in Inishowen from 2023-12-12T16:59:13.290243
When a publicly funded programme was set up in 2017, there were just 150 breeding pairs of curlews left. Now there are pockets of hope, and Hannah Quinn-Mulligan went to a farm in Inishowen, co Don...
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New Ross Rugby Club, home of Tadhg Furlong from 2023-12-12T16:59:13.253606
New Ross Rugby Club is the home of the legend Tadhg Furlong, who is playing on the Irish rugby team in the Stade de France tonight.
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Seaweed gathering from 2023-12-12T16:59:13.250288
Wild harvesting of seaweed has long been a long tradition on Ireland's coastline. Lorna Siggins went to meet Noel Lee of the Connemara Seaweed Company, who harvests wild seaweed by hand, using only...
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Do farmers need prenups? from 2023-12-12T16:59:13.246933
On a farm, a divorce leads to complications around the division of land between the original farm family and the person who marries in. This has led a number of farmers to consider a prenuptial agr...
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The charm of the Dexter cow from 2023-12-12T16:59:13.243879
Irish farmers are being encouraged to include traditional Irish breeds among the livestock on their farms, including the Dexter cow.
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Limerick's Milk Market from 2023-12-12T16:59:13.180112
We meet the customers and stall holders of Limerick's legendary Milk Market.
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Paul McDermott, President of Veterinary Ireland from 2023-12-12T16:59:13.176728
Paul McDermott, President of Veterinary Ireland, on the new on-farm regulations.
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Whistling walk from 2023-12-12T16:59:13.173660
Diarmuid McIntyre from Grey Heron Media went on a walk with a difference with Anita Bennis, who has been encouraging people to whistle.
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Minister of State Pippa Hackett from 2023-12-12T16:59:13.170355
Countrywide spoke to Minister of State Pippa Hackett about the new Organics Scheme, a package of payments to encourage farmers to cut out pesticides and chemical fertilisers.
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Looking forward to Christmas with John Connell from 2023-12-12T16:59:13.139427
John Connell’s wife gave birth to their son earlier this year. As he walks the frosty fields of County Longford at morning time, John looks forward to their first Christmas with their young son.
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Rearing turkeys on Fiorbhia Farm from 2023-12-12T16:59:13.133469
Ann Marie Kelly visited Brendan Guinan’s Fiorbhia Farm in County Laois, focusing on the heritage turkeys he is rearing for this year’s Christmas dinner table.
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Middleton Farmers Market from 2023-12-12T16:59:13.090411
Six weeks or so after Storm Babet hit Middleton, we visit the town’s Farmers Market.
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Dairy farming in Dungarvan from 2023-12-12T16:59:13.082831
Philip Boucher-Hayes reports from Dungarvan, co Waterford, where two scientists run a dairy farm on the side of a very steep hill.
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ACRES payment delays from 2023-12-12T16:59:13.081202
The ACRES scheme, which pays farmers for improved environmental results, has experienced delays. Hannah Quinn Mulligan visited Michael Collins who farms on the Burren.
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Limerick Christmas lights display from 2023-12-12T16:59:13.079059
Brenda Donohue travels to Shanagolden, co Limerick, where Cormac Hayes is taking Christmas lights to another level.
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Irish Christmas traditions explained from 2023-12-12T16:59:13.077635
Folklorist Shane Lehane speaks to Countrywide about our many Christmas traditions.
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Deer management strategy from 2023-12-12T16:59:13.074568
The Deer Management Strategy Group report was launched this week, which recommends targeting a cull of the population in five counties. This new management strategy for the rapidly expanding popula...
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Pregnant Cows from 2023-11-25T08:00
In Limerick, where she farms with her grandmother Catherine, Hannah Quinn Mulligan may be making work for herself. Their two favourite cows are in calf but are giving trouble.
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Commissioner Sinkevicius from 2023-11-25T08:00
Virgunujus Sinkivicius, the EU Environment Commissioner, came to Ireland on Thursday as the Taoiseach hoped to convince him to leave Ireland's nitrates derogation untouched. However, the EU are sta...
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Nitrates Questions Answered from 2023-11-25T08:00
With numerous questions over the EU's upcoming cut in the upper nitrates limit for 2,000 to 3,000 Irish farmers in January, Philip speaks to Eimear Cotter from the Environmental Protection Agency a...
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Thoin Theolai from 2023-11-25T08:00
Artist Ríonach Ní Neill has brought together a team of electricians, energy experts, and builders to create a pitch-side shelter with a built-in heater at Páirc Astroturf An Ceathrú Rua i gConemara...
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Wellness Cafes from 2023-11-25T08:00
Sharon Ferguson had the idea in 2019 for cafes that people can visit to support their wellbeing. They can meet for a couple of hours in a relaxed space to have a chat with others over a cup of tea ...
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When land can no longer be defended from rising water from 2023-11-18T08:00
The catchment of the Shannon is so big that if it rains in Boyle, Ballinasloe, or Mullingar, the water eventually ends up on the Callows. Philip visited the Shannon Callows and later, he discusses ...
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New regulations for the use of quads from 2023-11-18T08:00
As of Monday, new regulations for the use of quads come in to force to try and prevent accidents.
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Blue Tongue Virus from 2023-11-18T08:00
An import ban on live cattle, sheep and other ruminants from Britain to the island of Ireland is in place to protect this island from a new strain of Blue Tongue Virus that has emerged in western E...
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Live export trade for calves from 2023-11-11T08:00
Irish farmers are currently allowed to transport calves at 14 days. If that limit became 28 days, would keeping calves on farms for the first month of their lives signal the beginning of the end o...
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Nature Restoration Law from 2023-11-11T08:00
The Nature Restoration Law proposed by the EU has caused controversy amongst politicians, citizens and lobby groups. We hear from Oonagh Duggan of Birdwatch Ireland, and Paul O'Brien from the IDA.
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Social Dancing from 2023-11-11T08:00
At the end of ‘Beckham’ on Netflix, David and Victoria dance around each other to "Islands in the Stream." This has started a new social media trend, where couples recreate the Posh and Becks dance...
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Impact of weather on specialist tillage farmers from 2023-10-28T08:00
The weather has been a topic of conversation all through 2023, but especially amongst Ireland's four and a half thousand or so specialist tillage farmers.
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Organic Farm Walk from 2023-10-28T08:00
Brenda visited Eanna Canavan's farm just outside Doolin in County Clare, where he was hosting an organic farm walk to show other farmers interested in organics how his beef herd is getting on.
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New organic scheme to open soon from 2023-10-28T08:00
Dr Nicholas Lampkin is an agri-economist, currently working with the Thunen Institute, an advisory body to the German government, examining organic farming policy. He discusses the new organic sche...
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Forest Bathing from 2023-10-28T08:00
Della Kilroy went on a forest bathing walk in Dublin’s Phoenix Park with Sarah Hourigan, founder of Nature Therapy Ireland.
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Recalling Halloween childhood memories from 2023-10-28T08:00
Janet Heeran just loves this time of year and she sent us this audio reflection on the Halloweens of her childhood.
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Jack Murmur at Farmaphobia from 2023-10-28T08:00
Jack Murmur is a professional scare actor who is currently scaring young and old in Farmaphobia in co Meath.
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The Gastro Gays from 2023-10-21T08:00
Patrick Hanlon and Russell Alford, aka the Gastro Gays, are the authors of a cookbook, Hot Fat, restaurant critics and opinion makers on food. They are taking part in a food festival called Samhain...
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Harp Day with Alannah Thornburgh from 2023-10-21T08:00
Alannah Thornburgh is a harpist from county Mayo, and she joined Brenda Donoghue in studio to mark Harp Day.
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Sheep surrogacy from 2023-10-21T08:00
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan visited Dwayne Sheils' farm near Ramelton in Donegal. He is the FBD Young Farmer of the Year, and he has been trying to improve the genetic merit of his pedigree sheep.
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Impact of flooding on vegetable production from 2023-10-21T08:00
Brenda speaks to Sandra Burns, a farmer in Killeagh in East Cork. Together with husband Joe, they have a thirty-six acre vegetable farm where they have been growing vegetables for the past eighteen...
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Food on the Edge with JP McMahon from 2023-10-14T08:00
Food on the Edge at Airfield Estate in Dublin is a gathering of chefs and foodies from around the world. The symposium is curated by Michelin-starred Galway chef JP MacMahon.
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Impact of Budget 2024 on farming from 2023-10-14T08:00
Niall Hurson, rural affairs journalist with the Irish Independent tells us what Budget 2024 will mean for farmers.
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Irish Farmers Association hustings from 2023-10-14T08:00
The Irish Farmers Association represents seventy thousand farmers and producers. Every four years, they elect their President, who is one of the most influential players in Irish agriculture. Brend...
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GAA players consider retirement from 2023-10-14T08:00
GAA players Ronan Kennedy and Mary Griffin reflect on what is a momentous decision in their life.
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Let's Match Mums from 2023-10-14T08:00
Let's Match Mums is a website that matches local mums with new mums who are living in Direct Provision, and who really need clothes for their newborns. Maura McElhone is one of the mums who registe...
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Ireland's largest hen egg from 2023-09-30T08:00
Brenda Donohue visited Newtown Dunleckney in Co Carlow on a quest for Ireland’s largest hen egg.
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A new National Park in the Boyne Valley from 2023-09-30T08:00
Niall O Donnchu, Director General of National Parks and Wildlife Service, talks to Ella about the purchase of Dowth Hall demesne, Co Meath and the establishment of a new National Park.
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How to reduce nitrates on farms from 2023-09-30T08:00
Ella visited dairy farmer Jack Keenan on his Wicklow farm to discuss his options for reducing nitrates. She is also joined by Dr Joe Patton, Head of Dairy Knowledge Transfer Department, Teagasc.
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The joys of the outside loo from 2023-09-30T08:00
Writer, poet and actor Seamus O'Rourke on the unexpected joys of the old outside toilets.
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Walking&Protecting Lough Corrib from 2023-09-23T08:00
Lorna Siggins is on Lough Corrib to discover some new walking routes and the efforts locally to ensure its protection, promotion and conservation.
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Land Ownerhip from 2023-09-23T08:00
Ella is joined by journalist Ciaran Moran , Digital Farming Editor with The Irish Independent to discuss the issue of land ownership and the growing trend of local farmers ability to afford land.
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From Racing To Writing from 2023-09-23T08:00
Ella visits champion jockey Nina Carberry as she embarks on her first foray into writing books for children.
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Telling The Stories Of Leitrim from 2023-09-23T08:00
Ella is joined by Edwina Guckian and Tommy Early who are both involved in a new oral history project "Leitrim Amach" whose aim is to discover the vibrant history of Leitrim and tell the stories of...
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Diversifying The Farm from 2023-09-23T08:00
Della visits Niamh Hegarty's farm in East Cork to see how the farm can diversify and create new ways of sustaining itself. In Niamh's case from using the land for music gigs and crating and selli...
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Ploughing Championships preparations from 2023-09-16T08:00
Della Kilroy reports from Mooncoin, co Kilkenny on preparations for the Ploughing Championships.
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Female business owners in rural Ireland from 2023-09-16T08:00
Three women share their experiences as business owners in rural Ireland. For more information on the businesses featured on the programme: wawets.com bonchocolatiers.ie feigherysfarm.ie
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Mica in farm buildings in Donegal from 2023-09-16T08:00
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan reports on the issue of Mica on farm buildings in Donegal.
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Citizens’ Assembly on Biodiversity Loss from 2023-09-16T08:00
Dr Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin, chair of the Citizens’ Assembly on Biodiversity Loss, updates Ella McSweeney on the outcomes from the Assembly's final report.
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Open Kitchen Week from 2023-09-16T08:00
Barry Ralph, chef and owner of House of Plates in Castlebar, co Mayo, talks to Ella McSweeney about what it is like working in a professional kitchen ahead of Open Kitchen Week.
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Running For IFA Office from 2023-08-26T08:00
Ella is joined in studio by Alice Doyle IFA vice presidential candidate, the first woman in the IFA's history to run for the office.
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Suckler Farming from 2023-08-26T08:00
Hannah Quinn Mulligan heads to Tipperary, to meet suckler farmer Tony Grogan’s in the Glen of Aherlow and discovers the challenges facing suckler farmers.
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Teen Tractor Safety from 2023-08-26T08:00
Della Kilroy reports on the issue of teen tractor safety and Ella is joined in studio by Health and Safety specialist with Teagasc John McNamara.
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The Beauty Of The Ballads from 2023-08-26T08:00
Brian Lally heads to Cork to meet singers Jimmy Crowley and Australian-born Eve Telford to discover their love of the ballads.
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The Open Farm from 2023-08-19T08:00
Ella is in Co Waterford for a walk around with Dairy Famrer Shane Fitzgerald who is opening his farm to the public this weekend as part of Agri Aware's open farm campaign. You can find out more abo...
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Understanding The Farm from 2023-08-19T08:00
Ella is joined by Wicklow based farmer John Kelly a memeber of the Understanding Agriculture Co-op and Dr Aine Macken Walsh, a sociologist with Teagas to discuss the importance of connection betwe...
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Spinning A Yarn from 2023-08-19T08:00
Countrywide's Della Kilroy heads to Co Clare to meet sheep farmer Sandra King who relocated form North Carolina to the Banner County in recent years where she took up yarn spinning.
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Farm Succession from 2023-08-19T08:00
Ella meets new Macra President Elaine Houlihan and Macra's Rural Youth Committee chair Niamh Farrell to discuss the issue of farm succession. Macra have recently announced a new pilot scheme to en...
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Country Music - An Appreciation from 2023-08-19T08:00
Farmer and Writer Jon Connell reflects on his love of country music.
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At The Races from 2022-04-16T12:00
Damien heads to the Royal County to meet acclaimed jockey Barry Geraghty who is looking forward to the 150th running of the Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse on Monday. The 3 day festival gets und...
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Renewable Energy from 2022-04-16T12:00
Damien is joined by Dinny Galvin from the Dingle Sustainable Energy Community and Barry Caslin, Energy Specialist with Teagasc to discuss renewable energy in agriculture and how it can work in pr...
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Radio Letter: Paddington Bear from 2022-04-16T12:00
Countrywide listener Janet Heeran from North Cork brings her radio letter “Paddington Bear” and how the story of Paddington is very relevant for our present world events.
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Aubrac Cattle from 2022-04-16T12:00
Countrywide Reporter Hannah Quinn Mulligan is on James Ryan's farm in County Limerick to find out more about the relatively new French breed of cow to Ireland The Aubrac.
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Minette Batters, NFU President from 2022-04-16T12:00
Damien is joined by NFU President, the organisation representing English and Welsh farmers about a range of farming issues.
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The Joy of Easter from 2022-04-16T12:00
Poet Jane Clarke reads her poem “Eggs” detailing her memories of happy Easter’s spent visiting her grandparents.
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A Poem For Our Times from 2022-03-07T13:13:34.636037
Roscommon born Poet Jane Clarke reads her poem “That I Could" from her collection “When the Tree Falls” published by Bloodaxe Books. As the number of deaths from Covid 19 surpassed 5 million this ...
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Tackling Methane from 2022-03-07T13:13:34.633833
Damien debates Ireland's methane targets with Myles Allen Professor of Geosystem at the University of Oxford , Dr Fionnuala Murphy, co-lead investigator on Farm Zero C and Assistant Professor at t...
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Mining For The Future from 2022-03-07T13:13:34.631376
Ella McSweeney is in Co Leitrim to find out if mining for minerals could play a big role in meeting our climate targets and how the prospect of mining is a contentious issue for some local commun...
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Science and Farming from 2022-03-07T13:13:34.629165
As science week begins James Maloney, Regional Development Manager with Enterprise Ireland outlines examples of how new technology is helping farming.
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New Farming Ideas from 2022-03-07T13:13:34.626675
Damien meets Jack and Nick Cotter, Limerick farming brothers and entrepreneurs tell Damien about their latest venture, the Cotter Crate which facilities an easy and accurate administration of vacc...
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Women In Business from 2022-03-07T13:13:34.571854
Damien meets three women involved in the Going For Growth programme, now in its 14th year. Going For Growth is a programme designed to promote the growth of women in business through training and ...
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The Importance of Forestry Farming from 2022-03-07T13:13:34.569782
Damien is in West Clare to meet Ray Ó Foghlú , Land Owner Engagemnet Co-Ordinator with Hometree to find out more about forestry farming and why farmers should embrace planting more trees.
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On This Week’s Countrywide from 2022-03-07T13:13:34.567118
Growing women in business, what’s on the mind of mart goers in these turbulent times, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue joins Damien in studio to discusses a range...
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From The Farming Fields To The Rugby Pitch from 2022-03-07T13:13:34.545602
Marty Morrissey is in Kerry to chat with now former rugby international captain Ciara Griffin to find out more about about her rugby career and her farming background in the Kingdom.
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A Neighbours Poem from 2022-03-07T13:13:34.540315
Poet Jane Clark reads her poem “Fences” reflecting the importance of neighbours.
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The Importance Of Micro Business's from 2022-03-07T13:13:34.537553
Damien chats with Padraic McElwee, Head of Enterprise in Co Clare to find out more about the importance of micro businesses in rural Ireland.
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The Climate Cafe from 2022-03-07T13:13:34.534915
Elle McSweeney is in Tramore in Co Waterford to meet a group of students who have come together in their Climate Cafe to discuss and learn about environmental issues and what they can practically d...
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The Virtual Farm Classroom from 2022-03-07T13:13:34.471249
Damien is in Co Wicklow to find out more about the Farmer Time programme that links farmers with the consumers of tomorrow through virtual visits to the classroom throughout the school year. The pr...
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Six Nations Preview from 2022-03-07T13:13:34.469083
Damien is joined by Rugby legends and fellow farmers Nigel Owens and John “The Bull” Hayes to preview Irelands opening clash today against Wales.
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From Brazil To Gort from 2022-03-07T13:13:34.466605
Countrywide reporter Lorna Singings is in Gort in co Galway to meet members of the Brazilian community who have made Galway their home. This week the Department of Justice announced a new scheme to...
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New Organic Farming Scheme from 2022-03-07T13:13:34.464002
Jack Nolan, Senior Inspector in the Organics Division at the Department of Agriculture joins Damien in studio to go through some the nuts and bolts of the new organic scheme which opens next Wednes...
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Walking The Organic Farm from 2022-03-07T13:13:34.461757
As farm walk resumes around Countrywide’s Hannah Quinn Mulligan is in Wexford to take a ramble on a farm recently moving towards organic dairy production.
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A Poem For Hope from 2022-03-07T13:13:34.430006
Poet Mary O’Donnell reads us her poem which reflects on the arrival of those seeking international protection in Ireland. The poem is included in Mary’s most recent collection called Massacre of th...
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Rural Domestic Violence from 2022-03-07T13:13:34.427457
Tara Farrell, CEO of Longford Women’s Link discusses the issue of domestic violence against women in rural Ireland.
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Fluffy Sheep from 2022-03-07T13:13:34.425171
Mary McDonnell from Grey Heron Media meets April Higgins on her farm in Limerick to find out more about the wonderfully wooly and friendly Valais Blacknose sheep.
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Encouraging women In Agriculture from 2022-03-07T13:13:34.422160
Ella chats with Mona O Donohue Concannon, member of the Women in Agriculture Stakeholders group and Mary Curtin is a beef farmer and a PhD student at the Kemmy School of Business in the University...
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Food Producing In Derry from 2022-03-07T13:13:34.418848
Suzanne Campbell visits Derry to meet some of the city’s food producers.
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President of the Irish Veterinary Council Dr Vivienne Duggan from 2022-03-07T13:13:34.381252
Ella meets with new president of the Irish Veterinary Council Dr Vivienne Duggan to discuss the hugely important job of the vet.
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Ukraine Latest and Effect on Food Supply from 2022-02-26T12:00
On this week’s Countrywide; The reality of life in Ukraine following the Russian Invasion, The impact of Ukrainian incursion of food process and supplies, Selling off the dairy stock, The Relations...
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The Role of The Farm Advisor from 2022-02-26T12:00
Damien is joined by author Micheal O Fathartaigh who has written a new book detailing the tradiotnal relationship between farmers and agricultural advisors. Damien is also joined by two well known ...
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The Importance of The Local Newspaper from 2022-02-26T12:00
Damien discusses the importance of the local newspaper to rural life and how the local notes section of the paper is a key section of the paper with local note writers from around the country J...
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Selling Off The Dairy Herd from 2022-02-26T12:00
Damien is in Co Waterford to meet a farmer who’s selling off the herd as he has no successor.
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Social Farming In Mayo from 2022-02-22T08:11:07.456227
Countrywide is on Joe Kelly’s organic farm in Co Mayo to find out more about social farming. Social farming provides people who use services with the opportunity for inclusion, to increase self-est...
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Researching Rural Mental Health from 2022-02-22T08:11:07.454792
Academic and farmer mental health advocate Conor Hamersley joins Damien to discuss his research into mental health amongst the farming community and Connor's involvement in the “On Feirm Ground'” i...
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Highlighting Farming Mental Health from 2022-02-22T08:11:07.453621
Ahead of Ag mental health week next week Damien meets Cork based farmer Tom McCarthy whose father Paddy died by suicide last year.
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Countrywide Full from 2022-02-22T08:11:07.452432
On this week’s Countrywide, Highlighting mental health amongst the farming community, going back to Bingo, social farming and new director of Teagasc Prof Frank O'Mara joins Damien for an in studio...
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Good News For Beef Prices from 2022-02-19T12:00
Damien is in Mayo to find out more about what’s driving beef prices with IFA beef chairman Brendan Golden.
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Tackling Vacant Rural Properties from 2022-02-19T12:00
Damien is joined by Economist John Daly author of a new report called The Regional Vacancy and Dereliction Analysis produced for the Northern and Western Regional Assembly highlighting the issue of...
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Women In Farm Education from 2022-02-19T12:00
Countrywide’s Hannah Quinn Mulligan visits Kildalton Agricultural College in County Kilkenny to meet some of the young women undertaking agricultural education.
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Revitalising a Monaghan Flour Mill from 2022-02-19T12:00
It used to be said that wheat good enough for flour cannot be grown in Ireland, but Suzanne Campbell has been finding out more about flour and about wheat being farmed and milled up in Monaghan.
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Food Shopping Trends from 2022-02-19T12:00
Damien is joined in studio by his name sake Damian O’Reilly, expert in Retail Management at TU Dublin to discuss Ireland’s current shopping trends .
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Road Safety and Horses from 2022-02-19T00:14:11.050665
Suzanne Campbell reports on a new road safety initiative to help highlight safe horse riding on our roads.
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The Glenisk Fire Fallout from 2022-02-19T00:14:11.049809
Damien speaks with Laois based dairy farmer Tom Phelan, supplier to Glenisk and Emma Walls Commercial director of Glenisk following this week’s devastating fire at the Offaly plant.
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Countrywide - interview with EU Commissioner Sinkevicius from 2022-02-19T00:14:11.048210
On a visit to Ireland earlier this week, Commissioner Sinkevicius spoke to Lorna Siggins for Countrywide on issues relating to his brief including the Irish fishing industry; the protection of the ...
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Bingo Is Back from 2022-02-19T00:14:11.047412
Brenda heads to the Bingo in Co Limerick as the much-loved past time returns to halls around the country.
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Director OF Teagasc : Prof Frank O'Mara from 2022-02-19T00:14:11.046366
New director of Teagasc Frank O’Mara joins Damien for an in-studio chat.
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A Trip To The Florist from 2022-02-12T12:00
Ahead of the busiest day of the year for flowers sales, Countrywide reporter Ellen Leonard visits a busy florists in Cork in the lead up to St Valentine’s Day.
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The Irish Vegetable Crisis from 2022-02-12T12:00
Suzanne Campbell reports on the crisis facing many vegetable producers in the food sector which has heightened in recent times.
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Selling Irish In The Middle East from 2022-02-12T12:00
Damien speaks with Greg Devlin of Silver Hill Duck from Dubai where Greg along with a number of large and artisan food producers are in the Middle East for Gulfood 2022 the place where the world of...
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Highlighting Agricultural Issues from 2022-02-12T12:00
Frank Monahan, the newly appointed Dean of Agriculture at the UCD School of agriculture and food science joins Damien in studio for a wide raging discussion on issue facing Irish agricultural Div...
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Diverse Farming from 2022-02-12T12:00
Damien is on the Dublin Meath border to visit one of Ireland's most Diverse farms, Cornstown Farm, where you will find everything from alpacas to forestry and much more.
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Leitrim's Sweathouses from 2022-02-02T10:27:30.743279
Sweathouses are among the smallest and most mysterious of buildings scattered across the Irish countryside. Curiously, County Leitrim has the highest concentration of Sweathouses on the island. Cou...
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Family Farm Succession Planning from 2022-02-02T10:27:30.742187
Next week Teagasc is holding the first of two online clinics on transferring the family farm which can be a sensitive issue. Damien is joined by two of the clinics speakers’ mediator Claire O Keeff...
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EU Fisheries Commissioner Irish Visit from 2022-02-02T10:27:30.741363
Countrywide speaks with Virginijus Sinkevicius, The EU Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries who visited Ireland this week.
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A report from Tullow mart from 2022-01-29T12:00
As marts are getting back to normal after nearly two years of disruptions, Damien O'Reilly reports from the livestock mart in Tullow, co. Carlow.
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A crisis for pig meat producers from 2022-01-29T12:00
As increases in the price of fertilisers, grain and energy coincide with a fall in the price of pig meat, the industry has reached crisis point. With Suzanne Campbell.
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Badger vaccination against TB from 2022-01-29T12:00
With Bovine TB such a potential issue on farms, farmers look to manage risk factors, including the risk of wildlife spreading the disease. Rather than culling the animals, Ireland has become a glob...
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GAA clubs abroad from 2022-01-29T12:00
After two years of disruptions, GAA clubs abroad are hoping to be back in full swing again, and we hear from GAA clubs in Finland, Oman and Australia.
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Celebrating St Brigid from 2022-01-29T12:00
We celebrate St Brigid with Shelly Mooney, artist, historian and story teller.
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Celebrating New Farming Talent from 2022-01-22T12:00
Damien is in Co Cork to meet Owen Ashton the new FBD Macra Na Feirme young farmer of the year and a young man with a bright outlook for the future.
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Togging Out in Your 60’s from 2022-01-22T12:00
Damien speaks with Limerick GAA player Pauline McCarthy who is still playing football and camoige 50 years on form her first matchs. Pauline recently was part of the Junior B football team that won...
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50 Years of Ireland and The EU from 2022-01-22T12:00
As today marks the 50th anniversary of the signing of the treaty of accession to the then EC, we reflect on that momentous day when Ireland began its European journey.
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Jim Woulfe: Retired CEO of Dairygold from 2022-01-22T12:00
As he heads to pastures new, recently retired CEO of Dairygold Jim Woulfe joins Damien in studio to reflect on his 40 year career with Dairygold .
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A Day To Smile from 2022-01-22T12:00
Given the sense of joy at the removal of many restrictions this morning Countrywide unofficial resident poet Seamus O’Rourke helps us smile.
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Old Remedies from 2022-01-15T12:00
Land Commission records are to be digitised in the coming years giving access to a treasure throve of information. Marty chats to historian, Professor Paul Rouse about the place the land commissio...
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Uncovering The Land Commission from 2022-01-15T12:00
Land Commission records are to be digitised in the coming years given access to a treasure of information. Marty Chats to historian Professor Paul Rouse about the place the land commission has in o...
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An Emigrants Story from 2022-01-15T12:00
Marty is joined by Fiona Murphy whose recent social media posts about her father’s unique story of emigrating from the West has struck a chord with so many Irish at home and abroad. Fiona tells Mar...
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Dairy Farming Preparation from 2022-01-15T12:00
Marty chats with three dairy farmers to find out what preparations are underway for the busy months ahead for dairy farming.
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A Poem For Comfort from 2022-01-15T12:00
In a week full of sadness we went to our archives to see if we could find something that would offer comfort. Wendell Berry is a Kentucky farmer and poet and reads his poem The Peace of Wild Thing...
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Putting The Town Tree Up from 2021-12-18T12:00
Damien is in Co Limerick to find out how one village is moving from a steel to a real tree for their Christmas centre piece.
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A Children's Song Book from 2021-12-18T12:00
Brenda Donohue is in Wexford to meet author Aileen Lambert who has compiled a book of classic children's folk songs.
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A Christmas Visit to The Fram from 2021-12-18T12:00
Countrywide reporter Hannah Quinn Mulligan brings us on a trip to her Limerick farm at Christmas.
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A Poem For The Parlor from 2021-12-18T12:00
Leitrim poet and actor, Seamus O'Rourke reads his poem "The Parlor"
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Michael Mann – Author "The New Climate War" from 2021-12-18T07:40:16.569995
Correction: In this interview, Michael Mann suggests that livestock farming is responsible for 3% of global GHG emissions. He has corrected this to livestock farming being responsible for 7% of g...
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Farming As A Transgender Person from 2021-12-18T07:40:16.556089
Ella Meets Cork based transgender beef farmer Erica Coates who made headlines last year following a contribution on Live Line to find out more about what it's like to be a transgender person worki...
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Geo-caching from 2021-12-18T07:40:16.542322
Broadcaster Mary McDonnell goes treasure hunting in Co Limerick and finds out more about Geo-caching and how it can breathe new life into our hill walks.
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There’s something about Mary from 2021-12-18T07:40:16.541482
Much loved broadcaster and journalist Mary Kennedy joins Marty in studio for a chat about her busy schedule, upcoming exciting projects and moving West.
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Fishing Tourism from 2021-12-18T07:40:16.540407
Suzanne Campbell reports on fishing tourism from Co Louth and asks does Irish fishing have a better future if we eat more Irish caught fish.
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The Hares Corner from 2021-12-18T07:40:16.539608
Marty is joined by Dr Brendan Dunford to learn about a unique biodiversity project in the Burren in Marty’s own native Clare
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Returning To The Office from 2021-12-18T07:40:16.538563
Marty is in Co Sligo to find out more about The Hive, a business campus that houses up to 100 employees across 30 businesses.
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New Guidelines For Farm Animal Medication from 2021-12-11T12:00
New changes to farm animal medication are coming in 2022. Countrywide reporter Hannah Quinn-Mulligan welcomes superintending veterinary officer with the Department of Agriculture, Dr Caroline Garva...
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Alice Taylor from 2021-12-11T12:00
Brenda speaks with author and poet Alice Taylor on the release of her new book “Tea For One”. Alice has been writing about rural life for over three decades.
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Race Horse Retirement from 2021-12-11T12:00
Suzanne Campbell finds out more about what happens to some race horses when their career on the track comes to an end and how for some a new life and career beckons.
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Bord Bia and Brexit from 2021-12-11T12:00
Brenda speaks with Donal Denvir, General Manager Bord Bia UK about new rules on food production and trade coming into force in January and what help is available for Irish producers to prepare ...
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Luxury In Laois from 2021-12-11T12:00
Ballyfin Domain in Co Laois is now a world class hotel but was formerly a renowned secondary school run by the Patrican Brothers . Countrywide reporter Brian Moss along with his former teacher Nina...
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Michael Mann Extended Interview from 2021-12-06T11:07:23.141201
Correction: In this interview, Michael Mann suggests that livestock farming is responsible for 3% of global GHG emissions. He has corrected this to livestock farming being responsible for 7% of g...
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Pony Tracking In Achill from 2021-12-06T11:07:23.140468
Broadcaster Diarmuid McIntyre of Grey Heron Media takes to the saddle and goes pony trekking on Achill Island with local experts from Calveys of Achill.
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The Wild Atlantic Way from 2021-12-06T11:07:23.139707
Ella speaks with a number of businesses on the Wild Atlantic way to find out more about the success of the initiative and the challenges Covid has presented to business's based along the route. El...
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Organic Tillage Farming in Cork from 2021-12-06T11:07:23.138588
Hannah Quinn Mulligan meets organic tillage farmer Tom Fouhy on his Cork farm.
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The Perfect Christmas Pudding from 2021-11-27T12:00
Marty heads to Nenagh in Co Tipperary to meet Peter and Mary Ward at their Country Choice Shop to find out how to make the perfect Christmas pudding.
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Fertiliser Prices from 2021-11-27T12:00
Suzanne Campbell reports on how the rising price of fertilisers could make Christmas more expensive.
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Award Winning Cheese from 2021-11-27T12:00
Countrywide reporter Hannah Quinn Mulligan meets two of this year’s winners from the Irish Cheese Awards.
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Stories From The GAA Grassroots from 2021-11-27T12:00
Journalist and author PJ Cunningham joins Marty in studio to talk about his new book “Grassroots- Stories from the Heart of the GAA” detailing great GAA tales and yarns from across the country.
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Advent Thoughts From The Longford Farm yard from 2021-11-27T12:00
Farmer, author and regular Countrywide contributor John Connell give us his thoughts on Advent from his Longford farm yard.
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The rhododendrons from 2021-11-20T12:00
People, events and happenings around the country, presented by Damien O'Reilly.
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Ye Vagabonds from 2021-11-20T12:00
People, events and happenings around the country, presented by Damien O'Reilly.
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The Climate Change Advisory Council from 2021-10-30T12:00
Kevin O Sullivan, environment and science editor with the Irish Times outlines the work of the The Climate Change Advisory Council and its role in tackling climate change.
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The Young Farmer View On Climate Proposals from 2021-10-30T12:00
Damien is in Kildare to meet sheep farmer Thomas O’Connor to find out how environmental regulations effect young farmers.
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Environment and Climate Panel Debate from 2021-10-30T12:00
Damien is joined by a panel of experts to discuss a range of environmental and climate change issues. Joining Damien on the panel are Prof. Peter Thorne, Trevor Donnellan Head of Economics and Far...
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A Scary Time in Meath from 2021-10-30T12:00
On Halloween weekend Countrywide reporter Ellen Leonard takes a spooky trip to Co Meath.
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At The Mart In Nenagh from 2021-10-23T12:00
Damien takes a trip to the mart in Nenagh in Co Tipperary on a busy day for buying and selling.
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Buying And Selling At The Mart from 2021-10-23T12:00
Damien is joined by countrywide reporter Hannah Quinn Mulligan and her grandmother Catherine at the Nenagh mart day as they undertake some buying and selling.
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A Day On A Limerick Farm from 2021-10-23T12:00
After meeting Hannah and Catherine at the mart in Nenagh Damien joins the Mulligans on the family farm in Limerick.
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Remebering Brendan Kennelly from 2021-10-23T12:00
Countrywide's Hannah Quinn Mulligan recounts her personal connection to poet Brenden Kennelly. "Begin" is read by Brendan Kennelly from a CD and book collection published by Bloodaxe Books (2011) ...
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Climbing For Jack And Jill from 2021-10-23T12:00
On the weekend where the Jack and Jill foundation are asking people to climb a hill for Jack and Jill, Brenda Donohue is in Carlow to see how the work of Jack and Jill is helping one family.
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The Burren Food Fayre from 2021-10-23T12:00
Suzanne Campbell heads to the O'Rourke family farm in Clare who will be welcoming the public to their farm as part of the Burren Food Fayre this weekend.
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Jack Nolan DAFM - water quality briefing - extended interview from 2021-10-16T12:00
Jack Nolan, Senior Inspector, Nitrates and Biodiversity Division, Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine briefs Damien O'Reilly on some of the farm level issues relating to water quality.
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New Nitrates Directive from 2021-10-16T12:00
Damien is on the Banville farm in Wexford to find out more about how new Nitrate directives are affecting farmers and the importance of improving water quality.
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Reducing Food Waste from 2021-10-16T12:00
On World Food day Victor Murphy of Savour food.i.e. talks to Damien about his initiative to help prevent food waste in business. Find out more at www.savourfood.ie
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The Marine and Medical Devices Connection from 2021-10-16T12:00
Countrywide reporter Lorna Siggins visits an exhibition in Galway that highlights the strong links between marine properties and medical devices including how slime from sponges around the Irish co...
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Renewable Energy On Farms from 2021-10-16T12:00
Damien speaks with Donal Dennehy of Nutricia about a new project called Project Clover which sees a number of Irish dairy processors clubbing together with a plan to harvest biogas from farm wa...
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Food Festival Season from 2021-10-16T12:00
Autumn is the traditional season for food festivals in Ireland.This week Suzanne Campbell visited Ballyhubbock Farm in West Wicklow part of the Wicklow Naturally food producers group.
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Flower Farming from 2021-10-06T12:54:26.787834
Damien meets flower farmers from across the country ahead of Irish flower week which begins this Monday. Flower farming has become increasingly popular around the country in recent years. You can f...
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Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue from 2021-10-06T12:54:26.786397
Damien is joined by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue in the week that EU Ministers for Agriculture signed off on the new look Common Agricultural Policy.
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Pub Closures In Mayo from 2021-10-06T12:54:26.784691
Countrywide reporter Katie Flannery meets locals in Kiltimagh Co Mayo to see firsthand the effects of pub restrictions and closures on what would normally be a very busy time of year in the town.
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Dairy Farming Pros and Cons from 2021-10-06T12:54:26.780699
Zoe Kavanagh of the National Dairy Council and journalist Catherine Cleary debate the positives and negatives of dairy farming with regard to its effect on the wider environment.
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Oat Drink Production in Offaly from 2021-10-06T12:54:26.779586
Darragh McCullough meets Offaly based farmer Liam Lynam who has spent the last 12 months developing his oat drink, Oat in the City in an effort to make mixed tillage and dry stock farm viable for t...
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NDC and Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards from 2021-09-25T12:00
The NDC and Kerrygold Mil Awards are the All-Ireland Finals of milk production. The competition encourages dairy farmers to strive for excellence. Marty visited this years winners, the Mc Carthy Fa...
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All-Ireland Hedge Laying Championship from 2021-09-25T12:00
Eamonn McLoughlin is putting the finishing touches for the All-Ireland Hedge Laying Championship, which is taking place next weekend on his farm. He joined Marty this morning to tell us all.
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Loveen, a traditional Galway Boat from 2021-09-25T12:00
Reporter Lorna Siggins, went to investigate Loveen, the 96 year-old gleoiteog or small Galway hooker boat at the Galway Hooker Sailing Association. Ava Lesh-Jinska told us about the history of this...
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The Master of Tradition Festival from 2021-09-25T12:00
Martin Hayes talks about The Masters of Tradition festival. The festival opens online next Wednesday until the 17th of November. Full details are on westcorkmusic.ie/masters-of-tradition
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Balmoral Show 2021 from 2021-09-25T12:00
Darragh Mc Cullough mingles with the crowds attending the 2021 Balmoral Show this week in Northern Ireland.
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Bouncing Back from 2021-09-22T02:22:27.991470
Economist Jim Power joins Damien to discuss how quickly the country can bounce back as the reopening of the country continues.
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Silage Cutting Season from 2021-09-22T02:22:27.990502
Damien is on the farm with farm contractor Michael O’Donoghue and his son Ger as a somewhat delayed silage cutting season gets well and truly underway.
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Raw Milk Farming from 2021-09-18T12:00
Damien is on the Bradley farm in Leitrim to find out more about raw milk farming. You can find out more at www.forgutsake.ie
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Our Land Obsession from 2021-09-18T12:00
Suzanne Campbell meets Nicholas Grene, a Professor of English Literature at Trinity College Dublin and farmer, author of a new book “Farming in Modern Irish Literature, exploring how farming featur...
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COP 26 Summit from 2021-09-18T12:00
Damien discusses the upcoming COP 26 UN Climate Change Conference with Professor John Sweeney and Food Economist Ciaran Fitzgerald to find out what we can expect from the summit.
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Eating Local from 2021-09-18T12:00
Countrywide reporter Hannah Quinn Mulligan meets Kerry farmers Lisa Fingleton and her partner Rena, who have been spearheading the '30 Day Food Challenge' over the past number of years, where peo...
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Ireland's Hospitality Recovery from 2021-09-18T12:00
Damien speaks with Claire Nash of Nash 19 restaurant and food shop in Cork, winner of a 2021 Georgina Campbell award recognising excellence in food and hospitality to find out how the easing of res...
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The Quite Man At 70 from 2021-09-15T10:17:43.887701
Countrywide reporter Mike McCartney heads to Cong in Co Mayo home of The Quite Man which marks its 70th anniversary this year and finds out how seven decades on the John Wayne, Maureen O Hara epic ...
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Oliver Goldsmith Literary Festival from 2021-09-15T10:17:43.886647
This year’s Oliver Goldsmith Literary Festival is focusing on three main areas of farm sustainability, the environment and socio-economic issues. One on this year’s speakers Dr Monica Gorman from...
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A Visit To The Stud from 2021-09-15T10:17:43.885898
Countrywide reporter Suzanne Campbell takes a visit to the national stud in Kildare to find out more about the new Irish Racehorse Experience at the stud. The new 3.2 million euro project aims to e...
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Ploughing 2021 from 2021-09-11T12:00
In the week that should have seen thousands descend on the national ploughing championships in Ratheniska in Co. Laois, Director of the National Ploughing Association Anna May McHugh speaks to Dami...
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Back To The Races from 2021-09-11T12:00
Countrywide’s Suzanne Campbell returns to the racetrack as race goers make a welcome return and talks to industry professionals to find out their preparations for upcoming racing.
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Getting To The Meat of It from 2021-09-11T12:00
Damien speaks to Peter Hannan, managing director of Hannan Meats in Northern Ireland, who this week has been awarded an MBE for his outstanding contribution to Economic Development.
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The Dublin Cattle Market from 2021-09-11T12:00
Ella McSweeney visits the site of the old Dublin Cattle Market fondly remembered as “cowtown”. Damien is joined by Declan O’Brien author of the book "The Dublin Cattle Markets Decline, 1955-1973"
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Championship Man from 2021-09-11T12:00
Countrywide reporter Liam Horan gives his take on “Championship Man” as he builds up to today’s All Ireland Football Final .
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Traveler Accommodation from 2021-08-28T12:00
Brenda is in Co Offaly to meet Maureen Ward from the travelling community who alongside her local housing authority in her area helped to design new accommodation for her and her family.
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Improving Farm Safety from 2021-08-28T12:00
Brenda is joined by Sharon McGuinness, CEO of The Health and Safety Authority to discuss new plans by the authority to improve farm safety in the coming years.
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Becoming A Bee Keeper from 2021-08-28T12:00
Countrywide reporter and aspiring bee keeper Hannah Quinn Mulligan meets Cork farmer Mark Newnham who alongside 300 cows is also a keeper of more than 40 beehives.
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Returning To The Social Dancing Floor from 2021-08-28T12:00
Country Singer and Musician Michael English joins Brenda to talk about his hopes for the return of live music, the importance of social dancing to him and his fans and getting to spend valuable t...
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Paddle Boarding In Sligo from 2021-08-28T12:00
Broadcaster Diarmuid McIntyre takes to the water in Lough Gill in County Sligo to try out the increasingly popular trend of “Supping” or stand up paddle boarding.
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A Ukulele Collective from 2021-08-21T12:00
Brenda Donohue visits the Knockcroghey Ukelke collective from a sheep shed in County Roscommon.
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Setting up a business in rural Ireland from 2021-08-21T12:00
Eimear Reynolds of Bakealicious, Caitriona Considine of Moher Cottage and Joanne Butler of OURganics Gardens about setting their businesses in rural Ireland and how Acorns have helped them all.
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Spooneys Ice Cream in County Clare from 2021-08-21T12:00
Our great reporter Suzanne Campbell, visits the County of Clare to meet Denis Vaughan from Spooneys, a bespoke ice cream made from the milk produced on Pat Lacey's farm.
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Reconnecting with Simple Pleasures from 2021-08-21T12:00
Reporter Katie Flannery went to the recent en plein air festival at Birr Castle, where artist Jock Nicholl was encouraging a group with their work.
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Preview of The All-Ireland Hurling Final from 2021-08-21T12:00
Tomorrow is the All-Ireland Hurling Final between Cork and Limerick. Brenda was joined by Arthur O'Shea in Cork and Mary Lenihan in Limerick, to preview the match tomorrow.
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Kayaking In Longford from 2021-08-14T12:00
Ella McSweeny joins Longford farmer and author John Connell for some kayaking on John's land in Longford .
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Sustainable Food Production from 2021-08-14T12:00
Agricultural Economist and chair of the governments agri-food strategy group Tom Arnold and food policy researcher Sinead Mowlds discuss sustainable food production in Ireland following the governm...
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Exploring The Fair Deal Scheme from 2021-08-14T12:00
Hannah Quinn Mulligan meets a Monahan farmer Maura McManus to find out how the new changes to the fair deal scheme effects those who are in the system.
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Farming For Laughs from 2021-08-14T12:00
Ella speaks with Ballinasloe based farmer Breda Larkin who along with her comedy partner Laura Lavelle are performing their music and comedy fused play “The Wild Geeze” at this year’s Edinburgh fes...
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The Band On The Barge-Ye Vagabonds from 2021-08-14T12:00
Brenda Donohue meets the band on the barge-Ye Vagabonds as they travel along the rivers of Ireland on their barge as part of their All Boats Rise tour.
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May Day Folklore from 2021-08-11T02:13:00.490763
Folklorist Shane Lenihan tells Damien about some of folklore behind May Day on May Day 2021 including washing faces in the morning dew, butter selling, flower harvesting and why we should look out ...
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The Importance of Hedgerows from 2021-08-11T02:13:00.490045
Damien is on the farm in Rathgormack in Co Waterford to find out more about new measures to protect hedgerows and their importance for bio diversity and the important role they have played on ...
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Becoming a Foster Parent from 2021-08-11T02:13:00.488595
Brenda Donohue meets a new foster parent who decided to foster after a reflective lockdown. More information on becoming a new foster parent can be found at www.fosteringfirstireland.ie
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The Art of Public Speaking from 2021-08-11T02:13:00.488002
Damien is joined by an expert in public speaking and toastmaster John Keating to discuss the art of public speaking and how we can all learn how to speak in public.
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A Visit To The Barracks from 2021-08-11T02:13:00.487374
Ahead of the reopening of museums and attractions on Monday 17th May Countrywide reporter Mick McCarthy visits The Old Garda Barracks in Cootehall, County Roscommon who will be welcoming visitors ...
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Farm Safety and Social Media from 2021-08-11T02:13:00.486304
Michael Moroney, Chief Executive of the Association of Farm and Forestry Contractors in Ireland is in studio to highlight the issue of contractors posting videos of pulling stunts whilst driving ma...
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Group Water Schemes Fighting Pollution from 2021-08-11T02:13:00.485591
Damien visits a group water scheme in Balleybay in Co Monaghan where locals are hoping to combat the effect of pesticides and other impurities to help ensure high water quality.
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Galway Wool from 2021-07-31T12:00
Marty visits the Gallagher farm in Galway and meets husband and wife team Blathnaid and Niall, newcomers to farming to find out more about their new endeavor the Galway Wool Co-Op.
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Stranded in New Zealand from 2021-07-31T12:00
Marty speaks with Kerryman and adventure cyclist Thomas Mac An tSaoir who was cycling across New Zealand when Covid struck and has been there ever since. Thomas tells Marty about what it’s been lik...
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A Trip On Lough Neagh from 2021-07-31T12:00
Countrywide s Suzanne Campbell takes a trip on the mythical Lough Neagh and finds out more about just what is fact and what is fiction about one of Ireland's most scenic and popular waterways.
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Davy Fitzgerald from 2021-07-31T12:00
In the week that Davy Fitzgerald stepped down as Wexford manager Davy tells Marty about his time with the slaneysiders, the trials and tribulations of being a top inter-county GAA manager and plans...
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Making Beaches Accessible To All from 2021-07-31T12:00
Brenda Donohue takes a trip and dip in Curracloe Beach in Co Wexford to find out more about plans by Wexford County Council to make beeches more wheelchairs accessible.
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A Trip To The Distillery from 2021-07-24T12:00
Marty takes a trip to BallyKeffe Distillery in Co Kilkenny who produce a range of spirits for customers at home and abroad from the family farm.
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The Farming Forecast from 2021-07-24T12:00
Marty is joined by Paul Downes from Met Eireann to find out more about the importance of the farming forecast.
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A Unique GAA Team from 2021-07-24T12:00
Countrywide’s Brian Moss reports from his home club of The Rock GAA Club in Mountmellick in Co Laois and its additional needs team “Rock For All”. The side is one of the few additional needs GAA te...
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The Fair Deal Scheme from 2021-07-24T12:00
In the week that changes were passed through the Dail to the Fair Deal initiative Suzanne Campbell looks into the new legislation and what it means to the workings of the scheme.
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Moxie: Music And Chat from 2021-07-24T12:00
Marty is joined by Sligo based traditional music group Moxie for music and chat. Moxie are renowned for their unique take on traditional Irish music.
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Seamus O’Rourke’s Advice from 2021-07-23T05:41:10.191399
Leitrim poet and Countrywide unofficial resident wordsmith Seamus O’Rourke has enlisted the help of some musician friends to give us some much needed advice this bank holiday weekend.
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Good News for Irish Food Producers from 2021-07-23T05:41:10.190344
Countrywide reporter Suzanne Campbell reports on a new survey by Price Waterhouse Coopers which shows that 75% of small to medium sized Irish Food companies say they expect to grow next year.
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Re-opening The Open Farm from 2021-07-23T05:41:10.189514
Brenda Donohue is on Leahy’s Open Farm in Dungourney, Midleton in Co. Cork to see first hand the joy open farms can bring, how the family business is being handed on to the next generation and ...
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Charity Shops Hidden Treasures from 2021-07-23T05:41:10.188648
Mayo author Liam Horan outlines his love of the charity shops in his own unique style.
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Farm Safety Week from 2021-07-17T12:00
Ahead of farm safety week next week Damien meets Eileen and Padraig O’Driscoll in Skibereen in Co Cork who share their personal story of how accidents on the farm can have devastating impacts.
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Wagyu Beef Farming from 2021-07-17T12:00
Ahead of the start of the Tokyo Olympics Damien speaks with two Irish based Wagyu Beef farmers, Cork based Conor Sheahan and Wicklow farmer John Hourican. To find out more about Wagyu Beef see ww...
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Cucumber Farming in North Dublin from 2021-07-17T12:00
Darragh McCullough travels to Rush in North County Dublin to meet cousins Sean and Gary Weldon along with Shane Halpin who recently decided to give Cucumber farming a go.
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The Future Of Horticultural Compost from 2021-07-17T12:00
Earlier this week horticulture farmers gathered outside the Dail to protest against restrictions put on domestic peat harvesting. Damien is joined by Dermot Callaghan head of horticulture at Teagas...
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On The Horse And Trap from 2021-07-17T12:00
Countrywide’s Hannah Quinn Mulligan takes a trip down memory lane on the horse and trap with her Grandmother Catherine.
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John Keane : President of Macra Na Ferime from 2021-07-10T12:00
Damien heads to Co Laois to spend a day on the farm with Macra Na Ferime President John Keane.
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Linking The Farm and The Classroom from 2021-07-10T12:00
Damien is joined by Karl Kissane co-ordinator of a new initiative Farmertime. Farmertime is being led by Airfield Estate and aims to link Irish farmers with classrooms to teach practical knowledge...
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Walking Kilkenny from 2021-07-10T12:00
Brenda Donohue is in Kilkenny to meet Nevin Cody owner of Shenanigans Walking Tour Of Kilkenny. The tour has been named on the coveted Tripadvisors 2021 Travellers Best of the Best Things To Do. ...
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A Balanced Diet Within 50 KM of Home from 2021-07-10T12:00
Damien speaks with Irish Country Living journalist Janine Kennedy. Janine has set herself the challenge of getting a balanced diet using produce all sourced within 50 km of her home.
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The Farm In Summer from 2021-07-10T12:00
Farmer and author John Connell reflects on life on the farm at this busy time of the farm year.
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The Pandemic and the Church from 2021-07-05T09:56:11.766597
As we face our second Easter in lock-down Marty speaks with parish priest at Knock in County Mayo and Rector of the Shrine there Fr Peter Gibbons in what would usually be an incredibly busy weeken...
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The Writer and Farmer from 2021-07-05T09:56:11.765653
Brenda meets farmer, vet and author Orla McAlinden to find out how the farm inspires her writing.
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The Real Chocolate Factory from 2021-07-05T09:56:11.764777
Ahead of a bumper week for chocolate consumption countrywide reporter Suzanne Campbell meets some chocolate makers.
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Folklore and Easter from 2021-07-05T09:56:11.763810
So why do we have Eggs at Easter? Folklorist Shane Lehane tells Marty about some of the folklore associated with Easter.
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Premier Hens from 2021-07-05T09:56:11.762432
Marty is on the Magner farm is Tipperary home to a pasture fed flock of 1000 hens to find out more about egg production and some of the hens woolly friends.
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Forecasting For Farmers from 2021-06-26T12:00
Damien is joined by Dr Klara Finkele agricultural meteorologist with Met Eireann to discuss the uniqueness and importance of farm forecasting.
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Tracking Sheep Emissions from 2021-06-26T12:00
Countrywide’s Suzanne Campbell reports on a new initiative by Bord Bia to track emissions from sheep as part of ongoing efforts to battle emissions from livestock.
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Dealing with Death On A Farm from 2021-06-26T12:00
Retired editor of Irish County Living Mairead Lavery has spoken openly about the effect of losing her father from the family farm when she was just 12. Mairead is giving the keynote address at the...
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Birds and Animals On The Big Screen from 2021-06-26T12:00
Brenda Donohue visits the Copsworth Aviaries in Kilmacanogue, County Wicklow a family business run by Ed Drew who specializes in supplying birds, exotic pets and animals for film and TV productions.
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Ciaran Mullooly from 2021-06-26T12:00
On his final weekend as RTE’s Midlands Correspondent Ciaran Mullooly joins Damien to look back on over 30 years as a journalist and broadcaster and how his farming background prepared him for his ...
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Vice Admiral Mark Mellett - extended interview from 2021-06-19T12:00
Vice Admiral Mark Mellett, Chief of Staff of the Irish Defence Forces speaks to Lorna Siggins about the challenges that climate change pose for our oceans. This is an extended version of the inter...
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The Future of CAP from 2021-06-19T12:00
Damien is joined by Alan Matthews Professor of European Agriculture at the Department of Economics in Trinity College to discuss the future of CAP and its impact on farmers.
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Brexit 5 Years On from 2021-06-19T12:00
This week marks the fifth anniversary of the Brexit referendum, 5 years on from the historic vote Countrywide’s Suzanne Campbell takes a snap shot of the impact on farmers and food producers in th...
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Sailing With The Chief from 2021-06-19T12:00
Countrywide’s Lorna Siggins meets Chief of Staff of the Irish Defence Forces Vice Admiral Mark Mellet at Rosmoney Pier in his native Mayo, the place where he first learnt to sail and finds out mor...
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Strawberries And Stories from 2021-06-19T12:00
Roadside strawberry selling is a quintessential part of the Irish summer. Brenda Donohue sets up her stall in Wexford to find out some of the stories behind the strawberry buyers and sellers.
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A Cheltenham Festival Like No Other from 2021-06-17T06:49:32.644319
Countrywide reporter Suzanne Campbell talks to Irish stakeholders in this year’s Cheltenham festival in what will be a Cheltenham festival like no other.
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A New Roadmap For Farm To Fork from 2021-06-17T06:49:32.643540
Damien reports on the new Agri strategy 2030, a new roadmap for Irish Agri production.
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Farming Protests from 2021-06-12T12:00
This week saw a day of action by protesting farmers across the country to highlight their concerns about the future of CAP. Countrywide reporter Mike McCartney spoke to farmer’s on the protest in A...
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Future of Irish Agriculture from 2021-06-12T12:00
Geraldine O’Sullivan, Senior Environmental Policy Executive of the Irish Farmers Association and Elaine McGoff who is Natural Environmental Officer with An Taisce debate issues around the future of...
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Climbing For Charity from 2021-06-12T12:00
Countrywide’s Hannah Quinn Mulligan meets some of the Limerick Macra members who are undertaking a new challenge of climbing eleven peaks in eleven weeks in Munster to raise much needed funds for ...
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Biden’s Farming Policy from 2021-06-12T12:00
In the week that US President Joe Biden travelled to the UK for the G7 summit Damien speak with Chris Clayton Ag policy editor with The Progressive Farmer magazine in Nebraska to find out more abo...
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Tik Toking On The Farm from 2021-06-12T12:00
Brenda Donohue is on the farm in Mayo to meet farmer and tik tok sensation Jennifer Dempsey. Jenifer’s videos of life on the farm with her chickens and piglets have gone viral and Brenda finds out ...
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Remembering Seaside Summer Trips from 2021-06-12T12:00
Poet Jane Clark recites her poem "Camping At Bearna" remembering her seaside summer trips. "Camping At Bearna" is from Jane's collection When the Tree Falls published by Bloodaxe Books.
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Radio Column: Diary Of New Farming Mum from 2021-06-10T05:52:05.442145
Countrywide contributor Mary McElhone outlines what the first year of having a new born and working on the farm has been like.
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Creedon’s Irish Atlas from 2021-06-10T05:52:05.440503
John Creedon tells us what we can expect from the new series of Creedon’s Irish Atlas where John and his team explore the hidden meanings and folklore behind place names throughout the country.
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Celebrating Life On The Farm Through Art from 2021-06-10T05:52:05.438640
Ella McSweeney visits the farm of June Danaher in Co Limerick, Jane’s farm is one of five farms featured in a new exhibition by artist Mary Burke celebrating life on the farm.
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A Signpost For New Farming from 2021-05-29T12:00
Damien is on the farm on the Tipperary /Waterford border to meet farmer Brendan Walsh a participant in the new Teagasc signpost initiative set up to support the transition of Irish farming towards ...
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Just Transition from 2021-05-29T12:00
Just Transition Commissioner Kieran Mulvey joins Damien in studio to discuss the Just Transition project put in place to oversee the replacement of old jobs lost to the stopping of peat burning pow...
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The Wildlife Hospital from 2021-05-29T12:00
Countrywide’s Suzanne Campbell visits Ireland’s first wildlife hospital - Wildlife Rehabilitation Ireland, outside Navan in county Meath.
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CAP Negotiations from 2021-05-29T12:00
Brussels based journalist Natasha Foote joins Damien to discuss the collapse of the CAP negotiations earlier this week.
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Audio Essay: Niamh O'Brien from 2021-05-29T12:00
Limerick musician Niamh O’Brien reads from her essay Passing Notes, her work on the subject of remembering loved ones. Niamh won a Rising award at the Hearsay Audio Festival based in Kilfinan in Co...
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Women in Farming from 2021-05-22T12:00
Damien is on the farm with new Luna Ofofiamma, cattle and sheep farmer and new Vice President of Macra na Feirme to find out more about the opportunities and obstacles facing female farmers.
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Australia UK Free Trade Deal from 2021-05-22T12:00
Damien speaks with Steven Thomson, agricultural economist and lecturer at Scotland’s Rural College to assess the impact on Irish beef farmers on the new UK Australian fair trade deal
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Maureen Gahan, Bord Bia from 2021-05-22T12:00
Bord Bia’s Maureen Gahan discusses the impact of Covid on the food production sector and dealing with the uncertainty about the future.
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Young Farmers Search for Land from 2021-05-22T12:00
Countrywide reporter Suzanne Campbell speaks to a number of young farmers from around the country on their struggle to buy land which is becoming an increasing problem nationwide.
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The Joy of Planting Potatoes from 2021-05-22T12:00
Hannah Quinn Mulligan joins her Granny Catherine to plant potatoes on their farm in Limerick and finds out how planting crops can link the different generations.
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Can't Get The Staff from 2021-05-15T12:00
Suzanne Campbell reports on issues some farmers and other industries are experiencing in hiring seasonal workers.
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Celebrating World Bee Day from 2021-05-15T12:00
Ahead of World Bee Day this Thursday Damien speaks with Professor Jane Stout, a botanist from Trinity College Dublin about the importance of bees. Jane features in a TG4 documentary about bees whic...
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Goat Herding In Dublin from 2021-05-15T12:00
The Old Irish Goat Society is collaborating with Fingal County Council to graze the extensive headland vegetation of Howth Head in Dublin in attempt to help stop gorse fires . The collaboration is ...
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Agri Food Strategy 2030 Draft Report from 2021-05-15T12:00
Damien speaks with different stake holders about the new Agri food strategy 2030 whose draft proposals has been published and is now open to public consultation until June 15th. Tom Arnold chair o...
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Going Mobile from 2021-05-15T12:00
As more and more caravan parks reopen following the lifting of restrictions across the country Brenda Donohue talks to camper van users in Wexford and finds out why they love the mobile holiday life.
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John Hayes Six Nations Preview from 2021-05-14T04:35:43.280564
Former Ireland International and Limerick based farmer John Hayes looks ahead to Irelands 6 nations opener against Wales this weekend and life on the farm after rugby.
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The Bees Knees from 2021-05-14T04:35:43.279294
Countrywide reporter Lorna Siggins meets bee custodians who are helping with a major NUIG study on bees.
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Ethical Animal Transportation from 2021-05-14T04:35:43.278360
Billy Kelleher, MEP and Caroline Rowley from Ethical Farming Ireland debate the issue of the ethical transporting of livestock across Europe.
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The Women’s Shed from 2021-05-14T04:35:43.277550
Countrywide reporter Brenda Donohuereports from a women’s shed in Wexford.
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Spring Calving In Kilkenny from 2021-05-14T04:35:43.276910
Damien is on the Sheehan’s farm in Co Kilkenny for Spring calving.
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Countywide full from 2021-05-14T04:35:43.276247
On this week’s Countrywide: Spring Calving in Kilkenny , The Women’s Shed, preserving our bees, the future of live exports and former rugby international and farmer John Hayes previews this weeken...
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Climate Action Bill Reaction from 2021-04-24T12:00
Damien is on the farm in Co Waterford with farmer Gillian O Sullivan. Gillian gives her reaction to the new climate action bill and the issues facing farmers aiming to meet climate targets.
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Surviving A Farm Accident from 2021-04-24T12:00
With the silage season almost upon us, the Health and Safety Authority are renewing their appeals to farmers. Farm accident survivor Aengus Mannion tells his story. Dr Eimear Smith, a farmer and c...
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From London to Raising Goats In Kildare from 2021-04-24T12:00
Brenda Donohue meets Kildare man Cianán Curran who has swapped the bright lights of London to return to live with his family in Skerries, near Athy, Co Kildare where he now raises goats on his back...
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The Farm Survey 2021 from 2021-04-24T12:00
Each year the farm accountancy firm IFAC conducts a survey of farmers to get a sense of how they are running their business. Declan McEvoy from IFAC joins Damien to discuss the findings of this ye...
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Celebrating The Mosaic Shop Fronts of The West from 2021-04-24T12:00
Author Laura Early has written a book looking at the rich history of shopfront mosaics in the west Ireland. Ella McSweeny heads west to meet Laura and take in some of the beautiful mosaics that ca...
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In The Garden in Cavan from 2021-04-17T12:00
Damien is in Co Cavan to meet gardener Donal McEvoy at his nursery in Virginia to get some gardening and horticultural tips and learn about the joy of gardening.
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Irish Food Writers’ Guild Food Awards from 2021-04-17T12:00
Suzanne Campbell reports on the 2021 Irish Food Writers’ Guild Food Awards on what been another challenging year for food production in Ireland.
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Agri-food strategy 2030 Report from 2021-04-17T12:00
Minister for Agricultural Charlie McConalogue joins Damien to discuss the newly published Agri-food strategy 2030 report released today. The report highlights new targets for farming into the next ...
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Bird Watching: The Curlew from 2021-04-17T12:00
Countrywide reporter Hannagh Quinn Mulligan is on the hunt for one the country’s most elusive birds, the Curlew in Co Kerry ahead of world Curlew day on the 21st of April. Numbers of Curlew have dr...
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Farming and Football from 2021-04-17T12:00
Westmeath footballer and farmer John Heaslin tells Damien about combining football and farming leading to a very busy life on the playing and farming fields.
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Marty Meets Blacklion from 2021-04-10T12:00
Marty takes a trip to Blacklion in Co Cavan to get a feel for what life is like in rural Ireland according to some of the locals who make the town their home.
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Agri Shows from 2021-04-10T12:00
Marty speaks with Catherine Cotter of the Irish Shows Association which represents many of the Agri shows across the country in what is a very difficult time for the Agri show sector.
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Rebuilding a Family Home from 2021-04-10T12:00
Countrywide reporter Lorna Siggins meets American writer Betsy Cornwell who is hoping to turn an old knitting factory near Carraroe in County Galway into a family home.
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Micro Dairy from 2021-04-10T12:00
Ella McSweeney is in Co Mayo to meet Sinead Moran and MJ McGrath, two young dairy farmers. They’re one of a handful of farmers in the country who’ve decided to build a ‘micro dairy’.
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Macra Na Feirme from 2021-04-10T12:00
Incoming president John Keane and outgoing president of Macra Na Feirme Thomas Duffy chat to Marty about the future and continued importance of Macra Na Ferime.
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Lambing With John Connell from 2021-04-10T12:00
Farmer and author John Connell describes lambing on the farm.
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Restaurants Reopening from 2021-04-06T04:49:40.441438
Jess Murphy is chef at Kai in Galway and discusses reopening restaurants after lockdown and cooking (almost) for the Prime Minister of New Zealand.
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Organic Farming In Dublin from 2021-04-06T04:49:40.440763
Darragh McCullough visits an organic farm in Balbriggan in the latest in our organic farm series.
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Gone Fishing from 2021-04-06T04:49:40.439775
Countrywide reporter and marine journalist Loran Siggins visits fishermen in Kilmore Quay in Wexford as the issue of fishing rights still dominates Brexit negotiations.
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It’s a Dog’s Life from 2021-04-06T04:49:40.439052
Damien is in Cork to find out just how vital sheepdogs are to sheep farmers.
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The Year Ahead In Farming from 2021-04-06T04:49:40.431936
Editor of the farmer’s journal Justin McCarthy, Donal Denvir from Bord Bia and Countrywide reporter Lorna Siggins look at the year ahead in farming.
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Farming and Singing With Mags McCarthy from 2021-04-06T04:49:40.410519
Marty Morrissey meets Cork based country music singer and farmer Mags McCarthy.
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Running Into January from 2021-04-06T04:49:40.409821
Farmer and mental health activist Peter Hynes tells Marty about the unique running challenge he’s undertaking to kick start January and raising funds for farm families who have been impacted by f...
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A Stroll By The Sea In Clare from 2021-04-06T04:49:40.409133
Marty takes a stroll by the seaside in Kilkee in Co Clare and meets some of the locals.
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Swim by John O'Donnell from 2021-04-06T04:49:40.407539
Poet and Author John O'Donnell recites his poem 'Swim'.
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Dealing with Covid-19 as a farmer from 2021-04-06T04:49:40.406840
Galway dairy farmer Pat Murphy explains how he’s dealing with a number of positive coronavirus cases in the house and how this affected the running of his farm while Damien also speaks to Ray Doyle...
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Sea swimming for Nollaig na mBan from 2021-04-06T04:49:40.406138
Brenda Donohue meets journalist and author Dearbhail McDonald to find out about her ‘Snamh4Mna’ campaign, which is raising money for Women’s Aid, and what sea swimming has done for her both physica...
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Supporting Irish food businesses from 2021-04-06T04:49:40.405391
Suzanne Campbell reports on the ‘Food Works’ programme, which aims to develop the next generation of Irish food and drinks businesses.
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Covid-19 cases continue to rise from 2021-04-06T04:49:40.404709
Damien speaks to Professor Sam McConkey from the Department of International Health and Tropical Medicine at the Royal College of Surgeons Ireland, in relation to the sharp rise in Covid-19 figures...
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Sending Out Christmas Wishes from Roscommon from 2021-04-03T01:24:18.265342
Countrywide reporter Brenda Donohue visits Roscommon artist Rita Oates who designs Christmas cards to send to the Irish abroad. Rita is a mum of 6 and this year for the first time ever none of her ...
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Getting The Vaccine from 2021-03-27T12:00
Countrywide reporter Hannah Quinn Mulligan brings her granny Catherine to get her vaccine.
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Dark Skies At Night from 2021-03-27T12:00
Associate Professor in Astrophysics in the School of Physics, Trinity College Brian Espey tells Damien about the issues caused to our natural environment by too much artificial light ahead of Int...
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Life On An American Farm from 2021-03-27T12:00
Galway based US author Ryan Dennis remembers growing up on a New York farm and its similarities to farming in Ireland. Ryan’s new book “The Beasts They Turned” is available now.
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Milk Suppliers and Glanbia from 2021-03-27T12:00
Damien discusses the issues between milk suppliers and Glanbia which have emerged over the past few weeks over new plans by Glanbia to curb peak milk production amongst suppliers.
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Easter Lamb Demand from 2021-03-27T12:00
Countrywide reporter Suzanne Campbell reports on the high demand for lamb at Easter and the growing sales of lamb year round.
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The Irish at Cheltenham from 2021-03-20T12:00
Champion trainer Paul Hennessy reflects on a record breaking week for the Irish at Cheltenham.
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Rights of Way on Farms from 2021-03-20T12:00
Specialist in agricultural law solicitor Aisling Meehan discusses the legal issues of rights of way on farm and agricultural land.
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Growing Your Own from 2021-03-20T12:00
Countrywide reporter Lorna Siggins visits two Galway schools who are embracing organic growing from the classroom as part of the Get Ireland Growing initiative.
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Organic Framing Transition from 2021-03-20T12:00
Darragh McCullough and Grace Maher, www.irishorganicassociation.ie talk to Damien about changing to organic farming. Interested in the Organic Farming Scheme?The Organic Trust is organising free...
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Wicklow Wild Fires from 2021-03-13T12:00
Countrywide reporter Suzanne Campbell reports on the recent wild fires in the Wicklow mountains.
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Sherkin Islands and The Haiku from 2021-03-13T12:00
Storyteller Patsy Atkinson tells Damien about a new book of Haiku poetry created during lock down on The Sherkin Islands.
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Guarding The Coast from 2021-03-13T12:00
Countrywide reporter Lorna Siggins visits Rossmoney, near Westport in County Mayo where a restoration of an old coast guard station is underway.
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Rejuvenating Rural Ireland from 2021-03-13T12:00
Seamus Boland of Irish Rural link and Martina Earley CEO of Roscommon Local Development discuss the opportunities lockdown has created to rejuvenate rural Ireland.
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Tipperary Food Producers from 2021-03-13T12:00
Damien is in Co Tipperary to meet local food producers who are meeting the obstacles of Covid.
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Loving Our Dressers: The Dresser Project from 2021-03-06T00:28:52.832493
Countrywide reporter Brenda Donohue meets folklorist Michael Fortune who has set up The Dresser Project in conjunction with UCC to highlight the important place dressers play in Irish homes and mee...
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Seaweed Foraging in Clare from 2021-03-06T00:28:52.795835
John heads to Spanish Point in Co Clare, walking the beautiful coastline on the hunt for seaweed and other natural therapeutics with Oonagh O'Dwyer of Wild Kitchen.
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Marty On The Farm from 2021-02-27T12:00
Marty is on Crowe family farm in Co Cavan the meeting some new arrivals.
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Horse Welfare in Ireland from 2021-02-27T12:00
Countrywide reporter Suzanne Cambell reports on how horse welfare in Ireland has traditionally deteriorated during spring in the week the government launched a new animal welfare initiative.
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LGBT + Rights In The Travelling Community from 2021-02-27T12:00
Brenda Donohue meets LGBQT+ rights activist Johnny and Albert who are both member s of the travelling community and who are raising funds and awareness for LGBT+ rights in minority communities.
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Remembering Foot and Mouth from 2021-02-27T12:00
Marty discusses the impact of foot and mouth on the farming community with Darragh McCullough and sheep farmer Mathew McGreehan 20 years on from the outbreak.
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Marrying The Island Ferrymen from 2021-02-27T12:00
Well known Whiddy Island ferryman, farmer and publican Tim O’Leary talks to Marty on the morning of his wedding day.
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Marty’s Garden Party from 2021-02-20T12:00
Marty Morrissey heads to Dublin’s Airfield estate to find out more about the estates renowned gardens.
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Fishing in Galway from 2021-02-20T12:00
Countrywide reporter Lorna Siggins takes to the seas with fishermen from Galway.
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John Spillane from 2021-02-20T12:00
Music and chat from Corks own John Spillane. Johns new album "100 Snow White Horses" is out in April.
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Cow Ploughing In Mayo from 2021-02-20T12:00
Countrywide reporter Ella McSweeney is in Mayo to meet a farmer who has a unique way of ploughing with cows.
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Cavan’s All Star Week from 2021-02-20T12:00
Newly announced football All Star Cavan’s Padraic Faulkner speaks to Marty about his award and a momentous year for Cavan football.
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Lambing Season from 2021-02-13T12:00
Damien is back on the farm in Co Meath and Co Mayo for lambing season.
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Bord na Móna’s Just Transition from 2021-02-13T12:00
Countrywide reporter Suzanne Campbell reports on Bord Na Mona’s ongoing plans to transition from peat burning.
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Farming and Technology from 2021-02-13T12:00
Author and CEO of Cainthus, Aidan Connolly on the future of tech and farming. Cainthus work with farmers to develop the world’s most advanced technology for dairy farms.
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Sit and Chat With a Guard from 2021-02-13T12:00
Brenda Donohue reports from a new Garda initiate to encourage the public to sit and chat with a guard.
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Remembering Bloody Sunday 100 Years On from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Eoin Corry journalist and GAA historian remembers Bloody Sunday and the impact it had on the GAA . Among those being commemorated this weekend by the association is Kildare’s Mick Sammon who was th...
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Seamus O Rourke ‘s Hard Border from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Poet Seamus O’Rourke gives a reading of his hugely popular poem “The Hard Border”
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Family Farm Transfers from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Gordon Peppard from Teagasc discusses the issues of transferring the family farms and the virtual seminars Teagasc are holding to inform people on this very important issue.
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Samhain 2020 Recovery Through Food Festival from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
John is joined by Olivia Duff food consultant and Russell Alford of Gastro Gays and freelance food & travel writer. Both Olivia and Russell are ambassadors for Boyne Valley Flavours and chat about ...
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Award Winning Dairy Farming from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Countrywide reporter Suzanne Campbell meets The Starrett family in Donegal, winners of the 2020 Kerry Gold and National Dairy Council quality milk award.
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Joe Biden’s Farming Cousins from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Stephen Blewitt, General Manager of the Aurivo Co-operative chats to John about the importance of quality dairy and his Mayo links to Joe Biden.
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Improving Methane Emissions from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Professor Vincent O’Flaherty of NUIG speaks to John about his research into improving methane emissions and enhancing slurry quality for farming and farmers to help reduce overall carbon footprints...
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On-Line Marts from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Ray Doyle of The Irish Co-Operative Organisation Society (ICOS) discusses the issues around on-line marts where they has been criticism of the on-line system from some sectors of the farming commun...
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BEEB-S Scheme Cattle Testing from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Countrywide reporter Hannah Quinn Mulligan reports from a cow weighing and testing from her own farmyard in Limerick as part of the BEEB-S scheme.
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The Power of Walking from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Journalist and broadcaster Manchan Magann, Professor Shane O Mara, Professor of Experimental Brain Research at Trinity College and Author and RTE news reporter Natasha Murtagh discuss the importanc...
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Halloween Traditions from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
John meets Clare based historian and walker Joe Queally and his grandchildren to find out more about the jack o'lantern and other Halloween traditions.
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Farming In The City from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Damien visits The Guinness farm in Castleknock in Co Dublin, one of the few farms inside the M50 to find out more about farming in the capital.
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Dealing With World Hunger from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Professor Robyn Alders, Honorary Professor with the Development Policy Centre within the Australian National University speaks to Damien about the new Concern report on world hunger. Professor Alde...
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Going Organic from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Broadcaster and farmer Darragh McCullough reports on how farmers can move to more organic methods of farming and visits an organic farm in Co Laois.
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Cap Reform Debate from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
MEPs Billy Kelleher of Fianna Fáil and Grace O’Sullivan of The Green Party debate the latest CAP reforms voted on this week in Brussels, the bill has attracted much criticism from environmentalis...
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John Connell Column from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Farmer, author and journalist John Connell’s Countrywide column.
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Biodiversity and Tillage Farming from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Damien visits a tillage farm in Co Louth in what is a very busy time on tillage farms across the country and finds out how biodiversity is playing an increasingly important role in tillage.
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A Day At The Mart from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Countrywide reporter Suzanne Campbell visits Carnaross Mart in Co. Meath to assess the mood amongst the buyers and sellers and the ongoing challenges faced by marts during Covid.
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Farming Statistics With The CSO from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Cathal Doherty of the CSO talks to Damien about the farming census and the importance of returning forms to the CSO to get the best and most accurate farming data.
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Covid Rubbish from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Countrywide’s Lorna Siggins reports from Galway where a group of litter pickers the "Claddagh Beach Clean-Up Volunteer" have seen an increase in littering from Covid masks and other discarded PPE.
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Laura Burke Director General of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Laura Burke of the EPA joins Damien to discuss a range of environmental issues and what the environmental trends are telling us.
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Snail Farming In Carlow from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Damien takes a slower than usual walk with Carlow based snail farmer Eva Milka and finds out more about this niche field of farming. Eva’s farm is the first snail farm in Ireland and the country’s ...
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Drama During Covid from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Countrywide reporter Brenda O'Donoghue talks to Regina and Jimmy from the world of amateur dramatics about the impact of Covid on drama during a time when plays would usually be filling halls the...
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Economist Jim Power from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Ahead of the upcoming budget Damien discusses the impact of Covid on the economy with economist Jim Power now that we are beginning to see figures emerge from the department of finance.
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A Walk In The Woods from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Countrywide reporter Ella McSweeney takes a walk in the woods with Author Richard Nairn who has just released his new book Wild Woods The Magic of Irelands Native Woodlands.
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Climate Action Bill from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Damien discuses the climate action bill announced this week by government with Sadhbh O’Neil policy advisor to the Stop Climate Chaos Coalition and Thomas Duffy President of Macra na Feirme.
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Dairy farmer Shane Fitzgerald from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Damien visits Co. Waterford dairy farmer Shane Fitzgerald who spoke about his passion for farming & nature & who is trying to do what he can to protect biodiversity on his farm & to mitigate agains...
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Seamus O'Rourke's book 'Standing in Gaps' from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Standing in Gaps is a new book by Seamus O Rourke. He describes it as a memoir of his first eighteen years, but perhaps it is more a love letter to his family & neighbours, the country lanes & fiel...
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A No Deal Brexit - John Bruton from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The EU Commission President Ursula Van Der Leyen & British PM Boris Johnson are to talk today in a latest effort to try & break the deadlock in the bitter Brexit standoff between the UK & the EU. T...
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Foraging for Mushrooms - Suzanne Campbell from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
It’s harvest time on farms in many parts of the country & it is also harvest time for wild foods & a growing interest in them. Foraging for blackberries, elderberries and sloes is already happening...
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Luke Reaper - the next normal from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On RTE TV last Thursday night, a special programme called The Next Normal was transmitted & it was really asking how we were feeling about Covid 19 six months into the public health emergency. Ther...
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Seamus O'Rourke - second reading from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Seamus is back to read from a chapter from his book 'Standing in Gaps' on the battles his farming family fought with the whin bushes & rushes that grew in the poorer fields on their farm.
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Apple Farm from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Damian visits the Apple Farm near Cahir in County Tipperary and talks to Con Trass.
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From the city to the country from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Brenda Donohue meets a young Dublin family who took the bull by the horns, upped from the city and is now living just outside Gorey.
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EU Commissioner from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Later this week Mairead McGuinness will reach the final hurdle in the process of being appointed as EU Commissioner with responsibility for Financial Stability; Financial Services and Capital Marke...
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The Great Irish Farm Book from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Darragh McCullough joins Damian to talk about his book The Great Irish Farm Book.
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Brookfield Farm from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Damien visits Ailbhe Gerrard in Brookfield Farm in County Tipperary. Ailbhe was an ambassador last year for the Irish Farming for Nature Initiative which recognizes the efforts which farmers make t...
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Labelling - Dos & Dont's from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
There are very strict guidelines when it comes to food labelling & making health claims on labels. Journalist Amii McKeever has been looking into the whole business of food labelling for a series ...
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The Sweetest Apple Tart from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
They say that the food of your childhood always tastes the sweetest & farmer Catherine Quinn used the time during lockdown to create an open fire, with all the cooking equipment from her childhood,...
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National Ploughing from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We have not had the National Ploughing Championships this year but we have had a harvest & by all accounts it has been a tough one. Damien is joined on the line now by County Wexford tillage farmer...
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Waste Management from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Going Green saves money,energy & the planet & the Environmenal Protection Agency are just as keen to get us to use the 3R’s Reduce, Reuse & Recycle. Brian Lally visits the Holmestown Waste Manageme...
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The late Pat Smullen RIP from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Countrywide would like to extend deep sympathy to the family of the late Pat Smullen who passed away at the young age of 43 this week. In July 2018, shortly after his diagnosis, Pat spoke to Damien...
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Irish Forestry from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Michael Brennan, political editor of the Business Post and Mark McAuley, director of Forest Industries Ireland on the backlog of licences for planting and cutting down trees.
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Organic Farm from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Suzanne Campbell visits Beechlawn Organic Farm in Ballinasloe, Co. Galway.
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Camino in Downpatrick from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Brenda Donohoe meets the two nuns who launched their own camino walk.
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Food Businesses and Covid Economic Impact from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
David Leydon, IFAC's Head of Food & AgriBusiness
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GAA Livestreaming from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Brendan Hennessy in Carlow and Aedín Dunne in Laois.
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Dogs worrying sheep from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Pat Lynch, retired vet and regular walker in Wicklow is on the line to Damien.
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Irish Wool from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Irish wool has sadly dropped so much in price in recent years that wool from upland sheep is now unsaleable. Suzanne Campbell has been looking into this issue & meets farmers making new products fr...
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Crolly Distillery from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Ella McSweeney reports from Letterkenny, Co. Donegal.
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A tough year for tillage farmers from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Damien heads to Monageer near Enniscorthy in Co. Wexford to visit John Murphy’s tillage farm to see how he’s getting on with this year’s harvest and how Covid-19 has generally impacted farmers.
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An Irish farmer helps vulnerable in Yemen from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Mike McGann, a dairy farmer from Longford, joins Damien to discuss how he’s trying to help people in Yemen as they continue to try and deal with a devastating famine as well as the coronavirus pand...
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Salmon fishing from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Lorna Siggins heads to the Moy River in north Mayo to find out more about how 2020 has been a year like no other in terms of salmon fishing.
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Flowers and Bees from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Darragh McCullough reports from Mags Riordan’s bumble bee flower farmer in west Cork.
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Covid-19 and mental health of the youth from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Damien chats to Cian Aherne, Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Manager with Jigsaw Limerick and Mike Mansfield, Communications & Fundraising Manager at Jigsaw Ireland to see how young people’s men...
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Colm O’Regan’s take on the harvest from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Colm O’Regan gives us his take on the trials and tribulations of harvesting at the allotment.
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Marty on the track in Co. Clare from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Marty heads to Joe Garry’s farm in Cooraclare in west Clare, where a brand new running track has been built, to find out about the facility and to see who's using it.
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Paddle Boarding Rescue from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Sara Feeney speaks to Lorna Siggins about her and her cousin being rescued after spending 15 hours at sea when they went paddle boarding at Furbo beach in Galway last week.
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Paddle Boarding Rescue - extended interview from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Sara Fenney speaks in depth to Lorna Siggins about her and her cousin being rescued after spending 15 hours at sea when they went paddle boarding at Furbo beach in Galway last week.
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Marts in the time of Covid-19 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Dr. Madeleine Ni Dhalaigh, a GP in Castlerea in Co. Roscommon joins the programme to discuss how Covid-19 has affected people attending marts around the country and what they should do to protect t...
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Connemara Ponies at the abbey from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Suzanne Campbell reports from Kylemore Abbey in Co. Galway where a herd of Connemara Ponies are attracting attention.
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An unusual year for the music industry from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Musicians Cliona Hagan and Shauna McStravock are live in studio to chat about how the coronavirus pandemic has massively affected the country music scene and to perform a song.
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Counties Lockdown from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The counties of Laois, Offaly & of Kildare are back in lockdown. Marty speaks to Brian Flanagan of the landmark Silken Thomas Bar & Restaurant in Kildare, Kara Kearns of KODE Clothing & Guy Clothi...
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Roof Top Farm from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Brian McCarthy works in the family flower business but during lockdown he found himself with his business closed & time on his hands. Suzanne Campbell met with Brian & brings us this report.
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Beach Closures from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
With the closure of some of the most popular beaches on county Clare over concerns about water quality along the western seaboard, Marty visited Lahinch to see how they were coping. On the line is ...
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Bamboo Hurley from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Traditionally the Irish hurley was made from ash & Torpeys of Sixmilebridge have been making hurleys with ash for decades, but now have swapped ash for bamboo. Marty meets John Torpey & his son Sean.
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Covid 19 - return to Sport from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The return to sport has been great to see, a welcome sign of some normal life. On the line to Marty are Catriona Cormican, Galway footballer & camogie player, Caroline O'Hanlon, Armagh footballer....
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2020 - The Summer of Staycations from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Marty heads to Kenmare in Co. Kerry to see how the town is coping this summer as Covid-19 stops international tourism but sees a rise in 'staycations' while Joe Quill of Quill’s Irish Gift Store jo...
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Volunteering through a Pandemic from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Brenda Donohue meets volunteers in Co. Monaghan to find out how the coronavirus pandemic has been affecting their work.
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Rewilding of Dunsany Nature Reserve from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Suzanne Campbell meets Randal Plunkett of Dunsany Castle to hear about their rewilding project.
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Helping Farmers with Personal Insolvency from 2021-01-30T12:00
Personal insolvency expert Gary Digney discusses the issue of managing farm finances.
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The Joy of Goslings from 2021-01-30T12:00
Countrywide reporter Hannah Quinn Mulligan reports on yet another busy week on her family farm where new goslings are to the fore.
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Patrick Coveney, Greencore CEO from 2021-01-30T12:00
CEO of Greencore Patrick Coveney joins Damien in studio for a wide ranging discussion on the impact of Covid on the food and agricultural industry.
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Grassland Farmer of the Year Awards from 2021-01-23T13:00
Damien is in Ballinascarthy, Co. Cork to meet this year’s Grassland Farmer of the Year, Caroline Walsh and fellow Corkonian John Galvin winner in the sustainability category.
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Seed Imports from 2021-01-23T13:00
Countrywide reporter Suzanne Campbell speaks to vegetable seed importers and finds out how the industry is coping post Brexit.
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The Human Milk Bank from 2021-01-23T13:00
Countrywide reporter Brenda Donohue reports on Ireland’s only human milk bank based in Fermanagh and meets some of the banks donors and users.
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The Entrepreneurial Spirit from 2021-01-23T13:00
Damien speaks with Julie Sinnamon CEO of Enterprise Ireland about the importance of entrepreneurship and the obstacles and opportunities presented by Covid.
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Seamus O’Rourke from 2021-01-23T13:00
Countrywide’s unofficial poet in residence Seamus O’Rourke performs his poem “Maybe This Year”
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Brexit and Horses from 2021-01-16T13:00
Countrywide reporter Suzanne Campbell reports on the issue of horse trading post Brexit.
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Burials During Covid from 2021-01-16T13:00
Damien finds out about some new rural burial practices which have become the norm during the pandemic.
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Agg Science Exams from 2021-01-16T13:00
Damien speaks with Agg Science teacher and teacher representative Johnny Gleeson about the difficulties of trying to teach a new Agg Science curriculum during lockdown.
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The End Of The Briquette from 2021-01-16T13:00
RTE’s midlands’s correspondent Ciaran Mullooly reports on the end of peat briquette production in the midlands, a staple of Irish homes for generations.
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Countrywide from 2020-12-19T13:00
Reports on the Dominican Sisters organic farm in Wicklow from Suzanne Campbell; the donkey sanctuary in Cork from Damien O'Reilly; children performing with Mummers in Leitrim and traditional music...
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A Mushrooming Business from 2020-12-12T13:00
Damien meets the Kerrigan family in Meath who are celebrating 40 years in the Mushroom business in the year that mushroom consumption in Ireland has seen a significant increase.
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Climatise Policy Launch from 2020-12-12T13:00
Damien speaks with RTE’s agricultural correspondent Fran McNulty about the Climatise Policy Launch and what it means for Irish farmers.
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A Marty Party And Cardy from 2020-12-12T13:00
RTE’s GAA correspondent Marty Morrissey tells Damien about his new charity Christmas Cards and looks ahead to this weekend’s All Ireland Hurling and Camoige finals. Find more details on Marty's c...
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King of The Swingers from 2020-12-12T13:00
Paddy Cole joins Damien to talk all things music and jazz and his new book Paddy Cole: King Of The Swingers.
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Granny’s Goose from 2020-12-12T13:00
Countrywide reporter Hannah Quinn Mulligan joins her grandmother on their Limerick farm and finds out more about rearing the family geese.
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FBD Macra na Feirme Young Farmer Of The Year from 2020-11-28T13:00
Damien visits and surprises the winner of this year’s FBD Macra na Feirme Young Farmer of the year, Galway based farmer Dara Killeen.
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Cocooning – A Lockdown Diary from 2020-11-28T13:00
Journalist and author Paddy Smith has been keeping a cocooning diary during lockdown which has just been published.
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Changing to Organic from 2020-11-28T13:00
As part of his series looking at the changing face of farming Countrywide reporter Darragh McCullough visits an organic farm in Co Kildare.
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Nigel Owens from 2020-11-28T13:00
International rugby Referee Nigel Owens talks to Damien about his role as judge at this year’s National Hereford Calf Show, his own farming life and rugby career on the day that he takes charge o...
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The Business OF Christmas from 2020-11-28T13:00
Countrywide reporter Suzanne Campbell visits the Kia Ora Mini Farm in Wexford to get some Christmas cheers, how turkey farmers are dealing with 2020 and Christmas Tree growing in Wicklow.
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Fostering and The Farm from 2020-11-21T13:00
Countrywide reporter Brenda Donohue meets the Brady family in Co Monaghan on the busy family farm. The Brady’s have fostered over 30 children in the last 20 years and tell Brenda about how the farm...
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The Fitness of Farmers from 2020-11-21T13:00
Laois based Physiotherapist and farmer Alison Holmes tells Damien about her recent research into lack of fitness amongst many farmers.
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Our Love of Eggs from 2020-11-21T13:00
New figures released show that Ireland's consumption of eggs is increasing, Damien visits hen farms in Cavan and Cork to find out more about the egg business.
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The Postman During The Pandemic from 2020-11-14T13:00
John joins Mayo based postman Conor Waldron on his post route in Kilmeena in the foothills of Croagh Patrick and finds out how there is much more to the rural post route than delivering parcels an...
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The Growth Of Organic Dairy from 2020-11-14T13:00
Vincent Cleary, CEO of Glenisk discusses the increasing popularity of organic dairy and the opportunities for growth in the organic dairy sector.
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Mayo In The Movies from 2020-11-14T13:00
Jamie Doran and Emily’s Blunts new movie Wild Mountain Thyme has made the headlines this week for some of the questionable Irish accents heard in the film, John visits the farm in Co Mayo where muc...
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Restoring Our Farm Yards from 2020-11-14T13:00
Countrywide reporter Suzanne Campbell joins Galway based farmer Tommy Crehan who is on a mission to restore our farm yards and farm buildings to their original splendour.
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Sheep Farming In Mayo from 2020-10-31T13:00
John visits the Flanagan farm in Co Mayo, producers of handmade natural sheep’s milk yogurt and cheese, home of the Velvet Cloud brand.
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