The Clonmel Podcast

Final Episode....Aine O'Brien Whelan joins me on the final episode of The Clonmel Podcast chatting about growing up in the parish of Powerstown, socialising in town in the 1990's and taking up a career in hairdressing.

Clonmel Park Run.......On this episode you can hear how I got on when I attended The Clonmel Park Run as they celebrated their 7th birthday. I chat to some of the organisers, volunteers as well as the runners and walkers.Dean McGrath also joins me for another episode of Historic Clonmel.

Helen Ormond/Lynch.....On this episode I'm joined by Helen Ormond who chats about her days growing up in Baron Park, Clonmel, being a "Congo Baby" , socialising in town at The Savoury Club and spending ten years working for Initial on the Cashel Road.I also chat to Marie McMahon from The Tipperary Museum of Hidden History.

Willie Walsh.....On this episode I'm joined by barber Willie Walsh who talks about his business in Mitchell Street, where he's been cutting hair since 1988. Willie also reminisces about Clonmel back then, serving his time with Leo Swift and his love of Motorsport. I also meet up with members of MIST(Malayalees in South Tipperary) to find out more about their fundraising raffle.

Billy Barrett.....On this episode I'm joined by Billy Barrett who chats about running the drapery store in Mitchell Street, playing with friends in East Lane as a child and his love or music and art.I'm also joined by 12 year old Dylan Goldbach who talks about his podcast "Little Bit of Tipp". https://www.theclonmelpodcast.com

Catherine O'Donoghue.....On this episode I chat to Catherine O'Donoghue who has just returned back home to Clonmel after spending over forty years living and working in America. Catherine talks about not only her time in the states, but also her days growing up in town and what she thinks of Clonmel today.Also this week I pop along to Sign Design and Print/Retro Signs in Irishtown to meet up with owner Declan Walsh. https://www.theclonmelpodcast.com

Phyllis Whelan.......On this episode I chat to Phyllis Whelan on growing up in town, working at the Oisin and Ritz Cinemas, moving to England and being involved in The Dolphin Swimming club. Also this week Claire Flanagan from Raheen House Hotel on their upcoming Wedding Showcase, news on a table quiz from Belle Voci Choir, soccer legend Ray Houghton comes to Kate Ryan's bar and lots more.

John Shanahan.....If you take a stroll along The Blueway in Clonmel you'll come across a house with some amazing wood carvings, they could be of The Main Guard, Christy Moore or Rachael Blackmore, in fact there's quite a few of them and on this week's Clonmel Podcast I chat to John Shanahan the man who carved them. John not only talks about the carvings, but also his days growing up in town, his love of hurling and being involved in the carpentry profession for many years.Also on this episode I chat to members of The Clonmel Triathlon Club, news on Forest Bathing at Crotty's Lake, and art exhibition comes to the Clonmel Library and lots more. https://www.theclonmelpodcast.com

Leggs Lanigan......On this first Clonmel Podcast of the new year I 'm Joined by Leggs Lanigan, who talks about his involvement with The Clonmel Scout Group, his love of wearing shorts, the name Leggs and growing up in town. Also on this episode I pop along to the launch of MIST(Malayees in South Tipperary) at Clonmel OG, news on some upcoming dance classes in town, a concert for Gaza, jobs and lots more.

JJ Killian.....On this episode I chat to JJ Killian who came to Clonmel in the late 60's and was stationed at Kickham Barracks, JJ talks about those days, but also his involvement setting up Flancare, working in various parts of the world and Clonmel Rugby Club.Also this week Blue Anchor Lane features on "Historic Clonmel" with Dean McGrath, a Christmas concert comes to Eldons, news on a Yoga Walk at the foot of the Galtees, jobs and the winners of our #WheresMeala Competition are announced. https;//www.theclonmelpodcast.com

Freeman Motorcycles/Motors..... On this week's Clonmel Podcast I take a trip to Freeman Motorcycles and Motors and get a full tour from Toddy McNamara. This was once the home of Barlow Radiators where many people from the locality would have served their time. Today it's a busy workshop for both cars, light commercial vehicles and motorcycles, plus a showroom should you fancy purchasing a new motorbike. Also on this episode news on a winter concert from Uproar Rock Chorus, Clonmel Theatre Guild's latest production, The Hygiene Hub Tipperary's Christmas campaign and lots more.

Bernie Lennon........On this episode I take a trip just out the road to beautiful Marlfield village to meet up with Bernie Lennon. Bernie chats about his days growing up in Powerstown, serving at mass, his love of classic cars and bikes and Marlfield. Also this week Dean McGrath has another interesting episode of "Historic Clonmel", news of a Clothing Swap Shop coming to town, yoga beginners classes starting soon, Old Bridge FC's night at the dogs, Halloween, and the winners of our #WheresMeala Competition are announced. https://www.theclonmelpodcast.com

Maria Boles.....It's our "Clonmel's Wild Geese" feature this week on the podcast and we're chatting to Maria Boles from Bianconi Drive here in town who's now living in Wales. Maria talks about her days growing up in "The Drive", being part of St Oliver's and becoming an FAI Referee. Also this week Dean McGrath has another "Historic Clonmel episode, a supper club and wine tasting from The Oven.ie, news on a fundraising garden party in town and the winners of our #wheresmeala competition are announced.