Episodes
In episode 2 of Not Sponsored by the Luftwaffe, we get up close and personal with retired Commandant Larry Scallan as he helps families re-remember the lost lives of their relatives who died in WWI.
Published 08/26/21
Published 08/26/21
In this episode, we discover the first of two incredible stories from one family and their involvement in both World Wars. Historian Ben MaCoillte tells us about his journey along with his grandfather back to his landing spot on D-Day in 1944.  Ben shares the details of that landing and what his grandfather encountered on that beach and what it was like to go back for the first time 60 years later.  Stay and have a listen The Hedgeradio Podcast is produced by Crannog Media, for more...
Published 07/20/21
Sometimes the amazing stories of real-life characters are hijacked by myths and the essence of what makes them great is sometimes overlooked. Part 2 continues the story of one such character, a legend in Mexico but almost unheard of in his homeland of Ireland. William Lamport lived an incredible life, from the tender age of 14 he had a King's ransom on his head, and in Mexico, he would write a Declaration of Independence that shook the foundations of the Spanish Empire and marked him out as...
Published 06/23/21
Sometimes the amazing stories of real life characters are hijacked by myths and the essence of what makes them great are sometimes overlooked. This episode is about one such character, a legend in Mexico but almost unheard of in his homeland of Ireland.William Lamport lived an incredible life, from the tender age of 14 he had a King's ransom on his head and in Mexico he would write a Declaration of Independence that shook the foundations of the Spanish Empire and marked him out as a someone...
Published 05/31/21
Welcome to The HedgeRadio Podcast, now a member of the HeadStuff Podcast Network!
Published 04/22/21
HedgeRadio ignores the old advice of not following stones and does just that. We try to discover the secrets held by neolithic rock art that was hidden for hundreds of years in a farmers hedgerow while at the same time we go wandering with local artist and folklorist Michael Fortune as he explains the attraction to wart stones and bullaun stones. What we didn't expect to find was the stone crosses that Oliver Cromwell destroyed on his rampage through Ireland. Stay and have a listen. Support...
Published 03/16/21
HedgeRadio discovers the secrets behind the Furlong homestead, a small cottage on Forth Mountain where music and love held sway. The home was nearly lost until a local group gathered to restore it, and we found the pike wielding rebel who use to sit by the half door listening to music and watching the world roll by. Support us on Patreon
Published 01/16/21
Jack Matthews talks to HedgeRadio about his poem, Bloody Sunday 1920. After reading The Bloodied Field by Michael Foley, Jack wanted to do his bit to humanize and remember those killed by the British army while watching a GAA football match at Croke Park in 1920. Support us on Patreon
Published 12/21/20
Meet master craftsman Tommy Kelly and get a taste of what it is like to make your own handcrafted furniture with Tommy at the Irish National Heritage Park in Wexford
Published 08/23/16
HedgeRadio followed Eoin Colfer's 'Once Upon a Place Tour' all the way to the Electric Picnic in 2015. His tour of Ireland, with many authors in tow, rocked into the Picnic and left its literary mark.
Published 03/11/16
His kids see a drug pusher, his wife doesn't get it. He just wants the perfect start to his day.
Published 11/19/15
This months offering brings us Callum Orr, John Stewart, Mick Egan with Nicky Murphy and the featured artist is Paul Creane and the Changing Band
Published 08/31/15
HedgeRadio spent the day with Laureate na nOg Eoin Colfer on his Once Upon A Place tour at St Catherine's Halting Site, Wetlands, Kilkenny. Eoin talked with the kids, swapped stories and had a go on a sulky.
Published 08/03/15
February Podcast from the South Main Social at the Sky and the Ground. Featuring the talents of Karen Dunbar, Noel Quaid, Shane Kenny and Brownstone Station and Chroma.Hosted by Declan Dempsey. Main image by Anne Meyler. Podcast produced by HedgeRadio.
Published 04/26/15
January at the South Main Social, hosted by Declan Dempsey at The Sky and the Ground in Wexford Town, featured Trish Gallagher, Ronan Furlong, Dan Comerford and Basciville.
Published 03/21/15
Monthly Podcast from the South Main Social, hosted by Declan Dempsey in The Sky and the Ground, Wexford. This month's line up- Alan Byrne Stagefright Eoin Colfer JMA Paula Cox Check out The South Main Social on Facebook for more information. A HedgeRadio Production.
Published 01/07/15