Episodes
On this week's podcast we attend the Awards Night of the Swinford St. Patrick's Day Parade. We talk with Paddy Dyer, Tony Gleeson, Margaret Noone Reilly and Regina Carley.§
Published 03/21/24
Published 03/21/24
This week we're celebrating St. Patrick's Day with a special LIVE broadcast from The Coffee Doc at O'Connors. We have a host of special guests including Fr. Victor, Megan Durkan, Luke and Jamie Regan, Marie Fallon, Attracta Gavin, Martin Conlon and Joanne Grehan.
Published 03/15/24
This week we look back on our visit to each of the local parishes and we tell you about plans for our St. Patrick's special
Published 03/07/24
This week we come to you from Culmore where we catch up with Michael Devaney.
Published 02/29/24
This week we're taking our tour to Killasser where we met with renowned sculptor Mark Rode. Mary Cronnolly tells us about moving back to the parish and a new community futures initiative. On this episode we also talk to Sgt. Regina Carley and Sgt. Conor Drury about the upcoming Blue Lights event at Swinford Amenity Park on March 2nd.
Published 02/22/24
This week we're coming from Meelick Community Centre where we chat all things sport and community with Peter Geraghty. Margaret Water joins us to chat about music and more.
Published 02/15/24
We’re coming to you from Midfield on tomorrow evenings podcast. We chat with Eoghan Lavin about all things boxing. We catch up with John Julian while Paddy Cunney and Margaret Julian join us to tell us about the development association and more.
Published 02/08/24
Tommy and Cathal are back for a new season. Join them every Thursday for a new episode.
Published 02/01/24
On this week's episode we talk to Kieran and Adette Gallagher ahead of the launch of the Swinford AC 3/4 Marathon. We also remember Conor Walsh on his anniversary. 
Published 03/10/22
On this week's episode we look back on 19 years of The Gateway Hotel as Cathal announces that the hotel is now on the market for sale. Share your memories of the Gateway on our social media or email [email protected]
Published 02/24/22
On this week's show were joined by Peter Walsh originally from Park Road but now living in Australia. We have music from Irish Mist consisting of Monica Benson, The Grealy Sisters and The Campbell Sisters. 
Published 02/17/22
On this week's episode we are joined by Fiona Murphy who tells us a fascinating story about her father John Murphy. Fiona talks of how her father  insisted on visiting Moore’s pub every time he came home. John wrote a play in 1958 called The Country Boy. It was performed in 1959 by the Group Theatre company in Belfast, and more than a month later at the Abbey Theatre in Dublin. We also have music from the Woods Brothers from Meelick. 
Published 02/10/22
On this week's episode we are joined by Stephanie Maloney and Natasha Ginty to give us an update on The Butterfly Garden in Swinford. We have music from Alannah Thornburgh who is nominated in the RTÉ Folk Awards this week.
Published 11/11/21
This is a special episode of The Swinford Chats Podcast featuring Irish Mist. "Irish Mist" formed in the late 1970’s, taking part in national competitions, performing at weddings and festivals while also raising funds for local charities. They are noted for their success at the Slogadh competition and were the first winners of the Síamsa Sráide Busking Competition. The group features Monica Benson, Mary, Joan and Nuala Grealy, Michelle Campbell, Francie McNicholas, Angela Campbell and...
Published 08/20/21
On this week's episode Tommy and Cathal end series one of the podcast and feature musical performances from local musicians and singers.
Published 06/24/21
On this week's episode we are joined by Margaret Devaney and Anne Meehan to tell us about the Mayo/Roscommon Hospice Shop. We celebrate with Marion Harraghy and her team as they celebrate 40 years of business in Wavelengths Hair Salon. The talented, Rebecca Leonard performs Stand by Me. 
Published 06/03/21
On this week's episode we chat with businessman and counsellor Eugene Greaney. We also have music from the talented Avril Kneafsey. 
Published 05/20/21
On this week's episode we chat about the re-opening of our town after lockdown. We are joined by Billy McNicholas from Meelick who is the Mayo GAA Games Manager, head of coaching and games development. Fr Dermot Meehan tells us about the return of public church services. Tom Lavin joins us on our new segment 'Back to Business' where each week we put a spotlight on a local business.  
Published 05/13/21
On this week's episode we chat with champion athlete Aaron McLoughlin who  is a member of the Irish Karate Team. We are also joined by Amy Kilroy, Jonathan Sweeney and Aoibheann Brennan to tell us about their TY mini company. Aoibheann also plays us a beautiful slow air.
Published 05/06/21
On this week's episode we chat with Donncha O'Connell, Professor of Law at NUI Galway. Donncha played a huge role in organising the annual Siamsa Sraide festival during its early years. We have music from the Award-Winning, Brenda Walsh Grealis.
Published 04/22/21
On this week's episode we talk with Phillip Durkan about the opening of the new astro-turf pitch at Swinford Amenity Park. Shane McDonnell joins us from Warsaw, Poland where he is studying Veterinary Medicine. Warsaw GAA are also organising a virtual walk, run, cycle to Croke Park this weekend. We have music from Pierce Leneghan, Peppy.
Published 04/15/21
On this week's episode we talk with Tommie Pidgeon and Seamus Greaney, 40 years on from their famous Connacht final win. Lourda McHugh joins us to tell us about this year's Mayo Pink Ribbon virtual event which would usually pass through the town. We have music from Colm O'Donnell as we talk about Michael Davitt. 
Published 04/08/21
On this week's episode, we chat with Swinford harpist Alannah Thornburg, who is releasing a single this week. Megan Durkan joins us to tell us about her event Be You which goes virtual this year.
Published 04/01/21
On this week's episode, we chat with Swinford Pharmacist Eoghan O'Connell. Adrian Doherty and Enda Campbell join us to talk about the development of the Down Syndrome Mayo facility in Swinford. The Rice Sisters perform a special song in memory of their father Michael, who was a huge part of Swinford Drama and Variety Show.
Published 03/25/21