184. Michael Moloney: Galway Racecourse CEO - Part 2
The second part of a conversation exploring the evolution of Galway Racecourse. Recorded in Galway on Tuesday, 20th May 2025 - pre-recorded to coincide with the lead-up to this year’s Galway Races, which begin on Monday, 28th July 2025.The history of the racecourse; other non-racing events at the racecourse; Elf Town Galway; Classic Fest vintage car show; the spirit of the Galway Races; Ballinrobe Racecourse; being part of the Galway Festival calendar; breast cancer research day; being part of and giving back to the community and having pride in the area; a look back over 40 years and looking forwards; Galway as a city of festivals and innovation; Moses Rowen; Gary, Rob and the Monroe family; Gerry Broderick; Michael O’Sullivan as well as other topics.Relevant Linkswww.galwayraces.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 183 Singer, Songwriter and Broadcaster Malachi Cush chats with Fender Jackson from his home in County Tyrone on Tuesday 1st July 2025.Conversation includes: introductions; Tyrone’s chances after beating Dublin; Armagh & Kerry; the new GAA rules; Malachi’s house as a ceilidh house (a house where people gathered for an evening of craic); a performance of ‘On Raglan Road’; Luke Kelly and other influences; Phil Coulter; early life; Fame Academy; Pam Sheyne and Carrie Grant; talent shows in mid-2020’s compared to 20 years previous; playing in Thailand; a performance of ‘Under A Moon Of Gold’; grief and parental love; God’s guiding light; recording with Phil Coulter; ‘The Town I Loved So Well’; ‘A City Dreaming’; Ukraine; Elvis and Phil; ‘Blessed Be The One’ and Joanne Cash; Rosemary McConaghie and Mark Scullion; Johnny Cash; The First Nashville Cowboy Church; the uncertainty of artists today; Conor Grimes and other topics.Relevant Linkswww.malachicush.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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182. Michael Moloney: Galway Racecourse CEO
Recorded in Galway on Tuesday, 20th May 2025 - pre-recorded to coincide with the lead-up to this year’s Galway Races, which begin on Monday, 28th July 2025.In the first of a two-part special, Galway Racecourse CEO Michael Moloney joins Fender Jackson for a wide-ranging conversation that charts both his personal career path and the recent evolution of one of Ireland’s most iconic sporting venues. Michael reflects on how the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic became a catalyst for modernisation and change at Ballybrit.Conversation includes: introductions; early life including education; working for horse racing Ireland; Plumpton Racecourse; Covid; comparison between Plumpton and Galway racecourses; the improvements made; how Michael prioritises the workload; implementing a culture of change; The Galway Plate; Knowledge Management; peer assists and other topics.Relevant Linkwww.galwayraces.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 181 Fender Jackson visits the Lunch Club in the Kennedy Hall of the London Irish Centre on Fri 20th June 2025 and chats with Finola Marriott, Maeve Heath and Maria Connolly. This is a special year for the London Irish Centre as it marks its 70th anniversary.In this special episode, Fender Jackson drops in to the Lunch Club at the London Irish Centre in Camden, London - a warm, vibrant hub for generations of the Irish diaspora. Set against a backdrop of laughter, tea, and stories, Fender chats with attendees and staff to explore the sense of community, identity, and belonging that the Centre fosters. From recollections of emigration and hard work to lighter tales of dances and reunions, the voices in this episode reflect a living thread that connects Ireland to London.Sincere thanks to Finola, Maeve and Maria for their contributions and all at the London Irish Centre who have helped make this episode possible.Relevant Linkshttps://londonirishcentre.org/https://londonirishcentre.org/our-services/community-development/community-cafe/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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180. Kathryn Callaghan: Artist
Episode 180 Fine Artist Kathryn Callaghan chats with Fender Jackson from her home in County Down on Thursday 26th June 2025.Conversation includes: introductions; Kathryn’s journey towards being an artist; Outscape; Yard Gallery; Holywood, Co. Down; Gerard Byrne; Guggi; studying Fine Art HND; understanding Kathryn’s motivation as an artist; Daoirà Farrell; confidence; Kathryn’s pouring technique of painting; Jackson Pollock; Kathryn’s influence’s including Rothko; capturing the feeling; knowing when the piece is finished; John Cage and 4’33; less is more; working off an image; musical preferences; choosing colours; John and Killarney Falconry; illustration board; framing; Pete Fowler; the customers; Ciara O’Neill; current exhibition in Bushmills Inn; pricing paintings; making it as an artist; gallery commission; social media; accidents; Brian Eno and the Oblique Strategies; Colin Davidson; plans for the future; the Wild Atlantic Music Tours; Fender's freebies and other topics.Relevant Linkshttps://www.kathryncallaghan.co.ukhttps://www.instagram.com/kcfineartSpotify PlaylistFender's Freebieshttps://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/3m17hxnoyar4wyrcplyj8/Family-Tree.pdf?rlkey=5f9zlsr1nguqxx29a6b8e0pcb&dl=0https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/5rcum100vn4g4pjw4kqyp/Life-Story-Interview-Questions.pdf?rlkey=dy567j0qummhkhpr0z70bpvb1&dl=0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Ireland Podcast is a celebration of arguably the coolest island on the planet. It is a force for good for all four provinces of the island, and beyond! Launched in October 2023 The Ireland Podcast is hosted by Northern Ireland born Fender Jackson and produced by Salthill Media. Please help secure the future of The Ireland Podcast by sharing and rating favourably. For more information please visit www.theirelandpodcast.com. Celebrate the island! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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