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.

Paddy Doyle...On this episode I'm joined by Paddy Doyle who chats about coming to Clonmel from Dublin back in the 1960's, working in the chippy Matassa's,  but also gives us details on an upcoming fundraiser for Pascal Kavanagh.  Derek Blackweir from TUS also tells us about a free innovation camp for secondary school pupils. 

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.

Phillipa Hogan....On this episode I chat to Phillipa Hogan on growing up in a sweet shop in town, school days, the possibility of joining the Nuns, being involved in Junior Chamber and various jobs. I'm also joined by Gerard Sweetman who gives us all the details on this year's Clonmel Pride Festival.

Michael Kearney...On this episode I chat to chef Michael Kearney on growing up in town, getting his start in Mulcahy's, travelling the world with his work and his catering business Fire and Feast.I also chat to Eve Newlander from Stitchlander in Mary Street.

Jacinta Hewitt.....On this episode I chat to Jacinta Hewitt who talks about growing up in Connolly Park in town, play in St Stephen's Cemetery, reminiscing about the shops in Irishtown and becoming a Hairdresser.Also this week Kate Twohig and Eoin Hally have all the details on the upcoming "When Next We Meet" festival at Raheen House Hotel over the June Bank Holiday weekend.  

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.

DJ O'Dwyer......On this week's Clonmel Podcast I chat to DJ O'Dwyer from Healthwise gym at Ard Gaoithe Business Park. DJ not only chats about setting up the gym, but also his 30 years as a Garda, having words with Jon Bon Jovi while on security detail for Nelson Mandela and  growing up in Glenconnor .I also pop along to Tipperary ETB's open day at the Army Barracks.

Clonmel's Wild Geese - Marie Slattery.....On this episode we take a trip to Australia(via Zoom) and chat to Marie Slattery. Marie tells us why she decided to move to Aus, what life is like there for her, growing up in Giants Grave and various jobs in Clonmel.Dean McGrath also has another episode of Historic Clonmel. https://www.theclonmelpodcast.com

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.