Dreams of Sam Maguire from Killybegs to Kenmare, Leonard Cohen's magical Lissadell concert + more... #sundaymiscellany 9am @rteradio1.bsky.social 27/07/25 @johnnytoal.bsky.social Regina Devenney John S Doyle Tony Griffin Noel King Denise Blake John Cooney #allirelandfinal #Kerry #Donegal Tune in!

Was planning to light two bonfires and drive my cattle between them to cleanse them and bring health and happiness for #Bealtaine but apparently I have to fill in a form for the bonfires and need to buy some cattle. The mart closes at 5 and I'm only just out of work...

Morning Haze.

In this the 150th anniversary of composer Maurice Ravel's birth, here's a little personal radio essay I wrote about him a few years ago... Have a listen...
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b...

The Kingdom of Mourne is my office today...

Beyond delighted to share our brilliant, brilliant cast for #velveteenrabbit at The Lyric in March. It’s all starting to feel very real. Tickets are going quick and rehearsals start super soon.

Dublin pharmacists are class - found these inside my normal prescription bag this morning 🎅🏻

OICHE NOLLAG

Le coinnle na n-aingeal tá an spéir amuigh breactha,
Tá fiacail an tseaca sa ghaoith on gcnoc,
Adaigh an tine is téir chun an leapan,
Luífidh Mac Dé ins an tigh seo anocht

What a great day, the traditional Christmas radio show from our house thanks to @paulamcintyre.bsky.social @the4ofus.bsky.social @claratracey.bsky.social @jancarsonwrites.bsky.social and everybody that took part.
Happy Christmas!!

My new fave graffiti.
Holylands Belfast.

Went to see Damien Dempsey last night in Vicar St. First show of a Christmas run. Unbelievable energy,
passion and healing.
A "sacred singalong"
#LoveYourselfToday

As the #LateLateToyShow was spreading joy and Christmas magic in the living room tonight, I had a stand off with a mouse in the kitchen. Made for an interesting evening... Situation now resolved.
Nighty night...

I went to see Bill Bailey in Dublin years ago, he did a bit about time

He asked, does anyone know what a second is?

This lad shouted it's the duration of a specific number of vibrations of a caesium atom

Bill says yes! Are you a scientist?

Lad says no, I saw you in Kilkenny

We need an Irish version of Thanksgiving. I propose Outgiving, on which we all gather around to give out.