A finger on the pulse of WEXFORD, the Sunny South East of IRELAND. Listen to locals express their views. Enjoy interviews with some of WEXFORD'S most influential people. Hear discussions on Politics, Economics, Social Affairs, Art, Culture, Sport, the Environment and much more. Delight in SPECIAL GLOBAL FEATURES, DOCUMENTARIES, and SHORT STORIES. We INVITE YOU to share your opinions and HIGHLIGHT ISSUES that concern you. This podcast is run by Michael Freeman and Jim Corcoran. Michael is a director of "Three Sisters Press".
Episodes
Sunday Feb 12, 2023
Sunday Feb 12, 2023
On the approaching anniversary of the death of Nicholas Furlong, one of Wexford's own, we remember him as he relates to me more of his wonderful life story.
Sadly missed by all who knew him. May he Rest in Peace.
Sunday Feb 12, 2023
’Morengo’. Napoleon’s and Wexford’ famous little horse.
Sunday Feb 12, 2023
Sunday Feb 12, 2023
Michael Freeman relates the fascinating story of 'Morengo' Napoleon's famous war horse named after the battle of Morengo. Through only fourteen hands high, he had a heart as big as Forth Mountain. The French Artist Jacques-Louis David immortalised this wonderful horse in a series of of five oil paintings on canvas of Napoleon crossing the Alps.
Sunday Feb 12, 2023
’Behind the Invisible Door’. A short story by James W. Corcoran (Copyright)
Sunday Feb 12, 2023
Sunday Feb 12, 2023
Behind the Invisible Door is a short story in set on the island of Guipiyani, part of the Malayan Archipelago.
Taken from James W. Corcoran's book of short stories : The Density of Distant Thoughts.
Hope you enjoy.
Sunday Feb 12, 2023
‘AWAKE‘ James W. Corcoran (copyright)
Sunday Feb 12, 2023
Sunday Feb 12, 2023
'Awake by James W. Corcoran. A young child tries to come to terms with his Grandfather's death. A poignant little story, taken from the book, 'The Density of Distant Thoughts'.
Sunday Feb 12, 2023
Loving the Blues’ in all its shades (1 Hour of Uninterrupted Music to Enjoy
Sunday Feb 12, 2023
Sunday Feb 12, 2023
1 Hour of Uninterrupted Blues Music,
This selection is blues based, but deviates into other forms of chilled out easy listening.
Sunday Feb 12, 2023
Who was Lord Haw Haw. Was he the demon the British claimed he was?
Sunday Feb 12, 2023
Sunday Feb 12, 2023
Lord Haw Haw (aka William Joyce) was convicted of high treason, for betraying a country he never belonged to. Born in New York to Irish parents the family returned to Ireland when William was three years old. After his schooling in Ireland he subsequently moved to England and joined Oswald Mosley's British Fascist Party. He rose in the ranks and later became leader of propaganda . He split from Mosley and formed his own party The National Socialist League. He then decided to go to Germany. There he began his broadcasting career, working for the Nazi party as a presenter. Reading propaganda was his crime. When captured, he was sent back to England as a prisoner. Because he once possessed a British passport, he was tried for high treason and hung by the notorious hangman Albert Pierrepoint at Wandsworth prison. He was interred in an unmarked grave within the grounds. His daughter finally had his body re-interred in the new cemetery Bothermore, Galway Ireland as was his dying wish.
Sunday Feb 05, 2023
Sunday Feb 05, 2023
FLASHBACK. Taken from the book, 'The Density of Distant Thoughts', by James W. Corcoran.
A quirky coming-of-age story of young love, in a rather backward Ireland.
Sunday Feb 05, 2023
Calming Jazz (1 uninterrupted Hour)
Sunday Feb 05, 2023
Sunday Feb 05, 2023
1 hour of uninterrupted Jazz. Smooth and delicious like a creamy cappuccino.
Sit back and enjoy!
Sunday Feb 05, 2023
Charles Villiers Stanford (Irish Classical Composer)
Sunday Feb 05, 2023
Sunday Feb 05, 2023
Charles Villiers Stanford, was a complex man who despite his loyalty to the crown, promoted his Irish heritage, culture and music and went on to become Professor of Music in Cambridge. He composed 7 Symphonies, and over two hundred songs. He is probably best known for his 3rd. Symphony subtitled (Irish Symphony).
Doctor Noel Culleton delves into his life and music.
Sunday Feb 05, 2023
Liam Griffin continues his discussion with Phil Murphy.
Sunday Feb 05, 2023
Sunday Feb 05, 2023
Back by popular demand the second part of the Liam Griffin interview.
Former sports editor Phil Murphy talks candidly to his friend and Wexford legend, Liam Griffin, in the second of three captivating interviews.
In this the second part of Phil Murphy's conversations with Liam Griffin, they discuss how Liam became the Wexford manager, the 1996 All Ireland Final, the way the Wexford team are progressing, the complex workings within the GAA and how things might be improved.