2444 0 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/radio1/countrywide/ A bright start to the weekend with Damien O'Reilly and the CountryWide team, featuring events, people and happenings from across the country. A bright start to the weekend with Damien O'Reilly and the CountryWide team featuring the events, people and happenings that bring colour and life to communities, towns and villages across the country. A bright start to the weekend with Damien O'Reilly and the CountryWide team, featuring events, people and happenings from across the country. en-ie RTÉ 2015 RTÉ podcasting@rte.ie Sat, 4 Nov 2017 12:22:16 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/radio1/podcast/images/damien-oreilly-144.jpg http://www.rte.ie/radio1/countrywide/ 144 144 Society & Culture no RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-11-04&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Key%20to%20Efficient%20Farming&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F1104%2F20171104_rteradio1-countrywide-keytoeffic_c21265059_21265064_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F1104%2F20171104_rteradio1-countrywide-keytoeffic_c21265059_21265064_232_.mp3 It has been proven that burying underpants in the soil for a couple of months can tell a farmer all they need to know about the quality of the soil in a field. Joining Damien on the line to tell us more is Scottish farmer, Ian Green who happens to be in Ireland today judging a Simmental show. It has been proven that burying underpants in the soil for a couple of months can tell a farmer all they need to know about the quality of the soil in a field. Joining Damien on the line to tell us more is Scottish farmer, Ian Green who happens to be in Ireland today judging a Simmental show. A pair of one hundred percent cotton underpants could be the key to more efficient farming. It has been proven that burying underpants in the soil for a couple of months can tell a farmer all they need to know about the quality of the soil in a field. Joining Damien on the line to tell us more is Scottish farmer, Ian Green who happens to be in Ireland today judging a Simmental show. 0:04:05 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/1104/20171104_rteradio1-countrywide-keytoeffic_c21265059_21265064_232_.mp3 Sat, 4 Nov 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53768734 21265059 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-11-04&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Dine%20in%20the%20Dark%20Week%20Nov%205%20to%2017&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F1104%2F20171104_rteradio1-countrywide-dineinthed_c21265060_21265065_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F1104%2F20171104_rteradio1-countrywide-dineinthed_c21265060_21265065_232_.mp3 The National Council for the Blind are holding Dine in the Dark week from November 5th to 17th and restaurants across the county are participating in the fundraiser where customers eat a meal blindfolded. Suzanne Campbell went to dine in the dark this week at the Spencer Hotel in Dublin. The National Council for the Blind are holding Dine in the Dark week from November 5th to 17th and restaurants across the county are participating in the fundraiser where customers eat a meal blindfolded. Suzanne Campbell went to dine in the dark this week at the Spencer Hotel in Dublin. The National Council for the Blind are holding Dine in the Dark week from November 5th to 17th and restaurants across the county are participating in the fundraiser where customers eat a meal blindfolded. Suzanne Campbell went to dine in the dark this week at the Spencer Hotel in Dublin. 0:06:17 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/1104/20171104_rteradio1-countrywide-dineinthed_c21265060_21265065_232_.mp3 Sat, 4 Nov 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53768735 21265060 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-11-04&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Remembrance%20Run%20Nov%2012%20-%20Phoenix%20Park&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F1104%2F20171104_rteradio1-countrywide-remembranc_c21265061_21265066_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F1104%2F20171104_rteradio1-countrywide-remembranc_c21265061_21265066_232_.mp3 Sunday 12th Nov the Phoenix Park in Dublin, the Remembrance 5k is taking place allowing people a chance to come together & run or jog or walk in dedicated memory of loved ones who have passed on. Organiser & editor of the Irish Runner Magazine, Frank Greally is in studio this morning along with Maurice Lennon, fiddle legend of Stocktons Wing fame. Sunday 12th Nov the Phoenix Park in Dublin, the Remembrance 5k is taking place allowing people a chance to come together & run or jog or walk in dedicated memory of loved ones who have passed on. Organiser & editor of the Irish Runner Magazine, Frank Greally is in studio this morning along with Maurice Lennon, fiddle legend of Stocktons Wing fame. On Sunday 12th November in the Phoenix Park in Dublin, the Remembrance 5k is taking place allowing people a chance to come together & run or jog or walk in dedicated memory of loved ones who have passed on. Organiser & editor of the Irish Runner Magazine, Frank Greally is in studio this morning along with Maurice Lennon, fiddle legend of Stocktons Wing fame. 0:12:56 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/1104/20171104_rteradio1-countrywide-remembranc_c21265061_21265066_232_.mp3 Sat, 4 Nov 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53768736 21265061 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-11-04&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Castleisland%20Horsefair&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F1104%2F20171104_rteradio1-countrywide-castleisla_c21265062_21265067_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F1104%2F20171104_rteradio1-countrywide-castleisla_c21265062_21265067_232_.mp3 Horse fairs are an integral part of Irish life & tradition up & down the country. Reporter Grainne McPolin went to Castleisland in Kerry & met people who brought their animals to the Main Street of the north Kerry town for good old fashion horse trading. Horse fairs are an integral part of Irish life & tradition up & down the country. Reporter Grainne McPolin went to Castleisland in Kerry & met people who brought their animals to the Main Street of the north Kerry town for good old fashion horse trading. Horse fairs are an integral part of Irish life & tradition up & down the country. Reporter Grainne McPolin went to Castleisland in Kerry & met people who brought their animals to the Main Street of the north Kerry town for good old fashion horse trading. 0:05:04 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/1104/20171104_rteradio1-countrywide-castleisla_c21265062_21265067_232_.mp3 Sat, 4 Nov 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53768737 21265062 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-11-04&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Dangers%20of%20Marts&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F1104%2F20171104_rteradio1-countrywide-dangersofm_c21265063_21265068_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F1104%2F20171104_rteradio1-countrywide-dangersofm_c21265063_21265068_232_.mp3 Farms are dangerous places to work but marts are also becoming more & more dangerous. Heavy gates & wilder cattle are the lethal combination which is costing many marts a lot of money in insurance claims. Ray Doyle of ICOS, Peter Gohery, a farmer involved in a farm accident & Ciaran Roche, FBD risk assessor join Damien on the line this morning. Farms are dangerous places to work but marts are also becoming more & more dangerous. Heavy gates & wilder cattle are the lethal combination which is costing many marts a lot of money in insurance claims. Ray Doyle of ICOS, Peter Gohery, a farmer involved in a farm accident & Ciaran Roche, FBD risk assessor join Damien on the line this morning. Farms are dangerous places to work but marts are also becoming more & more dangerous. Heavy gates & wilder cattle are the lethal combination which is costing many marts thousands of euro every year in insurance claims. Ray Doyle of ICOS, Peter Gohery, a farmer involved in a farm accident & Ciaran Roche, FBD risk assessor join Damien on the line this morning. 0:09:56 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/1104/20171104_rteradio1-countrywide-dangersofm_c21265063_21265068_232_.mp3 Sat, 4 Nov 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53768738 21265063 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-10-28&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Fodder%20Crises%20in%20the%20West&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F1028%2F20171028_rteradio1-countrywide-foddercris_c21261649_21261654_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F1028%2F20171028_rteradio1-countrywide-foddercris_c21261649_21261654_232_.mp3 Farmers along the west coast & north west are seriously worried that a fodder crises is looming. With so much forage & corn not harvested due to wet weather & with cattle already in due to soft ground, a stressful winter looms. Joining Damien on the line this morning are farmers Neville Myles in Donegal & Des McHugh in Leitrim. Farmers along the west coast & north west are seriously worried that a fodder crises is looming. With so much forage & corn not harvested due to wet weather & with cattle already in due to soft ground, a stressful winter looms. Joining Damien on the line this morning are farmers Neville Myles in Donegal & Des McHugh in Leitrim. Farmers along the west coast & north west are seriously worried that a fodder crises is looming. With so much forage & corn not harvested due to wet weather & with cattle already in due to soft ground, a stressful winter looms. Joining Damien on the line this morning are farmers Neville Myles in Donegal & Des McHugh in Leitrim. 0:04:55 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/1028/20171028_rteradio1-countrywide-foddercris_c21261649_21261654_232_.mp3 Sat, 28 Oct 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53753089 21261649 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-10-28&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Global%20Food%20Forum%20in%20Italy&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F1028%2F20171028_rteradio1-countrywide-globalfood_c21261650_21261655_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F1028%2F20171028_rteradio1-countrywide-globalfood_c21261650_21261655_232_.mp3 Who is getting the biggest slice of the pie - the farmer, the processor or the supermarket? Last week Global Food Forum in Italy this was one of the hot topics of discussion, fairness & transparency in the food chain & legislation that the EU commission is planning to bring in throughout Europe. Our food & farming reporter Susanne Campbell reports Who is getting the biggest slice of the pie - the farmer, the processor or the supermarket? Last week Global Food Forum in Italy this was one of the hot topics of discussion, fairness & transparency in the food chain & legislation that the EU commission is planning to bring in throughout Europe. Our food & farming reporter Susanne Campbell reports Who is getting the biggest slice of the pie - the farmer, the processor or the supermarket? In last week's Global Food Forum in Italy, this was one of the hot topics of discussion, fairness & transparency in the food chain & legislation that the EU commission is planning to bring in throughout Europe. Our food & farming reporter Susanne Campbell was there. 0:10:32 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/1028/20171028_rteradio1-countrywide-globalfood_c21261650_21261655_232_.mp3 Sat, 28 Oct 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53753090 21261650 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-10-28&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Young%20farmers%20group%20CEJA%20Survey&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F1028%2F20171028_rteradio1-countrywide-youngfarme_c21261651_21261656_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F1028%2F20171028_rteradio1-countrywide-youngfarme_c21261651_21261656_232_.mp3 A recent survey of young farmers across Europe revealtheir concerns about the future of the industry with price votality & European policy the big reasons why young farmers say they don't know if they will stay the course farming. Janes Maes, President of CEJA & in studio James Healy, President of the Macra na Feirme, the young farmers association. A recent survey of young farmers across Europe revealtheir concerns about the future of the industry with price votality & European policy the big reasons why young farmers say they don't know if they will stay the course farming. Janes Maes, President of CEJA & in studio James Healy, President of the Macra na Feirme, the young farmers association. A recent survey of young farmers across Europe reveals their concerns about the future of the industry with price votality & European policy the big reasons why young farmers say they don't know if they will stay the course farming. Janes Maes, President of CEJA & in studio James Healy, President of the Macra na Feirme, the young farmers association. 0:11:04 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/1028/20171028_rteradio1-countrywide-youngfarme_c21261651_21261656_232_.mp3 Sat, 28 Oct 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53753091 21261651 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-10-28&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=2017%20Women%20%26amp%3B%20Agriculture%20Conference%20&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F1028%2F20171028_rteradio1-countrywide-2017womena_c21261652_21261657_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F1028%2F20171028_rteradio1-countrywide-2017womena_c21261652_21261657_232_.mp3 The Women & Agriculture Conference was held in Tullow, Co. Carlow celebrating its 10th birthday anniversary & had a line up of speakers & entertainment over two days from David McWilliams to Maureen Gaffney to the Carney brothers & many more. Brenda Donohue navigated the conference, meeting some 750 women who attended. The Women & Agriculture Conference was held in Tullow, Co. Carlow celebrating its 10th birthday anniversary & had a line up of speakers & entertainment over two days from David McWilliams to Maureen Gaffney to the Carney brothers & many more. Brenda Donohue navigated the conference, meeting some 750 women who attended. The Women & Agriculture Conference was held in Tullow, Co. Carlow celebrating its 10th birthday anniversary & had a line up of speakers & entertainment over two days from David McWilliams to Maureen Gaffney to the Carney brothers & many more. Brenda Donohue navigated the conference, meeting some 750 women who attended. 0:07:14 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/1028/20171028_rteradio1-countrywide-2017womena_c21261652_21261657_232_.mp3 Sat, 28 Oct 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53753092 21261652 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-10-28&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Maureen%20Gaffney%20-%20isolation%20%26amp%3B%20loneliness%20&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F1028%2F20171028_rteradio1-countrywide-maureengaf_c21261653_21261658_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F1028%2F20171028_rteradio1-countrywide-maureengaf_c21261653_21261658_232_.mp3 With the clocks going back tomorrow morning, in come the longer evenings which can bring an air of depression & anxiety on many of us as winter settles in. Damien speaks to psychologist Maureen Gaffney. With the clocks going back tomorrow morning, in come the longer evenings which can bring an air of depression & anxiety on many of us as winter settles in. Damien speaks to psychologist Maureen Gaffney. With the clocks going back tomorrow morning, in come the longer evenings which can bring an air of depression & anxiety on many of us as winter settles in. Damien speaks to psychologist Maureen Gaffney. 0:04:29 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/1028/20171028_rteradio1-countrywide-maureengaf_c21261653_21261658_232_.mp3 Sat, 28 Oct 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53753093 21261653 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-10-21&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Storm%20Ophelia%20-%20damage&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F1021%2F20171021_rteradio1-countrywide-stormophel_c21257068_21257072_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F1021%2F20171021_rteradio1-countrywide-stormophel_c21257068_21257072_232_.mp3 Mary McDonnell of Grey Heron Media went to visit two farmers in Munster to see how they fared in the aftermath of the storm last Monday. Mary McDonnell of Grey Heron Media went to visit two farmers in Munster to see how they fared in the aftermath of the storm last Monday. Mary McDonnell of Grey Heron Media went to visit two farmers in Munster to see how they fared in the aftermath of the storm last Monday. 0:07:48 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/1021/20171021_rteradio1-countrywide-stormophel_c21257068_21257072_232_.mp3 Sat, 21 Oct 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53735919 21257068 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-10-21&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Smart%20Farming&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F1021%2F20171021_rteradio1-countrywide-smartfarmi_c21257069_21257073_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F1021%2F20171021_rteradio1-countrywide-smartfarmi_c21257069_21257073_232_.mp3 Energy efficiency, better breeding & grassland management are at the heart of the IFAs Smart Farming project in conjunction with the EPA to improve farm efficiencies to reduce emissions & improve profitability Damien speaks to smart farmer Andrew McHugh in Newtownforbes & Cara Augustenburg, chair of the European Friends of the Earth is in studio. Energy efficiency, better breeding & grassland management are at the heart of the IFAs Smart Farming project in conjunction with the EPA to improve farm efficiencies to reduce emissions & improve profitability Damien speaks to smart farmer Andrew McHugh in Newtownforbes & Cara Augustenburg, chair of the European Friends of the Earth is in studio. Energy efficiency, better breeding & grassland management are at the heart of the IFAs Smart Farming project in conjunction with the EPA. It encourages farmer participants to improve efficiencies on farm to reduce emissions & improve profitability. Damien speaks to smart farmer Andrew McHugh in Newtownforbes & Cara Augustenburg, chair of the European Friends of the Earth is in studio. 0:13:28 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/1021/20171021_rteradio1-countrywide-smartfarmi_c21257069_21257073_232_.mp3 Sat, 21 Oct 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53735920 21257069 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-10-21&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Mike%20Ross%20-%20Nat%20Dairy%20Show&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F1021%2F20171021_rteradio1-countrywide-mikerossna_c21257070_21257074_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F1021%2F20171021_rteradio1-countrywide-mikerossna_c21257070_21257074_232_.mp3 Mike Ross made 61 appearances for Ireland as tight head prop between 2011-2016 and 151 appearances for Leinster before his retirement last April. Mike popped into studio before heading down to Millstreet to officially open the 35th National Dairy Show. Mike Ross made 61 appearances for Ireland as tight head prop between 2011-2016 and 151 appearances for Leinster before his retirement last April. Mike popped into studio before heading down to Millstreet to officially open the 35th National Dairy Show. Mike Ross made 61 appearances for Ireland as tight head prop between 2011-2016 and 151 appearances for Leinster before his retirement last April. Mike popped into studio before heading down to Millstreet to officially open the 35th National Dairy Show. 0:10:18 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/1021/20171021_rteradio1-countrywide-mikerossna_c21257070_21257074_232_.mp3 Sat, 21 Oct 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53735921 21257070 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-10-21&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Ireland's%20Fittest%20Farmer&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F1021%2F20171021_rteradio1-countrywide-irelandsfi_c21257071_21257075_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F1021%2F20171021_rteradio1-countrywide-irelandsfi_c21257071_21257075_232_.mp3 Peter Manley help his father Michael on their 90 acre dairy farm on the banks of The Grand Canal near Edenderry, Co Offaly & from there he also runs his fitness business. He has transformed an old dilapidated shed into a top class gym facility. Brenda O'Donoghue went to visit Peter in his gym. Peter Manley help his father Michael on their 90 acre dairy farm on the banks of The Grand Canal near Edenderry, Co Offaly & from there he also runs his fitness business. He has transformed an old dilapidated shed into a top class gym facility. Brenda O'Donoghue went to visit Peter in his gym. Peter Manley help his father Michael on their 90 acre dairy farm on the banks of The Grand Canal near Edenderry, Co Offaly & from there he also runs his fitness business. He has transformed an old dilapidated shed into a top class gym facility. Brenda O'Donoghue went to visit Peter in his gym. 0:07:23 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/1021/20171021_rteradio1-countrywide-irelandsfi_c21257071_21257075_232_.mp3 Sat, 21 Oct 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53735922 21257071 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-10-14&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Listowel%20Mart%20&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F1014%2F20171014_rteradio1-countrywide-listowelma_c21252080_21252084_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F1014%2F20171014_rteradio1-countrywide-listowelma_c21252080_21252084_232_.mp3 It was of course budget week & farmers were up in arms about the commercial stamp duty increase which will impact on sales of farmland. Reporter Daniel Clancy of Grey Heron Media went to the mart in Listowel to ask farmers what they made of the budget. It was of course budget week & farmers were up in arms about the commercial stamp duty increase which will impact on sales of farmland. Reporter Daniel Clancy of Grey Heron Media went to the mart in Listowel to ask farmers what they made of the budget. It was of course budget week & farmers were up in arms about the commercial stamp duty increase which will impact on sales of farmland. Reporter Daniel Clancy of Grey Heron Media went to the mart in Listowel to ask farmers what they made of the budget. 0:03:23 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/1014/20171014_rteradio1-countrywide-listowelma_c21252080_21252084_232_.mp3 Sat, 14 Oct 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53718460 21252080 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-10-14&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Small%20Farms-%20Under%20Pressure&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F1014%2F20171014_rteradio1-countrywide-smallfarms_c21252081_21252085_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F1014%2F20171014_rteradio1-countrywide-smallfarms_c21252081_21252085_232_.mp3 A new survey published this week reveals that there are a staggering 50,000 farms in Ireland with an average income of just under 3,000 euros. Dr Emma Dillon of Teagasc joins us from Athlone studio. Also on the line we have Jennifer O'Connell who will be presenting a new 2 part TV series Under Pressure, exploring the science of stress. A new survey published this week reveals that there are a staggering 50,000 farms in Ireland with an average income of just under 3,000 euros. Dr Emma Dillon of Teagasc joins us from Athlone studio. Also on the line we have Jennifer O'Connell who will be presenting a new 2 part TV series Under Pressure, exploring the science of stress. A new survey published this week reveals that there are a staggering 50,000 farms in Ireland with an average income of just under 3,000 euros. Dr Emma Dillon of Teagasc joins us from Athlone studio. Also on the line we have Jennifer O'Connell who will be presenting a new 2 part TV series Under Pressure exploring the science of stress & looking to hear from farmers. 0:12:38 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/1014/20171014_rteradio1-countrywide-smallfarms_c21252081_21252085_232_.mp3 Sat, 14 Oct 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53718461 21252081 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-10-14&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Safety%20of%20Glyphosate%20Weedkiller&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F1014%2F20171014_rteradio1-countrywide-safetyofgl_c21252082_21252086_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F1014%2F20171014_rteradio1-countrywide-safetyofgl_c21252082_21252086_232_.mp3 A really hot issue for many in agriculture & elsewhere is the safety of Glyphosate - the weedkiller produced by Agri firm Monsanto & the most widely used in the World. It was discussed at a meeting of the EU agri & envir committee in Brussels this week & to discuss further are farmers Louis McAuley Co Meath & Rod Calder-Potts of Highbank Orchards. A really hot issue for many in agriculture & elsewhere is the safety of Glyphosate - the weedkiller produced by Agri firm Monsanto & the most widely used in the World. It was discussed at a meeting of the EU agri & envir committee in Brussels this week & to discuss further are farmers Louis McAuley Co Meath & Rod Calder-Potts of Highbank Orchards. A really hot issue for many in agriculture & elsewhere is the safety of Glyphosate - the weedkiller produced by Agri firm Monsanto & the most widely used in the World. It was discussed at a meeting of the EU agri & environment committee in Brussels this week. Joining me now to discuss this are two highly successful farmers with very different takes, Louis McAuley is an arable farmer from County Meath who does not support the ban. Rod Calder-Potts runs one of Irelands best known & multi Award winning Artisan food brands, Highbank Orchards in Cuffesgrange Kilkenny. 0:12:42 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/1014/20171014_rteradio1-countrywide-safetyofgl_c21252082_21252086_232_.mp3 Sat, 14 Oct 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53718462 21252082 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-10-14&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Goat%20farming&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F1014%2F20171014_rteradio1-countrywide-goatfarmin_c21252083_21252087_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F1014%2F20171014_rteradio1-countrywide-goatfarmin_c21252083_21252087_232_.mp3 A story of how literally a dream became reality for a young farming couple. Damien visits the goat farm of Paul & Amy Davis just outside Dunmore in Co. Galway. Plus Georgina Campbell, President of the Irish Food Writers Guild & publisher of Georgina Campbells Food Guide joins Damien on the line. A story of how literally a dream became reality for a young farming couple. Damien visits the goat farm of Paul & Amy Davis just outside Dunmore in Co. Galway. Plus Georgina Campbell, President of the Irish Food Writers Guild & publisher of Georgina Campbells Food Guide joins Damien on the line. A story of how literally a dream became reality for a young farming couple. Damien visits the goat farm of Paul & Amy Davis just outside Dunmore in Co. Galway. Plus Georgina Campbell, President of the Irish Food Writers Guild & publisher of Georgina Campbells Food Guide joins Damien on the line. 0:08:44 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/1014/20171014_rteradio1-countrywide-goatfarmin_c21252083_21252087_232_.mp3 Sat, 14 Oct 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53718463 21252083 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-10-07&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Environmental%20Standards&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F1007%2F20171007_rteradio1-countrywide-environmen_c21246365_21246370_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F1007%2F20171007_rteradio1-countrywide-environmen_c21246365_21246370_232_.mp3 The EPA recently published the companies they say are in breach of environmental standards, They include agri food companies, Dairygold, Carbery Food Ingredients & Arrabawn all of which are Origin Green approved, Origin Green being the Bord Bia gold seal of approval for good environmental practice. Claire McCormack & Michael Moloney join Damien. The EPA recently published the companies they say are in breach of environmental standards, They include agri food companies, Dairygold, Carbery Food Ingredients & Arrabawn all of which are Origin Green approved, Origin Green being the Bord Bia gold seal of approval for good environmental practice. Claire McCormack & Michael Moloney join Damien. The Environmental Protection Agency recently published the companies they say are in breach of environmental standards, They include agri food companies, Dairygold, Carbery Food Ingredients & Arrabawn all of which are Origin Green approved, Origin Green being the Bord Bia gold seal of approval for good environmental practice. Claire McCormack of Agriland & Michael Moloney of Bord Bia. 0:09:55 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/1007/20171007_rteradio1-countrywide-environmen_c21246365_21246370_232_.mp3 Sat, 7 Oct 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53699494 21246365 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-10-07&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Aubracs&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F1007%2F20171007_rteradio1-countrywide-aubracs_c21246366_21246371_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F1007%2F20171007_rteradio1-countrywide-aubracs_c21246366_21246371_232_.mp3 We have many different breeds of cattle in the national herd, some native & so called continental breeds. Albracs are a French breed & probably among the last of the continental breeds to reach these shores. Damien recently met two Albrac breeders in county Galway, Kevin O'Brien & James Donnellan, President of the Irish Albrac Society. We have many different breeds of cattle in the national herd, some native & so called continental breeds. Albracs are a French breed & probably among the last of the continental breeds to reach these shores. Damien recently met two Albrac breeders in county Galway, Kevin O'Brien & James Donnellan, President of the Irish Albrac Society. We have many different breeds of cattle in the national herd, some native & so called continental breeds. Albracs are a French breed & probably among the last of the continental breeds to reach these shores. Damien recently met two Albrac breeders in county Galway, Kevin O'Brien & James Donnellan, President of the Irish Albrac Society. 0:06:15 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/1007/20171007_rteradio1-countrywide-aubracs_c21246366_21246371_232_.mp3 Sat, 7 Oct 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53699495 21246366 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-10-07&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Brexit%2C%20EU%20%26amp%3B%20IFA%20Protest%20&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F1007%2F20171007_rteradio1-countrywide-brexiteuif_c21246367_21246372_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F1007%2F20171007_rteradio1-countrywide-brexiteuif_c21246367_21246372_232_.mp3 Farmers & politicians are up in arms at rumours that the EU will allow easier access for beef imports from South America to help strike a trade deal with the Mercursor countries. It prompted a protest by the IFA outside the EU Commission Offices in Dublin last Wednesday. Damien spoke to IFA President Joe Healy. Farmers & politicians are up in arms at rumours that the EU will allow easier access for beef imports from South America to help strike a trade deal with the Mercursor countries. It prompted a protest by the IFA outside the EU Commission Offices in Dublin last Wednesday. Damien spoke to IFA President Joe Healy. Farmers & politicians are up in arms at rumours that the EU will allow easier access for beef imports from South America to help strike a trade deal with the Mercursor countries. It prompted a protest by the IFA outside the EU Commission Offices in Dublin last Wednesday. Damien speaks to Independent MEP & member of the Agricultural committee in the European Parliament, Luke Ming Flanagan about Brexit & other agricultural related matters. 0:14:52 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/1007/20171007_rteradio1-countrywide-brexiteuif_c21246367_21246372_232_.mp3 Sat, 7 Oct 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53699496 21246367 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-10-07&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Roundwood%20National%20School%20-%20Rian%20Butler&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F1007%2F20171007_rteradio1-countrywide-roundwoodn_c21246368_21246373_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F1007%2F20171007_rteradio1-countrywide-roundwoodn_c21246368_21246373_232_.mp3 We were contacted by Roundwood NS in Wicklow who were amazed by a biodiversity project video by 9 year old Rian Butler. Rian is an aspiring wildlife cameraman, setting up cameras in the woodland around his house, in order to capture wildlife footage. Countrywide went along to meet Rian. We were contacted by Roundwood NS in Wicklow who were amazed by a biodiversity project video by 9 year old Rian Butler. Rian is an aspiring wildlife cameraman, setting up cameras in the woodland around his house, in order to capture wildlife footage. Countrywide went along to meet Rian. We were contacted by Roundwood NS in Wicklow who were amazed by a biodiversity project video by 9 year old Rian Butler. Rian is an aspiring wildlife cameraman, setting up cameras in the woodland around his house, in order to capture wildlife footage. Countrywide went along to meet Rian. 0:03:49 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/1007/20171007_rteradio1-countrywide-roundwoodn_c21246368_21246373_232_.mp3 Sat, 7 Oct 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53699497 21246368 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-10-07&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Cross%20the%20Line%20Films&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F1007%2F20171007_rteradio1-countrywide-crosstheli_c21246369_21246374_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F1007%2F20171007_rteradio1-countrywide-crosstheli_c21246369_21246374_232_.mp3 Damien speaks to John Murray MD of Cross the Line Films, Ireland's biggest producer of Wildlife Documentaries which have been shown on a variety of channels, RTE, TG4, BBC & many more. John is just back from Jackson Hole in the US, a mecca for wildlife filmmakers. Damien speaks to John Murray MD of Cross the Line Films, Ireland's biggest producer of Wildlife Documentaries which have been shown on a variety of channels, RTE, TG4, BBC & many more. John is just back from Jackson Hole in the US, a mecca for wildlife filmmakers. Damien speaks to John Murray MD of Cross the Line Films, Ireland's biggest producer of Wildlife Documentaries which have been shown on a variety of channels, RTE, TG4, BBC & many more. John is just back from Jackson Hole in the US, a mecca for wildlife filmmakers. 0:04:34 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/1007/20171007_rteradio1-countrywide-crosstheli_c21246369_21246374_232_.mp3 Sat, 7 Oct 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53699498 21246369 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-09-30&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=%20%20Salvaging%20the%20Harvest&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0930%2F20170930_rteradio1-countrywide-salvagingt_c21242216_21242220_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0930%2F20170930_rteradio1-countrywide-salvagingt_c21242216_21242220_232_.mp3 First a report from Damien with Co. Galway farm contractor Martin Fleming in Mountbellow during the week, followed by Andy Doyle, Tillage Correspondent of The Farmers Journal in studio this morning. First a report from Damien with Co. Galway farm contractor Martin Fleming in Mountbellow during the week, followed by Andy Doyle, Tillage Correspondent of The Farmers Journal in studio this morning. First a report from Damien with Co. Galway farm contractor Martin Fleming in Mountbellow during the week, followed by Andy Doyle, Tillage Correspondent of The Farmers Journal in studio this morning. 0:13:55 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0930/20170930_rteradio1-countrywide-salvagingt_c21242216_21242220_232_.mp3 Sat, 30 Sep 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53683805 21242216 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-09-30&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Rural%20Crime&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0930%2F20170930_rteradio1-countrywide-ruralcrime_c21242217_21242221_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0930%2F20170930_rteradio1-countrywide-ruralcrime_c21242217_21242221_232_.mp3 Following a debate on rural crime at Nat Ploughing championships in which a County Tipperary farmer, John Tully gave a passionate if not provocative speech, which no doubt was bourne out of frustration by farmers living in rural Ireland who are victims of crime. Joining Damien on the line this morning is the President of the ICMSA, John Comer. Following a debate on rural crime at Nat Ploughing championships in which a County Tipperary farmer, John Tully gave a passionate if not provocative speech, which no doubt was bourne out of frustration by farmers living in rural Ireland who are victims of crime. Joining Damien on the line this morning is the President of the ICMSA, John Comer. Following a debate on rural crime hosted by FarmIreland & the Irish Independent during last weeks ploughing championships in which a County Tipperary farmer, John Tully gave a passionate if not provocative speech, which no doubt was bourne out of frustration by farmers living in rural Ireland who are victims of crime. Joining Damien on the line this morning is the President of the ICMSA, John Comer. 0:08:31 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0930/20170930_rteradio1-countrywide-ruralcrime_c21242217_21242221_232_.mp3 Sat, 30 Sep 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53683806 21242217 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-09-30&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Run%20for%20Adam%20Burke&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0930%2F20170930_rteradio1-countrywide-runforadam_c21242218_21242222_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0930%2F20170930_rteradio1-countrywide-runforadam_c21242218_21242222_232_.mp3 Kildare man Adam Burke was a young fit man when he suffered a stroke while playing gaelic football for his club Two Mile House, his parents were told prepare for the worst as Adam only had a one in five chance of survival. But survive he did and has made a substantial recovery. Brenda Donohue met with Adam & his parents pitchside at Two Mile House. Kildare man Adam Burke was a young fit man when he suffered a stroke while playing gaelic football for his club Two Mile House, his parents were told prepare for the worst as Adam only had a one in five chance of survival. But survive he did and has made a substantial recovery. Brenda Donohue met with Adam & his parents pitchside at Two Mile House. Kildare man Adam Burke was a young fit man when he suffered a stroke while playing gaelic football for his club Two Mile House fourteen months ago. His parents Willie & Catherine were told to prepare for the worst that Adam only had a one in five chance of survival. But survive he did and has made a substantial recovery. Brenda Donohue met with Adam & his parents pitchside at Two Mile House, Kildare. 0:06:56 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0930/20170930_rteradio1-countrywide-runforadam_c21242218_21242222_232_.mp3 Sat, 30 Sep 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53683807 21242218 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-09-30&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Suzanne%20Campbell%2C%20Macreddin%2C%20Co%20Wicklow&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0930%2F20170930_rteradio1-countrywide-suzannecam_c21242219_21242223_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0930%2F20170930_rteradio1-countrywide-suzannecam_c21242219_21242223_232_.mp3 Imagine a meal in which every single ingredient comes from within a mile of your home, sounds plausible but easier than you think! Hotelier Evan Doyle is planning to do just that next Thursday night at the Brook Lodge hotel, Macreddin in County Wicklow. Joining Damien this morning is our Food & Farming reporter Suzanne Campbell. Imagine a meal in which every single ingredient comes from within a mile of your home, sounds plausible but easier than you think! Hotelier Evan Doyle is planning to do just that next Thursday night at the Brook Lodge hotel, Macreddin in County Wicklow. Joining Damien this morning is our Food & Farming reporter Suzanne Campbell. Imagine a meal in which every single ingredient comes from within a mile of your home, sounds plausible but easier than you think! Hotelier Evan Doyle is planning to do that next Thursday night at the Brook Lodge hotel Macreddin in County Wicklow. The meal has been in planning for two years with many crops planted especially for the table 18 months ago & farmers whose land is adjacent to the hotel, Michael Stapleton & Liam Fanning providing milk, cream and lamb. Food & Farming reporter Suzanne Campbell joins Damien in studio. 0:10:07 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0930/20170930_rteradio1-countrywide-suzannecam_c21242219_21242223_232_.mp3 Sat, 30 Sep 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53683808 21242219 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-09-23&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Countrywide%20Culture%20Night%20Special&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0923%2F20170923_rteradio1-countrywide-countrywid_c21238326_21238327_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0923%2F20170923_rteradio1-countrywide-countrywid_c21238326_21238327_232_.mp3 This is a Countrywide special from the Chapel Royal at Dublin Castle for Culture Night. Culture night is a celebration of our culture & of the arts. We are going to call this a celebration of Agriculture Night! We have great guests lined up which reflect the impact & pentration of arts & culture in rural Ireland... This is a Countrywide special from the Chapel Royal at Dublin Castle for Culture Night. Culture night is a celebration of our culture & of the arts. We are going to call this a celebration of Agriculture Night! We have great guests lined up which reflect the impact & pentration of arts & culture in rural Ireland... This is a Countrywide special from the Chapel Royal at Dublin Castle for Culture Night. Culture night is a celebration of our culture & of the arts. We are going to call this a celebration of Agriculture Night! We have great guests lined up which reflect the impact & pentration of arts & culture in rural Ireland, Mairead Lavery, Maura McElhone, Joe MacCarrick & Seamus O'Rourke. With performances from country music singer/songwriter Lisa McHugh & a performance from Vintage Choir, many of them farmers from Co. Louth. 0:40:41 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0923/20170923_rteradio1-countrywide-countrywid_c21238326_21238327_232_.mp3 Sat, 23 Sep 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53670213 21238326 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-09-16&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Screggan%2C%20Co.%20Offaly&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0916%2F20170916_rteradio1-countrywide-scregganco_c21234581_21234582_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0916%2F20170916_rteradio1-countrywide-scregganco_c21234581_21234582_232_.mp3 This morning Countrywide comes live from Screggan in Tullamore, the site for the 2017 National Ploughing Championships. The finishing touches are being put to preparations to welcome over a quarter of a million people over the 3 day event next week. This morning Countrywide comes live from Screggan in Tullamore, the site for the 2017 National Ploughing Championships. The finishing touches are being put to preparations to welcome over a quarter of a million people over the 3 day event next week. This morning Countrywide comes live from Screggan in Tullamore, the site for the 2017 National Ploughing Championships. The finishing touches are being put to preparations to welcome over a quarter of a million people over the 3 day event next week. 0:39:56 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0916/20170916_rteradio1-countrywide-scregganco_c21234581_21234582_232_.mp3 Sat, 16 Sep 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53656764 21234581 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-09-09&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Grain%20Farming&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0909%2F20170909_rteradio1-countrywide-grainfarmi_c21231156_21231166_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0909%2F20170909_rteradio1-countrywide-grainfarmi_c21231156_21231166_232_.mp3 Marty heads to the tilling fields of Wexford where grain farmer & Farmers Journal correspondent Pat O'Toole is greasing his machinery in the final dash of this year's grain harvest. Marty heads to the tilling fields of Wexford where grain farmer & Farmers Journal correspondent Pat O'Toole is greasing his machinery in the final dash of this year's grain harvest. Marty heads to the tilling fields of Wexford where grain farmer & Farmers Journal correspondent Pat O'Toole is greasing his machinery in the final dash of this year's grain harvest. 0:11:28 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0909/20170909_rteradio1-countrywide-grainfarmi_c21231156_21231166_232_.mp3 Sat, 9 Sep 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53644626 21231156 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-09-09&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Martry%20Mill&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0909%2F20170909_rteradio1-countrywide-martrymill_c21231157_21231167_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0909%2F20170909_rteradio1-countrywide-martrymill_c21231157_21231167_232_.mp3 We know that Ireland is the home of brown bread & wholemeal breads' coming back into fashion is something that has helped one of Ireland's oldest water powered mills, Martry Mill just outside Kells in Co. Meath. Suzanne Campbell went to visit the mill this week & joins Marty in studio this morning. We know that Ireland is the home of brown bread & wholemeal breads' coming back into fashion is something that has helped one of Ireland's oldest water powered mills, Martry Mill just outside Kells in Co. Meath. Suzanne Campbell went to visit the mill this week & joins Marty in studio this morning. We know that Ireland is the home of brown bread & wholemeal breads' coming back into fashion is something that has helped one of Ireland's oldest water powered mills, Martry Mill just outside Kells in Co. Meath. Suzanne Campbell went to visit the mill this week & joins Marty in studio this morning. 0:12:44 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0909/20170909_rteradio1-countrywide-martrymill_c21231157_21231167_232_.mp3 Sat, 9 Sep 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53644627 21231157 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-09-09&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Voxpro%20-%20Brenda%20Donohue&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0909%2F20170909_rteradio1-countrywide-voxprobren_c21231158_21231168_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0909%2F20170909_rteradio1-countrywide-voxprobren_c21231158_21231168_232_.mp3 How about this for your typical working day? Growing your own lunch, brewing your own beer, meetings in the Geodome while finishing the day off with a slice of pizza from a giant disco ball pizza oven! Brenda brings us this report from a place where it is most certainly a reality, VoxPro, a multinational tech company in Cork. How about this for your typical working day? Growing your own lunch, brewing your own beer, meetings in the Geodome while finishing the day off with a slice of pizza from a giant disco ball pizza oven! Brenda brings us this report from a place where it is most certainly a reality, VoxPro, a multinational tech company in Cork. How about this for your typical working day? Growing your own lunch, brewing your own beer, meetings in the Geodome while finishing the day off with a slice of pizza from a giant disco ball pizza oven! Brenda brings us this report from a place where it is most certainly a reality, VoxPro, a multinational tech company in Cork. 0:08:07 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0909/20170909_rteradio1-countrywide-voxprobren_c21231158_21231168_232_.mp3 Sat, 9 Sep 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53644628 21231158 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-09-09&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Dustin%20%26amp%3B%20Diabetes%20&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0909%2F20170909_rteradio1-countrywide-dustindiab_c21231159_21231169_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0909%2F20170909_rteradio1-countrywide-dustindiab_c21231159_21231169_232_.mp3 Type 2 diabetes is on the increase in Ireland hitting young & old, rural and urban. Many of us will not know until symptoms hit us. Diabetes Ireland say a really simple, quick & painless blood test can help. Marty is getting his blood test from a highly professional team in studio, Sinead Powell, a dietitian from Cork with her assistant, a Turkey! Type 2 diabetes is on the increase in Ireland hitting young & old, rural and urban. Many of us will not know until symptoms hit us. Diabetes Ireland say a really simple, quick & painless blood test can help. Marty is getting his blood test from a highly professional team in studio, Sinead Powell, a dietitian from Cork with her assistant, a Turkey! Type 2 diabetes which is not inherited or genetic in origin is on the increase in Ireland & the rise is hitting young & old, rural and urban. Many of us would not know we are developing it until symptoms hit us. A simple blood test for diabetes is really simple, quick & painless & joining Marty in studio is a highly professional team, Sinead Powell is a dietitian from Cork & her assistant is, a Turkey! 0:08:06 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0909/20170909_rteradio1-countrywide-dustindiab_c21231159_21231169_232_.mp3 Sat, 9 Sep 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53644629 21231159 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-09-09&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Irish%20Agricultural%20Science%20Association&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0909%2F20170909_rteradio1-countrywide-irishagric_c21231160_21231170_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0909%2F20170909_rteradio1-countrywide-irishagric_c21231160_21231170_232_.mp3 The 75th annual conference of the IASA took place yesterday in Kildare. Aside from top researchers, academics, agricultural business & administration figures in Ireland there was also a big international presence, with representatives of the world's biggest dairy operations. The 75th annual conference of the IASA took place yesterday in Kildare. Aside from top researchers, academics, agricultural business & administration figures in Ireland there was also a big international presence, with representatives of the world's biggest dairy operations. The 75th annual conference of the IASA took place yesterday in Kildare. Aside from top researchers, academics, agricultural business & administration figures in Ireland there was also a big international presence, with representatives of the world's biggest dairy operations. 0:03:34 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0909/20170909_rteradio1-countrywide-irishagric_c21231160_21231170_232_.mp3 Sat, 9 Sep 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53644630 21231160 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-09-02&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Stradbally%2C%20Co%20Waterford&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0902%2F20170902_rteradio1-countrywide-stradbally_c21227742_21227743_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0902%2F20170902_rteradio1-countrywide-stradbally_c21227742_21227743_232_.mp3 On the eve of the big clash of the Ash in Corke Park between Waterford & Galway, Marty presents live from Stradbally GAA Club, with a spectacular pairing of Galway & Waterford talent there! On the eve of the big clash of the Ash in Corke Park between Waterford & Galway, Marty presents live from Stradbally GAA Club, with a spectacular pairing of Galway & Waterford talent there! On the eve of the big clash of the Ash in Corke Park between Waterford & Galway, Marty presents live from Stradbally GAA Club, with a spectacular pairing of Galway & Waterford talent there! 0:41:22 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0902/20170902_rteradio1-countrywide-stradbally_c21227742_21227743_232_.mp3 Sat, 2 Sep 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53632629 21227742 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-08-26&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Jake%20Carter%20%20&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0826%2F20170826_rteradio1-countrywide-jakecarter_c21224664_21224669_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0826%2F20170826_rteradio1-countrywide-jakecarter_c21224664_21224669_232_.mp3 The Harvest Country Music Festival takes place this weekend in Westport. Jake Carter is one of the many Irish and International country musicians taking to the stage.  The Harvest Country Music Festival takes place this weekend in Westport. Jake Carter is one of the many Irish and International country musicians taking to the stage.  The Harvest Country Music Festival takes place this weekend in Westport. Jake Carter is one of the many Irish and International country musicians taking to the stage.  0:09:19 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0826/20170826_rteradio1-countrywide-jakecarter_c21224664_21224669_232_.mp3 Sat, 26 Aug 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53620980 21224664 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-08-26&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Sheep%20Sales%20and%20Padraig%20Joyce%20%20%20&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0826%2F20170826_rteradio1-countrywide-sheepsales_c21224665_21224670_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0826%2F20170826_rteradio1-countrywide-sheepsales_c21224665_21224670_232_.mp3 The Mayo Mule and Grey faced premier sheep sale was held yesterday in Ballinrobe mart. It is actually one of the most important sheep sales on the calendar particularly for farmers in this part of the world. Louise Denver met with sellers and buyers! The Mayo Mule and Grey faced premier sheep sale was held yesterday in Ballinrobe mart. It is actually one of the most important sheep sales on the calendar particularly for farmers in this part of the world. Louise Denver met with sellers and buyers! The Mayo Mule and Grey faced premier sheep sale was held yesterday in Ballinrobe mart. It is actually one of the most important sheep sales on the calendar particularly for farmers in this part of the world. Louise Denver met with sellers and buyers! 0:09:38 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0826/20170826_rteradio1-countrywide-sheepsales_c21224665_21224670_232_.mp3 Sat, 26 Aug 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53620981 21224665 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-08-26&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Minister%20for%20Community%20and%20Rural%20Affairs%20Michael%20Ring%20&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0826%2F20170826_rteradio1-countrywide-ministerfo_c21224666_21224671_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0826%2F20170826_rteradio1-countrywide-ministerfo_c21224666_21224671_232_.mp3 Minister for Community and Rural Affairs Michael Ring joined Damien this morning at Westport House. They spoke of the challenges facing the rural community.  Minister for Community and Rural Affairs Michael Ring joined Damien this morning at Westport House. They spoke of the challenges facing the rural community.  Minister for Community and Rural Affairs Michael Ring joined Damien this morning at Westport House. They spoke of the challenges facing the rural community.  0:10:17 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0826/20170826_rteradio1-countrywide-ministerfo_c21224666_21224671_232_.mp3 Sat, 26 Aug 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53620982 21224666 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-08-26&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Joan%20Geraghty%20and%20Neill%20O'Neill%20&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0826%2F20170826_rteradio1-countrywide-joangeragh_c21224667_21224672_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0826%2F20170826_rteradio1-countrywide-joangeragh_c21224667_21224672_232_.mp3 Joan Geraghty, author currently featuring on Castlebar Community Radio and Neill O'Neill, who is President of the Castlebar Chamber as well as Managing Editor of The Mayo News spoke with Damien about tourism in Mayo, GAA excitement and Minister Michael Ring.  Joan Geraghty, author currently featuring on Castlebar Community Radio and Neill O'Neill, who is President of the Castlebar Chamber as well as Managing Editor of The Mayo News spoke with Damien about tourism in Mayo, GAA excitement and Minister Michael Ring.  Joan Geraghty, author currently featuring on Castlebar Community Radio and Neill O'Neill, who is President of the Castlebar Chamber as well as Managing Editor of The Mayo News spoke with Damien about tourism in Mayo, GAA excitement and Minister Michael Ring.  0:07:30 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0826/20170826_rteradio1-countrywide-joangeragh_c21224667_21224672_232_.mp3 Sat, 26 Aug 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53620986 21224667 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-08-26&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Niamh%20Lynn%20&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0826%2F20170826_rteradio1-countrywide-niamhlynn_c21224668_21224673_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0826%2F20170826_rteradio1-countrywide-niamhlynn_c21224668_21224673_232_.mp3 Among those who will be taking to the stage at the Harvest Music festival later on is up and coming star Niamh Lynn. Niamh had a chat to Damien about her rise to stardom! Among those who will be taking to the stage at the Harvest Music festival later on is up and coming star Niamh Lynn. Niamh had a chat to Damien about her rise to stardom! Among those who will be taking to the stage at the Harvest Music festival later on is up and coming star Niamh Lynn. Niamh had a chat to Damien about her rise to stardom! 0:03:48 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0826/20170826_rteradio1-countrywide-niamhlynn_c21224668_21224673_232_.mp3 Sat, 26 Aug 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53620987 21224668 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-08-12&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Irish%20Vet%20Fails%20Oz%20Language%20Test%20&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0812%2F20170812_rteradio1-countrywide-irishvetfa_c21217389_21217394_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0812%2F20170812_rteradio1-countrywide-irishvetfa_c21217389_21217394_232_.mp3 Australian agricultural journalist Philippa Courtney chats with Damien about this Australian language test,  Aussie Ag and immigration. Australian agricultural journalist Philippa Courtney chats with Damien about this Australian language test,  Aussie Ag and immigration. Australian agricultural journalist Philippa Courtney chats with Damien about this Australian language test,  Aussie Ag and immigration. 0:08:55 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0812/20170812_rteradio1-countrywide-irishvetfa_c21217389_21217394_232_.mp3 Sat, 12 Aug 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53593326 21217389 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-08-12&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Seamus%20O'Rourke%20&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0812%2F20170812_rteradio1-countrywide-seamusorou_c21217390_21217395_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0812%2F20170812_rteradio1-countrywide-seamusorou_c21217390_21217395_232_.mp3 Writer and actor Seamus O'Rourke is back! This time around we hear Seamus perform  "The Round Roofed Shed". Writer and actor Seamus O'Rourke is back! This time around we hear Seamus perform  "The Round Roofed Shed". Writer and actor Seamus O'Rourke is back! This time around we hear Seamus perform  "The Round Roofed Shed". 0:04:42 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0812/20170812_rteradio1-countrywide-seamusorou_c21217390_21217395_232_.mp3 Sat, 12 Aug 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53593334 21217390 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-08-12&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Climate%20change%20%20&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0812%2F20170812_rteradio1-countrywide-climatecha_c21217391_21217396_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0812%2F20170812_rteradio1-countrywide-climatecha_c21217391_21217396_232_.mp3 Are we serious about climate change or not? Damien discusses the issue with Professor John Sweeney and Harold Kingston. Are we serious about climate change or not? Damien discusses the issue with Professor John Sweeney and Harold Kingston. Are we serious about climate change or not? Damien discusses the issue with Professor John Sweeney and Harold Kingston. 0:15:12 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0812/20170812_rteradio1-countrywide-climatecha_c21217391_21217396_232_.mp3 Sat, 12 Aug 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53593335 21217391 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-08-12&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Away%20with%20the%20fairies%20%20&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0812%2F20170812_rteradio1-countrywide-awaywithth_c21217392_21217397_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0812%2F20170812_rteradio1-countrywide-awaywithth_c21217392_21217397_232_.mp3 Ronan Kelly meets Pat Noone on his farm in Kilconnell, Galway. Pat tells tales of another world…the world of fairies! Ronan Kelly meets Pat Noone on his farm in Kilconnell, Galway. Pat tells tales of another world…the world of fairies! Ronan Kelly meets Pat Noone on his farm in Kilconnell, Galway. Pat tells tales of another world…the world of fairies! 0:05:09 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0812/20170812_rteradio1-countrywide-awaywithth_c21217392_21217397_232_.mp3 Sat, 12 Aug 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53593336 21217392 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-08-12&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Taste%20of%20Cavan%20%20&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0812%2F20170812_rteradio1-countrywide-tasteofcav_c21217393_21217398_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0812%2F20170812_rteradio1-countrywide-tasteofcav_c21217393_21217398_232_.mp3 Reporter Darragh McCullough pays a visit  to the Taste of Cavan festival.  Reporter Darragh McCullough pays a visit  to the Taste of Cavan festival.  Reporter Darragh McCullough pays a visit  to the Taste of Cavan festival.  0:07:00 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0812/20170812_rteradio1-countrywide-tasteofcav_c21217393_21217398_232_.mp3 Sat, 12 Aug 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53593337 21217393 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-08-05&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Vets&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0805%2F20170805_rteradio1-countrywide-vets_c21214274_21214279_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0805%2F20170805_rteradio1-countrywide-vets_c21214274_21214279_232_.mp3 The Farming Independent reported this week that there are over one hundred vets needed to service farms around the country as veterinary students opt for small animal practices over large animal practices. Claire McCormacks story described the situation as a crises. Damien spoke to County Galway vet Conor Geraghty about the looming problem. The Farming Independent reported this week that there are over one hundred vets needed to service farms around the country as veterinary students opt for small animal practices over large animal practices. Claire McCormacks story described the situation as a crises. Damien spoke to County Galway vet Conor Geraghty about the looming problem. The Farming Independent reported this week that there are over one hundred vets needed to service farms around the country as veterinary students opt for small animal practices over large animal practices. Claire McCormacks story described the situation as a crises. Damien spoke to County Galway vet Conor Geraghty about the looming problem. 0:07:12 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0805/20170805_rteradio1-countrywide-vets_c21214274_21214279_232_.mp3 Sat, 5 Aug 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53581327 21214274 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-08-05&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Maura%20Melhone&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0805%2F20170805_rteradio1-countrywide-mauramelho_c21214275_21214280_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0805%2F20170805_rteradio1-countrywide-mauramelho_c21214275_21214280_232_.mp3 Our radio diarist Maura Melhone writer and city girl who is married to a farmer. Over the last year or so Urbanite Maura McElhone has been adapting to life with Farmer and Boyfriend Jack, and now it's holiday time. Small Mercies indeed. You can follow Maura's cultural transition on her well named blog Fallingforafarmer.com Our radio diarist Maura Melhone writer and city girl who is married to a farmer. Over the last year or so Urbanite Maura McElhone has been adapting to life with Farmer and Boyfriend Jack, and now it's holiday time. Small Mercies indeed. You can follow Maura's cultural transition on her well named blog Fallingforafarmer.com Our radio diarist Maura Melhone writer and city girl who is married to a farmer. Over the last year or so Urbanite Maura McElhone has been adapting to life with Farmer and Boyfriend Jack, and now it's holiday time. Small Mercies indeed. You can follow Maura's cultural transition on her well named blog Fallingforafarmer.com 0:05:17 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0805/20170805_rteradio1-countrywide-mauramelho_c21214275_21214280_232_.mp3 Sat, 5 Aug 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53581328 21214275 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-08-05&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Pat%20McDonagh&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0805%2F20170805_rteradio1-countrywide-patmcdonag_c21214276_21214281_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0805%2F20170805_rteradio1-countrywide-patmcdonag_c21214276_21214281_232_.mp3 Pat McDonagh joined Damien in our Galway studio to talk about rural Ireland Pat McDonagh joined Damien in our Galway studio to talk about rural Ireland Pat McDonagh joined Damien in our Galway studio to talk about rural Ireland 0:09:42 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0805/20170805_rteradio1-countrywide-patmcdonag_c21214276_21214281_232_.mp3 Sat, 5 Aug 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53581329 21214276 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-08-05&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Tom%20Latchford&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0805%2F20170805_rteradio1-countrywide-tomlatchfo_c21214277_21214282_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0805%2F20170805_rteradio1-countrywide-tomlatchfo_c21214277_21214282_232_.mp3 Tom Latchford first spoke to Damien on RTE's Liveline a few weeks back when he felt that the price of coffins are just too expensive, so he decided to make himself one instead.  Damien went to visit him in Galway, and not only does he make coffins but he looks after neglected donkeys.  Tom Latchford first spoke to Damien on RTE's Liveline a few weeks back when he felt that the price of coffins are just too expensive, so he decided to make himself one instead.  Damien went to visit him in Galway, and not only does he make coffins but he looks after neglected donkeys.  Tom Latchford first spoke to Damien on RTE's Liveline a few weeks back when he felt that the price of coffins are just too expensive, so he decided to make himself one instead.  Damien went to visit him in Galway, and not only does he make coffins but he looks after neglected donkeys.  0:08:18 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0805/20170805_rteradio1-countrywide-tomlatchfo_c21214277_21214282_232_.mp3 Sat, 5 Aug 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53581330 21214277 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-08-05&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Aga%20Khan%20dream%20team&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0805%2F20170805_rteradio1-countrywide-agakhandre_c21214278_21214283_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0805%2F20170805_rteradio1-countrywide-agakhandre_c21214278_21214283_232_.mp3 Remember the 1977-79 Aga Khan dream team?  Suzanne Campbell reminisced with Paul Darragh's brother Dave about Eddie Macken James Kernan Con Power.  Remember the 1977-79 Aga Khan dream team?  Suzanne Campbell reminisced with Paul Darragh's brother Dave about Eddie Macken James Kernan Con Power.  Remember the 1977-79 Aga Khan dream team?  Suzanne Campbell reminisced with Paul Darragh's brother Dave about Eddie Macken James Kernan Con Power.  0:12:01 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0805/20170805_rteradio1-countrywide-agakhandre_c21214278_21214283_232_.mp3 Sat, 5 Aug 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53581331 21214278 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-07-29&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Myths%20%26amp%3B%20Reality%20-%20Biblical%20Weather%20Beliefs%20&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0729%2F20170729_rteradio1-countrywide-mythsreali_c21211621_21211626_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0729%2F20170729_rteradio1-countrywide-mythsreali_c21211621_21211626_232_.mp3 Quantum Mechanics - Scientist v Believer - Richard Dawkins & Prof William Reville, UCC. Quantum Mechanics - Scientist v Believer - Richard Dawkins & Prof William Reville, UCC. Quantum Mechanics - Scientist v Believer - Richard Dawkins & Prof William Reville, UCC. 0:10:26 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0729/20170729_rteradio1-countrywide-mythsreali_c21211621_21211626_232_.mp3 Sat, 29 Jul 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53570706 21211621 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-07-29&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Phil%20Hogan&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0729%2F20170729_rteradio1-countrywide-philhogan_c21210432_21210433_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0729%2F20170729_rteradio1-countrywide-philhogan_c21210432_21210433_232_.mp3 Interview with EU Agricultural Commissioner Phil Hogan in his Brussels Office with his opinion on a wide range of issues pertinent to the office. Interview with EU Agricultural Commissioner Phil Hogan in his Brussels Office with his opinion on a wide range of issues pertinent to the office. Interview with EU Agricultural Commissioner Phil Hogan in his Brussels Office with his opinion on a wide range of issues pertinent to the office. 0:14:34 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0729/20170729_rteradio1-countrywide-philhogan_c21210432_21210433_232_.mp3 Sat, 29 Jul 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53565733 21210432 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-07-22&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Evelyn%20Cusack&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0722%2F20170722_rteradio1-countrywide-evelyncusa_c21206968_21206973_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0722%2F20170722_rteradio1-countrywide-evelyncusa_c21206968_21206973_232_.mp3 It has been said by some that, when it comes to predicting the weather cows have more authority than the meteorology experts, according to a study. A survey of 2000 adults by the British Met Office this week discovered that quite a lot of people do believe in pishogues or old wives tales as we would call them to make predictions about the weather It has been said by some that, when it comes to predicting the weather cows have more authority than the meteorology experts, according to a study. A survey of 2000 adults by the British Met Office this week discovered that quite a lot of people do believe in pishogues or old wives tales as we would call them to make predictions about the weather It has been said by some that, when it comes to predicting the weather cows have more authority than the meteorology experts, according to a study. A survey of 2000 adults by the British Met Office this week discovered that quite a lot of people do believe in pishogues or old wives tales as we would call them to make predictions about the weather 0:11:06 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0722/20170722_rteradio1-countrywide-evelyncusa_c21206968_21206973_232_.mp3 Sat, 22 Jul 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53552276 21206968 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-07-22&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Organic%20farming&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0722%2F20170722_rteradio1-countrywide-organicfar_c21206969_21206974_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0722%2F20170722_rteradio1-countrywide-organicfar_c21206969_21206974_232_.mp3 Organic farming is all about sustainability and Kate Carmody practices what she preaches at her farm in North Kerry.  Reporter Grainne McPolin and assistant Paul Haywood go back to the land to see Kate in action. Organic farming is all about sustainability and Kate Carmody practices what she preaches at her farm in North Kerry.  Reporter Grainne McPolin and assistant Paul Haywood go back to the land to see Kate in action. Organic farming is all about sustainability and Kate Carmody practices what she preaches at her farm in North Kerry.  Reporter Grainne McPolin and assistant Paul Haywood go back to the land to see Kate in action. 0:06:34 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0722/20170722_rteradio1-countrywide-organicfar_c21206969_21206974_232_.mp3 Sat, 22 Jul 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53552277 21206969 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-07-22&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Model%20Farm%20in%20Tullamore%2C%20Co.Offaly&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0722%2F20170722_rteradio1-countrywide-modelfarmi_c21206970_21206975_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0722%2F20170722_rteradio1-countrywide-modelfarmi_c21206970_21206975_232_.mp3 We often hear how the print media is under pressure. So innovation is paramount. The Farmers Journal has weathered the changing media landscape well but it is also thinking outside the box and earlier this year it leased a farm outside Tullamore. We often hear how the print media is under pressure. So innovation is paramount. The Farmers Journal has weathered the changing media landscape well but it is also thinking outside the box and earlier this year it leased a farm outside Tullamore. We often hear how the print media is under pressure. So innovation is paramount. The Farmers Journal has weathered the changing media landscape well but it is also thinking outside the box and earlier this year it leased a farm outside Tullamore. 0:03:45 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0722/20170722_rteradio1-countrywide-modelfarmi_c21206970_21206975_232_.mp3 Sat, 22 Jul 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53552278 21206970 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-07-22&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Pearse%20Lyons&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0722%2F20170722_rteradio1-countrywide-pearselyon_c21206971_21206976_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0722%2F20170722_rteradio1-countrywide-pearselyon_c21206971_21206976_232_.mp3 Dr. Pearse Lyons is an entrepreneur who left Ireland with $10,000 to set up Alltech in Kentucky USA, an animal nutrition company. Now a multi billion euro business with depots across the globe. Dr Lyons along with his wife Deirdre took on a project to revamp a church on James Street into a whisky distillery and visitor centre. Dr. Pearse Lyons is an entrepreneur who left Ireland with $10,000 to set up Alltech in Kentucky USA, an animal nutrition company. Now a multi billion euro business with depots across the globe. Dr Lyons along with his wife Deirdre took on a project to revamp a church on James Street into a whisky distillery and visitor centre. Dr. Pearse Lyons is an entrepreneur who left Ireland with $10,000 to set up Alltech in Kentucky USA, an animal nutrition company. Now a multi billion euro business with depots across the globe. Dr Lyons along with his wife Deirdre took on a project to revamp a church on James Street into a whisky distillery and visitor centre. 0:09:56 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0722/20170722_rteradio1-countrywide-pearselyon_c21206971_21206976_232_.mp3 Sat, 22 Jul 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53552279 21206971 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-07-22&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=GAA%20Social%20Initiative%20%20&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0722%2F20170722_rteradio1-countrywide-gaasociali_c21206972_21206977_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0722%2F20170722_rteradio1-countrywide-gaasociali_c21206972_21206977_232_.mp3 Meath GAA Health and wellbeing committee brought a group of older gaels and former players on a visit as part of the GAA social initiative this week. And if you want to find out more about the GAA health and wellbeing programme, you should make contact through your local GAA club or county board. Meath GAA Health and wellbeing committee brought a group of older gaels and former players on a visit as part of the GAA social initiative this week. And if you want to find out more about the GAA health and wellbeing programme, you should make contact through your local GAA club or county board. Meath GAA Health and wellbeing committee brought a group of older gaels and former players on a visit as part of the GAA social initiative this week. And if you want to find out more about the GAA health and wellbeing programme, you should make contact through your local GAA club or county board. 0:09:00 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0722/20170722_rteradio1-countrywide-gaasociali_c21206972_21206977_232_.mp3 Sat, 22 Jul 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53552280 21206972 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-07-15&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Pat%20O'Toole%20and%20Liam%20Dunne&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0715%2F20170715_rteradio1-countrywide-patotoolea_c21203216_21203221_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0715%2F20170715_rteradio1-countrywide-patotoolea_c21203216_21203221_232_.mp3 Last week there was a week long sit in at the department of Agriculture Headquarters in Dublin, held by some tillage farmers who represented about 200 farmers mainly from the west of the country who suffered huge losses last summer due to freakish weather. Pat O'Toole from The Irish Famers Journal and Liam Dunne from IFA joined Damien in studio.  Last week there was a week long sit in at the department of Agriculture Headquarters in Dublin, held by some tillage farmers who represented about 200 farmers mainly from the west of the country who suffered huge losses last summer due to freakish weather. Pat O'Toole from The Irish Famers Journal and Liam Dunne from IFA joined Damien in studio.  Last week there was a week long sit in at the department of Agriculture Headquarters in Dublin, held by some tillage farmers who represented about 200 farmers mainly from the west of the country who suffered huge losses last summer due to freakish weather. Pat O'Toole from The Irish Famers Journal and Liam Dunne from IFA joined Damien in studio.  0:11:54 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0715/20170715_rteradio1-countrywide-patotoolea_c21203216_21203221_232_.mp3 Sat, 15 Jul 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53536830 21203216 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-07-15&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Blackwater%20Gin&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0715%2F20170715_rteradio1-countrywide-blackwater_c21203217_21203222_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0715%2F20170715_rteradio1-countrywide-blackwater_c21203217_21203222_232_.mp3 The first craft gin distiller to set up is Blackwater Distillery in County Waterford, situated on the banks of the River Blackwater in Cappoquin. This week we sent our reporter Kiara Murphy along to find out a little more about the art of making gin from co-owner and former TV producer Peter Mulryan. The first craft gin distiller to set up is Blackwater Distillery in County Waterford, situated on the banks of the River Blackwater in Cappoquin. This week we sent our reporter Kiara Murphy along to find out a little more about the art of making gin from co-owner and former TV producer Peter Mulryan. The first craft gin distiller to set up is Blackwater Distillery in County Waterford, situated on the banks of the River Blackwater in Cappoquin. This week we sent our reporter Kiara Murphy along to find out a little more about the art of making gin from co-owner and former TV producer Peter Mulryan. 0:06:17 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0715/20170715_rteradio1-countrywide-blackwater_c21203217_21203222_232_.mp3 Sat, 15 Jul 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53536831 21203217 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-07-15&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=The%20Hucklebuck&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0715%2F20170715_rteradio1-countrywide-thehuckleb_c21203218_21203223_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0715%2F20170715_rteradio1-countrywide-thehuckleb_c21203218_21203223_232_.mp3 Brendan Bowyer singing the Hucklebuck arguably the signature tune of the showband era, a uniquely Irish genre of music that packed dance halls throughout the 60s. And the stories and anecdotes from those dancehall days are subject of a new book which is being pieced together and to tell us more is Joe Kearney who joins me in studio. Brendan Bowyer singing the Hucklebuck arguably the signature tune of the showband era, a uniquely Irish genre of music that packed dance halls throughout the 60s. And the stories and anecdotes from those dancehall days are subject of a new book which is being pieced together and to tell us more is Joe Kearney who joins me in studio. Brendan Bowyer singing the Hucklebuck arguably the signature tune of the showband era, a uniquely Irish genre of music that packed dance halls throughout the 60s. And the stories and anecdotes from those dancehall days are subject of a new book which is being pieced together and to tell us more is Joe Kearney who joins me in studio. 0:06:58 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0715/20170715_rteradio1-countrywide-thehuckleb_c21203218_21203223_232_.mp3 Sat, 15 Jul 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53536832 21203218 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-07-15&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Kiltimagh&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0715%2F20170715_rteradio1-countrywide-kiltimagh_c21203219_21203224_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0715%2F20170715_rteradio1-countrywide-kiltimagh_c21203219_21203224_232_.mp3 We went West to Kiltimagh in County Mayo where Darragh McCullough of Ear to the Ground fame who was standing by among a laod of culchies.   We went West to Kiltimagh in County Mayo where Darragh McCullough of Ear to the Ground fame who was standing by among a laod of culchies.   We went West to Kiltimagh in County Mayo where Darragh McCullough of Ear to the Ground fame who was standing by among a laod of culchies.   0:14:47 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0715/20170715_rteradio1-countrywide-kiltimagh_c21203219_21203224_232_.mp3 Sat, 15 Jul 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53536833 21203219 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-07-15&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Larissa%20Tormey&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0715%2F20170715_rteradio1-countrywide-larissator_c21203220_21203225_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0715%2F20170715_rteradio1-countrywide-larissator_c21203220_21203225_232_.mp3 Larissa Tormey, a classical trained soprano and pianist met her future husband, Christy, when he was on a stag weekend in Moscow. Within six months of their meeting, they were married. Well 16 years on, Larissa is now making her mark as a country music singer. Brenda Donohue went down to Kilbeggan and Larissa began by showing her around the farm. Larissa Tormey, a classical trained soprano and pianist met her future husband, Christy, when he was on a stag weekend in Moscow. Within six months of their meeting, they were married. Well 16 years on, Larissa is now making her mark as a country music singer. Brenda Donohue went down to Kilbeggan and Larissa began by showing her around the farm. Larissa Tormey, a classical trained soprano and pianist met her future husband, Christy, when he was on a stag weekend in Moscow. Within six months of their meeting, they were married. Well 16 years on, Larissa is now making her mark as a country music singer. Brenda Donohue went down to Kilbeggan and Larissa began by showing her around the farm. 0:08:19 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0715/20170715_rteradio1-countrywide-larissator_c21203220_21203225_232_.mp3 Sat, 15 Jul 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53536834 21203220 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-06-03&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Live%20from%20Bloom%20in%20the%20Park&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0603%2F20170603_rteradio1-countrywide-livefrombl_c21183397_21183399_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0603%2F20170603_rteradio1-countrywide-livefrombl_c21183397_21183399_232_.mp3 Damien comes live from the Phoenix Park. It is day three of Bloom event which is not just about gardens but also a showcase for some of the Irish good companies to introduce their produce. With voices & sounds from the first two days from Louise Denvir, Damien also has a variety of guests this morning and music from the RTE Lyric Quartet. Damien comes live from the Phoenix Park. It is day three of Bloom event which is not just about gardens but also a showcase for some of the Irish good companies to introduce their produce. With voices & sounds from the first two days from Louise Denvir, Damien also has a variety of guests this morning and music from the RTE Lyric Quartet. This morning Damien comes live from the Phoenix Park. It is day three of the Bloom Event, which is not just about gardens but also a showcase for some of the Irish Food companies to introduce their produce. With voices & sounds from the first two days from Louise Denvir, Damien also has a variety of guests this morning and music from the RTE Lyric Quartet. 0:41:02 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0603/20170603_rteradio1-countrywide-livefrombl_c21183397_21183399_232_.mp3 Sat, 3 Jun 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53457549 21183397 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-05-27&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Lidl%20Trolleycam%20Ad&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0527%2F20170527_rteradio1-countrywide-lidltrolle_c21181675_21181798_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0527%2F20170527_rteradio1-countrywide-lidltrolle_c21181675_21181798_232_.mp3 There is a new series of Lidl Trolleycam adverts, where there is a camera placed in a trolley, so we can eavesdrop as people shop. One of the couples featured is Mairead Gaffney & Craig Lovett, from Carrickboy outside Cavan town & they join Damien on the line this morning. There is a new series of Lidl Trolleycam adverts, where there is a camera placed in a trolley, so we can eavesdrop as people shop. One of the couples featured is Mairead Gaffney & Craig Lovett, from Carrickboy outside Cavan town & they join Damien on the line this morning. There is a new series of Lidl Trolleycam adverts, where there is a camera placed in a trolley, so we can eavesdrop as people shop. One of the couples featured is Mairead Gaffney & Craig Lovett, from Carrickboy outside Cavan town & they join Damien on the line this morning. 0:08:05 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0527/20170527_rteradio1-countrywide-lidltrolle_c21181675_21181798_232_.mp3 Sat, 27 May 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53451674 21181675 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-05-27&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Hay%20Challenge%20-%20Brenda%20Donohoe&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0527%2F20170527_rteradio1-countrywide-haychallen_c21181714_21181799_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0527%2F20170527_rteradio1-countrywide-haychallen_c21181714_21181799_232_.mp3 Farmers from the counties of Cavan & Monaghan will take part in the first ever 32 County Bale Challenge by travelling the country in the hope of making a ton of bales in each. It is to raise funds for charity for families affected by cancer. Brenda Donohoe travelled to Rafaragh, in Monaghan where she met one of the organisers, Charlie McCann. Farmers from the counties of Cavan & Monaghan will take part in the first ever 32 County Bale Challenge by travelling the country in the hope of making a ton of bales in each. It is to raise funds for charity for families affected by cancer. Brenda Donohoe travelled to Rafaragh, in Monaghan where she met one of the organisers, Charlie McCann. Farmers from the counties of Cavan & Monaghan will take part in the first ever 32 County Bale Challenge by travelling the country in the hope of making a ton of bales in each. It is to raise funds for Ronald McDonald House Charity & Daisy Lodge, for families affected by cancer. Brenda Donohoe travelled to Rafaragh, in Monaghan where she met one of the organisers, Charlie McCann. 0:08:31 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0527/20170527_rteradio1-countrywide-haychallen_c21181714_21181799_232_.mp3 Sat, 27 May 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53451739 21181714 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-05-27&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Demise%20of%20Supermarket%20-%20Aidan%20Connolly%20&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0527%2F20170527_rteradio1-countrywide-demiseofsu_c21181749_21181800_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0527%2F20170527_rteradio1-countrywide-demiseofsu_c21181749_21181800_232_.mp3 The annual Alltech#ONE17 three day conference took place in Lexington Kentucky this week. The animal nutriition company puts on a showcase of discussions & presentations to guests from around the world. Aidan Connolly spoke about the changing attitudes to shopping & the demise of the s'market & Jenny Whelan, Ed of Checkout Magazine joins Damien. The annual Alltech#ONE17 three day conference took place in Lexington Kentucky this week. The animal nutriition company puts on a showcase of discussions & presentations to guests from around the world. Aidan Connolly spoke about the changing attitudes to shopping & the demise of the s'market & Jenny Whelan, Ed of Checkout Magazine joins Damien. The annual Alltech#ONE17 three day conference took place in Lexington Kentucky this week. The animal nutriition company puts on a showcase of discussions, debates & presentations in front of 3000 guests from around the world. One presentation was given by Aidan Connolly from Dublin who spoke about the changing in attitudes to shopping & how we are seeing the demise of the supermarket. In studio also is Jenny Whelan, Editor of the Checkout Magazine. 0:15:59 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0527/20170527_rteradio1-countrywide-demiseofsu_c21181749_21181800_232_.mp3 Sat, 27 May 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53451814 21181749 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-05-27&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Tallaght%20Farmer%20-%20Donie%20Anderson&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0527%2F20170527_rteradio1-countrywide-tallaghtfa_c21181750_21181801_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0527%2F20170527_rteradio1-countrywide-tallaghtfa_c21181750_21181801_232_.mp3 Despite Tallaght's urban sprawl as one of Ireland's most populated suburbs, there are farms that exist in the area. One of those is owned by Donie Anderson & Louise Denvir visited Donie on his farm. Despite Tallaght's urban sprawl as one of Ireland's most populated suburbs, there are farms that exist in the area. One of those is owned by Donie Anderson & Louise Denvir visited Donie on his farm. Despite Tallaght's urban sprawl as one of Ireland's most populated suburbs, there are farms that exist in the area. One of those is owned by Donie Anderson & Louise Denvir visited Donie on his farm. 0:06:00 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0527/20170527_rteradio1-countrywide-tallaghtfa_c21181750_21181801_232_.mp3 Sat, 27 May 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53451815 21181750 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-05-20&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Glanbia%20-%20vote%20on%20changes%20to%20structure&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0520%2F20170520_rteradio1-countrywide-glanbiavot_c21176482_21176487_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0520%2F20170520_rteradio1-countrywide-glanbiavot_c21176482_21176487_232_.mp3 Thousands of farmers descended on Punchestown this week to vote on changes to the structure of Glanbia. Damien popped along to find out what are the big issues occupying the minds of farmers. Thousands of farmers descended on Punchestown this week to vote on changes to the structure of Glanbia. Damien popped along to find out what are the big issues occupying the minds of farmers. Thousands of farmers descended on Punchestown this week to vote on changes to the structure of Glanbia. Damien popped along to find out what are the big issues occupying the minds of farmers. 0:04:11 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0520/20170520_rteradio1-countrywide-glanbiavot_c21176482_21176487_232_.mp3 Sat, 20 May 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53431170 21176482 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-05-20&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Razor%20Clams%20-%20Suzanne%20Campbell&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0520%2F20170520_rteradio1-countrywide-razorclams_c21176483_21176488_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0520%2F20170520_rteradio1-countrywide-razorclams_c21176483_21176488_232_.mp3 Razor clams are a valuable & tasty food with ninety-nine percent of them landing in Irish ports, leaving Ireland then by plane to export markets in Asia. They were once foraged & cooked as an important foodstuff so why don't we eat them anymore? Food & Farming reporter Suzanne Campbell headed to the north-east to find out more. Razor clams are a valuable & tasty food with ninety-nine percent of them landing in Irish ports, leaving Ireland then by plane to export markets in Asia. They were once foraged & cooked as an important foodstuff so why don't we eat them anymore? Food & Farming reporter Suzanne Campbell headed to the north-east to find out more. Razor clams are a valuable & tasty food with ninety-nine percent of them landing in Irish ports, leaving Ireland then by plane to export markets in Asia. They were once foraged & cooked as an important foodstuff so why don't we eat them anymore? Food & Farming reporter Suzanne Campbell headed to the north-east to find out more. 0:09:08 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0520/20170520_rteradio1-countrywide-razorclams_c21176483_21176488_232_.mp3 Sat, 20 May 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53431171 21176483 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-05-20&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Michael%20Creed%20-%20Min%20for%20Agricultural%20%26amp%3B%20Food%20&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0520%2F20170520_rteradio1-countrywide-michaelcre_c21176484_21176489_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0520%2F20170520_rteradio1-countrywide-michaelcre_c21176484_21176489_232_.mp3 Live animal exports, brexit & climate change are among the topical issues swirling around farming right now. Damien took the opportunity to sit down with the Minister for Agricultural & Food, Michael Creed to get his opinion on some of these topics. Live animal exports, brexit & climate change are among the topical issues swirling around farming right now. Damien took the opportunity to sit down with the Minister for Agricultural & Food, Michael Creed to get his opinion on some of these topics. Live animal exports, brexit & climate change are among the topical issues swirling around farming right now. Damien took the opportunity to sit down with the Minister for Agricultural & Food, Michael Creed to get his opinion on some of these topics. 0:08:24 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0520/20170520_rteradio1-countrywide-michaelcre_c21176484_21176489_232_.mp3 Sat, 20 May 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53431172 21176484 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-05-20&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Maura%20McElhone%20-%20Farm%20Blogger&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0520%2F20170520_rteradio1-countrywide-mauramcelh_c21176485_21176490_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0520%2F20170520_rteradio1-countrywide-mauramcelh_c21176485_21176490_232_.mp3 Our occasional columnist Maura McElhone has been busy on the farm this week as she turns another corner in her journey from typical townie to rural superwoman! Our occasional columnist Maura McElhone has been busy on the farm this week as she turns another corner in her journey from typical townie to rural superwoman! Our occasional columnist Maura McElhone has been busy on the farm this week as she turns another corner in her journey from typical townie to rural superwoman! 0:05:24 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0520/20170520_rteradio1-countrywide-mauramcelh_c21176485_21176490_232_.mp3 Sat, 20 May 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53431173 21176485 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-05-20&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Gavin%20Duffy%20of%20Dragons%20Den&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0520%2F20170520_rteradio1-countrywide-gavinduffy_c21176486_21176491_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0520%2F20170520_rteradio1-countrywide-gavinduffy_c21176486_21176491_232_.mp3 The current series of Dragon's Den has come to an end & the only Dragon that has stayed the pace for all series so far is Gavin Duffy who joins Damien in studio this morning. Gavin speaks to Damien about the series & he talks about what he has spotted, that is an interesting & uniquely Irish phenomenon, the Farmer/Inventor or problem solver! The current series of Dragon's Den has come to an end & the only Dragon that has stayed the pace for all series so far is Gavin Duffy who joins Damien in studio this morning. Gavin speaks to Damien about the series & he talks about what he has spotted, that is an interesting & uniquely Irish phenomenon, the Farmer/Inventor or problem solver! The current series of Dragon's Den has come to an end & the only Dragon that has stayed the pace for all series so far is Gavin Duffy who joins Damien in studio this morning. Gavin speaks to Damien about the series & he talks about what he has spotted, that is an interesting & uniquely Irish phenomenon, the Farmer/Inventor or problem solver! 0:12:06 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0520/20170520_rteradio1-countrywide-gavinduffy_c21176486_21176491_232_.mp3 Sat, 20 May 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53431174 21176486 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-05-13&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Gorse%20Fires%20%26amp%3B%20Bird%20Watch%20Ireland%20&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0513%2F20170513_rteradio1-countrywide-gorsefires_c21172925_21172929_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0513%2F20170513_rteradio1-countrywide-gorsefires_c21172925_21172929_232_.mp3 First a montage of voices & opinions on the devastating gorse fires which raged over the week. BirdWatch Ireland say this morning that it is reckless of the government to propose legalising burning in March. Suzanne Campbell brings us this report. First a montage of voices & opinions on the devastating gorse fires which raged over the week. BirdWatch Ireland say this morning that it is reckless of the government to propose legalising burning in March. Suzanne Campbell brings us this report. First a montage of voices & opinions on the devastating gorse fires which raged over the week. BirdWatch Ireland say this morning that it is reckless of the government to propose legalising burning in March & issued a statement saying out of control fires are happening because of government failure to adequately monitor & enforce the laws. Suzanne Campbell brings us this report. 0:10:25 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0513/20170513_rteradio1-countrywide-gorsefires_c21172925_21172929_232_.mp3 Sat, 13 May 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53417631 21172925 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-05-13&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Henry%20Corbally%20-%20Glanbia&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0513%2F20170513_rteradio1-countrywide-henrycorba_c21172926_21172930_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0513%2F20170513_rteradio1-countrywide-henrycorba_c21172926_21172930_232_.mp3 Glanbia is one of the biggest & most successful Irish Agricultural business companies. Following a merger of 2 Co-Ops in the southeast, Avonmore & Waterford at the turn of the millennium to being described as a global nutrition group employing 6 thousand people in 32 countries. In studio with Damien is Chairman of Glanbia, Henry Corbally. Glanbia is one of the biggest & most successful Irish Agricultural business companies. Following a merger of 2 Co-Ops in the southeast, Avonmore & Waterford at the turn of the millennium to being described as a global nutrition group employing 6 thousand people in 32 countries. In studio with Damien is Chairman of Glanbia, Henry Corbally. Glanbia is one of the biggest & most successful Irish Agricultural business companies. Following a merger of 2 Co-Ops in the southeast, Avonmore & Waterford at the turn of the millennium, it has had a metamorphosis of sorts away from core agriculture into what it now describes itself as a global nutrition group employing 6 thousand people in 32 countries. Joining Damien in studio this morning is Chairman of Glanbia, Henry Corbally, a dairy farmer from Co. Meath. 0:09:18 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0513/20170513_rteradio1-countrywide-henrycorba_c21172926_21172930_232_.mp3 Sat, 13 May 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53417654 21172926 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-05-13&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Ewan%20Hanney%2C%20Wicklow&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0513%2F20170513_rteradio1-countrywide-ewanhanney_c21172927_21172931_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0513%2F20170513_rteradio1-countrywide-ewanhanney_c21172927_21172931_232_.mp3 Ten year old Ewan Hanney came to our attention with the news of him buying a belted Galloway heifer, following making his communion. Ewan lives near his uncle Tom's farm in Aughrim & Brenda Donohue went up to visit Ewan & his mother Linda to bring us this report. Ten year old Ewan Hanney came to our attention with the news of him buying a belted Galloway heifer, following making his communion. Ewan lives near his uncle Tom's farm in Aughrim & Brenda Donohue went up to visit Ewan & his mother Linda to bring us this report. Ten year old Ewan Hanney came to our attention with the news of him buying a belted Galloway heifer, following making his communion. Ewan lives near his uncle Tom's farm in Aughrim & Brenda Donohue went up to visit Ewan & his mother Linda to bring us this report. 0:07:07 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0513/20170513_rteradio1-countrywide-ewanhanney_c21172927_21172931_232_.mp3 Sat, 13 May 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53417655 21172927 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-05-13&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Country%20singer%20Derek%20Ryan&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0513%2F20170513_rteradio1-countrywide-countrysin_c21172928_21172932_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0513%2F20170513_rteradio1-countrywide-countrysin_c21172928_21172932_232_.mp3 Damien is joined by a very special guest, Irish country music singer Derek Ryan & his band who are live in studio this morning, for a chat & performance. Derek is currently doing a country tour & he performs for us two songs "Hold onto Your Hat" & "60 Years Ago". Damien is joined by a very special guest, Irish country music singer Derek Ryan & his band who are live in studio this morning, for a chat & performance. Derek is currently doing a country tour & he performs for us two songs "Hold onto Your Hat" & "60 Years Ago". Damien is joined by a very special guest, Irish country music singer Derek Ryan & his band who are live in studio this morning, for a chat & performance. Derek is currently doing a country tour & he performs for us two songs "Hold onto Your Hat" & "60 Years Ago". 0:12:55 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0513/20170513_rteradio1-countrywide-countrysin_c21172928_21172932_232_.mp3 Sat, 13 May 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53417656 21172928 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-05-06&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Combines%20for%20Charity&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0506%2F20170506_rteradio1-countrywide-combinesfo_c21169296_21169320_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0506%2F20170506_rteradio1-countrywide-combinesfo_c21169296_21169320_232_.mp3 Combines for Charity is almost like an annual event in Co Meath, as they vie for yet another Guinness World Record. It's a massive undertaking and the site in Kiltale, Co Meath is a hive of activity. Joining Daragh in studio is one of the organisers, Tony Brady & Kevin Shannon, one of the designated harvester drivers is on the line from Kiltale. Combines for Charity is almost like an annual event in Co Meath, as they vie for yet another Guinness World Record. It's a massive undertaking and the site in Kiltale, Co Meath is a hive of activity. Joining Daragh in studio is one of the organisers, Tony Brady & Kevin Shannon, one of the designated harvester drivers is on the line from Kiltale. Well its Combines for Charity in what seems like almost an annual event in Co Meath, as they vie for yet another Guinness World Record. It's a massive undertaking and the site in Kiltale, Co Meath is a hive of activity. Joining Daragh in studio is one of the organisers, Tony Brady & Kevin Shannon, one of the designated harvester drivers is on the line from Kiltale. 0:07:32 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0506/20170506_rteradio1-countrywide-combinesfo_c21169296_21169320_232_.mp3 Sat, 6 May 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53404768 21169296 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-05-06&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=The%20Natterjack%20Toad&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0506%2F20170506_rteradio1-countrywide-thenatterj_c21169307_21169321_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0506%2F20170506_rteradio1-countrywide-thenatterj_c21169307_21169321_232_.mp3 The natterjack toad is only found on the Dingle Peninsula & near Rossbeigh on the Iveragh Peninsula in Kerry & while it was listed as 'endangered', it's enjoying a mini baby-boom. Majella O'Sullivan went in search of the natterjack toad in its natural habitat near Castlemaine Harbour & has this report on the conseravtion project. The natterjack toad is only found on the Dingle Peninsula & near Rossbeigh on the Iveragh Peninsula in Kerry & while it was listed as 'endangered', it's enjoying a mini baby-boom. Majella O'Sullivan went in search of the natterjack toad in its natural habitat near Castlemaine Harbour & has this report on the conseravtion project. The natterjack toad is only found on the Dingle Peninsula & near Rossbeigh on the Iveragh Peninsula in Kerry & while it was listed as 'endangered', it's enjoying a mini baby-boom. A conservation project, where natterjack toadlets are raised in tanks before being re-introduced to the wild first at Folta Wildlife Park, has been extended to Dingle Oceanworld Aquarium. Majella O'Sullivan went in search of the natterjack toad in its natural habitat near Castlemaine Harbour. 0:05:45 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0506/20170506_rteradio1-countrywide-thenatterj_c21169307_21169321_232_.mp3 Sat, 6 May 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53404797 21169307 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-05-06&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Co-Op%20Beef%20Ban&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0506%2F20170506_rteradio1-countrywide-coopbeefba_c21169308_21169322_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0506%2F20170506_rteradio1-countrywide-coopbeefba_c21169308_21169322_232_.mp3 This week saw sensational, not to say, misleading headlines here, such as "Brexit Blockade: UK Giant wants ban on Irish Meat". To give some reality on the future of Irish beef in Britain, we are joined by Kevin White, Fresh Foods Editor of The Grocer, Britain's main retail trade publication & Dr. Fiona Thorne, Snr Research Officer with Teagasc. This week saw sensational, not to say, misleading headlines here, such as "Brexit Blockade: UK Giant wants ban on Irish Meat". To give some reality on the future of Irish beef in Britain, we are joined by Kevin White, Fresh Foods Editor of The Grocer, Britain's main retail trade publication & Dr. Fiona Thorne, Snr Research Officer with Teagasc. This week saw sensational, not to say, misleading headlines here, such as "Brexit Blockade: UK Giant wants ban on Irish Meat". To give some reality on the future of Irish beef in Britain, we are joined by Kevin White, Fresh Foods Editor of The Grocer, Britain's main retail trade publication & Dr. Fiona Thorne, Snr Research Officer with Teagasc, who recently presented some disturbing analysis on the competitiveness of Irish beef production. 0:09:33 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0506/20170506_rteradio1-countrywide-coopbeefba_c21169308_21169322_232_.mp3 Sat, 6 May 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53404802 21169308 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-05-06&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Proposal%20of%20shooting%20at%20night%20ban&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0506%2F20170506_rteradio1-countrywide-proposalof_c21169317_21169323_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0506%2F20170506_rteradio1-countrywide-proposalof_c21169317_21169323_232_.mp3 Earlier this week at meetings held around the country, farmers were in uproar at new proposals by the Dept of Justice to ban shooting at night. Most predators especially to lambs, are nocturnal animals so food & farming reporter Suzanne Campbell went to hear views of Wicklow farmers on gun usage & the proposed changes. Earlier this week at meetings held around the country, farmers were in uproar at new proposals by the Dept of Justice to ban shooting at night. Most predators especially to lambs, are nocturnal animals so food & farming reporter Suzanne Campbell went to hear views of Wicklow farmers on gun usage & the proposed changes. Earlier this week at meetings held around the country, farmers were in uproar at new proposals by the Dept of Justice to ban shooting at night. Most predators especially to lambs, are nocturnal animals so food & farming reporter Suzanne Campbell went to hear views of Wicklow farmers on gun usage & the proposed changes. 0:06:01 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0506/20170506_rteradio1-countrywide-proposalof_c21169317_21169323_232_.mp3 Sat, 6 May 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53404834 21169317 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-05-06&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Active%20Retirement%20Associations&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0506%2F20170506_rteradio1-countrywide-activereti_c21169318_21169324_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0506%2F20170506_rteradio1-countrywide-activereti_c21169318_21169324_232_.mp3 All around Ireland, Active Retirment Associations emphasis the benefits of staying active in older age. Studies have shown that getting active & involved is said to have a huge positive effect on our wellbeing as we get on in years. Mary McDonnell of Grey Heron Media went along to visit Tipperary Active Association. All around Ireland, Active Retirment Associations emphasis the benefits of staying active in older age. Studies have shown that getting active & involved is said to have a huge positive effect on our wellbeing as we get on in years. Mary McDonnell of Grey Heron Media went along to visit Tipperary Active Association. All around Ireland, Active Retirment Associations emphasis the benefits of staying active in older age. Whether it's arts & culture, sports or fitness, study has shown that getting active & involved is said to have a huge positive effect on our wellbeing as we get on in years. Mary McDonnell of Grey Heron Media went along to visit Tipperary Active Association. 0:06:23 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0506/20170506_rteradio1-countrywide-activereti_c21169318_21169324_232_.mp3 Sat, 6 May 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53404835 21169318 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-05-06&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=New%20initiative%20-%20Kickstart%20-%20Lidl%20%26amp%3B%20Bord%20Bia%20&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0506%2F20170506_rteradio1-countrywide-newinitiat_c21169319_21169325_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0506%2F20170506_rteradio1-countrywide-newinitiat_c21169319_21169325_232_.mp3 A new initiative from Lidl, supported by Bord Bia, which is good for Irish Agriculture, good for Irish food & good for Irish Business, called Kickstart, a chance for small food & drink suppliers to supply Lidl for their "Best of Ireland" food promotion in September 2017. Daragh is joined by Aidan Comerford, of Comerford's Bakery. A new initiative from Lidl, supported by Bord Bia, which is good for Irish Agriculture, good for Irish food & good for Irish Business, called Kickstart, a chance for small food & drink suppliers to supply Lidl for their "Best of Ireland" food promotion in September 2017. Daragh is joined by Aidan Comerford, of Comerford's Bakery. A new initiative from Lidl, supported by Bord Bia, which is good for Irish Agriculture, good for Irish food & good for Irish Business, called Kickstart, a chance for small food & drink suppliers to supply Lidl for their "Best of Ireland" food promotion in September 2017. Any Irish food supplier across the country can enter. Daragh is joined by Aidan Comerford, of Comerford's Bakery. 0:03:16 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0506/20170506_rteradio1-countrywide-newinitiat_c21169319_21169325_232_.mp3 Sat, 6 May 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53404836 21169319 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-04-29&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Farmers%20Rights&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0429%2F20170429_rteradio1-countrywide-farmersrig_c21167065_21167137_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0429%2F20170429_rteradio1-countrywide-farmersrig_c21167065_21167137_232_.mp3 This week, 50 years ago, Gardai arrived on farms across the country & rounded up farmers taking them to Mountjoy prison as the farmers fights campaign continued following the famous march to Dublin & sit in. Prof Paul Rouse of UCD & Alan Gillis, one of those farmers in prison, who later on became leader of the IFA & a FG MEP join Damien. This week, 50 years ago, Gardai arrived on farms across the country & rounded up farmers taking them to Mountjoy prison as the farmers fights campaign continued following the famous march to Dublin & sit in. Prof Paul Rouse of UCD & Alan Gillis, one of those farmers in prison, who later on became leader of the IFA & a FG MEP join Damien. This week, 50 years ago, Gardai arrived on farms across the country & rounded up farmers taking them to Mountjoy prison as the farmers fights campaign continued following the famous march to Dublin & sit in. Damien speaks to Prof Paul Rouse of UCD & Alan Gillis, one of those farmers who was incarcerated as a guest of state who went on to become leader of the IFA & a FG MEP. 0:08:50 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0429/20170429_rteradio1-countrywide-farmersrig_c21167065_21167137_232_.mp3 Sat, 29 Apr 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53396696 21167065 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-04-29&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=1st%20May%20&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0429%2F20170429_rteradio1-countrywide-mayday_c21167066_21167138_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0429%2F20170429_rteradio1-countrywide-mayday_c21167066_21167138_232_.mp3 This Monday is May Day & it marks the first day of summer, signalling the start of turf cutting, a busy period for farmers. May Day traditions are mostly associated with luck & protection. Brenda Donohue met Michael Fortune, a folklorist filmaker from Co Wexford to talk about May & met neighbours in Ballindaggin, who keep Mayday traditions alive. This Monday is May Day & it marks the first day of summer, signalling the start of turf cutting, a busy period for farmers. May Day traditions are mostly associated with luck & protection. Brenda Donohue met Michael Fortune, a folklorist filmaker from Co Wexford to talk about May & met neighbours in Ballindaggin, who keep Mayday traditions alive. This Monday is May Day & it marks the first day of summer, signalling the start of turf cutting, a busy period for farmers. On May 1st tenant farmers used to pay their half-yearly rent to landlords, farm labourers were hired & Kilkenny women gave men new hurling balls. May Day traditions are mostly associated with luck & protection. Brenda Donohue met Michael Fortune, a folklorist & filmaker from Ballindaggin, Co Wexford to talk about May in the Irish calendar & traditions associated with in. 0:09:09 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0429/20170429_rteradio1-countrywide-mayday_c21167066_21167138_232_.mp3 Sat, 29 Apr 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53396718 21167066 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-04-29&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Live%20Exports&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0429%2F20170429_rteradio1-countrywide-liveexport_c21167135_21167139_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0429%2F20170429_rteradio1-countrywide-liveexport_c21167135_21167139_232_.mp3 This year over 85,000 Irish cattle have been shipped live from here to markets across Europe & the Middle East. But it has its critics, with recent reports of cattle been treated inhumanely once they have reached their destination. Damien is joined by Gabriel Paun, EU Dir of Animals International who has filmed such abuse & Patrick Kent of ISCA. This year over 85,000 Irish cattle have been shipped live from here to markets across Europe & the Middle East. But it has its critics, with recent reports of cattle been treated inhumanely once they have reached their destination. Damien is joined by Gabriel Paun, EU Dir of Animals International who has filmed such abuse & Patrick Kent of ISCA. Since the beginning of the year over 85,000 Irish cattle have been shipped live from here to markets across Europe & the Middle East. These ships are licensed by Dept of Agric & must meet strict strict animal welfare rules regarding conditions on board, at this trade is worth 100 million euro annually. But it has its critics, particularly amidst recent reports of cattle been treated inhumanely once they have reached their destination. Damien is joined by the President of the Irish Cattle & Sheep Asoc & Gabriel Paun, EU Director of Animals International who filmed such abuse. 0:12:02 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0429/20170429_rteradio1-countrywide-liveexport_c21167135_21167139_232_.mp3 Sat, 29 Apr 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53396904 21167135 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-04-29&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Leanne%20Kiernan&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0429%2F20170429_rteradio1-countrywide-leannekier_c21167136_21167140_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0429%2F20170429_rteradio1-countrywide-leannekier_c21167136_21167140_232_.mp3 Psychologist & former All Ireland winner with Armagh, Enda McNulty said recently that growing up on a farm was a great advantage especially for playing sport at an elite level. This week Damien met Irish soccer International, Leanne Kiernan & her dad John, on their pig farm in Bailieboro County Cavan. Psychologist & former All Ireland winner with Armagh, Enda McNulty said recently that growing up on a farm was a great advantage especially for playing sport at an elite level. This week Damien met Irish soccer International, Leanne Kiernan & her dad John, on their pig farm in Bailieboro County Cavan. Psychologist & former All Ireland winner with Armagh, Enda McNulty said recently that growing up on a farm was a great advantage especially for playing sport at an elite level. Rugby stars Sean O'Brien, Tadgh Furlong, CJ Sander & Rory Best are current exponents of the belief. This week Damien met Irish soccer International, Leanne Kiernan & her dad John, on their pig farm in Bailieboro County Cavan. 0:08:28 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0429/20170429_rteradio1-countrywide-leannekier_c21167136_21167140_232_.mp3 Sat, 29 Apr 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53396950 21167136 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-04-22&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Tractor%20Singing%20Goes%20Viral&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0422%2F20170422_rteradio1-countrywide-tractorsin_c21162819_21162822_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0422%2F20170422_rteradio1-countrywide-tractorsin_c21162819_21162822_232_.mp3 Tractor singing Star Leanne Rowlette & her father Sean joined Damien to discuss her recent trending on social media. Leanne's Dad filmed and posted a video of her beautiful singing from atop a tractor seat and needless to say, it went viral. Tractor singing Star Leanne Rowlette & her father Sean joined Damien to discuss her recent trending on social media. Leanne's Dad filmed and posted a video of her beautiful singing from atop a tractor seat and needless to say, it went viral. Tractor singing Star Leanne Rowlette & her father Sean joined Damien to discuss her recent trending on social media. Leanne's Dad filmed and posted a video of her beautiful singing from atop a tractor seat and needless to say, it went viral. 0:07:44 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0422/20170422_rteradio1-countrywide-tractorsin_c21162819_21162822_232_.mp3 Sat, 22 Apr 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53379703 21162819 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-04-22&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Ireland's%20Food%20Exports%20To%20China&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0422%2F20170422_rteradio1-countrywide-irelandsfo_c21162820_21162823_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0422%2F20170422_rteradio1-countrywide-irelandsfo_c21162820_21162823_232_.mp3 Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed discussed the potential for exporting Irish beef to China. James O'Donnell from Bord Bia joined us live from Shanghai to have an in-depth look at Chinese market opportunities from the Irish Export perspective. Ireland currently exports a huge proportion of its pork, dairy and even duck to China. Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed discussed the potential for exporting Irish beef to China. James O'Donnell from Bord Bia joined us live from Shanghai to have an in-depth look at Chinese market opportunities from the Irish Export perspective. Ireland currently exports a huge proportion of its pork, dairy and even duck to China. Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed discussed the potential for exporting Irish beef to China. James O'Donnell from Bord Bia joined us live from Shanghai to have an in-depth look at Chinese market opportunities from the Irish Export perspective. Ireland currently exports a huge proportion of its pork, dairy and even duck to China. 0:09:36 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0422/20170422_rteradio1-countrywide-irelandsfo_c21162820_21162823_232_.mp3 Sat, 22 Apr 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53379704 21162820 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-04-22&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Wind%20Turbines%20-%20Nuisance%20Or%20Not%3F&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0422%2F20170422_rteradio1-countrywide-windturbin_c21162821_21162824_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0422%2F20170422_rteradio1-countrywide-windturbin_c21162821_21162824_232_.mp3 Damien visited Roscommon to hear local objections to wind turbines. He was also joined in studio by Jim Power and Colm McCarthy to debate those concerns. Damien visited Roscommon to hear local objections to wind turbines. He was also joined in studio by Jim Power and Colm McCarthy to debate those concerns. Damien visited Roscommon to hear local objections to wind turbines. He was also joined in studio by Jim Power and Colm McCarthy to debate those concerns. 0:21:33 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0422/20170422_rteradio1-countrywide-windturbin_c21162821_21162824_232_.mp3 Sat, 22 Apr 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53379705 21162821 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-04-15&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Food%20Cloud%20-%20Iseult%20Ward&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0415%2F20170415_rteradio1-countrywide-foodcloudi_c21159953_21159957_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0415%2F20170415_rteradio1-countrywide-foodcloudi_c21159953_21159957_232_.mp3 Its estimated that around one third of food produced in the world is wasted. Some of it never makes it to the shop shelves in the first place but the focus is growing on trying to reduce the amount of food that goes to waste. There are groups here in Ireland trying to tackle that issue. Iseult Ward, co-founder & CEO Food Cloud joins Damien. Its estimated that around one third of food produced in the world is wasted. Some of it never makes it to the shop shelves in the first place but the focus is growing on trying to reduce the amount of food that goes to waste. There are groups here in Ireland trying to tackle that issue. Iseult Ward, co-founder & CEO Food Cloud joins Damien. Its estimated that around one third of food produced in the world is wasted. Some of it never makes it to the shop shelves in the first place. But the focus is growing on trying to reduce the amount of food that goes to waste. In France they are well on the way for making it mandatory for supermarkets to stop food waste & there are various groups here in Ireland also trying to tackle the issue. None more so than Food Cloud. Iseult Ward, co-founder & CEO joins Damien in studio this morning. 0:08:11 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0415/20170415_rteradio1-countrywide-foodcloudi_c21159953_21159957_232_.mp3 Sat, 15 Apr 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53368434 21159953 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-04-15&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Growing%20tea%20in%20Ireland%20-%20Suzanne%20Campbell&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0415%2F20170415_rteradio1-countrywide-growingtea_c21159954_21159958_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0415%2F20170415_rteradio1-countrywide-growingtea_c21159954_21159958_232_.mp3 In Ireland we are more likely a tea culture than a coffee culture. Tea is grown in China, Africa & India. But could we grow tea in our own back garden? Well we are about to find out as our Food & farming reporter Suzanne Campbell has been to a nursery this week to meet Irish plant supplier Thomas Quearney of the garden supplier Mr. Middleton. In Ireland we are more likely a tea culture than a coffee culture. Tea is grown in China, Africa & India. But could we grow tea in our own back garden? Well we are about to find out as our Food & farming reporter Suzanne Campbell has been to a nursery this week to meet Irish plant supplier Thomas Quearney of the garden supplier Mr. Middleton. In Ireland, we are more likely a tea culture, even though the coffee culture has made huge inroads into Ireland over the last few years, because we are the second highest consumers of tea in the world. Of course tea and coffee is harvested in warmer climates & at higher altitude such as China, Africa & India. But could we grow our own tea in our own back garden. Well we are about to find out as our Food & farming reporter Suzanne Campbell has been to a nursery this week to meet Irish plant supplier Thomas Quearney of the garden supplier Mr. Middleton. 0:09:52 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0415/20170415_rteradio1-countrywide-growingtea_c21159954_21159958_232_.mp3 Sat, 15 Apr 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53368436 21159954 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-04-15&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Sean%20Finan%2C%20President%20of%20Macra%20na%20Feirme%20&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0415%2F20170415_rteradio1-countrywide-seanfinanp_c21159955_21159959_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0415%2F20170415_rteradio1-countrywide-seanfinanp_c21159955_21159959_232_.mp3 There are about 100,000 farmers in Ireland & Sean Finan is President of Macra na Feirme, the young farmers organisation. Sean joins Damien in studio to discuss the next generation of farmers & he has put together a document on the main points that would be in the interests of younger farmers today, post Brexit, CAP & more. There are about 100,000 farmers in Ireland & Sean Finan is President of Macra na Feirme, the young farmers organisation. Sean joins Damien in studio to discuss the next generation of farmers & he has put together a document on the main points that would be in the interests of younger farmers today, post Brexit, CAP & more. There are about 100,000 farmers in Ireland & Sean Finan is President of Macra na Feirme, the young farmers organisation. Sean joins Damien to discuss the next generation of farmers & he has put together a document on the main points that would be in the interests of younger farmers today. 0:07:33 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0415/20170415_rteradio1-countrywide-seanfinanp_c21159955_21159959_232_.mp3 Sat, 15 Apr 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53368441 21159955 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-04-15&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=The%20Benedictine%20Monks%20of%20Silverstream&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0415%2F20170415_rteradio1-countrywide-thebenedic_c21159956_21159960_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0415%2F20170415_rteradio1-countrywide-thebenedic_c21159956_21159960_232_.mp3 It's Holy Week & for Christians worldwide it is the most significant feast in the Church Calender. Damien visited The Benedictine Monks of Silverstream Priory outside Stamullen, Co. Meath earlier in the week. It's Holy Week & for Christians worldwide it is the most significant feast in the Church Calender. Damien visited The Benedictine Monks of Silverstream Priory outside Stamullen, Co. Meath earlier in the week. It's Holy Week & for Christians worldwide it is the most significant feast in the Church Calender. Damien visited The Benedictine Monks of Silverstream Priory outside Stamullen, Co. Meath earlier in the week. 0:12:33 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0415/20170415_rteradio1-countrywide-thebenedic_c21159956_21159960_232_.mp3 Sat, 15 Apr 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53368447 21159956 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-04-08&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Drink%20Drive%20new%20proposals&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0408%2F20170408_rteradio1-countrywide-drinkdrive_c21156833_21156837_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0408%2F20170408_rteradio1-countrywide-drinkdrive_c21156833_21156837_232_.mp3 Min for Transport Shane Ross Kerry TD Danny Healy Rae going head to head on the divisive issue of increasing the penalty for those caught drink driving at the lower end of the intoxication scale. We sent Daniel Clancy of Grey Heron Media to a rural town in South Co. Limerick to see what local feeling was about these new proposals Min for Transport Shane Ross Kerry TD Danny Healy Rae going head to head on the divisive issue of increasing the penalty for those caught drink driving at the lower end of the intoxication scale. We sent Daniel Clancy of Grey Heron Media to a rural town in South Co. Limerick to see what local feeling was about these new proposals Minister for Transport Shane Ross and Kerry TD Danny Healy Rae going head to head their on the divisive issue of increasing the penalty for those caught drink driving at the lower end of the intoxication scale. So what is the view on the ground. We sent Daniel Clancy of Grey Heron Media to a rural town in South Co. Limerick to see what local feeling was about the new proposals 0:04:57 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0408/20170408_rteradio1-countrywide-drinkdrive_c21156833_21156837_232_.mp3 Sat, 8 Apr 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53355341 21156833 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-04-08&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=MEP%20Marian%20Harkin%20&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0408%2F20170408_rteradio1-countrywide-mepmarianh_c21156834_21156838_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0408%2F20170408_rteradio1-countrywide-mepmarianh_c21156834_21156838_232_.mp3 Police in Brazil raided meat processors suspected of packing rotten meat for export to Europe. Brazil exports billions of euro worth of poultry & beef each yr. MEPs called on the EU to ban meat imports from Brazil & end the Mercursor trade discussions. One of those MEPs is Marian Harkin, Midlands North West MEP & she joins Damien on the line. Police in Brazil raided meat processors suspected of packing rotten meat for export to Europe. Brazil exports billions of euro worth of poultry & beef each yr. MEPs called on the EU to ban meat imports from Brazil & end the Mercursor trade discussions. One of those MEPs is Marian Harkin, Midlands North West MEP & she joins Damien on the line. Three weeks ago, police in Brazil raided a number of meat processors suspected of packing rotten meat for export to Europe & consumption in local schools. Brazil exports billions of euro worth of poultry & beef every year. But this week MEPS called on the EU to immediately slap a ban on meat imports from Brazil & end to the Mercursor trade discussions. One of the MEPs calling for the ban is Midlands North West MEP Marian Harkin & she joins Damien on the line. 0:09:01 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0408/20170408_rteradio1-countrywide-mepmarianh_c21156834_21156838_232_.mp3 Sat, 8 Apr 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53355342 21156834 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-04-08&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Michael%20O'Leary&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0408%2F20170408_rteradio1-countrywide-michaelole_c21156835_21156839_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0408%2F20170408_rteradio1-countrywide-michaelole_c21156835_21156839_232_.mp3 From Brexit to cattle farming, Ryanair chief executive Michael O’Leary offered his unique insight on a range of topics as he spoke to Damien earlier. From Brexit to cattle farming, Ryanair chief executive Michael O’Leary offered his unique insight on a range of topics as he spoke to Damien earlier. From Brexit to cattle farming, Ryanair chief executive Michael O’Leary offered his unique insight on a range of topics as he spoke to Damien earlier. 0:15:12 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0408/20170408_rteradio1-countrywide-michaelole_c21156835_21156839_232_.mp3 Sat, 8 Apr 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53355362 21156835 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-04-08&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Aintree%20Grand%20National%20Day%20&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0408%2F20170408_rteradio1-countrywide-aintreegra_c21156836_21156840_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0408%2F20170408_rteradio1-countrywide-aintreegra_c21156836_21156840_232_.mp3 Yes it is Grand National Day at Aintree with the big race off at a quarter past five. Joining us now from the course is Leo Powell editor of the Irish Field Yes it is Grand National Day at Aintree with the big race off at a quarter past five. Joining us now from the course is Leo Powell editor of the Irish Field Yes it is Grand National Day at Aintree with the big race off at a quarter past five. Joining us now from the course is Leo Powell editor of the Irish Field 0:05:00 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0408/20170408_rteradio1-countrywide-aintreegra_c21156836_21156840_232_.mp3 Sat, 8 Apr 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53355363 21156836 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-04-01&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Big%20Week%20on%20the%20Farm&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0401%2F20170401_rteradio1-countrywide-bigweekont_c21153523_21153547_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0401%2F20170401_rteradio1-countrywide-bigweekont_c21153523_21153547_232_.mp3 First this morning, Damien speaks the Shalvey Family in Maudabawn who will host this year’s Big Week on the Farm which will be featured on RTE 1 TV from Monday next at 7 o’clock, presented by Áine Lawlor & Ella McSweeney. First this morning, Damien speaks the Shalvey Family in Maudabawn who will host this year’s Big Week on the Farm which will be featured on RTE 1 TV from Monday next at 7 o’clock, presented by Áine Lawlor & Ella McSweeney. First this morning, Damien speaks the Shalvey Family in Maudabawn who will host this year’s Big Week on the Farm which will be featured on RTE 1 TV from Monday next at 7 o’clock, presented by Áine Lawlor & Ella McSweeney. 0:08:16 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0401/20170401_rteradio1-countrywide-bigweekont_c21153523_21153547_232_.mp3 Sat, 1 Apr 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53341640 21153523 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-04-01&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Kofi%20Annan%20%26amp%3B%20CAP%20&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0401%2F20170401_rteradio1-countrywide-kofiannanc_c21153524_21153548_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0401%2F20170401_rteradio1-countrywide-kofiannanc_c21153524_21153548_232_.mp3 This week former UN Sec Gen Kofi Annan was in Brussels to speak at the Forum of the Future of Agriculture on the topic of sustainable development goals in farming. Damien spoke to the former UN Sec Gen in Brussels & asked what he thought of the CAP. Damien had an opportunity to speak to him. This week former UN Sec Gen Kofi Annan was in Brussels to speak at the Forum of the Future of Agriculture on the topic of sustainable development goals in farming. Damien spoke to the former UN Sec Gen in Brussels & asked what he thought of the CAP. Damien had an opportunity to speak to him. Everyone is having their say on how the next Common Agricultural Policy should look as the public consultation process as it continues. This week, Macra na Feirme published their own proposals which focus on incentivising older farmers to transfer land to younger farmers. This week former UN Sec Gen Kofi Annan was in Brussels to speak at the Forum of the Future of Agriculture on the topic of sustainable development goals in farming. Damien spoke to the former UN Sec Gen in Brussels & asked what he thought of the CAP. 0:06:09 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0401/20170401_rteradio1-countrywide-kofiannanc_c21153524_21153548_232_.mp3 Sat, 1 Apr 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53341642 21153524 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-04-01&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Vegans&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0401%2F20170401_rteradio1-countrywide-vegans_c21153544_21153549_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0401%2F20170401_rteradio1-countrywide-vegans_c21153544_21153549_232_.mp3 This morning we are joined on the line by sheep farmer from Co Westmeath John Fagan who tweeted last week his annoyance at the way farmers were portrayed by the vegan movement. Also joining Damien in studio is Declan Bowens who runs the Back into Daylight animal sanctuary in Navan Co Meath. This morning we are joined on the line by sheep farmer from Co Westmeath John Fagan who tweeted last week his annoyance at the way farmers were portrayed by the vegan movement. Also joining Damien in studio is Declan Bowens who runs the Back into Daylight animal sanctuary in Navan Co Meath. Fair City actress Rachel Pilkington there on why she became a vegan. It stroked up quite the online frenzy between meat eaters, farmers vegetarians & vegans. Thi s morning we are joined on the line by sheep farmer from Co Westmeath John Fagan who tweeted last week his annoyance at the way farmers were portrayed by the vegan movement. Also joining Damien in studio is Declan Bowens who runs the Back into Daylight animal sanctuary in Navan Co Meath. 0:10:28 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0401/20170401_rteradio1-countrywide-vegans_c21153544_21153549_232_.mp3 Sat, 1 Apr 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53341697 21153544 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-04-01&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Surfing%20Farm%20%E2%80%93%20Brenda%20Donohue&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0401%2F20170401_rteradio1-countrywide-surfingfar_c21153545_21153550_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0401%2F20170401_rteradio1-countrywide-surfingfar_c21153545_21153550_232_.mp3 After years travelling the globe surfing, Fergal Smith has now settled in Moy, Co. Clare with his family on a few acres of land where he is mainly growing vegetables in what he calls his garden rather than his farm. Brenda travelled West to the banner county to meet Fergal where he was just finishing a surf. After years travelling the globe surfing, Fergal Smith has now settled in Moy, Co. Clare with his family on a few acres of land where he is mainly growing vegetables in what he calls his garden rather than his farm. Brenda travelled West to the banner county to meet Fergal where he was just finishing a surf. After years travelling the globe surfing, Fergal Smith has now settled in Moy, Co. Clare with his family on a few acres of land where he is mainly growing vegetables in what he calls his garden rather than his farm. Brenda travelled West to the banner county to meet Fergal where he was just finishing a surf. 0:07:12 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0401/20170401_rteradio1-countrywide-surfingfar_c21153545_21153550_232_.mp3 Sat, 1 Apr 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53341698 21153545 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-04-01&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Tagging%20of%20Cows%20&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0401%2F20170401_rteradio1-countrywide-taggingofc_c21153546_21153551_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0401%2F20170401_rteradio1-countrywide-taggingofc_c21153546_21153551_232_.mp3 There are plans at improving animal welfare standards, whilst treating cows with respect & dignity, tagging of cows is set to be outlawed Catriona Murphy, Farmers Journal, Prof Adrian Krebs of Berne University in Switzerland, the man behind the project & Matt O’Keeffe, dairy farmer from Co Kilkenny & Editor of the Irish Farmers Monthly Magazine. There are plans at improving animal welfare standards, whilst treating cows with respect & dignity, tagging of cows is set to be outlawed Catriona Murphy, Farmers Journal, Prof Adrian Krebs of Berne University in Switzerland, the man behind the project & Matt O’Keeffe, dairy farmer from Co Kilkenny & Editor of the Irish Farmers Monthly Magazine. There is news emerging from Brussels this morning about drastic plans to insist that farmers name their cows individually. In a new initiative aimed at improving animal welfare standards, whilst treating the animals with more respect & dignity, tagging of cows is set to be outlawed & farmers will instead be issued with name plates for each individual cow. On the line is Catriona Murphy, Farmers Journal, Prof Adrian Krebs of Berne University in Switzerland, the man behind the project & Matt O’Keeffe, dairy farmer from Co Kilkenny & Editor of the Irish Farmers Monthly Magazine. 0:07:01 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0401/20170401_rteradio1-countrywide-taggingofc_c21153546_21153551_232_.mp3 Sat, 1 Apr 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53341699 21153546 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-03-25&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Udderless%20Cows%20&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0325%2F20170325_rteradio1-countrywide-udderlessc_c21150110_21150131_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0325%2F20170325_rteradio1-countrywide-udderlessc_c21150110_21150131_232_.mp3 Andy Dermody is a farmer from Twomileborris, Co. Tipperary & he joins Damien on the line this morning. Also we have Dr Jennifer McClure, a geneticist with the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation to discuss further what Andy speaks about. Andy Dermody is a farmer from Twomileborris, Co. Tipperary & he joins Damien on the line this morning. Also we have Dr Jennifer McClure, a geneticist with the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation to discuss further what Andy speaks about. Andy Dermody is a farmer from Twomileborris, Co. Tipperary & he joins Damien on the line this morning. Also we have Dr Jennifer McClure, a geneticist with the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation to discuss further what Andy speaks about. 0:09:43 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0325/20170325_rteradio1-countrywide-udderlessc_c21150110_21150131_232_.mp3 Sat, 25 Mar 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53328497 21150110 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-03-25&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Brexit%20Effect&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0325%2F20170325_rteradio1-countrywide-brexiteffe_c21150111_21150132_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0325%2F20170325_rteradio1-countrywide-brexiteffe_c21150111_21150132_232_.mp3 With fears of the effects of Brexit on Irish agriculture continue to occupy minds. This week the Agricultural Science Association & Bord Bia both held big events analysing the possible effects. Wetherspoons operates 1000 pubs in the UK & here in Ireland Tim Martin spoke to Anna Hill of the BBC about Brexit effect on his food & drinks purchases. With fears of the effects of Brexit on Irish agriculture continue to occupy minds. This week the Agricultural Science Association & Bord Bia both held big events analysing the possible effects. Wetherspoons operates 1000 pubs in the UK & here in Ireland Tim Martin spoke to Anna Hill of the BBC about Brexit effect on his food & drinks purchases. With fears of the effects of Brexit on Irish agriculture continue to occupy minds. This week the Agricultural Science Association & Bord Bia both held big events analysing the possible effects. Wetherspoons operates 1000 pubs in the UK & here in Ireland & buys millions of euros worth of food & drink from the EU countries every year. Tim Martin founded the Weatherspoons chain of pubs in 1979 & this week spoke to Anna Hill of the BBC about Brexit effect on his food & drinks purchases. 0:05:02 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0325/20170325_rteradio1-countrywide-brexiteffe_c21150111_21150132_232_.mp3 Sat, 25 Mar 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53328501 21150111 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-03-25&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=CAP%20-%20Common%20Agricultural%20Policy&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0325%2F20170325_rteradio1-countrywide-capcommona_c21150121_21150133_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0325%2F20170325_rteradio1-countrywide-capcommona_c21150121_21150133_232_.mp3 Mention the Common Agricultural Policy & a heated debate is sure to ensue. Supporters say it keeps food affordable, detractors say it only props up unsustainable & unprofitable farming. But CAP policy is always under review. Suzanne Cambell was at a meeting of the Committee of the regions held in Brussels this week & joins Damien in studio. Mention the Common Agricultural Policy & a heated debate is sure to ensue. Supporters say it keeps food affordable, detractors say it only props up unsustainable & unprofitable farming. But CAP policy is always under review. Suzanne Cambell was at a meeting of the Committee of the regions held in Brussels this week & joins Damien in studio. Mention the Common Agricultural Policy & a heated debate is sure to ensue. Each yer almost 60 billion euro of EU money is funnelled into keeping European farming ticking over & supplying us with food that is subject to strict rules. Supporters say it keeps food affordable, detractors say it only props up unsustainable & unprofitable farming. But CAP policy is always under review. Suzanne Cambell was at a meeting of the Committee of the regions held in Brussels this week & joins Damien this morning. 0:08:20 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0325/20170325_rteradio1-countrywide-capcommona_c21150121_21150133_232_.mp3 Sat, 25 Mar 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53328524 21150121 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-03-25&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Holy%20Mackerel%20(Fish%20Wars(%20&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0325%2F20170325_rteradio1-countrywide-fishwars_c21150129_21150134_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0325%2F20170325_rteradio1-countrywide-fishwars_c21150129_21150134_232_.mp3 Sean O’Fonoghue of the Killybegs Fishermans Organisation, his counterpart Patrick Murphy from Castletownbere & fishermen Kieran Doherty & Michael Gallager , Killybegs & John D O’Sullivan from Castletownbere speaking in that report with Damien. Sean O’Fonoghue of the Killybegs Fishermans Organisation, his counterpart Patrick Murphy from Castletownbere & fishermen Kieran Doherty & Michael Gallager , Killybegs & John D O’Sullivan from Castletownbere speaking in that report with Damien. Sean O’Fonoghue of the Killybegs Fishermans Organisation, his counterpart Patrick Murphy from Castletownbere & fishermen Kieran Doherty & Michael Gallager , Killybegs & John D O’Sullivan from Castletownbere speaking in that report with Damien. 0:07:47 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0325/20170325_rteradio1-countrywide-fishwars_c21150129_21150134_232_.mp3 Sat, 25 Mar 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53328548 21150129 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-03-25&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=RDS%20Career%20Fair&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0325%2F20170325_rteradio1-countrywide-rdscareerf_c21150130_21150135_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0325%2F20170325_rteradio1-countrywide-rdscareerf_c21150130_21150135_232_.mp3 There are around 120,000 farmers in Ireland - a number that dwindles each year, yet the number of jobs in the wider Agri food area are increasing. At the RDS, 1,000 jobs in the agri food sector are on offer this wk. William Faulkner Head of Human Resources at Fyffes & Mary Phelan Farmers Journal join Damien. There are around 120,000 farmers in Ireland - a number that dwindles each year, yet the number of jobs in the wider Agri food area are increasing. At the RDS, 1,000 jobs in the agri food sector are on offer this wk. William Faulkner Head of Human Resources at Fyffes & Mary Phelan Farmers Journal join Damien. It is estimated that there are around 120,000 farmers in Ireland ranging from the hobby farmer with a couple of acres & a few sheep to the bigger dairy & tillage operators. It is a number that dwindles year on year yet the number of jobs associated with primary farming are increasing, in associated areas of food processing, animal health, research & so on. At the RDS later this week over 1,000 jobs in the agri food sector will be on offer. In studio with Damien are William Faulkner, Head of Human Resources at Fyffes, & Mary Phelan of the Farmers Journal. 0:06:30 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0325/20170325_rteradio1-countrywide-rdscareerf_c21150130_21150135_232_.mp3 Sat, 25 Mar 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53328549 21150130 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-03-18&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=John%20'The%20Bull'%20Hayes&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0318%2F20170318_rteradio1-countrywide-johnthebul_c21146667_21146685_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0318%2F20170318_rteradio1-countrywide-johnthebul_c21146667_21146685_232_.mp3 It is ten years since the historic meeting between Ireland & England in the Six Nations in Croke Park. The events of the game were relived in a documentary on RTE this week & joining Damien on the line this morning is John Hayes. It is ten years since the historic meeting between Ireland & England in the Six Nations in Croke Park. The events of the game were relived in a documentary on RTE this week & joining Damien on the line this morning is John Hayes. It is ten years since the historic meeting between Ireland & England in the Six Nations in Croke Park. The events of the game were relived in a documentary on RTE this week & joining Damien on the line this morning is John Hayes. 0:07:11 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0318/20170318_rteradio1-countrywide-johnthebul_c21146667_21146685_232_.mp3 Sat, 18 Mar 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53315271 21146667 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-03-18&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Lisdoonvarna%20-%20Brenda%20O'Donohue&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0318%2F20170318_rteradio1-countrywide-lisdoonvar_c21146668_21146686_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0318%2F20170318_rteradio1-countrywide-lisdoonvar_c21146668_21146686_232_.mp3 For years people looking for love have flocked to the Lisdoonvarna’s Matchmaking Festival. Local man, Dermot Petty, captures the adventures of the festival in his play titled ‘Jiving Lessons for the Broken Hearted’. The play has it’s World Premiere in the Royal Spa Hotel in Lisdoonvarna tonight. Brenda Donohue hot stepped it down for rehearsals. For years people looking for love have flocked to the Lisdoonvarna’s Matchmaking Festival. Local man, Dermot Petty, captures the adventures of the festival in his play titled ‘Jiving Lessons for the Broken Hearted’. The play has it’s World Premiere in the Royal Spa Hotel in Lisdoonvarna tonight. Brenda Donohue hot stepped it down for rehearsals. Every September since the 1880’s single people looking for love have flocked to the Lisdoonvarna’s Matching Making Festival. Local man, Dermot Petty, captures the adventures of the festival in his play titled ‘Jiving Lessons for the Broken Hearted’. The play has it’s World Premiere in the Royal Spa Hotel in Lisdoonvarna tonight. Brenda Donohue hot stepped it down to Lisdoonvarna for the dress rehearsal. 0:07:02 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0318/20170318_rteradio1-countrywide-lisdoonvar_c21146668_21146686_232_.mp3 Sat, 18 Mar 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53315272 21146668 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-03-18&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=The%20Irish%20Angus%20Producer%20Group&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0318%2F20170318_rteradio1-countrywide-theirishan_c21146670_21146687_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0318%2F20170318_rteradio1-countrywide-theirishan_c21146670_21146687_232_.mp3 The Irish Angus Producer group chose five schools to take part in a comp whereby the schools were given young Angus calves & it was up to the students to rear those animals to beef & present a project for Leaving Cert Agri Science studies. Winners were -Eithne Murray, Tara Frehill, Emily Browne, Shauna Jagar- Our Ladys School Terenure, Dublin. The Irish Angus Producer group chose five schools to take part in a comp whereby the schools were given young Angus calves & it was up to the students to rear those animals to beef & present a project for Leaving Cert Agri Science studies. Winners were -Eithne Murray, Tara Frehill, Emily Browne, Shauna Jagar- Our Ladys School Terenure, Dublin. Learning about beef & where it comes from & how animals are reared has been brought literally into the classroom in a number of secondary schools across the country. The Irish Angus Producer group chose five schools to take part in the competition whereby the schools were given young Angus calves & it was up to the students to rear thoses animals to beef & present a project about the process as part of their Leaving Cert Agricultural Science studies. Winners Eithne Murray, Tara Frehill, Emily Browne & Shauna Jagar from Our Lady’s School in Terenure in Dublin. 0:23:21 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0318/20170318_rteradio1-countrywide-theirishan_c21146670_21146687_232_.mp3 Sat, 18 Mar 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53315285 21146670 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-03-18&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Sheep%20Farmer%20James%20Murphy%20&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0318%2F20170318_rteradio1-countrywide-sheepfarme_c21146683_21146688_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0318%2F20170318_rteradio1-countrywide-sheepfarme_c21146683_21146688_232_.mp3 We are at the peak of the lambing season, over 30,000 farms across the country, 2 million lambs will be born by the time the season winds down in April. Damien popped down to Inistigoe in Co Kilkenny to chat with well know local sheep farmer James Murphy who farms with his wife Chrissy. We are at the peak of the lambing season, over 30,000 farms across the country, 2 million lambs will be born by the time the season winds down in April. Damien popped down to Inistigoe in Co Kilkenny to chat with well know local sheep farmer James Murphy who farms with his wife Chrissy. We are at the peak of the lambing season, over 30,000 farms across the country, 2 million lambs will be born by the time the season winds down in April. Damien popped down to Inistigoe in Co Kilkenny to chat with well know local sheep farmer James Murphy who farms with his wife Chrissy. 0:07:44 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0318/20170318_rteradio1-countrywide-sheepfarme_c21146683_21146688_232_.mp3 Sat, 18 Mar 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53315340 21146683 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-03-18&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=John%20Cummins%20-%20Ear%20to%20the%20Ground&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0318%2F20170318_rteradio1-countrywide-johncummin_c21146682_21146689_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0318%2F20170318_rteradio1-countrywide-johncummin_c21146682_21146689_232_.mp3 Mairead McGuinness now an MEP presented the very first Ear to the Ground in 1994, making it among one of the longest running TV series on Irish TV & still going strong. Joining Damien in studio this morning, is the man who was its first executive producer & you could say founder John Cummins who has retired. Mairead McGuinness now an MEP presented the very first Ear to the Ground in 1994, making it among one of the longest running TV series on Irish TV & still going strong. Joining Damien in studio this morning, is the man who was its first executive producer & you could say founder John Cummins who has retired. It’s 27 years since this was first aired on RTE TV. Mairead McGuinness now an MEP presented the very first Ear to the Ground in 1994, making it among one of the longest running TV series on Irish TV & still going strong. Joining Damien in studio this morning, is the man who was its first executive producer & you could say founder John Cummins who has retired. 0:09:51 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0318/20170318_rteradio1-countrywide-johncummin_c21146682_21146689_232_.mp3 Sat, 18 Mar 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53315335 21146682 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-03-18&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Blogger%20Maura%20McElhone&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0318%2F20170318_rteradio1-countrywide-bloggermau_c21146684_21146690_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0318%2F20170318_rteradio1-countrywide-bloggermau_c21146684_21146690_232_.mp3 Columnist & story teller Maura McElhone, a townie who fell for a farmer told us last month about the big move to live with her farming boyfriend. She has been keeping a blog on life on the farm & is back to tell us how she is settling in on the farm at the busiest time of the year, lambing & calving. Columnist & story teller Maura McElhone, a townie who fell for a farmer told us last month about the big move to live with her farming boyfriend. She has been keeping a blog on life on the farm & is back to tell us how she is settling in on the farm at the busiest time of the year, lambing & calving. Columnist & story teller Maura McElhone, a townie who fell for a farmer told us last month about the big move to live with her farming boyfriend. She has been keeping a blog on life on the farm & is back to tell us how she is settling in on the farm at the busiest time of the year, lambing & calving. 0:05:00 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0318/20170318_rteradio1-countrywide-bloggermau_c21146684_21146690_232_.mp3 Sat, 18 Mar 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53315341 21146684 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-03-11&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Egg%20Production&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0311%2F20170311_rteradio1-countrywide-eggproduct_c21143819_21143852_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0311%2F20170311_rteradio1-countrywide-eggproduct_c21143819_21143852_232_.mp3 First, Damien speaks to egg producer Thomas Fitzsimons in Virginia County Cavan. The compulsory housing of all commercial flocks & backyard flocks remains in place until April 30th. From next week egg & poultry meat sold as Free Range will now have to sticker "Barn reared or Barn Eggs, laid by hens temporarily housed for their welfare". First, Damien speaks to egg producer Thomas Fitzsimons in Virginia County Cavan. The compulsory housing of all commercial flocks & backyard flocks remains in place until April 30th. From next week egg & poultry meat sold as Free Range will now have to sticker "Barn reared or Barn Eggs, laid by hens temporarily housed for their welfare". First, Damien speaks to egg producer Thomas Fitzsimons in Virginia County Cavan. The compulsory housing of all commercial flocks & backyard flocks remains in place until April 30th. From next week egg & poultry meat sold as Free Range will now have to sticker "Barn reared or Barn Eggs, laid by hens temporarily housed for their welfare". Maybe supermarkets or the IFA might design posters as well informing consumers of the change. 0:07:02 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0311/20170311_rteradio1-countrywide-eggproduct_c21143819_21143852_232_.mp3 Sat, 11 Mar 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53304709 21143819 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-03-11&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Busy%20time%20of%20year%20on%20farms&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0311%2F20170311_rteradio1-countrywide-busytimeof_c21143843_21143853_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0311%2F20170311_rteradio1-countrywide-busytimeof_c21143843_21143853_232_.mp3 Well it is a very busy time of year on farms, particularly livestock farms as this is the time of year when most calves & lambs are born & so a busy time for vets tending to births & sick newborns. Included among them is Peadar O'Scannell who joins Damien in studio this morning. Well it is a very busy time of year on farms, particularly livestock farms as this is the time of year when most calves & lambs are born & so a busy time for vets tending to births & sick newborns. Included among them is Peadar O'Scannell who joins Damien in studio this morning. Well it is a very busy time of year on farms, particularly livestock farms as this is the time of year when most calves & lambs are born & so a busy time for vets tending to births & sick newborns. Included among them is Peadar O'Scannell who joins Damien in studio this morning. 0:07:03 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0311/20170311_rteradio1-countrywide-busytimeof_c21143843_21143853_232_.mp3 Sat, 11 Mar 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53304788 21143843 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-03-11&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Cheltenham%20-%20Dessie%20Scahill%2C%20Suzanne%20Campbell%20%26amp%3B%20Peadar%20O%26%2339%3BScannell%20&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0311%2F20170311_rteradio1-countrywide-cheltenham_c21143844_21143854_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0311%2F20170311_rteradio1-countrywide-cheltenham_c21143844_21143854_232_.mp3 Its Cheltenham time & a great opportunity to speak to one of the most identifiable voices in sports commentary, Dessie Scahill. Each year around 150 horses travel over from Ireland along to the Cheltenham festival along with thousands of punters. Our reporter Suzanne Campbell visited some of the trainer's yards this week & joins us in studio . Its Cheltenham time & a great opportunity to speak to one of the most identifiable voices in sports commentary, Dessie Scahill. Each year around 150 horses travel over from Ireland along to the Cheltenham festival along with thousands of punters. Our reporter Suzanne Campbell visited some of the trainer's yards this week & joins us in studio . Its Cheltenham time & a great opportunity to speak to one of the most identifiable voices in sports commentary, Dessie Scahill. Each year around 150 horses travel over from Ireland along tp the Cheltenham festival along with thousands of punters. Peadar remains in studio & our reporter Suzanne Campbell is also here. Suzanne visited some of the trainer's yards this week to see some of the hopefuls. 0:20:19 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0311/20170311_rteradio1-countrywide-cheltenham_c21143844_21143854_232_.mp3 Sat, 11 Mar 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53304789 21143844 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-03-11&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=New%20Chocolate%20flavoured%20drink%20Temple%20Dairy%20&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0311%2F20170311_rteradio1-countrywide-newchocola_c21143845_21143855_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0311%2F20170311_rteradio1-countrywide-newchocola_c21143845_21143855_232_.mp3 What do you do when your career as a professional soccer player comes to an end? Marie Curtain who played for Ireland's Women Nat Team ended in 2012 joined forces with her dad Sean, a retired dairy farmer & developed a new chocolate flavoured milk drink called Temple Dairy. Brenda O'Donohue went to the family farm in Athlacca, Co Limerick. What do you do when your career as a professional soccer player comes to an end? Marie Curtain who played for Ireland's Women Nat Team ended in 2012 joined forces with her dad Sean, a retired dairy farmer & developed a new chocolate flavoured milk drink called Temple Dairy. Brenda O'Donohue went to the family farm in Athlacca, Co Limerick. What do you do when your career as a professional soccer player comes to an end? Marie Curtain faced that dilemma after a sports career with Ireland Women's National Team from 2000 to 2012 ended. Marie returned home to Limerick & joined forces with her dad Sean, a retired dairy farmer & developed a new chocolate flavoured milk drink called Temple Dairy. Brenda O'Donohue went to the family farm in Athlacca, Co Limerick. 0:05:21 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0311/20170311_rteradio1-countrywide-newchocola_c21143845_21143855_232_.mp3 Sat, 11 Mar 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53304790 21143845 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-02-25&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=The%20Cottage%20Market&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0225%2F20170225_rteradio1-countrywide-thecottage_c21137013_21137052_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0225%2F20170225_rteradio1-countrywide-thecottage_c21137013_21137052_232_.mp3 Daragh visits St Peters Church of Ireland Parish Hall in his hometown of Drogheda, where he meets up with an enthusiastic group of men & women who have set up their own cottage market in the town a year ago. Daragh visits St Peters Church of Ireland Parish Hall in his hometown of Drogheda, where he meets up with an enthusiastic group of men & women who have set up their own cottage market in the town a year ago. Daragh visits St Peters Church of Ireland Parish Hall in his hometown of Drogheda, where he meets up with an enthusiastic group of men & women who have set up their own cottage market in the town a year ago. 0:07:42 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0225/20170225_rteradio1-countrywide-thecottage_c21137013_21137052_232_.mp3 Sat, 25 Feb 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53278294 21137013 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-02-25&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Extreme%20Weather%20-%20Prof%20Myles%20Allen&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0225%2F20170225_rteradio1-countrywide-extremewea_c21137014_21137053_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0225%2F20170225_rteradio1-countrywide-extremewea_c21137014_21137053_232_.mp3 These days we are quick to attribute any extreme weather to Climate Change or are we wrong? Daragh asks Myles Allen, Professor of Climate Physics in Oxford University, is there no such thing as normal weather anymore? These days we are quick to attribute any extreme weather to Climate Change or are we wrong? Daragh asks Myles Allen, Professor of Climate Physics in Oxford University, is there no such thing as normal weather anymore? These days we are quick to attribute any extreme weather to Climate Change or are we wrong? Daragh asks Myles Allen, Professor of Climate Physics in Oxford University, is there no such thing as normal weather anymore? 0:08:10 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0225/20170225_rteradio1-countrywide-extremewea_c21137014_21137053_232_.mp3 Sat, 25 Feb 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53278297 21137014 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-02-25&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Controlled%20Burning%20in%20Kerry&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0225%2F20170225_rteradio1-countrywide-controlled_c21137024_21137054_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0225%2F20170225_rteradio1-countrywide-controlled_c21137024_21137054_232_.mp3 To address the increasing number of wildfires, the forest service, Coillte & Teagasc organised a demonstration in Castlemaine, Co. Kerry before the season of legal burning closes on Tuesday. Majella O'Sullivan found out what landowners can do to burn gorse safely. To address the increasing number of wildfires, the forest service, Coillte & Teagasc organised a demonstration in Castlemaine, Co. Kerry before the season of legal burning closes on Tuesday. Majella O'Sullivan found out what landowners can do to burn gorse safely. To address the increasing number of wildfires, the forest service, Coillte & Teagasc organised a demonstration in Castlemaine, Co. Kerry before the season of legal burning closes on Tuesday. Majella O'Sullivan found out what landowners can do to burn gorse safely. 0:05:33 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0225/20170225_rteradio1-countrywide-controlled_c21137024_21137054_232_.mp3 Sat, 25 Feb 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53278320 21137024 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-02-25&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Irish%20Trade%20-%20Suzanne%20Campbell&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0225%2F20170225_rteradio1-countrywide-irishtrade_c21137027_21137055_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0225%2F20170225_rteradio1-countrywide-irishtrade_c21137027_21137055_232_.mp3 Today sees the start of a large Irish trade mission to the Gulf states which has its centrepiece Irish food. Finding new markets is more important than ever as Britain edges towards closer ties with US agricultural imports. Suzanne Campbell was in London to hear consumer attitudes, food safety & the impact it will have to Irish food & farming. Today sees the start of a large Irish trade mission to the Gulf states which has its centrepiece Irish food. Finding new markets is more important than ever as Britain edges towards closer ties with US agricultural imports. Suzanne Campbell was in London to hear consumer attitudes, food safety & the impact it will have to Irish food & farming. Today sees the start of a large Irish trade mission to the Gulf states which has its centrepiece Irish food. Finding new markets is more important than ever as Britain edges towards closer ties with US agricultural imports. Suzanne Campbell went to London this week to hear about consumer attitudes there, food safety & the impact it will have to Irish food & farming. 0:08:52 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0225/20170225_rteradio1-countrywide-irishtrade_c21137027_21137055_232_.mp3 Sat, 25 Feb 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53278331 21137027 RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/cspodcasts/media.mp3?c1=2&c2=16951747&ns_site=test&ns_type=clickin&rte_vs_ct=aud&rte_vs_sc=pod&rte_mt_sec=radio&rte_vs_sn=radio1&rte_mt_pub_dt=2017-02-25&rte_mt_prg_name=test-countrywide&title=Isla%20Grant%20-%20chat%20%26amp%3B%20performance%20&c7=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0225%2F20170225_rteradio1-countrywide-islagrantc_c21137029_21137056_232_.mp3&r=http%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.rasset.ie%2Fpodcasts%2Faudio%2F2017%2F0225%2F20170225_rteradio1-countrywide-islagrantc_c21137029_21137056_232_.mp3 Earlier this week Scottish country & music singer, Isla Grant called in for a chat & performance, a break in her very busy tour of Ireland & Canada. Earlier this week Scottish country & music singer, Isla Grant called in for a chat & performance, a break in her very busy tour of Ireland & Canada. Earlier this week Scottish country & music singer, Isla Grant called in for a chat & performance, a break in her very busy tour of Ireland & Canada. 0:08:55 http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2017/0225/20170225_rteradio1-countrywide-islagrantc_c21137029_21137056_232_.mp3 Sat, 25 Feb 2017 12:00:00 +0000 no 53278343 21137029