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Betty Clarke presents Castaways on the first Saturday each month at 12.00pm. Castaways has a Soundcloud page and you can listen by clicking on Castaways. Recent shows featured Imelda Munster, Christine Larkin and Constance Short.  

              [podcast title=”Wee Binnian Walkers”]https://dundalkfm.ie/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Community-Sports-1-Wee-Binnian-Walkers-48-mono.mp3[/podcast]   A 30 minute radio documentary recorded with the Wee Binnian Walkers on Sunday 13th August 2017 at their 30 year Celebration Bar B Que at Meel Mór Lodge. Recording and Editing: Alan Byrne With the co-operation of the  Wee Binnian Walkers Committee. I’m privileged to have met you. This programme was funded by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland with the Television Licence Fee.       Celebrate 30 years of walking with the Wee Binnian Walking Festival written by Peter Kirk. The Wee Binnian Walkers are inviting anyone with an interest in Hillwalking to come along to their annual Festival which is taking place this year on the weekend of Friday 22nd to Sunday 24th September. The Walk H.Q. for Registration is based in the Town Hall, Church Street, Warrenpoint. In addition to three days of walking, this year’s Festival hosts two events. On Friday 22nd Sept which is Culture Night we have an evening with Michael Fewer in the Warrenpoint Town Hall at 20.00. Michael will regale us with stories of his hillwalking exploits throughout Europe. Michael has written and animated numerous books ranging across hillwalking, natural and human history. Admission is free. On Saturday night 23rd Sept we hold a Blister Ball in the Whistledown Hotel in Warrenpoint. This is where the true Social spirit of the Club shines. Make new friends and loosen out those tired muscles. So, shake off the wet rags and put on the glad rags for a two-course dinner and dancing until late. Then up for a walk the next morning! The Festival Brochure, is available on the club website www.weebinnians.com and the Wee Binnian Walking Festival Facebook page. Tickets for Walks and Blister Ball are available online from https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/wee-binnian-walking-festival017-sponsored-by-jackson-sports- The Wee Binnian Walkers are, celebrating 30 years of walking, this year. The group established in 1987 bases itself in the heart of wonderful walking country, encompassing the Mournes, Cooley’s and the Ring of Gullion. The group takes its name from one of the smallest peaks in the Mournes, Wee Binnian which shelters on the southern side of Slieve Binnian. The spirit of the Wee Binnian Walkers Club is reflected in the Club motto “The Social Club that Walks” In November 1987, Veronica McCann, who, at the time, was a lifestyle tutor with the “Change of Heart” coronary prevention programme in Newry began with 11 women. The club evolved very gradually and developed a reputation for promoting walking in relation to physical, social, emotional and mental well-being. By 1994 the Club had grown to 60 members and the first Wee Binnian Walking Festival was held; its success established the club firmly on the National hill walking circuit.  There are now over 150 members from Dundalk, Drogheda, Newry, Monaghan, Dublin and Belfast and new members are always welcome. Club Walks take place on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of every month. Four different grades of walk are offered each varying in length, height gain and difficulty. The club has a pool of thirty leaders with both mountain skills and first aid training. Veronica is Honorary President of the Club and 30 years on is still an active hill walker; she is a wonderful example of the benefits of hillwalking and the inspiration behind the club’s longevity. To ensure an enjoyable experience, the Wee Binnian club advise festival attendees to choose a walk matching their mountain walking experience and level of fitness. Weather conditions can change and deteriorate rapidly in the mountains. For this reason, all walkers must have proper hillwalking equipment and clothing e.g. Hiking boots/ hiking shoes (not trainers), rain coat and rain trousers, spare clothing, hat and gloves. Denims must not be worn. A rucksack should be carried containing enough food, water and hot drinks to last throughout a four to five-hour hike. All this will ensure a more comfortable and enjoyable experience on the hills particularly if the weather takes a nasty turn. Further information can also be obtained from the Club Secretary NI 0044 7592 393801 or ROI 00353 86843 4440   Here’s a special request for Eoghan Bailey. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PH3aGIthno8     For Veronica… Come with me on a journey among the ‘C’ and we’ll look together for McCann within Close your eyes, breathe slow, Wee will Binnian to look together for McCann within. And this is the track from Pink Floyd that Peter asked for … Andy and Gerry #C’mon De Town #C’mon De Redz #YNWA #TickTock Lyrics You say the hill’s too steep to climb, Chiding! You say you’d like to see me try, Climbing! You pick the place and I’ll choose the time And I’ll climb The hill in my own way just wait a while, for the right day And as I rise above the treeline and the clouds I look down hear the sound of the things you said today Fearlessly the idiot faced the crowd, smiling Merciless, the magistrate turns ’round, frowning and who’s the fool who wears the crown Go down in your own way And everyday is the right day And as you rise above the fearlines in his frown You look down Hear the sound of the faces in the crowd  

by Anthony O’Hagan ‘The Wreck of the Mary Stoddart’ Treatment Dated 4th April 2010 MIDWEEK MISCELLANY Wednesday April 7th The programme fades in with a few bars of a song “BRENNAN ON THE MOOR”. This is followed by advertisements for local businesses. After the advertisements the compere of the show announces that the song sung by a local street singer just before the ad break is a much-requested song, which is currently very popular in Dundalk. After that the compere turns to the more serious topic of the storm which began on the previous day and he does a telephone interview with Captain Gaussen of the coastguard who outlines the worsening situation. They discuss the wreck at Cooley Point, which has just claimed three lives and a report that another ship is wrecked off Dunany Point. They end that discussion on a positive note by stating that the English barque MARY STODDART is safely at anchor in the bay. They refer to the fact that these stories have been reported already in a local paper from that day. The compere then introduces the station’s international correspondent who talks a bit jokingly about an event occurring that day at Lourdes in France. A young girl named Bernadette Soubirous has just claimed to see another vision and both compere and correspondent joke about the possibility of that event having far reaching consequences. The programme then fades out as the compere and international correspondent turn to other subjects of topical interest. MIDWEEK MISCELLANY EXTRA Thursday April 8th The programme opens with the show’s signature tune. The compere explains that the show is an extra edition of the programme on account of the dramatic events unfolding in Dundalk Bay. He then introduces one of his studio guests, Captain Gaussen who talks about the fact that the MARY STODDART has broken her anchor chain and is now in dire straits stuck on a sandbank with her crew tied to the rigging to prevent being washed overboard. He then outlines what is known about the barque and how she came to be in that predicament. He discusses various attempts at rescuing the men from the ship. Another studio guest Peter Russell of the Dundalk and Midland Steamship Company talks about his part in the rescue attempt and he gives an account of Captain Johnston of his Steamship Company who has managed to get on board the MARY STODDART and is now stranded with the remainder of her crew. A third guest, John Connick of the Harbour Commissioners talks about his part in the rescue attempt and he explains why the harbour tugboat JAMIE WATTS was unable to function that day. The programme fades out as he is outlining a further attempt at rescue by Captain J.J. Kelly of the Dundalk Steamship Company, which is to take place early the following morning. MIDWEEK MISCELLANY EXTRA Friday April 9th The programme fades in with vox pops taken earlier in the streets as news breaks that Captain Kelly and three of his compatriots have died in the rescue attempt. The interviewees state their sense of shock and sorrow at the tragic news which has gripped the entire town of Dundalk. Messages of condolence are pouring in. In the studio the guests include Captain Gaussen to discuss a little history of Captain Kelly and the other local sailors who lost their lives, also John Connick and Peter Russell who talk about how the accident occurred. They also talk at length about the rescue that day of Captain Johnston and some members of MARY STODDART. Recorded interviews with a member of the crew of the stricken ship and with Captain Johnston give more details of the hardship they endured. MIDWEEK MISCELLANY EXTRA Saturday April 10th The programme enters during a heated debate between various guests on the merits of the monument that a meeting that day had already declared would be erected to the memory of the brave deeds the town had just witnessed. The international correspondent who is a regular contributor to the show adds his hope that a member of the crew who died while saving another member would be remembered on the monument. The compere outlines the proposal also decided that day to set up two contribution lists – one for the erection of the monument and the other to be divided among the relatives of the deceased local seamen. A letter is read from Anne Kelly, Captain Kelly’s mother stating her wishes that any money for a monument should be given instead to the same relatives There are contributions from Captain Hill of the MARY STODDART who was rescued from the ship just hours earlier and from other members of the rescue party. The shows concludes with Captain Gaussen stating his wishes that any form of monument should be beneficial to the seamen and to the port of Dundalk and not just a wasted stone edifice. The programme fades with all agreeing with his sentiments. [podcast title=”The Wreck of the Mary Stoddart Part 1″]http://newwpsite.dundalkfm.ie/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/The-Wreck-of-the-Mary-Stoddart-Part-1.mp3[/podcast] [podcast title=”The Wreck of the Mary Stoddart Part 2″]http://newwpsite.dundalkfm.ie/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/The-Wreck-of-the-Mary-Stoddart-Part.mp3[/podcast]   [podcast title=”The Wreck of the Mary Stoddart Part 3″]http://newwpsite.dundalkfm.ie/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/The-Wreck-of-the-Mary-Stoddart-Part-3.mp3[/podcast]   [podcast title=”The Wreck of the Mary Stoddart Part 4″]http://newwpsite.dundalkfm.ie/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/The-Wreck-of-the-Mary-Stoddart-Part-4.mp3[/podcast]

        Here is a sample of the Specialist Speech Programme Proposals that we have received since February 2002. There’s more to come as we classify the stack of proposals and figure out where they belong. In the meantime, this is what we have – most of these programmes did get their place in the schedule, others never made it past the ‘good idea at the time’ stage. If you want to add your name to Dundalk FM’s list of community broadcasters then call in to our Programme and Technical meetings which are open to everybody and are on the first Tuesday of the month at the station starting at 5pm.   Arts and Literature Art Beat 09/08/02 Brendan Moriarty and Trevor Lee For anyone interested in film, theatre, music and television reviews, with specific emphasis on young people (15yrs-30yrs).  Issues/topics to be covered, film reviews, theatre reviews and interviews, television reviews.  Reviews of music albums and performers.  Musical theme, music from film sound tracks and older Irish musicians. Arts and Culture Show 02/02/11 Eileen Corcoran  The show appeals to anyone with an interest in film, drama, TV, music, literature and history.  The show features lively discussion, debates and reviews. Creative Flow 07/12/13 Jacinta Matthews This show appeals to an audience ranging from 30 upwards.  The show features original compositions of short stories, poetry, book club, choices and occasional interviews with established authors. Curtains Up! For people interested in the arts, specifically drama and in local personalities and events.  Issues covered upcoming productions, theatrical anecdotes. Listening to Literature 19/06/03 For primary and secondary school pupils and also aimed at a younger audience & older audience through a wide selection of prose, plays and poetry.  Issues/topics covered, an examination of issues raised by the texts on the Leaving Certificate English Course, with contributions for interested people, also light-hearted discussions of relevant/suitable text for younger listeners. Local Entertainment News 11/08/03 Kate Gaynor This show appeals to everyone from the age of 10 to 90 years of age.  The show features include covering topics such as theatre, drama, visual arts, arts & craft, events, live music and interviews with both organisers and participants in any local entertainment events. Music and Poetry – 13/04/05 Frank Morne This show appeals  to all listeners with a love for music, reading and poetry.  The show invites 3 guests in every week to read out poems, or from a piece of their favorite literature. The show also features a question and answer session at the end. Poetry Readings / Creative Writing/ Drama Music Talent For everyone 10 years or under, any religion, colour, creed or nationality.  Topics covered include poetry readings, interviews, Patrick Kavanagh Society, amateur drama on air, short stories, poetry readings and creative writing.  People who write poetry do they also write songs?  E book publishers brought into talk on the show, about how to get published, self publication patent & copyright issues. Pundalk- 07/07/14 Cathal Sweeney The show will appeal to a wide audience.  The show takes a humourous look at what’s happening in the news etc. Radio Drama 7/08/08 Jamie Johnston The show appeals to mostly an adult audience, but might also appeal to a younger audience as well. The show features a soap opera based on local issues, the soap opera aims to be realistic and informative. Seen, Heard and Read Cathal Cassidy, Seamus Tiernan This show appeals to all patrons of the Dundalk Library. The show features a review from European and Irish book’s CD’s and films & DVD’s. The 3 R’s Rhythm, Rhymes & Writers – 22/02/05 The show mostly appeals to an older age group.  The show features locally produced music, written (prose, poetry, etc).  Interviews, with samples of material – readings and music recordings. Audio Books Audio Book Series 09/09/08 The show is aimed at all age groups. Tthe show will feature a reader reading a different book on each show and the programme is 100% speech. Business Shows Business Coaching Programme 24/07/14 Aidan Noone This show would appeal mostly to business owners.  The show features topics such as business past and present, coaching tips for businesses, possible solutions and suggestions for improvement. Business Matters 15/10/12 John Sisk & Mario MacBlain This show would be of interest to the general public but specifically those with an interest in business matters.  The show features all things from the world of business from latest news to current exchange rates. Enterprising People 25/07/02 For young business people and older working people.  Issues/topics to be covered people in small and new business and how they started, etc.  Musical theme popular music and associated songs to go with programme piece. Saturday Magazine Show 03/05/02 For job seekers, anyone interested in career change or training.  Issues/topics covered feature on the LES, C.V preparation, interview skills, job spot, training opportunities, focus on particular careers, career direction. Starting Your Own Business 02/12/09 Karen Devine The show appeals to people with an interest in starting their own business.  The show features ideas, tips and interviews with people who have experience in starting their own business. TECH Central The show appeals to people interested in media, communications and modern conveniences. The show featured on all things such as PC virus, online chat rooms, MP3’s, video conferencing, voice data, internet costs, etc. The Small Business 09/01/04 Tom Laramie The show appeals to anyone with an interest in the business world.  The show features interviews with business people, covering all things business related. Comedy A Semi Satirical Chat Show 01/07/05 Steven Peck For an audience with an interest in debates, lively humour and important music of the 20th century.  The show features topics such as social issues, humour, ways of living and travel. Dundalk Sketch Show For people how like comedy.  Issues covered local, national, international, politics and news etc. Borderline Comedy News 26/08/02 The target audience for this show is anyone with a sense of humour, features included are humorous slants on news, chat sketches and charters. Sense  & Sensibility with Pete &

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