It is another great show this weekend  Declan Mc Carthy from the Baltimore Fiddle Fair fills us in on how the show will go on in a new way!  Ber Burns will be brining Darkness into Light to Sherkin this May, be sure to stay listening to hear how you could help out. David Prowse features and Roisin Youell brings her music to all our ears. All of that plus lots of laughs guaranteed.  We have a new team of presenters with Feargal, Susan and Mona - and please be patient as Aisling attempts the technical side of things this week

25th of April 2021 Sherkin Sounds Oileain FM

Listen in to hear Michael Collins tell us about recent events on the Polish -Ukraine border, Richard Collins with stories if wrecking, Diarmuid Kelleher from the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association, Rath N.S, treat us to some songs and we hear Hilary McCarthy with news of the upcoming Fastnet Film festival. It's Geoff Stephens turn for the 3 tunes, and finally round off with real tunes  from Dave Hennessey, Katrina Emtage and David Nagle.

10th April 2022 - Oileain FM

Presenting in the studio today we have Liz O Connor, Mona O Driscoll, Jason Murphy and Susan Murphy Wickens on the decks. 

Today we have the new SIDS project co-ordinator, Susan O’Regan in the studio to tell us a little bit about how her first couple of weeks on the island have been going.  Susan will be replacing Aisling while she is off on maternity leave.
Also with us is Charlie Green, who was involved in organising the Darkness into Light event on Sherkin last weekend. 

And this weekend is a very special one on Sherkin, we have the final year art exhibition of the ten degree students on the Bava programme. David Beattie joins us in studio to talk a little about the Bava degree course and their final year exhibition.

We also hear a story from Richard Collins about the Dun an Oir, Susan catches up with Colin Cole about all the work he does with cleaning the beaches here on sherkin and Mona checks in from the Tidy Islands Marram Grass planting session over in Silver Strand and Mike O Connor treats us to his 3 tunes.

15th May 2022 Oileain Fm

Live from The Waterfront Baltimore, Aiden Bushe and Cathal Cotterell talk about Baltimore Lifeboat, Paul O'Driscoll has news about Baltimore castle. Jo from Baltimore Tidy Town group swops notes with the Sherkin group, Miriam Dunne celebrates Island Crafts shop 40th year in business, and Ronnie Carthy plays some of his songs for us.

12th June 2022 Oileain fm

The last show before a break for the Summer has songs from Paddy Marshall, Tess Leak tells us about the project Museum of Song, and John Simpson and Nigel Towse explain the work in their exhibition The Nature of Paint. Terry Farnell is interviewed about his b and w photography documenting Sherkin life, there are songs from Donovan Cain and John, Margaret O'Driscoll speaks about her work with horses in USA, and we hear about the alpacas now resident on Sherkin.

June 26th 2022 Radio- Sc

25th Sept 2022 Oileain FM Radio Show: featuring Karen o'Sullivan, Calvin Jones avian flu, Colin Whooley sea memorial in Baltimore, Zana Ellis. Music with Krestine Havemann and David Nagle, and Al Redddan. Three tunes from Cormac O'Donoghue.

25th Of Sept 22 sc - Stereo Mix

This show features Matt Murphy and Paddy Marshall swapping yarns, and Richard Collins tells a tale from school days. Also features Aisling Moran talking about her swim from Sherkin to Baltimore and the fundraising for the Baltimore pool, and Krestine talks about the early life of her father Claus. Jason has sports news and what's coming up in the budget, and the three tunes are picked by Frances O'Donovan.

October 9th 2022 Oileain FM Radio Show  Sc

Presented by Susan, Mona and Lizzie todays show has Marie O'Neill bringing an update of how the raffle for the school fundraiser is progressing, Paul O'Driscoll tells us about his passion for racing pigeons, and Richard Collins has a tale about wild seas on the venture to the West Indies. We hear Sinead McCormick talk about the MA she recently completed on Sherkin and her success with a nomination for the RDS Art award, and we hear the speeches from the graduation in the Sherkin Community Hall. Three songs choices are from Eoin Wickens.

6th Nov 2022 Oileain FM RadioShow Sc - Stereo Mix

First show of 2023 season covers the Launch of the Islands Policy, Community Art Exhibition, the Rope Project, local news and features live music from Paddy Marshall and Brigid Madden.

June 2023 Sherkin Sounds and the Surrounds #1.1- Sc

Mona O'Driscoll sits down with Geoff Stephens to discuss his life story. Part 1 - Looks at his life in England before arriving in Ireland

The Life story of Geoff Stephens - Part 1 Living in England

Line up on the show includes: 
Captain John O'Sullivan - The Merchant Navy and how he ended up out at sea.
Mimi Trouabal - BlástaFarian, the new coffee cabin on Sherkin Island.
Geoff Gould - Fit up theatre festival and the upcoming shows on Sherkin.
Andy and Patrick - Update on the Sherkin Alpacas.
Baltimore Heritage Group - Heritage talk about the Ringfort in Baltimore Community centre on the 20th of August.
Live music by John Hunt, Ken Cotter, John Simpson, and Norman King.
Local news update on upcoming events and activities in the area
5 songs chosen by Olga Shapran included: 
Kuzma Skryabin singing "Mom"
Imagine Dragons singing "Believer"
Chris de burgh singing "Lady in Red"
Mykhailo Khoma singing "Marichka"
The Weeknd and Ariana Grande singing "Save your Tears"

9th July 2023 Live Show

SUMMER GATHERING OF SONGS

Museum of Song 

Artists Tess Leak and Sharon Whooley of The Museum of Song: Ireland and Ukraine project, hosted a special Summer Gathering of Songs in St. Mona’s Church, Sherkin Island on Sunday 21st May, 2023. Songs were sung by islanders in both English and Ukrainian, with special guests the newly formed Chervona Kalyna choir from Drimoleague.

The choir, dressed in traditional Ukrainian clothes and Vinoks (floral headdresses), were warmly welcomed by the audience who also joined in their last song ‘Odna Kalyna’ in solidarity with the people of Ukraine. Soloists Robbie Murphy, Tatiana Karpenko, Paddy Marshall, Liz Clark, Josephine Smyth, and Brigid Madden all performed, along with the talented Hlib Krovlaidis who played beautiful versions of both ‘My Way’ and ‘Yesterday’ on his saxophone.

The event culminated in everyone singing a roof-raising ‘Will Ye Go, Lassie Go’ and a full-volume, heartfelt ‘Happy Birthday’ for both Hlib and Matt Murphy who celebrated their birthdays on the same day. 

This project on Sherkin was funded by the HSE through the Cork/Kerry Mental Health Awareness Project Grant and supported by SIDS and Comhar na nOileán through the SICAP Programme.

Here is a slightly abridged recording of the gathering.

Summer Gathering of Songs - Museum Of Song 21 May 2023

Todays programme has an interesting interview with Paddy Marshall with tales of life in cork city and his long connections with Sherkin. There is all the local news, sports section, and interviews with Hammond introducing the Dog Show and Art Exhibition due in september, and Tara chats about her current art show. The 5 songs are chosen by Jez Youell, all by artistes who have played in the Jolly Roger.

14th Aug 2023 Sherkin Sounds And Surround Sc

Sherkin Sounds and Surrounds is presented this week by Mona and Susan. There is a short tribute to Norman King, and we hear from John Walsh of the European Small Islands Federation, the tale of the witch in the Rughar, and Liz Reilly speaks of her work in palliative care. We also hear from Deirdre ni Luisaigh and the new Digital Literacy classes that are starting soon, and have a local news update. Music this week chosen by Sue Penhall.

8th Oct 2023 Sherkin Sounds and Surrounds

Publican and teacher extraordinaire Jez Youell sits down with Jason to discuss his favourite pastime Formula 1.

Jez Youell and Jason Murphy discuss Formula 1

Sherkin Sounds and Surrounds is today presented by Fergal, Mona and a first session for Daniel. Also a first for Sherkin is an interview with Holly Cairns Social Democrat Leader and newly selected candidate for the next local council elections, Isobel Towse. We also hear from Paul Moore who was running a podcast workshop on Sherkin, Majella O'Neill who is freezing for a great cause, Jordyn explains how the Sherkin Christmas craft fair will operate, more from William Brock and the rope project, and a local news roundup. Music chosen by Eleanor O'Driscoll from Cape.

Sherkin Sounds and Surrounds 12th November 2023

Pat Calnan shares her story of growing up in Cork city and how she first came to Sherkin Island.

Pat Calnan Podcast

Our Christmas Eve podcast is made up of a variety of Christmas stories shared with us by listeners, a special update from the North Pole and also carols performed by the Sherkin Choir from the 2023 Carol service which took place on the 17th of December in Saint Mona's Church on Sherkin Island. We hope you all enjoy listening and we would like to wish all our listeners a Merry Christmas!

Christmas Eve Podcast 2023 - Sherkin Sounds and Surrounds

On todays show we chatted with Cliona Walsh who told us about the London Marathon which she is running in 2024, Majella O'Neill Collins, who has her upcoming exhibition in Uillinn West Cork art Centre opening on the 13th of January and we catch up with Jason Murphy about college life. We also had some lovely live music performed by Daniel O'Connor and John Simpson. Cliona put our presenters to work with a round of question's from her recent quiz night in Annie Mays pub and we look back on 2023. We hope you all enjoy!

Christmas Show 10th of December 2023

Matt Murphy from Sherkin Island and Michael John Cagodan from Cape Clear, recently met up for a chat about Michael John bringing coal to the Fastnet Lighthouse and also about his good friend, the late Conchubhar O'Drisceoil.

Stories from the past: Michael John Cadogan & Matt Murphy - Sherkin Sounds and Surrounds

The first programme of the year is hosted by Susan, Jason and lizzie. In memory of Julian Wyllie 4 songs are played, chosen with help from Vanessa. To mark the recent marriage of Katriana and Andreii another song is aired, and Tina Reed is interviewed about her new life on Sherkin revolving around her successful art and husbands kayaking business. There is a sports round up and all the local news. Michael Collins jnr calls in to tell us about his current life in Tenerife with a camper van.

14th Jan 2024 Sherkin Sounds and Surrounds

Peggy Townend talks to Matt Murphy about - growing up in the UK, life during WWII, her family and friends, moving to Ireland, her love of sailing and life long learning.

Stories from the past: Peggy Townend and Matt Murphy

The February show is hosted by Feargal, Lizzie, Mona, Daniel and Tina, with Fiona and Dee on decks. We hear an interview that Julian Wyllie recorded in the early days of the radio project, Ber Burns calls in to tell us about the history and stories behind St. Brigid's crosses and Kevin McCormick has information about the work of the West Cork Islands Community Council. There is a 'couples quiz' and live music from Simon and Neisha. Music chosen by Tina Reed.

11th Feb 2024 Sherkin Sounds and Surrounds Live Show

The March programme from Sherkin Sounds and Surrounds comes to you on Mother's Day, and is presented by Lizzie, Susan, Tina and Daniel Q, with Fiona  and Dee on the decks. As a special treat Aisling Brennan, a 2nd year BAVA student, will sing some Irish songs, and some of the island children will read their poems. As well as local news, Daniel will talk about his work with computers and AI, there is news about Sherkin Tidy Town efforts, and the music this month has been chosen by Dee with the help of AI.

10th Mar 2024 Sherkin Sounds and Surrounds

Tina Reed and Daniel Quernheim have a chat about running and talk to Chris Pearson about orienteering.

What about running? A podcast by Tina, Dan and Chris

Stories from the past: Fr John Heinhold, SPS, Co-PP Skibbereen and Rath & the Islands, talks with Matt Murphy. Fr John tells us about his life as a priest and about his missionary work with the Kiltegan Fathers in Kenya.

Stories from the past: Fr John Heinhold talks with Matt Murphy.

Presenting the show today are Lizzie, Mona, Tina and Daniel Q with Fiona on the desk keeping order. First up is Aidan Bushe from the Baltimore Lifeboat celebrating 200 years of the RNLI with lots of tales to tell, Mary O'Sullivan will let us know about this years Bere Island Art Festival, and Tess Leak and Sharon Whooley have news of another island project they will be starting soon. Elaine Desmond will also be in to explain another project which will encompass everything about film and drama on the island, and Raffe is back from France for the Summer on Sherkin and has chosen this weeks music

14th April 24 Sherkin Sounds and Surrounds Live Show

This podcast was recorded in Sherkin Island Community Hall 2023 when the Anthropology field school from University College Cork were here in April for their annual visit.

The guest speaker was Dr Connie Kelleher Senior Archaeologist with the National Monument Service.

Dr Connie Kelleher senior archaeologist- 2023

Sherkin Islands first Broadcast from the 5th of July. Jean Dunne Cork Penny Dinners; Julian Hamish Wyllie and Callie talk nature; William reads the Gruffalo; Paula Buggy Three tunes; Brigid Madden and Susan tell us all about Haikus on Sherkin; Sinead Mc Cormick tells us about life in Barcelona during the lockdown; Louis Jacob and Daniel O Connor treat us to some music. *** unfortunately all music had to be edited out as we cannot upload the music for podcast version** 
The 3 Tunes this week were : (1) Harvest Moon by Neil Young (2) First We Take Manhattan by Leonard Cohen (3) Martha by Freddie White.

5th of July 2020 Sherkin Sounds Oileain FM

Sherkin Sounds Broadcasted on the 26th of July. This week we hear from Kieran Cotter about his time volunteering with the RNLI, Kevin from Heir Island, Deirdre Walsh, Julian Whylie, Tom Baker who sold Horse Island in Roaringwater Bay during the pandemic, and Margaret O Connor reads a short story she wrote "A sense of place".

26th of July 2020 Sherkin Sounds Oileain FM

Coming up in todays show we have Miriam Dunne for the "1000 Words", Sue Cahalane tells us about the Library Service here on Sherkin, Feargal  O Connor chats with Owen Marshall about local herbs which are especially good this time of year for flighting off the colds and flus. We chat with Casey's Hotel in Baltimore. Turlough O Connor takes us from the Artic Circle to Hollyhill to California and finally to Barcelona. We have a number of participants for the Alphabet Quiz and also we play our very first Christmas song on the station. Charlie Green pick his Three Tunes this week with 3 cracking songs:
 1) Metal Firecracker by Lucinda Williams  
2)The Randell Knife by Guy Clark 
3) Drag Queens in Limousines by Mary Gauthier

22nd of Nov 2020 Sherkin Sounds Oileain FM

Sherkin Sounds and the Surrounds will represent, and present, the views, rich history, and ongoing issues affecting the West Cork island community. Off-shore island communities around Ireland face similar challenges. This is part of the Grassroots Radio Project

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