Name: Stories from the past: Peggy Townend and Matt Murphy by Sherkin Sounds and Surrounds
Duration: 56 min 3 s
Description: 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.

Really enjoyable podcast. Thank you so much for sharing your stories Peggy and Matt.

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

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 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

Stories from the past: Peggy Townend and Matt Murphy

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