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Ep 82---

This week on the Voices of Boyle, we’re delighted to have the wonderful Martha Higgins on for an honest, nostalgic, and insightful chat!

🕰️ Take a walk down memory lane as Martha shares:

Her childhood growing up on a small farm in rural Sligo

The strong bond with neighbours and how the community helped each other, especially during haymaking season

Fond memories of Boyle as a vibrant market towns...shops, fairs, the magic of Christmas, and classic dances

The inspiration behind her debut novel "Hiding from the Heart" and her writing journey

Fascinating stories about Jimmy Gralton, his legacy as an Irish rebel, and Martha’s next book project

Life lessons from walking the length of Ireland, living abroad, and surviving the challenging Covid era

The healing power of nature and the importance of looking up from our phones to appreciate the beauty around us.

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Ep 81---

Today’s guest is Dorothy Shannon and we talk about all things King House Tea Rooms.

Dorothy grew up between Ardcarne and Cootehall, and talks about her vivid memories of coming into Boyle as a child – the turkey market, the buzz of the town, and the shops that she loved to visit.

Travel opened her world up when she was younger, feeding her love of food, flavours and the joy of creating a variety of dishes from scratch. Catering and hospitality always felt natural to her, so when the chance to take over King House Tea Rooms came up nine years ago, she trusted her gut and grasped the opportunity with both hands.

Since then, Dorothy has turned the café into a place known for homemade food, local ingredients and a feeling of genuine welcome. For her, the tea rooms are about community as much as cooking – a space where people meet, chat and keep the heart of Boyle beating.

In this episode, she reflects on her journey to where she is today, the people that make her job so rewarding and her plans as the café heads towards its ten year anniversary.

Check out the full blog post for this episode here - https://www.voicesofboyle.com/dorothyshannon

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Ep 80---

On this episode of Voices of Boyle, Florence and myself chat with Anna Marie Jehorek. Anna shares her story of her deep connection to Boyle—despite being born and raised in the U.S.

Her family roots reach back to Croghan and she reflects on her fond memories of visiting Boyle since the 1980s, as well as the friendships and traditions that shaped her affection for the area.

It was a result of these visits that Boyle became the backdrop for her two novels.

From travel inspiration and pen pal letters with her grand uncle, to Irish dancing championships and her recent foray into podcasting, the conversation with Anna Marie is packed with stories of heritage, creativity, and the enduring magnetism of Boyle. We hope you enjoy the episode.

See the full blog post to accompany this episode: https://www.voicesofboyle.com/annamariejehorek

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