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Ep 77---

For episode 77 we have Sean Nicholson for a chat that’s heartfelt and full of laughs. Sean takes us back to his childhood at the foot of the Curlew Mountains, growing up in a house steeped in music, stories, and a fair bit of mischief.

From there, the conversation meanders through rambling houses, lively sessions, and unforgettable characters, before following Sean to London in the 1980s and 90s, where the Irish community and music scene brought both challenges and adventure.

Along the way, Sean talks about learning his first instruments, playing in bands, life abroad, and the characters you’d meet gigging in Irish pubs. We also hear about brushes with fame, lessons learned, and his later involvement in creative projects back home, including the ‘Oh No Somalia’ charity album.

It’s a lively trip through memory, music, and community....told with all the wit and warmth of one of Boyle’s own.

Enjoy!

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Ep 76---

Welcome to episode 76 of the Voices of Boyle. I'm delighted to be joined by Seamie Carr for this one...a true Boyle native whose stories will transport you straight back to the town’s lively days of the 1980s and 90s.

From flying down hills on car bonnets and staging epic war games in the Pleasure Grounds, to marbles, conkers, and Halloween penny bangers...Seamie paints a vivid picture of a childhood full of adventure and community spirit.

Seamie chats about his family's history including tales of his father’s time in America and running the legendary Carr’s pub...to Seamus’s own journey across the Atlantic, where he studied motorcycle mechanics before finding his way back to Boyle.

This one’s packed with nostalgia, local legends, and a real love for the town.

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

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Ep 75---

From East End London to Ballyfarnon and Boyle, this one is packed with memories, a bit of mischief and making things happen.

📌 Joe chats about:
• Born in England → moved to Ballyfarnon in 1994
• National school days
• Starting in St. Mary’s in 1998, later Abbey Community College
• Teenage discos, selling cans on the bus, and early entrepreneurship
• MBNA in Carrick from July 2005, later Avant Money
• DJing from 2006, karaoke nights, and Rag Week stories
• Super Sunday sessions around town
• Taking over Mattimoe’s after a coin flip, opening in December 2016, closing New Year 2022–23
• Rock the Clock nights, fireworks on the bridge, and community craic
• Boyle Celtic Reserves memories and coaching the under-6s
• Covid’s stop–start on pubs and family time
• Setting up LuxuryWeddingSupplies.ie

Check out the full blog post for this episode over at: https://www.voicesofboyle.com/joeryan

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Ep 74---

From London life to Boyle local, Kathleen and her partner, Andy, built one of Ireland’s most unique children’s clothing brands, “Slugs & Snails” from their kitchen table.

In this episode, we chat about:
✨ The rise of Slugs & Snails and the unisex tights revolution
🇮🇪 Surviving Brexit, COVID, and building a brand from rural Ireland
🏡 What “home” really means after 20 years in Boyle
💬 Why local stories, culture, and ‘the cure’ still matter

Expect laughs, honesty, a few rants, and a lot of heart!

Full Blog Post to accompany this episode: https://www.voicesofboyle.com/kathleenredmond/

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Ep 73---

This week, Carlo sits down with filmmaker and creative storyteller, Ciaran Casey. From a childhood in Sligo and Manchester, to making music videos in Boyle, and then filming a wild month long documentary road trip across the USA, Ciaran’s life is anything but typical!

In this conversation, you’ll hear:

👉 How a Nokia phone and a passion for storytelling sparked his love for video
👉 Building a media business in rural Ireland and why community support matters
👉 The behind-the-scenes chaos of directing music videos, documentaries, and even weddings
👉 Stories from a cross-country American documentary filming tour and the challenges he faced along the way
👉 Reflections on balancing creativity, fatherhood, and running a business through Covid…and much more

Whether you’re a fan of local stories, filmmaking, or just love a good origin story, you’ll find plenty to inspire and entertain in this episode.

Click the link and get to know the creative force behind Wilsain Media! 🎬

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Ep 72---

In this episode of The Voices of Boyle, Florence is joined by two locals, Camilla McQuaid and Brendan Mullen, to chat about their growing business, Éire Competitions.

We talk about how the idea came about, the early challenges of getting it off the ground, and the support they’ve received along the way. They share stories behind some of their most popular prizes, what it’s like doing the live draws, and the buzz of seeing it all come together.

It’s great to see such entrepreneurial spirit alive and well in Boyle — and even better when it’s coming from two people who are passionate about what they do. We wrap up the conversation with a few laughs and some great memories of growing up here.

Have a listen — this episode is a brilliant insight into two locals taking an idea from concept to reality.

Full Blog Post for this episode: https://www.voicesofboyle.com/eirecompetitions/

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Ep 71---

On this episode of the Voices of Boyle, I sat down with Reece Shanley, a driven young business orientated man who’s creating his own path in life.

We dive into his journey from been an energetic kid growing up to his experiences traveling solo in Thailand as well as the lessons learned through challenges like the COVID lockdowns. Reece talks openly about the value of hard work, mental clarity, and staying adaptable in a rapidly changing world.

If you're looking for some inspiration from someone blending business savvy with real-world grit and self-awareness, this episode is a must-listen.

And finally, if you enjoyed this episode, please do us a favour—share it on your socials! Whether it’s a story, a post, or a quick message to a friend, it helps more people from or interested in Boyle discover the podcast. Thanks very much!

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Ep 69---

Our guest this week is Nathan Haynes, a thoughtful and insightful young man who made Boyle his home just over a year ago. With a Master’s in Psychology, Nathan brings a fresh and compassionate perspective to some of the most pressing issues facing younger generations today.

In this episode, we explore the power of human connection, the importance of collective sense-making, and the emotional landscape young people must navigate in today’s world. Nathan works in residential care, supporting teenagers aged 16–18 who, for various reasons, don’t fit into the traditional foster care system.

This is a deep and thought-provoking conversation, and Nathan has a remarkable gift for breaking down complex ideas in a way that’s accessible, relatable, and full of heart. So, I hope you all enjoy the episode and enjoy the rest of your day.

Check out the full blog post to this episode: https://www.voicesofboyle.com/nathanhaynes

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