Discovering Sligo Podcast

02/12/2024

Moygara Castle - Discovering Sligo Podcast EP 5 with PJ O'Neill. This one was a long time in the production queue but it was worth the wait!

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After the summer hiatus, join, your host - Sally Siggins, as she interviews special guest - PJ O'Neill, about the wonderful Moygara Castle. PJ has spent his ...

02/12/2024

After the summer hiatus, join, your host - Sally Siggins, as she interviews special guest - PJ O'Neill, about the wonderful Moygara Castle. PJ has spent his lifetime being intrigued by the castle and this interest has now been brought to life through research, excavation, publication and most recently conservation.

Very important to note that you cannot access Moygara Castle at present due to health and safety requirements and ongoing conservation. Keep up to date with the most recent news by joining the Moygara Castle Research & Conservation Project Facebook Group. The recent publication on Moygara edited by Dr. Kieran O'Conor is available here: https://www.fourcourtspress.ie/books/2021/moygara-castle-county-sligo-and-the-ogaras-of-coolavin

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If you prefer to watch on Youtube here's the link: https://youtu.be/7LGKJ8HG-YI?si=NqD3ENvA6P8JSvK-

Available on normal podcast outlets soon.

25/02/2024

Ep 4 - TIME AND TIDE 🕙🌊

On this weeks episode of the Discovering Sligo Podcast I interview ATU lecturer Dr Fiona Beglane.

Let me know what you've enjoyed most on the podcast so far.


Archaeology at the Atlantic Technological University

Discovering Sligo Podcast - EP 4 - Time and TideJoin me (Sally Siggins) as I interview Dr. Fiona Beglane - Lecturer at the Atlantic Technological University ...

24/02/2024

One famous podcaster beside Alan Clarke
SO Funny Sligo Comedy Festival

New Discovering Sligo Podcast dropping tomorrow at 2pm. Dr Fiona Beglane talks 'Time and Tide' - Staid Abbey, Deerparks and Disert!

08/02/2024

Join me (Sally Siggins) as I interview Padraig Meehan, a Roscommon man with a massive passion for Sligo. We talk all things UNESCO (Passage Tomb Landscape of County Sligo), archaeology, discoveries, music and even Westlife.

Drop us a comment and make sure to like, share, subscribe and tell all your friends.

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Sligo Neolithic Landscapes Sligo County Council Sligo Heritage Office

*Some text transcriptions are not perfect - best to listen on spotify if you can.

01/02/2024

Episode 2 - The Gorgeousness of Sligo!

In this episode I am joined by Connemara archaeologist and tour guide - Michael Gibbons. A man no stranger to holding a strong opinion and not to let a bad situation get you down - Michael has viewed Sligo's archaeology from the sky, sea and land up close and personal. In Sligo he has made discoveries, mapped sites and excavated others and made friends along the way. Michael has a big grá for Sligo, potentially even more than true Sligonians.

31/01/2024

PODCASTING

Delighted to have Padraig Meehan, PJ O'Neill and David Flanagan recording for the Discovering Sligo Podcast.

So many more guests yet to join me. New episode with Michael Gibbons will be available from tomorrow 1st Feb at 2pm!



Celtic Dawn Expeditions Sligo Neolithic Landscapes Moygara Castle Research & Conservation Project

26/01/2024

Episode 2 - Delighted to catch Connemara archaeologist - Michael Gibbons - for a special interview. This gentleman has years of experience seeing Sligo archaeology sites from sky, sea and land. A great chat and even some scandal. Episode 2 launching 1st February - St Brigid's day.

Big thanks to Sligo Park Hotel for allowing use of their Kenmare meeting room, a great facility.

Michael Gibbons

25/01/2024

Join host - Sally Siggins - as she interviews local tour guide - Martin Byrne. Topic's include the ancient landscape of Sligo from the times of the last glaciers to the arrival and colonisation of the first farmers. Interspersed with conversation and discussion you won't want to miss this!

24/01/2024

Discovering Sligo Podcast Launching tomorrow! 🎙️😀😬

All going well you'll find episode one across the podcast platforms and here tomorrow at 2pm! Please like/share/subscribe/follow etc and spread the word.

Don't forget you can support the podcast - www.buymeacoffee.com/sallysiggins

17/01/2024

The first of many recording sessions for the Discovering Sligo Podcast. Delighted to have local tour guide Martin Byrne in as my first guest. Podcast lauching 25th January!