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Conscious Lee is a podcast to help people value and protect their rivers. The third episode considers our connection with the River Lee through the experiences of different people. It presents a range of voices that illustrate how rivers are used and misused. We have contributions from activist Chris Moody, Councillor Lorna Bogue, photographer Paul Carroll, Frank O'Connor of Anois, Tadhg O’Connell, of Atlantic Sea Kayaking, and Aodhán Rilke, see links below. It also uses Sustainable Development Goal 6 Clean Water and Sanitation helps think about how we can protect and restore water-related ecosystems, such as rivers, lakes, and wetlands. Conscious Lee is produced by students of Creativity and Change, a course in Munster Technical University’s Crawford College of Art & Design. Colette Mulholland, Ann Lambe, Flo Whitworth, and Richard Scrvien narrated, and the field recordings were made by artist Vicki Langan and Richard. It is released through Littoral Space, a podcast by Dr Richard Scriven. This work is shared under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International Licence. Conscious Lee webpage: www.creativityandchange.ie/conscious-lee Conscious Lee Instagram: www.instagram.com/consciousleecork SaveOurBrideOtters: saveourbrideotters.com Anois: www.anois.org Councillor Lorna Bogue: twitter.com/LornaBogue Paul Carrol: twitter.com/gaelicfields Atlantic Sea Kayaking atlanticseakayaking.com/ Littoral Space webpage: liminalentwinings.com/littoral-space-podcast/ Twitter: twitter.com/LittoralSpace Instagram: www.instagram.com/littoralspaces/

Conscious Lee is a podcast to help people value and protect their rivers. In the second episode, we explore the concept of ‘bluespace’ which describes the health improvements of spending time by water. Building on the first podcast, it shows us how respecting rivers has multiple benefits for people and wildlife. We have contributions from Dr Sarah Bell, lecturer in health geography in the University of Exeter, Denise Cahill Cork Healthy Cities Co-coordinator, and Laura Ní Fhearghail, see links below. It also uses Sustainable Development Goal 15, Life on land, to show the importance of rivers, waterways, wetlands, and lifestyle choices you can make to help address our climate and biodiversity crisis. Conscious Lee is produced by students of Creativity and Change, a course in Munster Technical University’s Crawford College of Art & Design. Colette Mulholland, Ann Lambe, Flo Whitworth, and Richard Scrvien narrated, and the field recordings were made by artist Vicki Langan and Richard. It is released through Littoral Space, a podcast by Dr Richard Scriven. This work is shared under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International Licence. Conscious Lee webpage: www.creativityandchange.ie/conscious-lee Conscious Lee Instagram: www.instagram.com/consciousleecork Dr Sarah Bell: twitter.com/SarahBell85 Cork Healthy Cities: corkhealthycities.com Laura Ní Fhearghail: https://www.instagram.com/lauranifhearghail/ Littoral Space webpage: liminalentwinings.com/littoral-space-podcast/ Twitter: twitter.com/LittoralSpace Instagram: www.instagram.com/littoralspaces/

Conscious Lee is a podcast to help people value and protect their rivers. This first episode explores otters in Cork rivers and discusses the importance of water habitats, and how we can respect them. It has contributions from Gill Weyman of Cork Nature Network, activist Chris Moody, Jude Sherry of Anois, and Cork city Councillor Lorna Bogue, see links below. It also uses Sustainable Development Goal 15, Life on land, to show the importance of rivers, waterways, wetlands, and lifestyle choices you can make to help address our climate and biodiversity crisis. Conscious Lee is produced by students of Creativity and Change, a course in Munster Technical University’s Crawford College of Art & Design. Colette Mulholland, Ann Lambe, Flo Whitworth, and Richard Scrvien narrated, and the field recordings were made by artist Vicki Langan and Richard. It is released through Littoral Space, a podcast by Dr Richard Scriven. This work is shared under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International Licence. Conscious Lee webpage: www.creativityandchange.ie/conscious-lee Conscious Lee Instagram: www.instagram.com/consciousleecork Cork Nature Network: corknaturenetwork.ie SaveOurBrideOtters: saveourbrideotters.com Anois: www.anois.org Councillor Lorna Bogue: twitter.com/LornaBogue Littoral Space webpage: liminalentwinings.com/littoral-space-podcast/ Twitter: twitter.com/LittoralSpace Instagram: www.instagram.com/littoralspaces/ Dr Richard Scriven tweets at: twitter.com/RichardScrivGeo

Fluvial Tones is a creative response to my work on the River Lee that blends field recordings with short excerpts from interviews to indicate how the natural, social, and cultural all flow together. The pieces collated from the Cork is the Lee podcast directly present the soundscape without commentary to let the river and voices speak for themselves highlighting the river’s agency and complex role for the people and region. Rivers are natural systems that have enabled human life and habitation for millenia, as a result they are subjected to all types of uses and interferences. Despite being forded, bridged, dammed, and channelled the river Lee continues to flow adding to the richness of Cork. It is a meeting place for the natural and the human, and the accompanying questions that occur at these confluences. Fluvial Tones derives from Cork is the Lee, a component of Littoral Space podcast created by Dr Richard Scriven, which received funding from Cork City Council's Local Heritage Grant 2019. It features field recordings made and edited by Vicky Langan and myself, as well as the voices of Ailsing White, Councillor Dr Kieran McCarthy, Diarmuid Crowley, Megan Cronin, John Armstrong, Councillor Lorna Bogue, and Joya Kuin. Fluvial Tone is shared under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. Littoral Space webpage: liminalentwinings.com/littoral-space-podcast/ Twitter: twitter.com/LittoralSpace Instagram: www.instagram.com/littoralspaces/ Dr Richard Scriven tweets at: twitter.com/RichardScrivGeo

This final episode gathers sections left over from the other installments to tell a varied story of the Lee combining its natural, geographical, cultural, and historical layers. It also includes the main conclusions from the project and recommendations made to Cork City Council. The opening and closing music is composed and played by Claire Layton; the field recordings are made and edited by Vicky Langan (www.vickylangan.com) and Richard Scriven, narration is provided by Ruth Harrington, Aisling White, Dionne Carroll, and Joe Kiely gave production assistance. Cork is the Lee is co-created by geographer Dr Richard Scriven, with funding from Cork City Council's Local Heritage Grant 2019. This podcast is shared under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License, which means you can remix, tweak, and build upon this work for non-commercial purposes, as long as you credit us and license your new creations under the same terms; save for the materials from Cork Folklore Project who retain the copyright of those sections. Littoral Space webpage: liminalentwinings.com/littoral-space-podcast/ Twitter: twitter.com/LittoralSpace Instagram: www.instagram.com/littoralspaces/ Dr Richard Scriven tweets at: twitter.com/RichardScrivGeo

This episode focuses on our connections with the river by experiencing it from on the surface or on the banks. Despite everything else going on around the city - the traffic, the rushing, the noises - the river itself passes, threading its own course. By being on or by the river we can feel affinities to it, a sense that links us with its calming presence.

The River Lee and its tributaries are a rich habitat for wildlife and biodiversity running across county Cork and through the city. This episode focuses on nature and wildlife along the river encourages us to (re)appreciate its natural heritage through discussions of otters, fishing, pollution, and birdlife. The opening and closing music is composed and played by Claire Layton; the field recordings are made and edited by Vicky Langan (www.vickylangan.com) and Richard Scriven, narration is provided by Ruth Harrington and Aisling White, and Joe Kiely gave production assistance. Cork is the Lee is co-created by geographer Dr Richard Scriven, with funding from Cork City Council's Local Heritage Grant 2019. This podcast is shared under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License, which means you can remix, tweak, and build upon this work for non-commercial purposes, as long as you credit us and license your new creations under the same terms; save for the materials from Cork Folklore Project who retain the copyright of those sections and the rendition of The Banks of My Own Lovely Lee. Littoral Space webpage: liminalentwinings.com/littoral-space-podcast/ Twitter: twitter.com/LittoralSpace Instagram: www.instagram.com/littoralspaces/ Dr Richard Scriven tweets at: twitter.com/RichardScrivGeo

This episode focuses on the Lee is a cultural force in the life of Cork. It uses historical accounts, art works, and poetry to emphasise the importance of valuing the river. The installment also highlights potential threats to our personal and communal attachment to the river and the need to ensure we foster and encourage appreciations and sustainable uses of the Lee. Excerpts from The Banks Of My Own Lovely Lee by Dick Forbes and J.C. Flanahan are sung by Seán O'Sé. The opening and closing music is composed and played by Claire Layton; the field recordings are made and edited by Vicky Langan (www.vickylangan.com) and Richard Scriven, narration is provided by Ruth Harrington and Aisling White, and Joe Kiely gave production assistance. Cork is the Lee is co-created by geographer Dr Richard Scriven, with funding from Cork City Council's Local Heritage Grant 2019. This podcast is shared under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License, which means you can remix, tweak, and build upon this work for non-commercial purposes, as long as you credit us and license your new creations under the same terms; save for the materials from Cork Folklore Project who retain the copyright of those sections and the rendition of The Banks of My Own Lovely Lee. Littoral Space webpage: liminalentwinings.com/littoral-space-podcast/ Twitter: twitter.com/LittoralSpace Instagram: www.instagram.com/littoralspaces/ Dr Richard Scriven tweets at: twitter.com/RichardScrivGeo

This episode looks at the crossings of the Lee with a focus on the bridges found in the city. The city's expansion from its medieval core in the late 16th century involved initial building of bridges between the marshy islands before culverting over most of the channels. Then, as the urban are grew, crossings were required along the banks linking the central island with the south and north sides. As well as providing an overview of the topic, specific reference is made to South Gate Bridge, St Patrick's Bridge, the Shaky Bridge, Brian Boru and Clontarf Bridges, and the Jack Lynch Tunnel. The opening and closing music is composed and played by Claire Layton; the field recordings are made and edited by Vicky Langan (www.vickylangan.com) and Richard Scriven, narration is provided by Ruth Harrington and Aisling White, and Joe Kiely gave production assistance. Cork is the Lee is co-created by geographer Dr Richard Scriven, with funding from Cork City Council's Local Heritage Grant 2019. This podcast is shared under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License, which means you can remix, tweak, and build upon this work for non-commercial purposes, as long as you credit us and license your new creations under the same terms; save for the materials from Cork Folklore Project who retain the copyright of those sections. Littoral Space webpage: liminalentwinings.com/littoral-space-podcast/ Twitter: twitter.com/LittoralSpace Instagram: www.instagram.com/littoralspaces/ Dr Richard Scriven tweets at: twitter.com/RichardScrivGeo

Tracing the flow of the River Lee from its source in Gougane Barra to the outskirts of the city is the focus of this second episode. Interviews with local residents and business owners as well as people who are passionate about the river are combined to explore the upper river, considering the different spaces and stretches found along the way, including Lough Allua, Inchigeela, the Gearagh, the flooding for the Iniscarra Reservoir, and the Lee fields. The opening and closing music is composed and played by Claire Layton; the field recordings are made and edited by Vicky Langan (www.vickylangan.com) and Richard Scriven, narration is provided by Ruth Harrington and Aisling White, and Joe Kiely gave production assistance. Cork is the Lee is co-created by geographer Dr Richard Scriven, with funding from Cork City Council's Local Heritage Grant 2019. This podcast is shared under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License, which means you can remix, tweak, and build upon this work for non-commercial purposes, as long as you credit us and license your new creations under the same terms. Littoral Space webpage: liminalentwinings.com/littoral-space-podcast/ Twitter: twitter.com/LittoralSpace Instagram: www.instagram.com/littoralspaces/ Dr Richard Scriven tweets at: twitter.com/RichardScrivGeo

In this first episode of Cork is the Lee, Dr Richard Scriven presents a different character to the following installments with a blend of field recordings and short reflections thinking about sound or encounters with the Lee, all structured around five river features. The field recordings are made and edited by Vicky Langan (www.vickylangan.com), the opening and closing music is composed and played by Claire Layton, and title narration is by Ruth Harrington. Littoral Space webpage: http://liminalentwinings.com/littoral-space-podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LittoralSpace Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littoralspaces/ Dr Richard Scriven tweets at: https://twitter.com/RichardScrivGeo

The high rates of food poverty, or food insecurity, in Ireland, and the different types of response are outlined by Tara Kenny, PhD Candidate in the Department of Geography, UCC. This conversation illustrates the complexities involved and the inadequacies of government policies, which rely on the charitable sector to help feed people caught in food poverty. Dr Richard Scriven also discusses community gardens with Tara, and the social role they can play. Littoral Space webpage: http://liminalentwinings.com/littoral-space-podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LittoralSpace Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littoralspaces/ Dr Richard Scriven tweets at: https://twitter.com/RichardScrivGeo

Education and equality of access and opportunity feature in this episode's conversation with Deputy Principal Ruth Harrington, who shares her experiences of working in a school with DEIS (Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools) status. She underlines the importance of supports such as breakfast clubs and school liaison officers, and offering choice to young people. Littoral Space webpage: http://liminalentwinings.com/littoral-space-podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LittoralSpace Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littoralspaces/ Dr Richard Scriven tweets at: https://twitter.com/RichardScrivGeo

Gill Weyman explains about the national ladybird survey with Dr Richard Scriven. It is a citizen science project involving members of the public sharing sighthings of the ladybirds so a greater picture of their spread, types, and overall status can be assessed. Gill works in Fota Wildlife Park under an IRC employment doctoral scholarship and is completing her PhD in the School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University College Cork. You can find out more about the survey and submit your sightings: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Irishladybirds/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/IrishLadybirds Fota Wildlife Park website: https://www.fotawildlife.ie/education/2016-all-ireland-ladybird-survey Littoral Space webpage: http://liminalentwinings.com/littoral-space-podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LittoralSpace Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littoralspaces/ Dr Richard Scriven tweets at: https://twitter.com/RichardScrivGeo

A broad ranging conversation with Holly McKeever Cairns, a West Cork farmer and small business owner, covers the importance of biodiversity, sustainable agriculture, better systems of farming, and supporting rural life. In this episode, Dr Richard Scriven and Holly touch a range of geographical themes from the provision of food to examining what we mean by sustainability. It also highlights the importance of voters in shaping policies and consumer is making change. Brown Envelope Seeds (https://www.brownenvelopeseeds.com/)is a family company in West Cork, and Holly is a candidate in the upcoming local elections for the Social Demoncrats in the Cork County Bantry electoral area (https://www.socialdemocrats.ie/our-people/holly-mckeevercairns/). She can also be found on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/HolllyMcKeeverCairns/), Twitter (https://twitter.com/HollyLeahCairns), and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/holly_mckeever_cairns/). Littoral Space webpage: http://liminalentwinings.com/littoral-space-podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LittoralSpace Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littoralspaces/ Dr Richard Scriven tweets at: https://twitter.com/RichardScrivGeo

Doris Murphy shares her experiences of convening Wexford Together for Yes with a group of dedicated activists, highlight the importance of individuals acting to help address social and political issues. Littoral Space webpage: http://liminalentwinings.com/littoral-space-podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LittoralSpace Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littoralspaces/ Dr Richard Scriven tweets at: https://twitter.com/RichardScrivGeo

Musican and composer Dee Gannon explains the geographical influences in her piece the Anthropocene composed for the gamelan (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamelan), which features as the music for this podcast. Dr Richard Scriven and Dee discuss the intersections of the natural world and beyond with music. Her creative process influences considerations of ecology and habitats, and the anthropocentric/capitalist systems that mistreat and deplete the environment. The episode all features the full recording of the piece Ophelia from the the Anthropocene. You can find Dee on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/deegannonmusic/) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/deegannonmusic/) Littoral Space webpage: http://liminalentwinings.com/littoral-space-podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LittoralSpace Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littoralspaces/ Dr Richard Scriven tweets at: https://twitter.com/RichardScrivGeo

Síle Ní Dhubhghaill outlines the importance that the arts can play in the lives of individuals and communities, and the necessity for this sector to be properly funded, especially in rural areas. This episode touches on the lack of supports for rural communities and the value of cultural. You can find Síle on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/nidhubhghaillsile/), Twitter (https://twitter.com/silenidsocdems), and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/silesocdems/). Littoral Space webpage: http://liminalentwinings.com/littoral-space-podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LittoralSpace Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littoralspaces/ Dr Richard Scriven tweets at: https://twitter.com/RichardScrivGeo

Dr Lekha Menon Margassery has been active in registering voters in Cork and raising awareness of the democratic process among the migrant communities. Her voluntary work highlights the need for a pro-active political system with includes all people and encourages diversity. Please note all residents of the Republic of Ireland are entitled to vote in local elections. Littoral Space webpage: http://liminalentwinings.com/littoral-space-podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LittoralSpace Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littoralspaces/ Dr Richard Scriven tweets at: https://twitter.com/RichardScrivGeo

The intersections of creativity and landscape are to the fore in my conversation with Dr Kathy D'Arcy, poet, feminist activist, and creative writing teacher. Kathy shares how pilgrimage, as an activity and a metaphor, shapes her poetry. We discuss walking the Camino de Santiago and St Declan's Way, while Kathy closes by reading her poem St James. You can find out more about Kathy and her poetry on her website, http://www.kathydarcy.com/, and on Twitter, https://twitter.com/KathyDArcyCork. Littoral Space webpage: http://liminalentwinings.com/littoral-space-podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LittoralSpace Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littoralspaces/ Dr Richard Scriven tweets at: https://twitter.com/RichardScrivGeo