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Sean Og and The Hag is a story set in 1799 in County Longford, Ireland. It does not take long for Sean Og Mc Donagh to discover that the beautiful young lady who finds him out in the dark of an Irish halloween is not what she appears to be but what can he do to get […]

January went by with wild winds, snow and hail.  Sinéad takes to the road on a quieter day with a light dusting of snow underfoot to talk about our weather, the rain and water as a once revered resource. To listen now click PLAY/PLAY IN POP UP to listen later Right Click/Ctrl Click and Save […]

Sinéad rings the changes, on the last day of December 2014 and the eve of New Year.  With a look back over the year along the Calendar Road and a chat about the lapwings who have returned to winter here.   To listen now click PLAY/PLAY IN POP UP to listen later Right Click/Ctrl Click […]

It’s November on the Calendar Road and Sinéad takes a walk out at night to talk about the longer nights as winter approaches. To listen now click PLAY/PLAY IN POP UP to listen later Right Click/Ctrl Click and Save Target As to download.

On the eve of Samhain Sinéad talks about the preparations for winter along the Calendar Road and how the wildlife is benifitting from a glut of wild berries. To listen now click PLAY/PLAY IN POP UP to listen later Right Click/Ctrl Click and Save Target As to download.

The last day of September and Sinéad takes a walk through a forest for autumn to talk about conifer plantations and whether they help or disturb biodiversity in Ireland. To listen now click PLAY/PLAY IN POP UP to listen later Right Click/Ctrl Click and Save Target As to download.

The last day of August and Sinéad feels that autumn has come to the Calendar Road. She talks about The Festival of Lunása and the Sun God Lugh, as the wind blows gently through the trees. To listen now click PLAY/PLAY IN POP UP to listen later Right Click/Ctrl Click and Save Target As to […]

There has been warm, humid weather along the Calendar Road in July and all sorts of insects are buzzing about enjoying the weather.  Sinéad talks about some of the ones she’s spotted this month.   To listen now click PLAY/PLAY IN POP UP to listen later Right Click/Ctrl Click and Save Target As to download.

Lucy Montague-Moffatt reads 'If you see her, say hello' a story about a twenty-something guy who has just moved to New York to make money for his family and is doing so in an unusual line of work.

Graham Connors is editor of Number Eleven Magazine.  He has been published widely in journals such as wordlegs, The Bohemyth, The Lit Garden, Under 30 and is a HeadStuff contributor. Though living in Dublin for the last ten years he hails from Co. Wexford. In this podcast Graham reads his short story ‘Sunshine’   To […]

This months show is all about our wildflowers and plants.  It’s late June on the Calendar Road and most of these plants are coming into flower.  With bees buzzing and birds singing, Sinéad walk along by the hedgerows that border the road to pick out the most important plants, that some term ‘weeds’ but others […]

Dear Diary. It’s April 30th, 2014 and Sinéad reflects on the month by remembering some of the day to day details of the warmest month so far this year. To listen now click PLAY/PLAY IN POP UP to listen later Right Click/Ctrl Click and Save Target As to download.

Spring is in the air, an evening stroll on The Calendar Road, after the clocks have gone forward and the brighter evenings are full of birdsong.  Sinéad talks about the signs of spring on this months podcast. To listen now click PLAY/PLAY IN POP UP to listen later Right Click/Ctrl Click and Save Target As […]

The last day of February sees Sinéad take a walk midway along the Calendar Road and a detour takes her into a forested area, here she talks about the benefits of one of the most prolific plants that grows along the road. To listen now click PLAY/PLAY IN POP UP to listen later Right Click/Ctrl […]

Paul Meade is a writer, director, actor and artistic director of Gúna Nua theatre. From Limerick, Paul trained at the Samuel Beckett Centre, Trinity College, and later received an M.A. in modern drama from U.C.D. As a director Paul has directed the award winning Little Gem and ‘Scenes From a Water Cooler’ (co-directed with David Parnell), Taste, The Real Thing and Trousers for Gúna Nua.

The last day of January sees another wet start to the day, the fields around the Calendar Road are looking worse for wear, muddy and wet.  On this months show Sinéad talks about birds that call the Calendar Road home. And welcomes the Spring with some optimism despite the wet, chilly weather. To listen now […]

This month has been fierce at times with high winds over the Festive Season. Sinéad talks about traditional weather signs from the sun, the moon and wildlife, a few tips for amateur meteorologists and we look forward to a new year on The Calendar Road. To listen now click PLAY/PLAY IN POP UP to listen […]

It’s that time of the year again and we have a very special showcase for you.  There are original stories by EM Reapy and Doreen Duffy, poetry from James Lawless, we also have music including The Hallelujah Chorus and songs from Johnny Duhan and Ursula Connolly.  We also take a trip down memory lane with […]

Noel Carney thinks he has discovered an age old secret  but can he resist the demon drink and find out the truth behind his findings.   Written and performed by Jho Harris 2010. To listen now click PLAY/PLAY IN POP UP to listen later Right Click/Ctrl Click and Save Target As to download and listen […]

Sally is baffled by a sound that wakes her early on a cold December morning – Greystones is the backdrop for this seasonal tale, written by Jho Harris in 2010.     To listen now click PLAY/PLAY IN POP UP to listen later Right Click/Ctrl Click and Save Target As to download and listen later.