Audio Journeys with Donna Fox Tours
Arts & Culture Podcasts
Donna is an accredited Blue Badge Tourist Guide living in Armagh City and has been guiding people around N Ireland since 1997. In this series of podcasts, Donna talks about all things Armagh and beyond. Donna will be chatting to musicians, artists, poets, writers, authors, storytellers, chefs, food producers, accommodation providers, singers, musicians, local characters, and more.... podcast music performed by Connell & Marianne McBride
Location:
United States
Genres:
Arts & Culture Podcasts
Description:
Donna is an accredited Blue Badge Tourist Guide living in Armagh City and has been guiding people around N Ireland since 1997. In this series of podcasts, Donna talks about all things Armagh and beyond. Donna will be chatting to musicians, artists, poets, writers, authors, storytellers, chefs, food producers, accommodation providers, singers, musicians, local characters, and more.... podcast music performed by Connell & Marianne McBride
Language:
English
Website:
https://www.donnafoxtours.com
Episodes
Episode 5 Audio Journeys. Donna in conversation with Michael and Heather of the Armagh Observatory and Planetarium.
8/1/2022
Donna in conversation with Michael Burton & Heather Alexander of Armagh Observatory & Planetarium
Without a doubt, one of the jewels in Armagh’s crown is the wonderful Observatory which opened in 1790. Along came the Planetarium nearly 200 years later in 1968 and together they are a superb addition to the wide range of visitor attractions in Armagh City and the surrounding area. Through my work in tourism, I have often met with the Director of the Observatory, Michael Burton, and his...
Duration:00:38:04
Audio Journeys with Donna Fox Tours Episode 4 - Donna in conversation with Biddi Lee
3/28/2022
In Episode 4 Donna has a lighthearted chat with author Byddi Lee, they discuss the highlights of embarking on the St Patrick’s Way, an 82-mile walking trail through Counties Armagh and Down. They move on to Byddi’s books, her involvement in the local theatre scene, even co-writing virtual plays which were broadcast via zoom during the pandemic. Byddi is from Armagh and has moved back in recent years after living in other places including California and Paris, she is very passionate about her...
Duration:00:33:15
Episode 3 Donna in conversation with JBV, Brian Vallely.
2/4/2022
In this Episode, Donna talks to the internationally acclaimed Armagh artist JB Vallely in The Marketplace Theatre Armagh, which recently was home to JBV@80 Art Exhibition. Brian (JBV) and Donna discuss setting up the Armagh Pipers Club, Brian’s passion for travel, sport, music, and his inspiration for painting.
Brian fondly recalls a recent trip to France where he visited many towns and villages and then came across the Sanctuary of Saint Bernadette Soubirous Nevers France
The Armagh...
Duration:00:26:40
Episode 2 Donna in conversation with Réamonn Ó Ciaráin
2/4/2022
In this episode, Donna talks to Réamonn Ó Ciaráin who has spent over 20 years working with Gael Linn promoting the Irish language in Armagh, Ulster, and Ireland
Réamonn is a strong supporter of bilingualism and believes that more needs to be done within the education sector and beyond to promote the learning of all languages.
Réamonn is the author of the wonderful books Laoch na Laochra and Cúchulainn, Ulster’s Greatest Hero. He worked closely with Dara Vallely, artist, musician, and...
Duration:00:58:19
Episode 1 Donna in conversation with Anne Marie McAleese.
2/4/2022
In this episode, Donna chats with Anne Marie McAleese, well-known broadcaster and host of Radio Ulster’s Your Place and Mine which is now in its 30th year. From playing bullets (road bowls) in Armagh to the Salt mines in Carrickfergus, from Navan Fort to Big Dog Forest in Fermanagh, Donna and Anne Marie share their love of languages, travel, culture uncovering the untold stories and hidden gems of Northern Ireland. Anne Marie will be launching her new book “Home Birds” in Spring 2022 written...
Duration:00:29:31