The County Measure
Arts & Culture Podcasts
Presented by writer and broadcaster Vincent Woods who travels across Ireland exploring county identity under the themes of arts, community, culture, history, music and sport.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Arts & Culture Podcasts
Description:
Presented by writer and broadcaster Vincent Woods who travels across Ireland exploring county identity under the themes of arts, community, culture, history, music and sport.
Language:
English
Episodes
Cavan
4/1/2024
This week on The County Measure writer and broadcaster Vincent Woods explores the beauty and culture of County Cavan.
Duration:00:53:17
Cavan Extra: Dr Slacke & The Palpitations
4/1/2024
'An Chailleach ó Lough an Leagh.' The band is composed of Daragh Slacke (guitar & vocals) Barry FitzGerald (drums), David Gough (bass), Pat McManus (fiddle), Clara Rose (vocals), Peter Sheridan (keys), and engineered by Jamie Byrne. The words are by poet Noel Monaghan. The band's recent album is 'Bealach na Bó Finne'
Duration:00:05:02
Cavan Extra: Kevin McGahern
4/1/2024
Comedian Kevin McGahern recounts the unique dialect and character of his native Cavan. Kevin is currently on a nationwide tour with his brand new show "Shy Talker."
Duration:00:02:03
Monaghan
3/18/2024
In this episode the writer and broadcaster Vincent Woods explores County Monaghan.
Duration:00:54:15
Monaghan Extra: Evelyn Conlon
3/18/2024
"Thinking of Names" by Evelyn Conlon recounts placenames in Monaghan. Evelyn is a novelist and short story writer originally from Rockcorry. Her most recent book is "Reading Rites: Books, writing and other things that matter" (2023).
Duration:00:04:23
Monaghan Extra: Jamie Duffy
3/18/2024
Jamie Duffy introduces and performs "An Unquiet Eclipse." Jamie is a musician and composer from Glasslough. He recently appeared at the National Concert Hall and is currently working on his debut album. Jamie's single "Solace" has over 68 million streams on Spotify.
Duration:00:03:24
Limerick
2/5/2024
Vincent Woods gets to know the culture, music and people of Co. Limerick.
Duration:00:53:32
Limerick Extra: Kevin Barry
2/5/2024
Kevin Barry recalls his childhood visits to the home of his aunt in 1980's Ballingarry. Kevin is the author of "City of Bohane," "Beatlebone," and "Night Boat to Tangier."
Duration:00:04:02
Limerick Extra: MuRli
2/5/2024
MuRli performs "Cross Roads " exclusively for The County Measure. MuRli is a rap artist, producer and songwriter from Limerick. He is a co-founder of Narolane Records & a member of The Rusangano Family.
Duration:00:03:25
Carlow Extra: Sarah Breen
1/1/2024
Sarah Breen is a writer and journalist originally from Borris. Here she recounts returning to her homeplace along with her young family. Sarah is co-author of the Aisling series of novels, the most recent book is "Aisling Ever After" (2023)
Duration:00:03:14
Carlow Extra: Laura Quirke
1/1/2024
"The Well" by Laura Quirke is inspired by an old well near Mount Leinster and the dúchas archives. Laura is a singer, songwriter, musician, and one half of the duo Lemoncello.
Duration:00:05:03
Carlow
1/1/2024
In this episode writer and broadcaster Vincent Woods travels from Ballon to the Blackstairs and hears that community spirit is alive and well in County Carlow. Tailors, bakers, artists and locals guide Vincent around the Dolmen County. With music by Laura Quirke and writing by Sarah Breen.
Duration:00:56:11
Longford
10/30/2023
County Longford. Presented by writer and broadcaster Vincent Woods who travels across Ireland exploring county identity under the themes of arts, community, culture, history, music, and sport.
Duration:00:53:17
Longford Extra: Ríl Óg
10/30/2023
Ríl Óg perform "Outset" exclusively for The County Measure. The members of Ríl Óg are Alex Walters (guitar), Dylan Hanly (accordion), Tomás Mulligan (banjo), and Setanta Flood (bodhrán). The band have played at festivals across Ireland and the UK.
Duration:00:04:05
Tipperary Extra: Siobhan MacGowan
8/20/2023
Author Siobhan MacGowan was born in England to Irish parents and always regarded Tipperary as home. Vincent and Siobhan chat beside Lough Derg before she shares her new story "Tipperary So Far Away". Siobhan is the author of "The Trial of Lotta Rae" (2022) and "The Graces" (2023).
Duration:00:08:46
Tipperary
8/20/2023
Vincent Woods travels across Ireland exploring county identity under the themes of arts, community, culture, history, music, and sport. This Week he is in Tipperary.
Duration:00:54:16
Meath Extra: Belinda McKeon
8/13/2023
"Moore's of Market Street" is set in Trim, Co. Meath and recounts the passage of time for an old shop. Belinda is the author of "Solace" (2011) and "Tender" (2015).
Duration:00:02:44
Meath
8/13/2023
County Meath. Presented by writer and broadcaster Vincent Woods who travels across Ireland exploring county identity under the themes of arts, community, culture, history, music and sport.
Duration:00:57:11
Dublin Extra: Stephen James Smith
8/6/2023
Dublin 19 is a postcode of the capital that doesn't exist. Poet Stephen James Smith imagines his hometown in the distant future. Stephen's debut album is "See No Evil".
Duration:00:03:14
Dublin
8/6/2023
County Dublin. Presented by writer and broadcaster Vincent Woods who travels across the country exploring county identity under the themes of arts, community, culture, history, music, and sport.
Duration:00:52:40