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.Brought to you in association with... … [Read more...] about The Calendar Road: January 2015
The Calendar Road: December 2014
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.Brought to you in association with... … [Read more...] about The Calendar Road: December 2014
The Calendar Road: December 2013
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.Click play in the audio player below to listen to April's Calendar Road podcast here -- or follow this link to The Calendar … [Read more...] about The Calendar Road: December 2013
The Calendar Road: November 2013
November 2013 has been a colourful month with an extended autumn along the Calendar Road. Sinéad marks the 4th anniversary of the podcast by visiting the same spot she did on the very first show, but this time it’s talk of trees, and the superstition surrounding them.Click play in the audio player below to listen to April's Calendar Road podcast here -- or follow this … [Read more...] about The Calendar Road: November 2013
The Calendar Road: September 2013
Sinéad talks about the wild harvest of September along the Calendar Road, from hazelnuts to mushrooms. It's a good year for wild fruits. But most of them will be harvested by the wildlife and not by the human inhabitants!Click play in the audio player below to listen to April's Calendar Road podcast here -- or follow this link to The Calendar Road archives on the … [Read more...] about The Calendar Road: September 2013