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
Wildlife Podcasts
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: November 2014
It's November on the Calendar Road and Sinéad takes a walk out at night to talk about the longer nights as winter approaches.Brought to you in association with... … [Read more...] about The Calendar Road: November 2014
The Calendar Road: August 2014
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.Brought to you in association with... … [Read more...] about The Calendar Road: August 2014
The Calendar Road: July 2014
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 lament for their medicinal … [Read more...] about The Calendar Road: July 2014
The Calendar Road: June 2014
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 lament for their medicinal … [Read more...] about The Calendar Road: June 2014
The Calendar Road: April 2014
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.Brought to you in association with... … [Read more...] about The Calendar Road: April 2014
The Calendar Road: March 2014
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.Brought to you in association with... … [Read more...] about The Calendar Road: March 2014
The Calendar Road: February 2014
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.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 Podcast.ie … [Read more...] about The Calendar Road: February 2014
The Calendar Road: January 2014
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.Click play in the audio player below to listen to April's Calendar Road podcast … [Read more...] about The Calendar Road: January 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
The Calendar Road: August 2013
It’s August, and harvest time gives Sinead pause to remember much tougher Augusts along the Calendar Road. Standing looking down on the landscape she talks about centuries passed and how the locals struggled to survive.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 Podcast.ie … [Read more...] about The Calendar Road: August 2013
The Calendar Road: July 2013
The last day of July and it’s a disappointment weatherwise along this stretch of rural byway. The rain makes sure Sinéad stays close to home.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 Podcast.ie website.Brought to you in association with... … [Read more...] about The Calendar Road: July 2013
The Calendar Road: June 2013
Another wet and windy day along The Calendar Road. Sinéad talks about the landscape and in particular the view of the Caves of Keash (Pictured) and quotes from Tadgh Kilgannon’s Sligo and its Surrounds.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 Podcast.ie … [Read more...] about The Calendar Road: June 2013
The Calendar Road: May 2013
It's late May on The Calendar Road, the month of Bealtine.Sinéad gets a rare opportunity to stop in the warmth of the sun and reflect on the Festival of Bealtine, and the changes in May along this rural byway.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 Podcast.ie … [Read more...] about The Calendar Road: May 2013
The Calendar Road: April 2013
Ireland's Wildlife is delighted to feature The Calendar Road on the site in collaboration with Podcasts.ie.In this delightful monthly podcast your guide Sinéad McClure takes you on a stroll along the "Calendar Road" , a typical rural Irish byway to explore the seasonal changes and introduce you to the wildlife she encounters along the way.Podcasts are released at the … [Read more...] about The Calendar Road: April 2013
Wildlife Podcast Ponderings….
So... the arrival of the Zoom H2N audio recorder for review at IWHQ has rekindled a question I've been pondering since setting up Ireland's Wildlife a few years back -- should I include a weekly / monthly audio podcast in the mix of content?I'm thinking something short... initially anyway. Would include a mix of things -- outdoor recordings from the field, studio recordings … [Read more...] about Wildlife Podcast Ponderings….
