‘Biodiversity is in fashion now, but I have always embraced it’


Biodiversity farmer of the year, Andrew McMenamin chats to Paul Bradley in this week’s edition of The Third Degree about the future of livestock farming, adopting new ideas to achieve emissions targets, and his love of beekeeping. Hi Andrew, thanks for agreeing to this interview. Could you tell us a little about yourself, please? I grew up on […]


THE THIRD DEGREE: ‘You reach a goal but there’s always another one that quickly follows’


In this week’s Third Degree Paul Bradley catches up with Letterkenny athlete Nakita Burke who recently won the VHI Women’s Half Marathon, about training, goals and what motivates her. Hi Nakita, congratulations on winning the VHI Women’s Half Marathon. How are you feeling now (presumably people have been very supportive)? Thanks, I’m feeling very grateful […]


THE THIRD DEGREE: From intensive care to Mount Kilimanjaro


In this week’s edition of The Third Degree John Wilkie, Martial Arts Sensei from Letterkenny talks about his upcoming climb of Kilimanjaro, dealing with a rare neurological disorder which left him in intensive care for a time, and tackling illegal dumping in the local area. Hi John, could you tell us a little about yourself, please? […]


‘Working with horses has always been my big dream’


THE THIRD DEGREE with PAUL BRADLEY  Lisa Wallace from Orchard Stables Riding School sits down with Paul Bradley in this week’s edition of The Third Degree. Lisa talks about life at the stables, how horse riding can reduce stress, and why she has always wanted to work with children and adults with special needs. Hi […]


The success of Donegal Weather Channel and the man behind the site


THE THIRD DEGREE WITH PAUL BRADLEY In this week’s edition of The Third Degree, Kenneth McDonagh of Donegal Weather Channel talks to Paul Bradley about all things meteorological from the fascinating aurora borealis to his massive online following. Hi Kenneth, how are you these days – as a meteorologist, do you also prefer longer brighter days, […]