THIS week Paul Bradley catches up with Jimmy Stafford, the Cobh native who has made Donegal his home. He talks about work, music and his admiration for how Donegal people are so resilient when times are tough. Hi Jimmy, how are you these days? I am feeling good these days. I turned 50 last Christmas […]
Exploring the outdoors is so important – Boyd Robinson
This week Paul Bradley catches up with Boyd Robinson, estate agent and multi-sporter, who is urging others to get out and enjoy what the county has to offer. Hi Boyd, thanks for doing the interview. How is trade in property for you these days? The trade in the property market is still very buoyant. I […]
From Garda to tour guide
In this week’s edition of The Third Degree John McGroary chats to Paul about his interesting career change from a Garda and a UN peacekeeper to a tour guide and winning this year’s Walking Tour Guide of the Year award. Hi John, thank you for doing this interview. Congratulations on winning the Walking Tour Guide of the […]
‘I kind of fell into being The Country Boy a bit by accident’
In this week’s edition of The Third Degree Tommy Rosney, The Country Boy reflects on settling in Letterkenny, how he became a radio presenter and his passion for music. Hi Tommy, thank you for doing this interview. How are things with you? Thanks Paul. Well my knee’s killing me and I have a bit of diabetes, […]
The Third Degree: ‘Surviving as an artist is not easy, but you can still thrive’
In this week’s The Third Degree: award-winning poet Annemarie Ní Churreáin from Cloughaneely shares with us the inspiration behind her work, how she was honoured to edit Poetry Ireland Review and some of the exciting events she has coming up over the summer. Hi Annemarie, many thanks for agreeing to do this interview. Firstly, how […]
The Third Degree: Kerry artist’s special connection to Gaoth Dobhair
IN this week’s edition of The Third Degree artist Niall Naessens chats about his recent exhibition in Gaoth Dobhair, his family connection to the county and what inspires him in his work. Hi Niall, many thanks for agreeing to do this interview. Could you tell us a little about yourself, please? I am from Dublin […]
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 THIRD DEGREE: Stand-up comedy, enjoying retirement and hopes for the future
In this week’s edition of The Third Degree, Paul Bradley catches up with Andy McGranaghan, Ze Funnie Man, about the world of comedy, enjoying retirement and his plans for the future. Hi Andy, many thanks for agreeing to do this interview. How are you? All good Paul, thanks for the invite. You retired recently from the […]
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, […]