Sean talks with Beverly, MA locals
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TwoMacs Podcast Join two old friends, Ronan McSherry and Martin J McGuinness, as they sit down for candid and often unpredictable conversations on everything under the sun. With decades of friendship and life experience between them, Ronan and Martin dive into a wide range of topics—from culture, history, and politics, to personal stories, current events, and everything in between. They’re often joined by interesting guests, offering fresh perspectives and rich, engaging dialogue. Whether th ...
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The award winning Science Weekly is the best place to learn about the big discoveries and debates in biology, chemistry, physics, and sometimes even maths. From the Guardian science desk Ian Sample, Hannah Devlin & Nicola Davis meet the great thinkers and doers in science and technology. Science has never sounded so good! We'd love to hear what you think, so get in touch via @guardianaudio or [email protected]
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Erik Modahl owner of beantrust coffeebarBy Sean Devlin
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Bugsy McMahon - all his world's a stage. Currently enjoying a sell-out run with The Snapper, actor, director and all-round stage devotee Bugsy McMahon enjoys a chat with Ronan Mac and TwoMacs producer Oliver, also a theatre veteran. Bugsy (why Bugsy?!) recalls a childhood inspired by his late mother Eithne RIP, a fabulous musician, and father Aidan…
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Pearse Kelly - When Coalisland was snooker loopy Dennis Taylor's epic World Snooker title win is all of 40 years ago this week. We celebrate a time when snooker in Coalisland was vibrant with players of all abilities and ages on the green baizes. Snooker aficionado Pearse Kelly recalls men like Jim Joe, his son Joe, Vincent Gervin and Louis Conlon …
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Sean talks with Manny Janard of Rebel Coffee and CreameryBy Sean Devlin
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TwoMacs Podcast Bernadette Devlin McAliskey Ep 40 Part2
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1:12:13Bernadette McAliskey (Devlin) Part 2 Still campaigning for justice and equality for all. Bernadette continues her journey as she advocates for justice and equality, not least for the bombarded population of Palestine, and all those downtrodden by capitalist greed and the rise of fascism. She recalls 'The Greatest' Muhammad Ali requesting to meet he…
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TwoMacs Podcast Bernadette Devlin McAliskey EP 39 PART 1
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1:07:40Bernadette McAliskey (Devlin) Part 1 - The early years and making her mark. Born in Molesworth Street in Cookstown, by the age of 21, Bernadette was the MP for Mid Ulster and on the front line of the march for Civil Rights in the North of Ireland. Just nine when her father John died, she recalls her parents love and a note they sent annually to sch…
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TwoMacs Podcast Ep38 Sean Quinn & Sean McCabe Part 2
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1:04:33Sean McCabe & Sean Quinn - Part II The second half of our Podcast with the Two Seans (McCabe & Quinn), Clonoe and Brackaville stalwarts. They recall how clubs often sought Joe McCabe's advice when facing difficulty with the rule makers while Sean McCabe also pays tribute to his wife Dolores, who had a fantastic football and camogie career. Credo aw…
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TwoMacs Podcast Ep37 Sean Quinn & Sean McCabe Part 1
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51:34Part 1 - The Two Sean's. GAA stalwarts Sean McCabe from Clonoe and Sean Quinn of Brackaville join us for a wide-ranging discussion filled with hurling and football stories and memories, local and All Ireland. On the weekend Naomh Colum Cille held their dinner dance and presentations, Sean Quinn reflects on a great night with a poignant tribute to t…
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Host, Sean Devlin, interviews Latin teacher Mike Powers from the Clark School in Rowley.By Sean Devlin
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Spleen Eck (Beverly Coin, Jewelry, Records and Estate Appraisals)
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30:45Host, Sean Devlin, sits down with Spleen Eck owner of Beverly Coin, Jewelry, Records and Estate AppraisalsBy Sean Devlin
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TwoMacs Podcast Malachy Falls Ep 36
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1:13:11Malachy Falls - Reeling in the Memories. Malachy remembers way back to being lifted by his mother to look across Lough Neagh at the blitz on Belfast during World War II. Born in Aughamullan, Falls' family bar, post office and grocery shop was a hub of activity. His father died when Malachy was just five and he recalls being taught by his sisters in…
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Sean talks with local north shore artist, Tony ToledoBy Sean Devlin
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Sean Devlin interviews musical group, Tilt-A-Whirl and they perform some of their hitsBy Sean Devlin
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Tommy Corr - boxing history maker and football star. Tommy Corr from Clonoe excelled in the boxing ring, in 1982 becoming the first fighter to win a medal for Ireland at the World Amateur Championships. In a stellar football career, he played in a raft of county finals with his beloved O'Rahilly club. The former Olympian, who was a household name i…
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Sean talks with Jen Freedson and Mathew Martens.By Sean Devlin
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Johnny Cummings - Go, Johnny, Go! The inspiring Johnny Cummings from Coalisland recalls his journey to the Paralympic Games in Beijing, until health reasons ended his swimming career, the onset of dark days and coming back into the light with the love and support of his family, friends and the local community. There was no room for self-pity as his…
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Sean talks with Rob Chapman, Executive Director of BevCam.By Sean Devlin
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Sean talks with Dawn Paul.By Sean Devlin
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Sean talks with George Martin, Local Artist.By Sean Devlin
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Sean talks with Anne Pofcher, Local ComedianBy Sean Devlin
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Sean talks with Julia Long about the work of Green Beverly.By Sean Devlin
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Sean talks with Jonathan Zoba about his work at The Garden School.By Sean Devlin
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Sean talks with Kelly McLay.By Sean Devlin
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Sean talks with Tachou DubuissonBy Sean Devlin
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Sean talks with Jonathan RandBy Sean Devlin
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Sean talks with Vivienne Lowe and Sandra McIntyre Lowe.By Sean Devlin
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A special episode with Sean sharing some of his poetry.By Sean Devlin
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Sean talks with Greg Orfanos and Brian Donnelly.By Sean Devlin
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Erik Modahl, Jen Freedson and Mathew Martens
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50:51Sean talks with Erik Modahl, Jen Freedson and Mathew Martens.By Sean Devlin
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Join host, Sean Devlin, in the first episode of his new podcast, The Sharing Wheel! In this episode he sits down with local artist, Bruce Orr.By Sean Devlin
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TwoMacs Podcast Ep 33 Damian O'Hagan
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1:13:09Damian O'Hagan - A school boy destined for greatness Ronan in conversation with Damian O'Hagan that goes right back to their days in Primary school when he was taken out of class to play with the big boys on the school team. An incredible underage footballer and athlete , Damian recalls a career, now into its sixth decade, that includes playing in …
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Tom Herron - A breath of fresh air. There's never been a dull moment with Tom Herron from Coalisland, who recalls his fascinating journey from bookmaker to psychologist. Following the death of his father, when he was a boy Tom faced more trauma in Primary School while college was a mix of terror and madcap capers. Catapulted into running a bookies …
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TwoMacs Podcast Ep 31 Cathal O'Neill
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1:07:35Cathal O'Neill - On Song Player To perform well is to be "on song," and the term applies to newly appointed Derrytresk chairman Cathal O'Neill in more ways than one. Not only has he achieved great success on the football field at club and county level, but he also won the All-Ireland singing competition at the 2011 fleadh in Cavan. In 2015 he relea…
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TwoMacs Podcast EP 30 The Story Continues
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57:09The Story Continues John Lennon sang: 'So this is Christmas and what have you done? Another year over, a new one just begun.' In this first podcast of 2025 Ronan and Martin reflect on the past year with special reference to stories and their adventures as TwoMacs. Each human life can be told as a story with its own cast of characters. Ronan speaks …
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There's only one Mickey Mansell!.. The Clonoe Cyclone dropped in for a chat before heading off to the World Darts Championship set to commence at Alexandra Palace on Sunday. Fresh from his marvellous display at the Grand Slam of Darts, Mickey recalls how retrieving a thrown-out dart board began his passion for stepping up to the oche, competing in …
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Mark Shields - Local Treasure You've heard the phrase 'national treasure', well this week's guest is a local treasure named Mark Shields, who currently teaches English/Drama at St Patrick's Academy in Dungannon. Most national treasures are elderly but Mark is still (comparatively) young and has packed an awful lot into his life on the planet. Back …
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TwoMacs Podcast Ep 27 Anne Cadwallader
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1:03:40Anne Cadwallader - uncovering the truth. This week's TwoMacs Podcast comes from the home of distinguished investigate journalist Anne Cadwallader. Anne is best known as author of Lethal Allies: British Collusion in Ireland (Mercier Press, 2013) written when she worked at the Pat Finucane Centre for Human Rights. For years there were claims that loy…
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Sounding a Retreat The Two Macs are back together, with Ronan facilitating a discussion on meditation and spirituality between Martin and special guest Philip Morgan. Philip is a local yoga teacher whose students come from all walks of life, including the Catholic priesthood. Yoga is all about yoking body and mind together in healthful harmony, and…
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TwoMacs Podcast Ep 25 Kevin Hanna Pt2
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1:03:50Kevin Hanna - GOAT Storyteller. Yes, it's the return of the man who never went away. Kevin tells stories of a country childhood and of his early working life, bizarre 1970s fashion and a trip to see Queen in Slane, which are guaranteed to both startle and fascinate listeners. There's tales of having to catch the Sunday dinner, using a ferret to sna…
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Micky Carolan recalls life in Coalisland going back to the 1950s, a time of happy school days, when kids learned to swim in the canal, local coal mines were operating, many shopkeepers lived in the town and future World snooker champion Dennis Taylor sold ice cream at the cinema on Lineside. He also tells the tragic story of his Grandfather Michael…
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Originally from Omagh, singer/songwriter Jonny Nixon (a good friend of Martin's) is now based in Belfast. He and Martin have a lively chat about music and the creative process, as well as meditation and spirituality. The two friends recall their experience of being on a Buddhist retreat led by American Jesuit priest Robert Kennedy. (Not another ref…
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At the age of 35, Gareth Devlin, aka Manies, captured the imagination of a nation of TG4 GAA viewers when he was in a shoot-out with the great David Clifford. He talked to his former neighbour Ronan about his many years with his beloved Stewartstown that included All Ireland finals 18 years apart, an Ulster Club All Star, pays tribute to Feargal Lo…
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TwoMacs Podcast Ep21 Talking Hard Work
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1:07:40Martin and Ronan recall decades of work that took them from building sites to websites and their dream jobs. Recalling a time health & safety rules were virtually non-existent, a newspaper & milk round, gathering spuds and turf, a flying kettle, when Tyrone Crystal was thriving through to school janitor, window cleaning, factory work and those head…
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TwoMacs Podcast Ep 20 History on Screen
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1:02:25History on Screen Ronan and Martin discuss how various historical events have been depicted in films and on television. The sensational US tv series Roots is discussed as is Jim Sheridan's Oscar nominated movie In the Name of the Father and Robert Redford's Quiz Show, as well as The Program a movie depicting the career and uncovering of cycling che…
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TwoMacs Podcast Ep 19 Lynette McShane
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1:10:09As the Ladies club finals beckon this weekend, we're joined by All Star recipient Lynette McShane (Hughes) one of the most decorated players in Tyrone. Lynette recalls playing and winning championships with her mother in Carrickmore, the Tyrone years and crossing The Mountains of Pomeroy and joining the Fianna club to lift another championship meda…
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