A Little Bit of Tipp: Recent Episodes
Bernie Goldbach
Snippets heard from Fran Curry, host of Tipp Today, and other news sources in County Tipperary, Ireland.
Dylan explains what it was like interviewing Kate Twohig from When Next We Meet in Raheen House.
Dylan talks with Councillor Michael Murphy about anti-social behaviour around the unfinished Sports Hub in Clonmel.
0:54 The east wall is easily climbed by teens who roam the grounds without authorisation.
2:08 An array of actively monitored CCTV cameras would help control roaming groups.
3:03 Graffiti spotted on one of the walls with broken windows, rubbish, and unlocked gates.
3:37 Bollards would keep cars off the gravel path.
4:30 Taoiseach Leo Varadkar plans to officially open the Clonmel Sports Hub on May 20, 2023.
See the video of this podcast by viewing Little Bit of Tipp on YouTube.
Dylan interviews Chef Mick on the Clonmel campus of the Technological University of the Shannon. Mick explains how he creates delicious menu items for students and staff. He also shares ideas about conducting tours in Kilkenny and Tipperary.
Dylan visited the Clonmel Digital Campus for a colourful unveiling of an action figure mural on campus with Oliwia Deyna (@frogtreat) and https://instagram.com/aranbradley. See the video on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idCufMNSLOk
Dylan meets Billy Tobin, one of the best butchers in Clonmel, and discovers secrets about lasagna and ribs.
Dylan: How many heifers do you have on your farm?
Billy: We have 40 fattening at home at the moment. There are mainly Angus heifers. We have a few Herefords as well. So we have 40 heifers fattening at home. As well as that we also buy some off of our neighbours.
Dylan: Which is the most popular burger?
Billy: Definitely the smoky joe burger. It's a seven ounce burger made from a chopped beef brisket beef with smoky seasoning. We make the mix ourselves.
Dylan: Who makes your lasagna?
Billy: That's Shane. He is actually a chef by trade. Shane trained as a chef before he switched over to the butchery. The lasagna is actually Shane's recipe. Shane actually cooks all the cook pies, he cooks them from scratch.
Dylan: How about the ribs?
Billy: We marinate the ribs in a smoky barbeque sauce. We usually marinate them the night before. We put them out into the trays fresh. And as well as that we vacuum pack and them in cook bags that can be put in the oven and cooked in the bag.
Dylan: What is the most popular time to come here?
Billy: Fridays and Saturdays. Pretty much all day Saturday we'd be always very busy.
Find the video on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZx71XVyyG8&list=PL5YNlarX4gtI2J3IUgXrJic2z58hYlFAl&ab_channel=topgold
Shay Hurley took Dylan on a special tour through the most colourful laneway in Clonmel. They enjoyed brightly painted murals on the walls of East Lane--the same venue for the Clonmel Pride Art Exhibition on the 27th of August--and also spotted interesting items underfoot and carvings that are difficult to read.
Shay's special route up onto the Holy Year Cross should be mapped and shared. Sometimes he heads through the woods along the Dungarvan Road and then scales the mountain. His route comes out behind the cross, offering a beautiful vantage point of the cross and the town below.
People in Clonmel have seen Shay offer advice to visiting tourists. He recently helped an American who was on her knees inside the gateway of Peter and Paul's Church. She was spraying a well worn inscription with water, tying to read the text. She discovered the name of a long lost relative of hers from the early 1800s.
Stay tuned to Little Bit of Tipp to discover other interesting things about life in County Tipperary. You can follow the conversations on all good social audio platforms or subscribe to the flow on YouTube.
Audio stings by Andre Louis. Produced by Ireland's Youth Media Team.
I met Andrew Looby, the TippFM morning show host, and he told me some secrets.
00:24 Why are you so happy in the morning?
00:56 How many texts do you get?
01:24 How do you handle bad words?
02:20 Do you have a special button if you need to get a coffee?
02:59 What about using Adobe Audition?
03:07 How do you source your music?
04:14 Tell me more about the Roadcaster.
05:15 How do you edit your Roadcaster vox pops?
06:38 What makes TippFM really good?
07:09 Andrew mentioned the value of independent radio.
07:52 When will you be back in the Roadcaster?
08:22 Where can we find Andrew online?
09:13 Alexa doesn’t know TippFM all the time.
09:52 Thanking Andrew Looby. Find more like this by searching #LittleBitOfTipp on all good social networks.
Music is from Andre Louis.
Dylan chats with Tommy Grogan and tries to get his recipes for crepes and ice cream.
00:16 Crepe Recipe Formula
00:35 Ice Ceram Mix
49:00 Second Best Ice Cream
01:20 How many tourists visit?
01:35 Google for best ice cream and get inspired with customer images on Instagram @groganscafeicecreamparlour
Thanking Andre Louis for the backing track.
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Dylan talks to Sylvia inside Martin's Fruit and Veg just outside the West Gate of Clonmel. See the video at https://youtu.be/jQ9aCAQz97c
Father Roy Donovan tells Fran Curry on TippFM that there should be no dedicated First Communion or Confirmation Masses for non-practicing Catholics.
Mick O'Brien believes local government means a strong slate of locally elected councillors.
Senator Garret Ahearn explores a wide cross-section of issues with Tipp Today host Fran Curry.
Mairead Ryan of Paddy's Bar explains how many Irish pubs provide casual employment that helps university students offset the cost of third level education.
David Dunne discussed with Fran Curry about St. Brigid Hospital fate since it's no longer in hospital care during the Covid-19 situation
Pat Mulcahy discussed with Fran Curry as Mindful Peaceful Farmer in Ballinwillin House Farm
Muriel Cuddy discussed with Fran Curry about how to get people back into shape in order to be healthy during the lockdown
Colleen Dunne discussed with Fran Curry about schools having a difficult time during the lockdown, and parents have to do Home Schooling for their kids. She also discussed that it would be a difficult job to do as parents in their homes.
Ann discussed with Fran Curry about her career in the St. Brigid Hospital since the beginning in the 1980s, even her decision of retirement. She also discussed with Fran about the hospital's situation no longer for residental care
Joe Caulfield discussed with Fran Curry as a Trump Supporter in the past few years. He also discussed with Fran about the horrific events that happened at the Capitol in Washington, the United States of America, and Donald Trump's impeachment.
Dr. Pat Harold discussed with Fran Curry about Vaccination, and how does it involve some GP in the Covid-19 situation
Dr. Rachel Shanks discussed with Fran Curry about the compulsory of the School Uniforms Policy in Scotland and how to deal with it during the Covid-19.
Alan Kelly discussed with Fran Curry about the rise of Covid-19 cases during Christmas and New Year and what to do about it, along with the vaccination coming soon. He also discussed Fran about the situation at Nenagh Hospital during the Covid-19.
Richie Molloy talks about half a million people in Ireland that everyone took part in taking care of people, especially during the Covid-19. According to Richie, they would get 20 billion a year in the daycare centre.
Elaine Martin discusses with Fran about the fire incident happened at 2016 Tippo Manufacturers factory and how has the reconstruction been doing before the reopening.
Tim Cullinan discuss with Fran about his concern of transports from the UK to Ireland is very difficult, there would be an increase in the funding and it would be difficult how the consumer would deal with the market.
Martin Browne discusses with Fran about the controversial tweet on calling to the party members' "party must stop apologising for the IRA" when he disagreed with social media posts.
Muriel Cuddy discusses with Fran about people stressing anxiety, and how people handle their mental health before Christmas with exercise and with a consultant.
Tommy Toomey discusses with Fran about the success of his football team and discusses why he wants to move forward.
Magella Kennedy discuss with Fran about how people manage their anxiety and how to deal with it in their lives.
Pat Williams discusses with Fran about his journey of finding his mother's grave and he also discusses when he was born and about his life.
Sergeant Tom O' Dwyer discuss with Fran about warning the people about the online scam from the number of websites that people need to be aware of and how to secure the loans for Christmas.
Pat Murphy discuss with Fran about the Covid- Vaccines that are coming soon and also about the safety precautions for people to take during the Winter and Christmas holiday
Cathal Nolan discuss with Fran about the weather changing going on for the Winter and Christmas in Ireland
Raymond Davern from Cashel, Tipperary discusses with Fran about his career and opening up the new retailer shop in Cashel, Tipperary.
Paul Lafford discusses with Fran about his life using social media and the explanation on why he wants to move away from it.
Pauline McDonagh discusses with Fran about how people handle waste in a more respectful way in their lives.
Sean O' Donovan discuss with Fran about the reconstructions on the roof at Fethard Ballroom
Joe Cunningham talks about the retired Nurses at the South Tipperary Hospital. He explained the situation during the Covid-19 and how to look after people in his job.
Alton Desbeth (Santinitary Home) explained how to plant tubers in the right way along with the soil and also explained about how it protected during the winter months.
David McMahon discusses about the initiative project in Tipperary town of bringing tourism into their town.
Grainne Harte talks about the Childcare centre (Caterpillar) and she discusses opening a new Caterpillar childcare centre in Killeen, Nenagh on 30th November. She also talks about how the business handled during the Covid-19 situation.
Bronwyn April talks about students enter Business Student Enterprise along with students of becoming future entrepreneurs. She also discusses how the student enterprise works with it is in Covid-19 situation.
Michael Fortune discusses The Dresser Project of how it was well crafted, and he also discusses releasing the calendar by the end of the year.
Ronan Quirke (Extra Time - Tipp Fm) talks to Fran Curry about the life story of Diego Maradonna who passed away on 26/11/2020. He also discussed how his career has been before his death.
Jackie Hill talks about people having complaints to Eir about the investments and the money in the service
Joe Connelly talks about Pidgeon racing in Ireland. He talks about his experience with Fran Curry on how he trains the Pidgeons and how do the Pidgeons fly during the race.
Alison Byrne suggests that dreams are to be cosier and more relaxed. When people are stress it would damp down our abilities to dream, but when people are relaxed it would heal our abilities as a solution. Alison discusses with Fran Curry about what kind of dreams people would see every day when they're sleeping.
Muriel Cuddy talks about the sugars and the alcohol levels in different wines and beverages in different calories. Muriel also discusses sugar stimulation when people have their energy drinks, caffeine and coffee. She also discusses this important issue with Fran Curry about the health levels in each of them and how to deal with it.
The advocacy group Saoirse accompanied 122 women to court during COVID-19. In one month alone, there were 25 women and 28 childred in Refuge Crisis Accommodation. Ellen shares thoughts about this important issue with Fran Curry.