Gathering Heritage

60. Mary Stoddart and Dudley Lifeboat Talk

Sun, 24 Aug 2025 09:46:07 GMT

Supported By The Heritage Council Of Ireland - A short talk for Heritage Week about the The Mary Stoddart Disaster and Dudley Lifeboat Restoration Project in Blackrock, Co. Louth in Ireland.

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Stephen Travers

Sun, 10 Dec 2023 14:34:50 GMT

Stephen Travers from the Miami (Showband) visits Blackrock. Co.Louth after almost 50 years from first playing in the Pavillion Ballroom in 1975 just two months before the shooting incident. In this interview he talks to host Jason McGee with local Historian Noel Sharkey about the music and showband era in Ireland.

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Quinns Funeral Home

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 13:43:22 GMT

Harry Lee talks to Dundalk based Funeral Director Gerry Quinn about his family's long association with the business, famous signage, changing times and Google reviews.

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Telstar Radio - Adverts 1982

Mon, 08 May 2023 12:16:47 GMT

Some local radio adverts from the Eamon Doyle show in May 1982 on Telstar Radio - Dundalk, Co. Louth in Ireland.

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Conor Hughes - Crosscause Charity

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 13:48:33 GMT

Listen to Conor Hughes’s story of how Crosscause started the projects, its goals, and future plans. Hear all about the challenges of starting a charity abroad, how your generous donations are spent and how you can help.

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S2020 Ep27: Jason McGee Interview

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 14:15:44 GMT

Harry Lee talks to Jason McGee about growing up in Dundalk, School, Sports, Family Life, working in Macardles Brewery and life in Blackrock.

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S2020 Ep26: Paddy Madole Interview

Wed, 09 Dec 2020 13:56:41 GMT

Harry Lee captured a special Christmas Interview with Dundalks Famous Son - the singing superstar that is Paddy Madole.

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S2020 Ep25: Harry Lee - My Two Teenage Loves

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 11:11:39 GMT

Harry Lee talks about his teenage loves back in 1950s Ireland for the Gathering Heritage Project Amazing Lives 2020 Series

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S2020 Ep24: Harry Lee - My School Days

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 15:21:00 GMT

Harry Lee talks about growing up and being educated in Dundalk around 50's in Ireland.

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S2020 Ep23: Harry Lee - My Two Mums

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 13:01:28 GMT

Harrys Hillstreet Haydays - Harry talks about his early memory of the passing of his mum ... and his new mum Alice. Part of the Gathering Heritage "Amazing Lives 2020" Project.

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S2020 Ep22: Nicky McCourt - Macardle Moore & Co.

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 16:11:29 GMT

Harry Lee talks to Nicky McCourt about stories of the Macardles Brewery and some of the "characters" who worked there for the Gathering Heritage Project - Amazing Lives 2020 series.

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S2020 Ep21: The Mary Stoddart Disaster - Noel Sharkey

Sat, 11 Jul 2020 15:40:11 GMT

Harry Lee talks to Blackrock historian about the Mary Stoddart maritime disaster which happened in Dundalk Bay, Co. Louth in Ireland on 6th April 1858.

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S2019 Ep20: Tim Mullens - Customs On The Border

Tue, 01 Oct 2019 18:55:27 GMT

Harry Lee talks to Tim Mullen about a spent enforcing customs on the border in Ireland in the early seventies and eighties before it was removed as part of the Good Friday agreement in Ireland.

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S2019 Ep19: Damien "Dino" Keenan - The Castle

Wed, 25 Sep 2019 20:02:02 GMT

Harry Lee talks to Dino Keenan about living in Castlebellingham, Co. Louth and life spent working, exploring and socialising in a very unique family home known as "The Castle".

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S2019 Ep18: Collette O'Hagan - Fostering For Life

Fri, 20 Sep 2019 09:25:33 GMT

Harry Lee talks to Collette O'Hagan about growing up on the Border in Ireland and her decision to foster kids throughout her life. Recorded for the Gathering Heritage Project in Dundalk, Co. Louth in Ireland.

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S2019 Ep17: Anne Smyth - Smyths The Chemist

Wed, 11 Sep 2019 18:35:40 GMT

Harry Lee talks to Anne Smyth about a well known family pharmacy business and a lifetime of looking after dedicated customers who knew it as "Smyths The Chemist". Recorded in Dundalk, Co. Louth in Ireland for the Gathering Heritage Project.

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S2019 Ep16: David Darcy - Down The Quay

Wed, 04 Sep 2019 19:32:49 GMT

Harry Lee talks to David "Doc" Darcy about a life spend "Down The Quay" side. Recorded in Dundalk, Co. Louth in Ireland for the Gathering Heritage Project.

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S2019 Ep15: Gene Yore - Mens Shed

Tue, 20 Aug 2019 19:28:44 GMT

Harry Lee talks to Gene Yore about the Dundalk Mens Shed, the history of the organisation, how they are funded and the many talents of those involved.

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S2019 Ep14: Karen McArdle - The Mellon Trust

Thu, 15 Aug 2019 20:00:53 GMT

Harry Lee talks to Karen McArdle about a life changing visit to South Africa, The Niall Mellon Trust and her 17th visit back to help support housing projects for the people living in townships.

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S2019 Ep13: Conor Hughes - Danny Hughes Shop

Tue, 13 Aug 2019 18:05:38 GMT

Harry Lee talks to Conor Hughes about his very well know father Danny Hughes who's legendary shop in Blackrock ran until the ripe old age of 93. Recorded for the Gathering Heritage Project in Co. Louth in Ireland.

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S2019 Ep12: Riccardo Lucchesi - In The Army Now

Fri, 09 Aug 2019 17:59:41 GMT

Harry Lee talks to Sgt. Riccardo Lucchesi about a 35 year career in the Irish Army, patrolling the Irish Border and how he miraculously survived being shot while on duty in the Lebanon in the mid 80's. Recorded for the Gathering Heritage Project in Dundalk, Co. Louth in Ireland.

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S2019 Ep11: Patsy Rogers - 60s Music Clubs

Wed, 07 Aug 2019 19:28:50 GMT

Harry Lee talks to Patsy Rogers about the music club scene in Dundalk in the 1960's. Recorded for the Gathering Heritage Project in Co. Louth in Ireland.

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S2019 Ep10: Pearse O'Hanrahan - Chip Shop Days

Fri, 02 Aug 2019 17:26:15 GMT

Harry Lee talks to Pearse O'Hanrahan about the family chipper business in Dundalk run from his family home and the origins of the famous "Solo".

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S2019 Ep9: Dominic Keating - Dundalk Textiles

Wed, 31 Jul 2019 17:58:01 GMT

Harry Lee talks to Dominic Keating about the needlework industry and the Dundalk Textiles factory in Co. Louth in Ireland.

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S2019 Ep8: Catherina Lynch - Growing Up On The Border

Thu, 18 Jul 2019 19:58:17 GMT

Harry Lee talks to Catherina Lynch about growing up in Forkhill Village in Co. Armagh in the border of Ireland.

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S2019 Ep7: Jim Kerley - My Mans Secret - The Lynn Dello Story

Mon, 01 Jul 2019 17:05:58 GMT

The mysterious story of a Dundalk man Lynn Dello - who was not who he said he was, all during his 20 plus year of marriage.

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S2019 Ep6: Joan Brady - The Peace Train

Tue, 25 Jun 2019 19:52:42 GMT

Harry Lee talks to Joan Brady about "Peace Train" during the Troubles in Ireland.

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S2019 Ep5: Gerry Gover - Dundalk Cinemas

Sun, 16 Jun 2019 10:29:01 GMT

Harry Lee talks to Gerry Gover about the Cinema era in Dundalk, Co. Louth in Ireland.

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S2019 Ep4: Frank Conroy - The Dundalk Democat

Thu, 30 May 2019 19:29:41 GMT

Harry Lee talks to Frank Conroy about a career working in the Dundalk Democrat Newspaper in Co. Louth, Ireland.

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S2019 Ep3: Des Casey - The Oriel Park Connection

Fri, 24 May 2019 13:36:43 GMT

Harry Lee talks to Des Casey about his familys involvement with Oriel Park in Dundalk, Co. Louth in Ireland.

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S2019 Ep2: Brendan McQuaid - Stationmaster at Dundalk Railway Station

Tue, 21 May 2019 18:28:58 GMT

Harry Lee talks to former Dundalk Railway Station Master Brendan McQuaid about working for over 40 years in Clarkes Station in Dundalk, Co. Louth In Ireland.

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S2019 Ep1: Joe Martin - The Joe McEntee Legacy

Wed, 15 May 2019 19:42:59 GMT

Harry Lee talks to Joe Martin about the late great Joe McEntee - founder of the "Joes Boy Club" in the 1930s in Dundalk, Co. Louth in Ireland.

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S1 Ep5: The Blackrock Skating Hall, Co. Louth, Ireland

Mon, 12 Feb 2018 19:56:39 GMT

Harry Lee talks to Noel McGuinness about the Blackrock Skating Hall days.

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S1 Ep4: The Blackrock Swimming Pool, Co. Louth, Ireland

Tue, 23 Jan 2018 21:04:12 GMT

Harry Lee talks to Paddy Malone about the history of the Blackrock Swimming Pool in Co. Louth in Ireland.

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S1 Ep3: The Pavilion Ballroom - Blackrock, Co. Louth, Ireland

Fri, 24 Nov 2017 12:49:34 GMT

Harry Lee talks to Noel Sharkey about the Pavilion Ballroom Blackrock, Co. Louth in Ireland for the Blackrock Tidy Towns.

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S1 Ep2: The Lifeboat Tearooms - Blackrock, Co. Louth, Ireland

Thu, 09 Nov 2017 19:40:39 GMT

Harry Lee talks to Adrienne Boyle about the Lifeboat Tearooms Blackrock, Co. Louth in Ireland for the Blackrock Tidy Towns.

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S1 Ep1: Callans Baths - Blackrock Co.Louth,Ireland

Tue, 12 Sep 2017 18:02:17 GMT

Harry talks to Adrienne Boyle about Callans Baths in Blackrock, Co. Louth in Ireland for the Blackrock Tidy Towns.

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Tony O Kane Interview

Fri, 06 May 2016 18:08:46 GMT

A great audience was in Louth County Library where Harry Lee chatted to Tony O'Kane about his memories of growing up in Dundalk who told us funny stories, sad stories, passionate stories and of course he sang a few songs as well.

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Harry talks to Miriam O Callaghan

Sat, 13 Feb 2016 18:35:09 GMT

Harry Lee talks to Miriam O Callaghan in 2011

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Harry Lee interviewed By Jason McGee

Fri, 10 Apr 2015 17:12:48 GMT

Jason McGee talks to Harry Lee about growing up in Hill Street, Dundalk going to the Friary School, taking up a thirty year career selling shoes, working in the Town Hall and eventually becoming the voice of Dundalk on local radio.

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Jim Corr - The Corrs Musical Family

Wed, 19 Nov 2014 18:20:33 GMT

Harry Lee talk to Musician Jim Corr from Dundalk about his early years in a local band, schools, part time jobs, creating the band, signing with Atlantic Records and touring Worldwide.

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Interview with Kevin O Callaghan, Mary Wallace and Sean Kelly

Wed, 19 Nov 2014 09:49:51 GMT

Harry Lee talks to former footwear workers in Dundalk who talk about working in the heyday of the shoe factories.

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Nicky McCourt Interview

Wed, 19 Nov 2014 09:28:31 GMT

Harry Lee talks to Nicky McCourt about working Macardles Brewery in Dundalk which was founded in 1863 and closed in 2001. A life in and a love of brewing.

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Martin McCormick Interview

Sun, 16 Nov 2014 13:21:24 GMT

Harry Lee talks to Martin McCormick orginally from Haggardstown and now living in Australia about going to school in St Fursey's NS, the De La Salle College, becoming a designer, coming out to his parents, as did his sister, the tragedy of loosing that sister and his father through illness and deciding to move to Australia. He also talks about his book "My son, my daughter,myself" which is a spiritual journey that his father started a decade ago.

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Delores Gover Interview

Sun, 16 Nov 2014 13:19:23 GMT

Dolores Gover from De La Salle Terrance talks about growing up in Dundalk, The Greenore Train, The Gaelic Leageue, St Bridgets Shrine and moving to live in England.

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Kevin McGahon Interview

Sun, 16 Nov 2014 13:16:57 GMT

Kevin McGahon talks to Harry Lee about living in Canada and returnign home to Ireland for The Gathering.

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Patsy Lee Interview

Sun, 16 Nov 2014 13:15:28 GMT

Patsy Lee talks to Harry Lee about living in Canada and returning home to Ireland for The Gathering.

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Paddy Malone Interview

Sun, 16 Nov 2014 13:10:26 GMT

Harry Lee talks to Paddy Malone about growing up in Blackrock, Architecture of Dundalk, Dundalk FC and being President of the Chamber of Commerce.

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Tom Conway Interview

Sun, 16 Nov 2014 13:08:04 GMT

Harry Lee talks to Tom Conway who is 91 about growing up in Ireland.

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Brendan Howie Interview

Sun, 16 Nov 2014 13:04:38 GMT

Harry Lee talk to Brendan Howie from Argentina about his mother from one of Dundalks best known political families - The Coburns.

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Derek White Interview

Sun, 16 Nov 2014 13:03:13 GMT

Harry Lee to talks to Derek White originaly from Cooley but now living in Kingston in North Carolina.

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John McCourt Interview

Sun, 16 Nov 2014 12:59:47 GMT

Harry Lee talks to John McCourt from Quay Street in Dundalk in Co. Louth about living in Ireland, moving to the Missions abroad for decades and now coming back to Ireland to visit.

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Interview with Tony O Kane and Joe Martin

Sun, 16 Nov 2014 12:57:40 GMT

Harry Lee talks to Tony o'Kane and Joe Martin about Entertainment in Dundalk down through the years.

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Ronnie Allen Interview

Sun, 16 Nov 2014 12:51:18 GMT

Harry Lee talks to Dundalk native Ronnie Allen in the Louth County Museum in Dundalk Ireland.

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Marie Nicholson - Interview

Sun, 16 Nov 2014 12:49:01 GMT

Harry Lee talks to Marie Nicholson for The Gathering History Project in the Louth County Museum, Dundalk, Ireland.

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Sr Rosmary Marin Interview

Sun, 16 Nov 2014 12:46:38 GMT

Harry Lee talks to Mary Morwald about going to school Tech, skating in Blackrock, moving to Dundalk for "adventure", seeing Johhny Cash at the Adelphi, working in Clarkes Shoe Factory, moving to America.

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Mary Morwald Interview

Sun, 16 Nov 2014 12:42:17 GMT

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Eileen White Interview

Fri, 14 Nov 2014 18:51:36 GMT

Eileen White talks to Harry Lee about growing up in Barrack Street in Dundalk, playing down at the local own at the quayside, the influence of her granny and moving to setup a new life in England. An extract from her story has been created into an animated short - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bD3ISlPBRYo

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Tommy Smyth Interview

Fri, 14 Nov 2014 17:58:30 GMT

EPSN Sports pundit Tommy Smyth talks to Harry Lee about growing up in his beloved Knockbridge in Louth, going to a rural school, working in Dundalk and then moving to the USA where he became a household name.

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Tom Savage Interview

Fri, 14 Nov 2014 17:47:02 GMT

Former RTE Director General talks to Harry Lee about growing up in rural Louth, visit to Dundalk, almost becoming a priest and his rise in Irelands National Broadcaster - RTE,

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