Ep 69---

Our guest this week is Nathan Haynes, a thoughtful and insightful young man who made Boyle his home just over a year ago. With a Master’s in Psychology, Nathan brings a fresh and compassionate perspective to some of the most pressing issues facing younger generations today.

In this episode, we explore the power of human connection, the importance of collective sense-making, and the emotional landscape young people must navigate in today’s world. Nathan works in residential care, supporting teenagers aged 16–18 who, for various reasons, don’t fit into the traditional foster care system.

This is a deep and thought-provoking conversation, and Nathan has a remarkable gift for breaking down complex ideas in a way that’s accessible, relatable, and full of heart. So, I hope you all enjoy the episode and enjoy the rest of your day.

Check out the full blog post to this episode: https://www.voicesofboyle.com/nathanhaynes

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Thanks to Brendan O' Dowd for creating and recording the musical piece for the podcast.

Ep 69---

On this week’s Voices of Boyle episode, I sit down with Ronan Flanagan; a news broadcast journalist, passionate Sligo Rovers supporter, and all-around Boyle native.

Ronan shares stories of growing up on the French Park Road, how a love of the Irish language shaped his journey, and what life’s really like as a local journalist with Ocean FM Ireland. From reporting the news to commentating on thrilling matches and running the Sligo Rovers F.C. Bit o’ Red Supporters Trust podcast, Ronan brings a fresh perspective on community, connection, and adapting to the changing landscape of media.

If you’re curious about what goes on behind the scenes at a radio station, enjoy a bit of GAA or League of Ireland banter, or just want to hear a local Boyle story then this one’s for you!

Give it a listen and tag someone from Boyle who’d love to hear his chat!

Check out the full blog: https://www.voicesofboyle.com/ronanflanagan/

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Thanks to Brendan O' Dowd for creating and recording the musical piece for the podcast.

Ep 68---

In this episode, I sit down with Lucy Egan and Jane Suffin, two members of the newly formed committee - The Friends of Assylinn.

Their mission is simple yet so important: to restore Assylinn Cemetery into the peaceful, clean, and well-maintained resting place that the deceased—and their families—deserve. Jane and Lucy talk on behalf of the committee members and share the inspiration behind forming the group, the challenges they’ve faced getting it off the ground, and their vision for what Assylinn can become with the community's help.

You can support their efforts by donating to their GoFundMe:

gofund.me/3d1b3fa8

They’ll also be holding a church gate collection at St. Joseph’s Church next weekend, and have community clean-ups planned in the coming months. Every donation, share, or helping hand makes a difference.

https://www.voicesofboyle.com/lucyjane/

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If you’d like to be on the show or if you know someone who would like to chat with us, then drop us an email at ( info@voicesofboyle.com )

Thanks to Brendan O' Dowd for creating and recording the musical piece for the podcast.