This is a guest blog post by Catherine Kelleher We are delighted to guest post about the importance of First Aid on “Tommy’s Outdoors” Here in Ireland many of us enjoy outdoor activities from walking, hiking or biking to camping to adventure sports. There is so much that our beautiful countryside here in Ireland offers. … Continue reading First Aid Matters in the Great Irish Outdoors
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7eZDUsFDsrSrpwDUlH5C77?si=Qlk-bBfOR3egmxPw0JyWog&dl_branch=1 I have talked about the importance of the outdoors for mental health and wellbeing on many occasions. This blog post comes to mind as well as podcast episodes 10 and 25. I am still blown away by the interest and feedback on the subject. In this episode we return to the topic. My guest, … Continue reading Episode 30: Digital Detox with Orla Dempsey
The new year has started and all the fuss and distractions of the Christmas holidays are behind us. In this short blog, I would like to address a few housekeeping items as we enter 2019. Firstly, I would like to draw your attention to the excellent episode of the podcast, Forestry and Native Woodlands with … Continue reading Happy New Year and Some Housekeeping Items
https://open.spotify.com/episode/659KnZkuNXX57qY6JxpGfN?si=GElibXT4SiCk3KMW15BKJw&dl_branch=1 There is a lot of talk recently about continuous cover forestry, timber plantations and development of native woodlands. I had an opportunity to explore the subject with my guest, Forestry Inspector and Fire Management Officer in the Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine, Ciaran Nugent. In my opinion, this is one of the … Continue reading Episode 29: Forestry and Native Woodlands with Ciaran Nugent
The year is coming to an end, so it is a good time for a quick review. Even though Tommy’s Outdoors podcast online presence reaches back to late 2016, this is the first year that I did it right. In 2018 I launched Tommy’s Outdoors website and Tommy’s Outdoors YouTube channel. I established a regular … Continue reading Tommy’s Outdoors end of year summary
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4bx4qxut1jQAWO0N0dYrTs?si=Qs7_HX99T_W2JLYvn7Ulmw&dl_branch=1 Christmas is coming so I decided to record a special episode of the podcast to mark the occasion. You might recognize my guest, Susan Baughman from episode 7 of the podcast. Last year Susan was a big help to the podcast and I thought it would be only fair to have her on again … Continue reading Episode 28: Christmas Special with Susan Baughman
Dear friends, it finally happened! I knew it would at some point, so I really shouldn’t be surprised. Someone who initially agreed to be my guest decided to pull out because he didn’t like one of the subjects previously discussed on the podcast. People are different and have different motivations for their actions. I respect … Continue reading Podcasting controversy
https://open.spotify.com/episode/33HKhOvPYgG4xBKpEGhizM?si=nbbxid5sShWeSx-hCxfcfA&dl_branch=1 Ever since I started the podcast I wanted to talk about sailing. So I was truly honoured when my invitation was accepted by Irish national hero, Damian Foxall. Damian is a veteran of ten round-the-world races, which include four 1st place finishes. He has sailed in no less than five Volvo Ocean Race campaigns, … Continue reading Episode 27: Sailing with Damian Foxall
There is a lot of buzz, at the moment, around the activist group called Extinction Rebellion. The group is organizing direct action campaigns and acts of civil disobedience in a protest against governmental inaction on climate change and disappearing wildlife. As concerned as I am about the environment and wildlife I have mixed feelings about … Continue reading Extinction Rebellion
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2EyPQdV5q8nkLEPmc9l7we?si=0ulJmp-vQ629GsKzBLkcLQ&dl_branch=1 Patrick Mercie is an avid runner and ultra-runner, a businessman, a life coach and owner of The Intentional Academy. In the podcast Patrick is sharing with us his unique approach to life which he applies to all aspects of it, including his running. While listening to this episode, you will not only hear interesting … Continue reading Episode 26: Running with Patrick Mercie
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