Where We Belong
Where We Belong
Cavan Heritage Office
Spend some quality time with Cavan and its people by exploring the rich heritage the county has to offer. Commissioned by Cavan Heritage Office.
The Magic of the Frolics in Ballyjamesduff
The Frolics in Ballyjamesduff has been bringing showbiz and joy to Cavan people for over 70 years. Savina Donohoe caught up with Michael Callaghan, Joe Moynagh and Trevor Smith to discover where it all began and how it’s managed to thrive for generations..  Sit back, relax and spend some quality time with Cavan and its people. Narrated by Isabel Duggan Rofe Directed & Produced by Alan Bradley Interviewer Savina Donohoe Sound by Tina Brady Editing by Gráinne Creighton Original Music by Hilda Cecilia Cover Art by Nanna Påskesen Recorded on location at Cavan Online Radio, Cana House, Cavan Commissioned by Anne Marie Ward, Cavan Heritage Officer
Oct 2, 2023
26 min
GAA: The Heartbeat of Cavan Communities, with Paddy & Eugene Reilly
GAA is the corner stone of communities across the county of Cavan. Savina Donohoe sat down with brothers Paddy and Eugene Reilly from Cavan Gaels as they reflect on a life steeped in the GAA, uncovering what the sport really means to people.  Sit back, relax and spend some quality time with Cavan and its people. Narrated by Isabel Duggan Rofe Directed & Produced by Alan Bradley Interviewer Savina Donohoe Sound by Tina Brady Editing by Gráinne Creighton Original Music by Hilda Cecilia Cover Art by Nanna Påskesen Recorded on location at Cavan Online Radio, Cana House, Cavan Commissioned by Anne Marie Ward, Cavan Heritage Officer
Oct 2, 2023
25 min
The Virginia Brooch
Savina Donohoe sat down with Sheila Courtney from the Virginia Historical society to find out more about the ancient Virginia brooch. Sheila has been instrumental in ensuring the brooch is maintained for future generations and has a wealth of knowledge about this incredible Cavan artefact.  Sit back, relax and spend some quality time with Cavan and its people. Narrated by Isabel Duggan Rofe Directed & Produced by Alan Bradley Interviewer Savina Donohoe Sound by Tina Brady Editing by Gráinne Creighton Original Music by Hilda Cecilia Cover Art by Nanna Påskesen Recorded on location at Cavan Online Radio, Cana House, Cavan Commissioned by Anne Marie Ward, Cavan Heritage Officer
Oct 2, 2023
21 min
The changing face of rural Cavan towns with Barney Cully
Rural towns across Cavan have been changing as the generations pass. Savina Donohoe caught up with the recently retired Barney Cully of Cully’s Bakery Arva, to chat about his observations on the changing face of rural Ireland as he reflects on a life in the bread baking business. Sit back, relax and spend some quality time with Cavan and its people. Narrated by Isabel Duggan Rofe Directed & Produced by Alan Bradley Interviewer Savina Donohoe Sound by Tina Brady Editing by Grainne Creighton Original Music by Hilda Cecilia Cover Art by Nanna Påskesen Recorded on location at Cavan Online Radio, Cana House, Cavan Commissioned by Anne Marie Ward, Cavan Heritage Officer
Oct 2, 2023
21 min
Celebrating Generations of Women with the ICA
The Irish Countrywomen’s Association, or the ICA for short, has been bringing women together for generations. With over 6000 members nationwide, Savina Donohoe sat down with the current president of the Cavan Federation, Kathleen Farrelly and lifelong member Lila Beattie to find out more about the organisations positive impact on Cavan women's lives. Sit back, relax and spend some quality time with Cavan and its people. Narrated by Isabel Duggan Rofe Directed & Produced by Alan Bradley Interviewer Savina Donohoe Sound by Tina Brady Editing by Gráinne Creighton Original Music by Hilda Cecilia Cover Art by Nanna Påskesen Recorded on location at Cavan Online Radio, Cana House, Cavan Commissioned by Anne Marie Ward, Cavan Heritage Officer
Oct 2, 2023
23 min
Season 3 Trailer
Season 3 of hit Cavan Heritage Podcast 'Where We Belong' coming soon!
Sep 7, 2023
3 min
St. Mogue's Island & a trip to Bawnboy!
For this very special episode Isabel stepped outside the studio to take us around her hometown of Bawnboy where we learned all about St. Mogue and the thriving tourism industry in the area. We met historian Oliver Barry out on St. Mogue's Island and spent some time chatting with Shelia from The Keepers Arms.  Sit back, relax and spend some quality time with Cavan and its people. Narrated by Isabel Duggan Rofe Directed & Produced by Alan Bradley Sound by Anthony Egan Editing by Grainne Creighton Original Music by Hilda Cecilia Cover Art by Nanna Påskesen Assistant Producer Tina Brady Commissioned by Anne Marie Ward, Cavan Heritage Officer
Oct 3, 2022
24 min
Cavan's Wetlands
Ornithologist Heather Bothwell filled us in on all things Cavan Wetlands before we took a trip to meet Sean at Cavan Adventure Centre to find out how he makes his wetland work for both his business and the environment. 
Oct 3, 2022
18 min
10 min Guided Meditation with Jampa Ling
We went to visit Desmond at Jampa Ling Meditation Centre, nestled beside a beautiful forest in Bawnboy. Desmond led us through a 10 minute meditation before filling us in on all things Jampa Ling.  Sit back, relax and spend some quality time with Cavan and its people.  Narrated by Isabel Duggan Rofe Directed & Produced by Alan Bradley Sound by Anthony Egan Editing by Grainne Creighton Original Music by Hilda Cecilia Cover Art by Nanna Påskesen Assistant Producer Tina Brady Commissioned by Anne Marie Ward, Cavan Heritage Officer
Oct 3, 2022
23 min
The Big Snow of '47
We accompanied Savina Donohoe on a trip to meet Hughie and Bridie from Crosserlough to uncover their childhood memories of the infamous 'Big Snow of 1947'. Sit back, relax and spend some quality time with Cavan and its people. Narrated by Isabel Duggan Rofe Directed & Produced by Alan Bradley Sound by Anthony Egan Editing by Grainne Creighton Original Music by Hilda Cecilia Cover Art by Nanna Påskesen Assistant Producer Tina Brady Commissioned by Anne Marie Ward, Cavan Heritage Officer
Oct 3, 2022
23 min
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