Cork City Libraries: A Podcast Series

Cork Sporting Greats – Episode Six Larry Tompkins and Dr. Con Murphy

In episode number six of Cork Sporting Greats, host Trevor Welch catches up with one of Cork’s greatest ever footballers, Larry Tompkins, and the man who has spent over 40 years working with Cork’s sporting stars, Dr. Con Murphy.

Cork Sporting Greats is hosted by Trevor Welch and is produced in conjunction with Cork City Libraries.

The views and opinions expressed by the interviewees in this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the position of Cork City Libraries.

Cork Sporting Greats – Episode Five Anna Geary

For this episode of Cork's Sporting Greats, host Trevor Welch spoke with the Cork Camogie star, Anna Geary, who reflected on her All-Ireland winning days with Cork, and her subsequent career in media.

Cork Sporting Greats is hosted by Trevor Welch and is produced in conjunction with Cork City Libraries.

The views and opinions expressed by the interviewees in this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the position of Cork City Libraries.

Cork Sporting Greats - Episode Four Linda Mellerick

In episode four of Cork Sporting Greats, Trevor Welch speaks with Cork Camogie Hall of Fame star, Linda Mellerick. A team of the century player, Linda reflects on her All-Ireland triumphs, her days writing about the sport she loves and what needs to be done in order for the game to continue to develop. 

Cork Sporting Greats is hosted by Trevor Welch and is produced in conjunction with Cork City Libraries.

The views and opinions expressed by the interviewees in this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the position of Cork City Libraries.

Cork Sporting Greats - Episode Three Dave Barry and Billy Morgan

For Episode Three of Cork Sporting Greats, Trevor spoke with Cork sports icons, Dave Barry and Billy Morgan. Dave and Billy reminisced on the glory days of Cork Gaelic Football, the ever-changing soccer scene and what the future may hold for both Cork GAA and Cork City FC.

Dave Barry is regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of Cork City FC and was an All-Ireland-winning footballer with Cork GAA.

Billy Morgan led Cork footballers to All-Ireland success as a manager and is a former All-Ireland winning-goalkeeper with the Rebels.

Cork Sporting Greats is hosted by Trevor Welch and is produced in conjunction with Cork City Libraries.

The views and opinions expressed by the interviewees in this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the position of Cork City Libraries.

Cork Sporting Greats - Episode Two Timmy McCarthy

For the second episode of Cork Sporting Greats, host Trevor Welch sat down for a chat with the Irish Basketball legend, Timmy McCarthy. The former player, coach and now commentator reflected on his career on the court and the game that has taken him all over the world, from Blarney Street to the Olympic Games.
Cork Sporting Greats is produced in conjunction with Cork City Libraries.

Cork Sporting Greats - Episode One Jimmy Barry Murphy

In the opening episode of Cork Sporting Greats, host Trevor Welch speaks with Cork sporting icon Jimmy Barry Murphy. The legendary Cork dual-star performer talks hurling, football, soccer, greyhound racing and management. Cork Sporting Greats is produced in conjunction with Cork City Libraries.

The Southern Star's Big Story: Rory Gallagher The Lee Delta Bluesman

This podcast was written, produced and recorded by Niall O'Driscoll and Jack McCarron for The Southern Star (www.southernstar.ie). Special thanks to Donal and Daniel Gallagher, Strange Music Ltd and additional contributors Philip King and Con Downing.

Garda History Podcast - Episode Six Local Policing

Episode six of the Garda History Podcast.

Garda History Podcast - Episode Five Oriel House

Episode five discusses the operation of the Criminal Investigations Department in Oriel House during the Civil War.

Garda History Podcast - Episode Four Women in an Garda Síochána

Episode four discusses the history of women in policing in Ireland beginning with female RIC constables to the recruitment of women to An Garda Síochána in 1959.