THE ROSSLARE PODCAST
Local slant on all Topics, including Politics, Economics, Social issues, Culture, Sport, Art, Environment. Special Global Features to enlighten and entertain. Fictional Short Stories, History and much much more. We invite you the listener to participate and share your opinions or highlight issues that concern you.
Classical Women by Noel Culleton ( the lives of 26 of the greatest female composers)
Noel Culleton's new book Classical Women takes a look at the lives of twenty-six Female Composers who had to defy the odds and overcome the obstacles preventing them a chance to shine. Musically they stand shoulder to shoulder with some of their more famous and celebrated male counterparts. At last their talent is being recognised. It was due to these women that female artist like Beyonce, Adel, Rhianna, Britney, Shenia, Mylie, Madonna, have become household names.
Christopher Columbus just got lost.
----more----Christopher Columbus is known the world over for discovering the Americas. He is celebrated in many countries with a special Columbus day commenting his achievements. The sad reality is that he never achieved anything he set out to do. He happened upon the Americas by accident but didn't even know it. He thought he was in the East Indies. It was the Italian explorer Amerigo Vespucci who realised this was a new continent and that is why America carries his name and not that of Columbus. Think about it, it would be hard to sail westward from any part of t...
’Weight Watcher’ read by Ebony Alexa
A short story 'Weight Watcher' taken from the book "The Density of Distant Thoughts" by James W. Corcoran
A whimsical tale of a young girl's first initiation into "foreign affairs".
Ireland’s Holocaust and the complicity of it’s people.
Please be warned this episode contains graphic descriptions of a sexual nature and adult language.
It may sound ridiculous, unbelievable, even untrue, but in Ireland of the twentieth century, people who knew better, who knew crimes were being committed, turned a blind eye to what was occurring and did nothing. At least during the holocaust the Germans who remained quiet, did so because they feared for their lives. In Ireland the only fear was of 'what the neighbours might say'.
America’s greatest Playwright Eugene O’Neill (and his Irish Connection)
Eugene O' Neill: the Irish American connection. At 61 years of age, Edmund O' Neill leaves the ravages of post famine Ireland with his wife and seven children to seek a better life in America. He leaves from the quays of New Ross, Wexford, more in desperation than in hope. His son James would subsequently become one of the great American actors of his generation. His grandson was to become America's greatest Playwright. Perhaps, he could be ours too. This is their story.
French Jazz (One Hour Uninterrupted)
This One Hour of Uninterrupted French Jazz exudes the sounds, the rhythms and the vibrancy of Pigalle and Montartre. Vive la France, but hopefully not today in the Rugby match.
’Crock of Gold’ A harrowing thought provoking tale.
Taken from the book 'The Density of Distant Thoughts'. by James W. Corcoran
Beware! Some of the language is not suitable for little ears.
A gruff bachelor happens upon leprechauns partying in a ten acre field and seeks his pot of gold, with somewhat mixed results.
Be careful what you wish for!
Ernest Hemingway. The writer with the travel bug.
Ernest Hemingway was a literary Colossus. We all know about his genius and the power of his writing. But, how much do we know about the man? Was he any different to you or I, in the choices he made. This is a look into the complex life of a man who married four times, who spent much of his time travelling, living in Paris, Toronto, Key West, Spain, Cuba. How much did those experiences influence his literary work?
The life of Felix Mendelssohn
The life and Music of Felix Mendelssohn
Once more Dr. Noel Culleton enlightens us. This time he discusses the life and music of Felix Mendelssohn and the Italian Symphony.
Dr. Binzani ( Love/Horror story? You decide)
Taken from the book 'The Density of Distant Thoughts' by James W. Corcoran, this dark tale is both a love and a horror story combined .
How far would you be prepared to go for the one you love?