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Ep 47---

Welcome to our latest episode where we dive deep into the creative journey of songwriter, musician, singer and documentary maker, Pete Higgins.

In this episode, we delve into Pete's musical journey, from his early days of discovering music to writing and performing with bands like Bottle and the Canon Dogs. Pete takes us on a trip down Boyle's musical lane as we talk about the youth masses, the No Name Club and some of the great musical pubs we had in town. We'll also discuss his transition into documentary making, and what led him to create a captivating documentary about Boyle and its mysterious connection to UFOs, featuring the legendary Betty Meyler.

We talk about Pete's songwriting and the release of his solo albums. At the time of recording, he was working on album number 3 and, as timing would have it, he just released three new songs from the album so it's brand new material - Congratulations Pete! The timing couldn't have been better.

You can listen to ‘Harmony’, ‘Try to Understand’ & ‘This Life’ right here: https://songwhip.com/petehiggins/

Have a listen and enjoy!

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RESOURCES

An RTE trailer for 'Great Lighthouses of Ireland' Series 2

https://youtu.be/CefSu-OrDGU?feature=shared

'Harmony' Music Video (released on June 21st)

https://youtu.be/DldoyReIZN4

'The Great Divide' Music Video

https://youtu.be/96Q2G4eqPHE

'UFO' documentary

https://vimeo.com/10269021

A link to listen to the 'Bottle' original music

https://soundcloud.com/bottle_boyle/albums

The very first performance of the band 'Bottle' in 1997

https://youtu.be/zHVkO5NaG94

A playlist of songs recorded by 'The Canon Dogs'

https://shorturl.at/ok0q4

Check out the accompanying blog post by visiting:
https://www.voicesofboyle.com/peterhiggins/

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Ep 46---

In a recent episode of Voices of Boyle, I had the pleasure of chatting with Mary Lavin, a tour guide and receptionist at King House. We explored the fascinating history and charm of this remarkable landmark.

Mary talked about the history of King House, from its beginnings in the 1730s as the King family’s grand home, to its time as a military barracks, and now as a cultural heritage center. She also discussed the huge restoration efforts, including removing 26 loads of debris, and shared interesting tales of bravery and historic events.

We then touched on the treasures within King House, including the Mary McAlese collection, Maureen O’Sullivan artifacts, and the Boyle Civic Arts Collection.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the rich history and culture of Boyle.

Check out the accompanying blog post by visiting:
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Ep 45---

Though originally from Arigna, Dermot has long been a familiar face in Boyle. We discuss his passions for photography, his beloved Facebook pages (Memory Radio Boyle and Best of Memories), and his broadcasting career on Shannonside.

Dermot shares his journey of creating an internet radio station and the incredible people he's met along the way.

We also touch on his family's influence on his love for radio and photography, and reminisce about the lively times at Parkers and the Royal Hotel.

Check out the accompanying blog post by visiting: https://www.voicesofboyle.com/dermotleyden/

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