Longford Talks Podcasts

The Power of Gratitude

In this podcast we explore some of the proven ways in which we can protect and nurture our mental health and wellbeing. From the practice of gratitude to the act of giving, we reflect on what we can do each day to help ourselves feel better. With special guests, Michele Baker, HSE Health Promotion & Improvement Officer and Finola Colgan, Development Officer with Mental Health Ireland.

Supporting Families, Building Communities

In this podcast we explore the essential role Family Resources Centres can play in supporting our families, children and communities to overcome the many social and personal challenges we often face in life. With special guests, Grace Kearney, Manager, Bridgeways Family Resource Centre, Ballymahon, and Eileen Finan, Manager, Lus Na Gréine Family Resource Centre, Granard, County Longford.

Learning with our Community

In this podcast we explore the valuable impact lifelong learning can have in our lives and the many personal, social and societal benefits adult & community education can offer us and our communities. With special guests Fiona Murphy, Further Education & Training Guidance Counsellor with Longford Westmeath Education and Training Board and Conor Magrath, Community Education Facilitator in Co. Longford with Longford Westmeath Education and Training Board.

The Modern Family (Part 2)

In this podcast we delve further into modern family life and explore some of the common challenges facing parents as they raise their children. We discuss topics like teenage independence, sexual health and managing teenage moods. With special guests Grainne Powell and Fiona Gallagher, HSE Health Promotion & Improvement Officers with extensive experience working in the area of parenting, family support and health & wellbeing.

The Modern Family (Part 1)

In this podcast we explore the modern family, how it has evolved and changed over the years, the strengths of family and the challenges it faces in a modern Ireland. With special guests Grainne Powell and Fiona Gallagher, HSE Health Promotion & Improvement Officers with extensive experience working in the area of parenting, family support and health & wellbeing.

Teenagers & Education

In this podcast we discuss some of the challenges young people (and parents) experience during their school years and how parents and teachers can support them more. With special guests Sean O’ Suilleabhain, Co-ordinator of Longford Town Youthreach and Michéal Wall, Youth Worker with Longford Community Resources’ County Longford Youth Service.

Supporting Young People Coming Out

In this podcast we explore the many difficult challenges young people face when coming out. We also discuss how parents and teachers can offer more support to help their young people better. With special guests, Deborah Shirlaw and Mark Noble, Youth Workers with Longford Community Resources’ County Longford Youth Service.

Families Supporting Mental Health Recovery

In this podcast we discuss the important role families can play in supporting their loved ones recover from mental ill-health. With special guests, Sara Cox and Jason Dowling, Information & Support Officers with Shine, a national mental health support service.

Men's Health

In this podcast we explore how men view their role within society and how this can influence their health and behaviour. With special guests, Mary Nevin, Longford Primary Health Care Project for Travellers and Tony Owens, former project co-ordinator with Longford Primary Healthcare Project for Travellers and new co-ordinator of Roscommon Social Prescribing Project.

Women on the Farm

In this podcast we discuss the essential role women play in farming. With special guests, Finola Colgan, Development Officer with Mental Health Ireland (and farmer) and Con Halton, Co-ordinator of the Rural Social Scheme with Longford Community Resources CLG.