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The Small But Massive podcast is hosted by Paddy Glasgow, founder of Glasgowbury Festival & Creative Hub. In this series local artists who have an ongoing connection with Glasgowbury will join Paddy to explore their musical journeys and Paddy, being Paddy, will bring a bit of random madness and craic to the mix. This initial series of 10 podcasts and music recordings is supported by Arts Council of NI’s Creative Seeds Fund and Mid Ulster District Council.
Episodes
Tuesday Oct 29, 2024
Tuesday Oct 29, 2024
Paddy Glasgow chats to rallying legends Paddy Toner and Camillus Bradley to talk about the rich rallying heritage of Ballinascreen.
Paddy Toner, a seasoned co-driver with miles logged around the world, shares stories from his journey, while Camillus Bradley—rally driver, owner of C Bradley Motorsport and an expert in Mk2 Ford Escorts—tells Paddy about his “one-stop rally shop” that supplies parts globally.
They talk about the evolution of rallying, some of their favourite stages around Ireland and further afield, successful drivers from the area, and discuss why they think Draperstown / Ballinascreen has created so many rally drivers & rally car builders. They talk about the Tour of the Sperrins, the Magherafelt Motor Club and more!
Watch to the end to see Camillus take Paddy G around a track in his new mk2 escort!!
Thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund and the Lottery players for making this project possible.
#NationalLottery #HeritageFund
#voicesfromthesperrins #glasgowbury #smallbutMASSIVE #midulster #draperstown #ballinascreen #fordescort #mk2escort #sunbeam
Monday Oct 14, 2024
Monday Oct 14, 2024
Paddy Glasgow chats to Michael Thayaparan and Charlene Hegarty to discuss their experiences of identifying as gay in a rural community.
They talk about their journeys through childhood, school, university, sharing the challenges they faced while coming to terms with their identities.
They also talk about homosexuality throughout history, gay marriage, parenthood, adoption, how the laws have changed in Northern Ireland & the different support groups that are available to LBGTQ people here.
Mid Ulster Pride
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https://www.instagram.com/midulsterpride/
The Rainbow Project
https://www.facebook.com/TheRainbowProjectNI
https://www.instagram.com/trpni/
Cara-Friend
https://www.facebook.com/Cara.Friend.NI
https://www.instagram.com/carafriendni/
Show Some Love Belfast
https://www.facebook.com/anotherworldbelfast
https://www.instagram.com/showsomelovebelfast/
HERe NI
https://www.facebook.com/NIHere
https://www.instagram.com/hereni_/
Thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund and the National Lottery players who have made this project possible!
By donating to Glasgowbury, you are investing in our rural young people and their personal & skills development through our ongoing music, multimedia & arts programmes. Any donation is greatly appreciated. https://localgiving.org/charity/cornstorecreativehub
#NationalLottery #HeritageFund #glasgowbury #voicesfromthesperrins #podcast #LGBTQ #midulsterpride #lesbian #gay #bisexual #transgender #queer #trans #ballinascreen #draperstown #midulster
Monday Aug 26, 2024
Monday Aug 26, 2024
Paddy Glasgow chats to Colm Murray & Séamus Ó Brádaigh, former committee members of Ballinascreen Traditional Music Group and who currently run the Ballinascreen Set Dancing Group every Thursday night in An Scioból at the Market Inn, Draperstown.
They talk about the early days of the traditional music group, organising a Fleadh, set dancing in Ballinascreen and internationally throughout the years and lots of great stories and craic throughout! Enjoy good people!!
Thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund and the National Lottery players who have made this project possible!
By donating to Glasgowbury, you are investing in our rural young people and their personal & skills development through our ongoing music, multimedia & arts programmes. Any donation is greatly appreciated.
https://localgiving.org/charity/cornstorecreativehub
#NationalLottery #HeritageFund
#glasgowbury #voicesfromthesperrins #podcast #irishmusic #trad #irishtrad #fiddle #fiddlemusic #ballinascreen #midulster #setdancing
Monday Aug 12, 2024
Monday Aug 12, 2024
Paddy Glasgow chats to Maurice Bradley & Bernie Gray about the heritage of traditional Irish music in Ballinascreen.
Maurice has a deep connection with Irish music and language having spent many years playing fiddle and Uilleann pipes up and down the country, studying Irish language and teaching music at North West Regional College in Derry.
Bernie has a love for dancing and is the chairperson of Ballinascreen Traditional Music Group, keeping traditional music alive in the parish.
They talk about Irish music, Fleadhs, céilí dancing, céilí bands, accordion bands, set dancing, Irish music collectors, the Downhill Harp, songs and tunes from Ballinascreen.
Thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund and the National Lottery players who have made this project possible!
By donating to Glasgowbury, you are investing in our rural young people and their personal & skills development through our ongoing music, multimedia & arts programmes. Any donation is greatly appreciated. https://localgiving.org/charity/cornstorecreativehub/
#NationalLottery #HeritageFund #glasgowbury #voicesfromthesperrins #podcast #irishmusic #trad #irishtrad #fiddle #fiddlemusic #ballinascreen #midulster
Monday May 27, 2024
Monday May 27, 2024
Paddy Glasgow chats to Ashelene Flanagan nee Groogan and Eileen Watson nee McBride about Ballinacreen GAA Women's football Junior and Senior teams, Gaelic 4 Girls and Gaelic for Mothers and Others.
They chat about how it was formed and the people who supported them over the years helping get them to where they are now 25 years later. They talk about the early days, personal accolades, matches, team members, managers, coaches, sponsors and random things like milk and tractors! We get an insight into the history of Women's Gaelic Football and what Ulster GAA is doing to help grow women's football. We enjoyed looking at some old pictures and memorabilia. It was great to be able to relive those moments in time.
Thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund and the National Lottery players who have made this project possible!
By donating to Glasgowbury, you are investing in our rural young people and their personal & skills development through our ongoing music, multimedia & arts programmes. Any donation is greatly appreciated. https://localgiving.org/charity/cornstorecreativehub/
#NationalLottery #HeritageFund #glasgowbury #voicesfromthesperrins #podcast #GAA #womensfootball #gaelic #womensgaelic #ballinascreen #draperstown #derrygirls #midulster #ulstergaa #internationalrules #mothersandothers
Monday May 06, 2024
Monday May 06, 2024
Paddy Glasgow chats to Karen & Collwyn Brunton; group leader and quartermaster of 33rd Derry Ballinascreen Scouts.
They talk about how they got involved in scouting, favourite memories from camps & jamborees through the years, how scouts look after the environment (leave no trace) & much more!
This is part 2 of our look at the heritage of scouting in Ballinascreen. Check out part 1 where Paddy talks to Martin Brunton and Roisin Murray about the origins of 33rd Derry Ballinascreen Scouts.
Thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund NI and the National Lottery players who have made this project possible!
By donating to Glasgowbury, you are investing in our rural young people and their personal & skills development through our ongoing music, multimedia & arts programmes. Any donation is greatly appreciated. https://localgiving.org/charity/cornstorecreativehub/
You can keep up to date with all things Small But Massive on our socials: www.facebook.com/glasgowbury
#NationalLottery #HeritageFund #voicesfromthesperrins #glasgowbury #smallbutMASSIVE #podcast #draperstown #ballinascreen #midulster #33rdDerryBallinascreenScouts #scouts #scoutsireland #scoutingireland
Monday Apr 29, 2024
Monday Apr 29, 2024
Paddy Glasgow chats to Martin Brunton and Roisin Murray, two of the founders of 33rd Derry Ballinascreen Scouts.
They talk about how it all started, the premises they used over the years, the people involved, volunteers, the early activities and trips away.
🎬Watch here: https://youtu.be/5zuzO3MfoRs
This is part 1 of 2 podcasts. Next week part 2 will be released when Paddy chats to the next generation of Ballinascreen scouts. Current leader and quartermaster Karen Brunton and Collwyn Brunton.
The G-Team were also out and about filming some footage and activities, chatting to some leaders and interviewing past members, parents and the kids who take part. Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you don't miss anything good people!
Thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund NI and the National Lottery players who have made this project possible! By donating to Glasgowbury, you are investing in our rural young people and their personal & skills development through our ongoing music, multimedia & arts programmes. Any donation is greatly appreciated. https://localgiving.org/charity/cornstorecreativehub/
You can keep up to date with all things Small But Massive on our socials:
#NationalLottery #HeritageFund #voicesfromthesperrins #glasgowbury #smallbutMASSIVE #podcast #draperstown #ballinascreen #midulster #33rdDerryBallinascreenScouts #scouts #scoutsireland #scoutingireland
Monday Apr 15, 2024
Monday Apr 15, 2024
Paddy Glasgow chats to Draperstown actress, Elinor Lawless from long running BBC Drama Casualty in which she plays Dr Stevie Nash. We also chatted about her career, rural life, story telling, holy statues, theatre, open heart surgery and some laughs along the way. Enjoy good people!
By donating to Glasgowbury, you are investing in our rural young people and their personal & skills development through our ongoing music, multimedia & arts programmes. Any donation is greatly appreciated. https://localgiving.org/charity/cornstorecreativehub/ You can keep up to date will all things
Small But Massive on our socials:
http://www.facebook.com/glasgowbury
http://www.instagram.com/glasgowbury
https://www.tiktok.com/@glasgowbury
http://www.glasgowbury.com
Monday Apr 01, 2024
Monday Apr 01, 2024
Monday Dec 25, 2023
Monday Dec 25, 2023
Paddy Glasgow chats with five friends who all live at the top of the town on the Magherafelt Road, Draperstown. Patsy Cassidy, brothers Michael & Pat Kelly, sister and brother Jennifer Mawhinney & John Johnston.
They speak about growing up in rural Draperstown back in the early fifties through the sixties up to present day. Stories of their first times watching tv, butter smuggling, toffee apples secret mixture, the businesses that were there, how it has changed over the years, the heritage of the area and its people living there.
Thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund NI and the National Lottery players who have made this project possible!
By donating to Glasgowbury, you are investing in our rural young people and their personal & skills development through our ongoing music, multimedia & arts programmes. Any donation is greatly appreciated. https://localgiving.org/charity/cornstorecreativehub/
#HeritageFund #NationalLottery