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Tom MacSweeney's Maritime Podcast

Tom MacSweeney
Ireland
Fishing Industry
Irish Fishing Industry
Aquaculture
Fishing Regulations
Brexit
Calf Rock Lighthouse
RNLI
Offshore Renewable Energy
Míireann Cavanagh
SS Lismore
Figaro Race
Solo Sailing
Betelgeuse Disaster
Bremen Port
Drogheda Port
Renewable Energy
Marine Institute
Climate Change
Marine Spatial Pressure

Tom MacSweeney's Maritime Podcast - covering Ireland’s maritime culture, history, tradition and development. All so important to this island nation where the connection with the sea is as old as time itself. A fundamental part of Ireland, socially and economically.

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On this edition - fishes for Christmas, the experience of fish processors in 2024, and the ghost of one Thomas MacSweeney...

Presented by Tom MacSweeney - twitter.com/tommacsweeney

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This month, the story of a determined Irish sailor – a young man who started life on a farm in County Meath, not a maritime location and has become the winner of the top French yacht race – the Figaro. Tom Dolan describes how he succeeded after years... more

On this edition - we hear that Franciscans use the excessive discards from shellfish in the building of their churches. We discuss the future of lighthouses and hear from a woman who wants to build a museum on an island.

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On this edition - Does the government want an Irish fishing industry? That major question is raised by a major figure in the fishing industry. We also discuss making sail a cargo carrier in these days of climate change and we hear about the history o... more

On this edition - Remembering a ship that sank one hundred years ago on which only one man survived, and that was his third time being saved from the sea.

Presented by Tom MacSweeney - twitter.com/tommacsweeney

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On this edition - The disappearing craft of Shipwrights is discussed and also, unity in the fishing industry.

Presented by Tom MacSweeney - twitter.com/tommacsweeney

Discover comprehensive maritime coverage at tommacsweeneymaritime... more

On this month's edition - 82% of the fish sold in some supermarkets in Ireland is imported. The only boat of it's kind in the world comes to Ireland on a heritage voyage to the Celtic heartlands. And the plane that hit south coast rocks and never got... more

On this month's edition - The 14-year-old island girl who told the Minister for the Marine to do his job, examining 300 million years of the Burren in County Clare and much more about Ireland's maritime sector, its culture, history and tradition.

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Recent Guests

Brendan Byrne
Chief Executive of the Irish Fish Producers and Exporters Association
Irish Fish Producers and Exporters Association
Episode: The Last Dog Watch
Eddie Attard
Retired Malta policeman and best-selling author
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Episode: The Last Dog Watch
Tom Dolan
A solo sailor and Figaro racing champion
Episode: O Solo Meath-o
Dominic Rehan
CEO of the Killybegs Fishermen's Organization
Killybegs Fishermen's Organization
Episode: Killary Flyer
Rhoda Tomblay
Secretary of Cogall i Lona Haren
Cogall i Lona Haren
Episode: Killary Flyer
Jamie Young
Sailor and founder of Kilary Adventure Centre
Kilary Adventure Centre
Episode: Killary Flyer
Dr. Roland Mattson
Eastern Region Director of Fisheries Ireland
Fisheries Ireland
Episode: Killary Flyer
António Callaghan
Author and historian
Cork City Library
Episode: Killary Flyer
Patsy Whelan Jr.
One of the last shipwrights in Dublin Port Company, carrying on his family’s boat-building tradition.
Dublin Port Company
Episode: East Coast Skiffs

Host

Tom MacSweeney
Host covering Ireland’s maritime culture, history, tradition, and development, often sharing insightful narratives and expert discussions.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 21 ratings
  • Perfect listening

    How have I missed the fact that this is on air since Fergel left Seascapes. Thank you for bringing this back Tom. I live in the UK and hail from Cork. It’s so great to provide the insight and knowledge on the Irish maritime and associated industry. Parting with fishing community updates is vital.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Garret G
    United Kingdom10 months ago

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The host has been praised for bringing attention to vital topics impacting coastal communities and traditions.
There is a noted appreciation for the blend of historical narrative with modern challenges faced by the maritime sector.
Listeners appreciate the podcast for its insightful discussions on Irish maritime culture and current issues in the fishing industry.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Power Of The Sea
Q: Is that really possible?
Yes, with the unique ingredients including investment and a population highly educated in aquaculture, Ireland can become a hub for such innovation.
The Power Of The Sea
Q: Tell me a little bit about the company.
Aquamonatrix has developed technology to measure water quality, which is vital for fish farming.
A Load Of Pollocks
Q: So what do you do next?
Well, we'll have to wait and see what Charlie does to see if he'll pick up his pens or what he'll do.
A Load Of Pollocks
Q: What is the actual attraction for you of fishing, Míireann?
I love it. My father, my uncles, my grandfather did it. They're all fishing.
Tristan and Barnabas
Q: What can consumers do to support the Irish fishing industry?
Consumers should look for the source of the fish they buy and opt for locally sourced products whenever possible.

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1. Brendan Byrne
2. Eddie Attard
3. Tom Dolan
4. Dominic Rehan
5. Rhoda Tomblay
6. Jamie Young
7. Dr. Roland Mattson
8. António Callaghan

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