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Eco Chats: Carlow's Eco Journey

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About Carlow's Eco Journey: Carlow's Eco Journey shines a spotlight on the county's vibrant environmental actions quietly taking place, and the inspiring individuals and groups behind them. From conservation efforts and heritage protection to inclusive green initiatives and creative climate solutions, each episode captures the spirit of collaboration and care that defines Carlow's approach to climate action. Hosted by broadcaster Alan Swan, each episode features engaging conversations with community groups, educators, activists, and volunteers who are making a real difference across County Carlow. From conservation efforts and heritage protection to inclusive green initiatives and creative climate solutions, the podcast captures the spirit of collaboration and care that defines Carlow’s approach to climate action. Featured guests include: County Carlow Environmental Network Drummin Bog & Mount Leinster Heritage Group Tullow Men’s Shed & Bosom Buddies Women’s Shed Bagenalstown Improvement Group / Tullow Tidy Towns / Carlow Tidy Towns Carlow Town Hurling & Camogie Club / Carlow Tennis and Badminton Clubs South East Technological University / Carlow Educate Together School Irish Wheelchair Association & Delta Centre Carlow County Council Green Initiatives For more information on this series go to https://carlow.ie/ Credits: Produced by Carlow County Council in association with Creative Ireland Hosted by Alan Swan Executive Producer: Dee Sewell (Carlow County Council) Sound Production, Design & Research: SwanMcG. Special thanks to: Carlow County Council Environmental & Climate Action Team, Creative Ireland Carlow & Stakeholders. For more information: https://carlow.ie/

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November 28, 2025

Inside Carlow County Council

In this episode, host Alan Swan steps inside Carlow County Council to meet the people driving climate action from within the organisation. Senior Executive Officer Tadhg Madden, Environmental Awareness Officer Dee Sewell, and Climate Action Coordinator Jeanette O’Brien share how a small county is delivering real change through practical and ambitious initiatives.From retrofitting homes and supporting community projects to developing rain gardens, promoting circular fashion, and pioneering Ireland’s first low carbon fire engine, their work shows how collaboration, creativity and everyday commitment can make a big difference. Carlow proves that meaningful climate action often begins with simple ideas, strong partnerships and a determination to keep moving forward.About Carlow’s Eco JourneyCarlow’s Eco Journey highlights the county’s growing environmental movement and the inspiring people behind it. Each episode explores how communities, volunteers and local leaders are taking action, protecting heritage, and building a more sustainable future.CreditsProduced by Carlow County Council in association with Creative Ireland Hosted by Alan Swan Executive Producer: Dee Sewell Sound Production, Design and Research: SwanMcG Special thanks to Carlow County Council Environmental and Climate Action Team, Creative Ireland Carlow and stakeholders This project is funded and supported by Creative Ireland Carlow and Carlow Arts Office.For more information: <a href="https://scanner.topsec.com/?d=1781&r=show&u=https%3A%2F%2Fcarlow.ie%2F&t=536385fec7254855b861937465344f98808fd26e">https://carlow.ie/</a>

November 20, 2025

Environmental Groups

Across Carlow, small groups of volunteers are quietly taking on some of the biggest challenges of our time. They are planting pocket forests in housing estates, pulling invasive species from riverbanks, running sold-out climate events, gathering neighbours for film screenings, and teaching people how to ferment, forage and reconnect with nature. In this episode, host Alan Swan meets Molly Aylesbury, Chair of the County Carlow Environmental Network (CCEN), and Pam Butler of Ballin Temple Nature Sanctuary. Through their stories, we discover how finding your tribe, sharing skills, and supporting one another can transform concern into collective action. Their work shows that environmental change often begins with community, curiosity and the simple decision to start where you are.About Carlow’s Eco JourneyCarlow’s Eco Journey shines a spotlight on the county’s vibrant environmental actions and the inspiring individuals and groups behind them. From conservation efforts and heritage protection to inclusive green initiatives and creative climate solutions, each episode captures the spirit of collaboration and care that defines Carlow’s approach to climate action.CreditsProduced by Carlow County Council in association with Creative Ireland Hosted by Alan Swan Executive Producer: Dee Sewell (Carlow County Council) Sound Production, Design and Research: SwanMcG Special thanks to Carlow County Council Environmental and Climate Action Team, Creative Ireland Carlow and stakeholders This project is funded and supported by Creative Ireland Carlow and Carlow Arts Office.For more information: <a href="https://scanner.topsec.com/?d=1781&r=show&u=https%3A%2F%2Fcarlow.ie%2F&t=536385fec7254855b861937465344f98808fd26e">https://carlow.ie/</a>

November 13, 2025

Tidy Towns

There's a man in Bagenalstown who has been tending to his town for 55 years. A man in Tullow celebrating 30 years of community care. And a designer in Carlow Town who's discovered that belonging to a place means becoming its custodian. In this episode, host Alan Swan meets Paddy Gardiner of the Bagenalstown Improvement Group, Will Paton of Tullow Tidy Towns, and Matt Cocci, Chair of Carlow Tidy Towns. Together, they reveal how small, consistent acts, planting pollinators, painting benches, collecting rainwater, and fighting graffiti with art, have helped shape cleaner, kinder, more connected communities across Carlow. Their stories remind us that environmental action doesn't always come from policies or grand plans, but from friendship, pride, and showing up week after week to care for the place you call home. About Carlow's Eco JourneyCarlow's Eco Journey shines a spotlight on the county's vibrant environmental actions and the inspiring individuals and groups behind them. From conservation efforts and heritage protection to inclusive green initiatives and creative climate solutions, each episode captures the spirit of collaboration and care that defines Carlow's approach to climate action. Credits Produced by Carlow County Council in association with Creative Ireland Hosted by Alan Swan Executive Producer: Dee Sewell (Carlow County Council) Sound Production, Design & Research: SwanMcG Special thanks to: Carlow County Council Environmental & Climate Action Team, Creative Ireland Carlow and Stakeholders This project is funded and supported by Creative Ireland Carlow and Carlow Arts Office.For more information: <a href="https://scanner.topsec.com/?d=1781&r=show&u=https%3A%2F%2Fcarlow.ie%2F&t=536385fec7254855b861937465344f98808fd26e">https://carlow.ie/</a>

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What is Eco Chats: Carlow's Eco Journey?: About Carlow's Eco Journey:

Carlow's Eco Journey shines a spotlight on the county's vibrant environmental actions quietly taking place, and the inspiring individuals and groups behind them. From conservation efforts and heritage protection to inclusive green initiatives and creative climate solutions, each episode captures the spirit of collaboration and care that defines Carlow's approach to climate action.

Hosted by broadcaster Alan Swan, each episode features engaging conversations with community groups, educators, activists, and volunteers who are making a real difference across County Carlow. From conservation efforts and heritage protection to inclusive green initiatives and creative climate solutions, the podcast captures the spirit of collaboration and care that defines Carlow’s approach to climate action.

Featured guests include:

County Carlow Environmental Network Drummin Bog & Mount Leinster Heritage Group Tullow Men’s Shed & Bosom Buddies Women’s Shed Bagenalstown Improvement Group / Tullow Tidy Towns / Carlow Tidy Towns Carlow Town Hurling & Camogie Club / Carlow Tennis and Badminton Clubs South East Technological University / Carlow Educate Together School Irish Wheelchair Association & Delta Centre Carlow County Council Green Initiatives

For more information on this series go to https://carlow.ie/

Credits: Produced by Carlow County Council in association with Creative Ireland Hosted by Alan Swan Executive Producer: Dee Sewell (Carlow County Council) Sound Production, Design & Research: SwanMcG. Special thanks to: Carlow County Council Environmental & Climate Action Team, Creative Ireland Carlow & Stakeholders. For more information: https://carlow.ie/
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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