Small But Massive Podcast

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

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 https://www.facebook.com/MUPride 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

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 

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