The TY Mic
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Episode 28
In this episode we interview Devin Toner a former past student who played rugby for both Ireland and Leinster. We talk about his involvement in sports growing up and his time in Castleknock College. We discuss his more memorable moments from his 17 year rugby career and what it felt like getting his first cap for Ireland. We also learned about what path he took after his rugby career and his plans for the future.
Production Team: Aodán Jordan, Harry Murphy, Adam Keogh and Erwan Louis. Cover photo by Oliver Moore.
Episode 27
In this episode we interview Kellie Harrington, gold medal winning Olympic boxer. We talk about her early life and how she got into boxing, how boxing saved her and the benefits she got from boxing. We discuss all the success she’s had to date and Kellie gives us advice on what young athletes need to do.
Production Team: Aodán Jordan, Harry Murphy, Adam Keogh and Erwan Louis. Cover photo by Oliver Moore.
Episode 26. Liam Clancy House Captain in St. Vincent’s Castleknock College for 2022-2023
In this bonus episode of The TY Mic we interview Liam Clancy Head boy of the College. We talk about his time in the College and the highlights of his six years here.
Production Team: Aodán Jordan, Harry Murphy, Adam Keogh and Erwan Louis. Cover photo by Oliver Moore.
Episode 25
In this episode we interview Dermot Murphy, Director of Services from DEPAUL Ireland. We talk about his early life growing up in Ringsend and his school life. We discuss how he got involved with DEPAUL Ireland and his role in the charity. We also talk about his views on social justice and the problems we face in Irish society.
Production Team: Aodán Jordan, Harry Murphy, Adam Keogh and Erwan Louis. Cover photo by Oliver Moore.
Episode 24
In this episode of The TY Mic we interview Darren Hudson. A former professional rugby player and now a teacher here in the College who has played rugby for Leinster and Bristol. In this episode we discuss how he got into rugby, what it was like playing for Leinster and what inspired him to become a teacher and many other things. Production Team: Aodán Jordan, Harry Murphy, Adam Keogh and Erwan Louis. Cover photo by Oliver Moore.
Episode 23
In this episode of the TY Mic, we interview Championship footballer, Castleknock pastman, and rising star Luke McNally. We delve into his past, analysing the path a footballer takes from being an amaeteur in Enfield, to playing in one of the most prestigious leagues in the world. He also gives us an insight into his aspirations for his career, plus the human side of being a professional footballer.
Production Team: Aodán Jordan, Harry Murphy, Adam Keogh and Erwan Louis. Cover photo by Oliver Moore.
Episode 22
In this episode we interview Jack Raftery, past man of the college and now an U23 Irish runner. We talk about his time in the college and how Castleknock helped him get into athletics. He talks to about what sports he played growing up and how athletics eventually took priority. We discuss his major achievements to date and his hopes for his career in the future.
Production Team: Aodán Jordan, Harry Murphy, Adam Keogh and Erwan Louis. Cover photo by Oliver Moore.
Episode 21
In this episode of The TY Mic Erwan interviews Dan O’Neil a past man of the College. Now he is an up-and-coming actor who is in a recent film by Jordan Lennon “The Northside Shtory” and was very successful in the world championships of performing arts.
Production Team: Aodán Jordan, Harry Murphy, Adam Keogh and Erwan Louis. Cover photo by Oliver Moore.
Episode 20
In this episode we interview Emma Tilly, current Barnhall and old Belvedere player. We talk about her rugby career to date and what it was like getting called up to the Ireland squad. She talks about other sports which she had success in such as GAA. We discuss her hopes for future and she gives us advice for young people looking to pursue a career in sports.
Production Team: Aodán Jordan, Harry Murphy, Adam Keogh and Erwan Louis. Cover photo by Oliver Moore.
Episode 19
In this episode of The TY Mic we interview Cathal O’Grady. He is a former Irish boxer who competed in the men’s heavyweight event at the 1996 Summer Olympics. In this episode we discuss how he got into boxing, what it was like representing Ireland in the Olympics and much more about his career.
Production Team: Aodán Jordan, Harry Murphy, Adam Keogh and Erwan Louis. Cover photo by Oliver Moore.
Episode 18
In this episode we interview Roddy Collins, former soccer player and ex-manager. We talk about how he got into football being from a boxing family and how his career as a footballer went. We discuss his management career and his achievements whilst in his roles as manager. He tells us what he looks for in a player and advice that he’d give to a young footballer. We also discuss what it was like being from a very successful sporting family.
Production Team: Aodán Jordan, Harry Murphy, Adam Keogh and Erwan Louis. Cover photo by Oliver Moore.
Episode 17
In this episode we interview An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar. We talk about his life growing up and what got him interested in politics. He discusses his change from law to medicine and how he got into politics. We also talk about his diplomatic trips abroad and does he get nervous meeting the most powerful men and women in the world.
Production Team: Aodán Jordan, Harry Murphy, Adam Keogh and Erwan Louis. Cover photo by Oliver Moore.
Episode 16
In episode 16 we interview Ger Reidy former Irish Army Ranger and DS on the Ultimate Hell week show. We talk about his motivation to become a soldier and the journey that brought him to become an Irish Army Ranger. We also talk about resilience and the motto of the Irish Army Ranger Wing. We also talk about what the future may hold for him.
Production Team: Aodán Jordan, Harry Murphy, Adam Keogh and Erwan Louis. Cover photo by Oliver Moore.
Episode 15
In episode 15 we interview Tom Parsons. Former Mayo Gaelic footballer and now the CEO of the Gaelic Players Association. He talks to us about his playing career with Mayo, his many battles with injuries and how he found his way into the GPA. He fills us in on his plans for the future and gives us important advice for young people pursuing a career in the GAA.
Production Team: Aodán Jordan, Harry Murphy, Adam Keogh and Erwan Louis. Cover photo by Oliver Moore.
Episode 14
In episode 14 we interview Lieutenant General Seán Clancy, Chief of Staff of the Irish Defence Forces. We talk about his life growing up and what it was like joining the the Air Corps. He tells us about his time in the Defence Forces and how he worked up to the position he is today. On top of this, he gives us great advice for young people who are looking to join the Defence Forces or even people who are looking to go into any job.
Production Team: Aodán Jordan, Harry Murphy, Adam Keogh and Erwan Louis. Cover photo by Oliver Moore.
Episode 13
In episode 13 of The TY Mic we interview Tim Durham. Tim is a photographer who has been running the TY photography course the last couple of years here in the College. In this episode we discuss how he got into photography, his opinion on a good photo and all about his travels and much more…
Production Team: Aodán Jordan, Harry Murphy, Adam Keogh and Erwan Louis. Cover photo by Oliver Moore.
Episode 12
In Episode 12 of the TY Mic, we interview Anne-Marie Kennedy. She details her experience growing up, and what lead her to take the career path of becoming a sports psychologist. She tells us about her experience with the Dublin Senior Men’s team, under Jim Gavin, as well as detailing what it’s like to work amongst some of the best athletes that Ireland has to offer
Production Team: Aodán Jordan, Harry Murphy, Adam Keogh and Erwan Louis. Cover photo by Oliver Moore.
Episode 11
In Episode 11 of the TY Mic, we interview Sally Greenwood and maths teacher here in Castleknock College. Originally from Canada, she talks about her experience as a ski racer growing up, as well as her emigration from her home country to Ireland. We end this episode with her advice to this year’s TY students on their Ski Trip, as well as a few words of wisdom for any students considering emigration in the future.
Production Team: Aodán Jordan, Harry Murphy, Adam Keogh and Erwan Louis. Cover photo by Oliver Moore.
Episode 10
In episode 10 we interview Tadhg Brosnan. Ex-Meath Gaelic footballer and now a maths and Irish teacher here in Castleknock College. He tells us about his early life and his playing career with Meath GAA. He also fills us in on his plans for the future in order to keep himself involved in the GAA.
Production Team: Aodán Jordan, Harry Murphy, Adam Keogh and Erwan Louis. Cover photo by Oliver Moore.
Episode 9
In episode 9 we interviewed students of the college who took part in the BT Young Scientist Competition. The students who took part ranged from 2nd year to 5th year. Basil Amin 2nd Yr, Sachin Mahesh 5th Yr and Samuel Thomson, Stephen Harcourt and Devesh Reddibathuni from 3rd Yr.We talked about their projects, what is was like taking part in the competition, meeting leaders of the country and what it was like for Basil, our second year student been interviewed live on the late late show.
Production Team: Aodán Jordan, Harry Murphy, Adam Keogh and Erwan Louis. Cover photo by Oliver Moore.
Episode 8
In episode 8 we interview Mickey Quinn. The captain of the Longford Senior Football Team. We talk about his early sporting life and his time playing in the AFL. He talks about the challenges he faced but also the joys of playing sports abroad. He fills us in on his goals for the Longford team and his club team in 2023. Mickey also shares with us his recent experience in Kenya with other GAA players, where he was part of the Alan Kerins project.
Production Team: Aodán Jordan, Harry Murphy, Adam Keogh and Erwan Louis. Cover photo by Oliver Moore.
Episode 7
In episode 7 we interview Joanne Cantwell. The main anchor for RTE Sport. We talk about her career and how she worked up to her current position. Her time with the Dublin ladies footballers and her transition from playing for St Brigids in Dublin to Celbridge in Kildare. She also tells us about juggling family life and her career, and the many challenges this entails. She also shares her goals for her career in the future.
Episode 6
In episode 6 Aodán Jordan interviews Thomas Carty. One of the only professional Irish heavy weight boxers. We talk about his life before boxing and how he got into boxing. He gives us a run down of what it’s like to be a professional boxer and how it changes completely from the amateur scene. He also shares his hopes for 2023 with us and how he plans on making them come through.
Episode 5
Part II of the Les Misérables musical interviews where Erwan Louie and Harry Murphy interview students from 5th year and TY about their participation in the College musical.
Episode 4
In this episode of The TY Mic Erwan and Harry interviewed the actors and backstage helpers of the Les Misérables musical. We ask them about their own experiences with rehearsals and production and if they had plans to get involved with any future productions inside or outside of school. Episode 5 will have the 5th years and TY students.
Episode 3
In episode 3 we interview Andrew Rafter past student of the college owner and director of Flynn Estate Agents. We talk about his life in Castleknock College and growing up in the village, how he got into auctioneering, the College Union and his involvement in the Castleknock 5K. He gives us an insight into life in the college, his profession and what it means to be part of the college union.
Episode 2
In episode 2 of the TY mic, we interviewed Rob Harvey a league of Ireland referee. Also, an English and religion teacher in Castleknock college. In this interview we talk about lots of different things about being a league of Ireland referee. We also talk about skills needed to be a ref and the experience of a referee during a game.
Episode 1
In episode 1 we interview Jeremy Staunton. Ex-rugby player and now maths teacher in Castleknock College. We talk about his life playing rugby and growing up in a rugby family, from playing in Ireland with Munster to going to England playing for some of the biggest rugby clubs in the world. He gives us a run down of life after rugby and how he turned into the maths teacher that we all know in the college today.
