The TY Mic

In this episode of The TY Mic, Brian Caffrey interviews Jason Black, edurnance athlete and mountaineer from Donegal. Jason talks to us about growing up in Donegal and the hardship he endured while at school. Jason also gives us an insight into high altitude mountaineering, adverture racing and his passion for cycling. Jason also speaks to us about his recent challenge which took place in January. Production Team: Interviewer Brian Caffrey, Recording and Sound editing Killian McGee, Austin Noble and Luke O'Sullivan. Cover photo by Oliver Moore.

In this episode of the TY Mic Brian Caffrey interviews Paul Devaney a high altitude mountaineer who has summitted six of the seven highest mountains in the world. Paul talks to us about growing up in Longford and how he got into high altitude mountaineering and his experience at base camp on Mount Everest at two crucial times. Production Team: Interviewer Brian Caffrey, Recording and Sound Editing Killian McGee, Luke O’Sullivan, Austin Noble. Cover photo by Oliver Moore.

In this episode of The TY Mic, Luke Boyle talks with two of our teachers from the College, Lynda McMeel and Simone Dowling. They share their experience of travelling to Kenya with the 5th year students who were selected by the Vincentian Lay Missionaries (VLM) for volunteer work last June.                                                          Production Team: Interviewer Luke Boyle, Recording and Sound Killian McGee, Luke O'Sullivan and Austin Noble. Cover photo by Oliver Moore.

In this episode of the TY Mic, Luke Boyle sits down with Meath GAA star Mickey Burke and chats to him about his career, the highs and lows of sport and much more. Production Team: Interviewer Luke Boyle, Recording and Sound Killian McGee, Luke O'Sullivan and Austin Noble. Cover photo by Oliver Moore.

In this episode Aodán interviews Tom Parsons CEO of the Gaelic Players Association and former Mayo Footballer.

In this episode from season 1, Harry Murphy and Aodhán Jordan interview Leo Varadkar while he was Taoiseach.

In this episode of The TY Mic, Niall Heffernan sits down with retired Tanaiste and Labour Party Leader Joan Burton. In this episode Joan talks about how she got into politics and her passion for reading and travel. Production Team: Interviewer Niall Heffernan, Recording and sound editing Killian McGee, Austin Noble and Luke O'Sullivan. Cover photo by Oliver Moore.

In this episode of the TY Mic Brian Caffrey interviews Wilco Van Roojien who is a professional mountaineer from the Netherlands. Wilco has summited Everest, K2 along with the 7 highest peaks in the world. He has also travelled to both North and South Pole's and at the moment is preparing to row across the pacific . Wilco summited K2 in 2008 along with Irishman Ger McDonnell. Ger was the first Irish person to summit K2. In this episode Wilco talks about his character and his compassionate helpful way Ger lived by. Production Team: Interviewer Brian Caffrey, Recording and Sound editing Killian McGee, Luke O’Sullivan, Austin Noble

In this episode of The TY Mic, Luke Boyle sits down with retired teacher from the College Dick Wafer. Dick talks to Luke about growing up in Wexford, his time teaching in the College and also his time as a coach with the Irish Schools Debating Team.

Production Team: Interviewer Luke Boyle, Recording and Sound Killian McGee, Luke O'Sullivan and Austin Noble. Cover photo by Oliver Moore.

In this episode of The TY Mic, Luke Boyle talks with former Olympic 10,000m and 3,000m runner Catherina McKiernan, they talk about marathon running and growing up in Cavan. Catherina has also represented Ireland in the World and European Cross Country Championships. Production Team: Interviewer Luke Boyle. Recording and Sound Killian McGee, Luke O'Sullivan and Austin Noble. Cover photo by Oliver Moore.

In this episode of The TY Mic, Luke Boyle sits down with former boxer and now boxing coach from the Celtic Warrior Gym Packie Collins. Production Team: Interviewer Luke Boyle. Recording and Sound Killian McGee, Luke O'Sullivan and Austin Noble. Cover photo by Oliver Moore.

In this episode of The TY Mic, Samuel Thomson interviews Patrick Dight Fencing coach here in the College and also from Munster blades. Production Team: Interviewer Samuel Thomson, Recording and Sound Killian McGee, Luke O'Sullivan and Austin Noble. Cover photo by Oliver Moore.

In this episode of The TY Mic, Niall Heffernan talks with Paul Donnelly TD. Sinn Fein TD in the Dublin West constituency.

Production Team: Interviewer Niall Heffernan, Recording and Sound Killian McGee, Luke O'Sullivan and Austin Noble. Cover photo by Oliver Moore

In today’s episode of the TY Mic, Luke Boyle sits down with Paul Olima, a past student of the college and talks to him about his life growing up, his professional sports career, how he got into social media and much more. This is a great episode and thanks to Paul for giving up his time. Production Team: Interviewer Luke Boyle, Recording and Sound Killian McGee, Luke O'Sullivan and Austin Noble. Cover photo by Oliver Moore.

In this episode, Killian McGee talks to Conor O'Farrell, past student and member of the boy band Next in Line. The band are hoping to represent Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest this year. They also spoke Conor's time in the College and being part of the College Musicals. Production Team: Interviewer Killian McGee, Recording and Sound Editing Killian McGee, Luke O’Sullivan, Austin Noble. Cover photo by Oliver Moore. 

In this bonus episode of The TY Mic, Luke Boyle sits down with Conal Bird, the student ambassador of Oddballs foundation which is a charity for testicular cancer and talks to him about all things related to this topic such as checking yourself and how they raise awareness for the charity. Production Team: Interviewer Luke Boyle, Recording and Sound Editing Killian McGee, Luke O’Sullivan, Austin Noble. Cover photo by Oliver Moore.

In this episode of The TY Mic, Luke Boyle sits down with BT young scientist competitors, Joe Dwyer and Brian Caffrey and chats to them about there project, what it was, how did they come up with the idea, who was interested in their project and much more. This is a great episode to listen to if you are interested in entering the BT young scientist next year. Production Team: Interviewer Luke Boyle, Recording and Sound Editing Killian McGee, Luke O’Sullivan, Austin Noble. Cover photo by Oliver Moore.

In this episode of the TY Mic Brian Caffrey interviews Frank Greaney one of Irelands top journalists and broadcaster. Frank talks to us about growing up in Galway and the path he took to become a crime journalist. Frank also talks about his podcast “Inside the Crime” and much more. Production Team: Interviewer Brian Caffrey, Recording and Sound Editing Killian McGee, Luke O’Sullivan, Austin Noble, Joe Dwyer. Cover photo by Oliver Moore.

In this episode of The TY Mic Niall Heffernan interviews Senator Emer Currie as she talks about her life growing up in Northern Ireland, what it was like growing up with family in politics whilst constantly being in the eye of the media and advice she would give to TY students. Production team: Interviewer Niall Heffernan, Recording and sound editing Killian McGee, Luke O’Sullivan, Austin Noble. Cover photo by Oliver Moore.

In this installment of The TY Mic, Killian McGee speaks with the cast of the recent College Musical "The Wedding Singer" from St. Vincent's Casteknock College and Mount Sackville about their experience. Production Team: Interviewer Killian McGee, Recording and Sound Austin Noble and Luke O'Sullivan, editing by Killian McGee. Cover photo by Oliver Moore.

In this episode of The TY Mic, Aodán Jordan talks with recent pastman Fionn Gibbons from the class of 2021 about his time in the College and his U20's Grand Slam experience and what it is like being in the Munster Academy. Production Team: Interviewer Aodán Jordan, Recording and Sound Harry Murphy and editing by Killian McGee. Cover photo by Oliver Moore.

In this episode of the TY Mic Brian Caffrey interviews Pat Marry one of Irelands top detectives over the last 30 years. Pat talks to us about growing up and his early aspirations on becoming a garda. Pat also talks to us about many of the cases he has covered many of which were put on the spotlight by the media. Production Team: Interviewer Brian Caffrey, Recording and Sound editing Killian McGee, Luke O’Sullivan, Austin Noble

In this episode of the TY Mic, Luke Boyle sits down with Jack Chambers and chats to him about a wide variety of topics such as politics, sport, education, advice for students looking to go into politics and much more. Production Team: Interviewer Luke Boyle, Recording and Sound editing Killian McGee and Austin Noble. Cover photo by Oliver Moore.

In this episode of The TY Mic, Brian Caffrey interviews Rose McGowan the national president for The Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Rose talks to us  about growing up and her early charitable work with SVP. Rose also talks to us about social justice and her time spent with SVP in Africa and more recently here day to day life being president of SVP. Production Team: Interviewer Brian Caffrey, Recording and Sound editing Killian McGee and Austin Nobel. Cover photo by Oliver Moore.

In this episode of The TY Mic, Luke Boyle sits down with Rory O’Connor or as many people may know him as Rorie's Stories and chats to him about topics such as sport, mental health and how the comedic sketches started and much more.

Production Team: Interviewer Luke Boyle, Recording and Sound editing Killian McGee and Austin Noble, Research Ultan Kelly. Cover photo by Oliver Moore.

In this episode of The TY Mic, Adam Keogh interviews former past student from St. Vincent's Castleknock College and music teacher Fearghus Fallon. In this episode we hear Fearghus talk about school life in the College, where he got his love of music from and also what inspired him to become a teacher. Production Team: Aodán Jordan, Harry Murphy, Adam Keogh and Erwan Louis. Cover photo by Oliver Moore.

In this episode of The TY Mic Harry Murphy interviews current Dublin Firefighter Willie Bermingham about his role in the service and also how his late father Willie Bermingham set up the charity Alone in 1977. Production Team: Aodán Jordan, Harry Murphy, Adam Keogh and Erwan Louis. Cover photo by Oliver Moore.

In this episode of The TY Mic Adam Keogh interviews Dave Lordan poet and writer. We hear about what inspired him to become a poet. Dave also runs a poetry workshop for TY students. Production Team: Aodán Jordan, Harry Murphy, Adam Keogh and Erwan Louis. Cover photo by Oliver Moore.

In this episode of The TY Mic we interview retired teacher Eddie Melvin. Eddie talks to us about growing up in Ballina, his time teaching in the College, his passion for GAA and Rugby. Eddie also talks to us about being President of Coolmine Rugby Club, The Mayo Man's Association and Tennis Ireland. We also hear about how he met Mohammad Ali. Production Team: Aodán Jordan, Harry Murphy, Adam Keogh and Erwan Louis. Cover photo by Oliver Moore.

In this pre-recorded episode of The TY Mic we interview Ian Smith, Senior Rugby Coach and Teacher in St. Vincent's Castleknock College. We talk about his school days in St. Paul's, his early days playing GAA and rugby. We also talk about school boy rugby.                                       Production Team: Aodán Jordan, Harry Murphy, Adam Keogh and Erwan Louis. Cover photo by Oliver Moore.

In this episode of The TY Mic we interview George Stagg about his late brother Frank who died on hunger strike in 1976 in Wakefield Prison in England and the events surrounding his funeral. George also gives us an insight into growing up in Ireland in the 1940's and 50's.                                                                                              Production Team: Aodán Jordan, Harry Murphy, Adam Keogh and Erwan Louis. Cover photo by Oliver Moore.

In this episode we interview Adrian Flavin, Director of Rugby in St. Vincent's Castleknock College. We talk about his early life growing up in England, his family involvement with London Irish. His school boy rugby and also his professional playing career.     Production Team: Aodán Jordan, Harry Murphy, Adam Keogh and Erwan Louis. Cover photo by Oliver Moore.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 in 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.

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.

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.

In this Episode of The TY Mic, we interview Sally Greenwood . Originally from Canada and a maths teacher here in Castleknock College. Sally 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 student considering emigration or travel in the future.                                                                    Production Team: Aodán Jordan, Harry Murphy, Adam Keogh and Erwan   Louis. Cover photo by Oliver Moore.