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We thank Presenter, John Greene for advance information on this Sunday evening’s programme.  (S.R.)

This week on ‘Where the road takes me’, John Greene tells the story of a war of Independence veteran, a Cork Gaelic Footballer, a golfer, a greyhound enthusiast, a singer, a raconteur and a comedian of renown.

But this is not the story of seven different people, but rather seven different sides to one person. 

It’s also the story of a rural doctor in Ireland in the forties, fifties and sixties, whose bedside manner may raise the proverbial eyebrows in a few circles today, but would be longed for in most. 

Family, friends and former patients all raise a glass and a story to a doctor who is as talked about today, as he was prior to his death thirty six years ago.  [read more …] ““Where the Road Takes Me” on C103 This Sunday, 17th Feb. at 7pm”

We thank Presenter, John Greene, for advance information on this Sunday evening’s programme.  (S.R.)

Favoured by walkers and surfers, but unsafe for bathers, the Long Strand near the village of Rathbarry has a reputation of being an outdoor enthuasist’s Heaven. 

On this week’s edition of Where the road takes me, John Greene, accompanied by senior ecologist Kevin Corcoran, discovers that the reputation is well deserved.  Cliffs, sand dunes, marine life, a coastline caressed by the pristine waters of the Atlantic Ocean, and a caring local community all contribute to make the Long Strand a breath-taking place of beauty.

And why does the neighbouring light from the Galley Head Lighthouse shine inland as well? [read more …] ““Where the Road Takes Me” This Sunday at 7pm on C103″

We thank Presenter, John Greene for advance information on this Sunday (30th Dec. 2018) evening’s very interesting programme.  (S.R.)

It’s thirty years ago almost to the day when new broadcasting legislation forced the closure of all pirate radio stations in Ireland. 

This Sunday evening on “Where the road takes me”, John Greene concludes a two part programme which marks the 30^th anniversary of a significant milestone in Irish broadcasting history. 

Programme two includes recordings from NCCR, the pirate station in North Cork, and excerpts from the final hour of WKLR in West Cork.

Although the closing night was an emotional night for all concerned, tragedy was also added to the mix in North Cork, when one presenter suffered coronary failure and died almost instantly.  Former C103 engineer John Cahill and current C103 presenter Jimmy Reidy reflect on the occasion with sadness. [read more …] ““Where the Road Take Me” This Sunday at 7pm on C103″

We thank Presenter, John Greene for advance information regarding this Sunday (18th Nov. 2018) evening’s C103 programme.  (S.R.)

Over thirty years ago, environmental biologist Kevin Corcoran approached several tourism bodies with his suggestions for walking guide-books and walking holidays. All were rejected out of hand. Today, the popularity of activity holidays continue to soar.

Undaunted, Kevin Corcoran brought out his first guide book twenty eight years ago. It has since been updated on five occasions, and many more have followed. On this week’s edition of Where the road takes me, John Greene accompanies him on one of the featured walks in the book, which takes in Glengarriffe National Park.

‘A walk in the wild side’ with Kevin Corcoran, Eco-Dweller, Environmental biologist, and a man who rejects all forms of mass consumerism. [read more …] ““Where the Road Takes Me” on C103 at 7pm This Sunday”

We thank Presenter John Greene for advance information on this Sunday evening’s programme.  (S.R.)

While modern technology has connected us with the outside world, it has also managed us to dis-connect us from the importance and art of conversation amongst ourselves. 

On this week’s edition of ‘Where the road takes me’, John Greene meets Independent TD Michael Healy-Rae, an excellent conversationalist in his own right. 

His first book is neither political or a memoir, but it does remind us about how we Irish, who are supposed to be top class at the gift of the gab, have abandoned our art. 

From his book ‘A time to talk’, Michael relates a story about his cousin who became a whistle-blower, and paid for his good citizenship with his life.

There’s a story about a funeral, where miraculously ‘the dead’ came back to life, and the young girl who underwent a surgical procedure that will shock you.  [read more …] ““Where the Road Takes Me” on C103 This Sunday at 7pm”

We thank Presenter, John Greene, for advance information on this Sunday evening’s radio programme.  (S.R.)

This year the band ‘Natural Gas’ celebrates thirty years together.  Mention lead singer Tim o’Riordan, and the ‘Langer Song’ is almost certain to enter
the conversation.

On this week’s edition of ‘Where the road takes me’,  John Greene aims to prove that there’s much more strings to Tim’s bow as a singer-songwriter, than humerous songs.

His new album ‘Taibhse’ (Tivesha) which means spirit or ghost, includes originals about an iconic traveller woman who became a famous folk singer, the fighting men of Crossbarry,  a Nazi spy in North Cork, and a poignant
Christmas song.

The band have also recently returned from a tour of Canada, Australia, Russia and Abu Dhabi. [read more …] ““Where the Road Takes Me” on C103 at 7pm Sunday”

We thank Presenter, John Greene for advance information on this evening’s programme.  (S.R.)

This Sunday evening on Where the road takes me,  John Greene goes to meet a man with stories to tell.  Steven Nolan, originally from Ballinspittle, has
recently retired after forty years working for the Catterpillar Company on
the Oil Sands of Fort McMurray in Alberta Canada.  However, Steven’s
lifetime stories do not end there…….

Being a fan of country music and boxing, Steven has met Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard.

*         He has met Mohammed Ali, Lennox Lewis and Marvin Haggler, and
spent an evening in the company of Panamanian boxer Roberto Duran, who
became world champion in four different weights.

*         He has crossed Alaska on a motorbike with his brother, and worked
as a mechanic 750 feet underground in the copper mines of Zambia.

*         And……    He has attended the Brazilian, Japanese, American and
British Grand Prix’s. [read more …] ““Where the Road Take Me” This Sunday on C103 at 7pm”

We thank Presenter, John Greene, for advance information on this week’s Radio Feature on C103 this Sunday at 7pm.  (S.R.)

On Where the road takes me this week, John Greene feature the second of two programmes entitled – ‘Jimmy Crowley – ‘His story & his songs’

In programme two, the Bard of Cork talks about his beloved city and how
progress hasn’t been all good. We talk of times gone by and good time on
Cork’s Coal Quay.

And unfortunately it’s not only the good old days that have passed on – so
also has some of Cork City’s best known and loved characters – wonderful and colourful people.

There’s a mention too for the ‘Boys of Fairhill’ in song and in story. [read more …] “Jimmy Crowley on “Where the Road Takes Me” on C103 This Sunday Evening at 7″

We thank Presenter, John Greene for advance information on this week’s programme.  (S.R.)

Agrophobia, and a serious road crash a few days before her wedding in 1992, threatened to end her singing career. Five years later, thanks to the love of her husband and family and her faith in God, she stepped back on stage for the first time .

Although Scottish born, country music fans in Ireland almost claim her for
their own. This week on Where the road takes me, John Greene invites you
to spend an evening in the company of Isla Grant, to hear her story and
listen to her songs.

Popular in faraway places like Australia, New Zealand and Sri Lanka, this
country music star is always assured of a warm welcome in Ireland. [read more …] “Isla Grant on “Where the Road Takes Me” on C103 at 7 Sunday Evening”

This week it’s an end of Summer special on Where the road takes me, as we
feature the story and music of the Bay City Rollers., one of the most
screamed at teenybopper acts of the 1970’s.

The Bay City Rollers and ‘Rollermania’ became the biggest teen pop
phenomenon of the decade.

On the programme we speak to lead singer Les Mckeown and hear some of the
songs that made them a world-wide hit – songs like Bye Bye baby,
Shang-A-Lang and Remember.

We hear about the sudden death of one of their founder members who passed
away last month…. [read more …] “Bay City Rollers on “Where the Road Takes Me” on C103 from 7pm to 8pm this Evening”

We’re on Cork City’s Northside under the watchful eye of St. Anne’s Church
and Shandon Bells, for this week’s edition of ‘Where the road takes me’.

We meet the ladies of Eason’s Hill friendship club for chat and loads of
craic, while in John Redmond St., we meet a second and third generation of
boiled sweet makers.

Dan Lenihan of Shandon Sweets looks back on all the great characters in the
area down through the years, including the real Taoiseach – Jack Lynch, who
was a regular caller to the shop when he returned from Dublin every week-end
. [read more …] ““Where the Road Takes Me” Features Shandon Sweets on C103 at 7pm This Sunday”

This week on Where the road takes me, John Greene speaks to a Cork based Kerryman who reflects on an unusual childhood.

Gearoid Cheaist (Kesht) o’Cathain was reared on the Blasket Islands without priest, electricity, doctor church or school. National Geographic magazine referred to him as the loneliest boy in the world.

The home of Peig Sayers and Tomas o’Criomhain got it’s name from the Norse word ‘Brasker’, meaning dangerous place. Although it was such a place, it was still home to a closely knit community.

Gearoid is now the only surviving member of that community, and shares his story on Where the road takes me – this Sunday evening at 7 – on C103.

Update: The programme has been uploaded onto player.fm by C103, and can be listened to here.

We thank Presenter, John Greene, for the following advance information regarding his radio programme this Sunday evening.  (S.R.)

On this week’s edition of ‘Where the road takes me’ we look back at the life
and musical journey of Pat Lynch, one of Cork’s greatest showband stars, who passed away in January last.

Known in his teens as ‘Cork’s Fred Astaire’, Pat Lynch was born in Bantry,
but grew up in Blackpool in Cork – a member of a very gifted musical family.

Becoming lead singer with the ‘Airchords Showband’, Pat Lynch had a number one hit records in the Irish and Polish charts.

Remembering Pat Lynch – this Sunday evening on “Where the road takes me”.
Join John Greene at 7 on C103.