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In Search of Horrid Henry Episode 2

”In Search of Horrid Henry, ”charts the never before told story of the disappearing Master of Portumna Workhouse in Co. Galway, Henry Ogle who disappeared into the night in 1865 without a trace, never to be seen or heard from again. Produced, presented and edited by Sally-Ann Barrett, the series was first broadcast on Galway Bay FM in October 2019 and nominated for Best Documentary at the 2020 IMRO National Radio Awards. 

In Search of Horrid Henry Episode 1

”In Search of Horrid Henry, ”charts the never before told story of the disappearing Master of Portumna Workhouse in Co. Galway, Henry Ogle who disappeared into the night in 1865 without a trace, never to be seen or heard from again. Produced, presented and edited by Sally-Ann Barrett, the series was first broadcast on Galway Bay FM in October 2019 and nominated for Best Documentary at the 2020 IMRO National Radio Awards. 

Sally-Ann Barrett IMRO Finalist Speech Broadcaster of the Year 2021 (Local/Regional)

The unprecedented circumstances of 2020/2021 presented a challenge and a unique opportunity for innovation as a speech broadcaster.  While presenting Galway Bay FM’s flagship current affairs programme Galway Talks, I sought to produce stories that would connect with listeners, many of whom were living through a challenging period of isolation. 
What follows is a sample of live interviews and packages illustrating the listener driven issues that had Galway talking during that time. Ordinary people share their extraordinary stories with me. Some related to the pandemic, others not. New perspectives which generate greater local debate.
Creatively I sourced previously unheard voices such as nine year old Galway city schoolgirl Kiri Flaherty, who shares her fears and hopes in a time of such uncertainty. At the other end of the spectrum, a couple in their seventies who run a rural Galway pub tell of their unique struggle and the unseen effects of the year that was.
My approach was to ensure that the interviewee was the central voice in the story. My own voice may feature less than in other entries you will hear. Instead I used my interview and editing skills to allow the interviewee to tell the story. Extensive research and production ensured each story was factual, engaging and entertaining.
These stories provided a catalyst for greater debate. Previously unheard voices drove the local news agenda and saw listeners connect with their local radio station through voices that they could identify and empathise with, in a time of intense isolation. 
 

A Club Like No Other

Five Club All Ireland Camogie titles including an historic three in a row. That's the unrivalled legacy of Galway's most successful ever camogie club.......Pearses.
 
This documentary reveals how a unique group came together in the parish of Ballymacward and Gurteen to achieve the impossible. 
 
This programme was first broadcast on Galway Bay FM on Good Friday 2019.

Renmore's Finest: The Journey To Jadotville Episode 2

"Renmore's Finest-the Journey to Jadotville," is a two part documentary series which tells the story of some of the soldiers from Renmore Barracks who found themselves embroiled in the Siege of Jadotville in September 1961. 
 
Galway contributed a number of soldiers to the Irish Army's 35th Battalion, designated "A" Company, who while serving as part of the United Nations Operation in the Congo were besieged in the mining town of Jadotville by Katangese forces loyal to the secessionist State of Katanga.The documentary series features the stories of a number of veterans including Galway city residents Charlie Cooley and Sean Flynn as well as Kilconly native Billy Keane, Mullingar's Tom Gunn and John Gorman who led the campaign for recognition of the soldiers bravery. Also featured is Galway resident Leo Quinlan, son of Commandant Pat Quinlan who famously led A Company during the 5 day siege. 
 
The programme features interviews with a number of veterans who have never before told their stories. Also in a broadcasting first, listeners will be able to hear some of the taped messages which were recorded by the soldiers while they were being held as prisoners in the Congo. and sent home to their families in Galway.  
 
"Renmore's Finest-the Journey to Jadotville," produced, presented and edited by Sally-Ann Barrett was first broadcast on 28th December 2022 on Galway Bay FM.

Renmore's Finest: The Journey to Jadotville Episode 1

"Renmore's Finest-the Journey to Jadotville," is a two part documentary series which tells the story of some of the soldiers from Renmore Barracks who found themselves embroiled in the Siege of Jadotville in September 1961. 
 
Galway contributed a number of soldiers to the Irish Army's 35th Battalion, designated "A" Company, who while serving as part of the United Nations Operation in the Congo were besieged in the mining town of Jadotville by Katangese forces loyal to the secessionist State of Katanga.The documentary series features the stories of a number of veterans including Galway city residents Charlie Cooley and Sean Flynn as well as Kilconly native Billy Keane, Mullingar's Tom Gunn and John Gorman who led the campaign for recognition of the soldiers bravery. Also featured is Galway resident Leo Quinlan, son of Commandant Pat Quinlan who famously led A Company during the 5 day siege. 
 
The programme features interviews with a number of veterans who have never before told their stories. Also in a broadcasting first, listeners will be able to hear some of the taped messages which were recorded by the soldiers while they were being held as prisoners in the Congo. and sent home to their families in Galway.  
 
"Renmore's Finest-the Journey to Jadotville," produced, presented and edited by Sally-Ann Barrett was first broadcast on 28th December 2022 on Galway Bay FM.

Who Shot Fr Griffin? Episode 2

Who Shot Father Griffin? Episode 2 looks at the tragic murder of Fr Michael Griffin who was abducted and killed in Galway during the War of Independence in November 1920. Produced, presented and edited by Sally-Ann Barrett, the documentary series was first broadcast on Galway Bay FM in November 2020.

Who Shot Fr Griffin? Episode 1

Who Shot Father Griffin? Episode 1 by Sally-Ann Barrett looks at the tragic murder of Fr Michael Griffin who was abducted and killed in Galway during the War of Independence in November 1920.