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Ep 87---

In towns like Boyle, a post office was never just a place to buy stamps or send parcels. It was where news arrived before phones ever rang, where pensions were collected with a handshake and a chat, and where generations crossed the same threshold week after week. The red brick building on Shop Street stood quietly at the centre of it all, watching the town change while somehow staying the same.

For decades, people stepped inside carrying letters, savings books, worries, and good news. Behind the counter for the past few decades stood a familiar face who saw Boyle through its busiest days and its quietest moments, through the shift from handwritten envelopes to digital screens, from queues at the counter to a changing world outside the door.

Today both Florence and I are sitting down with the last postmaster of the old Post Office, Paul Forde. This is a conversation about community, memory, and a place that meant far more than its walls ever suggested. Because when a post office leaves a building like that, it’s not just a relocation. It marks the end of an era in the life of the town.

You’re very welcome to the Voices of Boyle. This is episode 87 with Paul Forde.

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Ep 86---

Ever wondered what it’s like to grow up with a magical playground as your backyard…and then devote your life to healing and helping others?

In this episode of the Voices of Boyle, I sit down for a chat with the remarkable Maria Liddy for an inspiring and personal conversation.

From memories of childhood in Lough Key Forest Park, through life’s challenges and transformation, to her work as a family constellations facilitator and death doula, Maria opens up about the moments and insights that shaped her life.

Check out the resource section of this post to find out how you can get in contact with Maria.

Hope you enjoy the episode and have a great Sunday!

Check out the full blog post to accompany this episode: https://www.voicesofboyle.com/marialiddy

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Ep 85---

In this heartfelt chat with David Cryan, we dive into:

Growing up in Clunloo and memories of old Boyle

Wild nights, pub culture, and local stories

Life-changing moments and resilience after his accident

Honest advice for the next generation

Tune in for laughs, nostalgia, and genuine wisdom!

Check out the blog post for this episode - https://www.voicesofboyle.com/davidcryan

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Thanks to Brendan O' Dowd for creating and recording the musical piece for the podcast.