Swinford tunes in as new podcast is set to launch

A brand new community podcast is set to put Swinford in the spotlight. In the first of its kind, Swinford Chats – hosted by hotelier Cathal Kelly and communications freelancer Tommy Stenson – will deliver a mix of local news, interviews and special performances from those in Swinford and surrounding areas.

Speaking ahead of the official launch this week, Tommy said: “I can’t wait to begin recording – to hear people’s stories, to get more involved in the community and, most importantly, to bring some positivity into people’s lives in these difficult times.”

The podcast will feature an interview with a local guest each week followed by a link-up with a member of the Swinford diaspora in an aim to connect them with their home town or village.

Cathal Kelly added: “I am very excited to be involved with this new podcast with Tommy. It will allow us to showcase the many wonderful attributes of our fantastic town and area, and will also be a positive medium in linking Swinford people together wherever they may be located.”

There will be virtual challenges for the public to get involved with each week, as well as the opportunity to give a ‘shout out’ to anyone, at home or abroad, by sending your message to swinfordchats@gmail.com.

The Swinford Chats Podcast in association with the Gateway Hotel, Swinford, will be available to listen to on all streaming platforms, including Spotify and Apple Podcasts, with new episodes dropping every Thursday. To keep up to date with Cathal and Tommy, visit www.swinfordchats.ie or follow their social media channels.