The Virginia Roundup

The Virginia Roundup

The Virginia Roundup is a monthly podcast which showcases community organisations and sports clubs in and around Virginia, Co. Cavan, Ireland.

Episodes

September 18, 2026 • 39 mins

On this month's episode of The Virginia Roundup Gary Brazil takes us back to the times before smartphones and social media, a time when we may have been "bored" and had to fill the space with our own thoughts!

We speak to Rolf McLaughlin, Chair of the Virginia Community First Responders, who gives us an insight into the live-saving work that their volunteers do.

Michelle has some good advice for those of us who feel we are back on ...

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In this month's episode of The Virginia Roundup, Martin McGovern who is a guidance counsellor with CMETB chats to us about the Leaving Cert Results, CAO offers, how points are allocated for college courses and the options available if you don't get the points that you expected or the course that you were hoping for.

We also provide advice for anybody searching for student accommodation and the pitfalls to watch out for, thanks to t...

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July 14, 2026 • 23 mins

On this month's podcast Tetiana Hrytsyk, Chairperson of Women Without Borders – Multicultural Women’s Shed talks to us about a new initiative - "Mums & Tots  Community Café" which is launching in The Virginia Show Centre on Thursday, 23rd July.

Gary Brazil from Age Defy Fitness encourages us to have a good talk to ourselves and talk ourselves into doing some exercise and Michelle is here with The Two Minute res...

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June 15, 2026 • 25 mins

On this month's Virginia Roundup, Gary Brazil from Age Defy Fitness shares the hidden benefits of exercise with us.

Also on The Two Minute reset, Michelle reminds us that we need to take time to give ourselves a moment to pause and reset.

We take a look at one of our local gems - Deerpark Forest.

We also talk to Joe Leddy who is starting a new men's group called Men's Studio Sessions in Ballyjamesduff.

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May 14, 2026 • 26 mins

On this month's episode we visited the Walkie, Talkie and tea Fair at The Hotel Kilmore in Cavan. We spoke to Clare from CnS Imagery, who were exhibiting there and she told us more about how CnS Imagery started and the range of products that they produce. Homeopath Jackie Moore spoke to us about her work and how homeopathy can be used to solve medical, as well as mental and other problems. Anne Marie Sexton who founded Walkie, talk...

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April 16, 2026 • 21 mins

On this month's episode we talk to Jane and Judith, members of Walkie, Talkie and Tea, a group set up to help combat loneliness by meeting weekly for a leisurely walk followed by a cup of tea and chat. The group has grown and Judith will tell us about their upcoming Spring Gala.

Michelle has the Two Minute Reset  and is talking about "Belonging" and Gary Brazil from Age Defy Fitness tells us how we can go from couch to 5K.

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March 14, 2026 • 25 mins

In this month's episode f The Virginia Roundup, we visit the newest additional to Virginia - Steel Flex Gym, which recently opened at Virginia Business Park. we talk to Gary Brazil of Age Defy Fitness about his work as a personal trainer, the courses he provides and information about the new gym. Gary also has his usual monthly slot later in the episode.

Michelle is also here with the Two Minute Reset focussing on how to stay groun...

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February 16, 2026 • 89 mins

In this month's episode of The Virginia Roundup, Gary Brazil from Age Defy Fitness talks to us about building confidence.

Also we have our Two Minute Reset dealing with stress at work.

Recently the bad news was revealed that planning for the N3 Virginia By-pass has been delayed until Q4 of 2027, at the earliest. Cllrs TP O'Reilly and Shane P. O'Reilly talk to us about what has gone wrong and what can be done to move this project fo...

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On this month's episode, Martin McGovern from CMETB talks about the CAO process for Leaving Cert students. Michelle tells us more about January being Mental Wellness Month and Gary Brazil has great advice on winning in the aisles with his Supermarket Goals!

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December 14, 2025 • 47 mins

On this month's bumper Christmas episode of the Virginia Roundup, we talk to Donal McEvoy from Pergola Nurseries about plants and flowers for Christmas and the idea gifts for the gardener in your life. Noel Kelly from Ballyjamesduff Foodbank tells us about the wonderful service that they provide for those who are struggling to put food on the table.

We have details of upcoming CMETB courses in Ballyjamesduff and Bailieborough. Gary...

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November 30, 2025 • 11 mins

From The Virginia Roundup, a special mini-podcast detailing Christmas Fairs and events taking place in County Cavan and surrounding counties. From markets, craft fairs, Santa visits, tractor runs, light switch-ons, you'll find the details in this special episode

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November 14, 2025 • 34 mins

On this month's Episode we speak to locals, Brian McDonnell and Sue Judge, founders and instructors of Swift Dance who are making learning to dance a fun and sociable activity.

Gary Brazil will give advice on getting through the office party season with advance planning.

Michelle has The Two Minute Reset and we have details of an upcoming mini-podcast where we will be promoting Christmas Fairs across Cavan and surrounding counties.

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October 14, 2025 • 29 mins
Join us for all the latest insights, essential local stories, and community news you need to know.   Coming up on Episode 4 Gabriel Higgins from "When No One's Watching" talks about this new group for men that has started near Ballyjamesduff.   Gary Brazil from Age Defy Fitness will offer advice on losing weight and the frustrations of thinking you are doing all of the right things but it's not showing on the scales. &n...
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September 14, 2025 • 22 mins

In this episode of The Virginia Roundup we recap on some of the advice offered by the PSRA for students seeking accommodation for the coming college year.

Gary Brazil tells us about a secret weapon to help with weight loss that doesn't cost a cent.

And we have the Community Noticeboard.

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August 14, 2025 • 45 mins

On this month's Virginia Roundup, we talk to Sharleen O'Reilly, training facilitator at The Rural Hub about the courses and services that they provide.

Also Gary Brazil from Age Defy Fitness will be joining us for the first of his regular slots on how to lose weight and get fit.

And if you are searching for student accommodation for the coming college year, Maeve Hogan from the Property Services regulatory Authority has some advice...

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Details of what is coming up on Episode 2 of The Virginia Roundup, available from 15th August.

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July 14, 2025 • 24 mins

The Virginia Roundup is a monthly podcast which showcases community organisations and sports clubs in Virginia, Co. Cavan, Ireland, as well as interviews with local groups. 

In this episode we talk to Martin Mc Govern, who is an Adult guidance Counsellor with CMETB who provide a comprehensive range of education and training services throughout counties Cavan and Monaghan.

We also keep you up to date with events in Virginia on ...

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