John Toal @johnnytoal.bsky.social · 03/04/2026Thanks Patrick, really enjoyed the week. Looking forward to some proper spuds back home now!! 120
John Toal @johnnytoal.bsky.social · 03/04/2026Thanks Helen and Ruth! Yes I've seen many sunrises this week! 130
John Toal @johnnytoal.bsky.social · 15/01/2026Discovered this little gem of a story last night for a car journey back from Fermanagh and it lasted precisely from Augher to home. I was hooked. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...bbc.co.ukThe Wedding Suit by Rachel Joyce - 1. The Child - BBC SoundsA newly commissioned five-part serial by best-selling novelist Rachel Joyce. 000
Reposted by John ToalSunday Miscellany @sundaymiscellany.bsky.social · 26/07/2025Dreams of Sam Maguire from Killybegs to Kenmare, Leonard Cohen's magical Lissadell concert + more... #sundaymiscellany 9am @rteradio1.bsky.social 27/07/25 @johnnytoal.bsky.social Regina Devenney John S Doyle Tony Griffin Noel King Denise Blake John Cooney #allirelandfinal #Kerry #Donegal Tune in! 041
John Toal @johnnytoal.bsky.social · 01/05/2025Was planning to light two bonfires and drive my cattle between them to cleanse them and bring health and happiness for #Bealtaine but apparently I have to fill in a form for the bonfires and need to buy some cattle. The mart closes at 5 and I'm only just out of work... 030
John Toal @johnnytoal.bsky.social · 30/03/2025In this the 150th anniversary of composer Maurice Ravel's birth, here's a little personal radio essay I wrote about him a few years ago... Have a listen... www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b...bbc.co.ukBBC Radio 3 - The Essay, Secret Admirers (Series 2), John Toal on Maurice RavelRadio 3 presenter John Toal celebrates French composer Maurice Ravel. 001
Reposted by John ToalJan Carson @jancarsonwrites.bsky.social · 18/01/2025Beyond delighted to share our brilliant, brilliant cast for #velveteenrabbit at The Lyric in March. It’s all starting to feel very real. Tickets are going quick and rehearsals start super soon. 062
Reposted by John ToalEmily Mark-FitzGerald @emilymfg.bsky.social · 24/12/2024Dublin pharmacists are class - found these inside my normal prescription bag this morning 🎅🏻 441371
Reposted by John ToalÚna-Minh (That's my first name!) 🔜 AdventureX @unaminh.bsky.social · 24/12/2024OICHE NOLLAG Le coinnle na n-aingeal tá an spéir amuigh breactha, Tá fiacail an tseaca sa ghaoith on gcnoc, Adaigh an tine is téir chun an leapan, Luífidh Mac Dé ins an tigh seo anocht 1365
John Toal @johnnytoal.bsky.social · 22/12/2024What a great day, the traditional Christmas radio show from our house thanks to @paulamcintyre.bsky.social @the4ofus.bsky.social @claratracey.bsky.social @jancarsonwrites.bsky.social and everybody that took part. Happy Christmas!! 041
John Toal @johnnytoal.bsky.social · 17/12/2024Went to see Damien Dempsey last night in Vicar St. First show of a Christmas run. Unbelievable energy, passion and healing. A "sacred singalong" #LoveYourselfToday 020
John Toal @johnnytoal.bsky.social · 07/12/2024As the #LateLateToyShow was spreading joy and Christmas magic in the living room tonight, I had a stand off with a mouse in the kitchen. Made for an interesting evening... Situation now resolved. Nighty night... 2110
Reposted by John ToalGerry McDied 10 years ago, on a night just like this @gerrymcbride.bsky.social · 28/11/2024I went to see Bill Bailey in Dublin years ago, he did a bit about time He asked, does anyone know what a second is? This lad shouted it's the duration of a specific number of vibrations of a caesium atom Bill says yes! Are you a scientist? Lad says no, I saw you in Kilkenny 225225
Reposted by John ToalDamien Owens @damienowens.bsky.social · 27/11/2024We need an Irish version of Thanksgiving. I propose Outgiving, on which we all gather around to give out. 77019
