TwoMacs Podcast
Episodes
TwoMacs Podcast Ep61 Sean McCabe & Sean Quinn Return
15 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Two Seans are backA year later and local GAA afficionados Sean McCabe and Sean Quinn are back on the TwoMacs Podcast with a look at the season pas...
TwoMacs Podcast Episode 60 John Hanna
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
John Hanna is an artist to his fingertips...He and Martin are friends in more ways than one. They get on well, as is evident from this podcast encount...
TwoMacs Podcast Ep 59 Christopher Rafferty
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Christopher Rafferty Incredible MacRory Cup and O'Neill Cup winning memories.As St Patrick’s Academy, Dungannon bid to lift the MacRory Cup for...
TwoMacs Podcast Ep 58 Harry McGuigan
25 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Harry McGuigan - Mr Judo: The gentle art's giant soul. A life-affirming conversation with Harry McGuigan, a 7th dan black belt, all of 84 years...
TwoMacs Podcast Ep 57 Pascal Canavan
11 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Pascal Canavan - Reflections on a great club and county career.For over a decade, Pascal Canavan was a household name in club and county football with...
TwoMacs Podcast Ep 56 Karl McGuckin
14 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Karl McGuckin - a calling to sing. Classical singer Karl McGuckin from Edendork, takes time out from his busy festive schedule. The much heralded &...
TwoMacs Podcast Ep 55 Pádraig (Paudie) Hampsey
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pádraig (Paudie) Hampsey - leader, role model and inspiration.Tyrone captain Paudie Hampsey lived the dream when he climbed the steps of the Hogan St...
TwoMacs Podcast Ep 54 Anthony J Quinn
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the TwoMacs, Martin is back in the chair talking to acclaimednovelist Anthony J. Quinn. Born on a farm in Kileeshil in 1971, Anthon...
TwoMacs Podcast Ep 53 Plunkett 'Oz' McCallan
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Plunkett McCallan - Oz and the magic of the O'Neill Cup.Towering goalkeeper 'Big Oz' from Carrickmore reflects on two decades of champi...
TwoMacs Podcast Ep 52 Aisling Hagan
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Aisling Hagan (Corr) - Class is permanent.For over 25 years camogie star Aisling Hagan, formerly Corr, has graced the fields with her sublime skills. ...
TwoMacs Podcast Ep 51 Patsy Grant
20 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Patsy Grant - changed times. He may not have a television or be glued to social media but Patsy Grant is well tuned into the ways of a constantly chan...
TwoMacs Podcast Ep 50 Vinny O'Donnell
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Vinny O'Donnell - The making of the acclaimed 1986 'Up Tyrone' cassette.When Kevin McCabe struck a penalty to the net to take Tyrone to...
TwoMacs Podcast Ep 49 Nick Griggs
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Griggs - a running sensationSince hitting the running tracks just seven years ago, Nick Griggs' performances have been nothing short of sens...
TwoMacs Podcast Ep 48 Hurling as Poetry
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hurling As PoetryIn days gone by, a wise old poetry-loving Kiltegan priest told Martin Mac that hurling is the poetry of Gaelic sport. He spoke of the...
TwoMacs Podcast Ep47 Niall Hanna
29 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Niall Hanna: Portrait of an ArtistMartin Mac returns to talk to Niall Hanna, the singer/songwriter from Derrytresk, a friend in more ways than one; si...
TwoMacs Podcast Ep46 Feargal McCrory
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feargal McCrory - From Brackaville to Brooklyn following a dream.Fearless Feargal McCrory has made huge physical and emotional sacrifices in his quest...
TwoMacs Podcast Leo Quinn Ep 45
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Leo Quinn - Family, Football and Fun! Leo Quinn enjoys the craic!.. Team Leader for Mid Ulster Youth Service, he is a life-long Coalisland Fianna memb...
TwoMacs Podcast Kenny Archer Part 2 Ep44
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kenny Archer (Part 2) - Celebrating champions in Croke Park, Istanbul and Dungannon Square.A Liverpool fanatic, Kenny recalls the night of a life-time...
TwoMacs Podcast Kenny Archer Ep 43
18 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kenny Archer (Part 1) - Deputy Sports Editor of the Irish News & Liverpool fanatic. When Kenny and Ronan two writers, newspaper columnists, sport ...
TwoMacs Podcast Bugsy McMahon Ep42
04 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bugsy McMahon - all his world's a stage.Currently enjoying a sell-out run with The Snapper, actor, director and all-round stage devotee Bugsy McM...
TwoMacs Podcast Pearse Kelly Ep41
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pearse Kelly - When Coalisland was snooker loopyDennis Taylor's epic World Snooker title win is all of 40 years ago this week. We celebrate a ti...
TwoMacs Podcast Bernadette Devlin McAliskey Ep 40 Part2
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bernadette McAliskey (Devlin) Part 2Still campaigning for justice and equality for all. Bernadette continues her journey as she advocates for justic...
TwoMacs Podcast Bernadette Devlin McAliskey EP 39 PART 1
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bernadette McAliskey (Devlin) Part 1 - The early years and making her mark. Born in Molesworth Street in Cookstown, by the age of 21, Bernadette was...
TwoMacs Podcast Ep38 Sean Quinn & Sean McCabe Part 2
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sean McCabe & Sean Quinn - Part IIThe second half of our Podcast with the Two Seans (McCabe & Quinn), Clonoe and Brackaville stalwarts. They ...
TwoMacs Podcast Ep37 Sean Quinn & Sean McCabe Part 1
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Part 1 - The Two Sean's.GAA stalwarts Sean McCabe from Clonoe and Sean Quinn of Brackaville join us for a wide-ranging discussion filled with hur...
TwoMacs Podcast Malachy Falls Ep 36
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Malachy Falls - Reeling in the Memories.Malachy remembers way back to being lifted by his mother to look across Lough Neagh at the blitz on Belfast du...
TwoMacs Podcast Ep 35 Tommy Corr
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tommy Corr - boxing history maker and football star.Tommy Corr from Clonoe excelled in the boxing ring, in 1982 becoming the first fighter to win a me...
TwoMacs Podcast Ep34 Johnny Cummings
09 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Johnny Cummings - Go, Johnny, Go!The inspiring Johnny Cummings from Coalisland recalls his journey to the Paralympic Games in Beijing, until health re...
TwoMacs Podcast Ep 33 Damian O'Hagan
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Damian O'Hagan - A school boy destined for greatness Ronan in conversation with Damian O'Hagan that goes right back to their days in Prim...
TwoMacs Podcast Ep32 Tom Herron
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Herron - A breath of fresh air.There's never been a dull moment with Tom Herron from Coalisland, who recalls his fascinating journey from boo...
TwoMacs Podcast Ep 31 Cathal O'Neill
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cathal O'Neill - On Song PlayerTo perform well is to be "on song," and the term applies to newly appointed Derrytresk chairman Cathal O...
TwoMacs Podcast EP 30 The Story Continues
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Story Continues John Lennon sang: 'So this is Christmas and what have you done? Another year over, a new one just begun.'In this first p...
TwoMacs Podcast Ep29 Mickey Mansell
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's only one Mickey Mansell!..The Clonoe Cyclone dropped in for a chat before heading off to the World Darts Championship set to commence a...
TwoMacs Podcast Ep 28 Mark Shields
08 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Shields - Local TreasureYou've heard the phrase 'national treasure', well this week's guest is a local treasure named Mark Sh...
TwoMacs Podcast Ep 27 Anne Cadwallader
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Anne Cadwallader - uncovering the truth.This week's TwoMacs Podcast comes from the home of distinguished investigate journalist Anne Cadwallader....
TwoMacs Podcast Ep 26 Sounding a Retreat
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sounding a RetreatThe Two Macs are back together, with Ronan facilitating a discussion on meditation and spirituality between Martin and special guest...
TwoMacs Podcast Ep 25 Kevin Hanna Pt2
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Hanna - GOAT Storyteller. Yes, it's the return of the man who never went away. Kevin tells stories of a country childhood and of his early ...
TwoMacs Podcast Ep24 Micky Carolan
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Micky Carolan recalls life in Coalisland going back to the 1950s, a time of happy school days, when kids learned to swim in the canal, local coal mine...
TwoMacs Podcast Ep 23 Jonny Nixon
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Originally from Omagh, singer/songwriter Jonny Nixon (a good friend of Martin's) is now based in Belfast. He and Martin have a lively chat about ...
TwoMacs Podcast Ep 22 Gareth Devlin
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
At the age of 35, Gareth Devlin, aka Manies, captured the imagination of a nation of TG4 GAA viewers when he was in a shoot-out with the great David C...
TwoMacs Podcast Ep21 Talking Hard Work
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Martin and Ronan recall decades of work that took them from building sites to websites and their dream jobs. Recalling a time health & safety rule...
TwoMacs Podcast Ep 20 History on Screen
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
History on ScreenRonan and Martin discuss how various historical events have been depicted in films and on television. The sensational US tv series Ro...
TwoMacs Podcast Ep 19 Lynette McShane
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As the Ladies club finals beckon this weekend, we're joined by All Star recipient Lynette McShane (Hughes) one of the most decorated players in T...
TwoMacs Podcast Ep 18 Kieran McCaughery
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The conversation begins with Kieran fondly remembering his parents and their decision to send him from home in West Belfast to boarding school at St M...
TwoMacs Podcast Ep17 Tony Donnelly
14 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tony DonnellyIt was a pleasure to chat with an old 'mature student' Queens' university friend Tony Donnelly from Galbally. Great memori...
TwoMacs Podcast Ep16 Back to School
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
School - the best days of your life?As the children go back to school, the Two Macs recall those days way back filled with a mix of fear, foreboding a...
TwoMacs Podcast Ep15 'Identity'
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
'Identity' - a word very much in vogue these days - is examined by the TwoMacs whose formative years were the 1970s. Struggling to keep up w...
TwoMacs Podcast Ep 14 Andy Griggs
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From Essex to Newmills & Brackaville GAA club via United Arab Emirates, Andy Griggs is doing all he can to make the world a better place. Tragi...
TwoMacs Podcast Ep 13
03 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Martin talks to Damian 'mor' O'Neill, the local Irish language worker, about Irish culture. They discuss history, literature and sport ...
TwoMacs Podcast Ep12: The Power and Perils of Sports
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sport has the power to let us forget our troubles for a while as we bask in the excitement of human endeavour, courage and competition. However charl...
TwoMacs Podcast Ep 11
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gerry Goodwin - a Tyrone GAA duel star. Gerry from Dungannon starred at football and hurling, winning a minor All Ireland in 1973 and remarkably the A...
TwoMacs Podcast Ep 10
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dream or nightmare?Recorded before Saturday's assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump: Children in the USA pledge allegiance to &q...
TwoMacs Podcast Ep9
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Football CrazyMartin and Ronan recall falling in and out of love with soccer with memories of Pele and the 1970 Brazil team, George Best, Rodney Marsh...
TwoMacs Podcast Ep 8
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week one of the Macs has a birthday when he turns 64. Happy birthday Ronan! In this weeks episode Ronan and Martin look at the passage of time an...
TwoMacs Podcast Ep 7
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Ronan talks to GAA stalwart Audi Hamilton. Audi talks about growing up in Dungannon, his great memories of playing in O'Neill park for the ...
TwoMacs Podcast Ep 6
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Martin and Ronan chat about their experiences with religion and religious life
TwoMacs Podcast Ep5
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ronan & Martin talk about their love of writing. Both are published writers and in Ronan's car an award winning newspaper columnist.
TwoMacs Podcast Ep4
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ronan and Martin chat about the movies (films) that have had an influence on them over the years and also about 'Coalisland Cinema' the pict...
TwoMacs Podcast Ep3
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Martin J McGuinness in conversation with Kevin Hanna. Kevin has great stories to tell starting with his early life in Derrytresk then moving to Engl...
TwoMacs Podcast Ep2
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ronan & Martin chat about the music that has been the soundtrack of their lives.
TwoMacs Podcast Ep 1
05 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Old friends from Tyrone Ronan MccSherry & Martin J McGuinness in conversation