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Thomas McDonagh

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My Poetry Readings with Declan Walsh

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Thomas McDonagh was a frustratingly good prospect from the Collyhurst and Moston gym in Manchester and learned his trade under the brilliant coach Brian Hughes.   McDonagh was a one club man, amateur and pro, and he boxed the likes of Anthony Small, Sam Webb, Wayne Alexander, Bradley Pryce and Andrew Face but he admits he didn't fulfil his potential.  He was also a stablemate to the likes pop Robin Reid, Gary Lockett, Michael Jennings, Anthony Farnell and Michael Gomez and is known to be one of the funniest character in British boxing.  Here, he talks about his career, the good boxing does, his relationships with Brian Hughes and Pat Barrett and life inside one of Manchester's most famous gyms.

Thomas McDonagh was a frustratingly good prospect from the Collyhurst and Moston gym in Manchester and learned his trade under the brilliant coach Brian Hughes.  McDonagh was a one club man, amateur and pro, and he boxed the likes of Anthony Small, Sam Webb, Wayne Alexander, Bradley Pryce and Andrew Face but he admits he didn't fulfil his potential. He was also a stablemate to the likes pop Robin Reid, Gary Lockett, Michael Jennings, Anthony Farnell and Michael Gomez and is known to be one of the funniest character in British boxing. Here, he talks about his career, the good boxing does, his relationships with Brian Hughes and Pat Barrett and life inside one of Manchester's most famous gyms.

Season 5: #7 Thomas McDonagh

Francis Ledwidge

About the PoemLament of Thomas McDonagh is a poem written by Francis Ledwidge for his close friend, Thomas McDonagh, who was executed for his role in the Easter Rising in 1916 in Ireland.  The Easter Rising was often called a poet’s rebellion because so many of the organizers were writers, such as Thomas McDonagh &amp; Padraic Pearse.  Similarly, Francis Ledwidge’ s poem blends natural imagery with political sentiments.   Lament for Thomas McDonagh explores the theme of rebirth throughout, bringing in images of springtime, the Christian resurrection, and political renewal.  ____________________________________About the PoetFrancis Edward Ledwidge was an Irish war poet and solider.He was born in Slane, Co Meath in 1887  and one of a family of 9. He one of the co-founders of the Slane branch of the Meath Labour Union and a found member of Slane Branch of the Irish Volunteers.  He remained a member of the Irish volunteers but with the outbreak of WW1 in 1914, Ledwidge nonetheless, enlisted in the British Army joining Lord Dunsany’s regiment – the 5th Battalion Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers-  Sometimes known as the Poet of the Blackbirds,  he died in July 1917 – just aged 29, during the Third Battle of Ypres in Belgium during WW1  ___________________________________How to Listen and followYou can listen to the podcast , My Poetry Readings, on iTunes, Spotify and Google Podcasts by clicking on any of the links above or on the podcast websiteYou can also subscribe and follow the podcast on social media by clicking on the links either on the top banner or the links below:-Facebook -   @mypoetryreadingsInstagram -  @mypoetryreadingsTwitter:-       @mypoetryreadin1Youtube:-My Poetry Readings with Declan Walsh___________________________________Now for the promotion bit!I hope you enjoy and looking forward to hearing any comments or suggestions that you may have .If you have enjoyed , please spread the word , like , share  (etc!)  -by  clicking the 'Share  Episode' link above.   If you can, please leave a review and star rating on Apple Podcasts. This will help others to also enjoy the podcast.Thanks for listening  - Till next time..Slán go fóillDeclan______________________________________________Other linksGrace - Jim McCannGrace - The CoronasGrace - Rod StewartThe Francis Ledwidge Museum RTE Nationwide Documentary

About the Poem Lament of Thomas McDonagh is a poem written by Francis Ledwidge for his close friend, Thomas McDonagh, who was executed for his role in the Easter Rising in 1916 in Ireland.  The Easter Rising was often called a poet’s rebellion because so many of the organizers were writers, such as Thomas McDonagh &amp; Padraic Pearse.  Similarly, Francis Ledwidge’ s poem blends natural imagery with political sentiments.  Lament for Thomas McDonagh explores the theme of rebirth throughout, bringing in images of springtime, the Christian resurrection, and political renewal.  ____________________________________ About the Poet Francis Edward Ledwidge was an Irish war poet and solider. He was born in Slane, Co Meath in 1887  and one of a family of 9. He one of the co-founders of the Slane branch of the Meath Labour Union and a found member of Slane Branch of the Irish Volunteers.  He remained a member of the Irish volunteers but with the outbreak of WW1 in 1914, Ledwidge nonetheless, enlisted in the British Army joining Lord Dunsany’s regiment – the 5th Battalion Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers-  Sometimes known as the Poet of the Blackbirds,  he died in July 1917 – just aged 29, during the Third Battle of Ypres in Belgium during WW1  ___________________________________ How to Listen and follow You can listen to the podcast , My Poetry Readings, on iTunes, Spotify and Google Podcasts by clicking on any of the links above or <a href="https://mypoetryreadingswithdeclanwalsh.buzzsprout.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">on the podcast website</a> You can also subscribe and follow the podcast on social media by clicking on the links either on the top banner or the links below:- <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mypoetryreadings" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook -   @mypoetryreadings</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mypoetryreadings/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram -  @mypoetryreadings</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/mypoetryreadin1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter:-       @mypoetryreadin1</a> <a href="https://tinyurl.com/yyrxdxrw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Youtube:-</a><a href="https://tinyurl.com/yyrxdxrw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">My Poetry Readings with Declan Walsh</a> ___________________________________ Now for the promotion bit! I hope you enjoy and looking forward to hearing any comments or suggestions that you may have .If you have enjoyed , please spread the word , like , share  (etc!)  -by  clicking the 'Share  Episode' link above.    If you can, please <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/my-poetry-readings-with-declan-walsh/id1548146761" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">leave a review and star rating on Apple Podcasts</a>. This will help others to also enjoy the podcast. Thanks for listening  - Till next time.. Slán go fóill Declan ______________________________________________ Other links <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMf6IyJI0e4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Grace - Jim McCann</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuZPN4cWNpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Grace - The Coronas</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdnR4Q4zvMY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Grace - Rod Stewart</a> <a href="http://www.francisledwidge.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Francis Ledwidge Museum </a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uf77sgitX6w" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> RTE Nationwide Documentary</a>