Wide-ranging themes in the week on The Cast

The War of Independence in Kildare, a recollection of a Kilcullen legend, the joys of growing your own food, a speed limits reaction, and concerns about the health of the River Liffey ... all these were the focus of attention on The Daily Cast podcasts during the last week, writes Brian Byrne.

If you missed any of them, they are of course available on the playlist accessible through the advert on the top right of the Diary's page, or directly here.

In addition, our Persons of Interest were Irish actress Maureen O'Sullivan, Pope John Paul II, Anne Boleyn, Amelia Earhart, and former President of Ireland Mary Robinson.

The Daily Cast drops at around 9am each weekday morning, on Kilcullen Diary. It is also available on Soundcloud, and on Apple Podcasts.

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