The Time Out Podcast EP 83 With Guest Máire McCole August 12th '2023

Máire McCole won the Mary From Dungloe in 1983. Becoming the first Mary representing Dungloe to win the title. 40 years have gone by and its a special anniversary since Máire's victory, a win which thrilled locals. I went along to Máire's house for a chat with her on August 1st past, which by chance turned out to be 40 years to the night since her memorable victory.  She reminisced on many of her great memories from this famous Dungloe festival. I learnt a lot during the interview that I didn't know about the history of the Mary From Dungloe, including Máire mentioning in depth the story of how and why the festival got its name in the beginning.  I hope you enjoy the interview.

Chapters

• 3:17 Recording Interview 40 Years To The Night Since Máire's Victory
• 4:33 Judge At The 2023 MFD Festival
• 5:24 Former Principal Of Keadue NS
• 7:12 Memories From 83 Incl Compere, Judges, Festival Director etc
• 14:12 Early Days - Thór/Dóre Malgenation.
• 16:38 Strong Kerry Connection
• 23:47 Modern Times Compared To The 80s.
• 30:27 Other Dungloe Mary's To Have Won MFD
• 31:47 Máire's Party Piece In 83
• 33:19 The Late Michael Hanlon RIP
• 36:11 The Story Of How And Why The Mary From Dungloe Festival Began
• 46:31 More On Being On MFD Judging Panel 2023
• 54:54 Great Daniel O'Donnell Story From Before He Was Famous
• 59:04 What It Means To Máire, 1st Dungloe Mary To Win The Mary From Dungloe