Out of Sight With Joe G

Joe Geraghty

"Out of Sight with Joe G" is a fortnightly podcast dedicated to topical and engaging chats with blind and vision impaired people, families, friends and anybody who wishes to come on board. The show creates a welcoming space for guests to share their experiences and perspectives on a variety of topics, with a particular focus on lifestyle and leisure. "What's your game? What's your goal? Time to find a pastime to lift your soul. Whistle blows, anything goes, Here is Out of Sight with your host Joe G." Topics Covered • Health and Wellbeing: Discussions on maintaining physical and mental health, focusing on experiences of blind and vision impaired people. • Hobbies and Pastimes: Guests talk about their favourite activities, offering practical ideas for accessible leisure. • Open Chats: The podcast embraces a wide range of topics. It's aim is to grow community through sharing experiences, exploring ideas and highlighting the diverse interests of blind and vision impaired people..

Episodes

  1. WANTED! LA 28 Guide; Last Trip2Tipp; turning IT hobby into career

    3d ago

    WANTED! LA 28 Guide; Last Trip2Tipp; turning IT hobby into career

    Paris Paralympic para-triathlete Chloe MacCombe chats about being at the crossroads. She urgently needs a guide to partner her on the road to LA 2028. Could you, or do you know of someone, who could guide a sprint triathlete - 750m swim , a 20km bike ride , and a 5km run – in an hour or less?  After 30 years of his Trip2Tipp Billy Shanahan tells us he's locking away the bike helmet. Before he does so he wants us all to join him for the Trip2Tipp grand finale on 27 June. He says we can cycle from 25km to 140km and help Vision Ireland. Jim Sweeney joins Billy and encourages us out of the saddle to crawl, walk or run 5k. As teenage entrepreneur Nathan Proudfoot sits his Leaving Cert we dig into our archives and release a blow your mind chat with the ace student. Nathan is managing to turn his teenage hobby into a future career which is already paying dividends for disabled students. Contacts and links  "Out of Sight! Stories of Ireland's Blind and Vision Impaired Sportspeople" book written by Joe Geraghty. Published by Martello Press it is available in all accessible formats www.outofsight.ie Trip to Tipp: Register at www.eventmaster.ie. Fundraising: https://www.idonate.ie/event/TriptoTipp2026-The30thAnniversary Billy Shanahan email billshan1954@gmail.com, phone 087 9253225 Chloe MacCoombe Paratriathlon Guide requirement: message Chloe on Instagram @chloe_macombe or email clamc@hotmail.co.uk Credits Host: Joe Geraghty. Guests: Chloe MacCombe, Billy Shanahan, Jim Sweeney and Nathan Proudfoot. Art: Katie Geraghty. Music: Stuart Lawler and Jade McCormack. Editor: Grainne Geraghty.  Email: outofsightwithjoeg@outlook.ie Blog: www.outofsight.ie/blog Socials: Facebook and TikTok: Out of Sight with Joe G; LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube: Joe Geraghty

    42 min
  2. MayFest honeymooners; AI Running; Mizen2Malin in Tandem

    May 21

    MayFest honeymooners; AI Running; Mizen2Malin in Tandem

    From MayFest to Mizen2Malin to the Meta Marathon Man this episode criss-crosses Ireland and southern England. We hit the spot vox popping with 12 Vision Sports Ireland MayFesters including a couple just married. We also meet the man who has attended over 30 MayFests and his friend who travels from Switzerland each year to provide support. Maureen Madden takes us on the gruelling Mizen2Malin cycle to raise funds for Irish Guide Dogs. Tandem stoker Maureen tells us of being wiped out by weather in Cork and Kerry but preparing the sun screen for the hills of Donegal. Clarke Reynolds recalls his unique history making Brighton Marathon. He donned the Ai Ray-Bans and availed of support from the Be My Eyes team to avoid hitting the wall. But, how did he pull this together? Contacts and links "Out of Sight! Stories of Ireland's Blind and Vision Impaired Sportspeople" book written by Joe Geraghty. Published by Martello Press it is available in all accessible formats www.outofsight.ie Trip to Tipp: Billy Shanahan email billshan1954@gmail.com, phone 087 9253225 Old Wesley VI Rugby Team Trip to Japan: https://www.idonate.ie/event/IrelandVIRugby Mizen2Malin (Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind): https://mizen-2-malin-2025.raiselysite.com/  Credits Host: Joe Geraghty. Guests: Maureen Madden, Clarke Reynolds, Alan and Dawn Barber,  Adam Duffy, Grace Muldowney, Rahim Nazarali, Lughaidh Ó Móráin, Colm Ó Súilleabháin, Rebecca Kerr, Sarah Nolan and her daughters Aine, Katie and Freya. Art: Katie Geraghty Music: Stuart Lawler and Jade McCormack Editor: Grainne Geraghty Email: outofsightwithjoeg@outlook.ie Blog: www.outofsight.ie/blog Socials: Facebook and TikTok: Out of Sight with Joe G; LinkedIn and Instagram: Joe Geraghty

    38 min
  3. How blind/vi sport came to Ireland

    May 14

    How blind/vi sport came to Ireland

    As we celebrate the 45th Anniversary of Vision Sports MayFest we look back on those magic moments, how it began. We meet the five surviving blind and vision impaired people  - Pat Kelly, Gerry Campbell, Martin Kelly, Tony Sweeney and Tony Scanlon - who participated in the 1978 UK National Athletics Championships in Scotland.  With little preparation they were frightened by the blast of the starter's gun and struggled out of starting blocks wearing rubber dolly slippers instead of racing spikes. Determined to succeed this group went on to form the nucleus of a team who became a world force in para-athletics within six years. The seeds sown in Scotland grew to form our national sports governing bodies as well as 45 years of May Games/MayFest. From the boat to Stranraer in '78 to the bus to Santry in '81 we journey with the legends who made it all happen. Contacts and links "Out of Sight! Stories of Ireland's Blind and Vision Impaired Sportspeople" book written by Joe Geraghty. Published by Martello Press it is available in all accessible formats www.outofsight.ie MayFest, Saturday 16 May, UCD and Old Wesley Rugby Club, Registration: Vision Sports Ireland https://visionsports.ie/mayfest/ Credits Host: Joe Geraghty. Guests: Gerry Campbell, Martin Kelly, Pat Kelly, Tony Scanlon and Tony Sweeney. Out of Sight! book insert voice over artist: Sarah Pyle. MayFest Heaven narrator: Dominic Coyle. Art: Katie Geraghty Music: Stuart Lawler and Jade McCormack Editor: Grainne Geraghty  Email: outofsightwithjoeg@outlook.ie Blog: www.outofsight.ie/blog Socials: Facebook and TikTok: Out of Sight with Joe G; LinkedIn and Instagram: Joe Geraghty

    39 min
  4. MayFest preview: come & try 20 activities plus language classes & sports injury recovery

    May 7

    MayFest preview: come & try 20 activities plus language classes & sports injury recovery

    Hop, skip and jump into Vision Sports Ireland MayFest '26 – the legendary annual multi-activity leisure carnival - with Sara McFadden and Kristina Millar. It's MayFest mayhem as event organiser Sara invites blind/vi people, family and friends to get lost in orienteering, rock climbing, tennis, weight lifting, golf, athletics, rugby and finishing with a BBQ.   It's fun, fun, fun as Kristina tells us her favourite part of MayFest is meeting and greeting. Off track she chats accessible language learning. Kristina also talks of her recovery from a ruptured ACL and torn meniscus to preparing for the Women's Mini Marathon.   Contacts and links  "Out of Sight! Stories of Ireland's Blind and Vision Impaired Sportspeople" book written by Joe Geraghty. Published by Martello Press it is available in all accessible formats www.outofsight.ie MayFest Registration: Vision Sports Ireland https://visionsports.ie/mayfest/ Credits Host: Joe Geraghty. Guests: Sara McFadden and Kristina Millar. Art: Katie Geraghty Music: Stuart Lawler and Jade McCormack Editor: Grainne Geraghty  Email: outofsightwithjoeg@outlook.ie Blog: www.outofsight.ie/blog Socials: Facebook and TikTok: Out of Sight with Joe G; LinkedIn and Instagram: Joe Geraghty

    40 min
  5. Ian McKinley, rugby; Dave Redmond, dating; Stuart Haxell vi tennis

    Apr 23

    Ian McKinley, rugby; Dave Redmond, dating; Stuart Haxell vi tennis

    Blind-sided after losing the sight of his left eye Ian McKinley rucked on to become a rugby Six Nations international. His second sight came about through adaptations including pioneering sports goggles. Ian talks us through his game of two halves from the Leinster Rugby Academy to Virgin Media pundit. It's love all as Stuart Haxell, an international blind/vi tennis player, goes to court on his favourite sport. He explains how the adaptive game is played and invites us along to the Irish National Blind/Vi Tennis Championships in Shankill on the May Bank Holiday weekend.  Is love all around as content creator Dave Redmond tackles blind dates? Dave, who is registered blind, explores various dating apps and then checks out speed dating. Love at first sight happens but what of love with no sight?  Contacts and links "Out of Sight! Stories of Ireland's Blind and Vision Impaired Sportspeople" book written by Joe Geraghty. Published by Martello Press it is available in all accessible formats www.outofsight.ie MayFest Registration: Vision Sports Ireland https://visionsports.ie/mayfest/ Audio Description Six Nations Rugby feedback: email Ian.mckinley@visionsports.ie Dundalk Walk: Call Pat Kelly 087 7708200 / Maureen Madden 085 2656972 Trip to Tipp: Thurles Sarsfields GAA Club, Saturday, 27 June. Contact Vision Ireland email foundation@vi.ie phone 01 9133170 Irish National Blind/VI Tennis Championships: 2-3 May, Shankill Tennis Club, Quinn's Road, Shankill, Co. Dublin. attendance FREE. Registration to play, conditions apply:  https://ti.tournamentsoftware.com/find?StatusFilterID=2&DateFilterType=0&StartDate=2026-01-30&EndDate=2026-05-03&Distance=15&page=1 Digi Coaching: to register email digicoach@fightingblindness.ie Podcast: Tech Docs, featuring Stuart Haxell and Jade McCormack Podcast: Talking Technology, featuring David Redmond, Credits Host: Joe Geraghty. Guests: Ian McKinley, Stuart Haxell and Dave Redmond. Reporter: Jade McCormack, News and Wellness Tips: Grainne Geraghty Art: Katie Geraghty Music: Stuart Lawler and Jade McCormack Editor: Grainne Geraghty  Email: outofsightwithjoeg@outlook.ie Blog: www.outofsight.ie/blog Socials:Out of Sight with Joe G on Facebook and TikTok. Also, checkout Joe Geraghty on Linkedin and Instagram.

    43 min
  6. The power of Hello! in a crowded room

    Apr 9

    The power of Hello! in a crowded room

    Bobbie Hickey, content creator and influencer, discusses challenges faced by blind/vision impaired people in social situations; Veronica Coffey takes us on a group stroll on the Maynooth Greenway while Clare McLaughlin takes us behind the "Seen Unseen" art project. Hello Bobbie 27 years old Bobbie Hickey has undergone more than 200 eye procedures as she journeyed through the phases of sight loss. As a student, and long cane user, she encountered periods of the sound of social silence. But, when she became a guide dog owner everyone wanted to say "hello". Bobbie's take on making connections is fascinating and a "must listen". Hello Veronica Over 40 years ago Michael and Theresa Lavin, with the National League of the Blind of Ireland, led the way in east coast group walks. COVID could have put an end to it all but in stepped Veronica Coffey. We joined her for a walk on the wild side from Confey to Maynooth. Hello Clare "Seen Unseen" in an art project which can be heard, not unheard, as we chat with artist Clare McLaughlin. Concentrating on tactile, touch and audio Clare developed the concept in 2014. The project works for all but is particularly suited to blind/vision impaired people. Hello, Goodbye In our final item, Out of Sight News, Jade and Joe highlight Vision Sports MayFest, Six Nations audio description and the blind marathon runner who will be guideless. Grainne's wellbeing tip is all about kindness.     Contacts and links "Out of Sight! Stories of Ireland's Blind and Vision Impaired Sportspeople" book written by Joe Geraghty. Published by Martello Press it is available in all accessible formats www.outofsight.ie Maynooth Greenway Walk: Veronica Coffey email vcoffey2016@gmail.com. Phone 087 6201836 "Seen, Unseen": Clare McLaughlin email claremclaughlinemail@gmail.com phone 086 3091653 MayFest Registration: Vision Sports Ireland https://visionsports.ie/mayfest/ Irish Blind Golf: https://irishblindgolf.ie/ Audion Description Six Nations Rugby feedback: email Ian.mckinley@visionsports.ie Dundalk Walk: Call Pat Kelly 087 7708200 / Maureen Madden 085 2656972 Paracycling Come and Try: Cycling Ireland on socials / phone 0 18551522 Coffee Morning: Fighting Blindness, email research@fightingblindness.ie Credits Host: Joe Geraghty. Guests: Bobbie Hickey, Bob Auerbach, Veronica Coffey, Michael Mooney and Clare McLaughlin News: Jade McCormack, Grainne Geraghty Art: Katie Geraghty Music: Stuart Lawler and Jade McCormack Editor: Grainne Geraghty Email: outofsightwithjoeg@outlook.ie Blog: www.outofsight.ie/blog

    41 min
  7. Books, Bikes, Botanics and Briefs

    Mar 26

    Books, Bikes, Botanics and Briefs

    Lina Kouzi, librarian at Vision Ireland, reads us into accessible digital; Tandem stoker Paul Joyce loses us on the Mullingar greenway;  Áine Stanley leads us down the garden path to her allotment while Ireland's greatest cyclist leads us on the trip to Tipp. Books Most books loaned out by Irish librarians are in print format. In contrast, most books loaned by Linz Kouzi of Vision Ireland (VI) are digital. Lina, Head of Library Access Services at VI reads us into the many formats now available. Book your read through your smart speaker, tablet, phone or computer. There's fonts of every shape, colour and size while Braille is still at your fingertips. Bikes The tandem, the bicycle made for two, is very popular with blind/vi people. Paul Joyce, from the Galway Activity Club, is a vision impaired tandem stoker. He chats about cycling weekends in Galway and beyond. Botanics  I beg your pardon, Áine Stanley never promised us a rose garden, but she does promise us a fruitful allotment. Aine, the Health Promotions and Physical Activity Practitioner at Vision Sports Ireland, digs into the early gardening season.    Briefs Jade McCormack has an EXCLUSIVE on which superstar will lead the Trip to Tipp on 27 June. She also has info on arts, golf, football and mindfulness before she walks away to the Maynooth Greenway. Contacts and links "Out of Sight! Stories of Ireland's Blind and Vision Impaired Sportspeople" book written by Joe Geraghty. Published by Martello Press it is available in all accessible formats www.outofsight.ie Vision Ireland Library: Lina Kouzi email  Library@vi.ie, phone 01 8642266. Galway Activity Group for Visually Impaired People: Paul Joyce, pauljoycepx@gmail.com, phone 087 6396995. Trip to Tipp: Billy Shanahan email billshan1954@gmail.com, phone 087 9253225 Maynooth Greenway Walk: Veronica Coffey email vcoffey2016@gmail.com. Phone 087 6201836 Seen, Unseen: Clare McLaughlin email claremclaughlinemail@gmail.com phone 086 3091653 Vision Sports Portlaoise Hub golf: email sean.poland@visionsports.ie Phone 086 0129928 VI Football (Laois and midlands): phone Ger 086 0717301 Credits Host: Joe Geraghty. Guests: Lina Kouzi, Paul Joyce, Grainne Geraghty, Áine Stanley. News: Jade McCormack Art: Katie Geraghty Music: Stuart Lawler and Jade McCormack Editor: Grainne Geraghty Email: outofsightwithjoeg@outlook.ie Blog: www.outofsight.ie/blog

    40 min

  8. Mar 12

    Dancing in the Dark

    Dancing in the Dark Let's dance with the fastest vision impaired athlete on the planet Jason Smyth MBE. We dance off too with Carol Carr and Jessica Kennedy in this Dancing with the Stars special. Get up, stand up Jason Smyth is the undefeated champion of both Paralympic sport and Dancing with the Stars.  Chatting with host Joe G Jason discusses how he moved from Greece lighting to grease paint. He discusses ways to create greater awareness and understanding of blindness. You'll be up off your seat as Jason challenges you to find comfort while seated in any uncomfortable zone. Feet of the Dancer While born to run teenager Carol Carr developed much of her athletic abilities from learning the dance movements of Saturday Night Fever. She later become Ireland's first blind Paralympic athlete to win gold. While boarding at St. Mary's School for Blind Girls in Dublin Carol attended structured dance classes across a variety of genres. Between the jigs and reels Carol recalls some wonderful memories. The Last Waltz When Jessica Kennedy heard that her idol Jason Smyth was to be a contestant on Dancing with the Stars she popped him an email. She explained she had Stargardts eye condition, same as Jason, and that she was a dance instructor. To her surprise Jason promptly replied and invited her on to the rehearsal set and to the LIVE show.    Out of Sight News Grainne Geraghty presents the latest news on a new accessible fitness apps. She also brings us from parachutes to Paralympics.  Contacts and links   "Out of Sight! Stories of Ireland's Blind and Vision Impaired Sportspeople" book written by Joe Geraghty. Published by Martello Press it is available in all accessible formats www.outofsight.ie Visionaries Choir: email fxjkelly@gmail.com Sekond Skin: web www.sekondskinsociety.com Credits Host: Joe Geraghty. Guests: Jason Smyth MBE, Carol Carr and Jessica Connolly. News: Grainne Geraghty Art: Katie Geraghty Off-site recordings (Jason Smyth, Jessica Kennedy): Fighting Blindness, Dublin 1 Music: Stuart Lawler and Jade McCormack Editor: Grainne Geraghty  Email: outofsightwithjoeg@outlook.ie Blog: www.outofsight.ie/blog

    38 min
  9. Start Me Up!

    Feb 25

    Start Me Up!

    Introduction to the Episode In the first full episode of "Out of Sight with Joe G" host Joe Geraghty welcomes us onboard and introduces the featured guest, Áine Stanley. Áine is Health Promotion & Physical Activity Practitioner at Vision Sports Ireland. Can't See, can be! New ideas on how we wish we to spend leisure time quite often float like butterflies and then flutter into the night, Áine Stanley, with two decades of experience in the field, helps us to identify and develop our best ideas. She advises us to consider our overall wellbeing and how to recognise our achievements. Áine shares practical tips to motivate us to get active and embrace new activities. Out of Sight Insights: Chess This episode's "Out of Sight Insights" explores chess, focusing on the current interest in the game. The segment, an extract from Joe's successful book "Out of Sight! Stories of Ireland's Blind and Vision Impaired Sportspeople", explains Braille Chess. We're taken on a journey through its early history, highlighting how this accessible version of chess can be enjoyed by everyone. Remember, you must check mate! Whistling in the Dark Michael Lavin, a living legend within Ireland's blind and vision impaired community, shares his experiences with the tin whistle. The instrument is affordable, portable and easy to learn. Michael recommends where and how you can pick up and whistle in the dark, the park or for a lark.   Out of Sight News Jade McCormack presents the latest news, including updates on walking weekends, the multi-sport MayFest, VI Rugby, and developments in audible TV sports commentary. Credits Host: Joe Geraghty Guests: Áine Stanley and Michael Lavin News: Jade McCormack Artwork: Katie Geraghty Music: Stuart Lawler and Jade McCormack Editor: Grainne Geraghty

    34 min
  10. Out of Sight with Joe G Teaser

    Season 1, Episode 1 Trailer

    Out of Sight with Joe G Teaser

    Introduction Stuart Lawler, a well-known voice in our community introduces Joe Geraghty, the host of the podcast "Out of Sight with Joe G." Purpose of the Podcast Stuart engages in a conversation with Joe to explore the motivation behind launching the podcast and what listeners can expect from upcoming episodes. Future Guests During the episode, Stuart presents an audio montage featuring future guests who will be joining the show. These include Jason Smyth, Jessica Kennedy, Michael Lavin, and Bobie Hickey. Meet the Team Stuart introduces Jade McCormack, who will be  the regular news reader. He also speaks with Grainne Geraghty, who will be responsible for editing and producing the show on a fortnightly basis. Fitness Advice Segment Stuart challenges Joe by putting him on the spot to share some fitness advice with the audience.

    14 min

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"Out of Sight with Joe G" is a fortnightly podcast dedicated to topical and engaging chats with blind and vision impaired people, families, friends and anybody who wishes to come on board. The show creates a welcoming space for guests to share their experiences and perspectives on a variety of topics, with a particular focus on lifestyle and leisure. "What's your game? What's your goal? Time to find a pastime to lift your soul. Whistle blows, anything goes, Here is Out of Sight with your host Joe G." Topics Covered • Health and Wellbeing: Discussions on maintaining physical and mental health, focusing on experiences of blind and vision impaired people. • Hobbies and Pastimes: Guests talk about their favourite activities, offering practical ideas for accessible leisure. • Open Chats: The podcast embraces a wide range of topics. It's aim is to grow community through sharing experiences, exploring ideas and highlighting the diverse interests of blind and vision impaired people..

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