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..

  1. 9h ago

    Wally get yer gun * Emilie jazzes up art * Chloe's Magnificent 7

    World Sight Day brought the Vision Sports family to the Wayfinding Centre. It was all aboard the bus, the Luas and jet to virtually travel beyond vision. As expected they were streets ahead and the sky was the limit. World champion Chloe Whelan danced her way around attendees and brought us an intriguing vox pop with Dave Redmond, Barry Ennis, Brenda O'Donnell, Stephanie McSweeney, Sean Breslin, Sean Moyles, Elaine Howard and Alicia Dodsworth.    In our featured chat we meet with Emilie Conway, a jazz singer, composer, lyricist and accessible art exponent. She takes us from Mayo to Dublin to Chicago and back and gives us an insight life as a vision impaired artist.  From the gold mines of South Africa to a shot at the army. But, did Wally's golden gun reach its target?  In this Out of Sight Insight, taken from Joe Geraghty's iconic book, Wally Roode tells the story of his early life in South Africa. "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 Emily Conway, https://www.emilieconway.ie/ Vision Sports Ireland Strategic Plan 2025-2028: https://visionsports.ie/beyond-vision-2025-2028/ ·       Sightless Cinema Network "Lost and Found" Tickets €12.50 - €15 (+bk fees) | Age Guidance: 14 plus. Tour dates: Riverbank Arts Centre 11 Nov, 7.30pm | www.riverbank.ie | 045 448327. An Táin Arts Centre 25 Nov, 7.30pm || www.antain.ie | 042 9332332. See also  https://sightlesscinema.com/bookings/ Credits Host: Joe Geraghty. Guests: Emilie Conway, Dave Redmond, Barry Ennis, Brenda O'Donnell, Stephanie McSweeney, Sean Breslin, Sean Moyles, Elaine Howard and Alicia Dodsworth. Voice over artist Sarah Pyle.   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

    Wally get yer gun * Emilie jazzes up art * Chloe's Magnificent 7

  2. Oct 22

    Athletics: the Walshes * Pottery: Cian McEvoy * Uni: Nathan Proudfoot

    Record breaking seven times Paralympian Catherine Walsh chats of her legendary parents Joe and Bernie. As Marathon mania hits the nation we focus on those who worked behind the scenes to make athletics tick in Ireland. From Tuesday evenings in Santry coaching blind/vi children to officiating at national and international athletics events Joe and Bernie did it all. Pottery has a long and rich history associated with blind/vi people Cian McEvoy loves creating new pottery features. Here, he explains it all.  Nathan Proudfoot is a tech entrepreneur at 19. In this episode he focuses on life after the Leaving Cert and first days at college. Sightless Cinema goes on tour during mid-term. Where's it's at, when and how to get there. We have all the details. 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 ·       Sightless Cinema Network "Lost and Found" Tickets €12.50 - €15 (+bk fees) | Age Guidance: 14 plus. Tour dates:Dunamaise Arts Centre 28 Oct, 7pm | dunamaise.ie | 057 8663355. Solstice Arts Centre 31 Oct, 7pm |solsticeartscentre.ie | 046 909 2300, Civic Theatre 4 Nov, 7.30pm | www.civictheatre.ie | 01 4627477. Riverbank Arts Centre 11 Nov, 7.30pm | www.riverbank.ie | 045 448327. An Táin Arts Centre 25 Nov, 7.30pm || www.antain.ie | 042 9332332. See also  https://sightlesscinema.com/bookings/ ·       Seen Unseen in Venice email Claremcloughlinemail@gmail.com Credits Host: Joe Geraghty. Guests: Catherine Walsh, Cian McEvoy 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

    Athletics: the Walshes * Pottery: Cian McEvoy * Uni: Nathan Proudfoot

  3. Oct 8

    Kristina and Sara's Japan * Breda's bowling while Bobby's run off her feet

    As the nights close in our VI Rugby team head for the land of the rising sun. Team Manager Kristian Millar and key player Sara McFadeen chat of the Tokyo Olympic Stadium build up where IRELAND will compete against ENGLAND, FRANCE and hosts JAPAN. Kristina and Sara speak of their appreciation of the support Old Wesley rugby club, Vision Sports Ireland, Sport Ireland and many sponsors. Breda Dowling bowls us into tenpin in Kilkenny. As the night comes to an end she sneaks into her local alley to smash it with spares and strikes. Bobby Hickey dishes out the tricks and tips on navigating the gym. 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 Sight and Sound Technology Exhibition Ø   Event webpage on TU Dublin website which includes registration links for the exhibition, and the other events that are taking place as part of the event through the two days. Ø  Exhibition registration form where people can register directly to attend the exhibition in Dublin, and book a sighted guide if needed. Ø  Note the Cork event is a drop-in event so no registration needed. Ø  Opening times are as follows: Monday 12 October, 11:00 to 5:00 pm. Tuesday 13 October, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Wednesday 14 October (Cork event) 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.  ·       Seen Unseen in Venice and Iveagh House email Claremcloughlinemail@gmail.com Credits Host: Joe Geraghty. Guests: Kristina Millar, Sara McFadden, Breda Dowling and Bobby Hickey. 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

    Kristina and Sara's Japan * Breda's bowling while Bobby's run off her feet

  4. Sep 24

    Stuart's Sight & Sound * Jessica's class dance * VI Rugby

    Stuart Lawler is a tech genius but what of his other talents? Farmer, tractor driver, musician, tape magazine editor and librarian, composer, broadcaster, podcaster, champion Braille advocate and the voiceover artist who bookends this podcast. Next month he hosts the Sight & Sound Technology Exhibition in Dublin and Cork. Talk to us Stuart. VI Rugby is turning Japanese next month as the Old Wesley, Vision Sport, IRFU Ireland crack team head east. In this Out of Sight Insight we look at how the game evolved here. Jessica Kennedy is one of the newest members of Ireland's paracycling squad. But, she was a child dance star who is now a qualified dance instructor. She tells us how to take our first steps on to the dance floor.  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 Listener Survey Link: https://forms.gle/ubtiwQkF4FrtSfPE6  Sight and Sound Technology Exhibition Ø   Event webpage on TU Dublin website which includes registration links for the exhibition, and the other events that are taking place as part of the event through the two days. Ø  Exhibition registration form where people can register directly to attend the exhibition in Dublin, and book a sighted guide if needed. Ø  Note the Cork event is a drop-in event so no registration needed. Ø  Opening times are as follows: Monday 12 October, 11:00 to 5:00 pm. Tuesday 13 October, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Wednesday 14 October (Cork event) 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.  Credits Host: Joe Geraghty. Guests: Stuart Lawler, Jessica Kennedy and Sarah Pyle (VI Rugby voiceover artist) 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

    Stuart's Sight & Sound * Jessica's class dance * VI Rugby

  5. Sep 10

    Blind Football tour * Lavin the legend * Domo's tandem mono

    Ten years after their last international v Poland Ireland's Blind Football team return to Krakow for the re-match. We chat with team members Ruben Collins and Laurence Noonan. Sean Poland, key team management member and Education Training and Participation Coordinator, Vision Sports Ireland, describes the sport and its core rules. When Dominic Coyle bought his first tandem in London in 1974 he could never have known that 5 decades later he would meet Bob Auerbach and end up piloting blind and vision impaired stokers across the land. Listen to Domo's mono.  Michael Lavin is legend. If you're looking for a good yarn or tune Michael's your man. From slow bike races to tandem touring; from scuba diving to sailing; from Braille transcribe to Chair of the National League of the blind; from telephonist to senior software developer. An unmissable interview.  We also prompt you to complete our 4 minute Listener Survey. 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 Listener Survey Link: https://forms.gle/ubtiwQkF4FrtSfPE6 Blind Football new member registration: Email sean.poland@visionsports.ie Fighting Blindness Support Group, full list:    https://www.fightingblindness.ie/how-we-can-help/support-services/insight-counselling-service/support-groups/ Email Kathryn Sinnott insightgroups@fightingblindness.ie Tel 01 6786496 Vision Sports Ireland Home Exercise Programme, (New Season begins 14 September) https://visionsports.ie/home-exercise-series/ Swimming: Email info@visionsports.ie Credits Host: Joe Geraghty. Guests: Sean Poland, Ruben Collins, Laurence Noonan, Dominic Coyle and Michael Lavin. 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

    Blind Football tour * Lavin the legend * Domo's tandem mono

  6. Aug 27

    Autumn Activity Almanac * Traveleyes Holidays * Premiership Access

    Kathryn Sinnott, Support Group Coordinator at Fighting Blindness, has loads of indoor activities for us to choose from this autumn. From online support and peer groups, to in person chats, to get up and dance. Our editor, Grainne, talks us through the return of the online Vision Sports Home Exercise classes. As we mark the new Premiership season we join Joe Lonergan as he takes us to his beloved and highly accessible Villa Park in Birmingham. Joe swops his Vision Ireland tech hat for the claret and blue of Aston Villa. One question we didn't ask Joe: what have Villa and this podcast got in common? We'll both drop in next May! Tom O'Neill, fresh from celebrating Guide Dogs 50 on his 70th birthday, returns to tells us of Traveleyes, a tour operator who specialise in supporting blind and vision impaired group travel. Tom also explains the pros and cons of taking a guide dog on tour.  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 Fighting Blindness Support Group, full list:    https://www.fightingblindness.ie/how-we-can-help/support-services/insight-counselling-service/support-groups/ Email Kathryn Sinnott insightgroups@fightingblindness.ie Tel 01 6786496 Vision Sports Ireland Home Exercise Programme, (New Season begins 14 September 2026) https://visionsports.ie/home-exercise-series/ VI Labs: Call 1800 911 110 or email labs@vi.ie. Traveleyes: https://www.traveleyes-international.com/ Guide Training (Traveleyes) https://www.traveleyes-international.com/guiding-a-blind-person/#:~:text=Here%20at%20Traveleyes%20we%20wanted,is%20partially%20sighted%20or%20blind. Credits Host: Joe Geraghty. Guests: Kathryn Sinnott, Joe Lonergan, Tom O'Neill, Grainne Geraghty 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

    Autumn Activity Almanac * Traveleyes Holidays * Premiership Access

  7. Aug 13

    1st Paralympic Superstar * Coghlan's vest * Take a Hike * Trip2Tipp Revisited

    Next Thursday, 20 August, marks the 30th anniversary of Bridie Lynch's Atlanta Paralympics Gold. It was Ireland's sole Gold and catapulted Bridie into national stardom with guest appearances on all the top shows. Where is she now? We crossed over the hills of Donegal to find her. Friday, 14 August, marks the 33rd anniversary of Eamonn Coghlan's famous gold at the Inaugural World Athletics Championships. A few weeks before his golden moment Eamonn ran a blistering mile in Belfield. On the finish line he agreed to give his winning vest to our host Joe G. Somehow, this vest raised 12,000 euros to fund blind/vi athletics. Follow the story here. It's hiking season and Paul Joyce steps in to tell us how he manages the rough and tumble of difficult terrain. You'll load up your hiking gear and head out the door after listening to Paul's stories.  It's a long way to Tipperary as we bid our final farewell to Billy Shanahan's Trip2Tipp. We chat with stokers Robert Dowdall, Noel Kelly and Dave Ryan about music, adventure, Mount Everest and the best road in Tipp.  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 Laois Inclusion Games, 14-16 August. Register to come and try Vi Rugby, Blind Soccer, Para Tennis, Para Table Tennis, Cycling (incl. tandems), more. Register on socials @VIPHubLaois or email vihub@laoissports.ie  Seen – Unseen with Clare McLoughlin - In person and online with specially created tactile packs free of charge to people living with sight loss online. Register email claremclaughlinemail@gmail.com Credits Host: Joe Geraghty. Guests: Bridie Lynch, Paul Joyce, Noel Kelly, Robert Dowdall and Dave Ryan. 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

    1st Paralympic Superstar * Coghlan's vest * Take a Hike * Trip2Tipp Revisited

  8. Jul 30

    Guide Dogs 50th * Inclusion Games * Summer Gardening

    Tracey Percy chats about the August Midlands Inclusion Games, open to all abilities, all ages from all Ireland. She also tells us about Ireland's first VI Hub where Laois Sports Partnership, Vision Sports Ireland and a host of sports governing bodies and local clubs collaborate to provide sport for all. We're at the cutting edge with Paul O'Rahilly and Grainne Geraghty as they dig out lots of tips on summer gardening. From ways to identify plants to best  placement to ensure you'll always know what's where.    Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind is 50. Tom O'Neill drops in to tell us heart-warming tales of his 7 dogs. Tom will also celebrate his 70th birthday in early August and will host a unique event to mark both celebrations. Tell us more, tell us more… 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 Laois Inclusion Games, 14-16 August. Register to come and try Vi Rugby, Blind Soccer, Para Tennis, Para Table Tennis, Cycling (incl. tandems), more. Register on socials @VIPHubLaois or email vihub@laoissports.ie Roots Gardening Group, meet on Zoom 3-4.30 pm 2nd Thursday each month. To join or for further information contact Kathryn  01 674 6496 or 085 223 7103. Email: insightgroups@fightingblindness.ie Irish Gude Dogs Support: https://www.guidedogs.ie/getting-support/guide-dogs Mark and Jays Tandem Adventures: Check out their Facebook page for full details. To donate https://gofund.me/58e7253aa Credits Host: Joe Geraghty. Guests: Tracey Percy, Paul O'Rahilly, Grainne Geraghty and Tom O'Neill. 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

    Guide Dogs 50th * Inclusion Games * Summer Gardening
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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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