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Karla McAllister; Mercedes Meets Her Nemesis; Free Your Inner Book; Ultan Conlon

Award winning personal trainer Karla McAllister with advice for 2022 and the history of long distance swimmer Mercedes Gletize who attempted to swim the North Channel.

Former ice skating champion and now award winning personal trainer Karla McAllister shares her fitness advice for 2022. Outdoor swimmer and “Chunky Dunker” Martin Strain tells John about his new book “Mercedes Meets Her Nemesis” about the history of long distance swimmer Mercedes Gleitze who attempted to swim the North Channel back in the 1920’s. Heather Rice and Helen Torr talk about their group writing initiative “Free Your Inner Book”. John catches up with Galway musician Ultan Conlon to hear his new nostalgic track “Penny Sweets”. Looking back over 2021 there are a selection of highlights from the programme and Paula McIntyre cooks pork Florentine with braised lentils and balsamic grilled onion.

56 minutes

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New Year's Day 2022 11:03
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  • New Year's Day 2022 11:03
    ±«Óătv Radio Foyle & ±«Óătv Radio Ulster