Episode 1
Risteard Lloyd – The Motorbike Accident
Hosts & Guests
Carlo Cretaro
Risteard Lloyd
Resources
About This Episode
Welcome to episode 1 of the Voices Of Boyle Podcast!
It’s only taken us a couple of years to actually follow through with our idea of trying to document and record some stories from the people of Boyle! 🙂
Today’s guest is Risteard Lloyd, who I’ve been friends with since we were young whipper snappers back in the early 80’s!
Risteard’s story is a very hard-hitting one and for anyone that doesn’t know of what happened to him back in June 2005 in Thailand, it will send a few shivers down the back.
Risteard has an very positive outlook on life and that’s evident when you listen to him speak.
In the episode, we talk about the lead up to the accident, why he was in Thailand at that time, the accident itself and the road to recovery afterwards.
There were a few audio hiccups in this episode as it’s the first time I’ve ever recorded a podcast. Things will undoubtedly get better as time goes on.
A special word of thanks to Brendan O’ Dowd for creating the intro music for the podcast. He did a great job of it and it fits perfectly with the local theme of the podcast.
Finally, as mentioned in the episode, I’ve linked to article that Risteard wrote detailing his journey from before the accident in 2005 all the way to 2008 when he was well on his way to a full recovery.
Click Here to read the article that Risteard wrote called – A Different Light But A New Light
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Risteard, a remarkable story, your an inspiration! A very very well carried out interview. Well done Carlo, looking forward to the next podcast.
Thanks, Fintan. We’ve a few more already lined up and also working on finding more people to chat with.
An excellent interview, great Risteard that you are doing so well.
Well done also to the interviewer Carlo
I can recall hearing about risteard and attending mass back home in boyle for him. I almost can recall and remember going through most of what Risteard went through myself in 1996 but I had the benefit of it happening at home and having family by my side. I broke my neck and back back in 1996 and went through almost everything risteard went through. He got knocked down and got back up again. Well done Risteard. It wasn’t easy and you had a uphill battle but you came out the other side. And we’re both hear to tell the tale but unfortunately Thomas Mc Tiernan didn’t in my accident. Rip Thomas. And thumbs up to Risteard.
I remember your accident well, Rory. I hope you’re keeping well.
Thanks for the kind words, Martina.
Wow. What an inspirational man. Well interviewed by Carlo.
An inspiration indeed, Donie.
What a remarkable story I knew Risreard from School he is a remarkable individual I never knew his story until now I myself could tell a story but that is not the reason why I am responded to the podcast one major thing struck me from the crash was Ristward having his parents number in his pocket best of luck guys especially you mr Lyoyd excuse my spelling upon occasions I am just home from work
Yes, the chances of the piece of paper with his home phone number being on him at the time of the accident was crazy. Someone was looking out for him for sure.
Good afternoon Rory, thank you for your wonderful comments regarding my journey of rebirth & new lease of life.
I remember your journey also with your long road to recovery & Rip Thomas.
I think of him every time I pass the tree & little head stone.
Risteard , listening to your story I sense a man of great courage and “Drive”. Long may you be strong.Wonderful listen Carlo.
Thanks for your help, Brendan. The music is perfect for it. 🙂