Episodes

Ep 429 – St Mary’s Roman Catholic School in Haslingden & Ernie Moss Mosaic at Chesterfield FC

In Part 1, we are visiting St Mary’s Roman Catholic school in Haslingden.We will be meeting some of the teachers and school children in class as they learn about Michael Davitt. In Part 2, we’re at Chesterfield Football Club for a very special mosaic unveiling of the late Ernie Moss who was Chesterfield’s top goal […]

Ep 428 – All Britain Fleadh in Coventry

This week we’re at the Bishop Ullathorne Catholic School in Coventry for the All Britain Fleadh. This event is the British Championships for traditional Irish music and dance, bringing together talented individuals from across Britain to compete and celebrate Irish culture. The Fleadh is a major cultural event organized by Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann and serves […]

Ep 427 Return to Ballina with Gerry Flynn and Bloomsday Celebrations in Northampton

In Part 1… We meet up with Gerry Flynn and the team for the “Return to Ballina” event. Friends and family are reunited in County Mayo at the Great National hotel for a festival of song and dance. In Part 2… We join Gerry Molumby and other performers at Kingsthorpe Cemetery in Northampton as they celebrate […]

Ep 426 Running a Half Marathon for Charity and 70th Birthday Celebrations

In Part 1… We’re in Birmingham with Keely Tattersfield and her daughter Katie as they train for the Big Half in London on Sunday 7th September. Both are running to raise funds for the Irish Youth Foundation. Established 35 years ago, The Irish Youth Foundation (UK) is the only national charity in Britain specifically aimed […]

Ep 425 – Northern Community Gaelic Games and Johnny Reidy Music and Dance Weekend

In Part 1… We’re at The Northern Community Gaelic Games, Broughton Park RFC Manchester. Young players from around the UK gather for this annual event that is organised by Sean Hopkins, President of the GAA in Britain. Sam Maguire makes an appearance accompanied by Charlie Harrison, GAA International Manager. We look to the future as […]

Ep 424 – Martin visits Creggs Rugby Football Club, County Galway

This week, we re-join Martin and Annette as they travel across to Creggs, to catch up with how the village has been transformed by the Rugby football club. Creggs RFC ground with its high quality facilities attracts hundreds of young players and their families from all across Ireland. Amongst others, we meet up with Frank […]

423 – Martin returns to his home town of Creggs, County Galway

This week, we join Martin and Annette as they travel across to Creggs, to catch up with how the village has dramatically changed since Martin left in the 60s. In 1974, Creggs Rugy Football Club was formed but after major redevelopment within the last decade, players of all abilities now come from far and wide […]

Ep 422 – An Evening of Entertainment at L’Olivetto in Liverpool and Irish Themed Nights at the Wigston Liberal Club in Leicester

In Part 1… We’re in Liverpool for a night of good food and entertainment at L’Olivetto Bar and Restaurant. With music from Peter Mylett, the evening is well supported by local businesses and the Irish community, as they are served up great food. In Part 2… We’re across to Leicester at the Wiston Liberal Club. […]

Ep 421 – Control Line Aerobatics in County Cork

This week we’re taking you to County Cork for a weekend of aerobatic flying. The Home International was founded in Belfast 40 years ago and has teams of model pilots from Ireland, England, Wales and Scotland competing. Event organiser and part of the Irish team, Kevin Barry, speaks to us about the competition and also […]

Ep 420 – Traditional Irish Music at Jacob’s Well and Conrad Na Gaeilge Celebrations in Liverpool

In Part 1… We’re at Jacob’s Well pub in Bradford for a Sunday afternoon of traditional Irish music and dance. Twice a month, musicians from near and far meet up for a lively session, organised by the Bradford Irish society and hosted at Jacob’s Well. In Part 2… We’re across to the Liverpool Irish Centre […]