Episodes

Ep 359 – Holloway Gaels and North London Shamrocks GFC Memorial Games

This week, we’re at the North London Shamrocks GFC grounds remembering the lives of Ann Dunning, Chloe Quilliec and Tosh Kilcommons as teams play for their respective memorial trophies. Ann Dunning was a founder member of the Holloway Gaels and sadly passed away at the age of 34, Chloe Quillec played for the North London […]

Ep 358 – An evening at L’Olivetto in Liverpool and Brothers Pearse GAA in Huddersfield

In Part 1… We are in Liverpool spending and evening at L’Olivetto restaurant. Since the foundation of The Irish in the UK, L’Oivetto and Eurogold have been our sponsors and we speak to Managing Director, Damien Brickland about the restaurant’s continued success. L’Olivetto is a popular haunt for Nathan Carter and his family and we […]

Ep 357 – Birmingham St Partick’s Day Celebrations

We spend the day in Birmingham at their Parade and then join them for an evening music festival. Lots of brightly coloured floats, flamboyant people and VIPs galore! Among others, we chat with Maurice Malone, CEO of the Birmingham Irish Association along with Andy Street, Mayor of the West Midlands. We also talk with Ciaran […]

Ep 356 – Irish Heritage Celebration in Manchester & Michael Davitt Project at The Whitaker Museum

In Part 1… We’re at Manchester Hall with a host of Mayors and Councillors for an event organised by Sarah Mangan, Consul General of Ireland to the North of England. Taking place just before St Patrick’s day, this evening of entertainment is an opportunity for Ireland to say “thank you” to all those that made […]

Ep 355 – Manchester St Patrick’s Day Parade

It’s cold and windy! It must be the St Patrick’s Day parade in Manchester. Despite the decidedly Mancunian weather, the community turned out to celebrate Ireland’s Patron Saint, braving strong winds and evil temperatures. Starting with Mass at the Irish World Heritage Centre, we were joined by a host of VIPs including Sarah Mangan, Consul […]

Ep 354 – Celebrating with Parnells GAA at their Annual Dinner Dance

This week, we’re in London at the Clayton Hotel celebrating with Parnells GAA at their annual dinner dance. Formed in 1951, Parnells are a Gaelic football club based in North West London. The club is flourishing and thriving, with a membership of over 500. There is a lively social side with annual dinner dances, along […]

Ep 353 – Pat Fallon Celebrates His 90th Birthday and Sam Maguire Pays a Visit to Warrington

In Part 1… Pat Fallon from Rochdale is 90 but it’s hard to believe! Watch the man go! Dancing like a 20 year old, singing, telling tall tales; he’s certainly got it all going at 90! We chat with Pat and his daughters about his busy life and being a weightlifting champion back in the […]

Ep 352 – Celebrating 25 Years of Nottingham St Patrick’s Day Festivals at the Irish Embassy

This week we’re at the Irish Embassy in London at an event hosted by the Deputy Irish Ambassador, Orla McBreen. The day was organised to celebrate the Nottingham St Patrick’s Day Festival and pay tribute to all those that have contributed to its success over the years. We speak to Gerry Molumby about organising such […]

Ep 351 – Awards at Kane Irish Dance and Cath Noone’s 50 years of Volunteering

In Part 1… We’re in Huddersfield with Rebecca Kane, of Kane Irish Dance, to see her receive an Excellence in Teaching Award. Presented by the Lord Mayor of Kirklees, Cahal Burke, this award is a global recognition of excellence and clearly shows Rebecca to be at the top of her game. With live music from […]

Ep 350 – The Kilkennys at the Irish World Heritage Centre & Don Kennedy from Leeds Irish Centre Shop

In Part 1… We’re in Manchester at the Irish World Heritage Centre for an evening of great music from the Kilkennys. A mix of traditional and new music will get your feet tapping. We talk to Davey Cashin from the band and also meet up with Sam Mcintyre, the organiser of the event. In Part […]