Episodes

Ep 349 – The Brian Boru Club and Updates on the Leeds Irish Centre

In Part 1… Founded in 1889 at Ashton in Makerfield, The Brian Boru club was established by a group of Irish emigrants who left for England over 130 years ago. We spend an evening at this culturally significant club, taking in the great history and traditional music and dance. We’re joined by the Chairman, Tom […]

Ep 348 – Leitrim Association Appeal For Archive Pictures and Peter Fawcett’s New Gardening Book

In Part 1… The Leitrim Association in Luton will celebrate its 50th anniversary this year and to commemorate this milestone, they’re putting together a book of memories of the last half century. They need your help! Photos, stories or anything that relates to the Leitrim Association in Luton would be greatly appreciated and would form […]

Ep 347 – The Luton Irish Forum

This week, we visit the Luton Irish Forum as they “celebrate” Blue Monday; allegedly the most unhappy day of the year as all our Christmas bills are in, the weather is dark and miserable and we’re a long way from our next holiday. Whether Blue Monday is miserable or not, the Luton Irish Forum were […]

Ep 346 – The Costa Gaels GAA Club in Marbella

This week, we’re giving you a break from the cold and dark of the UK winter to take you to Southern Spain and to meet the Costa Gaels. Marbella has a vibrant Irish community, there for work as well as leisure. With over 320 days of sunshine per year and winter days as warm as […]

Ep 345 – 69th London Cork Association Dinner Dance

We spend an evening at the Clayton Hotel with the London Cork Association celebrating their 69th anniversary. Great live entertainment from Barry Owen and his Band and traditional dance from the Angela O’Connor Academy. Special guests for the evening include Amy O’Connor, the captain of Cork camogie team and Michael Mullins captain of Cork under […]

Ep 344 – Birmingham Irish Association Toy Appeal & Irish in Britain’s “Look Back to Look Forward” Exhibition

In Part 1… Just before Christmas, the Birmingham Irish Association launched their toy appeal. In these difficult times, Local schools and Irish Associations get together to collect toys for children that may not be fortunate enough to receive Christmas presents. Also on the collecting day, the Birmingham Association organises its Day Centre Christmas party, supporting […]

Ep 343 – Looking back over 2023 as we rush towards the New Year

In Part 1… Gerry Flynn has been arranging Irish themed trips abroad for many years. We went with him to Ballina, County Mayo, for a festival of traditional song and dance accompanied by nearly 250 partygoers at the Great National Hotel. Back in the UK, we went to the GAA Northern Community Gaelic Games in […]

Ep 342 – We Look Back at 2023 and Show Highlights from Our Favourite Programmes

In Part 1… We spend a day with our sponsors, Eurogold, at their annual golf day for staff and suppliers. As always, a massive “Thank You” to Damien Brickland for all his support over the years. Craic by the Creek brings some of the biggest names in all forms of Irish music to Whitebottom Farm […]

Ep 341 – Quigley’s Irish Bar in Rugby and Christmas Party at Northampton Irish Support Group

In Part 1… We’re in Rugby spending time at Quigley’s Irish Bar and their steak restaurant, “On the Rocks”. Accompanied by live traditional music, courtesy of the owner Sean Quigley, we have a lively evening of great entertainment and fabulous food. Quigley’s and On the Rocks are family run businesses, operated by generations of the […]

Ep 340 – John Glenn comes to Birmingham and Help & Advice on Family Tracing

In Part 1… John Glenn is a popular Irish Singer, with a career spanning 5 decades, and we go to meet him at St Francis Parish Centre in Birmingham. Receiving an award in 2022 to honour 45 years in the Country Music business, John talks about his time with The Mainliners and life on the […]