Episodes

Ep 447 – Tommy McGloughlin’s 50 years at the Leeds Irish Centre & Asa Murphy performs at Connolly’s Irish Pub

This week’s programme celebrates the heart and soul of Irish culture, both behind the scenes and centre stage. In part 1, we pay tribute to a true cornerstone of the community — Tommy McLoughlin. For an extraordinary fifty years, Tommy has been the manager of the Leeds Irish Centre, guiding it with dedication, vision, and […]

Ep 446 – Birmingham Irish Cycle Appeal Dinner Dance

This week’s programme features highlights from a memorable charity evening dinner dance hosted by BICA – the Birmingham Irish Cycle Appeal – held at the Regency Hotel in Birmingham. The event brought together supporters, cyclists and members of the local community to celebrate another outstanding year of fundraising. Led by Chairman Joe Argue, alongside his […]

Ep 445 – The New Irish Centre at Kings Heath, Birmingham

This week, we celebrate the opening of the New Irish Centre in Birmingham, capturing a proud new chapter for the local Irish community. The show features interviews with owners Christine and Paul Owens, amongst many others, reflecting on the centre’s vision and legacy, alongside music from Shawn Cuddy, who poignantly returns after being the last […]

Ep 444 – “Nearly New Year” Highlights Show

This week we look back over our busy year and show clips from some of our favourite programmes… We have… Creggs Rugby Club, Gerry Flynn in Spain, charity running, Lolivetto Restaurant, the Shamrock Academy and Pairc Festival. All our programmes over the years can be watched again on our Youtube channel! From Martin, Annette and […]

Ep 443 – Christmas Highlights Show

This week we look back over the year and show clips from some of our favourite programmes… Daniel O’Donnell, Nicky James tribute day, Irish Nurses, Mike Harding, Eurogold charity golf day, and traditional music in Bradford. All our programmes over the years can be watched again on our Youtube channel! From Martin, Annette and everyone […]

Ep 442 – Eurogold’s Donation to Claire House Hospice and Birmingham Toy Appeal

Tonight, we bring you two inspiring stories of generosity and community spirit. In Part 1, we visit Claire House Children’s Hospice, where a remarkable donation from the Eurogold Group, raised through their charity golf event, is making a life-changing difference for children and families who rely on the hospice’s care. In Part 2, we head […]

Ep 441 – A Comedy Legend Turns 80 – Come Closer, it’s Jimmy Cricket

Join us for an unmissable look inside a magical night at The Lowry Theatre, where beloved comedian Jimmy Cricket celebrated his 80th birthday in true showbiz style! We have interviews with comedy greats Tim Vine, Roy Walker, Sid Little, and Jimmy’s own son, Fr Frankie Mulgrew — now a Catholic priest — as they share […]

Ep 440 – St Mary’s RC Primary School in Haslingden & Ernie Moss Mosaic at Chesterfield FC

In Part 1… We’re in Haslingden, home of the Irish social reformer Michael Davitt. At St Mary’s RC Primary School, the children are introduced to the history of Davitt and how he shaped the modern world. We meet some of the children and talk with Head Teacher, Donna McNicoll along with local historian Angus Lindsay […]

Ep 439 – Liverpool Irish Festival and Solar Panels for Keech House Hospice

In Part 1… We’re at the Museum of Liverpool for part the annual Irish Festival. The Liverpool Irish Festival presents lots of traditional Irish entertainment spread over 10 days. We speak with Emma Smith, the festival’s Artistic Director and CEO. As Emma says, “it’s never been a better time to be Irish” In Part 2… […]

Ep 438 – Irish Rambling House and Luton Irish Forum’s Autumn Camp

In Part 1… We’re at the Warrington Irish Centre for an evening of entertainment provided by the Irish Rambling House. Formed in Limerick in the 90s, the Irish Rambling House is a non-profit group set up to promote Irish traditional music, song, dance and storytelling in England and Ireland. We talk with co-founder Joe Harrington […]