Episodes

Ep 475 – Brent Irish Advisory Service and Extraordinary Fundraiser for Springhill Hospice

This week’s programme celebrates the power of community and determination. In Part One, we visit one of Brent Irish Advisory Service’s weekly dance and social gathering, where music, friendship and conversation bring people together, highlighting the importance of community connections and wellbeing. In Part Two, we meet Alex Haddock and James Dawson, two remarkable young […]

Ep 474 – 40 Years of the Irish World Heritage Centre and President Catherine Connolly’s visit to Leeds

This week’s programme celebrates the strength and vibrancy of the Irish community through two very special events. In part 1, we visit the Irish World Heritage Centre as it marks 40 years at the heart of the community with “Irish Pulse”, a celebration of Irish music, poetry and dance. The event brings together talented performers […]

Ep 473 – Northern Community Gaelic Games at Broughton Park

This week, we visit the Northern Community Gaelic Games at Broughton Park in Manchester, where young players, coaches, volunteers and families come together to celebrate Gaelic football, hurling and camogie. Featuring teams from across the North of Britain, the event showcases the continued growth of Gaelic games and the strength of the Irish community in […]

Ep 472 – Galway Association Golf Society President’s Day

The London Galway Association’s Annual President’s Golf Day brings members and friends of the association together in memory of one of its founders, Séan Burke. More than just a day of golf, the event celebrates Séan’s enduring legacy and the values he embodied throughout his life. Everyone who had the privilege of knowing Séan remembers […]

Ep 471 – Eurogold Charity Golf Day.

This week, we join the team behind Eurogold as they play a round of golf along with clients and suppliers. Every year, the golfing day raises money for charity, and for the last few years, Eurogold has supported Claire House Children’s Hospice, last year raising over £60,000. Claire House Children’s Hospice helps seriously and terminally […]

Ep 470 – Birmingham Irish Association

This week, we visit the Birmingham Irish Association at its new premises in Kings Heath and experience the vital role the organisation plays in supporting the local Irish community. The association provides a welcoming hub where people can connect, access advice and support services, take part in cultural activities, and combat social isolation. We look […]

Ep 469 – Games For All – A Special Day of Inclusion Through Gaelic Games

This week, we’re at the first-ever Games For All event hosted by Hertfordshire GAA, bringing together children for a day of fun, friendship and Gaelic Games. Designed to make sport accessible to everyone, the event showcases a range of inclusive activities that allow participants to develop skills, build confidence and enjoy being part of a […]

Ep 468 – Sundon Park Men’s Shed and The Young at Heart Café

In Part 1, we visit the Sundon Park Men’s Shed, officially opened by local MP Sarah Owen. We learn about the Men’s Shed movement, which provides a welcoming community space where men can meet, share skills, work on practical projects, and build friendships, helping to reduce loneliness and improve wellbeing. In Part 2, we speak […]

Ep 467 – Salsa Dancing in Spain with Gerry Flynn Events

Sunshine, sequins, and salsa shoes take centre stage at this lively party in the sun, packed with Irish holidaymakers as they descend on Torremolinos for Gerry Flynn Events’ hugely popular dance holiday, Costa Del Salsa. The event combines a week of salsa classes and seaside relaxation in one of the Costa del Sol’s best-known holiday […]

Ep 466 – Irish Community Care and Mai Dunne’s 109th Birthday

In Part 1, we visit Irish Community Care in Manchester to learn about the vital support and services they provide to members of the Irish community, helping people stay connected, supported, and engaged. In Part 2, we meet remarkable Mayo woman Mai Dunne, who recently celebrated her 109th birthday. Mai has spent all of her […]