Episodes

Ep 436 – Mayo Association Luton Annual Dinner Dance

This week we’re at St Joseph’s Parish Centre in Luton for the annual Mayo Association dinner dance. Celebrating 31 years since they were founded, we speak with members of the committee and look to the future of the association. The association has always been supportive of local charities and even in tough economic times, the […]

Ep 435 – Launch of Bymedia in Manchester and Film Screening at the Liverpool Irish Festival

In Part 1… We’re in Manchester for the official launch of Buymedia in the UK. Buymedia, founded by Fergal O’Connor is an Irish advertising business that uses AI to best manage a company’s marketing strategy. Fergal chose Manchester, ahead of London, to base his UK branch of Buymedia because of its strong Irish links In […]

Ep 434 – Alex O’Grady, Young Irish Racing Driver

This week we’re at Burkes Warehouse in Dalston, London, spending an evening with Alex O’Grady, an up and coming racing driver. Alex who is aged 16 and is still at school in Ireland, has been tearing up the track since he was 5 and won his first championship at the tender age of 9, competing […]

Ep 433 – Yorkshire Irish Hub and Michael Davitt Golf Day

In Part 1… We’re at the Leeds Irish Centre for an evening of traditional Irish Activities. The Yorkshire Irish Hub was set up a few years ago and aims to pull together events supported by the Irish community. Recognising that tradition needs to be kept alive, the Hub is set up as a central resource […]

Ep 432 – The History of the Irish in York

This week, we pay a visit to Walmgate in York where there is an exhibition highlighting the story of Irish immigrants, escaping The Potato Famine. Many settled in the 1840s, living in overcrowded and unsanitary accommodation located next to the city’s ancient walls. We speak to local historians and get an insight into the lives […]

Ep 431- Gateway to Manchester Tradfest, Charity Running and Minister of State, Neale Richmond TD

This week, we bring you a bit of everything… We open the programme with music and dance from the Gateway to Manchester Tradfest with loads of live music from around venues in Didsbury. We’re then down to London to watch Keely and Katie Tattersfield run a half marathon in aid of the Irish Youth Foundation. […]

Ep 430 – Pairc Festival in Birmingham

This week, we’re at the Pairc Festival in Birmingham taking in the atmosphere of all things Irish. With a great line up including the Saw Doctors, Nathan Carter, the Undertones and many more, it’s a fantastic weekend mix of entertainment, supported by an Irish Village courtesy of the Birmingham Irish Association. We speak with Ciaran […]

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 […]