Episodes

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 […]

Ep 437 _ The Galway Association London Annual Dinner Dance

This week, we’re at the Galway Association London’s 62nd annual dinner dance. Held at the Clayton Hotel in Chiswick, the evening features entertainment by the Peppered Aces and has a host of VIP guests, including Irish Ambassador Martin Fraser. With Masters of Ceremonies, Colleen Lynott and Barbara Connaughton-Edwards, the evening celebrates all things great about […]

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 […]