Episodes

Ep 415 – All Hertfordshire GAA Football Competition

This week, we’re in Harpenden for a four day GAA event for schools and Hertfordshire GAA clubs. Now in its third year, we spoke with Keith Jackman, GAA Community Development Administrator, about the growing appeal of the traditional Irish game. The event was well attended by both boys and girls teams, highlighting the success of […]

Ep 414 – Gerry Flynn Events in Torremolinos #2

This week, we’re back with the Gerry Flynn Events team in Torremolinos, Spain for an Irish themed getaway in the sun. Gerry and his team have been organising sunshine filled song and dance events for many years and make the trip abroad as smooth as possible. Party along with the holidaymakers from your sofa, as […]

Ep 413 – Mike Harding & Mae Dunne celebrates her 108th Birthday

In Part 1… We meet up with broadcaster and entertainer Mike Harding. Mike has Irish heritage and talks about growing up in the Irish community in Manchester and how being surrounded by traditional music influenced his career. Now living in North Yorkshire, Mike talks about the “July Barbers”; Irish workers that travelled over for the […]

Ep 412 – Gerry Flynn Events in Torremolinos

This week, we’re with the Gerry Flynn Events team in Torremolinos, Spain for an Irish themed getaway in the sun. We meet up with the musicians and entertainers that bring a little bit of Ireland to the Costa Del Sol. With so many friends reunited, it’s a show packed full of great music and so […]

Ep 411 – Claddagh Association of Adult Irish Dance and Fundraising with an E-Type Jag

In Part 1… We’re in Manchester to celebrate thirty years of the Claddagh Association of Adult Irish Dance. We speak with some of the founding members and learn just how dancing all through your life is good for your physical and mental well-being. In Part 2… We’re in Birmingham to meet with Nick Gainsford, senior […]

Ep 410 – St Patrick’s Day with Gerry Flynn Events in Blackpool

This week we’re in Blackpool for a weekend of all things Irish courtesy of the Gerry Flynn Events team. The Blackpool weekend marks the start of the Gerry Flynn party calender with lots of traditional music, song and dance. Even the Blackpool Tower lights up in green to join in the St Patrick’s Day celebrations. […]

Ep 409 – Memorial Football Game for Tony Grimes and New Dance Studio for The Shamrock Academy of Irish Dance

In Part 1… We’re in Liverpool at a football match in memory of Tony Grimes RIP. Tony was a much loved member of the Irish community and we meet up with his friends and family as they celebrate his life and times. Lots of retired players are back at John Mitchels GAA club to play […]

Ep 408 – St Patrick’s Day Celebrations in Leeds

This week, we’re marching along with the crowds celebrating St Patrick’s Day in Leeds. A bright sunny day full off colourful floats, excited people and great traditional Irish entertainment. Vice Consul General of Ireland, Deirdre O’Flaherty joins us to celebrate a national day like no other. Watch the Irish in the UK every Tuesday night […]

Ep 407 – St Patrick’s Day Celebrations in Manchester

This week, we’re joining the party in Manchester as the Irish community celebrate St Patrick’s Day. We start with a civic reception hosted by Manchester City Council that celebrates the contribution made by the Irish to the city and then move on to the colourful parade. The Irish government are represented by Minister Kieran O’Donnell […]

Ep 406 – Pre St Patrick’s Day Celebrations and Paddy Kennedy Fundraiser

In Part 1… We’re guests of the Consul General of Ireland as we celebrate the run up to St Patrick’s Day. Sarah Mangan and her team organised a cultural event attended by the great and good from the Irish community in the North of England. The special celebration was supported by Kieran O’Donnell TD, Ireland’s […]