Episodes

Ep 391 – Birmingham Pub Bombing Commemoration and Lost Chord UK Charity

In Part 1… We attend the 50th memorial service for the Birmingham pub Bombings. In 1974, two bombs exploded in central Birmingham killing 21 and injuring 182 others. Six Irishmen were arrested within hours, serving 16 years in prison before their convictions were overturned, this being seen as one of the worst miscarriages of justice […]

Ep 390 – Music and Entertainment in the Algarve with Gerry Flynn Events

Gerry Flynn has been arranging Irish themed holidays overseas for over 30 years and this week we join him in Portugal and meet the entertainment team. Pat Jordan is the Entertainments Manager and we chat with him at the Real Marina Hotel & Spa, a 5-star hotel at Olhão, in the Algarve. He’s been part […]

Ep 389 – Emigrant Support Programme Funding at the Irish Embassy and 50 Years of the Corby Irish Centre

In Part 1… We’re down in London at the Irish Embassy meeting Seán Fleming TD, Minister of State and Diaspora. Announcing this year’s funding for the Emigrant Support Programme, he also highlights the new structure that secures grants for three years. This allows our Irish support organisations to make bigger plans, knowing that funding is […]

Ep 388 – 70 Years of the London Cork Association’s Annual Dinner Dance

This week we’re with the London Cork Association as they celebrate their 70th annual dinner dance. An evening of traditional Irish dance, great live music from Barry Owen and a host of dignitaries from both the UK and Ireland. Larry O’Leary, the association’s chairman reflects on how well the club is doing and we meet […]

Ep 387 – Galway Association London celebrates its 61st Dinner Dance

This week we’re at the Galway Association London’s 61st Dinner Dance for a loud and lively evening of music and dance. Securing their future with the younger generation, the association dances on into the night with a soundtrack provided by the Peppered Aces. At an evening hosted by Aisling Edwards, we meet all the key […]

Ep 386 – Dancing in the Algarve with Gerry Flynn Events

Gerry Flynn has been arranging Irish themed trips overseas for many years and this week, we join him and the party-goers in Portugal for sun, sea and traditional Irish song and dance! Gerry’s trips regularly take him and his team all around the world and to get away from the winter blues, we jetted off […]

Ep 385 – Fundraising with Leeds Irish Health and Homes & Warrington Irish Club boxing event

In Part 1… We’re in Leeds with the team behind Irish Health and Homes. Ant Hanlon, the Chief Executive talks to us about the essential work provided by LIHH and how fundraising events are key to keeping the services running. Lots of song and dance supports this fundraising event. In Part 2… We’re off to […]

Ep 384 – The Luton Mayo Association Celebrates its 30th Year

This week, we’re with the Luton Mayo Association as they celebrate 30 years of charitable work. Founded in a pub back in 1994 with the objective of helping others, their work still continues today. We meet up with some of the founder members and look towards the future. Liamy MacNally was a former chairman of […]

Ep 383 – Fundraising by Eurogold for Claire House Children’s Hospice & Dancing with McGinty

In Part 1… We’re across at Liverpool to meet up with Jess Campbell and Dan Halliday from Claire House Children’s Hospice. Their fantastic service has been this year’s charity of choice for the Eurogold golf day, and we are joined by Emma Brickland and Emma Cassidy from Eurogold as they present Claire House with a […]

Ep 382 – Spink Comhaltas pays a visit to Liverpool and raising awareness of Dementia with Young at Heart Cafe.

In Part 1… We’re with Chris Boland at the Liverpool Irish Centre, welcoming Spink Laois Comhaltas, as they spend a few days away from Ireland in Merseyside. Chris, as the Chairman of the Liverpool Comhaltas Branch, organised this event along with his Irish counterparts, Una Aylward and Genevieve Bennett. This lively event packed with music […]