Episodes

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 […]

Ep 405 – A night of Traditional Irish Entertainment at the Sacred Heart Club in Birmingham

This week, we join Liam Tomlinson and his friends for a night of traditional music, dance, storytelling and poetry at the Sacred Heart Club in Birmingham. This is the third annual event and features a wide range of traditional styles and reinforces the club’s strong ties with Ireland. Sit back and enjoy half an hour […]

Ep 404 – North London Shamrocks Celebrate 20 Years and Winning the London Senior Championship in 2024

This week, we join the North London Shamrocks for their annual dinner dance as they celebrate their 20th year and also winning the London Senior Championship in 2024. We chat with the senior team manager Peter Witherow and club chairman, Peter Egan as well as many other celebrities from the GAA world. It’s a great […]