Episodes

Ep 293 – Birmingham Irish Association Toy and Warmth Appeal

This week, we’re in Birmingham at the Irish Association, joining them as they organise a collection for those finding the cost of living crisis challenging. The Birmingham Irish community has always stepped up in times of need and between the Association’s Maurice Malone MBE and Eddie O’Connor from Bishop Challoner Catholic College, this year has […]

Ep 292 – Black Swan Re-Opens in Luton and the Annual Birmingham Bombing Memorial Service.

In Part 1… We’re in Luton for the re-opening of the Black Swan pub. A syndicate of fourteen friends got together to bring new life into one of the oldest pubs in the area. The pub has a distinctive approach, having an Irish bar and an English bar running side by side. At a time […]

Ep 291 – The “Nearly New Year” Special! Some Highlights of 2022

To start, we’re at Worsley Park Marriott Hotel & Country Club to play a few rounds of golf with Damien Brickland from Eurogold. Damien has sponsored Irish in the UK for the five years that it’s been on your screens. This yearly golfing extravaganza brings together people from the construction industry and is a celebration […]

Ep 290 – The Christmas Special! Some of the Highlights of 2022

Join Martin as he looks back over some of the great stories of 2022… We start in London to see the performers at Scoil Rince Céim Óir, a traditional Irish Dance School founded and run by Hilary Joyce-Owens. For thirty years now, Hilary has guided her dancers to world-class success. We chat with Hilary and […]

Ep 289 – The London Galway Association Annual Dinner Dance

Celebrating 66 years of the Galway Association, it’s the annual dinner dance at the Clayton Hotel in Chiswick. Covid put a halt to the last few years but now the event is back, bigger and stronger. Musical entertainment from Martin Ruddy (yes he’s a Mayo man but they let him in!) and interviews with the […]

Ep 288 – The London Cork Association Annual Dinner Dance

This week on The Irish in the UK, we’re at the Clayton Hotel in Chiswick for the London Cork Association’s Annual Dinner Dance. It’s been 68 years since the Cork Association was founded and it’s still going strong. We chat to committee members and join in the celebrations. Also attending is Councillor Deirdre Forde, the […]

Ep 287 – On-board the LÉ William Butler Yeats Vessel and Irish Dance Feis in Warrington

In Part 1… We’re on-board the Irish Naval Service’s LÉ William Butler Yeats, offshore patrol vessel. Ireland’s waters are ten times the size of its land mass and is the largest maritime state in the EU. Having a patrol ship like the LÉ William Butler Yeats is essential in protecting Ireland’s sovereign interests at sea. […]

Ep 286 – A Fundraising Evening from Christ the King Parish Hall in Alfreton, Starring Jimmy Cricket

This week on The Irish in the UK We’re at a fantastic lively event from Christ the King Parish Hall in Alfreton. The Entertainment ranges from Indian dance to traditional Irish music to Jimmy Cricket! The performance was organised by Gerry Molumby as a fundraiser for schools in Africa. Bishop John Ryan from Mzuzu Diocese […]

Ep 285 – It’s the Kerry Association of London Annual Dinner Dance

This week on the Irish in the UK… We are at the Wembley Hilton for the annual Kerry Association Dinner Dance. At this year‘s event, over 500 people attended the bustling evening of music, dance and celebration. We talk with successful businessman, Patrick McGillycuddy who was awarded Kerry Person of the year. His […]

Ep 284 – Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Centre and Immigrant Support Programme Funding Announcement

This week on The Irish in the UK… In Part 1… We’re in Birmingham at the Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Centre for an evening of music and dance. Our Lady of Lourdes is a popular venue for traditional Irish acts and has a constant flow of performers from across the water. This week, […]