Episodes

Ep 283 – It’s the Luton Mayo Association Annual Dinner Dance

This week on The Irish in The UK.. We’re in Luton celebrating 28 years of their Mayo Association Annual Dinner Dance. From humble beginnings in the 1960s, in a pub on Park Street, to where they are now, the Luton Mayo Association has established itself as one of the most successful Irish Associations in the […]

Ep 282 – Eva McGrath Amazing Drummer and Set Dancing in Leicester

This week in The Irish in the UK In Part 1… We’re in Birmingham spending time with the multi-talented McGraths. Mum and dad, Caroline and Pat have performed together for many years and all their children are following on with their musical talents. We feature Eva who is an amazingly energetic skilled drummer. So much […]

Ep 281 – Irish Consulate Event at the Irish World Heritage Centre and Awards for Two Outstanding Irishmen

In Part 1, we are at the Irish World Heritage Centre in Manchester at an event organised by the Irish Consulate. We talk to the Consul, Sarah Mangan and Vice Consul Carina O’Brien. We are also joined by the new Irish Ambassador to the UK, Martin Fraser. The event entitled Community, Connectedness and Sustainability was […]

Ep 280 – Celebrations at the Birmingham Irish Association and the Saint Bernadette Relic Tour arrives at Salford Cathedral

This week on the Irish in the UK In part 1… We are in Birmingham celebrating with their CEO, Maurice Malone, who has been awarded the MBE. At the same event, we look back over the years that Pat Reihill was the Chairman of the Birmingham Irish Association, celebrating all the success stories under his […]

Ep 279 – Eurogold Group Donation to Hope House Hospice and Celebrations with Ciara Loughran, World Champion Dancer

This week on The Irish in the UK In Part 1… Emma Brickland from Eurogold Group presents a cheque for £30,000 to Hope house Hospice. Earlier in the year, Eurogold organised a charity golf day at the Marriot Hotel in Manchester. The event raised an amazing amount of money for the hospice, providing vital fund […]

Ep 278 – An Evening of Entertainment at the Grym’s Dyke Hotel and Caring for Older Relatives with Dementia

In Part 1… We’re at the Grym’s Dyke Hotel in London for an evening of entertainment hosted by Gerry Molumby and Patrick O’Connell of the Triskellion Theatre Company. There’s entertainment from Gerry himself and great music from Mary Rose and Terence O’Flaherty. Terence is famed for his track “Return to Camden”, which highlights his early […]

Ep 277 – London Irish Vintage Club Charity Day

This week we’re with the London Irish Vintage Club at their 2022 Vintage Charity Day! Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the London Irish Vintage Club has set up a fantastic day of music, fun activities and lots of vintage vehicles and machinery Founded by Brendan “Tiny” Vaughan from Donegal, we get to see some fantastic old […]

Ep 276 – Pairc Festival

This week, it’s a music extravaganza! Ciaran Healy along with the Birmingham Irish Centre have organised one of the biggest Irish music events in many a year. Taking place in the grounds of the Birmingham Irish Centre, we have a huge range of acts! Sharon Shannon, the Kilkennys and the legend that is Finbar Furey […]

Ep 275 – Ireland the Show and Charity Cycle Ride to Support Epilepsy Charities

In Part 1… We spend an evening watching “Ireland, the Show”, featuring the talents of Gary Gamble. This celebration of all things Irish has toured the UK and we catch up with them at the Plaza Theatre in Stockport. Fantastic dancing and traditional songs from Elaine Boyle and Ritchie Remo, this is a show you […]

Ep 274 – Southport Flower Show!

This week, Martin and the team get their step-count up walking the 38 acre site of the Southport Flower Show. Southport is the flower show for those that are experts growers and those that just fancy having a go. As you’d expect, lots of flowers, floral displays and entertainment coming at you in many different […]