Episodes

From 25 August, we’re changing channels on Sky to 186… same time just different channel. Up to then, watch the Irish in the UK every Thursday night at 7.30pm on SKY 191 or Freesat 162. Repeated on Tuesday at 1 pm

Ep 270 – The Bowling Green Pub and Unveiling a Plaque in Memory of Athlete and Coach, John McDonnell.

In Part 1… Mark Canny has been the landlord of the Bowling Green in Chorlton, Manchester for the last 20 years. He’s created a “local” that represents what it means to be Irish and has put the pub at the centre of the community. Turning the pub into what it represents now has been no […]

Ep 269 – Bloomsday Celebrations in Northampton and Peter Walsh’s Reunion Night

In Part 1… Gerry Molumby takes on the role of James Joyce at the annual Bloomsday celebration at the grave of Joyce’s daughter, Lucia. As Gerry says, James Joyce, and in particular his novel Ulysses is one of Ireland’s biggest exports along with Guinness, and St Patrick’s day. When Ulysses was published in full in […]

Ep 268 – Warrington Irish Centre Irish Culture Day, GAA at Warrington and Seamus Fitzimmons sings us out

This week’s programme comes from Warrington In Part 1… We’re at the Warrington Irish Centre for a day of Irish culture. Organised in association with The Gathering, the club was full to capacity. Lots of entertainment from the Robinson Irish Dance Academy, the D’Ukes of Longbarn (a ukulele orchestra) and Seamus Fitzsimmons. With interviews from […]

Ep 267 – Immigrant Support Programme at the Irish Embassy and 25 years (plus one!) of “Leeds Irish Health and Homes”

This week… In Part 1… We’re in London at the Irish Embassy. At an event hosted by Adrian O’Neill, the Irish Ambassador to the UK, we meet those that have benefited from the support provided by the Irish Government. Comhaltas and community support programmes are amongst those that have benefitted from the multi-million Pound grants […]

Ep 266 – The Galway Association London Annual Fundraising Golf Day at Hendon Golf Club

This week… We’re at Hendon Golf Club for the 31st fundraising day in support of the Galway Outreach Support Organisation, run by Brian Boylan. This organisation looks after those in the Irish community that for whatever reason, need an extra helping hand. Brian Boylan supports them, providing meals and helping with everyday things, such as […]

Ep 265 – North London Shamrocks GAA Club & Celebrating the Life of Shane Corrigan

This week… In Part 1… The North London Shamrocks was formed in 2005 by an amalgamation of St Theresa’s of Ponders End and Shannon Rovers/Sam Maguires of Wood Green. This ensured that North London continued to have a GAA football club. The North London Shamrocks compete at a senior level in London and in 2014 […]

Ep 264 – A fundraising day of golf at Worsley Park Marriott Hotel & Country Club, organised by the Eurogold team

This week 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 263 – Irish Night at Grim’s Dyke Hotel, Alan Keegan; the Voice of Old Trafford and Declan McSweeney’s quest for age/work equality

This week… In Part 1… We’re at Grim’s Dyke Hotel in Harrow, for an evening of Irish entertainment, organised by Gerry Molumby and Patrick O’Connell from the Triskellion Irish Theatre Company. As Patrick says, a great night to get out and have a bit of Irish! Gerry recites from the great Percy French and we […]

Ep 262 – Honouring Jack Charlton, Sullivan’s Brewery Coming to the UK and Rose of Tralee Update

This week… In Part 1… We’re at the Tyneside Irish Centre, where John Charlton, son of Jack Charlton RIP, receives the Presidential Distinguished Service Award on behalf of his late father. Adrian O’Neill, the Irish Ambassador presents the award on behalf of the Irish President. Jack Charlton gained Irish citizenship in return for his successes […]