The Irish in the UK – Ep 229 – New Irish Consulate in Manchester and the Brian Boru Club!
This week, we’re at the brand new Irish Consulate in Manchester and then on to the Brian Boru Irish Club, Ashton-in-Makerfield. In Part 1… The opening of the new Irish Consulate in Manchester cements the strong social and trade relationships between the North of England and Ireland. We meet Simon Coveney, Irish Minister for Foreign […]
READ MOREThe Irish in the UK – Ep 228 – Fiddler of London! We see the amazing performances of Fiddlers from around the world!
This week, we pay a visit to the Irish Cultural Centre in Hammersmith London. In 2019, the world of Eilish Byrne-Whelehan was turned upside down with the sudden death of her husband Justin. Together they had planned to re-instate “The Fiddler of London” and now this dream has been made a reality. Hundreds of fiddle […]
READ MOREThe Irish in the UK – Ep 227 – Danny Tim O Sullivan becomes a Freeman of the City of London!
This week on The Irish in the UK TV… In this two part special, we meet Danny Tim O Sullivan, his family, colleagues and friends for a celebration of becoming a Freeman of the City of London. Danny left Ireland in 1971 and through hard work and a supporting family, worked his way up, ultimately […]
READ MOREThe Irish in the UK – Episode 226 – We talk to Wendy & Colin Parry about loss and reconciliation
This week on The Irish in the UK TV… In March 1993, two bombs concealed in litter bins exploded in the centre of Warrington. 56 people were injured and two children, Jonathan Ball and Tim Parry, were killed. We talk to Tim’s parents, Wendy and Colin Parry. Together, out of the tragedy, they founded the […]
READ MOREThe Irish in the UK- 225- Ged Graham’s new musical, ‘Coming Home for Christmas’ and Derek Ryan sings
This week on The Irish in the UK TV, we talk to Ged Graham. He’s the writer and director of “Seven Drunken Nights”, the Dubliners themed musical. He has a new musical, “Coming Home for Christmas” which tours soon. Jim Conway, a farmer and sheep dog trainer celebrates his 90th birthday and May Lilley talks […]
READ MOREThe Irish in the UK – Episode 224 – We join Fr. Paddy McMahon, parish priest at St. John’s Chorlton, celebrating his retirement
This week on The Irish in the UK TV, we say a fond farewell to Fr. Paddy McMahon on his retirement as parish priest at St. John’s in Chorlton. In part 1, we join Fr. Mac as he celebrates his final mass with his parishioners. In part 2, he reflects on his half century of […]
READ MOREIUK Episode 223 – Irish Youth Foundation, Whitaker Museum and Michael Davitt Memorial Golf Day
This week on the Irish in the UK, we’re in London supporting the Irish Youth Foundation as some of their members take part in the London Half Marathon to raise money for charity. We also visit The Whitaker Museum in Rossendale and learn all about their Michael Davitt exhibition. We also visit the Rossendale Golf […]
READ MOREIUK Episode 222 – Bell and Castle & Walking Football
This week on the Irish in the UK, we visit the Bell and Castle Pub and Restaurant in Derby which has become a hub for the Irish community in Derby. Walking football is one of the UK’s fastest growing sport, we are in Birmingham for the Anglo International match, England vs Ireland. Tune in to […]
READ MOREIUK Episode 221 – Cheshire Firefighters, gardening expertise & Susan McCann sings
This week on The Irish in the UK TV, we meet the Cheshire firefighters raising money for charity by setting themselves gruelling challenges. Peter Fawcett not only takes photos for the Irish Post, he’s an expert gardener keen to share his skills. Karen Mulligan runs a traditional family owned funeral directors and we play our […]
READ MOREIUK Episode 220 – Luton Irish Forum & The Kevin Duggan Golf Academy
This week on The Irish in the UK TV, we visit Luton Irish Forum who have been recognized by the Queen for their voluntary work. Over 50 of their volunteers have been awarded The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Services to the Irish community. We also chat to Declan Duggan who fought to get the law […]
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