Episodes

The Irish in the UK – Episode 211 – Macari Centre, Leeds Irish Centre & Manchester Men’s Shed

This week on the Irish in the UK, we visit the Macari Centre in Stoke-on-Trent which provide accommodation for the local homeless population. We talk to Lou Macari about the project and what his plans are for the initiative. We then chat to Tommy McLaughlin from the Leeds Irish Centre about their plans after COVID-19 […]

IUK Episode 210 – Ernie Welch & Booth and Howarth

This week on the Irish in the UK we speak to Ernie Welch, owner of the Old Star Pub in Winsford Cheshire. He’s recently had a health scare, we speak to him about how he is coping and his operation. We also visit the shop ‘Booth and Howarth’ in Manchester which stock a number of […]

IUK 209 – You’ll never go back now

This week on The Irish in the UK, we visit a special exhibition at the Wolverhampton Central Library, which is called “You’ll never go back now” This exibition features stories about the Irish diaspora in Wolverhampton. Watch on Sky 191 Thursday Night at 7.30pm and the Repeat on Tuesday at 1pm

The Irish in the UK – Episode 208 – Fr McMahon & Sow The City

This week on the Irish in the UK TV we meet some of the parishioners from St. John’s RC Church in Chorlton Manchester who are making a special appeal to the bishop Not to retire Parish priest Fr Mc Mahon. We will also be telling you a lovely story about Sow the City which is […]

IUK 207 – Gerry Collins, Derek Ryan, St Catherine’s Church Didsbury

This week on the Irish in the UK, we chat to Dr. Gerry Collins who talks about the symptoms of breast cancer and how you can stay safe. We take a listen to Derek Ryan’s track “Wherever you’re going”. We also talk to Father Michael Deas St Catherine’s R.C Church in Didsbury. They will be […]

IUK Episode 206 – Debenhams + Nick Feery

This week on the Irish in the UK we feature a special story about the 1,000 workers who worked for Debenhams stores in Ireland. Plus, Nick Feery, a storyteller tells us how he first got interested in storytelling.

The Irish in the UK – Episode 205 – Mark Tomlinson

This week on the Irish in the UK, we pay tribute to a wonderful young man called Mark Tomlinson from Birmingham who passed away from Covid-19. Mark has left a big void in the Irish community, but his memory and his music will always live on. Rest in peace Mark. We’re live every Thursday Night […]

IUK Episode 204 – Thomas McBride, Big Tom and Adam Dempsey

This week on the Irish in the UK TV Show, we meet Thomas McBride, son of Big Tom. We chat to Thomas about his late Mum and Dad and his new recording of Gentle mother. We also speak to Adam Dempsey, a young Irish boxer with a wonderful career in the making. Adam has just […]

IUK Episode 203 – In memory of the late (JIB) John Brennan RIP

This week on The Irish in the UK TV, we are broadcasting a tribute show in memory of the late (JIB) John Brennan RIP. John was very well known all around the country, he dedicated many years of his life fundraising for the Christie hospital in Manchester. John played music at many family celebrations. The […]

IUK Episode 202 – Margaret Keane RIP and John Glenn + the Mainliners

This week on the Irish in the UK TV Show We will be meeting the Keane family from Coventry who have been fighting a legal battle for over twelve months. We will also be joined by the wonderful John Glenn and the Mainliners show band. A huge big Congratulations to John who is celebrating 45 […]