Episodes

IUK Episode 184

This week on the Irish in the UK we catch up with Nathan Carter to find out all about his brand new album called the Anniversary Collection. The multi award winning vocalist and accordionist Olivia Douglas will be joining us and singing a song from her album and we chat to Asa Murphy from BBC […]

IUK Episode 182

This week on the Irish in the UK, Pat Benson Boxing Academy in Birmingham was honoured to win the Active in Adversity award for their Mind Fit programme. This was a fantastic achievement for the club so Martin caught up with some of the people involved who made this happen.

IUK Episode 183

This week on the Irish in the UK we catch up with Anthony Mulligan who has researched Irish immigration into Manchester in the 1800s.This magnificent story is based around Little Ireland in Manchester.

IUK Episode 181

This week on the Irish in the UK we are highlighting the history of the Leeds Irish Centre. The centre celebrated its 50th anniversary this year. To commemorate this great celebration, they have just launched their new book called Golden Memories which tells the story over the last 50 years of the Centre. The book […]

IUK Episode 180

This week on the Irish in the UK we are in Leeds for the Yorkshire GAA football final between Hugh O’Neills and Brothers Pearce. We are also visiting Aldwinians RUFC in Droylsden, Manchester, the club is a huge part of the local community. Francis House Children’s hospice is having a Christmas tree appeal to raise […]

IUK Episode 179

This week on the Irish in the UK we are at St Finbarrs GAA Club in Coventry, we caught up with Ellen Ryan the CEO of the London Irish Centre and we have some lovely music from Gerry Guthrie.

IUK Episode 178

This week on the Irish in the UK we visited Luton Irish Forum, they provide the base for a broad portfolio of services aimed at improving welfare and promoting culture. We chatted to the Noelette Hanley the Chief Executive Officer along with others involved in the organisation.

IUK Episode 177

This week on the Irish in the UK we catch up with Gerry Molumby who has made a variety of St Brigid crosses. Birmingham Irish are running a toy appeal to help all the families who are struggling this Christmas. Geraldine O’Neill an author from Co Offaly will be telling is about her latest book […]

IUK Episode 176

This week on the Irish in the UK we are coming to you from the Town Hall Theatre in Claremorris, Co Mayo. John McNicholl & friends recently organised a benefit concert for a little boy called Auryn Phelan who at the age of 4 was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of childhood cancer. […]

IUK Episode 175

This week on the Irish in the UK we will be meeting Maureen Fox a legend from Co Roscommon as she celebrates her 100th Birthday. Brian McManus from Supreme Upholstery in Manchester will be joining us and TR Dallas will be singing his brand new song, Why can’t we.