Episodes

Ep 381 – The Council of Irish County Associations, London, celebrates 70 years

This week we’re at the Mazenod Social Club in Kilburn celebrating 70 years of the Council of Irish County Associations. Since its foundation in 1954, the organisation has worked with Irish associations throughout London and across the UK promoting and embracing welfare, culture, sport, music and social activities. We meet the people behind CICA and […]

Ep 380 – London Irish Vintage Charity Day in Greenford

This week, we’re at Tir Chonaill Park for the annual charity day organised by the London Irish Vintage Club. Now in its 12th year, the event has raised nearly one million pounds for good causes. We speak with Brendan “Tiny” Vaughan who has organised this day since its founding. The event supports several charities, including […]

Ep 379 – The Black Swan and the Bull pubs & St Vincent’s GAA fun day

In Part 1… Nearly two years ago, we met up with the syndicate of 14 who bought and ran the Black Swan pub in Luton. Such has been their success of returning a popular pub to the community that they’ve done it again. This time, it’s the Bull at Barton. Despite being closed for 4 […]

Ep 378 – Family Trees at the Brian Boru and Michael Davitt Memorial Golf Day

In Part 1… We’re at the Brian Boru Club in Wigan, spending time with Maxine Williams as she shows us how to trace your family heritage. Whether you are applying for an Irish passport or want to know more about where you come from, tracing your family line is a great thing to do, and […]

Ep 377 – Pairc Festival Birmingham 2024. What a Line Up!

This week, we’re at Birmingham’s Pairc Festival and it didn’t disappoint! Despite the “British” weather, the Irish acts came at us thick and fast. Boyzlife, Brian McFadden and Keith Duffy, gave us a fantastic interview and a great performance on stage. The Tumbling Paddies belted them out along with Mary Coughlan, Frances Black and Sharon […]

Ep 200 Revisited. Michael D Higgins, President of Ireland Pays Tribute to Our Programme

This week on the Irish in the UK TV we are revisiting our 200th episode with special guest of honour, the President of Ireland, Mr. Michael D Higgins along with many more famous names. It’s not often that we “sing our own praises” but we thought we would say thank you again to all those […]

Ep 376 – Headteacher Mylene MacGuire Retires and Wine Tasting for Fréa Charity

In Part 1… We meet up with Mylene MacGuire, Headteacher of St Mary’s RC Primary School Manchester, as she retires after 13 years in the role. At a celebration Mass, led by Fr John Ahern and Fr Kris Louis Aneke, we pay tribute to all the great things that she has achieved during her time […]

Ep 375 – The Leeds Irish Choir perform with the Liverpool Irish Choir

This week, we’re across at the Liverpool Irish Centre for a fantastic sing-up involving the Leeds Irish Choir and the Liverpool Irish Choir. The Leeds Choir is well established and has featured on the Irish in the UK several times whilst the Liverpool Choir is still growing. Both choirs perform for us and we hear […]

Ep 374 – London Wexford Association Summer Party and Surprise Celebration for Annette Deacy.

In Part 1… We’re at the London Wexford Association summer Party. Chairperson Lucia Butler has organised this second annual summer party that brings together people from all across Ireland. We meet up with the Kiely sisters, Kathleen and Peggy and talk about their late brother John Kiely, the country singer from the 1970s. Join us […]

Ep 373 – All Britain Fleadh at St Helens and Irish Heritage Classical Concert in London

In Part 1… We’re at the All Britain Fleadh at Carmel College, St Helens celebrating the amazing talents of young people playing traditional Irish music. With guest speakers, Sarah Mangan, Consul General of Ireland and Attracta Brady, President of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann. As well as the great music, we also talk to Patrick Ballantyne, Chairman […]