227. John Heron: 43 Years in the Gaeltacht
As he approaches his 87th birthday, John Heron joins his son, Fender Jackson, for a deeply personal conversation about a lifetime of learning, community and his 42 consecutive years attending Oideas G...
1 Jul 1h 5min
225. Gerry Hanley: Trad Musician - Part 2
In the concluding part of his conversation with The Ireland Podcast, Gerry Hanley reflects on the people and experiences that have shaped his musical journey. He shares stories of Sharon Shannon, Greg...
25 Jun 24min
224. Gerry Hanley: Trad Musician - Part 1
In Part 1 of a two-part conversation, Galway accordion player Gerry Hanley reflects on a lifetime immersed in traditional music. He discusses the musicians who influenced him, the stories behind the t...
23 Jun 51min
223. Colin Murphy: How Ireland Thinks, Speaks and Remembers
What does Irish political culture reveal about how we think?Writer, journalist and playwright Colin Murphy joins The Ireland Podcast for a wide-ranging conversation on politics, culture, history and s...
18 Jun 1h 7min
222. Racist Attacks in Belfast | John Manley
John Manley, Political Correspondent with The Irish News, joins The Ireland Podcast to discuss the recent racist attacks in Belfast.We explore how the unrest developed, the role of social media, loyal...
16 Jun 24min
221. Andy McKee: Modern Fingerstyle Guitarist
Andy McKee is one of the world's best-known modern fingerstyle guitarists. His groundbreaking instrumental compositions and viral YouTube success helped introduce a new generation to acoustic guitar m...
10 Jun 27min
220. The Tipsy Fiddler: Celtic Music in Shanghai
In Episode 220 of The Ireland Podcast, Fender Jackson visits The Tipsy Fiddler, a Celtic-themed pub in Shanghai owned by Scottish musician Alan Cowell.Having lived in China for two decades, Alan share...
8 Jun 19min
