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Reviving Irish historical stone lifting with Andy Downes
Season 2 Episode 1
In the last four years, a quiet revival has been taking place: the revival of Irish stonelifting. Andy Downes is one of those who has helped to bring back this lost Irish tradition.
In this first epis…
Published on 10 hours ago
Can we decolonise the Irish language through music? with singer-songwriter Amano Miura
Season 1 Episode 16
In this episode of How to be Irish, I sit down with Amano Miura—a multidisciplinary artist, songwriter, and sean-nós singer from Killarney, Co. Kerry.
Born in Kyūshū, Japan, and raised in Ireland, A…
Published on 9 months ago
How recession reshaped Ireland’s culinary identity, with food writer Sian Conway
Season 1 Episode 15
This week, I’m chatting with Sian Conway, an award-winning Dublin-based food writer, TikTok creator, and freelance content queen.
Sian brings her unique perspective on Irish culture, modern food tre…
Published on 9 months, 1 week ago
Reeling in the Year: Ireland’s Top News Stories of 2024, with Reporter Sheila Naughton
Season 1 Episode 14
In this special end-of-year episode, I’m joined by RTÉ reporter and broadcaster Sheila Naughton as we reflect on Ireland’s most impactful news stories of 2024.
From moments of pride like Cillian Murp…
Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago
Has modern life disconnected us from nature in Ireland? Rewilding our Irish identity with Soil Boy
Season 1 Episode 13
Why is Ireland’s biodiversity in such a dire state? Are we projecting an incorrect image of our green nation? What would happen if we re-introduced bears or wolves? Why should we stop hiking and star…
Published on 9 months, 3 weeks ago
What does it mean to belong in Ireland? with Social Psychologist and Social Entrepreneur Mamobo Ogoro
Season 1 Episode 12
Belonging is a fundamental human need—but how does this concept play out in the context of Irish society?
In this episode, I’m joined by social psychologist, social entrepreneur, and founder of Gor…
Published on 10 months ago
What do the young people of Ireland want? General Election special with Jenny Maguire
Season 1 Episode 11
What is important to our young people as we head to the polls for the General Election?
Jenny Maguire is the President of Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union, a union which represents nearly 20,00…
Published on 10 months, 1 week ago
Faeries, Druids, Tombs and Stone Circles: The Magic of Ireland with Bobbo the Bard
Season 1 Episode 10
What does an interaction with an Irish fairy look and feel like? How do we connect with Ireland’s Neolithic and sacred sites? Were our ancestors supernatural beings?
We’re ten episodes in and this on…
Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago
Has the decline of the Irish language led to a loss of Irish identity? with Saoirse Garet
Season 1 Episode 9
Why did the Irish language start to decline? Why should we be interested in learning Gaeilge? How can you go about bringing more Irish into your everyday life?
Saoirse Garet is a voice facilitator and…
Published on 10 months, 3 weeks ago
Are the Irish still battling intergenerational trauma? Our deep sadness with The Mindful Physio Caoimhe Gibney
Season 1 Episode 8
Are the Irish repressed emotionally? How has our history impacted our soma? How are the young people in Ireland working to heal themselves for their future ancestors today?
Caoimhe Gibney, aka The Mi…
Published on 11 months ago