Podcast Episodes

What do we not understand about the North of Ireland / Northern Ireland? with content creator Gemma McSherry

Season 2 Episode 9

In this episode, Úna Harty interviews Gemma McSherry, a journalist, author and content creator from the North of Ireland.

They discuss Gemma's upbringing in a divided society, her experiences with fu…

Published on 7 hours ago

Growing up mixed race in Ireland, with activist and author Leon Diop

Season 2 Episode 8

In this episode, Úna speaks with Leon Diop, about his experiences of growing up in Tallaght as a mixed race.

We cover race, ethnicity, family dynamics and class in this emotional conversation where L…

Published on 1 week ago

Understanding Irishness through our most iconic pop culture moments, with journalist Kate Demolder

Season 2 Episode 7

In this lighter episode of How to be Irish Úna welcomes freelance journalist Kate Demolder to explore iconic moments in Irish pop culture from the 1980s to today, and how they shape Irishness and wha…

Published on 2 weeks ago

The idiosyncrasies of Irish politics, with Dr Theresa Reidy

Season 2 Episode 7

Independents, referendums, the single transferable vote - a few of the idiosyncrasies of the Irish political system that we sometimes take for granted.

This week I chat to Professor in the Department …

Published on 3 weeks ago

How and why the Normans conquered Ireland with Storytelling Guide Duane Fitzsimons

Season 2 Episode 5

In this episode, we explore the rich history of the Lecale Peninsula with guest Duane Fitzsimons, who delves into the Norman invasion of Ireland, the significance of Dublin as a separate kingdom, and…

Published on 4 weeks ago

Exploring Cork through Cónal Creedon's eyes

Season 2 Episode 4

In this episode of How to Be Irish, Cónal Creedon, an award-winning novelist and filmmaker, shares his deep connection to Cork and how it has shaped his creative journey.

He discusses the influence of…

Published on 1 month ago

How we used to live, Irish social history and heritage with Deirdre O'Neill

Season 2 Episode 3

"We walk past remnants of our past every day without noticing."

Our ancestors left echoes of themselves all around us, if we only know where to look and how to interpret the signs. These remnants lie…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Writing women into Irish history with Clodagh Finn

Season 2 Episode 2

Have you ever heard of Clothilde Graves? What about Sister Concepta? Roesia de Verdun? Or how about Lady Ranelagh?

These are just some of the Irish women that journalist and bestselling author Clodagh…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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 1 month, 3 weeks 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 10 months, 3 weeks ago