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201. Karl MacDermott: Comedy Writer & Performer
Conversation includes: the (non-existent) comedy scene in Ireland in the 1970s and 80s; leprosy and space-travel; Ardal O’Hanlon; The Bogey Boys; Bil…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
200. Fender Jackson: Interview Your Parents
In this special milestone episode of The Ireland Podcast, Fender sits down with his own children for a heartfelt discussion about interviewing his pa…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
199. Fr Bernárd Lynch: Priest, Author & Activist
Born in Ennis, County Clare, Fr. Bernárd’s journey began in the traditional Ireland of the 1940s, shaped by school, family, and faith. But his path s…
6 months, 4 weeks ago
198. Gerry McAvoy: Photo-Finish & Joe Bonamassa
Bass legend Gerry McAvoy takes us through a track-by-track journey of Photo-Finish, Rory Gallagher’s powerhouse 1978 album. In this wide-ranging conv…
7 months ago
197. Nora McBurney: The Irish Yinzer
While recording Episode 122 with Swinford’s own Breege Rowley, the editor-turned-documentary maker suggested to Fender that he speak with Nora McBurn…
7 months, 1 week ago
196. London Irish Centre: 70th Anniversary
Fender Jackson recently took part in celebrating the 70th anniversary of the London Irish Centre, marking seven decades of cultural connection and co…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
195. Alastair Campbell: Good Friday Agreement
The Good Friday Agreement, signed in 1998, brought peace to Northern Ireland after decades of conflict by establishing a power-sharing government and…
8 months ago
194. Máirtín Ó Muilleoir: Belfast Booster, Civic Leader
While in Belfast, Fender Jackson had the opportunity to meet Máirtín Ó Muilleoir, widely recognised as a tireless booster for the city and a respecte…
8 months, 1 week ago
193. Rónán Ó Dochartaigh: Oideas Gael Course Manager - Part 2
Rónán Ó Dochartaigh concludes his chat during the height of the season in Oideas Gael which is the Scoil Samhraidh (Language and Culture Summer Schoo…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
192. Fender Jackson: Introducing 'The Ireland Podcast'
Máirtín Ó Muilleoir encouraged Fender to share a selection of episodes on Irish Echo and Andersonstown News, showcasing the generosity of everyone wh…
9 months ago