Irish Voices

In the latest Irish Voices podcast, one of Ireland's finest comedians, Paddy McDonnell talks to us about: growing up in West Belfast, how comedy acted as an antidote to depression for him, some of the stages he's graced and who he's graced them with, whether or not Roy Keane has forgiven him, what he loves about his city and so much more!

Danny Boyle, the Parliamentary and Policy Officer for BEMIS Scotland—the national ethnic minorities led umbrella body supporting the development of the Ethnic Minorities Voluntary Sector in Scotland—speaks to us in our latest Irish Voices podcast about: his Donegal connections, playing music with St Roch's Ceili Band, playing Gaelic Football with Tir Conaill Harps, his work representing the Irish community both past and present and the challenges facing that community today.

Former Republican POW, author and academic, Paddy McMenamin, speaks to us in the latest Irish Voices podcast about growing up in Belfast, his Scottish connections, playing football against Martin O'Neill, the civil rights movement, the conflict, including some of his experiences as a volunteer, and so much more! Tune in!

In the latest edition of our Irish Voices podcast, Liz Clark speaks to us about her life-long involvement with Traditional music, which has seen her rub shoulders with the likes Brendan and Dominic Behan, The Dubliners and Billy Connolly to name a few. Liz also talks about her involvement with the Celtic Connections Festival, being inducted into the Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame, helping to establish Celtic Music Radio—and having her own show on the station—and her fascinating Irish ancestry! Tune in!

Comedian, writer and actor, Michael Redmond, speaks to us in our latest Irish Voices podcast about: growing up in Dublin, his earliest days as a stand-up comic, his comedic influences, his much lauded appearance on Fr Ted, moving to Glasgow, his compering at The Stand where he was wowed by a young Kevin Bridges and his written work. Tune in!

Liam Kelly speaks with veteran Irish Republican and celebrated writer, Danny Morrison, in the latest edition of the Irish Voices about his life, his work—including his latest book Free Statism and the Good Old IRA—and his thoughts on the political environment, past and present, on the island of Ireland. Tune in!

In the latest edition of our Irish Voices podcast, Comboni Missionary Priest, Fr John Clark speaks to us about growing up in his native Sunderland, his Irish background and how it shaped his journey to the priesthood, his time spent in Belfast—in one of the most volatile areas of the city during the conflict—being on mission in Brazil among the indigenous peoples and much more!

Long-time contributor to The Irish Voice, John Joe McGinley joins us on our latest podcast to talk about his passion for the written word—which most recently led to the publication of his book, Irish Wise Guys—his future writing plans, his website designed at raising autism awareness and issues affecting those with autism in Ireland and his love for Celtic FC. Tune In!

In our latest podcast, we speak to Conradh Na Gaeilge's Irish Language and Development Officer for Scotland, Evin Downey, from his home in Dublin about his journey with the Irish language, the history and similarities of the Celtic languages, the places he's lived, Scotland's Irish community, the Irish Language Act and the future of the language on the island and the positive contribution of people like Linda Ervine! Tune in!

In our latest podcast, we speak to current Scotland GAA Chairperson, Peter Mossey, about growing up in Gortin in Tyrone, his early Gaelic Football playing days at home, his journey to Scotland, his academic career, a lifetime of dedication to Gaelic Games in Scotland and, as a Tyrone man, his support of the All-Ireland Champions and his views on the GAA in general! Tune in!

In our latest podcast, we hear from award-winning documentary maker, Helena Gallagher—who many will be familiar with thanks to the excellent Bus Ghlaschu series—about island life, her love of music, her career in broadcast journalism and setting up her own company, HG Productions! Tune In!

Five-time World Champion Irish dancer, Caroline Greene-Parfery, speaks to us about her Irish dance journey, which has seen her reach the zenith of the sport, tour the world with the very first Lord of the Dance troupe, set up her own school of Irish dance with her sister Michelle and even go viral with a birthday party performance! Tune in!

John McCarron, who created the beautiful An Gorta Mór (Great Hunger) Memorial that now stands in St Mary's Church in the Calton area of Glasgow, speaks to us about his creation—The Tower of Silence—his love for the arts, his home county of Donegal and much more! Tune in!

Irish Voice columnist, Johnny Foley, speaks to us from his home in Donegal about his background, his move to Scotland, his passion for writing, his love of football and of course GAA—in particular his time spent with Dunedin Connollys in Edinburgh—and much more. Tune in!

A short trailer to introduce the exciting new podcast for the Irish community in Scotland