Videos

June 25, 2025

Martin Nutty

Short Introductory video detailing Martin Nutty background

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June 23, 2025

Preview: Declan Curran - Filmmaker

Declan Curran talking about the challenges of interpreting online posts about his film 'Dear Imelda' on the Japanese short film platform: SAMANSA Get the full episode on all major podcast platforms or at IrishStewPodcast.com #GlobalIrishNation #IrishPodcast #Podcast @solasnua8766 @samansajp @NITVShorts #IrishFilm #Shorts

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June 22, 2025

Declan Curran - From YouTube to Film Festivals

In this episode, host Martin Nutty chats with Declan Curran, actor, writer, and producer of the acclaimed short film Dear Imelda. Declan traces his creative path from creating teenage comedy sketches on YouTube to crafting award-winning short films that have screened at festivals worldwide. His growing success is highlighted by…

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June 9, 2025

Preview Connla McCann - Aisling Events

Connla McCann discusses organizing table seating for hundreds at one of Aisling Events' conferences. How does she decide to put who with who. #GlobalIrishNation #LostInBelfast #Belfast #NorthernIreland #IrishPodcast #Podcast

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June 9, 2025

Preview: Máirtín O Muilleoir - Belfast Connector

Máirtín O Muilleoir talking about the importance of understanding the experience of the diasporic Irish when visiting Ireland for the first time #GlobalIrishNation #IrishPodcast #Podcast

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June 8, 2025

Coming Home to Belfast with Máirtín Ó Muilleoir & Connla McCann

When you have a good story to tell, why not invite the world? For our Lost In Belfast (https://www.irishstewpodcast.com/categories/lostinbelfast) series finale, we convene in the Titanic Hotel’s grand vaulted hall, where the ill-fated ship was designed. Hundreds have gathered from across local communities and from around the globe for the…

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June 2, 2025

Preview: Linda McKenna - Irish Poet

Linda McKenna reads "Fifty Miles" from her collection "Four Thousand Key" published by Doire Press Get the full podcast episode, which includes two more readings, an exploration of Linda's work, and the story behind her Dublin origins and life in Downpatrick, Northern Ireland #IrishPodcast #IrishPoetry #Poetry #LostInBelfast #Writing

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June 1, 2025

4,000 Keys: Unlocking Linda McKenna's Poetic Journey

In the 10th episode of the Irish Stew Podcast's Lost in Belfast series, host Martin Nutty sits down with poet Linda McKenna. Together, they discuss poetry, history, and forgotten voices of Irish history. Linda's path to poetry began almost by accident, but her talent was apparent, confirmed when she received…

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May 28, 2025

Preview: Rex Daugherty - Solas Nua - Artistic Director of Theater

Rex Daugherty, AD of Theater as Solas Nua, talking about how the Washington, DC Irish arts organization aspires to be the storytelling equivalent of an Irish Pub #GlobalIrishNation #IrishAmerican #IrishPodcast #Podcast ⁨@solasnua8766⁩

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May 28, 2025

Preview: Rex Daugherty - Solas Nua - Artistic Director of Theater

Rex Daugherty, AD of Theater as Solas Nua, talking about how the Washington, DC Irish arts organization aspires to be the storytelling equivalent of an Irish Pub #GlobalIrishNation #IrishAmerican #IrishPodcast #Podcast ⁨@solasnua8766⁩

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May 28, 2025

Preview: Solas Nua - Andrew Dolan

Andrew Dolan, Executive Director of Solas Nua, discusses how the Washington, DC Irish Arts organization handles the lack of a brick-and-mortar home. #GlobalIrishNation #IrishAmerican #IrishPodcast #Podcast ⁨@solasnua8766⁩

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May 28, 2025

Preview: Solas Nua - Kate Meenan-Waugh

Kate Meenan-Waugh talks about how a book giveaway led to her involvement with the Washington DC Irish Arts organization, Solas Nua where she is now Co-Chair of the board. #GlobalIrishNation #IrishAmerican #IrishPodcast #Podcast @solasnua8766

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May 25, 2025

Solas Nua – Illuminating Irish Arts in Washington, DC

In this episode of Irish Stew, host Martin Nutty connects with key figures from Solas Nua, a dynamic Washington, D.C.-based arts organization devoted to contemporary Irish culture. Recorded during the Capital Irish Film Festival, the conversation features: • Kate Meenan-Waugh, Board Co-Chair • Andrew Dolan, Executive Director • Rex Doherty,…

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May 19, 2025

Preview: John Kelly - CEO of McConnell's Irish Whisky

John Kelly talks about his childhood interactions with the inmates of the Crumlin Road Gaol during the Troubles. That former Victorian prison location is now home to McConnell's Irish Whisky, an old brand dating back to 1776, relaunched to put #Belfast whiskey back on the map. @mcconnellswhisky541 #NorthernIreland #IrishPodcast #GlobalIrishNation…

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May 18, 2025

Reviving the Spirits of Belfast with McConnell’s Whisky CEO John Kelly

Join us in jail, or is it gaol, as in the Crumlin Road Gaol, the last Victorian era prison relic in Northern Ireland, now being put to better use as the home of the Belfast Distillery Company, working to revive the classic old McConnell’s Whisky brand and creating a major…

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May 12, 2025

Preview: Suzanne Savage - Belfast Singer, Songwriter and Performer

Suzanne Savage talks about challenges and decisions that must be made when performing a Leonard Cohen song. Get the full episode on your favorite #podcast platform or at our website: IrishStewPodcast.com. #GlobalIrishNation #IrishPodcast #IrishMusic @suzannesavage #Belfast #NorthernIreland #Vocalist #jazzsinger

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May 11, 2025

Suzanne Savage – Serenade for a City of Music

When you’re in a UNESCO City of Music, you expect to hear some great sounds, which we did when we found our way to the Duncairn Centre for Culture & Arts to hear the Belfast singer, songwriter, performer, and musical explorer Suzanne Savage. Hooked at age seven by an Ulster…

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May 5, 2025

Preview: John Walsh - Journalist and Writer of The Irish Question

Journalist and writer of the Irish Question, John Walsh talks about his take on the impact of the #Brexit 2016 referendum vote on the island of #ireland Get the full episode on your preferred #podcast platform, or at IrishStewPodcast.com #GlobalIrishNation #IrishPodcast #IrishHistory #IrishFilm #Documentary #Film ⁨@solasnua8766⁩ #CIFF #Journalist

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May 5, 2025

Preview: Alan Gilsenan - Director of The Irish Question

Alan Gilsenan talking about the disconnect between those who lived in the Republic of Ireland and those in Northern Ireland. His film, The Irish Story explores the history from the partition of Ireland up to the present day Get the full episode on your preferred #podcast platform, or at IrishStewPodcast.com…

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May 4, 2025

The Irish Question: A Film on Brexit, History, and Unity

This episode of the Irish Stew Podcast features a discussion with documentary filmmaker Alan Gilsenan and journalist John Walsh about their film 'The Irish Question.' The film delves into the recent history of Ireland, the partition between North and South, and contemplates the concept of a United Ireland in the…

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April 28, 2025

Preview: John Duddy - Live at First Irish

Preview of John Duddy speaking at Irish Stew Podcast live event at the First Irish Festival. John talks about how some of the practices that helped him succeed in the ring are every bit as necessary on the stage. Get the full episode on all major podcast platforms or at…

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April 28, 2025

Preview: Ciaran Byrne - Live at First Irish Festival

Preview of Ciaran Byrne speaking at the Irish Stew Podcast live event at the First Irish Festival. Ciaran talks about an extraordinary moment experienced while reading a play on stage Get the full episode on all major podcast platforms or at IrishStewPodcast.com #IrishPodcast #Podcast #Theater #Theatre #IrishTheatre #NorthernIreland #Derry

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April 28, 2025

Preview: Crissy O'Donovan

Preview of Crissy O'Donovan of Big Telly Theatre Company speaking at Irish Stew Podcast live event at the First Irish Festival. Crissy discusses the importance of theater in a world that feels fragile. Get the full episode on all major podcast platforms or at IrishStewPodcast.com #irishpodcast #Podcast #Theater #Theatre #IrishTheatre…

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April 28, 2025

Preview Labhaoise Magee - Live at First Irish

Preview of Labhaoise Magee of Fair Play Productions speaking at Irish Stew Podcast live event at the First Irish Festival. Labhaoise discusses what drives her passion for theater and how she taps into the creative streak that lies within all of us. Get the full episode on all major podcast…

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