Ireland has no shortage of stately manors, but as Irish Stew hosts Martin Nutty and John Lee learned, no other historic property has a legacy like Co. Offaly’s Birr Castle Demesne, which for generations has been an incubator of breakthroughs in engineering and science. With local historian and educator Brian…
The poet Seamus Heaney once said, "I think of the bog as a feminine goddess-ridden ground, rather like the territory of Ireland itself." And that territory is 14- to- 21 percent bog. So, on their fourth day “Off the Beaten Craic in the Hidden Heartlands,” Irish Stew cohosts John Lee…
How did Ireland become a food destination? Thanks go to chefs like John Coffey (https://www.irishcentral.com/culture/food-drink/john-coffey-irish-stew-podcast) of Athlone’s Thyme Restaurant and Belfast’s Niall McKenna (https://www.irishstewpodcast.com/niall-mckenna/) of the Waterman House, both past Irish Stew guests. But ask those chefs that question and they’ll thank their lucky stars for the local producers who…
Despite the “Off the Beaten Craic” theme to the current Irish Stew podcast series, on this episode hosts Martin Nutty and John Lee follow the well-worn track of history that flows through Athlone like the broad River Shannon. Their guide is the affable Vincent Harney of Athlone Guided Tours, a…
The oldest pub in Ireland, Europe…the world? Lend an ear as we explore the legend and lore of Sean’s Bar with the pub’s official storyteller Timmy Donovan. A central character in the Sean’s Bar story for the past 37 years, Timmy flips the calendar back to AD 900 when Luain…
Taste Ireland…more specifically, taste the Hidden Heartlands of the Irish Midlands through a completely original cuisine designed around the fresh local produce from surrounding farms, on offer at Athlone’s Michelin Bib Gourmand culinary destination, Thyme Restaurant. Chef John Coffey conjures up his ever-evolving menu around the vegetables local organic farmer…
Your cohosts are back from an eight-day road trip through Ireland's Hidden Heartlands, where instead of profiling a person, they went “Off the Beaten Craic” to explore a place - the Irish Midlands. Some tourists might view it as "drive-through country,” as they motor west from Dublin to the Wild…
Guest Overview John Davis, the inquisitive everyman, serves as the perfect foil to economist David McWilliams on Ireland's beloved David McWilliams Podcast. Known for his genuine curiosity and ability to ask the questions listeners are thinking, Davis brings a unique perspective shaped by decades in the music and media industries.…
With the Aer Lingus College Football Classic last month and Ireland’s first NFL game at the end of this one, Neale Richmond kicks off the episode with a timely gridiron tale. “I'm not just a very old and average rugby player, but I'm the only member of the Irish Parliament…
In something of an epilogue to our “Lost in Belfast” series, former U.S. Congressman and U.S. Special Envoy to Northern Ireland Joseph Kennedy III joins Irish Stew for a wide-ranging conversation on politics, peace, and public service. From the streets of Belfast to the tumult of Washington, Kennedy reflects on…
Today, we hear the story of an American congressman who changed the lives of thousands of Irish people, the foundation created to honor his legacy, and the big event this fall that will celebrate that legacy. To tell the tale, we have two Irish individuals who benefited from the Morrison…
In his third appearance on Irish Stew, historian Dr. Damian Shiels joins Martin Nutty for a wide-ranging and thought-provoking conversation. Now living in Finland, Damian shares the personal story behind his move abroad, driven by Ireland’s rising cost of living and the opportunities remote work provides. The episode explores Damian’s…
The Smuggler is back and rhyming its way through Ireland, so we updated our earlier episode with actor Mick Mellamphy with news of his Irish tour of Ronán Noone’s award-winning one-man tour de force this July. Set on a wealthy American island enclave and performed in rhymed verse, The Smuggler…
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
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…
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
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
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…
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
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…
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
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
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
