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Fin Dwyer has always been interested in history. He grew up in Castlecomer, Kilkenny surrounded by the vestiges of the past and so when he went to college, he pursued this passion, graduating with a master's degree in archaeology. However, the best laid plans often go awry, the freshly minted…

One of the most distinct voice of NYC's Irish American community, Quinn authored Banished Children of Eve which must be included in the canon of great books about New York City Full Episode: https://bit.ly/3bgyUjA

Joseph Mary Plunkett's most famous poem. Plunkett was one of the 7 seven signatories of the 1916 Rising proclamation and as such, forfeited his life in Kilmainham Jail to a firing squad on May 4, 1916 just hours after marrying his beloved Grace Gifford. Plunkett was 28 when he died…

James Connolly (1868-1916), labor leader, socialist, freedom fighter and one of the seven signatories of the 1916 declaration was executed in Kilmainham Jail on May 12, 1916. Connolly had been seriously wounded during the Rising and was unable to stand before the firing squad, instead he was tied to a…

In honor of Ireland's National Poetry Day, Alison McKenna was kind enough to provide us with the beautiful words of "She Moved Through the Fair" and the pleasure of hearing it delivered with the pathos demanded by the song

There is a vigorous current of social consciousness that permeates Sorcha Glackin's film making. To learn where that comes from and why, make sure you give this episode a listen at IrishStewPodcast.com

Growing up in rural poverty in Co. Limerick, Michael Dowling was surrounded by a “cacophony of nos.” Fortunately for Dowling there was no better motivation than being told he couldn’t do something. To get the full episode and hear the full story visit: www.IrishStewPodcast.com

A masterpiece by Willian Butler Yeats

Jack Byrne grew up in Liverpool, the son of post WWII Irish emigrants. In his first novel, Under the Bridge, Jack takes the Liverpool, of his parent's era, to craft an engrossing mystery featuring the post war Irish and their struggles as they try to make there way in a…

Turlough McConnell is a champion of Irish culture in America. He has spent the last fifty years playing a key role in supporting Irish creatives across multiple artistic domains To get the full podcast episode, please visit IrishStewPodcast.com

From when her mother gave her a book of James Thurber’s cartoons, Liza Donnelly has expressed her wit and rising political consciousness through pencils, pens, watercolors, and now through her live drawing on an iPad at the Oscars, the Democratic National Convention, other marquee events for CBS. WWW.IrishStewPodcast.com

***Episode Preview*** Release Date Feb 15 2020 Viewing life as “something of a random walk,” Ted Smyth went from rural to urban, to international, from leadership roles in diplomacy to C-suite roles in Fortune 500 companies, to a rich post-corporate career in Irish American community leadership. Get the full episode…

Shaunagh Connaire is an award winning journalist who has reported from some of the most challenging and troubled spots on the globe. In her most recent venture, a podcast called Media Tribe, she has shifted her focus towards highlighting the work of critically acclaimed journalists and media executives, providing a…

For Joe Biden's inauguration on January 20,2020, from one of his favorite poets: Seamus Heaney

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Alison McKenna aka @saloneire100, our most recent podcast guest, with another fabulous Yeats reading - The Song Of Wandering Aengus Alison's Episode: https://www.irishstewpodcast.com/s1e8-alison-mckenna-actor-producer-culture-maker

Alison McKenna will be our guest on the next episode of Irish Stew to be released on Jan 3. In addition to her acting and production talents, Alison is also carving out a space in the audio recording world. Her talent is evident in this beautiful rendition of WB Yeats'…

A new episode of Irish Stew drops midnight Sunday Dec 20, 2020, featuring historian and battlefield archaeologist, Damian Shiels . Damian is an expert on Irish participation in the American Civil War. John Lee and Martin Nutty have a wide ranging discussion on Damian's career and matters historical which includes…

Preview of Irish Stew conversation with Ciaran Cannon TD, Irish Minister for the Diaspora (2017 - 2020) . Make sure you subscribe to Irish Stew on your preferred podcast platform. To see a list of all the podcast platforms where Irish Stew if offered, please visit: www.IrishStewPodcast.com

Geoff Cobb has written a book on the New York Irish. Here he talks about two famous Irish New Yorkers: Archbishop John Hughes aka Dagger John and WR Grace This episode will be release at Midnight Nov 22, 2020. To get a full list of the Irish Stew Podcast episodes,…

A few years ago I spent a wonderful afternoon with Rosa Nutty. We fetched up in Brooklyn Heights and had a couple of beers. This music is more than worthy of that day and any Irish tavern in NYC - MJN www.RosaNutty.com www.IrishStewPodcast.comCheck out my new video! (video made with…

Bridget talks about genealogical brick wall challanges Full Podcast Episode: https://www.irishstewpodcast.com/s1e2-bridget-bray/

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