The Global Gael

21/02/2024

Though his Irish-Palestinian family were allowed to leave, their father Zak Hania reamins trapped in Gaza, where food and water are running out and Israel's bombardment continues.
Why was his name not on the list? Who will bring him home?
His son Mazen is my guest on this week's podcast.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6HIRykfiAf7w4zqA0Syrk3?si=b0ff4a4318dc46c7

25/03/2023

Bumper podcast this week with Clare Cunningham at the Grand Ole Opry, Ronan Sheehan playing GAA in Cambodia, and audio greetings from the Irish around the world via the Limor app!

18/03/2023

On this week's - a message from president Michael D. Higgins and the extraordinary sporting story of Tadhg Leader!
www.patreon.com/posts/80160842

11/03/2023

In the week of St. Patrick's Day, we celebrate with a chat about one of Ireland's greatest writers Brendan Behan, together with the creators of a new show about him.
Written by John Merrigan with songs and music by Danielle Morgan, "Brendan - Son Of Dublin" is a fresh look at his life and work, and not least those around him who helped catapult his undoubted talent to global fame and renown.
https://www.patreon.com/posts/79839714

10/03/2023

- three pods this week: Anton Foely vs the Swedish Govt on , and the man behind Fanclub Music and Amber Barrett on the . Find them all on the Our Man In Stockholm podcast feed!
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https://open.spotify.com/show/1MEwtKWzQ4tcqWqFkZcAbM?si=b98898e6835e4ba0

09/03/2023

Amber Barrett on how getting a kicking from the boys turned out to be a mark of respect ...
Hear the full podcast on patreon.com/ourmaninstockholm

08/03/2023

Celebrate with a conversation with Ireland international Amber Barrett, the woman who scored the decisive goal against Scotland to send Ireland to the Women's World Cup Finals for the first time.

https://www.patreon.com/posts/global-gael-day-79749186

04/03/2023

This week on the I talk to my old friend Dec Magennis about Fanclub, a brilliant new platform that showcases exclusive live performances from great musicians and songwriters from Ireland and beyond!
https://www.patreon.com/posts/79497903

01/03/2023

Why do films about hyper-local issues have global resonance? director Luke McManus has the answer - and he got it from James Joyce ...

28/02/2023

- I'm consolidating my social media profiles into five main outlets and will remove profiles for specific pods and projects soon. To ensure you don't miss anything, please follow/subscribe to the ones in the image!

25/02/2023

On this week's - film director Luke McManus on his documentary , showing it at international festivals and how Irish movies are taking by storm.
Listen on Patreon, or on your favourite podcast app.
https://www.patreon.com/posts/79144671

23/02/2023

Consolidating my social media profiles to these main outlets - I'll gradually be removing other profiles related to specific podcasts like the Global Gael and Irish In Sweden, so make sure to follow me on these ones, to subscribe, like and share!

18/02/2023

On this week's - Colm O'Callaghan on the joys of running, embracing the pain and what it's like to cross the line in the top 10 of a big-city !
https://www.patreon.com/posts/78817360

17/02/2023

- two podcasts this week: the covered voting rights for the Irish abroad, while spoke to the Swedes keeping Irish music alive - and live!
patreon.com/ourmaninstockholm is where you'll find it all.

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16/02/2023

On this week's podcast, legal scholar Larry Donnelly talks about voting rights for the and a possible upcoming referendum. Have a listen - do you think the Irish overseas should be allowed to vote?

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7pUcDCorJXzweIr8eFEVm6?si=dc8a9681930a43be

11/02/2023

On this week's , we talk about voting rights for the Irish abroad with Larry Donnelly, Irish-American legal expert at the University of Galway and part of the votingrights.ie campaign to extend the franchise.

07/02/2023

$20 million for your boxing debut? Not so fast! Just because Jake Paul can get that kind of money doesn't mean every boxer can, says Wayne McCullough - who had over 300 amateur fights before he ever got paid a dime ...

04/02/2023

On this week's episode - Wayne "Pocket Rocket" McCullough on a life in boxing that has taken him from the Shankhill Road to the Las Vegas Strip. We talk boxing, identity and what it takes to be the very best in the world.
https://www.patreon.com/posts/78167229

02/02/2023

On the birthday of & publication day of , the speaks to academic John Francis McCourt about the great Irish writer, humanities and why we all need a little time to think ...
https://open.spotify.com/episode/582IeVgtnD8do6dDgdQm77?si=8d7a7a30256449a9

01/02/2023

- more great podcasts this week on the "Our Man In Stockholm" feed, where the talked to Allen Gogarty and featured Jack Ryan. Support the shows on patreon.com/ourmaninstockholm!

28/01/2023

For two decades, Allen Gogarty rocked New York until a heart attack stopped him in his tracks in early December. Hear him tell his story, and how he aims to be back on stage by St. Patrick's Day - with a little help from his friends ...
https://www.patreon.com/posts/77814417

21/01/2023

When Russia invaded Ukraine almost a year ago, it affected Irishman Alan Moore more than most - all of a sudden he had more than 2000 university students, several of them from Ireland and Ukraine, to take care of in a deeply uncertain situation. Hear all about it on this week's podcast.
https://www.patreon.com/posts/77308215

20/01/2023

Special BONUS podcast! Fancy learning Irish in 2023, or do you just want to get more use out of your cúpla focail? Jane Ní Luasa has you covered!
Check out her website here: https://gaeilgelejane.teachable.com/
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5PeeFgXxAJcrIvd9mgNkkm?si=7e7c36c233024279

19/01/2023

Support me on Patreon for the price of a coffee each month - doing so will help me continue producing at least eight original podcasts every month for the Irish communities in Sweden and around the world.
And if you can't afford that, please like and share the episodes on social media to let others know they are there!
www.patreon.com/ourmaninstockholm

14/01/2023

Nothing binds Irish communities abroad together like Gaelic games, and Dubliner Tony Bass has been one of the most important and influential figures in their rapid growth in Europe. On this week's podcast he talks about leaving Ireland and setting up a club in Maastricht, years of battling for recognition and resources, and the lessons learned along the way. Absolutely essential listening for any lover of the GAA.
Support the show: patreon.com/ourmaninstockholm
https://soundcloud.com/ourmaninstockholm/the-global-gael-tonys-talent-for-bringing-gaelic-games-to-europe

07/01/2023

Doing and need some encouragement? Joe O'Neill joins the first of the year to talk about being off the booze and the positive difference it has made to him.
Help the podcast grow in 2023 - listen, like and share!
https://soundcloud.com/ourmaninstockholm/the-global-gael-joes-non-stop-dry-january

23/12/2022

Safe travels to everyone in the global Irish community making their way home today, wherever that may be, to celebrate Christmas with loved ones - take your time and enjoy the journey if you can.
If you want something to listen to on your journey, there's a ton of and podcasts on the "Our Man In Stockholm" podcast feed - and if you're looking for Christmas cooking tips, check out the ones with Donal Skehan and Liam Ginnane.
Go n'eirí an bóthar libh, agus Nollaig Shona díobh go léir.
https://open.spotify.com/show/1MEwtKWzQ4tcqWqFkZcAbM?si=18e0a2c2e90c4665

17/12/2022

On this week's - a very special Christmas edition focusing on "Back Home - A Christmas Concert", which will take place in Dublin and be streamed live to the Irish community around the world on Dec 21.
I spoke to Aimee van Wylick, the woman behind much of the "To Be Irish" project, about this creative endeavour, and I am also joined by cellist Patrick Dexter about how he shot to fame during the pandemic and what tunes he will play as part of this Yuletide celebration of the global Irish community.
https://soundcloud.com/ourmaninstockholm/the-global-gael-to-be-irish-at-christmasm_campaign=social_sharing

10/12/2022

This week we visit one of the longest-established, yet smallest, Irish communities abroad as I talk to Irish academic Luke Field about life as a politics lecturer and researcher in Reykjavik, Iceland.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1xqvbPi08R4GLEC3NTvvPT?si=06066dbcff4745c8