Episodes

Part two of a conversation with musician Jane O’Leary, exploring her creative life and musical journey.

A conversation with Karl MacDermott on comedy, writing, and performance in Ireland.

Gerry McAvoy reflects on Photo Finish, Joe Bonamassa, and life in music.

Alastair Campbell reflects on the Good Friday Agreement and political leadership.

Fender Jackson introduces The Ireland Podcast and its ethos.

Part two of a conversation with Liam Ó Cuinneagáin on Oideas Gael.

Emer Cooke discusses leadership at the European Medicines Agency.

Singer-songwriter Malachi Cush discusses music, broadcasting, and storytelling.

Artist Kathryn Callaghan discusses creativity and visual practice.

Lord Chris Patten reflects on the Patten Report and policing reform.

A Bloomsday exploration of the Croke Park Skyline Tour.

Dr Kieran O’Conor discusses Turlough O’Carolan and Irish history.

Dr Kieran O’Conor explores the history and meaning of the O’Conor name.

Episode 165 MADRA (Mutts Anonymous Dog Rescue & Adoption) Co-Founder Marina Fiddler chats with Fender Jackson in Galway on Wed 14th May 2025.

Episode 162. Fender Jackson joins James Devlin (Harbour Annie) and a host of talented local artists from South Derry to showcase their music in a.

*Episode 159* - Fender Jackson chats with legendary artist Jim Fitzpatrick at his studio in Howth, County Dublin, recorded at 12 noon on Saturday, 3rd.

Episode 156 Ireland’s first and only Chess Grand Master Alexander Baburin chats with Fender Jackson in Dublin on Sunday 13th April 2025. He is editor-in-chief.

Episode 153 Music Global Producer, Tour Manager (and other roles) Aoife Ahern chats with Fender Jackson on the phone from Cork on Saturday 29th March.

We are proud mark the significant milestone of the 150th Episode with the inspirational Singer Songwriter Eddie Winston as he chats with Fender Jackson in.

Episode 147 concludes the conversation between Artist Gerard Byrne and Fender Jackson.

Episode144. Singer, songwriter and musician Shobsy chats with Fender Jackson.

Ep. 141 Fender Jackson continues to find out the craic from the artist John O'Donnell.

Ep. 138 has Fender walking Gerry McAvoy track by track through 'Calling Card', the sixth studio album and eighth album overall by Irish singer and.

Ep. 135 has Fender in conversation with The Pogues' Accordionist James Fearnley from England living in Los Angeles on the day before the 2025 LA. Fire started.

2025 kicks off with Fender Jackson interviewing Moses Rowen, inventor. Part one charts his schooling, early career and an overview of a piece of kit.

Editors Tomás Finn and Tony Varley discuss their book, *Inside Rural Ireland*. They explain how rural Ireland’s success is intrinsically tied to the prosperity of.

Episode 126 has Fender in conversation with Director of Photography Mark McCauley. Mark details his meteoric rise from being a musician in Derry to witnessing.

Episode 123 has the band Scustin in the studio having the craic and performing acoustic versions of their greatest hits of the future.

Episode 120 is a continuation of the celebration of the Book Of Kells as Fender Jackson talks with various staff and visitors. The main body.

Episode 117 brings Fender Jackson face to face with Paul Connolly in this second part as he talks through his career taking him from West.

Episode 114 brings Jason P. Rothberg (Founder / CEO) and Gianfranco Bianchi (Founder / CCO) of Xavatar in conversation with Fender Jackson. Xavatar is an.

Ep. 111 has Fender Jackson in conversation with William Foote the Centre Director of The Irish Cultural Centre in London. The ICC welcomes and invites.

Episode 108 has Fender Jackson in a conversation tracking Paula Quinn’s journey as a teacher from Ballymacnab, County Armagh to being an artist in Omagh,.

Episode 105 is the conclusion of the conversation between Fender Jackson and his childhood friend, the author Stuart Neville.

Part one of a conversation with musician Jane O’Leary, discussing influences, career, and artistic development.

Fender Jackson explores the Interview Your Parents project and the importance of recording family stories.

Nora McBurney discusses identity, migration, and the Irish Yinzer experience.

Máirtín Ó Muilleoir discusses Belfast, media, politics, and cultural confidence.

Part one of a conversation with Rónán Ó Dochartaigh on Oideas Gael and cultural education.

Part one of a conversation with Liam Ó Cuinneagáin on Irish language and education.

Part three of a conversation with Michael Moloney on Galway Racecourse.

Part one of a conversation with Michael Moloney on Galway Racecourse.

Wayne McCullough reflects on his career as a world boxing champion.

Daoirí Farrell discusses traditional singing and folk music.

Chelsea Hoy and Mark Howard discuss the Trinity Irish Dance Company.

Dr Kieran O’Conor explores the Ordnance Survey and Galway’s landscape.

Episode 167 Galway Tour Guide, Artist and Writer Jim Ward chats with Fender Jackson on Wed 14th May 2025.

Episode 164. Fender Jackson joins James Devlin and a host of talented local artists from South Derry to showcase their music in a special live.

Episode 161 Fender Jackson travels to Seamus Heaney HomePlace in Bellaghy, County Derry, to speak with Marie McGuckin, Sales and Marketing Officer. Recorded on Friday.

Episode 158. Broadcaster and founder of *Ten Times Braver* Orla Chennaoui chats with (her first cousin!) Fender Jackson in Draperstown (aka Ballinascreen), County Derry on.

Episode 155 has Eoin Kinsella, Managing Editor of Dictionary of Irish Biography in conversation with Fender Jackson on the phone on 10th April 2025.

Episode 152 features The 4 Of Us brothers Brendan and Declan Murphy with Fender Jackson in Galway on Saturday 29 March 2025.

Episode 149 Songwriter and Performer Peter Wilson a.k.a. Duke Special chats with Fender Jackson in Peter's house in Belfast on Thursday 20th March 2025.

Episode 146 continues with Artist Gerard Byrne’s chat with Fender Jackson. More great paranormal stories in this episode!.

Episode 143 features singer and philanthropist Daniel O'Donnell in conversation with Fender Jackson.

Episode 140 brings Fender Jackson face to face with former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern. Bertie was one of the key people who helped bring about the.

Ep. 137 is the second half of Fender Jackson chatting with author of Lights, Mirrors, Action, Dr. Kenneth Monaghan who is the director of the.

Ep. 134 has Fender Jackson chatting with Rónán Ó Snodaigh on New Year’s Eve 2024 before his performance with Kíla in Monroe’s, Galway.

Ep. 131 has Fender Jackson catching punters' reactions, thoughts and favourite songs from The Pogues' 40th anniversary gig of Red Roses For Me which took.

Episode 128 is a continuation of the conversation with Derry man - Director of Photographer, Mark McCauley - who talks about his experience of being.

Episode 125 is a musical tribute to the esteemed musician Tom Giblin who passed on Saturday 19th October 2024. Tom was a regular fixture on.

Episode 122 is a conversation with Breege Rowley, a film editor who has spent the last eight years making her first documentary which charts the.

Episode 119 is the second and final part of the conversation between Genetic Genealogist from Ancestry Laura House and Fender Jackson.

Episode 116 has Fender Jackson excited as he converses with the Book Of Kells Visitor Services Manager, Anne-Marie Diffley. When Fender started up The Ireland.

Episode 113 brings Fender Jackson face to face with Paul Connolly in this first part as he talks through his career taking him from West.

Episode 109 has Fender Jackson talking with film composer Daniel Pemberton during a chance encounter when both of them met coincidently in the state51 factory.

Episode 107 has Fender Jackson doing a walkabout in the Game Of Thrones Studio Tour in Banbridge, County Down. You’ll be able to hear how.

Jah Wobble reflects on music, creativity, and the legacy of Invaders of the Heart.

Fr Bernárd Lynch discusses faith, activism, writing, and social justice.

A celebration of the London Irish Centre marking its 70th anniversary.

Part two of a conversation with Rónán Ó Dochartaigh on Oideas Gael and Irish language learning.

Eibhlis Farrell and Ray McManus discuss music, collaboration, and creative life.

Painter Erin Lawlor discusses her artistic practice and influences.

Part two of a conversation with Michael Moloney on Galway Racecourse.

A look at the London Irish Centre’s Community Café and its role in the community.

A conversation with Gary Lineker and Anna on football, media, and podcasting.

A Bloomsday visit to Davy Byrne’s Pub and its literary significance.

Jim Ward explores James Joyce’s connection to Galway.

Dr Kieran O’Conor discusses castles and ringforts in Ireland.

Episode 166 player and designer of the fretless glass-guitar Ned Evett chats with Fender Jackson on Mon 19th May 2025. This conversation takes place in.

Ep.163. Dubliner Content Creator and Designer Damien Broderick shares his story with Fender Jackson from his base in Washington State, USA on Monday 12th May.

Episode 160 is the second half of the chat with legendary artist Jim Fitzpatrick at his studio in Howth, County Dublin, recorded at 12 noon.

Episode 157: pianist extraordinaire Mike Garson joins Fender Jackson from his home in Calabasas, California for a wide-ranging conversation recorded on Monday 14 April 2025.

Episode 154: Sonya Lennon began her career in fashion as a stylist, then broadcaster, and designer. Now, as a passionate equality advocate, she has turned.

Episode 151 is the second half of the chat with the inspirational Singer Songwriter Eddie Winston and Fender Jackson in Galway on Tuesday 25 March.

Episode 148 Comedian, actor and writer John Colleary from Sligo chats with Fender Jackson in Galway. Warning: this episode contains music.

Episode 145 Artist Gerard Byrne chats with Fender Jackson. Some great ghost stories in this episode!.

Episode 143. Photographer Peter Rowen sits with Fender Jackson. (Peter also happens to be the boy model from the U2 artwork).

Ep. 139 Fender Jackson finds out the craic from the artist John O'Donnell.

Ep. 136 has Fender Jackson chatting with author of Lights, Mirrors, Action, Dr. Kenneth Monaghan who is the director of the ‘Neuroplasticity Research Group’ in.

Ep 133 is the second half of Fender's chat with inventor Moses Rowen. Inventor Moses Rowen picks up the timeline of his career talking about.

Ep. 129 brings singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Seán Lyons from County Clare to Fender’s studio in Galway. Seán demonstrates his exceptional musicianship, performing live and engaging.

Episode 127 has Fender chatting with six times Grammy Winner, producer Steve Lillywhite who produced 'If I Should Fall From Grace With God' and 'Peace.

Episode 124 is the third and final episode of the 2024 series celebrating the Book of Kells that was recorded on at Trinity College, Dublin.

Episode 121 is a conversation between Fender Jackson and Chief Executive of the Grand Orange Lodge Of Ireland Iain Carlisle.

Episode 118 has Fender Jackson in conversation with online music sensation Gearoid McCathy just before he took to the stage in Monroe’s on 11th October.

Episode 115 is a conversation between Fender Jackson and Liam Flynn of Conor McGregor's The Black Forge Inn. It provides a fantastic insight into the.

A conversation between Fender Jackson and Laura House, a genetic genealogist in Ancestry. This episode brings a lot of detail to anyone.

Episode 109 has Fender Jackson in London conversing with Paul Sanders, a former employer of Fender’s, who has been at the forefront of online music.

Episode 104 is the concluding part of a conversation between Fender Jackson and Terri Hooley of Good Vibrations shop, label and film fame.