219. Irish Voices In Shanghai: The Blarney Stone
5 June 2026
About This Episode
In Episode 219 of The Ireland Podcast, we visit The Blarney Stone in Shanghai, one of the best-known Irish pubs in China.
Through conversations with members of Shanghai's Irish community, we explore what it means to build a life thousands of miles from home. From entrepreneurs and creatives to long-term residents and newcomers, this episode captures the friendships, opportunities and unexpected connections that bring people together abroad.
Along the way we discuss Irish identity, community, business, music, culture and the unique experience of living in one of the world's most dynamic cities.
The Blarney Stone
The Blarney Stone is one of Shanghai's best-known Irish pubs and a gathering place for the city's Irish community, international residents and local patrons alike. Serving Guinness, live sport, music and a familiar Irish atmosphere in the heart of one of the world's largest cities, it provides a home away from home for many people living far from Ireland.