Ireland Talks Podcast
In each episode of the podcast Kevin Byrne is joined by some well know artists, actors and sometimes not so well known guests to discuss there life experiences. If you have a story that you would like to chat to us about please get in touch by email studio@irelandtalkspodcast.ie
Episodes
26 episodes
Episode 26 From Bloom 2026
Join Kevin Byrne as he chats with:𪨠Mark Feeley â master stonemason and stone sculptor from County Roscommon, exploring traditional craftsmanship and the art of working with natural stone.đŚ Sean Byrne â from Kilda...
Episode 25 Jonathan Bernstein: Author of What Do You Do When Youâre Lonesome: The Authorized Biography of Justin Townes Earle
In this edition of the Ireland Talks Podcast, we speak with music journalist and author Jon Bernstein, whose writing has appeared in Rolling Stone, The Guardian, GQ, and The Village Voice.Jon joins us to d...
Episode 24 Kevin Conneff formerly of the Chieftains and now member of the Dublin Trio
The Chieftains may be no more, but Kevin Conneff, the man whose voice and bodhrĂĄn have been a mainstay of the bandâs sound, is carrying on the tradition with the customary spring in his step. The Dublin Trio is a brand new ensemble ...
Episode 23 Singer Songwriter Eamon Brady
In this addition of the Podcast, Kevin sits down with Eamon Brady â a gifted singer-songwriter, producer, sideman, and lecturer â to talk about his musical journey and the stories behind his upcoming debut album, Half-Light...
Episode 22 Sarah Doherty Of Doherty Sculpture Park
A New Sculpture Park For Ireland Opening 2026The Doherty Sculpture Park promises a one-of-a-kind immersive cultural experience, featuring a world-class collection of sculptures that span from modern to contemporary art. As Ireland...
Episode 21 DaoirĂ Farrell
On this episode of Ireland Talks Podcast , I sit down with one of the most distinctive voices in Irish folk music today â DaoirĂ Farrell. Hailing from Dublin, DaoirĂ has carved out a reputation as a powerful interpreter of tradi...
Episode 20 Drummer Fran Breen
Recored in Nashville TN August 2024Fran Breen is a polished and veteran drummer who has played with such notables as Lucinda Williams, Nanci Griffith and The Waterboys plus many more
Episode 19 Singer-Songwriter Ger Wolfe
Ger Wolfe is an established Irish singer songwriter, a multi-instrumentalist and a poet who composes and performs âcarefully-crafted vignettes of song to all who come to listenâ (Irish Times).Releasing nine full albums of his own ...
Episode 18 Singer Songwriter Finnian
Growing up in Dundalk, Ireland, Finnian has carefully honed his songwriting slowly and with care. Since 2015 His music is honest, concise and textured in a way that is grounded and speaks to his inner conviction. Never afraid to draw on his inf...
Episode 17 Robin James Hurt
Robin James Hurt was born in Belfast, raised in Scotland and lived in Dublin for many years. More recently he has settled on the coast of County Wexford in the south east of Ireland.He is a consummate, captivating, highly popular ...
Episode 16 Country music star Alex Miller
ABOUT ALEX Alex Miller came to the attention of global audiences during American Idol, Season 19. While still coming to terms with the changes that experience brought to his life, Alex is now embracing the lessons he learned from th...
Francie Conway Part 2 Together We Are Stronger (with Guests Alexandra Lisnyak & Matt Kelleghan
When Irish singer-songwriter Francie Conway received a photo of a demolished Ukrainian apartment, wherein everything was destroyed except for a guitar, he was inspired to create a song that would find a seam of hope in the face of appalling dev...
Episode 13 Francie Conway part 1
Francie Conway started his recording career with RCA Records, London with notable hits including âTo The Edge Of Timeâ & âOne Night In Amsterdamâ, with notable gigs including âPaleoâ festival, Nyon, Switzerland with 4,000 expected but 25,00...
Voices from the border with Poland and Ukraine
In this episode of the podcast Kevin travels to the Medyka border in Poland where he spoke to the volunteers on the ground involved with the humanitarian Aid effort for Ukrainian refugees.
Tomas Mulligan of the Cobblestone Pub Dublin
Dublin City Council refused permission for the proposed development, citing four reasons largely relating to the size and impact on historic structures.
Episode 10 Eddie Lenihan Storyteller
When Eddie Lenihan appeared in Irish national television's 12-part series 'Storyteller' in 1986, most of those seeing and hearing him were doing so for the first time. However, two further series titled
Episode 9 Singer/songwriter Steo Wall
In episode 9 of the podcast Kevin travels to County Clare to chat with singer/songwriter Steo Wall. Steo Wall BIOSteo Wall is an emerging talent on the Irish music scene, a striking wordsmith with a unique m...
Episode 8 Special guest Liam Ă MaonlaĂ
Kevin Chats with special guest Liam Ă MaonlaĂBeidh mĂŠ fhĂŠin ag tabhairt aire do mo shuĂomh fhĂŠin!I feel its time for me to keep you updated myself I have felt the privilege of food on the table , shelter&nb...
Episode 7 classic winning trainer Ger Lyons
I had the great pleasure of chatting with Ger out at his fantastic Glenburnie Stables just outside Trim in County Meath.
Episode 6 Singer Eleanor Shanley
Joining me on this episode of the Podcast is singer Eleanor Shanley from County Leitrim in the North West of Ireland, renowned for her unique interpretation of Irish and Roots songs. She has been at the top of her profession since h...
Episode 5 Stephen Rooney
Joining me on the podcast today is Stephen Rooney who recently had some wonderful adventures in the Mourne mountains, he is also an Artist painting in watercolor and oils heâs a lover of photography hiking and wildlife. He featured on BBC...
Episode 4 singer songwriter Mike Hanrahan
Singer songwriter Mike Hanrahan joins Kevin in this episode where he talks about music, food and about his great pal Ronnie Drew and more.