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
20 episodes
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
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Episode 20
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1:08:53
Episode 19 Singer-Songwriter Ger Wolfe
Ger Wolfe is an established Irish singer songwriter, a multi-instrumentalist and a poet who composes and performs ”carefully-crafted vignettes of song to all who come to listen” (Irish Times).Releasing nine full albums of his own ...
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Episode 19
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1:07:43
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...
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Episode 18
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35:11
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 ...
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Episode 17
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42:22
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...
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22:27
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...
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Episode 14
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35:28
Episode 13 Francie Conway part 1
Francie Conway started his recording career with RCA Records, London with notable hits including ‘To The Edge Of Time’ & ‘One Night In Amsterdam’, with notable gigs including ‘Paleo’ festival, Nyon, Switzerland with 4,000 expected but 25,00...
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Episode 13
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1:06:02
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.
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Episode 12
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15:42
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.
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Episode 11
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20:21
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
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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...
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Episode 9
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34:03
Episode 8 Special guest Liam Ó Maonlaí
Kevin Chats with special guest Liam Ó MaonlaíBeidh mé fhéin ag tabhairt aire do mo shuíomh fhéin!I feel its time for me to keep you updated myself I have felt the privilege of food on the table , shelter&nb...
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Episode 8
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44:35
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.
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Episode 7
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32:33
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...
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Episode 6
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16:45
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 he’s a lover of photography hiking and wildlife. He featured on BBC...
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Episode 5
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27:19
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.
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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40:59
Episode 3 Singer/song writer John Spillane
John Spillane chats to Kevin about where it all began and about his new album 100 white horses among other things. For more on John Spillane visit johnspillane.ie
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33:25
Episode 2 Singer/songwriter Jack O Rourke in Conversation
Where did it all begin, join me for episode 2 of the podcast where i chat with singer/songwriter Jack O Rourke about where his musical career began, reminiscing about his first gig and his thoughts on Vinyl too.
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Episode 2
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29:37
Episode 1 singer songwriter Mary Coughlan in conversation
Today I am joined by one of Ireland’s greatest female vocalists Mary Coughlan from the county of Galway where she was recently presented with a lifetime achievement award by the mayor of Galway in recognition of her impact on the cultural life ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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30:24