The Irish Sound
Welcome along to my weekly show. I play some great Irish rebel & folk music every week & I also get to chat to many of the artists who write/perform the songs of our history.
Episodes
52 episodes
Episode 52: Ciaran Dowling (Errigal)
Welcome back to the first show of 2026. Delighted to start off the year chatting to Ciaran Dowling of Errigal. We may or may not have had some technical difficulties (me) but we got there in the end. We also may or may not hav...
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Episode 52
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Episode 51: Lost Songs of Ireland
Happy Christmas everyone. Back this week with more great music, a Tipperary song I never heard about before and a chat with Bill O'Brien who is doing great work tracking down some long lost Irish songs.I may or may not waffle on ab...
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Episode 51
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1:33:40
Episode 50: Spotify wrapped
Welcome back to this weeks show. I am back on my own this week, Christmas, the toy show, influencers, Palestine and much more get a mention this week as well as some fantastic music.
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Episode 50
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1:00:43
Episode 49: An unmarked grave
Welcome back to this weeks show. Back on my own this week, I reflect on our little trip to Glasnevin the weekend just gone by and pay tribute to Mary Palmer, mother to Thomas J Clarke and a proud Tipperary woman. Shout out to Dr Tim...
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Episode 49
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58:06
Episode 48: Tom Hennessey
Delighted to chat to Tom Hennessey (The Tipperary Fenian) pon this weeks show. Tom is a real history buff and has uncovered some great local stories which he is documenting. https://egbpromotions.bigcartel.com/product/egb-prom...
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Episode 48
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Episode 47: Gary Lawlor
Delighted to be back with this weeks show, Joined by Kildares finest Gary Lawlor. https://www.thedruids.ie/https://www.facebook.com/thedruidsfolkbandhttps://www.facebook.com/garylawloririshmusichttps...
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Episode 47
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Episode 46: Big Ro
Delighted to be back this week and speaking to Big Ro from The Rebel Rebel Podcast & Cú Chulainn Artist Management & Promotions. Ro lets us know anout the highs and lows of his show and why he has decided to call it a day and focu...
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Episode 46
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Episode 45: Four Colours
Welcome back to another episode of The Irish Sound. This week I chat about whats going on in my life at the minute as well as some big news from Glastonbury and the rebel music scene in Ireland. Of course I also play some brilliant Irish ...
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Episode 45
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Episode 44: I'm Back!!
After a bit of a break and a new clear hed I am back with a new show. Showcasing the best (in my opinion) of Irish rebel music.
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Episode 44
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Episode 43: St Patrick's weekend
Welcome back to this weeks show, a celebration for St Patrick's day.
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Episode 42
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Episode 42: Kieran Davenport
Welcome back to this weeks show. I am delighted to have Kierand Davenport on for a chat. I chat about the sad passing of Brendan McFarlane as well as other heroes we remember this week. There is also some of the best Rebel mus...
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Episode 42
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Episode 41: I wish I was back in free Derry!!
Welcome back to this weeks show. I was in Derry a few weekends ago, I am just about recovered. Of course I also play some fantastic music.
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Episode 41
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1:01:29
Episode 40: Soloheadbeg
Welcome back for 2025. I chat about the Soloheadbeg ambush and commemerations in general. I also play some absolute classic songs this week and did I mention I have 50k facebook followers :-)
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Episode 40
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1:17:55
Episode 39: It was Christmas eve...........
Welcome back to this weeks show. Thsi week we have a little tinge of Christmas nostalgia with some great music as always.
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Episode 39
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Episode 38: Election equals more of the same
Welcome back to this weeks show. This week I chat about the election, our inability to get change and the cost of living crisis. It's not all doom and gloom, I also admire Aldi Irelands social media team. Oh ya and I play some...
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Episode 38
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Episode 37: We keep on singing
This week I chat about my trip to London to see Ireland v England. Not such a happy trip but hopefully some of the great music makes up for it.
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Episode 37
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Episode 36: I'm baaaaack!
After a bit of a break, I am back with a new episode. I of course play some great Irish music and talk about some of the goings on sine I have been away. www.facebook.com/theirishsound
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Episode 36
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58:13
Episode 35: From Kilrush Marina
Welcome back to this weeks show. This week I am coming to you from the beautiful Kilrush county Clare. I talk about our fallen heroes with many anniversaries falling this week and of course I play some cracking Irish music.
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Episode 35
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Episode 34: No Eurovision for me
Welcome back to this weeks show. This week we hear new music from Fieldsy & "Shane for short" among many other great irish songs. I chat about the joys of 5 year olds birthdays nowadays, Celtic in the cup final and of course the...
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Episode 34
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Episode 33: James McLean hates the.........
Welcome back to this weeks show. I talk about Wrexham getting promoted again, Celtic and the post split fixtures, my daughter Aoife turns 5 and I of course play the best in Irish music.
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Episode 33
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Episode 32: It's raining, still.
Welcome back to this weeks show. I chat about our fantastic weather lately, all the cars I sold for pennies and I of course play some great Irish music.
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Episode 32
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Episode 31: C'mon the Hoops
Welcome back to this weeks show, I as always play the very best in Irish music and talk about all things Celtic, in the build up to the Galsgow derby this weekend.
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Episode 31
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48:07
Episode 30: Wear an Easter Lily
I am back after a break last week. I play some new Irish music releases and I talk about what I have been up to and more importantly about some pretty funny nicknames.
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Episode 30
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