Milton Jones is a regular and a favourite on the popular British panel show, Mock The Week. His jokes are sharp and unique and there is no one quite like him. He can make you laugh without using profanities or abusive imagery, surely a sign of a great comedian, and one of the reasons why […]
This short documentary gives us an introduction into the lead up to the famous Battle of Clontarf when Irishmen joined together to ostensibly defeat the Vikings who were growing in strength on the island. The colonial Norsemen had assistance from treacherous Irishmen who refused to accept the lordship of the High King, Brian Ború. In […]
This song, written by Dicky Shannon for the playwright and revolutionary, Brendan Behan, reflects on the experiences of a prisoner who yearns for freedom. It was first performed in 1954 for the opening of Behan’s play, The Quare Fellow. It has been covered by many artists over the years and is heavily referenced in Stephen […]
Michael Moran was born circa 1794 in Dublin. He became blind shortly after birth but grew to develop a fantastic memory for creating and reciting verse which he used to create a meagre livelihood for himself. Moran adopted the title Zozimus as his stage-name and was known as The Blind Bard of the Liberties – […]
This haunting and poignant song laments the changes that have taken place in Ireland’s capital city. Here it is performed by one of the greatest singers to have ever breathed the air of Ireland. Get yourself a tissue before listening to this you soppy so and so’s as you’ll need one. This song will getya […]
The following is a famous poem by Pádraig Pearse, one of the leaders of the 1916 Easter Rising in Dublin. Pearse was executed by the British colonial authorities after the failed rebellion. His death, and those of others who perished with him, inspired a mulitude to rise up and fight for Irish freedom. That fight […]
This is Demspey’s take on the classic ballad. Damien Dempsey is surely one of the greatest of all of the many Irish Balladeers of today, or any day. – If you care, give it a share –
This short clip is taken from the blog of young woman who attended the recent Dublin protest at the disgraceful edict of the idiot Trump, when he stated that Jerusalem is the capital of the rogue state of Israel. https://youtu.be/X7SCupR5xo8 – If you care, give it share –
This short piece on old Ireland is interesting in a number of ways. It does give us an insight into some life back in the day. The scenery is stunning, of course, although the narration is simplistic. But remember it was aimed at audiences that knew nothing of real Ireland. Look out for Dick, who […]
Bernadette McAliskey (nee Devlin) is a socialist stalwart who has given decades of her life to the cause of Irish socialist republicanism. She has suffered for her beliefs, as have her family and friends. Yet Bernadette has never been daunted and has pushed forward on her path. She is an example of the great but […]
This audio is from one of the best Irish films of them all, the eponymous, The Commitments. The soundtrack is well worth getting hold of, and remember it’s Riding, not Roiding. https://youtu.be/ZEsoq0B1IOo – Be generous, give it a share –
This podcast recounts Bill Burr’s visit to Ireland. The Bostonian comedian really gets knocked around by the Dublin crowd that came to see his stand-up show. Caution: this audio contains some very strong language.
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