Erin's Isle podcast

Ireland is full of cottages and castles and cathedrals and pubs. But it so much more than that. Erin's Isle takes you beyond the shillelaghs and the shamrocks in stories that will make you feel like you are there. Plus, you'll get to know the real people who live here and both the authentic and the offbeat you won't want to miss when you travel here yourself.

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Episode 6: Blarney

The Blarney Stone is on most people's list when they come to Ireland. But did you know the grounds are as fascinating as the castle and the stone? Meet the man who meets all of those after the gift of gab, and the man who runs the pub at the heart of the village.

Apr 25, 2018•15 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Episode 5: Business in the West

Medical Technology plays a huge part in the economy in the west of Ireland. And Medical Technology Ireland is bringing both ends of the supply chain together to fuel it's future. Cafe 37 knows the key to serving up service and the right menus for it's patrons. Healthy is their new Sexy, and they know how to make their place Your Happy Place! Marriage Stones, an Irish tradition protected for the future. And A Broad Abroad finds that where you are is often just where you're supposed to be....

Apr 10, 2018•19 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Episode 4: Galway Cathedral and Michael Vignoles

The Galway Cathedral is historic and amazing. The man in charge there is equally as charming and strongly believes in the cathedral's importance worldwide. You'll meet him and hear the Cathedral's history through his eyes. You'll also meet a man keeping the historic art of uilliann pipes alive. Not only that, he is constantly inventing, how about a walking stick that carries your instrument, just in case you have the urge to stop for a tune? And do you always put your trust in your smart phone? ...

Mar 09, 2018•20 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Episode 3: Walk to School & Belfast

In this episode of Erin's Isle we meet a dentist from Drogheda who took a very long walk to school for three very good causes. Cormac McNamara knows how to make a difference. We also meet Paul Doyle who runs Haper's Boutique B & B in Belfast. It's an amazing turn of the century guest house restored to Victorian splendor. It's a real look into what it takes to run a B&B in Ireland. And we stroll through the Botanical Gardens at Queen's College.

Feb 11, 2018•18 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Episode 2: Dardistown Castle & Carmel

What's it like to own a castle? Ken and Lizanne Alan know. They bought Dardistown Castle near Drogheda 30 years ago. They say it's a never ending home improvement project with more rules than most renovations. But it is an amazing place to live! And what was Drogheda like 90 years ago? Carmel Conroy was there and has some incredible stories of how Drogheda has changed. She should know, she's lived there all her life. And she shares her stories over tea. And A Broad Abroad goes back to school....

Feb 11, 2018•17 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Episode 1:The Wall, Mary McPartlan& Krust

This is the first in a series of podcasts about Ireland. I live in Galway and want to share the charming bits of Ireland you could easily miss if no one told you to watch for them. In this episode we d why locals kick the wall on the prom in Galway. I's a lovely place to walk along the sea and it raises money for charities. We'll meet a music legend named Mary McPartlan, visit a bakery in Dublin that shows how creative those living in Ireland can be. And I begin the saga of A Broad Abroad. That'...

Feb 11, 2018•23 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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