Ireland and Beyond

Brendan Butler is a jack of many trades; son of a Tipp Man and IT Carlow Scholar, this Irish American has made waves in the Basketball communities on both sides of the Atlantic. In this episode we discuss Basketball, Comedy, and Dax Sheppard! *APOLOGIES* The episode was a day late due to audio problems. The edit is a small bit laggy. Hope you still enjoy this great chat. Thanks. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/irelandandbeyond/support

Dylan Walshe is a singer-songwriter from the southside of the Liffey (not the posh part!) in Dublin, and currently resides in Nashville. He was recently featured in Hot Press Magazine for a writeup about his forthcoming project "The Stirring Foot". Episode 1 Premieres on April 28th. You can find him on Facebook at the following links: https://www.facebook.com/DylanWalshe https://www.instagram.com/dylanwalshe/

Declan Houton is the lead singer of the band Devri. Originally from Malin in Donegal, he now lives in Braintree, MA with his wife Candace and his two daughters. One of them being Abbi who was featured in 2020's Late Late Toy Show. In this episode we discuss charity work, The Mighty Quinn and his battle with cancer, and the side effects of "cancel culture". You can find him on Facebook at the following links: https://www.facebook.com/DeclanHouton and the band can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/devri.irish https://www.facebook.com/devriboston/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, Jon Bulman joins me from a curfewed and locked-down Portugal. Together we compare lockdowns here vs there and talk about the benefits of keeping a routine. Find him on Instagram, @Jon_Bulman and his wife who posts amazing scenery of Portugal over at @sunseachelle https://www.instagram.com/jon_bulman/ https://www.instagram.com/sunseachelle --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Daragh Curran aka The Guinness Guru is a content creator from Ashbourne, Co. Meath. Most well-known for making "One Bite" style pint reviews, The Guinness Guru has been seen far and wide from TikTok virality to cutting his own hair on James Corden's Late Late Show. In this episode we talk pints, social media, and the future of The Guinness Guru. Find him on Instagram, @TheGuinnessGuru and Tiktok.com/@theguinnessguru --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Owen Colgan is a stand-up comedian and actor from Co. Mayo best known for playing Buzz McDonnell in the Hardy Bucks program on RTE and Netflix. (His co-stars joined me in the previous episode). In this episode we chat about gigs in America and the formative years of The Hardy Bucks. You can find him on Instagram, @owencolganfitness or https://www.facebook.com/owencolly --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

3 Bucks Left/Agony Uncles/Dead Hedgehogs... they're the jack of many trades and kings of some... Stephen "Cowboy Lavin" Kelly, Peter "Frenchtoast O' Toole" Cassidy, and Chris Gaviscon. In this episode we talk about fitness, the lockdowns, and the future of the Hardy Bucks. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Fionnathan are a father and son duo consisting of Fionn, a young man with Down Syndrome - and his father Jonathan. Fionn is a fascinating fella who I befriended through busking and our mutual admiration for Damien Dempsey. In this episode we discuss Fionn's passions, how Johnathan ended up in Ireland, and what we can do to make a more inclusive society in a way that is not degrading or in vain. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Pat Johnson has been one of the most prominent Irish-American voices in radio over the last 5 years. He is the host of the Irish Music Cafe - broadcast from CRB Studios in Detroit. Listen every Monday night 9-11PM GMT or 4-6PM EST Tune in on IrishMusicCafe.com to listen live, or hear the replay podcasts. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Aaran Donoghue is a Loughrea man who has since converted to the Oranmore ways of life. He's acted in a plethora of things from youth theatre to college shorts,  to feature films like "Calm With Horses" and you might even know him as the "hopeless romantic who likes older women" from the TV3 (now Virgin Media One) Reality Series "Blind Date" hosted by comedian Al Porter. You can find him on Instagram at @aaranwith3as https://www.instagram.com/aaranwith3as/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Host of Chef Chat and "one of the biggest Irish names in London food circles" according to hotdinners.com, Evan Ó' Ceallaigh is a well-trained and well-travelled chef from Co. Galway. In this episode, we discuss his background in cooking, what it was like training under Pierre Koffman, how he overcame a crippling fear of public speaking, and where the future lies for him.  Find him on Twitter @EvanOCeallaigh  https://twitter.com/evanoceallaigh The episode artwork is brought to you by Karl, aka @awful.drafts on Instagram. Follow him here: instagram.com/awful.drafts and be sure to send him a DM if you want any work done from him yourself. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Dublin based Singer-Songwriter Ciarán Moran, is best known for his raw, honest and authentic Songwriting, not only does he write words that will draw a tear to one's eye, the expressions and emotion he shows whilst performing live will capture a piece of those listening. Having multiple testimonials from Glen Hansard, Christy Moore, and Damien Dempsey - he is a well seasoned veteran who started his career at the ripe age of 13.  *DISCLAIMER* due to Covid-19 this interview was conducted remotely, on a busy day in December when the internet was down nationwide. Some parts are choppy and have a classic "lag" sound but we edited those out as best we could! Apologies in advance.  Find him on Instagram: @ciaranmoranmusic  https://www.instagram.com/ciaranmoranmusic/ The episode artwork is brought to you by Karl, aka @awful.drafts on Instagram. Follow him here: instagram.com/awful.drafts and be sure to send him a DM if you want any work done from him yourself. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On today's episode join host Paddy Mór and guest Rob Corcoran who has written a song for Christy Moore. Best known for his own album, Inverse Alchemy of which the song Ringing That Bell is featured. It was also featured on the Christy Moore live album, Magic Nights, Rob is a singer-songwriter from the Northside of Dublin. He lives in London and works the pub scene over there, having planned a tour of Ireland last April, he was slotted to be one of the hottest tickets in town - until the plague came. He came on to discuss what it's like to befriend Christy Moore, life abroad, his creative process, borrowing a drill off John Reynolds, and aspirations for the future - including a new album in the spring! The one-stop shop for all things Rob is over at: robcorcoranmusic.com The episode artwork is brought to you by Karl, aka @awful.drafts on Instagram. Follow him here: instagram.com/awful.drafts and be sure to send him a DM if you want any work done from him yourself. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today for the inaugural episode of Ireland and Beyond we have guest Colin Andrew. Known for his singles, Loving You in Vain, Too Far from Kind, and his performance of Rainy Night in Soho on TG4 - Colin Andrew is a name not to be dismissed. In what is perhaps his most extensive interview to date, he joins host Paddy Mór to discuss a broad range of topics, from what it was like meeting Daniel O'Donnell, to his days performing in Disney World in Orlando! Follow him here: https://www.instagram.com/colin.andrew.mus/ The episode artwork is brought to you by Karl, aka @awful.drafts on Instagram. Follow him here: instagram.com/awful.drafts and be sure to send him a DM if you want any work done from him yourself. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Coming in 2021 - Ireland and Beyond is a long form chat show discussing all things Irish culture with chefs, comedians, authors, and musicians. Come on a journey with me and your favourite artists from all around Ireland... and beyond!