Intergenerational podcast for the Irish community. A series of interviews with the older members of our community using questions from the younger members. This podcast is about culture and heritage.
In this episode, Larry tells us about his time in the band Black 47 and his many other creative endeavors. We also talk about his new musical Paradise Square, which will be premiering in Chicago's James M. Nederlander Theatre in November.
This episode sees Sean talk about growing up as an Irish american and trips to Ireland when he was a child. We also dicussed the need to end the stereotype of what it is to be Irish.
Listen to this conversation about all things Irish. In this episode Ann talks about the Knights of Columbus and Aine tells us about the Banshee!! www.irishchicago.org info@irishchicago.org
Be a fly on the wall with the conversation between 90 year old Kathleen and Sorcha whos is 82 years her junior. www.irishchicago.org grace@irishchicago.org
This is the tenth episode and it features 100 year old Peggy Cooney. Peggy lives in Chicago, she was interviewed by siblings Ciaran and Aine (and their parents) from Co. Clare.
This episode is for the creative out there. 8year old Everleigh chats with profession Actor and Acting coach Mary McCusker. They talk about Ireland and about acting and Mary's new book Auditioning- What they say when you leave the room. Find out more about Mary here: https://marymccuskeractingstudio.com/about-mary/ Buy the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Auditioning-What-They-When-Leave/dp/B08NZF4TF4/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1614206117&sr=8-1 You can find Everleigh's song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekoavyCFsqs
This is a special episode. People of color talking about their experiences being Irish. how privilaged to be a fly on the wall for this conversation.Leni Sloan is a member of the African American Irish Diaspora. He is such a wonderful soul and I am proud to call him an Irish man. Kara (7) and Kian (11) are brother and sister. They are mixed race kids (African American/Irish/Nigerian) and are both Irish citizens living in the suburbs of Chicago. For more information www.irishchicago.org
From Ceili dances to Kuala Lumpur. The Ambassador paints the picture of his life. This episode sees Mallory dive into the world of an Irish Ambassador. For more information visitwww.irishchicago.org
This episode see 8 year old Everleigh Murphy interview Fr Mick Madigan. They both have some intersting things to say and some advice for everyone who is listening. #thinkhappythoughtsandsmile www.irishchicago.org
This episode see Irish American News owner Cliff Carlson interviewed by 10 year old Luke Johnson. Learn about the evolution of the IAN, along with how many times cliff has visited Ireland. www.irishchicago.orggrace@irishchicago.org
In this episode we get to listen to a grandmother and her grandson. Learn about life in the country, in rural Ireland. What was traveling like in Co. Wexford? So much fun Listening to Julie Dowling!
This is our first bonus episode. In this episode we are joing by Traditional Irish Harpist Marta Cook. In this episode we get to be a fly on the wall in a room with two fabulous musicians. Learn about Dennis' early life as a musician and also some wonderful people he has worked with.
This episode sees Guitarist Dennis Cahill interviewed by 13 yr old Joseph Shine. Both are member of the Irish Community.
Eileen Crowley now living in Hawaii was born in Chicago. During this episode she is interviewed by 11 year old Kian Watkins, who lives in a suburb of Chicago. Both are members of the Irish Community in the states.
The Irish Memory Box is brought to you by Irish Community Services (ICS). It is an Inter generational podcast made to explore culture and heritage, through the memories of the older members of the Irish community.This episode Angela Odumosu from Dublin, Ireland is interviewed by her 15 year old Grand daughter Ella. www.irishchicago.org