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New Hampshire Unscripted talks with the performance arts movers and shakers
NH Unscripted with host Ray Dudley and guest Warren Miller

New Hampshire Unscripted talks with the performance arts movers and shakers

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2026 43:53 Transcription Available


Ken Cail goes on a small vacation and so WKXL's NH Unscripted guest hosted his show "Cail & Company" on Thursday. Warren Miller from Rare Coins of NH was my guest because I needed help trying to decipher the whole gold and silver pricing/availability structure. We get into recommendations, different types of products in the metals markets, what he believes you should keep, etc.*NH Unscripted is recognized as one of the Top 100 Acting Podcasts on the web and also featured in the Top 50 New Hampshire Podcasts list by Millionpodcasts.com*(Airs M/W/F @9am on 1450AM/103.9FM Concord, 101.9FM Manchester) 

WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio
Cail & Company LIVE with Warren Miller

WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 43:53


Today's guest is Warren Miller from Rare Coins NH. Warren helps me understand what in the world is happening with Gold Silver and the dollar.

WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio
Cail & Company LIVE with Jim Colony

WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 44:28


Wednesday's program featured an hour of sports and musical chatter with New Hampshire native and long time radio personality Jim Colony. After leaving Granite State radio, Jim went on to work in Boston and Pittsburgh and today made his triumphant return to the New Hampshire airwaves.

WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio
Cail & Company LIVE with Scott Spradling

WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 44:10


Tuesday's guest was long time WMUR political analyst Scott Spradling looking ahead to the mid-term elections with the primary in New Hampshire set for September 8th.

WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio
Cail & Company LIVE with Zac Guercia, Patrick Cavanaugh, & John Leahy

WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2026 44:29


Monday's show featured a visit from Zac Guercia and Patrick Cavanaugh of CSG Hockey in Concord. CSG is hosting a Back to Hockey event on August 29 and WKXL will be there live. Also our correspondent John Leahy joined us to talk about the Red Sox weekend and the legacy of the late Celtics star, Don Nelson.

WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio
Cail & Company LIVE with The Friday Fun Bunch

WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2026 44:09


It's Friday, which means the Friday Fun Bunch is in the WKXL Studios! Ken Cail interviews Tom Raffio, President & CEO of Northeast Delta Dental, Ellen Raffio, and Kitty Rae the OFFICIAL “Flick Chick."

WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio
Cail & Company LIVE with Chris Jared & Ray Dudley

WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2026 43:40


It was a Fisher Cats/Baseball Thursday on the program as we had ‘Cats broadcaster Chris Jared with us to discuss all the roster changes the FisherCats have had to make following some transactions by their parent club, the Toronto Blue Jays. WKXL's Ray Dudley joined us in studio to talk about the remarkable turnaround for the Boston Red Sox who have currently won 30 of their last 35 games.

WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio
Cail & Company LIVE with Dr. Harp

WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2026 43:56


Wednesday's show featured three outstanding local musicians, Jarrod Willams, Eddie Raczka and Dr. Harp (Dennis Martin). All will be part of the 12th Annual Blues Festival on Saturday, August 22 from noon-4 at Londonderry Common to benefit the Hooksett American Legion Riders.

WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio
Cail & Company LIVE with Leigh Curtis

WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2026 43:45


The first Tuesday of the month always means a visit from the New Hampshire Insurance Department. Today we were joined by the Department's Health Reform Coordinator Leigh Curtis who disclosed some of the findings of a recent study of women's health care access in New Hampshire.

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Cail & Company LIVE with John Leahy

WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 43:45


It was a Sports Monday on the program with correspondent John Leahy discussing the amazing, unprecedented mid-season turn around for the Boston Red Sox. We also debated if the Sox would make a deal prior to this evening's 6 PM Major League Baseball trading deadline.

WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio
Cail & Company LIVE with The Friday Fun Bunch

WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 44:05


It's Friday, which means the Friday Fun Bunch is in the WKXL Studios! Ken Cail interviews Tom Raffio, President & CEO of Northeast Delta Dental, Ellen Raffio, and Kitty Rae the OFFICIAL “Flick Chick."

WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio
Cail & Company LIVE with Taylor Fisher & Ray Dudley

WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 44:15


Thursday's show featured the General Manager of the New Hampshire Fisher Cats, Taylor Fisher. Taylor highlighted next week's homestand at Delta Dental Stadium with the Portland Sea Dogs and the first “Purr at the Park” night when fans are encouraged to bring their cats to the game to see the Cats play the Dogs. WKXL's Ray Dudley joined us in studio to preview his upcoming shows and talk about chili dogs and French fries among other topics.

WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio
Cail & Company LIVE with Emily Gagnon

WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 44:44


We've reached mid-summer and Wednesday's program, co-hosted by Emily Gagnon, brings back some wonderful summertime music from a variety of genres and decades. Enjoy a wonderful summer sound sensation!

WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio
Cail & Company LIVE with John Marasco, Melissa Riley, and Tracy Pierce

WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 43:49


Tuesday's show featured our monthly visit with the New Hampshire Department of Safety as we welcomed Director John Marasco and Deputy Director Melissa Riley to the program to discuss a new CDL (Commercial Driver's License) Facility in Bethlehem and the implementation of the Blue Envelope Program which aids those who have been diagnosed with autism or a trauma or stress-related disorder. Also joining us was Concord Lions Club President Tracy Pierce. The Lions Club is currently working on “Ready, Set, Move Capital Region”, a project that will provide sneakers for approximately 375 second grade students in Concord and Bow. For more information visit: concordnhlions.org

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WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio
Cail & Company LIVE with John Leahy & Kate Saunders

WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 44:12


Monday's program featured correspondent John Leahy on the red hot Red Sox heading to the west coast and we welcomed Kate Saunders, Executive Director of the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen who will be holding their 93rd Annual Craftsmen's Fair from August 1-9 at the beautiful Mt. Sunapee Resort in Newbury, New Hampshire. It's the oldest event of its' kind in the country. www.nhcrafts.org

WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio
Cail & Company LIVE with Chris Jared, Tom Raffio, Jeanne Lester, & Maggie Logan-Phillips

WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2026 43:37


Thursday's show featured our weekly FisherCats segment with Chris Jared of the 'Cats broadcast team on the upcoming promotions at Delta Dental Stadium including Fireworks on Friday and Saturday nights this weekend. Tom Raffio, President and CEO of Northeast Delta Dental shared the weekly race report and an update where the Veterans mobil dental clinics are being held this weekend. We also greeted Jeanne Lester and Maggie Logan-Phillips of the Friends Program telling us about their involvement with the senior population throughout New Hampshire as we get set for 5th Annual Friends-A-Palooza this Saturday at Keach Park in Concord from 11 AM to 2 PM.

WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio
Cail & Company LIVE with Christian Troy

WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2026 44:54


Tuesday's program featured our monthly visit from Christian Troy of Woodpecker Insurance in Concord. One of the main topics discussed today was the GLP-1 Bridge program that many people are talking about these days. Also a reminder to get ready for the Open Enrollment period for Medicare which begins on October 15. Get your prescriptions and a list of your doctors ready to find a plan that works best for you. www.woodpeckermedicare.com

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Cail & Company LIVE with John Leahy

WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 44:17


Monday's program featured our correspondent John Leahy for a discussion of the Red Sox current and historic winning streak and an introduction to a new form of technology where you can potentially operate your own “radio station” at a rather minimal cost.

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Cail & Company LIVE with The Friday Fun Bunch

WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2026 44:24


It's Friday, which means the Friday Fun Bunch is in the WKXL Studios! Ken Cail interviews Tom Raffio, President & CEO of Northeast Delta Dental, Ellen Raffio, and Kitty Rae the OFFICIAL “Flick Chick."

WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio
Cail & Company LIVE with Ray Dudley & Taylor Fisher

WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 44:23


Thursday's show featured our own Ray Dudley the host of WKXL's “New Hampshire Unscripted”. Also joining us, New Hampshire Fisher Cats General Manager Taylor Fisher on the team's upcoming homestand starting on Tuesday night in Manchester.

WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio
Cail & Company LIVE with Dan Weed

WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2026 44:07


Wednesday's guest was Dan Weed of Weed Family Automotive in Concord. Among the topics today, major layoffs by auto manufacturers, the average cost of a vehicle rising rapidly and the increasingly long length of loans that those who buy them are taking out.

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Cail & Company LIVE with D.J Bettencourt, Jeanne Lester, & Taylor Louk-McNutt

WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026 43:44


Tuesday's show featured our monthly visit with the New Hampshire Insurance Department. We were joined by N.H.I.D. Commissioner D.J. Bettencourt to discuss recent legislation regarding insurance regulations in the state and the importance of having the proper insurance in place if you or a son or daughter will be moving on to live at a college or university soon. Also with us today Taylor Louk-McNutt, Programming Manager and Jeanne Lester. Development Coordinator from The Friends Program . We talked about the mentoring program which is such a major part of the program and also the annual Friends-A-Palooza event on Saturday, July, 25 at Keach Park in Concord.

WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio
Cail & Company LIVE with John Leahy & Scott Crowder

WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2026 44:06


Monday's featured correspondent John Leahy on the resurgence of the Red Sox and a look ahead to tonight's Home Run Derby prior to tomorrow's All Star game in Philadelphia. Also joining us, New Hampshire Legend of Hockey Scott Crowder who is bringing professional rodeo back to the Granite State this weekend. For more info it's: Sandwichstampede.com

WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio
Cail & Company LIVE with The Friday Fun Bunch

WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2026 43:56


It's Friday, which means the Friday Fun Bunch is in the WKXL Studios! Ken Cail interviews Tom Raffio, President & CEO of Northeast Delta Dental, Ellen Raffio, and Kitty Rae the OFFICIAL “Flick Chick."

WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio
Cail & Company LIVE with Chris Jared & Ray Dudley

WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2026 44:10


Thursday's segment featured our “FisherCats Thursday” segment with FisherCats broadcaster Chris Jared. The Cats are in the second half of their season and looking to qualify for the playoffs and this week they are hosting a pivotal series with the Red Sox' Eastern League affiliate, the Portland Sea Dogs. All games of that series on WKXL. Also on Thursday's show, a look ahead to the first rodeo in New Hampshire in many years.

WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio
Cail & Company LIVE with Ray Dudley

WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2026 44:34


Wednesday's show featured the host of WKXL's “New Hampshire Unscripted”, Ray Dudley. We discussed our local theater scene, some of our favorite and not so favorite cites and our take on the World Cup.

WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio
Cail & Company LIVE | Potpourri Tuesday

WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2026 43:39


Tuesday's program was a potpourri edition with a mention of a number of topics including the state's first “Social District” in downtown Laconia, the departure of Jaylen Brown who's off to Philadelphia and York Beach, Maine where the Goldenrod Restaurant has been making salt water taffy in the window since 1896.

WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio
Cail & Company LIVE with John Leahy

WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2026 44:11


Monday's program featured our weekly visit with correspondent John Leahy as we discussed the recent trade between the Celtics and 76ers and the snubbing of Red Sox ace Sonny Gray in the naming of the American League All Star team. Also, a family four pack of passes to Whale's Tale Water Park in Lincoln, NH was awarded to Ronald in Manchester. You could be next!

WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio
Cail & Company LIVE with The Friday Fun Bunch on a Thursday!

WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2026 44:12


It's Fri.....we mean Thursday, which means the Friday Fun Bunch is in the WKXL Studios! Ken Cail interviews Tom Raffio, President & CEO of Northeast Delta Dental, Ellen Raffio, and Kitty Rae the OFFICIAL “Flick Chick."

WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio
Cail & Company LIVE with Kathleen Bailey

WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2026 44:10


Wednesday's show featured noted New Hampshire author Kathleen Bailey. Kathleen's book, “New Hampshire War Monuments: The Stories Behind the Stones” tells how our state has honored our fallen heroes from the Revolutionary War through Vietnam.

WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio
Cail & Company LIVE with Sean Toomey, Nancy McKeon, & Jeanne Lester

WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2026 44:09


Tuesday's program featured our monthly visit with the New Hampshire Department of Safety. Our guest was New Hampshire State Fire Marshal Sean Toomey who gave some important advice regarding the use of fireworks during Fourth of July celebrations and and also tips on how to insure that your holiday cookouts will be safe. Great info at www.fire marshal.dos.nh.gov. Also on Tuesday a visit from Nancy McKeon, Executive Director and Jeanne Lester, Development Coordinator for the Friends Program. We focused on how the program services eight of the ten counties in the state with temporary housing, mentoring, those who are food insufficient and more. The Friends Program will be hosting their Fifth Annual Friends-A-Palooza on Saturday, July 25 at Keach Park in Concord. www.friends program.org

WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio
Cail & Company LIVE with John Leahy

WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2026 44:15


Monday's show featured our weekly visit from our correspondent John Leahy. The topic of the day was the Red Sox four game weekend sweep of the Yankees. We also discussed the anniversary of the first iPhone, rising food costs as we approach July 4th, the upcoming World Cup watch parties at Delta Dental Stadium and next month's “Friends-A-Palooza” to benefit the Friends program July 25 at Keach Park in Concord.

WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio
Cail & Company LIVE with The Friday Fun Bunch

WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2026 44:24


It's Friday, which means the Friday Fun Bunch is in the WKXL Studios! Ken Cail interviews Tom Raffio, President & CEO of Northeast Delta Dental, Ellen Raffio, and Kitty Rae the OFFICIAL “Flick Chick."

WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio
Cail & Company LIVE with Rick Allen, Bob Tewksbury & Dave Anderson

WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2026 44:20


Thursday's program featured a conversation with three gentlemen with strong ties to Merrimack Valley High School, Rick Allen, Bob Tewksbury and Dave Anderson. Rick a MVHS athlete and graduate, Bob who went on to a great career Major League Baseball and a Merrimack Valley grad and Dave a long-time MVHS baseball and basketball coach. All will be in attendance Saturday from 1-5 PM for the MVHS/Penacook High Reunion to benefit their scholarship fund.

WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio
Cail & Company LIVE with Emily Gagnon

WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2026 44:20


Wednesday's program featured a salute to our country's 250th birthday. Co-host Emily Gagnon put together an hour of patriotic songs from many genres for a terrific hour of music just perfect for your Fourth of July barbecue!

WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio
Cail & Company LIVE with Kim Kenney

WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2026 44:24


On Tuesday's program we were joined in studio by Kim Kenney, long-time Elementary School teacher in Boscawen and for more than 30 years the varsity field hockey coach and Athletic Hall of Famer at Merrimack Valley High School. MVHS will be holding an All Alumni Festival this Saturday at high school's athletic complex to benefit higher education featuring live music by MV alums along with food trucks and a chance to see friends from your class and others from 1-5 PM!

WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio
Cail & Company LIVE with John Leahy & Luke Goldberg

WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2026 44:41


Monday's program was a sports oriented one with our correspondent John Leahy and aspiring broadcaster Luke Goldberg of Merrimack, New Hampshire. As a freshman at Quinnipiac University, Luke had the opportunity to call several men's varsity hockey games under head coach and New Hampshire native Rand Pecknold.

WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio
Cail & Company LIVE with The Friday Fun Bunch

WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 44:17


It's Friday, which means the Friday Fun Bunch is in the WKXL Studios! Ken Cail interviews Tom Raffio, President & CEO of Northeast Delta Dental, Ellen Raffio, and Kitty Rae the OFFICIAL “Flick Chick."

WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio
Cail & Company LIVE with Ernest Thompson & Taylor Fisher

WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 44:14


Thursday's show featured Academy Award winning author Ernest Thompson of “On Golden Pond Fame”. We talked with Ernest in studio about his most recent awards and his new book “Out Clause”. We were also joined by New Hampshire Fisher Cats General Manager Taylor Fisher who brought us up to date on the debut of Banana Ball tonight in the Granite State and the upcoming FisherCats homestand which begins on Tuesday.

Airing It Out-Files From Leahy's Locker Room
Remembering Eddie Andelman (with Ken Cail)

Airing It Out-Files From Leahy's Locker Room

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 46:27


On this episode, we pay tribute to the Godfather of Boston sports radio, the great Eddie Andelman. A legend whose memory will live on forever. Joining me is legendary New Hampshire sportscaster and great friend Ken Cail.

WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio
Cail & Company LIVE with Anne Altor & Ed LaPlante

WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 44:13


Wednesday's "Small Business Matters" segment featured founders, Anne Altor and Ed LaPlante of One Earth Body Care located in Plymouth, New Hampshire. One Earth Body Care was recently named the Small Business Administration's N.H. Micro-Enterprise Business of the Year recognizing their commitment to sustainable practices, innovation in ECO friendly body care products and environmental responsibility.

WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio
Cail & Company LIVE with John Leahy & Nicholas Gelinas

WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 43:57


Tuesday's program featured recent Merrimack Valley High School graduate Nicholas Gelinas who has been the public address and play by play voice of the Pride for the past four years. Nick will be a part of the All Alumni Reunion Festival next Saturday, June 27, at Merrimack Valley High School from 1-5 PM. Correspondent John Leahy also joined up to remember the amazing life of long time Boston sports talk show host Eddie Andelman who passed away over the weekend.

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WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio
Cail & Company LIVE with Christian Troy

WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 44:29


Monday's show featured Christian Troy from Woodpecker Insurance of Concord. Christian joined us for another “Medicare 101” as many New Hampshire residents are approaching Medicare eligibility and important health coverage decisions have to be made. Woodpecker Insurance is happy to schedule  free consultations for those who are included in that age group and need the services they provide.

WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio
Cail & Company LIVE with The Friday Fun Bunch

WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 43:56


It's Friday, which means the Friday Fun Bunch is in the WKXL Studios! Ken Cail interviews Tom Raffio, President & CEO of Northeast Delta Dental, Ellen Raffio, and Kitty Rae the OFFICIAL “Flick Chick."

WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio
Cail & Company LIVE with Chris Jared & Ray Dudley

WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 44:19


Thursday's program featured FisherCats broadcaster Chris Jared with an update on the team as they approach the midway mark of the season. We were also joined in studio by the host of WKXL's “New Hampshire Unscripted”, Ray Dudley.

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WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio
Cail & Company LIVE with Taylor Hughes

WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 44:26


Wednesday's program featured singer-songwriter Taylor Hughes, a 2017 graduate of Merrimack Valley High School. Taylor will be one of the featured performers  on Saturday, June 27 on Alumni Day at Merrimack Valley High School with gates opening at 1 PM.

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Cail & Company LIVE | Potpourri Tuesday

WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 43:48


A potpourri version of the program on Tuesday, highlighting the “NH Gives” campaign, the changing of ownership at the Flying Monkey in Plymouth and a look at the local softball and baseball activity throughout the state.

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Lucy de hÍde, ó CLG Naomh Abán

RTÉ - An Saol ó Dheas

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2026 7:35


Cailín Gaelach Chomórtas Peile na Gaeltachta 2026.

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Rachel Seoighe Naomh Anna, Máire Ní Éanacháin Tuar Mhic Éadaigh, Aoife Ní Chonaill Clann na nGael.

RTÉ - Iris Aniar

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2026 14:38


Rachel Seoighe Naomh Anna, Máire Ní Éanacháin Tuar Mhic Éadaigh, Aoife Ní Chonaill Clann na nGael, Cailíní Gaelach na gcumainn ag labhairt CPnaG.

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The Language Question - Ceist na Teangan
S2 #6 Gaeilge i mo Chroí: Living and Loving the Irish Language: A Conversation with Molly Nic Céile

The Language Question - Ceist na Teangan

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 59:45


In this episode of Season 2 of The Language Question ~ Ceist na Teangan, host Finghin Mac Cárthaigh (Flor McCarthy) sits down with Molly Nic Céile, Irish language teacher, content creator, author, and founder of Gaeilge i mo Chroí / Irish in my Heart: A Guide to Loving and Living the Irish Language.Together, they explore how learning Irish (Gaeilge) can go far beyond grammar and vocabulary, opening powerful pathways into identity, heritage, and belonging.Thanks for your interest in The Language Question ~ Ceist na Teangan! Subscribe for free to receive priority notification on future episodes and to access valuable Irish language learning resources.Throughout the conversation, they reflect on the emotional power of Irish — from family connections and memory to the deep cultural meanings embedded within words.Molly shares her personal journey from learning Irish in an English-medium school in Donegal to building a global Irish-language community online through YouTube, Instagram, teaching, writing, and podcasting. Through her work, she is helping thousands of learners rediscover Irish not as a school subject, but as a living language connected to joy, creativity, identity, and community.This episode reminds us that Irish is not simply something to learn — it is something to experience, feel, and live.This Episode Celebrates:* The role of storytelling and media in learning Irish* The importance of conversation and community in language revival* The emotional connection between language, identity, and heritage* Breaking perfectionism and fear around speaking Irish* Making Irish accessible through creativity, technology, and modern mediaIf you've ever felt disconnected from Irish — or unsure where to begin — this episode will inspire you to start again.Thanks for reading The Language Question ~ Ceist na Teangan! Subscribe for free to receive priority notification on future episodes and to receive valuable resources.Podcast NotesRediscovering Irish Beyond the ClassroomMolly reflects on her experience learning Irish through the Irish education system and how, despite enjoying the language at school, she still left feeling unable to truly speak it conversationally.She and Finghin discuss the limitations of exam-focused language teaching, particularly the emphasis on rote learning and artificial oral exam structures, and how this can disconnect learners from the living reality of the language.The conversation highlights an important truth: many people already carry more Irish than they realise — they simply need confidence, encouragement, and opportunities to use it naturally.Building an Irish Language Community OnlineAfter studying media production, Molly began creating Irish-language content online in 2019 through her YouTube channel Gaeilge i mo chroí.What began as simple videos teaching basic phrases gradually grew into a global online Irish-language community. Molly speaks about the surprise and excitement of hearing from learners around the world — from Ireland to Australia to the United States — all reconnecting with Gaeilge online.Through YouTube, Instagram, podcasts, and conversation circles, Molly discovered that Irish could become part of everyday life outside traditional educational structures.Today, her work helps thousands of learners around the world build confidence speaking Irish through accessible, encouraging, and community-driven learning.Thanks for reading The Language Question ~ Ceist na Teangan! Subscribe for free to receive priority notification on future episodes and to receive valuable resources.Gaeilge i mo Chroí: Irish in the HeartMolly discusses the inspiration behind her award-winning book Gaeilge i mo Chroí: Your Guide to Loving and Living the Irish Language, which won Lifestyle Book of the Year at the Irish Book Awards 2024.The book explores:* The emotional relationship many Irish people have with Gaeilge* Common myths about the language* Language shame and perfectionism* The importance of bilingual learning approaches* How Irish can become a natural part of modern lifeThroughout the episode, Molly speaks passionately about creating spaces where learners feel safe to use whatever Irish they have — even imperfectly.As she explains, Irish does not belong only to fluent speakers or classrooms. It belongs to everyone who wishes to reconnect with it.Buy Gaeilge i mo Chroí / Irish in my HeartIrish, Identity and BelongingOne of the strongest themes throughout the conversation is the emotional and cultural significance of the Irish language.Molly reflects on discovering that her own great-grandfather was a native Irish speaker from Mayo, and how close the language still remains within living memory for many Irish families.She speaks about the growing visibility of Irish in modern culture — from online communities and podcasts to films like An Cailín Ciúin and the wider revival happening among younger generations.For Molly, learning and speaking Irish is not about perfection — it is about connection: connection to identity, to heritage, to community, and to one another.The Future of Irish: A Living LanguageMolly shares her optimism about the future of Gaeilge and the growing momentum surrounding the language, both in Ireland and internationally.Now living in New York, she describes the thriving Irish-language community there — including pop-up Gaeltachtaí, conversation groups, Irish classes, and friendships formed entirely through Gaeilge.She also discusses her work teaching Irish online and at the Irish Arts Center in Manhattan, as well as her plans for a second book exploring the Irish language from a new perspective.Her central message throughout the episode is simple but powerful:Irish survives when people use it, enjoy it, and allow it to become part of everyday life.Free Irish Learning ResourcesIf you enjoyed this episode of The Language Question ~ Ceist na Teangan and want to continue your Irish language journey:Access free Irish learning resources, stay updated on upcoming episodes, and receive exclusive content.Sign up here:Free ResourcesThe Language Question ~ Ceist na Teangan Free ResourcesYou can also follow my writing on Substack:Thanks for reading The Language Question ~ Ceist na Teangan! Subscribe for free to receive priority notification on future episodes and to receive valuable learning resources.A newsletter and community for anyone learning the Irish language as an adultSlán tamall,Finghin Mac CárthaighHost – The Language Question ~ Ceist na TeanganMore on Molly Nic CéileMolly Nic CéileMolly Nic Céile is an Irish language teacher, content creator, author, and founder of Gaeilge i mo Chroí, an online platform dedicated to helping people learn and live the Irish language in an accessible and joyful way.Originally from Letterkenny, County Donegal, Molly launched her YouTube channel in 2019 to share her love of Gaeilge through videos, conversation, storytelling, and community learning. Today, her content has reached learners all over the world.She teaches Irish online internationally and at the Irish Arts Center in Manhattan, New York. In 2024, her first book, Gaeilge i mo Chroí: Your Guide to Loving and Living the Irish Language, won Lifestyle Book of the Year at the Irish Book Awards.Molly is currently writing her second book while continuing to create spaces where people can reconnect with Irish through conversation, creativity, and community.Learn more:WebsiteYouTubeInstagram This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit finghinmac.substack.com