Podcasts about east belfast

Made to Parade | Regimental Flute Band UVF East Belfast – 56 Years On The Road 

In this weeks episode Jono shares the experience of another church planter in the Diocese called Matthew Gault who is working in a loyalist estate called Tullycarnett in East Belfast.

In the second episode of ‘My Identity' Professor Colin Graham (Maynooth) is in conversation with NI Justice Minister and Leader of the Alliance Party, Naomi Long MLA. This episode is a recording of a public conversation which took place in Dublin on 6 December 2024. A lifelong resident of East Belfast, and politically active since her early twenties, Naomi first joined Belfast City Council as an Alliance Party councillor in 2001. She was subsequently elected to the Northern Ireland Assembly as MLA for East Belfast in 2003. After having the honour of serving as Lord Mayor of Belfast from 2009 to 2010, she became the first Alliance MP elected to Westminster, as Member of Parliament for East Belfast in 2010, unseating the then First Minister, Peter Robinson. In May 2016, Naomi returned to the Northern Ireland Assembly as MLA for East Belfast, before becoming Leader of Alliance that October. Since then, she has presided over the most successful elections in Alliance's history. Naomi is the current Justice Minister in the Northern Ireland Executive. In this episode she discusses, among other things, her upbringing, her faith and her career journey. The recording of the event can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXiqr9KX34s Read more about the event here: https://www.ria.ie/blog/the-long-view-identity-is-a-fluke-of-where-you-were-born/ This is episode 2 of the My Identity podcast series hosted by Professor Colin Graham, Maynooth. In this series, Colin is in conversation with a range of people whose ideas, work and life experiences shed light on the topic of identity on the Island of Ireland. My Identity is part of the ARINS project. Colin Graham is Professor English and formerly Dean of the Faculty of Arts at Maynooth University. His books include Northern Ireland: Thirty Years of Photography, Deconstructing Ireland and Ideologies of Epic. He was editor of The Irish Review from 2004 to 2020. During the Brexit negotiations he created the Twitter account @borderirish and wrote the book I am the Border, so I am, published by HarperCollins. ARINS: Analysing and Researching Ireland North and South brings together experts to provide evidence-based research and analysis on the most significant questions of policy and public debate facing the island of Ireland, north and south. The project publishes, facilitates and disseminates research on the challenges and opportunities presented to the island in a post-Brexit context, with the intention of contributing to an informed public discourse. More information can be found at www.arinsproject.com ARINS is a joint project of The Royal Irish Academy, an all-island body, and the Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies at Notre Dame's Keough School of Global Affairs. My Identity is hosted by Professor Colin Graham. Podcast management and production by Dr Susie Deedigan. Audio design and editing by The Spinning Mill, Belfast.

Join Pastor Sammy as he shares the vision for Megain Nazarene Church in 2025. Recorded on Sunday, February 9th, this video outlines the exciting direction and goals for the church in the coming years.We apologise for any patchy sound quality in parts of the video, but we hope you are still encouraged and inspired by the message shared.Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more updates and insights from Megain Nazarene!Sharing the Hope and Love of Jesus with East Belfast.#MegainNazarene #ChurchVision2025 #ChurchGrowth #VisionCasting

On the outskirts of East Belfast is a house that might be considered as one of the most important houses in modern Irish history; Craigavon House. Built for James Craig senior in 1870 to the designs of the Waterford-born architect Thomas Jackson it was once a glorious mansion but now sits in a state of semi-dereliction off the Holywood Road.For me, Craigavon House evokes the imagery of the Home Rule crisis in Ulster, whether that be the unveiling of Edward Carson as the leader of Unionism in September 1911 on the lawns outside, or whether that be the footage of Carson reading the text of the Ulster Solemn League & Covenant from the steps outside to assembled journalists in September 1912, or indeed the audacious gunrunning operation by the Ulster Volunteers in April 1914 which was planned and executed from the Billiard Room of this house. This place acted as a nerve-centre for Unionist's resistance to home rule in Ireland.However, it's history goes back much further than 1911 and I'm very grateful to have been shown around this wonderful house by Carol Walker – Director of the Somme Association – and I began by asking her about the origins of the house…Send us a textSupport the show

Loyalist Ian Ogle was murdered just yards from his east Belfast home in an attack compared to an attack from a “pack of hyenas”. Five people have now been found guilty of his murder The killing effectively brought down the leadership of the East Belfast UVF, leading to huge PSNI task force pressure which resulted in over 30 drug dealing convictions. Ciaran Barnes tells Ciarán Dunbar the story of the brutal murder of Ian Ogle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should bad parking be punished with fines? A new pilot scheme in south and east Belfast could see people prosecuted for blocking pavements or access for residents, pedestrians or emergency services Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The LCC includes representatives of the UVF, UDA and the Red Hand Commando. A political row has developed following a decision by the DUP Education Minister Paul Givan to meet them. During that meeting the LCC demanded he halt plans to build an integrated Irish medium school in east Belfast. Supporters of ‘Scoil na Seolta' say the language is for all, and so is the school. But for many loyalists, the school is unwanted, unneeded and unwelcome. Niamh Campbell told the story to Ciarán Dunbar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why is a school for small children being turned into a political controversy?

All unionist politicians condemn the intimidation of East Belfast GAA but some voice concerns over the GAA in general and the allocation of a local pitch to the new club. Security alerts at the Henry Jones Playing Fields disrupt sport and life in the area on a regular basis. How and why was the club formed, why do some people have a problem with it, and who's behind the intimidation? Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Liam Tunney, and by TUV councillor, Ron McDowell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Irish language school in East Belfast prompts debate, Just Stop Oil activists handed sentences for non violent protests and All-Ireland fever grips Armagh.

Amanda Ferguson, Belfast-based Journalist and Una Kelly, RTÉ Reporter

Ní gnáth rud é go mbeadh club CLG nuabhunaithe sa lá atá inniu ann ach ní gnáth club atá i gceist le East Belfast GAA – club chumann lúthchleas Gael in Oirthear Bhéal Feirste. Bunaithe sa bhliain 2020, tá an-rath ar an gclub – d'ainneoin dúshláin ar leith nach mbeadh ag gnáth club - bagairtí, buama bréige agus bolscaireacht. Ar phodchraoladh Seachtain, labhair Ciarán Dunbar le Rúnaí an chlub Irial Ó Ceallaigh agus iriseoir leis an BelTel, Liam Tunney. Láithreoir: Ciarán Dunbar Léiritheoir: Róisín Ní Mhaoláin Foclóir: Suntasach - considerable Oirthear Bhéal Feirste - East Belfast Paróiste - parish Uair dá raibh – back in the day Saor in aisce - free Béal dorais - béal dorais Go stairiúil - historically Dílseacht - loyalty Teannas - tension Daonra - population Dianghlásáil - lockdown See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

And is it time tipping became a part of our culture here in Northern Ireland?

Graham Cousins grew up protestant in East Belfast and spent his late-teen years and early 20s in the Ulster Defense Association better known as the UDA, a loyalist paramilitary group formed in the early 70s. He has since become close friends with ex-paramilitaries from the other side including my last guest, ex-b*mb-maker Packy McMahon (https://youtu.be/R5XJQrUCeMk?si=zCipaXh0uMIK6P0j)Graham speaks to us about his mindset during the early 70s, his reasons for joining up, his thoughts on the UDA's policy of targeting innocent Catholics and how he left the group. Graham shared some interesting thoughts/insights into his mentality during the UDA days, the time that RUC officers let him “steal” their weapons, his memories of Ian Paisley, thoughts on a united Ireland and much moreIf you would like to help out the show please like, subscribe and share. I plan on doing bigger things with this show including walk through of areas, documentary-type videos and more.. if you would like to help fund these efforts please consider donating on Patreon or Buy My a Coffee.Thanks a million!!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/goodlistenerpodcastTIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro6:20 RUC COLLUSION w/ UDA 10:10 Why join UDA not UVF 15:05 How were catholic families intimidated out ?16:55 How did graham feel about his UDA activities at the time?18:00 Does Graham identify as British ?21:45 Ian Paisley 27:15 How did he view the UVF ?29:10 Any respect for the IRA ?31:25 Would Graham have known the main hitmen in the UDA ? 35:45 Women in the UDA37:50 Dual membership UDA/UDR 39:35 Living in England

Andrew Madden and Ursula Savage join Ciarán Dunbar to discuss the week in politics. Colonel Tim Collins has been in the news after branding the Alliance Party ‘pro-nationalist'. The former soldier will be standing for the UUP in North Down in the next general election. As a possible general election looms, Health Minister Robin Swann sets sights on South Antrim's seat while questions arise over whether or not Naomi Long will campaign for East Belfast. The issue of Irish bilingual signs continues to cause controversy in Belfast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dublin singer-songwrriter Danny Carroll released his debut solo album I am the Cheese on March 1. He talks through the nine tracks on this TPOE 304. --- Press release: Part of the Dublin music scene for years, Danny Carroll is co-curator of A Litany Of Failures compilation series showcasing independent artists from across Ireland.  Having gigged in various projects, he's opened for kindred spirits such as Jeffrey Lewis and Pavement guitarist Spiral Stairs before the time came to work on his debut solo album. Enlisting the help of Belfast based producer Chris W. Ryan (New Dad, Just Mustard, Robocobra Quartet), the two developed songs with a playful, anything goes approach, with Carroll's songs likened to softer touchstones of indie rock - Silver Jews, Jonathan Richman, and Lee Hazlewood. --- Danny explains: I Am The Cheese is an album I initially recorded with Chris W. Ryan in a week in June 2021. We did this in a terraced house in East Belfast - visited by Carl Eccles on two occasions to play guitar and sing some backing vocals. In the months that followed, Finn McCarthy emailed me bass parts, and I added various bells and whistles to the songs from a flat on North Circular Road in Dublin 7. Laura Ryder also contributed piano to the song Cheesemonger. The drums were performed and recorded by Chris on one day in January 2022 in Start Together Studios. He then mixed the album, and eventually I got it mastered by the late, great John Davis (Blur, The XX, Careerist) who passed away in September 2023. I've sat on the album a long time, in part down due to vinyl pressing, in part due to personal reasons. The mental fortitude it takes to independently 'emerge' and 'unleash' is not always forthcoming. At this point the album feels like a distant document. Nevertheless, it's still something I'm happy to have made for myself. The title is taken from the 1977 Robert Cormier YA novel, which haunted my adolescence. The final lines of the novel refer back to the folk song 'The Farmer In The Dell': "The cheese stands alone. The cheese stands alone. Hi-ho, the derry-o! The cheese stands alone" For a number of reasons it felt fitting to lift that title. credits

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack The lads did their second live show as part of the Imagine! Festival of Ideas and Politics at Belfast's Crescent Arts Centre. We were joined by a panel of three previous guests representing alternative voices from within the broad spectrum of loyalism. Beano Niblock is a former loyalist prisoner and the writer of the acclaimed play The Man Who Swallowed A Dictionary (2023) about the life of his former comrade David Ervine. Niblock is a vocal advocate for loyalist storytelling and the power of arts as means of communicating historical experience. Emma Shaw is the founder and CEO of the Phoenix Education Centre, a profit for purpose community interest company in East Belfast that nurtures community self-help and promotes strategies to tackle low educational attainment and barriers to the workforce. David Adams is a former spokesperson and councillor for the UDA-linked Ulster Democratic Party who was heavily involved in negotiations that led to the Good Friday Agreement. Having experienced what he described as a ‘messy divorce' from loyalism in the mid-00s, he has spoken openly about the need to have informed conversations about reconciliation as a priority in any debates over the constitution. The Shamim Malekmian immigration reporting interview is out now here:

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack The lads did their second live show as part of the Imagine! Festival of Ideas and Politics at Belfast's Crescent Arts Centre. We were joined by a panel of three previous guests representing alternative voices from within the broad spectrum of loyalism. Beano Niblock is a former loyalist prisoner and the writer of the acclaimed play The Man Who Swallowed A Dictionary (2023) about the life of his former comrade David Ervine. Niblock is a vocal advocate for loyalist storytelling and the power of arts as means of communicating historical experience. Emma Shaw is the founder and CEO of the Phoenix Education Centre, a profit for purpose community interest company in East Belfast that nurtures community self-help and promotes strategies to tackle low educational attainment and barriers to the workforce. David Adams is a former spokesperson and councillor for the UDA-linked Ulster Democratic Party who was heavily involved in negotiations that led to the Good Friday Agreement. Having experienced what he described as a ‘messy divorce' from loyalism in the mid-00s, he has spoken openly about the need to have informed conversations about reconciliation as a priority in any debates over the constitution. The latest Fresh Batch is out now here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-101021413

After a split "week-end" versus Manchester, we look back and review the action. We'll be joined by a man that is no stranger to either locker room in brand new dad, Ciaran Long. We'll preview the upcoming games as we welcome Fife to East Belfast before travelling to Lower Parliment Street on Sunday to take on those Panthers of Nottingham #NFNF. Tune in at 9pm for all the news, views and special gusts that may drop in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Following the murder of Ian Ogle in 2019, the PSNI felt the pressure and resolved to strike a blow against UVF cocaine dealers – that operation has seen a raft of convictions. Who are the kingpins, the enforcers and the bookkeeper behind the drug trade in east Belfast? Sunday Life reporter Ciaran Barnes joins Ciarán Dunbar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Teenagers are being bombarded on social media with promotions for financial products they might not understand and that are usually too risky or dangerous for them to invest in. The MP Robin Walker, who chairs the Commons Education Select Committee, wants to see financial education for 16-18 year olds strengthened. The Department for Education told us "Financial literacy within citizenship is compulsory for 11-16-year-olds in the national curriculum, so young people are taught about the importance of personal budgeting, savings, money management and calculating interest.”Figures indicate an increasing number of homeowners are making overpayments on their mortgages, to take the sting out of new interest rates. More than £21.3 billion was overpaid in the first ten months of this year - up more than 14% from the same period last year. But how much do you need to overpay, to make a difference?The new project where people can get loans at zero interest to help with the cost of electricity, gas, and heating oil. We visit Ballyhackamore Credit Union in East Belfast to see how it works.Presenter: Paul Lewis Reporters: Dan Whitworth, Sandra Hardial and Eimear Devlin Researcher: Jo Krasner Editor: Jess Quayle(First broadcast 12pm, Saturday 9th Dec 2023)

Twenty-two loyalists have been convicted in the past 18 months for dealing drugs connected the East Belfast UVF. The UVF's Shankill Road based leadership has now ‘stood down' several prominent figures in the notorious east Belfast battalion, to protect ‘transition' funding. Ciaran Barnes, chief reporter with the Sunday Life, has the latest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Mooney talks to Aaron Edwards of the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst about the UVF statement ordering its East Belfast Brigade to stand down.

Eight members of the East Belfast UVF have been told to stand down over links to criminality. Despite this, sources have said there is “no prospect” of a feud within the group, suggesting that a wind-down for the paramilitary group could be on the horizon. Belfast Telegraph security correspondent Allison Morris joins Ciarán Dunbar. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack Emma Shaw is a loyalist community activist from East Belfast. She is the founder and CEO of the Phoenix Education Centre, a community interest company working to tackle educational underachievement in her community. In this episode of the podcast Emma talks to the lads about the importance of education and peer empowerment, loyalist identity and actively challenging stereotypes about loyalism. The Blood on the Dancefloor Podcast with Jordan Dunbar is out now:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-91689805

In this epsiode Jim is joined by Phil and Paul Higginson from Ghostbusters Ireland as they chatted about Ivan Reitman's 1984 orginal along with the various sequels and reboots within the series and pretty much anything else Ghostbuster-related.This episode was recorded ahead of their special screening at the Strand Arts Centre in East-Belfast on Sunday 29 October to help raise money for  Heart Children Ireland.Find out more about Ghostbusters Ireland here and their charity event at the Strand here. As always be warned this recording is filled with spoilers and tangents a-aplenty.If you enjoyed it, be sure to leave us a review wherever you get your podcasting fix.Check out our socials on Facebook, Twitter , Instagram and YouTube.Don't forget to subscribe to make sure you never miss a single episode and find our complete back catalogue on the BanterFlix website.

Brian McDermott left his home in East Belfast and promised his mum he would be back for Sunday lunch. It was the last day of the summer holidays in 1973 and the 10 year old was headed to the playground at nearby Ormeau park. Brian was spotted there by several witnesses but he never returned home. Six days later his partial remains were found in a hessian sack floating on the River Lagan. At the time police said it was the most ghastly and fiendish murder that Northern Ireland had ever witnessed. Fifty years on the case remains unsolved and is dogged with conspiracy and rumour.All sources for the episode can be found herePromosSupport the showFollow Persons Unknown: Instagram and FacebookEmail: personsunknownpod@gmail.comWebsite with Transcripts:https://personsunknown.buzzsprout.com/

Our guide to East Belfast brings us to a very special location!

And more on how a court hears that the UVF control the illegal drug trade in East Belfast

The East Belfast UVF says 20 “once prominent members” of the organisation have been expelled over drug dealing.  In an official statement to Sunday Life the loyalist gang denied involvement in the drugs trade.  But a judge has said the UVF is behind ALL drug dealing in the east of the city.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Linda Ervine, Manager of the Turas Project, which promotes the Irish Language in East Belfast, Ciarán Mac Giolla Bhéin, Language Planning Co-Ordinator, West Belfast with ‘Fís an Phobail'

Labhraíonn Máire leis an Dr Brian Lacey, staraí agus seandálaí, faoina shaol ag fás aníos i mBaile Átha Cliath, a shaothar acadúil agus a shaol mar fhear aerach in Éirinn. Caitheann iriseoir Eoin Ó Catháin súil ar na hiomaitheoirí do Ghradaim an Acadaimh 2023. Pléann Aodán Mac Séafraidh, Oifigeach Forbartha Gaeilge Oirthear Bhéal Feirste, agus a bhean chéile Jackie tábhacht Robert Burns agus tá cúpla amhrán a rá acu fosta. Máire chats to historian and archaeologist Dr Brian Lacey about his life growing up in Dublin, his academic work and his life as a gay man in Ireland. Journalist Eoin Ó Catháin reviews the contenders for the 2023 Academy Awards. East Belfast's Irish Language Officer, Aodán Mac Séafraidh, and his wife Jackie are in the studio to discuss the importance of Robert Burns and to sing a few songs.

Welcome to Off The Beat & Track Podcast with me Stu Whiffen.This episodes guest is East Belfast genre smashing artist Jordan AdetunjiWe had a great chat and discussed all manner of incredible records as well as discussing Jordans upbringing and creative journey to dateHope you enjoy this chat and if you do please feel free to support the podcast herehttps://supporter.acast.com/offthebeatandtrack orwww.patreon.com/offthebeatandtrackOTBAT is proudly sponsored by www.hotelchocolat.com Please also subscribe and follow the podcast on the social media links belowOff The Beat & Trackwww.offthebeatandtrackpodcast.comhttps://twitter.com/beatandtrackpodhttps://www.facebook.com/offthebeatandtrackpodcast/Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/offthebeatandtrack. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/offthebeatandtrack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Shrapnel Podcast I am joined by Lauren Kerr. Lauren was an Ulster Unionist Party candidate for East Belfast in the early 2022 assembly election, in which the UUP grew their share for the area. Lauren was the first openly lesbian candidate for East Belfast and uses her voice to advocate for the LGBTQ+ community within the UUP and unionism. Lauren has been involved in politics for 15 years and also has a keen interest in football. Join us:patreon.com/tortoiseshack Ballymun Tickets:https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/tortoise-shack-live-getitdoneballymun-tickets-417062163157?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

If you come from another country to live in England, what happens to the space you leave behind? After over 30 years living away, will you become a tourist in your homeland? Peter Curran sets out to uncover his missing past, having left Northern Ireland for London in search of work at the height of the Troubles. With no qualifications, he did the immigrant dance of hiding his differences and accentuating his similarities with the people of his host nation. (He kept the accent, though.) We hear funny, shocking and life-affirming personal testimony of contemporaries who stayed in Belfast and “didn't run away” - a drag Queen, a Peace negotiator, and a pop star. A fresh and original take on the usual narrative of Northern Irish history, in a programme that will resonate with émigrés of all ages and communities. Contributors include: Michael Bradley of The Undertones, taking Peter to the family terraced house where the band continued to rehearse throughout their UK chart success. Bronagh Hinds, the international women's advocate, discusses her part in negotiating the Belfast Good Friday Agreement, which brought an official close to the Troubles. Linda Ervine MBE, who leads the Irish language project Turas, teaching people from a British Unionist background a language often associated with Irish Nationalism, through the East Mission of the Methodist Church in East Belfast. Gerry Walls, a Belfast cabaret host and entertainer who performs as the celebrated drag queen, Tina Leggs Tantrum. Arthur Magee, a local historian on the Experience Belfast tour. Sound design by David Thomas. Written and produced by Peter Curran. A Foghorn production for BBC Radio 4

Tugann Clíodhna Ní Mhianáin cuntas ar a haistear féin trí Ghaelcholáiste Dhoire agus í sa chéad rang a thosaigh nuair a bunaíodh an scoil, seacht mbliana ó shin. Cluineann muid ó chuid de na daoine a bhí i láthair ag seoladh leabhair úir, Turas Soir/Journey East - bailiúchán de scéalta ó Oirthear Bhéal Feirste. Míníonn Dr Róisín Costello, Ollamh Cúnta i Scoil an Dlí agus Rialtas OCBÁC, faoin phíonós mór a gearradh ar chomhlachtaí teicneolaíochta le déanaí maidir le lochtanna i gcúrsaí príobháideachais agus slándála. Pléann Máire Treasa Ní Dhubhghaill cúrsaí rugbaí. Clíodhna Ní Mhianáin gives an account of her own journey through Gaelcholáiste Dhoire as a pupil of the first class to start school at its foundation seven years ago. We hear from some of the people present at the launch of a new book containing a collection of stories from East Belfast. Dr Róisín Costello, Assistant Professor in DCU's School of Law and Government discusses recent penalties given to tech companies regarding privacy and security issues. Fearghal gets a rugby update from Máire Treasa Ní Dhubhghaill.

This week Aaron and I talk about DMing celebrities, being lonely and Andrew running for election in East Belfast. Sign up to patreon for extra episodes.

Niall Ó Donnghaile is a Senator and former Belfast City Councillor. Elected as a Councillor for the first time in 2011, Niall made history when he was appointed the youngest ever Mayor of Belfast at the age of 25. A resident of East Belfast all his life, Niall sits on a number of local boards and community organisations. He is well known for his grassroots lobbying and engagement. A fluent Irish Language speaker Niall is committed to helping build an inclusive East Belfast which welcomes and embraces all of our enriching traditions and cultures in a spirit of equality and mutual respect. Niall's proven track record of delivery has seen tangible results on the ground, from new housing and environmental improvements to tourism initiatives, from job creation to giving voice to those most marginalized. This Episode Was Recorded Live On Friday September 9th, 2022. ************************************************ For More Information Visit our Website: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/ ©2022

Recorded on location at the Strand Arts Centre in East Belfast, programme manager Johanna Leech and cultural freelancer Robert J. E. Simpson chat to Paula Blair about the venue's history, its current status and plans for its future. We then learn more about Robert's work as an artist, an actor, a for-hire freelancer and with the CinePunked podcast. And finally, there is a post-viewing discussion between Robert and Paula after seeing Thor: Love and Thunder (dir. Taika Waititi, 2022) with plenty of references to plot details and lots of meandering off to other broadly relevant topics! If you get something out of this episode or know someone who will, please share it and give it a good rating and review on your podcast app. Music: commonGround by airtone (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. Funding the podcast helps us improve its quality and provide more accurate transcripts and captions. You can support this work and find this episode's extended show notes and automated transcript at https://audiovisualcultures.com/2022/09/07/audiovisual-cultures-episode-124-strand-thor-and-robert-simpson/

How can we keep the lights on this winter? - Charlie Westron says we still need to shop around... We need to protect & save green spaces in Cork not lose them to development.. Moving to East Belfast, A Cork comedian making merry & lots more Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are online comments on a GAA pitch in east Belfast out of step with changes there?

Born in Belfast, George Hamilton has worked in broadcasting for four decades. In that time he his voice and ability to tell a story as it unfolds have made him the undisputed voice of Irish football. George's commentary like John Motson, is the soundtrack that sung by little boys and girls dreaming of winning world cups and scoring goals in the backyards when nobody is watching . He has captured the highs and lows of Irish sport for generations of fans, ever since he first took up the microphone in the mid-seventies, and he has been enthralling his audiences ever since. When I saw that he recently penned his memoir The Nation Holds Its Breath - I was delighted by the prospect of an hour long chat on Irishman Abroad with him. He doesn't disappoint and neither does the book. It takes us on an affectionate journey from the Cregagh Road in East Belfast to an emotional farewell salute from Big Jack Charlton on the hallowed Anfield turf in 1995. Not surprisingly, the book went on to be nominated at the Irish Book Awards.   Hear the whole conversation by supporting us on www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad & get access to tonnes of bonus content, weekly episodes, mini series and interviews from the Irishman Abroad. Want to submit a question or suggest a guest/topic? There's few easy options. 1. Irishman Abroad Live Line: You can now get in touch with us and feature on our shows by sending your WhatsApp voice note to 00447543122330. 2. Email Jar, Sonia and Marion directly on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com. For updates on future episodes and live shows follow Jar here on Twitter, visit www.jigser.com or subscribe to the YouTube channel here. Disclaimer: All materials contained within this podcast are copyright protected. Third party reuse and/or quotation in whole or in part is prohibited unless direct credit and/or hyperlink to the Irishman Abroad podcast is clearly and accurately provided.

The relationship between Unionism and the Irish Government is the worst it has ever been. But why is that? And with more and more talk of a potential border poll; will loyalists ever accept a United Ireland? Our Chief Reporter Barry Whyte has been to East Belfast to find out...

A look at the 1997 Westminster Election Campaign of former Northern Ireland International Derek Dougan as well as a bit on his football career, time at the PFA and so on.

Dr Alan Stout who is a GP in East Belfast, and Deputy Chair of the British Medical Association in Northern Ireland says that the health system there is under significant pressure.

Belfast City Cllr and Green Party candidate for East Belfast, Brian Smyth joined me to tell me why he was running and what he's hearing on the campaign trail. He talks about linking left-environmentalism to health, housing and social mobility. We talk about the media imbalance, the NI Protocol, cultural identity and much, much more. Join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack

Hello fellow bibliophiles! Today I'm in Belfast, Northern Ireland chatting with Linda Murray from Books, Paper, Scissors, an independent bookshop in Belfast. They stock a curated selection of new fiction and non-fiction, plus classics, Irish writing, and poetry. They also have a children's room, with choices from newborn to teenager. Beyond books Books, Paper, Scissors stock high quality stationary, notebooks, pens, diaries, and greeting cards. Plus gift wrap and of course, scissors.Jan Carson is a writer and community arts facilitator based in East Belfast. Her debut novel Malcolm Orange Disappearsand short story collection, Children's Children, were published by Liberties Press, Dublin. A micro-fiction collection, Postcard Stories was published by The Emma Press in 2017. Jan's novel The Fire Starters was published by Doubleday in April 2019 and subsequently won the EU Prize for Literature for Ireland 2019. She has been shortlisted for the Sean O'Faolain Short Story Prize and in 2016 won the Harper's Bazaar Short Story Prize.Enjoy :)Links from this episode:Books, Paper, Scissors Books, Paper, Scissors – Book Club Look! It's a woman writer! Irish Literary Feminisms, 1980-2020 edited by Éilís Ní Dhuibhne Leonard and Hungry Paul, Ronan Hession Jan Carson The Fire Starters, Jan Carson The Last Resort, Jan Carson Postcard Stories, Jan Carson Postcard Stories 2, Jan Carson Children's Children, Jan Carson Malcolm Orange Disappears, Jan Carson Jan Carson Books The Tin Drum, Günter Grass  Support the show (https://paypal.me/TheBookshopPodcast?locale.x=en_US)

Robert Eadie tells the story of his conversion to Christ as a 15-year-old lad in East Belfast. During a series of gospel meetings by the evangelist Harold German, young Bobbie had two near fatal accidents in one day. He was reminded of the verse “God speaketh once, yea twice” and it concentrated his mind on his need to be saved. Listen as Bobbie tells of his deliverance through the words of John 3:36 (This testimony is part of a message The post “God speaketh once, yea twice” (21 min) first appeared on Gospel Hall Audio.