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John Nichols, National Affairs correspondent for The Nation; Joe Neville, Fine Gael TD for Kildare North; John Brady, Sinn Féin TD for Wicklow; ; Frances Black, Independent Senator; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Mirror

Joe Neville, Fine Gael TD for Kildare North; John Brady, Sinn Féin TD for Wicklow; ; Frances Black, Independent Senator; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Mirror

Joe Neville, Fine Gael TD for Kildare North; John Brady, Sinn Féin TD for Wicklow; ; Frances Black, Independent Senator; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Mirror

Frances Black, Independent Senator, speaks out as Cabinet is to consider a memo on legislation related to the Occupied Palestinian Territories.

The podcasters turn away from the heavy news agenda of tariffs and economic upheaval to examine a lighter, more enjoyable but still important topic: the 2025 Irish presidential election. What makes a good president? What makes a good presidential candidate? And who are the candidates in the running at this late stage? From big party nominees like Fine Gael's Mairead McGuinness to left unity candidates like Senator Frances Black and celebrity candidates like Conor McGregor, the list is long. Cormac McQuinn and Jack Horgan-Jones join Hugh for the first of many episodes dedicated to the presidency this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Independent Senator Frances Black joins Kieran for this week's Thursday Interview!

President Higgins’ second term ends in November. Discussion has already started as to who might run for the Presidency and who might be interested in the role. Names mentioned include MEP Sean Kelly, Senators Michael McDowell and Frances Black, and Eurovision winner Linda Martin. Students at Kerry College’s journalism, podcasting and radio course got the views of people in Tralee. Comment line caller Bríd Mhic Gearailt believes it’s vital that the next President is a fluent Irish speaker, like Michael D Higgins.

Claire Brock speaks to Neale Richmond TD, Duncan Smith TD, Senator Frances Black, Dan O'Brien, Cllr Hazel Chu and Daniel McConnell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jack Horgan Jones - Political Correspondent, Irish Times and Independent Senator, Frances Black.

The West County Hotel in Ennis is the venue for a public meeting to mark the first anniversary of Israel's ongoing onslaught on Gaza. Senator Frances Black is set to speak at the meeting on “Time for Action – Pass the Occupied Territories Bill.” The meeting is being organised by the Clare branch of Sadaka – the Ireland Palestine Alliance. To find out more, Alan Morrisey was joined by the Chair of Sadaka-the Ireland Palestine Alliance, Éamonn Meehan and Independent Senator, Frances Black. Picture (c) https://www.sadaka.ie/

Today on the show - the Driving Instructors Association called for a massive overhaul of the driving test to help tackle road safety, Jigsaw told us about the surge in demand on their services , we heard that the Govt levy on drinks industry here is among highest in Europe and Frances Black spoke with us about the ongoing conflict in Gaza Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anger is palpable in the streets of France today, as the recent killing of 17-year-old Nahel by police during a traffic stop ignited countrywide protests. Such large-scale unrest hadn't been seen since the Gilet Jaunes movement took off five years ago. As a result of this, and of his extremely unpopular pension reform – which also saw widespread protests – Emmanuel Macron's popularity has hit rock bottom, with support surging for both the far-right and the Left. What does all of this mean for people in France, and what lessons can be learned by those elsewhere in Europe? Join us for this vital conversation featuring Yanis Varoufakis, Julijana Zita, Erik Edman and the rest of our team, as well as our special guest, Stathis Kouvelakis. And remember to send us your comments and questions live!

Featuring Imelda May, Frances Black, Dave Fanning and Ronan Collins

As conversations on the topic become more common, is the prospect of a United Ireland becoming inevitable? Neale Richmond, Frances Black and Louise O'Reilly joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

This week we hear from Senator Frances Black, Chair of IRELAND'S FUTURE. We also hear from Andrew Clarke, a Belfast student and Canadian MP James Maloney about the Oct 1st Together We Can event that is occurring in Dublin.

This week we hear from Senator Frances Black, Chair of IRELAND'S FUTURE. We also hear from Andrew Clarke, a Belfast student and Canadian MP James Maloney about the Oct 1st Together We Can event that is occurring in Dublin.

This week we hear from Senator Frances Black, Chair of IRELAND'S FUTURE. We also hear from Andrew Clarke, a Belfast student and Canadian MP James Maloney about the Oct 1st Together We Can event that is occurring in Dublin.

Mary Coughlan joins Marty ahead of her concert with Sharon Shannon and Frances Black at the Cork Opera House. Mary also chats about upcoming projects including a new album celebrating Peggy Lee.

This week there's lots of new music crossing the transom of the Windy City Irish Radio studios from Boxing Banjo, Noel Briody, Hank Wedel, Melissa Jane Carroll and Ronan Healy, Eamonn Jackson Lee Hayes,  and Doppler and some classics from Green Fields of America, Roseanne Cash, Aoife Scott, Frances Black and Roisin O.  It's all right here on Windy City Irish Radio broadcasting live on globalirishradio.com and 750AM WNDZ and, of course on our website windycityirishradio.com or via all major podcast providers.  And, in addition to having a face for radio, Tim Taylor also is the Egg-secutive Director of the Magic City Egg Fest, a barbecue festival for enthusiasts of the Big Green Egg, America's best-selling kamado style grill.  Join Tim on August 13th in the Village Colon, MI for the Magic City Egg Fest.  Come out and taste or sign up a team.  If you sign up a cooking team, Tim will sponsor you!  First come, first serve! tim.taylor@windycityirishradio.com or 773.383.7892

Officially, the EU opposes annexation and considers illegal settlements in occupied territories an obstacle to international peace and stability. However, as with many other cases, what the EU states is far from its practices. Trade is still allowed between the European Single Market and these settlements, making their existence not only viable but economically profitable for the occupiers. As war is waged in Ukraine, and other tragically less popular conflicts continue to rage in Palestine, Yemen, Mali and across the world, we must take a stand against Europe's legacy of hypocrisy. This is why DiEM25 has joined forces with Human Rights Watch, independent Irish Senator Frances Black, and many others, in supporting the Stop Trade With Settlements campaign and in calling Israel an apartheid state. In this DiEM TV special, DiEM25 Political Director Erik Edman talks with independent Irish Senator Frances Black and Omar Shakir, Israel and Palestine Director at Human Rights Watch, about what it means to take a stand against illegal settlements, and — crucially — what people can do to help. Visit the campaign's website: https://stopsettlements.org

This week on the podcast we're discussing the latest in the European Parliament. First the EU Taxonomy for sustainable investments and the repercussions of classifying gas and nuclear as "sustainable". We also discuss increasing militarism with Denmark's decision to become involved in European Defence and moves by Sweden and Finland towards NATO membership; migration and the decision to give FRONTEX, the EU Border and Coast Guard Agency lethal weapons for the first time; Irish fishers' visit to Brussels and the changes they are fighting for; finally an answer we received to a question on the legal feasibility of Frances Black's Occupied Territories Bill.

Brian Leddin, Green Party TD for Limerick City; Reada Cronin, Sinn Féin TD for Kildare North; Frances Black, Independent Senator; and Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Reporter at Irish Independent

Miriam is joined by three performers who are among Ireland's most successful female artist. All three are now set to share the stage as they embark on a nationwide tour together. Sharon Shannon, Frances Black and Mary Coughlan

In this episode, Senator Barry Ward talks to his Seanad colleague, Independent Senator Eileen Flynn, about her private member's bill to remove the term “child pornography” from Irish legislation, and replace it with the more appropriate term “child sexual exploitation material”. Also in the podcast are Emer Taylor and Jessica Bray, who worked on the Bill with Senator Flynn. This is a first for Irish legislation because it alters the title of an existing act without repealing it; the Child Trafficking and Pornography Act 1998 will become the Child Trafficking and Child Sexual Exploitation Material Act 1998. You can read the Bill here. You can read the second stage debate on the Bill in the Seanad on 2 February 2022 here. Media coverage of the Bill can be seen here: RTÉ The Irish Times The Irish Examiner TheJournal.ie Buzz.ie Headtopics.ie Highland Radio Donegal Daily Donegal Live Senator Eileen Flynn is an Independent Senator and a member of the Civil Engagement Group, which can be found on Twitter @SeanadCEG, and on Instagram @SeanadCEG - the Bill was co-sponsored by Senators Eileen Flynn, Alice-Mary Higgins (@aliceeire), Lynn Ruane (@SenLynnRuane) and Frances Black (@frances_black). You can follow Eileen on Twitter @love1solidarity or find out more about her on the Oireachtas web site. Emer Taylor is a legislative consultant working with Senator Eileen Flynn and Independents 4 Change, and Jessica Bray works directly with Senator Flynn in her office. The Irish Legislation Podcast is presented by Senator Barry Ward. Follow Barry on Twitter @barrymward; Instagram @barrym_ward; Facebook at BarryWard.ie; or his web site: www.barryward.ie. E-mail barry.ward@oireachtas.ie with any comments or suggestions.

Your Heart, Man or Woman's, would go out to Mary Coughlan and Frances Black as uncertainty once more surrounds the performance and entertainment industry. Historian Sean Collins reflected on a momentous day in Irish history a century ago today. Work Behaviorist Fiona Buckley offered advice around winding down at work for the holidays, Sinead Burke brought us another poignant episode of her banter and Gerry rolled out a week of Prince in words and song... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Alan Shatter, former Justice Minister, and Frances Black, Independent Senator, on Sally Rooney's decision not to deal with an Israeli publishing company

To pay tribute to Paddy Moloney of the Chieftains, Ray is joined by John Sheahan David Brophy, Sean Keane, Kevin Coneff, Sharon Shannon, Brian Masterson and Frances Black.

With summer in full swing, the boys of Windy City Irish Radio fill your Sunday afternoon with a mix of the best of the best, this week featuring Mick Flannery and Susan O'Neill, The Gothard Sisters, Michael McGovern, The High Kings, Sean Dunphy, Declan O'Rourke, Ciaran Cooney, the Outside Track and then it's a family affair combo featuring Roisin O and Mary Black and Aoife Scott with Frances Black.  You can listen to Windy City Irish Radio live each Sunday from noon to 1pm or listen to the live stream on www.globalirishradio.com or check out our podcast at www.windycityirishradio.com.  

In this episode Simon K speaks to Charlie McGettigan. Charlie McGettigan is a songwriter,singer, guitarist, producer, broadcaster and entertainer who lives in Leitrim Ireland. Charlie started his musical career in the 1960s in various rock bands in Donegal. Charlie has worked with artists like Maura O'Connell and Eleanor Shanley who both recorded many of his songs including “Feet of a Dancer”, “A Bed for the Night” and “If Anything Happened to You”. Charlie joined forces with Paul Harrington and Brendan Graham to win the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest for Ireland with “Rock n Roll Kids”. He has released many solo albums including “In Your Old Room”, “Family Matters” “Stolen Moments”and his current album “The Man from 20”. Charlie's songs have been recorded by many artists including De Danann, Mary and Frances Black, Ray Lynam, Daniel O'Donnell, Sandy Kelly and Hal Ketchum to name but a few. He presents “The Saturday Connection” and “The Arts Show” on Shannonside/Northern Sound Radio, As well as serving on the Board of IMRO, Charlie is also a member of the Board of The Dock Arts Centre in Carrick on Shannon, Co. Leitrim. Web:https://www.charliemcgettigan.ie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CharlieMcGettiganMusic Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/3AtgxDje3xrDMAtyEWiupD?si=D1S8GzlzQki4gYzCTJwQOg   Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCFyMohxadlJVpoR5LvltlQ Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_McGettigan   Support us!

Uur 1 1. How high the moon – Mel Tormé 2. I’m glad you’re here with me tonight – Neil Diamond 3. Deur mien ogen – Martijje 4. Adieu – 17 Hippies 5. The other side of the sun – Janis Ian 6. Het Neerhof – MissT 7. Ice cream – Chris Barber 8. La vie en pause – Ellen ten Damme & Ricciotti Ensemble 9. Father and daughter – Paul Simon 10. Something so right – Randy Crawford 11. Was it just me – Douwe Bob 12. Silencio – Ibrahim Ferrer & Omara Portuondo 13. Je zoenen zijn zoeter dan – Herman van Veen 14. Für Elise – 40 Fingers Uur 2 1. Sad Lisa – Cat Stevens 2. Not fade away – Buddy Holly 3. Met de liefde alleen – Generale Klank Maatschappij 4. Narpese – Julya Lo’ko 5. Talk to me while I’m listening – Frances Black 6. The wellerman – Nathan Evans 7. Oh Claire – Antoine Leonpaul 8. De tijd dringt – Kommil Foo 9. I’m gonna wash that man right outta my hair – Stacey Kent 10. (I’m in love with) A wonderful guy – Nellie McKay 11. La torre – Gabriel Rios & Devendra Banhart 12. Over 100 jaar – Klein Orkest 13. Follow you follow me - Genesis

If the protracted process of Brexit made anything clear it’s that nobody really knew what a vote for Brexit actually meant when they went into the voting booth. Deciding the type of Brexit was every bit as contentious as the decision to leave the EU in the first place. In the hope of avoiding similar issues in the future of this Island a group called Ireland’s Future is calling for us to start preparing for a referendum on Irish unity immediately. Senator Frances Black is the Chairperson of Ireland’s Future.

Frances Black grew up on Charlemont Street in Dublin as the youngest of the late Patty and Kevin's five children. It was a very musical family, and she began singing with her older siblings, Shay, Michael, Mary and Martin, known as The Black Family

Frances Black grew up on Charlemont Street in Dublin as the youngest of the late Patty and Kevin's five children. It was a very musical family, and she began singing with her older siblings, Shay, Michael, Mary and Martin, known as The Black Family

It's Thanksgiving week in the Windy City Irish Radio and we sure do have a lot to be thankful for this year despite our feelings that it cannot end soon enough! Learn how the Irish saved Thanksgiving some 400 years ago (of course they did!!) and tune in for music of the season from The Cranberries, Gatehouse, "Dublin City Ramblers" Fan Page, Caelic, Van Morrison (Official), Solas, Girsa, Phil Coulter with Liam Clancy and a special set tribute to The Black Family with Mary Black, Frances Black and Róisín O with Mundy. It's a feast of massive musical proportions that will be sure to help to spice up your holiday menu. Join Tim and Mike each and every Sunday from Noon to 1PM on WNDZ 750AM and check out our inaugural 2020 holiday podcast at www.windycityirishradio.com.

The Palestine Podcast showcases a selection of lectures, talks and interviews featuring leading experts and social justice activists active on the Palestine-Israel issue. Brought to you by the Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign. Click here to view all podcasts. Subscribe on your favourite platform! Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSpotifyStitcherAcastYouTubeDeezerTuneInPlayer.fmPocketCastsCastroRadio PublicBreakerBlubrryPodcast AddictPodbeanPodcast RepubliciHeartRadio jQuery(document).ready(function($) { 'use strict'; $('#podcast-subscribe-button-11212 .podcast-subscribe-button.modal-632417ae642e2').on("click", function() { $("#secondline-psb-subs-modal.modal-632417ae642e2.modal.secondline-modal-632417ae642e2").modal({ fadeDuration: 250, closeText: '', }); return false; }); }); ===== PP#52 - 'Targeting Transnational Activism for Palestinian Rights' with Huwaida Arraf, Dima Khalidi, Mahmoud Nawajaa, Majed Abusalama and Frances Black [2020-08-26] - (Download here) INFO: In this episode of the Palestine Podcast, we feature an important discussion that took place as part of the 2020 Dublin Arts and Human Rights Festival concentrating on the increased targeting of Palestinian and Palestine solidarity human rights defenders, both in Palestine and around the world. About the speakers Huwaida Arraf is a Palestinian-American attorney and human rights activist. Over the past two decades, Huwaida has been involved in a number of legal and grassroots initiatives for Palestinian rights, including the co-founding of the International Solidarity Movement (ISM) and the Gaza Freedom Flotilla. Dima Khalidi is the founder and director of Palestine Legal, overseeing the organization's array of legal and advocacy work to protect people speaking out for Palestinian freedom from attacks on their civil and constitutional rights.  Mahmoud Nawajaa is a human rights defender and youth organiser from Hebron. He is General Coordinator of the Boycott National Committee (BNC and board member of the Stop the Wall campaign. He was recently imprisoned without charge by Israel for 19 days as a result of his human rights work.   Majed Abusalama is a PhD candidate in Critical Human Geography and Regional Studies at Tampere University (Finland) and a contributing writer to Jadaliyya, Aljazeera English, MiddleEastEye and others. He grew up in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza and is now based in Berlin. He serves as an international director of We Are Not Numbers organisation in Gaza. Frances Black is an independent Irish Senator, singer and founder of the RISE Foundation, a charitable organisation working with people with a loved one in addiction. A strong advocate for social justice and equality, she was elected to the 25th Seanad in 2016 and initiated the Occupied Territories Bill. We would like to thank our colleagues in the Front Line Defenders  for granting us permission to use the audio of this webinar which was organised by them as part of the 2020 Dublin Arts and Human Rights Festival. Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast reflect the opinions of the speaker(s) only and do not reflect the views of the Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign unless otherwise explicitly stated. If you like this podcast please visit our website for many more great episodes: https://www.ipsc.ie/the-palestine-podcast You can also find us at the following locations: Website: https://www.ipsc.ie/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IrelandPSC Twitter: https://twitter.com/ipsc48 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irelandpsc/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/IrelandPSC Podcast: https://www.ipsc.ie/the-palestine-podcast And you can donate to our work here: PayPal: https://www.ipsc.ie/get-involved/donate/paypal iDonate: https://www.ifundraise.ie/3553_ireland-palestine-solidarity-campaign.html

This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to acclaimed actor Chiwetel Ejofor about his role in the new Netflix movie 'The Old Guard' as well as its Director Gina Prince-Bythewood. Mark Ryall reviews 'Hamilton' the Musical as it lands on Disney Plus.  Musician and Senator Frances Black chats about her Favourite Movie.

Frances Black is a singer, politician and founder of the RISE Foundation. She chats to Des about the challenge of running the foundation, her surprise at getting elected to the Seanad and what it was like growing up as part of the Black family, one of the country's foremost musical families.

Frances Black On The Afternoon Show by Midlands 103

Singer, Songwriter, Composer Caleb Smith (aka Mista Smyth) is the lead singer and co-founder of Black Queen, "A tribute to Queen."  Rumor has it that Black Queen has the largest world-wide following of any Queen tribute band with a straight African-American frontman:-).  And of course, we at the End of the Road stridently adopt all rumors.  Be sure to check out Caleb's original five full length albums and studio recordings here:  https://mistasmyth.bandcamp.com/ The Black Queen official fan site is here:  Black Queen site Check out one of their shows:   Black Queen video Mary Frances is a college instructor in environmental science and has been displaying her found art assemblages in group exhibits throughout the midwest.   Galleries which have shown her work include Woman Made Gallery in Chicago, Art St. Louis in St. Louis, and Oakland Community College near Detroit. Mary offers the following artists' statement: "I create assemblages primarily with found objects.  Environmentalism influences me most as nature is the source of all things, including creativity.  I find materials for my work anywhere, although primarily outdoors.  Judging each object individually on size, weight, texture and color, I assemble them together.  Eventually, unlike objects fit together in ways that make people think about unwanted things.  These include environmental degradation, exploitation, and conflict.  Some of pieces are satirical or simply interesting to look at.  In the future I want to expand my base of materials and continue to express difficult as well as playful concepts." Mary's art pages and contact information can be found here:   https://maryfrancesartistfoundart.webs.com/ https://maryfrancesartist.webs.com/ I would like to thank them both for coming and for Mary's kind gift of the official End of the Road wizard staff for future conjuring of everything good.   I look forward to Caleb's new side side project, and I believe we may have heard the first live recording that upcoming new project on this podcast.  Much love, Mike    

This week on Windy City Irish Radio​, Mike and Tim debut a brand new single off of JigJam​'s fantastic new album, Phoenix, set to be released in June. Tune in for music from The Moxie Strings​, Northern Irish band Cúig​, Scots sensations Elephant Sessions​ and legendary Scottish troubadour, Dougie MacLean​. If that's not enough, there's more from the late great Johnny Cash​, local folk favorites Ashley & Simpson​, Clannad Irish Band​, Aoife Scott​ with mom Frances Black​, Madison WI's own Rising Gael​, and Tipperary/Galway folkers Strings & Things. For the best in Irish music new and old, tune in every Wednesday night to WSBC 1240AM from 8PM - 9PM and catch this week's jam-packed podcast here at www.windycityirishradio.com

Episode 4 of the Forward Together Podcast features a conversation with Senator Frances Black. Frances is an independent senator in Ireland’s Oireachtas and a member of its Good Friday Agreement Implementation Committee. She has family roots in Rathlin Island and a strong commitment to addressing mental health challenges. She believes that while mental health was damaged in Northern Ireland – or the six counties in her words – many of the issues are common throughout the island of Ireland. “We know the suicide rates are huge in certain areas in the north, but we also know that the suicide rates in Cork are huge.”

Universal Music Ireland are delighted to announce the release of ‘The Last Goodbye’ – a collection of Christie’s beautifully crafted hits, re-recorded with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra. The album, released November 16th , presents Christie’s unique vocals accompanied by the 45 piece orchestra.This one-disc collection will feature 10 classic titles including the timeless version of ‘Messenger Boy’ sung in that unique delicate Kerry voice taken from his first ever LP. ‘Oh Jealous Heart’ and ‘Soho Square’ both get new treatment with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra creating that effortless and exhilarating accompaniment. The record also features some of his most beautifully penned songs including ‘Remember Me’ and not forgetting the country influenced ‘All The Lies That You Told Me’ (which had been a huge success as a single for Frances Black).The album also includes two beautiful duets with daughter Hermione on ‘Every Time A Star Falls’ featured on “A Friend of Mine” and ‘If You Were To Fall (And I Was To Fall In Love With You)’ taken from his multi-platinum selling album “A Year In The Life”.Christie Hennessy has been at the forefront of Irish music and folk music, his career spanning over 30 years and now fans will get to hear his wonderful songs and marvellous lyrics as the colourful legend lives on. Family always mattered hugely to Christie and his children Hermione, Tim and Amber became an increasingly central part of the story. They were all singers and musicians and they loved the creative interplay with him. Hermione recalls of her father “he took people on an emotional journey – from every high of happiness, through great, side-splitting laughter, to every touching piece of sadness… but as always with a sense of possibility and renewal.”The RTÉ Concert Orchestra were conducted on the album by Gavin Maloney who has worked with Ulster Orchestra, Crash Ensemble and National Chamber Choir. Gavin Moloney teamed up along-side Christie’s son Tim Hennessy orchestrator, producer and mix engineer for the album. Carrying on his father’s legacy and fulfilling his Dad’s dream to hear his songs performed by an orchestra. One of Christie’s very favourite albums was Harry Neilssen’s 'A Little Touch of Schmillson 'in the night…. and here it is realised…. but with his beautiful songs.This episode is supported by SuirDzign & Viking PromotionsTo subscribe to the podcast, go to 'Apple Podcasts' or 'Google Podcasts' or wherever you get your podcasts.Click on ‘subscribe’. Episode/s will automatically download every week…............. search “Roddie Cleere’s Irish Music Podcast’. It's also available via SpotifyIf you are interested in sponsoring the podcast, either for one episode or a series of episodes, please get in touch or consider becoming a patron. Visit www.patreon.com/irishmusicpodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/talking-heads/message

This week on Windy City Irish Radio, the boys are in a New York state of mind with the 17th anniversary of 9/11 and honor those that were lost with music from Big Apple stalwarts Black 47 and Eileen Ivers along with tracks from U2 and Vancouver's The Town Pants. There's also new music from Tipperary/Galway folksters Strings & Things, and the pride of Cleveland, Ohio Marys Lane. If that's not enough, Tim and Mike drop in a family duet from Aoife Scott with Frances Black and some favorites from Luka Bloom, Altan, and Chris Thile with pals Marcus Mumford, Chris Eldredge, and Justin Timberlake. Tune in every Wednesday from 8PM - 9PM to WSBC 1240AM and check out this week's podcast www.windycityirishradio.com

After sound comes language. In this episode presenter and The Gloaming singer, Iarla O'Lionaird explores the roots of traditions and folk song and how language, culture, identity and belonging are all tightly interwoven with song and singing. Song, Iarla says, becomes a vocal map to ourselves, to our roots, to our home. Voices in this episode include singers Christy Moore, Steve Byrne, Julie Fowlis, Francis Devine, Grace Toland, Frances Black, Treasa Ni Mhoillain and South African singers Nomfusi, Otto Maidi, Bafana Nhlapo. Vocal Chords is the intellectual property of Athena Media Ltd and no production use can be made of the podcasts without the direct consent of the producers. www.vocalchords.ie

This week on Windy City Irish Radio Mike and Tim welcome spring time and with it the hope of the warm weather that will soon follow. Tune in for our ritual songs of the season from Tommy Makem, Frankie Gavin & De Dannan and Michael McDermott Murphy and tracks from Christy Moore, Dublin's Daoirí Farrell and I Draw Slow, Milwaukee's The Gleasons, Offaly's JigJam, Frances Black, The Chieftains with Ricky Skaggs and a tune from Altan from their new album in preview of their concert at Old Town School of Folk Music. It's Spring! Tune in every Wednesday from 8PM - 9PM to WSBC 1240 AM and catch this week's podcast at www.windycityirishradio.com.

On a very special episode of Sparking Change, Dil and her team were given full access to all areas at the Songs And Words - A Home For All protest concert, featuring Glen Hansard, Frances Black, Ryan O’Shaughnessy and more, held outside the Dáil on Tuesday 14th December 2017. The concert was organised as part of the My Name Is Campaign by Inner City Helping Homeless. In our first ever two hour podcast, Dil speaks to musicians, spoken word artists, film makers, public representatives and members of the public at the protest as we ask why isn’t more being done by the Irish government to address the Irish homelessness crisis? Currently 5,298 adults and 3,194 children are homeless in Ireland. Inner City Helping Homeless are interacting with up to 200 rough sleepers nightly, there have been seven deaths in the homeless community in the last 12 weeks and Ireland has the fastest growth rates in homelessness in Europe. This episode features interviews and live performances of: Lisa Canny – Songwriter and Musician Glen Hansard – Songwriter and Musician Emmet Kirwan – Playwright and Actor Senator Frances Black – Singer and Founder of The Rise Foundation Terry McMahon – Director, Producer, Writer and Actor Stephen Murphy – Poet and Author Ryan O’Shaughnessy – Singer, Songwriter and Actor Lord Mayor of Dublin Mícheál MacDonncha Stephen James Smith – Poet and Playwright Rowan McDonagh – Production Manager The Pale band Anthony Flynn – CEO of Inner City Helping Homeless Shane O’Curry – Director of ENAR Ireland You can find the Sparking Change Archive [HERE](https://www.headstuff.org/sparking-change-with-dil/ "Sparking Change with Dil") Don’t forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts and if you like the show, please rate and review and then spread the word. You can follow Dil on Twitter at @dilw and follow the HeadStuff Podcast Network on @HSPodnetwork & @ThisHeadStuff This episode was produced by Kuxi & Alan. The music is ‘L’obelico del mondo’ by Lorenzo Jovanotti Cherubini

Frances Black is a well known Irish singer, campaigner, politician, addiction counsellor, and social entrepreneur. She achieved fame early in her life as part of Irish folk super group Arcady and then later with her family in the band the Black Family.  She featured on the renowned Woman’s Heart album which became the biggest selling Irish album of all time. Frances has recorded a total of 10 solo albums to date and has toured the world including the U.S, New Zealand and Iraq. Frances battled with alcohol dependency in her twenties and went on to become an addiction counsellor before setting up the Rise Foundation in 2009 to support families affected by various forms of addiction. In 2016 Frances surprised many people when she entered the world of politics and was elected as independent Senator. About the podcast The Love and Courage podcast features interviews with inspirational people who are making a real difference in the world today. Guests are typically people passionate about social justice, and who have demonstrated courage and conviction in their lives. Host Ruairí McKiernan is leading Irish social innovator, campaigner, writer and public speaker. He is the founder of the pioneering SpunOut.ie youth organization, and helped set-up the Uplift and the A Lust For Life non-profits. In 2012 the President of Ireland Michael D Higgins appointed Ruairí to the Council of State, a national constitutional advisory body whose members include all current and former leaders of the country. Ruairí is the recipient of numerous awards, including a Fulbright fellowship, and he contributes regularly to the media on youth, health, community and social justice issues. Subscribe, download, rate and review via iTunes, Stitcher, SoundCloud, YouTube and please spread the word. If you are new to podcasts and have an iPhone, simply use the podcast app on your phone. On Android phones, using the Google Play App download an podcast app such as Podcast Republic and search for 'Love and Courage' and then click subscribe. Download each episode individually, subscribe for updates and sign-up for email announcements about new guests and episodes.    ​ Web:         www.loveandcourage.org Twitter:     @loveandcourage  Facebook:  www.facebook.com/hopehitching Instagram: ww.instagram.com/ruairimc/ Linkedin:    www.linkedin.com/in/ruairimckiernanDonate:     https://www.ifundraise.ie/998_ruairi-mckiernan---social-innovations.html Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/loveandcourage Youtube:     https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1gCuceQXG7rmwRY9PAzBgg   Join the Love and Courage community This is independent community supported media. Once off and monthly patron support is hugely appreciated. Donate https://www.ifundraise.ie/998_ruairi-mckiernan---social-innovations.html. Funds help pay for production, post-production, transcribing, hosting, equipment upgrades, publicity, venue rental, and support for Ruairí's ongoing community, campaign and youth mentoring work. ​ Once off supporters of €10 or over get names on the website and a Love and Courage badge. ​(Anonymous support is also possible).  Once off supporters of €50 or more (or at least €5 per month) will get a Love and Courage t-shirt and badge, discounts on workshops and events, your photo and special credits online and on the podcast.  Monthly patrons of €20 per month or more will get the above as well as a mention on the podcast credits (if you want). Patrons of €40 per month or more will get all of the above as well as quarterly phone call updates and invitations to special community gatherings.   Bigger sponsorship opportunities may also be available. Monthly patrons also get extra info and personal email updates with behind the scenes news and insights. Questions: podcast@loveandcourage.org     Web:         www.loveandcourage.org Twitter:     @loveandcourage  Facebook:  www.facebook.com/hopehitching Instagram: ww.instagram.com/ruairimc/ Linkedin:    www.linkedin.com/in/ruairimckiernanDonate:     https://www.ifundraise.ie/998_ruairi-mckiernan---social-innovations.html Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/loveandcourage Youtube:     https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1gCuceQXG7rmwRY9PAzBgg

From a bottle of wine a night, to gay teddy bears, ducks and climate change denial, it was a surreal and slightly insane week in Irish politics on the Floating Voter podcast. The team of Kevin Doyle, Niall O'Connor and Philip Ryan were joined by the singer and musician, Frances Black, who has also now been elected to the Seanad. Black's work with families affected by addiction through her Rise Foundation was part of the reason for her to stand for the Seanad election and she was candid and honest about her own struggles with alcohol. “My pattern of drinking was a bottle of wine a night,” she admitted. “But I didn't like the feeling of needing to have alcohol and not being able to give it up. For me it was causing a problem in my life because I didn't like the way it was making me feel, heightening my low self-esteem and sense of inadequacy. I didn't like the feeling of powerlessness it brought and so I decided to seek help. “You could have floored me when I was then told, ‘Yes Frances, you're an alcoholic'. I wasn't what we typically considered someone to be an alcoholic, falling around the place or waking up with the shakes. My family were shocked but they were also worried abut my drinking and my partner at the time wasn't happy about it either. It was hard, but that's when I gave it up.”

PODCAST: 15 Mar 2015 01 - Ordinary Man – Christy Moore – Ordinary Man02 - My Irish Molly O – De Danaan – Star Spangled Molly03 - County Down - Danu - The Road Less Travelled04 - The Fox Hunters – Tony Howley and Tom Cussen – There’s Always Room At Our House05 - Once I Loved – Arcady – Many Happy Returns06 - I Knew You When You Were Nothing - Jimmy Crowley - My Love Is A Tall Ship07 - Kilkelly – Eleanor Shanley – Eleanor Shanley and Friends08 - Postscript – Seamus Heaney – The Poet and The Piper / Out On The Ocean/Guitar Jigs – Tim Edey - The Best Of09 - Daffodil Mulligan – Lynched – Cold Old Fire 10 - Tir na n-Og - Seamus Begley and Jim Murray - Eiri Go La11 - The Scholar – Maura O’ Connell – Just In Time12 - The Scholar/Dick Gossip's/Duffy The Dancer – Denis Liddy and Elvie Miller – Tradaree13 - The Holy Ground - The Clancy Brothers - The Best Of14 - Mcalpine’s Fusliers – The Dubliners – 50 Years15 - The Sky Road – Frances Black – Warmer For The Spark16 - The Auld Triangle – Jack-E Mcauley – Shadow Boxing

Over the river and through the woods to the Windy City Irish Radio studio we go as the lads celebrate an Irish Thanksgiving holiday. Join Mike and Tim as they carve The Byrds and pass The Cranberries and explain how the Irish saved Thanksgiving! Tune in for musical giblets from Gaelic Storm, Delbert McClinton, The Tossers, The Gothard Sisters, Mary Black, Frances Black, òran mór, Beth Patterson, Patrick O'Flaherty, and more. Join Mike Shevlin and Tim Taylor live each Wednesday night from 8pm to 9pm on WSBC 1240AM Chicago and WCFJ 1470AM Chicago Heights for the best in Irish music, culture, books, theater and craic. For more information on Windy City Irish Radio you can contact us on our newly refurbished website at www.windycityirishradio.com or via e-mail at mike.shevlin@windycityirishradio.com or tim.taylor@windycityirishradio.com.

It's another rollicking good time in the Windy City Irish Radio studios this week as Tim and Mike unwrap some early Christmas presents with new music from Eileen Ivers, Damien Rice, Wexford's Luan Parle Official Fanpage, and master musicians and Raelach Records recording artists, Tony McMahon and Steve Cooney. Featuring a tribute to former Chicago Mayor Jane Byrne and the last call of Irish rockers, Black 47, tune in for music from Screaming Orphans, Cathie Ryan, and Frances Black. Join Mike Shevlin and Tim Taylor live each Wednesday night from 8pm to 9pm on WSBC 1240AM Chicago and WCFJ 1470AM Chicago Heights for the best in Irish music, culture, books, theater and craic. For more information on Windy City Irish Radio you can contact us on our newly refurbished website at www.windycityirishradio.com or via e-mail at mike.shevlin@windycityirishradio.com or tim.taylor@windycityirishradio.com.

PODCAST: 05 May 2013  01 - Big Plans In A Small Town - Half Deaf Clatch02 - Byker Hill - Jed Grimes03 - The L&N Don’t Stop Here Any More - Michelle Shocked04 - String of Horses - The Paper Boys05 - Sally Wheatley - Bob Fox06 - Midnight Feast - Lal Waterson and Oliver Knight07 - The Dust of Uruzgan - Fred Smith08 - Children’s Crusade - Swan Arcade09 - Tae The Beggin’ I Will Go - Old Blind Dogs10 - The Maid on the Shore - Peggy Seeger11 - Alice Annie Wheeldon - Robb Johnson12 - Sammy’s Bar  - Cyril Tawney13 - Chain up the Swings - Michael Marra14 - Lord Bateman - Jim Moray15 - White Dress - Frances Black16 - Five Nights Drunk - Sara Grey17 - You and the Bottle - Desi Friel18 - When an Old Cricketer Leaves the Crease - Roy Harper