Podcasts about irish cultural centre

An Irish artist whose work has become synonymous with social injustices has spoken to FRANCE 24 about how he wants to take revenge, not by violence, but by painting. Brian Maguire has dedicated his artwork to trying to help marginalised groups as a way of expressing his anger about how some people can fly, when others have to walk. His work is on display now at the Irish Cultural Centre here in Paris. He spoke to us in Perspective.

US President Donald Trump has announced “reciprocal tariffs” to be enacted soon, but what exactly does that mean for Ireland - and what are the other developments stateside?Jerry McDermott, Executive Director at the Irish Cultural Centre, and former Sheriff of Norfolk County in Massachusetts joins Kieran to discuss.Image: Reuters

Donald Trump has reiterated his plan for a US "takeover" of Gaza.Trump's plan - first announced on Tuesday night - was rejected by Palestinians and leaders around the world on Wednesday, but he has taken to Truth Social to say that if Gaza was turned over to the US by Gaza then they “would actually have a chance to be happy, safe and free”.Meanwhile, Israeli Minister Israel Katz has said countries, including Ireland, should be obligated to take refugees affected.Jerry McDermott is Executive Director at the Irish Cultural Centre and former Sheriff of Norfolk County in Massachusetts, and joins Kieran to discuss.

Uachtarán na hÉireann, President Michael D. Higgins this presented this year's Presidential Distinguished Service Awards for the Irish Abroad at a ceremony at Áras an Uachtaráin. The MC for the event was Doireann Ní Bhriain. This year's ten recipients are: Séamus Coleman, Republic of Ireland international football captain Patrick Leahy, Former United States Senator Aduke Gomez, Irish-Nigerian scholar Rosalind Scanlon, Artistic Director of Irish Cultural Centre in Hammersmith, London Professor Enrico Terrinoni, translator of Irish literature into Italian Orla Kiely, fashion designer Sr Teresa McKeon, missionary and educator in Sierra Leone (in absentia) Mary O'Neill, legal advocate in Los Angeles Pam O'Mahony, Irish community supporter in Australia Stella O'Leary, Observer to the International Fund for Ireland The Presidential Distinguished Service Awards for the Irish Abroad recognise the service given to this country or to Irish communities abroad by those who live outside Ireland. The Awards were established by the Government following the 2011 Global Irish Economic Forum as a means to recognise the contribution of members of the Irish diaspora and were first awarded in 2012. To date, 120 people have been conferred with the award. Speaking at the ceremony, President Higgins said: “The Presidential Distinguished Service Awards enable us, as a nation, to recognise those members of our global family who have contributed, in their different ways, so significantly to Ireland's reputation on the international stage as a country that understands the migratory experience, its challenges, responsibilities and the part that transience plays in all of our shared lives. This evening's awardees follow in the footsteps of all those others, heralded or unheralded, feted or forgotten, whose quiet determination to make a contribution beyond the self makes us all proud of them and whom we also remember here today. That spirit of generosity, and those qualities of an inward being and an inclusive outward gaze which so exemplify the best of our Irishness, have been practically and magnificently demonstrated by our honoured guests through their lives, their work, and their contribution of distinguished service to Ireland and to Irish communities abroad. Mar Uachtarán na hÉireann, may I thank you deeply for representing Ireland so well, and for your personal efforts, service, sacrifices, and contribution to the achievement of excellence in your various fields. Mo bhuíochas libh uilig.”

With Donald Trump now officially the 47th President of the United States, Kieran is joined by Colum McCann, Author and Co-Founder of Narrative 4 and Jerry McDermott, Executive Director, Irish Cultural Centre and former Sheriff of Norfolk County in Massachusetts to discuss the road ahead, as well as react to his opening speech.Image: Kenny Holston/The New York Times via AP, Pool

One of the world's top guitarists has spoken to FRANCE 24 about the sheer joy of playing music, and how it led him to discover a new life, and a new world. Niwel Tsumbu grew up in Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where he was surrounded by Congolese music. But it wasn't until later in life that he discovered jazz and his mind turned to music. He now lives in Cork, Ireland and is in Paris to perform a concert organised by the Irish Cultural Centre. He spoke to us in Perspective.

The Liam McCarthy Cup is on its way to the USA! Clare's All-Ireland Champions will be heading across the Atlantic Ocean soon, with Boston being one of their stops. Brian Lohan, Tony Kelly and Co. will pay a visit to the Irish Cultural Centre in Massachusetts. To talk more about this, Alan Morrissey was joined by President of The Board of Directors with The Irish Cultural Centre in Massachusetts, Martina Curtin. Photo (c): Clare FM

The Centre Cultural Irlandais has become a home for Team Ireland during the Paris Olympics, especially when they have to leave the Olympic Village. Kieran is joined by Nora Hickey M'Sichili, Director of Irish Cultural Centre to discuss how the events have gone, and the role the centre plays outside of the Olympics.

There is great excitement in Boston with Clare playing in the All-Ireland Hurling Final. On Monday's Morning Focus, Peter O'Connell connected with Kilshanny native and President of the Irish Cultural Centre of Greater Boston, Martina Curtin, who joined the show from Boston. Peter also interviewed Lisdoonvarna native and Trustee of Boston GAA, Eileen Kerin, along with Boston GAA's PRO, Neil McEaney.

This is Episode 326. During Tokyo 2020, we loved watching track cycling, but of course, came up with many questions about the sport. American Olympic hopeful Mandy Marquardt joins us to talk about her specialty, sprinting. We talk about the sprint and Keirin races. We also get into how the bike works, her uniform, and how expensive track cycling shoes can be. Follow Mandy on Facebook, Instagram, and X. Team NovoNordisk is on Insta and X. Check out her website too! In Paris 2024 news, it's a mere six months until the Paralympics start, which means that Alison will be watching wheelchair rugby before we know it! We also have a few details about Olympic Opening Ceremonies and another ticket drop. Tickets for Team Ireland House have gone on sale, and we have details about what that entails. Also look for activities at the Irish Cultural Centre in Paris. Plus, a new square to check off if you're playing "What will the media blow out of proportion?" bingo. In news from TKFLASTAN, we hear from: Bobsledder Bree Walker Para shooter McKenna Geer Pole vaulter Katie Moon National governing body exec Phil Andrews For a transcript of this episode, please visit http://flamealivepod.com. Thank you to our ongoing contributors and patrons! This show thrives because of our listeners. Want to give back? Learn more here. Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive! *** Keep the Flame Alive: The Olympics and Paralympics Fan Podcast with hosts Jill Jaracz & Alison Brown. New episodes released every week and daily during the Olympics and Paralympics. Also look for our monthly Games History Moment episodes in your feed.   Support the show: http://flamealivepod.com/support Bookshop.org store: https://bookshop.org/shop/flamealivepod   Hang out with us online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flamealivepod Insta: http://www.instagram.com/flamealivepod Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/flamealivepod Facebook Group: hhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/flamealivepod Newsletter: Sign up at http://flamealivepod.com VM/Text: (208) FLAME-IT / (208) 352-6348                

Artist Eve Parnell speaks to Kieran about the launch of the Irish Cultural Centre of Italy in Rome.

It's the first Tuesday of November, and this time next year, on the first Tuesday of November 2024, we will see one of the most anticipated US elections in recent times. Who are the likely frontrunners, and what are the issues dearest to US voters?Kieran spoke to Bob Mulholland, a Democratic Party Strategist based in California, and Jerry McDermott, Executive Director of the Irish Cultural Centre and former Norfolk County Sheriff.

John Kilraine, London Correspondent, reports on how Black History Month is being marked in the Irish Cultural Centre in London.

Since open ing its doors in 1995, the Irish Cultural Centre in London has become one of the most important places for Irish culture outside our island. With a varied and exciting program, it is tasked with both preserving our culture and providing a platform for new artists, as well as being a meeting-place for the Irish in the British capital. William Foote sat down with me to take me through its history, its mission and what the future holds for an iconic Irish institution.

Former vice president to Donald Trump, Mike Pence has filed the paperwork to declare himself a candidate for the 2024 US Presidential Election. He will formally launch his campaign tomorrow, on his 64th birthday. Jerry McDermott is Executive Director of the Irish Cultural Centre and former Norfolk County Sheriff.

He's best known as a perceptive chronicler of British society, but Martin Parr has also been documenting Ireland and its people for more than 40 years. As the exhibition "Martin Parr's Ireland" goes on show at the Irish Cultural Centre in Paris, the photographer sits down with us to discuss Morris Minors, Catholicism and the Celtic Tiger. We also talk about his pioneering and somewhat prophetic series from the 1980s, "The Last Resort" and "The Cost of Living". Plus we find out more about the occasionally fatal fashion for taking selfies.

Susan Boyle is a playwright and drinks researcher and consultant. She is currently pursuing a PhD at the Technological University, Dublin. Her research in Beverage Studies concerns performance, storytelling and the sensory in immersive drinks experiences with particular reference to beer, wine and Irish spirits such as whiskey. Her research is supported by a TU Dublin Scholarship.Her one-woman wine show “A Wine Goose Chase” premiered to a sold-out run at the Dublin Fringe Festival and garnered universal high praise from critics. The Sunday Times describing it as “a near five start performance”She holds a BA in Drama and Theatre studies from Trinity College Dublin and the University of California, Irvine where she was an ArtsBridge and a Study Abroad Scholar. Her MA is in Performance Studies from The University of London, Royal Holloway.Susan has worked on research projects with the British Museum and was recognised as an Outstanding Speaker at the Oxford Symposium of Food and Cookery and won the OSFC Julia Childs Foundation Award. She was awarded a scholarship to attend the European Institute for the History and Culture of Food summer school in Tour, France and spent August 2021 as a resident of the Irish Cultural Centre, Paris pursuing a language bursary (this is how she ended up in Paris)Susan is an independent drinks consultant, beverage researcher and drinks judge. She is an award-wining member of the Guild of Beer Writers and regularly contributes expert content to national and international media on the subject of beverages.Susan is a Fulbright Creative Ireland Museum Fellow with the Smithsonian Museum of American History, Washington DC and is currently working with the Irish Food Bord (Bord Bia) on the Spirit of Ireland, an education program she developed to support the sales of Irish spirits internationally and to tell the stories behind the renaissance of distilling in Ireland.www.awinegoosechase.com @susanboyleinstagram / @miss_susanboyle (twitter)Support the show

A new Irish music scholarship has been established in memory of a Causeway woman and her husband who died nine days apart during the pandemic. Amanda Johnson is the daughter of Elizabeth Bishop and the step-daughter of James Flynn. Jerry speaks to Amanda and to William Foote who’s the centre director of the Irish Cultural Centre, Hammersmith, London. For more information go to: https://irishculturalcentre.giftpro.co.uk/events/the-elizabeth-bishop-and-james-flynn-scholarhsip-showcase/

Rebecca Devaney is a textile artist, researcher, and facilitator. She has recently established Textile Tours of Paris.Rebecca Devaney first landed in Paris in 2017 to follow her dreams and study haute couture embroidery at the prestigious École Lesage. With a BA in Art and Design Education and an MFA in Textile Art and Artefact from the National College of Art and Design in Ireland, there were already two recurring themes in her life, embroidery and inspiring young people.Before arriving in Paris, Rebecca was generously granted funding by the Thomas Dammann Junior Memorial Trust Award to undertake a research trip that aimed to investigate the cultural importance, craft, and aesthetic of Mexican hand embroidery. She traveled all over Mexico to meet craftspeople, artists, ethnographers, and anthropologists to study how embroidery is heavily embedded in their culture. She heard how women embroider their personal stories, memories, and experiences in each beautiful piece of work. Her research resulted in the exhibition Bordados, a collection of photographs, interviews, and textiles, which has been presented internationally and is now part of the permanent collection at the Mexican Consulate to France.Rebecca is also a textile artist and her work has been exhibited in Ireland, the United States, and even here in Paris at the OECD inaugural conference on Violence Against Women. She has completed artist residencies in Abu Dhabi and India, teaching children how to combine creativity and sustainability to create beautiful works of art. She is currently working with Fanatikart in Paris, teaching young children to use embroidery to tell their stories, which will be exhibited at Centre 104. She had always dreamed of incorporating the embroidery and embellishment techniques of haute couture in her textile art practice. Enrolling in École Lesage was her opportunity to do this, to learn the techniques mastered – and, in some cases, invented – by one of the world's greatest artistic embroidery houses. She spent six months training in the intricate arts of Lunéville embroidery, traditional needlework, and embellishment. After qualifying, Rebecca began working as an embroiderer for the world's most renowned Maisons de Haute Couture such as Chanel, Dior, Givenchy, Yves Saint Laurent, Dolce and Gabanna, Louis Vuitton, and Valentino. She embroidered gowns for celebrities and royalty worn at the Met Gala Ball, Cannes Film Festival, and of course, Paris Fashion Shows, you could say, she was living the embroider dream life. Rebecca established Textile Tours of Paris in 2019 to share her love of the rich heritage of textiles woven through the fabric of Paris on guided walking tours. She also runs embroidery workshops and the Threads of Connection embroidery evenings at Shakespeare & Company. All of those experiences and passions would soon collide when Rebecca was working with the Irish in France at the Irish Cultural Centre to create children's costumes from recycled materials for the St Patrick's Day Parade in Paris in 2020. She was approached by Junk Kouture, a fashion competition founded in Ireland in 2010, which was planning to expand internationally. She knew the competition well from when she worked as an Art teacher in Dublin and had participated each year with her students who absolutely loved it. Rebecca loved the idea of bringing Junk Kouture to the home of Haute Couture!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/join/Laviecreative)

Rick Epping joins me on episode 37. Rick worked for Hohner USA for 18 years and played a pivotal role in improving the quality of their harmonicas back to their former glory. While at Hohner, he also developed the XB40, the all-bending harmonica. Rick is also an expert customiser of harmonicas and can be credited with the creation of embossing reeds to improve playability.Rick has a real passion for playing Irish music, to such an extent that he even moved to Ireland so he could immerse himself in the music. He has released several albums with notable Irish groups for us to enjoy his traditional music playing.Rick is also adept at playing harmonica on a rack, perhaps with the less orthodox instruments of the concertina and the banjo.Links:Article by Rick on harmonica types used in Irish Music:https://www.celticguitarmusic.com/irishharm.htmArticle on reed longevity:https://www.bluesharmonica.com/rick_eppings_paper_reed_longevity_revisitedPat Missin page on the XB40:https://www.patmissin.com/reviews/xb40.htmlEasy third tuning:https://www.modernbluesharmonica.com/board/board_topic/5560960/5490922.htmBrendan Power's Slip Slider harmonica:https://www.brendan-power.com/SlipSlider.phpIron Lung:https://www.brendan-power.com/IronLung.phpHarmonica UK Chrom Weekend: (2021 info will be available from May 21)https://www.harmonicauk.com/cw/Willie Clancy Summer School:https://www.scoilsamhraidhwillieclancy.com/HarmonicaUK Virtual Chromatic Weekend:http://harmonica.uk/HUKBlog/chromatic-weekend/Videos:One man show for Irish Cultural Centre:https://irishculturalcentre.co.uk/2020/04/28/music-rick-epping/YouTube workshop on harmonica maintenance:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yKDUhAgmRgAnother harmonica maintenance workshop:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIsHOn-65uY&t=1608sSession that Brian McDonagh, Philip Duffy and I held every Tuesday for 15 years:https://youtu.be/Lt-BUD37SwANHL Concert: Buckets Of Rain:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRvTwBYng4AAlso check out the Spotify Playlist, which contains some of the songs discussed in the podcast:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5QC6RF2VTfs4iPuasJBqwT?si=M-j3IkiISeefhR7ybm9qIQ

A big day at home, St. Patrick's Day is also a landmark occasion for our diaspora. Originally from Kilshanny, Martina will be marking this year's St. Patrick's Day as as the first female President appointed in the 30-year history of the Irish Cultural Centre of New England. She joined Gavin Grace on Tuesday's Morning Focus to discuss how they will be marking the national holiday, and also its importance to Irish-Americans, including our ex-pats who have been unable to return home now for at least a year. Picture © Pixabay

Michael Sullivan chats with Rosalind Scanlon, Artistic Director and Curator of Irish Cultural Centre in London, about a new weekly Irish arts and music programme, ‘Bright Side of The Road’, recorded live at the Irish Cultural Centre in Hammersmith.

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Sheila Smith presents #CommunityProfile the show that talks to people making a difference in the Central London community. This week, a St Patrick’s Day Special Download from iTunes or listen on demand This week’s show comes from The St Patrick’s Day celebrations in Trafalgar Square. Sheila and roving reporter Steven Toner speak to Irish Londoners who took part in the St Patrick's Day parade and organisations helping the Irish community. http://www.londonirishcentre.org/ https://mind-yourself.org.uk/ http://www.londonirishlgbtnetwork.org/ http://irishculturalcentre.co.uk/ The show also features Dara O’Briain and Sheila’s interview with Mayor of London Sadiq Khan. Ed Sheeran – Galway Girl Intro Thin Lizzy – Whiskey In The Jar The Divine Comedy – Songs Of Love Parade vox pops and links Two Door Cinema Club – Lavender Speeches montage U2 – Pride (In The Name Of Love) Charities interviews part 1 - London Irish Centre and Mind Yourself LYRA – Emerald Charities Interview Part 2 - Irish Cultural Centre and LGBT Irish Network Liam O’Maonlai – Sadbh Ni Buruinnealadh The Undertones – Teenage Kicks Sadiq Khan interview Gavin James – City of Stars Ash – Goldfinger Hot House Flowers - Don’t Go http://www.twitter.com/sheila555 and http://www.twitter.com/z1radio http://www.Zone1Radio.com http://www.facebook.com/zoneoneradio

Sheila Smith presents #CommunityProfile the show that talks to people making a difference in the Central London community. This week, a St Patrick’s Day Special Download from iTunes or listen on demand This week’s show comes from The St Patrick’s Day celebrations in Trafalgar Square. Sheila and roving reporter Steven Toner speak to Irish The show also features Dara O’Briain and Sheila’s interview with Mayor of London Sadiq Khan. Ed Sheeran – Galway Girl Intro Thin Lizzy – Whiskey In The Jar The Divine Comedy – Songs Of Love Parade vox pops and links Two Door Cinema Club – Lavender Speeches montage U2 – Pride (In The Name Of Love) Charities interviews part 1 - London Irish Centre and Mind Yourself LYRA – Emerald Charities Interview Part 2 - Irish Cultural Centre and LGBT Irish Network Liam O’Maonlai – Sadbh Ni Buruinnealadh The Undertones – Teenage Kicks Sadiq Khan interview Gavin James – City of Stars Ash – Goldfinger Hot House Flowers - Don’t Go http://www.twitter.com/sheila555 and http://www.twitter.com/z1radio http://www.Zone1Radio.com http://www.facebook.com/zoneoneradio

I speak to the director of the Irish Cultural Centre in Hammersmith Seamus McGarry about the late Sir Terry Wogan whom he knew personally. They served together on the board of the Ireland Fund of Great Britain. We talk about Terry's charity work, his love for Ireland and how he was an inspiration for Irish people living in Britain given his wild success and his shining example during the Troubles. What's the Craic is a weekly Irish radio show that broadcasts on Brighton's Radio Reverb on 97.2FM, DAB and online at radioreverb.com. You can hear it live Mondays at 8pm or catch the repeat on Tuesdays at 3pm or Saturdays at 1am GMT. You can follow us on Twitter at @whatsthecraicrr or on facebook.com/whatsthecraicrr for up to date news on whats coming up on the show and to get in touch with us. #Brighton #Hove #Sussex #Irish #podcast #news #TerryWogan #culture #broadcasting #radio #TV #tribute