Shows
ArenaThe Reckoning of Erin Morrigan - The Pillowman - Fra Fee - Áine TyrrellThe Reckoning of Erin Morrigan - The Pillowman - Fra Fee - Áine Tyrrell2025-06-3049 min
Miss ChatelaineÁine Tyrrell – Show #355 (part 2), 8 June 2025Katie catches up with Irish singer-songwriter and activist Áine Tyrrell as Áine prepares to move back to Ireland after more than ten years living in the Northern Rivers region of Australia. Áine talks about the reasons behind her move, the new live performance video of her song ‘Singing Our Way Home’, the importance of art as medicine, and more. There are also some excellent new songs by Australian and New Zealand artists. Here is the playlist:
Spotfires – Kane Vincent
Don’t Worry You Got Time – Emily Lubitz
Singing Our Way Home – Áine Tyrrell ft. Leah Manaema Avene
In This House – Áin...2025-06-2453 min
Putumayo World Music HourCeltic CrossroadsJoin Rosalie Howarth and Dan Storper in this week’s Putumayo World Music Hour as they explore an ancient musical genre that is nevertheless continuing to evolve: Celtic music.
Episode 25.11
Airdates: March 10th - March 16th, 2025
Featuring:
1. Sean Tyrrell - “Only From Day to Day” (From the album “Cry of a Dreamer” on Hannibal)
2. Keltik Elektrik - “Wild Mountain Thyme” (From the albums “Edinburgh Hogmanay Party Mix” on 3. Greentrax Recordings and “Celtic Crossroads” on Putumayo)
3. Sharon Shannon & Friends - “The Galway Girl” (From the album “The Diamond Mountain Sessions” on Compass Records)
4. Emer Kenny - “Parting Glass” (From the albums “Parting Glass” on Triloka and “Celti...2025-03-1059 min
Creative Souls of ClareÁine Tyrrell - Singer, Songwriter and MusicianÁine Tyrrell is a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist musician who grew up in Ballyvaughan and in Galway. She’s been living in Australia for over a decade now where she has toured extensively, worked closely with Indigenous artists, and developed a reputation as a fiercely grassroots and independent artist who is a powerhouse live performer.This podcast is also available to watch as a video on YouTube and on Facebook. Also, check out the archives for more great conversations, and Ruairí's other podcast, the Love and Courage podcast. With thanks to C...2024-10-141h 05
The Adulting StrugglebusI'm Longing for your Heartbeat - Jennifer Duggan on her experience with miscarriage and the support for families that suffer the loss of a childIn this episode, I am joined by Jennifer Duggan - Chairperson of Miscarriage Ireland - who shares her personal experiences with miscarriage and the support available to families who suffer the loss of child. 2024-06-1024 minThe Adulting StrugglebusPart 1: What is a miscarriage? Types, Signs, and the Support Available to FamiliesIn this episode, I ask Jennifer Duggan - chairperson of Miscarriage Ireland - about the different types of miscarriage a person can experience, what the warning signs are, and the support that parents can get after experiencing such a loss. 2024-06-0317 min
Love and CourageÁine Tyrrell - Australia-based Irish Singer, Songwriter and MusicianÁine Tyrell is an Irish singer, songwriter and musician who grew up in counties Galway and Clare. She’s been living in Australia for over a decade now where she has toured extensively and developed a reputation as a fiercely grassroots and independent artist who is a powerhouse live performer and I highly recommend going to see if you get a chance. Áine’s music connects with so many aspects of our humanity, heartache, loss and suffering, and also resilience, hope, recovery, survival, and overcoming. Aine also courageously shares about her experiences as a single mother, dealing with ab...2024-05-311h 06The Adulting StrugglebusI Am A Champion (you're gonna hear me Roar) - Clare Timms on trusting yourself, leading in a man's world, & having funIn this episode I am joined by Claire Timms, Founder and co-Managing Director of Darling Films, who shares her insights into starting your own company, what it's like being a woman in the male dominated field of TV and film production, and advice she'd like to give to anyone who wants to start their own business. 2024-05-2720 minThe Adulting StrugglebusMoney Money Money (All the things I could do...) - Savings 101 with Sunita PatelThis week I speak to Sunita Patel of Coventry Building Society about the freedom that savings brings women, what financial wellness is, and why talking about money is important. 2024-05-1319 min
Irish with Mollie#9 Áine Tyrrell - Singer, songwriterIn this episode, Áine Tyrrell and I explore the path which presents itself to us, willing us forward despite fear, the poetry of the Irish language and how it affects our psyche, and the reconciliation we make with Irish history, oppression, and change.
"Áine Tyrrell is a force," says The Irish Times. A force of tenderness, ferocity, curiosity and intellect, all at the same time. It was a profound conversation with one of my favourite musicians.
Áine's unique perspective allows us reflect on the treasures of home, and the freedom which distance grants us. We tal...2024-05-061h 10The Adulting StrugglebusHaters Gonna Hate (So Shake It Off) - Rt Hon Lady Justice Andrews on self-criticism and resilienceThis week, I interview the Rt Honourable Lady Geraldine Andrews, Court of Appeal judge (England & Wales), on the importance of self-care, how to deal with (self)criticism, and her high-powered career in the public eye. 2024-05-0634 minThe Adulting StrugglebusMini Episode: What are Meditation and Mindfulness? - Dr Josephine Loftus on the Medical Benefits of Stopping to Just BeMini Episode on the differences between Mindfulness and Meditation practices with Dr. Josephine Loftus. Dr Loftus, MD PhD is a fellow of the UK's Royal College of Psychiatrists, author, mindfulness lecturer at Nice University, and head of the bipolar unit at the Princess Grace Hospital in Monaco. 2024-04-2915 minThe Adulting StrugglebusJust Keep Breathin' and Breathin' and Breathin' - Dr Josephine Loftus on the Health Benefits of MindfulnessThis week I speak to Dr Josephine Loftus about what are mindfulness and meditation and, more importantly, why everyone (particularly women) should try to develop their own practice. Dr Loftus, MD PhD is a fellow of the UK's Royal College of Psychiatrists, author, mindfulness lecturer at Nice University, and head of the bipolar unit at the Princess Grace Hospital in Monaco. 2024-04-2928 minThe Adulting StrugglebusIntro: "Allow me to Introduce Myself" - Welcome to the Adulting Strugglebus!Welcome to The Adulting Strugglebus! Here is a brief intro in which I introduce myself and give a brief summary of the vision for the podcast.2024-04-2205 min
Á Tea For Two with Áine TyrrellÁ Tea for Two With Mandy NolanAs someone said to me last week, Mandy Nolan is a whole lot of woman. What words can contain this mighty woman who I am lucky enough to call my witch, best friend, and sister. We met years ago on a couch when accidentally someone missed a flight and she had to step into interview me. I laughed and cried in that interview which is the usual with Mandy, but I didn't know that at the time. And that happy little accident was the beginning of nearly 10 years of our lives, work and families intertwining i...2023-07-051h 14
Á Tea For Two with Áine TyrrellÁ Tea for Two with Emily LubitzWhat can I say about Emily Lubitz? I first heard Emily's voice at Queenscliff Music Festival years ago when she played a set before mine and I was just mesmerised by her and TinPan Orange and been her and the band's biggest fans ever since. When I first moved to the Northern Rivers, Bundjalung Country a friend put me in touch with another musician who had just recently moved here with kids as well. That was Harry James Angus. We hung out at the park with our two boys running amuck before going back to meet his wife. I...2023-04-271h 12
Á Tea For Two with Áine TyrrellÁ Tea for Two with Susan Quirke & Ruairí McKiernanIt is Á Tea for Three this time with Susan Quirke and Ruairí McKiernan. This all started with previous podcast guest, Laura Murphy, poet and activist. She had introduced me to her dear Susan Quirke a few years back and online we chatted a little and more so when her plans to move over this side of the world were starting to unfold. It is a big move from Clare to this continent and when Susan and her husband Ruairí slowly made their way to Mullumbimby, I was honoured to welcome them to the area...2023-04-021h 19
How I quit alcohol152. Rejecting the stereotypes of St Patricks Day and reclaiming her culture with Irish musician Áine Tyrrell.Aine Tyrrell is a fierce Irish woman, a musician, a mum, a daughter who is passionate about reclaiming her Irish culture. Her Irish culture which does not include pints of Guiness.We talk about why she refuses to play gig on St Patricks day and how every time she says no to a drink she is healing her ancestral trauma and creating future healing for her children and their children.This interview had me covered in goosebumps from start to finish and may have you rethinking some of these national holidays.To...2023-03-1546 min
Á Tea For Two with Áine TyrrellÁ Tea for Two with DOBBYDOBBY... oh my goodness what can I even say. I met Rhyan Clapham aka Dobby outside a hotel in New Orleans on the Folk Alliance Conference where we ended up in the same rooms at the same times many a times over the week. I adored his energy and thoughtful nature and we sat in some incredible listening and learning spaces together. Of course I was there to witness his showcase and thought I would love what he did just from our chats, but I was literally blown away by him, his music, his message.... the whole d...2023-02-221h 11
Á Tea For Two with Áine TyrrellÁ Tea for Two with James BoundyThe Á Tea For Two Podcast is all about bringing you the conversations that happen over cups of teas between two creatives. There are creatives like me who are out front of stage, whose name is their art and I have brought you a year of artists like this so far. Our art is very visible and you know when you are in the presence of it because our music, artworks, poetry is in your earbuds and eye holes. But there are a whole layer of creatives in that process that get us out front and centre that u...2023-01-271h 35
Putumayo World Music HourCeltic CrossroadsAncient traditions meet modern technology in this captivating overview of contemporary Celtic music.
Episode 23.04
Airdate: January 16-22, 2023
Featuring:
1. Sean Tyrrell - Only From Day to Day (from the album “Cry of a Dreamer” on Hannibal)
2. Keltik Elektrik - Wild Mountain Thyme (from the album “Edinburgh Hogmanay Party Mix / Celtic Crossroads” on Greentrax Recordings / Putumayo)
3. Sharon Shannon & Friends - The Galway Girl (from the album “The Diamond Mountain Sessions” on Compass Records)
4. Emer Kenny - Parting Glass (from the album “Parting Glass / Celtic Crossroads” on Triloka / Putumayo)
5. Michael McGoldrick - Sully's No. 37/Lucy's Reel (from the album “Fused / Celtic Crossroads” on Vertical Records / P...2023-01-1759 min
Á Tea For Two with Áine TyrrellÁ Tea for Two with Kerryn FieldsWhat a way to end Á TEA FOR TWO for a high note in 2022. With Kerryn Fields. I don't even know what to say about Kerryn apart from the majestic person that is Kerryn Fields is what you need in your ear buds this weekend. To be in story and space with her is a gift. Her songwriting and musicianship is ALL the things of course, but it is her essence which you feel when in Kerryn’s presence and you will feel it over this cuppa tea. Her essence is wildly infectious … her quiet way of getting shit...2022-12-081h 07
Á Tea For Two with Áine TyrrellÁ Tea for Two with Laura MurphyOur October Podcast happened magically on Samhain which as always with my beautiful sister Laura Murphy things happen in divine time. Laura is just incredible... a poet and incredible artivist and has been such a beautiful friend I met through the Trailblazery and the incredible work that Kathy Scott does in connecting deadly people. We connect on much to do with our Irish culture, mythology, history, the female experience in Ireland and also Laura spent time on this continent of so-called Australia too. Laura and I have done MANY a long voicemail message...2022-11-041h 23
Á Tea For Two with Áine TyrrellÁ Tea for Two with Delta Kay & Nickolla ClarkÁ Tea For Two is a place for the types of real chats that happen over a cuppa not all structured like a proper interview, just a place to let what is in the space between two creatives come up. The intimacy of a cuppa.... where the conversation can go anywhere?This month's episode is a live recording from a recent show of More Blacks More Dogs More Irish at the Byron Theatre on the 28th August. This show was an incredibly collaboration between Bunyarra Culture Collective and I. The chat was from the panel which in...2022-09-1331 min
Á Tea For Two with Áine TyrrellÁ Tea for Two with Luka LessonÁ Tea For Two is a place for the types of real chats that happen over a cuppa not all structured like a proper interview, just a place to let what is in the space between two creatives come up. The intimacy of a cuppa.... where the conversation can go anywhere?I am honoured to have my friend, neighbour and fellow Vyva family member Luka Lesson join us this month for a real life Cuppa together in the bus and not just across the internet. Luka is an incredible poet, rapper, activist and god da...2022-07-201h 12
Á Tea For Two with Áine TyrrellÁ Tea for Two with Jen CloherWelcome to the third episode of Á Tea For Two: A cuppa tea with two Creatives. This week Áine Tyrrell invites Jen Cloher in for a cuppa. I first met Jen when I shyly walked into her @imanagemymusic workshop many years ago and Jen is one of those people who set me on a path of independence and integrity. I admire Jen’s strength and curiosity in all I’ve seen since that first meeting. In that very first room we met in, Jen was holding space but also inquisitive to all the experience in the room and how we cou...2022-06-091h 09
Á Tea For Two with Áine TyrrellÁ Tea for Two with Emily WurramaraÁT42 a place for the types of real chats that happen over a cuppa not all structured like a proper interview, just a place to let what is in the space between two creatives come up. The intimacy of a cuppa.... you know that special moment with a friend over tea where the conversation can go anywhere? I couldn't be MORE honoured that my sister Emily Wurramara is coming to chat. Although Emily and I were born on opposite sides of the world, in different decades, and with completely different cultural landscapes, Emily is my per...2022-02-141h 31