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Scots Whay Hae!Edinburgh Tradfest 2024 - Jane-Ann Purdy and Douglas RobertsonFor the latest Scots Whay Hae! podcast Ali spoke to Jane-Ann Purdy & Douglas Robertson to learn all about this year's Edinburgh Tradfest, which is on between the 3rd - 13th May.
They take us through the amazing line-up for 2024, with some of the finest bands and musicians around, as well as giving some history to the festival, and a run down of the various strands this year, which include film, workshops, talks, ceilidhs, storytelling, art exhibitions, and more.
Douglas and Jane-Ann also explain about the work of the Soundhouse Organisation (which they are both central...
2024-04-1930 min
2022-03-171h 012022-01-1433 min2022-01-0723 min2021-12-3127 minTradFest The PodcastTradFest The Podcast - Christmas SpecialWe chat to some of our TradFest Temple Bar 2022 artists about their Christmas traditions, memories & much more!
2021-12-241h 04TradFest The PodcastTradFest The Podcast - Ralph McTellWelcome to Season 5 of The TradFest Podcast. On Today's podcast we chat to English singer-songwriter and acoustic guitar player Ralph McTell. An incredible interview not to be missed. Ralph will be performing as part of TradFest Temple Bar 2022 on Thursday Jan 27th @ 8Pm in The National Stadium. Don't miss it. Book your tickets today.
2021-12-1741 min2021-11-1932 minTradFest The PodcastTradFest The Podcast - Episode 4 Zoe Conway and John McIntyreOn this week’s podcast, eclectic folk duo Zoe Conway + John Mc Intyre tell us about their creative process and their unique project collaboration with Julie Fowlis and Éamon Doorley, that fuses old and new Gaelic poetry and music from Ireland and Scotland – sounds intriguing! Never miss a Note, Follow us on Social Media:FacebookTwitterInstagram
2021-11-1240 minTradFest The PodcastTradFest Podcast - Episode 3 The PaperboysKieran chats to “the only rocking Celtic/Mexican/Bluegrass/Roots/Ska/Pop band you know” - the Paperboys from Vancouver, Canada! Tune in to hear about the unique and thriving culture of trad music in British Columbia, and the craft of melding Irish trad with Mexican folk.Never miss a Note, Follow us on Social Media:FacebookTwitterInstagram
2021-11-0542 minTradFest The PodcastTradFest The Podcast - Episode 2 with The Black FeathersThis week Kieran chats to Ray Hughs and Sian Chandler from UK based Folk/Americana crossover duo The Black Feathers. They talk about their musical background, playing together, their TradFest Temple Bar 2019 performance, the band name and so much more. Enjoy some tunes from the band too. Never miss a Note, Follow us on Social Media:FacebookTwitterInstagram
2021-10-2935 minTradFest The PodcastTradFest The Podcast - Episode 1 with The Remedy ClubThis week Kieran chats to Aileen & KJ better know as The Remedy Club on how they met, their musical influences and what led them to evolve their sound from Blues to Americana. Here’s a chance to get to know them ahead of their 2022 performance at TradFest Temple Bar 2022 in LoSt LaNe Dublin! Never miss a Note, Follow us on Social Media: FacebookTwitterInstagram
2021-10-2238 minTradFest The PodcastTradFest Podcast Bonus - Tour of Rathfarnham CastleWe've made some incredible TradFest memories in Rathfarnham Castle over the years. This iconic 7 beautiful building dates back from Elizabethan times & has an incredible interesting history. Listen back to this 2018 Podcast to learn all about it.
2021-01-2723 minTradFest The PodcastTradFest Podcast Bonus - An Interview with Frankie GavinAn incredible interview with Frankie Gavin.
2021-01-2247 minTradFest The PodcastTradFest Podcast BONUS - Tour of St. Patricks CathedralKieran Hanrahan and Louis Parmirton takes you on an audio tour of the historic St. Patrick's Cathedral.
2021-01-2133 minTradFest The PodcastTradFest Podcast - Episode 16 with Donal LunnyTune in to this week’s Podcast to hear our renowned musician Donal Lunny .Kieran chats to Donal about playing with Planxty, The Bothy Band, his musical partnership with Andy Irvine, his work as a producer & more.Tune in.
2020-12-2555 minTradFest The PodcastTradFest Podcast- Episode 15 with Mairead Ni MhaonaighDelighted to have renowned singer and fiddle player Mairead Ni Mhaonaigh on our Podcast today. Kieran and Mairead speak about her musical career, playing as part of SíFiddlers, recording a solo album & much more…tune in
2020-12-1941 minTradFest The PodcastTradFest Podcast - Episode 14 with Maighread Ní DhomhnaillStart the weekend with our latest podcast. Kieran chats with singer Maighread Ní Dhomhnaill. Being part of Skara Brae while still in school, balancing a nursing and music career & performing with her sister Triona Ní Dhomhnaill.Tune in
2020-12-1139 minTradFest The PodcastTradFest Podcast - Episode 13 with Moya BrennanDelighted to have the Moya Brennan - First Lady of Celtic Musicon this weeks Podcast. Kieran and Moya chat about Clannad Irish Band, her musical upbringing, performing with Cormac de Barra and being a part of Irish Women in Harmony Tune in
2020-12-0446 minTradFest The PodcastTradFest Podcast - Episode 12 with Mark RedmondDelighted to have Uilleann piper Mark Redmond Music on this week’s Podcast. Kieran & Mark chat about his music career, teaching music, the honour of playing Eamonn Ceannt’s pipes in Kilmainham Gaol at TradFest 2020 & much more. Tune in
2020-11-2736 minTradFest The PodcastTradFest Podcast - Episode 11 with Andy IrvineWe’re delighted to have musician, singer & songwriter Andy Irvine on this week’s podcast. Kieran & Andy chat about his incredible 50-year music career, playing with bands including Sweeny’s Men & Planxty & collaborating with Paul Brady & Donal Lunny.
2020-11-2051 minTradFest The PodcastTradFest Podcast - Episode 10 with Triona Ní DhomhnaillWe’re delighted to have the very talented multi-instrumentalist and singer Tríona Ní Dhomhnaill on this week’s podcast. Kieran and Tríona chat about her time with seminal Irish bands Skara Brae & The Bothy Band, composing music & much more. Tune in
2020-11-1343 minTradFest The PodcastTradFest Podcast - Episode 9 with virtuoso fingerstyle guitar-player Shane HennessyWe are delighted to have virtuoso fingerstyle guitar-player Shane Hennessy on this week’s podcast. He chats to Kieran about his musical beginnings, his musical influences and heroes and what he’s been up to during lockdown.
2020-11-0646 minTradFest The PodcastTradFest Podcast - Episode 8 with John Lynch, leader from the Kilfenora Ceili BandFascinating podcast today with John Lynch, leader of the Kilfenora Ceili Band, Ireland’s oldest Ceili Band. John & Kieran chat about the history of the band, the music styles over the years, playing at festivals around the world & TradFest & more.
2020-10-3042 minTradFest The PodcastTradFest Podcast - Episode 7 with Michelle MulcahyKieran Hanrahan talks to multi-instrumentalist & Queen of the Harp Michelle Mulcahy on this week’s For Folk Sake Podcast. Michelle discusses teaching & making an album during Covid, her love for the harp plus the harp tradition of Burma.Loads to learn this week!
2020-10-2332 minTradFest The PodcastTradFest Podcast - Episode 6 with Davey Cashin from The KilkennysFor Folk Safe Podcast with Davey Cashin lead singer with one of Ireland’s most popular Ballad groups The Kilkennys
2020-10-1638 minTradFest The PodcastTradFest Podcast - Episode 5 with Eleanor McEvoyThis week Kieran chats to Eleanor McEvoy
2020-10-0939 minTradFest The PodcastTradFest Podcast - Episode 4 with Kevin Burke - PART 2On Today's 'For Folk Sake' Kieran talks to one of the finest living Irish fiddlers, Kevin Burke.
2020-10-0241 minTradFest The PodcastTradFest Podcast - Episode 3 with Kevin Burke - PART 1On Today's 'For Folk Sake' Kieran talks to one of the finest living Irish fiddlers, Kevin Burke. In Part 1 of our podcast they talk about the many Irish musicians he played with in 60’s London and his time with The Bothy Band and Patrick Street.
2020-09-2542 minTradFest The PodcastTradFest Podcast - Episode 2 with Lisa LambeDelighted to have Lisa Lambe as our guest on this week’s ‘For Folk Sake’ Podcast. Kieran chats to her about launching her new album just before lockdown, her acting and music career, her performance at TradFest 2020 & much more. Tune in.
2020-09-1835 minTradFest The PodcastTradFest Podcast - Episode 1 with Zoe ConwayThis week we ‘re delighted to be chatting with Zoe Conway, one of Ireland’s leading fiddle payers to talk about her music career in the trad & classical worlds, what she’s been up to during the lockdown, her performance at TradFest, touring with Riverdance & much more. Tune in
2020-09-1130 min
TradFest The PodcastTradFest Temple Bar Unlocked Episode 16 with Caoimhín Ó RaghallaighGreat Podcast this week with Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh, one of Ireland's most creative fiddler players, who’s played several times at TradFest. He chats to Kieran about his music beginnings & career, playing the unique Hardanger fiddle, as well as playing with groups The Gloaming & This is How we Fly.
2020-09-0441 minTradFest The PodcastTradFest Temple Bar Unlocked Episode 15 with Martin HarleyThis week Kieran chats to Martin Harley.
2020-08-2845 minTradFest The PodcastTradFest Temple Bar Unlocked Episode 14 with Ian DavisThis week we are delighted to chat to Ian Davis about his Irish roots, his beginnings in the music industry, TD Sunfest history & making it a virtual festival. Plus, a great tune from Kern. Tune in & Enjoy.
2020-08-2133 minTradFest The PodcastTradFest temple Bar Unlocked Episode 13 with Enda ScahillOn this week’s podcast we are joined by Enda Scahill, leading banjo player & teacher and fouding member of WeBanjo 3. They chat about Enda’s music background, WeBanjo 3, #FollowTheLight Festival & much more. Tune in
2020-08-1446 minTradFest The PodcastTradFest Temple Bar Unlocked Episode 12 with Aoife ScottOn this weeks Podcast Kieran chats to the lovely Aoife Scott about her album launch at TradFest 2020, her online converts during lockdown, her staycation in Ireland, the future of live gigs & more.
2020-08-1035 minTradFest The PodcastTradFest Temple Bar Unlocked Episode 11 with Liz Doherty, musician, TV Music producer, educator and member of the board of Culture IrelandDelighted to have Liz Doherty on this week’s podcast. Liz and Kieran chat about her new business ITeachTrad, the Fleadh 2020 virtual edition, the Sífiddlers & so much more. Tune in & enjoy.
2020-07-3134 minTradFest The PodcastTradFest Temple Bar Unlocked Episode 10 with Jim PageKieran Hanrahan talks to the legendary singer songwriter Jim Page about his music career and using music as a political and social expression on this week’s TradFest Unlocked Podcast. A truly fascinating episode, tune in.
2020-07-2449 minTradFest The PodcastTradFest Temple Bar Unlocked Episode 9 with Joanie Madden leader of Cherish the Ladies and one of the greatest musicians and personalities in the history of Irish music in America.TradFest Temple Bar Unlocked Episode 9 with Joanie Madden leader of Cherish the Ladies and one of the greatest musicians and personalities in the history of Irish music in America.
2020-07-1729 minTradFest The PodcastTradFest Temple Bar Unlocked Episode 8 with Martin Cahill from Syracuse Irish FestivalOn this week’s episode Kieran is joined by Martin Cahill of The Syracuse Irish Festival. Listen to some great stories, music, up and coming artists and much more. Tune in.
2020-07-1028 minTradFest The PodcastTradFest Temple Bar Unlocked Episode 7 with Dawn Beaton Festival and Programming Director of The Celtic Colours International FestivalOn this week’s Podcast Kieran speaks to Dawn Beaton @Celtic_Colours Festival, Cape Breton, Canada and member of The Beaton Sisters Band. She speaks about the rich Scots Gaelic roots of her hometown Mabou, this year’s festival & much more. Tune in
2020-07-0339 minTradFest The PodcastTradFest Temple Bar Unlocked Episode 6 with Lisa Schwartz Festival Director of Philadelphia Folk FestivalWe are delighted to have Lisa Schwartz Festival Director of Philadelphia Folk Festival on our Podcast this week. She shares the history of the festival, insight about the 2020 digital edition this August & more. Enjoy
2020-06-2633 minTradFest The PodcastTradFest Temple Bar Unlocked Episode 5 with Dr. Aileen DillaneTradFest Temple Bar Unlocked Episode 5 with Dr. Aileen Dillane
2020-06-1934 minTradFest The PodcastTradFest Temple Bar Unlocked Episode 4 with Una McAlinden Director of the National Celtic Festival in Portarlington, Victoria, Australia.TradFest Temple Bar Unlocked Episode 4 with Una McAlinden Director of the National Celtic Festival in Portarlington, Victoria, Australia.
2020-06-1232 minTradFest The PodcastTradFest Temple Bar Unlocked Episode 3 with Brenda Willis, Director of Music City Irish Fest Nashville and Manager of music group The Willis Clan.Together with our friends in Failte Ireland we’ve decided to create this series of Temple Bar TradFest podcasts to connect with our listeners from around the world about see how they are coping during the Covid-19 lockdown. And we wanted to share these stories and experiences with you our listener wherever you are. Each week we’ll have a chat with different people from the music industry across the globe. And of course, you can’t have a TradFest podcast without a track or two. Until we’re all Together again in music.This week Kieran chats to...
2020-06-0527 minTradFest The PodcastTradFest Temple Bar Unlocked Episode 2 with Maryann McTeague Keifer Host of: Ireland Tonight WDCB 90.9FM ChicagoTogether with our friends in Failte Ireland we’ve decided to create this series of Temple Bar TradFest podcasts to connect with our listeners from around the world about see how they are coping during the Covid-19 lockdown. And we wanted to share these stories and experiences with you our listener wherever you are. Each week we’ll have a chat with different people from the music industry across the globe. And of course, you can’t have a TradFest podcast without a track or two. Until we’re all Together again in music.Delighted to have Maryann M...
2020-05-2927 minTradFest The PodcastTradFest Temple Bar Unlocked Episode 1 with Barry Stapleton from Milwaukee Irish FestTogether with our friends in Failte Ireland we’ve decided to create this series of Temple Bar TradFest podcasts to connect with our listeners from around the world about see how they are coping during the Covid-19 lockdown. And we wanted to share these stories and experiences with you our listener wherever you are. Each week we’ll have a chat with different people from the music industry across the globe. And of course, you can’t have a TradFest podcast without a track or two. Until we’re all Together again in music.We’re delighted to have our...
2020-05-2229 min
TradFest The PodcastEP56 - Tradfest 2020 is only two days away and kicks off this Wednesday Night when Screaming Orphans, this week's guests, play a show at the Olympia Theatre with Hothouse Flowers plus Jon Boden & The Remnant Kings!EP56 - Tradfest 2020 is only two days away and kicks off this Wednesday Night when Screaming Orphans, this week's guests, play a show at the Olympia Theatre with Hothouse Flowers plus Jon Boden & The Remnant Kings!
2020-01-2021 minTradFest The PodcastEP55 - Hothouse Flowers - a very special Tradfest show with Liam and Peter from the 'Flowers in conversation with Kieran Hanrahan and playing live at the Tradfest Launch - they play The Olympia Theatre on Jan 22nd, the opening night of this year's Tradfest Festival.EP55 - Hothouse Flowers - a very special Tradfest show with Liam and Peter from the 'Flowers in conversation with Kieran Hanrahan and playing live at the Tradfest Launch - they play The Olympia Theatre on Jan 22nd, the opening night of this year's Tradfest Festival.
2020-01-1338 minTradFest The PodcastEP54 Boxing Banjo live and interview from Tradfest 2020 launch in Iveagh House, Dublin. Tradfest is just weeks away and we're celebrating with a deep dive into the magical world of Boxing Banjo as we speak with them and share their full set from the Tradfest 2020 Launch.EP54 Boxing Banjo live and interview from Tradfest 2020 launch in Iveagh House, Dublin. Tradfest is just weeks away and we're celebrating with a deep dive into the magical world of Boxing Banjo as we speak with them and share their full set from the Tradfest 2020 Launch.
2020-01-0633 minTradFest The PodcastEP53 - Happy New Year from Tradfest - we've an extended special show with the legend that is Seamie O'Dowd from Sligo!EP53 - Happy New Year from Tradfest - we've an extended special show with the legend that is Seamie O'Dowd from Sligo!
2019-12-301h 06TradFest The PodcastEP52 - In Memorium - Ed Ward (1945-2019) - Part two of a very special two part tribute to the Milwaukee Irish Fest founder who passed away in Oct. We're very proud to share Ed in conversation with Kieran Hanrahan.EP52 - In Memorium - Ed Ward (1945-2019) - Part two of a very special two part tribute to the Milwaukee Irish Fest founder who passed away in Oct. We're very proud to share Ed in conversation with Kieran Hanrahan.
2019-12-2747 minTradFest The PodcastEP51 - In Memorium - Ed Ward (1945-2019) - Part one of a very special two part tribute to the Milwaukee Irish Fest founder who passed away in Oct. We're very proud to share Ed in conversation with Kieran Hanrahan.EP51 - In Memorium - Ed Ward (1945-2019) - Part one of a very special two part tribute to the Milwaukee Irish Fest founder who passed away in Oct. We're very proud to share Ed in conversation with Kieran Hanrahan.
2019-12-2646 minTradFest The PodcastEP50 - a fabulous Christmas special with piper Louise Mulcahy joining Kieran Hanrahan and Ruth Smith in the Oliver St. John Gogarty.EP50 - a fabulous Christmas special with piper Louise Mulcahy joining Kieran Hanrahan and Ruth Smith in the Oliver St. John Gogarty.
2019-12-2328 minTradFest The PodcastEP49 Eamon Casey joins us with more fascinating insights into Oliver St. John Gogarty and we meet the amazing Megatrad from Limerick who play a brand new take on Trad augmented by loops and pedals - they make their Dublin debut at Tradfest next month!EP49 Eamon Casey joins us with more fascinating insights into Oliver St. John Gogarty and we meet the amazing Megatrad from Limerick who play a brand new take on Trad augmented by loops and pedals - they make their Dublin debut at Tradfest next month!
2019-12-1628 minTradFest The PodcastEP48 - Caoimhe Hogarty, a fabulous singer and collector of songs from Dublin joins us and sings three gorgeous songs - one with a very special surpise guest! Caoimhe is part of the line-up for Daoirí Farrell and friends present The Dublin Session in Dublin Castle on January 23rd during Tradfest.EP48 - Caoimhe Hogarty, a fabulous singer and collector of songs from Dublin joins us and sings three gorgeous songs - one with a very special surpise guest! Caoimhe is part of the line-up for Daoirí Farrell and friends present The Dublin Session in Dublin Castle on January 23rd during Tradfest.
2019-12-0927 minTradFest The PodcastEP47 - Presenting the amazing Brídín from Sligo - an artist who embodies the spirit of Trad Without Frontiers. Using Trad as a starting point she takes her music to a place unexplored since the heights of Enya's success but with her own very unique and modern twist. A star of the future who we're delighted to be featuring at Tradfest 2020. Brídín in conversation with Ruth and Kieran in Oliver St. John Gogarty's Temple Bar, Dublin, IrelandEP47 - Presenting the amazing Brídín from Sligo - an artist who embodies the spirit of Trad Without Frontiers. Using Trad as a starting point she takes her music to a place unexplored since the heights of Enya's success but with her own very unique and modern twist. A star of the future who we're delighted to be featuring at Tradfest 2020. Brídín in conversation with Ruth and Kieran in Oliver St. John Gogarty's Temple Bar, Dublin, Ireland
2019-12-0228 minTradFest The PodcastEP 46 - The very talented poet Stephen James Smith joins us in the Oliver St John Gogarty to talk about his upcoming gig at Tradfest 2020!EP 46 - The very talented poet Stephen James Smith joins us in the Oliver St John Gogarty to talk about his upcoming gig at Tradfest 2020!
2019-11-2532 minTradFest The PodcastEP45 - Presenting the alt-folk duo Hidden Still from Wicklow who write amazingly haunting songs steeped in americana. They make their Tradfest debut this January. We also have another surprise guest at the Oliver St John Gogarty - Aileen Dillane from the University Of Limerick who's conducting a research project about Tradfest!EP45 - Presenting the alt-folk duo Hidden Still from Wicklow who write amazingly haunting songs steeped in americana. They make their Tradfest debut this January. We also have another surprise guest at the Oliver St John Gogarty - Aileen Dillane from the University Of Limerick who's conducting a research project about Tradfest!
2019-11-1824 minTradFest The PodcastEP44 - A very special Tradfest from the Oliver St. John Gogarty where we present a brand new band who are playing Tradfest 2020 and making a massive impression here in Ireland - Alfi!EP44 - A very special Tradfest from the Oliver St. John Gogarty where we present a brand new band who are playing Tradfest 2020 and making a massive impression here in Ireland - Alfi!
2019-11-1133 minTradFest The PodcastEP43 - Eamon Casey, Connla, Laura Cortese, Stockton's Wing, Seamus Begley & Oisin Mac Diarmada counting down to Tradfest 2020 from The Oliver St. John Gogarty, Temple Bar, Dublin, IrelandEP43 - Eamon Casey, Connla, Laura Cortese, Stockton's Wing, Seamus Begley & Oisin Mac Diarmada counting down to Tradfest 2020 from The Oliver St. John Gogarty, Temple Bar, Dublin, Ireland
2019-11-0428 minTradFest The PodcastEP42 - Halloween Spooktacular! Kieran goes under St. Michan's Church to visit the crypts there! Happy Halloween Everyone!EP42 - Halloween Spooktacular! Kieran goes under St. Michan's Church to visit the crypts there! Happy Halloween Everyone!
2019-10-3113 minTradFest The PodcastEP41 Lisa Lambe special in honour of her forthcoming second album and headline show at Tradfest on Jan 25th! Live from the Oliver St. John Gogarty in Temple Bar, Dublin, IrelandEP41 Lisa Lambe special in honour of her forthcoming second album and headline show at Tradfest on Jan 25th! Live from the Oliver St. John Gogarty in Temple Bar, Dublin, Ireland
2019-10-2832 minTradFest The PodcastEP40 - Shane Hennessy joins us live as special guest in Oliver St John Gogartys as he displays hus guitar skills which are wowing the globe and which audiences will get to see live at Tradfest 2020 in January. We also have music from Cua and Kevin Burke who'll be joining us also next year.EP40 - Shane Hennessy joins us live as special guest in Oliver St John Gogartys as he displays hus guitar skills which are wowing the globe and which audiences will get to see live at Tradfest 2020 in January. We also have music from Cua and Kevin Burke who'll be joining us also next year.
2019-10-2126 minTradFest The PodcastEP39 Mike Hanrahan from Stockton's Wing on his brand new book and Stokcton's Wing and Friends live at Tradfest 2020 plus live music from Green Fields Of America.EP39 Mike Hanrahan from Stockton's Wing on his brand new book and Stokcton's Wing and Friends live at Tradfest 2020 plus live music from Green Fields Of America.
2019-10-1436 minTradFest The PodcastEP38 - A Daoirí Farrell special to celebrate the gig he's put together for Tradfest 2020 - Daoirí Farrell & Friends present The Dublin Session with Kevin Glackin, Robbie Walsh, Paddy Kiernan, Sean Potts, Sean Keane, Cathy Davey and Caoimhe Hogarty - tickets and more info at Tradfest.ieEP38 - A Daoirí Farrell special to celebrate the gig he's put together for Tradfest 2020 - Daoirí Farrell & Friends present The Dublin Session with Kevin Glackin, Robbie Walsh, Paddy Kiernan, Sean Potts, Sean Keane, Cathy Davey and Caoimhe Hogarty - tickets and more info at Tradfest.ie
2019-10-0743 minTradFest The PodcastEP37 - a very special episode to mark the second anniversary of the passing of Eamonn Campbell - a key member of The Dubliners - Ireland's greatest ever folk group. Kieran Hanrahan visited visited Eamon in his home shortly before his passing for an interview that grows more poignant as more time passes. RIP Eamon Campbell.EP37 - a very special episode to mark the second anniversary of the passing of Eamon Campbell - a key member of The Dubliners - Ireland's greatest ever folk group. Kieran Hanrahan visited visited Eamon in his home shortly before his passing for an interview that grows more poignant as more time passes. RIP Eamon Campbell.
2019-09-3038 minTradFest The PodcastEP36 - Ruth Smith presents a Milwaukee Irish Fest special where she meets The Kane Sisters. The Whileaways, Connla, Realta, Shane Hennessey, Minister Ciaran Gannon, Colleen Kennedy Ward, Maryann McTeague Keifer, Jeff Ksiazek, Jane Walrath, Seo Linn and more at the world’s largest Irish Festival.EP36 - Ruth Smith presents a Milwaukee Irish Fest special where she meets The Kane Sisters. The Whileaways, Connla, Realta, Shane Hennessey, Minister Ciaran Gannon, Colleen Kennedy Ward,Maryann McTeague Keifer, Jeff Ksiazek, Jane Walrath, Seo Linn and more at the world’s largest Irish Festival.
2019-09-231h 01TradFest The PodcastEP35 - Legendary piper Sean Potts lifts the roof off the Oliver St. John Gogarty as he plays live for us and talks about his upcoming gig at Tradfest 2020 - we've got exclusive live music from Zoe Conway and John McIntyre plus our gig guide!EP35 - Legendary piper Sean Potts lifts the roof off the Oliver St. John Gogarty as he plays live for us and talks about his upcoming gig at Tradfest 2020 - we've got exclusive live music from Zoe Conway and John McIntyre plus our gig guide!
2019-09-1631 minTradFest The PodcastEP34 This week we have a very special dedicated to Phelim Drew and his very special show at Tradfest inspired by his father Ronnie Drew and his band The Dubliners. This is a show overflowing with great songs and stories!EP34 This week we have a very special dedicated to Phelim Drew and his very special show at Tradfest inspired by his father Ronnie Drew and his band The Dubliners. This is a show overflowing with great songs and stories!
2019-09-0937 minTradFest The PodcastEP33 - Amazing new Trad Folk live from The Oliver St. John Gogarty plus more great news on Tradfest 2020 and an amazing Luke Kelly story and song from Phelim Drew plus a live exclusive from Ailie.EP33 - Amazing new Trad Folk live from The Oliver St. John Gogarty plus more great news on Tradfest 2020 and an amazing Luke Kelly story and song from Phelim Drew plus a live exclusive from Ailie.
2019-09-0235 minTradFest The PodcastEP32 - coming to you from Oliver St John Gogarty's in Temple Bar, Dublin with lots of great Irish music and chat and news of our festival in January including exclusive recordings from Niamh Regan, The Silken Same, Zoe Conway & Jon McIntyre plus Phelim DrewEP32 - coming to you from Oliver St John Gogarty's in Temple Bar, Dublin with lots of great Irish music and chat and news of our festival in January including exclusive recordings from Niamh Regan, The Silken Same, Zoe Conway & Jon McIntyre plus Phelim Drew
2019-08-2626 minTradFest The PodcastEP31 Bumper show to celebrate the announcement of the line-up for Tradfest 2020 featuring Stockton's Wing and friends, Saoirse Casey and much much more live from The Oliver St. John Gogarty in Temple Bar, Dublin, IrelandEP31 Bumper show to celebrate the announcement of the line-up for Tradfest 2020 featuring Stockton's Wing and friends, Saoirse Casey and much much more live from The Oliver St. John Gogarty in Temple Bar, Dublin, Ireland
2019-08-1928 minTradFest The PodcastEP30 - There's fierce excitement in this episode as Kieran and Ruth look forward to the Fleadh in Drogheda and The Milwaukee Irish Fest this weekend! Show looks forward with live music from Boxing Banjo, Back West, Ailbhe Reddy and Daoiri Farrell plus special guest Sean Burke from The Porterhouse Group!EP30 - There's fierce excitement in this episode as Kieran and Ruth look forward to the Fleadh in Drogheda and The Milwaukee Irish Fest this weekend! Show looks forward with live music from Boxing Banjo, Back West, Ailbhe Reddy and Daoiri Farrell plus special guest Sean Burke from The Porterhouse Group!
2019-08-1229 minTradFest The PodcastEP29 Brenda Castles plays for us live in the Oliver St John Gogarty Pub, Temple Bar, Dublin, Ireland as we count down to Milwaukee Irish Fest and The Fleadh in Drogheda!EP29 Brenda Castles plays for us live in the Oliver St John Gogarty Pub, Temple Bar, Dublin, Ireland as we count down to Milwaukee Irish Fest and The Fleadh in Drogheda!
2019-08-0530 minTradFest The PodcastEP 28 Temple Bar Tradfest coming to you live from The Oliver St. John Gogarty in Dublin with exclusive live music from Daoiri Farrell, Eleanor McEvoy, The Kane Sisters and Sive plus our gig guide!EP 28 Temple Bar Tradfest coming to you live from The Oliver St. John Gogarty in Dublin with exclusive live music from Daoiri Farrell, Eleanor McEvoy, The Kane Sisters and Sive plus our gig guide!
2019-07-2923 minTradFest The PodcastEP27 Temple Bar Tradfest live from The Oliver St. John Gogarty with exclusive music from Liz Carroll, Cua, Mark Redmond & Patrick Fitzpatrick and Martin Harley with Stephen James Smith. Plus we have a visit from historian Eamon Casey and our gig guide!EP27 Temple Bar Tradfest live from The Oliver St. John Gogarty with exclusive music from Liz Carroll, Cua, Mark Redmond & Patrick Fitzpatrick and Martin Harley with Stephen James Smith. Plus we have a visit from historian Eamon Casey and our gig guide!
2019-07-2223 minTradFest The PodcastEP26 - Tradfest regular Aoife Scott joins us live at The Oliver St. John Gogarty for an exclusive preview of her new album which doesn't come out until next January! We also have our gig guide and more exclusive live music from Cua and Daoiri Farrell.EP26 - Tradfest regular Aoife Scott joins us live at The Oliver St. John Gogarty for an exclusive preview of her new album which doesn't come out until next January! We also have our gig guide and more exclusive live music from Cua and Daoiri Farrell.
2019-07-1527 minTradFest The PodcastEP25 - Dubs legend Tony Hanahoe joins us in The Oliver St. John Gogarty in Temple Bar, Dublin. Plus exclusive live music from Boxing Banjo, Back West and Caoimhin O Raghallaigh. Not forgetting our Trad and Folk gig guide. Presented by Kieran Hanrahan and Ruth Smith.EP25 - Dubs legend Tony Hanahoe joins us in The Oliver St. John Gogarty in Temple Bar, Dublin. Plus exclusive live music from Boxing Banjo, Back West and Caoimhin O Raghallaigh. Not forgetting our Trad and Folk gig guide. Presented by Kieran Hanrahan and Ruth Smith.
2019-07-0827 minTradFest The PodcastEP24 - Temple Bar Tradfest Podcast presented by the newly appoint chairperson of Culture Ireland Kieran Hanrahan and Ruth Smith. Coming to you from The Oliver St. John Gogarty in Temple Bar where Clare Sands joins us to play some music and announce her participation in Tradfest 2020. Plus exclusive live music from Stockton's Wing and Andy Irvine recorded at this year's Tradfest.EP24 - Temple Bar Tradfest Podcast presented by the newly appoint chairperson of Culture Ireland Kieran Hanrahan and Ruth Smith. Coming to you from The Oliver St. John Gogarty in Temple Bar where Clare Sands joins us to play some music and announce her participation in Tradfest 2020. Plus exclusive live music from Stockton's Wing and Andy Irvine recorded at this year's Tradfest.
2019-07-0130 minTradFest The PodcastEP23 - Exclusive interview and live music from the legendary Andy Irvine recorded live at Rathfarnham Castle during Tradfest. Also music from Cua, Martha Guiny & Aisling Lyons plus our amazing gig guide! Trad Without Frontiers coming to you from The Oliver St. John Gogarty in Temple Bar, Dublin, Ireland. Hosted by Kieran Hanrahan and Ruth Smith.EP23 - Exclusive interview and live music from the legendary Andy Irvine recorded live at Rathfarnham Castle during Tradfest. Also music from Cua, Martha Guiny & Aisling Lyons plus our amazing gig guide! Trad Without Frontiers coming to you from The Oliver St. John Gogarty in Temple Bar, Dublin, Ireland. Hosted by Kieran Hanrahan and Ruth Smith.
2019-06-2426 minTradFest The PodcastEP 22 - Temple Tradfest Trad Without Frontiers with exclusive live music from Stockton's Wing , Corner Boy and Carrie plus Kieran Hanrahan talks about the great teacher Frank Custy plus our gig guide featuring news about The Jim Dowling Uillean Pipe Festival, The Knocklane festival all of this weekend's county Fleadhs. Brought to you live from the Oliver St. John Gogarty in Temple Bar, Dublin, IrelandEP 22 - Temple Tradfest Trad Without Frontiers with exclusive live music from Stockton's Wing , Corner Boy and Carrie plus Kieran Hanrahan talks about the great teacher Frank Custy plus our gig guide featuring news about The Jim Dowling Uillean Pipe Festival, The Knocklane festival all of this weekend's county Fleadhs. Brought to you live from the Oliver St. John Gogarty in Temple Bar, Dublin, Ireland
2019-06-1738 minTradFest The PodcastEP21 - Celebrating Bloomsday from The Oliver St John Gogarty in Temple Bar Dublin. Trad Without Frontiers from Tradfest with live music from Kern, Eleanor Mc Evoy and Jim Page. Presented by Ruth Smith and Kieran Hanrahan.Celebrating Bloomsday from The Oliver St John Gogarty in Temple Bar Dublin. Trad Without Frontiers from Tradfest with live music from Kern, Eleanor Mc Evoy and Jim Page. Presented by Ruth Smith and Kieran Hanrahan.
2019-06-1035 minTradFest The PodcastEP20 - Another swashbuckling musical journey where Trad Without Frontiers is our compass spanning as we bring you music from Ailie., The Lost Brothers and The Silken Same plus news of The Chieftains and Carlos Nunez live in Spain. Brough to you from our home in The Oliver St. John Gogarty, in Temple Bar, Temple Bar, Dublin. Hosted by Ruth Smith and Kieran Hanrahan.Another swashbuckling musical journey where Trad Without Frontiers is our compass spanning as we bring you music from Ailie., The Lost Brothers and The Silken Same plus news of The Chieftains and Carlos Nunez live in Spain. Brough to you from our home in The Oliver St. John Gogarty, in Temple Bar, Temple Bar, Dublin. Hosted by Ruth Smith and Kieran Hanrahan.
2019-06-0329 minTradFest The PodcastEP19 - The finest of Trad Without Frontiers coming to you from The Oliver St. John Gogarty in Temple Bar, Temple featuring exclusive live music from Corner Boy, Boxing Banjo and Niamh Regan plus news of all the Fleadhs around Ireland plus Rosie Carney, Malojian, The Blades and Saint Sister and Masters Of Tradition in our gig guide - presented by Ruth Smith and Kieran Hanrahan.The finest of Trad Without Frontiers coming to you from The Oliver St. John Gogarty in Temple Bar, Temple featuring exclusive live music from Corner Boy, Boxing Banjo and Niamh Regan plus news of all the Fleadhs around Ireland plus Rosie Carney, Malojian, The Blades and Saint Sister and Masters Of Tradition in our gig guide - presented by Ruth Smith and Kieran Hanrahan.
2019-05-2734 minTradFest The PodcastEP18 - Beaming Trad Without Frontiers to you from our spiritual home of Oliver St John Gogartys in Temple Bar, Dublin Ireland. This week's show overflows with live and exclusive goodness from Martha Guiney & Aisling Lyons, Karrie and David Kitt plus live news about The Fleadh Nua in Ennis, The Orkney Folk Festival and The East Durham Irish FestivalBeaming Trad Without Frontiers to you from our spiritual home of Oliver St John Gogartys in Temple Bar, Dublin Ireland. This week's show overflows with live and exclusive goodness from Martha Guiney & Aisling Lyons, Karrie and David Kitt plus live news about The Fleadh Nua in Ennis, The Orkney Folk Festival and The East Durham Irish Festival
2019-05-2034 minTradFest The PodcastEP17 - The Kane Sisters from the foot of the Diamond Mountain in North Conemara are interviewed and we have two more exclusive live tracks from them plus live music from Andy Irvine and new music from The Man Whom and live news from Lankum, Fairport Convention, Soak plus Kieran Goss and Annie Kinsella. It's another overflowing installment of Trad Without Frontiers presented by Kieran Hanrahan and Ruth Smith recorded at The Oliver St. John Gogarty in the heart of Temple Bar, Dublin.EP17 - The Kane Sisters from the foot of the Diamond Mountain in North Conemara are interviewed and we have two more exclusive live tracks from them plus live music from Andy Irvine and new music from The Man Whom and live news from Lankum, Fairport Convention, Soak plus Kieran Goss and Annie Kinsella. It's another overflowing installment of Trad Without Frontiers presented by Kieran Hanrahan and Ruth Smith recorded at The Oliver St. John Gogarty in the heart of Temple Bar, Dublin.
2019-05-1332 minTradFest The PodcastEP16 - This week's infusion of Trad Without Frontiers direct to you from Temple Bar, Dublin City, Ireland features an exclusive interview and live tracks from Kern plus Susan O'Neill live and a brand new track from Colm Mac Con Iomaire plus gigs news from We Banjo 3, Mary Black, Eleanor McEvoy and Mick Flannery plus news of Comhaltas County Fleadhs happening all over! Presented by Kieran Hanrahan and Ruth Smith.EP16 - This week's infusion of Trad Without Frontiers direct to you from Temple Bar, Dublin City, Ireland features an exclusive interview and live tracks from Kern plus Susan O'Neill live and a brand new track from Colm Mac Con Iomaire plus gigs news from We Banjo 3, Mary Black, Eleanor McEvoy and Mick Flannery plus news of Comhaltas County Fleadhs happening all over! Presented by Kieran Hanrahan and Ruth Smith.
2019-05-0633 minTradFest The PodcastEP14 - Easter Monday extended edition with Anna Mieke live and interview, Sive and Brenda Castles live and gig news from It Takes A Village Festival, Féile Na Bealtaine in Dingle, Flook, Brid Harper and Fleadh news. This is Tradfest - Trad Without Frontiers coming to you from The Temple Bar, in Temple Bar, in Dublin, Ireland. Hosted by Kieran Hanrahan and Ruth Smith.EP14 - Easter Monday extended edition with Anna Mieke live and interview, Sive and Brenda Castles live and gig news from It Takes A Village Festival, Féile Na Bealtaine in Dingle, Flook, Brid Harper and Fleadh news. This is Tradfest - Trad Without Frontiers coming to you from The Temple Bar, in Temple Bar, in Dublin, Ireland. Hosted by Kieran Hanrahan and Ruth Smith.
2019-04-2239 minTradFest The PodcastEP13 - Dori Freeman live and interview, Susan O'Neill Live, New music from Saoirse Casey & Bronna Mc Vittie plus live news from Moya Brennan, Colm Mac Con Iomaire, The Conifers, Haley Heynderickx and It Takes A Village. It's Trad Without Frontiers presented by Kieran Hanrhan and Ruth Smith. Recorded in The Oliver St. John Gogarty, Temple Bar, Dublin, Ireland. A Born Optimistic Production for Tradfest.EP13 - Dori Freeman live and interview, Susan O'Neill Live, New music from Saoirse Casey & Bronna Mc Vittie plus live news from Moya Brennan, Colm Mac Con Iomaire, The Conifers, Haley Heynderickx and It Takes A Village. It's Trad Without Frontiers presented by Kieran Hanrhan and Ruth Smith. Recorded in The Oliver St. John Gogarty, Temple Bar, Dublin, Ireland. A Born Optimistic Production for Tradfest.
2019-04-1530 minTradFest The PodcastEP12 - The Friel Sisters, David Kitt, Glen Hansard and Jiggy on this week's show representing the full spectrum of Trad Without Frontiers plus loads of festival news from Ballydehob to Baltimore Maryland. Tradfest's weekly podcast presented by Kieran Hanrahan and Ruth Smith coming to you from The Temple Bar, in Temple Bar, Dublin IrelandEP12 - The Friel Sisters, David Kitt, Glen Hansard and Jiggy on this week's show representing the full spectrum of Trad Without Frontiers plus loads of festival news from Ballydehob to Baltimore Maryland. Tradfest's weekly podcast presented by Kieran Hanrahan and Ruth Smith coming to you from The Temple Bar, in Temple Bar, Dublin Ireland
2019-04-0842 minTradFest The PodcastEP9 - This week’s Tradfest show presented by Ruth Smith and Kieran O'Hanrahan features a host of amazing talent including Ailbhe Reddy, The Lost Brothers, Mark Redmond with Patrick Fitzpatrick plus gig news for Christy Moore, Lunasa and Altan live from The Temple Bar in Temple Bar, Dublin, Ireland.EP9 - This week’s Tradfest show presented by Ruth Smith and Kieran O'Hanrahan features a host of amazing talent including Ailbhe Reddy, The Lost Brothers, Mark Redmond with Patrick Fitzpatrick plus gig news for Christy Moore, Lunasa and Altan live from The Temple Bar in Temple Bar, Dublin, Ireland.
2019-03-1823 minTradFest The PodcastEP8 - Bumper St. Patrick's Week edition feat bumper extended edition including Liz Carroll, Jimmy Keane, Aisling Lyons and Martha Guiney recorded live at Milwaukee Irish Fest Day at Tradfest plus an epic set from Caoimhin O'Raghallaigh from The Gloaming and gig news about Kila, Zoe Conway & John McIntyre, Lankum, Malojian and Chicago St Patrick's Day Parade!EP8 - Bumper St. Patrick's Week edition feat bumper extended edition including Liz Carroll, Jimmy Keane, Aisling Lyons and Martha Guiney recorded live at Milwaukee Irish Fest Day at Tradfest plus an epic set from Caoimhin O'Raghallaigh from The Gloaming and gig news about Kila, Zoe Conway & John McIntyre, Lankum, Malojian and Chicago St Patrick's Day Parade!
2019-03-111h 02TradFest The PodcastEp 7 feat World exclusive new tracks live by Ailbhe Reddy and Jim Page plus a rousing set of jigs from The Friel Sisters and news and chats on Luke Kelly, Glen Hansard and more. Presented by Ruth Smith & Kieran Hanrahan and recorded at Tradfest and The Temple Bar in the heart of Temple Bar in Dublin, IrelandEp 7 feat World exclusive new tracks live by Ailbhe Reddy and Jim Page plus a rousing set of jigs from The Friel Sisters and news and chats on Luke Kelly, Glen Hansard and more. Presented by Ruth Smith & Kieran Hanrahan and recorded at Tradfest and The Temple Bar in the heart of Temple Bar in Dublin, Ireland
2019-03-0435 min
Traveling in IrelandTemple Bar TradFest Tips with Francesca from Roots Music RamblerJoin Jody as she reminisces about Temple Bar TradFest with Francesca Mazurkiewicz of Roots Music Rambler. Hear about stand-out TradFest performers, tips to keep in mind as you plan your trip, and a few places in Dublin you shouldn't miss when you visit. If you prefer to listen to the podcast, you can find the...
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2019-02-2430 minTradFest The PodcastEp 3 recorded at The Temple Bar, in Temple Bar Dublin featuring The Eskies; our Oliver Hughes Milkwaukee Irish Festival bursary winner Susan O'Neill; David Keenan UK tour news and another supergroup: The Tradfest Big Band made up of Stockton's Wing. The Henry Girls, Seána Davey and Stephen Doherty, Michael Howard and John Sheehan from The Dubliners! Presented by Kieran Hanrahan and Ruth Smith, live sound recordings by RTÉ and K Recording, produced by Donal Scannell from Born Optimistic for Tradfest.Ep 3 recorded at The Temple Bar, in Temple Bar Dublin featuring The Eskies; our Oliver Hughes Milkwaukee Irish Festival bursary winner Susan O'Neill; David Keenan UK tour news and another supergroup: The Tradfest Big Band made up of Stockton's Wing. The Henry Girls, Seána Davey and Stephen Doherty, Michael Howard and John Sheehan from The Dubliners! Presented by Kieran Hanrahan and Ruth Smith, live sound recordings by RTÉ and K Recording, produced by Donal Scannell from Born Optimistic for Tradfest.
2019-02-0332 minTradFest The PodcastTradfest Ep 2 feat. Ré, Zoe Conway & John McIntyre, The Young Folk plus reviews of Phelim Drew, Steeleye Span, Susan O'Neill, Cua, Friel Sisters, Kane Sisters, Seana Davey & Stephen Doherty, The Once, Black Feathers, Carlos Nunez, Loah, Sive, Ailbhe Reddy and The ConifersTradfest Ep 2 feat. Ré, Zoe Conway & John McIntyre, The Young Folk plus reviews of Phelim Drew, Steeleye Span, Susan O'Neill, Cua, Friel Sisters, Kane Sisters, Seana Davey & Stephen Doherty, The Once, Black Feathers, Carlos Nunez, Loah, Sive, Ailbhe Reddy and The Conifers - presented by Kieran Hanrahan and Ruth Smith. With special thanks to the Oliver St.John Gogarty pub in Temple Bar, Dublin Ireland. Produced by Donal Scannell of Born Optimistic for Tradfest.
2019-01-2846 minTradFest The PodcastTradfest EP 1 feat live music and interviews with harper Seána Davey, Dubliner's legend John Sheahan with his musical cohort Michael Howard's reworking of W.B. Yeats as you've never heard him before, the amazing voices of The Henry Girls from Inishowen in Donegal and our host Kieran Hanhrahan's brother and best man, otherwise known as Mike Hanrahan and Tommy Hayes from Stockton's WingThe first episode of our weekly Tradfest podcast, presented by Kieran Hanrahan and Ruth Smith and pulsing out from Temple Bar, the heart from Dublin in Ireland to the world every Monday. This show aims to bring you a fresh flavour of Ireland every week as we share our passion for music with you. We focus on Trad, Folk and what we call Trad Without Frontiers as we bring you exclusive live recordings and interviews recorded at our Tradfest festival and also global gig news and new releases. This first show features live music and interviews with harper Seán...
2019-01-0943 minTraveling in IrelandVisiting Four Amazing TradFest Venues in DublinStepping (virtually) into four historic buildings that will transform into TradFest venues in Dublin- but you can also visit on your own! Jody will also share a few handy Dublin travel tips! This article is based on a podcast episode. If you prefer to listen to the podcast, you can find the player at the...
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2018-11-1122 minTraveling in IrelandTemple Bar TradFest in Dublin | Traveling in Ireland Podcast Episode 35Welcome to Jody’s first video podcast! You can view this podcast on YouTube. Jody is speaking with Ciarán Cannon, Minister of State for the Diaspora and International Development. They are discussing traditional music in Ireland and Temple Bar TradFest in Dublin. After the short chat enjoy live performances from 4 Irish trad bands. CLICK THE...
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