Erin's Isle podcast

Ireland is full of cottages and castles and cathedrals and pubs. But it so much more than that. Erin's Isle takes you beyond the shillelaghs and the shamrocks in stories that will make you feel like you are there. Plus, you'll get to know the real people who live here and both the authentic and the offbeat you won't want to miss when you travel here yourself.

Matchmakers 02/15/2026

Matchmakers Ever heard of the Annual Mathmaker's Festival in Lisdoonvarna? Well this ius your chance to experience it yourself. Hear from those who go, and hear all about Willie Daly, the resident Matchmaker in the village of Lisdoonvarna. /episode/index/show/erinsisle/id/40112315

The Tapestry of Clare Island 01/19/2026

The Tapestry of Clare Island Clare IslandIreland is about a 45 minute ferry ride from Westport,and it feels like a steop back in time when you get there. With a population of about 160 and just a half dozen cars, it is a place where time slows down, people really care about ech other and walking is a way of life. Most of those there, were born there. But a few characters have blown-in over the years and the mix of personalities and artful offerings is amazing. Hear from those who live there and those who choos to move there, in this episode of Erin's Isle. /episode/index/show/erinsisle/id/39779640

Braveheart: Erin's Isle Ep: 510 11/12/2025

Braveheart: Erin's Isle Ep: 510 Ireland played a leading role in the movie Braveheart, a bout warrior William Wallace and his fight for Scottish freedom. Hear how that movie put Trimn Castle north of Dublin and a lot of Irish to work. And how that movie got Ireland in the spotlight for more work on the silver screen. Hear the story of that movie, throught the eyes of the locals in this episode of Erin's Isle. /episode/index/show/erinsisle/id/39002330

Murphy's Ice Cream 10/17/2025

Murphy's Ice Cream The best ice cream in the world, made with the best ingredients they can find. But you can only get it it Dingle, Dublin, Galway, Cork and Killarney. Find out how harmony is the key to their success inthis episode of Erin's Isle. /episode/index/show/erinsisle/id/38614035

Ballymaloe 10/10/2025

Ballymaloe Students come from all over the world to study at this sustainalbe farm and award-winning school. See behind the scenes right into the busy kitchens of Ballymaloe in this episide of Erin's Isle. /episode/index/show/erinsisle/id/38543055

Ballymaloe 10/10/2025

Ballymaloe Take a peek inside the busy, busy kitchens of Ballymaloe Cookery School. Students come from around the world to take classes at this sustainable farm and award-winning school. Hear from students and teachers oin this episide of Erin's isle. /episode/index/show/erinsisle/id/38542635

The Royal Scots Club 08/30/2025

The Royal Scots Club The Royal Scots Club in Edinborough, is an amazing tribute to the veterans of Worls War I. It serves as a club house, a military museum, a great spot for social events and a b it of liv ing history. And if you stay there you can help fund the program geared toward veterans, their families and educating the public on their significance in history. Hear all ab out it in this episode of Erin's Isle. /episode/index/show/erinsisle/id/38032160

Buster's Backstory 07/24/2025

Buster's Backstory Meet Buster Luscombe. He is an Irishman, a welder, a storyteller and and entertainer. And what a story he has to tell. Hear it in his words, along with his music in this episopde of Erin's Isle. /episode/index/show/erinsisle/id/37539345

Cork's English Market 07/12/2025

Cork's English Market Cork has an English Market that opened in the 18th century and is still going strong in both tradition and in adapting to the future. Hear all about it in this episode of Erin's Isle. /episode/index/show/erinsisle/id/37385885

Highland Coos 06/27/2025

Highland Coos They have become a huge part of tourism fo9r Scotland and they could not be more adorable. Hear all about the Highland Coos and where you can spend some time with them yourself...in this episode of Erin's Isle. /episode/index/show/erinsisle/id/37185230

The Poetry of Dunquin 06/09/2025

The Poetry of Dunquin If you travel out the Dingle peninsula even farther than Dingle, there is small community called Dunquin. It's remote out narrow windy roads...but well worth it to see the views and feel the tranquility. And I was lucky enough to find a poet who captures it all with photographs and his words. Hear his story and his poetry in this episode of Erin's Isle. /episode/index/show/erinsisle/id/36923540

Ep 501: Ireland's Ageless Arts 05/19/2025

Ep 501: Ireland's Ageless Arts Protecting Ireland's culture is an art in itself. And this episode of Erin's Isle explains how falconry, Claddagh rings and the bellringers of Dublin are working to do just that. Hear from one of Ireland's falconers who is sharing his passion and craft with all those interested; a man credited with keeping the true design of the storied Claddagh ring alive; and how those who ring the bells at Christ Church Cathedral compete with other bellringers and yet have a brotherhood focused on keeping it true. It's all in this episode of Erin's Isle. /episode/index/show/erinsisle/id/36631140

Sheepdogs on Erins Isle 01/20/2025

Sheepdogs on Erins Isle Have you ever noticed how many sheep there are in Ireland? A lot. And that means there quite a need for well-trained sheepdogs. Joe Joyce knows all about both, the sheepdogs and the sheep. He runs Joyce's Country Sheepdogs in Connemara. Hear how he trains them, how to know if you have a good one, and why all the sheep are so colorful, in this episode of Erin's Isle. /episode/index/show/erinsisle/id/34918590

Bagpipe Museum 11/03/2024

Bagpipe Museum Bagppipes are an unmistakable instrument all over Scotland. And Glasgow has a National Piping Centre where you can learn all about the history of the bagpipes, how to play them and how they have evolved since the 1400s. Hear the pipes...the pipers and the story f the bagpipes in this edition of Erin's Isle. /episode/index/show/erinsisle/id/33760442

Malt Whiskey Tour 07/09/2024

Malt Whiskey Tour Ever wanted to learn the history of whiskey....as you sip it? Bruce MacGregor offers just that at his bar in Inverness. He explains the historic events relative to whiskey distilling in Scotland plus he accompanies the sipping and the history with his own award-winning fiddle playing and interesting anecdotes. You can experience the Malt Whiskey Experience for yourself in this episode of Erin's Isle. /episode/index/show/erinsisle/id/32071977

Dabilla 06/16/2024

Dabilla Trad sessions in Ireland always draw a crowd. But it is almost always a crowd there to listen. Dabilla is changing that. Anywhere they play they draw. crowd alright, but it's a high energy, highly involved crowd singing along, clapping, and feeding off he energy produced. That's because Dabilla blends traditional instruments and technique into a new approach to classic Irish tunes and popular music. Think uillean pipes playing the part of an electric guitar, or a tin whistle soloing through The Fields of Athenry. Hear how it all comes together in this episode of Erin's Isle. /episode/index/show/erinsisle/id/31757865

Sculpting Irish History 02/09/2024

Sculpting Irish History The Kilbaha Gallery on the Loop Head peninsula is a showcase for painting, sketches, sculptures and history. Not only do they focus on Irish artists, it is the home of famous Irish bronze artists James and Seamus Connolly. Hear the story of their foundry, their aftwork and their love of what they do, in this episode of Erin's Isle. /episode/index/show/erinsisle/id/29880153

Lacemaking and Standing Stones 01/07/2024

Lacemaking and Standing Stones Kenmare Lace played a big part in sough County Kerry's history. And the Lace design center in that village is working to educate people about the different types of lacemaking in Ireland, and to keep the art alive. Kenmare is also known for a three thousasnd year old stone circle many say has magic powers. Hear about both in this episode of Erin's Isle. /episode/index/show/erinsisle/id/29378263

Dursey Island Cable Car 10/31/2023

Dursey Island Cable Car The Dursey Island Cable Car travels a short distance from the tip of the Beara Peninsula to the island and back. And it is a lifeline for those who live and work on the island. And it is an adventure for those visiting. Take a ride on the Dursey Island Cable Car in this edition of Erin's Isle. /episode/index/show/erinsisle/id/28477715

MacGregor's Bar 09/22/2023

MacGregor's Bar Experience a truly Scottish find. MacGregor's Bar in Inverness is the real deal. It celebrates Scotland through food, libations, atmosphere and music. Owner Bruce MacGregor, is also a member of a famed Scottish band, Blazing Fiddles. But his bar is about keeping Scottish music alive with all other bands in the area. Hear the magic for yourself in this episode of Erin's Isle. /episode/index/show/erinsisle/id/28109657

The Books and Bells of Inverness 08/12/2023

The Books and Bells of Inverness Inverness is home to the largest second hand book store in Scotland. You'll hear all about what you can find there and the man who is behind that bookseller's business in this episode of Erin's Isle. Plus you'll meet one of the change ringers at St. Andrews Cathedral. She stumbled into it and says it's changed her life. All that and more in this episode of Erin's Isle. /episode/index/show/erinsisle/id/27736086

A Scottish Kiltmaker 07/21/2023

A Scottish Kiltmaker Inverness is a city in the north of Scotland, steeped in tradition from music to food to attire. It's one of those places where kilts are not just worn for the tourists...but for everyday wear. And in a little shop called Chisolm's Highland Dress you'll find tradition wrapped in tarten and adorned with a sporran. Heather has been making kilts there for 60 years. "A kilt is 8 yards of fabric and it takes time to get the pleating right," she says. "It's an art and it is founded on tadition. And even though we have become a society of 'wants', meaning you want this plaid or that instead of the one assigned your clan, we believe in the old ways of doing things. That means doing things right every time." And she means it. Hear her take on kilts and traditions in this episode of Erin's Isle. /episode/index/show/erinsisle/id/27535029

Water Buffalo in Ireland? 07/10/2023

Water Buffalo in Ireland? Ireland is known for its dairy products, but Johnn Lynch in Macroom, west of Cork City, is putting dairy in the spotlight himself with water buffalo. That's right, he has established a substantial water buffalo industry. And his Water Buffalo Mozerella and other products are becomeing a national hit. /episode/index/show/erinsisle/id/27415356

Mythical Ireland 05/12/2023

Mythical Ireland Newgrange is a passage tomb located in Ireland's Ancient East. It is one of many monuments there. But what was it actually used for? Anthony Murphy has studied and written extensively about Ireland's Ancient East. From the henges to the tombs and from the dolmens to the standing stones, he has written 7 books about them. Hear his views in this episode of Erin's Isle. /episode/index/show/erinsisle/id/26818650

Knitting with a Pro 03/27/2023

Knitting with a Pro Ireland is a land of wool. And in this episode of Erin's Isle, visit O'Maille's on High Street in Galway to see the variety of stitches, patterns, and wools the Irish are known for. Anne O'Maille has been knitting for 7 decades and is always happy share secrets with her customers. /episode/index/show/erinsisle/id/26348226

The Magical Blend of UCD's Scholars Choir 01/27/2023

The Magical Blend of UCD's Scholars Choir UCD's Scholars Choir has been an award-winning internet-famous, crowd-pleasing act for years. It began 23 years ago with Artistic Director Desmond Earley and continues with him in charge. But even with a guest director the group is unbelievable. These singers are mostly scholars in other disciplines across the UCD campus. Only a handful are music majors. But their sound is intoxicating whether they are singing a capella, with an orchestra or with other famous Irish performers. Hear their magic in this episode of Erin's Isle. /episode/index/show/erinsisle/id/25752654

The Magical Blend of UCD's Scholars Choir 01/27/2023

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