The Engaging Ireland Podcast

The Engaging Ireland Podcast


Latest Episodes

Ep. 29 - In the footsteps of Patrick
March 17, 2012

In this episode, we follow in the footsteps of Saint Patrick, paying a visit to a few of the key sights connected with Irelands patron saint.

Ep. 29 - In the footsteps of Patrick
March 17, 2012

In this episode, we follow in the footsteps of Saint Patrick, paying a visit to a few of the key sights connected with Ireland’s patron saint.

Ep. 28 - Part 2 - Northern Ireland and Donegal Top 10
October 16, 2011

In the second part of a two part episode, we tell you about the rest of our 10 favorite places to see in Northern Ireland and Donegal.

Ep. 27 - Part 1 - Northern Ireland and Donegal Top 10
October 09, 2011

In this episode, we review our top 10 list of places to see in the counties of Northern Ireland and in county Donegal.

Ep. 26 - McPeake Interview
January 18, 2011

You can’t read a history of traditional music of Northern Ireland without coming across the McPeake name sooner or later. The McPeake family has been influencing traditional music in Ireland and around the world since the mid-1900s and continues its

Ep 25 - Irish Christmas Traditions
December 20, 2010

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MiniCast - The Gathering
November 30, 2010

In this brief MiniCast, we talk about the year long promotion being spearheaded by Fáilte Ireland in 2012.  This promotion, being called The Gathering, is really a series of cultural and sporting events that will take place throughout the year

Ep. 24 - The Top 10 Gardens in Ireland
October 24, 2010

  Ireland boasts many beautiful and interesting gardens. In this episode, we highlight a few of our favorites. It’s difficult to narrow down our list to just ten, but we have made our choices. If you have a favorite garden, please feel free to

Ep. 23 - Interview With Joe O'Flynn and Brian Bourke
October 10, 2010

We recently had the pleasure of interviewing Joe O’Flynn, owner of Rathsallagh Country House Hotel, and Brian Bourke, owner of Glenlo Abbey Hotel. Both establishments are family-owned and operated, and Joe and Brian shared with us a bit of what it

Ep. 22 - Interview with Mags Downey Martin from the IHF
September 26, 2010

  At the 2010 Milwaukee Irish Fest, Megs Downey Martin, from the Irish Hotels Federation, and the DownHill House Hotel in Ballina, County Mayo, took some time to speak with us regarding the current state of the Hotel Industry in Ireland, and what you