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The Ireland Podcast

Fender Jackson
Ireland
Galway
Dublin
The Pogues
Northern Ireland
James Joyce
Irish Traditional Music
Ulysses
Irish Music
Irish Language
Irish History
Bloomsday
Art
Covid-19
The Troubles
Oideas Gael
Belfast
Mental Health
Horse Racing
Education

About the Podcast

The Ireland Podcast is a long-form interview series creating space for unhurried conversation about life on the island of Ireland and beyond.

The Conversations

Hosted by Fender Jackson and produced by Salthill Media, the podcast centres on listening rather than argument. Each episode features a single guest and allows time for reflection, context, and experience to emerge natural... more

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Latest Episodes

Who was Glen Hansard away from the stage?

Following Glen Hansard's funeral at St Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin, this episode captures the thoughts and memories of friends, collaborators and fellow musicians on the day they gathered to say goodbye.

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On Monday 3 August 2026, hundreds of people gathered at the Baroque Chapel, Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA), Royal Hospital Kilmainham, to pay their final respects to Glen Hansard.

Rather than recounting Glen's remarkable career, this episode docu... more

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Why has Ireland become one of the world's strongest supporters of Palestine?

In this episode, Zoe Lawlor, Chairperson of the Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign (IPSC), discusses why so many Irish people identify with the Palestinian cause, Irelan... more

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Ten years after the Brexit referendum, what has actually changed?

In this final episode of our three-part series, Professor Katy Hayward looks beyond the politics of 2016 to examine Brexit's long-term consequences for Northern Ireland, the United Ki... more

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Michael Fayne
Visitor from New York City who visited Galway with his wife and attended the wake
Episode: 232. Remembering Glen Hansard: Voices from His Public Wake
Barry Donovan
Swords, North County Dublin resident, songwriter inspired by Glen
Episode: 232. Remembering Glen Hansard: Voices from His Public Wake
Lloyd Chambers
Friend of Glen Hansard, connected through Dublin music scene
Episode: 232. Remembering Glen Hansard: Voices from His Public Wake
Conor Masterson
Photographer and filmmaker who interviewed Glen; related to Frames legacy
Episode: 232. Remembering Glen Hansard: Voices from His Public Wake
Zoe Lawlor
Chairperson of The Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign
IPSC
Episode: 231. Why Are So Many Irish People Pro-Palestine? | Zoe Lawlor
Katy Hayward
Professor of Political Sociology at Queen's University, Belfast
Queen's University Belfast
Episode: 228. How Brexit Was Negotiated: Prof. Katy Hayward
John Heron
Guest, longtime Gaelic learner and cultural participant in Gaeltacht communities
Family and Gaeltacht networks in Ulster/Donegal
Episode: 227. John Heron: 43 Years in the Gaeltacht
Gerry Hanley
Trad musician and central figure in the Irish traditional scene discussed in the episode
Episode: 225. Gerry Hanley: Trad Musician - Part 2
Colin Murphy
Writer, journalist, playwright, screenwriter, and documentary maker
The Sunday Independent
Episode: 223. Colin Murphy: How Ireland Thinks, Speaks and Remembers

Host

Fender Jackson
Host of the long-form interview series focused on life on the island of Ireland and beyond; emphasis on listening and reflection.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 44 ratings
  • Ireland is the coolest island on the planet !

    Honestly, I found Fender’s podcast by chance because he interviewed Irish artist Guggi who I am a long time fan of. It was such a terrific interview. I was very impressed. Fender is so engaging & thoughtful with his questions. You really feel like you are sitting at the table during his interviews. I have been listening to many of the other episodes now. What a diverse & interesting group of guests. You learn & you laugh. I am a big fan. He has me believing that Ireland is really the coolest isl... more

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    GavinGirl
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    Jack Ledge
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Conversations feel like being at a table with insightful, well-prepared discussion.
Engaging host with thoughtful questions and a sense of connection to guests.
Diversely interesting guests provide a wide view of Irish culture.
Guests' expertise and stories come through with warmth and curiosity.

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228. How Brexit Was Negotiated: Prof. Katy Hayward
Q: What was the first package or proposal that emerged during the Brexit talks?
The first major package discussed was Theresa May's withdrawal agreement and the accompanying backstop, which proposed Northern Ireland aligning with EU rules to avoid a hard border, a position that sparked intense parliamentary opposition and multiple votes.
228. How Brexit Was Negotiated: Prof. Katy Hayward
Q: Who are you and what do you do?
Katy Hayward identifies herself as a Professor of Political Sociology at Queen's University, Belfast, bringing an academic lens to the Brexit negotiations and their impact on Ireland and Northern Ireland.
220. The Tipsy Fiddler: Celtic Music in Shanghai
Q: What do you miss most about home?
Music is what he misses most, noting that Glasgow sessions and highland festivals create a nonstop, deeply interconnected live music culture that Shanghai's scene is still building toward.
220. The Tipsy Fiddler: Celtic Music in Shanghai
Q: Do you travel to Ireland? Have you been?
He recounts a 2008 two-week tour of Ireland with a fellow musician, playing in Dublin, Cork, and along the West Coast, enjoying packed pubs just before the financial crisis.
220. The Tipsy Fiddler: Celtic Music in Shanghai
Q: What about your clientele? Where are they from?
He describes a real mix of expats from Britain, Ireland, England, the US, and Luxembourg, with a local Chinese audience and a general tilt toward Britain and Ireland in terms of vibe and musical preference.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ireland Podcast

What is The Ireland Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A long-form interview series focused on life on the island of Ireland and its broader cultural expressions. Episodes center thoughtful conversations with artists, musicians, writers, historians, and other cultural figures, exploring place, memory, and lived experience through careful listening and storytelling. The host fosters unhurried dialogue with no political or religious agenda, delivering nuanced perspectives and personal anecdotes that illuminate Ireland's cultural landscape and its intersections with movement, history, and identity. A standout quality is the depth and empathy of questions, often drawing out technical insight from guests while grounding discussions in human experience.

Across episodes, listeners can expect rich exp... more

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Which podcasts are similar to The Ireland Podcast?

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1. Irish History Podcast
2. The Blindboy Podcast
3. The David McWilliams Podcast
4. Free State with Joe Brolly and Dion Fanning
5. Today with David McCullagh

How many episodes of The Ireland Podcast are there?

The Ireland Podcast launched 3 years ago and published 233 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on The Ireland Podcast include:

1. Michael Fayne
2. Barry Donovan
3. Lloyd Chambers
4. Conor Masterson
5. Zoe Lawlor
6. Katy Hayward
7. John Heron
8. Gerry Hanley

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