Out now. Irish Stew live on stage at CIFF 2026 in Washington DC — with director Colin McIvor and producer Ruth Carter of No Ordinary Heist, a Belfast thriller based on the real 2004 Northern Bank robbery. The film doesn’t let go. Neither does the conversation. #GlobalIrishNation #IrishFilm

I Hate How Trump Has Made Us Untrustworthy. And my No Kings image you can use for signs on saturday's nationwide No Kings protests.

Episode drops tomorrow. “It was really always about a story of two human beings who were forced together to save their families.” — Colin McIvor on No Ordinary Heist. New episode Monday 30 March. A Solas Nua event. #IrishFilm #GlobalIrishNation #CIFF2026 #NoOrdinaryHeist #Spéirghorm

Something different coming Monday. We recorded a live on-stage Q&A at the 2026 Capital Irish Film Festival in Washington DC with director Colin McIvor and producer Ruth Carter of No Ordinary Heist #IrishFilm #GlobalIrishNation #CIFF2026 #NoOrdinaryHeist #SpéirGhorm @solasnuadc.bsky.social

The incredible view over our house just now. We have been having some Northern Lights show in Finland the last few days. #NorthernLights

🎭 Irish Stew alum Paddy Cullivan is bringing his: The Murder of Michael Collins to the U.S. this April! Portland • Boston • Port Jefferson • NYC (x2) • Chicago Grab tickets 👇 🔗 NYC: tinyurl.com/y8ptyedz 🔗 Full tour: see below This is unmissable for anyone who loves Irish history and theater.

“I didn’t know what I was doing at all. We had one keg of Guinness that night, and it was gone in 40 minutes." Fergus “Fergie” Carey is on the Irish Stew. New episode out now. 🎙️ Link in thread 👇 #IrishDiaspora #Philadelphia #FergiesPub #IrishStewPodcast #IrishAmerica #SpéirGhorm

Tomorrow on the Irish Stew. Fergus “Fergie” Carey — Dublin to Philadelphia, Burgerland to Broad Street, and 31 years of Fergie’s Pub. Bígí linn. 🎙️ #GlobalIrishNation #IrishDiaspora #Philadelphia #FergiesPub #IrishPodcast @fergiespub.bsky.social

Ten episodes. That's how many times the Irish language has shown up as a central theme on the Irish Stew. If this week's conversation with Mollie has you curious all ten are in one place. irishstewpodcast.com/categories/irish-language #IrishLanguage #Gaeilge #Spéirghorm #GlobalIrishNation

"People have this negative reaction to Irish — and yet this regret for not learning it. There's a very complicated relationship. But I don't think the language itself is complicated." Mollie Guidera is back on the Irish Stew. New episode out now. 🎙️ Link in bio / comments. 🎙️ Link in comments

Tomorrow on the Irish Stew. Mollie Guidera on the Gaeilge Guide, what Híberno English tells us about who we really are, and the legacy of Manchán Magan. Bígí linn. 🎙️ #GlobalIrishNation #IrishLanguage #Gaeilge #SpéirGhorm

This is basically my family story. My grandfather was born in Argentina then moved back to rural Longford as a child But I hadn’t realised that the Longford Argentinians were responsible for Peron! www.rte.ie/news/regiona...

1) Kicking off the Solas Nua Capital Irish Film Festival tonight at the stunning AFI Silver Theatre! First up: Saipan — one of the most controversial moments in Irish sporting history.

1) What does it take to make 60 films? Ruán Magan found his answer in a single moment — the realization that film could be a job, a career, a way to create something that matters. 🎬

1) Michael Dowling: "The Glucksman House has been basically the centre of Irish and Irish-American studies. It reminds us about heritage, reminds us about history. It reminds us about contribution — not just to Ireland, but to America." #GlobalIrishNation #IrishAmerica @kevinkenny.bsky.social

1) "He's a radical innovator yet never changes the architecture of the music fundamentally at all." Nuala O'Connor on Donal Lunny's genius New Episode now on all major #podcast platforms or at our website linked below #IrishMusic #Documentary #Irish #SpéirGhorm

Cartoon by @andertoon.bsky.social.

🎙️ OUT NOW: Filmmakers Aislinn Clarke & Tanya Doyle on horror, documentaries & storytelling. Irish-language cinema. 5 years filming. International distribution. www.irishstewpodcast.com/ciff-wiif-ii/ #IrishFilm #WomenInFilm #IrishPodcast #Gaeilge #SpéirGhorm #Podcast

Brendan Behan, considered by many as the "enfant terrible" of 20th century Irish literature, was born 103 years ago #OnThisDay www.irishstewpodcast.com/blog/brendan... #IrishHistory #IrishWriters #Literature #IrishBiography #GlobalIrishNation #SpéirGhorm

1) On our latest episode we turn our attention back to #IrishFilm. Specifically we're focusing on #WomenInFilm. Here's Kathleen Harris director of Birdsong, talking about leaving her job at the Irish Times to make her wonderful #documentary - not an easy decision #GlobalIrishNation #SpéirGhorm

The One Video You Need to Watch 🔥📺 If you only watch ONE thing about the case for grassroots populism + persuasion, make it this. 👀 thelibertypear.com/2025/09/18/o...

1) On our latest episode Sham Hanifa tells how he came to #Leitrim. Some 25 years later he is the owner of three acclaimed restaurants Here he is talking about our favorite dish, #IrishStew and the joy that staple brings to us all on a cold day #IrishPodcast #OffTheBeatenCraic #SpéirGhorm

Seán MacBride, one of the most influential Irish figures of the 20th century was born 122 years ago #OnThisDay. Learn more about this winner of the @nobelprize.org and founding member of @amnesty.org at the link 👇 www.irishstewpodcast.com/blog/otd-sea... #IrishBiography #SpéirGhorm #IrishHistory

1) On the latest episode, Sinead McDermott details how the mix of #tourism has shifted in #Leitrim. Her home county is a #coolcation destination where visitors relax, disconnect, and indulge in a slow adventure #LoveIreland #IrishPodcast #HiddenHeartlands #OffTheBeatenCraic #GlobalIrishNation

What will it take to become the next president of the United States? On our latest #podcast episode, Ted Smyth gives his thoughts. #USPolitics #GeoPolitics #GlobalIrishNation #SpéirGhorm @tedsmyth.bsky.social

Can a TV documentary--filmed in your #Irish hometown--capture the real story? To find out, I watched the clip and then wrote a micro #memoir, "Christmas Lies and Lights" set in that same town (TV clip included): ainegreaney.medium.com/christmas-de... @irishexpat.bsky.social @irishstewpodcast.com

What do Trump's America and Ireland's housing crisis have in common? Former diplomat Ted Smyth connects the dots in our year-end political episode—dropping midnight EST. "Affordability will define 2026" 🎧 IrishStewPodcast.com #Politics #Podcast @tedsmyth.bsky.social #GlobalIrishNation #SpéirGhorm

Thrilled that we'll be joining Irish Arts Center in featuring author and Irish Stew podcast alum @cauverymadhavan.bsky.social this spring as a part of their new season! Tickets are on sale to the public now — learn more about the event here: production.irishartscenter.org/event/cauver... #NYC

1) Sean Granahan talks about the origin story of @floatinghospital.bsky.social and how it supported waves of impoverished 19th century #Irish immigrants into #NYC Different century and countries - the mission remains unchanged #GlobalIrishNation #Giving #IrishPodcast #SpéirGhorm

Recent guest John Coffey and his Thyme restaurant team getting well deserved kudos for their wonderful food We had the pleasure of hosting John on our #OffTheBeatenCraic series. #HiddenHeartlands #Athlone #Westmeath #FineDining #IrishFood #SpéirGhorm www.irishtimes.com/food/restaur...

1) How do you get to know a town? We’re big believers in walking tours. In #Athlone there’s no better man than Vincent Harney of Athlone Guided Tours After our walk, Vincent sat down with us to talk about the Shannon River town on our latest episode #IrishPodcast #OffTheBeatenCraic #podcast

1) Our latest episode features Timmy Donovan, Seanchaí of Sean's Bar. The venerable #Athlone spot is considered the oldest pub in Ireland and maybe the world Here's Timmy expounding on why people come to visit the town at the center of the #HiddenHearlands #SpéirGhorm #IrishPodcast #Podcast

1) We spent eight jam-packed days in Ireland's #HiddenHeartlands. Here's a quick look at the first three days as we traveled across #Offaly and #Westmeath, recording new #podcast episodes and stopping off at places that piqued our curiosity. #SpéirGhorm #IrishPodcast #LoveIreland

Great #IrishFilm opportunity to get knowledgeable eyes on your work at the @solasnuadc.bsky.social Capital Irish Film Festival. We had the pleasure of attending and producing #podcast episodes last year, and it was one of our most engaging weekends. #Shorts filmfreeway.com/CapitalIrish...

1) Neale Richmond reflects on how Ireland has changed for the better in his lifetime, and how economic success has expanded diversity Our latest #podcast episode is available on all major platforms, or you can find linked in the thread ⬇️ #SpéirGhorm #IrishPolitics #IrishPodcast #GlobalIrishNation

📣 New Episode - Hear Joe Kennedy III on Irish Stew! Learn about Northern Ireland's inspiring leadership, lessons for #USPolitics, and the Kennedy legacy in community service. 🎙️ www.irishstewpodcast.com/jk3 #IrishPodcast #Podcast #USPol #SpéirGhorm @joekennedyiii.bsky.social

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No one owns the Water. No one owns the Land. No one owns the sand. These are given by Our Mother. The Planet provides for Free. Only by the hands of the Greedy does the Earth require a Fee 🌺

Now that’s a deal! #IrishHistory

Some conflict archaeology spotted on our Far Horizons archaeology tour. Repairs to the bridge at the W.B. Yeats home of Thoor Ballylee, Galway, carried out after it was blown by Anti-Treaty forces during the Civil War. They preserve a "ghost" of that wartime damage (marked with red arrows).

4) Our media partner, IrishCentral, has the story on our latest #podcast episode featuring Irish filmmaker Declan Curran #IrishSky #SpéirGhorm #IrishPodcast #IrishFilm @solasnuadc.bsky.social www.irishcentral.com/culture/ente...

It’s been 3 years since we last hosted Damian Shiels and much has changed: - New country: Finland - New podcast: Transatlantic - New book: Green & Blue On all major #podcast platforms or at the link 👇 www.irishstewpodcast.com/from-finnish... #IrishHistory #IrishAmerica #SpéirGhorm

I wake in a dark flat To the soft roar of the world. Pigeons neck on the white Roofs as I draw the curtains And look out over London Rain-fresh in the morning light.   This is our element, the bright Reason on which we rely For the long-term solutions. Derek Mahon #IrishPoetry

Tariff wars are not new. 93 years ago #OnThisDay, Ireland remained steadfast in its refusal to pay British Land Annuities. That stance led to the Anglo-Irish trade war. #IrishHistory #Tariffs #TradeWars #SpéirGhorm #IrishSky www.irishstewpodcast.com/blog/outbrea...

Tragedy struck 75 years ago #OnThisDay when Muiris Ó Súilleabháin, one of Ireland's most unique literary voices died in an accident. #IrishLanguage #GlobalIrishNation #Gaeilge #IrishBiography #IrishWriters #IrishHistory www.irishstewpodcast.com/blog/muiris-...

1) Congrats to former guest Shaunagh Connaire with big news as she moves into drama based #film #IrishFilm #GlobalIrishNation variety.com/2025/film/gl...

During the multiple 19th century struggles for national self determination in #LatinAmerica, one Irishman was frequently found at the center of things. John Thomand O'Brien was born in #Wicklow 239 years ago #OnThisDay #IrishBiography #IrishHistory www.irishstewpodcast.com/blog/otd-joh...

1) On our latest episode, filmmaker Declan Curran talks about the challenges of reviewing online feedback for his film 'Dear Imelda' from Japanese distributor SAMANSA. Available on all major #podcast platforms or our website linked in the comments #IrishFilm #IrishPodcast #SpéirGhorm

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#speirgorm #irishsky For those of us who struggle with the written text ( who sez what to whom) HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Ulysses - listen to the epic RTÉ dramatisation share.google/yXlxbzd5ftXf...