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By Philip O Connor

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Our Man In StockholmSep 30, 2018

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Irish In Sweden - Way Out West With Ian "Mocha" Moloney

Irish In Sweden - Way Out West With Ian "Mocha" Moloney

Last week I was in Gothenburg on the west coast for a soccer game so I took the opportunity to sit down with Ian "Mocha" Moloney, musician, photographer, occasional curmudgeon and nowadays one of the driving forces in bringing the Irish community there together. He told me all about the St. Patrick's Day celebrations there, the plans for the future and how singer/guitarists (known as "trubadurs" in Swedish) are getting all the gigs around the country at the moment.

Mar 25, 202440:35
The Global Gael - Shooting The Fashion Stars With Photographer Holly McGlynn
Mar 22, 202447:41
Irish In Sweden - Voices From St. Patrick's Day 2024

Irish In Sweden - Voices From St. Patrick's Day 2024

The long tradition of a St. Patrick's Day parade in the Swedish capital continued on Saturday March 16, with community organisations and companies represented at Kungsträdgården. We took the chance to talk to some of those in attendance about what they were up to!

Support the podcast - patreon.com/ourmaninstockholm

Mar 16, 202428:01
Irish In Sweden - Gray The Gothenburg Cowboy

Irish In Sweden - Gray The Gothenburg Cowboy

Northern Ireland's Gray Hawthorne is well-known in music circles, as much for his ten-gallon hat and his love of country music as for his skill as a guitarist, singer and songwriter. Last week I met up with him as he visited Stockholm to talk about his love of country and how a change in his family situation has led to him writing new songs, and we close out with an acoustic rendition of a brilliant new tune of his called "Into The Night", exclusively on the Irish In Sweden podcast!

Support the show: patreon.com/ourmaninstockholm

Mar 11, 202440:53
The Global Gael - "Big Shot" Lauryn Talks To Molly Breen For International Women's Day

The Global Gael - "Big Shot" Lauryn Talks To Molly Breen For International Women's Day

We're celebrating International Women's Day on the Global Gael by handing over the reins to Molly Breen, our wonderful business development manager in the Stockholm office and one of the many talented young women that we have the privilege of working with!

Among many great suggestions for female guests for March 8, Molly has chosen to interview fellow Malahide girl and musical genius Lauryn Gaffney about how her work in songwriting and musical theatre has brought her to London, San Diego and Mexico, with even more great things on the horizon!

Lauryn has some great advice for young women on how to make their mark in the musical world, and Molly handles the presenting duties like the pro she is - support the podcast if you can at patreon.com/ourmaninstockholm, and support the talented women around you every day, not just on March 8!

Mar 08, 202437:58
Irish In Sweden - Madde's Making A Name For Herself In Dublin Politics

Irish In Sweden - Madde's Making A Name For Herself In Dublin Politics

On a visit to Dublin last week, I met up with Motala's own Madeleine Johansson, who moved to Dublin 19 years ago and got involved in local politics, leading to a seat on South Dublin County Council for left-wing party People Before Profit.

Motala's loss has very much been Ireland's gain, and we talked about what it's like to be at the coalface of local Irish politics in the teeth of a chronic housing crisis, among other challenges.

Please share and support the podcast financially if you can: patreon.com/ourmaninstockholm

Swish: 1232424166 

Mar 04, 202449:15
The Global Gael - Mary Lou McDonald's Message To The Irish Abroad

The Global Gael - Mary Lou McDonald's Message To The Irish Abroad

Tipped as a possible leader of the next Irish government, Sinn Féin president Mary Lou McDonald jumped at the chance to join the Global Gael to talk about what our diaspora means to her and her party - and what them being in government might mean for us. In a wide-ranging - and very different - conversation we talked about emigration, housing, voting rights for those of us abroad and why, despite the dreadful situation in Palestine, her party still wants to meet American representatives in Washington during the St. Patrick's Day festivities. 

Mar 02, 202435:53
Irish In Sweden - Arrivals Art In Stockholm & Amy’s Home Swap Hope

Irish In Sweden - Arrivals Art In Stockholm & Amy’s Home Swap Hope

Another jam-packed episode this week as Carrie Cook and Sarah Galligan join me to talk about their new "Arrivals" exhibition which will take place in the spring and feature YOUR art, and Amy Falck in Malmö tells me about her plan to swap homes with someone in Ireland early next year so that her, her husband and her soon-to-be-firstborn can steep themselves in some Irish culture for a couple of months while on parental leave!

You can out how to submit to the "Arrivals" exhibition on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/arrivals.2024/

There's also a shout-out for sponsorship for Jack O'Kane, who is doing Vasaloppet for Ajabaja Cancer - you can donate here: https://www.targetaid.com/fundraiser/jack-okane/jack-okane/jack-okane-vasaloppet-oppetspaar-90km/

Support the podcast: patreon.com/ourmaninstockholm

Feb 26, 202445:08
Global Gael - The Irishman Trapped In Gaza - Who Will Bring Him Home?

Global Gael - The Irishman Trapped In Gaza - Who Will Bring Him Home?

When Israel attacked Gaza in the wake of the violent and bloody incursion by Hamas on October 7 that saw more than 1300 people killed and around 250 hostages taken, one Palestinian-Irish family was caught in the eye of the storm.
Zak Hania, who had moved to Ireland where his four sons were born and had returned to the Strip to take care of his ageing parents, found himself doing everything he could just to keep his family alive while they sought to escape.
A plea was made to the Irish consular office in Ramallah, and almost miraculously, Zak's wife and his four sons were allowed to leave via the border crossing at Rafah.
But Zak's name was not on the list of those allowed to exzit, and he remains in Gaza, where food and water are ever more scarce and the indescribable violence continues.
On this week's Global Gael, his son Mazen joins me to talk about his family, his upbringing in Blanchardstown, moving back to Gaza and the horror of what has happened since early October.

Feb 21, 202401:01:52
Irish In Sweden - Migration, Movies & Me - Dennis Harvey

Irish In Sweden - Migration, Movies & Me - Dennis Harvey

Irish filmmaker Dennis Harvey explores themes of migration and identity in his work, and many of his films feature people that he has gotten to know during his seven years spent on and off here in Sweden.

His film "The Building And Burning Of A Refugee Camp" documents how a group of far-right protestors set fire to a migrant camp in Dublin last year, and that led to a fascinating chat about racism, refugees and housing and much, much more. .

His next film "Celtic Utopia" will examine how young Irish people relate to their culture through music, and it was a pleasure to have him come on and talk about his fascinating work.

You can get tickets for showings of "The Building And Burning Of A Refugee Camp" on March 8 and 10 here: https://tempofestival.se/film/the-building-and-burning-of-a-refugee-camp/

Feb 19, 202401:06:02
The Global Gael - Farmer Michael Is Heading Stateside For St. Patrick's Day!

The Global Gael - Farmer Michael Is Heading Stateside For St. Patrick's Day!

Irish comic Stevo Timothy's character of Farmer Michael has become a global internet phenomenon, reaching audiences around the world with his clumsy (and often offensive) takes on everything from feminism to football, and he's brining his live show to America for St. Patrick's Day.

But comedy and tragedy are never too far apart, and Stevo's backstory is one of the most intriguing you will ever come across - he crashed his motorbike while drunk, killing a friend and sustaining injuries that left him in a wheelchair, and despite his bombastic characterisation of Michael, anxiety is never too far away.

On this week's Global Gael he talks about the practicalities of touring in a wheelchair, what the audiences can expect, and how he deals with a life that can be tremendous and terrifying in equal measure.

https://twitter.com/SirStevoTimothy/status/1741501719102574819

Support this show on patreon.com/ourmaninstockholm

Feb 15, 202442:21
Irish In Sweden - Getting Your Irish Passport Abroad With Doreen Burke

Irish In Sweden - Getting Your Irish Passport Abroad With Doreen Burke

On this week's episode, Doreen Burke form the Irish embassy in Stockholm talks to me about how to go about getting an Irish passport abroad, whether you're renewing your own, getting one for a child born outside of Ireland, or you find yourself in an emergency situation.

You can apply for your Irish passport here: https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/passport-online/

Please support this podcast by going to patreon.com/ourmaninstockholm and pledging €5 to help me to produce these podcasts every week.

Feb 11, 202427:40
Irish In Sweden - Cormac's Bringing His Comedy Show To Stockholm
Feb 06, 202437:26
Irish In Sweden - Spuds & Sill, Seven Drunken Nights & Brian's Brilliant New Album

Irish In Sweden - Spuds & Sill, Seven Drunken Nights & Brian's Brilliant New Album

A busy one this week packed with drama and music!

I paid a visit to the initial readings for English-language theatre group Spuds & Sill's upcoming production of "Canaries" which will take place in the spring, and later in the week I caught up with Ged Graham, the writer and performer behind the "Seven Drunken Nights" stage show which tells the story of the Dubliners and is set for four dates in Sweden in early February.

The end of the week was spent with the wonderfully talented Brian O'Connor, who has a new album in the works - we met in the cellar of the Liffey in Gamla Stan to talk timing, life on the road, and how the compulsion to create is what keeps us all going!

Get your tickets for Seven Drunken Nights here: https://sevendrunkennights.com/tickets/

Jan 29, 202401:14:34
The Global Gael - Doctor Mark Is On The Ball

The Global Gael - Doctor Mark Is On The Ball

Corkman Dr. Mark O'Sullivan is causing serious ripples in the sporting world from his position as associate professor of football at Norway's School Of Sports Science in Oslo, ripping up the coaching manuals as he tries to answer the question - how do we coach the next generation of athletes so they can get the most out of sport?

Support the podcast: www.patreon.com/ourmaninstockholm

You can follow Mark on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/markstkhlm

Jan 26, 202453:28
Irish In Sweden - Flocking To Alan's New Birding Podcast

Irish In Sweden - Flocking To Alan's New Birding Podcast

Dubliner Alan Dalton has been a guest on the show before to talk all things birding and nature, and he joins us again to talk about his new podcast "Wild Bird Acoustics".

An accomplished artist, photographer and bird-watcher, Alan puts an incredible amount of time into recording birds as they migrate around Sweden, and his new podcast uses those sounds as a backdrop to some fascinating wildlife conversations.

Jan 22, 202442:57
The Global Gael - Gar's Great Rugby Journey Leads To Albania Coaching Milestone

The Global Gael - Gar's Great Rugby Journey Leads To Albania Coaching Milestone

A love of rugby has brought Dubliner Gar Moss from Raheny to coaching Albania in their first official international against Kosovo last weekend - via Beijing and Dubai and a few more places in between! The nation's first head coach for their international team joined me to talk about the growth of the game and how, despite his boys being on the wrong end of a 34-12 defeat, the future is bright for growing the game internationally.

Jan 18, 202448:06
Irish In Sweden - A New Life In The Frozen North - Paul Connolly

Irish In Sweden - A New Life In The Frozen North - Paul Connolly

We've all heard about the great things happening outside of the big cities, but what's it actually like to live in the colder, more northerly parts of Sweden? Journalist Paul Connolly and his partner abandoned the high-flying media life in London and moved to Skellefteå, and they haven't looked back since - hear their story on this week's podcast!

Jan 15, 202442:48
The Global Gael - Tadhg Hickey On Writing, Comedy & Dealing With Alcohol Addiction

The Global Gael - Tadhg Hickey On Writing, Comedy & Dealing With Alcohol Addiction

Tadhg HIckey's searing memoir "A Portrait Of The Piss-Artist As A Young Man" won the Global Gael Bok Of The Year award for 2023 and if you've read it, you'll know why - it's a warts-and-all account of how he tried to balance tremendous success as a writer and actor with family struggles and the bottomless despair of alcohol addiction.

In a scenario that many in the Irish diaspora will recognise, Tadhg's abuse of alcohol really spiralled out of control when he was performing at the Edinburgh Festival and some of his darkest days as a drinker were spent in London, but luckily he entered recovery and has survived to tell the tale.

He came on the show to talk about the mechanics of writing a book, balancing low self-esteem with an enormous ego, and how telling the truth is the only way to real recovery.

Support the podcast: patreon.com/ourmaninstockholm

Jan 11, 202453:43
Irish In Sweden - Kalle Ryan On Taking A Creative Approach To Dry January
Jan 08, 202451:07
Global Gael - The 2023 Global Gael Awards - Who Won & Why

Global Gael - The 2023 Global Gael Awards - Who Won & Why

This year the podcast and the team behind it grew considerably, and we got the chance to talk to some truly amazing people about their lives as Irish people abroad. Those factors led us to the decision to create a set of awards to recognise the achievements of some of the most talented and generous people among us - some are still living outside the country, some are still based in Ireland but regularly bring joy to Irish people around the globe, and on this episode of the podcast we go behind the scenes to tell you about the five winners of the inaugural Global Gael awards.

Who knows - next year, it might be you ...

Dec 28, 202332:55
Irish In Sweden - Lotts Of Christmas Cheer In Dublin & The Return Of Billy The Kid

Irish In Sweden - Lotts Of Christmas Cheer In Dublin & The Return Of Billy The Kid

In what MIGHT be the final podcast of the year, we talk to Rory English at Lotts & Co. in Dublin where the Swedes in Ireland go to get their Christmas goodies, and there is the very welcome return of Billy "The Kid" Chaney to Stockholm from Barcelona after a turbulent six months in which our favourite artist and barber showcased his legendary creativity and resilience.

Dec 18, 202353:35
The Global Gael - From Tallaghfornia To The Hollywood Hills - Áine O'Neill

The Global Gael - From Tallaghfornia To The Hollywood Hills - Áine O'Neill

This week we talk to the wonderful and talented Áine O'Neill about her brilliant career in TV and media, throwing off the shackles and her desire to help other women be their true selves.

There's also details of the Global Gael Awards for 2023 and how the whole process works and a beautiful new Christmas song by the tremendously gifted Danni Morgan!!

Dec 15, 202301:10:03
Irish In Sweden - Carrie's Cooking Up Some Great Sustainable Designs In Stockholm

Irish In Sweden - Carrie's Cooking Up Some Great Sustainable Designs In Stockholm

On this week's episode we visit Carrie Cook at the Made By gallery at Fridhemsplan to talk textiles, design and sustainability - her beautiful collection is on show there until Dec. 20 and she shares some fascinating thoughts about how to be more aware of what we wear and use in our homes and workplaces, as well as what happens to it when we're finished with it.

Dec 11, 202344:30
The Global Gael - A Final Farewell To Shane MacGowan With George Murphy

The Global Gael - A Final Farewell To Shane MacGowan With George Murphy

George Murphy was given the honour of being one of the musicians called upon to sing at the funeral of Shane MacGowan on Friday, and he came on the podcast to take us behind the scenes of an iconic occasion where Shane's life and work were celebrated in joyous occasion filled with love, music and loss.

Dec 10, 202336:05
Global Gael - Fréa Offering Hope To Mother & Baby Home Survivors With Patrick Rodgers

Global Gael - Fréa Offering Hope To Mother & Baby Home Survivors With Patrick Rodgers

The Mother & Baby Homes, where young women were sent to give birth before having their children taken away from them, are a stain on Irish history, with many of the children born there having suffered neglect, abuse and trauma. Those children went on to become adults, and many of them left our island to find a better future abroad.

The wrong done to those children and their parents has since been recognised by the state, and attempts are afoot to try to compensate them in some way, but because of how the system is set up, many will get nothing.

Patrick Rodgers and Fréa do their best to help Irish people in Britain to deal with their trauma and to avail of the services and compensation that they might be due, and he joined me on this week's podcast to talk about his vital work.

Dec 08, 202358:54
Irish In Sweden - Business Beacons Shine At The ICCS Gala

Irish In Sweden - Business Beacons Shine At The ICCS Gala

An absolutely amazing day and night in Stockholm this weekend as the Irish Chamber Of Commerce In Sweden staged its networking event and a stunning gala dinner, with craft brewer Ivan Keane walking away with the prestigious Beacon award at the end of the night!

I spent the day talking to representatives from companies great and small to get the view from the ground for Irish businesses in Sweden, and the creativity, drive and sense of community on show was incredible - hear all the voices from the networking event here!

Dec 04, 202350:54
The Global Gael - Remembering Shane MacGowan

The Global Gael - Remembering Shane MacGowan

On Nov 20, 2023 Shane MacGowan, leader of the Pogues, singer, poet, writer, carouser and cultural icon, passed away at the age of 65. Shane was the man who did more than most to make the Irish in England both visible and proud of themselves, and that was no mean feat in the Britain of the 1980s. An incredible songwriter who burned the candle at both ends, his ability to put into words what it was and is to be Irish abroad is a cornerstone of the global experience of our people, and this podcast is a personal tribute to his life and work.

Nov 30, 202327:34
Irish In Sweden - Jim's Grandad's Odyssey, Cormac Calls Out Holmgren & Hozier Gets The Blame

Irish In Sweden - Jim's Grandad's Odyssey, Cormac Calls Out Holmgren & Hozier Gets The Blame

On this week's podcast (which is late, and it's all Hozier's fault!) Jim Smith Rehnström joins me to tell the story of how his grandad upped sticks and moved to Sweden, making him one of the oldest members of the Swedish-Irish diaspora, and Cormac O'Brien in Gothenburg has been out swinging at one of Swedish TV's biggest football commentators! All of this and more on this week's episode!

Nov 28, 202341:22
Irish In Sweden - Orange Day & Ending Violence Against Women With Marjorie & Louise

Irish In Sweden - Orange Day & Ending Violence Against Women With Marjorie & Louise

This week I'm joined by Marjorie Sundström and Louise Waller to talk about Orange Day on Nov 25, the international day for the elimination of violence against women and girls. It's a cause Marjorie has long supported privately and professionally, and Louise works for UN Women in Sweden with such issues.

There's a business shout-out to remind you to get your Christmas food ordered, and a reminder that Thin Lizzy's Brian Downey is on tour in Sweden this week.


If your'e experiencing domestic violence in Sweden, you can contact Kvinnofridslinjen on 020 50 50 50 or visit their website at https://kvinnofridslinjen.se


Irish listeners can reach out to https://www.womensaid.ie/ or call 1800 341 900.


Read more about Orange Day and how you can engage in Sweden:

https://www.unwomen.se/engagera-dig/kampanjer/orange-day/



10 ways to end violence against women:

https://www.unwomen.org/en/news-stories/feature-story/2022/11/push-forward-10-ways-to-end-violence-against-women


Make a one-off donation to our Orange Day fundraiser to end violence against women and girls:

https://unwomen.adoveo.com/start/T1dGa2IzWmxidz09/?location=orangeday&


Support UN Women Sweden work by becoming a monthly donor:

https://www.unwomen.se/stod-oss/manadsgivare/

Nov 20, 202348:51
Irish In Sweden - Brian Downey Brings Thin Lizzy's Music Back To Sweden

Irish In Sweden - Brian Downey Brings Thin Lizzy's Music Back To Sweden

Another bonus episode as Brian Downey hits the road in to bring the music of Thin Lizzy back to Scandinavia! Brian, Phil Lynott and the boys were tremendously popular here in their heyday and Brian is brining his "Alive & Dangerous" band back to many of the Swedish cities and towns they visited over the next 10 days or so - make sure to get out and see one of Irish rock's biggest legends live!

Full list of dates here: https://www.briandowneysaliveanddangerous.com/tour

Nov 17, 202321:05
The Global Gael - Health & Homes For The Irish In Leeds

The Global Gael - Health & Homes For The Irish In Leeds

The Irish community in England is well-served with brilliant organisations taking care of our people, and Leeds Irish Health & Homes is among the best there is. For decades Ant Hanlon and his team has looked after Irish people in Yorkshire, and he joins me on this week's podcast to talk about their valuable work.

https://www.lihh.org/

Nov 16, 202343:24
Irish In Sweden - From Clare To Here With Doireann's New Book & Birgitta's Burren Smokehouse

Irish In Sweden - From Clare To Here With Doireann's New Book & Birgitta's Burren Smokehouse

This week we hear from Irish author Doireann Ní Ghríofa who was in Sweden last week to promote a brand-new translation of her book "A Ghost In The Throat" ("Ett Spöke I Strupen") and Birgitta Hedin Curtin came by the studio to tell the awesome tale of how she ended up in the Burren in Co. Clare smoking fish that is now sold all over the world!

Nov 13, 202301:10:29
The Global Gael - Immigrants, Emigrants & Keith - An Irish Musician's Story

The Global Gael - Immigrants, Emigrants & Keith - An Irish Musician's Story

Back in the 1980s Ireland was awash with brilliant bands all being chased by record companies looking for the next U2, and when they found a teenage drummer from Walkinstown and his older brother, they thought they'd found them. Keith Walker went on to sign for a major label and tour the world, becoming hugely famous in Japan in the process, but like all such rock 'n roll dreams, it wasn't all plain sailing. A friend for more than three decades, he joins me on the podcast to talk about his life in music and how it took him around the world.

Nov 10, 202301:16:40
Irish In Sweden - Artist Alannah Comes To Comfort The People

Irish In Sweden - Artist Alannah Comes To Comfort The People

A rare midweek episode as artist Alannah Robins arrives in Stockholm to exhibit her work at Galleri Duerr. Titled "Comfort Ye My People", Alannah has created some tremendous visual work based on the surroundings of her Connemara studio, where the rugged mountains and age-old landscape give an impression of permanence, despite the ongoing climate crisis.

I visited the exhibition before it opened and Alannah took me through the process of creating the work, bringing it to Stockholm and exhibiting on one of the most prestigious streets in the Swedish art scene.

Be sure to visit the exhibition on Gallery Weekend (Nov 10-12) - you can find all the details on the Galleri Duerr website: https://www.galleriduerr.com/

Nov 09, 202330:28
Irish In Sweden - Behind The Scenes With The Glass Mask Theatre Company In Stockholm

Irish In Sweden - Behind The Scenes With The Glass Mask Theatre Company In Stockholm

This weekend we went behind the scenes with the Glass Mask theatre company as they took a play by one of Sweden's foremost writers and staged it in the Swedish capital. The director and cast tell us what it takes to put on a show like this, what it's like to perform in a different country and culture, and whether or not they might be back again with another English-language production any time soon ...

Nov 06, 202342:07
The Global Gael - Father Slattery's Nigerian Schools Legacy With Deji Badiru

The Global Gael - Father Slattery's Nigerian Schools Legacy With Deji Badiru

Few people can have had an impact as profound as that of Father Denis Slattery, an Irish priest from Fermoy whose St. Finbarr's Schoool in Nigeria went on to set the standard for they country's education system. Former pupil Adedeji Badiru joined me to reminisce about the man who gave him - a young boy with no shoes and his options fading fast - the chance at an education that has sustained him through a successful career in business and academia.

Nov 02, 202353:39
Irish In Sweden - Glass Mask Theatre In Stockholm & Irish Chamber Update With Rory Moore

Irish In Sweden - Glass Mask Theatre In Stockholm & Irish Chamber Update With Rory Moore

This week we've a discount code for a theatre event in Stockholm at the weekend, and Rory Moore from the Irish Chamber Of Commerce in Sweden joins me to talk about the upcoming gala dinner and networking event, as well has how you can make nominations for the annual Beacon Award!

Get your tickets for "ACT" by the Glass Mask Theatre Company here: https://tix.kulturhusetstadsteatern.se/sv/specialoffer/ffczjbwwbl25q/

Oct 30, 202331:16
Irish In Sweden - Mölndal Mystery Mural & Paul O'Mahony's News From The Local

Irish In Sweden - Mölndal Mystery Mural & Paul O'Mahony's News From The Local

On this week's podcast, we unravel the mystery of an Irish-themed mural in Mölndal depicting the mythical figure of Niamh Cinn Oir, and Paul O'Mahony from the Local comes to the studio to talk about the stories that are making the news in Sweden.

Oct 24, 202351:24
The Global Gael - A VIsit To The Irish Cultural Centre In London

The Global Gael - A VIsit To The Irish Cultural Centre In London

Since open ing its doors in 1995, the Irish Cultural Centre in London has become one of the most important places for Irish culture outside our island. With a varied and exciting program, it is tasked with both preserving our culture and providing a platform for new artists, as well as being a meeting-place for the Irish in the British capital. William Foote sat down with me to take me through its history, its mission and what the future holds for an iconic Irish institution.

Oct 18, 202347:22
Irish In Sweden - The Girls Of The Gaels Close Out The GAA Season

Irish In Sweden - The Girls Of The Gaels Close Out The GAA Season

The GAA season came to an end in the Hague on Saturday with the final European Gaelic football round, and the girls of the Stockholm Gaels were there taking part in the junior competition. Tara O'Neill joined us from pitch-side to recount the games of the day, and camógie queen Michelle Cotter then jumped on to talk about how the season has been for women in the Nordic region and her hopes for next year.

There's also a business shout-out from Stephanie at the Läs Is More bookstore in a fast-moving, jam-packed episode!

Oct 16, 202350:24
The Global Gael - Siamsa In London With The Irish Creative Collective

The Global Gael - Siamsa In London With The Irish Creative Collective

I travelled to London to keep my promise to Joe O'Neill and attend an event with the Irish Creative Collective, and I was blown away by the range of talent on show - brilliant young Irish performers supporting one another in a fantastic venue, all in an atmosphere of mutual support and love.

Through the evening I collected the voices of many of those who took to the stage, and we talked about their sense of Irishness, where they fit in in London and what this collective means to them - and needless to say, Joe O'Neill is at the heart of it all.

You can follow the collective on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/irishcreativecollective/

Oct 12, 202301:00:01
Irish In Sweden - A Stroll Around Sigtuna With Helen Kavanagh Berglund

Irish In Sweden - A Stroll Around Sigtuna With Helen Kavanagh Berglund

This week we head out north of Stockholm to talk to Helen Kavanagh Berglund, who is moving on from a career spent in public service to an exciting new one as a consultant in the areas of leadership and sustainability.

There's the usual round-up of community news and events and a reminder to book your table in your favourite Irish bar for the upcoming Rugby World Cup quarter-final with New Zealand!

Support the podcast:

Patreon.com/ourmaninstockholm

Swish: 1232424166

Oct 09, 202355:44
Irish In Sweden - Rosalie's Irish Dance Workshop & Getting In Shape With Aaron Kennedy

Irish In Sweden - Rosalie's Irish Dance Workshop & Getting In Shape With Aaron Kennedy

Another jam-packed episode this week as Rosalie Wagenaar joins me to talk about her upcoming Irish dance workshops in Stockholm and her plans to do others around Sweden, and Aaron Kennedy drops by the studio to talk about getting in shape, the benefits of bulletproof coffee and how to behave when out on the town! There's also a bit of camógie and embassy news, and our first business shout-outs!

You can find Rosalie's Irish dance website here: https://www.iersedansschool.nl/

And be sure to follow Aaron on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaron_kennedy_performance

Support the podcast: Patreon.com/ourmaninstockholm

Oct 02, 202359:58
Global Gael - Music, Movies & Living With Anxiety With Dave Rooney

Global Gael - Music, Movies & Living With Anxiety With Dave Rooney

Las Vegas-based Dubliner Dave Rooney has done it all - broken Guinness world records, won Emmys and songwriting awards and played in every corner of the globe, and he did it all despite the anxiety that sometimes consumed him.

In his new book "Living With Anxiety - The Road Back", Rooney tells his full story for the first time, and he joined the podcast to talk about his life in music and the arts, becoming an ambassador for Ceol Eireann and how he hopes that sharing his tale will help others to deal with their issues and live their best lives.

Sep 28, 202353:37
Irish In Sweden - Launching The Läs Is More Bookshop In Gothenburg With Stephanie Coughlan

Irish In Sweden - Launching The Läs Is More Bookshop In Gothenburg With Stephanie Coughlan

This week we're on the west coast where Irish-American Stephanie Coughlan is launching an online second-hand bookstore called Läs Is More. Stephanie hopes to soon have a physical store in central Gothenburg from which she can share the many English-language books that she has acquired, finding new homes for great stories!

You can find the shop's website here - do her a favour and grab yourself a book to help her get her business going!

https://www.lasismore.com/

Sep 25, 202349:02
The Global Gael - Dan's Reid On Uganda's Equator Gaels Story

The Global Gael - Dan's Reid On Uganda's Equator Gaels Story

This week we talk to Dan Reid about the amazing story behind the Equator Gaels and how Ugandan coaches are teaching Ugandan kids to play Gaelic games in East Africa!

Kilkenny man Dan moved to Uganda as a young teacher and found himself at the centre of an African hurling revolution that has seen Ireland's traditional sports entrench themselves in schools there, offering children both an education and a chance to swing the timber like never before!

Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/ourmaninstockholm

Sep 21, 202350:57
Irish In Sweden - Chamber Gala Announced, Comedy King Josh & Wallopers Camógie Shout-Out!

Irish In Sweden - Chamber Gala Announced, Comedy King Josh & Wallopers Camógie Shout-Out!

Another jam-packed episode featuring Anthony Morrissey and the announcement of the Irish Chamber Of Commerce In Sweden's gala event for 2023, a new open mic night at Wirströms and Josh Lenn introducing improv comedy at the Liffey, and we round off with a shout-out from the Mary Wallopers to the Stockholm Gaels camógs!

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Sep 18, 202345:19
The Global Gael - The Finnish Line In Innovation With Kevin Deegan

The Global Gael - The Finnish Line In Innovation With Kevin Deegan

On this week's podcast Wexford man Kevin Deegan joins me to talk about his work as vice-president of innovation at Finnish food giant Valio, and there's also recommendations for new books by Irish authors Tadhg Hickey (A Portrait Of The Piss Artist As A Young Man) and Aoife Moore (The Long Game - Inside Sinn Féin).

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Sep 15, 202353:14
Irish In Sweden - Golden Katie In Linköping & Albin The Rebel

Irish In Sweden - Golden Katie In Linköping & Albin The Rebel

A jam-packed episode this week as we catch up with Ireland captain Katie McCabe in Linköping to ask her about being nominated for the Ballon d'Or as the world's best footballer, and we talk to Albin Winbo from Varberg about his adventures with Cork City in the League Of Ireland!

There's also news of our new ambassador, a diplomatic Swedish-Irish connection to Hungary and some gigs to add to your calendar, as well as one or two to remove!

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Sep 10, 202355:14