
St Patrick’s Weekend Special
St Patrick’s weekend special
John hears about a new book charting the stories and experiences of the Irish nurses who left home to work in the NHS in England in the late 40s til the 1960s. Singer and trombonist Matt Benson chats about his first solo album and how he’s telling stories close to his heart. Paula cooks a St. Patrick’s Day staple of bacon and cabbage with parsley sauce. Ballycastle-born award-winning actor Conleth Hill on Shakespeare, comedy and his latest role in Dublin. Irish fiddle player and composer, Zoe Conway joins John ahead of her performance at Belfast Tradfest. For two hundred years, the London Season has been at the centre of upper class British Society but what do we know about it? Belfast teenager, Emily joins John in studio to talk about her experience as a chosen London Season debutante. Live music session with members from the Cormac Ó Ceallaigh CCÉ from Draperstown.
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- Sat 15 Mar 2025 11:03ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio Ulster & ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio Foyle