Stories of Music, Culture and Inspiring Journeys
Niall McNamee chats about Siapan, a retelling of the Roy Keane–Mick McCarthy fallout and his single, Another Life. Plus: Footgolf, Winnie the Pooh and pink grapefruit posset.
Get ready for a show packed with music, incredible journeys, and a splash of summery fun!
Actor and musician, Niall McNamee, has starred opposite Pierce Brosnan, fought with Jackie Chan and now features in Siapan—a powerful retelling of the showdown between Roy Keane and Mick McCarthy during Ireland’s 2002 World Cup buildup. Niall also explains how he balances his acting and music careers and introduces his latest single, Another Life.
Aoife McGlade from Mayobridge chats about her incredible challenge climbing the highest peaks across the UK and Ireland and how she was inspired by her own journey with sight loss.
Fancy something a bit different? John discovers Footgolf, the fast-growing sport that brilliantly blends soccer flair with golf precision!
We also whisk you away to the fairytale setting of Hillsborough Castle, where Winnie the Pooh magic comes alive this summer with a Hunny Hunt trail and enchanting storytelling from authors like Sheena Wilkinson.
Marty Greene went off to work in Perth in the 1970’s, where he played, coached and became a referee in Gaelic Football with a club called The Morley Gaels. After 48 years, he's decided to come back home, and John met up with him at his home pitch in Derrymacash.
Dónal O’Connor of Belfast TradFest drops in with a sneak peek at this year’s celebration of Irish and Scottish music, dance, and culture.
And as Canada Day approaches, John chats to Michael Boyle, a retired tour-guide in Newfoundland, who was originally from Derry and has just published a memoir.
To wrap it up, Paula stirs up something sweet and zesty with her pink grapefruit posset.
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- Sat 28 Jun 2025 11:03ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio Foyle & ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio Ulster