Best Erin Meehan Breen Podcasts (2025)

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Murphy's Ice Cream 11:25

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16d ago11:25

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The best ice cream in the world, made with the best ingredients they can find. But you can only get it it Dingle, Dublin, Galway, Cork and Killarney. Find out how harmony is the key to their success inthis episode of Erin's Isle.By Erin Meehan Breen

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Ballymaloe 13:32

22d ago13:32

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Students come from all over the world to study at this sustainalbe farm and award-winning school. See behind the scenes right into the busy kitchens of Ballymaloe in this episide of Erin's Isle.By Erin's Isle

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The Royal Scots Club 12:08

2M ago12:08

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The Royal Scots Club in Edinborough, is an amazing tribute to the veterans of Worls War I. It serves as a club house, a military museum, a great spot for social events and a b it of liv ing history. And if you stay there you can help fund the program geared toward veterans, their families and educating the public on their significance in history. H…

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Buster's Backstory 10:59

3M ago10:59

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Meet Buster Luscombe. He is an Irishman, a welder, a storyteller and and entertainer. And what a story he has to tell. Hear it in his words, along with his music in this episopde of Erin's Isle.By Erin Breen

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Cork's English Market 10:46

4M ago10:46

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Cork has an English Market that opened in the 18th century and is still going strong in both tradition and in adapting to the future. Hear all about it in this episode of Erin's Isle.By Erin Meehan Breen

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Highland Coos 11:00

4M ago11:00

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They have become a huge part of tourism fo9r Scotland and they could not be more adorable. Hear all about the Highland Coos and where you can spend some time with them yourself...in this episode of Erin's Isle.By Erin Meehan Breen

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The Poetry of Dunquin 11:07

5M ago11:07

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If you travel out the Dingle peninsula even farther than Dingle, there is small community called Dunquin. It's remote out narrow windy roads...but well worth it to see the views and feel the tranquility. And I was lucky enough to find a poet who captures it all with photographs and his words. Hear his story and his poetry in this episode of Erin's …

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Ep 501: Ireland's Ageless Arts 20:23

6M ago20:23

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Protecting Ireland's culture is an art in itself. And this episode of Erin's Isle explains how falconry, Claddagh rings and the bellringers of Dublin are working to do just that. Hear from one of Ireland's falconers who is sharing his passion and craft with all those interested; a man credited with keeping the true design of the storied Claddagh ri…

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Sheepdogs on Erins Isle 9:12

10M ago9:12

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Have you ever noticed how many sheep there are in Ireland? A lot. And that means there quite a need for well-trained sheepdogs. Joe Joyce knows all about both, the sheepdogs and the sheep. He runs Joyce's Country Sheepdogs in Connemara. Hear how he trains them, how to know if you have a good one, and why all the sheep are so colorful, in this episo…

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Bagpipe Museum 11:31

1y ago11:31

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Bagppipes are an unmistakable instrument all over Scotland. And Glasgow has a National Piping Centre where you can learn all about the history of the bagpipes, how to play them and how they have evolved since the 1400s. Hear the pipes...the pipers and the story f the bagpipes in this edition of Erin's Isle.…

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Malt Whiskey Tour 11:48

1+ y ago11:48

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Ever wanted to learn the history of whiskey....as you sip it? Bruce MacGregor offers just that at his bar in Inverness. He explains the historic events relative to whiskey distilling in Scotland plus he accompanies the sipping and the history with his own award-winning fiddle playing and interesting anecdotes. You can experience the Malt Whiskey Ex…

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Dabilla 10:49

1+ y ago10:49

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Trad sessions in Ireland always draw a crowd. But it is almost always a crowd there to listen. Dabilla is changing that. Anywhere they play they draw. crowd alright, but it's a high energy, highly involved crowd singing along, clapping, and feeding off he energy produced. That's because Dabilla blends traditional instruments and technique into a ne…

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Sculpting Irish History 10:31

1+ y ago10:31

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The Kilbaha Gallery on the Loop Head peninsula is a showcase for painting, sketches, sculptures and history. Not only do they focus on Irish artists, it is the home of famous Irish bronze artists James and Seamus Connolly. Hear the story of their foundry, their aftwork and their love of what they do, in this episode of Erin's Isle.…

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Lacemaking and Standing Stones 12:36

2y ago12:36

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Kenmare Lace played a big part in sough County Kerry's history. And the Lace design center in that village is working to educate people about the different types of lacemaking in Ireland, and to keep the art alive. Kenmare is also known for a three thousasnd year old stone circle many say has magic powers. Hear about both in this episode of Erin's …

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Dursey Island Cable Car 10:16

2y ago10:16

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The Dursey Island Cable Car travels a short distance from the tip of the Beara Peninsula to the island and back. And it is a lifeline for those who live and work on the island. And it is an adventure for those visiting. Take a ride on the Dursey Island Cable Car in this edition of Erin's Isle.By Erin Meehan Breen

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MacGregor's Bar 10:19

2y ago10:19

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Experience a truly Scottish find. MacGregor's Bar in Inverness is the real deal. It celebrates Scotland through food, libations, atmosphere and music. Owner Bruce MacGregor, is also a member of a famed Scottish band, Blazing Fiddles. But his bar is about keeping Scottish music alive with all other bands in the area. Hear the magic for yourself in t…

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The Books and Bells of Inverness 11:26

2y ago11:26

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Inverness is home to the largest second hand book store in Scotland. You'll hear all about what you can find there and the man who is behind that bookseller's business in this episode of Erin's Isle. Plus you'll meet one of the change ringers at St. Andrews Cathedral. She stumbled into it and says it's changed her life. All that and more in this ep…

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A Scottish Kiltmaker 11:14

2+ y ago11:14

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Inverness is a city in the north of Scotland, steeped in tradition from music to food to attire. It's one of those places where kilts are not just worn for the tourists...but for everyday wear. And in a little shop called Chisolm's Highland Dress you'll find tradition wrapped in tarten and adorned with a sporran. Heather has been making kilts there…

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Water Buffalo in Ireland? 9:04

2+ y ago9:04

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Ireland is known for its dairy products, but Johnn Lynch in Macroom, west of Cork City, is putting dairy in the spotlight himself with water buffalo. That's right, he has established a substantial water buffalo industry. And his Water Buffalo Mozerella and other products are becomeing a national hit.…

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Mythical Ireland 13:26

2+ y ago13:26

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Newgrange is a passage tomb located in Ireland's Ancient East. It is one of many monuments there. But what was it actually used for? Anthony Murphy has studied and written extensively about Ireland's Ancient East. From the henges to the tombs and from the dolmens to the standing stones, he has written 7 books about them. Hear his views in this epis…

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Knitting with a Pro 12:08

2+ y ago12:08

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Ireland is a land of wool. And in this episode of Erin's Isle, visit O'Maille's on High Street in Galway to see the variety of stitches, patterns, and wools the Irish are known for. Anne O'Maille has been knitting for 7 decades and is always happy share secrets with her customers.By Erin Meehan Breen

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The Magical Blend of UCD's Scholars Choir 10:42

3y ago10:42

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UCD's Scholars Choir has been an award-winning internet-famous, crowd-pleasing act for years. It began 23 years ago with Artistic Director Desmond Earley and continues with him in charge. But even with a guest director the group is unbelievable. These singers are mostly scholars in other disciplines across the UCD campus. Only a handful are music m…

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Ireland's first gin school 10:07

3y ago10:07

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While Ireland brings visions of whiskey and Guinness to mind, Listoke, north of Dublin has opened Ireland's first all gin distillery and giin school. You can learn all about the business and all about distilling your own, in a 3 hour session at the school. They provide the botanicals and the stills, the rules and the recipes. You go home with an ed…

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Michael Kelly in Reno 8:59

3y ago8:59

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Michael Kelly is a fiddler who can play anything from rock and roll to bluegrass to jazz. But these days he focuses in on the musice that is in his heart; Irish Music. And while in Reno recently he enchanted the crowd with drinking songs, ballads and instrumental that make you dream of the Emerald Isle. Hear his story and his music on this episode …

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Butter, Bells & Burros 12:53

3y ago12:53

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When you visit the city of Cork, don't miss the hidden gems: the butter, the bells and burros. That's right there is a museum there dedicted to butter, you can ring the Shandon bells if you are willing to climb the tower, and not far from Cork the Donkey Sanctuary houses and cares for hundreds of donkeys turned out on their own when agriculture in …

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Jameson Casks 11:01

3y ago11:01

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Meet the coooper master for Jameson Whiskey and hear how he views his all-important job, how important the casks are to Jameson and how he drinks his whiskey...on Erin's Isle.By Erin's Isle

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Bog Bodies 11:24

3y ago11:24

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The bodies of men who lived in the Iron Age have been pulled from the bogs in Ireland and are on display at the National Museum in Ireland. Hear the stories of how they came to be there, what happened to them and what we can all learn from such old bodies in this edition of Erin's Isle.By Erin Meehan Breen

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The Sweeter side of Connemara Burren 11:20

3y ago11:20

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HollyTree Harps 11:20

3y ago11:20

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Sean Smyth is one of about a dozen Irish harpmakers and his instruments are in demand. He makes each one to order from his workshop in the back of HollyTree Cottage not far from the Village of Naul. Hear what he puts into his harps and what harpis Fiona Gryson gets out of them, on Erin's Isle.By Erin Meehan Breen

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Voices of the Boyne 12:19

3+ y ago12:19

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How did 100 women from all walks of life become a community voice in Drogheda? They got together to sing and found friendship, escapism, friendship and harmony with life. Hear how a passtime the all love became the basis for a community service group, as they raise money for charities with their concerts.…

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Say it in Gaelic: Gaeltachts 10:27

3+ y ago10:27

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Gaeltachts are Irish communities where Irish is designated as the primary language. Anyone can drop in, and, yest they will explain things in English if you can't understand them. But it's a way of encouraging the native language and keeping it alive. Donegal is a great Gaeltacht. Not only do you hear Irish all around you, you can see the Irish in …

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Ep #201 8:58

3+ y ago8:58

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Just because you aren't in Ireland doesn't mean you can't celebrate with traditional music. Chances are there's a session in your own town. You just have to look for it. This is one I found in Reno, NevadaBy Erin Meehan Breen

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Galway Cathedral's Worldwide Connection 11:01

3+ y ago11:01

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How the Galway Cathedral shows the resilience of the Irish Spirit.By Erin Meehan Breen

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Ballyfin 20:17

5+ y ago20:17

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Ballyfin is a luxury country house in County Laios, not far from Dublin, Ireland. It is was build in the 1800's and has been a popular getaway for the rich and famous from around the world. In 2018 they held a special dinner and invited Chef Patrick O'Connell from Little Washington Virginia to help. It was grand dinner indeed. Tour the home and the…

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The Dunbrody and the Hole in the Wall 19:50

5+ y ago19:50

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Tour the Dunbrody Famine Ship and hear the stories of those who sailed her. And hear the history of the Hole in the Wall Bar in Kilkenny. All that plus A Broad Abroad in Episode 40 of Erin's Isle.By Erin Meehan Breen

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Ep 39: Kilkenny 15:01

5+ y ago15:01

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Hear all about Kilkenny Castle, the Medieval Mile and Kytler's Inn, also known as a Witches' Kitchen. History that shaped the town and that will make you want to visit. All that plus A Broad Abroad in Episode 39 of Erin's Isle.By Erin's Isle

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Windmills and Roses 16:34

6y ago16:34

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A working windmill and a competition for roses. You can find them both within miles of each other in the west of Ireland. Tralee is where women from around the world compete for the title of the Rose of Tralee every August. Hear where they come from and just how the competition began so many years ago. And Blennerville, between Tralee and the Dingl…

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Death, it's another part of life 18:08

6y ago18:08

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From cemeteries and funerals to wakes and monuments, the Irish know how to celebrate a life well-lived. Hear all about about, including the role grave robbers played and how the newly dead are honored daily. All that plus A Broad Abroad in Episode 37 of Erin's Isle.By Erin's Isle

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Celtic Connections 22:20

6y ago22:20

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From preserving Irish ancestry to musicians creating and sharing Celtic music, Episode 36 of Erin's Isle explores them all. In particular there is a focus on the connections from Ireland and Scotland all the way to the high desert of Nevada, and all across the United States.By Erin's Isle

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Cliffs of Moher & Irish Directions 17:45

6y ago17:45

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Finding your way around Ireland can be tricky. The good thing is that everyone you see will help you. Hear the kind of directions you will get, and learn all about the Cliffs of Moher and what to listen for along with the seabirds and the never-ending wind. ASll that plus A Broad broad in Episode #35 of Erin's Isle.…

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Dingle Gin and Murphy's Ice Cream 21:09

6y ago21:09

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Dingle Gin has just won awards for both its whiskey and its gin. Hear all about how they go about their distilling and why they serve you whisky before the tour even begins. And Sean and Kieran Murphy have found sweet, sweet success using the dairy products of Ireland. They moved to Ireland 20 years ago and have built an empire around ice cream. Mu…

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Knitting Needles and Silver Shamrocks 22:53

6+ y ago22:53

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Hear all about Ann O'Maille and her House of Original Style in Galway. She's a knitter, a teacher and a businesswoman extraordinaire. And find out how a love of nature and a love of art resulted in the silver shamrocks that Maura Dickerson sells at the Galway Market in Galway. All that plus A Broad Abroad, in this episode of Erin's Isle.…

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Horseback Riding and Irish Sheepdogs 18:16

6+ y ago18:16

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Riding along the beaches of Ireland free as the wind atop a Connemara Pony is something you see in the movies. And it feels like you're in a movie when you do it, too. Hear what it's like, feel the thrill of the adventure and find some tips on planning your own adventure in Episode 32 of Erin's Isle. And if watching the talents of the sheepdogs tha…

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Oysters & Seaweed...Yum! 18:02

6+ y ago18:02

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Michael Browne calls his oysters The Galway Breakfast. "They clean the palette and give you a boost for the day," he says. Hear about how he harvests them and how he gets people to try them. And Seaweed may just be the new Kale. The Connemara Seaweed Company is growing in leaps and bounds. Find out how they harvest that, what goes into processing i…

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The Vikings are...here! 17:52

6+ y ago17:52

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Viking reenactments have become quite a popular thing all across Europe and in Northern Ireland they celebrate the Viking heritage in Portadown, not far from Belfast. The annual Viking Festival there includes longboats, a Viking village, crafters, concerts and Vikings of every age. They cook, camp, craft, and battle all through the weekend. And the…

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Dingle Magic 21:06

6+ y ago21:06

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Dingle is a magical place. And there are some passionate artists who live there. Abi Dillon followed her passion for beach combing and crafts all the way to opening a shop featuring Sea Glass and other artists in the Dingle Area. Harris Moore settled in Dingle and built a Celtic and Prehistoric Museum after traveling the world playing music. And th…