Explore every episode of the podcast Chicago Irish Radio-The O'Connor Show. Portions of our some of our live broadcasts & long form pre-recorded interview/chats f
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Chicago Irish Radio-Chicago'sGaelic Park Players-Bridget Christianson & Betty Kort, originally broadcast live Oct 5, 2024
The production of Frank McGuinness's "Factory Girls" leads to Bridget Christianson sharing HER memories of working at a shirt factory in Ireland as a young woman. Originally aired live October 5, 2024
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Chicago Irish Radio- Chat Sinn Fein's Dáire Hughes-orig broadcast live Oct 5, 2024
Chat w/Sinn Fein's Dáire Hughes He explains his role, the state of Armagh & we learn about strides forward to unify Ireland under one flag
Dáire's biography Dáire Hughes is from the Meadow in Newry and is a graduate of Queen’s University, Belfast. Dáire is a former trade union representative and spent years working in the community voluntary sector locally. He joined Newry and Mourne District Council, representing South Armagh, and served as it’s last and youngest Mayor. Dáire was the political manager of the Sinn Féin team in the European Parliament and played a leading role in the campaign against the disastrous Tory Brexit, making sure there was no hard border and that the Good Friday Agreement was protected. Dáire is currently Sinn Féin Deputy General Secretary and has a keen understanding of issues facing workers and families across Ireland. If elected, Dáire will provide new leadership for Newry and Armagh to deliver positive change and will work hard for all in our community. Dáire Hughes is from the Meadow in Newry and is a graduate of Queen’s University, Belfast. Dáire is a former trade union representative and spent years working in the community voluntary sector locally. He joined Newry and Mourne District Council, representing South Armagh, and served as it’s last and youngest Mayor. Dáire was the political manager of the Sinn Féin team in the European Parliament and played a leading role in the campaign against the disastrous Tory Brexit, making sure there was no hard border and that the Good Friday Agreement was protected. Dáire is currently Sinn Féin Deputy General Secretary and has a keen understanding of issues facing workers and families across Ireland. If elected, Dáire will provide new leadership for Newry and Armagh to deliver positive change and will work hard for all in our community.
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Chicago Irish Radio-The O'Connor Show. (iBAM Chats) Siobhainn goes off-site for a visit w/actor/writer Josephine Craven
iBAM-Irish Books Arts Music weekend at the Irish American Heritage Center in Chicago draws all that its title suggests! Lucky for me, a few people had a some time for a chat. This episode features actor/writer/spoken word performer Josephine Craven chatting about her main project- Lady Jane Wilde(mother of Oscar Wilde) aka "Speranza", the toast of Society in her lifetime. Josephine created a one woman show all about this woman. Fascinating.
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Chicago Irish Radio-Writer Mary Santarelli & Actress Josephine Craven
YES! This interview started live on-air and continued after. Unedited-you get to hear ALL THE THINGS we discuss. Tangents galore! Josephine Craven brought Mary up to the show to talk about her play "Clifden's Daughter" which had it's first public performance at iBAM. Mary Santarelli is a writer. She's a creative that has explored many avenues & byways of this profession. You will learn about her, her journey & her work. She's so generous. I hope you enjoy a bit of eavesdropping. This convo is EXACTLY what it sound like-a chat among old & new friends
Mary Santarelli bio- Wisconsin based writer, I hold a B.A. in English Communications and an M.F.A. in Creative Writing (Screen & Stage) from Queens University-Charlotte. Industry awards for past screenplays include second place—Wisconsin Screenwriters Forum Contest; first place—Chicago ScriptWorks Contest (staged at the Bailiwick Theatre); “Best Comedy” category—Chicago Screenwriters Network Contest; Festival of Shorts Finalist—King’s Theatre, Nova Scotia. A full-length stage play was recently published with Scripts for the Stage UK in London
Josephine Craven- Irish Native Josephine Craven of LISTEN TO LIT has been producing Bloomsday events since 1998. Accomplished Actor, producer, director and playwright, Josephine is an endless source of boundless creativity. Her one woman show about Jane Wilde (aka Speranza) shone a light on this largely forgotten amazing woman. She is the mother of Oscar Wilde. Josephine is a talented Voice Over artist and books narrated with her beautiful books will be available on your favorite app soon.
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The Mike O'Connor Show (01/12/1973)-Vintage show featuring Mike O'Connor himself in the early days of the broadcast
Super vintage! The radio show was a little over 2 yrs old. Mike O'Connor(the OG) w/a little help from Joe(last name unknown) on this Friday night from the WOPA studios. Featuring music by Brendan Furey(pipes), Connie Foley, and more classic musicians. Mike also gives his report & opinion on the recent visit to the US by then Taoiseach of Ireland Jack Lynch.
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Chicago Irish Radio-The O'Connor Show Chats with Michael Londra of "IRELAND WITH MICHAEL"
Michael Londra-how to describe? This world famous Tenor was principle singer for the original Broadway production of "Riverdance" . Hehas gone on to produce musicals, created a hugely popular PBS show-Ireland with Michael, and continues to tour several weeks a year w/a stage production of his tv program. Listen to hear about Michael's latest plans for his next project. Very exciting! We chat about this, that and everything! Listen in and be charmed by this amazing person.
A portion of this interview was originally broadcast on live radio in March 2024.
https://www.michaellondra.com/ https://www.michaellondra.com/tv-show BOOK:Ireland with Michael-A Travel Companion Book ALBUMS: Danny Boy-The Songs of Ireland Beyond the Star Snowbound
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2023 iBAM Chats: Acclaimed Author ColmTóibín generously shares his time
Siobhainn sits down with celebrated multi-faceted author Colm Tóibín and learns about his creative process, fun asides, and even a bit of a song. He is a novelist, short story writer, journalist, and non-fiction writer. In short, a fascinating person. Colm Tóibín's novels include the following, in no particular order:
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Chicago Irish Radio-The O'Connor Show. Excerpt from 03/11/2017. Vinnie Casey of Clan na Gael discusses implications for Ireland due to Brexit
Interesting few minutes of discussion of speculation on what will happen to border, etc. after Brexit
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Chicago Irish Radio-The O'Connor Show-THE LOST SHOW-featuring Maida McQuinn Sugrue, Richie Piggott, Paul Dowling, & John Deavitt
Siobhainn & Breege-crazy crazy day. My guests this morning generously stayed on for the crazy ride of doing a live broadcast over YouTube. Ba-na-nas! Great chat from Maida McQuinn Sugrue(Grandma, Tell Me a Story-https://www.amazon.com/Gramma-Tell-Story-Maida-McQuinn-Sugrue/dp/1956823182), author Richie Piggott (Cry of a People Gone-available through RichiePiggott.com), Paul Dowling-Exec Dir of Irish Community Services, and John Deavitt of Gaelic Park
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Chicago Irish Radio-The O'Connor Show.(iBAM chats) Siobhainn visits with famed ghost historian and author Ursula Bielski
Ursula Bielski, featured guest speaker at iBAM, sits down for a chat and exchange of ghost stories and happenings. She is a wonderful story teller and a marvelous, generous guest. Ursula has written 12 books, including "Chicago haunts; Ghostlore of the Windy City", "More Chicago Haunts-Scenes from Myth and Memory", "Haunts of the White City", "Haunted Bachelors Grove", "Graveyards of Chicago", "Creepy Chicago" and more. Find all her books on Amazon or your favorite bookseller. Here's her YouTube channel for more w/Ursula! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luFryB_yN2Q
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Chicago Irish Radio-The O'Connor Show. (iBAM chats)Siobhainn goes off-site for a visit w/ Richie Piggott, author of "Cry of A People Gone"
Richie Piggott is a scientist, Irish trad music enthusiast, historian.....and more. Siobhainn met Richie at iBAM(Irish Books, Arts, and Music) for a chat-winding around and about, as these things do. Hear how he tracked down musicians that are featured in his beautiful coffee table book, his luck interviewing, and his experiences focusing on finding the joy of Irish trad music. Listen to Richies's story, how he ended up in Chicago, his journey towards writing this important historical book, & some stories within. Find his gorgeous book here- https://www.richiepiggott.com/
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