Irish TV was a channel that aired on SKY channel 191. It launched on 1 May 2014 and contained content targeted at Irish people at home and abroad as part of the global Irish diaspora. The weekly show that I produced and directed, Out & About in the UK (that aired on Wednesday nights at 8:30pm, was repeated on Thursdays at 10:30pm and again on Sunday morning at 11:30 am), focussed on Irish cultural events in the London area and was the flagship show of the channel attracting 500,000 viewers per week.
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Series 2 Episode 03
(17th August 2016)
We chatted with Hughie O'Donoghue about his Seven Halts on the Somme exhibition, newly appointed Minister of State for Diaspora Joe McHugh and also headed to Woolwich Arsenal for a charity concert organised by singer songwriter Don Mescall.
Series 2 Episode 09
(9th November 2016)
We joined the Irish community for a fundraiser in aid of The RNOH, we joined the tennis2bee charity for the annual Craic Cup and we were at Cecil Sharp House, Camden, for a memorial concert in honour of accordion legend Raymond Roland.
Series 2 Episode 08
(26th October 2016)
We were at Parliament for the retirement of Noreen Delaney, we spoke to the people of Campbell Gordon Way about their prize winning flowers and headed to the Hooley in Islington to chat to Karen Ryan, about the 18th Return to Camden Festival.
Series 2 Episode 06
(12th October 2016)
In a music filled show we chatted with Offaly accordion legend and Bardic lifetime achievement award recipient, John Bowe, about his life in music. Amongst his many friends that contributed were Foster and Allen and The Thatch Céilí Band.
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Series 1 Episode 82
(29th June 2016)
This week we heard a great blast of music at the Hop Pole Session Wandsworth, attended the GAA All Britain Competition launch at the Irish Embassy and a very interesting chat with Marcus Howard about his recent Michael Collins lecture.
Series 1 Episode 81
(15th June 2016)
We were at The Annual Donegal Golf Society charity Golf Day, the BAFTA premiere of the Jack Mulligan Movie and heard fromformer President of Ireland Mary McAleese as she set out a case against Britain’s exit from the EU.
Series 1 Episode 80
(8th June 2016)
This week we spoke to Author and Playwright Peter Sinclair about his recent play Troubled Times, we were at Ruislip for the big game between London and Mayo and we spoke to Former Republic of Ireland and Celtic Goal Keeper Packie Bonner.
Series 2 Episode 01
(3rd August 2016)
We were at the Céad festival at the Camden Irish centre. As well as Liam Ó Maonlaí of The Hothouse Flowers, on the bill was Rónán Ó Snodaigh from Kila, spoken word artist Stiofán Séamus MacGabhann and Glen Austin’s New Airs.
Series 1 Episode 79
(1st June 2016)
We attended a 1916 Easter Rising lecture at St Pauls Centre, the opening of the O’Donovan waste recycling facilities, the Annual Mayo Day celebrations in Luton and met the talented Dublin Hip-Hop Duo Abandoman.
Series 1 Episode 78
(18th May 2016)
We were at the launch of Gael Londain, a new youth GAA club in Hazelwood to talk about the plans they have for the club and joined this years finalists at the Clayton Crown Hotel to see who would be crowned the 2016 London Rose of Tralee.
Series 1 Episode 77
(11th May 2016)
We joined the performers of an Easter Rising Centenary Concert at Wigmore Hall, chatted to Uileann pipe maker Hubert Kwisthout about his craft and attended an IIBN and chamber of Commerce conference about Brexit.
Series 1 Episode 76
(4th May 2016)
We met with the London Uileann Pipers Club, chatted to artist Declan Kerr about his 1916 themed exhibition and spoke to Dr Reg Hall about the release of his doctoral thesis which charts the history of Traditional Irish music in London.
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Series 1 Episode 75
(27th April 2016)
We spoke to author Dennis Carey author of the book ‘An Untilled Field,’ artist Bernard Canavan as he exhibited his Irish Emigration themed work and music historian Reg Hall at the launch concert of his new CD collection.
Series 1 Episode 74
(13th April 2016)
In an Easter Rising themed episode we attended The Poets Rebellion event put on by the Luton Irish Forum and we spoke to the wonderfully talented Sharon Sexton about her one woman play ‘A Fit Wife for a Revolutionary.'
Series 1 Episode 73
(6th April 2016)
We attended a screening of the highly acclaimed documentary ‘1916’. We met up with businessman Joe Killoughery to find out more about his company and at we were at The Stationers Hall for the Annual ICAP Dinner.
Series 1 Episode 72
(30th March 2016)
On this weeks show we were in Central London for this years St Patrick’s Day Parade. We Joined the Brent Irish Advisory Service and Safestart for their St Patrick’s day celebrations and attended a St Patrick’s Day event organised by TFL.
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Series 1 Episode 68
(2nd March 2016)
In a very special episode of the show we headed to Glasgow for the 17th Jimmy McHugh festival. This annual event has been likened to the Fleadh Cheoils in Ireland and attracts world class musicians from around the globe and has become the winter event not to be missed.
Series 1 Episode 69
(9th March 2016)
We met Phyllis Morgan of The Irish Women’s Survivors Support Network, Paralympics Ireland who were in London to launch their campaign in the lead up to the Summer games In Rio and we have more from the Jimmy McHugh Festival in Glasgow.
Series 1 Episode 70
(16th March 2016)
On this weeks show we met singer-songwriter Don Mescall at his studio in Woolwich Arsenal, went along to the London launch of a new product from Revive active and we were in O’Grady’s Bar to meet the Cream of the Horse Racing fraternity.
Series 1 Episode 71
(23rd March 2016)
We went along to the annual St Patrick’s Day parade in London to chat to some of the participants enjoying the parade and concert. Music was provided by the Mulkere Academy, Nathan Carter, The London Lasses, Céilí Max, The Craicheads and Mundy.
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Series 1 Episode 67
(24th February 2016)
We spoke to Conor Gallagher about his amazing landscapes, visited the Houses of Parliament where the TLICN network discussed ‘BREXIT’ and chatted with Tara McDonald who chats about her family, her musical career and her brand new single.
Series 1 Episode 66
(10th February 2016)
We went to the launch of the annual charity single from The Ginger Meledoen Experience featuring the cream of London Irish talent. We were at the Irish TV grounds in Ruislip for the book launch of Kerry Legend Thomas O Shea and we were at O’Gradys Bar in Seven Kings.
Series 1 Episode 65
(3rd February 2016)
On the show we were at the Irish Embassy in London for the launch of a program of Events to commemorate the centenary of the 1916 rising and we joined members of the Irish Pensioners forum of east London for their annual get together.
Series 1 Episode 64
(9th December 2015)
We went along to the Irish Embassy for the launch of the London Irish Business Alliance. We also meet members of the Sligo Business Network and attended the Corporate Ireland Gala Ball at the Dorchester Hotel.
Series 1 Episode 59
(7th October 2015)
We spoke to the Ireland Fund of Great Britain who took part in The Ireland run the World 5K Global challenge, visited this years Cam Expo in Olympia and chatted with Michael Casey who was in town to Perform in the Queens Head in Stratford.
Series 1 Episode 61
(18th November 2015)
We were at The Irish TV Grounds for this years London senior hurling final, a fund raiser for Cancer treatment services in Romford and we caught up with Paul Guckian to speak to him about his company Delaney Biometrics.
Series 1 Episode 62
(25th November 2015)
This week we were at the Leydon Gallery as part of the Yeats 2015 celebrations, we attended a charity Rugby match hosted by Finsbury Park rugby club and we were in Conway’s 3 for the annual Ballycroy reunion.
Series 1 Episode 63
(2nd December 2015)
We joined BITA who recently held a very successful Charity Golf Day. We meet some Irish organisations who benefit from The Emigrant Support Programme. And we attended this year’s Mayo Association Dinner Dance in Luton.
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Series 1 Episode 58
(30th September 2015)
We went along to this year’s London Irish Vintage Rally held in Greenford. As well as a wide range of cars, lorries, tractors and motorbikes on show, entertainment was provided by none other than Daniel O’Donnell.
Series 1 Episode 57
(23rd September 2015)
We met with Tony Woods, M.D. of Midland Steel who operate in the UK and Ireland. We also have some more from this years Crawley festival and we met with Ronan McManus who told us all about his new band ‘Brand New Zeros.’
Series 1 Episode 56
(16th September 2015)
This week, we meet up with Tony Christie who has collaborated with Irish band Ranagri to record an album of old Irish songs and we also headed to Crawley to join in the fun and festivities of this year’s Irish Festival.
Series 1 Episode 55
(9th September 2015)
We went along to the Mazenod Hall in Kilburn to meet the Irish Elderly Advice Network who recently held a night of Irish Culture. We also met the crew members of London’s Air Ambulance to find out more about their great work.
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Series 1 Episode 51
(29th July 2015)
We went along to Hennessy’s Pub for an event to raise money for Kilkenny GAA; we met Galway Band We Banjo 3 at this year’s City of London Festival; and we paid a visit to Ealing Golf Club for this year’s London Irish Rugby Golf Day.
Series 1 Episode 52
(5th August 2015)
We were at the Churchill Arms in Kensington to join landlord, Gerry O’Brien, in celebrating 30 years in charge of this award-winning pub. We also joined in the fun at the London Irish Centre in Camden for this year’s 'Tedfest.'
Series 1 Episode 53
(12th August 2015)
We spoke to the cast and crew of two award-winning Irish Films, Patrick’s Day and One Million Dubliners at their London premiere, before heading off to The Claddagh Ring, to wish Aisling Hillary all the best on the road to Tralee.
Series 1 Episode 54
(26th August 2015)
We chatted with many of the writers and poets who contributed to the London issue of the Stinging Fly Magazine. We also met traditional Irish music legend, Matt Cunningham, during the London leg of his UK Tour.
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Out & About UK Series 1 Episodes 47 - 50
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Series 1 Episode 50
(15th July 2015)
We were at the opening of the new sporting facilities of Eire Og GAA Club, Holloway Gaels and Finsbury Park Rugby Club. We also caught up with Crossharbour, a dynamic part of the traditional Irish music scene in London.
Series 1 Episode 49
(8th July 2015)
We’re at The Claddagh Ring in Hendon for the launch of a new independent film by Andy Nolan of the Biblecode Sundays, “Jack Mulligan,” Maggie heads over to the Grange St. Paul’s Hotel in Central London for the Friends of Kerry GAA fundraiser.
Series 1 Episode 48
(1st July 2015)
We met artist Comhghall Casey, at his recent exhibition, we also caught up with singer David Brooks, and we are at The Hooley in Bloomsbury where some of London’s finest traditional Irish musicians performed.
Series 1 Episode 47
(24th June 2015)
We were at the London GAA, which was recently renamed the Irish TV grounds, we attended this year’s Pretty Muddy Fun Run in aid of Cancer Research UK, and we also attended a party in honour of World Irish Dancing champion Joe McGeown.
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Series 1 Episode 43
(20th May 2015)
We went to the Clayton Crown Hotel in Cricklewood for the launch of the fifth album from the ever-popular London Lasses and Chris O’Malley. We were also at the Darkness Into Light Charity Walk/Run in aid of Pieta House.
Series 1 Episode 44
(27th May 2015)
We called in on Greyhound Trainer, Seamus Gaughan to chat with him about what goes in to training a champion greyhound, before heading off to The Mall Galleries in Central London for The Art of a Nation Exhibition.
Series 1 Episode 45
(3rd June 2015)
We have all the highlights from this year’s London Marathon; and we’re also at the Emerald Grounds in Ruislip this for the Connacht Senior Football Championship Quarter-Final between London and Roscommon.
Series 1 Episode 46
(10th June 2015)
We went to the annual GAA Fundraiser for Training and Development; Diana went along to the launch of the LA College of Creative Arts in London; and we caught up with popular Irish band The Monday Club.
Series 1 Episode 42
(13th May 2015)
We spoke to Dr Reg Hall who told us all about the history of traditional Irish music in London, Michael Kingston, who gave a talk on the sinking of the Lusitania and this year’s London Rose of Tralee selection.
Series 1 Episode 41
(6th May 2015)
We were in Holborn for a night of Culture, hosted by the Ireland Fund of Great Britain. We also spoke to the former employees of Vauxhall in Luton and we spoke to BITA who recently launched their new website.
Series 1 Episode 40
(29th April 2015)
The Luton Irish Forum was set up in 1997 and we popped in for a chat and to find out more about what they do. We also attended the ground-breaking ceremony of the new headquarters of London GAA in Ruislip.
Series 1 Episode 39
(22nd April 2015)
We met with Tir Eolas, a five-piece band, formed by percussionist Ruairí Glasheen, we went to the Tara Camogie London 7’s Competition in Greenford and met with author Declan Duggan.
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Out & About UK Series 1 Episodes 35 - 38
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Series 1 Episode 36
(1st April 2015)
It’s St. Patrick’s Day again and towns and cities around the world are celebrating. The Out and About in the UK team are in the heart of London to enjoy the parade, the music and festivities as well as heading to Luton to check in on their festivities.
Series 1 Episode 37
(8th April 2015)
We were at The Madejski Stadium for the London Irish Rugby St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations, we paid a visit to cab driver turned author John Healy about his new book and we chatted with Lara Morgan, about her business success.
Series 1 Episode 38
(15th April 2015)
We spoke to Offaly author Tom O’Mara, about his humorous novel called, ‘HRH Prince Philip: Escape from the Palace.’ We also chatted with The BibleCode Sundays, and attended a business event held by the BITA.
Series 1 Episode 35
(25th March 2015)
London has turned green to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. We weree soaking up the fantastic atmosphere and chatting with some of the people who have come out to represent their County in a parade that stretched from Marble Arch to Trafalgar Square.
Produced by Thames Television, The Bill aired three times a week on ITV and ran for 26 years. I was lucky enough to start my Film & TV career on this amazing show. Frequently on location for shoots whilst being mentored by First AD, Michael Purcell, learning all aspects of a high volume television production. Throughout the two years I worked on the show, I also performed as a an extra appearing in numerous episodes.
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