{"podcast":{"title":"The Ireland Podcast","slug":"the-ireland-podcast-6592574","podcast_index_feed_id":6592574,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/64e340adddadb00012365278","website_url":"https://shows.acast.com/the-ireland-podcast","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/64e340adddadb00012365278/1693559531557-a3e429011c16709063a495507115d15b.jpeg","author":"Salthill Media","episode_count":231,"summary":"About the Podcast The Ireland Podcast is a long-form interview series creating space for unhurried conversation about life on the island of Ireland and beyond. The Conversations Hosted by Fender Jackson and produced by Salthill Media, the podcast centres on listening rather than argument. Each episode features a single guest and allows time for reflection, context, and experience to emerge naturally. Guests include artists, musicians, writers, athletes, broadcasters, historians, and cultural figures whose work or perspective offers insight into place, memory, and lived experience. There is no political or religious agenda. The podcast does not seek to persuade, promote, or argue a position. Instead, it exists as a space for careful dialogue, where complexity is allowed and difference is approached with curiosity rather than confrontation. The Host Fender Jackson grew up in Ulster and later lived in England and China before returning to Ireland and settling in Galway, where most episodes are now recorded. These experiences inform a listening-led, exploratory approach shaped by distance as well as proximity, and by an awareness of how place, movement, and memory intersect. Approach…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-29T06:19:48.107666+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-ireland-podcast-6592574"},"episode":{"title":"196. London Irish Centre: 70th Anniversary","slug":"196-london-irish-centre-70th-anniversary","published_at":"2025-10-14T04:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-ireland-podcast-6592574/196-london-irish-centre-70th-anniversary","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-ireland-podcast-6592574","url":"https://shows.acast.com/the-ireland-podcast/episodes/196-london-irish-centre-70th-anniversary","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/64e340adddadb00012365278/e/68ed8f29f513ad2b817f5e66/media.mp3","summary":"Fender Jackson recently took part in celebrating the 70th anniversary of the London Irish Centre, marking seven decades of cultural connection and community spirit. The event paid tribute to the Centre’s rich legacy as a home for Irish arts, music, and heritage in London, while also highlighting its ongoing role in supporting the Irish diaspora. Fender’s coverage captured the atmosphere of pride and nostalgia, showcasing performances, speeches, and stories that reflected both the history and the enduring vibrancy of the Irish community in Britain. Special thanks to the following contributors: Deirdre Fraser - Volunteer, London Irish Centre Mark Paul - London Correspondent, Irish Times Fionnuala Carr - Irish Dancer Jennifer Hegarty - Trustee, London Irish Centre Helen - Volunteer, London Irish Centre Leah - London Irish Centre visitor Darren - Security & Events, London Irish Centre Katie Doyle - Survivors Integrated Service Manager Rosie - Irish Dancer & Musician Sarah - Irish Dancer  Eva - Future founder of the London Korean Centre Susan - Irish Dancer Sheena Vallely - Fiddle Player Bradon Smith - Fiddler Player Paul Kerins - Banjo Player Hannah Pender - Director of Programme & Events Séamus MacCormaic - CEO of the London Irish Centre  Performance of John Leary’s by Rosie (Tin Whistle) and Fender (Drums, Bass, Guitars, Percussion, Banjo, and Accordion) Links https://londonirishcentre.org/ https://londonirishcentre.org/our-services/community-development/survivorservice/ https://thesunnybanks.com/ www.theirelandpodcast.com https://linktr.ee/theirelandpodcast Ep. 181. London Irish Centre: Community Café Additional Links https://www.coventryirishsociety.com/help-support/irish-survivors https://frea.org.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo…","meta_description":"Fender Jackson recently took part in celebrating the 70th anniversary of the London Irish Centre, marking seven decades of cultural connection and communi…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4178,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-ireland-podcast-6592574/episodes/196-london-irish-centre-70th-anniversary/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-ireland-podcast-6592574/196-london-irish-centre-70th-anniversary.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}