http://www.thegaelichour.ca/archives10.htmlThe Gaelic Hour broadcasts on CHIN 97.9FM every Sunday at 8am EST. The show now airs for two hours. The first hour has a magazine format and some interviews are made available as podcasts. The second hour is devoted to music. Live streams can be heard at http://www.thegaelichour.caaustin@thegaelichour.caaustin@thegaelichour.caThe Gaelic Hour 2010Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:26:01 GMTThu, 06 Mar 2008 01:00:44 +0500Advanced RSS Publisherhttp://www.thegaelichour.ca/image/GH_SQ_SM.jpghttp://www.thegaelichour.ca/archives09.html8080Ottawa's Only Irish Radio ShowIrish Radio - Magazine and MusicTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySarah Thorenton returned to Ottawa after spending four months in Ireland. Her visits started out asw the Ottawa Rose in the 2009 Rose of Tralee Festival in Kerry and she subsequently visited Clare Island and volunteered at the Dublin Theatre Festival. She worked as an intern assistant with Noel Treacy TD at Dail Eireann and obtained a part as an extra in the Tudors.http://www.thegaelichour.ca/mp3/20091220.mp3Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:35:00 GMTAustin ComertonRosheen: What is most remarkable about Rosheen, a Québec based group, is that they perform the traditional music of Ireland with such authenticity. Not surprising, really, when you realise that generations of Irish emigrants settled in the French regions of Canada offering a rich blend of cultures and traditions. Jennifer O'Brien-Tomka, Chair Communications, Irish Society of the National Capital Region on all the events planned for the festival. Death or Canada is a powerful docudrama that reveals a forgotten chapter from the devastating Irish famine of the 1840s and the refugee crisis that engulfed the city of Toronto in the summer of 1847. Mark Mc Gowan, Historian: In Death or Canada Mark McGowan talks about Bishop Michael Power who following a visit to Ireland in 1847, endeavored to warn Toronto City Council of the human tsunami of Irish that were to arrive on it’s shores. The film follows the harrowing real-life journey of one family from the west of Ireland who flee certain death in the hopes of starting a new life in Canada. They are among 40,000 desperate and sick refugees who flood into the city of Toronto, tripling the existing population at the time and causing a public health crisis that brings the city to its knees. An archaeological dig on the site of the Toronto International Film Festival's new headquarters yields clues of the famine hospital and refugee camp established in the heart of what is now Toronto's entertainment district. In the archives, historians shed light on the heroic efforts of the city's first Catholic bishop and front line health workers who put their own lives on the line in the face of this crisis. On the Toronto waterfront, a modern-day Irish emigrant creates a tribute to mark this turning point in North America's Irish history.http://www.thegaelichour.ca/mp3/20090308.mp3Sun, 08 Mar 2009 14:11:49 GMTThe Gaelic Hour CHIN 97.9fm - OttawaThe Gaelic Hour CHIN 97.9fm 8:00am Feb 8: Tara Players "April Bright" by Dermot Bolger. April Bright is the story of an ordinary street in Dublin. Or is it? This play takes place in the 1940's and the 1990's at the same time! Directed by Caryl McKay. Arts Court Theatre, Feb 12, 13, 14, 15 (mat); 19, 20, 21. Declan Coyne from South Roscommon is a great music fan and has organised and continues to organise various music festivals and sessions throughout the county. He has produced two books on Roscommon musicians and music. He is MC for South Roscommon Singers Circle and was involved in the Celtic Links Festival. He helps produce the annual Knockcroghery Singers Festival & Annie McNulty Awards. He has been involved in the production of a number of music CDs including Freddie Shaw All Stars, South Roscommon Singers Circle CDsCeltic Links CD. He has been known on occasion to sing a bar of a song himself!. and the http://www.thegaelichour.ca/mp3/20090208.mp3Sun, 15 Feb 2009 12:58:02 GMTThe Gaelic Hour CHIN 97.9fm - OttawaSr Veronica Kealey is a visiting student from Scotland at St Paul's University and talks about Robbie Burns and the traditions associated with Jan 25th.http://www.thegaelichour.ca/mp3/20090125.mp3Thu, 29 Jan 2009 19:48:43 GMTAustin ComertonCo-writers Frank Mahon and Milissa Pacelli: It was the dream of Chicago attorneys Frank Mahon and Milissa Pacelli to bring the classic book, Green Rushes by Maurice Walsh, to the stage. On March 6th, their work will be brought to life in their adaptation of Walsh’s classic in THE QUIET MAN TALES which makes its World Premiere at the legendary Chicago Theatre next month. Green Rushes was also the inspiration for the legendary 1952 Academy Award-winning film The Quiet Man, starring John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara. Set in the Irish countryside, THE QUIET MAN TALES is a humorous and poignant story of the interconnected lives of the men and women who fought in the Irish War of Independence. For the first time ever, this beloved Irish story is told on stage, featuring both new and traditional Irish music. Maureen O’Hara described the script for the new play as “A wonderful script both sensitive and honest to its time frame…You have managed to give uniqueness to the story and its characters that will make it stand on its own…I’m sure Maurice Walsh would approve of this story based on Green Rushes being scripted in such a delightful way.” The Ontario Gaeltacht in Tamworth has received an award from Glor na nGael for promotion of the Irish language. Suzanne Costello of the Samaratians. Samaritans is a confidential emotional support service for anyone in Ireland. The service is available 24 hours a day for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide Volunteers offer support by responding to phone calls, emails and letters. Alternatively people can drop in to a branch to have a face to face meeting. In the current economic crisis such support services are often the first to understand the full extent of the personal distress affecting people.http://www.thegaelichour.ca/mp3/20090322.mp3Mon, 23 Mar 2009 16:19:49 GMTThe Gaelic Hour CHIN 97.9fm - OttawaMiriam Moffitt Soupers Jumpers. The Protestant Missions in Connemara 1848-1937: Miriam Moffitt's richly documented and absorbing book is the first comprehensive study of the mission of the Irish Church Missions to the poor in west Connemara, launched at the height of the Famine in 1848. At its apogee the mission encompassed 12 churches, four orphanages and 64 mission schools, widely dispersed across Connemara. It peaked (in terms of numbers of converts) in the mid-1850s, continued to attract a small number of new converts and to maintain a network of institutions into the twentieth century, but eventually withered, as new converts dried up and successive waves of "reversions" occurred, not least through an aggressive Catholic reversion crusade during 1874-1884. http://www.nonsuchireland.com/ John P Kelly: Doubt: What do you do when you’re not sure?” Father Flynn asks the audience in the opening line of Doubt, setting the stage for a story of suspicion and moral uncertainty. http://www.thegaelichour.ca/mp3/20090222.mp3Tue, 24 Feb 2009 14:24:57 GMTThe Gaelic Hour CHIN 97.9fm - OttawaJohn Furlong CEO Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC) (To Be Confirmed) John is a native of Tipperary and lives in BC. Helping to improve the fabric of Canadian society remains one of Furlong's steadfast personal goals. As Chief Executive Officer for the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, Furlong believes the event can be a real nation builder. “All Canadians must feel these Games are theirs,” says Furlong. “This is not about a few of us but about all of us.” Prior to his appointment at VANOC in 2004, John was the President and COO for the Vancouver 2010 Bid Corporation. He helped lead the organization through numerous phases. In his role, he became the Bid's international face and key spokesperson, tirelessly clocking more than 1.2 million miles in his travels to promote the Bid. John Furlong's service to sport has landed him with numerous community awards, among them the Darrel Thompson and Kaizan Awards for services to sport in British Columbia over a lifetime. He was voted Canada's Sport Executive of the Year for his contribution to the Vancouver 2010 Bid, and named Vancouver's Executive of the Year by the Vancouver Executive Association. He was acclaimed as the 2004 Canadian Sport Awards' Sport Leadership Winner for his service to sport in Canada over a lifetime. He has won Vancouver's most prestigious tourism award for the promotion of Vancouver around the world and was inducted into the BC Sports Hall of Fame as the 2004 W.A.C. Bennett Award winner. Rosemary O'Brien will have the honur of participating in the Olympic Torch Relay. http://www.thegaelichour.ca/mp3/20091213.mp3Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:32:47 GMTTim and Pat Murray recently delivered a lecture as part of the Azrieli School of Architecture & Urbanism Forum Lecture Series Founding Sponsors present: Tim and Pat Murray, Murray and Murray Archtitects The brothers are well known in Ottawa, both as architects and active members of the community. They established the Murray and Murray practice in 1961 a few years after emigrating from Ireland. Notable accomplishments for the firm include Scotia Bank Place, Dunton Tower and Robertson Hall at Carleton University, the original Algonquin College campus, master planning and various buildings at the University of Ottawa and Minto Place. In addition to architectural work, Pat led a parallel career in politics as mayor of Rockcliffe and councillor for the former regional government. Former professional partners and staff include George Bemi, Idwal Richards, Alex Rankin, Tony Griffiths, John Cook, Doug Clancey, Bob Webster, Richard Limmert and Diane Phillips.http://www.thegaelichour.ca/mp3/20091206.mp3Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:31:37 GMTRobin, Dominic and Ellen chat about their music and the upcoming Christmas season.http://www.thegaelichour.ca/mp3/20091129.mp3Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:29:41 GMTMarian Quinn, after studying English in Dublin, trained as an actor in the innovative Piven Theater Workshop in Chicago. She worked as an actress on stage and screen in Chicago and New York. Her theatre work has included the OBIE-award winning Ecstasy by Mike Leigh, Maiden Voyages by Honor Molloy, Love Child by Gerry Stembridge, and Looking at you (revived) again by Gregory Motton. Her acting career in cinema has covered independent features in both America and Ireland including; Heavy by James Mangold, I shot Andy Warhol by Mary Harron, Alchemy by Suzanne Myers, Long Time Since by Jay Ananiya, 2X4 by Jimmy Smallhorne, The Confession by David Jones, Though the Sky Falls by John MacIntyre and Evelyn by Bruce Beresford. She wrote and directed her first film, a short entitled Come To, shot on 16mm in New York. The film has been seen in many festivals including; the Galway Film Fleadh, Raindance, London Irish Film Festival, Dublin Film Festival, Irish Film Festival in Manchester, New Irish Shorts in New York, the Foyle Film Festival. Sophie jo Wasson played a leading role in 32A. Scott Shelly was the winner of a Guinness "Remarkable" event and entertaine 20 friends to dinner to demonstrate his passion for cooking. Scott is a machinist by day. Alanna Stone of Diago talk about the competition.http://www.thegaelichour.ca/mp3/20091122.mp3Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:19:13 GMTOn November 21st, 2009, history will be made when Comunn Gàidhlig Ottawa (CGO), an Ottawa based not-for-profit Gaelic organization, hosts the first ever National Capital Mòd, a Scottish festival and competition that showcases Scottish Gaelic language, music and culture. The Mòd will be held on the top floor of the Montgomery Royal Canadian Legion located at 330 Kent Street between the hours of 9am and 7pm and is wheelchair accessible. It is designed to publically present Gaelic speakers, learners, musicians, dancers and artists from the National Capital region and from afar. The Mòd originally began in Scotland well over 100 years ago, and has other related events in various cities in the United States. Bethany Bisaillion -Scotland Tonight The annual fall showcase with local pipers,drummers, singers and lots more Owen McCrohan talks about the pipe band that was formed in Valentia Island, Co Kerry 85 years ago. SHINING CITY by Conor McPherson directed by John P. Kelly Shining City has been an unqualified critical success and quite possibly Conor McPherson's finest work. In Dublin, a man seeks help from a counselor, claiming to have seen the ghost of his recently deceased wife. But what begins as just an unusual encounter becomes a struggle between the living and dead-a struggle that will shape and define both men for the rest of their lives. Conor McPherson was born in Dublin, where he still lives. His plays include This Lime Tree Bower, St. Nicholas, The Weir, Port Authority and Dublin Carol. He has written three films, I Went Down, Saltwater and The Actors, and directed the last two. The Audrey Ashley Award for a body of work will be announced on Monday, November 23 at the awards ceremony, to be held at Ottawa Little Theatre, 400 King Edward Avenue, from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. John P. is nominated under the Best director (professional) category. http://www.thegaelichour.ca/mp3/20091115.mp3Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:38:55 GMTThe Gaelic Hour CHIN 97.9fm - OttawaNick Marmion: Oliver Murray Discuss the trade relationships between Ireland and Canada and the recent Irish Forum. Oliver Murray also talks about the International Fund for Ireland. http://www.thegaelichour.ca/mp3/20091109.mp3Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:08:57 GMTThe Gaelic Hour CHIN 97.9fm - OttawaMick Moloney, If it wasn't for the Irish & The Jews: Mick Moloney is a traditional Irish musician and scholar. Born in Co Limerick, he was an important figure on the Dublin folk-song revival in the 1960s. In 1973, he moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He gained early fame as a member of Irish group The Johnstons and The Emmet Spiceland . Musician, singer, anthropologist and musical historian Mick Moloney celebrates the joyous and creative era in American popular song from the early 1890’s to the end of vaudeville and the start of the Great Depression on his new release If It Wasn’t For the Irish and the Jews. Each of the album’s 14 tracks is notable for having been created in a collaboration between Irish and Jewish lyricists and composers. Irish/Jewish Tin Pan Alley collaborations were commonplace in the heyday of vaudeville and Tin Pan Alley, and, though there were doubtless the usual business break ups and make ups, these collaborations represent a charming story of decades of good natured ethnic flux, competition and cooperation which left a lasting imprint on the history of American popular music. The end result is a fascinating and highly entertaining look at a historically critical point in American music. Jimmy Crowley - Captain Mackey's; Soldier Songs: The Irish Abroad and Soldiering Máirtín de Cógáin and Jimmy Crowley have given their whole lives to the promulgation and nurture of the ballad. Both men hail from the rebel county of Cork and now reside in America.Captain Mackey's Goatskin and Stringband, the first collaborative recording of the duo from Cork have compiled a collection of songs of the Irish abroad and at war. Oisín Mac Diarmada - Innisfree Ceili Band and the music of North Connacht Dave Gossage - well known Montreal musician and former member of the critically acclaimed Celtic band “OREALIS” — has a new band. The group includes some of Montreal’s finest celtic musicians. Of course there’s Dave, a multi-instrumentalist beyond compare, playing flutes, whistles and guitar. Dave is nominated for the Traditional Album of the Year at the upcoming Canadian Folk Music Awards. http://www.thegaelichour.ca/mp3/20091101.mp3Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:20:57 GMTThe Gaelic Hour CHIN 97.9fm - OttawaSeán Ó Sé 2009 is a special year for Seán Ó Sé, the celebrated Cork singer. It marks the Golden Jubilee of his singing debut way back in 1959. In the intervening 50 years he has certainly made his mark in Irish Traditional singing. He is best known for his collaboration with Seán O'Riada in the 1960s which began with the recording of their legendary version of An Poc ar Buile. He is featured on many of Riada’s recordings, including Ó Riada sa Gaiety and the soundtracks of Rhapsody of a River and Kennedy’s Ireland. His solo albums include Heritage, The Banks of My Own Lovely Lee and The Green Road with the famed Turloughmore Céilí Band. This is his second Canadian visit with Comhaltas and his fourth in all to North America.http://www.thegaelichour.ca/mp3/20091025.mp3Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:19:19 GMTThe Gaelic Hour CHIN 97.9fm - OttawaAuthor Caroline Pignat talks about the Governor General's nomination for her book Greener Grass, the story of an Irish family fleeing the famine through the eyes of a 14 year old girl. Oliver Murray shares his perspective on the Global Irish Economic Forum that he participated in at Farmleigh, Dublin in Sept 2009. JF Chapman talks about his upcoming driving expedition that will take him from Ottawa to Newfoundland and then Peru and from there to BC and back to Ottawa. Ann Dooley on the Tainhttp://www.thegaelichour.ca/mp3/20091018.mp3Mon, 19 Oct 2009 01:46:07 GMTThe Gaelic Hour CHIN 97.9fm - OttawaGay Byrne Gaelic Hour Exclusive: Gay Byrne is an Irish radio and TV presenter. He was the presenter of The Late Late Show, from 1962 to 1999 except for one year. He is credited with being a catalyst in the transformation of Irish society since the 1960s. He has broken several Irish social taboos by discussing topics like contraception, homosexuality, and abortion and is considered "a catalyst for social change". When Barry Galvin, then as Cork's state solicitor, appeared on The Late Late Show with Gay Byrne in 1992 to speak of the increasing problems Ireland was experiencing with the illegal drug trade, he was subsequently given the post of first ever head of the important Criminal Assets Bureau. Byrne is also known as the first person to have introduced The Beatles on television. Byrne is, alongside Terry Wogan, one of Ireland's two most notable broadcasters, lauded by the media as "the man who changed Ireland". He also presented a radio show, The Gay Byrne Hour—later The Gay Byrne Show when it expanded to two hours—on RTÉ Radio 1 on weekday mornings from 1973–1998. Since "retiring" from his long-running radio and television shows Byrne has presented several other shows, including Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?, Big Class Reunion, The Gay Byrne Music Show, Make 'Em Laugh, Gaybo's Grumpy Men and The Meaning of Life on RTÉ One and Sunday Serenade on RTÉ lyric fm. Byrne has also been elected Chairman of Ireland's Road Safety Authority. According to the Irish Examiner, Gay Byrne has "had more influence on changing life in this country than any of the political leaders", including Taoisigh W. T. Cosgrave, Éamon de Valera and John A. Costello as well as John Charles McQuaid, the Catholic Archbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland for over 30 yearshttp://www.thegaelichour.ca/mp3/20091011.mp3Sun, 11 Oct 2009 12:29:36 GMTThe Gaelic Hour CHIN 97.9fm - OttawaMary O'Hara Born in County Sligo, Ireland, O'Hara achieved fame on both sides of the Atlantic in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Her recordings of that period influenced a generation of Irish female singers who credit O'Hara with influencing their style, among them Carmel Quinn, Mary Black, Maire Brennan, Ann Breen and Mary McGonigle, among others. In his autobiography Memoirs of an Irish Troubadour (2002) Liam Clancy writes about how the music of Mary O'Hara inspired and influenced him and others of the Folk Revival period.Over the decades of her stellar career, Mary O'Hara performed on stage, radio and TV, recording dozens of albums, and touring the major concert halls of the world, including The Sydney Opera House, Carnegie Hall, the Herod Atticus Theatre in Athens, and Canada’s NAC Opera and Roy Thomson Hall, to name but a few. Dermot Guinnane, Ottawa Gaels Youth: For some years the local GAA Club has been instrumental in coordinating a youth tournament at the school level in Ottawa. These kids are from a variety of backgrounds, many having no connection to Ireland. Annemarie, Lisa and Miguel talk about their experiences. Breda Kelly raised over $22,500 in sponsorship in her Run for the Cure campaign.http://www.thegaelichour.ca/mp3/20091004.mp3Fri, 09 Oct 2009 05:04:45 GMTThe Gaelic Hour CHIN 97.9fm - OttawaLegendary performer, singer Seán Ó Sé from Cork heads up an exciting Irish traditional concert tour of Canada. The Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann Echoes of Erin concert is once again presented by veteran singer from Cork, Seán Ó Sé. This is a very special year for Seán marking the Golden Jubilee of his singing career - he made his debut way back in 1959. His work with Seán Ó Riada in the early years made an enormous impact on audiences both in Ireland and abroad. Over the intervening years Seán’s singing of new material such as The Wexford Medley and audience favourites Bhí Bean Uasal and An Poc ar Buile has continued to impact on audiences of all generations worldwide. Friday, Oct 02, 2009 8:00 PM EDT (7:15 PM Doors) at Library & Archives Canada; Tickets at ticketweb.ca Behind the Green Curtain: Ireland’s Phoney Neutrality during World War II Ryle DwyerDr T. Ryle Dwyer is a journalist and historian based in County Kerry. Of American parentage, he is the leading academic authority on Irish neutrality as it impacted on relations with the United States and is the author of the standard work on the subject, Irish Neutrality in the USA. Previously, it had been well understood that, for reasons of geographical location, Ireland had been prepared ‘to show a certain consideration for Britain’ as Éamon de Valera explained to the German minister in Dublin. It was equally known that combatants were not treated with absolute equality. Allied airmen who crash landed in Ireland were quietly repatriated to the UK across the land border with Northern Ireland. Over-fly rights were granted and tens of thousands of Irish men fought in the British Army. German air crew who crash-landed in Ireland were, however, interned for the duration of the war. What Dr Dwyer has uncovered goes far beyond any of this. Dwyer reveals that Irish diplomats were used as spies for the United States during the course of the war. Irish diplomats in Europe supplied information to the OSS—the predecessor of the CIA—with the full knowledge and consent of de Valera. Behind the Green Curtain is a comprehensive account of Irish neutrality, focusing strongly on the American, British—and to a lesser extent the Canadian—connection. It confirms beyond any doubt that Ireland made a positive and partisan contribution to the allied war effort. Neutrality has become a shibboleth of modern Irish politics. Behind the Green Curtain explodes the myth behind that shibboleth in the most decisive way. Mary O'Hara is a singer and harpist with a pure soprano voice.Mary O'Hara Born in County Sligo, Ireland, O'Hara achieved fame on both sides of the Atlantic in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Her recordings of that period influenced a generation of Irish female singers who credit O'Hara with influencing their style, among them Carmel Quinn, Mary Black, Maire Brennan, Ann Breen and Mary McGonigle, among others. In his autobiography Memoirs of an Irish Troubadour (2002) Liam Clancy writes about how the music of Mary O'Hara inspired and influenced him and others of the Folk Revival period.Over the decades of her stellar career, Mary O'Hara performed on stage, radio and TV, recording dozens of albums, and touring the major concert halls of the world, including The Sydney Opera House, Carnegie Hall, the Herod Atticus Theatre in Athens, and Canada’s NAC Opera and Roy Thomson Hall, to name but a few. Mary has now retired from the concert platform, but continues to entertain audiences with presentations which she entitles "Travels With My Harp". Her delightful, anecdotal stories are punctuated with video excerpts from a variety of television appearances. She will be speaking at the Northern Lights Harp Festival in Ottawa on Oct 2nd. Pawl Birt on the inauguration of the Celtic Program at University of Ottawa. http://www.thegaelichour.ca/mp3/20090927.mp3Sun, 27 Sep 2009 13:17:21 GMTThe Gaelic Hour CHIN 97.9fm - OttawaMick O’Connell was born on Valentia Island, County Kerry in 1937. His father was a fisherman who also worked on the family’s small farm on the island. From an early age O’Connell showed his footballing talent and "inimitable signs of excellence" O’Connell’s career with Kerry began in 1955 when he lined out in the Munster Minor Championship. Kerry lost the replayed Munster final to Tipperary, however, he quickly joined the Kerry senior football team, making his debut in 1956. In 1970 O’Connell entered the third decade of his inter-county football career, winning an eleventh Munster title in the process. A fourth All-Ireland medal quickly followed after a victory over Meath in the first 80-minute All-Ireland final. O’Connell claimed two more National league medals in 1971 and 1972, before winning his twelfth and final provincial medal in 1972. That year Offaly later defeated Kerry in O’Connell’s last All-Ireland final appearance.http://www.thegaelichour.ca/mp3/20090920.mp3Mon, 21 Sep 2009 21:27:57 GMTThe Gaelic Hour CHIN 97.9fm - OttawaThe Annual BIFHSGO Family History Conference will be held 18 - 20 September 2009. Details of the program of events etc. “Tara Players Theatre of Ottawa” in co-production with Ottawa Little Theatre presents Women on the Verge of HRT by Marie Jones Tara Players PosterTara Players Theatre of Ottawa, in its 34th season of bringing Irish theatre to Ottawa, is pleased to present Women on the Verge of HRT written by Marie Jones and directed by award-winning director Sarah Hearn. Performances will take place at Ottawa Little Theatre, 400 King Edward Ave., at 8:00 PM on Thursday to Saturday, Oct. 1 - 3and 2:00 PM on Sunday, October 4. Plot Summary: Best friends Vera and Anna have a number of things in common. They are on the 'wrong' side of 40, have ‘husband troubles’ and an undying love of the Irish singing sensation Daniel O’ Donnell. During a trip to Donegal to see their beloved idol in concert, they come face to face with the realities of their lives – loveless marriages, husbands in the clutch of mid-life crises, impending menopause and the prospect of being thrown on the scrap heap of life. Enter Fergal, the handsome young waiter who happens to look like Daniel, and things begin to change. Vera and Anna confront their fears and start to realise that life doesn't have to end when HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy) begins. The show is perfect for a girls' night out, and pretty good for the guys as well. Playwright Marie Jones, whose many plays include Stones in His Pockets, has another immensely entertaining piece of theatre which The Daily Telegraph summarised as follows: "Take two women of a certain age; add Ireland's singing sex icon and you've got a hit". For tickets call OLT Box Office: (613) 233-8948: Adults-$20; Seniors-$15; Students-$10http://www.thegaelichour.ca/mp3/20090913.mp3Mon, 14 Sep 2009 02:13:34 GMTThe Gaelic Hour CHIN 97.9fm - OttawaAn update of events from the many Irish, Scottish and Celtic organizations outlining the fall/winter schedule. http://www.thegaelichour.ca/mp3/20090906.mp3Sun, 06 Sep 2009 13:48:54 GMTThe Gaelic Hour CHIN 97.9fm - OttawaOttawa author, George Laidlaw has written numerous historical fiction books that have included Irish themes. George Laidlaw was born in Ottawa, Canada's Capital and is married with two children Michael and Meghan. He has been writing ever since he told bed time stories to his children and received the plaintive cry, 'Dad tell us another story.' After working for the Canadian government as a biologist, for over 30 years, his hopes are to pursue his writing career in retirement and craft stories that draws in the reader and leave them with a finely crafted action-filled romance adventure, and an overall appraisal from the reader with a comment 'it was a good read. JOHN ENNIS was born in Westmeath in 1944. His collections of poems include Night on Hibernia (Gallery Press, 1976), Dolmen Hill (1977), A Drink of Spring (1979), The Burren Days (1985), all from the Gallery Press, and, from Dedalus, Arboretum (1990), In a Greener Shade (1991), Down in the Deeper Helicon (1994), Telling the Bees (1995), Selected Poems (1996), Tráithníní (2000) and Near St Mullins (2002). A winner of the Listowel Open Poetry Competition eleven times, John Ennis received the Patrick Kavanagh Award in 1975 and the Irish American Cultural Institute Award in 1996. He is head of the School of Humanities at Waterford Institute of Technology, and lives in Waterford.http://www.thegaelichour.ca/mp3/20090531.mp3Mon, 15 Jun 2009 19:31:13 GMTThe Gaelic Hour CHIN 97.9fm - OttawaGordon Peeling has been hosting Music from the Glen for almost 20 years on CKCU. Music from the Glen is a weekly program of traditional music from the British Isles and beyond. The program has been running for almost 30 years, and focuses on folk music of a traditional bent from the British Isles and elsewhere that these traditions have spread. Rawlins Cross was formed in St. John's in the late 1980s by songwriting brothers Dave Panting (guitar and mandolin) and Geoff Panting (keyboards and accordion) and Ian McKinnon (highland pipes and tin whistle). Since then, Rawlins Cross has been at the vanguard of the fusion of Celtic traditional music with the rhythms of rock, pop and worldbeat music. Citizen Advocacy's hosts the 15th annual Evening in the Maritimes will be held at the Hilton Lac Leamy. The evening includes a delicious five-course lobster dinner, entertainment by Rawlins Cross, as well as a silent auction and raffle full of great items. http://www.thegaelichour.ca/mp3/20090524.mp3Mon, 15 Jun 2009 19:29:08 GMTThe Gaelic Hour CHIN 97.9fm - OttawaStrokestown Park House was established as a famine museum after Jim Callery purchased the house and discovered papers relating to the famine. Former Minister Sheila Copps established a relationship between Strokestown Park house and Grosse Ils. Marianna O'Gallagher was instrumental in Grosse Ils being protected as a commerative site for the Irish. http://www.thegaelichour.ca/mp3/20090517.mp3Fri, 22 May 2009 12:33:42 GMTThe Gaelic Hour CHIN 97.9fm - OttawaAmbassador Declan Kelly talks about the commerative events at Grosse Ils. In May 2008, Éamon Ó Cuív, T.D., Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs announced the Government's decision to commemorate the Great Famine with an annual memorial day in May each year. The first such event took place in Dublin in May 2008 and the second will take place in Skibbereen, Co Cork on 17 May, 2009. Against the background of mass famine emigration, the Government decided that from 2009 it would also be appropriate to host an overseas commemoration event in a different location each year. Canada was chosen for the inaugural overseas memorial and Minister O'Cuiv will represent the Government at events in Toronto and on Grosse Ile, Quebec between 7 -10 May. Terri Kearney Skibbereen has been chosen as the host town for the first provincial National Famine Memorial Day in 2009. There will be a ceremonial event in Skibbereen on Sunday the 17th of May and a corresponding one held in Canada on Sunday the 10th of May. Between these two dates, the people of Skibbereen have come together to put together a programme of Famine-related events. There will be music, drama, talks and a variety of commemorative events organised by the people of the locality.http://www.thegaelichour.ca/mp3/20090510.mp3Sun, 10 May 2009 14:28:36 GMTThe Gaelic Hour CHIN 97.9fm - OttawaJohn P. Kelly arrived in Canada from Ireland in 2004, and the word is quickly spreading that he's the best director in Ottawa. john P. is a freelance theatre director and workshop instructor. He worked for RTE, the Irish equivalent of the CBC, and as a Radio Drama producer/director, as well as a Managing Editor of Features and Arts. John P. moved to Switzerland (1994), where he worked with the European Broadcasting Union as Head of Specialized Programming. He is founder member of the Irish Association of Drama Adjudicators (ADA). Lynn Miles was born outside Montreal in Sweetsburg, Quebec. Lynn grew up in a musical home. Her father played the harmonica and listened to his jazz collection while her mother was a lover of both opera and country music. Miles’ mother recalled once that she knew when Lynn had finally fallen asleep in her crib; Lynn stopped singing. Lynn recently toured Ireland. Lynn appears at the Tulip Festival on May 3rd. http://www.thegaelichour.ca/mp3/20090503.mp3Sun, 10 May 2009 14:23:44 GMTThe Gaelic Hour CHIN 97.9fm - OttawaPresidental Lecture Series. #3 Pádraig Ó Céidigh, Founder and CEO of Aer Arann) asks "Ireland - Economy or Society?" This short series of programmes is a collaboration between the Office of the President and RTE .Its origins lie in the view of President McAleese that the time is right for a stand-back look at the kind of Ireland we want to build for the future. The economic, social and political changes of recent times pose questions for Ireland about the kind of society we have come to be and, in particular, in light of such transformational change, the kind of Ireland we want to build for the future.http://www.thegaelichour.ca/mp3/20090426.mp3Tue, 28 Apr 2009 15:37:38 GMTThe Gaelic Hour CHIN 97.9fm - OttawaConchúr Ó Giollagáin is the Head of the Language Planning Unit in Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta Gaeilge (Irish-medium University), National University of Ireland, Galway. Conchúr Ó Giollagáin is the Head of the Language Planning Unit in Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta Gaeilge (Irish-medium University), National University of Ireland, Galway. Seosamh Mac Donnacha is responsible for the development of third level education through Irish and language planning. He has a particular interest in pursuing research into organisational and strategic aspects of language planning. He spent some time working on developing language policies in his role as policy co-ordination manager with Comhdháil Náisiúnta na Gaeilge. Conchúr & Seosamh recently visited Ottawa and presented papers at the University of Ottawa on Language planning and revitalization in Ireland.http://www.thegaelichour.ca/mp3/20090419.mp3Tue, 28 Apr 2009 15:35:38 GMTThe Gaelic Hour CHIN 97.9fm - OttawaPhil Coulter is an Irish songwriter, pianist and music producer, arranger, and director. With his writing partner Bill Martin he penned numerous hit songs for a variety of popular singers in the 1960s and 1970s, and in the 1980s scored major successes performing his own material. He continues to be a popular performer in his native country and around the world. Celtic Thunder The group features five Celtic male vocalists from Ireland and Scotland, ranging in age from 16 to 40: Paul Byrom, George Donaldson, Keith Harkin, Ryan Kelly and Damian McGinty. From rousing ensemble numbers to solos showcasing each members’ vocal style and personality, Celtic Thunder performs powerful ballads, popular hits, and heartwarming songs of love and loss from across the Celtic music spectrum—Irish, Scottish, traditional and contemporary.http://www.thegaelichour.ca/mp3/20090412.mp3Tue, 28 Apr 2009 15:33:47 GMTThe Gaelic Hour CHIN 97.9fm - OttawaPresidential Lecture Series. Dr Louise Richardson "Ireland's Role in the World" Louise Richardson (b.1958 Co Waterford) is a political scientist, and Principal and Vice Chancellor of the University of St Andrews. She was formerly employed at Harvard University where she served as executive dean of the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study. The background to the Series was the view of President McAleese that the time was right for a set of programmes that might take a stand back look at the kind of Ireland we want to see into the future - its nature, shape and values - including against the background of the current economic challenges. Her hope in particular was that such a Series might prompt a wider conversation throughout the island and indeed the Irish diaspora spread around the world. RTE agreed and the outcome was the three-part Series broadcast on RTE Radio One in the Livline slot on New Year's Eve, New Year's Day and 2 January. The Series was recorded in front of an audience of young people at the Áras, hosted by the President and moderated by Joe Duffy of RTE. Each programme had a sub-theme under the overall theme of "Ireland of Tomorrow" and each sub-theme was addressed by a guest keynote speaker - Martin O'Neill (Aston Villa Manager) "What it means to be Irish", Professor Louise Richardson (Harvard) "Ireland's Role in the World" and Pádraig Ó Ceidigh (Chairman Aer Arann) "Ireland - Economy or Society".http://www.thegaelichour.ca/mp3/20090329.mp3Thu, 02 Apr 2009 01:37:57 GMTThe Gaelic Hour CHIN 97.9fm - OttawaA variety of interviews from The Ottawa irish Festival 2009. Robin Averill, entertainer. Kieran Devoy, visiting dancer. Ambassador Declan Kelly. President McAleese's St. Patrick's Greetings read by Mary Comerton.http://www.thegaelichour.ca/mp3/20090315.mp3Mon, 23 Mar 2009 15:43:16 GMTThe Gaelic Hour CHIN 97.9fm - OttawaEamonn O'Loughlin launches a nationwide Irish magazine "Irish Connections Canada "on March 5th. Eamonn is a native of Ennistymon, County Clare. He graduated from University College Cork with a Bachelor of Commerce in 1975 and came to Canada. After an 18 year marketing career with Hallmark Cards, he now runs his own Marketing & Communications Consulting business (O'Loghlin Communications Inc.), and hosts a weekly Irish radio show on CHKT 1430 AM (Saturdays 11 - 12 noon, live on net at: www.fairchildradio.com). He publishes Irish Connections Canada (www.irishcanadamag.com) and has been highly involved in Toronto’s Brendan Landers, a returned emigrant from Canada, poured his heart out about what he saw was wrong with the Ireland to which he and his family returned in 2000, lured by the magnetic appeal of the Celtic Tiger and the belief that the place he left in the 1980s had matured into a modern, liberal country. But then it all went wrong. He is a Dublin-born freelance writer and journalist. His first novel, Milo Devine, was published by Poolbeg Press in 2001. From 1974 to 1981. he worked in Dublin as a bus conductor for CIÉ. In 1984, he went to Canada where he was publisher/managing editor of Ireland’s Eye , a magazine for Irish-Canadians, and also editor of the Irish Canada News, a Toronto-based monthly newspaper. In 2000, he returned to Dublin. He is married and the father of a young boy.http://www.thegaelichour.ca/mp3/20090301.mp3Mon, 02 Mar 2009 16:14:59 GMTThe Gaelic Hour CHIN 97.9fm - OttawaMartin O'Neill on what it means to be Irish The first programme in the series 'Ireland of Tommorrow, a Presidential Lecture Series' recorded at Aras an Uachtarain. The programme was first broadcast on RTE Radio On December 31st 2008.http://www.thegaelichour.ca/mp3/20090215.mp3Sun, 15 Feb 2009 12:59:32 GMTThe Gaelic Hour CHIN 97.9fm - OttawaIrish Minister for the Environment John Gormley, T.D. LIVE PHONE INTERVIEW FROM IRELAND Mr Gormley has had to defend the role of the party in government, despite some recent defections. The party lost two elected representatives recently when Chris O’Leary, a member of Cork City Council, and Bronwen Maher, a Dublin city councillor, resigned. Former Green MEP Patricia McKenna described the party as being in “freefall”. A third councillor, Neil Clarke from Donegal, who also quit, claimed more resignations would follow because of a growing divide between the leadership and grassroots. Pierre Schyrer Canadian Open Fiddle Champion, Canadian Grand Masters Fiddle Champion, Violoneux Championnat, North American Irish Fiddle Champion, nominee for 2008 CFMA Instrumentalist of the Year, Mike Heenan’s poetry and criticism has appeared in Literary Mags such as CVII, Inscape, Bywords, and is anthologized in Ottawa Gems (Baico), Poets of The Capital (Borealis) and Canadian Poetry (UWO). His first poetry collection, Landing Sights (Bisson), was published in 1979 and is followed by this selected Urban Affairs & Country Matters. After teaching Canadian Literature at Ottawa University and Algonquin College in the ‘70s and ‘80s, Mike ran his own editorial firm Creative Consulting Incorporated for over a decade. He has edited novels, memoirs and poetry for local writers since retiring as editor of the former Carp Valley Press six years ago.http://www.thegaelichour.ca/mp3/20090201.mp3Sun, 01 Feb 2009 14:49:07 GMTThe Gaelic Hour CHIN 97.9fm - OttawaDr. Diarmaid Ferriter, Boston College A Tale of Two Cities: A Short Social History of Early Twentieth-Century Dublin Dr. William Murphy, Mater Dei Institute of Education Suffragettes and the 1911 Census of Irelandhttp://www.thegaelichour.ca/mp3/20090118.mp3Thu, 29 Jan 2009 19:45:27 GMTAustin ComertonAtlantic Villa located on Valentia Island Co Kerry Ireland, is a spacious period residence built in 1873, overlooking the sea. It is situated in the heart of the village of Knightstown yet secluded within in its own private gardens. The house was built for the cable master at the time of the trans Atlantic cable that was laid from Valentia Island to Hearts Content, Newfoundland, Canada. Brian & Jackie Morgan returned from Ottawa to Valentia in 2007 and now operate a thriving B&Bhttp://www.thegaelichour.ca/mp3/20090830.mp3Fri, 04 Sep 2009 19:11:26 GMTThe Gaelic Hour CHIN 97.9fm - OttawaRyle Dwyer has written a History of theRose of Tralee: Aoife Kelly is the outgoing Rose and Sarah Thorenton - Ottawa Rose; Sarah works in the Canadian Parliament as special assistant to the Honourable Wayne Easter MP, and would eventually like to work at the Canadian Embassy in Dublin. The 25-year-old has a degree in Political Science and Criminology, and enjoys creative writing, flower arranging, acting, soccer, Gaelic football, singing and collecting costume pieces and antiques. She loves travel and discovering new places, old Hollywood films, theatre, elaborate hats and her dog. After graduating from university, she travelled with a friend around Europe as part of the World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms project, which took her to Cape Clear in West Cork and inspired her to work with children to produce films based on Irish history and culture. Sarah’s Mum is from Montreal and her Dad from County Limerick.http://www.thegaelichour.ca/mp3/20090823.mp3Fri, 04 Sep 2009 19:09:06 GMTThe Gaelic Hour CHIN 97.9fm - OttawaDr. Gearóid Ó hAllmhuráin, University of Missouri, Forgotten Soundscapes: Irish Traditional Music in Quebec Dr. Gearóid Ó hAllmhuráinFor over a century and half, Irish writers and historians have viewed the diaspora of Irish people to the New World largely through the prism of Irish American historiography. The presence of the Irish in Canada, which predates the influx of Great Famine emigrants to the United States, has been largely ignored by mainstream historical and anthropological research. Nowhere is this lacuna more evident than in the vast reserves of Irish cultural history that remain to be explored in the French Canadian province of Québec. From the "Wild Geese" soldiers of the Irish Brigade who arrived in the eighteenth century to the destitute victims of famine who arrived a century afterwards, from emigrants fleeing the inertia of Ireland in the 1950s to an eclectic array of contemporary musicians playing Irish traditional music in the province today, Québec bears a unique imprint of Irish cultural diaspora. Adopting a nuanced epistemological approach, this paper focuses on the untapped history of Irish traditional music in Québec since the middle decades of the nineteenth century and the manner in which it has contributed to the indigenous soundscape of the province, inspiring celebrated Francophone performers, cementing professional careers, and forging artistic and cross-cultural links between various music communities on both sides of the North Atlantic. Anthony Toner is a contemporary singer songwriter based in Coleraine, Co. Derry, on the very northernmost coast of Ireland, and I'm making my second visit to Ottawa with my partner, who has strong links with the region. He visits locally annuallyhttp://www.thegaelichour.ca/mp3/20090816.mp3Fri, 04 Sep 2009 19:06:08 GMTThe Gaelic Hour CHIN 97.9fm - OttawaOHN GRENHAM, M.A.Professional Genealogist, Fellow of the Irish Genealogical Research Society, and well known author from Dublin, Ireland John is visiting Ottawa to present on; Chasing Shadows: Irish Genealogy Online ;Few large sets of Irish genealogical records are available online; however, there are many highly valuable local or partial record-sets, which can be difficult to track down. The presentation starts with an outline of the main Irish records and where any on-line transcripts can be found. & "Whatever you’re having yourself: Irish Census Substitutes" Brief summary of better-known substitutes, but focuses on more useful and lesser-known records, including: Loan Funds, Charleton Marriage Fund, agricultural surveys, official petitions and electoral records. Since the range is infinite, a complete account isimpossible; the aim is to sketch the main areas in which these records are being uncovered, toshow how they can be used, and to bring hope to those who have run out of the standard Irish sources. Michael Marrinan - Between Miltown & Ennistymon is the title of the first CD from Singer/Songwriter Micheál Marrinan. The title track pinpoints the area where Micheál spent much of his younger days - in a remote and beautiful corner of Ennistymon Parish, Co. Clare. Nowadays Micheál lives in a remote and beautiful corner of Kilgobinet Parish, Co. Waterford. Micheál has won many awards for his compositions in both English and Irish and his songs and poems have been published in numerous periodicals and magazines. http://www.thegaelichour.ca/mp3/20090809.mp3Mon, 10 Aug 2009 04:38:03 GMTThe Gaelic Hour CHIN 97.9fm - OttawaAs the 2009 championship heats up former Offaly Manager, Eugene McGee, takes centre stage on a GAA Museum 125 Legends Tour. Eugene is largely considered one of the greatest GAA coaches guiding UCD to seven Sigersons and two All-Ireland club titles while also leading Offaly to three consecutive Leinster titles as well as a glorious All-Ireland victory over Kerry in 1982. Join Eugene as he remembers the highs and lows of playing in Croke Park and ecstasy of winning one of the most unforgettable GAA matches. "The Definitive Collection of the Music of Paddy O'Brien 1922-1991" A biography by his daughter Eileen O'Brien. Eileen talks about her father and his music.. http://www.thegaelichour.ca/20090802.m3uTue, 04 Aug 2009 14:45:42 GMTThe Gaelic Hour CHIN 97.9fm - OttawaThe Proclaimers interviewed during their recent visit to the Ottawa Bluesfest. Bethany Bisallion explains about B in the Park : The Sons of Scotland Pipe Band are pleased to announce they are being joined for their 6th annual pipe band concert 'B in the Park' by the 2 champion bands from Winnipeg's St. Andrew's Society of Winnipeg. Ken Clavette & Michel Gauthier:The Rideau Canal has been recognized in a number of prestigious ways – nationally and internationally. In 1925, the Rideau Canal was designated a national Historic Site of Canada (plaqued in 1926 and again in 1962). In 2000, the Rideau Waterway was designated a Canadian Heritage River in recognition of its outstanding historical and recreational values. In 2007, the Rideau Canal was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognizing it as the best preserved example of a slack water canal in North America, demonstrating the use of European slackwater technology in North America on a large scale. It is the only canal dating from the great North American canal-building era of the early 19th century that remains operational along its original line with most of its original structures in tact. In 2008, the National Geographic Society’s Sustainable Destinations rated the Rideau Canal second best on the 2008 “Places Rated” Destination Stewardship survey. The survey measures the world’s top historic sites for authenticity, stewardship and tourism footprint. A very exciting award! The Irish have made a major contribution to the building of the canal and continue to honour those who lost their lives during it's construction. A commemorative cermony is held each year at the Celtic Cross across from the Bytown Musuem each year.http://www.thegaelichour.ca/20090726.m3uTue, 04 Aug 2009 14:40:02 GMTThe Gaelic Hour CHIN 97.9fm - OttawaTommy Tiernan: Dubbed the Bono of Irish comedy by his peers, Irish megastar and five-time Festival favourite Tommy Tiernan returns to Montreal with a new one-person show! Standing at 5 feet 9 inches tall in his socks and weighing in at 168 lbs, this Gemini contrarian performs like a homeless preacher high on the wine of laughter, promising both the sacred and the profane all wrapped up in a spirit of recklessness. “Barking mad, brilliant and hysterical as ever.” – Bill Brownstein, Montreal Gazette Dead Cat Bounce appearing at the 2009 Just For Laughs Festival. Mark Kelly from Junior Chamber International Ireland talks about the ACTIVE ALFIE initiative. Over the past twenty five years Ireland has seen some dramatic changes, the Celtic Tiger saw Ireland's economy boom. However at the expense of this great growth it would seem that some of the magic that held the Irish community together has started to disappear and the fabric of our communities has started to dissolve. The purpose of the 50 Ways to Active Citizenship is to give the members of the Irish community fifty easy ways in which they can become more active citizens and put the magic back into our communities. http://www.fifty-ways.com/http://www.thegaelichour.ca/mp3/20090719.mp3Mon, 20 Jul 2009 16:10:46 GMTThe Gaelic Hour CHIN 97.9fm - OttawaFeature on the life of Christy Moorehttp://www.thegaelichour.ca/mp3/20090712.mp3Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:48:23 GMTThe Gaelic Hour CHIN 97.9fm - OttawaJohn O'Keefe - About Face : Every year hundreds of thousands of children are born with facial birth defects around the world. Thousands more people acquire facial disfigurements every day, as a result of disease (such as stroke or cancer) or accident/trauma (car, fire, dog bites). Living with a facial difference, regardless if it’s congenital or acquired, is a social disability. It affects your life from birth and follows you through every life stage. It is something you can’t hide. On July 18th a sponsored parachute jump takes place in the Ottawa area to raise funds for About Face. Almonte Celt Fest - Jim Mountain: Celtfest is a free afternoon of Ottawa Valley and Celtic entertainment, performed in the natural amphitheatre of Gemmill Park in the heart of Almonte. It is a time to share the historical Celtic traditions with today’s local performers. Celtfest also presents a select group of unique artisans and vendors of specialty goods with a Celtic flair. Cliffs of Moher Katherine Webster Director - Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience. As the campaign to get the Cliffs of Moher voted as one of the new 7 Wonders of Nature reaches its climax, there's an appeal to everyone to get behind the Cliffs one last time before the July 7th closing date. It’s vital for Ireland and its economy that the only Irish entry progresses to the next round of voting and is in with a chance of becoming one of the 7 New Wonders of Nature. Art of being GreenBeth Peterkin: Art of Being Green (AOBG) is in its sixth year as a free, weekend festival held in the Township of Lanark Highlands, about an hour west of Ottawa. This festival showcases local, provincial and national efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, engages the public on renewable energy issues and explores the significance of adaptation in our everyday lives. AOBG features include a large exhibit area, vendor trade show, workshops, interactive displays, children’s programs, entertainment and local food. There are components included to appeal to a wide variety of demographics and the AOBG is a popular destination for inter-generational family groups as well as technically-savvy. http://www.thegaelichour.ca/mp3/20090705.mp3Sun, 05 Jul 2009 16:54:31 GMTThe Gaelic Hour CHIN 97.9fm - OttawaAshley talks about his music and career. Eamonn provides an update on the next edition of Irish Canadian Connections.http://www.thegaelichour.ca/mp3/20090628.mp3Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:51:53 GMTThe Gaelic Hour CHIN 97.9fm - OttawaDominic D'Arcy and Joseph O'Sullivan share songs and stories of the Irish in West Quebec.http://www.thegaelichour.ca/mp3/20090621.mp3Sun, 21 Jun 2009 15:53:31 GMTThe Gaelic Hour CHIN 97.9fm - OttawaFrank Cassidy & Dennis Alexander: Alexander's Old Time Band just launched it's new CD "Sweet Melodies". The CD has a variety of traditional and old time tunes and features Amanda Hodgson as vocalist. Shane Lowry (To be confirmed) was born in Clara, County Offaly, the son of Offaly All-Ireland winning footballer in 1982, Brendan Lowry.He attended University College Dublin on a golf scholarship. He was the 2007 Irish Amateur Close Champion, defeating Niall Turner 4 & 3 in the final. While still an amateur in May 2009, Lowry won The 3 Irish Open on the European Tour, defeating Robert Rock on the third hole of a sudden death playoff. Con Hurley: The twenty-first century has seen unprecedented economic growth followed by the precipitous fall into the recession we now find ourselves in. Never has there been a better time to reassess how you define happiness and success and to take control of our own futures. In YES I CAN, Con Hurley guides you through the challenges and satisfactions of reassessing your biggest life priorities, rescheduling your lifestyle, and personally shaping – each and every day – a happier, healthier and more satisfying future. Rose of Tralee: Update on the Ottawa Rose 2009.http://www.thegaelichour.ca/mp3/20090614.mp3Mon, 15 Jun 2009 19:36:48 GMTThe Gaelic Hour CHIN 97.9fm - OttawaMike Shaw, with details of the 3rd Annual Russell Celtfest which gets underway on June 13th John Waters on the Ryan Commission into child abuse in Ireland. He "describes a wholesale State-driven system of child abuse. The Catholic Church was up to its dog-collar in it, but with the collusion of the Department of Education, An Garda Síochána and the courts."http://www.thegaelichour.ca/mp3/20090607.mp3Mon, 15 Jun 2009 19:35:26 GMTThe Gaelic Hour CHIN 97.9fm - OttawaAlf McCreary has written " A Fund of Goodwill – The Story of the International Fund for Ireland ", the story of the fund and brings his fluent style and laborious research to a book beautifully produced and published by the fund. The Chairman of the International Fund for Ireland, Mr Denis Rooney CBE, also shares his thoughts on the fund. From the outset, the fund promoted economic and social projects in Northern Ireland and in Border areas and encouraged contact, dialogue and reconciliation between the two major traditions. So far, it has funded 5,700 projects including the linking of the Shannon and Erne waterways, significant help to communities in Northern Ireland’s disadvantaged areas and the construction of the Jeanie Johnston sailing ship by trainees from different religious and political backgrounds. Tara Players presents The Ballymore Reel, a new Canadian play, is the story of every immigrant, told through one woman’s emigration and her subsequent search for “home” upon returning to Ireland. Nora Murphy’s story of trying to put down roots in Edmonton while holding Ballymore in her heart is a touching tale spun by a humorous seanachie (storyteller), which takes us through three generations of women to a new beginning. Directed by Pat Marshall.the play opens on Apr 9th.http://www.thegaelichour.ca/mp3/20090405.mp3Mon, 06 Apr 2009 19:55:08 GMTThe Gaelic Hour CHIN 97.9fm - OttawaBorealis Press has just published Labourers on the Rideau to celebrate the international recognition which was accorded to the Rideau Canada upon its 175th anniversary. Guests Dr.Bill Wylie, Dr Katherine McKenna and Dr Bruce Elliott who contributed to the book talk about their papers.http://www.thegaelichour.ca/mp3/20090111.mp3Sun, 11 Jan 2009 14:01:20 GMTAustin ComertonJohn P Kelly; Lieutenant of Inishmore: An energetic and incredibly entertaining comedy with the potential to offend nearly everyone. Padraic, too extreme for the IRA, joins a splinter group and leaves Inishmore for a bout of torturing and terrorizing. He leaves his beloved cat, Wee Thomas, in the hands of Donny and Davey. The sitters are in a tough spot when the feline is hit by a car. Dermot Guinnane of the Ottawa Gaels. The Ottawa Gaels are dedicated to the promotion and development of Gaelic Football in the Canadian capital. http://www.thegaelichour.ca/mp3/20090104.mp3Mon, 05 Jan 2009 03:43:48 GMTAustin ComertonAustin ComertonIrish entertainers Tommy Fleming, Mary Black, Tony Allen and Lasairfhiona Ni Chonaola talk about their memories adnexperiences realting to Christmas and New Year when growing up. Gail Gavan shares her memories from Quyon in the Ottawa Valley.http://www.thegaelichour.ca/mp3/20091227.mp3Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:50:12 GMTAustin ComertonLoretto Reid an immigrant to Canada from Ireland in December 1988, is an accomplished multi-instrumentalist, composer, arranger and producer. Her compositions celebrate and extend traditional Celtic forms, is noted for her vibrant melodic gift, deep consciousness of tradition and rhythmic sensitivity. THE CHILDREN OF LIR - Loretto Reid (2003) This double album unfolds a story of enchantment, told amidst original Celtic music of haunting and compelling beauty, as one of Ireland's most enduring legends is brought to life. * Nominated for the 2004 Canadian Music JUNO Awards in the "Children's Album of the Year" category! * Jurgen Gothe, CBC Radio - Hit List 2003 http://www.thegaelichour.ca/mp3/20100103.mp3Tue, 05 Jan 2010 16:00:42 GMT0The Gaelic Hour OttawaThe various local organizations including CCE, Tara Players, The Irish Society and many others update on their plans for the coming year.http://www.thegaelichour.ca/mp3/20100110.mp3Fri, 22 Jan 2010 22:02:50 GMTThe Gaelic Hour OttawaDesmond Devoy tells of his Irish connection and his path to journalism, where he is currently editor of EMC. Ambassador Declan Kelly has been nomited as Irish Person of the year by the Toronto Irish Community. Ambassador Kelly reflects on this honour and discusses the current economic climate in Ireland.http://www.thegaelichour.ca/mp3/20100117.mp3Fri, 22 Jan 2010 22:04:37 GMTThe Gaelic Hour OttawaBurns and the traditions surrounding Robbie Burns Day. Ron immigrated from Aberdeen in 1953 and has been active in the Sons of Scotland Benevolent Association since 1994. The Benevolent Association hosts a Burns Supper every year that brings the Scottish community together. http://www.thegaelichour.ca/mp3/20100124.mp3Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:03:23 GMTThe Gaelic Hour OttawaGail Gavan has been entertaining audiences all of her life. Starting up at Gavan's Hotel in Quyon...Gail learned the basics of the country music business at her father's knee. She has continued to work in the Ottawa Valley and beyond and has become one of the most beloved country entertainers in the area. She is an accomplished songwriter and has written hundreds of songs about the Ottawa Valley, the place that she calls home.http://www.thegaelichour.ca/mp3/20100131.mp3Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:06:07 GMTThe Gaelic Hour OttawaAlthough Ireland does not have an extensive history to draw on in the Winter Olympics, one of the athletes has significant experience - only in the Summer Games. Paul Griffin, representing Ireland in cross-country skiing, finished 6th in Athens and 10th in Beijing in the rowing competition. He had used cross-country skiing as part of his rowing training and decided to take it further. The team for 2010 has yet to be confirmed but the following, in addition to Griffin, are likely participants: Irish bobsleigh team * Aoife Hoey and Claire Bergin or Leona Byrne hope to become the first Irish female bobsledders in the Winter Olympics after a relatively successful European Cup season. * Kirsty McGarry is most likely to be Ireland's representative in alpine skiing; * Pat Shannon in the Skeleton event; * Shane O' Connor, alpine skier, finished in the top 50 of the Slalom event at the World Championships, the best ever result by an Irish male in Slalomhttp://www.thegaelichour.ca/mp3/20100207.mp3Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:07:07 GMTThe Gaelic Hour OttawaElizabeth Radmore was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, to James and Mollie McKnight. In 1951, her father emigrated alone to Canada, so that he could find a job and a home for his wife and three children: Elizabeth, Jim and George. The family settled and prospered in Ottawa, and although James and Mollie have since passed away, Elizabeth remains close to her brothers. Elizabeth has previously published a collection of poetry, winning an Editor's Choice Award for one of the poems, and an article about the dangers lurking in our everyday environment that was distributed nationally. Cushla is her first novel. Elizabeth and her husband live in Ottawa with their calico cat "Cali" and their beloved black Lab, Chelsea. Elizabeth's children, Jason, Natalie and Rachel, are grown, and live close by with families of their own.http://www.thegaelichour.ca/mp3/20100214.mp3Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:09:57 GMTThe Gaelic Hour OttawaA former General Manager of Rolling Stones band member Bill Wyman's famous restaurant in London now resides in Ottawa. Wellington Gastro Shane Waldron from Claremorris, Co Mayo, carved out a major reputation for himself when he was appointed general manager at Bill Wyman's famous London establishment, a mecca for musicians, film and media folk down through the years. In more recent times, Shane and family opted to move to Canada and his credentials in the business were such that he secured an appointment as manager of the multi-award winning "Eighteen" restaurant in Ottawa. He is currently an owner of the Wellington Gastro Pub.. After receiving his primary education in Claremorris, Shane attended St. Jarlath's College, Tuam and later Limerick University. Should the Rolling Stones visit Ottawa sometime, a stop at The Wellington Gastro Pub would appear to be a certainty! http://www.thegaelichour.ca/mp3/20100221.mp3Tue, 30 Mar 2010 20:38:36 GMTThe Gaelic Hour OttawaPatrick Gullane, MD FRCSC FACS, Professor and Chair, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Toronto The Governor General of Canada recently inducted Dr. Patrick Gullane to the Order of Canada. He is the Chair, Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at U of T's Faculty of Medicine and was recognized "for his contributions to the field of otolaryngology and as an inspiration to many young surgeons." GullDr Pat Gullaneane attended University College Galway and received his Degree in Medicine. However, his interest in head and neck surgery didn't surface until his years as a medical student in Portiuncula Hospital in Ballinasloe. Given the opportunity to work in Portiuncula Hospital during his summer holidays, he came in contact with Michael McCormack - the then Surgeon-in-Chief at Portiuncula - who whetted his appetite for a surgical career by allowing Patrick to assist in surgical cases and care for surgical patients. Gullane immigrated to Canada after his graduation in 1970 and interned at Victoria Hospital, London, Ontario. On the completion of his training in Head and Neck Surgery, he stood at a 'cross-roads'. He chose to continue his fledgling career in North America, a choice which reaped dividends. Dr Gullane quickly made a name for himself in his Canada. He obtained his Fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada in 1975 and embarked on a successful surgical career. Since the completion of his training, he has held numerous Academic positions and, in 1983, he was recruited to the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Toronto.http://www.thegaelichour.ca/mp3/20100228.mp3Tue, 30 Mar 2010 20:40:15 GMTThe Gaelic Hour OttawaDavid Rankine was born in Willowdale, Ontario (a suburb of Toronto) to Scottish parents and developed an early appreciation of Celtic culture and history. He received his Bachelor of Fine Arts at York University and it was there that David began to explore Celtic art and saw how closely it was connected to Celtic music and dance. Since art school, David has sought to contemporize Celtic art and has been at the forefront of the Celtic art explosion in Ontario and North America. He has participated in numerous group and solo shows across Canada (including his own, ongoing A Rustle of Wings and Carpet Pages series). David's teaching experience extends from formal instruction at York University( School of Nursing), Haliburton School of Fine arts ,Mohawk College, Cedar Ridge Art Centre (Toronto) and the Goderich Celtic college, to workshops and classes for primary and secondary level students . David also teaches professional development courses for teachers and other artists. Every year David presents a number of lectures at various venues and to various audiences. His lecture: The Book of Kells, Dark Age Visions of the Divine was first presented at Tyndale College and the University of Toronto. His other lectures are: The Quiet World of the Mandala and Open Space Creativity David's work can be found in collections throughout North America, Britain, Japan and Germany. His commercial art work extends to design and illustration work for books, CD covers, cards, posters, jewellery, rugs and recently, the design of a 14' stone High Cross in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Sharon Doyle Driedger- An Irish Heart -How A Small Immigrant Community Shaped Canada An Irish HeartDuring the Great Famine of the 1840s, thousands of impoverished Irish immigrants, escaping from the potato crop failure, fled to Canada on what came to be known as “fever ships.” As the desperate arrivals landed at Quebec City or nearby Grosse Isle, families were often torn apart. Parents died of typhus and children were put up for adoption, while lucky survivors travelled on to other destinations. Many people made their way up the St. Lawrence to Montreal, where 6,000 more died in appalling conditions. Despite these terrible beginnings, a thriving Irish settlement called Griffintown was born and endured in Montreal for over a century. The Irish became known for their skill as navvies, building our canals and bridges, working long hours in factories, raising large, close-knit families. This riveting story captures their strong faith, their dislike of authority, their love of drink, song and a good fight, and their loyalty. Filled with personal recollections drawn from extensive author interviews, An Irish Heart recreates a community and a culture that has a place of distinction in our history. From D’Arcy McGee and Nellie McClung to the Montreal Shamrocks, Brian Mulroney and beyond, Irish Canadians have made their mark. Laura Hay is with the irish Society and updates on the upcoming Ottawa Irish Festival.http://www.thegaelichour.ca/mp3/20100307.mp3Tue, 30 Mar 2010 20:42:37 GMTThe Gaelic Hour OttawaCaitlin Callaghan NICCC RoseCaitlin Callaghan Originally from Belleville Ontario and has been residing in Ottawa for the past 5 years to attend school. She is currently completing her degree in the Bachelor of Education program at the University of Ottawa. Caitlin can trace her Irish roots back to County Armagh as well as County Cork. She has been a competitive Irish dancer for the past 15 years and hopes to progress one day to teach it. Fiona Duffy D'Arcy McGee Rose Fiona DuffyA graduate from the BScN program, Fiona currently works as a Registered Nurse at the Ottawa General Hospital. Working in the Intensive Care Unit, she cares for the most critically ill patients. Fiona finds her job extremely rewarding and is privileged to work with such a great team of people. She spends her free time volunteering with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ottawa, playing on a coed competitive volleyball team and training for her first 5k race in April. She loves going out dancing with friends, spending time with family, reading a good book and rollerblading by the canal. She first heard about the Rose of Tralee while in Ireland visiting family. While recovering from a collapsed lung in hospital, her 3 lovely roommates encouraged her take part in the festival. In the future she plans on traveling to new parts of the world, becoming fluent in French, continuing her education and running a marathon. Her father hails from Dublin and her mother from Maynooth, Co. Kildare. Laura Hay Irish Society Rose Laura Hay is first-generation Canadian, having grown up with her five siblings on the shores of Georgian Bay in Southern Ontario. Laura first moved to Canada’s fair capital to attend the UniverLaura Haysity of Ottawa for a degree in history. She has also completed a Masters in history, looking at British perceptions of the Irish in the Late-Eighteenth Century. Currently, Laura works as a public servant at Indian and Northern Affairs Canada. As a member of Ottawa’s Irish community, Laura is taking both Irish language and dance classes, and is also the Cultural Chair for the Irish Society of the National Capital Region. In addition, Laura loves to spend what free time she has hiking, knitting, snowshoeing, watching BBC adaptations of classic literature, and reading - Jane Austen if at all possible. Amy Lynch Heart & Crown Rose Amy works for the Ottawa School of Art as their Marketing and Events Coordinator, and would eventually like to apply her communications skills while working abroad for a charitable organization. The 24-year-old has two Diplomas in Journalism and Advertising, and would liAmy Lynchke to obtain her Bachelor of Communications. She enjoys photography, event planning, writing letters the old fashioned way, playing baseball, and is an animal lover who grew up on a small dairy farm in Eastern Ontario. She loves to travel and is working on visiting each of her friends who live in faraway places one city at a time - so far she’s been to London, Dublin, Cork, Galway, Daegu (SK), Busan (SK), New York, Victoria, Vancouver and hopes to visit St. John’s, NFLD, Brisbane and Melbourne within the next year. She likes to volunteer in her spare time and has done so with the Canada Africa Community Health Alliance (CACHA), Ecology Ottawa, Glengarry Highland Games, HOPE Beach Volleyball and is an active participant in the annual Ottawa Weekend to End Women’s Cancers. Amy’s Mum is 5th Generation Irish from County Tipperary and her Dad is 6th Generation Irish from Counties Roscommon, Tyrone and Cork. http://www.thegaelichour.ca/mp3/20100314.mp3Tue, 30 Mar 2010 20:44:22 GMTThe Gaelic Hour OttawaSome people have friends in high places. Other people are just friends who happen to be in high places. Ireland's Ambassador to Canada, Declan Kelly, certainly falls into the latter category. He's not just high because of his rank, but also because his Embassy office is on the 11th floor of a downtown Ottawa of nice building, not fur from Parliament Hill.http://www.thegaelichour.ca/mp3/20100321.mp3Tue, 30 Mar 2010 20:46:12 GMTThe Gaelic Hour OttawaCathal Lynch left Dublin for 4 years in in Aug 1994 but didn't get back for 15 years (Aug 2009). While "on the road", he spent 11 years working in Brussels in various capacities related to the Institutions of the European Union, and another very different 4 years in Ottawa of free from "the tyranny of the workplace" back in school in the University of Ottawa. In their different ways, he says that those years "don't suppose either represented normality " but he is back to normality now it is in an Ireland not all that different in some ways from 1994 (eg. economic problems still, people not as changed as I had been led to believe etc), but very striking changes in other respects (eg. the new skyline of the capital, new infrastructure throughout the country etc). He says he is still catching up on all of it ... http://www.thegaelichour.ca/mp3/20100328.mp3Tue, 30 Mar 2010 20:46:57 GMTThe Gaelic Hour OttawaMichaela Foster Marsh From a young age, Michaela has been composing music and writing lyrics, attracting significant independent success in Canada and more recently in her native Scotland. Since 1997, Michaela has performed in a host of high profile music venues in and around Ottawa, Toronto, Scotland and New York City. Michaela’s intimate performances have sold out shows in Ottawa, both at The National Arts Center and Barrymore's, and in venues in Glasgow, most recently the west end arts venue Oran Mor. Over the years, she has also supported various artists, from Jesse Cook to the Sensational Alex Harvey Band, and has also written lyrics with fellow musicians, as well as composing for film and television FILM AND TV Michaela's music has featured on the television show Dawson's Creek Alliance/Atlantis picked up her composition, Naked In The Water, for the television movie The Mathew Shepard Story in 2002 Michaela's music featured in the independent movies, Beautiful Horizons and Embalming Love. Michaela has also arranged the music fmichaela2or a short documentary, Halo of Hope, which won Telefest last year. Following the success of Halo of Hope, Michaela’s music was used for a short film "20 Questions" for another entry into Telefest, following the success of Halo of Hope Michaela has also been the recipient of a number of music awards Winner of the Majic 100 Song writers competition 1996 Winner of Ontario Folk Alliance "songs from the Heart Competition” 1996 2nd runner up in the Canadian National Songwriters competition 1996http://www.thegaelichour.ca/mp3/20100411.mp3Tue, 27 Apr 2010 13:24:57 GMTThe Gaelic Hour OttawaTara Players - DA Tom Taylor, Director; John Alkin, Actor Perhaps Hugh Leonard’s best known and funniest play, “Da” examines Charlie’s emotions after the death of his father. Leonard cleverly brings Da back to “life” as Charlie tries to clear up the house. Through a series of memory scenes, Charlie recalls key incidents in his relationships with his adoptive father. Da explores themes of death, family, memory, and identity. As the play closes, Charlie must accept that the memory of his father cannot be locked away in the past, for better or worse, will follow him throughout his life. Tara starts it's run of DA on April 22nd at Arts Court. Padraig Finlay Padraig has been involved with many Irish cultural groups over the years. He is currently working on a new project. Ray Johnson Ray Johnson is a truly unique artist with a very interesting story. He is a gentle soul who started life as an orphan. At age five he was adopted by his foster parents, Johnny and Bridget Johnson, of Jobs Cove, Conception Bay, and grew up in that small outport where the dialect is never quite sure what to do with “r”s. Wayne Chaulk, was working in Glovertown and he and Ray began jamming. Soon after they joined Kevin Blackmore, a.k.a. Buddy Wasisname, and together the trio formed a musical/comedy act with the unlikely name of Buddy Wasisname and The Other Fellers. That was over twenty five years ago. Ray and his buddies are currently touring "The Steady Belt Tour" and will be in Ottawa on May 1st. http://www.thegaelichour.ca/mp3/20200418.mp3Tue, 27 Apr 2010 13:28:57 GMTThe Gaelic Hour OttawaBorn in the rough inner city slums of Summerhill in Dublin in 1942 Bill was one of fourteen children. By the time he turned six he was selling items such as fruit, flowers, Christmas decorations and match programmes on the streets of Dublin to help support his family. This is where Bill Cullen honed his sales pitch and learnt how to turn a profit on even the smallest item. At the age of 13 he left school and just one year later in 1956 entered the car industry as a messenger boy for the Walden Motor Company. His background as a trader on the streets proved to be a remarkable training ground as he quickly moved through the ranks to become the director general of the company within an astonishing nine years. He then went on to set up the Fairline Motor Company, which for a time was the biggest Ford dealer in Ireland. Bill's rags-to-riches story was cemented in 1986 when he took a gamble and paid just £1 for the ailing Renault Irish franchise from Waterford Crystal. Seeing a golden opportunity, and more importantly a challenge, he took on the company's debts and turned its fortunes around as the Glencullen Group, which now has an annual turnover of €450million. In 2002, after being encouraged by the late playwright and author John B. Keane, Bill published his autobiographical novel "It's A Long Way From Penny Apples." The book went on to become an international best seller. His second book "Golden Apples - Six Simple Steps To Success" was launched in 2005 and became a number one best seller in Ireland. In April 2006, Bill was awarded the distinction of Chevalier De La Légion D'Honneur by decree of the President of the French Republic. This honour was bestowed on Bill for his leadership in the turnaround of Renault Ireland from near bankruptcy. His success has delivered estimated sales of €3billion for Renault products in the past twenty years. Today, Bill isn't just an author or ‘Mr Renault'. He is President of the Irish Youth Foundation, which raises €1.5million a year for youth projects in Ireland, giving opportunities to achieve for kids like he once was. Now Bill is offering up the opportunity to change someone's life and give them the chance to break into the business world under his watchful eye in the Irish TV version of The Apprentice.http://www.thegaelichour.ca/mp3/20100425.mp3Tue, 27 Apr 2010 13:30:25 GMTThe Gaelic Hour OttawaSean McKenny, President of the Ottawa and District Labour Council The Irish were involved in the bitter and deadly strike by canal workers at Beauharnois in the 1840s that launched Canada's labour movement. Since then, the Irish have been deeply involved in the labour movement accross Canada. Sean will trace the development of the movement and the Irish influence. Randhai Waugh: A perfect treat for that special Mother on Mother's Day and a great cause. Ar n-Òran fundraiser for it's trip to compete at the Royal National Mòd in Stornoway, Scotland 2011.http://www.thegaelichour.ca/mp3/20100502.mp3Mon, 28 Jun 2010 19:50:08 GMTThe Gaelic Hour OttawaLasairfhiona NiChonaola Lasairfhíona (pronounced Lah-sah-reena), the young singer/songwriter from the West of Ireland will be performing at a house concert on May 18th at the residence of the Irish Ambassador to Canada. Chloe Agnew, Lynn Hilary chat about Celtic Woman http://www.thegaelichour.ca/mp3/20100509.mp3Mon, 28 Jun 2010 19:52:05 GMTThe Gaelic Hour OttawaJill Wilson The main purposes of Urban Christian Outreach are: to establish contact with those in the city of Ottawa who are struggling to survive spiritually, physically, or psychologically; and to mitigate the effects of urban isolation on the life of the individual. Staff engage in mobile outreach on the streets, in coffee shops, parks and other communal places of the city. We especially (but not exclusively) develop ongoing relationships with those whose fragilities make it difficult for them to function in group settings. We seek to be present to their need, even when there are no apparent solutions, thereby offering hope, respect and dignity to the individual. Urban Christian Outreach works in co-operation with other agencies by referring clients to social, medical, shelter, educational, employment and Christian organizations that will further expand the individual's personal network within the community, and will serve his/her various needs. The heart of the work is relational. However, from time to time, Urban Christian Outreach may develop structured programs and projects that are in keeping with the central focus of enhancing the well-being of those who are experiencing urban isolation and deprivation. This will be done according to the needs of the clients and the qualifications of current staff. http://www.thegaelichour.ca/mp3/20100516.mp3Mon, 28 Jun 2010 19:53:26 GMTThe Gaelic Hour OttawaJohn Doyle is The Globe and Mail's television critic. His column appears in the Review section Monday to Thursday and on Saturday. He has been the paper’s critic since 2000. From 1995 to 2000 he was the critic for Broadcast Week, the Globe’s television magazine. Born in Ireland, Doyle holds a BA in English Literature and an MA in Anglo-Irish Studies from University College, Dublin. He came to Canada in 1980 to pursue a PhD in English Literature at York University in Toronto. Having done some student and freelance journalism in Ireland, Doyle continued to write in Canada and eventually abandoned writing for academic reward to concentrate on writing for money. After working briefly in radio and in television, he began writing a column for Broadcast Week in 1991. Jane Daly is part of the organizational team for the Ireland Fund of Canada. Scott Richardson is the Musical Director of Atlantic Voices and they will present a tribute concert to Canadian folk music legend Stan Rogers on Sunday, May 30 at 3 pm at Centretown United Church, 507 Bank St. in Ottawa. http://www.thegaelichour.ca/mp3/20100523.mp3Mon, 28 Jun 2010 19:54:18 GMTThe Gaelic Hour OttawaCanada-Ireland Inter-Parliamentary Friendship Group: The Canada-Ireland Inter-Parliamentary Friendship Group shall promote exchanges between Irish and Canadian parliamentarians, propose initiatives likely to lead to a better mutual understanding of national and international problems and work to develop cooperation between the two countries in all the fields of human activity.http://www.thegaelichour.ca/mp3/20100530.mp3Mon, 28 Jun 2010 19:55:02 GMTThe Gaelic Hour OttawaPat Binns is the Canadian Ambassador to Ireland since August 2007. Binns has a long history of public service, most notably being the 30th Premier of Prince Edward Island, holding office from 1996 to 2007, during which time he was the leader of the Prince Edward Island Progressive Conservative Party. During his premiership, Binns was known as the province's "affable and unassuming premier."http://www.thegaelichour.ca/mp3/20100606.mp3Mon, 28 Jun 2010 19:55:48 GMTThe Gaelic Hour OttawaBloomsday: Inspired by James Joyce's "Ulysses", there will be readings, music and dancing at Saint Bridig's Centre on Bloomsday, Wednesday,16 June, 2010 starting at 7.30 pm. The celebration will feature Padraig Finlay as Leopold Bloom and other readers sharing extracts from a day in the life of characters in Dublin in 1904. Gabriel McCaffrey Talks about the formation of the Ireland-Canada Chamber of Commerce, Ottawa Chapter. Eamon O'Loughlin tells of the recent outreach efforts in Toronto for recent young Irish immigrants.http://www.thegaelichour.ca/mp3/20100613.mp3Mon, 28 Jun 2010 19:57:06 GMTThe Gaelic Hour OttawaThe Arigna Mine Experience: The Mining Experience Centre was developed to preserve the energy heritage of the Arigna Valley and to ensure that Arigna maintains its link with Energy themes: Past, Present & Future. This Energy Centre provides visitors with a unique insight into what coal mining life was like in the Arigna Valley, since its beginning in the 1700's until closure in 1990. http://www.thegaelichour.ca/mp3/20100620.mp3Mon, 28 Jun 2010 19:59:21 GMTThe Gaelic Hour OttawaClodagh Doyle: Curator: The National Museum of Ireland – Country Life opened in the spectacular grounds of Turlough Park, Co. Mayo in September 2001. The new Museum site was achieved as result of a co-operation involving the National Museum of Ireland, the Department of Arts, Heritage, Gaeltacht and the Islands, the Office of Public Works and Mayo County Council. The Country Life complex includes exhibition galleries, storage facilities for the reserve collection, education rooms, and a conservation laboratory. The exhibition galleries are housed in a purpose-built stone-clad building designed by the Architectural Services of the Office of Public Works. Public facilities, including a restaurant, bookshop and library, and staff offices are located in the Victorian Turlough Park House – formerly the home of the Fitzgerald family. The original drawing room and library of the ‘Big House’ are open to the public and furnished as they may have looked in 1900.http://www.thegaelichour.ca/mp3/20100627.mp3Mon, 28 Jun 2010 20:00:00 GMTThe Gaelic Hour OttawaThe Maher and Quilty familys host large family reunions this weekend bringing together multiple generations that share their Irish heritage. Jim Mountain provides details of the 2010 Almonte Celtfest. Ian Ashe comments on the World Cup.http://www.thegaelichour,ca/mp3/20100704.mp3Mon, 19 Jul 2010 19:00:35 GMTThe Gaelic Hour OttawaDavid Byrne: Chair of judging panel; Your Country Your Call. David Byrne began his career as a barrister in Ireland in 1970, became Attorney General of Ireland in 1997, and was appointed the first European Commissioner for Health and Consumer Protection in 1999. As European Commissioner for Health and Consumer Protection, Mr. Byrne’s responsibilities included policy development and bringing forward legislation to the European Parliament and the Council of Ministers on these issues. Before commencing his public service work, Mr. Byrne practiced law as a barrister for almost 30 years, specializing in constitutional, civil and European law. He became a Senior Counsel in 1985 and was Leader of the Irish Bar from 1997 until his appointment as European Commissioner in 1999. During his time as Attorney General he participated as one of the negotiators of the Good Friday Agreement in April 1998 and drafted and oversaw the major constitutional amendments required by that agreement, which were approved by referendum in May 1998. Your Country, Your Call (YCYC) is an initiative in two parts over three years to help create jobs and a promote positive thinking, hope and confidence in a prosperous future for Ireland. The first part of YCYC is a competition to identify two proposals, each of which has the potential to make a significant economic or a game-changing impact on the economy. The blueprints could involve: * Establishing a new model for doing business or delivering services * Identifying a new industry, type of business or service * Identifying a new way to develop an existing industry, business or service * Adding value to community development by creating models for community-driven economic activity John Doyle: The World is a Ball Before the 2010 World Cup Final later today, John provides and update on his assesment and how his predicitions panned out. Ian Ashe with his World Cup Final predictions. http://www.thegaelichour.ca/mp3/20100711.mp3Mon, 19 Jul 2010 19:01:48 GMTThe Gaelic Hour OttawaHelen Hansen suffered a stroke and as part of her recovery put pen to paper to regain language and writing skills. Helen's efforts came to the attention of Catherine Dunne, a renowned Irish Author. Catherine invited Helen to Ireland to meet other authors. Celia De Freine, Ivy Bannister, Lia Mills and Mary Rose Callaghen met Helen and have now undertaken an Irish Literary Tour to raise funds in Ottawa for stroke research. The five female Irish Writers will be in Ottawa on Oct 20th. http://www.thegaelichour.ca/mp3/20100718.mp3Mon, 19 Jul 2010 19:03:08 GMTThe Gaelic Hour OttawaBethany Bissalion with details of B in the Park & Pipefest 2010 Michel Gauther provides information on the Rideau Canal Festival and the entertainment line up. Celia DeFreine on her recent acolades and The Literary Irish Tour. Mary Rose Callaghan talks about her writing.http://www.thegaelichour.ca/20100725.m3uFri, 06 Aug 2010 20:00:20 GMTThe Gaelic Hour OttawaKarl Gardner is about to complete his tour of duty as Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of Ireland in Ottawa. Prior to his appointment to Ottawa he served in Mexico. He returns to Dublin shortly. During his term he has been instrumental in the establishment of Ireland-Canada Chamber of Commerce chapters in Calgary and Ottawa. He also helps provide awareness of the challenges and rewards for Irish industry in the Canadian market and in assisting Irish business entering the market through a national network. He also works closely with other Irish State Agencies particularly Enterprise Irleand and Tourism Ireland. http://www.thegaelichour.ca/20100801.m3uFri, 06 Aug 2010 20:03:53 GMT