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Irish with Mollie

Explore the cultural and psychological phenomenon of language and learning - how Irish has faded from our tongues but we're ready to gobble it back up. The word "gobble" comes from Irish! Let's talk to fresh talent bringing Irishness to a new level - musicians, historians, linguists, spiritual teachers, artists, activists and thinkers. There'll be a cúpla focal. There'll be wisdom and storytelling, a few life lessons and a few Irish lessons. Éist linn!

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  • July 28 · 44 min

    #48: Dr. Darragh Stewart: Healing, Men's work, and the Irish Psyche

    Dr. Darragh Stewart (Phd) is the co-founder of Inwardbound and helps people heal emotional wounds, deepen self-awareness, cultivate meaningful relationships and create lasting change through mentoring, retreats, men’s work, psychedelic integration and transformational education. A curious individual who wants to create positive change in the world, Darragh is contributing his skills and expertise to enable others to connect to themselves, understand themselves and work through life's challenges to find more peace and wellness. We cover boundaries, consent, shame, how to live a life that's authentic to you. Darragh offers courses, workshops and retreats and you can find his work here https://innerwork.ie/ https://inwardbound.nl/team/9/dr-darragh-stewart-phd/ Darragh's podcast: Inner Insights with Dr. Darragh Stewart @darstewy on instagram

  • July 6 · 50 min

    #47: Sophia Smith Galer - How to Kill a Language

    Our conversation spans the world of languages and the world in each language. Sophia Smith Galer is an award-winning journalist and author best known for pioneering vertical-video reporting on platforms like TikTok. Recognised as one of British Vogue's 25 most influential women in the UK, she has amassed over 200 million views for her reporting on technology, language, and culture. Sophia is also one of just four people ever to have won University Challenge twice!We explore her recent book, How to Kill a Language, which is a hopeful, healing, humorous, insightful book which I highly recommend. Her research resonates so deeply with our own native tongue. I look forward to hearing your thoughts. Grma as éisteacht! Thank you for listening! Beidh tú sásta gur éist tú :) You will be glad you did. Míle buíochas, a chara Sophia - Many thanks, Sophia :) Ba phleisiúr é - It was a pleasure :)

  • June 24 · 32 min

    #46: Kevin Scollo: Báicéir, Gaeilgeoir, Laoch

    Múinteoir bródúil anseo! Proud teacher here! Ba phleisiúr é bheith ag caint le Caoimhín, mo chara agus mo dhalta - It was a pleasure to speak with Kevin, my friend and my student. Nach bhfuil tú tógtha leis? Aren't you impressed with him? Taispeánann sé cad atá indéanta le cleachtadh, paisean, bród, obair chrua agus grá don dúshlán! He shows what is possible with practice, passion, pride, hard work and love for the challenge! Labhraíomar faoi ghnó, a bhácús, bainisteoireacht, cruthaitheacht, a thuras leis an nGaeilge, agus ceird fháilteachais. We spoke about business, his bakery, management, creativity, his journey with Irish and the art of hospitality. Thaitin sé go mór mór liom, a chara :) Go raibh míle maith agat! Feicfidh tú a bhácús in Athens, Georgia, SAM (USA) https://www.independentbaking.com/ Agus ar instagram: independentbakingco

  • June 15 · 32 min

    #45: Yuji Beleza: Loving Languages

    Go raibh míle maith agat, a chara Yuji - Thanks a million, friend Yuji :) Yuji Beleza is a viral Japanese-Irish social media influencer and language enthusiast and entertainer, known for approaching strangers on the street and surprising them by speaking their native languages. He has millions of followers across platforms like Instagram and Tiktok and inspires people worldwide to connect with each other with smiles, and his incredible commitment to learning is encourging and uplifting :) It was so special to chat with you and hear about your mission to connect with others through the care, joy, effort and consistency of learning other langauges. It's what the world needs! Grateful to have you on the pod, and see your life-affirming videos online connecting with people through laughter, dancing and conversation @yuji_beleza

  • May 11 · 52 min

    #44: Cathy Galvin - Poet: A love song for Connemara

    "The beauty of it is just so compelling" - Are we talking about the Irish language? Cathy Galvin's poetry? The west of Ireland? All of it. "It was the lost inheritance of something sublime: the force of sea and wind; survival on the margins"

  • April 29 · 56 min

    #43: Patrick Lynham Van den Boom: An Irish Clown on the Art of Failure

    Is failure wrong or bad? Or is it a journey of acceptance, celebration, fun, vulnerability and connection? Through Patrick's clown school, working in hospitals, being a teacher and a student, growing through challenges and finding his joy in play, drama, dance, navigating struggles, second chances, and awareness, this is a story of resilience, one of the most powerful skills we can have. Go raibh míle maith agat, a chara :) Thank you, friend! Bhain mé an-taitneamh as ár gcomhrá - I really enjoyed our conversation (I extracted shining out of it!) https://clownschoolinternational.eu/ @patrickvandenboom @clownschool_international

  • April 15 · 39 min

    #42: Martha Gilheany - Solo Renovating a 100 Year Old Farmhouse

    What a breath of fresh air. Martha is a tonic! I love her work ethic, her joyful spirit, her vision, community, the power of mindset, and her love of Leitrim. Bain taitneamh as! Extract shining out of it! Grma, a chara Martha! Thank you, friend, Martha :) Ba phleisiúr é caint leat - It was a pleasure to talk to you. Follow her journey and get excellent book recommendations, too! Martha Gilheaney (@marthagiheaney)

  • April 6 · 48 min

    #41: Stiofán Nutty - Eipeasóid as Gaeilge!!!

    In this episode, Stiofán Nutty and I talk about the challenges and triumphs of making Irish central to your life, raising children through Irish, the beauty and richness, wisdom and poetry of the language and how we can root ourselves in An Ghaeilge, making it central to our lives, regardless of previous experiences, study or lack of study! This is the first episode on my podcast which is fully (or 99% in Irish!) Feedback welcome :) Bainigí taitneamh as! Enjoy it!

  • January 20 · 51 min

    #40 Diarmaid Ó Maolagáin - The Gaeltacht in Canada

    Is iarr Thánaiste do Ghaeltacht an Oileáin Úir é Diarmaid Ó Maolagáin - Diarmaid Ó Maolagáin was the Vice-President of the "New Island" Gaeltacht in Tamworth, Ontario.“A small community is drawn here, to a small patch of land in a tiny Ontario town where Gaelic acts as a lifeline to their history, their culture and to the Emerald Isle itself. This is the Canadian Gaeltacht.” — Susan Krashinsky, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation www.gaeilge.ca D'fhoghlaim sé a chuid Ghaelainne i gCeanada chun ceangal a dhéanamh len' dhúchais - He learned his Irish in Canada to make a link with his heritage. Fuair sé pobal láidir Gaelach agus d'fhoghlaim sé as bheith páirteach le himeachtaí tumoideachas agus sa tighe tabharnaí ag labhairt le cainteoirí líofa - He found a strong Irish community and he learned being part of immersive activities and in the pub speaking with fluent speakers. Nuair a ghlac sé ról an Tánaiste bhí sé mar chuspóir aige an Ghaelainn a spreagadh - When he took up the role of Vice-President it was a goal of his to spread the language, agus mar sin thar aon rud éile bhí fonn múinteoireachta air - and therefore above all the desire to teach was on him. Thosnaigh sé ag múineadh tríd an Ghaeltacht agus théis tamaill thosnaigh sé ag múineadh ar a shon fhéin - He started to teach through the Gaeltacht agus after a while, for himself. Anois tá sé ag múineadh agus ag freastal ar scoil chun céim a fháil sa Cheol Ceilteach - Now he is teaching and attending school to get a degree in Celtic Music. Oibríonn sé fós leis an nGaeltacht chun imeachtaí a eagrú - He still works with the Gaeltacht to organise events. Cuireann sé gliondar ina chroí go bhfuil sé in ann tacaíocht a thabhairt do fhoghlaimeoirí agus gur féidir leis cairdeas a dhéanamh tríd an teanga - It puts delight on his heart to be able to give support to learners and make friends through the language, agus tá sé ag tnúth le coinneáil ar aghaidh ag foghlaim agus ag labhairt na Gaelainne - and he is looking forward to carrying on learning and speaking Irish! Connect with Diarmaid here :) @gael_ceanadachGo raibh míle maith agat, a chara! Thanks a million, friend. Thaitin ár gcomhrá go mór liom - I really enjoyed our conversation!

  • January 5 · 47 min

    #39: Sinéad Crowe - Intuitive Eating

    So wonderful to start 2026 releasing this conversation about naturally healing your relationship with food. Sinéad Crowe is an Intuitive Eating Counsellor, Nutritional Therapist, and Perinatal Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist. She also has intensive training in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Strategic Intervention, and Behavioural Family Therapy, alongside a Masters in Mindfulness-Based Interventions from UCD. Our chat ranges from listening to our appetite, navigating the nuances of the food industry, our Irish relationship with famine vs feast, and mostly how to be good to ourselves and doing what feels good. Having personally experienced binge eating for over 20 years and once enforced rigid food rules for her eldest children, Sinéad deeply understands the struggles many people face around food. Her own journey led her to raise her younger children as intuitive eaters, and this lived experience, combined with her professional expertise, allows her to support others with empathy, compassion, and practical guidance. Find Sinéad's brilliantly effective, likeable and approachable work @intuitive.eating.ireland If you need other support there are helplines like www.bodywhys.ie Grá mór, a chara - Big love, friend! Bhí sé ar fheabhas caint leat - It was great to talk to you!

  • Dec 11, 2025 · 50 min

    #38 An Maolchathach

    Kerry Irish aficionado, online sensation, brain rot connoisseur, and witty wizard, @an_maolchathach knows how to ride those trends while providing us with the most soothing, lyrical accent on the internet waves. This was an illuminating conversation with such a knowledgable young enthusiast who is celebrating our language and drawing in the giggles from far and wide. The richness of his accent and the great interest he has is inspiring. He creates memes and brain rot on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, making it inclusive and accessibe by adding subtitles. Brain rot is a slang term for the perceived mental decline from excessive, low-quality digital media consumption, especially short-form content, leading to reduced attention spans, cognitive fog, and difficulty with deeper focus, with Oxford naming it Word of the Year in 2024 to highlight digital overload's impact! Find An Maolchathach for a good laugh and a lot of learning @an_maolchathach on Instagram, Tiktok and Youtube

  • Nov 10, 2025 · 53 min

    #37: Shaun with a fada

    @shaunwithafada is a bilingual content creator from Waterford. He learned his Irish in school - attending both an Irish speaking primary and secondary school. Shaun’s lifestyle content interweaves Irish and English together whilst showing us glimpses into his life! He showcases Irish as a language that is alive outside of the classroom, and shows that it’s more than just a school subject. Since creating his account in February of 2025, he has amassed thousands of followers and has been named in District Magazine and by the official Irish Government as one of the “Irish Language Content Creators to help Improve your Gaeilge”. He’s definitely one to watch! Inspiring, energetic, and now a Conradh na Gaeilge Gaeilge24 ambassador! Míle buíochas as caint liom, a chara - A thousand gratitude for speaking to me, friend. Bhí sé ar fheabhas ar fad - It was wonderful altogether :) Find Shaun on instagram and tiktok @shaunwithafada

  • Nov 3, 2025 · 49 min

    #36: Yoga le Naoise

    Naoise and I talk wellness, the Irish language, nurturing our inner world and bringing that light to our communities. Naoise is a certified yoga teacher who brings techno, togetherness and technique to her practice and is developing her strengths through various exciting projects like Tabhair Aire - which means "Give care" or "Take care". Since recording, Naoise has also become an Image Magazine columnist! Her energy and eagerness to teach is truly beautiful. I was lucky enough to be invited to join in on one of her classes recently and it was a pleasure to stretch, breathe and laugh together. Her words weave in the Irish wisdom into everything she does. Gach rath ort, a chara - Every success on you, friend! I am so excited to see where else your passion will take you, and I'm thrilled to be collaborating with you in future magic :) Find @YogaleNaoise and @TabhairAire.ie on instagram to find out more about events, workshops and opportunities to learn with Naoise.

  • Oct 20, 2025 · 57 min

    #35 Colm Ó Broin: Irish language activist

    Colm was born and raised in Clondalkin, Dublin, and attended Naíonra Chrónáin, Scoil Chrónáin & Coláiste Chillian. Colm's love for the language grew after spending time in East Timor, teaching English. East Timor is a multilingual country and experiencing that got him asking why we make such a song and dance about bilingualism in Ireland! When he came home he studied communications and worked with the Irish language newspapers Lá and Gaelscéal. He now works in the non-profit sector. While he was working in journalism he started writing about myths we often hear about the Irish language, that it's a dead language, etc. He later developed that into a Mythbusting campaign with Conradh na Gaeilge which has included a TedX Talk and other public talks, articles in the Irish Times and Journal.ie, interviews on Raidió na Gaeltachta, Raidió na Life, Raidió Fáilte, RTÉ Radio 1 and BBC Radio and YouTube videos. He believes these myths have a real, negative effect on the Irish language and that is the main reason for the campaign. Deconstructing Myths about the Irish Language | Colm Ó Broin | TEDxBallyroanLibrary

  • Oct 13, 2025 · 38 min

    #34: Dr Mamobo Ogoro - Social Entrepreneur

    Dr. Mamobo Ogoro is a Social Psychologist, Scholar, Broadcaster and multi-award winning social entrepreneur. Mamobo’s PhD research focused on migrant identity and how systems of inclusion and exclusion impact belonging for migrant communities. As a result, she founded, and acts as the CEO of GORM, an award winning social enterprise on a mission to unify across differences and advance belonging for marginalised communities through intercultural media and education. Mamobo is an avid conversationalist and sits as the youngest presenter on NewstalkFM , hosting the show ‘Younified’. Mamobo has been heralded for her work with GORM on countless occasions. In 2024 she was listed as the first Echoing Green Fellow in Ireland (Previous fellows include Michelle Obama and Van Jones), and most recently won “Female Entrepreneur of the Year” Award in the South Dublin Local Enterprise Office Award 2025. Mamobo spends most of her time working with organisations around the world, helping them develop intercultural leaders. Bainigí taitneamh as an eipeasóid iontach seo - Enjoy this excellent episode! Find Mamobo on instagram and check out her project, Gorm: @mamobo96 @gormmedia “It’s starts with you” “It’s a dial, not a lightswitch” We talk about the power of positivity in integration and the spark that comes from within - of curiosity to change. Go raibh míle maith agat, a chara Thanks a million, friend

  • Sep 23, 2025 · 1 hr 2 min

    #33: Blue Niall - Rapper, Artist, Producer

    Blue Niall (@blue_niall_) is a rapper, music producer, artist and designer from Dublin. His work has been featured by DUMMY Magazine, District Magazine, Nialler9, Polyester Magazine, Hot Press and RTÉ. Niall’s work uses Celtic Mythology to explore modern Ireland and point to a future for a country in flux. His new project Oisín is focused on the experience of a returning emigrant to Ireland, and involves a retelling of the legend of Tír na nÓg. The first single “New Celtic Flow”, was premiered on Dearfxch TV Youtube channel and featured Celaviedmai. He runs a fortnightly show called Athbheochan on Dublin Digital Radio and music fundraising events of the same name. Niall's memes are also a cutting commentary on modern-day Ireland, weaving culture, history, language and music with his signature humourous, clever, original style. Bainigí taitneamh as an eipeasóid iontach seo - Enjoy this excellent episode! Grma, a chara - Thank you, friend!

  • Jul 14, 2025 · 33 min

    #32 Daragh Fleming - Poet

    Episode 32: Daragh Fleming is a poet, writer, and mental health advocate from Cork, Ireland. With a background in psychology and linguistics, his work explores themes of identity, vulnerability, and resilience. He has published multiple poetry collections—including Notes For A Mid-Youth Crisis and Enigmatic—alongside fiction and non-fiction titles such as Lonely Boy. His writing has appeared in journals like Southword, Crannóg, and Paris Lit Up, and he’s received several accolades, including the From The Well Short Story Prize. A passionate mental health advocate, Daragh is the founder of the blog Thoughts Too Big, works with charities like A Lust For Life and See Change, and is a powerful TEDx speaker. Exploring different media, Daragh continues to use creativity as a tool for connection and change. Find Daragh on instagram: @daraghfleming We talk about the loss and recall of our sense of home, our connection with our language, and Daragh’s journey from pain to purpose. Go raibh míle maith agat, a chara Thanks a million, friend

  • Jun 19, 2025 · 41 min

    #31 Weird Ireland with Brinsley McNamara

    Brinsley takes us through whimsical, wild, weird stories and happenings around our island of Ireland. Thanks a million, Brinsley - it was an absolute pleasure to talk to you! Highly recommend Brinsley's book which you can find here linktr.ee/weirdireland or celebrate and support McNamara's work here buymeacoffee.com/weirdireland Míle buíochas, a chara - A thousand gratitude, friend

  • May 13, 2025 · 39 min

    #30: Dane Buckley - Comedian

    Dane Buckley is the world’s only Irish, Indian, gay comedian… probably! An award-winning comedian and writer, he delivers his comedy effortlessly with cheeky charm and camp mischief. Dane burst onto the comedy circuit in 2022, after a fulfilling career in charity work and social care, making a name for himself by winning Gong Shows and was a finalist in LGBTQ+ New Comedian of the Year (2022), British Comedian of the Year (2024) and BBC New Comedy Awards (2024). Whether it’s stories of his early years – Irish mammies, Indian grannies, and rebel priests – or his career in social care – chasing pensioners through Paris or delivering a baby impromptu – audiences across the UK are enjoying Dane’s hilarious and heart-warming tales. Dane has supported Deirdre Kane, My Therapist Ghosted Me, Tom Allen and Rosie Jones on Tour, has been featured on Comedy Central, BBC THREE and BBC ONE and is a regular on the club and festival circuit. Dane co-hosts the podcast Welcome to Hell which debuted in the top 10 charts of both Apple and Spotify and has gained a loyal following. Together with Daniel Foxx, the Infernal Aunties judge outrageous confessions, celebrate the salacious and revel in a good old-fashioned gossip. In this conversation, we touch on the pilgrimage it takes to get closer to the heart of Ireland, and what it means to be Irish, learn Irish and speak Irish. Go raibh míle maith agat, a chara! Thanks a million, friend! Ba phleisiúr ollmhór é! It was a huge pleasure :) Find Dane's podcast and shows on instagram page: @danecomedian

  • Apr 24, 2025 · 59 min

    #29 Aoife Lowden - Soul retrieval

    Aoife Lowden is a guide and facilitator of courses, ceremonies, and gatherings which aim to support in building relationship rooted in land-based ancestral wisdom. Aoife works as a voice for the more-than-human world. Through story, song and healing ceremony, she weaves together ancestral wisdom and lived-mythology to bring forth an embodied experience of ancient druidic spirituality in the present moment today. Weaving the old with the new - Aoife creates spaces rooted in wild & ancient wisdom, whilst allowing the space for our emerging culture to come through and evolve. Aoife founded Leigheas Dé Danann where she weaves offerings inspired by the ancient lands of Éire and Alba, often in collaboration with her community. Aoife's own journey began with being born into a sick society, born into a council estate on the foothills of the Dublin mountains - never too far from the land but also deeply disconnected and surrounded by depression, desolation, poverty, addiction - and as a result, and a very sick community. Through this environment like a flower through the crack in the concrete, she grew to become resilient and hyper-aware of the change needed in this world - being directly impacted by the very sick and traumatised culture we have all inherited. Living in a Tír na nÓg dimension, on a pure mission, Aoife talks about repairing this world by being a guide, a catalyst for remembering who we are and how we all have this fire inside us. Onóir ollmhór caint leat, a chara - Huge honour to talk to you, friend. Go raibh míle maith agat - Thanks a million Find Aoife on Instagram: @aoifededanann and her website: www.leigheasdedanann.com

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