John McDonagh is quite the character. He’s an Irish-American born in New York, went to school and lived in Donegal for periods of his life and had been driving a yellow taxi for the past 40 years.

His colourful background in the arts and political activism has left him with a treasure trove of stories about the FBI, Guinness and the Troubles.

John has kindly joined me for my first-ever chat for ‘How to be Irish’ where he gives his insight on the North during the Troubles, the perception of Irish Republicans in the US and the importance of storytelling as part of preserving Irish culture.

I hope you enjoy listening to this conversation. John has a magnificent way with words and has been proudly flying the flag for Ireland in New York all his life.

Keep up to date with John:

Instagram: @cabtivist

For details about John’s upcoming shows and events: www.offthemeter.net