EPISODE 8: "The idyll of the summer holidays where anything was possible was disappearing like the smoke coming out of the steam train’’

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There's A Lot I Haven't Asked

Hannah Donelon

9 episodes

1 week ago

An immersive audio series revolving around powerful stories of resilience, belonging, and community from the Irish in Manchester. In 1971, the Irish made up the largest migrant minority in the UK. This series aims to preserve and promote personal accounts of Irish migration around this time, celebrate Irish contributions to the UK, champion the idea that everyone has a story worth telling, and celebrate the enduring legacy of Irish culture and identity within Manchester. With original music by Michael McGoldrick, this is a storytelling experience full of heart, hope, and humour.

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EPISODE 8: "The idyll of the summer holidays where anything was possible was disappearing like the smoke coming out of the steam train’’

There's A Lot I Haven't Asked

52 minutes 24 seconds

2 months ago

EPISODE 8: "The idyll of the summer holidays where anything was possible was disappearing like the smoke coming out of the steam train’’

We continue from where we left off in our last episode; Ireland is coming into view and so we hear about experiences of going over to visit family throughout the 70s, 80s, and 90s. We end the episode (and the series!!), listening to thoughts and reflections on growing up with Irish heritage in Manchester. It's a heartfelt close to the series, full of pride, nuance, and conviction in the enduring richness of Irish heritage.

The podcast is produced by Blueprint Studios and music throughout the series is created, played, and produced by Michael McGoldrick. This episode features additional music from fiddle-player Emma Sweeney, fiddle-player Dezi Donnelly, and melodeon player Damien Mullane. With special thanks to Michael Walsh for generously giving us permission to use music from his album’s title track ‘Quarehawk’. This material should not be reproduced or edited.

This episode includes references to racism. You can find a transcription of this episode on our website www.theresalotihaventasked.co.uk/podcast

Creator: Hannah Donelon

Music: Michael McGoldrick

Producers: Ian Stewart and Gary Hadfield at Blueprint Studios

Assistant Editors: Nicholas Barber & George Fitzgibbon

Assistant Producers: Nicholas Barber & Catherine Leen

Podcast Artwork: Chloe Heffernan

Marketing Consultant: Vic Turnbull at MIC Media

‘There’s A Lot I Haven’t Asked’ is supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England and also supported by the Consulate General of Ireland, Manchester.

Don’t forget to follow us if you’re listening on spotify and leave a comment – we’d love to hear if any stories resonated with you! If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts please leave us a review, it really helps us share these stories further! If you’re on instagram, follow us! We post images relevant to each episode @taliha.podcast.

A huge thank you to all the voices on this episode (in order of appearance): Reuben Johnson; Michael Connaughton; Ann Eva Rufai; Dr. Eamonn O'Neal OBE, former High Sheriff of Greater Manchester; Margaret O’Connell; JeanLouise McGuire; Claire O’Rourke; Angela Kelly; Trish Doohan; Anthony Walsh; Seán O’Bryne; Dezi Donnelly; Michael Walsh; PJ McKeown; and Anna Doohan.

With thanks to Irish Mancunian for additional research support and Made by Mortals for additional production support.

We would also love to report any feedback you have to our funders and to improve our practise so if you have 5 minutes, please fill in our survey to let us know your thoughts: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfIfu12NaBtMLEa2eAaXQwTG6_yrBocWB8uVAQ4AKq9Kjnc5A/viewform?usp=sf_link⁠