Welcome to The IrishByTheGraceOfGod podcast - Irish people are found in every nook and cranny of the world – from Kathmandu to Alaska. Their influence and likeability is renowned and we’re guessing that they all have a story to tell. Whether it is uplifting, sad or heroic they all have one thing in common – they are interesting.
If you know of any Irish people with an interesting tale to tell, please do get in touch. Contact: tony@irishbythegraceofgod.com
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John McDonagh
John McDonagh (aka Cabtivist on all social media platforms), has lead the most fascinating life since leaving Donegal, Ireland to Queens, New York. From running with the gangs, Vietnam Vet, 40 years of driving Yellow cabs and being held up by gunpoint. Co-hosting NYC radio shows for 30 years with Malachy McCourt to stand-up comedian and one man shows…..the list goes on. Join me in a intriguing hour of discussion with John
Mike Kinsella
Absolutely fantastic interview with Mike Kinsella Founder of WeeWorld.com one of the first social media platforms. Before Facebook there was WeeWorld.com with 250 million users worldwide. Mike is also an accomplished muscian and songwriter releasing albums in the late 80’s early 90’s with his band Colour Wheel. Great interview!
Paddy Savage
Great interview with Paddy Savage Re-retired Head Track and Field Coach at DePaul University, Chicago, Illinois.
Don Tobin
Join me as Don tells a great, witty tale of how he gave up the security of a great job in Pharma as a young manager to take a chance and moving to Australia where he set up his own consultancy business. Don also delves into his love of everything music and touring with his band of brothers!
Gerry Rickard
Listen in on Gerry Rickards truly colourful story as he takes us from when he left Ireland, to living in Amsterdam & Portugal travelling worldwide as a promoter executive over 200 days each year. How he lost everything in the 2008 financial crash to where he is now, as a qualified teacher of Mindfulness in Mozambique, North Africa.
Gerry Carter
This really is a great episode of IrishByTheGraceOfGod, chatting with Gerry Carter and how he left Dublin in the ’80’s and went to Paris for love!! Worked as a chef in Paris, turned his passion for music into a career. Moved to a rural village near Toulouse and details his life now.
Ruth Hoey
Join me as we journey through Ruths travels from Termonfeckin, Co. Louth, to working for Google Dublin and finally settling in San Francisco where she works for Google.
Tony Gormley
This is an introductory episode of the new podcast IrishByTheGraceOfGod. Just giving you a feel for things to come. Take a listen and get in contact!
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