Join us for a Pint 🍻

So, this is the Craic, and our latest podcast is live. As usual, Patrick grabs the pints, while Paul hits record. We're back at the Auld Shebeen in Fairfax to kick-off the New Year. We cover a lot of ground, from modern Irish memes to long-standing Celtic traditions. We cover some of Ireland's greatest exports from Hozier to Christy Moore, Sinead O'Connor to Dolores O'Riordan, Blindboy to Tommy Tiernan, and of course U2, perhaps the most successful and divisive in Irish circles. And then there's a dive into history books, historical sites and much, much more. It's some craic alright. If you think anyone might enjoy it, forward this on or send them the links below. 🙏

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Episode Highlights ⭐️

• The secret to a quintessential Irish pub - geometry and democracy.

• Scaring aul biddies with hard rock on afternoon radio.

• Our 15 minutes of fame, both sides of the pond.

• The Cherry Tomato Shrine, and how Irish madness is hard to explain.

• The "sure why not" mentality of the Irish.

• The genius of Blindboy (https://shows.acast.com/blindboy).

• The legend of Brigid and the cross weaving traditions.

• Ireland's most influential musicians, singers, and comics.

• Without fail, the 'stretch in the evenings' comment.

• Forget Star Wars. Sceilg Mhichíl was important long before.
  

• Shift.irish - V1 is the ultimate guide to St Patrick's Day - launching in February.

The Location 📍

• We’re at the Auld Shebeen in Fairfax, Virginia.