Jim Kemmy was an Irish socialist politician from Limerick. He worked as a bricklayer for Limerick City Council before embarking on a political career that saw him make a huge impact on behalf of his constituents. A Job of Journeywork is the title of a collection of selected published writings, letters and speeches of Jim Kemmy. Dr. Derek Mulcahy is co-editor of this collection and he tells Ger about Jim Kemmy and his writings. (22nd November 2023)

In 1934 two brothers, aged around 15 and 16, in West Clare witnessed a plane crash landing. Thankfully, nobody was hurt but the incident gave them the idea of building their own plane and flying it. One of the boys, Tim Crowe, was Áine Crowe Moran's grandfather and she has created a beautifully illustrated children's book that tells the story. She spoke to Ger on 15th November 2023

It's been 10 years since we've had a book from Humphrey and this book was worth the wait. A Place to Play tells us about the people and stories behind 101 GAA Grounds across the four provinces of Ireland. Beautifully designed and presented it's a gem. (8th November 2023)

Even before St. Patrick arrived on the island of Ireland we Irish were lifting stones. We did it as a rite of passage, to celebrate at weddings or as part of a funeral event. The practice seems to have died out around the time of the famine but in recent years Waterford man David Keohan has been lifting stones and spreading the word. (8th November 2023)

Sarah-Anne Buckley is co-author of Old Ireland in Colour 3. In this volume she and John Breslin uncover more photographic gems with some great stories to accompany them. The book comprises 161 images that cover a key period in Irish life, from the famine to the late 1960's. (25th October 2023)

Richard O'Rawe chats to Ger about his new book, "Stakeknife's Dirty War". It's the inside story of Freddie Scappaticci, one of the British Security Service's most valuable informer inside the Provisional IRA. The book also looks at Stakeknife's involvemement with the IRA's Nutting Squad and the British Spooks who ran the war in Northern Ireland.

Stephen's new book is called "John Hume - The Persuader". In this episode he answers some poignant questions - Who was the real John Hume? What motivated the former history teacher to reach beyond political lines? What sustained him during the bloody years of violence and how did he convince the IRA to end its long-running campaign? How did he persuade presidents and prime ministers to take risks and back his vision for Northern Ireland? (11th October 2023)

As the Ryder Cup 2023 has finished the memories have been created and will be enjoyed for years. George Lee was at Marco Simone outside Rome and has been thinking about what needs to happen logistically when the Ryder Cup event returns to Europe in 2027 because on that occasion it will be played in the beautiful Co. Limerick village of Adare. He shares his thoughts.

A 6,000 year old Court Tomb has found its new permanent home at the Ulster Folk Museum. Dr. Greer Ramsey, Curator of Archaeology, National Museums Northern Ireland tells Ger about this tomb and its importance. (27th September 2023)

Pat Foudy is currently touring second level schools in Co. Clare to promote the importance of Tyre Safety. Pat has been selling tyres for 50 years and understands the importance of having good (and legal) tyres on one's car. Young people are taking to the road but do they know how to check their tyres? Pat tells me about the schools initiative, what the students learn and how successful his campaign has been to date. (27th September 2023)