The modern Irish Republic celebrates its first 100 years 2016. What better time to to hear from the first Irish female ambassador to Washington. Plus, a Donegal Tweed handspinner, a Connemara wedding designer & an Irishwoman whose knitting needles stared a national business in America.
Music used in this episode:
Atlan - The Cat That Ate the Candle
Slainte - Kesh Jig, Leitrim Fancy
The Poozies - Crooked Road to Dublin
The Poozies - Mr. Grapes
Niamh Parsons - Katie Campell
Meisce - Sean Reilly live at KEXP
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The Seams is produced by Katie McAuliffe. Our show is edited by Kitty Eisele with production help from Ramona Martinez, Elaine Heinzman and Georgi Goldstein.