The Irish Spark

The Irish Spark

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The Irish Spark episodes

  • #22 - A Time That Called For Giants

    We continue our series of readings with an article from the Socialist Voice, delivered by the author: Dr Jenny Farrell.


    You can find similar publications in Ireland's oldest radical bookshop: Connolly Books.


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    Artwork: Moira Murphy

    Music: Eoghan O'Neill

    10 min
  • #21 - The Origins of the Climate Crisis

    We begin our series of readings with an article from the Socialist Voice, delivered by the author: Joe Fleming.

    You can find similar publications in Ireland's oldest radical bookshop: Connolly Books. 


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    Twitter - @TheIrishSpark  

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    Artwork: Moira Murphy  

    Music: Eoghan O'Neill

    8 min
  • #20 - The Cuban Ambassador to Ireland

    To mark the 1 year anniversary of the podcast, we interview Mr Hugo René Ramos Milanés. We discuss life in Cuba in the 21st century and get an insight on the recent new Cuban constitution. Thank you for supporting the show and we hope you stay with us for our 2nd year.


    Connect with the podcast

    Email - [email protected]   

    Twitter - @TheIrishSpark  

    Instagram - theirishspark 

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    Artwork: Moira Murphy  

    Music: Eoghan O'Neill

    28 min
  • #19 - Women, Power and Politics in the 21st Century

    This is a recording of the panel discussion at Friday’s event of this year’s James Connolly Festival which took place in Connolly Books and the New Theatre Dublin. The speakers include: Clare Daly (MEP), Fatin Al-Tamimi from the Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign, Lorraine O’Conner from the Muslim Sisters of Éire and Emily Waszak from Migrants and Ethnic-minorities for Reproductive Justice. 

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    Artwork: Moira Murphy 

    Music: Eoghan O'Neill

    56 min
  • #18 - Trademark Belfast

    We have Mel Corry and Stevie Nolan from Trademark Belfast joining us for today's episode. Trademark is somewhat a unique organisation on the island of Ireland. They engage in anti- sectarian work, political education and help to form co-operative workplaces.  

    Connect with the podcast  

    Email - [email protected]   

    Twitter - @TheIrishSpark  

    Instagram - theirishspark 

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    Artwork: Moira Murphy  

    Music: Eoghan O'Neill

    36 min
  • #17 - James Connolly: The Coming Generation

    Katie returns to perform our fourth reading on the works of James Connolly. This article was first published on the 15th of July 1900. 

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    Artwork: Moira Murphy 

    Music: Eoghan O'Neill

    7 min
  • #16 - Donal Fallon: The Irish Soviets

    For the centenary of the First Dail Eireann and the Irish Soviets, we chat with Historian Donal Fallon about Rosa Luxembourg, James Connolly, Jim Larkin and the Dublin Lockout.


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    Artwork: Moira Murphy 

    Music: Eoghan O'Neill

    40 min
  • #14 - David Gibney: Right2Water

    We interview Mandate Trade Union's Communications Officer, David Gibney on his involvement in the largest campaign in the history of the Irish State, Right2Water. Water is the most profitable commodity on the planet and the Irish people fought fiercely to keep this human right in public ownership and away from the predatory grip of private interests.


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    Artwork: Moira Murphy 

    Music: Eoghan O'Neill

    37 min
  • #13 - Alex Homits: Connolly Youth Movement

    Today we interview the general secretary of the Connolly Youth Movement, Alex Homits. The CYM is Ireland's most active and fastest growing youth organisations, attracting many young people with their unique flavour of political activism. Large numbers of people are turning away from politics every year across Ireland, however, the CYM are inspiring many to get involved and work towards the ideals of James Connolly. 


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    Artwork: Moira Murphy 

    Music: Eoghan O'Neill

    25 min

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