What's The Craic

Seachtain na Gaeilge is the biggest annual Irish language festival in the world and for 2017 Irish actor Art Parkinson who plays Rickon Stark in the hit HBO TV show Game of Thrones is one of their ambassadors. We catch up with Art and chat about his love for the Irish language, talk about THAT scene from Season 6 of Game of Thrones, the benefits of having an Irish language tutor on set, playing the lead in Kubo and the Two Strings - an Oscar nominated and BAFTA winning animated film and ... preparing for the Junior Cert exams! And so much more! You can find out more about Seachtain na Gaeilge at their website www.snag.ie What's the Craic is a weekly Irish radio show that broadcasts on Brighton's Radio Reverb on 97.2FM, DAB and online at radioreverb.com. You can hear it live Mondays at 8pm or catch the repeat on Tuesdays at 3pm or Saturdays at 1am GMT. You can follow us on Twitter at @whatsthecraicrr or on facebook.com/whatsthecraicrr for up to date news on whats coming up on the show and to get in t

Following the sad news last week of the passing of former Brighton and Hove Albion defender and Corkonian Paul McCarthy we're joined in the studio by Alan Wares who presents RadioReverb's The Albion Roar. We chat about his memories of Paul, who started his career as a trainee at Brighton and Hove Albion, where he made over 200 league and cup appearances between 1990 and 1996. What's the Craic is a weekly Irish radio show that broadcasts on Brighton's RadioReverb on 97.2FM, DAB and online at radioreverb.com. See whatsthecraicrr.co.uk for showtimes. You can follow us on Twitter at @whatsthecraicrr or on facebook.com/whatsthecraicrr for up to date news on whats coming up on the show and to get in touch with us. #Brighton #Hove #Sussex #Irish #podcast #sport #football #Cork #Ireland #seagulls #BrightonAndHoveAlbion #RockmountAFC

A week after the Brexit Bill was passed in the House of Commons with an amendemnt rejected that could have clarified the rights of EU and Irish citizens , we speak to Irish born SNP MP Dr Philippa Whitford. Representing a party that has been vocal in their support of Europeans living in Scotland from the outset, we speak about the uncertainty around the future of EU citizens living in Britain as well as British citizens living in Europe. What's the Craic is a weekly Irish radio show that broadcasts on Brighton's RadioReverb on 97.2FM, DAB and online at radioreverb.com. See whatsthecraicrr.co.uk for showtimes. You can follow us on Twitter at @whatsthecraicrr or on facebook.com/whatsthecraicrr for up to date news on whats coming up on the show and to get in touch with us. #Brighton #Hove #Sussex #Irish #podcast #politics #Brexit #Scotland #ScotlandNationalParty #Westminster

Last Wednesday the so called Brexit Bill was passed in the House of Commons as part of the process of Britain withdrawing from the European Union. An amendment was put forward by the Labour Party as part of that bill that would have seen the rights of EU and Irish citizens currently living in Britain protected - however this was rejected. But what those that even mean? We speak to Dr Neil Dooley, lecturer of Politics at the University of Sussex to explore this development and its ramifications on Irish people living in Britain as well as on the island of Ireland itself. What's the Craic is a weekly Irish radio show that broadcasts on Brighton's RadioReverb on 97.2FM, DAB and online at radioreverb.com. See whatsthecraicrr.co.uk for showtimes. You can follow us on Twitter at @whatsthecraicrr or on facebook.com/whatsthecraicrr for up to date news on whats coming up on the show and to get in touch with us. #Brighton #Hove #Sussex #Irish #podcast #politics #Brexit #UniversityOfSussex #Westminster

We talk to Mary Grammer of Grammer Music who are putting on a new Irish music festival in the heart of London this March called Emerald Sounds. The line up so far includes The Blizzards, Heathers, The Riptide Movement, Ryan Sheridan, Elm, Rubberbandits, Craig Gallagher Music and Paddy Casey Music with more to be announced. We find out how she came up with the idea for the festival, fish for an exclusive on who else is being added to the lineup and find out which act Mary is looking forward to meeting in person! What's the Craic is a weekly Irish radio show that broadcasts on Brighton's RadioReverb on 97.2FM, DAB and online at radioreverb.com. See whatsthecraicrr.co.uk for showtimes. You can follow us on Twitter at @whatsthecraicrr or on facebook.com/whatsthecraicrr for up to date news on whats coming up on the show and to get in touch with us. #Brighton #Hove #Sussex #Irish #podcast #music #festival #Camden #London

In an exclusive interview done at his Westminster office on the day Theresa May unveiled her 12 point Brexit plan, we speak to Conor McGinn - Labour MP for St Helens North - who originally hails from Bessbrook, County Armagh. We chat about his memories of home, him emigrating to London as a teenager, becoming an MP, the challenges of Brexit and how he became an "and finally..." news item on BBC Radio 1's Newsbeat at the end of 2016. Conor also shares with us the songs that remind him of home in an inspiring chat from a man who is in a unique position in British and Irish politics. What's the Craic is a weekly Irish radio show that broadcasts on Brighton's RadioReverb on 97.2FM, DAB and online at radioreverb.com. See whatsthecraicrr.co.uk for showtimes. You can follow us on Twitter at @whatsthecraicrr or on facebook.com/whatsthecraicrr for up to date news on whats coming up on the show and to get in touch with us. #Brighton #Hove #Sussex #Irish #podcast #politics #NorthernIreland #Westminster #news #Brexi

They've worked collectively with the likes of All Saints, Cilla Black, Julian Lennon, Sharon Corr and Shane MacGowan amongst others and ahead of their first stage show at The Hawth in Crawley, we chat to Bart Foley - frontman of UK based Celtic band Creeds Cross. We talk about the inspiration for the show, the dangers of having two left feet and ... Ed Sheeran?!? To find out more about the Creeds Cross: The Celtic Journey tour see www.creedscross.com What's the Craic is a weekly Irish radio show that broadcasts on Brighton's RadioReverb on 97.2FM, DAB and online at radioreverb.com. See whatsthecraicrr.co.uk for showtimes. You can follow us on Twitter at @whatsthecraicrr or on facebook.com/whatsthecraicrr for up to date news on whats coming up on the show and to get in touch with us. #Brighton #Hove #Sussex #Irish #podcast #Celtic #IrishDancing #Crawley

It was a year of highs and lows, comedy and tragedy, making history and a WHOLE lot of controversy for Irish sport. It'll be a year that will live long in many's memories. We catch up with freelance sports journalist Coilin Duffy to look back at the biggest Irish sporting moments of 2016 in an extended podcast exclusive. What's the Craic is a weekly Irish radio show that broadcasts on Brighton's Radio Reverb on 97.2FM, DAB and online at radioreverb.com. You can hear it live Mondays at 3PM or catch the repeat on Tuesdays at 8AM or Saturdays at 1AM GMT. You can follow us on Twitter at @whatsthecraicrr or on facebook.com/whatsthecraicrr for up to date news on whats coming up on the show and to get in touch with us. #Brighton #Hove #Sussex #Irish #podcast #sports #rugby #UFC #athletics #boxing #football #olympics #paralympics #GAA #euro2016

Christmas is a time of year where many families get together, shower each with gifts and enjoy a festive lunch with each other but not everybody gets to experience that romantic version of Christmas. A pub in Co Kerry however, is looking to help those less well off this Christmas by supplying free Christmas dinners. We speak to Jeff Gordon the manager of the pub in question - Connie Ks which is based in Rathmore, Co Kerry. What's the Craic is a weekly Irish radio show that broadcasts on Brighton's Radio Reverb on 97.2FM, DAB and online at radioreverb.com. You can hear it live Mondays at 3PM or catch the repeat on Tuesdays at 8AM or Saturdays at 1AM GMT. You can follow us on Twitter at @whatsthecraicrr or on facebook.com/whatsthecraicrr for up to date news on whats coming up on the show and to get in touch with us. #Brighton #Hove #Sussex #Irish #podcast #Christmas #Rathmore #Kerry #kindness

An Irish Facebook group based in England is planning a Business Development and Networking Event in London this week which will see 2 expert speakers - Robert W. Norris, Vice President of BP Financial Operations and Tom Price, Managing partner at leading wealth management firm J.Stern & Co - talk about the post Brexit challenges facing businesses in the UK. It's the second networking event the group has planned for Irish Professionals based in the UK with more on the cards. We speak to event organiser Donal O’Connor about this new group and its plans for the future which will include plenty of networking opportunities and talks from Irish experts in many fields. What's the Craic is a weekly Irish radio show that broadcasts on Brighton's Radio Reverb on 97.2FM, DAB and online at radioreverb.com. You can hear it live Mondays at 3PM or catch the repeat on Tuesdays at 8AM or Saturdays at 1AM GMT. You can follow us on Twitter at @whatsthecraicrr or on facebook.com/whatsthecraicrr for up to date news on whats

Starring Father Ted's Ardal O'Hanlon and D’Unbelievables star Pat Shortt, Irish film Twice Shy is showing at the Irish Film Festival in London on Thursday 24th November after already receiving critical acclaim at the Galway Film Fleadh, Irish Screen America and Indie Cork Festivals. We speak to the film's producer Fionn Greger about the film, how it address one of the most contentious issues of modern Ireland and how he got started in film. We even talk about Tom Cruises's now notorious Irish accent!! What's the Craic is a weekly Irish radio show that broadcasts on Brighton's Radio Reverb on 97.2FM, DAB and online at radioreverb.com. You can hear it live Mondays at 3PM or catch the repeat on Tuesdays at 8AM or Saturdays at 1AM GMT. You can follow us on Twitter at @whatsthecraicrr or on facebook.com/whatsthecraicrr for up to date news on whats coming up on the show and to get in touch with us. #Brighton #Hove #Sussex #Irish #podcast #film #London #FilmFestival #indie

Ahead of her gig at The Prince Albert​ in Brighton, we catch up with Cork singer songwriter Lyra who had a breakthrough 2016. We talk about that gig, working with Coldplay and Kate Bush producer Rupert Christie, how her song Emerald was chosen to feature in the hit TV show Teen Wolf​ and how a very dodgy nickname came about!! What's the Craic is a weekly Irish radio show that broadcasts on Brighton's Radio Reverb on 97.2FM, DAB and online at radioreverb.com. You can hear it live Mondays at 3PM or catch the repeat on Tuesdays at 8AM or Saturdays at 1AM GMT. You can follow us on Twitter at @whatsthecraicrr or on facebook.com/whatsthecraicrr for up to date news on whats coming up on the show and to get in touch with us. #Brighton #Hove #Sussex #Irish #podcast #music #LYRA #Cork #TeenWolf #Tornado

We speak to Irish sports journalist Cóilín Duffy of FM104 about the bank holiday weekend's Irish sporting action which included the 2016 Dublin Marathon, provincial and county club GAA games and inter-provincial square ups in rugby's Pro 12. What's the Craic is a weekly Irish radio show that broadcasts on Brighton's Radio Reverb on 97.2FM, DAB and online at radioreverb.com. You can hear it live Mondays at 8pm or catch the repeat on Tuesdays at 8am or Saturdays at 1am GMT. You can follow us on Twitter at @whatsthecraicrr or on facebook.com/whatsthecraicrr for up to date news on whats coming up on the show and to get in touch with us. #Brighton #Hove #Sussex #podcast #Irish #news #sports #marathon #athletics #running #rugby #GAA #Ireland #Munster #Leinster #Connacht #Ulster

We speak to Irish sports journalist Cóilín Duffy of FM104 after a busy weekend of Irish sporting action where Ireland took on Scotland in shinty, all four provinces took to the field in the European Rugby Champions Cup, GAA club hurling and football finals took place across the country and Irish golfer Padraig Harrington won his first European Tour since 2008 in Portugal. What's the Craic is a weekly Irish radio show that broadcasts on Brighton's Radio Reverb on 97.2FM, DAB and online at radioreverb.com. You can hear it live Mondays at 8pm or catch the repeat on Tuesdays at 8am or Saturdays at 1am GMT. You can follow us on Twitter at @whatsthecraicrr or on facebook.com/whatsthecraicrr for up to date news on whats coming up on the show and to get in touch with us. #Brighton #Hove #Sussex #podcast #Irish #news #sports #shinty #rugby #GAA #golf #Ireland #Scotland

Aussie-American TV producer and travel writer, Tara Foster, is on an adventure of a lifetime in Ireland which involves a bicycle and challenges set by her Twitter and Facebook followers! We catch up with her one month into her travels. She tells us all about her adventures so far which include : doing stand up comedy for the first time, a breakfast challenge which nearly turned her vegetarian, a visit to Facebook's European HQ and an incident with a car mirror! What's the Craic is a weekly Irish radio show that broadcasts on Brighton's Radio Reverb on 97.2FM, DAB and online at radioreverb.com. You can hear it live Mondays at 8pm or catch the repeat on Tuesdays at 3pm or Saturdays at 1am GMT. You can follow us on Twitter at @whatsthecraicrr or on facebook.com/whatsthecraicrr for up to date news on whats coming up on the show and to get in touch with us. #Brighton #Hove #Sussex #podcast #Irish #travel #Australia #Dublin #Cork #socialmedia #bicycling #roadtrip

After readers of influential travel magazine Conde Nast Traveller voted to give County Laois luxury 5 star Ballyfin Demesne Hotel the accolade of being the No.1 hotel on the planet, we spoke to its general manager Damien Bastia about the prestigious award. He tells us more about the hotel, including its history and we find out how the staff reacted to the unexpected announcement. What's the Craic is a weekly Irish radio show that broadcasts on Brighton's Radio Reverb on 97.2FM, DAB and online at radioreverb.com. You can hear it live Mondays at 8pm or catch the repeat on Tuesdays at 3pm or Saturdays at 1am GMT. You can follow us on Twitter at @whatsthecraicrr or on facebook.com/whatsthecraicrr for up to date news on whats coming up on the show and to get in touch with us. #Brighton #Hove #Sussex #podcast #Irish #tourism #Laois #travel #Ballyfin #hotel #Ireland

We speak to Irish sports journalist Cóilín Duffy of FM104 about the weekend's club GAA finals across the country. We cover all the games and results and look ahead to upcoming fixtures. We also pay tribute to Munster coach and Irish rugby legend Anthony Foley who passed away at the weekend in Paris aged 42. What's the Craic is a weekly Irish radio show that broadcasts on Brighton's Radio Reverb on 97.2FM, DAB and online at radioreverb.com. You can hear it live Mondays at 8pm or catch the repeat on Tuesdays at 3pm or Saturdays at 1am GMT. You can follow us on Twitter at @whatsthecraicrr or on facebook.com/whatsthecraicrr for up to date news on whats coming up on the show and to get in touch with us. #Brighton #Hove #Sussex #podcast #Irish #news #sports #rugby #GAA #Munster #Ireland

Three months after Britain voted to exit the European Union, the future of post-Brexit Britain is still very unclear. Nowhere is this confusion felt more than in Ireland where one of the many implications of Brexit is the future of the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. We talk to Fr Joe McVeigh of Border Communities against Brexit about the potential impact of the possible return of a hard border on the island of Ireland and about their recent rally against such a border. What's the Craic is a weekly Irish radio show that broadcasts on Brighton's Radio Reverb on 97.2FM, DAB and online at radioreverb.com. You can hear it live Mondays at 8pm or catch the repeat on Tuesdays at 3pm or Saturdays at 1am GMT. You can follow us on Twitter at @whatsthecraicrr or on facebook.com/whatsthecraicrr for up to date news on whats coming up on the show and to get in touch with us. #Brighton #Hove #Sussex #podcast #Irish #news #Brexit #politics #Northern Ireland #Republic of Ireland #Europe

After an impressive 6 All Ireland titles in a row for the Rebelletes we speak to Cóilín Duffy, sports journalist at FM104, about the weekend's All Ireland Ladies Football Final between Cork and Dublin. We talk about the game itself, the controversial point decision in the first half and have a look at who can stop Cork from making it 7 titles in a row in 2017. We also look at the rest of the weekend's ladies football action and look ahead to next weekend's All Ireland Men's Football Final Replay between Dublin and Mayo. What's the Craic is a weekly Irish radio show that broadcasts on Brighton's Radio Reverb on 97.2FM, DAB and online at radioreverb.com. You can hear it live Mondays at 8pm or catch the repeat on Tuesdays at 3pm or Saturdays at 1am GMT. You can follow us on Twitter at @whatsthecraicrr or on facebook.com/whatsthecraicrr for up to date news on whats coming up on the show and to get in touch with us. #Brighton #Hove #Sussex #podcast #Irish #sport #ladiesfootball #GAA #Cork #Dublin #Rebelle

We chat with Aussie-American TV producer and travel writer, Tara Foster, on Day One of an adventure in Ireland which will last 3 months. It involves a bicycle and challenges set by her Twitter and Facebook followers! We find out more about what she has planned, what gave her the idea for the trip and her initial take on Irish men! You can follow her adventures on social media and at taraustralis.com. What's the Craic is a weekly Irish radio show that broadcasts on Brighton's Radio Reverb on 97.2FM, DAB and online at radioreverb.com. You can hear it live Mondays at 8pm or catch the repeat on Tuesdays at 3pm or Saturdays at 1am GMT. You can follow us on Twitter at @whatsthecraicrr or on facebook.com/whatsthecraicrr for up to date news on whats coming up on the show and to get in touch with us. #Brighton #Hove #Sussex #podcast #Irish #travel #Australia #Dublin #socialmedia #bicycling #roadtrip