James Darcy

101 Years Young

Society EN ↓ 8 episodes

Join me as I chat with my Granda, Micheál, who is 101 years young. With a lifetime of stories to tell, he takes us back to the rare aul times—reflecting on life in Dublin, work, home, and family, all told in his own words. This is 101 Years Young. Original music composed and recorded by James Darcy © 2026

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"He looked at me, says he, 'Where in the name of God are ye after bein'?'" 26.06.2026 24:32

Micheál tells us about his boozy evening in Slattery’s bar the night before his wedding day and his Mother's unique home remedy for a brutal hangover. He remembers his old apartment in Temple Bar and tells us of his old family home.

”They were making bets on me, how long I’d last in the dairy” 22.06.2026 22:18

Micheál talks about finishing up in his job with Premier Dairies and moving on to new ventures at a haunted building in Store Street. He reflects on the night of the Stardust disaster and his fond memories of his past dogs, Misty and Gerry.

“I’d get a kick in the ankle from Harry." 'Take your foot off the bloody clutch!' 09.06.2026 34:50

Micheál tells us all about how he first learned to drive, all the cars he’s owned and the road trips he’s taken with the family around Ireland.

“The next thing John Wayne comes out and I tell ye James, he was a big man” 30.05.2026 39:00

We're back for another chat with my Granda, Micheál. In this episode, he talks about his early work life, starting out as a skilled shoe maker, accidentally appearing in a Hollywood picture, laying eyes on the one and only John Wayne and moving on to Premier Dairies as a milk man, working with a pregnant horse. Thank you for continuing to tune in to this podcast. We hope it brings you a bit of lau...

"We planned our life, we planned our house in the Cedars” 22.05.2026 32:21

Micheál reflects on his life with his late wife, my nana, Phyllis, and his memories of Raheny village. Two books referenced in this podcast have their titles slightly mispronounced. They are: The Meadow of the Bull: A History of Clontarf by Dennis McIntyre and Green Fields Gone Forever: The Story of the Coolock and Artane AreaBook by Douglas S. Appleyard

"Me Father often said when go into a pub, never talk about politics or religion" 15.05.2026 33:06

Micheál takes us back to Dublin in the rare aul times. In this episode, we chat about how Dublin’s fair city has changed and how it was back in the day. Join us as we hear his views on politics, Michael Collins, The Irish War of Independence.

"Me Mother Was a Lovely Woman She Was a Great Woman She Was" 10.05.2026 28:18

In this episode, Micheál reflects on his memories of his parents and life in Dublin in the rare aul' times.

"I'm 101 Now" 10.05.2026 2:48

Welcome to 101 Years Young . Happy Birthday Granda! My Granda, Mícheál turned 101 today and we sat down with him for a moment to ask him how it feels to be 101 years young. Join us over the next few weeks as Mícheál tells us stories from his wonderfully long life, reflecting on family, work, life in Dublin and fighting through hard times. This is 101 Years Young.