Craic on the Coast: An AOH Podcast

Welcome back to another episode of Craic on the Coast! In Episode 34, Michael Schilling and Greg Shanahan sit down with independent historian and filmmaker Marcus Howard to discuss one of the most extraordinary stories in Irish and Irish-American history—the Catalpa Rescue. Marcus recently released his groundbreaking documentary, The Catalpa Rescue: The Greatest Prison Escape in Irish History, whi...

Welcome back to another episode of Craic on the Coast! In Episode 33, Michael Schilling and Greg Shanahan debut the show's expanded format featuring Hibernian Headlines, Talk of the Trail, and The Afters before sitting down with Josh Mackintosh, founder of the No Fame Games and organizer of the inaugural Celtic Strength World Championships coming to Milford, Massachusetts on June 13. The episo...

Welcome back to another episode of Craic on the Coast ! In Episode 32, Michael Schilling and Greg Shanahan sit down with Declan Crowley — former Lord of the Dance principal performer and current Cultural Programmer for the Irish Cultural Centre of Greater Boston. Declan shares his incredible journey from competitive Irish dance champion in upstate New York to performing internationally with Michae...

Welcome back to Craic on the Coast! 🇮🇪 🌊 In Episode 31, we sit down with Maeve Kelly, the Boston Rose, alongside four incredible Roses representing communities from around the world. Together, we dive into what it truly means to be part of the Rose of Tralee—from the pride of representing your community to the friendships, stories, and unforgettable moments that come with it. This episode is a ce...

Is the Irish language (Gaeilge) making a comeback? 🇮🇪 In this episode of Craic on the Coast, we sit down with Mollie Guidera (Irish with Molly) to explore the growing global movement to revive and reconnect with the Irish language. Check out this video - ⁠https://youtu.be/gmGFA6r0sOY?si=qkQILWgGlEt2q1ix ⁠From Ireland to the United States and across the diaspora, more people than ever are rediscove...

Irish history, revolution, and the stories that connect Ireland and Irish America take center stage in this episode of Craic on the Coast as we welcome back historian and storyteller Davy Holden . You will not believe some of the stories he shares with us. Check out this video - ⁠https://youtu.be/gmGFA6r0sOY?si=qkQILWgGlEt2q1ix⁠ In Episode 29, we explore Irish history through a revolutionary lens...

Summary: In Episode 28 of Craic on the Coast , hosts Michael Schilling and Greg Shanahan sit down with William “Bill” Sullivan , National Chair of the Hibernian Hunger Committee for the Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH) . Bill shares the origins of the Hibernian Hunger Project , a national initiative rooted in both compassion and Irish historical memory. The conversation explores: How the Hunger P...

In this extended episode of Craic on the Coast , hosts Michael Schilling and Greg Shanahan welcome Irish-American singer-songwriter and master storyteller Eddie Dillon for a wide-ranging conversation that spans a lifetime in music. From his earliest experiences discovering music through family and community, to stepping onto stages as a teenager, Eddie shares how Irish traditional music became a g...

In this episode of Craic on the Coast , hosts Michael Schilling and Greg Shanahan sit down with one of Ireland’s most celebrated voices — the world-renowned tenor Ronan Tynan . Ronan shares the remarkable story of his early life in County Kilkenny, the challenges he faced growing up, and the spirit of resilience that carried him from Paralympic competition to medical school to the world’s greatest...

In this episode of Craic on the Coast , host Michael Schilling welcomes playwright Amy Day , writer of the acclaimed musical In the Midst of Plenty . Amy shares the inspiration behind the show, the historical research that shaped it, and how audiences in Ireland have connected deeply with its story of resilience during the Great Famine. She also discusses her team’s current fundraising efforts to...

In Episode 25 of Craic on the Coast , hosts Michael Schilling and Greg Shanahan welcome Kevin Clancy , owner of The Galway Girl Irish Shop in Duxbury, MA, and a proud native of Oughterard, County Galway . Kevin shares his journey from life in the West of Ireland to building one of the South Shore’s most cherished Irish shops, created and run with his wife, Alicia. Kevin talks about how the shop be...

Most people think Halloween is an American invention. In this special Samhain episode, hosts Michael Schilling and Shaun Morgan welcome Sighle Fitzgerald, Consul General of Ireland in Boston (serving New England), to trace Halloween’s roots back to Ireland’s ancient festival of Samhain. We explore end-of-harvest rituals, the “thin veil” between worlds, how Christian observances blended with Celtic...

Michael Schilling and co-host Greg Shanahan bring Craic on the Coast on the road to Cape Cod’s most authentic Irish pub, The Auld Triangle . Joined by owner Desmond Keough , they talk family roots, the pub’s history, and earning Perfect Pint status. Musician and Mayo man Dave Try brings the tunes and stories that fuel the Irish spirit on Cape Cod. Pints, music, heritage, and serious craic. Sláinte...

Content Advisory: This episode includes discussion of conflict, state violence, and traumatic historical events connected to Bloody Sunday. In this powerful episode of Craic on the Coast , hosts Michael Schilling and Shaun Morgan welcome Don Mullan — author, eyewitness, and lifelong advocate for truth — to discuss the recent verdict in the trial of Soldier F , connected to the events of Bloody Sun...