The Irish in Perth Podcast ☘️

This week the guys sat down with Rebecca Fitzpatrick. Rebecca is a qualified psychologist living in Perth and she ran through a whole range of topics like ADHD, Trauma, The effects of prisoners been incarcerated for long periods and many more. Also different methods of treatment. A very insightful look into psychology and how it works.

The lads recorded their 20th Episode last week and discuss their favourite parts of the podcast over the past 6 months. Some easy listening for the drive to work, Enjoy.

This week on the podcast we chatted with Damien Mc Veigh, an absolute legend from Tyrone, who is now based here in Perth & works for ‘Mates in construction’. 🇦🇺 Mates in construction have had such a positive impact in the construction community, generating awareness, education and compassion for mental health. Mates in construction have been on a mission to prevent suicide in the industry &amp...

This week we sat down with Edwina King to talk all things visa. Edwina is an expert in this field with a wealth of knowledge and was quick to answer all of the many questions the guy's had for her. She tells us how she went from having her own visa difficulties to running her own firm and representing 100's of Irish people over the years. A very informative chat with a lot of laughs in bet...

Perth's hottest backpacker joins us this week after causing a frenzy amongst the Irish community when he posted a shirtless photo of himself looking for a place to stay. 🤣 The guys have a laugh about the overwhelming support he received from everyone, especially the Irish Ladies! Later in the episode Danny opens up about losing his little sister to mental health and how he got through the darkest...

The four boys are back together to discuss Cape to Cape, Paddys Day, Eddie's Episode, Upcoming Guests and Davi's quick fire questions.

Owen is a young man from Dublin that talks about a chain of events here in Perth that lead him into depression, resulting in him trying to end his life. He discusses how he got through these tough times and the help that he received along the way.  Owen tells a really powerful story and it's one that needs to be heard. 

This week we had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Sarah about the Irish culture and what it was like growing up in Australia with Irish parents. We talk about all things mental health and mindfulness. Sarah is a wealth of knowledge and we can’t wait for you to hear all about what she has to share! There are so many golden take aways in this episode, Enjoy !

Cork comedian Mark O Keeffe joins the guys at the Jarrah Bar in Hillarys to discuss his upcoming shows during Fringe.  Mark has some classics about his journey in comedy. Enjoy   

This week we had the absolute pleasure of speaking with Miss Corey Casey. Corey has a wealth of knowledge regarding, childhood trauma, mental health and mindfulness. She discusses with us about her own personal struggles, moving away from home & adapting to life here in Perth. Enjoy !

Episode 10 we had the absolute pleasure of chatting with another fellow Irish podcaster, Alwynn Hynes, founder of the “let me be free” podcast & Facebook group. A group which she set up to help people in similar situations feel safe & supported. Alwynn is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to childhood trauma & all things healing. She takes us on her healing journey after suffering ch...

In episode 9 we talk to Rachel Rushe a nurse from Dublin and ask why she started the @lostandfoundinsydney page? We talk about her experience coming to Australia just two days before international lock down.  We also discuss break ups, nursing and lots more. Hope you enjoy.

All the guys are back together for this one, this week we recap on how things have been going for us behind the scenes. We are absolutely blown away by how many people have reached out to us in the past few weeks, either relating to our own personal stories that we’ve shared or just wanting to have a chat about their own experiences! We’ve got so many interesting people coming to talk to us over t...

We chat with Tom and his son Sean Fields about growing up in Dublin and how Tom feels having a Christmas in the sun.  We touch on how both have dealt with their mental health at different times in their lives and how Tom feels about Sean potentially never returning to Ireland. 

The lads start by talking about the response Episode 5 had received after just one day. In Episode 5 Gary opened up about living with a cancer diagnosis.   The guys then speak about been Irish in Oz during Christmas and all the pros & cons. They also cover traveling home for xmas and that horrible feeling of having to say goodbye.  Enjoy 

Episode #5 is one story that is very close to our hearts here on the podcast. It is one that has been highly anticipated and it wasn’t easy to share. Our very own Gary Morrell was diagnosed with stage 4, lung cancer in March 2020. At the time of his diagnosis Gary was just 35 years old, with a wife, a 2 year old daughter & a 9 month old son. A week after Gary’s diagnosis we entered our first Lockd...

This week the lads take a break from the serious topics and enjoy a good laugh about their time here in Perth. 🇮🇪🇦🇺

The guy's recap on the first 48hrs of Episode 1 been released and later in the episode, Joe opens up about losing his only brother to suicide. 

1min-7min       The guys talk about why they started this podcast and discuss the Irish community in Perth. 7min-21min     EastPerthFc, Emerald/GAA Clubs & Irish Pubs 21min-34min  Damian Browne rowing the Atlantic , The Rottnest Swim.  34min-1.04min Everything from Tinder ,Fake Lips to towing cars on the Mitchel Freeway. 1.04min-1.13min the lads touch on some serious topics effecting them that the...