The Tides That Tie

Send us Fan Mail Kevin sits down with Jimmy Bastard of the Bastard Bearded Irishmen , to spend a few minutes getting to know more about the band and what audiences can expect at this year's Féile. We'll also share a couple of their songs to give you a taste of what's in store. 

Send us Fan Mail Kevin sits down with Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh of Altan , to spend a few minutes getting to know more about the band and what audiences can expect at this year's Féile. We'll also share a couple of their songs to give you a taste of what's in store. 

Send us Fan Mail Kevin and Ron speak with Caoimhín Mac Aoidh and Glenn Hendrix , co‑authors of Islands of Fiddlers , a book documenting the musical and historical ties between Donegal and Beaver Island . The conversation explores how the Donegal fiddle tradition crossed the Atlantic, how it endured through players like Patrick Bonner , and how two scholars — one from Ireland, one from Michigan — c...

Send us Fan Mail On a cold, wind-driven Saturday at Rannagh Park, it’s easy to mistake what’s happening on Arranmore for just another football match.  It isn’t.  In this episode of The Tides That Tie , we trace the story of Arranmore United —a club built not just to compete, but to help hold a community together. From its beginnings in 1987—when three rival island teams set aside differences to fo...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Tides That Tie , Ron Gregg brings us into a time when life on Beaver Island was shaped entirely by Lake Michigan—its rhythms, its risks, and its rewards. From the height of the 19th-century fishing era to the quiet work of winter, this story captures what it meant to live in constant relationship with the water. Guided by the distant lights of Whiskey Point...

Send us Fan Mail This bonus episode is an interview with Jerry Early and John Gallagher on their song, "I'll Go",  which tells the story of the Arranmore RNLI rescue of the Dutch steamer Stolwijk.  The interview discusses the songwriting process and the importance of keeping the story alive. 

Send us Fan Mail The Tides That Tie – The Arranmore Lifeboat For more than a century, the lifeboat crew on Arranmore have answered the call when someone is in danger at sea. In this episode of The Tides That Tie , we hear from Nora Flanagan, Ciaran O’Donnell, and John McCafferty about the history and mission of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution station on Arranmore. From early lifeboats powe...

Send us Fan Mail In the heart of Lake Michigan lies Beaver Island, a place steeped in history and culture, closely linked to Arranmore County in Donegal, Ireland. This podcast episode of "The Tides That Tie" takes listeners on a journey through the significant role of the Beaver Island Historical Society in preserving the island’s rich heritage. With insights from original founders and l...

Send us Fan Mail Why has Ireland been so outspoken about Palestine? In this episode of The Tides That Tie , guest host Micaela Cole of Beaver Island is joined by Brian Proctor and Fiona Ní Ghlóinn of Arranmore to explore why this issue resonates so deeply in Ireland. Rather than advocating a position, this conversation focuses on context — how Irish history, colonial experience, displacement, and...

Send us Fan Mail A Live presentation of the annual "Home for the Holidays" showcase on Beaver Island, recorded at the BIC Center on December 6, 2025. Featuring Holiday Carols and stories about Christmas past on the Island.  #TheTidesThatTie  #HomeForTheHolidays  #StoriesAndSongs  #BeaverIsland  #ChristmasOnTheIsland

Send us Fan Mail A live recording of Songs and Stories about Arranmore by Jerry Early, John Gallagher, Anne Connaghan and John Flanagan, recorded live at the 2025 Emerald Isle Irish Féile. Songs include: Loch Tay Boat Song The Souls of Old Fisherman Neilie Eoghan The Molleigh Jimmy Ward Island Fisherman Eddie Greene's Highland Little Bird I'll Go 

Send us Fan Mail Summary This episode of The Tides That Tie explores the deep connections between Beaver Island and Arranmore through the lens of boat building, specifically focusing on the Irish Currach. The conversation highlights the history, craftsmanship, and community spirit surrounding the Currach Club on Beaver Island, featuring insights from local builders and rowers. The episode emphasiz...

Send us Fan Mail A look at Arranmore after the Beaver Island Migration in verse and song.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Ron and Kevin explore the cultural significance of the Emerald Isle Irish Féile and the Beaver Island Irish Heritage Group in preserving the island's Irish roots. They discuss the festival's role in celebrating Irish heritage through music, dancing, and community connections. The episode features interviews with Kitty McNamara, the Féile director, and Pa...

Send us Fan Mail This episode Introduces the Podcast and features a full length version of our theme song;  Two Islands, One Soul followed by an interview with the songwriters.