Dec 12, 202553 minS2
<p>Support this podcast / buy me a coffee!</p><p>In this episode, I chat with Regina Sexton, Ireland’s leading food and culinary historian, all about the history of Irish food.</p><p>We chat about:</p><p>Irish heritage...
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How to be Irish
Hosted by Úna Harty · society · EN
About this Podcast:
Examining Irish society and culture to understand how our history, psychology, and politics have shaped what it means to be Irish today.Join me as I host conversations with Irish people who are experts in different facets of Irish culture, including nature, language, healing, folklore, mythology, music, poetry, mental health, entrepreneurism, activism, identity, social issues and current affairs.I also ask every guest what it means to be Irish. Their answers may surprise you.
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What is How to be Irish about?
Examining Irish society and culture to understand how our history, psychology, and politics have shaped what it means to be Irish today.
Who hosts How to be Irish?
How to be Irish is hosted by Úna Harty. The show has published 27 episodes to date.
What has How to be Irish covered recently?
Recent episodes include "What we used to eat, with Irish food historian Regina Sexton" (12 December 2025, 53 minutes), "What do we not understand about the North of Ireland / Northern Ireland? with content creator Gemma McSherry" (5 December 2025, 49 minutes), and "Growing up mixed race in Ireland, with activist and author Leon Diop" (28 November 2025, 53 minutes).
How often does How to be Irish publish?
How to be Irish publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 53 minutes across 27 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on How to be Irish?
Booking probability for How to be Irish is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. How to be Irish requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. How to be Irish's contact route on record: public web form.
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Úna Harty hosts How to be Irish, a society podcast with 27 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Dec 5, 202549 minS2<p>In this episode, Úna Harty interviews Gemma McSherry, a journalist, author and content creator from the North of Ireland. </p><p>They discuss Gemma's upbringing in a divided society, her experiences with...
Nov 28, 202553 minS2<p>In this episode, Úna speaks with Leon Diop, about his experiences of growing up in Tallaght as a mixed race. </p><p><br></p><p>We cover race, ethnicity, family dynamics and class in this emotional conversation where...
Episode #7
Understanding Irishness through our most iconic pop culture moments, with journalist Kate Demolder
Nov 21, 202541 minS2<p>In this lighter episode of How to be Irish Úna welcomes freelance journalist Kate Demolder to explore iconic moments in Irish pop culture from the 1980s to today, and how they shape Irishness and what it means to be...
Nov 14, 202550 minS2<p>Independents, referendums, the single transferable vote - a few of the idiosyncrasies of the Irish political system that we sometimes take for granted.</p><p><br></p><p>This week I chat to Professor in the Department...
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Nov 7, 202547 minS2<p>In this episode, we explore the rich history of the Lecale Peninsula with guest Duane Fitzsimons, who delves into the Norman invasion of Ireland, the significance of Dublin as a separate kingdom, and the historical...
Oct 31, 202541 minS2<p>In this episode of How to Be Irish, Cónal Creedon, an award-winning novelist and filmmaker, shares his deep connection to Cork and how it has shaped his creative journey.</p><p><br></p><p>He discusses the influence...
Oct 24, 202549 minS2<p>"We walk past remnants of our past every day without noticing." </p><p>Our ancestors left echoes of themselves all around us, if we only know where to look and how to interpret the signs. These remnants lie all over...
Oct 17, 20251h 8mS2<p>Have you ever heard of Clothilde Graves? What about Sister Concepta? Roesia de Verdun? Or how about Lady Ranelagh?</p><p><br></p><p>These are just some of the Irish women that journalist and bestselling author...
Oct 10, 202558 minS2<p>In the last four years, a quiet revival has been taking place: the revival of Irish stonelifting. Andy Downes is one of those who has helped to bring back this lost Irish tradition.</p><p><br></p><p>In this first...
Jan 10, 20251h 6mS1<p>In this episode of How to be Irish, I sit down with Amano Miura—a multidisciplinary artist, songwriter, and sean-nós singer from Killarney, Co. Kerry.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Born in Kyūshū, Japan, and raised in...
Jan 3, 202550 minS1<p>This week, I’m chatting with Sian Conway, an award-winning Dublin-based food writer, TikTok creator, and freelance content queen.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Sian brings her unique perspective on Irish culture, modern food...
Dec 20, 202453 minS1<p>In this special end-of-year episode, I’m joined by RTÉ reporter and broadcaster Sheila Naughton as we reflect on Ireland’s most impactful news stories of 2024.</p> <p>From moments of pride like Cillian Murphy’s Oscar...
Episode #13
Has modern life disconnected us from nature in Ireland? Rewilding our Irish identity with Soil Boy
Dec 13, 202457 minS1<p>Why is Ireland’s biodiversity in such a dire state? Are we projecting an incorrect image of our green nation? What would happen if we re-introduced bears or wolves? Why should we stop hiking and start exploring?</p>...
Dec 6, 202450 minS1<p>Belonging is a fundamental human need—but how does this concept play out in the context of Irish society?</p> <p><br /></p> <p>In this episode, I’m joined by social psychologist, social entrepreneur, and founder of...
Nov 29, 202442 minS1<p>What is important to our young people as we head to the polls for the General Election?</p> <p>Jenny Maguire is the President of Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union, a union which represents nearly 20,000...
Nov 22, 20241h 3mS1<p>What does an interaction with an Irish fairy look and feel like? How do we connect with Ireland’s Neolithic and sacred sites? Were our ancestors supernatural beings?</p> <p>We’re ten episodes in and this one will...
Nov 15, 202455 minS1<p>Why did the Irish language start to decline? Why should we be interested in learning Gaeilge? How can you go about bringing more Irish into your everyday life?</p><p>Saoirse Garet is a voice facilitator and accent...
Nov 8, 202459 minS1<p>Are the Irish repressed emotionally? How has our history impacted our soma? How are the young people in Ireland working to heal themselves for their future ancestors today?</p> <p>Caoimhe Gibney, aka The Mindful...
Nov 1, 202453 minS1<p>Why did Ireland undergo so much societal change in the 1990s and 2000s? What was it like to be a young woman or a member of the LGBTQ+ community in Ireland in the late 20th century? What are the issues we should be...
Recent guests
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Theresa Reidy
senior lecturer and head of department at the Department of Government and Politics, University College Cork, University College Cork
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Clodagh Finn
journalist and writer, author
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Sian Conway
Ethical Hour
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Dr. Mamobo Ogoro
Social Psychologist, Scholar, Broadcaster, Social Entrepreneur, GORM Media
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