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The Irish Sound

Hosted by Michael McCormack · arts · EN-IE

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About this Podcast:

Welcome along to my weekly show. I play some great Irish rebel & folk music every week & I also get to chat to many of the artists who write/perform the songs of our history.

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Contact path

Public web form

Booking probability

38%

Guest openness

Selective

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Questions about The Irish Sound

What is The Irish Sound about?

Welcome along to my weekly show. I play some great Irish rebel & folk music every week & I also get to chat to many of the artists who write/perform the songs of our history.

Who hosts The Irish Sound?

The Irish Sound is hosted by Michael McCormack. The show has published 61 episodes to date.

What has The Irish Sound covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Episode 61: Myles Gaffney" (8 September 2026, 114 minutes), "Episode 60: Sean Daly" (15 August 2026, 79 minutes), and "Episode 59: Matt O'Reilly" (28 July 2026, 87 minutes).

How often does The Irish Sound publish?

The Irish Sound publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 76 minutes across 61 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on The Irish Sound?

Booking probability for The Irish Sound is 38%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Irish Sound requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Irish Sound's contact route on record: public web form.

Who should pitch The Irish Sound?

The strongest fits for The Irish Sound are Artists, Writers & Performers. The Irish Sound has an arts audience.

About the host

Michael McCormack hosts The Irish Sound, an arts podcast with 61 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #61

    Episode 61: Myles Gaffney

    Sep 8, 20261h 54m

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to this weeks/months show. I am absolutely delighted to welcome Myles Gaffney to the show for a chat. Make sure and check out Myles new album on all major streaming platforms. Support the...

  • Episode #60

    Episode 60: Sean Daly

    Aug 15, 20261h 19m

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to this weeks show. This week I chat to Sean from Sean Daly & The Shams who are back on tour in Ireland this month. Catch them in Belfast on the 28th August, Galway on Sept 2nd and Dublin...

  • Episode #59

    Episode 59: Matt O'Reilly

    Jul 28, 20261h 27m

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to this weeks show. This week I chat to west Belfast musician Matt O'Reilly about all things music & Belfast...

  • Episode #58

    Episode 58: Daniel Doherty

    Jul 9, 20261h 16m

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to this weeks show. This week I remember our brave volunteers, play some great music and talk to up and coming artist Daniel Doherty. Support the show

  • Episode #57

    Episode 57: Our new song ...

    Jun 16, 20261h 1m

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to this weeks show (cause its always out weekly). I am back on my own this week, playing some great Irish music and letting you know what I have been up to lately. Thank you to our sponsor...

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  • Episode #56

    Episode 56: Raymond Daly

    Mar 31, 20261h 9m

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to another episode of The irish Sound. I talk a bit about easter week, play some great music and also talk to raymond Daly who has compiled a book covering the period from 1913 to 1923...

  • Episode #55

    Episode 55: New Studio

    Mar 6, 20261h 6m

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to this weeks show. This week coming from my new studio (another garden shed). I chat about all thngs going on for the Irish sound and of course play some fantastic music, including new...

  • Episode #54

    Episode 54: Paul Spillett (The Paddy Bhoys)

    Feb 13, 20261h 18m

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to his weeks show. This week I hat to Paul from The Paddy Bhoys Band. The Paddy Bhoys have a new album available to stream right now. It includes three original songs...

  • Episode #53

    Episode 53: A True Rebel Heart

    Jan 27, 20261h 11m

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to this weeks show. This week I remember the great man & musician Liam Coen. We have a whole show of great music from the Rebel heart & Coen family. I also read a fantastic poem written by...

  • Episode #52

    Episode 52: Ciaran Dowling (Errigal)

    Jan 13, 20261h 26m

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to the first show of 2026. Delighted to start off the year chatting to Ciaran Dowling of Errigal. We may or may not have had some technical difficulties (me) but we got there in the end. We...

  • Episode #51

    Episode 51: Lost Songs of Ireland

    Dec 19, 20251h 34m

    Send us Fan Mail Happy Christmas everyone. Back this week with more great music, a Tipperary song I never heard about before and a chat with Bill O'Brien who is doing great work tracking down some long lost Irish songs...

  • Episode #50

    Episode 50: Spotify wrapped

    Dec 11, 20251h 1m

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to this weeks show. I am back on my own this week, Christmas, the toy show, influencers, Palestine and much more get a mention this week as well as some fantastic music. Support the show

  • Episode #49

    Episode 49: An unmarked grave

    Dec 3, 202558 min

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to this weeks show. Back on my own this week, I reflect on our little trip to Glasnevin the weekend just gone by and pay tribute to Mary Palmer, mother to Thomas J Clarke and a proud...

  • Episode #48

    Episode 48: Tom Hennessey

    Nov 13, 20251h 36m

    Send us Fan Mail Delighted to chat to Tom Hennessey (The Tipperary Fenian) pon this weeks show. Tom is a real history buff and has uncovered some great local stories which he is documenting...

  • Episode #47

    Episode 47: Gary Lawlor

    Nov 5, 20251h 23m

    Send us Fan Mail Delighted to be back with this weeks show, Joined by Kildares finest Gary Lawlor. https://www.thedruids.ie/ https://www.facebook.com/thedruidsfolkband https://www.facebook.com/garylawloririshmusic...

  • Episode #46

    Episode 46: Big Ro

    Jul 11, 20251h 24m

    Send us Fan Mail Delighted to be back this week and speaking to Big Ro from The Rebel Rebel Podcast & Cú Chulainn Artist Management & Promotions. Ro lets us know anout the highs and lows of his show and why he has...

  • Episode #45

    Episode 45: Four Colours

    Jul 4, 20251h 14m

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to another episode of The Irish Sound. This week I chat about whats going on in my life at the minute as well as some big news from Glastonbury and the rebel music scene in Ireland. Of...

  • Episode #44

    Episode 44: I'm Back!!

    Jun 3, 20251h 1m

    Send us Fan Mail After a bit of a break and a new clear hed I am back with a new show. Showcasing the best (in my opinion) of Irish rebel music. Support the show

  • Episode #42

    Episode 43: St Patrick's weekend

    Mar 15, 202547 min

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to this weeks show, a celebration for St Patrick's day. Support the show

  • Episode #42

    Episode 42: Kieran Davenport

    Mar 7, 20251h 14m

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to this weeks show. I am delighted to have Kierand Davenport on for a chat. I chat about the sad passing of Brendan McFarlane as well as other heroes we remember this week. There is also...

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