Welcome to the Irish Radio Canada Website.
We are proud to share our Internet Radio Station. In 2005 we commenced
On-Air broadcasting with CHIN 97.9FM producing and presenting The Gaelic
Hour as a weekly show. in Sept 2016 we launched this new format.
You can now enjoy a selection of music every day and we will be able to
expand on the number of hours of interviews, as time goes on.
I would like to encourage you to submit your music selection and
hopefully I can find what you like in my library.
The Archives section of the site will continue to provide access to the
Gaelic Hour shows since 2006. Twitter, Facebook page and group will
become more relevant in communicating and I hope to increase the use of
Instagram as time goes on.
If you have some suggestions, please visit the contact page and send on
your ideas.
The 11 years on air have been fun, but the effort in raising the large
sum required to buy the time has become more onerous and the online
station offers the opportunity to increase content and reduce costs.
You can listen to the station using a variety of tools. The player on
this page may be the simplest. The links below provide additional
choices of players. Also, you can use your Smart Speaker to ask Alexa or
Google for "Irish Radio Canada from TuneIn"
I hope you enjoy and continue to listen.
Austin.
Irish Radio Canada
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Irish Radio Canada is a not for profit
voluntary internet radio station. It is dedicated to promoting
Irish culture and music.
Every effort is made to be as accurate as possible in crediting artists etc. and should there be any inaccuracies, please contact us so we can correct.
We particularly welcome and invite new , as well as established artists to submit their music for inclusion in the playlists.
We hope you enjoy.
Subscribe to our Podcast HERE and receive the weekly magazine show directly to your player of choice.
Every effort is made to be as accurate as possible in crediting artists etc. and should there be any inaccuracies, please contact us so we can correct.
We particularly welcome and invite new , as well as established artists to submit their music for inclusion in the playlists.
We hope you enjoy.
Subscribe to our Podcast HERE and receive the weekly magazine show directly to your player of choice.
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Canadian
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Ceol & Craic with Ken Tracey & Mark
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The Magazine Show - At Home and
Abroad
Streams Daily at 8am & 1pm (EST)
Nov 30 2025 - Dec 6 2025
Streaming 8am & 1pm Podcasts and more. Get all links at https://linktr.ee/irishradiocanada
Geraldine Osborne, Ray Bassett, Con O'Brien - Music from The Irish
Descendants
Ray Bassett - The Traveller's Tale
This book for the first time lifts the veil of secrecy which has surrounded the Irish Government’s operation in the North during the Peace Process. From its headquarters in Iveagh House, a dedicated group, known as the Travellers, spearheaded that operation. They were the Government’s eyes and ears throughout Northern Ireland.
The Travellers quietly and without fanfare, expended huge resources of time and effort in travelling the highways and byways of the North, speaking with all shades of opinion. In the end, all those private conversations in community halls, church missions, dingy bars and clubs helped bring about the level of understanding and trust necessary.
The policy of Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern, of talking to everybody was so much more productive than the bad old days of boycotting, walkouts and demonization.
Ahern and Albert Reynolds shattered the old blinkered groupthink of official Ireland and helped pave the pathway to peace.
This personal account, written by Ray Bassett, who for almost two decades was a key part of that operation, is a must read for those wanting to understand Dublin’s role in the process. It also provides an invaluable insight into the inner workings of Ireland’s Department of Foreign Affairs.
Geraldine Osborne - Somewhere Cold
In 1989, Irish doctor Geraldine Osborne, her artist husband Danny, & their 3 young children—ages 5, 2, and 1—embarked on an extraordinary adventure: to spend a year living in the tiny Inuit settlement of Grise Fiord, over a 3000km above the Arctic Circle.
Danny wasn't a stranger to Arctic extremes. In 1981, he took part in the first Irish Arctic Expedition. But his urge to reconnect with the Arctic never left—and in 1989, he convinced Geraldine to pack up their young family to spend the dark winter at temperatures below -40 °C living in this northernmost community of Canada while training their dog team and preparing for a perilous dog-sledge journey across the frozen sea to retrace the route of the last Inuit migration to Greenland in the following spring.
Written with warmth, humour, and unflinching honesty, Somewhere Cold explores their remarkable year in the High Arctic as Geraldine balances maternal instincts to protect her children from hazards with the desire to embrace this once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Along the way, they form deep connections with the local Inuit community, who share their traditional knowledge, country food, and exceptional resilience.
A compelling blend of travel narrative, family memoir and cultural observation, richly illustrated with photographs, Somewhere Cold is about pushing boundaries, embracing the unknown and discovering that sometimes the most valuable lessons come from unexpected places.
Insights into contemporary Nunavut life have recently hit the headlines via the Netflix Show North of North, and Somewhere Cold portrays an equally engaging period when Inuit life was still in transition.
Con O'Brien - The Irish Descendants
From the rugged shores of Newfoundland often called the Far East of the Western World originates one of Canada’s most celebrated folk groups, The Irish Descendants. For over 35 years, this multi-award-winning ensemble has captivated audiences across North America and beyond, performing more than 8,000 live shows and earning a reputation for musical excellence and cultural storytelling. Led by the unmistakable voice of Con O’Brien, the band blends masterful musicianship with rich vocals, weaving tales of their Irish heritage and the soul of Newfoundland and Labrador into every performance. Their shows are more than concerts they’re journeys filled with laughter, history, and unforgettable moments that leave audiences deeply connected to the spirit of the East Coast. Whether on a grand festival stage or in an intimate theatre, The Irish Descendants continue to share their legacy with passion, pride, and a touch of wit that’s as timeless as the music they play.
