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.
Irish Radio Canada
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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| 6:00PM | Learn
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Ceol & Craic with Ken Tracey & Mark
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Streams Daily at 8am & 1pm (EST)
May 24 2026 - May 30 2026
Nick McCarthy, Jennifer Quinn, Margaret Harvey O'Kelly, Michael McBane, Kevin Dooley
On Sunday, May 17, 2026, community members gathered at the Global Famine Way Memorial in MacDonald Gardens Park to mark the first official National Famine Commemoration Day.
The 35-minute ceremony was simple, respectful, and focused on reflection. Guests arrived to soft harp music and gathered quietly around the memorial before the ceremony began.
As Master of Ceremonies, I offered a reflection on the importance of National Famine Commemoration Day and the memorial as a permanent place of remembrance in Canada’s capital.
A historical reflection from the Irish Embassy by Deputy Jennie Quin which reminded attendees that famine has affected many peoples and nations throughout history. The remarks highlighted how famine caused loss, migration, hardship, and lasting impacts across generations, while emphasizing the importance of remembering these experiences today.
A cultural reflection followed, featuring the reading of the poem *Quarantine* by Margaret Harvey-O’Kelly and a performance of the traditional piece *Skibbereen* by Kevin Dooley offering attendees a moment for quiet contemplation and remembrance.
The ceremony then observed a solemn minute of silence followed by the laying of flower by Clare O'Connell Noon at the Shoes Memorial.
Michael McBane spoke about the importance of preserving these histories through education, compassion, and public remembrance. His remarks emphasized that commemoration is not only about honouring the past, but also about strengthening our shared commitment to human dignity and solidarity.
Closing remarks thanked the partners, participants, and community members who helped make the event possible and recognized the gathering as the inaugural National Famine Commemoration Day ceremony in Ottawa. Attendees were invited to return each year to continue the tradition of remembrance.
The ceremony served as both a tribute to those who suffered and died during famines around the world and a reminder of the importance of remembering difficult histories together with compassion, dignity, and respect. (Text provided by Nick McCarthy)
Artemis Technologies - John Patterson: Belfast to Canada
Artemis demonstrated their Belfast built "wing" hydrofoil in Canada in 2025. The technology use electric power, transitioning from diesel for shorter use work vessels.
With its underwater “wing,” or hydrofoil, the Artemis EF-12 Escape lifts entirely out of the water while cruising, dramatically reducing drag. Artemis Technologies’ vessels are capable of reaching speeds up to 36 knots- nearly double the pace of conventional ferries, and with just half the energy use.
Technical trials tested cutting-edge debris detection and collision avoidance systems developed by Artemis Technologies in partnership with Queen’s University Belfast - vital technology for BC’s complex marine environment.
Greenline Ferries, founded in 2022, aims to launch all-electric routes from Gibsons and Bowen Island to downtown Vancouver by 2027.
Frances Privelage, Ciara McKinney: Northern Irish Connections
A global community of Northern Irish abroad and friends of Northern Ireland, connected by a shared pride in the region and a desire to help it prosper.
Developed by Invest Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland Connections provides a network for partners from all walks of life. Domestic and international, public and private, all members share our ambition to make Northern Ireland the global player it deserves to be.
