Episode 19: Craic on the Road — Live from the Worcester Irish Cultural Festival
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Episode 19: Craic on the Road — Live from the Worcester Irish Cultural Festival 🎶
Recorded live on location at the 3rd Annual Worcester Irish Cultural Festival at Polar Park!
Host Michael Schilling and co-host Greg Shanahan take Craic on the Coast on the road for a day full of music, laughter, and great conversation at one of New England’s favorite Irish festivals.
This episode features:
🎤 John Curtin of the New Bedford–based Celtic rock band The Pourmen, talking about the band’s roots, their high-energy live shows, and their mission to keep Irish music alive and loud across the South Coast.
🌹 Maeve Kelly, the 2025 Boston & New England Rose, reflecting on her experience representing Irish youth and the global community of the Rose of Tralee Festival.
🎵 And the legendary Derek Warfield, founding member of The Wolfe Tones, sharing stories from a lifetime in Irish folk music, his songwriting, and the enduring power of Irish ballads to connect generations.
It was a day of sunshine, song, and celebration — the perfect showcase of Irish pride, community, and craic on the festival field. A great time was truly had by all!
Show Notes & Links
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Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones — Official Site
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Boston & New England Rose Centre — roseoftralee.ie
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Worcester Irish Cultural Festival — Event Info
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