Set amid the post-war Irish immigration to America, Brooklyn sees shy, naive young Irish woman Eilis Lacey (Saoirse Ronin) leave her mother and sister in the small Irish town of Enniscorthy in the early 1950’s to take up a job in a snooty department store in Brooklyn. Although, miserable and homesick at first, Eilis soon finds love with young Italian
Read moreBuilt for Speed – 12th February 2016 RADIO BIRDMAN – What gives. (Aus) POND – Elegant design. (Aus) DAPPLED CITIES – Miniature alas. (Aus) THE HUMMINGBIRDS – You just gotta know my mind. (Aus) JORDIE LANE – I think I always thought. (Aus) THE SHINS – Australia MGMT – Congratulations. CALEXICO – Black heart. BLITZEN TRAPPER – Destroyer of the
Read moreNorthern Ireland singer-sogwriter David McWilliams, best known for the classic song Days of Pearly Spencer, sadly died on January 8, 2002. In this annual tribute, Gil McWilliams discusses her selection of favorite David McWilliams songs. David McWilliams Official Website: Click Here Purple Haze is sponsored by Classic Cars with Character
Read moreWrite Now – TONIGHT – Our passionate reader Stewart will talk about his choice of book/s. Also, something towards St Valentine’s Day. Please join me, Gaytana
Read moreThis week on ‘Built For Speed’ we take a look at Oscar nominee Brooklyn a drama focussing on a young Irish woman who emigrates from Ireland to the US in the 1950’s. We’ll also review The Price We Pay, a documentary about corporate tax avoidance that will be screening at the Transitions Film Festival. There’s also plenty of fine music
Read moreThe playlist for this evening’s (12am – 2am) Midnight Mass program with host dj Dan-E H: JESU – Don’t Dream It STEREOLAB – Space Moth BLACK ANGELS – Science Killer THE BIRTHDAY PARTY – Death By Drowning DEATH IN JUNE – She Said Destroy CIRCLE – Armo ULVER – Om Hanumate Namah SWANS – All Lined Up BLOODIEST
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