Craic on the Coast: An AOH Podcast

About Craic on the Coast: An AOH Podcast

Welcome to Craic on the Coast, a lively and engaging podcast celebrating Irish culture, history, and heritage on the South Shore of Massachusetts. Based in America's Hometown of Plymouth, MA, this podcast is proudly brought to you by the Father John Murphy Division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH). Each episode dives into the rich tapestry of Irish-American life in the region, blending history, storytelling, music, and community voices. From exploring the waves of Irish immigration to Massachusetts to highlighting the modern contributions of Irish culture, Craic on the Coast captures the enduring spirit of the Irish on the South Shore. Listeners will enjoy: • Historical Deep Dives: Learn about the Irish experience in Plymouth and beyond, from 19th-century immigrants to today's vibrant Irish-American community. • Cultural Spotlights: Celebrate Irish traditions, music, dance, and folklore with local musicians, performers, and storytellers. • Community Connections: Hear from guests involved in the local Irish community, from members of the AOH and Irish clubs to organizers of festivals and parades. • Modern Craic: Explore how Irish culture thrives today with pubs, local businesses, sports, and connections to Ireland itself. Whether you're Irish by blood, by marriage, or simply by heart, Craic on the Coast invites you to join the conversation. With a mix of humor, heart, and history, this podcast is your go-to source for celebrating the Emerald Isle right here in Massachusetts. Slainte!

Publisher

Ancient Order of Hibernians

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

21 Feb 2025

Latest episode

29 Oct 2025

Latest episodes

22 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   29 Oct 2025

   Episode 22: Samhain: The Irish Roots of Halloween" (with Consul General Sighle Fitzgerald

   Hosts Michael Schilling and Shaun Morgan interview Síghle Fitzgerald, Consul General of Ireland in Boston, exploring Samhain's Irish roots and its influence on modern Halloween traditions in the United States.

2. 

   22 Oct 2025

   Episode 21: The Commission for the Future of Ireland

   Mairéad Farrell TD discusses the Commission for the Future of Ireland with hosts Michael Schilling and Shaun Morgan, exploring its mission, connection to the Good Friday Agreement, and the diaspora's role in shaping a united Ireland in this interview.

3. 

   14 Oct 2025

   Episode 20: A Fragile Peace — A Conversation with Irish-American Filmmaker Rory Duffy

   Irish-American filmmaker Rory Duffy discusses his documentary, *A Fragile Peace: Inside Brexit and Belfast*, with hosts Michael Schilling and Shaun Morgan, examining Brexit's impact on Northern Ireland's fragile peace in this interview.

Who has been a guest on Craic on the Coast: An AOH Podcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Síghle Fitzgerald
• Mairéad Farrell TD
• Rory Duffy
• John Curtin
• Maeve Kelly

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

10 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 44 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

50

Social presence

91

YouTube

0

Engagement

51

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Does not typically book guests

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