Tribute to Adrian Flannelly, the “Voice of Ireland”

Posted by Jim on June 29, 2026

As family and friends sadly lay the remains of Adrian Flannelly to rest in his native Ireland, Glucksman Ireland House at New York University sends it deepest condolence and salutes the man who was the Voice of Ireland and Irish America for over 50 years. As the host of Irish Radio’s ‘Adrian Flannelly Show,” Adrian championed the cause of Irish America and Ireland to a wide audience of listeners and fans. His recipe for success was his sincerity and kindness, broadcasting a mix of current news and sports, Irish music, Irish culture, and his inimitable interviews with leaders in politics, business, and the arts.

Adrian had a disarming style of interviewing guests including New York Governors and Mayors and Irish political leaders which often resulted in the most original and revealing of interviews.

Adrian played a central role in securing visas for Irish people to work in America. As Irish Central reported, he “was a major force on behalf of applicants during the Donnelly and Morrison visa programs, even filling up a truck with thousands of applications from Irish immigrants and driving to Washington, D.C., with his daughter Linda to personally deliver them to the government lottery.”

Adrian will be sadly missed by his wife, Aine Sheridan, children, grandchildren, siblings, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends, and many lifelong listeners. May he rest in peace.