Radio Free Eireann-Saturday-March 17th
Posted by Jim on March 17, 2018
RADIO FREE EIREANN will broadcast this Saturday MARCH 17TH on WBAI Radio 99.5FM or WBAI.ORG at 12 noon-1pm New York time or 4pm-5pm in Ireland or anytime after the program on WBAI.ORG – Archives
Irish History Roundtable and New York St. Patrick’s Day Parade historian JOHN RIDGE will discuss the evolution of the New York parade from a small religious procession to a world renowned display of Irish pride,achievement,culture and support for Irish freedom.
While Irish flags and “England Out of Ireland” banners are a feature of St. Patrick’s Day Parades in New York, the Irish flag is banned from the parade in the overwhelmingly nationalist town of Newry.
STEPHEN MURNEY, of Saoradh will give a live report on groups intending to carry the Irish flag.
While Irish flags and “England Out of Ireland” banners are a feature of St. Patrick’s Day Parades in New York, the Irish flag is banned from the parade in the overwhelmingly nationalist town of Newry.
STEPHEN MURNEY, of Saoradh will give a live report on groups intending to carry the Irish flag.
Author,journalist and political commentator Dr. ANTHONY MCINTYRE will cover the latest political developments including the political fallout from the break-up of the Stormont talks and and meaning of the unionist retreat from an apparent agreement.
HAPPY ST.PATRICK’S DAY!!!!
John McDonagh and Martin Galvin co-host.