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Welcome to Exile Nation, the official London Irish podcast. Hosted by the London Irish Media Team, Exile Nation brings you closer to the players, coaches and backroom staff at the club. Exile Nation is a podcast for the supporters, and so we will be giving you a say in what you want to hear and who you want to hear from. Follow us on Twitter (@LondonIrish) and Facebook (LIRFC) or use the hashtag #ExileNation to give your suggestions. Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy!
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The Irish Film London Podcast brings you fortnightly news and interviews, from the latest and greatest Irish film, TV and animation talent. It includes recordings of live Q&As and interviews from Irish Film London festivals, events and awards ceremonies, in addition to a host of brand-new interviews. Join guests like Saoirse Ronan, Fiona Shaw, Andrew Scott, Niamh Algar, Roisin Conaty, Lenny Abrahamson, Bronagh Gallagher, Moe Dunford and many many more.
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Sadly this is the last ever episode of the IFL podcast. On behalf of us both (Niamh and Gerry) we want to say a huge thanks to everyone whose listened since 2020. We've had some amazing guests and have been so proud of what we've achieved with this project. For our final episode, Niamh caught up with the filmmakers behind Lakelands - a powerful new…
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We were so pleased to host a preview screening of Sinéad O'Shea's powerful documentary PRAY FOR OUR SINNERS in Soho this week, and even more honoured to have it hosted by the wonderful Annie Macmanus, who we're so grateful to for taking part. In this week's podcast we present the Q&A from that event to you in full, while Niamh and Gerry give you th…
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In this week's episode, Gerry and Niamh provide a round up of all the new Irish film releases and IFL events you have to look forward to, making sure not to forget the new Barbie movie which just dropped its trailer and EXTENSIVE cast profiles this week. #Barbie FTW (Nicola Coughlan's in it. We're allowed) For this week's interview, Gerry ventured …
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In this episode, Gerry and Niamh wax lyrical about the end of awards season and look forward to what's ahead, including some big news for some of our favourite Irish stars. This week's interview is a dispatch from our St Patrick's Film Festival, which saw us previewing new Irish film God's Creatures, starring Emily Watson and Paul Mescal alongside …
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In this week's episode Niamh and Gerry discuss this year's IFTA nominations, then Niamh chats to Bríd Brennan and James Cosmo, stars of the new Scandi-Irish romcom My Sailor My Love, out in cinemas on March 10th. IFL's St Patrick's Day film programme is now on sale, visit www.irishfilmlondon.com for more info and to get your tickets now Enjoying ou…
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What a week for the Parish! Niamh and Gerry dissect all the great news for Irish filmmakers from this week's BAFTA awards in London. Then we present an interview we've been waiting to deliver for some time. Niamh sat down with Joyride director Emer Reynolds and young star Charlie Reid (Mully) for an extensive chat about that film and their cinemati…
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For this week's podcast we're presenting you with an incredible treat - it's the Q&A from our screening of HUSH A BYE BABY with director Margo Harkin. This is a rare chance to hear from Margo on the film and its impact on the (ongoing) discourse around women's reproductive rights in Northern Ireland. (The Q&A starts around the 15 minute mark for yo…
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Using elevated horror to subvert audience expectations: Jon Wright (Unwelcome) in conversation with IFL
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After a HUGE week for Irish film with an incredible number of BAFTA and Oscar nominations, Niamh and Gerry reflect on the industry's awards excitement and what it means to have an Irish language film recognised in this way. Then Gerry speaks to acclaimed horror director Jon Wright (Grabbers, Robot Overlords) about his new film Unwelcome, featuring …
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For our first podcast of 2023, Niamh and Gerry catch up on their festive viewing and provide an overview of the brilliant Awards Season nominations which Irish filmmakers are lining up at the Oscars, Baftas and Sundance to name but a few. Then Niamh caught up with diretor Conor McMahon and actor Eoin Duffy from new Irish comedy horror Let The Wrong…
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As the end of the year approaches, Niamh and Gerry take a festive look back at some highlights from a busy year of Irish film interviews here on the IFL podcast. Enjoy some highlights from the year just gone and find out what we took away from each episode. Its been a busy old year, so from everyone at Irish Film London - thank you for your support…
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Director Luke McManus's latest film North Circular is a musical journey which explores the experiences of people who live along Dublin's North Circular Road. Having played at festivals including Sheffield Doc/Fest this year it has its SOLD OUT screening at Bertha Dochouse on Saturday 19th November as part of IFFL 2022. We caught up with Luke to cha…
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How To Tell A Secret is a new documentary exploring the difficult subject of living with a HIV positive status, and the social taboos which still surround it. Directors Anna Rodgers and Shaun Dunne weave together a gentle, performative exploration of what it means to be HIV positive in Ireland today, using testimony from real people whose stories a…
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Director Frank Berry's new film Aisha (starring Letitia Wright and Josh O'Connor) is released in theatres and on Sky Cinema this Friday 19th November. The film also opens Irish Film Festival London 2022 at a West End preview event on Wed 16th November. Ahead of that event, we caught up with Frank who talked about social realist filmmaking, the dire…
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Dónal Foreman is an Irish filmmaker "living somewhere between Dublin and New York City" who has already made his mark on Irish cinema with his first two features, Out of Here and The Image You Missed. Now with his third feature, The Cry of Granuaile, which plays at Irish Film Festival London 2022, he sets out explore mythology, history and grief in…
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Róise & Frank - Rachael Moriarty, Peter Murphy and Bríd Ní Neachtain in conversation with IFL
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This week, Niamh caught up with the filmmakers behind the latest Irish language film to reach our screens, Róise & Frank. Out now in Irish cinemas, and selected as the Closing Gala for Irish Film Festival London 2022, Róise & Frank is a family comedy about a woman who believes her dead husband Frank has returned...as a dog. The team discuss working…
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Kathryn Ferguson (director of Sinéad O’Connor doc ”Nothing Compares”) in Conversation with IFL
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The highly anticipated Sinéad O'Connor documentary Nothing Compares, which is out in UK and Irish cinemas on Friday October 7th. Niamh was lucky to catch up with the film's director, Belfast based Kathryn Ferguson, during a whirlwind of press appearances. In this short episode they chat about what the film means for Kathryn as a director, Sinéad's …
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In this week's episode, after Gerry and Niamh's usual catch up about all the latest Irish film news, they take a deep dive (starting around the 10:00 mark for keen beans) to investigate the phenomenon of Irish language film by speaking to a huge number of guests including; director Colm Bairead and producer Cleona Ní Chrualaoí of The Quiet Girl; di…
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Gerry and Niamh catch up about all the latest Irish film news, including new Jessie Buckley film MEN, standing ovations at Cannes, and why cinemas in London are about to get CHEAPER to attend... Then Niamh speaks to Alison Oliver, lead actor in new series Conversations with Friends, who talks about her role in the series, what it means to love more…
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Kate McCullough (Award-winning cinematographer of An Cailín Ciúin/The Quiet Girl) in conversation with IFL
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Niamh and Gerry discuss the satisfyingly un-quiet release of An Cailín Ciúin/The Quiet Girl in UK and Irish cinemas; have conversations about Conversations With Friends; and round up some news about two of our favourite Jessie's. Then Gerry has a very snuffly chat with award-winning cinematographer Kate McCullough, about her work on The Quiet Girl,…
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Niamh and Gerry are back to catch you up on tons of new Irish film news, covering An Cailín Ciúin/The Quiet Girl, Conversations with Friends, Derry Girls, and loads more new Irish film fun to look forward to. We also dive into Screen Ireland's ambitious new sustainability strategy. Then Niamh chats to Brendan Muldowney, director of The Cellar a bra…
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Niamh Branigan catches up with the team behind new Irish language mystery drama Doineann - director Damien McCann, and actors Peter Coonan, Brid Brennan, Seán T. Ó Meallaigh and Clare Monnelly. Doineann is available now to watch on BBC iPlayer across the UK and on the RTE Player in Ireland. Make sure to catch this incredible and historic Irish lang…
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Kate Dolan, Hazel Doupe and Carolyn Bracken (You Are Not My Mother) in conversation with IFL
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On the day of its UK and Irish release, we're stoked to release the interviews we recorded earlier this week with the team from new Irish horror You Are Not My Mother, from debut director Kate Dolan. Niamh caught up with Hazel and Carolyn who play mother and daughter Angela and Char in the film; before Gerry chatted with Kate to round us out. The i…
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Gerry and Niamh have a post St Patrick's Day catch up covering all of IFL's new activities, as well as The Batman, Peaky Blinders and meeting the Taoiseach on Trafalgar Square... Then Gerry sits down with director of IFTA winning short film Nothing to Declare -the larger than life story of two young lads from Dublin who embark on an adventure which…
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Like London buses, you wait a while and two podcasts land in the space of a week... Seán O'Brien is the latest star to join us on this edition of the #ExileNation podcast! Tune in as we chat to Seán about his shenanigans on the Lions tours, helping out on the farm back home and his excitement for the first St Patrick's Party at the BCS on Saturday …
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Gerry and Niamh manage just a quick catch up on this week's episode, covering IFL's exciting St Patrick's Day activities, and the impending IFTA and BAFTA awards ceremonies. Then Niamh chats to the writer and director of Here Before, Stacey Gregg, in an interview that spans casting, camerawork and Stacey's decision to include certain supersticious …
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Well well well, #ExileNation we are truly delighted to welcome the self-proclaimed 'Corporate Panther' and none other than Mullingar's finest - Conor Gilsenan on to the #ExileNation podcast! We delve deep into Conor's time on The Apprentice, getting all the inside gossip and secrets that the public don't get to see, but that's not all! We hear from…
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Gerry and Niamh talk about this year's IFTA nominations as well as Oscar nominations for Irish films and show some appreciation for young actors in films this year. Then Niamh chats to director Benjamin Cleary and producer Rebecca Bourke about their new film Swan Song, out now on Apple TV. IFL's St Patrick's Film Festival is now on sale - catch all…
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In our first episode of 2022, Nimah and Gerry have a long overdue catch up on Irish film news, chat about what's on Netflix and have a rant about the BAFTA nominations. Then Niamh is joined by Damo and Ross to talk about their documentary Love Yourself Today ahead of its IFL screening in London on Feb 15th (Tickets here) Catch the trailer for Love …
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We're back! The IFL Podcast returns for a second season throughout 2022. Make sure to follow for new episodes every fortnight #LoveIrishFilm The Irish Film London Podcast is presented fortnightly by Niamh Branigan and Gerry Maguire. For more about Irish Film London, visit irishfilmlondon.com, and follow us on our socials: twitter.com/irishfilmlondo…
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Ben Loader joins the London Irish Media Team for the latest instalment of Exile Nation, the official London Irish podcast! Tune in as the pacey winger dishes the details on his favourite foody spots, growing up with professional footballer brother Danny and the sacrifices his parents made for them both, and also the current development on his injur…
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We’re back with a bang, as London Irish Assistant Coach, Brad Davis delights us with his stories and insight to the game in Episode 3 of this season's Exile Nation podcast! Tune in as we hear from Brad about his ‘bizarre' present when inducted into the Castleford Tigers Hall of Fame, his love of taking on a coaching project and carrying out some sw…
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Our final special edition episode from Irish Film Festival London 2021, and the last IFL podcast of 2021! In this episode, Caoimhe O'Malley catches up with Redemption of a Rogue director Philip Doherty and Michelle Diegnan hosts a Q&A with Vivienne Dick after the sold out premiere of her documentary New York Our Time. The Irish Film London Podcast …
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Another special edition episode, recorded during Irish Film Festival London 2021. In this episode, Caoimhe O'Malley catches up with some emerging Irish talent at one of our short film screenings in Riverside Studios, including chats with Aisling O'Regan Sarent (director of Cease), Jade Jordan (The Colour Between), Gordon Hickey (The Cure) and Paul …
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IFFL Festival Special: Arracht - a special edition episode of the Irish Film London podcast
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A special dispatch from the IFL team, recording from Irish Film Festival London 2021. We bring you an exclusive interview with Dónall Ó Héalai, recorded with Caoimhe O'Malley, followed by a recording of the Q&A from our festival Opening Gala screening of Arracht, with writer/director Tom Sullivan, in conversation with IFL's Gerry Maguire.…
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Episode 2 of Season 2 is here and it’s a corker! Springbok Marcel Van Der Merwe is in the hot seat this time round as he discusses his love for the NFL (Tom Brady’s #1 fan!), brings us stories from inside the dressing room at London Irish and also gives his predictions for the upcoming Autumn Internationals. Follow us on Twitter (@londonirish) and …
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Director of 'A Brixton Tale' Darragh Carey sits down to chat to Niamh about his debut feature film about A wealthy YouTuber, Leah, chooses a shy young man, Benji, as the subject of her documentary. They fall for each other, but the desire for edgy footage leads them down a violent path. The Irish Film London Podcast is presented by Niamh Branigan a…
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Writer & director Rachel Carey and the stars of Deadly Cuts: Angeline Ball, Erika Roe, Lauren Larkin and Shauna Higgins chat with Niamh about their new black comedy film along with some hilarious hairdresser experiences. Go see it in cinemas now! The Irish Film London Podcast is presented by Niamh Branigan and mixed and edited by Owen Billcliffe. F…
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Joe Lawlor, Christine Molloy and Orla Brady join IFL's Niamh Branigan to chat about their brave new feature film. Rose Plays Julie follows an adopted girl who seeks out her birth mother and discovers that the woman has no desire to meet her. What she discovers changes both of their lives. The Irish Film London Podcast is presented by Niamh Branigan…
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And we're back for Season 2 of of Exile Nation, the official London Irish podcast, to bring you all the goings-on behind the scenes at Hazelwood, giving you an all new insight into the lives of the London Irish squad. We catch up with new signing, scrum-half Ben White, to discuss his move down south to the big smoke, getting inundated with messages…
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Niamh chats to the writer and director Cathy Brady of feature film 'Wildfire' starring Nora-Jane Noone & Nikka MaGuigan. The story of two sisters who grew up on the fractious Irish border. When one of them, who has been missing, finally returns home, the intense bond with her sister is re-ignited. The Irish Film London Podcast is presented by Niamh…
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Niamh gets to chat with the Rogue crew including: writer & director Philip Doherty and cast Aaron Monaghan, Aisling O'Mara & Kieron Roche. In cinema's now! The Irish Film London Podcast is presented by Niamh Branigan and mixed and edited by Owen Billcliffe. For more about Irish Film London, visit irishfilmlondon.com, and follow us on our social med…
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Director Ruth Meehan and Leading Lady Gemma-Leah Devereux chat to Niamh Branigan about their new feature film 'The Bright Side'. The Irish Film London Podcast is produced by Niamh Branigan and mixed and edited by Owen Billcliffe. For more about Irish Film London, visit irishfilmlondon.com, and follow us on our social media platforms: twitter.com/ir…
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We're going back to one of our St Brigid's Day Festival Events where Gerry sits down with an IFL audience with Irish Film Director & IFL Patron Lenny Abrahamson. Where they discuss his Oscar nominee film 'Room' and hit tv show 'Normal People' The Irish Film London Podcast is produced by Niamh Branigan and mixed and edited by Owen Billcliffe. For mo…
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Double Niamh! IFL's own Niamh Branigan caught up with rising Irish star Niamh Algar to talk about her prolific career so far, inlcuding her new film Censor from director Prano Bailey-Bond, and what it's like attending awards ceremonies from home. The Irish Film London Podcast is presented by Niamh Branigan and mixed and edited by Owen Billcliffe. F…
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Spotlight membership executive Mel Brown joins Niamh with actors Toni O'Rourke and Ayoola Smart to chat about all things self-taping and self care in the acting business. The Irish Film London Podcast is presented by Niamh Branigan and mixed and edited by Owen Billcliffe. For more about Irish Film London, visit irishfilmlondon.com, and follow us on…
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Gerry Maguire chats to Irish writer, director, producer and actress Roisin Kearney about her work and route to success with films like Paddy and The Ferry, as well as what she has planned next. The Irish Film London Podcast is presented by Niamh Branigan and mixed and edited by Owen Billcliffe. For more about Irish Film London, visit irishfilmlondo…
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Recorded back in 2019 at a special Irish Film London event, this week's podcast features Andrew Scott, in conversation with some lucky young actors who asked him to reflect on his illustrious career so far. If you're enjoying the Irish Film London podcast, please consider giving us a Like and Subscribe on your chosen podcast app. Tune in every fort…
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After a short break we return with Episode 6 of Exile Nation, the official London Irish podcast, bringing you all the thoughts and feelings of prop Lovejoy Chawatama! We caught up with Lovejoy to talk us through his hobbies away from the rugby pitch, including his Backyard Chef treats, coaching back at his first club - Beckenham RFC - and winning t…
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Gerry Maguire chats to the incredibly inspiring makers and creators of The 8th Film; Ailbhe Symth, Andrea Horan and Lucy Kennedy. The 8th is out now in cinemas across the UK, but you can also watch it onine via IFL's exclusive link by clicking here The Irish Film London Podcast is presented by Niamh Branigan and mixed and edited by Owen Billcliffe.…
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Groundswell Documentary Johnny Gogan & Eddie Mitchell in Conversation with Irish Film London
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In today’s episode Gerry chats to the makers and creators of Documentary ‘Groundswell’ Activist and filmmaker Johnny Gogan joins us along side Leitrim activitst Eddie Mitchell. Groundswell chronicles the decade long struggle of Leitrim and Fermanagh residents as they fight against the threat of fracking in their communities. in this chat we discuss…
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