Understanding Irishness through our most iconic pop culture moments, with journalist Kate Demolder

from How to be Irish · host Úna Harty

In this lighter episode of How to be Irish Úna welcomes freelance journalist Kate Demolder to explore iconic moments in Irish pop culture from the 1980s to today, and how they shape Irishness and what it means to be Irish.From the bold actions of Virgin Megastore in the '80s to the unforgettable Sinead O'Connor moment on SNL, and the rise of Irish talent in the 2020s, Úna and Kate delve into the stories that have shaped Ireland's cultural landscape.Tune in for a mix of humour, history, and heartfelt discussion on what it means to be Irish.

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