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2) The Irish in America

This is where Ireland meets America, at the Irish Roots Cafe, right down by the river ! Host: Mike O’Laughlin. Special appearances with forgotten songs by Peter Reilly Adams*. We are looking for your local history and legends. Who were the early families? Did you have an ‘Irish patch’ ? Help us put your town on the map !

Early coverage of Kansas City, St. Louis, and in person trips to the Irish Wilderness in Missouri. Bonus trip and research by Mike to Savannah, Georgia, home to a distinct group of Irish in America. Other guests include Micheal Murphy; Stephanie Mahoney; Peggy Sheehan; Kerry Browne; Frank & Patsy Pope; Jody Watson; Tom Walsh; Chuck Haddix; Walt Harper, Pat O’Neill, Pete Maher, and more !

Free Sessions - Level 1

We have free Irish in America sessions on ITunes and at irishroots.com. These will give you an idea of the scope and tone of these sessions !

Hedge School Sessions - Level 2

You can enroll in our level two sessions to learn more. The audio sessions may be downloaded online or Sent to you on a CD. Guide books optional.

( Tuition keeps your Hedge School & teachers alive ! )

One to One Consultation - Level 3

You may apply for one to one consultation. This is a private transaction between consultant and student or client. It is most helpful for beginners. ( Donation )

Go To: History - Genealogy - Song - Irish America - Language - Videos - Travel Hedge School Gift Certificate

1.History of Ireland

Hedge Row History of Ireland

Michael O’Laughlin, Peter R. Adams

2. Introduction to your hosts

3. The Hedge Schools in Ireland

4. The Hedge Schools in Ireland

5. The Great Irish Famine. p.1.

6. The Great Irish Famine, p.2.

1.Immigration and Destinations
1. Vikings Raid Ireland
2. Rise of the Vikings and settlement

1l. The Rise of Brian Boru, ‘High King’

On CD (.mp3) with shownotes

1.Hello Fada, level I

Notes on the Irish Language.

Before you take a class.

For the Curious !

Simple notes for the curious passerby.

Host: Renata Henley,

Poor Scholar: Mike O’Laughlin

From the Complete Series:

1.Greetings
2.My Name Is
3.How are you ?
4.I am not bad....
5.Where are you from ?
6.Oro Sé, chat & sing !
1.Numbers
2. Personal Names
3. Proverbs 10:21
4. National Anthem, Chat & Sing 10:14
5. Branches of Gaelic 12:37
6. Mac and O 13:35
7. ‘Bad’ words ? 9:52
8. What is the Fada ? 13:34

One CD with 11 sessions. Delivered to your door by USPS: $19.95

1.Return to Irish Roots

Interactive. Contains 11 items:

Host: Mike O’Laughlin

Seven Genealogy/History Video Shorts

Irish Roots Cafe Introduction

Book of Irish Families, great & small

The Irish Families Project

Annals of Ireland by the Four Masters

Irish Families Broadcast

Irish in America Broadcast

Irish Song and Recitation Broadcast

3 Audio Broadcasts with Slide Shows

Danny Boy chat & sing w/ Peter Adams

Lost Tribes of the Irish in Georgia.

Irish DNA R1b, Vikings, Glennon.

Early Travel Video

Our Home made video showing our early trips to Ireland circa 1984. Converted from old time tape !

With decorative gift case and cover: $19.95

In plain vinyl adhesive sleeve: $12.95

1.Irish in Kansas City

( Missouri & Kansas )

Audio Interviews

Host: Michael C. O’Laughlin with guests

1. Introduction to the first series

2. Founders, Donnelly, Pendergast

3. Burke, Canada, 1868 Town of Kansas

4. Oldest Irish in America: Brownes Deli

5. K. C. Irish Jazz, Lexington

6. Irish Tradional Music: Scartaglen

7. Rellihan; picnics; Listowel, Chicago

1.Nelly Don; Mafia; Pendergast O’Malley
2. Kansas City Irish in the 1980’s. Pope
3. Liverpool to KC shock; St. Patricks
4. Irish Patch, Kansas AOH, B & B’s *
5. Kellys; Parade; Jim Pendergast; Fest
6. Newspapers; Irish groups; Kilkenny
7. The Lone Piper: Jody Watson; Canada
8. Irish Dancers; Irish Lessons; Scots
9. Irish Wakes; Germans; no famine
10. Irish Dancer Mahoney; Genealogy Ctr.
11. Jordon, O’Malley
12. Irish Museum; O’Cahan Kane
13. Back to Old Erin: lost K.C. Irish Song*
14. Irish Wilderness, Ma O’ Mine song*
15. St. Louis Irish author
16. Pendergast & Murphy, Irish Ballots

*songs/ comments by Peter Reilly Adams

1. Savannah Georgia

1 Lost Tribes of the Irish in Georgia (1)

2 Lost Tribes of the Irish in Georgia (2)

3 St. Pat’s Parade; Hibernians; Rangers

Audio CD with shownotes: $

100. Sean Nos & Recitation

History on each song as possible.

Chat and Sing Format

Host and Songs by: Mike O’Laughlin

1- The Old Claddagh Ring

2- Over the Mountain

3- On Erins Green Shores

4- Baltimore (recitation)

5- Oro Sé

6- We Are The Music Makers (recite)

7-

8-

9-

A selection of

On CD (.mp3) with shownotes

1.Travel By County

7) Travel Ireland...

with the hedge school

We’ve travelled Ireland since the 1970’s, county by county. Share our experience and road trips here on the Travel Ireland with the hedge school broadcast. In production with initial

episodes hosted by Mike O’Laughlin and Peter Adams.

Free Sessions - Level 1

We have free Irish travel shorts on iTunes and at www.Irishroots.com

Hedge School Sessions - Level 2

You can enroll in our level two sessions to get more. The audio sessions may be downloaded online or Sent to you on a CD with show notes.

( Tuition keeps your Hedge School & teachers alive ! )

One to One Consulting - Level 3

First trip to Ireland ? Want to explore more Irish territory ? You can apply here for a

consultation. Send along a specific question and if we think we can do you some good

we’ll get together by email, phone, or video call. (small fee may be required )

Go To: History - Genealogy - Song - Irish America - Language - Videos - Travel - Books

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1.Video Shorts

Our First 14 Video Shorts

Host: Mike O’Laughin

Irish Roots Cafe; History & Genealogy (Main)

Irish Families Worldwide Broadcast

Irish in America Broadcast

Irish Song and Recitation Broadcast

Annals of Ireland the Four Masters

Book of Irish Families

Irish Families Project (34 book set)

Plantation of Ireland (Conquest of Ireland)

Coats of Arms & Tartans (Book of Arms)

Irish History and Genealogy (Timeline )

Irish Family Names (Spellings book )

St. Louis Irish (Missouri Irish Book)

Kansas City Irish (Missouri Irish Book)

Finale at the Irish Roots Cafe

DVD in sleeve : $ 14.95

6) Irish Roots TV

answers in 3 minutes or less!

The worlds first video podcast series of it's kind. Our first 14 shows are from presentations made at the Irish Roots Cafe annual festival. This series covers History, Heraldry, Genealogy, Song, and Family Research. Hosted by Mike O'Laughlin, founder of the Irish Roots Cafe.

Free Sessions - Level 1

We have free Irish Video Shorts on ITunes and at irishroots.com. They are also available on DVD for a reasonable fee.

Hedge School Sessions - Level 2

You can enroll in our level two sessions to learn more. The audio sessions may be downloaded online or Sent to you on a CD with show notes.

( Tuition keeps your Hedge School & teachers alive ! )

One to One Video Consulting - Level 3

Should you decide to become a Hedge School Student. We can record a reply to your specific question on video, and then post the video reply on our web page. We can also mail you a DVD. Reply based upon personal knowledge and the Hedge School Library. No guarantees !

( Donation or courses of $50 or more. 2 - 5 minute off the cuff video reply )

Go To: History - Genealogy - Song - Irish America - Language - Videos - Travel - Books

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5. Irish Language Sessions.... for the curious

1.Hello Fada, level II

Beginning Irish Language Sessions.

Host: to be announced

Hello Fada, it's Renata ! ( 11 episodes on CD for your listening enjoyment )

Renata is our session leader for Irish Language studies. She studied at Dublin University and in the Gaeltacht on the west coast of Ireland and points out that these courses are meant to be fun and helpful for Irish language enthusiasts. They are audio courses, not University courses ! ( Your Tuition keeps your Hedge School & teachers alive ! ) Course book available.

Free Sessions - Level 1

'Hello Fada, accent on the Irish' is our free Language broadcast. ( You'll soon learn about the 'Fada' ). We start with brief chats about specific words. This is helpful for the curious, and for those who wish to move on to Level II. This is for those who have never taken a class, but are curious !

Hedge School Sessions - Level 2

You can enroll in our level two sessions to learn more. The audio sessions may be downloaded online or Sent to you on a CD. Guide books optional. (in progress)

One to One Consultation - Level 3

You may apply for one to one consultation, or translations. This is a private transaction between consultant and student or client. It is most helpful for beginning learners. (donation) Inquire.

Go To: History - Genealogy - Song - Irish America - Language - Videos - Travel

102. History of Ireland

Hedge Row History of Ireland

Michael O’Laughlin, Peter R. Adams

1.The Battle of Clontarf; Brians death
2.The Bards and the culture
3.Monastic Life and Times
4.Battle of Kinsale; Flight of Earls
5.Cromwell and Confederacy
6.Cromwell and Civil War
7.James, Battle of the Boyne, defeat
1.Treaty of Limerick, The Wild Geese
2.Hidden Ireland in the 1700’s
3.Wolfetone, Tandy, ’98 Rising

07. The Rise of DeValera in Ireland

4.Modern Politics
5.Daniel O’Connell, the liberator

On CD (.mp3) with shownotes

4. The Hedge Row History of Ireland....

With my Turf and my primer. ( 23 episodes recorded to date )

“Teaching by the side of the road, in nooks and crannies, whenever & where ever possible - these are the teachers of the Hedge.” Session leaders for episodes 1 to 23 are Peter Reilly Adams (who also ads historic songs to the broadcasts) and Mike O’Laughlin. Peter has taught at every level of education over the last 40 years. Author and Co-host Mike rounds out these continuing sessions covering 2000 years of Irish History and culture.

Free Sessions - Level 1

We have free Irish Family History sessions on ITunes and at irishroots.com. These will give you an idea of the scope and tone of these sessions !

Hedge School Sessions - Level 2

You can enroll in our level two sessions to learn more. The audio sessions may be downloaded online or Sent to you on a CD. Guide books optional.

( Tuition keeps your Hedge School & teachers alive ! )

One to One Consultation - Level 3

You may apply for special one to one consultation. This is a private transaction between consultant and student or client. It is most helpful for those beginning Irish history research. We will consult with you on possible sources, opinons, and procedure (donation).

Go To: History - Genealogy - Song - Irish America - Language - Videos - Travel

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101. Irish-American Ballads

Includes History on each song as possible.

Chat and Sing Format

Host: Michael O’Laughlin

Song Artist: Peter Reilly Adams

1- Dear Little Shamrock

2- Danny Boy

3- Kerry Dancing

4- Slievenamon

5- Irish Eyes are Smiling

6- Endearing Young Charms

7- Where the River Shannon Flows

8- Macushla

9- An Irish Lullaby

A selection of most popular tunes from the latter 1800’s and early 1900’s. The history and origin of each tune is discussed. The song is sung at the end of each session by Peter Reilly Adams.

On CD (.mp3) with shownotes $

3) Irish Song & Recitation

Home of Song, Story and Poetical Proverb ( 30 episodes recorded to date )

Every day’s a holiday, at the Irish Roots Cafe ! Our annual festival is all about traditional forms of song and recitation, both Irish and Irish American. From tin-pan alley to Sean Nós songs in the Irish language. Host Mike O’Laughlin, including a very special series featuring Peter Reilly Adams as co-host and song artist of famous Irish American ballads and Irish anthems. Contact us to appear or phone it in at 816-256-3360 ! Other guests in free episodes include Best of Show: Connie Dover; Michael Collier; Emily Wyatt on the harp; Ed Neafsey, Adam Braunschweig and more to come !

Free Sessions - Level 1

We have free Song and Recitation sessions on ITunes and at irishroots.com. These will give you an idea of the scope and tone of these sessions !

Hedge School Sessions - Level 2

You can enroll in our level two sessions to learn more. The audio sessions may be downloaded online or Sent to you on a CD. Guide books optional.

( Tuition keeps your Hedge School & teachers alive ! )

One to One Consultation - Level 3

You may apply for one to one consultation. This is a private transaction between consultant and student or client. It is most helpful for beginners. (donation)

Go To: History - Genealogy - Song - Irish America - Language - Videos - Travel

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Learn More about your Teachers and Show Guests:

210. Missouri Irish Book. The original history of the Irish in Missouri. softcover.

203. Missouri Irish Audio Book.

Online audio download version

Author: Michael C. O’Laughlin

narration: Molly Nickle

Divided into 8 parts:

1) The Years 1770 -1804, the first Irish. (58:58)

2) 1804-1900. Before Statehood to 1900. (54:23)

3) Immigration & Distribution in Missouri (54:00)

4) St. Louis Irish from 1770. Famine Irish (60:01)

5) The Famine Irish, Murphy Wagon, (1:09:40)

Fr. Donnelly, Kansas City Irish settled.

6) The Saint Patricks Day Parades (59:30)

7) The Irish Wilderness, Hogan, captions (31:56)

8) My Irish American Heritage (38:14)

Sullivan, Donahue, Buckley, Kelliher

Cork, Kerry, Civil War, Iowa, Missouri...

Online download of 7 CD set : $14.95

~ In Progress ~

1.Irish Family History

Best of 2006

Irish Family History Sessions

Host: Michael O’Laughlin

1.Irish Family History

Best of 2007

Irish Family History Sessions

Host: Michael C. O’Laughlin

1. Irish Family History Sessions

“Welcome Home” (151 episodes aired to date.)

''This is the Irish Roots Cafe, where every day’s a holiday - and there's always room for one more ! '' We cover Genealogy; Books; Videos; and Curious news and notes worldwide. Your host and founder, Michael O’Laughlin, is the most published author in the field. He writes, publishes and broadcasts like no other. This show is that started up the Hedge School broadcasts, back in 2006. ( Your Tuition keeps your Hedge School & teachers alive ! )

Free Sessions - Level 1

We have free Irish Family History sessions on ITunes and at irishroots.com. These will give you an idea of what this broadcast was, and is today !

Hedge School Sessions - Level 2

You can enroll in our level two sessions to learn more. The audio sessions may be downloaded online or Sent to you on a CD. Guide books optional.

One to One Consultation - Level 3

You may apply for a one to one consultation. This is a private transaction between teacher and student or client. It is most helpful for those beginning family research. We will not conduct a search, but will consult on possible sources, opinions, and procedure ($20 min.)

Go To: History - Genealogy - Song - Irish America - Language - Videos - Travel

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103. Irish Family History

Best of 2008

Irish Family History Sessions

Host: Michael O’Laughlin

104. Irish Family History

Best of 2009

Irish Family History Sessions

Host: Michael C. O’Laughlin

105. Irish Family History

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