Welcome to the Irish Radio Canada Website.
We are proud to share our Internet Radio Station. In 2005 we commenced
On-Air broadcasting with CHIN 97.9FM producing and presenting The Gaelic
Hour as a weekly show. in Sept 2016 we launched this new format.
You can now enjoy a selection of music every day and we will be able to
expand on the number of hours of interviews, as time goes on.
I would like to encourage you to submit your music selection and
hopefully I can find what you like in my library.
The Archives section of the site will continue to provide access to the
Gaelic Hour shows since 2006. Twitter, Facebook page and group will
become more relevant in communicating and I hope to increase the use of
Instagram as time goes on.
If you have some suggestions, please visit the contact page and send on
your ideas.
The 11 years on air have been fun, but the effort in raising the large
sum required to buy the time has become more onerous and the online
station offers the opportunity to increase content and reduce costs.
You can listen to the station using a variety of tools. The player on
this page may be the simplest. The links below provide additional
choices of players. Also, you can use your Smart Speaker to ask Alexa or
Google for "Irish Radio Canada from TuneIn"
I hope you enjoy and continue to listen.
Austin.
Irish Radio Canada
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Irish Radio Canada is a not for profit
voluntary internet radio station. It is dedicated to promoting
Irish culture and music.
Every effort is made to be as accurate as possible in crediting artists etc. and should there be any inaccuracies, please contact us so we can correct.
We particularly welcome and invite new , as well as established artists to submit their music for inclusion in the playlists.
We hope you enjoy.
Subscribe to our Podcast HERE and receive the weekly magazine show directly to your player of choice.
Every effort is made to be as accurate as possible in crediting artists etc. and should there be any inaccuracies, please contact us so we can correct.
We particularly welcome and invite new , as well as established artists to submit their music for inclusion in the playlists.
We hope you enjoy.
Subscribe to our Podcast HERE and receive the weekly magazine show directly to your player of choice.
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The Magazine Show - At Home and
Abroad
Streams Daily at 8am & 1pm (EST)
May 18 2025 - May 24 2025
Meet the Ottawa Rose Applicants 2025
Julia Barnwell, Dessa Hayes, Orla Roisin Mahon, Molly McGuire, Samara O’Gorman, Kathleen Pauluk, Aidan Russell, Colleen Shirley, Skye Laura Smith.
Julia Barnwell - Bernadette Short School of Irish Dance Rose
Julia was born and raised in Montreal, Quebec, with proud roots in
Co. Monaghan and Co. Offaly, Ireland, as well as Glasgow, Scotland.
Embracing both her Irish and French-Canadian heritage, she has long
been an active member of Montreal’s Irish community.
She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a second major in
International Development Studies, and a Master’s in Human Genetics,
all from McGill University. Currently, Julia works as a Clinical
Research Coordinator at the Research Institute of the McGill
University Health Centre (RI-MUHC), supporting one of Canada’s
largest maternal-child research studies. Passionate about science,
she plans to pursue doctoral studies in neuroscience, genetics, and
child development.
Outside of her academic and professional pursuits, Julia is a
lifelong Irish dancer with nearly two decades of competitive
experience at the national and international levels. She trains and
teaches with her sponsor, the Bernadette Short School of Irish
Dance, and loves sharing the tradition with dancers of all ages. She
also enjoys playing piano, hiking, volunteering, and staying active
in her local parish. Through her work in science and her cultural
contributions, Julia is committed to making a meaningful impact in
both her community and field.
Dessa Hayes - Ottawa Irish Dance Company Rose
Dessa Hayes is a multifaceted graduate of Western University,
holding a BA in Creative Writing and English with a Major in
Advanced Arts and Humanities, as well as a Master’s degree in
Archaeology from University College London. Her master’s thesis, The
Use, Deposition, and Meaning of Irish Bronze Age Horns, reflects
both her academic depth and her strong Irish heritage. With 15 of
her 16 great-great-grandparents originating from Ireland, her
maternal roots trace back to Donegal via Mayo, while her paternal
lineage connects to Cork, Clare, and Offaly.
A passionate latecomer to Irish dance, Dessa began dancing during
the COVID-19 pandemic with her sponsor, the Ottawa Irish Dance
Company—much to the amusement (or dismay) of her cat, Midnight.
Outside of dance, she is an avid reader, writer, and musician, and
has a deep interest in languages. In addition to being fluent in
English and French, she studied Italian to a B1 level at university
and can hold basic conversations in Spanish and Tagalog. She is
currently studying Irish online through @irishwithmollie.
Motivated by a strong sense of purpose, Dessa transitioned from the
corporate world to the non-profit sector. She now works as a digital
literacy educator at a performing arts non-profit, addressing the
“discoverability crisis” faced by Canadian arts organizations
navigating global digital platforms. Her work merges creativity,
culture, and advocacy, aligning her passions with meaningful impact.
Orla Roisin Mahon - Montreal Shamrocks GAC Rose
Orla Roisin Mahon is a dynamic software developer with a strong
connection to her Irish heritage and a passion for technology. An
Irish citizen through her parents, she was born in Enschede,
Netherlands, and now resides in Montreal, Quebec. With over six
years of experience in the tech industry, Orla works as a Senior
Software Developer specializing in Fullstack Development, with a
particular focus on accessibility and user-centered design (UI/UX).
Orla’s Irish roots run deep—her mother, Mary, is from Belfast, and
her father, Patrick, is from Downpatrick. A lifelong Irish dancer,
she is a seven-time World Qualifier with the Bernadette Short School
of Irish Dance. Orla is also multilingual, fluent in French,
conversational in Spanish, and has been studying Mandarin for the
past five years.
An active leader in Montreal’s Irish community, Orla serves as a
player, referee, and Club Registrar for the Montreal Shamrocks
Gaelic Athletic Club. In recognition of her contributions, she was
named the 2024 Club Volunteer of the Year. Her athletic
accomplishments include winning the 2024 Junior National
Championship in Camogie and the 2023 GAA World Games Shield in
Camogie. Beyond sports and tech, Orla has also been involved in the
Youth Model United Nations conference system in China and served as
Secretary-General of McGill’s Collegiate Model UN Conference in
2018.
Molly McGuire - Brigid’s Well Rose
Molly McGuire is a proud fifth-generation Irish descendant with
roots across Counties Clare, Cork, Mayo, Tipperary and Limerick. A
two-time graduate of Carleton University, she holds a Bachelor of
Humanities with a Minor in Music and a Master of Public Policy and
Administration. Molly currently works as a policy analyst at Natural
Resources Canada, where she and her team focus on promoting and
funding clean electricity initiatives across Canada. She is
committed to serving Canadians and contributing to the country’s
policy development.
A passionate advocate for the arts, Molly is an accomplished singer,
dancer, actress, and multi-instrumentalist. She has sung the
Canadian national anthem at Rideau Hall, performed at various events
including fundraisers, retirement homes, and St. Patrick’s Day
celebrations, and played Carole King in Beautiful: The Carole King
Musical with the Orpheus Musical Theatre Society. Outside of the
arts, Molly enjoys reading, running, baking, and playing Gaelic
football with the Ottawa Gaels GAA.
Formerly a city tour guide, Molly is a proud spokesperson for
Ottawa, where she loves sharing the city’s rich history and
introducing others to its many treasures. She feels a deep
connection to her hometown, noting, “It gave my ancestors everything
they needed to make a life and feel at home... a feeling that has
never waned.”
Samara O’Gorman - Literacy Unlimited Rose
Samara O'Gorman is a charismatic artist and scholar from Montreal
with deep Irish roots, tracing her ancestry to Counties Monaghan and
Clare. Samara holds a Bachelor of Arts in Irish Studies from
Concordia University, where she became a recognized scholar by the
Government of Ireland for her fluency in the Irish language. She
furthered her studies in the Gaeltacht of An Cheathrú Rua, earning a
Certificate in the Irish Language, and received multiple
scholarships in recognition of her academic excellence.
In addition to her education, Samara is an accomplished actress,
author, singer, and public speaker. Her debut poetry collection,
What If The Sun Died, became a #1 bestseller and received critical
acclaim across Canada, the U.S., and Europe. As the Leadership
Ambassador for Inspirations Montreal, Samara visits schools across
Montreal and has engaged with thousands of students presenting on
themes such as leadership, self-love, and the power of poetry. She
is also an Ambassador for Literacy Unlimited, her sponsor, raising
awareness about the importance of literacy by hosting literary
workshops and emotional literacy events.
Notably, Samara has held 3 St. Patrick's Day Parade Queen titles:
Hudson (2019), Montreal (2023) and Chateauguay (2024). These roles
have evolved into ongoing commitments to support these vibrant Irish
diasporas. As a respected community poet in Montreal, Samara
continues to inspire others through her performances at schools,
public events, and cultural ceremonies.
Kathleen Pauluk - Moran Academy of Irish Dancing Rose
Kathleen is of Irish descent on her mother’s side, with family roots
in Galway and Belfast. She grew up in Deux-Montagnes, Quebec, on
Montreal’s north shore, where she developed a deep connection to
Irish culture through her family and Irish dance. Her mother and
aunt run the Moran Academy of Irish Dancing, and it was through this
close-knit community that Kathleen’s passion for Irish heritage
flourished. She participated in the Ottawa Rose Selection in 2019
and continues to celebrate her roots through dance, teaching, and
community involvement.
Kathleen holds a Master of Education from the University of Ottawa
and a Bachelor of Education from McGill University, having also
studied at Trinity College Dublin. She currently teaches third grade
within the Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board, where she leads classes
in English Language Arts, Science, and Resource. She is deeply
committed to creating inclusive, supportive classrooms where every
student feels seen, valued, and empowered.
Beyond the classroom and the dance floor, Kathleen leads an active
and creative life. She enjoys hiking, biking, running, and playing
recreational softball. She also loves reading, writing, and
baking—one of her poems was published in Passages of the Heart by
the Poetry Institute of Canada. Guided by empathy and a passion for
education and connection, Kathleen strives to make a meaningful
impact in her students’ lives and in the broader community.
Aidan Russell - Sublime MediSpa Rose
Originally from Oshawa, Ontario, and now based in Ottawa, Aidan
Russell is a policy and trade professional with Indigenous Services
Canada. In her role, she leads program evaluations, stakeholder
engagement, and data-driven policy development. She holds a Master’s
degree from the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at
Carleton University, specializing in Diplomacy and Foreign Policy,
as well as an Honours Bachelor of Arts with Distinction from Queen’s
University, where she majored in Politics and minored in Global
Development.
Aidan was accepted into the Canadian Foreign Service and gained
valuable mission experience at the Embassy of Canada to Ireland in
Dublin—an opportunity she loved and hopes to revisit. She holds
Irish citizenship through her father, David, who was born in Lurgan,
County Armagh, and whom she cites as her greatest inspiration for
his selflessness and devotion to others.
Outside of work, Aidan enjoys painting, pottery, crafting, and
playing sports such as soccer, tennis, volleyball, and Pilates.
She’s an avid camper and traveler, and despite not being a fan of
Ottawa winters, she’s created a warm and welcoming home in the
city’s Golden Triangle. Aidan is committed to living a life she’s
proud of and strives to leave a little sunshine wherever she goes.
Colleen Shirley - Ottawa Gaels GAA Rose
Colleen Shirley was born and raised in Casselman, Ontario, with
Irish roots tracing back to Co. Wexford and Co. Carlow. She works
full-time as a structural ironworker apprentice and is actively
pursuing certifications to advance her career. Colleen takes pride
in working on the framework of buildings, knowing the structures she
helps build will stand for generations.
A passionate athlete, Colleen has played Gaelic football since she
was 12. In April 2024, she became a certified Ladies Gaelic Football
referee and now officiates games for her sponsor, the Ottawa Gaels
Gaelic Athletic Association. In addition to her work in
construction, Colleen has over a decade of experience in the
agriculture industry and works part-time on a dairy farm. Her love
for animals and farming began during her many years as a member and
leader of 4-H in Stormont County.
Colleen draws inspiration from Cassandra and Stefanie Lepp, also
known as the Tulepps, who run a grain farm in Manitoba and use their
platform to empower women and promote agriculture. As a woman in a
male-dominated field, Colleen proudly embraces both strength and
femininity. She believes it's essential for young girls to see that
they don't have to choose between being tough and being
feminine—women can be both.
Skye Laura Smith - Culmore Orbital Ltd. Rose
Skye Laura Smith was born in Co. Dublin, Ireland, and later moved
with her family to Canada, where she was raised in Fredericton, New
Brunswick. She is currently pursuing a degree in Biomedical
Engineering at the University of New Brunswick with the goal of
addressing the systemic neglect of women’s health in the medical
field. Having lived in diverse places—from Dublin to Honolulu—Skye
values the importance of perspective and finding beauty in every
environment.
Music has been a lifelong passion for Skye. She began guitar lessons
at age 11 and now enjoys writing her own songs, performing for
friends and family, and participating in local open mic nights.
Alongside music, she enjoys outdoor adventures like hiking and
snowboarding, embracing a well-rounded and active lifestyle.
In 2024, Skye entered the world of pageantry, where she quickly
found success—earning a city title, a provincial crown, and awards
for her performance and interview skills. She uses her platform to
challenge stereotypes about pageantry and to advocate for women’s
rights and gender equality. Through this experience, she has grown
personally and professionally, connecting with inspiring individuals
and engaging in meaningful community work.
