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Pull up a stool and settle in. The Irish Snug Podcast is your dedicated corner for the stories, history, and characters that make Irish pub culture legendary. From the storied wood of Manhattan’s iconic bars to the hidden gems of the Irish countryside, we sit down with the people who keep the tradition alive. Whether it’s a deep dive into family legacies or a chat with a local regular, we’re capturing the spirit of Ireland, one pint and one story at a time. (Formerly the Pubs & Pints Podcast).


Rooted in the Irish tradition of

great storytelling, each episode invites listeners to pull

up a stool and enjoy tales that range from laugh-out-

loud funny to deeply moving.

© 2026 The Irish Snug Podcast
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  • Golf Chronicles Vol.1: Carne Golf Links, Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Masterpiece | Gerry Maguire

    Golf Chronicles Vol.1: Carne Golf Links, Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Masterpiece | Gerry Maguire
    Oct 6 2026
    Welcome to Golf Chronicles, a new series from The Irish Snug Podcast exploring the soul, stories and people behind Ireland’s great golf courses.In this premiere episode, host Tim Grant sits down with Gerry Maguire, chairman of Erris Tourism and one of Carne Golf Links’ great ambassadors, to explore the remarkable community-built links at Belmullet on County Mayo’s Mullet Peninsula.Gerry shares how local visionaries and farmers transformed dramatic Atlantic duneland into a golf course using spades, shovels and very little heavy machinery—and why legendary Irish architect Eddie Hackett regarded Carne as his masterpiece. He also recounts Carne’s difficult years, its turnaround, and the role the course now plays in the economy and community of Erris.We venture inside Carne’s towering dunes, the original Hackett Course and the Wild Atlantic Dunes routing. Gerry offers first-time visitor advice, explains the value of a forecaddie, and breaks down several unforgettable holes—including the fearsome 17th and “The Snake.” We also hear the legend behind Carne’s four-swans logo and discuss the filming of Edward Burns’ Finnegan’s Foursome.Then it’s on to the 19th hole and local lore: McDonnell’s Bar & Undertakers—better known as “The Lobster Pot”—plus places to stay, traditional pubs, Belmullet’s tidal pool, Erris Head, the Inishkea Islands and other reasons to make Carne a true Irish golf destination.Whether you’re planning an Ireland golf trip, searching for bucket-list links golf or simply love Irish history, hospitality and storytelling, this episode shows why Carne Golf Links is worth the journey.EPISODE CHAPTERS• 00:00:00 – Introducing Golf Chronicles and Carne Golf Links\• 00:00:53 – Meet Gerry Maguire and Erris Tourism\• 00:01:36 – Gerry’s first journey to Belmullet and Carne\• 00:04:22 – From visiting golfer to chairman\• 00:06:01 – Destination golf and the Wild Atlantic Dunes\• 00:08:42 – First-time advice: scramble play and forecaddies\• 00:11:38 – The Children of Lir and Carne’s four-swans logo\• 00:12:58 – How the community and Eddie Hackett built Carne\• 00:17:37 – Carne’s comeback and economic impact on Erris\• 00:23:40 – Exploring the holes: stay straight or face “Carnage”\• 00:25:36 – Why all 27 holes remain raw, rugged and natural\• 00:28:51 – Gerry’s favorite holes, the 17th and “The Snake”\• 00:31:40 – Filming Finnegan’s Foursome at Carne\• 00:33:53 – Famous visitors and Carne’s growing reputation\• 00:35:51 – The 19th hole: Belmullet pubs, hotels and hospitality\• 00:37:26 – Tidal swimming, Erris Head and the Inishkea Islands\• 00:41:15 – Enniscrone, Strandhill, Mulranny and more northwest golf\• 00:42:10 – Closing thoughtsLINKS MENTIONED⛳ Carne Golf Links: 🗺 Carne’s courses and visitor information: 🎥 Carne hole-by-hole video playlist: 🎬 Finnegan’s Foursome official trailer: 📖 Ancestral Links by John Garrity: 🏨 https://www.broadhavenbay.com🏨 The Talbot Hotel: 🏨 The Western Strands: 🍺 McDonnell’s Bar & Undertakers: Subscribe for more conversations about Irish culture, history, travel, golf and the people who keep Ireland’s stories alive.Connect with The Irish Snug Podcast:* Website: * YouTube: * Spotify: * Apple Podcasts: * Facebook: * Instagram: #GolfChronicles #CarneGolfLinks #IrishGolf #LinksGolf #GolfIrelandSend us Fan MailSupport the show
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    43 min
  • Golf Chronicles: Experience Ireland’s Best Golf Like a Local | DOC's Golf Tours

    Golf Chronicles: Experience Ireland’s Best Golf Like a Local | DOC's Golf Tours
    Aug 23 2026
    Planning a golf trip to Ireland? In this episode of The Irish Snug Podcast, Tim Grant sits down with Dennis O’Carroll a South Kerry native and founder of DOC’S TOURS to talk about creating custom Irish golf vacations that combine legendary links, local knowledge, music, food, pints, and the all-important 19th hole.Dennis grew up in Waterville, County Kerry—just a mile from Waterville Golf Links—in a family immersed in pubs, hotels, restaurants, live music, and Irish hospitality. He explains how that upbringing, along with his years in the New York bar business, shaped his personal, boutique approach to planning golf tours of Ireland.Tim and Dennis explore what makes links golf at Ballybunion, Waterville, Tralee, Old Head, and Lahinch unlike anything else: Atlantic wind, ocean views, historic terrain, knowledgeable caddies, memorable starters, and the people who make each round special. Dennis also shares how DOC’S TOURS helps travelers experience Ireland like locals, with off-the-beaten-path pubs, traditional music, restaurant recommendations, scenic stops, and itineraries designed around each group.Whether you’re organizing a bucket-list Ireland golf trip, a milestone birthday with friends, a couples golf vacation, or simply love Irish culture and travel, this conversation offers practical advice and genuine local insight into golf across the southwest, west, northwest, Northern Ireland, and Dublin regions.⏱️ EPISODE CHAPTERS00:00:00 – Welcome to The Irish Snug Podcast00:01:31 – Growing up with golf, music, and hospitality in Waterville00:03:21 – From the New York pub business to founding DOC’S TOURS00:06:23 – What makes a boutique Irish golf tour different00:08:08 – Helping visitors experience Ireland like a local00:11:35 – Why Irish links golf is a bucket-list experience00:13:18 – The caddies, starters, and hospitality that define Irish golf00:15:27 – Bringing Ireland’s golf courses and travelers onto the podcast00:16:50 – Favorite 19th-hole stops, traditional pubs, and hidden gems00:17:44 – Ireland’s main golf regions and why guests return00:18:36 – Birthday trips, friends’ groups, couples tours, and sporting events00:20:25 – Beyond golf: Irish music, food, pints, and local recommendations00:21:31 – The best bases for golf trips around Ireland00:24:37 – Dennis’s favorite hole: the 18th at Waterville00:25:48 – His favorite place for a post-round pint00:26:28 – How to contact DOC’S TOURS☘️ PLAN YOUR IRELAND GOLF TRIP WITH DOC’S TOURSWebsite: https://docsgolftours.com/Golf Tours: https://docsgolftours.com/golf-tours/Email: [dennis@docsgolftours.com]Phone: +1 516-606-9515Discover more stories, culture, and conversation from Ireland and around the world:Connect with The Irish Snug Podcast:Website: https://www.theirishsnugpodcast.com/YouTube: / @irishsnug Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1V1xWuV...Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...Instagram: / irish_snug Subscribe to The Irish Snug Podcast for conversations about Irish golf, travel, heritage, music, storytelling, and the people keeping Irish culture alive around the world.#IrelandGolf #IrishGolf #GolfTravel #LinksGolf #DocsToursSend us Fan MailSupport the show
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    27 min
  • Back From Ireland, Ch. 1: Twelve Days of Cliffs, Hikes, Pints, & Family | Chuck Rodda

    Back From Ireland, Ch. 1: Twelve Days of Cliffs, Hikes, Pints, & Family | Chuck Rodda
    Aug 18 2026
    What really happens when you stop checking boxes and start experiencing Ireland? In this episode of The Irish Snug, retired U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 5 and longtime aviator Chuck Rodda joins us for the first installment of “Back from Ireland”—a new series focused less on the itinerary and more on the stories that happen along the way.Chuck and his wife, Michelle, return from a 12-day Ireland road trip filled with Wild Atlantic Way hikes, spontaneous detours, traditional Irish music, family history, Irish pubs, and unforgettable hospitality. Chuck shares practical Ireland travel tips—from booking a direct flight and driving on the left to reading Atlantic weather, traveling without a rigid hotel plan, and knowing when to trade a famous attraction for a quieter local experience.Along the route, we visit Giant’s Causeway, Bushmills, Killybegs, Slieve League, Galway, Kilkee, Dingle, Slea Head Drive, Conor Pass, Kenmare, Waterford, and Midleton. We also compare two Irish whiskey tours, search for the perfect pint of Guinness, hear the story of a singing Slieve League guide, and return to Chuck’s grandmother’s cottage in rural County Galway.EPISODE CHAPTERS00:00:00 Welcome to “Back from Ireland” and meet Chuck Rodda00:04:11 The trip’s standout memories: Slieve League and Dingle00:07:51 A missed connection—and why Chuck recommends flying direct00:09:14 Renting a car, driving on the left, and booking as you go00:12:09 Using aviation weather skills and Ireland’s long summer days00:14:28 Dingle fish chowder, pubs, music, and Slea Head Drive00:17:01 Giant’s Causeway and an unplanned Bushmills tour00:18:34 Bushmills vs. Midleton: which whiskey tour is best?00:21:59 Killybegs, local advice, and a perfect Slieve League hike00:25:55 The Rusty Mackerel and planning a future camper trip00:29:30 The Dingle Pub and Chuck’s best pint at Kruger’s00:32:41 Family roots and Chuck’s grandmother’s County Galway cottage00:37:19 A remarkable family story Chuck had never heard00:40:43 Skipping the Cliffs of Moher for Kilkee and an unplanned ferry00:44:53 The Immortal Irishman and a Waterford connection00:45:36 Conor Pass, “the lake with monsters,” and Crowley’s Bar00:51:29 Roches—the Sinking Pub00:54:10 The Quays, a New York encounter, and Radio Kingston’s Irish Show00:57:05 Why Chuck drank Coors Light in Ireland00:58:33 What Ireland taught Chuck about traveling slowly01:04:50 Five closing questions: place, pint, meal, person, and storyLINKS & PLACES MENTIONEDBushmills Distillery: [https://bushmills.com/pages/distillery]Midleton Distillery: [https://www.jamesonwhiskey.com/en-us/...]Dingle Distillery: [https://dingledistillery.ie/]The Irish Show, Radio Kingston: [https://www.radiokingston.org/onair/t...]The Immortal Irishman by Timothy Egan (Amazon): [https://www.amazon.com/dp/0544944836]If you enjoy honest Ireland travel stories, Irish history, traditional music, pub culture, genealogy, and practical road-trip advice, subscribe to The Irish Snug and share this episode with someone planning a trip to Ireland.Connect with The Irish Snug Podcast:Website: https://www.theirishsnugpodcast.com/YouTube: / @irishsnug Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1V1xWuV...Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...Instagram: / irish_snug #IrelandTravel #IrishPodcast #WildAtlanticWay #TheIrishSnug #IrelandSend us Fan MailSupport the show
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    1 h et 8 min
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