Join Us for a Pint 🍻It’s been a whirlwind few months — travel, work, more travel, and even more work — but we’re finally back behind the mic with big news: the Shift beta app is officially LIVE. If you’re on our newsletter or listening here, you now have early access to download and test it before anyone else.Between juggling late nights with the development team, chatting through Irish pub culture, sharing parenting updates, and debating what makes a “real” Irish bar, we’re buzzing with momentum. The countdown to the full November pilot is on — and so is the craic.Episode Highlights ⭐️- The Shift beta goes live — and why the last 20% is always the hardest.- How many testers do we want? (Spoiler: you might be one.)- The reality of startup culture vs. big tech life — and why “scrappy” is a compliment.- Developers who can’t sleep until the code works (our kind of people).- Parenting updates — including Liam’s insane goalkeeper stats.- Irish heritage, world history, and how we learned it differently.- The rise of Irish stories on TV, from Derry Girls to House of Guinness.- The great pub debate: what actually qualifies as an Irish pub?- Guinness Zero toppers… yes, they’re a thing, and yes, they’re magic.- Networking, travel, and flying the Shift flag at Irish business events.- Merch madness — the unexpected popularity of our “Shift Me, I’m Irish” tees.- Planning for Chicago, TradFest, and Christmas back home.Shout Outs 📢Shift Beta Access👉 https://gettheshift.app/betaIrish Tech Week👉 https://irishtechweek.comKatie Boyle (Comic)👉 https://katieboylecomic.comIrish Network DC👉 https://www.irishnetworkdc.com Milwaukee Irish Fest👉 https://irishfest.comHouse of Guinness & Derry Girls (on Netflix)👉 https://www.netflix.comAnd of course:Shift – the App for the Global Irish👉 https://gettheshift.app

Shift: The App for the Global Irish is launching in November 2025. The Washington DC pilot is our first major step in the mission to connect the Irish - and the Irish-ish across the world.

This is a shout out for Irish and Irish American investors who care about Irish culture and understand the true value of the Irish diaspora - the 70+ million around the world.

To view the deck and learn more, please contact team@shift.irish.

We’re back from our summer travels, with tales from the motherland and "the good ol' craic" ;). Between Paul’s family trip, Patrick’s three-week stay back home, and a hike up Croagh Patrick, there’s no shortage of craic. We chat about fathers, family, and Irish identity, before diving into music, football (both American and Gaelic), and of course, where Shift is headed next. Pull up a chair, settle in, and enjoy!Episode Highlights ⭐️- Jet lag cures (or lack thereof).- Family trips home and the changing emotions of leaving.- Irish dads, Philadelphia, Here I Come, and emotional wisdom.- Damien Dempsey live in Dublin, and a tribute to Sinéad O’Connor.- Pub visits - from Belfast to Dublin, and up the country.- The Official Definition of the Craic, from the horse's mouth.- Climbing Croagh Patrick and dreams of Carrauntoohil.- Shift app progress – the last 20% is the hardest 80%.- Plans for NFL and college football events in Dublin.- GAA rule changes, hand-passing debates, and the beauty of hurling.- Guinness Zero toppers – the pint hack you didn’t know you needed.Shout Outs 📢- Damien Dempsey👉 https://www.damiendempsey.com- Galway Film Fleadh👉 https://www.galwayfilmfleadh.com- GAA for everyone:👉 https://www.gaa.ieAnd of course:Our very own Shift app is nearly ready! Shift is the world's first Irish Social & Dating App. For culture, craic and connection.Sign up for early access at:👉 https://GetTheShift.app