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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

We try something new today, and the craic is fan-feckin-tastic! This time we pull up stools and have a pint at the main bar of the Aul Shebeen. Tim pours us pints and a fellow patrons drops in as we chat. Don’t miss our must-do recommendations in Belfast and Dublin as Paul & Patrick call out their favorite pubs. This is our best chat yet. Excited to hear what you think!

Episode Highlights ⭐️

• Old-man pubs rule - our Top 5 Pubs in Dublin (Patrick) and Belfast (Paul)

• “My ma’s behind us!” - the story of two Dublin kids that stowawayed to JFK.

• Surviving a marathon (but not planning another one!)

• Friendly interruptions as we sit at the bar - always a story!

• Losing Boarding passes and being saved by a fellow Dub.

• Irish “Spicy” from bland curries to Zinger burgers to the now famous Spice Bag!

• Tales from Irish emigration: the J1, one-way tickets, and the backpacker vibe.

• Fears of crossing borders in your own country.

• That perfect moment Anthony Bourdain has talked about.

• The history behind one of Ireland’s greatest pubs.

• What’s a “snug”: Our love for snugs and the history behind it.

• Prizes for our most supportive listeners and readers.

  
  

And of course:

• Shift.irish - sign-up for our mobile app now!

Shout Outs 📢

• ⁠Doc on One: Don’t go far…⁠

• ⁠The Crown Bar ⁠(and four others) in Belfast.

• ⁠Mulligans Pub⁠ (and four others) in Dublin.

• ⁠⁠Blakes of the Hollow⁠⁠ in Enniskillen.

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  The Location 📍

  • We’re at the ⁠Aul Shebeen in Fairfax⁠, VA.