Meeting Pope Francis! Colm Flynn 2024-01-27 | Pope Francis took a moment to greet journalists at the Vatican who are accredited to the Holy See. 150 reporters from around the world were treated to a private audience with the Pope, following which he took time to meet with each of us one by one. It was a short but wonderful encounter.
You Have One Life. Colm Flynn 2023-11-26 | Finn Boylan is an Irish filmmaker who spent seven months documenting the tragedy of the war in Ukraine, up close and personal. the experience made him realise the value of his own life.
Filming The War in Ukraine: Finn Boylan Colm Flynn 2023-11-24 | Finn Boylan is an Irish filmmaker from Bray in Co. Wicklow. He has always had a strong interest in the history of wars and conflicts around the world, feeling a fascination with places of unrest. When the war broke out in Ukraine in 2022 he had just started filmmaking and felt a strong urge that he had to travel to Ukraine and capture what was happening. Finn realised history was being made and he wanted to play his part. But nothing could have prepared him for what he would witness over the next five months as his camera brought him right into the middle of the tragedy that was unfolding. The footage he captured is real, is raw, and tells the story of a country fighting to survive amidst such heartache and devastation. Now, for the first time in an extended interview, the man behind the camera, Finn Boylan, tells his story.
Irelands Cloud Appreciation Group! Colm Flynn 2023-11-10 | Hans Wieland is from Germany but has been living in Sligo, Ireland for years. And while other peoples hobbies might be watching moves or listening to music, Hans' passion in life is cloud-spotting! In fact, he loves it so much that he founded Ireland's only 'Cloud Appreciation Society.' And for Hans, it's not just about looking at shapes in clouds, he can link his love of the skies back to his late father who used to be a hang glider pilot.
Living With Bipolar Disorder: David Harper Colm Flynn 2023-09-11 | David Harper is a broadcaster from the UK, working with networks like the BBC World Service. In fact, his voice can often be heard reading news live to millions of people around the world. He also covers a wide range of stories for other TV and radio networks in the UK. He has a passion for what he does!But his job can be very demanding and high-pressured at times, and being a freelancer the work can be unstable. But what makes David's situation a bit more difficult, is that he suffers from Bipolar Disorder. He kept his condition a secret for many years, fearing what others would think, and the possibility of losing work as looking unstable. But recently he uploaded a video to X (formerly Twitter) where he talked about his diagnoses and how that affected his life. In this podcast, David tells me about what it's like living with extreme lows, and manic highs, and how it affects his life every day. He also talks openly about the problems bipolar disorder can have on his family and friends, and those closest to him. We discuss the medication he has tried, and what he says eventually worked for him in terms of coping with it.
Inside the Mind of Baby Killer Lucy Letby: A Criminal Psychologist Explains Colm Flynn 2023-08-22 | The name Lucy Letby has now become a name associated with pure evil. The story that has shocked and horrified England, and people all over the world is something you wouldn’t find in even the worst horror movies. A young nurse murdering tiny babies while working in the neonatal unit of a UK hospital. Instead of caring for the most vulnerable, she was injecting them with air, milk, and insulin.. And in one case, even inserting a sharp instrument into a baby’s throat to try and make it bleed to death…. But yet, a UK court has just ruled that this is exactly what Lucy Letby did between 2015 and 2015 when she was just 25 years old. She killed infant babies while on duty and then pretend to the heartbroken parents that she had done everything she could to try and save their child. In some cases she even look up the parents on facebook after, and wrote messages of sympathy to them.We now know the where, when, and how of these horrific crimes, but we do not know the why. Dr. David Holmes is one of the UK's leading criminal psychologist and joins Colm Flynn on this podcast to try and give an insight into the mind of someone like Lucy Letby, and why someone with psychopathic tendencies can be driven to do acts of pure evil. They also discuss the public's fascination with the case, and serial killers in general, and whether or not people like Lucy Letby should be named in public, given the attention their narcissistic personality so badly craves, or if they should be simply ignored and left to die in prison.
Shame can be used for good: Colm Flynn Podcast Colm Flynn 2023-07-12 | In my latest podcast, Lucy Barnes talks about the shame she felt after growing up in foster care. But rather than being a victim, she decided to take ownership of her life and is now a legal barrister. Hear her full amazing story on my channel!
From Foster Care to Law School: Lucy Barnes Colm Flynn 2023-07-09 | Growing up in a dysfunctional family in the UK, Lucy Barnes felt lost and unloved as a child. Her mother wasn't able to be the kind of mother a child needs, and Lucy had five siblings from five different fathers. So the concept of a solid loving family was something she never experienced from a young age. Men were constantly coming and going in their home, and Lucy often found herself in difficult and dangerous situations. Eventually things got so bad, when she was 13 she was taken out of the home by social workers and put into foster care. With the foster family, for once in her life she experienced love and acceptance, but didn't know how to handle it and so rebelled. Throughout her teenage years she battled with shame and guilt, thinking of her childhood and where she had come from. When she was 16 she was kicked out of foster care and returned back to her mother's house. But rather than letting the cycle continue, Lucy realised that the only way she would break it would be through education and she set herself an ambitious task - to study law. This is Lucy's amazing story of how, against the odds, she pursued her dream and went to law school, and now is on her way to becoming a barrister. Lucy Barnes had to mature at a younger age than most, and experienced obstacles in life that has made her stronger and more determined. In this podcast she shares her amazing story, and the valuable insights she has learned throughout her life.
I was hired to film Fyre Festival: Jordan Pulmano! Colm Flynn 2023-06-25 | Jordan Pulmano is a filmmaker from California who specialises in shooting music videos and festivals. His work has brought him all over the United States, and to other parts of the world. But back in 2017 he got a call to film a music festival that would go down in history, but for all the wrong reasons. 'Fyre Festival' was billed as a glamorous, exclusive, and one-of-a-kind music festival which was to be held on an island in the Bahamas. Jordan was really excited to go and film with his team who would be documenting everything over the course of the festival. Their job was to produce a highlights video at the end that would be used to promote the festival the following year. But as they landed on the tropical island, straight away it was apparent that things were not going according to plan, and over the next couple of days things quickly fell apart. The man who organised the festival, Billy McFarland, was jailed for four years.Subscribe to Jordan on Youtube: @JordanPulmano Follow Jordan on Instagram: instagram.com/jordanpulmano/?hl=en
Changing Life And Moving To Rome: Emily Mais Colm Flynn 2023-05-30 | Emily Mais is a writer and an author who, after losing her mother to cancer, decided to reevaluate her life and change the things that didn't make her happy. Like so many other people her age, she was at a point in life with a steady long-term boyfriend, a good job, and a nice apartment in Toronto, but ultimately wasn't happy. It took losing her mother to help her realise that life is short, and you only get one chance at things. So, with no real plan or agenda, she left her home in Canada, changed careers, and moved to Rome in Italy where she now lives. In this podcast, Emily talks to Colm about what those final months with her mother were like, and how it inspired her to become a writer focusing on love, loss and grief. The three things she says we all experience but never plan for. You can follow Emily on Instagram: instagram.com/emaisy
Chasing Deadly Storms: Tanner Charles! Colm Flynn 2023-05-16 | All his life Tanner Charles has been running towards the very thing that people most people run away from, Tornadoes! Since he was a teenager he has been a passionate storm chaser, constantly trying to get closer and closer to the danger. From Minnesota, Tanner now produces Youtube videos where he follows violent and destructive storms, sometimes driving for hours just to see one. In this podcast interview, Tanner tells Colm about his love of seeing Tornadoes hit land and experiencing their sheer power. He also opens up about the most emotional storm chase ever where he found himself helping an elderly couple whose home was completely destroyed. Colm and Tanner also talk about the ethics behind the videos he makes, and whether promoting and filming storm chasing is responsible, especially when they cause so much destruction, and sometimes even death.Finally, in a surprising twist to the interview, Tanner reveals he is a Christian and talks about how he sees tornadoes as part of God's plan. Follow Tanner on Youtube: @TannerCharlesYT
Building a Brand, Trying NYC, and Finding Happiness: Louise Cooney Colm Flynn 2023-05-02 | Louise Cooney is one of Ireland's most successful social media stars, with almost a quarter of a million followers on Instagram alone. But behind the seemingly always glamorous lifestyle online, in this episode of the Colm Flynn podcast, Louise talks about the hard work that goes into building a brand and business. She talks about the pros and cons of being self employed and the kind of challenges she faced when launching a new clothing band, Cloo Active. In this interview Louise also opens up about her big move to New York city and how the experience wasn't quite what she expected or hoped it would be. But as you'll hear Louise reveal, she believes everything happens for a reason, and has never been happier to be back in Ireland now where she has found love, happiness and appreciation for everything she has.Follow Louise on Instagram and Youtube: @louisecooney_Follow Colm on Instagram: @colmflynnire
Honest Interview about Addiction Recovery: Cormac Murphy Colm Flynn 2023-04-23 | In this episode of the Colm Flynn Podcast, I chat to Irish social media influencer and reality TV star, Cormac Murphy. Living in New York City, Cormac featured in the first season of 'Love Island' on CBS and also appeared on the E4 show of 'Celebs Go Dating' in the UK. But behind the chiselled instagram pictures and seemingly perfect life in the US, Cormac was secretary battling with addiction and depression. His addiction to alcohol and drugs became so bad that his family eventually had to intervene and bring him back to Ireland and to rehab. Cormac claims he believes he would always have ended up in rehab, but thinks the party lifestyle that came with recognition from his TV work accelerated that. Now, Cormac is back in New York City and living a new life. He's sober, healthy, happy, and running a successful fitness company called Macc Fitness. Visit MacFitness here:https://maccfitness.health/Follow Cormac on Instagram:instagram.com/iamcormacmurphy/?hl=enColm Flynn Podcast S3 E1
Amazing Look Inside 1961 Boeing 707 Cockpit! Colm Flynn 2023-04-05 | The Boeing 707-321 was regarded as the world's first true commercial jetliner, flying medium and long-haul flights transatlantic. In Dromod, Co. Leitrim, in Ireland, Philip Bedford has been restoring an original cockpit of a Boeing 707 jetliner. Here is an inside look at the cockpit of that revolutionary aircraft.
Irish Eurovision Winner Charlie McGettigan! Colm Flynn 2023-03-30 | Charlie McGettigan is one of Ireland's best know songwriters and singers. From Ballyshannon in Co. Donegal, he shot to fame in 1994 when he won the Eurovision Song Contest with Paul Harrington performing Rock N'Roll Kids. In this interview with Colm Flynn for RTÈ Nationwide, Charlie reflects on the places that shaped him and his music, and also talks about what it was like to win the largest song contest in the world.
Catholic Super Bowl Champion! Colm Flynn 2023-02-26 | Harrison Butker is a Super Bowl Champion who took the winning kick for the Kansas City Chiefs against the Philadelphia Eagles. Now he's talking publicly about his belief in God!
Radio Making A Difference To Those With Special Needs. Colm Flynn 2023-02-26 | People with special needs and intellectual disabilities don't normally get the opportunity to go on the radio. But in Kilkenny in Ireland, there is a radio station where all the presenters have some kind of disability. But at this radio station, they never focus on the disability, and only ever on the ability. The station is called Dreamtime Radio and broadcasts around Kilkenny on FM, and around the world online. Giving a voice to those who would never normally have this chance.
The Death and Legacy of Cardinal George Pell (ABC News) Colm Flynn 2023-01-11 | I joined Kirsten Aiken on ABC News Australia to talk about the death of Cardinal George Pell. In the interview we talk about my recent meeting with Cardinal Pell in Rome only days before his passing, and what his mixed legacy will be to the Church, and general public.
Winter In War-Torn Ukraine Colm Flynn 2022-12-24 | As the winter months bring freezing cold temperatures across war-torn Ukraine, I visited some of the worst affected regions to find out how the people here will be coping during the harsh winter months ahead. This report was produced for EWTN News.
James has cerebral palsy but is not letting that stop him! Colm Flynn 2022-11-02 | James Casserly is 16 and has cerebral palsy, but he never lets that hold him back in life as I discovered when I went to meet him in Dublin! He runs a Twitter account where he raises information about accessibility on Irish public transport for others who are wheelchair users. But his message runs much deeper than this, and is for all people, not just those with a disability. It's about living life to the full and without limits.
Confessions of a top Irish Youtuber: Dara Tah! Colm Flynn 2022-09-22 | Dara Tah is an Irish Youtuber and Ticktocker who has shot to internet fame in recent months. But overnight success has come after years of hard work, and in this interview Dara tells Colm about some of his more daring YouTube videos like visiting Area 51, staying the night in a haunted castle, being buried alive, and gives an honest account of what goes in to making a viral hit.
Fighting Albanias Human Trafficking Colm Flynn 2022-07-23 | In this report for EWTN, I travelled to Albania in eastern Europe to talk to Sr. Imelda Poole, who has been working to rescue the victims of human trafficking for over sixteen years. As well as getting to hear about her incredible work, I was also able to talk to some of the young women who have been been rescued. It was heartbreaking to hear their stories of how trafficking works, and the effect it has had on them. I want to thank them for their bravery in talking to me on camera.
Amazing story of 94-year-old doctor, who is the granddaughter of a slave. Colm Flynn 2022-06-21 | This is the incredible story of Dr. Melissa Freeman. At 94 years-of-age, Dr. Freeman is celebrating 65 years as practicing doctor in New York City, having entered the medical field when not only was it very difficult for women to become doctors, but extremely hard for African American women.But what makes Dr. Freeman's story even more remarkable is that she is the granddaughter of a slave.Her grandfather Albert worked the fields of Virginia right up until the emancipation proclamation was signed in 1863.Today, she continues to work at her private practice in Harlem, seeing patients day after day, sometimes working until midnight. Colm Flynn travelled to New York to meet the amazing Dr. Freeman and hear her story.
Finding Banni: The boy my family tried to adopt | Chernobyl Documentary Colm Flynn 2022-06-06 | Finding Banni:In 2000 I came home from school one day to find a small boy I had never seen before sitting on the couch in my living room. I was 12 years old and my mother explained to me, my brother and sister, that this was Banni, an orphan from Belarus who would be staying with us for two weeks.Banni was different. He was seven years old but looked about three or four. He swung his head back and forth constantly, made quiet humming noises, and was constantly grinding his teeth. This, we would later learn, was as a result of years of confinement to a small cot in the orphanage. He had come to our home in Ireland from an orphanage in a town called Gorodisce in Belarus. We were told that, like so many other children, his physical and mental conditions were a result of the radiation from the Chernobyl Nuclear disaster in 1986. He was shy and nervous, as were we. We didn’t know what to make of him or how to interact but that would soon change.As time went on our family fell in love with Banni and we decided to adopt him. After a year and a half of going through the adoption process, we thought everything was going well, until one day when Banni disappeared and had to go back to Belarus. A documentary film by Colm Flynn, originally broadcast on RTÉ in Ireland.Twitter: ColmflynnireInstagram: colmflynnire
Living in a paradise, life on the Fiji islands: Sanya Ruggiero Colm Flynn 2022-05-06 | Can you imagine living on a tropical island in the south Pacific Ocean? A paradise on Earth where life moves at a slower rate. That's where my guest for this episode lives and works. Sanya Ruggiero is a consultant communications advisor who works with the UN and other organisations. She is now working on a UN project to provide Covid relief to small business and freelancers in Fiji and neighbouring islands. She is also working on a project to clear radioactive waste left on the Marshall Islands following nuclear weapons testing by the US government. Recently she was has written articles for AlJazeera and worked on projects with ABC, the Australian national broadcaster. Sanya also has a strong Catholic faith, which she says has helped her in life, despite it been sometimes seen as unpopular by some of her colleagues. In this interview I chat to Sanya about her fascinating family story, the history of the Figi islands, and the work she is doing today. Thanks for listening, and follow Sanya on Twitter: @Sanya_Ruggiero
Interview with a Death Row Inmate who was INNOCENT. Colm Flynn 2022-04-06 | Anthony Ray Hinton spent 30 years on Death Row in Alabama, waiting for his turn to face the electric chair. At 29 years of age he was convicted of killing two white restaurant workers. The police officers who arrested him, the judge, prosecutor and jury who sentenced him were all white. As a poor, young black man, Anthony remembers he “didn’t stand a chance.” In 2015, after three decades behind bars, Anthony was set free. The state of Alabama has never apologized or compensated Anthony in any way. Our reporter Colm Flynn sat down with Mr. Hinton for this remarkable interview to hear how he learned to forgive, and how his faith now today, is stronger than ever.
I was the worlds first Youtube star: Brooke Brodack Colm Flynn 2022-02-08 | Brooke Brodack was once the most subscribed YouTuber in the world but suddenly deleted her channel and disappeared from all social media. It was 2005 and YouTube was still a new website. Then a 19 year old girl from Holden, Massachusetts, created a channel called 'Brookers' where she uploaded videos of herself hanging around the house, doing funny sketches, and just being creative. Her channel took off and gained over 60,000 subscribers, at one point being the most-subscribed channel on YouTube. She was offered a gig by NBC and moved to Hollywood... But then deleted her channel, and all social media, and moved to India. Follow Brooke's new channel here: youtube.com/c/AurovlogListen to the Colm Flynn Podcast on Itunes:podcasts.apple.com/sb/podcast/colm-flynn-podcast/id1572478809On Spotify:open.spotify.com/show/69v7Hcxqmd5QGwoAe0fELV?si=6d46a10472be4f6cOn Google Podcast:podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xODAyNTgwLnJzcw==
The Car Crash That Changed My Life: Paddy Slattery Colm Flynn 2022-02-03 | Paddy Slattery is an Irish filmmaker and director who has just been named by IFTA (Irish version of the Oscars) as one of Ireland's top emerging talents. But growing up, it was never his plan to pursue a career in cinema. He comes from a village in the countryside west of Dublin and in 1996 when he was just 17 years of age, Paddy was the passenger of a car that was involved in a serious accident, flying off a country road and flipping a number of times. The driver and other passengers walked away with little injuries, but as Paddy was not wearing a seatbelt he was left paralyzed from the chest down. "I don't care what they say, I will walk again.", were the words he told doctors as he sat in a new wheelchair. 25 years later, Paddy says he can now fly. Listen to the Colm Flynn Podcast on Itunes:podcasts.apple.com/sb/podcast/colm-flynn-podcast/id1572478809On Spotify:open.spotify.com/show/69v7Hcxqmd5QGwoAe0fELV?si=6d46a10472be4f6cOn Google Podcast:podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xODAyNTgwLnJzcw==
My Life Undercover For The FBI: Marc Ruskin Colm Flynn 2022-01-09 | Imagine being paid to lie? Imagine having to live a lie for most of your professional career? If you forget your lies, or get them mixed up, you could be killed. This was the life that Marc Ruskin lived as a secret undercover FBI agent for almost 20 years.The FBI generally has about 100 UC agents working full-time in the field. In the 1990s and 2000s, Marc Ruskin had the most diverse, and notorious, case list of all, and the broadest experience within the bureaucracy, including overseas. He worked ops targeting public corruption, corporate fraud, Wall Street scams, narcotics trafficking, La Cosa Nostra, counterfeiting―and gritty street-level scams and schemes.Sometimes working three or four cases simultaneously, Ruskin switched identities by the day: Each morning he had to walk out the door with the correct ID, clothes, accessories and frame of mind for that day’s mission. Meet Alex Perez, Alejandro Marconi, and Sal Morelli, just a few of Ruskin’s undercover personas.But what about the psychology of doing undercover work? Did Marc ever feel guilty about turning in his subjects, after getting to know them quite well over a period of time? Does he ever think he provoked them to carry out more crime in order to build his case? Do elements of these characters he had to act and live out stay with him? Listen to find out more.
My Alcohol Addiction: Hannah Alderman Colm Flynn 2022-01-03 | Hannah Alderman is a young aspiring model who recently moved to New York City from Oklahoma. Moving to one of the most exciting cities in the world was a big step for Hannah towards her dream of becoming a professional model. However, when Covid-19 hit, she found herself locked into her apartment building in Brooklyn. It wasn't all bad as on her rooftop many of the building's tenants would meet in the evenings and throw parties. Hannah would go up to the roof every night and have a glass of wine... the only problem is she would not know when to stop. She soon released that she had a problem with alcohol and struggled to try and get it under control, eventually resulting in her checking into rehab back in Oklahoma. In this podcast, Hannah talks to Colm Flynn about her relationship with alcohol and the toll it took on her life, and how, with the help of others she has been able to battle the addiction and fight for a brighter future.Listen to the Colm Flynn Podcast on Itunes:podcasts.apple.com/sb/podcast/colm-flynn-podcast/id1572478809On Spotify:open.spotify.com/show/69v7Hcxqmd5QGwoAe0fELV?si=6d46a10472be4f6cOn Google Podcast:podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xODAyNTgwLnJzcw==
Craig Ferguson reacts to Shams Irish accent! Colm Flynn 2022-01-01 | Legendary TV host Craig Ferguson was a guest on the hugely popular US podcast 'Your Moms House', hosted by Christina P. and Tom Segura, when they challenged him to try and understand Sham's Irish accent! Watch the original video of Sham here, and see if you can make out his strong Irish accent: youtube.com/watch?v=3VA9vuId3ds
A community swimming to deal with mental health. Colm Flynn 2021-12-29 | After June Curtin lost her husband to suicide, she was dealing with difficult depression. She found herself at a crossroad in life and she could decide to either sink or swim. Coming from the beautiful seaside village of Spanish Point in the west of Ireland, that's when she had an idea. Every morning she would go down to the sea and swim - no matter how cold, wet or windy the weather was. What started as a solo initiative to try and improve her mental health soon caught on, and the entire community got behind her. Here is her amazing story.
Silent Night sung deep underground in Luray Caverns Colm Flynn 2021-12-26 | It's been 200 years since the Christmas classic 'Silent Night' was composed.So to celebrate, a choir got together deep underground beneath the town of Luray in Virginia, which is home to some of the largest caverns in the world, and sang this beautiful version of the song.
NO RENT - New Yorks angel landlord helps 200 tenants during Coronavirus Colm Flynn 2021-12-25 | As the Coronavirus (Covid-19) grips New York City, so many young people have suddenly found themselves out of work and struggling to pay the rent. That's when one Brooklyn landlord, Mario Salerno, decided to do something to try and help his 200 tenants. He placed notices on the doors of his 80 buildings, informing all his tenants that they did not have to pay rent for the month of April and to use the money to buy food or help their neighbors. Colm Flynn travels to Brooklyn to meet the angel landlord of New York.
Why Andrea Bocelli believes in God - Exclusive Interview Colm Flynn 2021-12-24 | Andrea Bocelli is a multi-award winning Italian tenor who has sold over 75 million records worldwide. Blind from the age of 12, singing was always his passion but he never could have dreamt his life would turn out as it has. When asked what he puts his success down to, he lists his talents, hard work, and overall his belief and faith in God. A strong Catholic, Bocelli has even performed for three popes at the Vatican, and his faith led him to establish the Andrea Bocelli Foundation where he helps people in impoverished and disaster-stricken parts of the world. Rome-based journalist Colm Flynn travels to Florence for an exclusive interview with Bocelli as part of the Heart And Soul programme on the BBC World Service.
The story of the Vatican Christmas Tree and Crib! Colm Flynn 2021-12-14 | Each year the Vatican puts up a beautiful Christmas tree that has been donated from a different part of the world. At the foot of the tree is also a crib, depicting the Nativity scene the morning Jesus was born 2,000 years ago. For the TODAY Show on RTÉ One and EWTN, Colm Flynn broadcasts live from Rome to bring you the story behind this year's Christmas tree and Nativity scene at the Vatican.
The Popes Astronomer! Br. Guy Consolmagno Colm Flynn 2021-07-05 | Br. Guy Consolmagno has an incredible job. He is the Pope's astronomer at the Vatican Observatory. Most people do not even know that the Vatican has an official astronomical observatory with telescopes in Italy and the USA. The Vatican and astronomy have a long history dating all the way back to 1582 and the Gregorian reform of the calendar. The observatory also has one of the major collections of meteorites in the world, with over 1100 pieces from the depths of space.Colm Flynn visits the Vatican Observatory in Castel Gandolfo in Italy to meet Br. Guy Consolmagno and find out more about this hidden part of the Vatican.
Highlights of Pope Francis Historic Trip to Iraq Colm Flynn 2021-03-13 | Here are some of the highlights of EWTN's coverage of Pope Francis' historic trip across Iraq. Over the course of three days, the Pope visited the cities of Mosul, Erbil, Baghdad, Qaraqosh, and Najaf. Throughout his apostolic trip, the Pope called for hope, peace, healing, and forgiveness. This trip was historic as it was the first time a Pope has ever visited the country of Iraq.EWTN's Colm Flynn has this report.
The story of the Vatican Christmas Tree Colm Flynn 2021-02-09 | This Christmas we bring you the hidden meanings behind the Vatican's Christmas tree, which came all the way from Slovenia.
Meet the priest who sings for Ben, a boy with Autism. Colm Flynn 2020-11-24 | Ben is 21 years old and has Autism, and one of the things he loves to do is attend Mass and listen to music in Church near his home in Maplewood, New Jersey. Noticing that he was missing his routine because of Covid-19, his parish priest decided to do something extra special for him, putting on a concert broadcast on the parish website which he dedicated just to Ben. Here is their story.
A thousand times worse than I expected. New York Funeral director during Coronavirus Colm Flynn 2020-04-30 | Clive Anderson is a funeral director in Pelham, New York, and has been overwhelmed by the number of people coming to him. With deaths in New York peaking at over 700 a day, Clive and other funeral homes have been inundated with families calling him looking for help. The Coronavirus (Covid-19) crises in New York has posed a real challenge for funeral directors when it comes to burying or cremating bodies. A warning, some people may find scenes in this video distressing.
The Irish in New York - Dealing with Coronavirus (Covid-19) Colm Flynn 2020-04-30 | The number of confirmed cases of Coronavirus (Covid-19) in New York passes 280,000, with the death toll of 18,000. Colm Flynn talks to the Irish community across New York, including an undocumented woman, to find out how they are coping with this new reality.
Were in this together - The Irish in NYC during Coronavirus Colm Flynn 2020-03-25 | Colm Flynn meets the Irish community in New York City to talk to them about how they are coming together to help each other through the Coronavirus crises. This is a difficult time for the Irish in New York as the city has become the epicentre of the virus with over 25,000 cases. For many Irish, they cannot decide whether to travel home or stay in New York.
The Calm Before The Storm: The Coronavirus in New York City Colm Flynn 2020-03-17 | Insta: colmflynnireI hit the streets of New York City to talk to people about how they are feeling about the Coronavirus and the effects it's having on the city. Mayor Bill De Blasio announced that all restaurants, cafes, bars and night clubs must close, only permitting take-out or delivery. This, along with the empty shelves in pharmacies, has created an eerie atmosphere in New York as the Coronavirus (Covid-19) seems to be all that everyone is talking about and thinking about. Many fear further restrictions will be put in place in order to curtail the spread of the Coronavirus, similar to what is happening in Italy and other parts of Europe.
Why I want to be a priest - From tragedy to triumph. Colm Flynn 2020-02-02 | “I knew I couldn’t change my circumstances, so in many ways, I was forced to change myself.” Niall McDonagh, from Galway city in the west of Ireland, turned his life around, after losing his brother and cousin to suicide.Niall wasn’t afraid of going against the tide of popular culture to stand up for what he believes in and holds to be true. He moved to the Bronx in New York to follow his vocation and entered the seminary. Here is his story.
Losing €10m but keeping his faith - Francis Brennan Colm Flynn 2020-01-16 | Ireland’s most-loved hotelier Francis Brennan, the owner of the Kenmare Park Hotel, talks to Colm Flynn about how his Catholic faith kept him going through some of the most difficult moments in his life, including when he lost 10 million euro in the recession.
One of the worlds top female video game designers! Colm Flynn 2020-01-15 | Colm Flynn travels to Galway in the west of Ireland to meet BAFTA award-winning video game designer and developer, Brenda Romero. Originally from the US, Brenda and her husband John Romero moved from Silicon Valley to Ireland a number of years ago and now run Romero Games from the west of Ireland.So why do two of the world’s top video game designers sell everything they own and move to Ireland? Colm went to find out.
Americas most-loved Santa, Tim Connaghan. Colm Flynn 2019-12-23 | This is a busy time of the year for Santa Claus… And for the people who make a living impersonating him! One of the busiest is Tim Connaghan. He is America’s full-time national Santa Claus, with an extraordinary back story. Colm Flynn went to meet him.
The Jewish Lady Gaga! Lipa Schmeltzer! Colm Flynn 2019-11-12 | Lipa Schmeltzer is a bright star in the world of Jewish music; only his music sounds nothing like traditional Jewish music! He has become known as the ‘Jewish Lady Gaga’!Growing up in an ultra-conservative Hasidic community, Lipa was always different. He was told at school he was dumb and would never amount to anything. When he started writing and performing his own songs, his father and rabbi told him to abandon it, and concentrate on studying the Bible. But Lipa couldn’t.BBC’s Colm Flynn talks to Lipa about his memories of growing up in the Hasidic world, and how his music has remained an outlet for him to express his feelings.
