Last Craic
10th December 2009
Since St Patricks Day 2007 we’ve loved bringing you the Craic from Ireland every week but today, we’re very sorry to say, will be our last show.
The reason? Even though there’s lots of work here, there are fewer people to do it, which means pressures on our time no longer allow us to record each week.
We’ve had a fabulous time and it’s been great reaching out to Irish communities everywhere from Barcleona to Boston, New York to Melbourne, Dubai to Durban and so many more. Ian & Breda and myself would like to extend a heartfelt thank-you to YOU for listening in each week and being part of our gang!
So, we leave you with our last show for now. In it you’ll hear how we’ve found something in the Budget we love, discovered the greatest Dublin webcam ever and hear about Shakin’ Stevens big fight in Northern Ireland. Yes, that is the singer Shakin’ Stevens!!
Click play below to listen now or download the mp3 to listen later. Enjoy!
Cheers
Dusty Rhodes
December 10th, 2009 at 2:50 pm
Hi Ian,
I’m bitterly disappointed that you cannot deliver the show anymore; I totally understand it is not your fault.
It has been great to keep in touch with home.
I hope the people who called the shots realise how valuable it has been.
Best regards
Derek
December 10th, 2009 at 2:59 pm
Hi Ian, Dusty & Breda,
I am so sorry to hear this news! But I know how it goes. Thanks for keeping me up to date on the craic for the last year and a half. Ireland haunts me over here in the States and I hope to get back soon.
Wish you all the very best in your personal and professional lives.!
Slan!
Jill
December 10th, 2009 at 3:14 pm
Oh no, I love to listen to the Craic as I walk around the neighborhood, laughing out loud. I’m sure the neighbors think I’m crazy. I look forward to a new episode every week. So how am I supposed to hear what’s really going
on now?
Sheila
Houston, Texas
December 10th, 2009 at 3:33 pm
Devastating news, your show has been the best podcast out there and a highpoint of my week. Hopefully whatever you do in future will bring as much craic as this show has done in the past (god I hate this loss, it’s like losing a family member that you actually like).
Cheers,
Kevin
December 10th, 2009 at 4:08 pm
Pleeaase don’t go! It’s been great craic every week.
Where’s that petition?
Ann
San Francisco
December 10th, 2009 at 4:43 pm
I am sorry to hear that. Tough times everywhere. Thanks for all your work in the past….
Regards,
Noreen
December 10th, 2009 at 5:44 pm
Hello Dusty & gang.
Thanks a mill for all your teams enthusiasms for things Irish, its been a great way to hear Irish ideas.
I’ve really enjoyed the weekly messages. All the best for the next big shelaleh sp for PLENTY of craic.
HT
December 10th, 2009 at 6:45 pm
Hi Ian, Breda & Dusty
Sorry to hear you’re winding up (or is it down?) for a lack of people to do the presenting. If I’d known sooner.
Anyway, if you’re ever thinking of starting up again, I might be persuaded to get back behind the mic. I did local radio in the UK as well as playing drums in several bands. I’m from Co Roscommon, currently living across the water. I do a bit of acting and some film extra gigs.
Cheers
Al Owens
December 10th, 2009 at 8:11 pm
Hello Ian, Breda & Dusty,
So sad to see this end! I do love hearing the weekly updates if for nothing else than the melody of your brogues! I’d be happy to add my name to the petition. Where do I sign?!!
You mean too much to all your followers to be off forever. I do hope you all return soon. Until then, be safe and be happy.
Slan!
Jean
December 11th, 2009 at 5:53 am
Giday Ian, Breda & Dusty,
Very sorry to hear this is the last show. I have really enjoyed listening to you over the past two years. Thanks and good luck for the future.
Sean from Hobart
December 11th, 2009 at 5:56 am
Hi Ian Dusty And Breda ,loved Your Show ,listened in every week and sent your website to all my Irish Friends all over the States and Further,,,, Now i just want to say Thank you and Merry Christmas,and will wait for your return ,we are far from Home in Ireland but felt not so far listening to you Ian Brenda and Dusty ,,, we will miss you guys greatly ,,EileenLeen Myrtle Beach Carolina’s USA
December 11th, 2009 at 8:59 am
I live in Gig Harbor, Washington, USA. My grandpatents came from Cork. I will miss you guys very much, I never missed a show.
Stephen Greer
December 11th, 2009 at 11:00 am
Breda, Ian and Dusty
Just an e mail to thank you for your great show over the years
We have been loyal fans and must say you brought a little bit of Ireland into our kitchen every Saturday morning when replayed your show while having breakfast
It goes without saying that you will be missed throughout the world and especially by us
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and may 2010 be a great year for you all
Slainte
Mike and Judy Fox
Rotorua
NEW ZEALAND
December 11th, 2009 at 1:01 pm
I AM DEVASTATED. I LOVE YOUR SHOW.
Now i know the feeling and meaning of ALL GOOD THINGS COME TO AN END. You Guys were a treat and Thank you. Merry Christmas and a return to prosperity in 2010.
I WILL MISS YOU GUYS.
Eileen Leen
December 11th, 2009 at 8:52 pm
What am I going to listen to on a Friday morning in work from now on? Thanks for bringing 2 years of fantastic shows, you all will be missed….and I do hope at some stage you can get back on the air and bring us the craic!
If I had an extra million lying around I would send it back to keep the show going…if there is a good sponsor out there somewhere drop a few bob so we can have a weekly dose of the Craic!!
December 12th, 2009 at 11:10 pm
Oh NO, I’m so disappointed. I love listening and I’m going to miss the laughter on a Friday. I’ll be waiting for the return of the craic!
Siobhan
BC, Canada
December 13th, 2009 at 9:50 pm
I have been a craic addict for the last two plus years. I’m disappointed you are (apparently) at the end of your run. I’d sign a petition if there was one. Hope you can come back soon for Series #2.
December 14th, 2009 at 4:15 am
Nooooooooo, what am in going to listen to on a Friday evening after work now!
Thanks for all the stories over the last couple of years.
Viv, Sydney
December 14th, 2009 at 10:22 pm
Noooooooooo. Since I heard the news I have been grieving. You guys are so much fun to listen to. I love the banter between you all and the tidbits of information from politics to The Church to every day events. Is there an antonym in Irish for The Craic? For being sad? Best of luck to you all and hope you plan a comeback.
Michelle
Naples, FL
December 15th, 2009 at 4:03 am
Ian, Breda and Dusty,
I am truly sorry that I will not have The Craic podcast to listen to anymore. It was always great to hear all the chat each week. Thanks for bringing a smile to our faces, we will miss yis!
Happy Christmas!
Sean Boyle.
San Francisco Bay Area
December 15th, 2009 at 11:31 am
HELLO THERE KIDS……What a nasty surprise!!!! Now what are we going to do for our weekly giggle!!????? I am really sorry, but can understand the situation. Thanks so much for thinking of Sheila and me, but we have definitely enjoyed ourselves.
Good luck with each of your careers and who knows, we will hear from you very soon again. Now where is that button for a petition??….Hmmmmmmm????
Hope you all have a very HAPPY CHRISTMAS AND BEST WISHES FOR 2010..
When are you coming down to Barcelona???? You have my e-mail, so do give a buzz the next time you come down.
Cheers Ian, Breda and Dusty, plus all the team…Thanks again……..Maureen
December 22nd, 2009 at 5:30 am
Ian, Dusty & Breda,
Gutted I will not get the craic each week. I hope in the future it will return.
The best to you all
January 13th, 2010 at 11:15 am
Any chance of being able to download the archives? I’ve only just discovered the site and was going to send link to my bro’s in OZ and UK..seems a shame with only one show to listen to - good show though - where’s the petition?
January 17th, 2010 at 11:01 pm
We listen to you from Wisconsin in America. My wife is from Co. Kildare and moved to America to marry me in October of 2006. It is a great program for us to keep in touch with the “Mother Land” and for her to keep her Irish Attitude tuned up.
We will miss you.
Keith & Kate from Wisconsin, USA
January 21st, 2010 at 10:51 pm
Hi,
So sad to see ye are finishing the show:(
Looked forward to it every week, and used to play in our bar for the customers to hear!
Will miss hearing all about the craic..
From
Donegal, Galway & Mayo fans in Chicago.
Best of luck you all.
January 22nd, 2010 at 12:52 am
To all at The Craic - RIP
So sorry to hear you’ve had to pack your bags
The weekly download made me homesick but glad
Ian, Dusty, Breda and that young lass
Entertained us like Zig & Zag
2007 t’was the year The Craic began
We had tales about U2, Guinness, and finally a Grand Slam
Bertie broke a leg falling down the stairs
Biffo takes the reins to answer a nation’s prayers
The Hand of Frog, Westlife, and Michael O’Leary
Reality TV, oh dear, help us Seamus Heaney
Alas, no more, the belts have got tighter
Whatever happened to the Celtic Tiger?
Michael Gaffney, Sydney - The Harbour City
January 22nd, 2010 at 3:58 am
NOOOOOOOOOO! devastated! What happened! i looked forward to updates regarding politics, sports general headlines etc. on whats going on at home. There is nothing else around to keep us informed on a weekly basis. I will miss the banter/craic, interviews, music and a connection to home with your great sense of humor! you will all be sadly missed! Good Luck to you all!
Slan
Letitia (San Francisco)
January 27th, 2010 at 6:02 pm
Hi from just down the road in Dublin (see profile)
We and our visitors will miss the comments and laughs.
We’ll have to launch the ‘bring back the craic’ campaign!
Brian
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June 1st, 2010 at 3:23 pm
Such a sad day to know that something so great came to and end because of money..i hope that something else great will come soooon!
June 30th, 2010 at 10:39 am
thanks for the inspiration I was stressed by work but i learnt that life is about living to the fullest and enjoying every moment.Thanks a million