Al Gibbs : Freaks, Festivals & Finding the Beat

This week I sit down with a true legend of Irish dance music , Al Gibbs. From his early days spinning kids’ discos in Ballybrack to sharing stages with Carl Cox and writing Maniac 2000, Al’s journey is packed with rhythm, resilience, and rave history.

We talk about the evolution of DJing, the golden days of Dublin’s club scene, staying grounded through the crash, and what it’s like to host Freaks on Friday the iconic FM104 show that’s been lighting up Irish weekends for nearly 20 years.

It’s a nostalgic, honest, and inspiring chat with a man who's never lost the buzz for what he does.

👉 Catch Freaks on Friday every Friday from 7–10pm on FM104

👉 Freaks with Al Gibbs airs Saturdays from 9–11pm

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In this gripping episode of The Parting Glass, Zoe Holohan opens up about surviving one of Europe's deadliest wildfires, a tragedy that claimed the life of her husband of just four days, Brian. Zoe credits the incredible teams of surgeons and medical staff in Athens and St. James’ Hospital in Dublin for saving both her life and her limbs. She also expresses her eternal gratitude to Manos, a volunteer firefighter, who pulled her burnt body from the flames, giving her a chance to live.

Throughout her journey, Zoe's wicked sense of humor has been a vital part of her healing process, helping her navigate the darkest days and giving her the strength to push forward. Her story is not only one of unimaginable loss but also of resilience, gratitude, and the power of laughter in the face of adversity. Now, Zoe is using her experience to advocate for burn victims and others affected by trauma, sharing her story to inspire and uplift. This episode is a testament to the power of survival, the human spirit, and the role of humor in healing. #Resilience #Survival #Advocacy #Loss #Gratitude #Humor

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I’m Niamh Ryan, and every week on The Parting Glass, I sit down with Dubliners who’ve been through the wars , heartbreak, injustice, near disasters and somehow come out the far side with a story that’ll break your heart and make you laugh in the same breath.

From Olympians to musicians to everyday legends, we talk truth, grief, craic, and everything in between.

It’s raw, it’s real, and sometimes it’s a bit sweary.

Slainte

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