Tommy Feighery was born in Long Beach, New York to Tom and Nancy Feighery. In 1971, his parents moved the family to his mother’s native Country Offaly, where they spent the next eight years raising him and his eight siblings. They moved back to the United States in 1979 and settled in Carmel, New York. For more than 30 years, Tommy owned and operated Fiddler’s Green Pub in Carmel, a gathering place for many, particularly those of Irish descent who regularly stopped in the share ...

Join host Tim Grant in a fascinating discussion with Derry native, Dermot McElholm, as they dive deep into Irish culture, history, and the unique pub life both in Ireland and New York City. Dermot shares captivating stories of his family's ancestry, including his paternal grandfather's internment by the British after the partition of Ireland and his time teaching Irish to prisoners on the HMS Argenta. He offers a poignant description of growing up in Derry during "The Troubles," including the...

Introduction to Tommy White: The episode introduces Tommy White as a long-time friend of the host, with a friendship spanning over 30 years, originating from their time in a FDNY Bagpipe Band where Tommy was the chairman around 1994. Irish Heritage and Family History:Tommy delves into his strong Irish roots, noting that all four of his grandparents immigrated from Ireland independently and later met in the States.He shares anecdotes about his maternal grandparents, who, despite meeting in the...

In this episode of the "Pubs & Pints Podcast," [00:02] host Tim Grant interviews Donna Abraldes, whose family's Irish dance journey led to a remarkable discovery of her roots and a famous great-grandfather. Key discussion points include: Irish Dance Connection: Donna explains how her daughters' participation in Irish dance led to connecting with long-lost relatives in Ireland [00:15].Family History: Her great-grandfather, Bartley Ferguson, immigrated to America at 25 through Ellis Island ...

In this episode of the "Pubs & Pints Podcast," [00:04] host Tim Grant talks with Ed Boles, a longtime friend, about his Irish upbringing in Woodside, Queens, and his deep connection to Irish culture. Eddie is a retired Battalion Chief in the New York City Fire Department. Key discussion points include: Family Background and Woodside: Ed's parents immigrated from Ireland; his mother from Donegal in 1950 [06:35], and his father from Sligo, an accomplished Gaelic football player who eventual...

In this episode of the "Pubs & Pints Podcast," [00:19] host Tim Grant interviews retired NYPD detective John Stiastny, who delves into his upbringing in Woodside, Queens, and his German-Irish heritage. Key discussion points include: Heritage and Upbringing: John shares that his paternal grandparents immigrated from Germany, and his maternal grandparents from Ireland, all meeting in New York [01:55]. He describes Woodside, Queens, as a predominantly Irish, working-class neighborhood [02:31...

In this episode of the "Pubs & Pints Podcast," [00:19] host Tim Grant talks with Dan Bauso, who shares his experiences growing up in Woodside, Queens, and his family's Irish and Italian heritage. Key discussion points include: Woodside, Queens: Dan describes Woodside as a historically Irish neighborhood, even being called "the most Irish neighborhood in the city" during the Kennedy administration [02:08]. He recalls the prevalence of large Irish Catholic families [02:39] and the strong se...

In this episode of the "Pubs & Pints Podcast," [00:19] host Tim Grant talks with Tommy Brennan, who shares stories about his Irish heritage and upbringing in the Bronx and Yonkers, New York. Tommy's father hailed from County Sligo, Ireland, and his mother was born in the US to Irish immigrant parents. Key discussion points include: Family Pub in Ireland Tommy recounts growing up with a family pub, T. Brennan's, in Tubbercurry, County Sligo, which was opened by his paternal grandfather in ...