Tracing the footsteps of those who emigrated from Ireland to Manchester, we uncover the ache, hope, and doubt of leaving home behind, first impressions of a new city, and the varied experiences that shaped those first crucial days in Manchester. Each voice carries an individual perspective; together their stories reveal a quiet resilience and the many shades of starting over.

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The podcast is produced by Blueprint Studios and music throughout the series is created, played, and produced by Michael McGoldrick. This episode features additional music from fiddle-player Emma Sweeney. With special thanks to RTE for providing additional SFX from their archives. This material should not be reproduced or edited.

The song Tommy Grogan sings in the episode is 'The Shores of Amerikay'

This episode includes references to racism. You can find a transcription of this episode on our website www.theresalotihaventasked.co.uk

Creator: Hannah Donelon

Music: Michael McGoldrick

Producers: Ian Stewart and Gary Hadfield at Blueprint Studios

Assistant Editors: Nicholas Barber & George Fitzgibbon

Assistant Producers: Nicholas Barber & Catherine Leen

Podcast Artwork: Chloe Heffernan

Marketing Consultant: Vic Turnbull at MIC Media

‘There’s A Lot I Haven’t Asked’ is supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England and also supported by the Consulate General of Ireland, Manchester.

A huge thank you to all the voices on this episode (in order of appearance): John, Joe Moran, Tommy Grogan, Katherina, Sheila, Gerry Connaughton, Bridie Rodden, Nellie Walsh, Mary Muszanskyj, Eamonn McCarthy, Kathleen Molloy, and Rose Morris.

Additional commentary on smog in the episode was drawn from the University of Manchester and the Manchester Evening News.

With thanks to Irish Mancunian for additional research support and Made by Mortals for additional production support.

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