Windy City Irish Radio

This week on Windy City Irish Radio, the boys go south of the border to tell the tale of Saint Patrick's Battalion. In 1846-48, during the Mexican-American War, a volunteer army formed mostly by recent Irish immigrants to the U.S. called themselves the St. Patrick's Battalion and fought alongside Mexico against the U.S. expansion and its Manifest Destiny doctrine. Mostly forgotten in the U.S., they are regarded as heroes in Mexico to this day. Previewing their show at Old Town School of Folk Music, Sean Cleland of the Academy of Irish Music and Sones de Mexico Ensemble join Mike and Tim in studio and share the story of John Riley and the San Patricios in song and words. With music from The Prodigals, The Chieftains, Natalie MacMaster, The Elders , Black 47 and a special appearance from Liam Neeson, this is a show you won't want to miss. Join Mike and Tim each Wednesday night from 8pm to 9pm on WSBC 1240 AM and WCFJ 1470 AM or listen on our website at www.windycityirishradio.com.