Hibernian Radio June 6, 2026

This week on Hibernian Radio, Mike Houlihan broadcasts from Robert’s Westside during a fundraiser for his granddaughter Charlotte “Lottie” Houlihan and her band, Lottie and the Drama, as she prepares for an elite summer songwriting program at NYU. Mike also updates listeners on upcoming Hibernian Media events before dipping into the archives for a special From the Vault conversation with Brendan O’Brien, son of the late Boz O’Brien, the beloved longtime owner of Riley’s Daughter. Brendan shares memories of growing up in Riley’s Daughter, where his father spent nearly 50 years building not just a bar, but a gathering place for generations of South Siders. He reflects on Boz’s sudden passing, the tremendous support from family, friends, and patrons, and the lessons his father taught about community, loyalty, and hard work. The conversation is filled with stories about St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, soda bread contests, political fundraisers, Irish traditions, and Boz’s famous love of poinsettias. Brendan also discusses the challenges of carrying on a family business while preserving the legacy of a man whose impact stretched far beyond the neighborhood pub he loved. It’s a warm, funny, and nostalgic look back at one of Hibernian Radio’s favorite interviews, celebrating fathers, family, friendship, and the neighborhood institutions that keep Chicago’s Irish community connected.

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