Stitches, Snitches and Miss Monica’s New Dress

West Belfast Heart - Its A Scullion Thing (Remastered)

They fought like dockers and they swore the same way—but they never stood alone in the dark. Step inside a house with no boundaries and a heart as big as the Falls Road. This episode features a raw, gritty, B.B. King inspired blues anthem that tells the unfiltered story of the Scullions, eleven siblings raised in the heat of old Andersonstown. Presided over by "The General" Bridie and her unbreakable faith (and legendary wooden spoon), this is a tale of survival as a comedy and laughter as the ultimate weapon against pain. From missing roast meats and chip pan fires to the heavy shadow of British Army tanks roaming the streets outside, the Scullion story is a masterclass in "West Belfast to the core" defiance. In this track, you’ll hear about: * The General Bridie: Feeding eleven mouths with an apron as her only shield. * The Chaos: A missing roast, a marrow-fat pea, and the fierce spirit of the "Rat." * The Scars: The tragedy of the "Golden Child" and a family bond that is stitched into the very seam of their souls. * The Soul: A deep, dirty blues rhythm fuelled by rhythmic foot stomps, crying "Lucille-style" guitar, and the spirit of a family that would tear the house down just to ask for a little more. Whether you’re from the streets of Belfast or just appreciate a story of a family that refuses to yield, pull up a chair. Just don't reach for Monica's plate, and whatever you do, don’t let the gravy get cold. Written and Produced by Brona Scullion | Preformed by Tadai. Visit Our Website - https://shows.acast.com/itsascullionthing Follow Us on Instagram - YouTube - @itsascullionthing - TikTok - @itsascullionthing Please remember to - Like, follow, subscribe, and leave a wee review 💚🤍💛 ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

This House is on Fire, Brona’s First Scullion Adventure

In April 1977, the Scullion family home in West Belfast went up in flames. Thanks to a chip pan, a pound of lard, and the legendary Bridie Scullion. This hilarious yet true story stars Bridie, eleven children, and a six-week-old baby (me, Brona Scullion), as the house fills with thick black smoke, neighbours call the fire brigade, and chaos spills out onto Glenveagh Drive. From chip pans exploding to kids jumping out of windows, and from nighties in the street to a fireman saving the day. This is survival, Scullion style. If you love funny family stories, Belfast humour, and tales of resilience during the Troubles, this episode is packed with laughter, nostalgia, and a reminder that no matter how much chaos life throws at you, the Scullions could always find a way to laugh through it. It’s a Scullion Thing – comedy, chaos, and family survival in West Belfast. Visit Our Website - https://shows.acast.com/itsascullionthing Follow Us on Instagram - YouTube - @itsascullionthing - TikTok - @itsascullionthing Please remember to - Like, follow, subscribe, and leave a wee review 💚🤍💛 ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Who Shot Sean Scullion

What do you get when you mix a Saturday job, a veggie van, a Belfast riot, and two Scullion brothers? Absolute chaos. This week’s Scullion Thing stars Sean Scullion the so-called “Golden Child” and Raymond Scullion forever the “Good Samaritan.” What starts as a simple day flogging spuds and sprouts for the Veggie Man turns into gunfire, rubber bullets, brotherly punch-ups, and one very unimpressed Bridie waiting at home. Sean takes a bullet (don’t panic, it was rubber), Raymond has a full meltdown in the street, and the pair nearly kill each other fighting over the “precious” prize they plan to sell on the side. Because in West Belfast during the Troubles, trauma came with a laugh track and if you weren’t making money off the madness, were you even a Scullion? Expect flying veg, street riots, dodgy bosses, and brothers who cared just enough not to let each other die but not enough to split the profit. So who shot Sean Scullion? Spoiler alert: it was the Brits. But the real danger came from Raymond’s right hook. Visit Our Website - https://shows.acast.com/itsascullionthing Follow Us on Instagram - YouTube - @itsascullionthing - TikTok - @itsascullionthing Please remember to - Like, follow, subscribe, and leave a wee review 💚🤍💛 ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Stitches, Snitches and Miss Monica’s New Dress

Welcome back to Scullion Stories the Irish family podcast where the stitches are real, the snitches are related, and the polyester is nearly indestructible. In this hilarious and heartfelt episode, we dive into a true story from 1970s Belfast a time when working-class kids made their own fun, builder’s rags became battlefield weapons, and nothing was more terrifying than ruining a dress your Ma was still paying off. Meet Monica Scullion the baby of the family, the so-called “nice one.” She’s the good girl (except for that time she "accidently" pulled my arm out of its socket — twice. Monica’s got one goal today: convince Bridie her fearsome yet fabulous mother to let her wear her brand-new dress a day early, ahead of their trip “down south” to visit the rich relatives in Shannon, Co. Clare. Bridie eventually agrees, on the promise that Monica stays clean. Spoiler alert: she doesn’t. Within minutes, Monica’s strutting up Glenveagh Drive like a young queen in her sparkling frock. But soon enough, she’s drawn to the chaos of a local building site abandoned for the day and now the playground of choice for Belfast’s rough-and-ready kids. Today’s game? Wet Rag Throwing. A childhood classic in 1970s Northern Ireland soaked builder cloths thrown at full force. First one to flinch loses. Monica steps up. She takes the hits. She’s solid. She’s proud. Until the crowd goes deadly silent… and she feels something warm dripping down her face. Blood. Lots of it. Turns out one wee lad swapped his rag for a stone. Now Monica’s pouring blood, her dress is soaked, and her sisters Margaret and Michelle leap into action. Michelle, a Scullion through and through, unleashes pure fury on the boy responsible, while Margaret tries to comfort their baby sister, who’s now semi-conscious on the ground. Cue the panic. The cover-up. The lies. A classic Scullion sibling plan. But Bridie a mother of 11, a human lie detector isn’t buying it. One look at Michelle (the worst liar in Belfast) and the truth comes pouring out. An ambulance is called. Monica’s taken to hospital with a head injury and six stitches. And the dress? Destroyed. What follows is a frantic, furious bathroom blood-removal mission powered by fear, desperation, and 1970s polyester. The girls scrub, fight, and argue through the night, determined to save the one thing that really matters the appearance of perfection Bridie demands. By morning, against all odds, the dress is spotless. Monica boards the bus to the Republic of Ireland with two black eyes, a massive lump on her head, and a slightly crooked smile. She thinks people are staring because she looks amazing. They're not. She looks like the Elephant Man in a Sunday frock. But the dress? Still perfect. And that’s all Bridie cared about. WHAT YOU’LL GET IN THIS EPISODE: * A brutally funny real-life story from 1970s Belfast * Irish family drama with heart and humour * Sibling chaos, stitches, and secrets * A crash course in poor-but-proud survival * Scullion family memories you’ll never forget Moral of the story? You'll learn that when you listen 😉 Visit Our Website - https://shows.acast.com/itsascullionthing Follow Us on Instagram - YouTube - @itsascullionthing - TikTok - @itsascullionthing Please remember to - Like, follow, subscribe, and leave a wee review 💚🤍💛 ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Afternoon Tea with Pope John Paul II and Ray Scullion The Good Samaritan

Brace yourself for another wild ride through the streets of West Belfast in the 1970s, where faith, fire, and family chaos collide in spectacular Scullion fashion. This episode features Raymond Scullion, better known in family folklore as “The Good Samaritan.” Unlike his fight-first, ask-questions-later siblings, Raymond was the peacemaker. The helper. The one who joined The Order of Malta—an organisation dedicated to service, charity, and (let’s be honest) scoring tickets to the best gigs and events. So when Pope John Paul II announced his historic visit to Ireland in 1979—the first ever Papal visit to the Emerald Isle—Raymond found himself serving at the once-in-a-lifetime event. To his mother, Bridie, this wasn’t just a big deal, it was the deal. In her eyes, her son wasn’t simply attending a Papal Mass. No, no—he was practically having afternoon tea with the Pope himself. And if Bridie was excited, the neighbours definitely knew about it. The poor British soldiers stationed outside the Scullion home 24/7 knew about it too. Rumour has it some even requested transfers just to escape Bridie’s endless boasting about “her Raymond serving the Holy Father.” But of course, in true Scullion style, the big day couldn’t pass without disaster. What started as Bridie’s dream of sending Raymond off with a hero’s breakfast turned into a full-blown kitchen inferno. Smoke, flames, screaming children, and a house that smelled like burnt sausages nearly derailed the whole event. By the time the fire was beaten down with cushions, towels, and sheer Scullion determination, the “Von Trapp” children of Bridie’s imagination looked more like a gang of soot-covered chimney sweeps. Still, nothing—not even a kitchen fire—was going to stop Bridie from showing up in her best tik-man-financed dress to see the Pope. And when John Paul II finally swept into Dublin and Belfast, elevating himself to rock-star status alongside Elvis, the Bay City Rollers, and the Nolan Sisters, something miraculous happened. Out of the 2.5 million people in attendance, Bridie swore the Pope looked straight at her… smiled… nodded… and winked. For Bridie, that wink wasn’t just recognition—it was confirmation that she was, without doubt, the Best Catholic in Ireland. This episode is packed with humour, nostalgia, and outrageous Scullion family storytelling. From the burning Ulster fry, to Bridie’s unstoppable delusions of grandeur, to Raymond cutting a heroic figure in his Order of Malta uniform, this story captures the heart, humour, and madness of growing up in Belfast during The Troubles. If you’re here for darkly funny Irish family tales, a bit of Catholic guilt, a touch of history, and a whole lot of chaos, you’ll love this one. #irishcomedy #irishpodcast #craic #belfast #irishhumor #comedy #irishfamily #podcastclips #irishmammy #storytime #irishheritage #funnyirish Visit Our Website - https://shows.acast.com/itsascullionthing Follow Us on Instagram - YouTube - @itsascullionthing - TikTok - @itsascullionthing Please remember to - Like, follow, subscribe, and leave a wee review 💚🤍💛 ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.