Three Castles Burning

A nice mention for the podcast recently on Crime World inspired me to go back to the subje... more

Historian Pádraig Óg Ó Ruairc has just produced Burn Them Out, a history of the Irish far-... more

Both Patrick Leo Burdock and Ivan Beshoff were revolutionaries, though in very different c... more

In Dublin, just a handful of public houses now open at seven o’clock in the morning. Where... more

Bob Dylan’s 1966 visit to the Adelphi Cinema is a concert on which there is very little ag... more

Described by The Irish Times as 'raucous, bawdy, reflective and wistful in turn', Traditio... more

Christina Wade’s new history of Irish beer is a masterclass in social and economic history... more

The first ever Kilkenny Law Fest took place last weekend. On its bill, a discussion with S... more

Tony Gregory remains one of the most beloved TD’s in the history of the city. Lately, talk... more

This edition of the podcast contains adult language and themes and is not suitable for you... more

In Glasnevin Cemetery, James Clarence Mangan’s grave lists him as ‘Ireland’s National Poet... more

In 1898, tens of thousands of people paraded in Dublin for the unveiling of a foundation s... more

These are exciting times at the Collins Barracks branch of the National Museum of Ireland.... more

The story of Michael Healy is one that tells us much about the Dublin of his time. Born in... more

In the heart of Dublin’s north inner-city, the SFX was one of the defining venues of Dubli... more

Bram Stoker’s life and career was shaped by the strong women around him. Charlotte Stoker,... more

Irish Food History: A Companion is an extraordinary thing - a moment in Irish publishing h... more

Paula Meehan is a poet for whom history is a constant source of inspiration. In this discu... more

Lee Miller is best recalled now for her defining images of the Second World War. With Kate... more

Catriona Crowe is former Head of Special Projects at the National Archives of Ireland. She... more