Irish History Podcast podcast

Irish History Podcast

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  Fin Dwyer  

From the Norman Invasion to the War of Independence, the Great Famine to the Troubles, the Irish History Podcast takes you on a journey through the most fascinating stories in Ireland's past. Whether it’s the siege of Dublin in 1171 or gun battles in the 1920s, the podcast vividly recreates a sense of time and place. Each episode is meticulously researched, creating character-driven narratives that are engaging and accessible for all. Since the first episode was released back in 2010, the podcast has covered scores of captivating stories. Major multi-part series have explored the Great Famine, the Norman Invasion, and Irish involvement in the Spanish Civil War. If you are looking for standalone episodes, there are lots of great interviews with leading Irish historians covering topics from medieval sex magic to Irish connections in the Jack the Ripper murders! Why not start with 'Three Days in July', an acclaimed mini-series from the summer of 2024. It explores the early years of the Troubles and the forgotten story of a young Londoner who was shot dead by the British Army in Belfast in 1970. Become a member at [https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory] (https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory) . Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

From the Norman Invasion to the War of Independence, the Great Famine to the Troubles, the Irish History Podcast takes you on a journey through the most fascinating stories in Ireland's past. Whether it’s the siege of Dublin in 1171 or gun battles in the 1920s, the podcast vividly recreates a sense of time and place. Each episode is meticulously researched, creating character-driven narratives that are engaging and accessible for all. Since the first episode was released back in 2010, the podcast has covered scores of captivating stories. Major multi-part series have explored the Great Famine, the Norman Invasion, and Irish involvement in the Spanish Civil War. If you are looking for standalone episodes, there are lots of great interviews with leading Irish historians covering topics from medieval sex magic to Irish connections in the Jack the Ripper murders! Why not start with 'Three Days in July', an acclaimed mini-series from the summer of 2024. It explores the early years of the Troubles and the forgotten story of a young Londoner who was shot dead by the British Army in Belfast in 1970. Become a member at [https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory] (https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory) . Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

 

#403

The Bloody Summer of 1170: An Epic of Siege, Invasion & Conquest in Medieval Ireland

In May 1170, a small group of mercenaries landed in a remote corner of County Wexford, set... more

05 Mar 2025

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:30

05 Mar 2025


#402

1798, Magdalene Laundries, and Exploring an Irish bandit Country - Keeping You in the Loop!

Why is there no show this week? Become a member at [https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory... more

26 Feb 2025

04 MINS

04:53

26 Feb 2025


#401

Michael Collins: History Masked by Myths and Conspiracies

Over a century after his death, Michael Collins remains one of Irish history's most iconic... more

19 Feb 2025

42 MINS

42:18

19 Feb 2025


#400

Irish Emigrants in Tsarist Russia: A History

Margaretta Eagar is a little-known figure in Irish history. In the early 20th century, she... more

12 Feb 2025

40 MINS

40:12

12 Feb 2025


#399

St Brigid: Pagan Goddess or Christian Saint?

St. Brigid is one of Ireland's most well-known saints. While Christian churches have exper... more

05 Feb 2025

12 MINS

12:57

05 Feb 2025


#398

Hitler's Irish Translator: Nazi Sympathiser or Following Orders?

In March 1939, James Murphy, a Cork man, became a wanted figure in Nazi Germany. As Europe... more

29 Jan 2025

38 MINS

38:47

29 Jan 2025


#397

The Irish Catholic Church: How did it become so powerful?

Over the past three decades, the Catholic Church has been engulfed by numerous sexual abus... more

22 Jan 2025

38 MINS

38:37

22 Jan 2025


#396

Winston Churchill: The Irish View on a British Legend

Winston Churchill is one of the most famous figures of the 20th century. Hailed in Britain... more

15 Jan 2025

32 MINS

32:50

15 Jan 2025


#395

Irish Lives in Victorian London: History and Influence

Victorian London was a city of immense wealth, but also shocking poverty. The historian Je... more

11 Dec 2024

44 MINS

44:45

11 Dec 2024


#394

Why Didn't Irish People Eat Fish During the Great Hunger?

During the Great Hunger of the 1840s, one million Irish perished from starvation and hunge... more

27 Nov 2024

30 MINS

30:54

27 Nov 2024


#393

Why Was Life Expectancy So Low in Ireland Until 1900?

Life expectancy in Ireland has doubled over the past 200 years, but why was it so low for ... more

20 Nov 2024

37 MINS

37:25

20 Nov 2024


#392

1719: The Irish Rescue of the Polish Princess Bride

In 1719, the 17-year-old Polish Princess Maria Clementina Sobieska was seized by the Holy ... more

12 Nov 2024

32 MINS

32:12

12 Nov 2024


#391

Societal Collapse: Did It Happen in Irish History?

In this episode, I explore the ruins of a Temple and the intriguing concept of societal co... more

06 Nov 2024

31 MINS

31:52

06 Nov 2024


#390

Your Prehistoric Ancestors: More Sophisticated than you think!

Check out my new podcast 'Transatlantic: An Irish American History Podcast' with Damian Sh... more

23 Oct 2024

31 MINS

31:16

23 Oct 2024


#389

Stigma, Famine & Emigration: A History of Mental Health in Ireland

By the late 1950s, over 20,000 individuals in the Republic of Ireland were confined in asy... more

16 Oct 2024

32 MINS

32:54

16 Oct 2024


#388

The Dirtiest City in Europe? Why Did Typhoid Thrive in Victorian Dublin?

In 1900, the life expectancy in Dublin was a mere 49 years, a stark indicator of the city'... more

09 Oct 2024

30 MINS

30:20

09 Oct 2024


#387

Emily Anderson: The Forgotten Irish Woman of Bletchley Park

In this captivating episode of the Irish History Podcast, Jackie Ni Chionna joins me to di... more

02 Oct 2024

41 MINS

41:24

02 Oct 2024


#386

The Making of a Ghost Town - The Rise and Fall of the Irish Kings of Cotton

In the 1850s, Portlaw was Ireland's most successful town. The population had grown tenfold... more

18 Sep 2024

34 MINS

34:33

18 Sep 2024


#385

Who was the first Irish person to cross the Atlantic Ocean?

I am delighted to share the very first episode of [Transatlantic: An Irish American Histor... more

11 Sep 2024

44 MINS

44:29

11 Sep 2024


#384

Resisting Nazi Occupation: Ireland's Forgotten World War II Heroes

John Keany, Monica de Wichfeld, and Delia Murphy are not well-known figures, yet they are ... more

04 Sep 2024

41 MINS

41:03

04 Sep 2024


#383

Ireland in World War II: Neutrality, Nazi Collaborators or Secret Allies?

At the outbreak of the Second World War, Ireland adopted a position of neutrality. However... more

28 Aug 2024

37 MINS

37:28

28 Aug 2024


#382

The Mystery Nazi Flight to Ireland - Who was really on board?

In this riveting episode I delve into one of the most intriguing and lesser-known stories ... more

21 Aug 2024

23 MINS

23:19

21 Aug 2024


#381

Exploring a 5,000 year old Tomb

Portal Tombs are scattered across the Irish countryside. These monuments, around 5,000 yea... more

14 Aug 2024

31 MINS

31:00

14 Aug 2024