History Ireland
History IrelandHistory Ireland magazine has now been in production for over 27 years.
The History Ireland Podcast covers a wide variety of topics, from the earliest times to the present day, in an effort to give the listener a sense of the distant past but also to offer a contemporary edge.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 130 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureHistory | |||
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Dublin Festival of Books presents one of a series of presentations on this year's One City One Book—John Banville’s Christine Falls. While most of the action takes place in the gloomy streets of 1950s Dublin, it intersects with a parallel storyline s... more
Ballyshannon may or may not be the ‘oldest town in Ireland’ but it has certainly been the site of human settlement and activity for thousands of years and has been mapped since the late sixteenth century.
Now it is the subject of the latest (No. 32)... more
Recorded live on Saturday 30 August ’25 @ the Electric Picnic
Admired and reviled in equal measure, Éamon de Valera was Ireland’s longest-serving taoiseach and a two-term president.
Join History Ireland editor Tommy Graham for a lively round-t... more
Recorded live on Friday 29 August ’25 @ the Electric Picnic
History Ireland editor Tommy Graham in conversation with Dan Mulhall, Irish ambassador in Washington during President Trump’s first administration.
What was Trump like? How can his su... more
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- The host is terrible
The host in memorialising the civil war is terrible, my god he doesn’t let the women speak more than 3 sentences without interrupting and talking over them. It’s relentless and cringeworthy. I don’t know why he feels he can do that to them constantly. You end up just listening to these women anticipating the next interruption at any moment. He sometimes interrupts them to say something they are obvious about to say, infuriating and patronising. There’s ways of having a discussion without talking... more
Apple Podcasts2Marti Be
Australia3 years ago Another very insightful episode, thanks as always
Podcast Addict53 years agoNacho Man Candy CabbageAnother very insightful episode, thanks as always
Podcast Addict53 years agoNacho Man Candy- Good content, terrible sound
Interesting discussions, let down by poor audio quality. Some episodes are literally unlistenable. I am working through from the earliest shows, so perhaps the recordings will improve.
Apple Podcasts3Just another music nerd
Ireland3 years ago - Fordham Flash
The best Irish history podcast.
Apple Podcasts5Fordham Flash
United States4 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #210 | Ireland/History |
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Frequently Asked Questions About History Ireland
What is History Ireland about and what kind of topics does it cover?
History-focused conversations cover a wide arc of Irish history, from long-standing local histories to national political shifts, with a strong emphasis on archival sources, mapping projects, and the social context of past eras. Episodes frequently feature historians, editors, and academics who illuminate how historical narratives are formed, debated, and relevant to contemporary life. A notable strength is the mix of original archival work (like historic town atlases) and contemporary analysis of political and social topics, which can appeal to listeners who enjoy rigorous history paired with thoughtful commentary. The show tends to attract educated, culture-forward audiences interested in Ireland's past and its ongoing impact on present-d... more
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Which podcasts are similar to History Ireland?
These podcasts share a similar audience with History Ireland:
1. Irish History Podcast
2. Three Castles Burning
3. Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan
4. The Irish Passport
5. The Rest Is History
How many episodes of History Ireland are there?
History Ireland launched 6 years ago and published 130 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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What guests have appeared on History Ireland?
Recent guests on History Ireland include:
1. Angela Byrne
2. Pauric Travers
3. David McCullagh
4. Michael Kennedy
5. Deirdre Foley
6. Martin Mansergh
7. Brian Hanley
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