
History 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 | 129 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistorySociety & Culture | |||

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. 3... 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
(Recorded live on Wednesday 30 July ’25 @ Glasnevin Cemetery visitor centre)
Daniel O’Connell was described by his biographer Oliver MacDonagh as ‘perhaps the greatest innovator in modern democratic politics, as well as the originator of almost all... more
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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
Another very insightful episode, thanks as always
Another very insightful episode, thanks as always
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.
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A rich exploration of historical topics, this series brings together expert discussions on both significant events and underrepresented narratives within Irish history. Covering a diverse range of themes—ranging from pivotal political figures and events to social dynamics influencing contemporary Ireland—the content aims to offer listeners a dual perspective on the past and its relevance today. Noteworthy episodes include assessments of key political figures, critical examinations of housing issues, and conversations on the evolution of cultural institutions, ensuring an engaging blend of academic insight and modern relevance.
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History Ireland launched 6 years ago and published 129 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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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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