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 | 128 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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Number of Listeners | Categories | HistorySociety & Culture |
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
From the tenement collapses of the early twentieth century to the spiralling house prices of the early twenty-first, it seems that housing in Ireland has always been in a state of crisis. What were the intended and unintended consequences of twentiet... 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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Focusing on various historical themes, this podcast presents engaging conversations about significant figures and events, spanning from ancient history to contemporary issues. Episodes often feature in-depth discussions with historians and experts tackling subjects like the Irish Civil War, housing policies in Ireland, the evolution of museums, and the complexities of political landscapes. The aim is to provide listeners with both a comprehensive understanding of past events and insight into how history influences modern society. A unique feature of this show is its effort to connect historical narratives to contemporary discussions, making the content relevant for today's audience.
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History Ireland launched 6 years ago and published 128 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. David McCullagh
2. Michael Kennedy
3. Deirdre Foley
4. Martin Mansergh
5. Brian Hanley
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