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Irish History Podcast

Fin Dwyer
Ireland
1798 Rebellion
Great Hunger
Dublin
Irish History
IRA
World War II
British Army
Great Famine
The Troubles
Podcasting
Irish Civil War
Irish War Of Independence
Catholic Church
Potato
Northern Ireland
Samson
Fishing Industry
Michael Collins
Wicklow Military Road

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 tha... more

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As the Irish Revolution broke out, Europe was gripped by political upheaval, fear of revolution, and rising antisemitism. In conservative and right-wing circles, the so-called “Jewish Question” loomed large. Claims that Jews were secretly fomenting r... more

Between 1641 and 1653, Ireland was engulfed by devastating war. It was a period of extraordinary violence, famine and social collapse. The death toll was staggering. As many as 25% of the population may have perished.

At the heart of this conflict w... more

During the Irish War of Independence, republicans in Ireland looked far beyond Britain and America for support. In Egypt and India, they found allies. Secret meetings took place between IRA representatives and Egyptian revolutionaries, while Irish re... more

In 1939, Ireland declared itself neutral in the Second World War. But neutrality did not mean the island was safe. Indeed, both Germany and Britain developed plans to occupy the entire island.

This episode focuses on Operation Green, Hitler's secret... more

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Padraig Lenihan
Historian and author of Siege in Ireland, 1641-1653
Episode: Drogheda & Beyond: The Terrifying Reality of Siege Warfare in Ireland
Brian Hanley
Historian in Trinity College Dublin and leading scholar in modern Irish history
Trinity College Dublin
Episode: Forgotten Allies: How Egypt and India Supported the Irish Revolution
James Doherty
Historian
Waterford-based historian
Episode: Operation Green: Hitler's Plan for Ireland
Nicholas Wolf
Historian and librarian, NYU; co-head of NYU Libraries, Data Services; Associate Director of Research and Publishing Initiatives at Glucksman Ireland House
New York University
Episode: The Irish Language: Why Ireland Became English-Speaking
Aevril Earls
Historian of Irish sex, author of Love in the Lav
St. Olaf College; author of Love in the Lav
Episode: Hidden Lives: The Gay Community in Post-Independence Ireland
Donnchadh O'Ceallacháin
Curator at Waterford Treasures Museum; led the World War II oral history project in Waterford
Waterford Treasures Museum
Episode: Did Neutrality Save Ireland? Daily Life in Wartime Ireland
Cian McMahon
Historian working at University of Nevada, Las Vegas; expert on Irish overseas history
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Episode: St. Patrick's Day Parades: Tradition or American Invention?
David McCullagh
Broadcaster with RTÉ and author
RTÉ
Episode: Éamon de Valera: Visionary or Victorian?
Karina Holton
Historian with a PhD from DCU and author of works on 18th and 19th century Ireland
Episode: Wild Animals and Public Entertainment in Georgian Ireland

Host

Finn Dwyer
Host of the podcast, Finn Dwyer is known for his engaging storytelling and deep research into Irish history.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 4.5k ratings
  • Av ery good podcast covering a lot of material you wont easily find elsewhere. Dropping a point due to recent excursions into culture war topics which I find tedious.

    Podcast Addict
    4
    Onlinereview2024
    a month ago
  • Good enough history, unlistenable story

    Fin clearly knows the history well enough, and frankly if there were a different narrator of it, this would absolutely be 5 stars. My issue is with Fin’s style, especially in the beginning. I’m trying to listen to the story chronologically and I’ve given up. Every other sentence is “he must have” and then some speculation on a historical figures feelings. If you’re relaying something that was written, then just state it as fact. But if you’re not, don’t add color to the situation when unnecessar... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Thundergreek
    United States2 months ago
  • Three Days in July

    Spectacular, informative, beautifully paced, professional. This 3 episode series is one of the very best I have heard.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ReviewVT
    United States3 months ago
  • B specials

    I’m 64 and I remember the B specials , I remember them sticking their gun out of the spire of the Big Church in Lurgan . I remember my mother having nightmares about them beating her children. They didn’t go away you know, they morphed into the UDR . Well done Finn , let’s have a series’s on collusion please

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ifinty
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Brigid

    Brigid *was* a Neolithic goddess in Europe, including the British Isles in ancient times. Her name, Brid or Bride as the Scots call her, is found in countless place names, even possibly including “Britain.” The Briganti for one was a goddess-worshipping tribe in Switzerland, where her name lives on well beyond Ireland. Odd of you, an Irish historian, to disavow this amazing if mysterious heritage.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Interested b
    United States4 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the depth of research and the inclusion of expert opinions, providing a rich context for historical events.
Well-researched and engaging narratives about Irish history that often shine a light on lesser-known events.
Critics mention a desire for less advertising and promotion during episodes, though this does not overshadow the quality of content.
The host's storytelling ability enhances the experiential aspect of the podcast, making history feel accessible and relevant.

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Apple Podcasts
#128
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#75
United Kingdom/History
Apple Podcasts
#228
Canada/History
Apple Podcasts
#221
Australia/History
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#222
France/History
Spotify
#135
Ireland/Top Podcasts

Talking Points

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Drogheda & Beyond: The Terrifying Reality of Siege Warfare in Ireland
Q: Why were civilians so heavily affected in Drogheda and similar sieges?
Civilians faced forced evacuations, extortion, ransom-like practices, and massacres once the town was breached or undefended, because orderly capitulations often failed or were disregarded in the chaos of assault and pursuit.
Drogheda & Beyond: The Terrifying Reality of Siege Warfare in Ireland
Q: Can you explain the difference between bombardment and a breach in siege warfare?
Bombardment uses high-angle mortars and bombshells that create terror but are imprecise, while a breach refers to deliberately breaching a wall to allow troops to storm a town, which is often the decisive moment in a siege.
Operation Green: Hitler's Plan for Ireland
Q: Did the German invasion plans ever reach the point of assembling forces in Northern France or actually being prepared to execute?
Mostly on paper and in bureaucratic planning; there was limited training or real accumulation of forces, with crucial issues like air and naval superiority becoming the deciding factors that would have hindered any invasion.
Éamon de Valera: Visionary or Victorian?
Q: What does he take away from the Rising for his future political strategy?
He learns the importance of leadership under pressure and later uses that experience to anchor his role as a political leader, eventually guiding prisoners' rights and rising to Sinn Féin leadership before founding Fianna Fáil.
Éamon de Valera: Visionary or Victorian?
Q: Can you tell the listeners what exactly his position within the Rising is?
He was the commandant of the Third Battalion in Dublin during the Rising, responsible for key junctions like Bowman's Bakery and Mount Street Bridge, and his leadership helped coordinate operations despite shortages and fatigue.

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What is Irish History Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The content encompasses a broad and rich tapestry of Irish history, spanning from the Norman Invasion to the contemporary issues linked with the Troubles. There is a focus on character-driven narratives that allow listeners to connect more deeply with historical events and figures. Notably, multi-part series tackle major themes such as the Great Famine, Irish involvement in the Spanish Civil War, and specific episodes explore lesser-known stories like the Jack the Ripper murders and the complexities of daily life in medieval Ireland. A distinguishing feature is the incorporation of guest historians who provide expert insights across diverse topics, making it an engaging resource for those interested in a nuanced understanding of Ireland's p... more

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1. Padraig Lenihan
2. Brian Hanley
3. James Doherty
4. Nicholas Wolf
5. Aevril Earls
6. Donnchadh O'Ceallacháin
7. Cian McMahon
8. David McCullagh

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