
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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 451 | Founded | 16 years ago |
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Spectacular, informative, beautifully paced, professional. This 3 episode series is one of the very best I have heard.
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
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.
Fin is a true historian and storyteller. As a 57 year old son of Irish immigrants, I am disappointed that I knew so little about the history of my homeland and family. I think it is not uncommon to not talk about the past, particularly when it was a tough one. Fin is helping me make up for lost time.
This podcast is phenomenally well researched. I love all the firsthand accounts throughout. Keep up the great work!
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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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Recent guests on Irish History Podcast include:
1. David McCullagh
2. Damian Shiels
3. Karina Holton
4. Patrick Mulroe
5. Leanne Calvert
6. Fergus Kennedy
7. Angela Byrne
8. Catherine O'Flaherty
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