
A podcast looking at Left politics in Ireland from the Irish Left Archive.
We talk to activists, writers, historians, politicians and others involved in Left organisations and movements about their experiences of participating in Left parties and campaigns; Left publications and political documents they’ve been involved in; and the history and development of progressive politics in Ireland. We al... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 67 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsHistoryPolitics | |||

This episode is a round up of the Irish Left Archive project in 2025 and answers to some listener questions. Thanks as always to everyone who has supported and engaged with the archive by sending documents, speaking on the podcast, emailing, commenti... more
In this episode we talk to Madeleine Johansson of Red Network. Madeleine moved from Sweden to Ireland in the 2000s where she became active with the Socialist Workers’ Party (SWP) and People Before Profit (PBP). She was a party organiser and director ... more
In this episode we talk to Stan Erraught about his book, Rebel Notes: Popular Music and Conflict in Ireland. We discuss Stan’s own political background and work leading to his research for the book; the different facets of Irish popular music since t... more
In this episode we talk to Maurice Casey about his book, Hotel Lux: An Intimate History of Communism’s Forgotten Radicals. Hotel Lux tells the story of May O’Callaghan and her social circle in the Comintern’s Moscow accommodation for international co... more
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This show provides insightful discussions centered around leftist politics in Ireland, emphasizing historical perspectives, activism, and contemporary movements. Episodes feature interviews with a variety of guests including activists, historians, and politicians, who share personal experiences and insights into their involvement in left-wing organizations and campaigns. The conversations also touch on the development of progressive politics in Ireland, the significance of leftist publications, and the ongoing efforts of the Irish Left Archive in documenting and preserving these narratives. Unique to this show is its focus on community involvement and the intersection of various social issues tied to left-wing ideals, offering listeners a d... more
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Recent guests on Irish Left Archive Podcast include:
1. Madeleine Johansson
2. Aidan Beatty
3. Gearóid Ó Faoleán
4. Niall McGuirk
5. Sinéad Mercier
6. John Cunningham
7. Terry Dunne
8. David Costelloe
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