
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 | Infrequently | Episodes | 69 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistoryNewsPolitics | |||

In this episode we talk to Eugene McCartan. Originally from Co. Down, Eugene has been an activist with the Communist Party of Ireland since joining in Dublin in 1974. He served as the party’s Chairperson from 1989 to 2001 and then General Secretary u... more
In this episode we’re joined again by Charles Tuba for a discussion of Jack Holland and Henry McDonald’s book, INLA: Deadly Divisions, which tells the story of the origins and development of the INLA.
Charles has joined us previously to discuss Seá... more
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
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If you’re interested in the contemporary and historical Irish left then this is for you. I’ve listen to just two episodes so far but have learnt so much about the history of the left in Ireland. Great stuff.
Great podcast! Wish there was one for Scotland. Please do an episode about Revolutionary Struggle!
The only reason it’s in second place is that “The Others” by Alan Kinsella got out first. Great interviews and great guests.
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A podcast exploring left politics in Ireland through conversations with activists, historians, writers, and organizers. Episodes cover historical development, key campaigns, internal party dynamics, housing and finance issues, and the interaction between local movements and international events, with frequent focus on archival projects and education within the left. Noteworthy is a strong emphasis on grassroots voices, historical context, and critical analysis of media and power, making it useful for listeners who want nuanced, long-form discussions about Irish left history and contemporary activism.
The show often features deep dives into specific organizations, regional dynamics, and cultural-political threads, offering a blend of persona... more
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Recent guests on Irish Left Archive Podcast include:
1. Eugene McCartan
2. Madeleine Johansson
3. Aidan Beatty
4. Gearóid Ó Faoleán
5. Niall McGuirk
6. Sinéad Mercier
7. John Cunningham
8. Terry Dunne
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