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The History Show

RTÉ Radio 1
Ireland
Irish Civil War
Northern Ireland
Irish Free State
World War II
Irish Food History
War Of Independence
Irish History
Anglo-Irish Treaty
Kathleen Lynn
Michael Collins
Lord George Hill
1916 Rising
Irish Language
Community Midwives
IRA
Mount Everest
Cork
Civil War
Tailteann Games

Bringing the past to life! Discover how Ireland and our world was shaped as Myles Dungan and guests explore events ranging from medieval times to the recent past. Listen live Sundays at 6pm on RTÉ Radio 1.

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Latest Episodes

As the United States prepares to mark its 250th anniversary, Myles Dungan and guests explore the people, the principles, and the institutions that shaped the American Republic. With Daniel Carey, Brian Phillips Murphy, Paul McElhinney and Stewart McL... more

Myles Dungan takes a tour of Ireland's National Cemetery at Glasnevin. With guests Ultan Moran, Brian Casey and Georgina Laragy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Conflict and coexistence in County Donegal; The life and career of Harry Ferguson; and The Giotto Mission to Halley’s Comet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marc McMenamin reports. He talks to historian Edward Burke about a violent incident in south Donegal in 1920, and its connection to the family history of a major political figure. Local historian Robert Love joins Myles to talk about Donegal’s minori... more

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Ultan Moran
Heritage Officer at Glasnevin Cemetery
Glasnevin Cemetery
Episode: Glasnevin Cemetery
Georgina Laragy
Dublin Cemetery's trust assistant professor in public history and cultural heritage
Dublin Cemetery's Trust
Episode: Glasnevin Cemetery
Brian Casey
Historian and archives manager at Dublin Cemetery's Trust
Dublin Cemetery's Trust
Episode: Glasnevin Cemetery
Robert Love
Local historian from Donegal with a focus on the politics of Donegal's minority community
Donegal history
Episode: Full Show Podcast - 24th May 2026
Susan McKenna-Lawler
Astrophysicist, contributed to ESA's Giotto mission to Halley's Comet
University/Space research
Episode: Full Show Podcast - 24th May 2026
John Barron
Author of Harry Ferguson, From Birth to the Black Tractor
Vintage Ferguson
Episode: Full Show Podcast - 24th May 2026
Edward Burke
Assistant Professor in the History of War since 1945, University College Dublin
University College Dublin
Episode: Conflict and Coexistence in County Donegal
Susan McKenna-Lawlor
Astrophysicist and leading contributor to the European Space Agency's Giotto mission to Halley's Comet in 1986
University College Dublin; Maynooth University (as mentioned); Space Technology Ireland
Episode: The Giotto Mission to Halley’s Comet
Danica Ó Bécháin
Professor of Politics, Dublin City University
DCU
Episode: Full Show Podcast - 10th May 2026

Host

Myles Dungan
Host of The History Show; primary presenter with extensive experience in Irish history and storytelling.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 296 ratings
  • Bad Start to New Series

    I have been looking forward to the new series and this is the topic-The Gaeltacht Civil Rights. Seriously? What is the production team thinking??

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Mac an tSionnaigh
    United Statesa year ago
  • Nasty Presidential Elections

    Most entertaining episode in quite some time and certainly better than any of the drivel that they feed to us over here in the U.S.

    Well done.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mallarie121
    United States2 years ago
  • Great podcast, essential weekly listening

    Podcast Addict
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    Nacho Man Candy Cabbage
    3 years ago
  • Great podcast, essential weekly listening

    Podcast Addict
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    Nacho Man Candy
    3 years ago
  • Fascinating History Podcast

    I’ve been listening to this gem of a show for years. The show focuses on Irish history and the stories of Irish people both at home and abroad, but does a wonderful job showing the connections to European, American, and world history. As an American, I was surprised by how interesting and relevant these stories are to me. Myles and team always bring fascinating stories to the table, covering both large historical events but also personal, local, and little known stories. Always intriguing an... more

    Apple Podcasts
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    Winston Mandolin
    United States4 years ago

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Some listeners want clearer episode labeling and show descriptions.
High-quality, informative, and engaging history content.
Narrative storytelling makes Irish history relatable to a broader audience.
Episodes often connect local Irish stories to global events and themes.
Guests are well-prepared and bring depth through archival context.

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Apple Podcasts
#231
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Apple Podcasts
#36
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Glasnevin Cemetery
Q: How does Glasnevin balance honoring famous figures with serving ordinary citizens?
The site preserves the memory of prominent leaders while also recording and maintaining the graves of ordinary Dubliners, including cholera victims, as a reminder that the majority of people buried there were everyday citizens, not just the famous.
Glasnevin Cemetery
Q: Tell me about the miracle of Glasnevin's origin and its intention as a non-denominational garden cemetery.
The cemetery was established in 1832 through the Dublin Cemeteries Committee to provide a burial space where people of all faiths could be laid to rest with dignity, marking a shift away from strictly Protestant burial grounds and signaling a more inclusive approach to death in Ireland.
Full Show Podcast - 24th May 2026
Q: And the notion of the Protestant exodus after the Free State was established—how did that reshape the local political landscape?
The exodus dramatically reduced Protestant populations in border counties, reshaping demographics and enabling Sinn Féin-led governments to redefine political representation, while some Independent Protestant candidates leveraged multi-seat constituencies, reflecting a nuanced and evolving political terrain beyond simple sectarian division.
Full Show Podcast - 24th May 2026
Q: So start, if you would, by painting a picture for us of the religious and political dynamic in County Donegal during the Revolutionary period.
The dynamics were a complex interplay of religion and politics where Protestants formed a substantial minority with strong Unionist and Loyalist leanings, concentrated in eastern Donegal, influencing local elections and social relations, yet communities often lived side by side peacefully, with occasional tensions driving political shifts and personal decisions about allegiance.
The Giotto Mission to Halley’s Comet
Q: What drew you to the Giotto mission and Halley's Comet?
She explains the excitement of studying Halley's Comet's material and the possibility of learning about the Solar System's origins through the comet's composition, which aligned with Ireland's growing participation in space science.

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A historically focused program that weaves Ireland's past with broader global contexts. Episodes frequently explore political histories, social change, archaeology, and cultural memory through on-site reporting, archival research, and expert interviews. Notable strengths include a steady stream of scholarly guests, strong narrative storytelling, and a willingness to connect local Irish stories to global moments. The show often features on-location reporting, deep-dive biographies, and discussions that illuminate how past events shape present-day society. This combination makes it a compelling listen for listeners who enjoy well-researched history presented in an accessible, narrative style, with a particular emphasis on Irish history and it... more

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Recent guests on The History Show include:

1. Ultan Moran
2. Georgina Laragy
3. Brian Casey
4. Robert Love
5. Susan McKenna-Lawler
6. John Barron
7. Edward Burke
8. Susan McKenna-Lawlor

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