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Three Castles Burning

Donal Fallon
Dublin
Jim Larkin
Great Hunger
Irish Folk Music
Donnybrook Fair
Monto
Irish Language
1974 Dublin and Monaghan Bombings
Con Houlihan
Irish History
National Archives Of Ireland
Tommie Potts
The Pogues
The Dubliners
19th Century
Irish Famine
Mount Jerome Cemetery
Dublin Lockout
Language Freedom Movement
Ireland

Three Castles Burning is a social history podcast, dedicated to the story of the Irish capital. Dublin is a city of many stories, Three Castles Burning tells some of the more forgotten ones.

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There could be nowhere more fitting to discuss the life of Edward Fitzgerald than upstairs in the Lord Edward, as part of Culture Date with Dublin 8. That he was born into privilege is clear, but Fitzgerald also rejected it, his sister recalling that... more

John Gibney is co-editor of The Story of Us: Independent Ireland and the 1926 Census. On a sunny day, we sat on a bench dedicated in part to a man you'll find in that census, and discussed what is in this extraordinary landmark census. We look at som... more

It would seem everyone in the city has an opinion on the shopping centre at the top of Grafton Street. With that in mind, it seems a good time for a potted history of it and the site it occupies. Controversial in its own day, the project was overseen... more

In 1965, the body of Roger Casement was returned to Ireland. No longer condemned to the grounds of Pentonville Prison, he would be buried in Dublin's Glasnevin Cemetery, where he is one of the first graves a visitor encounters today. There were polit... more

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John Gibney
Historian, co-editor of The Story of Us, Independent Ireland and the 1926 Census
Royal Irish Academy
Episode: Back to the Census: The Story of Us (with John Gibney)
Rory Carroll
Guardian Ireland correspondent
The Guardian
Episode: Unquiet Ghost: The Bones of Roger Casement (with Rory Carroll)
Elizabeth Kehoe
Historian in residence with Dublin City Council, known for crafting tours of Parnell Square
Dublin City Council
Episode: From Rutland to Parnell: The Story of a Dublin Square (With Elizabeth Kehoe)
Cormac Murray
Author of the publication 'America at Home, The Architecture and Politics of the US Embassy in Dublin'
Phibsboro Press
Episode: Modernist Mausoleum or Masterpiece? The US Embassy in Ballsbridge (With Cormac Murray)
Michael Steen
Singer of traditional Irish songs and creator of an Irish song calendar
Independent
Episode: Lord Leitrim, John Twiss and the songs of our year (with Michael Steen)
Padraic X. Scanlan
Author of 'Rot: A History of the Irish Famine'
Episode: Famine Soup: Alexis Soyer, Trevelyan and The Great Hunger in Dublin
Niamh Hassett
Daughter of historian John Hassett, who was central to the Talbot Street All Ireland Day commemoration.
Episode: Tipperary So Far Away: Remembering Seán Treacy on Talbot Street
Sean Nugent
Involved in the commemoration and administration of Gaelic Games in Tipperary.
Episode: Tipperary So Far Away: Remembering Seán Treacy on Talbot Street
Paul Maher
Superintendent and member of the Garda Historical Society
Garda Historical Society
Episode: From 'Peelers' to Gardaí: How the Dublin Metropolitan Police and An Garda Síochána merged (with Paul Maher)

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.4k ratings
  • Dublins’s history told in Three Castles Burning

    As a Dubliner I want to recommend Three Castles Burning to anyone with even a passing interest in Dublin. Donal Fallon, the presenter, is highly knowledgeable, and he uses that knowledge to paint engaging pictures of the city throughout its history. Combine this with his obvious affection for his subject and you have a podcast worth listening to. Enjoy.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Liberties Gal
    Irelanda month ago
  • Great

    Always interesting and well researched. An emphasis on quality over quantity which is rare in the world of podcasting.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mrrrvilis
    Irelanda month ago
  • The Best

    This podcast should be a template for other podcasts. Succinct, knowledgeable, marvellous narrator who has that great Dublin accent. That he doesn’t try and hide it says a lot about Donals integrity. The Best!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CottamundraPat
    Australiaa month ago
  • The history class i missed

    This podcast provide me with insights i would never know

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Free shirt
    Canadaa month ago
  • A people’s history of Dublin

    This is a great podcast with stories of the people and characters that have populated Dublin. Donall is a brilliant storyteller very - warm and engaging.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kevinconradkeane
    Irelanda month ago

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Listeners praise deep research and engaging storytelling about Dublin's past.
Audience appreciates the mix of archives, anecdotes, and historical analysis.
Many note Donal Fallon's presentation style as warm and knowledgeable.

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#217
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#28
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#53
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#233
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Modernist Mausoleum or Masterpiece? The US Embassy in Ballsbridge (With Cormac Murray)
Q: What drew you to the subject of the American Embassy?
Cormac was captivated by the building's unique design and construction, as well as its prominent setting in Dublin.
Grainne Shaffrey in Conversation: On Cities, Towns and Our Built Environment
Q: What practical steps can a town like Drogheda take if they want to regain themselves?
It starts with national policy and engagement from locals in planning processes.
From The Nation to Shane MacGowan: Finding James Clarence Mangan (with Bridget Hourican and Warren Farrell)
Q: Can you explain the significance of Mangan in the context of Dublin's literary history?
Mangan is seen as one of the first modern Irish poets, whose works were pivotal during a formative period in Irish literature, though his poetry has become largely overlooked in contemporary settings.
From The Nation to Shane MacGowan: Finding James Clarence Mangan (with Bridget Hourican and Warren Farrell)
Q: What role did James Clarence Mangan play during the Great Hunger?
Mangan gave voice to a starving nation during the Great Hunger, capturing the horror of the situation through his poetry, particularly with works like 'Siberia.'
The Stained Glass Artist From a Dublin Tenement
Q: Did you say earlier that he didn't often sign his name?
Yes, Healy didn't typically sign his windows. He only signed two windows, both for export purposes.

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What is Three Castles Burning about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A historically focused exploration of Dublin's past, urban development, and cultural life, often anchored in a rich mix of archival material, place-based storytelling, and interviews. Episodes frequently examine how streets, buildings, and public policy shaped the city's identity, while weaving in personal anecdotes from locals, historians, and researchers. The host's engaging, Dublin-accented narration and thorough grounding in social history make this show a compelling listen for listeners who want nuanced context about Dublin's evolution, its architecture, and its many forgotten stories. A standout quality is the blend of deep research with accessible, narrative-driven storytelling that appeals to both history buffs and culturally curiou... more

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1. John Gibney
2. Rory Carroll
3. Elizabeth Kehoe
4. Cormac Murray
5. Michael Steen
6. Padraic X. Scanlan
7. Niamh Hassett
8. Sean Nugent

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