
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.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 101 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistoryArts | |||

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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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.
Always interesting and well researched. An emphasis on quality over quantity which is rare in the world of podcasting.
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!
This podcast provide me with insights i would never know
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.
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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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Three Castles Burning launched 7 years ago and published 101 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Three Castles Burning include:
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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