Transatlantic: An Irish American History Podcast
Fin Dwyer & Damian Shiels3,000 miles of ocean separate Ireland from the USA, but both countries share a deep and intertwined history. Links between North America and Ireland predate Columbus, stretching back over 1,000 years. Since then, Irish people have shaped the history of the United States. From Ann 'Goody' Glover, who was hanged as a witch in Boston in the 17th century, to JFK, the story of the Irish in the US is fa... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 38 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistorySociety & Culture | |||
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In this episode of Transatlantic: An Irish American History Podcast, we’re joined by noted historian Dr. Terry Golway to explore the story of Tammany Hall, the famed New York political machine so long associated with Irish America. In this show you w... more
In 1771 Benjamin Franklin spent more than six weeks traveling through Ireland at a moment when tensions between Britain and her colonies were rising. In this episode Damian and Fin trace his route from Dublin through the Irish countryside and explore... more
One of the most enduring stereotypes of early US history is the Mountain Man. This figure often appears as the tough and resourceful frontiersman familiar from films like The Revenant. The stereotype is rooted in fact and in recent months Damian has ... more
What can a micro-history of emigration, the story of a single townland, or even a single family, reveal about the wider Irish emigrant experience? In this episode, we trace the remarkable journey of the Clune family of Tyredagh Upper, Co. Clare, whos... more
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Apple Podcasts5McCarj2025
United States2 months ago - What about the American South?
Great show.
I appreciate being recognized as part of a diaspora. Those of us in America who descended from Irish (Connacht and Munster here), didnt choose to live in America. Our families moved for a number of reasons, but many of us retain elements of the culture and love Ireland. I’ve spent time all over Ireland and visited my family’s village. Our history in Ireland includes all of history until the 1860s. How are we less Irish than someone who has lived there for a fee generations?
Anyway,... more
Apple Podcasts5watchthethronemehUnited States2 months ago - Keep it up!
I love the Transatlantic podcast! Thank you for your informative and thoughtful analysis of a subject which should have been tackled a long time ago. Kudos for taking a challenging history on and doing it right.
Apple Podcasts5DiremaxUnited States8 months ago - A conversation with historians
I just love the way Fin and Damian make me feel as if I’m sitting at a table having a chat with them about the Irish American experience. I’ve always been hesitant to lean into my Irish origins because I don’t feel like I have the right to claim Irish ancestry since it’s now been three generations and my family has lost virtually all connection to Irish culture. It’s part of me though and Fin and Damian have allowed me to learn, honor and even investigate my own families transatlantic journey wh... more
Apple Podcasts5Tiffpena12United States9 months ago - It's Fin Squared!
I have listened to every Irish History Podcast by Fin Dwyer. While his podcast is carefully produced in an historical narrative form, Transatlantic takes a conversational approach with two history experts. It's highly informative and enjoyable. I never miss an episode.
Apple Podcasts5Cover Your AssetsUnited States9 months ago
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Exploring the complex tapestry of Irish American history, this series offers captivating discussions on various significant events and figures that have shaped the experiences of the Irish diaspora in the USA. With episodes featuring in-depth explorations of key topics such as immigration during the Great Famine, political movements, and notable historical figures, listeners gain insights into the profound links between Ireland and America, spanning over a millennium. The conversational style of the hosts, both historians, creates an engaging environment, making the topic accessible and relatable for all audiences, whether they are history enthusiasts or simply curious about their roots.
What sets this podcast apart is its commitment to un... more
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