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 | 50 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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The individual experiences of ordinary Irish emigrant women in the late 19th and early 20th century can be difficult to reach, with many spending years working long hours in domestic service or on factory floors. But there is a group of these women w... more
George Galphin was a married man in his late 20s when he left Armagh for a new life on the American Frontier in 1737. Across the four decades that followed Galphin built an extraordinary personal empire on the frontiers of colonial South Carolina and... more
The Gaelic Athletic Association is one of the defining organisations in modern Irish history. Founded in 1884, it became the bedrock of community life across Ireland and played a significant role in the country’s political and cultural story. Its imp... more
Today a little over 2,500 people live in Leadville, Colorado. But in the late 19th century tens of thousands of people flocked here, trying to eke out a living during the great silver mining boom. A huge number of those people were Irish. Nicknamed "... more
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Loved every episode, please keep up the good work. From a Fermanagh woman in the Netherlands ❤️
Apple Podcasts5asdfgredg
Netherlands4 months ago - Thankful
I am so thankful for both of your podcasts. You’ve answered my biggest questions surrounding my ancestors immigrating to the United States and finding themselves fighting in the civil war. Thank you for answering those questions and offering a view into the mindsets of Irish soldiers.
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United States4 months ago - Can’t Get Enough!
I’ve only recently discovered this show but find each episode becomes a new favorite! Damian and Fin—your enthusiasm and engaging friendly conversation bring living color to each topic.
Apple Podcasts5ponderingthepastUnited States4 months ago - Irish in WI
Thank you for mentioning this podcast series in your IrishfestSummer School lectures. You bring Joy to learning!
Apple Podcasts5McCarj2025United States8 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 States8 months ago
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Two historians explore Irish American history through conversational, deeply researched discussions with a focus on cross-Atlantic connections, migration, labor, politics, religion, and culture. Episodes center on under‑explored topics such as radical women in labor and suffrage, frontier trade networks, the GAA diaspora, Civil War participation, and the evolution of St. Patrick's Day in global contexts, often weaving place-based studies with memoirs and memory projects. A standout trait is the scholarly, accessible approach: guests range from university historians to public-facing researchers, producing rich historical narratives anchored in archival detail while remaining engaging for general audiences. This mix makes it appealing to list... more
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