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Undercover Irish

Eolan Ryng
Ireland
Irish Language
Gaeilge
Hiberno-English
Henry Browne Hayes
Cork, Ireland
Guerilla Gaeilge
Samhain
Gaelic Athletic Association
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Cyprus
Charleville, Ireland
Democratic Programme Of 1919
Courtaparteen
Tom Barry
Ó Briain
Calendar
Irish Migrant Labor
Pádraig Pearse
Uighness

Uncovering Ireland's Hidden Curriculum Undercover Irish goes under the cover of Irishness, through ballads, poems, social history, the Irish language (Gaeilge), historical events and people, especially those on the periphery— while drawing lines to today's world and adding depth to current affairs. Local, National and International.

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Ireland's counties feel ancient — but the county system itself is surprisingly modern.

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Grace Fitzgerald
Singer who performed a version of The Kerry Christmas Carol
YouTube rendition linked in show notes
Episode: An Irish Christmas: Brush the Floor and Clean the Hearth
Ricky Tomlinson
Comedian, actor, former plasterer; part of The Shrewsbury 24
Shrewsbury 24 / trade union activity
Episode: Building Up And Tearing England Down; The Social History In A Ballad

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 16 ratings
  • Undercover Irish

    Absolutely love these podcasts as an Irish Australian . So interesting .

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Irish Aussie ginge
    Australiaa year ago
  • The Irish culture we were never thought

    This is a great podcast to learn about our hidden Irish culture and how it intertwines with other oppressed cultures around the world

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Roryd1888
    Irelanda year ago
  • Undercover Irish

    Loving this podcast! A gentle listen in these difficult times yet it doesn’t pull its punches. Learning loads!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    N!55
    Irelanda year ago

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Listeners appreciate the rich, nuanced exploration of Irish history and memory.
The show sheds light on diaspora perspectives and language revival with thoughtful storytelling.
Guests, topics, and archival details are a strength, making complex history accessible and engaging.
Pacing and depth may be dense for casual listeners, but rewarding for history enthusiasts.

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Explores Ireland's layered history through toponyms, language, and culture, linking place names, myth, and memory to contemporary identity. Episodes trace how geography, diaspora, and balladry illuminate social history, colonial legacies, and ongoing cultural revival, often focusing on peripheral figures and communities to reveal how language and landscape shape national identity. Notable is the emphasis on naming, folklore, and memory as living forces in everyday life—from place-name politics to immigrant club origins—providing a distinctive lens on Ireland's past and present that appeals to listeners who enjoy nuanced cultural storytelling and historical context.

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Undercover Irish launched a year ago and published 40 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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