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What Were We Like

RTÉ
Fianna Fáil
Ireland
Irish Presidency
Presidency
Civil War
Dáil
Patrick Hillary
Constitution Of Ireland
Mary Robinson
Mary Mcaleese
Éamon De Valera
Dáil Éireann
Ronald Reagan
Election Campaigns
Cearbhall Ó Dálaigh
De Valera
Douglas Hyde
Irish Language
Erskine Childers
Tricolour

Diarmaid Ferriter and Catriona Crowe bring us on a journey through the hidden histories, humanity and humour of our past.

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Latest Episodes

Who owns The Tricolour? Over the last year it has appeared on polls and lampposts all over Ireland – put there by anti-immigration campaigners, causing fights and debates all over the country. This happened in Catriona’s neighbourhood, and when she a... more

June 1984, and Ronald Reagan, the controversial, transformative Republican President of the United States visits Ireland. Opposition is widespread, and an unexpected alliance of lefties and priests man the barricades, with Reagan’s foreign policies t... more

General election campaigns in the early years of the State were utterly vicious, with fresh cow dung, sticks, and nasty insults being hurled about as Fianna Fáil attempted to wrest power from the pro-Treaty Cumann na nGaedheal. Despite the shouts of ... more

Having won instant success in their first election, the Soldiers Of Destiny are faced with an intractable dilemma – how to take their Dáil seats while also swearing a mandatory oath to the hated King of England. Cunning old Dev solves this by getting... more

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Hosts

Catriona Crowe
Historian/archivist and co-host with a focus on Irish social history, culture, and memory; frequently linked as co-host of the series.
Diarmaid Ferriter
Historian and author with a focus on modern Irish history and interpretation of state-building, governance, and memory; frecuente co-host.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 36 ratings
  • Well worth your time

    Wonderful podcast. They take you there. Not into the dáil bar but close enough.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ddddddddaaaaaavvvviiiiiddddd
    Ireland23 days ago
  • Two Enthusiastic Thumbs Up

    Two of my favourite historians together. Bright Smart Educated Informed and Entertaining. So much better than the faux historians proliferating the podcast medium in recent times.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mac an tSionnaigh
    United States4 months ago
  • Outstanding

    Excellent series. I learned a lot while being entertained as well. What a podcast should be like. Hope for another series soon. How about one on religion and the state.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Robola456
    Ireland5 months ago
  • Great podcast.

    Really interesting and fascinating podcast with two very easy to listen to historians. Loved it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Aoife.03
    Ireland5 months ago
  • My new favourite podcast!

    Fascinating insight into Irish presidential elections. More please!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    iSherman
    Ireland6 months ago

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The hosts make archival material engaging and insightful.
Listeners appreciate the accessible yet rigorous historical analysis.
Guests and guests' stories feel thoughtfully integrated and well-researched.
Great balance of biography, politics, and broader cultural context.

Chart Rankings

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#165
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Apple Podcasts
#30
Ireland/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#2
Ireland/History

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What is What Were We Like about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A history-focused show hosted by two scholars who unpack political and cultural moments from Ireland's past, with a strong emphasis on leadership, governance, and national identity. Episodes center on presidential history, constitutional powers, diplomatic milestones, and the human stories behind public figures, offering accessible context for listeners interested in politics, memory, and archives. The format blends rigorous analysis with approachable storytelling, and a recurring strength is connecting historical events to contemporary questions about power, consensus, and society. Noteworthy is the duo's ability to illuminate less-covered episodes and personalities, often through archival material and cultural context, making it appealing... more

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