From the Norman Invasion to the War of Independence, the Irish History Podcast brings you on a journey through the most fascinating stories in Ireland's past. Whether it’s the siege of Dublin in 1171 or gun battles in the 1920s, the podcast vividly recreates a sense of time and place. Each episode is meticulously researched creating character driven narratives that are engaging and accessible for all. Since the first episode was released back in 2010, the podcast has covered scores of fascin ...
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Hosted by Blindboyboatclub, who is an artist and author. An eclectic podcast containing short fiction, interviews and comedy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This podcast is part of the Carlow County Council Decade of Centenaries Programme and is a collaborative podcast series on the history of Carlow during the decade 1913 -1923. Collaborators on the project include Carlow County Museum, Carlow Historical and Archaeological Society and Carlow County Library Service.
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Portal Tombs are scattered across the Irish countryside. These monuments, around 5,000 years old, have been sites of ritual for millennia. Generation after generation, while spiritual beliefs changed, these ancient sites often remained sacred. In this podcast, I explore two of these tombs to understand how and why these mysterious tombs were built,…
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An episode about choosing the path of least resistance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The History of Guinness Explained: A more controversial beer than you think!
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Guinness is the most iconic Irish brand of all time. A large part of its success is based on a history the company has carefully crafted around the beer. However like all histories, the actual history of Guinness is complicated. In this episode, I am joined by Eoin Tabb and DJ Walsh to explore some of the more controversial aspects of the history o…
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I chat with Hollywood actor Chris O Dowd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sex Magic, Divorce & Inforcing the Patriarchy - Brehon Law Explained [Classic Re-Release]
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Brehon Law, the ancient legal system that ruled Ireland during the Middle Ages, is often romanticised as egalitarian and even feminist. But, in this riveting episode, Dr. Gillian Kenny shatters these myths. Join us as we delve deep into a world where sex magic and slavery were prevalent, and discover how Brehon Law actually reinforced a patriarchal…
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A history of pigeons from the Neolithic period to the Napoleonic wars Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A short story about a Donkey and complicated grief Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Step back to 1324 and listen to the chilling story of Ireland’s first Witchcraft Trial in my latest episode. In 1324, the Bishop of Ossory, Richard Ledrede, accused Alice Kyteler, a wealthy and influential woman, of witchcraft and heresy. Alongside Alice's story, we explore the tragic fate of Petronilla de Meath, the first person in Ireland to be e…
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Clare Murphy is a professional storyteller, we discuss the history and applications of storytelling Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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How listening to plants can tell us stories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Bonus: Legends of the Past - The History Behind Mythology (with Blindboy)
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What does mythology teach us about the past? Where do these stories come from? In this podcast, I am joined by Blindboy to explore the origins of mythology and what it can reveal about history. Was there a Great Flood? Are these and other myths actually distant memories of ancient events? Our conversation takes us back thousands of years, from Anci…
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I walked through Limerick in the rain instead of gigging Glastonbury
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I walked through Limerick in the rain instead of gigging Glastonbury Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Three Days in July Part III - The Hidden War, British Psy-Ops & The Troubles
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In the early 1970s, the British Army engaged in psychological operations (psy-ops) and black propaganda to cover up their actions during the Falls Curfew. This episode reveals the shadowy tactics used to manipulate public perception and obscure the truth. In this third and final part of Three Days in July, I uncover how the security forces manipula…
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Myth, Fantasy and Conspiracy Theory with Fin Dwyer
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In this bonus episode I chat with Fin Dwyer from the Irish History Podcast about the relationship between Myth, Fantasy and Conspiracy Theory Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The historical relationship between food poisoning and anti Irish discrimination Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Three Days in July Part II: The Battle of the Falls
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On July 3rd 1970, months of rising tensions in Belfast erupted as the British Army laid siege to thousands of homes in the Lower Falls, a large working-class community. This event, known as the Battle of the Falls, became a key moment in the Troubles. While this is a well-known episode in the conflict, this podcast focuses on the forgotten story of…
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Class, culture and taste with Grayson Perry
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Grayson Perry is a Turner Prize winning artist who works in ceramics and textile. We had a gas chat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Three Days in July Part I: A Forgotten Victim of The Troubles
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In the summer of 1970, Belfast stood on the precipice of war. By June, months of rising tensions burst into violence, setting the stage for one of the most controversial British military operations of the Troubles – the Falls Curfew. This three-day siege of a large nationalist working-class community marked a point of no return for many. During the…
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A phone call about an 800 year old corpse Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Beyond the Famine: A History of the Potato in Ireland
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Throughout history, bread has consistently been one of the most popular foods across the world. For two centuries, Ireland was an exception. Indeed, by the early 19th century, some communities in the west of Ireland had lost all knowledge of how to bake bread. This was down to the remarkable history of the potato in Ireland. Our ancestors had an in…
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How Ireland invented spaces between words
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The contribution that Irish monks made to the mechanics of writing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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I speak about Skellig Michael and Global conflict Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Lord Haw Haw - Ireland's Most Notorious Nazi
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William Joyce aka Lord Haw Haw was Ireland's most notorious Nazi. Raised in the west of Ireland he was an unlikely spokesman for Hitler's Third Reich. Nevertheless millions tuned in to his sinister broadcasts on behalf of the Nazi regime during the Second World War. This podcast follows his journey from Galway to Hitler’s Third Reich. In his teenag…
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