Best The Irish Times Atlantic Podcasts (2024)

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The Making of a Ghost Town - The Rise and Fall of the Irish Kings of Cotton 34:33

3h ago34:33

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In the 1850s, Portlaw was Ireland's most successful town. The population had grown tenfold in the previous 30 years. The local Cotton Mill, built by the Malcomson Family, provided work for thousands of people. However, by the early 20th century, everything had changed. The Cotton Mill was silent, and many of the houses had been abandoned. This epis…

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Who was the first Irish person to cross the Atlantic Ocean? 44:29

3d ago44:29

44:29

I am delighted to share the very first episode of Transatlantic: An Irish American History Podcast. It's a new show I am making with historian Damian Shiels which looks at Irish-American History. It's separate from the Irish History Podcast and Season 1 will be released each Monday. You can subscribe to Transatlantic: An Irish American History Podc…

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Resisting Nazi Occupation: Ireland's Forgotten World War II Heroes 41:03

10d ago41:03

41:03

John Keany, Monica de Wichfeld, and Delia Murphy are not well-known figures, yet they are some of the most extraordinary people in modern Irish history. During the Second World War, they found themselves in Nazi-occupied Europe and took extraordinary risks to resist the Nazis. Some paid with their lives. This podcast tells their stories. The episod…

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Ireland in World War II: Neutrality, Nazi Collaborators or Secret Allies? 37:28

25d ago37:28

37:28

At the outbreak of the Second World War, Ireland adopted a position of neutrality. However, throughout the conflict, senior figures in the United Kingdom and the United States suspected the government in Dublin harboured Nazi sympathies. While the Royal Navy believed German U-boats were refuelling along the West Coast, actions taken by the Irish go…

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The Mystery Nazi Flight to Ireland - Who was really on board? 23:19

1M ago23:19

23:19

In this riveting episode I delve into one of the most intriguing and lesser-known stories of World War II: "The Mystery Nazi Flight to Ireland." On May 5th 1945, a German bomber unexpectedly landed in Ireland, sparking a media frenzy and wild speculation. Newspapers across the globe sensationalized the event, suggesting that Adolf Hitler and other …

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Exploring a 5,000 year old Tomb 31:00

1M ago31:00

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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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The History of Guinness Explained: A more controversial beer than you think! 30:00

2M ago30:00

30:00

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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Sex Magic, Divorce & Inforcing the Patriarchy - Brehon Law Explained [Classic Re-Release] 29:31

2M ago29:31

29:31

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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1324: Ireland’s First Witchcraft Trial 49:00

2M ago49:00

49:00

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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Bonus: Legends of the Past - The History Behind Mythology (with Blindboy) 55:17

2M ago55:17

55:17

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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Three Days in July Part III - The Hidden War, British Psy-Ops & The Troubles 54:22

3M ago54:22

54:22

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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Three Days in July Part II: The Battle of the Falls 37:05

3M ago37:05

37:05

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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Three Days in July Part I: A Forgotten Victim of The Troubles 44:55

3M ago44:55

44:55

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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The Making of a Ghost Town - The Rise and Fall of the Irish Kings of Cotton 34:33

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Who was the first Irish person to cross the Atlantic Ocean? 44:29

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Resisting Nazi Occupation: Ireland's Forgotten World War II Heroes 41:03

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Ireland in World War II: Neutrality, Nazi Collaborators or Secret Allies? 37:28

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The Mystery Nazi Flight to Ireland - Who was really on board? 23:19

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Exploring a 5,000 year old Tomb 31:00

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The History of Guinness Explained: A more controversial beer than you think! 30:00

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Sex Magic, Divorce & Inforcing the Patriarchy - Brehon Law Explained [Classic Re-Release] 29:31

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1324: Ireland’s First Witchcraft Trial 49:00

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Bonus: Legends of the Past - The History Behind Mythology (with Blindboy) 55:17

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Three Days in July Part III - The Hidden War, British Psy-Ops & The Troubles 54:22

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Three Days in July Part II: The Battle of the Falls 37:05

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Three Days in July Part I: A Forgotten Victim of The Troubles 44:55

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