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Nestled deep in the Wicklow Mountains, Glenmalure was once a stronghold for rebels and a sanctuary from the outside world. But long after the echoes of rebellion faded, the valley remained a place apart, where the comforts of modern life arrived late. Glenmalure was only connected to the electricity grid and running water in the late 20th century, and the rhythms of daily existence were shaped by isolation, resilience, and community spirit.In this evocative episode, which concludes a series on the Wicklow Military Road, historian Fin Dwyer shares the stories of people who lived in this isolated and remote valley.Recorded in a 200-year-old inn, this episode weaves together personal recollections, local history, and the enduring landscape of Glenmalure. It is a tribute to a way of life that has only recently disappeared!The episode features the voices of Carmel O'Toole, Michael Fewer, Marion McEvoy, Hugh McLindon, and Pat Dunne. This episode would not have been possible by the hours of recordings with the Glenamalure Pure Mile Group.Thanks to the Glenmalure Lodge for faciliating this episode.A special thanks to Deirdre Burns, the Heritage Officer of Wicklow County Council.This episode was funded by Wicklow County Council and the Heritage Council.Sound by Kate Dunlea.200 Anniversary Events to mark the death of Michael Dwyer This year marks the 200th anniversary of the death of Michael Dwyer, the rebel who played a pivotal role in the history of the Wicklow Military Road. On August 23rd, 2025, a special event is being organised to explore Michael Dwyer, his life, and his legacy. Find out more here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/michael-dwyer-200-registration-1358221520129?aff=oddtdtcreatorBooks on Glenmalure and the Wicklow Military Road:Carmel O'Toole: Glenmalure: The Wild Heart of the MountainsMichael Fewer: The Wicklow Military RoadAdditional Sources:Marion McEvoy https://marionmcevoy.com/Glenmalure Lodge https://glenmalurelodge.ie/Glenmalure hostel (the former home of Dr Kathleen Lynn) https://www.hostelworld.com/hostels/p/15098/glenmalure-hostel-hostelling-international/ Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Vast, windswept, and seemingly untouched—the landscape around the Sally Gap in Wicklow is a place where history appears to vanish into the heather and mist. With no houses and few traces of human settlement, this moorland feels like a true wilderness.Yet, the story of this landscape is one forged by ancient forces, human ambition, and exploitation. In this episode, I continue my journey down the Wicklow Military Road into what some have called one of Ireland's last great wildernesses, uncovering a hidden history that stretches back thousands of years.Written, Produced & Narrated by Fin DwyerSound by Kate DunleaFeaturing: Frank Tracy, Deirdre Burns, Faith Wilson, Michael Fewer, Graeme Warren & Margaret Duff Garvey.This episode was funded by Wicklow Co Council and The Heritage Council. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
HOUR ONE: In 1882 the Ma'amtrasna murders, the brutal killing of several members of the Joyce family in rural Galway, caused outrage in Irish society and remains one of the most notorious homicides in Irish history. However a few years later Cork was rocked by an equally heinous case which has largely been forgotten. We'll look at the brutal murders of four family members that took place in Castletownroche, Ireland. (The Castletownroche Murders) *** An Arizona family encounters a creature from the dark side of a Navajo legend. (The Arizona Skinwalker) *** John Blair liked to keep things “in the family”. But in his case, it wasn't just a saying. It was literal. Because John was infamous for being bigamous. (Bigamous Blair) *** Dozens of Korean War GI's claimed an unidentified flying object made them all sick. Theories range from high-tech Soviet death rays to extraterrestrials studying how we engage in battle to combat-stress-induced hallucinations. What actually happened? (The Korean War UFO)==========HOUR TWO: In 1761, a young Frenchman died violently. This tragedy would lead to what is still one of that country's most famous cases of judicial injustice. Assuming, of course, that it truly was an injustice at all. (The Mysterious Death of Marc Antoine Calas) *** Most know them as “The Hidden Folk.” The elusive and magical residents of Iceland, who live inside rocks and sometimes play games with unsuspecting passers-by. Are they real? That's a complicated question, if you ask Icelanders. (The Elves of Iceland) *** As two boys were walking back to the house on their farm, a small stone rolled past them. Then a second one. They immediately thought some other boys were hiding in the scrub and throwing stones for a joke. They couldn't have been more wrong. (Stone Throwing Spirits) *** Belle Gunness lured numerous suitors to her Indiana farm. Not to entertain them or to be courted by them. She simply wanted to kill them in cold blood and dump their bodies in her hog pen. (Belle Gunness – The Black Widow of the Midwest) *** "They're going to steal your organs!" screamed Sabina Eriksson, before running toward oncoming traffic on the M6 highway, having already been hit head-on by a Volkswagen. Her twin sister, Ursula, legs crushed by the truck that had just run her over, was spitting and screaming at paramedics on the side of the road. Now, many years after these events, we're still no closer to understanding the chaos that occurred over two days in 2008 involving psychotic twin sisters on a UK highway. (The Disturbing Case of the Eriksson Twins)==========SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME: Were people ever really tortured in Iron Maidens? (The Iron Maiden)==========SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT'S SHOW:“The Disturbing Case of the Eriksson Twins” by Harrison Tenpas for Graveyard Shift: https://tinyurl.com/r6cbnxf“The Mysterious Death of Marc Antoine Calas” from Strange Company: https://tinyurl.com/rrs89rx“The Elves of Iceland” by Rob Schwarz for Stranger Dimensions: https://tinyurl.com/u4bcw6v“Stone Throwing Spirits” from The Fortean: https://tinyurl.com/qnuf7sd“Belle Gunness – The Black Widow of the Midwest” by Steven Casale for The Line Up: https://tinyurl.com/tqyceby“The Iron Maiden” by Karl Smallwood for Today I Found Out: https://tinyurl.com/t2y6vj6“The Korean War UFO” by Natasha Frost for History.com: https://tinyurl.com/y765nsgm“The Castletownroche Murders” by Fin Dwyer for the Irish Examiner: https://tinyurl.com/y9fhagfb“The Arizona Skinwalker” by Stephen Wagner for Live About: https://tinyurl.com/yxkdh9vv“Bigamous Blair” from London Overlooked: https://tinyurl.com/y9qpo54x==========(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for material I use whenever possible. If I have overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it immediately. Some links may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)=========="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46==========WeirdDarkness®, WeirdDarkness© 2024==========To become a Weird Darkness Radio Show affiliate, contact Radio America at affiliates@radioamerica.com, or call 800-807-4703 (press 2 or dial ext 250).
“ICELAND'S HIDDEN FOLK” #WeirdDarknessRadio WEEKEND OF SEPTEMBER 28-29, 2024==========HOUR ONE: In 1761, a young Frenchman died violently. This tragedy would lead to what is still one of that country's most famous cases of judicial injustice. Assuming, of course, that it truly was an injustice at all. (The Mysterious Death of Marc Antoine Calas) *** Most know them as “The Hidden Folk.” The elusive and magical residents of Iceland, who live inside rocks and sometimes play games with unsuspecting passers-by. Are they real? That's a complicated question, if you ask Icelanders. (The Elves of Iceland) *** As two boys were walking back to the house on their farm, a small stone rolled past them. Then a second one. They immediately thought some other boys were hiding in the scrub and throwing stones for a joke. They couldn't have been more wrong. (Stone Throwing Spirits) *** Belle Gunness lured numerous suitors to her Indiana farm. Not to entertain them or to be courted by them. She simply wanted to kill them in cold blood and dump their bodies in her hog pen. (Belle Gunness – The Black Widow of the Midwest) *** "They're going to steal your organs!" screamed Sabina Eriksson, before running toward oncoming traffic on the M6 highway, having already been hit head-on by a Volkswagen. Her twin sister, Ursula, legs crushed by the truck that had just run her over, was spitting and screaming at paramedics on the side of the road. Now, many years after these events, we're still no closer to understanding the chaos that occurred over two days in 2008 involving psychotic twin sisters on a UK highway. (The Disturbing Case of the Eriksson Twins)==========HOUR TWO: In 1882 the Ma'amtrasna murders, the brutal killing of several members of the Joyce family in rural Galway, caused outrage in Irish society and remains one of the most notorious homicides in Irish history. However a few years later Cork was rocked by an equally heinous case which has largely been forgotten. We'll look at the brutal murders of four family members that took place in Castletownroche, Ireland. (The Castletownroche Murders) *** An Arizona family encounters a creature from the dark side of a Navajo legend. (The Arizona Skinwalker) *** John Blair liked to keep things “in the family”. But in his case, it wasn't just a saying. It was literal. Because John was infamous for being bigamous. (Bigamous Blair) *** Dozens of Korean War GI's claimed an unidentified flying object made them all sick. Theories range from high-tech Soviet death rays to extraterrestrials studying how we engage in battle to combat-stress-induced hallucinations. What actually happened? (The Korean War UFO)==========SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME: Were people ever really tortured in Iron Maidens? (The Iron Maiden)==========SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT'S SHOW:“The Disturbing Case of the Eriksson Twins” by Harrison Tenpas for Graveyard Shift: https://tinyurl.com/r6cbnxf“The Mysterious Death of Marc Antoine Calas” from Strange Company: https://tinyurl.com/rrs89rx“The Elves of Iceland” by Rob Schwarz for Stranger Dimensions: https://tinyurl.com/u4bcw6v“Stone Throwing Spirits” from The Fortean: https://tinyurl.com/qnuf7sd“Belle Gunness – The Black Widow of the Midwest” by Steven Casale for The Line Up: https://tinyurl.com/tqyceby“The Iron Maiden” by Karl Smallwood for Today I Found Out: https://tinyurl.com/t2y6vj6“The Korean War UFO” by Natasha Frost for History.com: https://tinyurl.com/y765nsgm“The Castletownroche Murders” by Fin Dwyer for the Irish Examiner: https://tinyurl.com/y9fhagfb“The Arizona Skinwalker” by Stephen Wagner for Live About: https://tinyurl.com/yxkdh9vv“Bigamous Blair” from London Overlooked: https://tinyurl.com/y9qpo54x==========(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for material I use whenever possible. If I have overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it immediately. Some links may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)=========="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46==========WeirdDarkness®, WeirdDarkness© 2024==========To become a Weird Darkness Radio Show affiliate, contact Radio America at affiliates@radioamerica.com, or call 800-807-4703 (press 2 or dial ext 250).https://weirddarkness.com/WDR20240929
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 manipulated Zbigniew Uglik's memory and histroy. They also intimated and harassed his family into silence when they demanded the truth. The episode also uncovers those involved and their motives behind these deceptive practices.Listen to Part I.Listen to Part IISubscribe to the Irish History Podcast here Become at supporter and get access to the my exclusive series with Dr Brian Hanley on the outbreak of the Troubles at https://patreon.com/irishpodcastCredits:Written and Researched by Fin DwyerBased on Original Research by the Belfast writer and journalist Pádraig Ó Meiscil. His substack is available here. You can reach him by email at padraigomeiscill@yahoo.ieA Special Word of Thanks to Marta Riehle Stern for sharing her family's history.Interviewees: Marta Riehle Stern & Pádraig Ó MeiscilAdditional Narrations by Aidan Crowe and Therese MurraySound by Kate DunleaAdditional Thanks: Sebastian Zimnoch and Stephanie Ní Thiarnaigh Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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.
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 Zbigniew Uglik.In last week's episode, I explored who Zbigniew Uglik was and how he ended up in Belfast in July 1970. This podcast follows Zbigniew into the heart of the Lower Falls as the Battle of the Falls erupted. We will follow his story as he navigated through the unfolding chaos and urban warfare in Belfast.The show reveals an untold story of a young Londoner who found himself at the crossroads of modern Irish history.Credits:Written and Researched by Fin DwyerBased on Original Research by the Belfast writer and journalist Pádraig Ó Meiscil. His substack is available here. You can reach him by email at padraigomeiscill@yahoo.ieA Special Word of Thanks to Marta Riehle Stern for sharing her family's history.Interviewees: Marta Riehle Stern & Pádraig Ó MeiscilAdditional Narrations by Aidan Crowe and Therese MurraySound by Kate DunleaAdditional Thanks: Sebastian Zimnoch and Stephanie Ní Thiarnaigh Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 Curfew, four people were murdered.Among the victims was Zbigniew Uglik, a young Londoner. His death has been shrouded in rumour for decades. In this first episode of "Three Days in July," I set out to uncover the truth about Zbigniew, a forgotten victim of the Troubles, and reveal how the British Army twisted his death to defend the indefensible.Zbigniew's story is a fascinating one that started in Eastern Poland in the early days of World War II. An innocent man, his tragic death at the hands of the British Army highlights the human cost of the Troubles.Through careful research and respectful storytelling, the series will shed light on his life and the circumstances surrounding his death. We'll also delve into the dark world of Black Propaganda, a sinister tool used during the conflict to mislead and deceive. This episode sets the stage for understanding how lies and misinformation played a role in the tragic events of those days.Credits:Written and Researched by Fin DwyerBased on Original Research by the Belfast writer and Journalist Pádraig Ó Meiscil. His substack is available here. You can reach him by email at padraigomeiscill@yahoo.ieA Special Word of Thanks to Marta Riehle Stern for sharing her family's history.Interviewees: Marta Riehle Stern, Pádraig Ó Meiscill & Dr Brian HanleyAdditional Narrations by Aidan Crowe and Therese MurraySound by Kate DunleaAdditional Thanks: Sebastian Zimnoch and Stephanie Ní Thiarnaigh Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fin Dwyer of Irish History Podcasts pays a return visit to Irish Stew. We last hosted Fin two years ago. Since then, Fin has continued to fascinate his listeners with in depth episodes on a broad range of Irish History topics. Despite this frenetic pace, Fin has found time to publish a book titled: A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland in 18 Murders. We'll be talking about two cases detailed in the book and what they can tell us about how Ireland has changed over the past 200 years. We'll also find out what Fin has in store for his listeners in 2024LinksIrish History PodcastA Lethal Legacy (Amazon)InstagramTwitter
OCTOBER IS “OVERCOMING THE DARKNESS” MONTH when I dedicate the podcast to raising funds to support organizations who help people struggling with depression, anxiety, and thoughts of suicide or self-harm. Please help with either a small donation or share this link in your social media to encourage others to give, to get more information about the fundraiser and organizations we are helping, or to get the help that they or a loved one need: https://weirddarkness.com/hope.PLEASE SHARE THIS LINK in your social media so others who loves strange and macabre stories can listen too: https://weirddarkness.com/archives/18075IN THIS EPISODE: In 1882 the Ma'amtrasna murders, the brutal killing of several members of the Joyce family in rural Galway, caused outrage in Irish society and remains one of the most notorious homicides in Irish history. However a few years later Cork was rocked by an equally heinous case which has largely been forgotten. We'll look at the brutal murders of four family members that took place in Castletownroche, Ireland. (The Castletownroche Murders) *** An Arizona family encounters a creature from the dark side of a Navajo legend. (The Arizona Skinwalker) *** John Blair liked to keep things “in the family”. But in his case, it wasn't just a saying. It was literal. Because John was infamous for being bigamous. (Bigamous Blair) *** Dozens of Korean War GI's claimed an unidentified flying object made them all sick. Theories range from high-tech Soviet death rays to extraterrestrials studying how we engage in battle to combat-stress-induced hallucinations. What actually happened? (The Korean War UFO)SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Korean War UFO” by Natasha Frost for History.com: https://tinyurl.com/y765nsgm “The Castletownroche Murders” by Fin Dwyer for the Irish Examiner: https://tinyurl.com/y9fhagfb “The Arizona Skinwalker” by Stephen Wagner for Live About: https://tinyurl.com/yxkdh9vv “Bigamous Blair” from London Overlooked: https://tinyurl.com/y9qpo54x Visit our Sponsors & Friends: https://weirddarkness.com/sponsors Join the Weird Darkness Syndicate: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate Advertise in the Weird Darkness podcast or syndicated radio show: https://weirddarkness.com/advertise= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music provided by Alibi Music Library, EpidemicSound and/or StoryBlocks with paid license. Music from Shadows Symphony (https://tinyurl.com/yyrv987t), Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ) Kevin MacLeod (https://tinyurl.com/y2v7fgbu), Tony Longworth (https://tinyurl.com/y2nhnbt7), and Nicolas Gasparini (https://tinyurl.com/lnqpfs8) is used with permission of the artists.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =OTHER PODCASTS I HOST…Paranormality Magazine: (COMING SEPT. 30, 2023) https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/paranormalitymagMicro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/microterrorsRetro Radio – Old Time Radio In The Dark: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/retroradioChurch of the Undead: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/churchoftheundead= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2023, Weird Darkness.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/archives/18075This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3655291/advertisement
In the 1920s and 30s Irish emigrants in Britain faced widespread racism and discrimination. Labelled drunks, subversives, and a threat to society, right wing politicians whipped up fear and hatred against the community.This podcast tells the forgotten stories of these emigrants.The episode begins with humorous story of Martin King whose drunken escapades after downing half a bottle of whiskey revealed the racism at the heart of British society.The show goes on to look at what was often the grave consequences of this bigotry. In Liverpool the racist Irish Immigration Investigation Bureau campaigned against the Irish in the city. Meanwhile the deadly 1937 Kirkintilloch fire in Scotland illustrated the dangerous conditions in which seasonal workers lived. Written, narrated and produced by Fin DwyerAdditional Narrations Aidan CroweSound Kate Dunlea. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This episode is short, but has a big reveal! For nearly two years I have been working on a new book and I can finally tell you all about it. Published by Harper Collins, it's called 'A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland in 18 Murders.' In this podcast I explain what you can expect from the book, how it was shaped by you and, most importantly, how you can get your hands on a copy.A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland hits the shelves on September 14th. Pre-order your copy today today from Easons at https://www.easons.com/a-lethal-legacy-finbar-dwyer-9780008555993 and use the coupon code FD10 to get a 10% discount. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In 1397 Ramón de Perellós left the city of Avignon in the Kingdom of France, setting out on a 2,000 km journey to Ireland. His ultimate destination was a fabled gateway to the afterlife on Station Island, Lough Derg, Co Donegal. In this episode you will follow in the footsteps of de Perellós on this medieval pilgrimage. Forget the problems of the modern world and prepare yourself for a gruelling journey by land and sea through medieval Europe. Written produced and narrated by Fin Dwyer, sound by Kate DunleaSupport the show www.patreon.com/irishpodcast Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this week, actor Leah O'Rourke and her dance partner John Nolan were the first couple to leave Dancing with the stars, historian Fin Dwyer, Julianna Crowley who is a lay chaplain at Cork University Hospital, author Joseph O'Connor on his new novel My Father's House and opera stars sopranos Celine Byrne and Claudia Boyle.
Historian Fin Dwyer discusses Irish artefacts and ownership which Ryan spoke about on yesterday's show.
Fin Dwyer, historian and host of the Irish History Podcast joined Sean on the show today to recap some of the stories making the headlines over the weekend...
Fin Dwyer, historian and host of the Irish History Podcast joined Sean on the show today to recap some of the stories making the headlines over the weekend...
In this classic, an old man has just one joy in life; his sparrow. He lives at home with his wife, but she has long since become a mean and spiteful person. One day she lays out some starch for the wash and the little sparrow eats it up, thinking it is a treat. For that, the old woman punishes the sparrow by cutting out its tongue and sending it on its way. The old man must find his magical friend and make things right. Can the little old man do it? Source: Japanese Fairy Tales by Yei Theodora Ozaki 1908 Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: 楚歌 －2019年12月9日サントリーホール by Shun Kuremoto Sound effects country side soundscape with cicadas by fabiopx on Freesound.org Podcast Shoutout: Irish History Podcast My Name is Fin Dwyer, I am 39 year old historian, author and podcaster. I studied archaeology and Greek and Roman Civilisation in University College Dublin and completed a masters in archaeology in 2004. After working in archaeology for several years in the Dublin region a combination of recession and ill-health ended my aspirations to become Indiana Jones. In 2010 I created the Irish history podcast. For the first few years the show focused on medieval history. Listener Shoutout: The city of Tehran has a population of approximately 10 million in 2016. With its cosmopolitan atmosphere, Tehran is home to diverse ethnic and linguistic groups from all over the country. The present-day dominant language of Tehran is the Tehrani variety of the Persian language, and the majority of people in Tehran identify themselves as Persians. However, before, the native language of the Tehran–Ray region was not Persian, which is linguistically Southwest Iranian and originates in Fars, but a now extinct Northwestern Iranian language. Via Wikipedia "Sparrow" by barryskeates is marked with CC BY 2.0. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sandman-stories/message
“THE ARIZONA SKINWALKER” and 3 More True, Disturbing Stories! #WeirdDarknessIN THIS EPISODE: In 1882 the Ma'amtrasna murders, the brutal killing of several members of the Joyce family in rural Galway, caused outrage in Irish society and remains one of the most notorious homicides in Irish history. However a few years later Cork was rocked by an equally heinous case which has largely been forgotten. We'll look at the brutal murders of four family members that took place in Castletownroche, Ireland. (The Castletownroche Murders) *** An Arizona family encounters a creature from the dark side of a Navajo legend. (The Arizona Skinwalker) *** John Blair liked to keep things “in the family”. But in his case, it wasn't just a saying. It was literal. Because John was infamous for being bigamous. (Bigamous Blair) *** Dozens of Korean War GI's claimed an unidentified flying object made them all sick. Theories range from high-tech Soviet death rays to extraterrestrials studying how we engage in battle to combat-stress-induced hallucinations. What actually happened? (The Korean War UFO)(Dark Archives episode from April 20, 2020)SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…“The Korean War UFO” by Natasha Frost for History.com: https://tinyurl.com/y765nsgm “The Castletownroche Murders” by Fin Dwyer for the Irish Examiner: https://tinyurl.com/y9fhagfb “The Arizona Skinwalker” by Stephen Wagner for Live About: https://tinyurl.com/yxkdh9vv “Bigamous Blair” from London Overlooked: https://tinyurl.com/y9qpo54x Subscribe to the podcast by searching for Weird Darkness wherever you listen to podcasts – or use this RSS feed link: https://www.spreaker.com/show/3655291/episodes/feed.Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music provided by Alibi Music, EpidemicSound and/or AudioBlocks with paid license. Music from Shadows Symphony (https://tinyurl.com/yyrv987t), Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ), Kevin MacLeod (https://tinyurl.com/y2v7fgbu), Tony Longworth (https://tinyurl.com/y2nhnbt7), and/or Nicolas Gasparini/Myuu (https://tinyurl.com/lnqpfs8) is used with permission. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46Visit the Church of the Undead: http://undead.church/ Find out how to escape eternal darkness at https://weirddarkness.com/eternaldarkness Trademark, Weird Darkness ®. Copyright, Weird Darkness ©.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =00:12:43.477, 00:32:48.890,
Fin Dwyer from the Irish History Podcast and journalist and author Edel Coffey joined Sean to recap the stories making the headlines this past week. Listen and subscribe to Moncrieff on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
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We sat down with Fin Dwyer of the Irish History Podcast to talk about the Dublin Vikings in the context of Irish history and why you can't get a good pint of Guinness in many of the world's Irish pubs. Support us on Patreon at patreon.com/ctdeapod. Contact us at ctdeapod@gmail.com or at our website: ctdeapod.com. Follow us @CTDEApod on Twitter and Facebook and never miss another update. Review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you complain about stuff.
11 July 1921 the truce that bought the Irish War of Independence came into effect. The negotiations that brought about the end of hostilities, between Irish representatives led by Éamon de Valera and Michael Collins and the British Government led by Prime Minister David Lloyd George, and would eventually lead to the breakaway of the 26 counties that make up the Republic of Ireland in early 1922. The peace was brought about as all sides in the conflict reached exhaustion but had they failed it could have lead to a significant escalation in the violence as the British Government attempted to pacify Ireland. Historian, author and podcaster Fin Dwyer joins Dan for this episode of the podcast. Fin takes Dan through the events of 100 years ago; the violence in Ireland, the divided opinions and loyalties on all sides, the end of the war and the beginning of negotiations. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
11 July 1921 the truce that bought the Irish War of Independence came into effect. The negotiations that brought about the end of hostilities, between Irish representatives led by Éamon de Valera and Michael Collins and the British Government led by Prime Minister David Lloyd George, and would eventually lead to the breakaway of the 26 counties that make up the Republic of Ireland in early 1922. The peace was brought about as all sides in the conflict reached exhaustion but had they failed it could have lead to a significant escalation in the violence as the British Government attempted to pacify Ireland. Historian, author and podcaster Fin Dwyer joins Dan for this episode of the podcast. Fin takes Dan through the events of 100 years ago; the violence in Ireland, the divided opinions and loyalties on all sides, the end of the war and the beginning of negotiations. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Between 1845 and 1851 around one million Irish people perished during An Gorta Mór, the Great Famine - and a further two million emigrated within ten years of this catastrophe. The devastating famine was arguably the most significant event in Irish history, shaping society for generations. This week Des sits down with historian Fin Dwyer, host of the Irish History Podcast, to discuss this seismic event. --- Rupture Radio is a weekly podcast looking at news, politics and culture from a socialist perspective. It is produced by members of the RISE network within People before Profit, and linked to Rupture - Ireland's eco-socialist quarterly. Check out the magazine at rupture.ie Any comments or queries please send them to LeftInsidePod@gmail.com or get in touch on Twitter. See you next week, cheers! Social media: Rupture Radio https://twitter.com/RuptureRadio_ Rupture Magazine https://twitter.com/RuptureMag_ Fin https://twitter.com/irishhistory Des https://twitter.com/LeftistDad Further Listening: Fin's Irish History Podcast Series on the Great Famine - https://irishhistorypodcast.ie/category/podcast/the-great-famine/ Rupture Radio episode on Des' Rupture Magazine article on Colonialism, Landlordism, and the Metabolic Rift of Ireland, which discusses the Great Famine - https://anchor.fm/ruptureradio/episodes/ATR---Colonialism--Landlordism--and-the-Rift-of-Ireland-et78hs Further Reading: Des' article on Colonialism, Landlordism and the Rift of Ireland - https://rupture.ie/articles/colonialism-landlordism-and-the-rift-of-ireland-1 "Famine Memorial" by lennox_mcdough is licensed with CC BY-ND 2.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/2.0/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ruptureradio/message
Fin Dwyer has always been interested in history. He grew up in Castlecomer, Kilkenny surrounded by the vestiges of the past and so when he went to college, he pursued this passion, graduating with a master's degree in archaeology. However, the best laid plans often go awry, the freshly minted graduate started out in his chosen field only to have his career prospects crushed by the financial downturn of 2008. Coincidentally, Fin was stricken with a health crisis that left him unable to work as an archaeologist.While attempting to recover from his illness, Fin opted to harness his interest in history to the newly emerging field of podcasting. What started out as a distraction from his illness morphed into an alternative way to pursue his passion for times past. Join John Lee and Martin Nutty as they chat with Fin about his career and how an understanding of history is crucial in navigating the unsettled political times we live in
TUNES: William Dixon: The New Way to Morpeth (Athol Braes) Walker Jackson: Jackson’s Morning Brush Martin Freeman: One Tree Vale. I Ngleaun A Chruing Canon James Goodman: Jackson’s Snack, The Bright Dawn of Day James Aird: The Dawning of the Day Canon Goodman, Courtesy of Mick O'Brien, Emer Mayock, Aoife Ní Bhriain: Ceann Dubh Dileas (My dark-haired darling), Pádruig, Píobaire (Patrick the Piper) / Quadrille, Humours of Glynn. Huge Thank you to Mick, Emer and Aoife for letting my play a few tracks from their new album: More Tunes from the Goodman Manuscripts. Be sure to check it out on Bandcamp: https://goodmantunestrio.bandcamp.com/album/more-tunes-from-the-goodman-manuscripts Be sure to check out Fin Dwyer’s Outstanding Irish History Podcast for a far better discussion of the Famine in his 37 Episode Series: https://irishhistorypodcast.ie/podcast-introduction-to-the-great-famine-series/ I watched several videos on the Famine, but this one was particularly good: When Ireland Starved: https://youtu.be/B_K-q4GCdWg Cover Art for this Episode Comes From The Illustrated London News February 13, 1847: https://www.google.com/books/edition/TheIllustratedLondon_News/1dFCAQAAIAAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1 This week’s episode is a companion piece to a presentation I gave for the Chippewa Valley Museum’s February Folk Arts Festival https://www.cvmuseum.com/visit/folk-arts-fest/ The Mystery Tune from last week was Cutting Bracken (also Known as Buain na Rainich or Tha Mi Sgìth), big Thanks to those that let me know! Here are some links to recordings of it from Kist of Riches: http://tobarandualchais.co.uk/en/fullrecord/32380 http://tobarandualchais.co.uk/en/fullrecord/72046 http://tobarandualchais.co.uk/en/fullrecord/88532 http://tobarandualchais.co.uk/en/fullrecord/101278 http://tobarandualchais.co.uk/en/fullrecord/105641 (this is the version where the Fairy is complaining to be working alone). Here is the live 1972 Video I played a Sample from Alan Stivell: https://youtu.be/aJtdHmpjzxo 1733: William Dixon’s The New Way to Morpeth: from Matt Seattle’s book: https://www.mattseattle.scot/product-page/the-master-piper-new-edition 1774: Walker Jackson’s Jackson’s Morning Brush: The book itself is not available online, but you can look at a fair transcription of the notes on Bill Black’s Website: http://www.capeirish.com/webabc/working/source.folders/jcit/jcit_table.html 1860s: Canon James Goodman’s Jackson’s Airs, Snack Irish Traditional Music Archive (ITMA): http://port.itma.ie/score/ITMA_5894 Or the Original hosted Here: http://goodman.itma.ie/volume-four#?c=0&m=0&s=0&cv=6&z=-1730.7771%2C4123.5859%2C9428.2975%2C3406.3143 To read more about James Goodman you can read here: http://goodman.itma.ie/ https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/the-man-who-saved-a-feast-of-music-from-the-famine-years-1.923981 His Obituary was Reprinted in an Early Issue of An Piobaire: An Píobaire - sraith 2, uimhir 30 (May 1986) https://pipers.ie/source/media/?galleryId=1011&mediaId=25932 https://www.itma.ie/features/discover/canon-james-goodman You can see the article about the Cork Piper’s Club in An Píobaire - sraith. 1, uimhir 1 (March 1969) https://pipers.ie/source/media/?galleryId=1010&mediaId=25878 1913/4: Alexander Martin Freeman’s One Tree Vale: of I Ngleaun A Chruing (The tune appears on page 227) https://www.itma.ie/digital-library/text/journal-of-the-folk-song-society-no-24 1861: Canon Goodman’s The Bright Dawn of Day ABC from ITMA: http://port.itma.ie/score/ITMA_1109 Original: http://goodman.itma.ie/volume-one#?c=0&m=0&s=0&cv=4&z=-1312.2998%2C556.3838%2C10302.6954%2C3722.2222 Here Is the Video of Several Irish Singers singing Fáinne Gael an Lae https://youtu.be/NtQeo09xOGA 1780s: James Aird’s Dawning of the Day: https://digital.nls.uk/special-collections-of-printed-music/archive/87705159 Please take advantage of the Tune Collection tab: https://www.wetootwaag.com/tunesources Also Please take a minute to leave a review of the podcast! Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wetootwaags-bagpipe-and-history-podcast/id129776677 Listen on Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wetootwaags-bagpipe-and-history-podcast/id129776677 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5QxzqrSm0pu6v8y8pLsv5j?si=QLiG0L1pT1eu7B5_FDmgGA
Fin Dwyer, host of the Irish History Podcast, joins Alex and Alina to discuss what he considers to be the five turning key turning points in his country's history.
This seven part series starting Monday August 17th, explores fascinating stories from a forgotten graveyard. Until 2010 Preban cemetery in Co Wicklow was completely overgrown and largely inaccessible. When the local community set about restoring their graveyard they discovered remarkable personal histories of their ancestors. These incude 1798 rebels, famine emigrants not to mention rock art that stretches back thousands of years. Tune in on Monday to find out more.Episodes will be released daily.Created by Fin Dwyer & Damian ShielsSpecial thanks to Yvonne Whitty & the Heritage Office of Wicklow County Council. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
This episode tells the story of the Pandemic Flu of 1918 - 19 and how it had a profound effect on my family, especially my Grandmother, Nana Emily BehanIn this episode I interview Dublin historian on the impact of the flu on Irish society. Damien Shiels and Fin Dwyer also appear as guest readers
Across Europe on May 8, VE Day was celebrated to mark the end of World War 2. This reminded Mario of an email / phone call he received a few years ago from a guy called Fin Dwyer . Fin is a historian and presenter of the hugely popular Irish History podcast. He had been working on a fascinating story about a time after the war, when a number of leading Nazis – people who Donald Trump would have called ‘Bad Dudes’ - were welcomed in Ireland and given shelter here. One of them was a particularly nasty character called Otto Skorzeny, one of Hitler's right hand men. But what came as a complete surprise to Mario was that Fin told him how his Grandfather – who by then had been living in Ireland for years – mounted a campaign to make Irish people and officials aware of just how nasty this guy Otto was, and why he should be expelled from the country. Catch the full chat between Fin Dwyer of the Irish History podcast and Mario by pressing the Listen button on this page.
This week Ryan spoke to author Jane Casey about her new book 'The Cutting Place'; Lynn Scarff on the National Museum's 'Reflections on Resilience' exhibition; Actor Brian Cox on his extraordinary life and career; Fin Dwyer on the the brilliant 'Irish History Podcast'; And U2 legend Bono on the challenges the world is facing in 2020.
Ryan has spoken many times about being a big fan of the Irish History Podcast. Fin Dwyer is the historian behind it and he joined Ryan on the line from Kilkenny to talk about Ireland's fascinating past!
“THE ARIZONA SKINWALKER” and 3 More True and Disturbing Stories! #WeirdDarknessIf you like the podcast, please leave a review in the podcast app you listen from, and share a link to the podcast on Facebook and Twitter to invite others to become Weirdos too!IN THIS EPISODE: In 1882 the Ma’amtrasna murders, the brutal killing of several members of the Joyce family in rural Galway, caused outrage in Irish society and remains one of the most notorious homicides in Irish history. However a few years later Cork was rocked by an equally heinous case which has largely been forgotten. We’ll look at the brutal murders of four family members that took place in Castletownroche, Ireland. (The Castletownroche Murders) *** An Arizona family encounters a creature from the dark side of a Navajo legend. (The Arizona Skinwalker) *** John Blair liked to keep things “in the family”. But in his case, it wasn’t just a saying. It was literal. Because John was infamous for being bigamous. (Bigamous Blair) *** Dozens of Korean War GI’s claimed an unidentified flying object made them all sick. Theories range from high-tech Soviet death rays to extraterrestrials studying how we engage in battle to combat-stress-induced hallucinations. What actually happened? (The Korean War UFO)LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE…TRANSCRIPT of this episode (bottom of blog post): https://weirddarkness.com/archives/6189SUPPORT THE PODCAST…Become a patron: http://www.WeirdDarkness.com/WEIRDO Visit the store: http://www.WeirdDarkness.com/STORE Social media and contact info: http://www.WeirdDarkness.com/CONTACT Facts Verse podcast: https://weirddarkness.com/archives/category/factsverse STORY AND MUSIC CREDITS/SOURCES…(Note: Over time links can and may become invalid, disappear, or have different content.)“The Korean War UFO” by Natasha Frost for History.com: https://tinyurl.com/y765nsgm “The Castletownroche Murders” by Fin Dwyer for the Irish Examiner: https://tinyurl.com/y9fhagfb “The Arizona Skinwalker” by Stephen Wagner for Live About: https://tinyurl.com/yxkdh9vv “Bigamous Blair” from London Overlooked: https://tinyurl.com/y9qpo54x Weird Darkness opening and closing theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music, varying by episode, provided by Alibi Music, EpidemicSound and/or AudioBlocks with paid license; Shadows Symphony (http://bit.ly/2W6N1xJ), Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ), and/or Nicolas Gasparini/Myuu (https://www.youtube.com/user/myuuji) used with permission. MY RECORDING TOOLS… * MICROPHONE (Neumann TLM103): http://amzn.to/2if01CL * POP FILTER (AW-BM700): http://amzn.to/2zRIIyK * XLR CABLE (Mogami Gold Studio): http://amzn.to/2yZXJeD * MICROPHONE PRE-AMP (Icicle): http://amzn.to/2vLqLzg * SOFTWARE (Adobe Audition): http://amzn.to/2vLqI6E * HARDWARE (iMac Pro): https://amzn.to/2suZGkA I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use. If I somehow overlooked doing that for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I’ll rectify it the show notes as quickly as possible. "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46 Find out how to escape eternal darkness at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IYmodFKDaMWeirdDarkness™ - is a registered trademark. Copyright ©Weird Darkness 2020.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =
We were joined by Fin Dwyer of the Irish History Podcast to look back and see if there are lessons from history that we can take into the current Covid-19 pandemic. We talk the Spanish Flu, the rebuilding of Europe post WWII and how this crisis has seen the old rules of "market forces" just melt away. Check out Fin's podcast at patreon.com/irishpodcast Join us: patreon.com/tortoiseshack
Welcome to the Self Isolate Inn, where DJ and Eoin from Snugcast are joined by Fin Dwyer of the Irish History Podcast to basically, bring the pubs into their own homes during the COVID19 pandemic. They couldn't go to the pub so they made do with a video call, a few Kildare Brewing cans and a chat about how the current crisis relates to historical plagues and pandemics and how it might shape society going forward. Enjoy. You can join in the next Self Isolate Inn. Keep an eye on social media for the time and place to stream it and we will react to comments on the night.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snugcast/message Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/snugcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snugcast/message
Welcome to the Self Isolate Inn, where DJ and Eoin from Snugcast are joined by Fin Dwyer of the Irish History Podcast to basically, bring the pubs into their own homes during the COVID19 pandemic. They couldn't go to the pub so they made do with a video call, a few Kildare Brewing cans and a chat about how the current crisis relates to historical plagues and pandemics and how it might shape society going forward. Enjoy. You can join in the next Self Isolate Inn. Keep an eye on social media for the time and place to stream it and we will react to comments on the night. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snugcast/message
In July 1936 Peadar O'Donnell, a veteran of the Irish war of Independence and civil war travelled to Spain on holiday. He was among those caught up in the opening stages of the Spanish Civil War. He witnessed the chaotic opening phase of the conflict providing gripping eye witness detail. As this podcast reveals O'Donnell was in Barcelona and was both inspired and horrified by what he saw. The city was convulsed by an attempted coup, a socialist revolution and extreme anticlerical violence all within one week!We also hear the perspective of the Irish priest Alexander McCabe who had very different political views and sympathies to O'Donnell. The famous writer english writer George Orwell also makes an appearance in what is a gripping story of war and revolution.Created by Fin Dwyer & Stewart ReddinNarrations by Oliver Farry, Paul Walker-Emig and Finbar CafferkeySupport the podcast: www.patreon.com/irishpodcastSocial: @irishhistory on Insta and twitteremail info@irishhistorypodcast.ie See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
This is the second episode in the series Partisans - Irish Stories from the Spanish Civil War. In this podcast we meet our first partisan Aileen O'Brien, a 22 year old Irish American who moved to Ireland in 1935. O'Brien was always a mysterious figure - her contemporaries were never quite sure what to make of her. Some considered her a fascist, others thought her a naive catholic while intelligence agenices suspected she may have been a covert arms dealer. Unsurprisingly not long after she arrived in Ireland Aileen's activities attracted the attention of the Irish police and eventually even military intelligence. Using never before seen archives this podcast follows O'Brien's life up until the summer of 1936. Her strange and intriguing life is an insight into far right activism in 1930s ireland and explains why many Irish people supported the fascist coup in Spain in July 1936.Support the showwww.patreon.com/irishpodcastwww.irishhistorypodcast.ie/shopPartisans is created by myself Fin Dwyer and Stewart Reddin. Logo design - Keith Hynes See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
This week the lads are up the walls getting ready for the live show this weekend with Fin Dwyer of the Irish History Podcast taking place in Grady's Yard next Saturday July 13th! They hadn't a chance to record so DJ went rogue Monday evening on a drive back home from his parents house and covered some stuff that has happened and will be happening. He also goes on a mad cathartic rant about arthritis. Enjoy an off brand Snugcast.By the way get your FREE tickets for the live show now by going to waterfordpodcast.eventbrite.ie now and join the lads and Fin on Saturday!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snugcast/message Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/snugcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snugcast/message
This week the lads are up the walls getting ready for the live show this weekend with Fin Dwyer of the Irish History Podcast taking place in Grady's Yard next Saturday July 13th! They hadn't a chance to record so DJ went rogue Monday evening on a drive back home from his parents house and covered some stuff that has happened and will be happening. He also goes on a mad cathartic rant about arthritis. Enjoy an off brand Snugcast. By the way get your FREE tickets for the live show now by going to waterfordpodcast.eventbrite.ie now and join the lads and Fin on Saturday! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snugcast/message
The two boys headed off on the train with a bag of Super Soaker cans buíochas le Wicklow Wolf agus Yellowbelly Beer and they headed for Kilkenny. Billy Byrnes bar was the venue where they were going to settle into a few pints with Fin Dwyer, the host of the Irish History Podcast, a favourite podcast of DJs. The next hour or so of audio is the lads chatting about history in the least conventional way possible. A fascinating conversation about how history is taught and how we perceive the modern world, especially the role of women in Ireland is had. Fuelled by some pints of 12 Acres Pale Ale from Killeshin in Co. Laois just up the road from Kilkenny and some Beyond A Pale from Costellos, a brewery local to Kilkenny we move onto some serious topics. Ever wondered which character form history the lads would like to play in a feature film? Have you ever thought, who would Fin love to have over from history for a session to spill some beans? This is the podcast for you! We can't tell you in words how much fun we had recording this one! It certainly won't be our last train journey to Kilkenny that is for sure!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snugcast/message Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/snugcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snugcast/message
The two boys headed off on the train with a bag of Super Soaker cans buíochas le Wicklow Wolf agus Yellowbelly Beer and they headed for Kilkenny. Billy Byrnes bar was the venue where they were going to settle into a few pints with Fin Dwyer, the host of the Irish History Podcast, a favourite podcast of DJs. The next hour or so of audio is the lads chatting about history in the least conventional way possible. A fascinating conversation about how history is taught and how we perceive the modern world, especially the role of women in Ireland is had. Fuelled by some pints of 12 Acres Pale Ale from Killeshin in Co. Laois just up the road from Kilkenny and some Beyond A Pale from Costellos, a brewery local to Kilkenny we move onto some serious topics. Ever wondered which character form history the lads would like to play in a feature film? Have you ever thought, who would Fin love to have over from history for a session to spill some beans? This is the podcast for you! We can't tell you in words how much fun we had recording this one! It certainly won't be our last train journey to Kilkenny that is for sure! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snugcast/message
In show twenty-seven, historian Fin Dwyer tells Tara whether there’s any weight to her notion that historical witches have a through-line to online swarms. Are shocking events of the past too serious to correlate to today’s stresses? Is there a modern-day equivalent to stocks and what’s a scold’s bridle? Uppity women. Shame as a silencing tool. Fear and power. The tragedy of Bridget Cleary. How European witch trials, which crossed to Atlantic to Salem, originated in an Irish town. (No Wiccans were dissed in the making of this podcast.) To hear more from Fin visit https://irishhistorypodcast.ie Website http://www.taraflynn.ie Patreon https://www.patreon.com/taraflynnirl Instagram https://www.instagram.com/taraflynnirl
Faeries, changelings and herbalist doctors might seem like characters in a winding tale of medieval folklore today, but in 1895, Ireland bore witness to a case that saw these facets of folk tradition flare up in a very real way when Michael Cleary, a skilled tradesman of County Tipperary set fire to his wife, burning her to death. As the body of Bridget Cleary was placed in the ground, her husband was convinced that he would see his wife again, riding on the back of a grey horse as she emerged from an invisible plane. The body in the ground was merely that of a changeling, an imposter placed in his house by the fairies, he had merely expedited the process of return. I was very lucky to be joined in the second half of this weeks episode by Fin Dwyer of the Irish History Podcast. If you enjoyed hearing FIn and would like to know where to find him, follow this little link and you will find all! https://irishhistorypodcast.ie/ For extended show notes, including maps, links and scripts, head over to darkhistories.com Support the show by using our link when you sign up to Audible: http://audibletrial.com/darkhistories or visit our Patreon for bonus episodes and Early Access: https://www.patreon.com/darkhistories Connect with us on Facebook: http://facebook.com/darkhistoriespodcast Or find us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/darkhistories & Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dark_histories/ Or you can contact us directly via email at contact@darkhistories.com or join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/6f7e2pt Music was recorded by me © Ben Cutmore 2017 Other Outro music was Paul Whiteman & his orchestra with Mildred Bailey - All of me (1931). It's out of copyright now, but if you're interested, that was that.
Assassinations, scandals, wars & rebellions - these are just some of the topics that will feature in Ireland’s newest podcast 'This Week in Irish history'. Made by Fin Dwyer (the creator of the Irish History Podcast) the series will be covering intriguing stories from our past on the week they took place. Check out this short episode for more details on what you can expect & details about the first four shows.
Belfast is many different things to many different people. It's both the second-largest city on the island of Ireland and the capital of Northern Ireland. With Brexit looming, Belfast's attachment to the United Kingdom grows ever more tenuous. But wasn't that long ago that Belfast was wracked with sectarian violence rooted in class and religious divisions, known as the Troubles. April will mark the 20th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, which was the culmination of the peace process that ended the Troubles. My guest today is Fin Dwyer, the historian behind the Irish History Podcast. We discuss how Belfast and Northern Ireland became separated from the rest of the island, and the underlying tensions that sparked the violence. The Early Days of Belfast What's interesting about Belfast is that despite its prominence in modern history, it was actually fairly late to come together. As Fin told me, a lot of Irish cities were founded in the Middle Ages, but because the Gaelic tribes were stronger in the area at the time. Dublin, for instance, was founded in 841, whereas it wasn't until the 17th century that Belfast settled. The Gaelic families of Ulster began to falter, and the Scottish and the English began to settle there. And Belfast began to emerge as the leading industrial center in Ireland, particularly in the 19th century, before the Irish famine. Class and Religious Conflict It was also in the 18th century that Belfast began to see a true identification as a Protestant city. The Protestant ascendancy was marked by “Orange Parades,” celebrating the city's Protestantism (and named in honor of William the Orange). And while certainly the sectarian divide between Catholicism and Protestantism separated the city, as Fin told me, that divide was inextricably tied up in class. Belfast was a roaring industrial city, where unions were banned but workers were looking to organize. And as we've seen in many parts of the world, that conflict is interwoven with a religious conflict. And as we've seen in many parts of the world, that conflict often turns violent. The Separation of Ireland and Northern Ireland A historian's hindsight is a valuable thing, and we can say now that the British Empire's reaction to the potato famine, which ended in the middle of the 19th century, inevitably led to Ireland independence. But at the time not everyone was convinced. Through the late 19th century, the movement for independence gained momentum, but so did the “unionist” or “loyalist” movement, which argued for Ireland staying with the British Empire. By the time the 20th century came around, tensions came to a boil. World War I exacerbated the issue, with those seeking an independent Ireland arguing that the war was a British one, not an Irish one, while the loyalists arguing for Ireland's involvement. And then in 1916, Irish Republicans launch a rebellion in Dublin, which leads to a vicious response from the British military, radicalizing both sides. This leads directly to the partition of Ireland in 1920. Bloody Sunday and Beyond People outside of Europe may know some of the more prominent terms to arise out of the violence: Bloody Sunday, the IRA, etc. But as Fin tells me in this episode, the conflict was actually deeply rooted in the history of the British Empire, and in both the religious and class divisions in the country. The violence may have been called “The Troubles,” but it was much worse than that: Death squads, massacres and hunger strikes. And Fin pulls back and looks at the larger picture, how the Troubles fit into a time of turmoil, including struggles in Latin America and Palestine. If you're curious about recent European history, and history as it's being lived today, you need to listen to this episode about Belfast and the Troubles. Outline of This Episode [2:45] The early days of Belfast [7:30] The rise of Protestantism [9:40] How Northern Ireland was carved out [12:06] The 20th-century boiling point [16:46] Loyalist makeup in Northern Ireland [18:23] The partitioning of Northern Ireland [25:45] The birth of the IRA [29:56] Conflict across Ireland [32:39] What each side wanted [36:21] How the peace process started [38:19] The signing of the Good Friday Agreement [47:00] Belfast after the agreement Resources Mentioned The Irish History Podcast Connect With Stephanie stephanie@historyfangirl.com https://historyfangirl.com Support Stephanie on Patreon Featuring the song “Places Unseen” by Lee Rosevere. More info and photographs for this episode at: https://historyfangirl.com/belfast-and-the-troubles/
Another interview! Fin Dwyer of The Irish History Podcast talks to us today about the traumatizing impact of the Vikings on medieval Irish culture. You can also see me draw Fin's portrait on our Dead Ideas youtube channel! Don't forget to support the show and get your perks at www.patreon.com/deadideaspod! Maps, pics, references, and more at www.deadideas.net. Music and graphic design by Rachel Westhoff.
Ireland has been through some turbulent times, and the Irish language (Irish Gaelic) is not exception. Eoin is joined this week by Fin Dwyer of Irish History Podcast. Fin is an historian living in Dublin. What you'll hear How Dublin city was established, settled, and expanded The arrival of the Vikings Life in Ireland after … Life in Medieval Ireland with Fin Dwyer (Ep. 22) Read More »The post Life in Medieval Ireland with Fin Dwyer (Ep. 22) first appeared on Bitesize Irish.Support the showGo to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá
In Tu Ingles Session 63, we are going to celebrate the New Year – and exercise your ear for English -- by listening to some good advice. Con la ayuda de Cecilia, nuestra amiga en México, hoy vamos a escuchar una colección de consejos muy interesantes para tener un año verdaderamente feliz y exitoso. Esta colección de consejos es originalmente de Regina Brett, una columnista de un periódico en el estado de Ohio. En 2009, ella fue nominada a un premio Pulitzer por sus artículos. Pero no vamos a escuchar la Señora Brett hoy. En cambio, para ejercitar tu oído para inglés, vamos a escuchar los consejos de esta columnista leídos por varias personas de distintas partes del mundo inglés: Joshua Byrd de Australia; Elizabeth Collins de Nueva Zelanda, Fin Dwyer de Irlanda, y Bill Smith de Canadá! Haz click en el player debajo para escuchar la sesion gratis! Te gustaria leer una transcripcion de esta sesion? Te recomendamos que te unas a nuestro Tu Ingles Club para recibir todas las transcripciones de Tu Ingles!
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