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Heroes arise to battle! Today, Charles the Victorious and Cassie the Nightmare Queen discover the exploits of Cú Chulainn, Ireland's greatest warrior. Along the way, they tell of the mythical origins of the Irish people, the gods Lugh and The Morrigan, the enmity of the Ulstermen and the Connachta, and Ireland's most famous epic, the Cattle Raid of Cooley. https://www.patreon.com/theHistocrat https://bsky.app/profile/thehistocrat.bsky.social Mythillogical logo + Thumbnail art by Ettore Mazza. You can find more of Ettore's excellent artwork below: https://www.instagram.com/ettore.mazza/ https://ettoremazza.tumblr.com/ Suonatore di Liuto Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Margaretta Eagar is a little-known figure in Irish history. In the early 20th century, she worked as a governess to the last Romanov Tsars of Russia. Eagar was just one of thousands of Irish people who emigrated to Imperial Russia. In this episode, historian Angela Byrne joins me to discuss why these Irish emigrants went east. Our fascinating conversation takes you from 17th-century political exiles to 19th-century tourists and, of course, the gripping story of Margaretta Eagar.Our discussion is based around Angela's book Anarchy & Authority: Irish Encounters with Romanov Russia. You can get your copyhttps://www.lilliputpress.ie/products/anarchy-and-authority?srsltid=AfmBOoqFNCTW-O6aWqZx2WSnQ_L9j9ZCKLSfk55XAz_BqJWs1_TKzK2yAngela's website: www.historianka.comFollow Angela on Instagram @angela_historiankaSupport the Irish History Podcast and get an ad-free version of the show at https://patreon.com/irishpodcast Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this captivating episode of the Irish History Podcast, Jackie Ni Chionna joins me to discuss the remarkable but forgotten Irish woman, Emily Anderson. Emily was an Irish code breaker who played a pivotal role at Bletchley Park during World War II. Despite her significant contributions to the Allied war effort, Emily has been forgotten in the wider history of the Second World War.In 2023, Jackie published "Queen of Codes," a biography of Anderson. In this episode, she shares the life and legacy of this extraordinary Irish woman, exploring her journey from the west of Ireland to the heart of Britain's top-secret code-breaking operations.Jackie vividly brings Emily Anderson's story to life, shedding light on her invaluable work and the challenges she faced in the male-dominated world of military intelligence.Tune in to discover the untold story of an unsung hero of World War II. You can get Jackie's book in audio, ebook, and hardcopy here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Podcast to get future shows. In this first episode we look at who the first Irish person to reach the Americas was. There are a few intriguing candidates.Was it St. Brendan, the intrepid Irish monk who is said to have voyaged across the Atlantic centuries before Columbus?Could it have been an Irish woman taken captive by Vikings who reached Newfoundland around 1000 AD?Perhaps it was an Irish sailor aboard one of Columbus' ships?Next week I will be back with the Irish History Podcast with a show on the House of Malcomson, a dramatic story about the rise and fall of an Irish dynasty known of the Cotton Kings.Meanwhile the second episode of Transatlantic whcih looks at the Forgotten Irish Witch of Boston comes out next Monday and will be available here https://linktr.ee/transatlanticpod. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

In this episode I delve into the lasting impact of the Great Hunger on Ireland. Its often said that the Famine was a taboo subject and a 'Great Silence' surrounded the 1840s. In this podcast I challenge this myth and explore how grief, guilt, and trauma were expressed and processed by the survivors. Join me as I uncover the untold stories and voices that defy the myth of an unspoken past. I also argue that it was revisionist historians and official Ireland who shut down debate on this crucial topic. As always the history is structured around a story so the show begins with an unlikely person - the descendant of an Irish rebel living in India.If you want to hear my thoughts on whether the Great Famine was an act of genocide, check out this episode: Was the Great Famine Genocide? - Irish History Podcast Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to The Medieval Irish History Podcast! In this trailer episode, Dr. Niamh Wycherley will introduce the podcast and we will give you a brief excerpt of the upcoming episode with Dr. Elizabeth Boyle. Enjoy! Regular episodes every two weeks (on a Friday). Email: medievalirishhistory@gmail.com Twitter X: @EarlyIrishPod Supported by the Dept of Early Irish, Maynooth University, & the Irish Research Council. Views expressed are the speakers' own. Production: Tiago de Oliveiro Veloso Silva. Logo design: Matheus de Paula Costa Music: Lexin_Music --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/medievalirishhistory/message

'The Road to War' is the first episode in a five part Irish History Podcast production on the Irish Civil War. The full series, exclusively available for supporters, features the leading Irish historian Dr Brian Hanley from Trinity College Dublin. Over the five episodes the series covers the full story of the Irish Civil War from the National Army assault on the Four Courts through to the IRA order to dump arms in 1923. The series also explores the legacy and memory of the conflict, looking at how movies like Michael Collins leave us with a problematic understanding of the Civil War. Become a supporter on Patreon and Acast+ today and get the full seriesPatreon https://patreon.com/irishpodcastAcast+ https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistoryWhen you become a supporter today you will getThe five part series on the Irish Civil WarMy Audiobook on the Black DeathHours of Bonus podcasts only available to supportersAd free contentEarly Access to the show   Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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...

Olive Pakenham Mahon was one of Ireland's last Aristocrats. Haunted by a secret funeral in her families past, revolution and war defined her life. She was anything but normal...Subscribe to the Irish History Podcast where you listen to podcasts https://linktr.ee/irishhistory Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Golf games with the father. Pints with Men of the Road ...and what's that; a LIVE SHOW with the Irish History Podcast on Saturday 20th August in Phil Grimes Pub... Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/390149617007 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snugcast/message

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'.

In 1888 Ireland's most unusual railway, the Lartigue monorail, opened for business. Although largely forgotten, the story of this unique train is intriguing. Operating between the 1880s and the 1920s, it carried everything from tourists to livestock.This show (recorded in Listowel, Co Kerry) explains how this train inspired by camels in the Sahara went onto support an early form of mass tourism in the west of Ireland. Special thanks to John Looney, Martin Griffin and Michael Guerin for their time. Sound by - Jason LooneyAdditional Narrations - Therese Murray. Support your historyPatreon - https://patreon.com/irishpodcastIrish History Podcast+ https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistoryYou can visit the Lartigue Monorail and Museum and ride the monorail today. Find out more at https://www.lartiguemonorail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory.

This week, Alix takes us on a tour of famine in Irish history, culminating in the infamous 19th century potato famine. TRANSCRIPT https://castinglotspod.home.blog/2021/11/04/s3-e2-land-part-ii---the-irish-potato-famine/ CREDITS Written, hosted and produced by Alix Penn and Carmella Lowkis. Theme music by Daniel Wackett. Find him on Twitter @ds_wack and Soundcloud as Daniel Wackett. Logo by Riley. Find her on Twitter and Instagram @tallestfriend. Casting Lots is part of the Morbid Audio Podcast Network. Network sting by Mikaela Moody. Find her on Bandcamp as mikaelamoody1. BIBLIOGRAPHY Brantlinger, P. (2004). ‘The Famine', Victorian Literature and Culture, 32(1), pp. 193-207. Available at: https://www.jstor.org/stable/25058660?seq=1 Carmody, P. (2009). ‘The story of starvation', Irish Times, 30 May. Available at: https://www.irishtimes.com/news/the-story-of-starvation-1.774061 Connolly, J. (1997). ‘An Irishman's Diary', Irish Times, 23 September. Available at: https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/an-irishman-s-diary-1.108966 Coogan, T. P. (2013). The Famine Plot. New York, NY: St. Martin's Griffin. Coste, M. (2020). ‘New RTE documentary finds evidence of cannibalism in Ireland during Great Famine', Clé, 1 December. Available at: http://cle.ens-lyon.fr/anglais/key-story/01-12-20-great-famine-cannibalism Dwyer, F. (2016). ‘A Famine Cover Up. Cannibalism in 1849…', Irish History Podcast, 22 February. Available at: https://irishhistorypodcast.ie/a-famine-cover-up-cannibalism-in-1849/ ElleHaceElle. (2017). ‘Irish Famine and Cannibalism', Breise! Breise! Extra! Extra!, 21 June. Available at: https://breisebreiseleighgoleire1969.wordpress.com/tag/did-the-irish-resort-to-cannibalism-during-the-famine/ Geography Department, University College Cork and Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. (n.d.). The Great Irish Famine Online. Available at: https://www.arcgis.com/apps/MapSeries/index.html?appid=8de2b863f4454cbf93387dacb5cb8412 Great Britain. UK Parliament. (n.d.). The Great Famine. Available at: https://www.parliament.uk/about/living-heritage/evolutionofparliament/legislativescrutiny/parliamentandireland/overview/the-great-famine/ ‘Irish Famine (1740–1741)' (2021). Wikipedia. Available at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irish_Famine_(1740%E2%80%9341) McGreevy, R. (2020). ‘Role of ‘survivor cannibalism' during Great Famine detailed in new TV documentary', Irish Times, 30 November. Available at: https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/role-of-survivor-cannibalism-during-great-famine-detailed-in-new-tv-documentary-1.4423323 Marx, K. (1999). ‘Chapter Twenty-Five: The General Law of Capitalist Accumulation' in Capital, Vol. 1. N.p.: Marxists Internet Archive. Available at: https://www.marxists.org/archive/marx/works/1867-c1/ch25.htm O'Brien, S. (2020). ‘Great Hunger documentary explores how Irish people turned to survivor cannibalism', Irish Central, 30 November. Available at: https://www.irishcentral.com/roots/history/great-hunger-documentary-irish-people-cannibalism Ó Gráda, C. (2013). Eating people is wrong: Famine's darkest secret?. UCD Centre for Economic Research Working Paper Series No. WP13/02. Dublin: UCD School of Economics. Available at: https://www.econstor.eu/handle/10419/72202 O'Sullivan, M. (2018). ‘Possible Cannibalism in Connemara during the Great Famine', History at Galway, 3 February. Available at: https://historyatgalway.wordpress.com/2018/02/03/possible-cannibalism-in-connemara-during-the-great-famine/ Persaud, R. (2011). ‘It's Not Everyone's Idea Of A Wholesome Meal, But Over The Ages Human Flesh Has Been Eaten By Surprisingly Large Numbers Of People', Independent, 23 October. Available at: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/health-news/history-common-cannibal-it-s-not-everyone-s-idea-wholesome-meal-over-ages-human-flesh-has-been-eaten-surprisingly-large-numbers-people-raj-persaud-reports-2322199.html Stromberg, J. (2013). ‘Scientists Finally Pinpoint the Pathogen That Caused the Irish Potato Famine', Smithsonian Magazine, 21 May. Available at: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/scientists-finally-pinpoint-the-pathogen-that-caused-the-irish-potato-famine-71084770/ Swift, J. (2019). A Modest Proposal. Urbana, IL: Project Gutenberg. Available at: https://www.gutenberg.org/files/1080/1080-h/1080-h.htm The Hunger: The Story Of The Irish Famine. (2020). RTÉ, 30 November. Available at: https://www.econstor.eu/bitstream/10419/72202/1/742708829.pdf ‘Was cannibalism practiced during the Irish famine?' (2012). Irish Central, 15 May. Available at: https://www.irishcentral.com/roots/history/cannibalism-irish-famine-great-hunger-history

In this week's episode, we discover the fascinating histories of some of Ireland's famous buildings. Annaig shares an update on the Government's White Paper relating to Direct Provisions. Henna then shares the story behind the Custom House in Dublin. She explains the way in which it was built, it's significant during the Irish War of Independence and how it exists today. Annaig then takes a look at the history of one of the most haunted buildings in Ireland, Loftus Hall in Wexford. She discusses the rich history of the Hall, the battles it endured and the legend of the devil's visit to the mansion.If you, or anyone you know, is affected by the topics discussed in this episode or the current government restrictions, please visit http://doras.org/our-services/ Crisis helplines - https://www.3ts.ie/need-help/crisis-helplines/Substance abuse helpines - https://spunout.ie/help/service/drugs-alcohol-helplineDomestic/sexual/other abuse - https://spunout.ie/help/categories/abuse-support-servicesSources - https://www.irishtimes.com/news/social-affairs/commitments-to-end-direct-provision-already-behind-schedule-1.4676205 https://www.loftushall.ie/abouthttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicholas_Loftushttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loftus_Hallhttp://www.dublindocklands.ie/about-us/docklands-history/history-and-heritage/custom-househttps://www.archiseek.com/2010/1791-custom-house-customhouse-quay-dublin/Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/LadyCurious)

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.

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

WE'RE BACK!!!!!Thank you for being so patient with us! You will hear all about what we got up to at the beginning of Episode I - Season 2! This episode was called The Old Switcheroo and was all about Changelings in honour our Alex having just had a baby! (he's the cutest thing we have ever seen...but is he really a human? Caoimhe tested him with her very own quiz at the end of the show!)Between the start and the finish though we delved head first into fairy lore and a cultural folktale that has transcended both borders and time - the changeling. From babies being hit in the back of the head with a sheaf of wheat to why eggshells are so mystical, we picked apart the societal fears and worries for new life - and we kept ending up in Tipperary! We also kicked off the season with an ovoid cocktail based off the classic 'flips' courtesy of our resident phantom bartender - Alex! Cheers to being reunited!Helping us 'crack-on' with our return were the following sources:  Archaeology Ireland, The Irish History Podcast, punchdrink.com, VinePair.com, Difford's Guide, Thomas Crofton Croker's Fairies in Southern Ireland, dúchas.ie, https://creggan1.tripod.com/Creggan2h.htm , Eggshells and Changelings (weebly.com), hauntedattractiononline.com, 'Changeling' - J.H. Moncrieff (jhmoncrieff.com & the Writing in the Margins blog. As ever you can find our recipes for our first cocktail of Season 2 on our Instagram @irishspiritspodcast You can follow us on Twitter @irishspiritspod or email us at: irishspiritspodcast@gmail.comIt's good to be back!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/irishspirits)

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

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. 

Kelly and Dermot set sail for the time of Vikings and jerkiness dwarfs! They discuss the differences of similarly-shaped seafaring vessels, Lochlanns, Fr. Dineen's Irish dictionary, the intersection of Viking and Celtic cultures in Ireland, torcs, tomahawk, the horrors of 14th c. Dublin, famine, plague and slaughters, the story of the time a pod of cetaceans washed ashore in medieval Dublin, the story of the time the Liffey froze over and people grilled on top of it, Stephen as a changeling, Stephen momentarily becoming displaced in time, and Stephen's attempt to construct an Irish identity.Steve Carey of Bloomsday in Melbourne drops by to chat about how to put on a Bloomsday theatre production in the time of Covid.  **Now accepting submissions for our Bloomsday 2020 episode. ** Sweny's Patreon helps keep this marvelous Dublin landmark alive. Please subscribe! On the Blog:Decoding Dedalus: Galleys of the Lochlanns Bloomsday in Melbourne:Bloomsday in Melbourne - the official site for Bloomsday in MelbourneBloomsday 2020 - Facebook group where Bloomsday in Melbourne's performances will be broadcast Social Media:Facebook|Twitter Subscribe to Blooms & Barnacles:iTunes| Google Play Music| Stitcher Further Reading:Carver, C. (1978). James Joyce and the Theory of Magic. James Joyce Quarterly, 15(3), 201-214. Retrieved from http://www.jstor.org/stable/25476132Dwyer, F. (2013, May 7). Medieval Dublin; a tale of two cities. The Irish History Podcast. Retrieved from https://irishhistorypodcast.ie/medieval-dublin-a-tale-of-two-cities/#sdfootnote10ancDwyer, F. (2014, Dec 11). Cannibalism, famine & fun - 4 ferocious medieval winters. Irish History Podcast. Retrieved from https://irishhistorypodcast.ie/cannibalism-famine-fun-4-ferocious-medieval-winters/Gifford, D., & Seidman, R. J. (1988). Ulysses annotated: Notes for James Joyce's Ulysses. Berkeley: University of California Press.Kelly, M. (2001). ‘Unheard-of mortality’.... The black death in Ireland. History Ireland. Vol 9 (4). Retrieved from https://www.historyireland.com/medieval-history-pre-1500/unheard-of-mortality-the-black-death-in-ireland/McGreevy, R. (2018, Jul 26). Maps reveal scale of economic devastation in 14th century Ireland. The Irish Times. Retrieved from https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/maps-reveal-scale-of-economic-devastation-in-14th-century-ireland-1.3576962Ó Séaghdha, D. (2017). Motherfoclóir: dispatches from a not so dead language. Head of Zeus: London. Rickard, J.S. (1999). Joyce’s book of memory: the mnemotechnic of Ulysses. Duke University Press: London. Retrieved from https://tinyurl.com/yxt9jfujSugg, R. (2018). Fairies: a dangerous history. Reaktion Books: London. Retrieved from https://longreads.com/2018/06/08/fairy-scapegoats-a-history-of-the-persecution-of-changeling-children/Tuchman, B. W. (1978). A distant mirror: the calamitous 14th century. Ballantine Books: New York.  Music:Noir - S Strong & Boogie BelgiqueTommy Makem - The Minstrel Boy/ Let Erin Remember 

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!

St Peter’s Church in Drogheda Co Louth contains what has to be one of the most unsettling religious relics on display anywhere in the world. This is the head of an Irish man - Oliver Plunkett - who was hanged drawn and quartered in London in 1681. For religious catholics, the head of Plunkett, who was later declared a saint, is believed to have supernatural powers and can cure illnesses.The story of how the body of a man executed in the most barbaric manner imaginable was transformed into one of Ireland’s most popular religious relics in the mid 20th century is intriguing. It’s wrapped up in 17th century religious wars, Catholic Emancipation and Ireland’s struggle for independence in the 20th century.Support the Irish History Podcast at www.patreon.com/irishpodcast  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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

This week Shaunna looks at Lola Montez who we have decided is the 19th Century Cardi B. Lola was a wild child who traveled more than all of your Tinder matches combined, was an early burlesque dancer and almost toppled a monarch. Expect terrible pop culture references, plenty of Buffy and learn which disease Maria is obsessed with this week (hint: it predates the coronavirus and your favourite historical figure probably had it) Notes/ further reading: https://www.headstuff.org/culture/history/lola-montez-the-spider-woman-part-1/ https://www.headstuff.org/culture/history/lola-montez-the-spider-woman-part-2/ Irish History Podcast: https://irishhistorypodcast.ie/montez/ Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lola_Montez Britannica: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Lola-Montez

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

Dan made a stupid comment on twitter. Irish history twitter melted down. So we did a pod on why. 100 years ago the Irish War of Independence was being fought in Ireland as the UK government sought to keep Ireland within the Union while the Irish independence fighters seized control of much of the countryside. Dan and Finn Dwyer, host of the Irish History Podcast, had a good chat about the war and why, under no circumstances at all, must you never ever refer to it as a civil war. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dan made a stupid comment on twitter. Irish history twitter melted down. So we did a pod on why. 100 years ago the Irish War of Independence was being fought in Ireland as the UK government sought to keep Ireland within the Union while the Irish independence fighters seized control of much of the countryside. Dan and Finn Dwyer, host of the Irish History Podcast, had a good chat about the war and why, under no circumstances at all, must you never ever refer to it as a civil war. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're back for Part 2 of our multi-part series on the Romanovs! This week things go from bad to worse for the czar as Carlie takes us aaalllll the way up to the beginning of World War I. Email sisterlyhistorymysteries@gmail.com Instagram @sisterlypodcast Twitter @sisterlypodcast Episode of Irish History Podcast feat. Hallie Rubenhold https://bit.ly/2lIIEMC Romanov family elephant https://bit.ly/2m8P8Vl Grigori Rasputin https://bit.ly/2k5aRN8 Alexei onboard the family yacht with kittens https://bit.ly/2lTrZ9d Alexei, Nicholas, and Alexandra onboard the family yacht: https://bit.ly/2kiOioj Find Megan at: @meganelainecarter (Insta), @meganecarter (Twitter), megancarter.net Find Carlie at: @carterrosesherman (Insta), @carterrosesherm (Twitter) Thanks for joining us - please take a second to rate, review, and subscribe!

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

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

DJ and Eoin are joined in the pub this week with Ollie Sharp of being a student in college fame. There was some drinking involved in this episode, there was definitely some singing and loads of laughter. We had a serious discussion on the science of shrinking and enlarging objects, we regaled stories of our favourite drinking locations and we got extremely excited about some pub games we've played in the past.We also have a HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT! The Irish History Podcast and Snugcast are teaming up to deliver a LIVE PODCAST in Grady's Yard, John's Street, Waterford on 13th of July 2019 @ 8pm. By the time that this episode goes out, we'll have had some of our tickets sold, so to get your hands on tickets for this limited ticketed event go claim your FREE TICKET on https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/live-podcast-on-the-lash-drinking-culture-in-ireland-tickets-64411151488?aff=ebdssbdestsearch We're excited, let's see you down for a laugh and a night out on the 13th! --- 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

DJ and Eoin are joined in the pub this week with Ollie Sharp of being a student in college fame. There was some drinking involved in this episode, there was definitely some singing and loads of laughter. We had a serious discussion on the science of shrinking and enlarging objects, we regaled stories of our favourite drinking locations and we got extremely excited about some pub games we've played in the past. We also have a HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT! The Irish History Podcast and Snugcast are teaming up to deliver a LIVE PODCAST in Grady's Yard, John's Street, Waterford on 13th of July 2019 @ 8pm. By the time that this episode goes out, we'll have had some of our tickets sold, so to get your hands on tickets for this limited ticketed event go claim your FREE TICKET on https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/live-podcast-on-the-lash-drinking-culture-in-ireland-tickets-64411151488?aff=ebdssbdestsearch We're excited, let's see you down for a laugh and a night out on the 13th! --- 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

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

"What's Your Reply?" Episode 1 featuring Travis & Odhran. Casual, funny discussions on Irish society, worldwide news and latest internet trends.We talk about the "Momo" trend which has recently come to Ireland along with some humorous twists on some recent news stories.

"What's Your Reply?" Episode 2 Friday Late Night Edition featuring Travis & Odhran. Casual, funny discussions on Irish society, worldwide news and latest internet trends.

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.    

( to find tickets for Fin's Dublin Famine tour visit: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/dublin-famine-tour-tickets-43587703996 ) In this episode we chat with Finbar Dwyer, host, writer, researcher, (and everything else) of the Irish History Podcast. We talk about vaping, the famous executioner Albert Pierrepoint, the old notion of genetic crime, working class discrimination and guilt in Irish society, the church and its sexual abuse of children, Ireland's blasphemy laws, the Berlin concentration camp Sachsenhausen, the dwindling power of facebook, and Cambridge Analytica. facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fellowpassengerspodcast/ twitter: https://twitter.com/Fellowpodcast instagram: https://instagram.com/fellowpassengerspodcast Produced By: http://www.displacestudios.com/ For all enquiries email: fellowpassengerspodcast@gmail.com

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.

I've just released my new book '1348: A Medieval Apocalypse -The Black Death in Ireland' at www.irishhistorypodcast.ie. This couldn't have happened without your support so this episode has an extract and info on how to get your 20% exclusive listeners discount. Thanks for all the support folks!*****'1348: A Medieval Apocalypse' will immerse you in a fascinating and forgotten world. Late medieval Ireland was a land ravaged by invasion, famine and disease where history proves stranger than fiction.The book begins in 1315 when a Scots army invaded Ulster triggering three years of devastating war and famine. Ireland had scarcely recovered before the greatest killer in recorded human history – The Black Death – struck in 1348. Life would never be the same again. As this devastating plague swept through Ireland’s cities and towns, many believed they were facing the end of the world.Telling the story of eight individuals who lived through such chaotic times, the book is laced with evocative details from daily life in late medieval Ireland.From the life of James Butler, the Earl of the Ormond to that of Johanna Stackpoll (a previously unknown Dublin widow unearthed in research) this book will fascinate and unnerve in equal measure.Some people were survivors, others were less fortunate, their stories are all fascinating.Funded by listeners to The Irish History Podcast book is exclusively available through www.Irishhistorypodcast.ie  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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

From Viking raids to mysterious murders in remote comunities, Irish history has inspired some of the greatest stories ever told. This introductory episode gives you a flavour of what you can expect from the Irish History Podcast.Twitter - @irishhistory Email - info(at)irishhistorypodcast.iewww.irishhistorypodcast.ie  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.