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    History

    Irish History Podcast – Fin Dwyer

    From the Norman Invasion to the War of Independence, the Great Famine to the Troubles, the Irish History Podcast takes you on a journey through the most fascinating stories in Ireland’s past. Whether it’s the siege of Dublin in 1171 or gun battles in the 1920s, the podcast vividly recreates a sense of time and place. Each episode is meticulously researched, creating character-driven narratives that are engaging and accessible for all.
    Since the first episode was released back in 2010, the podcast has covered scores of captivating stories. Major multi-part series have explored the Great Famine, the Norman Invasion, and Irish involvement in the Spanish Civil War. If you are looking for standalone episodes, there are lots of great interviews with leading Irish historians covering topics from medieval sex magic to Irish connections in the Jack the Ripper murders!
    Why not start with ‘Three Days in July’, an acclaimed mini-series from the summer of 2024. It explores the early years of the Troubles and the forgotten story of a young Londoner who was shot dead by the British Army in Belfast in 1970.

    Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Copyright: © Fin Dwyer

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    Latest Episodes:
    [Ep 1/3] Ireland's Last Aristocrat - The Life of Olive Packenham Mahon Sep 21, 2022
    Show notes

    Olive Packenham Mahon was born into wealth and privilege in 1894, but the legacy of a secret funeral and the spectre of war and revolution defined her life.

    She was no ordinary aristocrat - Olive was the last of her kind...


    A special thanks to Oisin O'Driscoll, Martin Fagan & Tony Aspel and all the team at Strokestown Park House for their time.


    Olive Packenham Mahon's home Strokestown Park House is open to the public. You can find out more at https://strokestownpark.ie/.


    Sound by Kate Dunlea.

    Artwork by Keith Hynes

    Additional narrations by Aidan Crowe and Therese Murray.


    There is a bonus episode with exclusive content from Strokestown available later in the week for show patrons at

    Patreon - patreon.com/Irishpodcast

    Acast+ - https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


    [Coming Weds 21st] Ireland's Last Aristocrat - the Life of Olive Pakenham Mahon Sep 18, 2022
    Show notes

    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

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    Who was Bridget O’Donnel? AKA The Most Famous Irish Woman in History Sep 14, 2022
    Show notes

    You may not recognise the name Bridget O’Donnel, but she is one of the most recognisable women in Irish history. In December 1849 her image (pictured in the episode artwork and here) appeared in The Illustrated London News. Over the following decades she became the face of the Great Famine. Today she is one of the most recognisable women in Irish history, but who was Bridget O’Donnel?

    Is it possible she never existed but was the creation of an artist called James Mahony?


    Hear the full story of the woman behind this iconic image.


    Additional narrations from Therese Murray


    H/T to Mark Lagan for his help in this!


    The poster of Bridget mentioned in the episode is available here.


    Dont forget the supporters trip to Conwy Castle is fast approaching - we leave on October 8th! If you would like to join me on this trip to this amazing castle get in touch today at www.patreon.com/irishpodcast

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


    From Ancient Ireland to Westeros: A History of Dragons Aug 31, 2022
    Show notes

    In this special episode brought to you by NOW, I look into why humans are fascinated with dragons. Did you know mythology around dragons is older than organised religion and spiritual beliefs of any kind? Meanwhile images of dragons has been found on all continents in societies from ancient Ireland to China. In this podcast I look at why dragon myths are so old, where did this mythology came from and what does it mean?


    Additional narrations - Aidan Crowe

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    15 Minutes in Medieval Dublin [From the Archives] Aug 24, 2022
    Show notes

    2022 has been stressful so this episode treats you to 15 minutes of escapism. It brings you back to Dublin in 1320 in a soundscape of the medieval city. Reconstructed by trawling through 700 year old records for distinctive sounds; it was originally released back in 2014 but is definitely worth another listen.


    I am currently binge editing audio for an upcoming series but I will be back next week with a fresh episode!


    Join me on patreon, get access to hours of bonus content and join me on my upcoming trip to the stunning Conwy Castle in Wales - www.patreon.com/irishpodcast

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


    Was the Great Famine a Genocide? [From the Archives] Aug 17, 2022
    Show notes

    Over the next two weeks I will be busy writing and editing an upcoming series called Ireland's Last Aristocrat. In the meantime I have dusted down two episodes I thought you might enjoy diving back into. This podcast was released in 2019. It's one of was the most listened to and generated the most feedback! It asks if the Great Hunger was a genocide.


    Become a supporter and join me on the trip to Conwy - https://www.patreon.com/irishpodcast


    Tickets for this Saturdays live show in Waterford on Michael Collins are available here https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/irish-history-snugcast-history-from-the-high-stool-tickets-390149617007

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


    From Newgrange to D-Day: A History of Weather Forecasting Aug 10, 2022
    Show notes

    Since the dawn of history humans have been intrigued by the weather. However while it has the potential to sustain or destroy life, our ability to accurately forecast it is very recent. In this podcast I am joined by meteorologists Evelyn Cusack and Noel Fitzpatrick to explain the fascinating history of weather forecasting. Our desire to predict the weather is a story driven by war, natural disasters, human ingenuity and super computers.


    You can find the Met Eireann podcast here https://www.met.ie/education/the-met-eireann-podcast/. The specific episode referenced by Noel in relation to Newgrange is available here https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/the-met-%C3%A9ireann-podcast/id1469018144


    Become a member on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/Irishpodcast and get access to

    • My upcoming exclusive series on the Civil War with Dr Brian Hanley
    • Join me on the supporters' trip to Conwy Castle in Wales
    • Early access to the show
    • Ad free episodes
    • Hours of supporters only content

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


    ‘No Irish, No Blacks, No Dogs’ - The Irish in London Aug 02, 2022
    Show notes

    The 1950s were a dismal time in Ireland. While the economy tanked, the catholic church, at the height of its power, maintained strict control over social life. Desperate to find a better life, nearly 500,000 Irish people emigrated. This staggering figure was equivalent to 80% of those born in the Free State between 1931 and 1941. This was a level of emigration unseen since the days of the Great Hunger of the 1840s.


    The vast majority went to Britain with many making London their home. However they found the English capital isolating, lonely and unwelcoming. The poster in boarding houses stating ‘No Dogs, No Blacks, No Irish’ embodied the racism they faced. While many of the 1950s generation are no longer with us, in the late 1990s author Catherine Dunne recorded their stories. The experiences of these emigrants were the basis for her book An Unconsidered People - the Irish in London.


    In this moving episode Catherine recounts the experiences they shared with her, the racism they faced as well as the isolation and loneliness. She also reveals the importance of solidarity within the Irish community, the legendary Irish clubs such as the Galtymore in Cricklewood and how many made a better life in the face of adversity.


    You can find Catherine’s book An Unconsidered People - the Irish in London at https://www.newisland.ie/nonfiction/an-unconsidered-people-the-irish-in-london

    Follow Catherine’s

    catherinedunneauthor.com

    facebook.com/Author.CatherineDunne

    twitter.com/DunneCatherine


    Become a member on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/Irishpodcast and get

    • My upcoming exclusive series on the Civil War with Dr Brian Hanley
    • Join me on the supporters' trip to Conwy Castle in Wales
    • Early access to the show
    • Ad free episodes
    • Hours of supporters only content

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


    A voicenote from Fin Jul 29, 2022
    Show notes

    Hey folks, I have a few important announcements for you:


    🎙️🎙️Starting in September supporters (at the $5 tier or more) will receive an exclusive series on the Civil War with Dr Brian Hanley from Trinity College Dublin. You can hear more on this above. Become a supporter to get the series

    Patreon - Patreon.com/irishpodcast

    Acast+ - https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory


    🛥️🏰I am delighted to invite announce my a supporters' trip to Wales to visit the stunning Conwy Castle. Conwy is spectacular - you can see a video here https://irishhistorypodcast.ie/video-tour-of-conwy-castle-wales/. If you are a supporter (or become one!) on Acast+ or Patreon and would like to join me, I am currently looking for expressions of interest from you for a trip in September or early October. Let me know on patreon or at info@irishhistorypodcast.ie if you are interested.


    🎙️ 🍻Live Show - I am doing a live show with Snugcast in Phil Grimes pub, Waterford on August 20th. There are only 30 tickets available for this special event. Get yours now here. https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/irish-history-snugcast-history-from-the-high-stool-tickets-390149617007

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


    Murder at Mother Mountain 5/5 - Redemption? Jul 18, 2022
    Show notes

    In the series finale 'Redemption', we follow Ellen's life in Australia where a strange and unexpected redemption awaits.


    Support the show:

    Patreon https://patreon.com/Irishpodcast

    Acast+ https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory


    This week's special supporters are:

    Z Hamming

    R Downes

    E Zimmer

    G Hickey

    R Hurley

    M Nutty

    E Rushe

    P Kopf

    C Wilson

    J Guth

    K McNamara

    M Kelly

    L Rosewood

    D Gleason

    C Stapleton

    MJ Brodie

    G Robertson

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