Najlepsze podcasty z kategorii: Irish History (2025)

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This Football Life - Pat Byrne (Part 1) 1:04:26

1d ago1:04:26

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On this week's podcast Kehlan talks with one of the all time greats of the game. Pat Byrne’s journey in football has been varied from Ireland to the United States, to Leicester City and Hearts in Scotland and back home again to play. Success followed him almost everywhere he went. 6 League of Ireland titles, 4 FAI Cups, an English 2nd Division titl…

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Glenmalure & Memories of a Lost World - How Did Electrification Change Rural Ireland? 36:54

3d ago36:54

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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, …

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109 The Economic War 1:06:35

4d ago1:06:35

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On this episode of the Irish History Show we discussed the Economic War, also known as the Anglo – Irish Trade War. It lasted from 1932 to 1938. When Fianna Fáil were first elected to government in 1932 they refused to continue paying the Land Annuities to the British government. This led to a series of retaliatory tariffs from both governments. Th…

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The Royal Irish Academy Library with Barbara McCormack 49:09

8d ago49:09

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In this episode, we chat about the incredible academic and public resource that is the Library in the Royal Irish Academy. Academy Librarian Barbara McCormack tells us all about the collection of medieval manuscripts including some of Ireland's oldest manuscripts the Cathach of Columba and the Stowe Missal. Please visit the library yourself or chec…

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Annie Moore: The First Immigrant through Ellis Island 53:44

26d ago53:44

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The Irish woman Annie Moore was the first person processed at the famous Ellis Island immigration station after it opened in 1892. Over the following 62 years nearly 12 million emigrants were processed there but Annie embodied this immigrant experience but who was this Irish woman? In this episode, Fin and Damian interview Megan Smolenyak, a geneal…

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A Coming of Age - Jack Charlton & Euro '88 1:29:01

9d ago1:29:01

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On this week's show Kehlan an Gary look at the Rep. of Ireland football team as Jack Charlton is named the new manager and brings the country to its first ever major tournament, Euro 88'. We look at Jack Charlton getting the Ireland and how he beat Bob Paisley, yes that Bob Paisley from the great Liverpool team, to the job. We’ll look at how they m…

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Glendalough & The History Tourists Are Never Told 35:00

10d ago35:00

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Glendalough is one of Ireland’s most iconic and picturesque destinations. Its medieval monastery and stunning mountain landscape attract around one million tourists every year. However behind the postcard-perfect scenery lies a history that rarely makes it into the tourist brochures. In this episode, I veer off the well-trodden paths to uncover the…

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White Hot Hoops 1:18:50

15d ago1:18:50

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On this weeks show Kehlan and Gary go through the 1980s in the League of Ireland. One team above all else would dominate the decade, Shamrock Rovers. Considered by many to be one the greatest LOI teams ever, they won 4 league titles in a row and 3 FAI cups in a row. A treble-double. They also discuss Limerick becoming champions, the start of the ti…

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A History of Ireland's Last Great Wilderness 30:10

17d ago30:10

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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…

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Castles in Medieval Ireland with Dr Victoria McAlister 54:21

22d ago54:21

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Dr Victoria McAlister from Towson University, Maryland, on everything you ever wanted to know about castles! Featuring all the big hits, Maynooth Castle, Bunratty, Blarney, Trim, the Rock of Dunamase, Clonard castle, Ferrycarrig, Carrickfergus, Irish castles, Anglo-Norman castles, Tower houses, colonialism, we cover it all. Dr McAlister busts some …

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This Football Life - Eoin Hand 1:14:55

23d ago1:14:55

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On this weeks show Kehlan sits down with former Rep. of Ireland manager, Eoin Hand. Eoin talks where his love of football comes from as well as playing and managing in a League of Ireland winning team, being boss for the Rep. of Ireland national team, and fighting racism and apartheid in South Africa. So join us for a journey through the amazing fo…

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Breaking Ireland's Bandit Country: The Wicklow Military Road 42:21

25d ago42:21

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In 1800, in the wake of the 1798 Rebellion, the British military began construction of the Wicklow Military Road. Designed to bring control to the so-called “bandit country” of the Wicklow Mountains, this road now winds through some of the most remote and picturesque landscapes in Ireland. Its history is as dramatic as the scenery it traverses. Bui…

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Episode 14 - A Robbery in Brussels 1:18:10

30d ago1:18:10

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In this weeks episode Kehlan and Gary talk about the Rep. of Ireland national team from 1979 to 1985. This includes and infamous night in Brussels in 1981, where Ireland were robbed of a goal and their efforts to reach to the World Cup in Spain would fall agonisingly short. We also look at the tenures of Johnny Giles, and Eoin Hand who managed the …

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What happened to Ireland’s Protestant Community after the Revolution? 31:35

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Between 1911 and 1926, the Irish Protestant population fell by over 30%. This podcast explores why this happened, as well as how the majority who remained adapted to life in the Free State. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Irish Emigrant Nuns: What was convent life like? 51:01

1M ago51:01

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Irish nuns are one of the enduring stereotypes of Irish emigrant communities. Thousands of Irish women joined these religious communities often erving as educators and nurses. In these roles they embedded themselves deeply in the communities they served leaving a lasting memory. In this episode, Damian and Fin interview Dr. Sophie Cooper of Queen’s…

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The Scramble for Glory 1:09:36

1M ago1:09:36

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In this weeks Green Shoots podcast Kehlan and Gary talk about the remarkable decade that was the 1970's in League of Ireland history. With so many great teams and so many vying for League and Cup titles, why then did so many start to walk away from League of Ireland football?

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The IRA's Great Escape: Mountjoy Jail, 1925 27:50

1M ago27:50

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In 1925, nineteen IRA prisoners orchestrated a daring escape from Mountjoy Jail in the heart of Dublin. Join me and historian Sam McGrath as we delve into the history of the IRA following the Civil War and uncover the remarkable story behind this audacious breakout. Sound: Kate Dunlea Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory. Hosted…

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The Titanic: Irish Connections 52:43

1M ago52:43

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The Titanic is unquestionably one of the most famous ships in history. Since it sank in 1912, it has been the focus of an endless stream of books, movies, and documentaries. In this episode, recorded in Titanic's final port of call—Cobh—Fin and Damian explore the Irish connections. It was not only built by Irish workers in an Irish shipyard, but ma…

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108 Fascism and the Far Right in Ireland 1:07:46

1M ago1:07:46

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On this episode off the Irish History Show, we spoke to Dr. Pádraig Óg Ó Ruairc about his new book Burn them out! A history of Fascism and the Far Right in Ireland. Pádraig Óg Ó Ruairc is an historian from Clare who has a BA in Archaeology from University College Dublin and a PhD in History from the University of Limerick. He has published eight bo…

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Dicuil and Irish scholars at the Carolingian Court with Dr Christian Schweizer 52:25

1M ago52:25

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This week we are delighted to talk to the always enlightening Dr Christian Schweizer about his Research Ireland funded research on Dicuil, an Irish scholar who was prominent in the Carolingian Court in Aachen in the early 9th century. Dicuil wrote many fascinating texts covering a variety of disciplines including geography, astronomy and computisti…

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This Football Life - Pat Fenlon 1:28:18

1M ago1:28:18

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On this weeks show Kehlan Kirwan talks with a former player and manager that has been a serial winner throughout his career. Where he goes trophies usually follow. Pat Fenlon is now Director of Football at Bohemians F.C. and he talks with Kehlan about his football life and getting Bohs back to winning trophies in the League of Ireland.…

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Stories We Don't Tell: Realities of Surviving the Great Hunger 37:00

2M ago37:00

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The history of the Great Hunger is often recounted through statistics and impersonal narratives. There are many reasons for this, but one significant factor is that many survivors were reluctant to share their stories of survival. In this episode, based on letters from the 1840s, I uncover a challenging chapter in our history. Among the stories rec…

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Who Did the Irish Support in the American Revolution? 1:06:24

2M ago1:06:24

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America won its independence from the British in the 1770s. Although not widely known, the Irish played a significant role in the conflict. They fought in several key battles, and numerous signatories of the Declaration of Independence were Irish – it was even printed by an Irishman. However, that’s not the full story, as many Irish also fought in …

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Episode 11 - Rich Talent, More Drought 1:11:10

2M ago1:11:10

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In this weeks Green Shoots: a history of Irish football Kehlan and Gary talk about Irish international football from the late 50s through to the early 1970s as they play in front over 100,000 people in Poland, a memorable or maybe not so memorable 1-0 win against West Germany in Germany and we get introduced to a young man who would leave a huge im…

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The Irish in Pennsylvania Coal Country 1:01:38

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Pennsylvania has a long history of coal mining. In the late 19th century, the conditions in the coalfields were atrocious leading to major conflict between the miners and the mine owners. The most notorious incident involved the execution of twenty Irish immigrants for their role in what was dubbed the Molly Maguires, a secret society of miners. Wh…

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Slavery in Medieval Ireland with Dr Janel Fontaine 52:39

2M ago52:39

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Apologies for the poor sound quality in this episode! This week Dr Janel Fontaine (Treasure Trove Officer, National Museums Scotland) talks us through some of the evidence for slavery in medieval Ireland. From the accounts of St Patrick in the 5th century to Gerald of Wales in the 12th century she explains how slavery was built into the social and …

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107 Elections in Ireland Part 3 1:10:15

2M ago1:10:15

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On this episode off the Irish History Show, we covered part three of our series on the history of Irish elections. We looked at municipal elections and the reforms of Thomas Drummond, the British Under – Secretary for Ireland. We looked at the evolution of party politics in Ireland in the 19th century and the unionist / nationalist divide. We also …

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Typhoid Mary: Victim or Villain 1:16:00

2M ago1:16:00

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Typhoid Mary has inspired books, movies, and even a Marvel character, but the history of the Irish woman behind the name is less well known. Mary Mallon was born in County Tyrone in the late 19th century before emigrating to the US. While she initially enjoyed a successful career as a cook, she became the central figure in a major scandal when she …

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