Irish History Podcast

A podcast by Fin Dwyer - Wednesdays

Wednesdays

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History

396 Episodes

  1. (1173-75) The Norman Invasion XII - Revolt and Reprisal

    Published: 12/3/2014

  2. Did the Irish Government cover up mass starvation in 1920s?

    Published: 11/11/2014

  3. Update on the Norman Invasion

    Published: 11/10/2014

  4. (1174) The Norman Invasion XI: A tour of Ireland in 1174

    Published: 11/7/2014

  5. Halloween Special: Ireland's first witch-burning (Kilkenny 1324)

    Published: 10/30/2014

  6. Riots, murder and the mob; protest in medieval Ireland.

    Published: 10/20/2014

  7. (1172-1174) The Norman Invasion X. The return to war.

    Published: 10/14/2014

  8. (1171-72) The Norman Invasion IX - King Henry II in Ireland

    Published: 9/25/2014

  9. (1171) The Norman Invasion VIII – The arrival of Henry II

    Published: 9/10/2014

  10. (1171) The Norman Invasion VII - The second siege of Dublin

    Published: 8/29/2014

  11. (1170-71) The Norman Invasion VI - The first siege of Dublin

    Published: 8/13/2014

  12. (1170) The Norman Invasion V. The arrival of Strongbow and the Siege of Waterford.

    Published: 7/31/2014

  13. (1169-70) The Norman Invasion IV. The siege of Wexford and the conquest of Leinster.

    Published: 7/18/2014

  14. (1167-1169) The Norman Invasion III, the conquest begins.

    Published: 6/25/2014

  15. Dark truths and open secrets – who knew what about Ireland's child abuse scandal?

    Published: 6/17/2014

  16. (1166-67) The Norman Invasion II - In search of kings, lords & allies.

    Published: 6/13/2014

  17. (1156 -1166) The Norman Invasion Part I

    Published: 5/29/2014

  18. The IRA, the Boston College Tapes and who tells the past?

    Published: 5/12/2014

  19. Ireland 1014 - What a difference a millennium makes

    Published: 4/23/2014

  20. Five of the greatest killers in Irish history

    Published: 4/16/2014

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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.