This episode was originally released in 2019. Over the past week I was recording the audio version of 'A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland in 18 Murders' so I didnt have time to prepare a new episode but this is worth a relisten! Normal service resumes next week.“In the later half 1888 London was gripped by fear when five women were murdered within a few months of each other in the East End of the city. Initially dubbed the Whitechapel murders after the district where they took place, they are better known today by the sensational title of the Jack the Ripper murders. Over the past century the case has become without doubt the most famous serial killings in history however the victims have been largely forgotten. The identity of the killer, frequently cast as an evil genius, dominates the seeming endless retellings of the murders both in fact and fiction. However in 2019, this changed when Hallie Rubenhold published a book called The Five – The untold lives of the women killed by Jack the Ripper…”In this interview with Hallie Rubenhold explores Irish connections to the notorious murders and shares her new research from her book ‘The Five’.Pre-Order A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland in 18 Murders today https://www.easons.com/a-lethal-legacy-finbar-dwyer-9780008555993 Use the Code FD10 &amp; get 10% off today! Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

<blockquote>This episode was originally released in 2019. Over the past week I was recording the audio version of 'A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland in 18 Murders' so I didnt have time to prepare a new episode but this is worth a relisten! Normal service resumes next week.</blockquote>“In the later half 1888 London was gripped by fear when five women were murdered within a few months of each other in the East End of the city. Initially dubbed the Whitechapel murders after the district where they took place, they are better known today by the sensational title of the Jack the Ripper murders. Over the past century the case has become without doubt the most famous serial killings in history however the victims have been largely forgotten. The identity of the killer, frequently cast as an evil genius, dominates the seeming endless retellings of the murders both in fact and fiction. However in 2019, this changed when Hallie Rubenhold published a book called The Five – The untold lives of the women killed by Jack the Ripper…”In this interview with Hallie Rubenhold explores Irish connections to the notorious murders and shares her new research from her book ‘The Five’.Pre-Order A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland in 18 Murders today <a href="https://www.easons.com/a-lethal-legacy-finbar-dwyer-9780008555993" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.easons.com/a-lethal-legacy-finbar-dwyer-9780008555993</a> Use the Code FD10 &amp; get 10% off today! Become a member at <a href="https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Jack the Ripper: Irish Connections [From the Archives]

As I mention in the episode I am recording the audio version of A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland in 18 Murders this week! Don't forget to pre-order at Easons and use the code FD10 to get 10% off!Edward O’Rourke is not a name you expect to encounter in the history of Eastern Europe, yet he is a celebrated figure in the Polish city of Gdansk for the role he played in opposing the rise of the Nazis in the city in the 1930s.In this episode I am joined by the Irish Times journalist Derek Scally to explore the life of Edward O'Rourke which was in a word unique. This episode reveals why a man born near Minsk in the Russian Empire in 1876 was named O’Rourke and how he went to oppose Fascism at a time when many of his contemporaries were supporting Hitler.This is the image at the start of the show https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/August_Landmesser#/media/File:August-Landmesser-Almanya-1936.jpg  Follow Derek on twitter - @DerekinBerlin Articles references in the podcast https://www.irishtimes.com/news/irishman-honoured-in-polish-city-where-he-warned-of-nazi-danger-1.642893 - https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/books/2023/07/04/sean-lester-and-edward-phelan-irish-world-leaders/ Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

<blockquote>As I mention in the episode I am recording the audio version of <a href="https://linktr.ee/alethallegacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland in 18 Murders</a> this week! Don't forget to pre-order at <a href="https://www.easons.com/a-lethal-legacy-finbar-dwyer-9780008555993" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Easons</a> and use the code FD10 to get 10% off!</blockquote>Edward O’Rourke is not a name you expect to encounter in the history of Eastern Europe, yet he is a celebrated figure in the Polish city of Gdansk for the role he played in opposing the rise of the Nazis in the city in the 1930s.In this episode I am joined by the Irish Times journalist Derek Scally to explore the life of Edward O'Rourke which was in a word unique. This episode reveals why a man born near Minsk in the Russian Empire in 1876 was named O’Rourke and how he went to oppose Fascism at a time when many of his contemporaries were supporting Hitler.This is the image at the start of the show <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/August_Landmesser#/media/File:August-Landmesser-Almanya-1936.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/August_Landmesser#/media/File:August-Landmesser-Almanya-1936.jpg </a> Follow Derek on twitter - @DerekinBerlin Articles references in the podcast <a href="https://www.irishtimes.com/news/irishman-honoured-in-polish-city-where-he-warned-of-nazi-danger-1.642893" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.irishtimes.com/news/irishman-honoured-in-polish-city-where-he-warned-of-nazi-danger-1.642893</a> - <a href="https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/books/2023/07/04/sean-lester-and-edward-phelan-irish-world-leaders/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/books/2023/07/04/sean-lester-and-edward-phelan-irish-world-leaders/</a> Become a member at <a href="https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Taking the Hard Road - Edward O’Rourke & opposing Hitler

'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.

'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 <a href="https://patreon.com/irishpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://patreon.com/irishpodcast</a>Acast+ <a href="https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory</a>When you become a supporter today you will get<ul><li>The five part series on the Irish Civil War</li><li>My Audiobook on the Black Death</li><li>Hours of Bonus podcasts only available to supporters</li><li>Ad free content</li><li>Early Access to the show</li></ul> Become a member at <a href="https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The Road to War - How the Irish Civil War Started

**This is the second of two episodes on the story of Irish people who fought in the French Resistance. Part I was released last week.** Few Irish people recognise the names Sr Katherine Anne McCarthy or Patricia O'Sullivan. However during the Second World War II they were among the dozens of Irish women who fought in the underground war against the Nazi occupation of France. The stories of these women are unbelievable. My guest in this episode, Dr David Murphy, from Maynooth University reveals the risks they took and the harrowing consequences for those who were caught. If you have family members who served in the Resistance get in touch with David at david.murphy@mu.ie.I am currently working on a new series on the history of podcasting. I have interviewed some of the biggest names in podcasting and now I am looking for your input. I would be really grateful if you could complete this short survey on your experience as a listener at https://irishhistorypodcast.ie/listenersurvey.📢Walking Tour 📢I am thrilled to announce my brand new walking tour in Ireland's oldest city, Waterford. Join me and explore 1,000 years of history from the Vikings to Cromwell &amp; Strongbow to the Irish Revolution. Enhanced by wireless headsets 🎧 you will hear the sounds of the city through the ages and the words of the people who made history in Waterford. Tours take place each Saturday and places are strictly limited to 15 people. Book your place today at www.Irishhistorypodcast.ie/toursNew Book: A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland in 18 Murders My new book A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland in 18 Murders is available for Pre-Order now. If you order your copy today at Easons and use the promo code FD10 you get a 10% discount Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

**This is the second of two episodes on the story of Irish people who fought in the French Resistance. Part I was released last week.** Few Irish people recognise the names Sr Katherine Anne McCarthy or Patricia O'Sullivan. However during the Second World War II they were among the dozens of Irish women who fought in the underground war against the Nazi occupation of France. The stories of these women are unbelievable. My guest in this episode, <a href="https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/people/david-murphy#Publications" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Dr David Murphy, from Maynooth University </a>reveals the risks they took and the harrowing consequences for those who were caught. If you have family members who served in the Resistance get in touch with David at <a href="mailto:david.murphy@mu.ie" rel="noopener noreferrer">david.murphy@mu.ie</a>.I am currently working on a new series on the history of podcasting. I have interviewed some of the biggest names in podcasting and now I am looking for your input. I would be really grateful if you could complete this short survey on your experience as a listener at<a href="https://irishhistorypodcast.ie/listenersurvey" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> https://irishhistorypodcast.ie/listenersurvey</a>.📢Walking Tour 📢I am thrilled to announce my brand new walking tour in Ireland's oldest city, Waterford. Join me and explore 1,000 years of history from the Vikings to Cromwell &amp; Strongbow to the Irish Revolution. Enhanced by wireless headsets 🎧 you will hear the sounds of the city through the ages and the words of the people who made history in Waterford. Tours take place each Saturday and places are strictly limited to 15 people. Book your place today at <a href="http://www.Irishhistorypodcast.ie/tours" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.Irishhistorypodcast.ie/tours</a>New Book: A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland in 18 Murders My new book A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland in 18 Murders is available for Pre-Order now. If you order your copy today <a href="https://www.easons.com/a-lethal-legacy-finbar-dwyer-9780008555993" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">at Easons</a> and use the promo code FD10 you get a 10% discount Become a member at <a href="https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The Irish Women Who Fought the Nazis in World War II (The French Resistance Part II)

The struggle of the French Resistance against the Nazi Occupation of France remains one of the most famous chapters in World War II history. It has been immortalized in numerous film and books. However the story of the dozens of Irish people who served in the Resistance has been almost completely forgotten. In this podcast I interview Dr David Murphy from Maynoooth University who has researched the Irish people who served in the Resistance. While the writer Samuel Beckett is the most famous David reveals the forgotten history of other Irish volunteers and their experience of the war.I am currently working on a new series on the history of podcasting. I have interviewed some of the biggest names in podcasting and now I am looking for your input. I would be really grateful if you could complete this short survey on your experience as a listener at https://irishhistorypodcast.ie/listenersurvey.If you are aware of Irish people who served in the Resistance David is working on a database and you would love to hear from you. You can get in touch with him at david.murphy@mu.ieBecome a supporter &amp; access dozens of exclusive podcastsPatreon www.patreon.com/irishpodcastAcast https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory📢Walking Tour 📢I am thrilled to announce my brand new walking tour in Ireland's oldest city, Waterford. Join me and explore 1,000 years of history from the Vikings to Cromwell &amp; Strongbow to the Irish Revolution. Enhanced by wireless headsets 🎧 you will hear the sounds of the city through the ages and the words of the people who made history in Waterford. Tours take place each Saturday and places are strictly limited to 15 people. Book your place today at www.Irishhistorypodcast.ie/toursNew Book: A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland in 18 Murders My new book A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland in 18 Murders is available for Pre-Order now. If you order your copy today at Easons and use the promo code FD10 you get a 10% discount Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The struggle of the French Resistance against the Nazi Occupation of France remains one of the most famous chapters in World War II history. It has been immortalized in numerous film and books. However the story of the dozens of Irish people who served in the Resistance has been almost completely forgotten. In this podcast I interview Dr David Murphy from Maynoooth University who has researched the Irish people who served in the Resistance. While the writer Samuel Beckett is the most famous David reveals the forgotten history of other Irish volunteers and their experience of the war.I am currently working on a new series on the history of podcasting. I have interviewed some of the biggest names in podcasting and now I am looking for your input. I would be really grateful if you could complete this short survey on your experience as a listener at <a href="https://irishhistorypodcast.ie/listenersurvey" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://irishhistorypodcast.ie/listenersurvey</a>.If you are aware of Irish people who served in the Resistance David is working on a database and you would love to hear from you. You can get in touch with him at <a href="mailto:david.murphy@mu.ie" rel="noopener noreferrer">david.murphy@mu.ie</a>Become a supporter &amp; access dozens of exclusive podcastsPatreon <a href="http://www.patreon.com/irishpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/irishpodcast</a>Acast <a href="https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory</a>📢Walking Tour 📢I am thrilled to announce my brand new walking tour in Ireland's oldest city, Waterford. Join me and explore 1,000 years of history from the Vikings to Cromwell &amp; Strongbow to the Irish Revolution. Enhanced by wireless headsets 🎧 you will hear the sounds of the city through the ages and the words of the people who made history in Waterford. Tours take place each Saturday and places are strictly limited to 15 people. Book your place today at <a href="http://www.Irishhistorypodcast.ie/tours" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.Irishhistorypodcast.ie/tours</a>New Book: A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland in 18 Murders My new book A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland in 18 Murders is available for Pre-Order now. If you order your copy today <a href="https://www.easons.com/a-lethal-legacy-finbar-dwyer-9780008555993" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">at Easons</a> and use the promo code FD10 you get a 10% discount Become a member at <a href="https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Irish Volunteers in the French Resistance Part I

James Baird

This episode needs a bit of an introduction. While the term Rotten Prod, short for Rotten Protestant, sounds like a sectarian slur, the phrase has a very different and fascinating history. It actually originated within the Protestant community in Ulster to describe a person considered disloyal to Unionism. At the turn of the 20th century, the majority of Ulster Protestants were Unionists, meaning they supported Ireland remaining in the United Kingdom. However a largely forgotten minority, many of whom were Protestant working class socialists, rejected this view. Believing a United Ireland of one kind or another was better for workers, this left them alienated from their own community. Labelled Rotten Prods, they not only faced vilification but often violence from their neighbours and workmates. In this podcast, I interview Emmet O’Connor historian in the University of Ulster and author of the book Rotten Prod, the unlikely career of Dongaree Baird. Our discussion focused on the life of James 'Dongaree' Baird a man who lived and worked in the epicentre of sectarian violence in 1920s Ireland - the Belfast Shipyards.Emmet's book Rotten Prod, the unlikely career of Dongaree Baird is available here My upcoming book, A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland in 18 Murders will be released on September 14th! I think you will love the book, it was shaped by your feedback over the years and written with you in mind. If you pre-order your copy today at Easons &amp; get a 10% discount with the listener coupon code below.Link https://www.easons.com/a-lethal-legacy-finbar-dwyer-9780008555993 Coupon Code FD10 Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode needs a bit of an introduction. While the term Rotten Prod, short for Rotten Protestant, sounds like a sectarian slur, the phrase has a very different and fascinating history. It actually originated within the Protestant community in Ulster to describe a person considered disloyal to Unionism. At the turn of the 20th century, the majority of Ulster Protestants were Unionists, meaning they supported Ireland remaining in the United Kingdom. However a largely forgotten minority, many of whom were Protestant working class socialists, rejected this view. Believing a United Ireland of one kind or another was better for workers, this left them alienated from their own community. Labelled Rotten Prods, they not only faced vilification but often violence from their neighbours and workmates. In this podcast, I interview Emmet O’Connor historian in the University of Ulster and author of the book Rotten Prod, the unlikely career of Dongaree Baird. Our discussion focused on the life of James 'Dongaree' Baird a man who lived and worked in the epicentre of sectarian violence in 1920s Ireland - the Belfast Shipyards.Emmet's book Rotten Prod, the unlikely career of Dongaree Baird<a href="https://www.ucdpress.ie/display.asp?isbn=9781910820858&amp;" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> is available here</a> My upcoming book, A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland in 18 Murders will be released on September 14th! I think you will love the book, it was shaped by your feedback over the years and written with you in mind. If you pre-order your copy today at Easons &amp; get a 10% discount with the listener coupon code below.Link <a href="https://www.easons.com/a-lethal-legacy-finbar-dwyer-9780008555993 " rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.easons.com/a-lethal-legacy-finbar-dwyer-9780008555993 </a>Coupon Code FD10 Become a member at <a href="https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Rotten Prod - The Life of James Baird

Fin Dwyer

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.

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 <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.easons.com/a-lethal-legacy-finbar-dwyer-9780008555993__;!!F0Stn7g!BthXXRkSpMEfhhLa5_zS4mnOZP8Wca6Q1TwNwmIDxBWOlh7aamakp8ipdW9Q6Rp66wuutd6eoYq0DuWhEF5GkvGDNVmy$" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.easons.com/a-lethal-legacy-finbar-dwyer-9780008555993</a> and use the coupon code FD10 to get a 10% discount. Become a member at <a href="https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland in 18 Murders (A New Book from Fin Dwyer)

The 1916 Rising is one of the most famous events in Irish history but it’s easy to forget it took place in a city that 300,000 people called home. In this podcast (originally released over three years ago) I explore Dublin on eve of the rising revealing what the city was like in the early 20th century. You will hear the sounds of Dublin, what the city looked like, even how it smelled by following the city coroner Dr Louis A Byrne.He and his contemporaries would find Dublin of the 2020s almost unrecognisable. As you will hear their Dublin would be equally strange and bewildering to us.Get your tickets for my new walking tour here https://www.irishhistorypodcast.ie/historytours Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 1916 Rising is one of the most famous events in Irish history but it’s easy to forget it took place in a city that 300,000 people called home. In this podcast (originally released over three years ago) I explore Dublin on eve of the rising revealing what the city was like in the early 20th century. You will hear the sounds of Dublin, what the city looked like, even how it smelled by following the city coroner Dr Louis A Byrne.He and his contemporaries would find Dublin of the 2020s almost unrecognisable. As you will hear their Dublin would be equally strange and bewildering to us.Get your tickets for my new walking tour here <a href="https://www.irishhistorypodcast.ie/historytours" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.irishhistorypodcast.ie/historytours</a> Become a member at <a href="https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Sights, Sounds & Smells: Life in Dublin on the Eve of the 1916 Rising [from the archives]

Oliver Cromwell

The Cromwellian Conquest of Ireland took place over 370 years ago. Despite the passage of time the man who led that conquest remains one of the most reviled figures in Irish history. In this podcast I look at why he, above others, is so reviled in Ireland. *Get tickets for my new walking tour mentioned in the episode are available here.*The episode is recorded in the ruins of Dunhill Castle. An exclusive supporters video tour of the castle is available here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Cromwellian Conquest of Ireland took place over 370 years ago. Despite the passage of time the man who led that conquest remains one of the most reviled figures in Irish history. In this podcast I look at why he, above others, is so reviled in Ireland. *Get tickets for my new walking tour mentioned in the episode <a href="https://www.irishhistorypodcast.ie/event-details-registration/historic-waterford-walking-tour-2023-06-24-13-00-1" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">are available here</a>.*The episode is recorded in the ruins of Dunhill Castle. An exclusive <a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/83780135" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">supporters video tour of the castle is available here</a>. Become a member at <a href="https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Oliver Cromwell - Still Notorious, But Why?

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.

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 <a href="http://www.patreon.com/irishpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/irishpodcast</a> Become a member at <a href="https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

A Journey to the Gates of Hell

From the Norman Invasion to the War of Independence, the Irish History Podcast brings 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 fascinating stories. Major multipart series have covered the Great Hunger, the Norman Invasion and Irish involvement in the Spanish Civil War. If you are looking for stand alone shows there are also hundreds of podcasts covering topics from medieval sex magic to Irish connections in the Jack the Ripper murders!Why not start with 'A Very Irish Murder in Cincinnati' an episode from February 2019. Its an enthralling story - you wont be disappointed! Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of the best podcasts. I love how episodes are structured and the voice of the presenter.

Thank you

Fin does an excellant job of telling irish history

Irish history podcast

From the Norman Invasion to the War of Independence, the Irish History Podcast brings 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 fascinating stories. Major multipart series have covered the Great Hunger, the Norman Invasion and Irish involvement in the Spanish Civil War. If you are looking for stand alone shows there are also hundreds of podcasts covering topics from medieval sex magic to Irish connections in the Jack the Ripper murders!Why not start with 'A Very Irish Murder in Cincinnati' an episode from February 2019. Its an enthralling story - you wont be disappointed! Become a member at <a href="https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Irish History Podcast

This is the first episode of Partisans, a new weekly series created by myself and Stewart Reddin. While the series focuses on the experiences of Irish people in the Spanish Civil War, this episode sets the scene. It explains the backdrop of the Spanish Civil War, the crisis that consumed Spanish politics in the 1930s and the far reaching implications of that conflict not least for people in Ireland.The show starts however at one of the greatest battles in history...This series has taken months of research which has only been possible due to the support of listeners like you on patreonwww.patreon.com/irishpodcastwww.irishhistorypodcast.ie/shop@irishhistory Twitter &amp; InstaBecome a supporter &amp; access dozens of exclusive podcastsPatreon www.patreon.com/irishpodcastAcast https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory📢June 2023 Update - New Walking Tour 📢I am thrilled to announce my brand new walking tour in Ireland's oldest city, Waterford. Join me and explore 1,000 years of history from the Vikings to Cromwell &amp; Strongbow to the Irish Revolution.  Enhanced by wireless headsets 🎧 you will hear the sounds of the city through the ages and the words of the people who made history in Waterford. Tours take place each Saturday and places are strictly limited to 15 people. Book your place today at  www.Irishhistorypodcast.ie/tours*New Book: A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland in 18 Murders *My new book A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland in 18 Murders is available for Pre-Order now. If you order your copy today at Easons and use the promo code FD10  you get a 10% discount Easons https://www.easons.com/a-lethal-legacy-finbar-dwyer-9780008555993Promo code FD10 Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the first episode of Partisans, a new weekly series created by myself and Stewart Reddin. While the series focuses on the experiences of Irish people in the Spanish Civil War, this episode sets the scene. It explains the backdrop of the Spanish Civil War, the crisis that consumed Spanish politics in the 1930s and the far reaching implications of that conflict not least for people in Ireland.The show starts however at one of the greatest battles in history...This series has taken months of research which has only been possible due to the support of listeners like you on patreon<a href="http://www.patreon.com/irishpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/irishpodcast</a><a href="http://www.irishhistorypodcast.ie/shop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.irishhistorypodcast.ie/shop</a>@irishhistory Twitter &amp; InstaBecome a supporter &amp; access dozens of exclusive podcastsPatreon <a href="http://www.patreon.com/irishpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/irishpodcast</a>Acast <a href="https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory</a>📢June 2023 Update - New Walking Tour 📢I am thrilled to announce my brand new walking tour in Ireland's oldest city, Waterford. Join me and explore 1,000 years of history from the Vikings to Cromwell &amp; Strongbow to the Irish Revolution.  Enhanced by wireless headsets 🎧 you will hear the sounds of the city through the ages and the words of the people who made history in Waterford. Tours take place each Saturday and places are strictly limited to 15 people. Book your place today at  <a href="http://www.irishhistorypodcast.ie/tours" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.Irishhistorypodcast.ie/tours</a>*New Book: A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland in 18 Murders *My new book A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland in 18 Murders is available for Pre-Order now. If you order your copy today at Easons and use the promo code FD10  you get a 10% discount Easons <a href="https://www.easons.com/a-lethal-legacy-finbar-dwyer-9780008555993" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.easons.com/a-lethal-legacy-finbar-dwyer-9780008555993</a>Promo code FD10 Become a member at <a href="https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Partisans#1 The Long Road to Stalingrad: The Origins of the Spanish Civil War

This podcast, the first in my new series on the Great Famine, gives a background to Ireland in the 19th century. Entitled 'Rebel Island' it focuses on the life of one extraordinary Irish rebel - Anne Devlin. She lived a remarkable life and was involved in the 1798 and 1803 rebellions. These reshaped Ireland and had profound consequences impacting life right up to and during the Great Famine.Anne Devlin's life also explains why sectarian tensions between Catholics and Protestants dominated life in Ireland, what the Act of Union was and why it was so important.Become a supporter &amp; access dozens of exclusive podcastsPatreon www.patreon.com/irishpodcastAcast https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory📢June 2023 Update - New Walking Tour 📢I am thrilled to announce my brand new walking tour in Ireland's oldest city, Waterford. Join me and explore 1,000 years of history from the Vikings to Cromwell &amp; Strongbow to the Irish Revolution.  Enhanced by wireless headsets 🎧 you will hear the sounds of the city through the ages and the words of the people who made history in Waterford. Tours take place each Saturday and places are strictly limited to 15 people. Book your place today at  www.Irishhistorypodcast.ie/tours*New Book: A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland in 18 Murders *My new book A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland in 18 Murders is available for Pre-Order now. If you order your copy today at Easons and use the promo code FD10  you get a 10% discount Easons https://www.easons.com/a-lethal-legacy-finbar-dwyer-9780008555993Promo code FD10 Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This podcast, the first in my new series on the Great Famine, gives a background to Ireland in the 19th century. Entitled 'Rebel Island' it focuses on the life of one extraordinary Irish rebel - Anne Devlin. She lived a remarkable life and was involved in the 1798 and 1803 rebellions. These reshaped Ireland and had profound consequences impacting life right up to and during the Great Famine.Anne Devlin's life also explains why sectarian tensions between Catholics and Protestants dominated life in Ireland, what the Act of Union was and why it was so important.Become a supporter &amp; access dozens of exclusive podcastsPatreon <a href="http://www.patreon.com/irishpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/irishpodcast</a>Acast <a href="https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory</a>📢June 2023 Update - New Walking Tour 📢I am thrilled to announce my brand new walking tour in Ireland's oldest city, Waterford. Join me and explore 1,000 years of history from the Vikings to Cromwell &amp; Strongbow to the Irish Revolution.  Enhanced by wireless headsets 🎧 you will hear the sounds of the city through the ages and the words of the people who made history in Waterford. Tours take place each Saturday and places are strictly limited to 15 people. Book your place today at  <a href="http://www.irishhistorypodcast.ie/tours" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.Irishhistorypodcast.ie/tours</a>*New Book: A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland in 18 Murders *My new book A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland in 18 Murders is available for Pre-Order now. If you order your copy today at Easons and use the promo code FD10  you get a 10% discount Easons <a href="https://www.easons.com/a-lethal-legacy-finbar-dwyer-9780008555993" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.easons.com/a-lethal-legacy-finbar-dwyer-9780008555993</a>Promo code FD10 Become a member at <a href="https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Rebel Isle (1750-1803) | The Great Famine I

This week see the release of the first major movie set during the Great Famine. Starring James Frecheville, Stephen Rae, Jim Broadbent &amp; Hugo Weaving Black '47 is one of the most eagerly awaited Irish films of 2018.Last Wednesday I got a sneak preview of the movie and in this podcast I review Black '47.Last Wednesday I got a sneak preview of the movie and in this podcast I review Black '47.What is the movie like?Is it true to history?Does it pass the Bechdal test?It goes on general release in Ireland today (Wednesday 5th) and in the US &amp; UK at the end of September. This is another review by John Dorney mentioned in the podcast www.theirishstory.com/2018/08/21/fil…view-black-47/Become a supporter &amp; access dozens of exclusive podcastsPatreon www.patreon.com/irishpodcastAcast https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory📢June 2023 Update - New Walking Tour 📢I am thrilled to announce my brand new walking tour in Ireland's oldest city, Waterford. Join me and explore 1,000 years of history from the Vikings to Cromwell &amp; Strongbow to the Irish Revolution.  Enhanced by wireless headsets 🎧 you will hear the sounds of the city through the ages and the words of the people who made history in Waterford. Tours take place each Saturday and places are strictly limited to 15 people. Book your place today at  www.Irishhistorypodcast.ie/tours*New Book: A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland in 18 Murders *My new book A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland in 18 Murders is available for Pre-Order now. If you order your copy today at Easons and use the promo code FD10  you get a 10% discount Easons https://www.easons.com/a-lethal-legacy-finbar-dwyer-9780008555993Promo code FD10 Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week see the release of the first major movie set during the Great Famine. Starring James Frecheville, Stephen Rae, Jim Broadbent &amp; Hugo Weaving Black '47 is one of the most eagerly awaited Irish films of 2018.Last Wednesday I got a sneak preview of the movie and in this podcast I review Black '47.Last Wednesday I got a sneak preview of the movie and in this podcast I review Black '47.What is the movie like?Is it true to history?Does it pass the Bechdal test?It goes on general release in Ireland today (Wednesday 5th) and in the US &amp; UK at the end of September. This is another review by John Dorney mentioned in the podcast <a href="http://www.theirishstory.com/2018/08/21/fil…view-black-47/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.theirishstory.com/2018/08/21/fil…view-black-47/</a> Become a supporter &amp; access dozens of exclusive podcastsPatreon <a href="http://www.patreon.com/irishpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/irishpodcast</a>Acast <a href="https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory</a>📢June 2023 Update - New Walking Tour 📢I am thrilled to announce my brand new walking tour in Ireland's oldest city, Waterford. Join me and explore 1,000 years of history from the Vikings to Cromwell &amp; Strongbow to the Irish Revolution.  Enhanced by wireless headsets 🎧 you will hear the sounds of the city through the ages and the words of the people who made history in Waterford. Tours take place each Saturday and places are strictly limited to 15 people. Book your place today at  <a href="http://www.irishhistorypodcast.ie/tours" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.Irishhistorypodcast.ie/tours</a>*New Book: A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland in 18 Murders *My new book A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland in 18 Murders is available for Pre-Order now. If you order your copy today at Easons and use the promo code FD10  you get a 10% discount Easons <a href="https://www.easons.com/a-lethal-legacy-finbar-dwyer-9780008555993" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.easons.com/a-lethal-legacy-finbar-dwyer-9780008555993</a>Promo code FD10 Become a member at <a href="https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Black '47 The Movie Reviewed | The Great Famine XXV

When we think of Irish Emigrants in the USA, images of New York or Boston spring to mind. However on a recent trip to the US I visited friends in Nebraska where I found a very different Irish American history.Located in the midwest - the landcape and climate in Nebraska are pretty extreme - its very different from the large cities on the Eastern Coast.In this podcast I look at how Irish emigrants survived on the Great Plains in the 1870s and 1880s. Their accounts are fascinating - from sleeping in tents in brutal winters to an Irish American man who sold something called 'The Great Remedy' that could cure anything!Become a supporter &amp; access dozens of exclusive podcastsPatreon www.patreon.com/irishpodcastAcast https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory📢June 2023 Update - New Walking Tour 📢I am thrilled to announce my brand new walking tour in Ireland's oldest city, Waterford. Join me and explore 1,000 years of history from the Vikings to Cromwell &amp; Strongbow to the Irish Revolution.  Enhanced by wireless headsets 🎧 you will hear the sounds of the city through the ages and the words of the people who made history in Waterford. Tours take place each Saturday and places are strictly limited to 15 people. Book your place today at  www.Irishhistorypodcast.ie/tours*New Book: A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland in 18 Murders *My new book A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland in 18 Murders is available for Pre-Order now. If you order your copy today at Easons and use the promo code FD10  you get a 10% discount Easons https://www.easons.com/a-lethal-legacy-finbar-dwyer-9780008555993Promo code FD10 Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When we think of Irish Emigrants in the USA, images of New York or Boston spring to mind. However on a recent trip to the US I visited friends in Nebraska where I found a very different Irish American history.Located in the midwest - the landcape and climate in Nebraska are pretty extreme - its very different from the large cities on the Eastern Coast.In this podcast I look at how Irish emigrants survived on the Great Plains in the 1870s and 1880s. Their accounts are fascinating - from sleeping in tents in brutal winters to an Irish American man who sold something called 'The Great Remedy' that could cure anything!Become a supporter &amp; access dozens of exclusive podcastsPatreon <a href="http://www.patreon.com/irishpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/irishpodcast</a>Acast <a href="https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory</a>📢June 2023 Update - New Walking Tour 📢I am thrilled to announce my brand new walking tour in Ireland's oldest city, Waterford. Join me and explore 1,000 years of history from the Vikings to Cromwell &amp; Strongbow to the Irish Revolution.  Enhanced by wireless headsets 🎧 you will hear the sounds of the city through the ages and the words of the people who made history in Waterford. Tours take place each Saturday and places are strictly limited to 15 people. Book your place today at  <a href="http://www.irishhistorypodcast.ie/tours" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.Irishhistorypodcast.ie/tours</a>*New Book: A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland in 18 Murders *My new book A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland in 18 Murders is available for Pre-Order now. If you order your copy today at Easons and use the promo code FD10  you get a 10% discount Easons <a href="https://www.easons.com/a-lethal-legacy-finbar-dwyer-9780008555993" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.easons.com/a-lethal-legacy-finbar-dwyer-9780008555993</a>Promo code FD10 Become a member at <a href="https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Nebraska - Irish Emigrants Surviving on The Frontier

Dublin is often forgotten in the story of the Great Famine. While death rates in the capital were not as severe as the west of Ireland, the city suffered nevertheless. The show follows the story of the Mulherins, a family who fled famine in their home in Co Leitrim and settled in the Smithfield - Stoneybatter area of Dublin. They quickly found life in the capital city was very different but not necessarily easier... The show also looks at life in one of the city workhouses and how prostitution increased dramatically during the late 1840s. ****Become a patron of the show today and get the 78 minute audiobook of An Emigrants Narrative. This is the first time this fascinating personal account written by William Smith in 1850 has been released on audio. Smith crossed the Atlantic with Irish emigrants in the winter of 1847 and his account is an amazing insight into what our ancestors endured. You can get this today at www.patreon.com/irishpodcast Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dublin is often forgotten in the story of the Great Famine. While death rates in the capital were not as severe as the west of Ireland, the city suffered nevertheless. The show follows the story of the Mulherins, a family who fled famine in their home in Co Leitrim and settled in the Smithfield - Stoneybatter area of Dublin. They quickly found life in the capital city was very different but not necessarily easier... The show also looks at life in one of the city workhouses and how prostitution increased dramatically during the late 1840s. ****Become a patron of the show today and get the 78 minute audiobook of An Emigrants Narrative. This is the first time this fascinating personal account written by William Smith in 1850 has been released on audio. Smith crossed the Atlantic with Irish emigrants in the winter of 1847 and his account is an amazing insight into what our ancestors endured. You can get this today at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?c=575687&amp;rid=1004023" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/irishpodcast</a> Become a member at <a href="https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The Great Hunger in Dublin | The Great Famine XII

Oliver Plunkett

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.Become a supporter &amp; access dozens of exclusive podcastsPatreon www.patreon.com/irishpodcastAcast https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory📢June 2023 Update - New Walking Tour 📢I am thrilled to announce my brand new walking tour in Ireland's oldest city, Waterford. Join me and explore 1,000 years of history from the Vikings to Cromwell &amp; Strongbow to the Irish Revolution.  Enhanced by wireless headsets 🎧 you will hear the sounds of the city through the ages and the words of the people who made history in Waterford. Tours take place each Saturday and places are strictly limited to 15 people. Book your place today at  www.Irishhistorypodcast.ie/tours*New Book: A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland in 18 Murders *My new book A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland in 18 Murders is available for Pre-Order now. If you order your copy today at Easons and use the promo code FD10  you get a 10% discount Easons https://www.easons.com/a-lethal-legacy-finbar-dwyer-9780008555993Promo code FD10 Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Become a supporter &amp; access dozens of exclusive podcastsPatreon <a href="http://www.patreon.com/irishpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/irishpodcast</a>Acast <a href="https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory</a>📢June 2023 Update - New Walking Tour 📢I am thrilled to announce my brand new walking tour in Ireland's oldest city, Waterford. Join me and explore 1,000 years of history from the Vikings to Cromwell &amp; Strongbow to the Irish Revolution.  Enhanced by wireless headsets 🎧 you will hear the sounds of the city through the ages and the words of the people who made history in Waterford. Tours take place each Saturday and places are strictly limited to 15 people. Book your place today at  <a href="http://www.irishhistorypodcast.ie/tours" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.Irishhistorypodcast.ie/tours</a>*New Book: A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland in 18 Murders *My new book A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland in 18 Murders is available for Pre-Order now. If you order your copy today at Easons and use the promo code FD10  you get a 10% discount Easons <a href="https://www.easons.com/a-lethal-legacy-finbar-dwyer-9780008555993" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.easons.com/a-lethal-legacy-finbar-dwyer-9780008555993</a>Promo code FD10 Become a member at <a href="https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Making a Martyr - The Story of Oliver Plunkett

The series on the Great Famine got off to a bloody start with the story of Anne Devlin and the rebellions of 1798 and 1803. By the end of the first episode, Ireland had been incorporated into the United Kingdom under the Act of Union. In this show we will see what life in Ireland was like after the Act of Union. Within a few decades inequality was soaring. Strikes, riots and assassination were becoming increasingly common. Then the bizarre story of an eruption of Mount Tambura, a volcano on the far side of the world made everything worse. Tune in to find out more. You can get a listeners guide to this episode which includes a transcript of the show at www.patreon.com/irishpodcastBecome a supporter &amp; access dozens of exclusive podcastsPatreon www.patreon.com/irishpodcastAcast https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory📢June 2023 Update - New Walking Tour 📢I am thrilled to announce my brand new walking tour in Ireland's oldest city, Waterford. Join me and explore 1,000 years of history from the Vikings to Cromwell &amp; Strongbow to the Irish Revolution.  Enhanced by wireless headsets 🎧 you will hear the sounds of the city through the ages and the words of the people who made history in Waterford. Tours take place each Saturday and places are strictly limited to 15 people. Book your place today at  www.Irishhistorypodcast.ie/tours*New Book: A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland in 18 Murders *My new book A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland in 18 Murders is available for Pre-Order now. If you order your copy today at Easons and use the promo code FD10  you get a 10% discount Easons https://www.easons.com/a-lethal-legacy-finbar-dwyer-9780008555993Promo code FD10 Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The series on the Great Famine got off to a bloody start with the story of Anne Devlin and the rebellions of 1798 and 1803. By the end of the first episode, Ireland had been incorporated into the United Kingdom under the Act of Union. In this show we will see what life in Ireland was like after the Act of Union. Within a few decades inequality was soaring. Strikes, riots and assassination were becoming increasingly common. Then the bizarre story of an eruption of Mount Tambura, a volcano on the far side of the world made everything worse. Tune in to find out more. You can get a listeners guide to this episode which includes a transcript of the show at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/irishpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/irishpodcast</a>Become a supporter &amp; access dozens of exclusive podcastsPatreon <a href="http://www.patreon.com/irishpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/irishpodcast</a>Acast <a href="https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory</a>📢June 2023 Update - New Walking Tour 📢I am thrilled to announce my brand new walking tour in Ireland's oldest city, Waterford. Join me and explore 1,000 years of history from the Vikings to Cromwell &amp; Strongbow to the Irish Revolution.  Enhanced by wireless headsets 🎧 you will hear the sounds of the city through the ages and the words of the people who made history in Waterford. Tours take place each Saturday and places are strictly limited to 15 people. Book your place today at  <a href="http://www.irishhistorypodcast.ie/tours" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.Irishhistorypodcast.ie/tours</a>*New Book: A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland in 18 Murders *My new book A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland in 18 Murders is available for Pre-Order now. If you order your copy today at Easons and use the promo code FD10  you get a 10% discount Easons <a href="https://www.easons.com/a-lethal-legacy-finbar-dwyer-9780008555993" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.easons.com/a-lethal-legacy-finbar-dwyer-9780008555993</a>Promo code FD10 Become a member at <a href="https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Rents, Riots and Volcanoes | The Great Famine II

The early 9th century saw the Vikings step up their raids and attacks on Ireland. Terror gripped coastal communities as vast fleets appeared on the horizon unleashing brutal raids. This podcast looks at how the Gaelic fought back. Will also Vikings found a rough trading post known as 'An Dubh Linn', The Dark Pool or as we know it today Dublin.Become a supporter &amp; access dozens of exclusive podcastsPatreon www.patreon.com/irishpodcastAcast https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory📢June 2023 Update - New Walking Tour 📢I am thrilled to announce my brand new walking tour in Ireland's oldest city, Waterford. Join me and explore 1,000 years of history from the Vikings to Cromwell &amp; Strongbow to the Irish Revolution. Enhanced by wireless headsets 🎧 you will hear the sounds of the city through the ages and the words of the people who made history in Waterford. Tours take place each Saturday and places are strictly limited to 15 people. Book your place today at www.Irishhistorypodcast.ie/tours*New Book: A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland in 18 Murders *My new book A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland in 18 Murders is available for Pre-Order now. If you order your copy today at Easons and use the promo code FD10 you get a 10% discount Easons https://www.easons.com/a-lethal-legacy-finbar-dwyer-9780008555993Promo code FD10 Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The early 9th century saw the Vikings step up their raids and attacks on Ireland. Terror gripped coastal communities as vast fleets appeared on the horizon unleashing brutal raids. This podcast looks at how the Gaelic fought back. Will also Vikings found a rough trading post known as 'An Dubh Linn', The Dark Pool or as we know it today Dublin.Become a supporter &amp; access dozens of exclusive podcastsPatreon <a href="http://www.patreon.com/irishpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/irishpodcast</a>Acast <a href="https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory</a>📢June 2023 Update - New Walking Tour 📢I am thrilled to announce my brand new walking tour in Ireland's oldest city, Waterford. Join me and explore 1,000 years of history from the Vikings to Cromwell &amp; Strongbow to the Irish Revolution. Enhanced by wireless headsets 🎧 you will hear the sounds of the city through the ages and the words of the people who made history in Waterford. Tours take place each Saturday and places are strictly limited to 15 people. Book your place today at <a href="http://www.Irishhistorypodcast.ie/tours" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.Irishhistorypodcast.ie/tours</a>*New Book: A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland in 18 Murders *My new book A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland in 18 Murders is available for Pre-Order now. If you order your copy today at Easons and use the promo code FD10 you get a 10% discount Easons <a href="https://www.easons.com/a-lethal-legacy-finbar-dwyer-9780008555993" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.easons.com/a-lethal-legacy-finbar-dwyer-9780008555993</a>Promo code FD10 Become a member at <a href="https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

(820 - 902) Raiding and Trading With The Vikings

Did the experiences of the Famine drive Irish people insane?In this episode I look at the story of the famine survivor John Thompson who ended up in the Rainhill asylum in Lancashire in the 1860s. In this Victorian institution (which treated mental illnesses) he would find himself surrounded by other Irish people.This podcast looks at why Irish peope found themsleves in British asylums in disproportionate numbers in the 1850s and 1860s. The answers reveal some harrowing details about the difficult lives the Famine Irish in Britain faced.Become a supporter &amp; access dozens of exclusive podcastsPatreon www.patreon.com/irishpodcastAcast https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory📢June 2023 Update - New Walking Tour 📢I am thrilled to announce my brand new walking tour in Ireland's oldest city, Waterford. Join me and explore 1,000 years of history from the Vikings to Cromwell &amp; Strongbow to the Irish Revolution.  Enhanced by wireless headsets 🎧 you will hear the sounds of the city through the ages and the words of the people who made history in Waterford. Tours take place each Saturday and places are strictly limited to 15 people. Book your place today at  www.Irishhistorypodcast.ie/tours*New Book: A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland in 18 Murders *My new book A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland in 18 Murders is available for Pre-Order now. If you order your copy today at Easons and use the promo code FD10  you get a 10% discount Easons https://www.easons.com/a-lethal-legacy-finbar-dwyer-9780008555993Promo code FD10 Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did the experiences of the Famine drive Irish people insane?In this episode I look at the story of the famine survivor John Thompson who ended up in the Rainhill asylum in Lancashire in the 1860s. In this Victorian institution (which treated mental illnesses) he would find himself surrounded by other Irish people.This podcast looks at why Irish peope found themsleves in British asylums in disproportionate numbers in the 1850s and 1860s. The answers reveal some harrowing details about the difficult lives the Famine Irish in Britain faced.Become a supporter &amp; access dozens of exclusive podcastsPatreon <a href="http://www.patreon.com/irishpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/irishpodcast</a>Acast <a href="https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory</a>📢June 2023 Update - New Walking Tour 📢I am thrilled to announce my brand new walking tour in Ireland's oldest city, Waterford. Join me and explore 1,000 years of history from the Vikings to Cromwell &amp; Strongbow to the Irish Revolution.  Enhanced by wireless headsets 🎧 you will hear the sounds of the city through the ages and the words of the people who made history in Waterford. Tours take place each Saturday and places are strictly limited to 15 people. Book your place today at  <a href="http://www.irishhistorypodcast.ie/tours" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.Irishhistorypodcast.ie/tours</a>*New Book: A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland in 18 Murders *My new book A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland in 18 Murders is available for Pre-Order now. If you order your copy today at Easons and use the promo code FD10  you get a 10% discount Easons <a href="https://www.easons.com/a-lethal-legacy-finbar-dwyer-9780008555993" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.easons.com/a-lethal-legacy-finbar-dwyer-9780008555993</a>Promo code FD10 Become a member at <a href="https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Did The Famine Drive Irish People Insane? | The Great Famine XXIII

When creating episodes I normally try to tell wider events in Irish history by focusing on the lives of an individual person. This podcast takes a different approach. I interview Dr Mark Clinton about the history of one specific place - Carrickmines Castle. Mark lead the excavations that unearthed the ruins of the castle destroyed in the 17th century.By focusing on this castle we were able to have a wide ranging conversation that covers centuries of history. We began with the Norman Invasion, made our way through the origins of sectarian tensions in Ireland before looking at a brutal siege and massacre during the 1640s. Then we finally finished by looking at the destruction of archaeological sites in Ireland in the 21st Century.You can get Mark's book Carrickmines Castle - Rise and Fall in all good bookshops. This is the final episode for 2019. Thanks for tuning in throughout the year - it means alot to me. Become a supporter &amp; access dozens of exclusive podcastsPatreon www.patreon.com/irishpodcastAcast https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory📢June 2023 Update - New Walking Tour 📢I am thrilled to announce my brand new walking tour in Ireland's oldest city, Waterford. Join me and explore 1,000 years of history from the Vikings to Cromwell &amp; Strongbow to the Irish Revolution.  Enhanced by wireless headsets 🎧 you will hear the sounds of the city through the ages and the words of the people who made history in Waterford. Tours take place each Saturday and places are strictly limited to 15 people. Book your place today at  www.Irishhistorypodcast.ie/tours*New Book: A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland in 18 Murders *My new book A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland in 18 Murders is available for Pre-Order now. If you order your copy today at Easons and use the promo code FD10  you get a 10% discount Easons https://www.easons.com/a-lethal-legacy-finbar-dwyer-9780008555993Promo code FD10 Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When creating episodes I normally try to tell wider events in Irish history by focusing on the lives of an individual person. This podcast takes a different approach. I interview Dr Mark Clinton about the history of one specific place - Carrickmines Castle. Mark lead the excavations that unearthed the ruins of the castle destroyed in the 17th century.By focusing on this castle we were able to have a wide ranging conversation that covers centuries of history. We began with the Norman Invasion, made our way through the origins of sectarian tensions in Ireland before looking at a brutal siege and massacre during the 1640s. Then we finally finished by looking at the destruction of archaeological sites in Ireland in the 21st Century.You can get Mark's book <a href="https://wordwellbooks.com/index.php?route=product/product&amp;product_id=1909" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Carrickmines Castle - Rise and Fall </a>in all good bookshops. This is the final episode for 2019. Thanks for tuning in throughout the year - it means alot to me. Become a supporter &amp; access dozens of exclusive podcastsPatreon <a href="http://www.patreon.com/irishpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/irishpodcast</a>Acast <a href="https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory</a>📢June 2023 Update - New Walking Tour 📢I am thrilled to announce my brand new walking tour in Ireland's oldest city, Waterford. Join me and explore 1,000 years of history from the Vikings to Cromwell &amp; Strongbow to the Irish Revolution.  Enhanced by wireless headsets 🎧 you will hear the sounds of the city through the ages and the words of the people who made history in Waterford. Tours take place each Saturday and places are strictly limited to 15 people. Book your place today at  <a href="http://www.irishhistorypodcast.ie/tours" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.Irishhistorypodcast.ie/tours</a>*New Book: A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland in 18 Murders *My new book A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland in 18 Murders is available for Pre-Order now. If you order your copy today at Easons and use the promo code FD10  you get a 10% discount Easons <a href="https://www.easons.com/a-lethal-legacy-finbar-dwyer-9780008555993" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.easons.com/a-lethal-legacy-finbar-dwyer-9780008555993</a>Promo code FD10 Become a member at <a href="https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The Rise and Fall of Carrickmines Castle

Episode 3 is a whistle stop tour through the Viking World visiting places from Baghdad to Newfoundland explaining how the Vikings connected these far flung places to Ireland. In this episode we also see the first Africans arrive in Ireland in the 9th century and explain how a coin from Armenia ended up amongst the remains of people massacred by the vikings in rural Ireland in the 10th century!Become a supporter &amp; access dozens of exclusive podcastsPatreon www.patreon.com/irishpodcastAcast https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory📢June 2023 Update - New Walking Tour 📢I am thrilled to announce my brand new walking tour in Ireland's oldest city, Waterford. Join me and explore 1,000 years of history from the Vikings to Cromwell &amp; Strongbow to the Irish Revolution. Enhanced by wireless headsets 🎧 you will hear the sounds of the city through the ages and the words of the people who made history in Waterford. Tours take place each Saturday and places are strictly limited to 15 people. Book your place today at www.Irishhistorypodcast.ie/tours*New Book: A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland in 18 Murders *My new book A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland in 18 Murders is available for Pre-Order now. If you order your copy today at Easons and use the promo code FD10 you get a 10% discount Easons https://www.easons.com/a-lethal-legacy-finbar-dwyer-9780008555993Promo code FD10 Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 3 is a whistle stop tour through the Viking World visiting places from Baghdad to Newfoundland explaining how the Vikings connected these far flung places to Ireland. In this episode we also see the first Africans arrive in Ireland in the 9th century and explain how a coin from Armenia ended up amongst the remains of people massacred by the vikings in rural Ireland in the 10th century!Become a supporter &amp; access dozens of exclusive podcastsPatreon <a href="http://www.patreon.com/irishpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/irishpodcast</a>Acast <a href="https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory</a>📢June 2023 Update - New Walking Tour 📢I am thrilled to announce my brand new walking tour in Ireland's oldest city, Waterford. Join me and explore 1,000 years of history from the Vikings to Cromwell &amp; Strongbow to the Irish Revolution. Enhanced by wireless headsets 🎧 you will hear the sounds of the city through the ages and the words of the people who made history in Waterford. Tours take place each Saturday and places are strictly limited to 15 people. Book your place today at <a href="http://www.irishhistorypodcast.ie/tours" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.Irishhistorypodcast.ie/tours</a>*New Book: A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland in 18 Murders *My new book A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland in 18 Murders is available for Pre-Order now. If you order your copy today at Easons and use the promo code FD10 you get a 10% discount Easons <a href="https://www.easons.com/a-lethal-legacy-finbar-dwyer-9780008555993" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.easons.com/a-lethal-legacy-finbar-dwyer-9780008555993</a>Promo code FD10 Become a member at <a href="https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Ireland and the Viking World

This is the first in a multipart series on the Norman invasion of Ireland. The Invasion was one of the most important and fascinating events in Irish history beginning Ireland's turbulent relationship with England. This episode sets the same in the brutal struggle for dominance between Irish kings in the 12th century.Become a supporter &amp; access dozens of exclusive podcastsPatreon www.patreon.com/irishpodcastAcast https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory📢June 2023 Update - New Walking Tour 📢I am thrilled to announce my brand new walking tour in Ireland's oldest city, Waterford. Join me and explore 1,000 years of history from the Vikings to Cromwell &amp; Strongbow to the Irish Revolution. Enhanced by wireless headsets 🎧 you will hear the sounds of the city through the ages and the words of the people who made history in Waterford. Tours take place each Saturday and places are strictly limited to 15 people. Book your place today at www.Irishhistorypodcast.ie/tours*New Book: A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland in 18 Murders *My new book A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland in 18 Murders is available for Pre-Order now. If you order your copy today at Easons and use the promo code FD10 you get a 10% discount Easons - https://www.easons.com/a-lethal-legacy-finbar-dwyer-9780008555993Promo code FD10 Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the first in a multipart series on the Norman invasion of Ireland. The Invasion was one of the most important and fascinating events in Irish history beginning Ireland's turbulent relationship with England. This episode sets the same in the brutal struggle for dominance between Irish kings in the 12th century.Become a supporter &amp; access dozens of exclusive podcastsPatreon <a href="http://www.patreon.com/irishpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/irishpodcast</a>Acast <a href="https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory</a>📢June 2023 Update - New Walking Tour 📢I am thrilled to announce my brand new walking tour in Ireland's oldest city, Waterford. Join me and explore 1,000 years of history from the Vikings to Cromwell &amp; Strongbow to the Irish Revolution. Enhanced by wireless headsets 🎧 you will hear the sounds of the city through the ages and the words of the people who made history in Waterford. Tours take place each Saturday and places are strictly limited to 15 people. Book your place today at <a href="http://www.Irishhistorypodcast.ie/tours" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.Irishhistorypodcast.ie/tours</a>*New Book: A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland in 18 Murders *My new book A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland in 18 Murders is available for Pre-Order now. If you order your copy today at Easons and use the promo code FD10 you get a 10% discount Easons - <a href="https://www.easons.com/a-lethal-legacy-finbar-dwyer-9780008555993" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.easons.com/a-lethal-legacy-finbar-dwyer-9780008555993</a>Promo code FD10 Become a member at <a href="https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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

Calm

The year 1916 is known for one event in Irish history – the Easter Rising. However as that fateful weekend approached most Dubliners were oblivious to the fact that their city stood on the threshold of history. This podcast focuses on three of those Dubliners, and takes look around their city on the eve of the rising, revealing what the city looked like, sounded like and even smelled like!This podcast is a journey into the houses of the most wealthy citizens to the homes of those struggling at the margins. We will move from prisons to workhouses and garner a sense of what Dublin was like on the eve of the most famous chapter in its long history. Merch is available at www.irishhistorypodcast.ie/shopBecome a supporter &amp; access dozens of exclusive podcastsPatreon www.patreon.com/irishpodcastAcast https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory📢June 2023 Update - New Walking Tour 📢I am thrilled to announce my brand new walking tour in Ireland's oldest city, Waterford. Join me and explore 1,000 years of history from the Vikings to Cromwell &amp; Strongbow to the Irish Revolution.  Enhanced by wireless headsets 🎧 you will hear the sounds of the city through the ages and the words of the people who made history in Waterford. Tours take place each Saturday and places are strictly limited to 15 people. Book your place today at  www.Irishhistorypodcast.ie/tours*New Book: A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland in 18 Murders *My new book A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland in 18 Murders is available for Pre-Order now. If you order your copy today at Easons and use the promo code FD10  you get a 10% discount Easons https://www.easons.com/a-lethal-legacy-finbar-dwyer-9780008555993Promo code FD10 Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The year 1916 is known for one event in Irish history – the Easter Rising. However as that fateful weekend approached most Dubliners were oblivious to the fact that their city stood on the threshold of history. This podcast focuses on three of those Dubliners, and takes look around their city on the eve of the rising, revealing what the city looked like, sounded like and even smelled like!This podcast is a journey into the houses of the most wealthy citizens to the homes of those struggling at the margins. We will move from prisons to workhouses and garner a sense of what Dublin was like on the eve of the most famous chapter in its long history. Merch is available at <a href="http://www.irishhistorypodcast.ie/shop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.irishhistorypodcast.ie/shop</a>Become a supporter &amp; access dozens of exclusive podcastsPatreon <a href="http://www.patreon.com/irishpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/irishpodcast</a>Acast <a href="https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory</a>📢June 2023 Update - New Walking Tour 📢I am thrilled to announce my brand new walking tour in Ireland's oldest city, Waterford. Join me and explore 1,000 years of history from the Vikings to Cromwell &amp; Strongbow to the Irish Revolution.  Enhanced by wireless headsets 🎧 you will hear the sounds of the city through the ages and the words of the people who made history in Waterford. Tours take place each Saturday and places are strictly limited to 15 people. Book your place today at  <a href="http://www.irishhistorypodcast.ie/tours" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.Irishhistorypodcast.ie/tours</a>*New Book: A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland in 18 Murders *My new book A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland in 18 Murders is available for Pre-Order now. If you order your copy today at Easons and use the promo code FD10  you get a 10% discount Easons <a href="https://www.easons.com/a-lethal-legacy-finbar-dwyer-9780008555993" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.easons.com/a-lethal-legacy-finbar-dwyer-9780008555993</a>Promo code FD10 Become a member at <a href="https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Dublin 1916: The Calm Before the Storm

Jack of Ireland

Medieval outlaws have captured the human imagination for centuries. The story of Robin Hood who famously robbed from the rich to give to the poor has proved the most enduring. However most were ruthless individuals, many were willing to rob from the rich but few ever gave their bounty to the poor.This podcast is about a Irish man who was an outlaw in all but name. While Jack would avoid being declared an outlaw his life gives a much better sense of what a medieval outlaw was like rather than the oft recounted tales of Robin Hood. His story is a the real life tale of an Irish man who ran amok across the North of England living well beyond the bounds of what was legal but was protected by friends in very high places!Become a supporter &amp; access dozens of exclusive podcastsPatreon www.patreon.com/irishpodcastAcast https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory📢June 2023 Update - New Walking Tour 📢I am thrilled to announce my brand new walking tour in Ireland's oldest city, Waterford. Join me and explore 1,000 years of history from the Vikings to Cromwell &amp; Strongbow to the Irish Revolution.  Enhanced by wireless headsets 🎧 you will hear the sounds of the city through the ages and the words of the people who made history in Waterford. Tours take place each Saturday and places are strictly limited to 15 people. Book your place today at  www.Irishhistorypodcast.ie/tours*New Book: A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland in 18 Murders *My new book A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland in 18 Murders is available for Pre-Order now. If you order your copy today at Easons and use the promo code FD10  you get a 10% discount Easons https://www.easons.com/a-lethal-legacy-finbar-dwyer-9780008555993Promo code FD10 Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Medieval outlaws have captured the human imagination for centuries. The story of Robin Hood who famously robbed from the rich to give to the poor has proved the most enduring. However most were ruthless individuals, many were willing to rob from the rich but few ever gave their bounty to the poor.This podcast is about a Irish man who was an outlaw in all but name. While Jack would avoid being declared an outlaw his life gives a much better sense of what a medieval outlaw was like rather than the oft recounted tales of Robin Hood. His story is a the real life tale of an Irish man who ran amok across the North of England living well beyond the bounds of what was legal but was protected by friends in very high places!Become a supporter &amp; access dozens of exclusive podcastsPatreon <a href="http://www.patreon.com/irishpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/irishpodcast</a>Acast <a href="https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory</a>📢June 2023 Update - New Walking Tour 📢I am thrilled to announce my brand new walking tour in Ireland's oldest city, Waterford. Join me and explore 1,000 years of history from the Vikings to Cromwell &amp; Strongbow to the Irish Revolution.  Enhanced by wireless headsets 🎧 you will hear the sounds of the city through the ages and the words of the people who made history in Waterford. Tours take place each Saturday and places are strictly limited to 15 people. Book your place today at  <a href="http://www.irishhistorypodcast.ie/tours" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.Irishhistorypodcast.ie/tours</a>*New Book: A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland in 18 Murders *My new book A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland in 18 Murders is available for Pre-Order now. If you order your copy today at Easons and use the promo code FD10  you get a 10% discount Easons <a href="https://www.easons.com/a-lethal-legacy-finbar-dwyer-9780008555993" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.easons.com/a-lethal-legacy-finbar-dwyer-9780008555993</a>Promo code FD10 Become a member at <a href="https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The Tale of Jack of Ireland: A Medieval Outlaw

Strange as it may sound, if you lived in the Northwest of Ireland 1000 years ago you may well have witnessed your king attempting to mate with a horse! Medieval Ireland was a very strange place and this show looks at the stranger aspects of magic, superstition and the custom from the world of our medieval ancestors...Become a supporter &amp; access dozens of exclusive podcastsPatreon www.patreon.com/irishpodcastAcast https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory📢June 2023 Update - New Walking Tour 📢I am thrilled to announce my brand new walking tour in Ireland's oldest city, Waterford. Join me and explore 1,000 years of history from the Vikings to Cromwell &amp; Strongbow to the Irish Revolution.  Enhanced by wireless headsets 🎧 you will hear the sounds of the city through the ages and the words of the people who made history in Waterford. Tours take place each Saturday and places are strictly limited to 15 people. Book your place today at  www.Irishhistorypodcast.ie/tours Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Strange as it may sound, if you lived in the Northwest of Ireland 1000 years ago you may well have witnessed your king attempting to mate with a horse! Medieval Ireland was a very strange place and this show looks at the stranger aspects of magic, superstition and the custom from the world of our medieval ancestors...Become a supporter &amp; access dozens of exclusive podcastsPatreon <a href="http://www.patreon.com/irishpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/irishpodcast</a>Acast <a href="https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory</a>📢June 2023 Update - New Walking Tour 📢I am thrilled to announce my brand new walking tour in Ireland's oldest city, Waterford. Join me and explore 1,000 years of history from the Vikings to Cromwell &amp; Strongbow to the Irish Revolution.  Enhanced by wireless headsets 🎧 you will hear the sounds of the city through the ages and the words of the people who made history in Waterford. Tours take place each Saturday and places are strictly limited to 15 people. Book your place today at  <a href="http://www.Irishhistorypodcast.ie/tours" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.Irishhistorypodcast.ie/tours</a> Become a member at <a href="https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The Superstitions and Strange Customs of Medieval Ireland

'The Road to War' returns to my  series on the Castlecomer Coalfields. It takes you on a gripping journey through life in one small Irish town and the surrounding coalfields between 1894 &amp; 1918. From the relative peace of the 1890s to the dark years of World War I and the tumultuous days of the Easter Rising, life in Castlecomer and its mines was never dull.This show also reveals for the first time the attitude of R.H. Wandesforde (one of of Ireland's most famous businessmen &amp; mine owner) towards the 1916 Rising. He voiced some pretty controversial opinions when writing to his wife Florence. While he never thought these letters would see the light of day, they are (for the first time in a century) published in this episode.The research and time needed to produce this episode was funded by listeners like yourself. You can help me research the next episode by donating towards the costs of making the show at https://www.irishhistorypodcast.ie/copy-of-support-donateBecome a supporter &amp; access dozens of exclusive podcastsPatreon www.patreon.com/irishpodcastAcast https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory📢June 2023 Update - New Walking Tour 📢I am thrilled to announce my brand new walking tour in Ireland's oldest city, Waterford. Join me and explore 1,000 years of history from the Vikings to Cromwell &amp; Strongbow to the Irish Revolution.  Enhanced by wireless headsets 🎧 you will hear the sounds of the city through the ages and the words of the people who made history in Waterford. Tours take place each Saturday and places are strictly limited to 15 people. Book your place today at  www.Irishhistorypodcast.ie/tours*New Book: A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland in 18 Murders *My new book A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland in 18 Murders is available for Pre-Order now. If you order your copy today at Easons and use the promo code FD10  you get a 10% discount Easons https://www.easons.com/a-lethal-legacy-finbar-dwyer-9780008555993Promo code FD10 Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'The Road to War' returns to my <a href="http://irishhistorypodcast.ie/secret-societies-communism-coal-life-in-the-castlecomer-coalfield/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.irishhistorypodcast.ie/communism-and-coal/the-road-to-war-(1894--1918)-%E2%80%93-secret-societies%2C-communism-and-coal-part-iv-" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">series on the Castlecomer Coalfields</a>. It takes you on a gripping journey through life in one small Irish town and the surrounding coalfields between 1894 &amp; 1918. From the relative peace of the 1890s to the dark years of World War I and the tumultuous days of the Easter Rising, life in Castlecomer and its mines was never dull.This show also reveals for the first time the attitude of R.H. Wandesforde (one of of Ireland's most famous businessmen &amp; mine owner) towards the 1916 Rising. He voiced some pretty controversial opinions when writing to his wife Florence. While he never thought these letters would see the light of day, they are (for the first time in a century) published in this episode.The research and time needed to produce this episode was funded by listeners like yourself. You can help me research the next episode by donating towards the costs of making the show at <a href="https://www.irishhistorypodcast.ie/copy-of-support-donate" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.irishhistorypodcast.ie/copy-of-support-donate</a>Become a supporter &amp; access dozens of exclusive podcastsPatreon <a href="http://www.patreon.com/irishpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/irishpodcast</a>Acast <a href="https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory</a>📢June 2023 Update - New Walking Tour 📢I am thrilled to announce my brand new walking tour in Ireland's oldest city, Waterford. Join me and explore 1,000 years of history from the Vikings to Cromwell &amp; Strongbow to the Irish Revolution.  Enhanced by wireless headsets 🎧 you will hear the sounds of the city through the ages and the words of the people who made history in Waterford. Tours take place each Saturday and places are strictly limited to 15 people. Book your place today at  <a href="http://www.irishhistorypodcast.ie/tours" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.Irishhistorypodcast.ie/tours</a>*New Book: A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland in 18 Murders *My new book A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland in 18 Murders is available for Pre-Order now. If you order your copy today at Easons and use the promo code FD10  you get a 10% discount Easons <a href="https://www.easons.com/a-lethal-legacy-finbar-dwyer-9780008555993" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.easons.com/a-lethal-legacy-finbar-dwyer-9780008555993</a>Promo code FD10 Become a member at <a href="https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The Road to War (1894 -1918) – Secret Societies, Communism and Coal (Part IV)

1972 was one of the darkest yet defining years in modern Irish history. Nearly five hundred people were killed in the conflict known as “The Troubles” in Northern Ireland. Events of that year like Bloody Sunday, Bloody Friday and Operation Motorman would shape Ireland for decades to come. In many ways one death has been remembered more than any other – this was abduction and murder of Jean McConville in December 1972. In the last two weeks this event in particular has brought 1972 back centre stage when the prominent Irish politician and leader of Sinn Féin, Gerry Adams was arrested in relation to Mrs. McConville’s murder. This has had huge implications for history, as much of the case against Adams appears to have originated in a historical archive seized by the police. In this podcast I look at the events in Ireland in 1972 and how it has come to pass that 42 years later one of the Ireland’s most prominent politicians arrested. What was in this historical archive? What are the rights of historians to record history vs. the rights of families of victims who may want to read private archives looking of answers? What are the rights of people to their good name when allegations are made about them in historical interviews? Finally perhaps the most important question for historians - who has the right to record our history? This show takes you through these controversial questions and indeed the interviews conducted with former members of the IRA revealing what the allegations made were.Let me know what your thought of the show by contacting me @irishhistory on twitter or https://www.irishhistorypodcast.ie/Become a supporter &amp; access dozens of exclusive podcastsPatreon www.patreon.com/irishpodcastAcast https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory📢June 2023 Update - New Walking Tour 📢I am thrilled to announce my brand new walking tour in Ireland's oldest city, Waterford. Join me and explore 1,000 years of history from the Vikings to Cromwell &amp; Strongbow to the Irish Revolution. Enhanced by wireless headsets 🎧 you will hear the sounds of the city through the ages and the words of the people who made history in Waterford. Tours take place each Saturday and places are strictly limited to 15 people. Book your place today at www.Irishhistorypodcast.ie/tours*New Book: A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland in 18 Murders *My new book A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland in 18 Murders is available for Pre-Order now. If you order your copy today at Easons and use the promo code FD10 you get a 10% discount Easons - https://www.easons.com/a-lethal-legacy-finbar-dwyer-9780008555993Promo code FD10 Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1972 was one of the darkest yet defining years in modern Irish history. Nearly five hundred people were killed in the conflict known as “The Troubles” in Northern Ireland. Events of that year like Bloody Sunday, Bloody Friday and Operation Motorman would shape Ireland for decades to come. In many ways one death has been remembered more than any other – this was abduction and murder of Jean McConville in December 1972. In the last two weeks this event in particular has brought 1972 back centre stage when the prominent Irish politician and leader of Sinn Féin, Gerry Adams was arrested in relation to Mrs. McConville’s murder. This has had huge implications for history, as much of the case against Adams appears to have originated in a historical archive seized by the police. In this podcast I look at the events in Ireland in 1972 and how it has come to pass that 42 years later one of the Ireland’s most prominent politicians arrested. What was in this historical archive? What are the rights of historians to record history vs. the rights of families of victims who may want to read private archives looking of answers? What are the rights of people to their good name when allegations are made about them in historical interviews? Finally perhaps the most important question for historians - who has the right to record our history? This show takes you through these controversial questions and indeed the interviews conducted with former members of the IRA revealing what the allegations made were.Let me know what your thought of the show by contacting me <a href="http://www.twitter.com/irishhistory" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@irishhistory on twitter</a> or <a href="https://www.irishhistorypodcast.ie/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.irishhistorypodcast.ie/</a>Become a supporter &amp; access dozens of exclusive podcastsPatreon <a href="http://www.patreon.com/irishpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/irishpodcast</a>Acast <a href="https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory</a>📢June 2023 Update - New Walking Tour 📢I am thrilled to announce my brand new walking tour in Ireland's oldest city, Waterford. Join me and explore 1,000 years of history from the Vikings to Cromwell &amp; Strongbow to the Irish Revolution. Enhanced by wireless headsets 🎧 you will hear the sounds of the city through the ages and the words of the people who made history in Waterford. Tours take place each Saturday and places are strictly limited to 15 people. Book your place today at <a href="http://www.Irishhistorypodcast.ie/tours" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.Irishhistorypodcast.ie/tours</a>*New Book: A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland in 18 Murders *My new book A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland in 18 Murders is available for Pre-Order now. If you order your copy today at Easons and use the promo code FD10 you get a 10% discount Easons - <a href="https://www.easons.com/a-lethal-legacy-finbar-dwyer-9780008555993" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.easons.com/a-lethal-legacy-finbar-dwyer-9780008555993</a>Promo code FD10 Become a member at <a href="https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The IRA, The Boston College Tapes and Who Tells The Past?

Recently I discovered that my great great grandmother Catherine Murphy lost her sister and her daughter within two days of each other in February 1919 during the Great Flu pandemic. This highlighted how disease has long been part of our history. For this episode I decided to catch up with the historian John Dorney who recently published an article on the history of epidemics in Ireland. You can find John's article on epidemics in Ireland and also his great podcast the Irish History Show at theIrishstory.com.Become a supporter &amp; access dozens of exclusive podcastsPatreon www.patreon.com/irishpodcastAcast https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory📢June 2023 Update - New Walking Tour 📢I am thrilled to announce my brand new walking tour in Ireland's oldest city, Waterford. Join me and explore 1,000 years of history from the Vikings to Cromwell &amp; Strongbow to the Irish Revolution.  Enhanced by wireless headsets 🎧 you will hear the sounds of the city through the ages and the words of the people who made history in Waterford. Tours take place each Saturday and places are strictly limited to 15 people. Book your place today at  www.Irishhistorypodcast.ie/tours*New Book: A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland in 18 Murders *My new book A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland in 18 Murders is available for Pre-Order now. If you order your copy today at Easons and use the promo code FD10  you get a 10% discount Easons https://www.easons.com/a-lethal-legacy-finbar-dwyer-9780008555993Promo code FD10 Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recently I discovered that my great great grandmother Catherine Murphy lost her sister and her daughter within two days of each other in February 1919 during the Great Flu pandemic. This highlighted how disease has long been part of our history. For this episode I decided to catch up with the historian John Dorney who recently published an article on the history of epidemics in Ireland. You can find John's article on epidemics in Ireland and also his great podcast the Irish History Show at <a href="http://theIrishstory.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">theIrishstory.com.</a>Become a supporter &amp; access dozens of exclusive podcastsPatreon <a href="http://www.patreon.com/irishpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/irishpodcast</a>Acast <a href="https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory</a>📢June 2023 Update - New Walking Tour 📢I am thrilled to announce my brand new walking tour in Ireland's oldest city, Waterford. Join me and explore 1,000 years of history from the Vikings to Cromwell &amp; Strongbow to the Irish Revolution.  Enhanced by wireless headsets 🎧 you will hear the sounds of the city through the ages and the words of the people who made history in Waterford. Tours take place each Saturday and places are strictly limited to 15 people. Book your place today at  <a href="http://www.irishhistorypodcast.ie/tours" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.Irishhistorypodcast.ie/tours</a>*New Book: A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland in 18 Murders *My new book A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland in 18 Murders is available for Pre-Order now. If you order your copy today at Easons and use the promo code FD10  you get a 10% discount Easons <a href="https://www.easons.com/a-lethal-legacy-finbar-dwyer-9780008555993" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.easons.com/a-lethal-legacy-finbar-dwyer-9780008555993</a>Promo code FD10 Become a member at <a href="https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

A History of Epidemics in Ireland

This episode is the first of four that looks at a series of related feuds that ripped Ireland apart in the late Middle Ages. 'Fatal Feuds' begins in the late 13th century when the de Burgh and FitzGerald families fought out a private war of epic proportions. This episode begins by introducing the most important character in the series - Richard Og de Burgh, The Red Earl of Ulster and Lord of Connacht. Before the podcast ends Ireland is gripped by war, barbarism and uncertainty.Become a supporter &amp; access dozens of exclusive podcastsPatreon www.patreon.com/irishpodcastAcast https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory📢June 2023 Update - New Walking Tour 📢I am thrilled to announce my brand new walking tour in Ireland's oldest city, Waterford. Join me and explore 1,000 years of history from the Vikings to Cromwell &amp; Strongbow to the Irish Revolution.  Enhanced by wireless headsets 🎧 you will hear the sounds of the city through the ages and the words of the people who made history in Waterford. Tours take place each Saturday and places are strictly limited to 15 people. Book your place today at  www.Irishhistorypodcast.ie/tours*New Book: A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland in 18 Murders *My new book A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland in 18 Murders is available for Pre-Order now. If you order your copy today at Easons and use the promo code FD10  you get a 10% discount Easons https://www.easons.com/a-lethal-legacy-finbar-dwyer-9780008555993Promo code FD10 Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is the first of four that looks at a series of related feuds that ripped Ireland apart in the late Middle Ages. 'Fatal Feuds' begins in the late 13th century when the de Burgh and FitzGerald families fought out a private war of epic proportions. This episode begins by introducing the most important character in the series - Richard Og de Burgh, The Red Earl of Ulster and Lord of Connacht. Before the podcast ends Ireland is gripped by war, barbarism and uncertainty.Become a supporter &amp; access dozens of exclusive podcastsPatreon <a href="http://www.patreon.com/irishpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/irishpodcast</a>Acast <a href="https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory</a>📢June 2023 Update - New Walking Tour 📢I am thrilled to announce my brand new walking tour in Ireland's oldest city, Waterford. Join me and explore 1,000 years of history from the Vikings to Cromwell &amp; Strongbow to the Irish Revolution.  Enhanced by wireless headsets 🎧 you will hear the sounds of the city through the ages and the words of the people who made history in Waterford. Tours take place each Saturday and places are strictly limited to 15 people. Book your place today at  <a href="http://www.irishhistorypodcast.ie/tours" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.Irishhistorypodcast.ie/tours</a>*New Book: A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland in 18 Murders *My new book A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland in 18 Murders is available for Pre-Order now. If you order your copy today at Easons and use the promo code FD10  you get a 10% discount Easons <a href="https://www.easons.com/a-lethal-legacy-finbar-dwyer-9780008555993" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.easons.com/a-lethal-legacy-finbar-dwyer-9780008555993</a>Promo code FD10 Become a member at <a href="https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Fatal Feuds Part I – The Rise of the Red Earl (1281 – 1295)

Brian Boru

Brian Boru is without doubt Ireland’s most well known medieval king, while a battle he fought in 1014, the Battle of Contarf, is Irelands most famous medieval conflict. In this podcast we look at the real story behind Brian and the Battle of Clontarf. How did he become high-king? Was he really the first man to unify Ireland? What happened after Brian Boru died?Become a supporter &amp; access dozens of exclusive podcastsPatreon www.patreon.com/irishpodcastAcast https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory📢June 2023 Update - New Walking Tour 📢I am thrilled to announce my brand new walking tour in Ireland's oldest city, Waterford. Join me and explore 1,000 years of history from the Vikings to Cromwell &amp; Strongbow to the Irish Revolution. Enhanced by wireless headsets 🎧 you will hear the sounds of the city through the ages and the words of the people who made history in Waterford. Tours take place each Saturday and places are strictly limited to 15 people. Book your place today at www.Irishhistorypodcast.ie/tours*New Book: A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland in 18 Murders *My new book A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland in 18 Murders is available for Pre-Order now. If you order your copy today at Easons and use the promo code FD10 you get a 10% discount Easons https://www.easons.com/a-lethal-legacy-finbar-dwyer-9780008555993Promo code FD10 Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brian Boru is without doubt Ireland’s most well known medieval king, while a battle he fought in 1014, the Battle of Contarf, is Irelands most famous medieval conflict. In this podcast we look at the real story behind Brian and the Battle of Clontarf. How did he become high-king? Was he really the first man to unify Ireland? What happened after Brian Boru died?Become a supporter &amp; access dozens of exclusive podcastsPatreon <a href="http://www.patreon.com/irishpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/irishpodcast</a>Acast <a href="https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory</a>📢June 2023 Update - New Walking Tour 📢I am thrilled to announce my brand new walking tour in Ireland's oldest city, Waterford. Join me and explore 1,000 years of history from the Vikings to Cromwell &amp; Strongbow to the Irish Revolution. Enhanced by wireless headsets 🎧 you will hear the sounds of the city through the ages and the words of the people who made history in Waterford. Tours take place each Saturday and places are strictly limited to 15 people. Book your place today at <a href="http://www.Irishhistorypodcast.ie/tours" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.Irishhistorypodcast.ie/tours</a>*New Book: A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland in 18 Murders *My new book A Lethal Legacy - A History of Ireland in 18 Murders is available for Pre-Order now. If you order your copy today at Easons and use the promo code FD10 you get a 10% discount Easons <a href="https://www.easons.com/a-lethal-legacy-finbar-dwyer-9780008555993" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.easons.com/a-lethal-legacy-finbar-dwyer-9780008555993</a>Promo code FD10 Become a member at <a href="https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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