Home

Irish History Podcast

From the Norman Invasion to the War of Independence, the Irish History Podcast brings you on a journ

Episodes

Total: 396

An ambush at Soloheadbeg, Tipperary in January 1919 is often cited as the opening shots of the War o

The story of the War of Independence continues with the 1916 Rising. The episode begins by look

This is the first episode in a 24 part series on the War of Independence. Today's show focuses on th

The Triangle Shirtwaist Fire of 1911 was pivotal moment in US history. The deadly workplace disaster

This is the second episode in the miniseries on the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire of 1911. Its worth chec

On March 25th 1911 a fire ripped through a sweatshop in Lower Manhattan where hundreds of immigrants

The War of Independence

2021/1/4

Through 2021 the podcast will be focusing on the story of the Irish War of Independence. It starts o

Through the mid 20th century John Charles McQuaid, the archbishop of Dublin was one of the most infl

One of the first major challenges facing the Irish government after Independence in 1922 was how to

Women are all too often overlooked in history. The Daughters of Dun Iascaigh, written by the Cahir W

Conspiracy theories seem more popular than ever. Increasing numbers of people are turning to what ar

The first Irish History Summit takes place on January 19th 2021. The summit is an exclusive one day

It's very human to wonder how we will be remembered. However few have a legacy like that of the vict

Several theories have been forwarded to explain the brutal murder that came to light in a bog at Old

In this episode we return to the the scene of the crime Clonearl bog in Croghan where the body was f

Bogs are strange places. Their unique properties slow down the process of decay. They not only prese

Marie Cassidy the state pathologist arrives in Croghan to examine the remains of the victim. When Ke

Croghan, Co Offaly is a remarkable place. The scenery is stunning; the local community are friendly

Episode 1 of the Road to Oldcroghan drops on October 5th. Exclusive early access available at patreo

From the 1790s onwards numerous Black anti-slavery activists visited Ireland to build support for th