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Irish History Podcast
Irish History Podcast
Fin Dwyer

From the Norman Invasion to the War of Independence, the Great Famine to the Troubles, the Irish History Podcast takes you on... more

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Michael Collins: History Masked by Myths and Conspiracies

Over a century after his death, Michael Collins remains one of Irish history's most iconic figures. Yet, his life and... more

19 Feb 2025 · 42 minutes
Irish Emigrants in Tsarist Russia: A History

Margaretta Eagar is a little-known figure in Irish history. In the early 20th century, she worked as a governess to... more

12 Feb 2025 · 40 minutes
St Brigid: Pagan Goddess or Christian Saint?

St. Brigid is one of Ireland's most well-known saints. While Christian churches have experienced a crisis of faith in recent... more

05 Feb 2025 · 12 minutes
Hitler's Irish Translator: Nazi Sympathiser or Following Orders?

In March 1939, James Murphy, a Cork man, became a wanted figure in Nazi Germany. As Europe hurtled towards war,... more

29 Jan 2025 · 38 minutes
The Irish Catholic Church: How did it become so powerful?

Over the past three decades, the Catholic Church has been engulfed by numerous sexual abuse scandals and accusations of power... more

22 Jan 2025 · 38 minutes
Winston Churchill: The Irish View on a British Legend

Winston Churchill is one of the most famous figures of the 20th century. Hailed in Britain as the man who... more

15 Jan 2025 · 32 minutes
Irish Lives in Victorian London: History and Influence

Victorian London was a city of immense wealth, but also shocking poverty. The historian Jerry White described it as "a... more

11 Dec 2024 · 44 minutes
Why Didn't Irish People Eat Fish During the Great Hunger?

During the Great Hunger of the 1840s, one million Irish perished from starvation and hunger-related diseases. However, Ireland is surrounded... more

27 Nov 2024 · 30 minutes
Why Was Life Expectancy So Low in Ireland Until 1900?

Life expectancy in Ireland has doubled over the past 200 years, but why was it so low for so long?... more

20 Nov 2024 · 37 minutes
1719: The Irish Rescue of the Polish Princess Bride

In 1719, the 17-year-old Polish Princess Maria Clementina Sobieska was seized by the Holy Roman Emperor Charles VI. While the... more

12 Nov 2024 · 32 minutes
Irish History Podcast
Michael Collins: History Masked by Myths and Conspiracies
Irish History Podcast