Setting The Scene
In this the inaugural episode the parties, players and movements bouncing around Ireland in the early 1900s are introduced. Subscribe for…
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The show runs in seasons — the Irish War of Independence first, then the civil war, then back a few thousand years to the myths. Beginning at the beginning is not a bad idea, but you can jump in wherever suits, especially if you're interested in a particular topic. For example, you don't need to have listened to season 1 or 2 to enjoy season 3.
Give me the revolution
Rebellions, guerrilla war, a treaty that split the country — the decade that made modern Ireland, told from the start.
S1 · E1 Start with: Setting The Scene
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Two Very Different Approaches
Not dissimilar to Brexit and arguments over the backstop, the Home Rule Crisis was one of the biggest political nightmares of its day. In…
Poorly Managed Mayhem
Cartoonists in love, tricksy Welsh wizards and a fickle public. In this episode we look at how the plucky little 1916 Rising went from…
Give me the myths
Newgrange, the Tuatha Dé, children turned into swans — the stories Ireland told about itself before it wrote anything down.
S3 · E1 Start with: Newgrange, The Celts & The People of the Sídhe
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Newgrange, The Celts & The People of the Sídhe
It's a whole new season and we're doing something a little different – diving into the rich tapestry of Irish mythology. But before we jump…
The Filí
In this episode we look at the people behind the Irish mythological stories and explore how the stories we have today are a fascinating…
The Coming of the Tuatha Dé
In this episode we dive into the First Battle of Moytura, telling the story of how the Tuatha Dé came to Ireland. If you'd like to dive…
I have 20 minutes, impress me
One self-contained story, no homework: what the Black & Tans did after Ireland — and where the Empire sent them next.
Bonus Start with: The Black & Tans in Palestine
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The Black & Tans in Palestine
A slight diversion from our current series on mythology to look at a unique connection between Ireland and Palestine. If you'd like to…
Pagans, Christians & Wrens
Did someone say special Christmas episode? In a fortuitous coincidence it's the 26th episode on the 26th of December, which happens to be…
Interview – The Diaries of Michael Collins with Anne Dolan & Will Murphy
Today on the centenary of the death of Michael Collins I'm sharing excerpts from an interview with Anne Dolan and Will Murphy authors of…
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