Bästa Irish History podcaster (2024)

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Law and Society with Prof. Liam Breatnach 58:45

4d ago58:45

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Unlike other European countries, Ireland possesses one of the largest surviving corpus of early vernacular legal texts, which implies a long-lasting Irish interest in legal matters that was maintained due to the efforts and interests of early antiquarians. Despite this, the study of early Irish law is still ignored by many legal historians who tend…

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Your Questions Answered: Christmas Special 1:02:52

7d ago1:02:52

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In a special episode, Fin and Damian delve into the intricacies of 19th-century emigration, answering listeners' questions about this pivotal era. Discover how people managed to reconnect with relatives and friends after leaving Ireland during the Great Hunger. Learn about the ingenious methods used to send money home long before the days of Revolu…

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Talking Shite w/ Weird Ireland (Brinsley McNamara) 1:10:31

10d ago1:10:31

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This week we had Brinsley McNamara of Weird Ireland on to chat about all things Irish History. Brinsley's book Weird Ireland: An Unofficial Guide to the Island is on sale in all good bookshops! And a few of the bad ones too. You can follow Shite Talk on Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube and you can find tickets for our upcoming LIVE SHOW here: 06 March…

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Irish Lives in Victorian London: History and Influence 44:45

13d ago44:45

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Victorian London was a city of immense wealth, but also shocking poverty. The historian Jerry White described it as "a metropolis of wealth, grandeur, culture, and sophistication alongside a hell of starving, degrading, and heart-rending poverty." The largest city in the world at the time, London was also home to tens of thousands of Irish emigrant…

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James McClean vs The Poppy 53:34

16d ago53:34

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Here's an episode about James McClean and the Poppy fiasco thats been melting the heads of English football fans for about 12 years now. You can follow Shite Talk on Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube and you can find tickets for our upcoming LIVE SHOW here: 06 March 2025 - Laughter Lounge, Dublin . If you want an add free version of the episode, as wel…

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G.E. Special - Aftermath 1:09:14

17d ago1:09:14

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With the results in we're doing one last review of the General Election and then we're done with politics (at least until next years Presidential election). . But if you want to hear more political bits (like Mattie McGrath) you can head over to Patreon. . And / or you can follow Shite Talk on Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube and you can find tickets …

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The Material World of Medieval Ireland with Dr Sharon Greene 56:39

18d ago56:39

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Today, Dr Sharon Greene tells us how archaeologists explore how people lived in the past, what they believed and so on through the material remains they left behind. This can sometimes confirm or deny what the written records tell us – but most often it adds another layer to our understanding medieval Ireland. We chat about disciplinary challenges,…

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G.E. Special - Leaders' Debate 1:18:56

25d ago1:18:56

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Hello! For this episode Kevin & Jason talked about the Leaders' debate, the campaign issues so far, and a final guess at who'll be in charge of the country next year. . If you want to hear more political bits (like Mattie McGrath) you can head over to Patreon. . You can follow Shite Talk on Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube and you can find tickets for…

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Why Didn't Irish People Eat Fish During the Great Hunger? 30:54

27d ago30:54

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During the Great Hunger of the 1840s, one million Irish perished from starvation and hunger-related diseases. However, Ireland is surrounded by some of the best fishing grounds in Europe. This begs the question: why didn't the Irish turn to the sea to survive? Some have argued that our ancestors didn't know how to fish or that they didn't like fish…

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General Election Special w/ James Moran (Celtic Ligers) 1:30:28

27d ago1:30:28

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Hello! This week we'll be doing some special political episodes ahead of the General Election on Friday, first up is an episode Kevin recorded with James Moran of the Celtic Ligers podcast. . James is a great man but once we started talking we accidentally recorded for four hours, a lot of which is going up on Patreon. . You can follow Shite Talk o…

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St Columbanus with Dr Alexander O'Hara 54:27

1M ago54:27

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Happy anniversary to St Columbanus, famous as a monastic founder, and a symbol of a united Europe, who is remembered as having died on Nov 23rd in the year 615! (Happy birthday also to Dr O'Hara's wife! More info in episode). Columbanus aficionado Dr Alexander O'Hara brings us through Columbanus' auspicious beginnings as a handsome aristocrat in Le…

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Why Was Life Expectancy So Low in Ireland Until 1900? 37:25

1M ago37:25

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Life expectancy in Ireland has doubled over the past 200 years, but why was it so low for so long? In this podcast, I delve into the factors that kept life expectancy down in Ireland's history and what those numbers truly mean. Did people really only live to 40 in the past? During the Great Hunger, life expectancy plummeted to just 20 years—what do…

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The Irish in New Orleans 56:07

1M ago56:07

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New Orleans is one of the most famous cities in the American South. World-renowned for Mardi Gras, the city has a unique history. Founded by the French, it was also an outpost of the Spanish, today, it is famous for its Creole and Cajun culture. However, the city also became home to tens of thousands of Irish emigrants in the 19th century. In this …

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William Desmond Taylor - Hollywood's First Murder Mystery 58:26

1M ago58:26

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Hello! We're back after an accidental hiatus and we've got a refreshed version of one of the first stories we ever covered, the murder mystery of the Carlow-Hollywood director; William Desmond Taylor. We retold this story live in Carlow over the summer and got some updated information from local writer, and all round lovely man, Marc-Ivan O'Gorman.…

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1719: The Irish Rescue of the Polish Princess Bride 32:12

1M ago32:12

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In 1719, the 17-year-old Polish Princess Maria Clementina Sobieska was seized by the Holy Roman Emperor Charles VI. While the move shocked many in Europe, in the following months a group of Irish exiles plotted a daring rescue of Maria Clementina. This led to a dramatic 400-kilometer chase across 18th-century Europe. In this episode, I am joined by…

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Coffin Ships & Famine Emigrants: Surviving the American Journey 1:18:31

1M ago1:18:31

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Many Irish Americans trace their roots back to the Famine emigrants who escaped the death and disease that ravaged Ireland in the 1840s. In this episode, we delve into the harrowing journeys these emigrants faced aboard the infamous "Coffin Ships." Join us as we explore the stories of these resilient individuals, uncovering who they were and the co…

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Medieval Irish Manuscripts with Dr Chantal Kobel 56:07

2M ago56:07

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In this episode, we are joined by Dr Chantal Kobel (Department of Early Irish, Maynooth University) to chat all about medieval Irish manuscripts (literally documents written by hand) and the various specialists skills and tools needed to read these precious historical sources. From palaeography (the study of old handwriting and writing systems) to …

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Societal Collapse: Did It Happen in Irish History? 31:52

2M ago31:52

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In this episode, I explore the ruins of a Temple and the intriguing concept of societal collapse and its relevance to Irish history. Often depicted as dramatic and apocalyptic, societal collapse is a topic that has captured the imagination of historians and the public alike. But how accurate is this narrative especially when applied to Ireland's pa…

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Mother Jones: The Most Dangerous Woman in America? 1:14:00

2M ago1:14:00

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In this episode, Fin and Damian explore the life of one of the most renowned Irish American women in history: Mother Jones. Known as a fearless labour organiser at the turn of the 20th century, she played a pivotal role in the often violent struggles between workers and employers. Her very name instilled fear in the authorities, with one prosecutor…

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103 The Birmingham Six 1:01:00

2M ago1:01:00

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On this episode of the Irish History Show we looked at the Birmingham Pub Bombings of the 21st of November 1974 and the long campaign for justice for the six men who were wrongfully convicted of these killings. To discuss the Birmingham Six we were joined by two special guests. Chris Mullin is an author, journalist and diarist and, from 1987 to 201…

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Muirchertach Ua Briain with Anthony Candon 55:48

2M ago55:48

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This week we chat to Anthony Candon about one of the greatest men in Irish history — Muirchertach Ua Briain (c.1050–1119), king of Munster, arguably king of all Ireland, and great-grandson of Brian Bóru. Tony tells us all about Muirchertach's reputation as a great military leader, his influence on the Irish Church, his international status outside …

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Your Prehistoric Ancestors: More Sophisticated than you think! 31:16

2M ago31:16

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Check out my new podcast 'Transatlantic: An Irish American History Podcast' with Damian Shiels https://linktr.ee/transatlanticpod In this captivating episode, I explore the enigmatic world of prehistoric Ireland. I am joined by Professor Gabriel Cooney to discuss the lives of Ireland's earliest inhabitants. Our conversation challenges the stereotyp…

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We Share a History: But Are Irish Americans Really Irish? 56:58

2M ago56:58

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In this episode, Fin and Damian explore the intriguing question: Are Irish Americans truly Irish? This complex inquiry challenges the reasons behind the strong protectiveness many Irish people feel over Irish identity. Is this protectiveness legitimate, or does it create barriers to a broader understanding of what it means to be Irish? We delve int…

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Stigma, Famine & Emigration: A History of Mental Health in Ireland 32:54

2M ago32:54

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By the late 1950s, over 20,000 individuals in the Republic of Ireland were confined in asylums—a staggering figure equivalent to 1 in every 133 Irish people at the time. This episode delves into how such a situation arose. Were Irish people inherently more susceptible to mental health issues, or was there something else at play? Centered around a s…

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Irish History Podcast

Fin Dwyer

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The Medieval Irish History Podcast

The Medieval Irish History Podcast

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Shite Talk: An Irish History Podcast

Shite Talk History

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The Irish History Show

Cathal Brennan and John Dorney

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Irish History & Culture for EFL students @UCCLanguageCent

Irish History & Culture for EFL students

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Transatlantic: An Irish American History Podcast

Fin Dwyer & Damian Shiels

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Law and Society with Prof. Liam Breatnach 58:45

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Your Questions Answered: Christmas Special 1:02:52

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Talking Shite w/ Weird Ireland (Brinsley McNamara) 1:10:31

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Irish Lives in Victorian London: History and Influence 44:45

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James McClean vs The Poppy 53:34

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G.E. Special - Aftermath 1:09:14

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The Material World of Medieval Ireland with Dr Sharon Greene 56:39

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G.E. Special - Leaders' Debate 1:18:56

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Why Didn't Irish People Eat Fish During the Great Hunger? 30:54

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General Election Special w/ James Moran (Celtic Ligers) 1:30:28

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St Columbanus with Dr Alexander O'Hara 54:27

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Why Was Life Expectancy So Low in Ireland Until 1900? 37:25

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The Irish in New Orleans 56:07

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William Desmond Taylor - Hollywood's First Murder Mystery 58:26

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1719: The Irish Rescue of the Polish Princess Bride 32:12

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Coffin Ships & Famine Emigrants: Surviving the American Journey 1:18:31

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Medieval Irish Manuscripts with Dr Chantal Kobel 56:07

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Societal Collapse: Did It Happen in Irish History? 31:52

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Mother Jones: The Most Dangerous Woman in America? 1:14:00

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103 The Birmingham Six 1:01:00

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Muirchertach Ua Briain with Anthony Candon 55:48

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Your Prehistoric Ancestors: More Sophisticated than you think! 31:16

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We Share a History: But Are Irish Americans Really Irish? 56:58

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Stigma, Famine & Emigration: A History of Mental Health in Ireland 32:54

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