Irish History Podcast

Historical narratives spanning Irish history from the Norman Invasion onwards AI summary

Fin Dwyer Visit website › History · EN · 486 episodes · latest 2026-11-11

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From the Norman Invasion to the War of Independence, the Great Famine to the Troubles, the Irish History Podcast takes 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 captivating stories. Major multi-part series have explored the Great Famine, the Norman Invasion, and Irish involvement in the Spanish Civil War. If you are looking for standalone episodes, there are lots of great interviews with leading Irish historians covering topics from medieval sex magic to Irish connections in the Jack the Ripper murders!Why not start with 'Three Days in July', an acclaimed mini-series from the summer of 2024. It explores the early years of the Troubles and the forgotten story of a young Londoner who was shot dead by the British Army in Belfast in 1970. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ireland’s Magdalene Laundries: Why Were Women Locked Away? [The Shepherds' Secrets 1]

2026-11-11 · 43 min

This episode includes survivor testimony and references to abuse. Nothing is described in graphic detail.Why were tens of thousands of Irish women detained in Magdalene Laundries, often sent there by the people they…
The First Flight Over Dublin: Which Irish Generation Saw the Most Change?

2026-11-04 · 32 min

On a freezing January morning in 1785, four cannons echoed across Dublin. Thousands of people abandoned their work and flooded into Ranelagh to watch Richard Crosbie step into a wicker basket, untie the ropes, and drift…
Haunted Ireland: Why the Supernatural Mattered to Our Ancestors [Listener Favourite]

2026-10-28 · 28 min

The supernatural is viewed with healthy scepticism today but not so in the past. This episode looks at what our ancestors really believe about ghosts and the supernatural? Historian Dr Clodagh Tait joins me to explore…
Lest We Forget: The Poppy & Remembrance Day in Ireland

2026-10-14 · 57 min

Every November, the Royal British Legion organises remembrance ceremonies and millions of people wear red poppies. Often portrayed as a way to remember the dead of the World Wars, these commemorations have a far more…
The Mystery of the Missing Postman: Silence in an Irish Village

2026-10-07 · 45 min

On Christmas Day 1929, postman Larry Griffin disappeared from Stradbally, Co. Waterford. His bicycle was found abandoned outside the village. While evidence suggested his disappearance was suspicious, the case became an…
Hard lives: A History of Irish Childhood

2026-09-23 · 35 min

Childhood in the past was hard, but how children were treated and what their lives were truly like is often left out of Irish history.In this episode historian Frank Hopkins joins me to look at the darkest corners of…
The Rise of the Provisional IRA: Conspiracy vs Reality

2026-09-16 · 53 min

In the late 1960s, the Provisional IRA and what became modern Sinn Féin emerged from a bitter split in the Irish republican movement. This split would shape not only the Troubles but also Irish politics down to the…
The Golden Age of Irish Smuggling

2026-09-09 · 29 min

The 18th century was a golden age of Irish smuggling. It's estimated that as many as one third of all luxury goods entering Ireland were brought in by smugglers. Far from being a fringe activity, smuggling was woven…
Why Did Nazi Germany Bomb an Irish Village in 1940?

2026-08-26 · 41 min

Become a supporter at https://www.patreon.com/c/IrishpodcastOn 26 August 1940, two German aircraft crossed the coast of County Wexford and flew towards the small village of Campile. One aircraft dropped bombs near…
The Sinking of the Lusitania

2026-08-19 · 1 hr 3 min

On 7 May 1915, the passenger liner RMS Lusitania was torpedoed by the German submarine U-20 off the coast of County Cork. The enormous ship sank in just 18 minutes, killing over one thousands people.The sinking became…

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Oldest episode in feed: 03/2010 · over 16 years
Typical length: 30 min
Format: Episodic Newest first, episodes stand alone
Keywords: Irish History, Ireland, Great Famine, War of Independence, Great Hunger, Norman Invasion, Vikings, Interviews

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