The Lepers’ Plot - A Medieval Conspiracy Theory
Conspiracy theories seem more popular than ever. Increasing numbers of people are turning to what are unorthodox understandings of the world. This is not a new phenomemum. In this episode I examine th...
24 Nov 202026min
The Irish History Summit 2021 – Calling LC History Teachers.
The first Irish History Summit takes place on January 19th 2021. The summit is an exclusive one day online event where leading Irish Historians will present talks on the Leaving Cert history curriculu...
11 Nov 20203min
The Road to Oldcroghan #6 - An Afterlife
It's very human to wonder how we will be remembered. However few have a legacy like that of the victim from Oldcroghan. It was certainly one neither he nor his contemporaries could have envisaged.Soun...
9 Nov 202020min
The Road to Oldcroghan #5 Sacrifice
Several theories have been forwarded to explain the brutal murder that came to light in a bog at Oldcroghan in 2003. Through meticulous research, the former Keeper of Antiquities in the National Museu...
2 Nov 202026min
The Road to Oldcroghan #4 The Crime Scene
In this episode we return to the the scene of the crime Clonearl bog in Croghan where the body was found. This will help us understand who exactly may have carried out the murder…Sound by Jason Looney...
26 Okt 202023min
The Road to Oldcroghan #3 Tír na nÓg - The Land of Youth
Bogs are strange places. Their unique properties slow down the process of decay. They not only preserve bodies, but also evidence of what may have happened to them...Sound by Jason LooneyArtwork by Ke...
19 Okt 202020min
The Road to Oldcroghan #2- Identification
Marie Cassidy the state pathologist arrives in Croghan to examine the remains of the victim. When Kevin Barry leads her to the corpse she makes a startling discovery.Sound by Jason LooneyArtwork by Ke...
12 Okt 202024min
The Road to Oldcroghan #1 - Murder in a Land Time Forgot
Croghan, Co Offaly is a remarkable place. The scenery is stunning; the local community are friendly and welcoming. However their future is far from certain - the major employer in the region is closin...
5 Okt 202030min
