Revolutionary Justice (The War of Independence Part XVI)
This episode introduces two forgotten but remarkable revolutionaries - Margaret and Rose Quinn. These two sisters operated a secret IRA prison from their home in a Dublin suburb. This was part of wide...
27 Sep 202132min
The War of Independence (Part XV) - Daily Life during the War
After a break of three months, the War of Independence Series finally returns! This episode takes you back to Ireland in the grip of war in 1920. Given it has been a while since the last War of Indepe...
20 Sep 202138min
Human Skulls and Pagan Idols - The story of a sacred bog
Until recently few people had heard of Gortnacranagh in Co Roscommon. Then, in early August, archaeologists announced they had made startling discoveries during an excavation of what appears to have b...
6 Sep 202130min
History off the beaten track - Ireland's top heritage sites (you've never heard of)
Ireland has literally thousands of amazing historic and archaeological sites that stretch back thousands of years. Many of the best of these are off the beaten track and do not feature on tourist trai...
23 Aug 202149min
Passage East - A Medieval D-Day on Ireland's Omaha beach
Do beaches have a history? They very rarely feature in history books, however some of the most important chapters in our past began on beaches.This episode was recorded at Passage East in Co Waterford...
16 Aug 202122min
The History of the Knights Templar in Ireland
You've probably heard of the Knights but did you know they had a long history in Ireland lasting nearly two centuries?In this podcast I interview Maeve Callan, an expert on the history of the Templars...
26 Juli 202113min
Kylemore Abbey - Life in a Victorian Mansion in Connemara
In this episode you will step back a century to experience life in a Victorian mansion.Kylemore Abbey is a stunning mansion located in the wilds of Connemara in the West of Ireland. While it hugs the ...
19 Juli 202142min
Sieges, Luxury and Servitude - A Day in a 500 Year Old Castle
What was it like to it live in a castle? Were they luxurious? How similar were they to modern houses? Last week I visited Clara Castle and recorded an episode inside this 500 year old building. From t...
5 Juli 202131min
