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14. The Irish in Pennsylvania Coal Country
Pennsylvania has a long history of coal mining. In the late 19th century, the conditions in the coalfields were atrocious leading to major conflict b…
11 months, 4 weeks ago
13. Typhoid Mary: Victim or Villain
'Typhoid Mary' is one of the most recognisable names in 20th-century American history, but the history behind this Irish woman is often lost in sensa…
1 year ago
Season 2 is coming on Monday March 24th!
Damian and Fin have been busy recording a new season! In this short episode they share what you can expect!
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1 year ago
12. The Irish language in the USA
Through 19th century hundreds of thousands of native Irish speakers emigrated to the USA. In this bonus episode Fin and Damian explore the history of…
1 year, 2 months ago
11. Your Questions Answered: Christmas Special
In a special episode, Fin and Damian delve into the intricacies of 19th-century emigration, answering listeners' questions about this pivotal era. Di…
1 year, 3 months ago
10. The Irish in New Orleans
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 Fren…
1 year, 4 months ago
9. Coffin Ships & Famine Emigrants: Surviving the American Journey
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 epis…
1 year, 4 months ago
8. Mother Jones: The Most Dangerous Woman in America?
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 labou…
1 year, 4 months ago
7. We Share a History: But Are Irish Americans Really Irish?
In this episode, Fin and Damian explore the intriguing question: Are Irish Americans truly Irish? This complex inquiry challenges the reasons behind …
1 year, 5 months ago
6. From Ireland to Jamestown, Virginia: The Bloody Blueprint For English Colonialism
Fin and Damian explore the connections between English colonial settlements and the bloody conflicts of Tudor Ireland. They reveal how the violent pl…
1 year, 5 months ago