Podcast Episodes

Coffin Ships: What Famine Emigrants Endured [Classic Replay]

By 1855, over two million Irish people had fled Ireland to escape the devastation of the Great Hunger. The journeys of these emigrants were often harrowing, and the term "Coffin Ship" has become syno…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

A History of Beer in Ireland

Being hard drinkers is one of the most common stereotypes of Irish people around the world. While Irish consumption of alcohol is nowhere near the highest in Europe, there is no question beer and pub…

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

The Bloody Summer of 1170: An Epic of Siege, Invasion & Conquest in Medieval Ireland

In May 1170, a small group of mercenaries landed in a remote corner of County Wexford, setting the stage for a dramatic chapter in Irish history. Just fourteen miles away, in the medieval city of Wat…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

1798, Magdalene Laundries, and Exploring an Irish bandit Country - Keeping You in the Loop!

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Published on 6 months ago

Michael Collins: History Masked by Myths and Conspiracies

Over a century after his death, Michael Collins remains one of Irish history's most iconic figures. Yet, his life and untimely death are still shrouded in myth and conspiracy. In this compelling epis…

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago

Irish Emigrants in Tsarist Russia: A History

Margaretta Eagar is a little-known figure in Irish history. In the early 20th century, she worked as a governess to the last Romanov Tsars of Russia. Eagar was just one of thousands of Irish people w…

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago

St Brigid: Pagan Goddess or Christian Saint?

St. Brigid is one of Ireland's most well-known saints. While Christian churches have experienced a crisis of faith in recent decades, she seems to buck the trend. People of all faiths and none can id…

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago

Hitler's Irish Translator: Nazi Sympathiser or Following Orders?

In March 1939, James Murphy, a Cork man, became a wanted figure in Nazi Germany. As Europe hurtled towards war, Murphy published an unedited English translation of Hitler’s notorious book, Mein Kampf…

Published on 6 months, 4 weeks ago

The Irish Catholic Church: How did it become so powerful?

Over the past three decades, the Catholic Church has been engulfed by numerous sexual abuse scandals and accusations of power abuse. This has prompted many to question how it initially gained such in…

Published on 7 months ago

Winston Churchill: The Irish View on a British Legend

Winston Churchill is one of the most famous figures of the 20th century. Hailed in Britain as the man who won the war, his legacy in Ireland is far more complex. In this episode, I delve into history…

Published on 7 months, 1 week ago