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(919-944) The Pursuit of Power: (Part 1) The Decline of the O’Neills
This episode charts a fascinating story that wil finish with the rise of Brian Boru. Gripping, ruthless and at times blood curdling this history is full of twists and turns. Over the next three shows…
Published on 12 years, 5 months ago
St. Patrick and the Conversion of Ireland
Each year on March 17th, millions of people attend St Patrick’s day parades in memory of the man who reputedly converted the Irish to Christianity. He is a figure shrouded in myth but in this podcast…
Published on 12 years, 5 months ago
(902-930) Changing Times in Medieval Ireland
This show begins an exciting journey through one of the most turbulent years in Medieval Ireland. From 902 - 930 Ireland’s most powerful family – The O Neills go to war with their traditional enemies…
Published on 12 years, 5 months ago
(820 - 902) Raiding and Trading With The Vikings
The early 9th century saw the Vikings step up their raids and attacks on Ireland. Terror gripped coastal communities as vast fleets appeared on the horizon unleashing brutal raids. This podcast looks…
Published on 12 years, 5 months ago
Ireland and the Viking World
Episode 3 is a whistle stop tour through the Viking World visiting places from Baghdad to Newfoundland explaining how the Vikings connected these far flung places to Ireland. In this episode we also …
Published on 12 years, 5 months ago
The Vikings Arrive
This shows looks at the arrival of one of the most fearsome and notorious warriors in Irish history – the Vikings. These Scandinavians have been caricatured throughout the centuries as marauding mani…
Published on 12 years, 5 months ago
Barbarians
This episode begins what will be a fascinating journey through the last 1500 years of Irish History looking at some of the most fascinating chapters in the island’s past. While the coming episodes wi…
Published on 12 years, 5 months ago
What You Can Expect From The Irish History Podcast
From Viking raids to mysterious murders in remote comunities, Irish history has inspired some of the greatest stories ever told. This introductory episode gives you a flavour of what you can expect f…
Published on 15 years, 5 months ago