80 Best Irish History Podcasts
Irish History Podcasts
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From the Norman Invasion to the War of Independence, the Great Famine to the Troubles, the Irish History Podcast takes you on a journey through the most fascinating stories in Ireland's past. Whether it's the siege of Dublin in 1171 or gun battles in the 1920s, the podcast vividly recreates a sense of time and place. Each episode is meticulously researched, creating character-driven narratives that are engaging and accessible for all.Since the first episode was released back in 2010, the podcast has covered scores of captivating stories...MORE Host Fin Dwyer
Producer/Network Fin Dwyer
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2. Shite Talk: An Irish History Podcast
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A somewhat accurate retelling of Irish history stories.Join Irish stand up comedians Jason Brennan and Kevin Larney as they take turns giving their best accounts of some of Ireland's silly, strange, and downright stupid tales from the past.MORE Producer/Network Shite Talk History
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Location Ireland
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 603Twitter 184Instagram 11.9K Avg Length 79 min Format Long form Get Email Contact
3. Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan
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This unique and lively history show delves into some of the world's most important political, social and cultural events and the intriguing personalities behind them.Presented by Dr Patrick Geoghegan of Trinity College Dublin, Talking History unravels the gritty, sometimes uncomfortable, side of our past, and what we can learn from it.MORE Host Dr Patrick Geoghegan
Producer/Network Newstalk
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Facebook 285.1KTwitter 318KInstagram 182.6K Avg Length 53 min Format Long form Get Email Contact
4. History Ireland
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History Ireland magazine has now been in production for over 27 years.The History Ireland Podcast covers a wide variety of topics, from the earliest times to the present day, in an effort to give the listener a sense of the distant past but also to offer a contemporary edge.MORE Host Tommy Graham
Producer/Network History Ireland
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Location Dublin, Ireland
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 21.6KTwitter 22.5K Avg Length 67 min Format Long form Get Email Contact
5. Discover the Stories of Ireland
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Hear the stories of Ireland with our audioguides and audiobooks. Each audio guide has been carefully researched and is narrated by professional actors who will immerse you in the tales from Irish history and archaeology. The perfect travel guides for those who want to dive deep into unique Irish stories and for people who value accurate history woven into engaging tales. Discover audio guides for iconic sites like Newgrange, Trim Castle or the Hill of Tara. Hear about life in Medieval Ireland, or explore wonderful hidden gems and secluded ancient monasteries.MORE Producer/Network Abarta Heritage
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Location Clonmel, Tipperary, Ireland
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 7.4KTwitter 6.4KInstagram 6.1K Avg Length 48 min Format Long form Since May 2019 Get Email Contact
6. Three Castles Burning
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Three Castles Burning is a social history podcast, dedicated to the story of the Irish capital. Dublin is a city of many stories, Three Castles Burning tells some of the more forgotten ones.
Host Donal Fallon
Producer/Network Donal Fallon
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Apple Rating 5/5Twitter 18.9K Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Since Nov 2019 Get Email Contact
7. Amplify Archaeology Podcast
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Welcome to the Amplify Archaeology Podcast. This podcast series seeks to introduce you to some of the key themes and exciting new projects in Irish archaeology. We will feature a series of interviews with a number of Ireland's archaeologists and experts to gain new insights into life in the past, the key sites, places and periods and the practice of Irish Archaeology...MORE Host Neil Jackman
Producer/Network Neil Jackman
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Location Clonmel, Tipperary, Ireland
Apple Rating 4.8/5Facebook 7.4KTwitter 6.4KInstagram 6.1K Avg Length 60 min Format Long form Get Email Contact
8. Dublin City Libraries & Archives
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Listen to a wide range of talks, readings, lectures and performances which reflect the rich history and literature of Dublin city.Serving over half a million people, Dublin City Libraries is the largest library service in the Republic of Ireland.MORE Host Dublin City Libraries
Producer/Network Dublin City Libraries & Archives
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Location Dublin, Ireland
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9. Historical Belfast
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Described in one review as a 'Belfast Tardis', Historical Belfast is Belfast's one and only history podcast on the airwaves. Hosted by historian Jason Burke, it provides an accessible and entertaining insight into the fascinating history of Northern Ireland's capital city, once proclaimed as 'the Athens of the North'. MORE Producer/Network Jason Burke
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10. Irish Left Archive Podcast
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A podcast looking at Left politics in Ireland from the Irish Left Archive.We talk to activists, writers, historians, politicians and others involved in Left organisations and movements about their experiences of participating in Left parties and campaigns; Left publications and political documents they've been involved in; and the history and development of progressive politics in Ireland. We also look at the role of the Irish Left Archive and similar informal projects.The podcast is hosted by Ciarán Swan and Aonghus Storey.MORE Producer/Network Irish Left Archive
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Facebook 382Twitter 2.3K Avg Length 63 min Format Long form Get Email Contact
11. The Clare Oral History Podcast
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This podcast delves into the thousands of Irish life stories in the archive of the Irish Oral History and Folklore Group known as Cuimhneamh an Chláir or Clare Memories. We're based in Co. Clare in the West of Ireland. The oral histories we've gathered reveal ordinary lives and extraordinary stories. The podcast will introduce you to the people and experiences that make the West of Ireland what it is. MORE Host Paula Carroll
Producer/Network Clare Memories / Cuimhneamh an Chláir
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Location Clare, Ireland
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12. By Lamplight or Moonlight: A Haunted History of Ireland
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True tales from Ireland's haunted past.
Host Turlough Kelly
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Location Ireland
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13. The Boys We've Seen
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This is a journey through Irish footballing history. Every week Conor and Johnny discuss a player or moment from the Republic of Ireland's history. Beginning with the 1992/1993 Premier League season, these two diehard fans have a simple purpose - to talk about every Irishman to grace the Premier League!MORE Host Conor Heffernan
Producer/Network Conor Heffernan & Jonathan Cooper
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Location Dublin, Ireland
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14. Danny Houlihan's Irish Experience
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Join Danny Houlihan Historian and Author on a historical voyage of discovery through the landscape of Ireland. Through its people its heritage & its rugged coastline this is truly Danny Houlihan's Irish Experience.MORE Host Danny Houlihan
Producer/Network Danny Houlihan Historian Author Musician
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15. The Irish History Boys
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Comedian Tim McGarry and Historian Cormac Moore select the stories from the archives of The Irish News that bring Irish history to life in enlightening and amusing ways. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Get Email Contact
16. The History of Ireland
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Please take this quick survey to help support the show: http://bit.ly/thehistoryofireland-surveyThe Irish Republic's foundation is one hell of a story, complete with spying secretaries, pig thieves, politicians, poets, school teachers and the world's biggest empire. In quick, bite-sized episodes, we're going to explore the causes, characters and aftermath of the Irish War of Independence.Support the show through Patreon for bonus content and ad free listening!www.patreon.com/thehistoryofireland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Host Kevin Dolan
Producer/Network Kevin Dolan
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Location Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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17. Green Shoots - A History of Irish Football
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Host Kehlan Kirwan and expert Gary Spain take a journey into the history of Irish football. From great players and famous national teams, to League of Ireland sides and individuals that graced the domestic league they'll bring some of the great stories of Irish football to you.MORE Avg Length 60 min Format Long form Get Email Contact
18. The History Show
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Bringing the past to life! Discover how Ireland and our world was shaped as Myles Dungan and guests explore events ranging from medieval times to the recent past. Listen live Sundays at 6pm on RTÉ Radio 1.MORE Host Myles Dungan
Producer/Network RTÉ
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19. The Bar of Ireland Podcasts
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Law, history and culture from the organisation representing the barristers' profession in Ireland. Tune in to hear stories of our great historical legal figures, interviews from the committee members of our Specialist Bar Associations, the unique career paths of our membership and more.Follow us on Twitter @TheBarofIreland or visit our website at www.lawlibrary.ie.MORE Producer/Network The Bar of Ireland
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Location Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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20. Léargas: A Podcast by Gerry Adams
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Current Affairs, Politics, Irish Unity, History and Culture.
Host Gerry Adams
Producer/Network Gerry Adams
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21. The Irish Passport
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A podcast about the culture, history and politics of Ireland by Naomi O'Leary and Tim Mc Inerney. Taking on the knowledge gap since 2017.
Hosts Naomi O Leary, Tim Mc Inerney
Producer/Network The Irish Passport
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Location Ireland
Apple Rating 4.9/5Twitter 12.4K Avg Length 63 min Format Long form Get Email Contact
22. Saints and Scholars
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Discussion about the history and current issues facing the church across the island of Ireland
Producer/Network Andrew Curry
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23. The Irish History Show
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The Irish History Show is presented and produced by Cathal Brennan and John Dorney. In each episode, the presenters will look at different aspects of Irish history with expert guests from a variety of backgrounds and disciplines.MORE Hosts Cathal Brennan, John Dorney
Producer/Network Cathal Brennan and John Dorney
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Facebook 6.8KTwitter 6.2K Avg Length 69 min Format Long form Since Mar 2015 Get Email Contact
24. Irish History Students' Association
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The Irish History Students' Association is the national association for third level history students in Ireland. Organised on an all-island basis, we have been promoting the study of history since the organisation was established in 1950. This podcast seeks to showcase new historical research from students of all levels of history, researching any historical period or theme.MORE Host Dr. Sarah-Anne Buckley
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25. Craic on the Coast: An AOH Podcast
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Welcome to Craic on the Coast, a lively and engaging podcast celebrating Irish culture, history, and heritage on the South Shore of Massachusetts. Based in America's Hometown of Plymouth, MA, this podcast is proudly brought to you by the Father John Murphy Division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH).Each episode dives into the rich tapestry of Irish-American life in the region, blending history, storytelling, music, and community voices...MORE Producer/Network Ancient Order of Hibernians
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26. Blow-Ins
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Ever wondered what it's like to see Ireland through fresh eyes? Kara and Craig are well-seasoned millennials who moved to Dublin pre-pandemic, decided to stay through it all, and are still figuring things out. Blow-Ins explores Irish life, history, and culture through their personal stories and perspectives as outsiders navigating the subtleties of contemporary Ireland.We encourage all listeners to email their own Irish stories and experiences to: blowinspod@gmail.comInstagram: @blowinspodBluesky: @blowinspod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Producer/Network Kara Golden & Craig Hunter
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27. Tudor and Stuart Ireland Conference
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This series features podcasts of papers from the annual Tudor and Stuart Ireland Interdisciplinary Conference. The conference provides opportunities for scholars at all stages of their career to present and discuss their research on Ireland or the Irish abroad during the Tudor and Stuart periods. Podcasting by Real Smart Media in association with UCD's History Hub. For more information go to tudorstuartireland.com.MORE Producer/Network Tudor and Stuart Ireland
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28. Ireland's Long War
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Documenting history, strategy, operations and legacy of Ireland's armed conflict.
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29. Whispering Stones
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The buildings that we don't know about, the History that didn't feature in our School books. Irish history, local history, the people, the places, the stories.Whispering their stories as we walk amongst what was and now what isn't. From battlefields, to Castles, Forts to Island Prisons, Famine Graves to forgotten cottages. When have you really looked off the beaten path at the history that emanates from our surroundings. The places that don't feature on a tourist map, those places you stumble upon when out for a walk. What, why, who and where answered in each episode. Hosted on Acast...MORE Avg Length 5 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact
30. Transatlantic: An Irish American History Podcast
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3,000 miles of ocean separate Ireland from the USA, but both countries share a deep and intertwined history. Links between North America and Ireland predate Columbus, stretching back over 1,000 years. Since then, Irish people have shaped the history of the United States. From Ann 'Goody' Glover, who was hanged as a witch in Boston in the 17th century, to JFK, the story of the Irish in the US is fascinating. Join historians Damian Sheils and Fin Dwyer as they join forces to explore the good, the bad, and the ugly of Irish American history...MORE Hosts Fin Dwyer, Damian Sheils
Producer/Network Fin Dwyer & Damian Shiels
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31. Fabula Celtica: A Celtic Studies Podcast
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A general Celtic Studies podcast based out of Ireland. We cover various topics organised into thematic series. Hosted by Tyler Baxter (MA Celtic Studies, PDip in Ancient and Medieval Languages) and Michael Frim (current Celtic Civilisation postgraduate student). The podcast aims to be accessible to general audiences, blending storytelling and scholarship. Expect to find mythology and history in equal measure. This podcast is not appropriate for children. Our logo consists of two illustrations, both taken from the Book of Ballymote, folio 2v. Audio editing and music is by Kevin Collins.MORE Producer/Network Tyler Baxter, Michael Frim, Kevin Collins
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32. The Medieval Irish History Podcast
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Hosted by Dr Niamh Wycherley, this podcast shows that medieval Irish history is complex and dynamic — not at all stuffy or static. Via lively and engaging chats with leading experts, it explores aspects of a largely ignored, but commonly evoked, period, and shares new and exciting research on medieval Ireland.medievalirishhistory@gmail.comX (Twitter): @EarlyIrishPodSupported by the Dept of Early Irish, Maynooth University, Taighde Éireann (formerly SFI/IRC). Views expressed are speakers' own.Production: Tiago de Oliveira Veloso Silva.Logo design: Matheus de Paula CostaMusic: Lexin_MusicMORE Producer/Network The Medieval Irish History Podcast
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33. The Rebellions of Ulster
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A 6 series podcast describing in detail the Rebellions of Ulster and Northern Ireland which shaped the Country and its people. For enquiries, please contact obscuredhistoryproductions@gmail.comMORE Producer/Network Obscured History Productions
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34. An Irish Family
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A family memoir, covering Irish grandparents, great grandparents and the stories of their descendants.
Producer/Network John Wilson
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35. Story of Ancient Irish Civilisation, The by Patrick Weston Joyce (1827 - 1914)
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This little book has been written and published with the main object of spreading as widely as possible among our people, young and old, a knowledge of the civilisation and general social condition of Ireland from the fifth or sixth to the twelfth century, when it was wholly governed by native rulers. The publication comes at an appropriate time, when there is an awakening of interest in the Irish language, and in Irish lore of every kind, unparalleled in our history. (Summary from the Preface)MORE Producer/Network LibriVox
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36. Dubliners (Version 2) by James Joyce (1882 - 1941)
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Dubliners is a collection of 15 short stories by James Joyce, first published in 1914. They form a naturalistic depiction of Irish middle class life in and around Dublin in the early years of the 20th century. The stories were written when Irish nationalism was at its peak and a search for a national identity and purpose was raging; at a crossroads of history and culture, Ireland was jolted by various converging ideas and influences. They centre on Joyce's idea of an epiphany: a moment where a character experiences self-understanding or illumination...MORE Producer/Network LibriVox
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37. Treasure Ireland : An eclectic mix of Irish heritage and subjects of general interest
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An eclectic mix of Irish heritage and subjects of general interest from my sound archive
Producer/Network Jim Hawkins
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38. How to be Irish
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Examining Irish society and culture to understand how our history, psychology, and politics have shaped what it means to be Irish today.Join me as I host conversations with Irish people who are experts in different facets of Irish culture, including nature, language, healing, folklore, mythology, music, poetry, mental health, entrepreneurism, activism, identity, social issues and current affairs.I also ask every guest what it means to be Irish. Their answers may surprise you.MORE Host Úna Ní Artaigh
Producer/Network Úna Harty
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39. The Irish Martyrs Podcast
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On the Catholic Martyrs of Ireland.A reading of Father Dennis Murphy's book 'Our Martyrs,' on Ireland's Catholic Martyrs.
Producer/Network Manus Mac Meanmain
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40. Obscure Ireland With Peter
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Exploring the rich history, forgotten stories, curious characters and historic murders of Dublin City and Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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41. Queeritage
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LGBTQIA Heritage. Personal stories from across Northern Ireland from members of our fabulous community
Producer/Network LGBT+ Heritage
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42. Limerick's Life Podcast
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Welcome to the Limerick's Life Podcast where we uncover the wild, wonderful, and sometimes weird history of Limerick, Ireland.Your hosts are Sharon Slater, historian, writer, and professional digger-upper of old stories and Peter, with no historical knowledge, a microphone and a lot of questions.Intro music: Rose, Mary and Time by Septimius Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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43. Undercover Irish
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Undercover Irish goes under the cover of Irishness, through ballads, poems, social history, the Irish language (Gaeilge), historical events and people, especially those on the periphery— while drawing lines to today's world and adding depth to current affairs. Local, National and International.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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44. Changing Times - The Allenwood Conversations
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A former President of Ireland, a broadcasting icon and an array of guests with an incredible story to tell.What more would you want?!!Changing Times The Allenwood Conversations is a compelling and humorous podcast hosted by Mary McAleese and Mary Kennedy, two of Ireland's most iconic voices. Each week, they sit down with a well-known Irish guest to explore the universal theme of change—something we all experience in life...MORE Producer/Network Mary McAleese & Mary Kennedy - Dundara Television and Media
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45. Irish Imperial Lives
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From workhouse girls to colonial Governors, and from Tangiers to Tasmania, Kate O'Malley and Abie Philbin Bowman uncover the fascinating stories of Irish people whose lives were shaped by their service in, or agitation against, the British Empire.MORE Producer/Network RTÉ
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46. BLB Sounds From The Past
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This series takes listeners through the incredible history of a community radio station formerly based in Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland which was launched in 1979. The station began as a pirate radio operation, challenging conventional broadcasting norms and setting the stage for global innovation in community radio. The series, told from the perspective of one of its founders, Mark Quinn, provides a deeply personal account of the station's journey and its profound impact on everyone who was in its orbit...MORE Producer/Network Mark Quinn, Radiogenic Productions
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47. Lesser Spotted Ireland with Joe Mahon
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Lesser Spotted Ireland with Joe Mahon: Discovering Hidden Gems Across IrelandLesser Spotted Ireland: the podcast of the much loved television programme made by Westway Films and first broadcast on UTV.We will take viewers on an unforgettable journey through the breathtaking landscapes and rich heritage of Ireland (both North and South). Hosted by the Joe Mahon, the show delves into the hidden corners of the island, uncovering its vibrant local traditions, fascinating history, and the untold stories of its communities...MORE Producer/Network Westway Films
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48. Tom MacSweeney's Seascapes
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The SEASCAPES Podcast reports on Ireland's maritime development, tradition, history and culture, through the voices of the people of an island nation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Producer/Network Tom MacSweeney
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49. Port of Waterford 1111
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As Waterford and the Port of Waterford celebrate 1,111 years this year, and to mark the occasion, Ireland's oldest Port has launched a brand new podcast series 'Port of Waterford 1111' which explores the Port's rich and varied maritime heritage. The new podcast series is hosted by a well-known voice in the maritime space, Tom McSweeney, host of RTE's Seascapes radio programme...MORE Email ****@powerhousepr.ie
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50. The Irish Courts Podcast
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Welcome to the Irish Courts Podcast. In our first series with the accompaniment of notable guests, we will explore seminal cases and key moments throughout the history and evolution of the Irish courts system.MORE Producer/Network Courts Service of Ireland
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51. The Incomparable History Of Ireland
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Ireland has been inhabited mythically for 33,000 years with the first humans arriving about 10,000 years ago. Known as the Neolithic and Megalithic period, humans used small stone tools, and polished and crafted with points and attached to antlers, bone or wood to serve as spears and arrows. They often lived nomadically in camps by rivers and bodies of water.The Ancient Greeks called Ireland The Ancient Island! Ireland has 70% of Europe's rock art. The megalithic structures have many stories and New Grange is older than the pyramids and Stonehenge...MORE Producer/Network Lauren
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52. Bearing Fruit: Tales from the RDS Archives
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Did you know that the RDS is one of Europe's oldest philanthropic societies, and our mission to drive positive change for Ireland remains the same today as it did with our Foundation in 1731. This new Podcast series, produced by the RDS Library & Archives, tells the story of the RDS beyond its more familiar face as Ireland's premier events venue.Our podcast title comes from the RDS Latin motto, Nostri Plena Laboris which roughly translates as our work bears fruit...MORE Producer/Network RDS
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53. Revolutionary Ireland
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Join Lorcan Collins for a regular podcast about Ireland's revolutionary history. Concentrating on the Easter Rising of 1916, The War of Independence 1919-21 and the Irish Civil War 1922-23. The show will also feature episodes on all aspects of revolutionary Irish history from 1798 to the Hunger Strikes of the 1980's. Revolutionary Ireland Podcast will feature guest historians and activists.MORE Host Lorcan Collins
Producer/Network Lorcan Collins Revolutionary Ireland
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Location Dublin, Ireland
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54. The Echo Of The Thunder
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A podcast about the history and politics of Irish republicanism featuring a range of interviews with historians, activists, writers and artists. Presented and produced by Daniel Baker.
Producer/Network Daniel Baker
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55. GunPlot
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Lies, spies, and betrayal led to the defining political scandal of modern Ireland, the Arms Crisis. What happened to the truth? Questions still remain... 'GunPlot' is a new 9 part podcast series - and TV documentary from RTÉ.MORE Producer/Network RTÉ
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Location Dublin, Ireland
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56. Dublin Festival of History Podcast
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The Dublin Festival of History is an annual free festival, brought to you by Dublin City Council, and organised by Dublin City Libraries, in partnership with the Dublin City Council Culture Company. The Festival has gained a reputation for attracting best-selling Irish and international historians to Dublin for a high-profile weekend of history talks and debate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Producer/Network Dublin Festival of History
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57. Finding Home
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A podcast series presented by the Irish American Archives Society exploring the Irish immigrants and their descendants whose struggles and sacrifices helped to build an American city and make up the history of the Irish in Cleveland. The second series consists of interviews with Clevelanders sharing information and stories about the history of the Irish in Cleveland.MORE Producer/Network The Irish American Archives Society
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58. The Irish at War
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The Irish at War is a podcast about the military history of Ireland and of Irish people. Whether fighting in Ireland or in foreign service, this podcast aims to examine all the details from the man on the ground to the bigger picture consequences of the battle.MORE Producer/Network The Irish at War
Location Ireland
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59. We, The Irish
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A podcast about people forgotten in Irish history.
Producer/Network Oran & Ryhan O’Halloran
Apple Rating 4.8/5 Avg Length 21 min Format Medium form Since Mar 2020 Get Email Contact
60. Unreal Irish Folklore
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Unreal is a podcast about Irish history, stories, folklore and tradition. Each episode searches for the origins of some of Ireland's most famous myths and folklore, and takes a fresh look at exciting legends and history which have become almost forgotten in centuries past. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Producer/Network Ruth A
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61. Heart to Hearth
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Chats about Irish Vernacular Buildings
Producer/Network SPAB Ireland
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Location Ireland
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62. Tom MacSweeney's Maritime Podcast
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Tom MacSweeney's Maritime Podcast - covering Ireland's maritime culture, history, tradition and development. All so important to this island nation where the connection with the sea is as old as time itself. A fundamental part of Ireland, socially and economically.MORE Producer/Network Tom MacSweeney
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63. Irish Songs with Ken Murray
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Irish Songs with Ken Murray is a series of one-hour programmes aimed at the Irish diaspora around the World.The songs featured tell stories of Irish war, famine, emigration, history, the quest for independence, family, relationships, heartbreak, nostalgia and every-day Irish life.The selected tunes are aimed primarily at the many generations of men and women who left Ireland to pursue a better life and are a reminder to them of their unique Irish culture and heritage.MORE Producer/Network Ken Murray
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64. Shrapnel - Fragments of the Past, Present and Future in Northern Ireland
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The Shrapnel Podcast is a Northern Ireland-based show created and hosted by Sam McIlwaine, Gareth Mulvenna and Graeme Hanna. It focuses on exploring the region's complex past, particularly the legacy of the Troubles and its societal impacts. The podcast features in-depth conversations and interviews with voices often overlooked by mainstream media. Guests include historians, activists, former political prisoners, and community advocates, offering diverse perspectives on Northern Ireland's history and ongoing challenges...MORE Avg Length 55 min Format Long form Get Email Contact
65. Queer As Fliuch
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Queer as Fliuch will aim to document the evolution of Irish Queer history through the voices of those who have lived through it. From the early days of a small social movement of the 1970s, to the death of Declan Flynn in 1982, decriminalisation in 1993, to becoming the first-ever country to ratify same-sex marriage through popular vote in 2015, we look at all of this and more. Hosted by stand-up comedian, Sinéad Walsh. Researched by Emer McGinnity. Produced and hosted by Acast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Host Sinead Walsh
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66. One Photograph: Many Stories, with Cathy Scuffil.
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Host Liz Gillis interviews this week's guest Cathy Scuffil, about a rare photograph found in the South Dublin Libraries digital archive, Source. It feature Patrick Pearse in Irish Volunteers uniform, speaking to a crowd in Dolphin's Barn. Hear the full story as Cathy unravels the complex tales attached to the photograph. ABOUT LIZ GILLIS Liz Gillis has a degree in Modern Irish History and specialises in the Irish Revolutionary period. She is a lecturer at Champlain College Dublin and a researcher on The History Show on RTE Radio...MORE Producer/Network South Dublin Libraries
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67. From Bomb to Ballot: The History of Sinn Féin
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In 1981, ten young men starved themselves to death in a prison on the outskirts of Belfast.They were all members of the Irish Republican Army, and had been protesting their right to be treated as political prisoners. Their deaths shocked the world.The Hunger Strikes made martyrs of the young republican men who died and were the apex of a thirty year conflict in Ireland that by its conclusion had claimed the lives of 3,500 people, and gained a euphemism: The Troubles...MORE Producer/Network Daily Mail
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68. A Short History of Ireland
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Ireland's rich and turbulent history is explored in a series written by the late Dr Jonathan Bardon.
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69. Fake News and Irish Freedom
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'Fake News' may be a modern term but propaganda, censorship and fact-spinning have a long history. In Fake News and Irish Freedom, a new series from the team behind RTÉ Radio 1's The History Show, we take stories from the War of Independence and the Civil War to explore the ways in which news can be sourced, influenced and, sometimes, faked.MORE Producer/Network RTÉ Radio 1
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70. Airbrushed
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Produced by Hot Press, this six-part series will focus on half-a-dozen revolutionary female figures from Ireland, going back to the era during which Irish independence was established and the new State took shape: Dr Kathleen Lynn, Eva Gore-Booth, Helena Moloney, Margaret Skinnider, Helen Chevenix and Elizabeth O'Farrell...MORE Producer/Network Hot Press
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71. The County Measure
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Presented by writer and broadcaster Vincent Woods who travels across Ireland exploring county identity under the themes of arts, community, culture, history, music and sport.
Producer/Network RTÉ
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72. The Almanac of Ireland
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Manchán Magan investigates the quirks, conundrums and wonders of Ireland such as, how were the Irish able to make a cheese hard enough to kill the semi-divine leader of Connaught, Queen Maeve? What is it like to spend hours alone in an ancient cave of transformation where Gaelic warriors endured periods of isolation to prove their manhood? How long does it take for an urban pond to become a multi-dimensional wonderland? Or, what exactly is the neurological effect of staring at an art work? The Almanac of Ireland aims to answer these and many more questions.MORE Host Manchán Magan
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73. The Northern Bank Job
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It was the biggest bank heist in British and Irish criminal history. Belfast writer Glenn Patterson has unfinished business with the 2004 Northern Bank robbery.
Host Glenn Patterson
Producer/Network BBC Radio 4
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74. Roger Casement - The Forged Diaries
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Author Paul R. Hyde reveals how the long controversy about the homophobic black diaries has been sustained by systematic duplicity, misinformation and propaganda. By exposing the incoherent, illogical nature of this toxic controversy, he shows how the dominant narrative of authenticity is deeply irrational...MORE Producer/Network Paul Hyde
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75. Ireland's IVF Journey: Uncovering the Remarkable History behind Fertility Treatment in Ireland
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In this fascinating podcast, we explore the incredible journey that led to the birth of Ireland's first IVF baby, with Dr. Tony Walsh, a trailblazer in reproductive medicine, as our guide. Dr. Walsh takes us through his personal and professional evolution, from his early medical career with minimal exposure to fertility treatments, to becoming a key figure in Ireland's IVF landscape.As the series progresses, we will not only uncover the obstacles Dr...MORE Producer/Network First IVF
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Irish History shows hosts and producers
| Podcaster Name | Role | Podcast Link | Total Episodes | Twitter Handle | Twitter Followers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fin Dwyer | Host | play.acast.com/s/irishhistory/survivingattheedgeoftheworld-thelastdaysofiniskea | @irishhistory | |||
| Dr Patrick Geoghegan | Host | newstalk.com/podcasts/highlights-from-talking-history | ||||
| Tommy Graham | Host | historyireland.com/hedge-school-recordings | 5 | |||
| Donal Fallon | Host | threecastlesburning.libsyn.com | 17 | @fallon_donal | ||
| Neil Jackman | Host | abartaheritage.ie/amplify-archaeology-podcast | @jackmanneil | 11.9K | ||
| Dublin City Libraries | Host | soundcloud.com/dublincitypubliclibrary | @dubcilib | 19.5K | ||
| Paula Carroll | Host | buzzsprout.com/1864341 | ||||
| Turlough Kelly | Host | audioboom.com/channels/5059551-by-lamplight-or-moonlight-a-haunted-history-of-ireland | ||||
| Conor Heffernan | Host | theboysweveseen.buzzsprout.com | @physcstudy | 3.7K | ||
| Danny Houlihan | Host | dannyhoulihanirishexperience.podbean.com | 8 | |||
| Kevin Dolan | Host | thehistoryofireland.com | ||||
| Myles Dungan | Host | rte.ie/radio1/podcast/podcast_thehistoryshow.xml | @mylesdungan1 | 5K | ||
| Gerry Adams | Host | buzzsprout.com/991288 | @gerryadamssf | |||
| Naomi O Leary | Co Host | theirishpassport.com | @naomiohreally | 68.8K | ||
| Tim Mc Inerney | Co Host | theirishpassport.com | @timmacanderny | 4.5K | ||
| Cathal Brennan | Co Host | irishhistoryshow.ie | 2 | |||
| John Dorney | Co Host | irishhistoryshow.ie | 2 | @johndorney2 | ||
| Dr. Sarah-Anne Buckley | Host | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ihsapodcast | ||||
| Fin Dwyer | Co Host | @irishhistory | ||||
| Damian Sheils | Co Host | @irishacw | ||||
| Úna Ní Artaigh | Host | @unaharty | ||||
| Lorcan Collins | Host | 1916rising.com/cms/podcasts | @1916walkingtour | 9.6K | ||
| Sinead Walsh | Host | |||||
| Greg Styger | Co Host | @gregstyger | 100 | |||
| Nicola Coughlan | Co Host | @coughlanbase | ||||
| Manchán Magan | Host | @manchanmagan | ||||
| Glenn Patterson | Host | @heresmehere | ||||
| The Bar Of Ireland | soundcloud.com/user-878781524/tax-bar-oct24-podcast-pt1 | 51 | @thebarofireland | 8.9K | ||
| Jason Burke | buzzsprout.com/1047775/episodes/12273889-voetbalstad-belfast-football-city-belfast-with-wouter-schollema.mp3 | 43 | ||||
| Irish Left Archive | podcast.leftarchive.ie/@ILAPodcast/episodes/dublin-anarchist-bookfair-with-gregor-kerr | 31 | @ieleftarchive | 2.3K | ||
| Tom Macsweeney | pinecast.com/listen/9d895ef8-8464-41f4-b677-3b7e271aff22.mp3?source=rss&ext=asset.mp3 | 25 | @tmmaritime | 165 | ||
| The Irish At War | soundcloud.com/user-549216771/irelands-neutrality-in-the-second-world-war-with-john-dorney | 20 | @irelandbattles | 41.3K | ||
| The Irish American Archives Society | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irisharchives/episodes/Episode-2-13-Helen-Malloy-Building-From-the-Ground-Up-The-West-Side-Irish-American-Club-e1d3udg | 20 | ||||
| Oran & Ryhan O’halloran | spreaker.com/user/11098762/we-the-irish-ep-139 | 20 | ||||
| Ruth A | unrealpod.podbean.com/e/mermaids-merrows-and-selkies | 20 | @unrealpod | 328 | ||
| Spab Ireland | heart-to-hearth.simplecast.com/episodes/in-conversation-with-feidhlim-harty-8bQ472VQ | 18 | @spabireland | 2K | ||
| RtÉ Documentary On One | play.acast.com/s/gunplot/comingsoon..- | 17 | @rtedoconone | 17.5K | ||
| Daniel Baker | anchor.fm/daniel-baker89/episodes/What-is-Irish-Republicanism--From-the-Enlightenment-to-The-Troubles-with-Fearghal-Mac-Bhloscaidh-e1f3c7r | 13 | ||||
| Dublin City Council | shows.acast.com/dublin-festival-of-history/episodes/dublin-v-cork-a-tale-of-two-eighteenth-century-cities | 12 | @histfest | 8K | ||
| Dublin Festival Of History | shows.acast.com/dublin-festival-of-history/episodes/animals-in-20th-century-dublin-in-conversation-with-ann-mari | 8 | @histfest | 8K | ||
| Triona Byrne, Roisín Beirne | heart-to-hearth.simplecast.com/episodes/in-conversation-with-lisa-edden-41he1_t4 | 1 | @spabireland | 2K | ||
| Triona Byrne, Roisin Beirne, Duncan Mclaren | heart-to-hearth.simplecast.com/episodes/in-conversation-with-duncan-mclaren-qjh82OQE | 1 | @spabireland | 2K |
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