28 The Bridges Job & The Decade of Centenaries

Episode 28 of the Irish History Show.  In this episode, we look at the Bridges Job when the Anti – Treaty IRA attempted to destroy the infrastructure around Dublin during the Civil War. We also discuss the state’s plans for the Decade of Centenaries. We have recently started a Patreon page for The Irish Story …

25 Peace After The Final Battle

On this episode, John Dorney discusses his new book, Peace after the Final Battle – The Story of the Irish Revolution, 1912 to 1924. We have recently started a Patreon page for The Irish Story website and The Irish History Show. Please follow the link and your support is greatly appreciated. https://www.patreon.com/user?u=29204818 https://media.blubrry.com/irishhistoryshow/irishhistoryshow.ie/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/IrishHistoryShow25.mp3Podcast: Play in new …

14 Irish Women and the First World War

On this episode John interviews Fionnuala Walsh of Trinity College Dublin about Irish Women and the First World War. In Ireland, the First World War saw not only participation in the global conflict but also the beginnings of nationalist revolution. What did all of this mean for Irish women? https://media.blubrry.com/irishhistoryshow/irishhistoryshow.ie/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/IrishHistoryShow14.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | …

6 Terror in Ireland – 1916 to 1923 & The 1641 Rebellion

On this episode, we are joined by Professor David Fitzpatrick of Trinity College Dublin. Professor Fitzpatrick has just edited a collection of essays called Terror in Ireland – 1916 to 1923 by the Trinity History Workshop.In the second half of the show we are joined by Dr. Micheál Ó Siochrú of Trinity College Dublin. Dr. …