Three Castles Burning Donal Fallon
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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.
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The Isle of Wight on Emmet Road
In 1970, the outdoor rock festival was a totally new idea in Ireland. Amidst press coverage of Woodstock and the Isle of Wight, focused on LSD and exagerated crowd trouble, the booking of Mungo Jerry, Thin Lizzy and others for Richmond Park would be the first Dublin experience of such a festival here. Why did this festival fail? And how, just a few short years later, had the festival become such an integral part of Irish youth culture?
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The Battle of Tallaght: 'Yankee Fenians' and 1867
To the Dublin press, the American Civil War veterans in Dublin cut an unusual shape. These ‘Yankee’ characters looked different, but they also behaved differently. Under the direction of Captain Thomas J. Kelly, these men would be centrally important to the Fenian uprising of 1867. While history remembers this as a skirmish on a hill in Tallaght, much more happened in March 1867 than that.
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'Then Mount Jerome for the Protestants.'
The story of Mount Jerome Cemetery is the story of Victorian Dublin. There, many of the great innovaters of the city are at rest. If Glasnevin brings to mind the Irish revolution, Mount Jerome instead makes us think of the nineteenth century. Still, there is great diversity in who is (and isn't) buied there. This is a story that touches on everyone from Charles Stewart Parnell to the so-called 'General.'
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The Divine Mission of Discontent (Jim Larkin Part II)
The labour leader Jim Larkin was international news when he departed Ireland in 1914. In America, Larkin would cross paths with the FBI founder J. Edgar Hoover, landing in prison for 'Criminal Anarchy'. What did all of this mean back in Dublin? My guest is Ronan Burtenshaw, author of a recent piece on Larkin for Jacobin magazine: https://jacobin.com/2024/01/jim-larkin-ireland-labor-150
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The Rising of the Moon (Jim Larkin Part I)
This year marks the 150th anniversary of the birth of Jim Larkin. In this two-part special, Ronan Burtenshaw (author of a recent piece exploring Larkin for Jacobin magazine) joins me to discuss this important and divisive revolutionary figure. Larkin in Dublin means 1913, but where did he come from? This story brings us from Liverpool Cathedral to the streets of West Belfast.
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Before Mosley: The British Fascisti in Dublin
Pádraig Óg Ó Ruairc is no stranger to this podcast. While his latest book explores 'The Disappeared' (launching this month from Merrion Press), he has also been undertaking a study of the far-right in Ireland historically. Moving beyond the familiar, like the Army Comrades Association ('the Blueshirts'), Pádraig's study begins with some more overlooked groups. Even before Oswald Mosley, the British Fascisti were a force with surprising connections to Dublin, and an active branch in the city.
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In Donals fair podcast… 🎶
My daughter who studied abroad at TCD pointed Donal and his podcast out to me. She had been lucky to attend one of his city tours and as a history student is fascinated and impressed by Donals understanding of Dublin. As longtime U2 fan I particulary loved the episode „A Sort of Homecoming“ but I also enjoy listening to every other episode of this podcast. Everybody who loves Dublin and is interested in history should subscribe to this podcast.
Oh Dublin my darling....
As a Dubliner who’s been living away from our fair city for the longest time I chanced upon this gem.
Every episode shines a light on a place, Person or event that has shaped the city and the suburbs. Donal is well known for his walking tours and In this podcast he shares his knowledge and his love for the city. He is engaging and enthusiastic, each episode is its own story and the perfect length for a walk around Dublin or wherever you happen to be.
The research and production are both top notch and to hear a voice from home during travel restrictions is a balm to the soul.
I’ve discovered so much and I can’t wait to get back for a visit and explore the city with a fresh perspective. Also i might just have a Pint of Plain while following in the footsteps of some of Ireland’s leading literary figures in a world famous Dublin pub.
Oh Dublin my darling, Mo Stor, My heart.
Always engaging
Interesting and varied exploration of Irish history. Always engaging and often lesser known but nevertheless fascinating topics. Keep on keepin on Donal