The History of Ireland

Kevin Dolan
The History of Ireland

The 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.

  1. S3 EP5 – The Second Battle of Moytura: Pt 2

    6 DAYS AGO

    S3 EP5 – The Second Battle of Moytura: Pt 2

    In this episode we greet the arrival of Lugh as the Tuatha Dé prepare for battle. We also dive into what the characters of Lugh and Bres tell us about what the ancient Irish looked for in a leader. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    20 min
  2. S3 EP4 – The Second Battle of Moytura: Pt 1

    3 DEC

    S3 EP4 – The Second Battle of Moytura: Pt 1

    In this episode we look at life in Ireland under the rulership of Bres the Beautiful and learn who is father was, as well as explore what a story of Dian Cecht can tell us about ancient Irish writers. Cover image is an AI created image of Eriu staring out to sea. What do we think of something like this? I'm struggling to find good cover imagery for these stories so this feels a nice solution, but I'm also unsure and keen on to hear ye're thoughts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    19 min
  3. S3 EP3 – The Coming of the Tuatha Dé

    20 NOV

    S3 EP3 – The Coming of the Tuatha Dé

    In this episode we dive into the First Battle of Moytura, telling the story of how the Tuatha Dé came to Ireland. If you'd like to dive into the originals, check out UCC's CELT resource. The image is one of the Cong Stone Circles in Mayo, which is said to be linked to the Battle of Moytura. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    14 min
  4. S3 EP2 – The Filí

    5 NOV

    S3 EP2 – The Filí

    In this episode we look at the people behind the Irish mythological stories and explore how the stories we have today are a fascinating blend of Irish paganism and Christian pseudo-history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    15 min
  5. S3 EP01 – Newgrange, The Celts & The People of the Sidbh

    21 OCT

    S3 EP01 – Newgrange, The Celts & The People of the Sidbh

    It's a whole new season and we're doing something a little different – diving into the rich tapestry of Irish mythology. But before we jump into tales of gods and heroes, we need to set the stage. In this episode, we're exploring the uniquely Irish concept of the Sidhe looking at everything from Newgrange's Neolithic passage tombs to the arrival of the Celts, unpacking how these ancient structures shaped Ireland's mythological landscape. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    18 min
  6. S2 EP30 – The Aftermath of the Irish Civil War

    1 JUN

    S2 EP30 – The Aftermath of the Irish Civil War

    In this episode we look at the aftermath of the Irish Civil War and how it's still influencing Irish politics to this day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    22 min
  7. S2 EP29 – How The Free State Failed Women

    16 MAY

    S2 EP29 – How The Free State Failed Women

    In this episode, we look at how Maggie Doherty and the McCarthy sisters were totally and utterly failed by the Free State and how their stories highlight how women suffered due to the conflict. Content Warning: This episode does discuss sexual assault. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    14 min
  8. S2 EP28 – The End of the Irish Civil War

    19 APR

    S2 EP28 – The End of the Irish Civil War

    In this episode we look at the last dying gasps of the Irish Civil War and dive into the psychological genius of De Valera's order to dump arms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    14 min
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About

The 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.

Information

  • Creator
    Kevin Dolan
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    117
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2019
  • Show Website
    The History of Ireland

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