The History of Ireland

Kevin Dolan
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The History of Ireland

Please take this quick survey to help support the show: http://bit.ly/thehistoryofireland-survey 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 EP11 – The Unique Oddness of Irish Mythology

    APR 9

    S3 EP11 – The Unique Oddness of Irish Mythology

    In this episode we get back into The Wooing of Étain, exploring her life as a fly and witness how she is reborn 1000 years later... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    9 min
  2. S3 EP10 – How Patrick Became Our Patron Saint

    MAR 17

    S3 EP10 – How Patrick Became Our Patron Saint

    In this episode we look at how a Welsh bishop with fringe apocalyptic ideas became the patron saint of Ireland – defeating a whole load of druids in the process. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    17 min
  3. S3 EP9 — How Druids Learned To Read The Moon Through Story

    MAR 7

    S3 EP9 — How Druids Learned To Read The Moon Through Story

    Did Étain represent the moon? And did The Wooing of Étain teach druids how to read the moon's movement over decades? In this episode we explore how connected to the natural world Irish stories really are and meet the eponymous Étain for the first time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    15 min
  4. S3 EP8 — A Lost Story of how the God's Fought Over Newgrange

    FEB 20

    S3 EP8 — A Lost Story of how the God's Fought Over Newgrange

    In this episode we look at the history behind how The Wooing of Étain was uncovered and then dive into the story itself — as the Dagda swindles a poor man out of his home in Newgrange. Imagery for the episode, used with permission, is Boann Bru Na Boinne by the iconic Jim FitzPatrick. You can view more of Jim's stunning work and purchase prints at jimfitzpatrick.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    14 min
  5. S3 EP7 — Were the Fomorians a Metaphor for Vikings?

    FEB 6

    S3 EP7 — Were the Fomorians a Metaphor for Vikings?

    In this episode we finally get to the big clash between the Fomorians and the Tuatha Dé. It's a brutal and beautiful piece of literature. It also may have been inspired by Viking invasions... Imagery for the episode, used with permission, is Lugh Attacks the Fomor by the iconic Jim FitzPatrick. You can view more of Jim's stunning work and purchase prints at jimfitzpatrick.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    20 min
  6. S3 EP6 – Why is Ireland's Father Deity So Different?

    JAN 16

    S3 EP6 – Why is Ireland's Father Deity So Different?

    In this episode we follow one of the strangest (and maybe raunchiest) moments in ancient Irish stories as the Dagda prepares for battle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    12 min
  7. S3 EP5 – How Lugh shows what the Irish cared about

    12/17/2024

    S3 EP5 – How Lugh shows what the Irish cared about

    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
  8. S3 EP4 – How Bres the Beautiful came to be

    12/03/2024

    S3 EP4 – How Bres the Beautiful came to be

    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
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Please take this quick survey to help support the show: http://bit.ly/thehistoryofireland-survey 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.

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  • Creator
    Kevin Dolan
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    123
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 202024
  • Show Website
    The History of Ireland

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