The Irish at War

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.

  1. Irish Ethnic Identity in the Irish Brigade with Abbi Smithmyer

    11/07/2020

    Irish Ethnic Identity in the Irish Brigade with Abbi Smithmyer

    Today I talk with Abbi Smithmyer, a PhD student in West Virginia University on Irish Ethnic Identity in the Irish Brigade. Follow Abbi's work here: @abbi_smithy22 Follow me on Twitter here: @irelandbattles and Patreon/TheIrishatWar

    1h 15m
  2. The Connaught Rangers Mutiny with Dr Conor McNamara

    07/05/2020

    The Connaught Rangers Mutiny with Dr Conor McNamara

    Today I talk with Dr Conor McNamara about the Connaught Rangers Mutiny in India June 1920 on its centenary. Follow Dr McNamara's Twitter page @ConorMacHistory His books: Liam Mellows, Soldier of the Irish Republic War and Revolution in the West of Ireland and others. Follow me on Twitter @irelandbattles and Patreon/TheIrishatWar

    1h 16m
  3. Stephen Callaghan on Birr Barracks & War Memorials

    06/28/2020

    Stephen Callaghan on Birr Barracks & War Memorials

    I speak with historian Stephen Callaghan about Birr Barracks, the Leinster Regiment, his dig for WW1 Mock Trenches and conservation of local soldiers' memorials. Find Stephen's work at www.thebarracksquare.ie

    1h 22m
  4. The Battle Of Aughrim 1691 with Abbie McGowan

    06/07/2020

    The Battle Of Aughrim 1691 with Abbie McGowan

    Today I talk with Abbie McGowan from the Battle of Aughrim Heritage Centre about the Battle of Aughrim- Ireland's bloodiest battle. Follow them on Twitter @1691Aughrim And me @Irelandbattles

    1h 4m
  5. Ireland's Neutrality in the Second World War with John Dorney

    05/17/2020

    Ireland's Neutrality in the Second World War with John Dorney

    I talked with John Dorney about Ireland's neutrality during the Second World War.

    1h 10m
  6. Margaret Skinnider and Female Combatants in the Irish Revolutionary Period with Dr. Mary McAuliffe

    04/26/2020

    Margaret Skinnider and Female Combatants in the Irish Revolutionary Period with Dr. Mary McAuliffe

    I interviewed Dr. Mary McAuliffe on Margaret Skinnider, the subject of her newest book and the role of female combatants in the Irish Revolutionary Period.

    1h 45m
  7. The RIC and the Palestinian Police Force with Seán Gannon

    04/11/2020

    The RIC and the Palestinian Police Force with Seán Gannon

    I interview historian Seán Gannon about what happened to the RIC, Black and Tans and the Auxiliaries after the Irish War of Independence. Many of them end up in Palestine and many Irish men go too.

    1h 36m
  8. The Nine Years War with Dr. Jim O'Neill

    04/03/2020

    The Nine Years War with Dr. Jim O'Neill

    I interviewed Dr. Jim O'Neill of Queen's University Belfast about Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone, and the Nine Years War.

    1h 47m
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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.

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  • Creator
    The Irish at War
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2020
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Clean
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