Irish History Podcast
From the Norman Invasion to the War of Independence, the Irish History Podcast brings you on a journey through the most fascinating stories in Ireland's past. Whether it’s the siege of Dublin in 1171 or gun battles in the 1920s, the podcast vividly recreates a sense of time and place. Each episode is meticulously researched creating character driven narratives that are engaging and accessible for all.
Since the first episode was released back in 2010, the podcast has covered scores of fascinating stories. Major multipart series have covered the Great Hunger, the Norman Invasion and Irish involvement in the Spanish Civil War. If you are looking for stand alone shows there are also hundreds of podcasts covering topics from medieval sex magic to Irish connections in the Jack the Ripper murders!
Why not start with 'A Very Irish Murder in Cincinnati' an episode from February 2019. Its an enthralling story - you wont be disappointed!
Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Our Editor's Take
The Irish History Podcast is so old that some might consider it a historic remnant in its own right. Fin Dwyer began his auditory journey through Ireland's events in 2010. It was a time when the podcast format was in its infancy. Dwyer persevered and created the longest-running podcast in Ireland. All these years later, the host still finds topics to discuss. It makes sense when looking at how diverse his subjects are, even inside the field of history.
Dwyer analyzes everything from the time of the Barbarians to legislation around abortion. Some plotlines span over decades, like the arrival of the Vikings. Dwyer only touches on significant events in that episode to tell a broader story. Other podcast episodes put their focus on a specific, outlandish event. Such is the case with the episode on Ellen Kennedy. Kennedy was part of a tragic love triangle. It ended with one person getting murdered, another receiving a death sentence, and the last deported. While not included in history books, such tales help listeners understand the country's character. According to Dwyer, history is more than the region's wars and rulers. It also contains romances, murders, and acts of rebellion.
Most episodes of the Irish History Podcast only feature the host's voice. Dwyer has an incredible gift for storytelling that makes this enough to intrigue. The historian has both vast knowledge of and passion for Irish history. That's even in every word of this podcast. On occasion, Dwyer invites other experts to expand on topics. He even hosts outside narrators to help give a voice to important figures.
Another point in the podcast's favor is the host's effort to tell women's stories. Unlike traditional textbooks that ignore women's places in history, Dwyer knows them well. For instance, he shares accounts of Irish lasses who joined the French Resistance.
The Irish History Podcast is a show for any history enthusiast. It might also be compelling to those who enjoy true crime or anyone searching for a good story. New episodes debut each week.
Episodes
